VOLUME XLVI, NUMBER 16 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 School Board Cuts $4 Million from Budget By Patricia Koning decisions upon us. We’ve done school year, the California the District’s total budget, but of cation aides is one of the more The Livermore Board of Edu- more with less for several years. School Employees Association the $4 million in cuts, $3 mil- controversial items. Previously, cation voted to enact $4 million However, it is not business as (CSEA), Livermore Management lion are LEA.” the Board had considered reduc- in budget cuts for the 2009/10 usual in the education field in Association (LMA), Superinten- Nearly three-quarters of the ing hours of special education school year. The action took the State of California.” dents, and Classified/Confiden- total cuts came from four items: aides from 30 to 25 per week. place at last Tuesday's meeting. Miller added that although tial Managers all agreed to take increasing the K-3 class size to According to Miller, the CSEA The cuts are spread across all lev- many of the cuts are described in five furlough days and the Prin- 22 students, which will eliminate leadership preferred a layoff els—elementary, middle and terms of the number of FTEs (full- cipals/Vice Principals agreed to 16.5 FTE ($946,334 savings); rather than across-the-board high school—and many service time equivalent) reduced, her take three furlough days. increasing the average high hours cut. Because of the layoff, areas, including special educa- recommendations directly im- The Livermore Education As- school class size to 29.68 stu- the remaining special education tion, elementary music and pact 134 of the District’s employ- sociation (LEA), the teachers’ dents, which will eliminate 11.67 aides are exempt from the fur- physical education, nurses, infor- ees. union, turned down an offer for FTE ($945,270 savings); refor- lough. mation support services, custo- The cuts are substantially the three furlough days. “Even matting the elementary music Special education aides and dial services, and administration. same as the list the Board began though LEA is not participating program ($537,223 savings); and parents of students in special edu- “We come to this with a discussing in early March with in the furlough days, we are do- reducing special education aides cation have spoken out against heavy heart,” said Superinten- the addition of furlough days ing our fair share to help solve by 11.86 FTE and reorganizing this change. Julie Elfin, a school dent Brenda Miller. “The State that will generate nearly this crisis,” said LEA President the remaining aides’ assignments secretary at Mendenhall Middle Riley Greenough (left) as Beezus of California is in a difficult bud- $280,000 in savings and prevent Kathleen Reardon. “Our bargain- ($427,932 savings). School, questioned the feasibil- and Sika Lonner as Ramona get situation that is forcing these further layoffs. In the 2009/10 ing unit represents just 55% of The reduction in special edu- (See CUTS, page 7) perform in “Ramona Quimby” at the Amador Theater, opening April 17th. The play, based on Beverly Cleary's books and dramatized by Regional Theater Len Jenkins, features vignettes that trace Ramona's tumultuous passage through third grade along with her family One Step Closer relationships. Performances of this Civic Arts Stage Company A regional theater in down- moment for the city.” He added, production are April 17, 18, 19, 24, town Livermore moved one step “The theater will live on long closer on Monday. after we’re gone. The arts are en- 25 and 26. At 8 p.m. on Fridays The Livermore City Council, during. Even if nothing else is and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, sitting as the Redevelopment built, the theater will be the foun- also 2 p.m. on April 25. At the Agency Board, voted unani- dation of the blossoming of hap- Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita mously to authorize staff to pre- piness and culture in the city.” Road, Pleasanton. Tickets are pare a final disposition and de- Councilmember Jeff Williams adults $14, $18, $20; children (12 velopment agreement (DDA) be- stated, “I think the theater will yrs & under): $8, $12, $16. They may tween the Redevelopment be a fantastic long term invest- be purchased online at Agency (RDA) and the Liver- ment. It is not with zero risks. www.civicartstickets.org up more Valley Performing Arts Cen- There are no zero risks. I think to three hours prior to the ter (LVPAC) to build, operate and the cultural and financial returns performance, by phone at (925) maintain the theater as described will be positive.” 931-3444, or in person at the in the proposed summary. Councilmember Marj Leider Amador Theater Box Office. Mayor Marshall Kamena de- said she felt people would come clared, “This is a transformative (See THEATER, page 4) Garden Club E-mail Urging ‘No’ on G Annual Plant Prompts Neutrality Discussion Sale Slated By Ron McNicoll Measure G people hadn’t cov- ered. The Livermore Amador Gar- Although no formal, orga- nized opposition has material- The email statement is titled den Club will host its annual “The Real Facts Regarding the plant sale on Sat., April 18 in the ized against Measure G in Pleas- anton, one unsigned e-mail cir- Pleasanton School District and parking lot at the Amador Val- culating in the community has the Parcel Tax.” However, some ley High School. urged a “no” vote at the polls June of the “real facts” were misstate- Sale hours are 9 a.m. to noon. 2. ments, said Pleasanton school There will be a wide variety of It was the first time anyone superintendent John Casey. He annuals, perennials, shrubs, publishing an argument against sent an e-mail to district schools trees, herbs and more at afford- the measure urged a “no” vote. concerning the anti-Measure G able prices. There are ballot arguments statement, declaring that eight All plants are grown by club against Measure G. However, the points in it were erroneous. members. Most plants are in the signers, according to former Casey’s message prompted $1 to $10 price range. Expert school board member Steve parent Julie Testa to call for the gardeners will be available to Brozosky, said they were just pre- school board to have an agenda assist with plant advice and se- senting arguments that the pro- (See MEASURE G, page 6) lection. Amador Valley High School is located at 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton Residents Will Pleasanton. For information, call Lydia at 461-1725 or Rebecca See Changes in Trash Pickup at 216-1786. Pleasanton residents will see Assistant City Manager Steve a change in both their trash Bocian stated, "Pleasanton will pickup service and billing. have real curbside recycling for Free E-Waste The city is switching to the first time. Pleasanton has curbside recycling. The cost for been lagging behind in residen- Collection Part trash pickup will go up. How tial recycling." Of Earth Day much depends on what size trash Currently, all trash is dumped Photo - Doug Jorgensen container is selected. Pleasan- into one container, picked up and The City of Pleasanton will Kids got a chance last Saturday to go in search of Easter eggs during annual hunts in Livermore ton contracts with Pleasanton taken to a site where the refuse is observe Earth Day with a free E- Garbage Service (PGS). sorted by hand. In the future, resi- and Pleasanton. In the photo, Lyla VanDerMeer, age 2, talks about the eggs she found during The council vote was unani- dents will be given a green waste Waste collection on April 17, 18 the hunt in downtown Livermore. and 19, at the Alameda County mous. (See TRASH, page 7) Fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 12 off Valley Avenue. The collection is Conservancy Celebrating scheduled from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Its 15th Anniversary Saturday and Sunday, April 18 The Tri-Valley Conservancy yond its first goal of preserving and 19. Last year, more than (TVC) is celebrating its first 15 land in South Livermore. Now the 2,200 vehicles dropped off e- years of operation. Its goals are Conservancy has in its sights ac- waste equipment items. to protect and save agricultural quiring property that will link All types of electronic equip- and open space land in the Tri- two local East Bay Regional ment can be dropped off. There Valley area. Park District parks, Shadow Cliffs is no limit to the amount of What started out as the South in Pleasanton to Del Valle Re- qualifying items, although resi- Livermore Valley Agricultural gional Park in Livermore. An- dents are encouraged to take an Land Trust has grown to become other future, long-term goal is to inventory of their E-Waste items the Conservancy that now en- link the Bay Trail and the Pleas- intended for disposal. Among compasses Livermore, Dublin, anton Ridge. the items that will be accepted Pleasanton and San Ramon. Asked how the current eco- are computer components, tele- Started in September 1994 as nomic downturn is impacting the visions, digital cameras, power the South Livermore Valley Ag- Conservancy, Burnham said cables, toner cartridges, video ricultural Land Trust, with only there is no money available from game systems, MP3 players, key- a handful of members and just as the state. Unlike homes, raw land many directors, the land trust at has not decreased in value. boards, DVD, and other elec- that time was set up to protect tronic items, as well as house- Burnham noted that state 5,000 acres of land within South funds that would be used to pur- hold batteries. Livermore. chase land near Del Valle could For more information, please Executive Director Sharon be available soon, since the state Photo - Doug Jorgensen call toll free (866) 335-3373. Burnham said that 4159 acres are is now issuing bonds again. The Livermore Police Department has launched a “Coffee with the Cops” program. The On Saturday, April 18 only, currently under easement. Of that Land that would be placed objective of the program is to go where the people already gather and get to know them and unused or expired pharmaceuti- total, 3643 acres are in agricul- under easement and monitored allow them to ask questions in a casual setting. At the most recent session, Councilmember cal drugs will be collected at the ture and 576 acres in open space. by the Conservancy in Pleasan- same location, co-hosted by the Today, 15 years later, the vi- ton is awaiting final legal rul- John Marchand chats with Captain Scott Trudeau. The next event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th also from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Starbucks, 2470 First Street. Dublin San Ramon Services Dis- sion has blossomed to move be- (See CONSERVANCY, page 4) trict (DSRSD). All prescription and over-the-counter drugs will PET OF THE WEEK be accepted. DSRSD will also accept items containing mercury Inside Wanda (named because she was found wandering in for recycling, including ther- the woods) is a spunky kitty. She is great company, mometers, fluorescent light very entertaining and she has a meow that is more like Art & Entertainment....Section II Roundup...... 3 bulbs, thermostats, and mercu- a chirp. She is not a lap cat, but if you are looking for an ric oxide batteries. Participants Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 2 independent lady who likes sun spots and cookies, can receive a free digital ther- Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 8 Wanda is your gal. To visit with Wanda, come to Valley mometer when they bring in one Humane Society, open Tues-Sat from 11AM to 5PM. Visit or more mercury thermometers. Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 10 the web site www.valleyhumane.org or call 925-426- All mercury items must be intact Mailbox...... 4 8656 for more info. Buy your Garden Tour tickets today! (See E-WASTE, page 3) On sale now on our web site. PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009

Spring Book Sale education, service and advocacy. in Livermore. The action will take corn will be available for purchase. nation and award because of his dedi- place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is a fund- Pre-registration prices are Ages 13+: cation to this community and to recog- April 13. The Friends of the Pleasanton Li- raiser for Livermore schools and non- $5, Ages 3-12: $3, Ages 2 and under: nize his volunteer work. Deputy Mar- The new brochure features old fa- brary will host the Spring Book Sale Parent Project profit groups. Over $5000 in cash free; at the gate Ages 13+: $7, Ages 3- shal Jones teaches ROP fire service vorites for children such as Messy Art, 2009 on April 24, 25 and 26 at the Axis Community Health will col- prizes will be given out to duck spon- 12: $5, Ages 2 and under: free. classes in the Tri-Valley and is an active as well as popular adult classes such as library in the large meeting room. laborate with the Dublin Police Depart- sors. Call 973-3200 or go online to member of his church, volunteering on yoga. The Summer Brochure is full of The Friday night sale will run from ment in its final offering of The Parent There will be a Little Duckie Race www.sanramonrecguide.com to regis- a number of faith-based programs. new offerings as well, including a va- 6 to 9 p.m. for members only of Friends Project for the current school year. for kids 12 years and younger. The race ter. The activity number is #62079. For Floyd Gill is a Deputy Sheriff for riety of classes for youth of all ages such of the Library. Memberships will be The 10-week program will begin is free with a parent present. Partici- more information call the farm at (925) the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office as Classroom Music for Little Mozarts, available at the door. The sale is open on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 6:00 pants receive prizes compliments of 973-3284. working for the City of Dublin. Officer Crafter’s Workshop and Gift Making, to everyone on Saturday from 10 a.m. p.m. Sessions will meet on consecutive Livermore McDonalds. Gill works as a School Resources Of- Pet First Aid and Piano for Beginners. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at The Livermore Lioness Club and ficer for the Dublin Unified School Adults can take advantage of new classes More than 40,000 books of all Valley High School, 6901 York Drive, the Livermore Y's Men Club will float Employees to Be Honored District and was awarded this honor as well, including Adult Sewing, Bride- types from best-sellers to biographies in Dublin, Calif. The program is open and stir plastic ducks in the pool, 400 because of long-standing work in the to-Be Cooking Class and Egyptian and children's picture books will be for The Rotary Club of Dublin will Oriental Dance. to all Tri-Valley parents who wish to Wall Street. Members from the Granada honor three city employees – Gaylene community. Officer Gill has devel- sale. Paperbacks will cost 50 cents and improve their relationships with their swim team will dive into the pool and oped a strong working relationship The Summer Youth Sports Camp is hardbacks and trade backs a dollar. The Burkett, Darrell Jones and Floyd Gill – back this year, along with the LARPD teenage children. retrieve winning ducks. Each duck will with their first annual Superstar Award with the students he has come into books are in good to perfect condition. The Parent Project gives parents an have a number attached and assigned to contact with over the course of his Nature Camps held at Veterans Park. There will also be videos and other on Tuesday, April 21st at a special Kids can also participate in a variety of opportunity to learn hands-on tools to the number on an entry form. The Rotarian lunch event at the Radisson distinguished career. Affectionately media for sale. help support their teens in making winning duck entries eligible for prizes known as “OG” by students and staff in special interest camps this summer, All revenues from the book sale go Hotel in Dublin. The Award recognizes focused on topics such as rock climb- positive choices. The goal is to assist will be announced at the conclusion of Dublin city employees and school dis- the Dublin Unified School District, to purchase new library materials, pro- parents in helping their teens improve each race. Individuals who submit the Officer Gill has been teaching high ing, science, cooking, Spanish and grams or equipment. trict officials for their embodiment of chess. school attendance and performance, winning entries are not required to be Rotarian life, as well as other core school criminal justice for 10 years and The Friends are seeking adult vol- avoid alcohol and other drug use, have present and will be notified by tele- over 40 of his students have chosen to Mail-in and Internet registration unteers to help set-up the sale and values important to Rotarians. The Su- will begin Wednesday, May 6. Walk-in a happier family life and stay safe. phone. perstar Award criteria includes: leader- become police officers as a result of during sale hours. For book sale or Cost for The Parent Project is $150 For more information, call Betty their time with Officer Gill. and phone-in registration will open volunteer information, call Nancy ship by example, ethics first (the Rotary Mon., May 11. For more information, per person or $175 per couple. Pay- Harvey 449-1315 or Jim Travis 321- 4-way test), openness to new ideas, and “The City of Dublin is thrilled that Bering at 462-4368. ment plans are available. For more 1123. Tickets are $5 per entry. They the Rotary Club of Dublin has chosen visit the LARPD Web site at dedication to excellence. www.larpd.dst.ca.us; the Robert Liv- information or to register, parents may are available from some Livermore Gaylene Burkett is an administra- to recognize city employees who dedi- contact Amie Sousa at (925) 201-6201. school PTAs or write to Livermore cate themselves to the making our ermore Community Center, 4444 East Prime Time Birds tive aide in the City’s Community De- Ave., Livermore; or call 925-373-5700. Duck Races, PO Box 48, Livermore,. velopment Department. Burkett works community a better place to live every- Prime Time Birds is the topic of a Sun., CA 94551. April 19 Livermore Area Recreation and Park Garage Open closely with the housing division to day,” said City Manager Joni Pattillo. “I provide home ownership opportuni- look forward to the opportunity of District ranger program. Meet Ranger Pat The 1915 Duarte Garage will be Silent Auction Sotelo at 8 a.m. at the nature area entrance to ties to Dublin residents of low and presenting these fantastic employees A Wine Tasting Silent Auction will Sycamore Grove Park. open on Sun., April 19 from 10 a.m. to Civil War Re-enactment moderate incomes. She was nominated and community members with this 2 p.m. The garage is located on the old award.” be held at the White Crane Winery to Join this relaxed walk to look and listen and selected for this award because of benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma for birds of all feathers as they sing, feed and "Lincoln Highway," at the corner of her tireless work in helping these fami- The lunch event is from 12:15 p.m. Portola and L Streets in Livermore. Society. nest in Sycamore Grove. Beginners are en- lies and for our ongoing volunteerism to 1:30 p.m. The event is noon to 4pm, Sun., couraged to attend. Bring binoculars and field The garage contains memorabilia and community work. guides, or there will be a few to lend. This from the early days of automobiles, April 26th. It is hosted by HIKE Burkett has participated in the members of Team in Training. Local birdwalk will last about two hours. such as a collection of old California American Cancer Society’s Relay for LARPD Summer Classes There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. A license plates. In addition, there are The Summer Classes and Programs wineries will showcase their wines for Life event for the past 11 years and also tasting. The event will include finger $2 donation is requested to help support the many old photos depicting the Lincoln served as chair of the event for three Brochure for the Livermore Area Rec- programs. Participants may call 925-960- Highway being built using horses to reation and Park District is now avail- food, music, inspirational speakers, 2400 for more information or visit years. She is the chairperson of Daffo- and, raffles. There is a 10% discount excavate the dirt, as well as other early dil Days at City Hall and has served in able online. The brochure will be mailed www.larpd.dst.ca.us. road building equipment. There are to Livermore residents the week of when purchasing on line at the past as a board member of the Tri- winehike.org or call 925 413-7788 also photos of the Durant & Star auto- Valley Council of the American Cancer mobiles sold at the Duarte Garage. Benefit Set The Battle of Forest Home Farms, a Society. Ms. Burkett has been a school The garage also houses a restored volunteer, as well as dedicated her time Tommy T's Comedy Steakhouse in Model T fire truck and a 1944 Mack Civil War Re-enactment Day will take Pleasanton, will be holding a comedy place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April at the Salvation Army food kitchen and fire engine. The Livermore Fire De- as a Girl Scout leader. night benefit for PAR 4 Kids Sake on partment used both vehicles. A group 18 at Forest Home Farms in San Ra- Thursday, April 30. PAR 4 Kids' Sake mon. Darrell Jones is a Deputy Fire Mar- of volunteers is in the process of restor- shal with the Alameda County Fire is a 7 year old charity that was founded ing a third Livermore engine, a 1920 Living history encampments will by parents of special education kids be set up offering an opportunity for Department working for the City of Seagrave. Dublin. Jones is responsible for pro- and supported by a dedicated commit- The Livermore Heritage Guild op- visitors to learn about the daily life of tee of 20 people. PAR has been raising soldiers, women and children of the viding fire inspection and plan check erates the Duarte Garage using a volun- reviews for residential and commercial and donating money to groups that teer staff. There is no admission charge. American Civil War and Victorian era. focus on curing autism and helping There will be Civil War battle re-enact- development projects in the City. However, donations are appreciated. Deputy Marshal Jones started his career kids and families with autism. Funds are used for projects at the ga- ments, an opportunity to meet and talk Tickets can be purchased on the with historic characters, view fashions in fire service in 1999 after spending rage. For more information, call 443- more than 22 years in the commercial PAR 4 Kids' Sake website under the or 9740. of the day, enjoy live music and visit a directly from any of the committee period field hospital. BBQ and kettle printing industry. He received this nomi- members, call (925) 461-0501 or send an email to to purchase tickets. Tickets Tri-Valley Appreciation are $20 each, 2 for $35, or a table of 10 “Tri-Valley Appreciation,” a lec- for $150. The show will start at 7:30 ture about the area we live in, will be p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. presented by Steve Thomas from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Home & Garden Donations 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. The The American Cancer Society Dis- lecture is one in the Ed Kinney Lecture covery Shop in Pleasanton is request- Series of Pleasanton’s Museum On ing donations of home and garden Main. items such as gently used lawn furni- No reservations are necessary. Ad- ture and garden decor for the “Home st mission is $5 for museum members, and Garden” event, beginning May 1 . $10 for non-members, $5 for teachers Donations are accepted at the shop and $3 for students with valid ID. during open hours or call Monda The presentation is an outgrowth of Wiseman for pick-up. The shop hours his website “Tri-Valley Trails," which are: Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturday features over 200 walking and biking 10-5, Sunday 12-5. trails in the area. The site has over 3,000 This special event will feature silk photos and maps. flowers, floral arrangements, stained Information is available at at (925) glass, gardening items, and much more. 462-2766 or The Discovery Shop is located in www.museumonmain.org. the Mission Plaza Shopping Center at 1987A Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Contact Monda Wiseman, Mgr. at (925) Annual Duck Races 462-7374 for more information. The 17th annual Livermore Duck All proceeds benefit the American Races are set for Sun., April 26 at the Cancer Society’s programs of research, Granada High School swimming pool The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP Taylor Family Foundation Launches 'Coins for Campers' Campaign Sports, Facility Rentals, Special Events, Classes The Taylor Family Founda- campaign, we will be involving fund-raising. and more. In 2003, he became Community Cen- “Angie has been a vital part of The tion (TTFF) announced the more of the community,” said ter Director and coordinated the transition to the Taylor Family Foundation’s success launch of their “Coins for Camp- Executive Director Angie for over 7 years and we have complete new Robert Livermore Community Center. ers” campaign to help send chil- Carmignani. “From schools to confidence in her leadership skills and Some of his accomplishments include admin- vision for our future,” said TTFF presi- dren with life-threatening and corporations to your mom and istrating the computer system, overseeing cre- dent and co-founder Elaine Taylor. chronic illnesses, developmental pop shops in Downtown, every- “She has earned the respect of our local ation of the Web site and computerized registra- disabilities, and youth at-risk to one can participate.” community, our supporters and the tion, organizing events such as the Fourth of groups we serve. Her dedication to the camp. The Taylor Family Founda- July Celebration, coordinating the Skate Park children comes above all and has proven “We know how hard the tion has created marketing mate- Master Plan, designing a new logo and spear- her ability to accomplish projects and economy is hitting everyone rials and coin collectors for the goals that will benefit our mission.” heading the fundraising for the Community Cen- these days,” said TTFF President community to use. Staff members Carmignani is a Bay Area native ter. who started her management experi- and co-founder Elaine Taylor. are available to speak at offices, ence with A.G. Ferarri Foods. After Photo - Doug Jorgensen “We also know that many people schools or to other groups. For spending 10 years with the Ferrari Real Estate Roundup have loose coins around the more information about hosting Family, 7 of these in management, The annual Good Friday action was held Speakers at the Livermore Chamber of Com- Carmignani joined TTFF in 2001. April 10 at the Lawrence Livermore National house or office, in cups and draw- a coin drive, individuals or orga- Carmignani’s diverse background in merce annual Real Estate Roundup will give par- ers, for example. By donating to nizations can contact Meghan Human Resources, construction, fine Laboratory. An estimated 200 members of th ticipants some good news at the April 28 event our campaign, their change can Overcash at 925-455-5118. catering and customer service created the religious peace community and other to be held at the Robert Livermore Community the perfect mix of experience needed at make a change in the lives of The Taylor Family Founda- TTFF during the early years of build- peace advocates gathered at the corner of Center. They will learn about the local impacts these children.” tion offers summer and weekend ing and growth. Carmignani has played Vasco Road and Patterson Pass to pray for of the stimulus package. The Taylor Family camps to children with condi- a pivotal role in the development and peace. They then marched to the gates of The event will now also include a businesses management of TTFF’s Camp Arroyo Foundation’s Day in the Park has tions such as brain tumors, skin construction, maintenance, financials, the Lab, where 48 were arrested for blocking expo and trade show to give local businesses been the organization’s primary disease, heart disease, Crohn’s & legal documentation, office manage- a public road. looking for clients invaluable networking op- fundraiser for the past 18 years. colitis, autism, diabetes, bipolar, ment, event coordination, and com- portunities. munity and vendor relations. When TTFF leaders postponed celiac, hemophilia, asthma, pre- The Taylor Family Foundation, The Business Expo and Trade show runs from this year’s event, they also de- school burn survivors, and HIV/ founded by Elaine and Barry Taylor in 10 am until noon. The luncheon program which cided to bring their fundraising AIDS at no cost to their families. 1990, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi- Lifetime Achievement includes information on how the stimulus mon- back to the basic premise that zation. In 1998, TTFF partnered with Rich Lange, who retired from the Livermore New Executive Director the East Bay Regional Park District to ies will play out locally and create jobs will run every single coin counts. For ev- The Taylor Family Foundation build Camp Arroyo, a year-round resi- Area Recreation and Park District in October from noon until 1:30. A $35 ticket for members ery $500 raised, another child (TTFF) has selected Angie Carmignani dential camp in Livermore, CA. TTFF 2008, was honored for lifetime achievement at and a $45 ticket for non members cover both can attend TTFF’s Camp Arroyo to serve as its new Executive Director. funds the summer program at Camp an event April 2. The annual California Parks events. As Executive Director, Carmignani will Arroyo and is co-operated by the YMCA for a week or weekend at no cost lead and support the foundation in all of the East Bay. For more information and Recreation Society District III Awards were Speakers include Jack Bariteau, speaking on to their family. organizational management, commu- on how supporters can help The Taylor given out at the new Shannon Community Cen- his vision for a downtown Livermore Boutique “With our Coins for Campers nity awareness, camp program devel- Family Foundation, please contact their ter in Dublin, with Mr. Lange receiving one of hotel as well as Erik Ridley, from Congress- opment and continuation of successful office at 455-5118 or [email protected]. the Professional Service and Achievement woman Ellen Tauscher’s office, speaking about Awards. the stimulus package and how it will create jobs Livermore Earth Day includes The lifetime achievement awards are given in this area. to retirees who have provided significant levels City Economic Development Director Rob Community Clean-up and Festival of service to the profession during their career. White will provide an update on local projects Livermore will celebrate water, BBQ and t-shirt. Volunteers vided by KNR. Recipients have often been mentors and advo- and talk about the City’s plan to position itself Earth Day on Sat., April 18. are asked to bring work gloves. The Earth Day event is spon- cates within the field. as a technology and science center. Pat Huffman, The event will take place at The Earth Day Festival is sored by the Livermore Area Rec- Lange joined LARPD in 1981, having previ- 2009 president of BayEast Association of Real- Robertson Park, 3200 Robertson scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 reation and Park District and the ously worked for the Hayward Area Recreation tors, will present an overview of the Tri-Valley Park Rd., Livermore. p.m. There will be arts and crafts, City of Livermore Beautification and Park District. He was hired as a Senior Rec- Real Estate market and Raji Nagarkar of Hoge, The day begins with a com- vendor exhibits and activities for Committee. For more informa- reation Supervisor, who during his time with the Fenton,Jones & Appel will address incubating munity clean-up from 8:30 a.m. children. Live music will be pro- tion, call 373-5700. District oversaw many programs including green technologies to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will re- Aquatics, Preschool, Teen Programs, Adult Day For further information or to make reserva- ceive a free continental breakfast, Care (Friendship Center), Senior Services, Youth tions, call the Chamber at 447-1606. E-WASTE (continued from page one) and sealed in a protective con- tainer and a plastic bag. For more information, please call (925) LARPD Extends Senior Service Hours 828-0515. Both waste collection events The Livermore Area Recre- to noon Saturday, May 16; $15. fruit and beverage. Tickets are $5 are open to Pleasanton residents ation and Park District is in full Social Security Q&A; 4:30 to each and must be reserved by Fri- and DSRSD customers. In other swing with its expanded office 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19; Free. day, May 1. Earth Day activities, city staff hours pilot program. The center Fun with Chocolate; 6 to 8 p.m. All events will be held at the will join Zone 7 Water Agency is now open for senior services Tuesday, May 19; $22, plus $8 Robert Livermore Community Water Agency at the Pleasanton from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays materials fee. More Fun with Center, 4444 East Ave., Liver- Farmer’s Market on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur- Chocolate; 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, more. For more information or to April 18, to share information days, in addition to regular of- May 26; $22, plus $8 fee. make a reservation, visit about water conservation in the fice hours of 9 a.m. to noon and Healthy Living for Healthy Ag- www.larpd.dst.ca.us or call 925- Tri-Valley region. 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. ing; 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, 373-5760. During open hours, the pub- May 30; $22, +$8. lic can call or visit the office for In addition to these special consultations, workshops and extended hours offerings, programs offered through Senior LARPD Senior Services is hold- Services. A wide selection of ing the Spring Luncheon on Fri- programs has been added to the day, May 1. The menu features a offerings during these new ex- box lunch with choice of sand- tended hours. wich, potato salad, fruit and des- Upcoming programs include sert. Entertainment will be pro- the following: Social Security vided by Livermore School of Q&A; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dance. Doors open at 11 a.m.; April 18; Free. No-Sew Coffee lunch served at noon. The lun- Sleeves; 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, cheon is $8 per person, with a April 25; $5. Line Dancing; 9 to reservation deadline of April 24. 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2; $15. Senior Services will also hold Decorating with Rhinestones; 6 a Mother’s Day Breakfast at 8:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; $5, a.m. Saturday, May 9. All ages plus materials cost. Meet and are welcome when accompanied Match for Singles ages 50 to 65; by someone age 50 or above. The 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12; cost menu features pancakes, TBD. Estate Planning; 10 a.m. scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009 Commission Appointments Called 'Too Political' EDITORIAL Appointments to Pleasanton pointment. She has been in the politically. It is the second time tions to the council to one view- commissions were declared too forefront of efforts to stop devel- he has been passed over to be- point. "That's where we are Help Save Lives political by two members of the opment in the southeast hills of come a regular commissioner. headed." Pleasanton City Council. Pleasanton and the extension of Hosterman replied, "I did the He said that he would like to Always a leader among Red Cross blood donors, Matt Sullivan and Cindy Stoneridge Drive. best I could to appoint people I see a change in the process. He Livermore’s Granada High School out-did itself on McGovern voted to reject Mayor McGovern stated, "I really felt could do the job." pointed out that he had asked March 31. Jennifer Hosterman's selections. feel you (Hosterman) and I have Sullivan was also concerned several times to have interviews One hundred ninety-eight students came to the gym In Pleasanton, the mayor ap- a disagreement on the Planning about losing the diversity of conducted in the evening so that throughout the day, donating a total of 172 pints of points all members of commis- Commission appointment. The opinion, not just from the Plan- he could participate. "That never blood. Most gave one pint. Eighteen donated two pints sions and committees. problem is not with the person ning Commission, but other happened. I was particularly con- through a special process that enables donors to give Councilmembers can participate selected. It's the person you are commissions as well. He said that cerned about the new Commit- certain components of their blood in larger amounts. in the interview process. not reappointing. I feel Anne Fox he had urged people to apply for tee on Energy and Environment, It was the Red Cross’s largest one-day high school The appointments were ap- has done a yeoman's job. She has various positions. None of them which I advocated to have estab- blood drive in the Bay Area in more than 10 years. proved 3 to 2. served honorably. I believe the were selected. He stated, "What lished for years. I would like to According to the Red Cross, high school and college In particular, the Planning Planning Commission is becom- they had in common is that they have been a part of the process." Commission appointment was of ing very political. We need to were on the opposite side from Phillip Blank was reappointed students provide some 29% of the blood collected by the concern to McGovern and have diverse opinions on the the council majority in high pro- to the Planning Commission. The organization. Granada High has consistently been a Sullivan. Hosterman chose Jerry Commission." file issues. I don't think it was a Energy and Environment ap- leader among the donors. Pentin to replace Anne Fox. McGovern said that Hoster- coincidence that none of them pointees are Peter Bowen, Will- Math teacher Marie Johnson organized the March 31 Pentin ran for city council in the man could have appointed the was appointed." iam Carrick, Thomas Kato, Mike drive. The school can take deep pride in the effort — last election. He finished behind current commission alternate, Sullivan added that he felt it McGinley, Mark Posson and they’re making a meaningful contribution to their Sullivan and McGovern. Greg O'Connor. However, was a disservice to the council to Howard Royer. community. As the Red Cross pointed out, “It is because Fox was eligible for reap- O'Connor is aligned with Fox limit the input on recommenda- of people like Marie Johnson and the students at Granada High that we have the blood supply needed to help save lives.” Myers Surprises Zone 7 By Resigning Seat By Ron McNicoll manager’s job in 2007 after 10 term water supplies, and brought eral manager. He has done an Dale Myers, the former Zone years in that position. He was as- Zone 7 into the Bay Delta Con- outstanding job, and a good job 7 Water Agency general manager sistant general manager, and held servation Plan negotiations at an as a board member. Dale is a CONSERVANCY who won a seat on the board of other positions for a decade be- early time in its history. The Delta friend.” (continued from page one) its board members, executive di- directors after he retired from the fore that with Zone 7. Myers was is the conduit for Zone 7 water Director Dick Quigley, who is ings. The 496 acres of open space rector and dedicated staff mem- staff, has resigned. elected to the Zone 7 board in from the state water project. The serving his second board term, are part of the Oak Grove devel- bers, it’s also dependent on the In a brief statement to Zone 7 2008, finishing second in a field agency has a big stake in the said, “His resignation really sur- opment in the southeast hills of many volunteers, the landown- staff late last week, Myers cited of eight, with three being elected. Delta’s reliability and quality. prised me. I wish him well.” Pleasanton. ers, grape growers, winery own- “time constraints.” Myers did not Myers’ term, which runs for ‘QUASI-STATE OF SHOCK’ The last person to leave the The Conservancy is also look- ers and farmers who believe in return phone calls from the Inde- four years, began in July. The Director John Greci, who came board was John Marchand, who ing to gain accreditation from preserving and protecting the pendent seeking further com- board will be appointing his suc- onto the Zone 7 board in 1994, won election to the Livermore Washington, D.C.-based Land legacy of the Tri-Valley land. ment. cessor. knew Myers during his whole City Council in November 2005. Trust Alliance. Burnham said, There are ten board members. Myers has had a consulting Myers’ resignation came as a term of service. Greci said on The board appointed Chris "Accreditation is a very big deal. Livermore, Pleasanton, Alameda business in the water field. Sev- big surprise to everyone at Zone Monday that he was still in a Moore, a San Jose deputy police It shows that a land trust is fol- County, Friends of the Vineyards, eral months ago, he began doing 7. Staff and board were notified “quasi-state of shock.” Greci chief, to replace him in January lowing the correct procedures, and the Winegrowers Association work for Colorado State Univer- by a press release, which was writ- said, "Myers is a valuable re- 2006. Moore failed to gain elec- adhering to the IRS rules." She each appoint one board member. sity. At the time, he told an Inde- ten primarily by Myers. It talked source for the Zone. He will be tion a few months after his ap- said that down the road accredi- The remaining five are voted on pendent reporter that he would about the agency’s achievements greatly missed. He was a vision- pointment, when Sarah Palmer tation could help the Conser- by the seated directors. see how time demands of the while he was general manager. ary in getting the Zone to where conducted a grass-roots cam- vancy obtain money. Volunteers assist in many ar- work would go. Myers grew up During Myers’ staff employ- it is.” paign to take the seat. Moore ran The Conservancy is in the eas including the office, with the in Colorado, and still has friends ment, Zone 7 acquired drought Another longtime director, again last year, but finished process of finalizing the North Quest education program, and the and family there. water storage facilities at a Cen- Steve Kalthoff, said, “I was an fourth, behind Quigley. Livermore Conservation Preser- annual Jeans and Jewels fund- Myers retired from his general tral Valley district, doubled long- original supporter of Dale as gen- vation Study, then will start look- raising. They also help with stew- ing at priorities for protection ardship by going out and walk- within the area. "We would start ing the land to ensure that prop- FINANCING talking to landowners about ease- erty owners are living up to the (continued from page one) net present value over a twenty situation, “What is important is the height of the building. ments. It's okay for the land to conditions of easements. to the theater. “The reports have year period. To fund its share, that the losses were anticipated.” Kamena said, “The point is remain in private hands," she For more information about been thorough. LVPAC has LVPAC anticipates $7.6 million He added that it was always there is an architectural reason added. the Tri-Valley Conservancy, call shown it will do what it says.” in capital fund-raising, $10.5 planned to have two theaters. for it to be a certain height in or- While the Conservancy has Burnham, at 925-449-8709. Councilmember John million in ticket surcharge fees, “The regional theater will help der to accommodate a variety of Marchand pointed out that ulti- $1.39 million from the Vasco cover the cost of overhead and performances.” mately LVPAC is responsible to Landfill fee and $700,000 from increase the fund-raising ability Chase and several others sug- make the payments, if the RDA Broadway Show commitments. of LVPAC. It will make Liver- gested that such a large project Forum to Focus on Local is unable to do so. He argued that RDA will contribute the land, more a destination for the arts as should go to voters. Valerie Ray- it will be cities that drive the na- valued at $2.6 million. The prop- it never has been before.” mond was among them. She said tion out of the current economic erty would be transferred to Bill Dunlop urged the coun- that if the project is as good as Transportation Projects situation. “The theater would be LVPAC for $1 when the nonprofit cil to approve the agreement. He claimed, it should be easy to gain A transportation forum to be include: East Bay Regional Park an economic driver. No one else receives funding from a bank. said he was looking forward to public support for it. She ques- held in Dublin will focus on the District – I-580 Undercrossing, has put forth a project that would Over the thirty year period of being able to see Broadway tioned whether LVPAC and agency’s major transportation Alamo Canal Trail; City of Pleas- provide the economic impact of the agreement, LVPAC is re- shows without having to drive LVPAC board members could projects in the county’s eastern anton – Pleasanton Pedestrian this project,” he stated. quired to provide audited reports to San Francisco. Dunlop added reach the fund-raising targets. It region that will be implemented and Bicycle Master Plan; East Councilmember Doug Horner annually and unaudited reports that there are also educational would have to raise over $1 mil- within the next five years. Bay Bicycle Coalition – Bicycle suggested that more discussion quarterly as well as a calendar of opportunities tied to the theater. lion annually. As for the RDA, if Hosting the presentation will Safety Education Classes, Bike- is needed with regard to alloca- events. Roberts stated that the Stewart Gary also spoke in fa- the bulk of the funds are spent be the Alameda County Trans- to-Work Day tion of construction savings in city has spent almost $2 million vor of the agreement. His remarks on the theater, small projects portation Improvement Author- • Transit: Expansions and in- the future. He said that he felt on consultants and studies re- were read by Mayor Marshall won’t be built. “LVPAC is bet- ity (ACTIA), in partnership with novations in East County: This that the DDA protects the city’s lated to the regional theater. “It Kamena. Gary wrote, “I have re- ting heavily on attracting an au- its Citizens Advisory Committee area includes integrating bus, rail interest and insulates the theater is a very large project. I think the viewed the regional theater Sum- dience. If they don’t, the ticket and sponsoring agencies. The and specialty services for aging from the general fund. The DDA city has been thorough in its mary of Major Business Prin- surcharge funds won’t be avail- forum is open to the public. seniors. Presentations include lists performance requirements analyses and peer reviews.” ciples. My opinion is that the able to help fund the bond pay- Starting at 6:30 p.m. with an Wheels Route 10 – Rapid Bus, for both RDA and LVPAC with Asked about the ability to at- proposal is still on track, the deal ments.” open house, project sponsors will BART to Livermore, Pleasanton the goal of limiting any risk to tract an audience, Roberts noted points well cover the city’s needs Marchand said he found it be on hand to respond to ques- Downtown Route for Seniors the city in moving forward with that the city’s peer reviewer and that IF, IF LVPAC can make troubling that there is a request tions. At 7:00 p.m., ACTIA pre- • Highway Systems: The pro- the theater. looked at demographics and the the initial fund raising to gain to put the theater to a vote. “If sentations focus on a variety of gram will focus on construction The 2000 seat regional the- potential quality of perfor- the construction lending, let’s do the Bankhead had gone to a vote, projects. The event will con- projects on I-580, I-680 and ater is proposed for construction mances. “One of the reasons to it.” I’m convinced it would not have clude with an open question- Route 84 that provide a triangle on the former Lucky site in down- make the theater 2000 seats is to He added that it takes a unique passed. There was a lot of uncer- and-answer period. Dublin City of improvements that will pro- town Livermore. The area is bor- ensure that the theater is large difference for a downtown to tainty. Over the past year, thou- Hall is located at 100 Civic Plaza mote freeway efficiency and pro- dered by Railroad Avenue, South enough to be able to pay at the stand out and attract locals and sands of kids have had there first and is accessible via BART and vide options for carpooling or Livermore Avenue and L Street. level needed to attract a high visitors. “As a city, we have live performance experience.” bus. More information regarding express service via the high oc- It will face Livermore Ave. level of talent, yet small enough learned we can’t depend on any He added that he was also transit access can be found at cupancy toll (HOT) lanes on According to City Attorney to provide an intimate experi- one revenue source. We need a troubled by the attitude that Liv- www.511.org. some of the most highly con- John Pomidor, the DDA is unique ence. The theater is flexible in diverse mix and being a center ermore is not worthy of or can- The following highlight the gested freeways in Alameda in that it contains a covenant that its design. It can be adapted to a for the performing and movie arts not attract talent. He pointed to presentations that will be made County. Presentations include: I- dictates how the theater is to be variety of acts over the years.” can only help. Yes, the taxpayer the Wente Concert Series, which at the transportation forum: 680 HOT Lanes, I-580 Corridor operated, setting standards for Phil Wente, president of the has some risks, but they are lim- has brought in such performers • Active Transportation: This Improvements, Route 84 Inter- programming, maintenance, and LVPAC board, told the council, ited and able to be controlled. as ZZ Top and Ray Charles. program will create opportuni- change and Expressway fund-raising. The RDA would “I am thrilled with the progress. To date, LVPAC keeps meeting “They come to Livermore and are ties for kids, commuters and the ACTIA administers Measure commit certain amounts of tax The agreement lays out thought- its challenges, so why not let selling out. It is a slap in the face community by investing in and B, the half-cent transportation increment funds. In exchange, ful and appropriate guidelines for them keep going and plan big of our community to suggest we advancing access to transit, con- sales tax in Alameda County, LVPAC commits to operate a first both partners. The regional the- for Livermore.” are not worthy.” necting communities through which was approved by 81.5% class theater. ater will have a positive impact Livermore Chamber of Com- Resident Tom O’Neill noted Urban Greenways, and inspiring of the voters. ACTIA delivers Tax increment funds are only on the economy in excess of $20 merce CEO Dale Kaye said the that residents have an elected walking and biking. This legis- transportation improvements and available within the redevelop- million annually. It is a complex chamber is looking forward to government that represents them. lative effort aims to reduce mo- services to keep Alameda County ment district. As property values project. I think it has required a studying the financial plan. “In The process of planning the the- tor vehicle use, preserve air qual- moving, including mass transit in the area go up, tax funds in- combined effort to pull it off.” a down economy, it is a time to ater has been open and carried ity and improve health. projects and programs, transit crease. “The taxes are not paid LVPAC executive director be brave, not hunker down.” She forward with the consent of the • Walking and Biking Sys- villages, bicycle and pedestrian citywide. They represent only an David Dial discussed LVPAC’s noted in other cities where she governed. “I suspect there have tems and Projects: This presen- corridors, along with key high- increase in the increment value 2008 audit for a full year of op- has worked, risks that were taken been other major projects that did tation provides an overview of way projects to eliminate bottle- of property within the RDA,” eration of the Bankhead Theater. paid off handsomely. In one of not go through a plebiscite.” the trails, as well as the bicycle necks and improve local connec- explained Pomidor. Rather than LVPAC was 5% off of its plan for the cities, a theater was devel- Former Mayor Don Miller and pedestrian systems in East tivity. For more information, visit having the increase in funds go the year. Over that period, there oped. If the theater plan works in read a letter of support signed by County and focuses on projects the ACTIA website at to the state or county, they re- were 215 events with $1.2 mil- Livermore it will be good for ev- himself and other former mayors: funded by ACTIA. Presentations www.actia2022.com. main with RDA to further de- lion in ticket revenue. Of that ery business in the city and the Archer Futch, Mile Nordyke, velop the downtown area. total, $1 million went to region. Clyde Taylor, Helen Tirsell and Marc Roberts, Director of nonprofits. There was a $540,000 Bruce Gach pointed out that Dale Turner. The letter noted, Historic Structures to Be Moved Community Development for loss in operations. There was $1.6 LVPAC has met 70 percent of its “There are risks. However, the net the city, noted that a variety of million in expenses related to goal to raise $20 million, with balance is in favor of going ahead The cities of Dublin and will be provided to maintain traf- $8 million in current pledges and with the theater.” fic safety. business principles are discussed development of the regional the- Pleasanton will be working to- ater. “The board decided the in- $6 million in the works. “Those Another former mayor, John gether on the relocation of five “The Kolb Family Ranch was within the proposed DDA. LVPAC will own and operate the vestment was necessary to move pledges mean a lot of people are Shirley, said he still had ques- historic structures on April 17 part of the original settlement of behind us,” he declared. tions about the financing plan for Dublin before Highway 580 was theater; it will design, construct construction forward,” according and 24, originally part of the to Dial. The money is to be re- David Kent, of The Wine the theater. He wanted to see a Kolb Ranch site. The structures constructed,” said Lowart. “At and operate the theater. All of the risk and responsibility stay with paid when construction bonds Group, the owners of Concannon list of other projects within the are being moved to the City of the time, area residents were able Vineyard, said he and his wife redevelopment area and how to walk from the Kolb Ranch to LVPAC. are issued. Dublin’s Historic Park project, a “We have met all of our fi- have committed to donate to the much money would be available 4.2-acre park located on Dublin the original Downtown area of LVPAC is responsible for all debt service payments on bonds nancing obligations. We ended theater. He told the council that for them. He added, “I have an Boulevard at Donlon Way. Dublin. One of the two barns it is important not to overlook open mid.” being moved was once used as a issued to pay for the construc- the year with over $6 million in The event will occur between the bank. We look forward to the the tremendous economic ben- Michael Campbell made the the hours of 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., Sunday School and stood di- tion. Over the years, the RDA would make a series of scheduled construction, ribbon cutting, and efit the theater will have. It will point that RDA funds must be according to Diane Lowart, Di- rectly across the street from the provide more justification for a used for a specific purpose in a Green Store on Dublin Blvd. payments, valued at $51 million opening night at the regional rector of Parks and Community theater,” declared Dial. regional luxury hotel and help specific area. He said in looking Services for the City of Dublin. Bringing these structures back in net present value. If there were a shortfall, it would be carried Audience members offered a the restaurant base. “It will be at the financial analysis, he un- The contractors, Elite Landscap- into the City limits will serve as good for the community and for derstands there are funds for a reminder to all Dublin residents forward. However, Roberts noted, variety of viewpoints on the pro- ing and Fisher Brothers Moving posed regional theater. the arts,” stated Kent. other RDA projects. He asked, Company, have planned the of our rich, historic past.” “Staff believes the scheduled the RDA payments can be made. Ul- Don Tishman, who noted that On the opposite of the argu- “Will people come to see the re- transportation route for the struc- For questions regarding the ment was Kathy Chase. She de- alignment of Railroad Avenue 50 move, please contact the Herma timately, LVPAC would be re- he has worked with redevelop- tures. The route will utilize Lau- ment agencies as a developer, clared that she is adamantly op- years from now?” rel Canyon Drive to Foothill Lichtenstein, Project Manager, sponsible to make up payments if the RDA were unable to do so.” said of the proposed DDA, “There posed to the project. “I am just Bob Baltzer said, “The only Blvd., then cross over Highway City of Dublin Parks and Com- here to stick a stick in your eye.” thing I will say about the oppo- munity Services Department, at At no time, would responsibility is absolutely no bond liablity for 580 into Dublin and to the site either the city or the RDA. In ad- She said there is no guarantee that sition is that anyone who wants on Dublin Blvd. A police escort 925-833-6645. for RDA payments be transferred to the city. If LVPAC could not dition, the RDA has extensive LVPAC can bring a high calibre to hold an election, just wants to meet its required payments, the oversight of the operations of the of show to Livermore. “I don’t kill the project.” He urged the Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala RDA could step in and take con- theater.” He added there is a con- think there will be support for the council to ignore the call. “This Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell trol of LVPAC. tingency and other generous re- theater.” Chase did not think project is exactly why redevel- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout The construction cost is esti- serves set up to make payments Livermore was the kind of city opment agencies are formed. Nei- Sales Manager: Jessica Scherer that could attract either top-notch ther the RDA nor LVPAC could The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 mated at $69.2 million. LVPAC if either side is unable to do so. (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) Former councilmember and acts or an audience. She said she build it alone. There is a window The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. is responsible for all of the oper- Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling LVPAC board member Tom has heard negative comments of opportunity with construction (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours. • Fax: (925) 447-0212 E-MAIL: [email protected] ating costs, estimated at $700,000 a year, or $13 million Reitter said of LVPAC’s financial about the project, particularly costs down. Don’t blow it.” The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009 - PAGE 5 Singer Grateful for Granada Music, Rotary Scholarship After Robin Fisher graduated Your Gun, the joint 1977 produc- well, she burst into tears. Reluc- the energy that she felt there. perform in local schools. She from Granada High School in tion of Livermore and Granada tantly, the teacher invited her in “Texas is on fire with music!” she deeply regrets the decline of edu- 1978, she was delighted to make High Schools. A year later, she to listen silently to some lessons. says admiringly. cation funding in California, good summer money singing at worked with another music Fisher sat patiently through them, She looks back at her Euro- where music programs are often Marriott’s Great America before teacher, Jim Heiner, as Daisy Mae and when the last student had pean experience as “invaluable,” among the first to be discarded. heading off to San Jose State. in L’il Abner. left, the teacher let her sing after particularly performing in the “What we have lost in the state With some friends who danced, From there she went to San all. language and the land of Mozart. of California in the name of prop- she performed for amusement Jose State, where the voice Impressed with Fisher’s voice, She is insistent that her Sac State erty taxes!” she exclaims. park guests five times a day, six teacher was recruiting Granada the teacher told her she could students understand that they can In the meantime, her own love days a week. High singers. However, Fisher come the next day, provided she hold their own anywhere – that of music continues. She enjoys Today, more than 30 years needed something different. Af- showed up at 8 a.m. The teacher they can compete with students small concert settings such as later, Fisher is a professional ter two years, she transferred to doubted that she would, since from the well known eastern performing art songs, a centuries- singer of serious music, a soprano Smith College near Boston and she claimed to know that singers schools like Julliard provided old musical form that typically who performs and records opera, a new major, focusing on German in general and Americans in par- they are persistent and aware of involves poetry set to music. She art songs and early music around language and history. ticular were lazy! the right opportunities to audi- is often accompanied by her hus- the U.S. and in Europe. She is an She graduated with honors The teacher was wrong. tion and be heard. She considers band. She also loves to sing op- associate professor at Sacra- and won a Fulbright scholarship Fisher arrived on time and waited era, in part for the stimulation of Robin Fisher her job not only to teach skills mento State University. She re- to study history at the Univer- patiently for a chance to take her but to mentor, setting an example performing with other profession- turned to Livermore last month sity of Hamburg in Germany. Her first lesson. Soon she was on the to the U.S. and were married in of enthusiasm and determination als. to sing at an Early Music concert love of music remained. One day, schedule. With occasional 1990. Both had earned academic and finding opportunities for her Fisher co-edited one book on at Las Positas, earning the she bicycled to downtown Ham- cancelations, she sometimes had honors in Vienna, and both went students. the works of composer John audience’s applause first for her burg for a singing audition with several lessons a week. The les- on to earn their PhDs at Ameri- Competition is an important Duke, an American art song com- Livermore origins and then for the state opera chorus. She was sons led to contacts, singing roles can universities. They taught for element of the path to musical poser who was on the Smith Col- her performance. hired and soon began perform- and even tours. And after the nine years at Baylor University, success in the U.S. , she says, since lege faculty for many years, and Fisher credits Granada's mu- ing professionally. one-year Livermore Rotary in Waco, Texas. However, Fisher there are fewer opportunities for is working on another. She has sic program for giving her a start, The experience rekindled her scholarship, she received two particularly wanted to keep mov- professional singers here. She is recorded two compact discs. and Livermore Rotary for a schol- passion for serious singing. She more years of support from ing west. proud that one of her students, Her upcoming Northern Cali- arship that provided her with a returned to music, enrolling at Vienna Rotary. She remains She was hired at Sac State in Eugene Chan, was a winner in fornia vocal performances in- year of first-class training in the Hamburg Conservatory. grateful to this day for the sup- 2003. Cozza found positions the 2007 Washington Interna- clude Samuel Barber’s “Knox- Vienna, where she met the love Although her father worried port of her Rotary sponsors. both there and at the University tional Competition for Singers in ville, Summer of 1915,” at the of her life. about her ability to earn a living She has other reasons to re- of the Pacific. addition to taking many other Academy at All Hallows in Sac- The path to Sac State and a through music, she persisted. She member Vienna fondly. It was in Fisher feels a mission “to prizes and scholarships. ramento on May 29 and 31; a solo professional music career was soon flew back to Livermore to Vienna that she met her future bring our passion and skill to Fisher’s support for musical concert at the Westminster Pres- neither direct nor simple. Along interview for a Rotary scholar- husband, the pianist John Cozza, California.” While she wanted performance carries over to the byterian Church in Sacramento the way, she embraced music and ship, which she won in 1986. from Yakima, Wash., also there to return here after her time at general community, where she on June 17; and another solo left it, met encouragement and The only problem was that she on a Rotary scholarship. Baylor, she had high praise for and her husband volunteer and concert at Crocker Art Museum discouragement, and even en- had to study in Vienna. She re- Not all of her memories from at Sac State on June 28. countered violent anti-Ameri- sisted leaving Hamburg, but ul- that era are pleasant, however. canism in Europe. However, she timately gave in. For a while, “I When the Berlin Wall fell, and persevered. Her talent was recog- was the saddest girl on the West Germany began to support nized by professionals who al- planet,” she recalls. its poorer eastern portion, fund- ways found a place for her. Nor was it all smooth sailing ing for the arts dwindled. Anti- Exposed to serious music at in Vienna. One voice teacher af- American sentiment began to an early age by a musical mother, ter another, already fully booked, rise. One of Fisher’s colleagues – Fisher was in the chorus at turned down her requests for les- a tenor, with a wife and children Granada when music teacher Jim sons. Tired and discouraged, she to support – “had his jaw broken Brockman encouraged her to au- knocked at one last door. When by thugs,” she recalls. dition for the lead in Annie Get this teacher turned her down as She and her husband returned Hispanic Business Council Gains Momentum On the second Wednesday of Kaye, chief executive of the Liv- to integration with the larger every month at 2 p.m., some 25 ermore Chamber of Commerce. community. Hispanic business people gather at the Livermore “The idea is to encourage His- leaders such as John Freeman, Chamber of Commerce to discuss panic business owners to have a who works for California Water business topics and hear from a say in the chamber and to become Service and who chairs the coun- guest speaker. It’s not chamber more involved in local govern- cil, said he is encouraged by the board members who meet in the ment.” growing attendance at the meet- conference room. According to Kaye, Hispan- ings. He notes that anyone can “We’ve been hosting a group ics represent 17 percent of attend, including those interested of Hispanic business leaders and Livermore’s population, and this in doing business with the His- other interested people since population continues to grow. panic market. “The meetings pro- September 2008,” said Dale Yet many Hispanics face barriers vide a great way to network,” said Freeman. Another benefit of the meet- ings is the opportunity to hear directly from a Livermore city representative. Because some Hispanic business owners may be reluctant to call city hall to have questions answered, a city repre- sentative attends each meeting to answer questions and hear concerns. A representative of Axis Community Health also at- tends the meetings. The gatherings feature guest speakers. Topics have included how to save money and build business with the United States Postal Service; how Spanish speakers can take advantage of adult and community education courses; and how individuals can apply to serve on city commis- sions. Meetings are at the Livermore Chamber at 2157 First Street in Livermore on the second Wednesday of each month at Photo - Doug Jorgensen 2:00 p.m. For more information, St. Michael's Catholic Church members re-enacted Jesus' path call Martha Espinoza at the chamber at (925) 447-1606 or to the crucifixion. The event was held on Good Friday. visit www.livermorechamber.org. PAGE 6 - The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009 Thompson said he had no employees and programs, said be given $2.1 million from the problem with calling the cuts se- Casey. federal stimulus package. How- MEASURE G vere. “Anyone could say that. Arkin had proposed a budget (continued from page one) ever, the latest information indi- When you use that language that would have saved many jobs, cates the state will keep all of it item to discuss whether Casey’s from the district to a letter in the Thompson. “Board members are about the impact on the district, but not all of them, and still bal- to solve its own budget woes, response went beyond the cat- community that uses district re- the face of the district, even when it could be construed as urging ance the budget. The deadline said Casey. egory of fact dissemination and sources is a violation. “No, as outside the board room. People passage. What the voter would was near for sending notices to The district could limit pay into advocacy for Measure G. long as the information put in it would say, ‘You are using your say is ‘It will destroy my schools, teachers about layoffs, and the raises to balance the budget, said The board at its meeting April is factually impartial, and you are position to urge passage or to so how can I be against it?” board went with putting Measure the letter. Across-the-board in- 7 asked its attorney’s advice not urging anything,” said Th- defeat it,’” said Thompson. Brozosky, a former Pleasanton G on the ballot. creases have been eliminated this about what would constitute ompson. Board members can pass out councilmember, spoke from the The proceeds from the $233 year, said Casey. Management staff stepping out of the neutral “If it’s in response to the op- literature, but it must be appro- audience podium. He said that parcel tax would bring in about employees have made conces- zone. They also asked about the position, doesn’t that cross the priate. It’s OK to say, “Here’s why when he was on the city council, $4.5 million, and cover 45 per- sions back to the district. (Teach- boundaries for school board line,” asked Arkin. we feel Measure X is important. “Our city council stayed out of cent of the projected shortfall. ers have also voted to give back members in their support of the “No, it’s not. I understand But to say, ‘Vote for this,’ with- city initiatives entirely. I encour- The anonymous letter also to the district, if Measure G measure. All five trustees are someone put out a statement out explanation, might be prob- age the school board to do the said that the job-cut threats are passes.) backing Measure G. against the tax. It’s OK to respond lematic. We exercise caution. same.” there because the district is “de- Pink slip warnings were sent The issue also came up on the to it in an impartial manner,” said You are such public figures,” Commenting on Casey’s use termined to impose a parcel tax to employees to “produce angst following evening, April 8, at a Thompson. “There is a fine line. said Thompson. of school district materials to on Pleasanton residents no mat- within our community.” community forum at the recre- The governing board cannot Casey said that he had re- send out his message, Testa said ter the cost.” Casey said that the Casey said that the board sim- ation building on the St. Eliza- adopt a resolution saying ‘We ceived advice from, and asked it was one-sided because there tax would provide “a stable and ply let employees know they beth Seton church property. The endorse this,’ and urge the pub- whether it is consistent with that was nothing about the reasons for reliable funding source for pro- were in danger of losing their jobs, forum was sponsored by The lic to adopt and pass the resolu- advice for board members to use not voting for the parcel tax. She grams in seven areas that are cru- because of the projected budget Committee to Save Pleasanton tion. However, it’s OK to adopt a their names on an endorsement said, “The intent of the law is that cial for our students.” shortfall. If the teachers are not Schools, which is supporting a resolution to explain the factual list, with a board title. Thomp- government should not be given After the four-year life of the notified by the state’s deadline “yes” vote on Measure G. aspects,” such as what programs son said, “It’s probably OK. It’s an advantage, and should not tax, predictions indicate the state of March 15 for advance warn- School board president Chris would be cut if it doesn’t pass, more passive than affirmatively take sides.” She added, “There education support fund will be ing, and May 15 for a pink slip, Grant was a panelist, as were said Thompson. corralling people. Is that consis- should be an opportunity for healthy again. If the district’s pay they must be given contracts for former school board members “You can’t say, if it is defeated, tent with the advice we gave anyone else who wants to bal- raises were within what it re- the following year. Kris Weaver and Cindy it will be devastating to the dis- you?” Casey replied, “Yes.” ance what you put out (on the ceives from the state, there The forum at Pope John Paul McGovern, who is a Pleasanton trict,” said Thompson. Stepping Rules for teachers’ political district’s e-mail system).” wouldn’t be a problem, said the II Hall at St. Elizabeth Seton drew city councilmember. In the spirit over the line on legal regulations activities at their schools are al- Casey responded to eight letter. Casey said that the crisis approximately 20 people. The of the board’s April 7 discussion, could bring misdemeanor ready set in district policy. points in the anonymous letter. has not been created by the audience was there to learn more Grant confined his remarks to charges, he said. Teachers can wear political but- The statement that it’s possible district’s provision of “adequate about Measure G. statements about the financial The same rules apply to ap- tons in classrooms. School equip- to balance the schools budget living and competitive salary Besides Grant, McGovern, condition of the district. Consis- pearing at citizen group forums. ment, such as copy machines, without a parcel tax “is true,” at schedule” increases. and Weaver, panelists included tently, that has been his ap- Trustees can talk about why the can’t be used for political activ- least on the surface, said Casey. “Our schools are not losing retiree John Clatworthy, realtor proach to discussing Measure G. tax measure is on the ballot, and ity. Law requires that every budget funds this year,” says the letter. and high school athletics booster Paul Thompson, the board’s answer the audience’s questions, Thompson got into the subtle- be balanced. But to do it, the dis- Casey said that the district’s per- Doug Buenz, and PTA president attorney, conferred with the but only in a factual, non-advo- ties of language when he talked trict will need to make signifi- pupil funding has been cut by Debbie Look. Several panelists board in a closed session at the cacy manner. about Casey’s response letter. cant cuts in staff and programs, $4.2 million, and categorical pro- made it clear that they were in- meeting April 7 on matters deal- Trustees have tougher rules on Casey said that Thompson told he said. grams by $1.4 million.” terested in disseminating infor- ing with the rules, then answered them than school staff, said Th- him that saying “severe” budget A second statement — that it’s The district receives enough mation about the district’s finan- questions later in the open ses- ompson. If trustees are at the farm- cuts would cross the line into possible to balance the budget federal stimulus package funds cial need. sion. ers market on their own time, and advocacy. without incurring the layoffs — to cover “over a third of their pay The event was “not a debate,” Trustee Valerie Arkin asked hold up a sign advocating a “yes” “We think it’s true,” said is not true. Some $9.7 million is increases,” said the letter. but a forum, and audience ques- Thompson whether a response vote, they are over the line, said Casey. needed to offset losing those The district was expected to The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009 - PAGE 7 tions were welcome, said mod- erator David Stark, who served grown. I implore you to become dollar-a-day campaign again as the church’s host for the event. CUTS trict actually needs to make up a advocated a dollar-a-day cam- a part of the solution. You can raised over $300,000, this time Panelists filled in specifics (continued from page one) $5 million projected shortfall in paign to support programs af- make a difference or we can sit to fund second grade class size about the generalizations that ity of the proposal to reorganize 09/10. The additional $1 million fected by the cuts. here and be frustrated forever.” reduction, fourth grade music, audience members had heard the aides’ assignments. will come from sweeping cat- “The numbers seem huge,” In 2003, Board President one class section at each middle from others. Clatworthy said that “The idea that you can re- egorical carryover money into said Dunlop. “But if every stu- Kate Runyon, who was LVEF co- school, and part-time crisis coun- seniors who own property can move aides and combine a severe the general fund. The categori- dent in the District donated president at the time, conceived apply for an exemption, if the tax selors. class with a less severe class cal sweep is one-time money and $360—a dollar a day with five of and implemented the dollar- For the complete list of bud- passes. If they turn 65 this year, would be like putting a kinder- any federal stimulus money will furlough days—we could raise or up until June 30 next year, they a-day campaign that raised over get cuts, visit garten class in with high school be one-time as well. $4 million. I know a significant $300,000 to maintain elementary www.livermoreschools.com. For can claim the exemption, and re- statistics,” she said. “The special Trustee Bill Dunlop joked number of our families would new each year beyond. “Seniors class size reduction and support more information on LVEF, visit are a key element (in passing the education kids are getting some that unlike the Federal govern- find this contribution difficult, high school crisis counselors and http://home.comcast.net/~lvef/ tax). They can vote for it, but of the biggest cuts, but there is ment, the District cannot legally so we can ask others in our com- computer technicians in the lvef_main.html. (There is also a don’t have to pay,” he said. no voice for the kids or the print money or deficit spend. He munity whose children are 2003/04 school year. In 2004, link from the District’s website). Since there is no organized aides.” opposition, is there any reason The Service Employees Inter- not to support Measure G, one national Union (SEIU) also de- TRASH questioner asked. Weaver said clined to participate in the fur- (continued from page one) that not wanting to pay more lough. Instead, the District will container, regular trash container, people to use a smaller cart as a independent audit to determine Councilmember Matt taxes would be a reason. eliminate one position for a and one for recyclables. way to encourage them to recycle if there are ways to streamline its Sullivan and Mayor Jennifer Buenz asked the audience skilled trades worker and reduce Councilmember Cheryl more." operation to reduce costs, Bocian Hosterman served as a subcom- whether anyone was against the maintenance discretionary Cook-Kallio commented, "I al- Bocian commented that PGS added. mittee to negotiate the changes Measure G or undecided. A budget by $3,684. ways thought it was odd that we had asked for a rate increase. The company has also agreed in the trash service. woman said that she is on the pro- Miller warned that if the six dumped everything in one can." "Revenue did not meet projec- to pay the city a higher franchise Sullivan noted, "We were both Measure G committee. She has propositions on the May 19 bal- Residents will have a choice tions for the last rate period. fee. Currently the fee is $1.50 per concerned about the increase. heard from others with the view, lot do not pass, more cuts at the of either a 35 gallon or 96 gallon Regulatory and landfill costs unit, which nets the city about What's neat about how it is de- “My kids are through school.” State level are likely. She also trash cart. All will receive a 96 continue to increase. Refuse $31,000 a year. There will be a 1 signed is that the impact is mini- Clatworthy responded to that. predicted that the Board would gallon recycling bin and either a firms are facing increasing costs. percent increase, which will in- mized if people are willing to “When we went to school, we need to cut at least $2-3 million 64 or 96 gallon green waste con- If the construction industry stays crease the city's income to separate recyclables from gar- were paid for by the previous in the 2010/11 school year. tainer. The bill for the 35 gallon depressed, so will the revenue $180,000 a year. The money goes bage." He called the change a generation or two. We should “I’m dismayed because I feel option would go from $25.30 to collected." into the general fund to be used "major milestone" for Pleasanton. keep that up,” he said. $29.13 a month; the 96 gallon He indicated there were three for environmental programs. "I think we have to do this for Weaver said, “We have like we haven’t cut enough yet,” commented trustee Stu Gary, who option would increase from concerns about the ability of PGS Councilmember Jerry Thorne environmental reasons. If we can avoided the parcel tax issue (in $28.04 to $34.57 per month. The to collect enough money to pay was concerned about adding new increase the diversion rate, there the past). All our neighboring was elected to the Board in No- districts passed them. This is the vember. greatest savings would be avail- for the service in the future. One costs at the same time residents would be an opportunity to cre- direction we need to go.” Runyon said that in cutting able to those who switch from a is that as landfill space becomes are looking at new taxes and a ate businesses that use recycled Grant added that California only $4 million this year, the Dis- 96 gallon trash cart to a 35 gal- more scarce, costs go up. Second, water rate increase. "A lot of products locally." has “the largest classes, the few- trict is taking a chance. “We are lon one. The rate increase would since Pleasanton is near build- people are hurting. I am strug- The implementation of the est counselors, and fewest librar- cutting less and believing the be just over a dollar. out, there is little opportunity for gling with adding anything." He new collection plan should be ies per 100 students.” He said that promise that some federal dollars There is a 15 percent discount revenue growth. And finally, said he would support the completed by the end of this the long-term solution is to re- will arrive and offset our continu- offered for those age 62 and older. there are inflationary issues with changes because Pleasanton year. Residents won't see an in- form state school financing. ing shortfall,” she said. Bocian said, "The cost differ- relation to the cost of fuel, labor needs to recycle more. He noted crease in their bills until they To balance its books, the Dis- ence between the large and small and equipment. that the increase was minimal actually receive the new service, cart provides an incentive to get PGS has agreed to undergo an with a 35 gallon cart. said Bocian. PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009

followed by a walk to Flayler and a single in some RBIs and tie the score. There was fine catcher. Both teams have shown great im- Costello and Tyler Dancer. Great pitching by from Preece, produced Granada’s final three pitching by Luke Hazen. However, a sudden provement from the start of the season. The James Wilker. Padres had good defensive runs of the game. Top Hitters: Alex Davis 3 Yankee surge proved impossible for the players made the game exciting with several plays by Matthew Aidao and Luke Quesada. for 5, 2 runs scored, 2 rbi’s; Rob McLeod 2 White Sox to surmount. Nathan Casey had multiple base plays. Noah Lee tagged out a for 3, 1 run scored, 4 rbi’s; Anthony Olmo a double, two singles, and scored three runs runner at third base and also hit a rocket in the 1 for 3, 1 run scored, 2 rbi’s; Rio Castillo 2 including a steal of home as the Tribe downed first inning. Skyler Molzahn and Trent Pozzi Livermore National LL for 4, 2 runs scored, 1 hit by pitch; Nate Preece the Red Sox. Blake Tucker reached base 4 were consistent power hitters for all three Livermore National Little League high- 1 for 2, 1 sac fly, 2 rbi’s; Kyle Campiotti 1 times as lead-off man and scored three runs innings. The Yankees displayed great hustle lights: for 1, 1-2B, 1 run scored, 1 walk; Ryan and played outstanding at catcher. Cameron and had a fantastic game. Despite some tricky AAA Division: The Giants jumped out Flayler 3 walks, 1 run scored, 1 rbi; David Hennings added two base hits and an RBI, pitching, Damien Kendrick had several good to a 3 run first. Blake Lujan had an RBI single, Russell 1 for 2, 1 run scored; Top Pitchers: while Ben Spears scored twice and stole hits. Defense was highlighted by some great ended up with 2 singles and fine defensive Ryan Flayler (4 innings, 3 runs, 5 hits, 5 several bases. Seth Girvan contributed by plays at third base by Jaden Cardera and plays at 3rd and Short. In the 2nd , the walks, 2 hit by pitch, 2 strikeouts), Damian scoring twice, knocking in a run, and pitching Samuel Wade. Cardinals came charging back, Nicholas Gan (2 innings, 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 walk, 3 an inning. The Orioles played an outstanding game Adiao with an RBI double tying the score 3- strikeouts), Rob McLeod (1 inning, 0 runs, The A’s have been playing great and against the Rays. Everyone displayed fantas- 3. But in the 3rd, Giants Miguel Loza singled 0 hits, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts). really working together as a team. Every tic hitting and fielding skills, showing a great in RBI's leading a 4 run inning. In the 4th player is hitting well and contributing to the level of offensive game. Shane Burke was a Card's Derion Hampton had a 2 RBI single team in every way. Anthony Stiriti had a power hitter who hammered a series of base closing the Giants lead to just 2, but the Livermore Girls Softball beautiful showing on the mound for 3 1/2 hits.. Daniel Wu also exhibited his batting Giants scored another run in the 5th. Cardinal's Livermore Girls Softball Association innings, throwing strikes and shutting down skills and smacked a few line drives.. Ali Dylanger Rucker went 1 for 3 with a double highlights: many batters. Coming in for relief was Tout kept his eyes on the ball and hit some in the 6th but was left stranded. Giants pitcher Senior (High School): Livermore Driver Marcus Toombs who did a great job and had base hits to bring the players in. In the field, Jacob Currie came in relief in the 4th shutting Family Impact 6, Livermore Blackout 6. 3B some solid hits as well. Blake Staniford came the notable players were Haison Park and down the Cardinals with 8 strikeouts, 2 walks - Indelisa Pereida (I). 2 hits - In. Pereida (I). in as closer and got the job done in nice Lukas Arellano who displayed some great in 3-2/3 innings. Giants win over the Cardi- 2 RBI - Angelina May (I). fashion as usual. In the 5th inning the Indian’s catches and threw the hitters out at first base. nals 9-5. Middle School Black: Outlaws 7, Brent had runners in scoring position and 2 outs, The Yankees came out on this beautiful Bowen Photography Lady Tek-No 6. Lady Bryce Wong came up to the plate hungry and Saturday to play some baseball. Dongkun Tek-No exploded for six runs in the third hit a ball to the fence only to be ran down and “The Doctor” Lee used his bat with surgical Pleasanton Girls Softball inning behind hits from five players, but caught by Dylan Pottgieser to save the inning precision as he drove the ball to the outfield Pleasanton Girls Softball League high- couldn’t hold on. Lady Tek-No’s Brandi and keep the A’s ahead. sending his teammates to the plate. Thomas lights: Meyer made an unassisted double play from The Yankees ended their losing streak “The Engine” Babati chugged around the T-Ball: De Mesa/Yu Dentistry vs. Wil- center field, then hit an error-assisted home with a major win against one of the toughest bases like a crazy train derailing the Ranger’s liams Witters Real Estate Team: Annika run. teams in the division. Yankees came together efforts to throw him out. Zach “Attack” Jernstedt had some great plays at 1st. Lind- Rachel Tabaracci Family BAD 17, Brent as a team and “put the ball in play and made Higgins flashed the leather and made a great say Le Blanc had a couple great hits. A.J. Bowen Photography Lady Tek-No 3. Lady good things happen”. Defensively Dill “Pickle” throw to first base thowing the other team’s Molina was an awesome fielder. Olga Tek-No was led by Jena Forsberg and Mia Shackley (SS) and Riley Sheilds (2b) were on players out. Both teams cheered each other on Merkadeau was a tough little hitter. Madelynn Volpatti, each of whom hit RBI singles. fire, credited with 2 double plays each.. and enjoyed the game. Riddle was a cute little catcher. Niclole Rachel Schley also contributed with a base hit Pitching team (Nick Perez, Dillon Shackley, Williams was a strong hitter. Top players: and stellar defensive play at 1st base. Riley Shields, Tanner Strangmeyer, and De Mesa/Yu Dentistry - Olga Merkadeau, Jared Pletcher) held the Indians off until the Livermore American LL Middle School Red: G.R. Dahl Con- Livermore American Little League high- Madelynn Riddle, Nicole Williams; Will- struction Base Raiders 8, The Red Sox 3. The 5th Inning. The team had great at bats too, iams Witters Real Estate Team - Annika with everyone getting on base. Great Team lights: Base Raiders jumped to an early lead and A Division: Yankees 1, Rays 14: An Jernstedt, Lindsay Le Blanc, A.J. Molina outlasted the Red Sox. For the Base Raiders, Work.The Angels came out on Monday night Micro Division: :Friends of PGSL vs. and played one of their best games against the excellent, well matched game was played by Maureen Thaete reached base all three at-bats the Yankees and Rays. Rays players Arnav City Beach: Top players: Friends of PGSL while scoring a run, Rachel Wolf walked talented Rangers squad. Ahad Rauf led the - Julia Camello, Rachel Potter, Addie offense with three hits, driving in three of the Patel and Michael Chen advanced runners for twice and scored each time, and Rachel the game winning score. Yankees players Sciammas; City Beach - Madison Hildebrand, Bryant singled and scored. G.R. Dahl Con- Angels runs. Ryan Panwar also contributed Lauren Melvin, Brooke Reimer at the plate with a two run blast to right. But Garret Michaelis and Olivia Bettencourt struction Base Raiders 16, Black Widows 5. played great offensively and defensively. Top LeslieWolf State Farm Insurance vs. Big The Base Raiders came from behind early in the Angels defense continues to improve with Island Rental Condos: Leslie Wolf State each game. James Kroll stopped a Rangers players Yankees: Garrett Michaelis,Olivia the game and roared back. The Base Raiders’ Bettencourt; Top players Rays: Arnav Patel, Farm Insurance’s first ever double play was Taylor Dahl reached base all four times at bat rally snagging a pop fly in the third, and stole by Asia Brown. Asia caught a pop fly and away an extra base hit while playing center. Paul Curelo, Michael Chen. and pitched three shutout innings, Kayleigh Orioles 9, Mets 7: The Mets hosted the got a runner out at 2nd. Isabel Mayfield La Grutta had three hits including a double, Eliminating any threat of a comeback, Patrick slammed a ball way past 1st, and Cierra Herz pitched the final two innings of the Orioles on April 7 for a very close game filled and Ogai Zemarialai came back from injury with great scoring and defensive plays by Lofthouse-Wolf made an out at 2nd. Big hits to get three hits in as many at-bats. game. from Big Island Rental Condos’s Elizabeth The Angels ran into a hard-hitting White both teams. The Orioles allied in late innings 10-under: AP Concrete Xtreme Heat 15, to secure a win against the Mets. For the Kostalnick, Annika Huston, and Camille Haque Chiropractic Lil’ Rebels 5. A great Sox team on Saturday. In the tough loss, there Kulak. Top players: Leslie Wolf State Farm were definitely some shining moments for Mets, Grant Peterson helped the offense with defensive effort by the Xtreme Heat helped th Insurance - Asia Brown, Cierra Lofthouse- the Angels. Donovan Mayer hit a booming a triple in the bottom of the 6 inning and then Junction Avenue Middle School in Livermore took four girls them defeat the Lil Rebels. Top Players for going on to score. Jacob Zayas also played Wolf, Isabel Mayfield; Big Island Rental the Heat were Jordan Higby, Abby Paterson, three-run double that had the outfielders Condos - Annika Huston, Elizabeth to the state wrestling tournament this past week-end and came running to the fence. Donovan also pitched a great game both on defense and swinging and Jamie Freitas. the bat. Bryan Peeso played a strong game Kostalnick, Camille Kulak All Pro Mortgage Shooting Stars 10, two complete innings and part of a third. Pacific Dental Care vs. Friends of PGSL: home with two medals. Eighth graders, Summer Johnson took Ahad Rauf continues to improve at the plate of defense including a well-played underhand Nummi Scorpions 8. Highlights for the throw to get the runner out. For the Orioles, Pacific Dental Care played some great ball 4th place at 105 lbs and 140 lb Alex Schenk became the first Shooting Stars was Katherine Gomez’s hit to getting on base several times, while Nathan with only 6 players. Madison Fleshman Williams was showing his skills with the Hannah Lipp, James Duperly and Matt Crivello girl wrestler in the valley to take a 1st place at State. Pictured is bring in three runners to win the game, and all played very well on both offense and caught a line drive at 3rd base for an out. Amber Thomas and Samantha Pettitt also glove throughout the field. The Angels Meghann Klein got an out at 1st base. Pacific Alex Schenk, 8th Grade Girl 140 lb champion. continue to show improvement in all aspects defense and helped their team pull ahead in stood out. the 5th and 6th innings to win the game. Dental Care’s Kristina Allard, Peral Melone, Burton Family Livermore Crew 17, of the game. Julia Gonsman and Avery Long all had some Red Sox held their ground to get a solid AA Division: Pirates 2, Rockies 0: Livermore Police Officers Association Val- Pirates highlights: Kevin Lee had great hit- outstanging batting. Friends of PGSL had ley Villains 7. For the Livermore Crew, Laura win. Salomon Nery caught a flyball and made a team of power hitters. Great game for both an excellent play in the 3rd inning. Ryan ting and stole 2nd base and made the first run Duterte led the team with first- and second - in of the evening. Ian Partridge had two base teams. Top Players: Pacific Dental Care - inning triples, and Shannon Blockley and Rudolph hit a huge double in the 3rd and a Kristina Allard, Meghann Klein, Pearl Melone single in the 5th. Kushaan Bahl had good hits hits and played great defense at first base. Seth Mattie Thompkins each had an RBI. Buentello played great defense with an out at Mini Rec Division: Farmers Insurance Thomas Marcel, DDS & Kolka Furniture in 3rd and 5th innings. Brandon Kinsey and Group vs. Niki Ward Photography: Sarah batting in Jacob Mitchell, Pasama and Matt Matthew Beltran both had great hits also. 2nd base. Rockies highlights: Rigo Zapien, Memorial Run Kirby. The two Padres runs were scored by Lil’ Devils 13, WIN Home Inspections Hot Michael Hallock, and Cody Skinner turned Layer was a tough little player, she had a great Shots 5. The Lil’ Devils collected 11 hits as Paul Dondero’s pitching was outstanding. play at 2nd. Sarah Baxter was a strong The California Peace Officers As- Lewellan Sloan and Kyle Moylan. Red Sox had another grand game on in solid hitting performances st they defeated the Hot Shots. Taylor Hansen pitcher. Hailey Hogarty had some good sociation will host the 1 Annual Minor AAA - Phillie’s 9, Giants 15. Tuesday. Lucas Babati had a single in the lst Carcinals 4, Reds 4: Top players Cardi- Top Hitters Phillie’s - Matthew Benavidez 1- led off the game with a deep hit to the outfield, nals: Trevor Chapman, Aaron Eppstein, stops at 3rd. Allie Defazio had some great C.P.O.A. Memorial Run & Family while Kylie Martinez and Heather O’Brien inning and scored two RBIs, and hit another hits. Alia Paul was a tough little fielder. BBQ to be held on Saturday, May 9 at 3B, 2-RBIs, 2-Runs; Drew Kujacich 1-1B, single in the 4th. Noah Moreno was great at Emilio Lopez; Top players Reds: Brendan 1-RBI; Kaleb McTear 1-1B, 1-Run. Top each contributed two hits. McCafferty and Ryan Bond for outstanding Victoria Maes was a great player all Nummi Red Hot Sliders 9, Burton shortstop and caught a fly ball and hit a double around. Top players: Farmers Insurance Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleas- Hitters Giants - Jordan Buranis 3-2B’s, 3- to right field in the 4th. Tyler Carlson pitched pitching and fielding, Gabriel Cabassa for anton. The event features a 5K, 10K, RBIs, 3-Runs, Brandon Cuy 2-2B’s, 1-RBI, Family Livermore Crew 7. For the Red Hot being a great playmaker. Group - Sarah Baxter, Hailey Hogarty, Sarah Sliders, Alyssa Ramirez hit a base hit and a the first two innings and held the Angels, and Layer; Niki Ward Photography - Allie Defazio, and a Kid’s Fun Run and all partici- 3-Runs, Joseph Massoud 3-1B’s, 1-RBI. had a great hit in the 4th. Diamondbacks 6, Astros 2: Top players Top Pitchers Phillie’s - Johnny Bailey 2- double and had four RBIs, Sidney Duncan D'backs: Scott Ragatz with a towering double, Victoria Maes, Alia Paul pants receive a T-shirt, as well as a tagged a runner out, threw to second to Red Sox had another good outing on Clearpath Business Advisors vs. Assist chance to win raffle prizes. Trophies Innings, 2-Hits, 2-Runs, 1-Strikeout; Chris- Saturday. Benjamin Thompson had a tre- Jack Perry with an incredible 2 RBI triple and topher Ayon 2-Innings, 2-Hits, 1-Run, 3- complete a double play, and Caliegh Navarro 2 strikeouts, Max Puls with 2 RBI’s and a Tel-Com: There was non-stop action on had a base hit with an RBI. mendous triple in the first innings bringing Wednesday’s game between Clearpath Busi- will be awarded to the top overall male Strikeouts. Top Pitchers Giants - Jordan in 2 runs. Paul Dondero had an excellent hit triple. Top players Astros: Shane Clifton and female runners, with medals to the Buranis 3-Innings, 1-Hit, 1-Run, 5- 8-under: William D. Thomson Mighty with a great catch at SS for an out, Raymond ness Advisors and Assist Tel-Com. Con- Tigers vs. Abramson & Thaete, LLP Xtreme. to bring in a run. Tyler Carlson pitched with gratulations to the following Clearpath Busi- top three runners in each age division. Strikeouts; Jacob Linney 1-Inning, 1-Hit, 3- great precision. Matthew Schulz did a great Funk at catcher with an incredible throw to Strikeouts. Coaches’ selections - Brooke Anderson, Shane Clifton to get the runner trying to steal, ness Advisors team members: Lilly for an A barbecue follows the run at 11:00 Lilly Ackerman (MT); Isabella Addington, job as catcher. It was a very close match-up RBI, two outs and catching a fly ball, Carly a.m., catered by Outback Steakhouse. Angels 8, Rays 12. Top Hitters Angels against the Red Sox as both teams played Ralph Miller with 2 hits and 3 stolen bases. - Andrew Walker 3 1B, 2 RBI, 1 run scored; Christina Castaneda, Eliana Eme (X). AAA Division: Angels 16, Giants 7: Rose for two base hits, an RBI and a strike Abramson & Thaete, LLP Xtreme vs. great. Dustin Ralph started the game off with out, and Talia with a double, an RBI, The menu includes the Outback burger TJ O’Ferrall - 2 1B, 2B, 2 RBI; Joel Gauch two scoreless innings striking out three The Angels won this game with aggressive or chicken sandwich, side salad, chips 2 1B, 1 run scored. Rays - Lukas Owen - 3 Cottage School The American Girls. Coaches’ offense and defense. Ethan Shang started the catching a fly ball and an amazing pitching selections - Julia Castaneda, Jillian Devine, batters. Sam Zevanove took over pitching job. Congratulations to the following Assist and fruit. All run entrants receive one 1B, RBI, 2 runs scored; Joseph Murphy - 1B, and did an outstanding job also striking out Angels off with a homerun hit into right field 1 run scored; Noah Stewart - 3B, 2 runs Taylor Stamps (X). with 2 RBIs. Tyler Gonzales kept the hitting Tel-Com team members: Erin for her base meal ticket and additional meals may T-Ball: Mighty Ladybugs vs. Les three batters. Matthew Johnson had some hits, Lexi for doing a great job pitching, and be purchased for $10 for adults and $7 scored. Top Pitchers Angels - Brandon awesome plays. He not only caught a fly ball streak going in the second inning with his Zaunbrecher 3IP, 3H, 6R, 4K; Jason Frost Schwab Jr. Black Widows. Coaches’ selec- double base hit and awesome defensive plays Annie for her base hit. Top players: Clearpath tions - Delaney Cummins, Haiden Arruda, to end the first inning but hit two RBI singles. Business Advisors - Lily Fehrmann, Talia for children ages 12 and under. 3IP, 2H, 1R, 4K. The Rays strong pitching Jacob Schreiber had an RBI single to lead a at first base. Basim Elmashni also played This family oriented event is held held the Angels to just 1 run in the first three Emily Brown (MLB). great outfield, catching a pop-fly ball. The Florio, Carly Rose Recupero; Assist Tel- Brent Bowen Photography Firecrackers come back rally in the top of the 6th and did Com - Erin Chilicky, Lexi Marks, Annie in May during National Police Memo- innings. In a mid-game burst, the Angels a great job playing catcher for several innings. Giants stayed in the game with some tough came out swinging in the top of the 5th and vs. The Red Roses. Coaches’ selections - playing: Seth Higby batted two hits with Simpson rial Week to honor those peace officers Taylor Bond, Lexi Borgna, Alexa Clatt (F). The Rangers played a great game against Zaballos Construction vs. CTS: Erika who have fallen in the line of duty. managed to log 5 runs. the Indians. Jack Nielson and Jacob Wilner two RBIs, and scored two runs; Jordan Ray’s 7, Phillies 2, Top Hitters Phillies Senior (High School) division Lennier had a base hit and pitched a fabulous Beyer went 1 for 2 playing a nice defensive Livermore Driver Family Impact 6, Liv- both pitched well and threw scoreless innings game for Zaballos Construction. Nadine Each year, between 140 and 160 offic- - PJ Kalcic smacked the ball down 1st as well as struck out 5 batters to close the game; Jacob Hole also had a base hit and ers are killed in the line of duty and their baseline for a triple at the bottom of 5th, Seth ermore Blackout 6. 3B - Indelisa Pereida (I). caught a fly ball to make the out. Top players Cobb went 1 for 2 scoring a run for the home 2 hits - In. Pereida (I). 2 RBI - Angelina May game.. The bats were on fire too. Radley Rel team. She pitched a fabulous two innings families (“Survivors”) are left behind Davis with a base hit, Gabe Vargas caught a had a single and a double to end the 5th Angels: Ethan Shang, Tyler Gonzales, Basim fabulous infield pop fly in the top of the 3rd. (I). Elmashni; Top players Giants: Seth Higby, striking out 5 girls and making an out with to cope with their tragic loss. Proceeds inning, collecting 2 RBI’s. Jonathon Flynn a nicely caught fly ball. Sidney Vaeth went from the event will benefit the North- Rays - Sean Croghan awesome hit for a triple had 2 singles and rounded the bases to score Jordan Lennier, Jacob Hole. 2 RBI, Dillon Martinez base hit with 1 RBI. Mariners 11, Padres 1: The Mariners 2 for 2 with a run and pitched the first inning twice. The bats were out for the first inning striking out two girls with her great pitching ern California Chapter of C.O.P.S. Top Pitchers - Phillies John Cantu awesome Pleasanton American LL with singles from teammates Vincent Galli ended the first half of the season on a good (Concerns of Police Survivors), an pitching. Ray’s Sam Miller awesome pitch- Pleasanton American Little League high- note defeating the Padres. The game was a skills. Jessica Emde for the visiting team and Jacob Hvidt but it was Josh Anderson went 2 for 2 with an RBI - she had a good organization whose sole mission is to ing, struck out the side in the 1st inning. Both lights: who smacked the first ball out to centerfield. stale mate for 3 innings until Austin Breiz hit teams played an awesome game. Minors AA: Rangers 15, Indians 6. a triple which brought home two runs. The pitching game for CTS. Nichole Witters assist with rebuilding the lives of sur- The Angels bats stalled in the next few went 1 for 2 with an RBI for CTS. Kaeli viving family members and affected Minor AA - Angels 0, Padres 6. Home Rangers 5, Red Sox 7. Red Sox 11, White innings but they were down only for a while. Mariners started a hitting rally a double by Team Offense: Jacob Dukes 2B, RBI; Colton Sox 0. Red Sox 14, Angels 4. Angels 5, Mauricio Zavala and another double by Arellano went 2 for 2 for the visiting team It was the final two innings that the bats with two RBIs. Top players: Zaballos Con- co-workers of law enforcement offic- Clore 1B, RBI; Bradley Bailey 2 base hits. White Sox 15. Angels 8, Rangers 2. reappeared with doubles by Josh and Peter Darian Look. Jaron Heise pitched a great ers killed. As our communities struggle Home Team Defense: Jack Kath (Pitcher); Minors AAA: Yankees 17, Indians 8. game and the Mariners defense did a great job struction - Erika Beyer, Nadine Cobb, Sidney Montini and a long distance hit by Will Vaeth; CTS - Kaeli Arellano, Jessica Emde, with the enormous tragedy that has Chad Hemmig (Pitcher & Shortstop); Dimitrj A's 8, Indians 6. Indians 21, Red Sox 6. Carlson. The Angels defense also had strong defending. Hopefully, this will be good lead Boyd (Pitcher). Visiting Team Offense: White Sox 6, Yankees 13. Yankees 6, White in for the second half of the season. Nichole Witters befallen the men and women within contributions with the pitcher Josh covering Minor Upper Division: E Squared the Oakland Police Department, the Mitchell Rocereto 1B, RBI; AJ Philips 1B; Sox 5. Yankees 11, Red Sox 5. for third baseman Peter who was drawn off the Majors: Red Sox 4, Giants 6: In a close Austin Price. Visiting Team Defense: Mat- Majors: A's 8, Rangers 4. Yankees 3, game, the Giants were helped by a 2 run triple Automotive 14, Chase Electric 10: Great base to get the ball and throw to the covering start with E Squared Automotive’s Paige need for C.O.P.S. program’s and re- thew Reddick (Pitcher); Cade Shortridge Rangers 4. Josh for the throw. Tyler Lopez proved he has and a double by Aaron Jennings, and RBI sources is clear. You are invited to (Catcher). The Padres had their “A” game on The Yankees played a well-matched game singles by Aaron Spiller and David Harmison. Heacox’s incredible bunt. Killer deep grass a strong arm by attempting a long throw from hits by Maddy Gallagher and Ryan Harding. attend this event and assist in this very as they took on the hard-hitting Angels. last Saturday against the Rangers but ran out third base to first baseman, Josh, but missed The Red Sox’ Kyle Constable pitched a great Minor A - Phillies (Offense) Aaron of time to take the lead. Vincent Tanisawa game, with defensive help from Dylan Guilin Chase Electric’s great pitching by Courtney worthy cause! the out by a step. Other outfield contributions Hennings and a double and RBI’s by Jennifer Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is Udoutch, Ethan Lux, Greyson Hubbs (De- showed stellar throwing skills and pitched a were by Akio Fujita with a pop fly catch and and a homerun by Nick Penrod. fense) Tre Savino, Jared Blackman, Jeremy no-hitter in the third inning. He also delivered A's 7, Yankees 2: The game was close up Ng. Top players: E Squared Automotive - a quick tag on second by Ryan Stemplinger Maddy Gallagher, Ryan Harding. Paige located at 2500 Stanley Boulevard in Adams : Mariners (Offense) Zachary Parodi, solid hits every time at bat. Colin Burke also for an out. In the fifth inning it was the Josh to the 5th inning until Tito Quihuis hit a Pleasanton. The pre-registration dead- Kobe Cortez, Matthew Hall (Defense) Bran- showed superb pitching. Justin Goodman Grand Slam to break the game wide open. A's Heacox; Chase Electric - Courtney Hennings, and Peter duo that got all three outs of the Jennifer Ng line for the event is May 6, 2009. To don Harvey, Alec Lewis, Derek Ejansantos. popped the first double of the game, and inning. top players: Tito Quihuis, Jax Mamaoag, download forms or register online, Angels (Offense) Derek Ejansantos, Dylan Jackson Still had a great day by snagging a The Angels started a windy Thursday Trevor Davidson; Yankees top players: Jacob please visit Krauss, Jesse Garcia (Defense) Jacob Flury, huge pop fly and cranking out three solid hits. evening game with 1-2-3 out inning against DeFrenci, Erik Meeks, Garret Torres. Xunel Rodriguez, Colby Smith: Yankees The Major Rangers played a tough game, but the Indians. Will Carlson who played the JR 80 House Division: LALL Braves Pleasanton Seahawks www.onyourmarkevents.com. For (Offense) Michael Gauch, Thomas Vi, Spen- the A’s come out on top with an 8-4 victory. pitcher position had several quick shots hit 14 LNLL Padres 4 Braves offense was The Pleasanton Seahawks swim team more information, please call Mike cer Williams (Defense) Jeremy Dyson, Jacob The pitching, by Jacob Kinney, Michael directly at him but quickly reacted by grab- powered by Kevin Amaral with 4 RBI’s, went the distance as champions at the Far Elerick (C.P.O.A. Region II Chair) at Morton, Jonathan Nguyen. Bretones, and Jake McIntosh, once again, bing the balls and attempted to throw out the Lance Jackson 4 RBI’s, Ian O”Brien 2 RBI’s, Western Meet April 2 - 5 in Morgan Hill. (925) 353-0406. Farm - Yankees (Offense) Ethan Clark, proved to be unstoppable. Ryan Myers and runner at first base, but the runners were just Nick Fliehr 3 hits. Great offense by Aaron Anthony Shepherd, Max Higgins (Defensive Jack Geasa played great defense to help secure a step quicker. In the 5th inning, Ryan ) RJ, Dominic Shepherd, Shlok Bansal: the win. The A’s offensive was led by Jake Stemplinger and first baseman Peter Montini Granada Little League Pirates (Offensive) Nick Melendez, Cameron McIntosh, Kevin Crispell and Jacob Kinney had the teams first double play of the season Stephenson, Franco Moufarrej (Defensive) all with 2 hits. Assisting them was Andrew Granada Little League highlights: with Ryan quickly throwing the ball to first Nich Melendez, James Young, Thomas Kroll with a double, Conner Mays with an base and with the runner not reacting Peter Junior 80’s - Pleasanton Panthers 8, Young. RBI single, and Michael Bretones with a Granada Braves 7. Braves took the lead 2-0 was able to tag the runner and touch first base. Junior 90’s - Granada 12, Pleasanton Home Run. The duo Ryan and Peter contributed in the in the bottom of the first after Michael National 3: Granada Gold team put on an The Yankees were on fire this Saturday Carlson and Ian Clutter drew walks followed final innings with a pop fly catch and tag at offensive display as they accumulated 11 hits 4/4 against the Red Sox. Every Yankee got first base. The offense had nice rips by Joshua by a triple to right centerfield by Brandon in a 12 to 3 victory over Pleasanton National. a hit. Jared Pletcher and Nick Perez made an Jefferis. Panthers came back scoring a total Anderson and the duo Peter and Ryan. Granada started things of in the 1st inning awesome pickoff play on 1st base. The The White Sox enjoyed an outstanding of 8 runs on 9 hits and 4 walks in the 2nd thru with a lead-off single from Rio Castillo. After pitching of Yankees Nick Perez and Riley the 6th innings highlighted by doubles for game against the A’s this week. The team was two outs were recorded, Castillo stole second Shields shutdown the Red Sox after the 2nd hitting well and worked the infield with Summerfield and Ropp. The Braves bats base and scored on a Pleasanton miscue with inning with no hits for the Red Sox. Leaving were mostly quiet until the sixth and seventh signature skill. Brent Werder made a tremen- Anthony Olmo reaching base. Alex Davis the team 5-3. This game on 4/2 was a nail biter dous play at 2nd base and really fired up the innings, scoring one run in the sixth and four singled pushing Olmo to third base, followed that came down to the 6th inning with Steven more runs in the seventh on walks by Josh team. Joshua Frans showed all-around skill, by a walk to Ryan Flayler. Olmo scored on “Wheels” Kluj hitting a double, credited with but really impressed with his fielding: Quadara and Ryan Mathia and singles from a wild pitch, with Davis and Flayler advanc- the 4th run. Lucas Braun hitting a double and Michael Carlson, Ian Clutter and Tyler nothing gets past him. At bat, the hitting ing to second and third respectively. The big Tanner Strangmeyer making the tying run. from Grant Hoffmann was predictably pow- Fitzgerald. However Panthers pitcher hit came from Rob McLeod, as he singled, Lucas then stole 3rd and Home for the walk Mendoza was able to end the Braves rally with erful and drove the White Sox forward. knocking in Davis and Flayler. Granada off victory. In the third inning, Paul Priess tagged a a strikeout and preserve the win for his team. continued their hitting in the 2nd inning with The White Sox played a tough game last Top Hitters Panthers - Mendoza 2-1B, 2 runs batter running to first and also threw a batter a lead-off double from Kyle Campiotti. Rio Monday and could not pull a rabbit out of the out at first, with Johnny Walder making a scored; Summerfield 1B, 2B, 1 RBI, 1 run Castillo reached base on another Pleasanton hat before losing to the Yankees, 6-13. scored; Ropp 2B, 2 runs scored; Severn 2-1B, great catch. Johnny also fielded a grounder error and Damian Gan walked to load the Batters struggled in the first two innings to and tagged another batter out the same inning. 1 RBI, 1 run scored. Braves - Michael bases. Campiotti, Castillo and Gan scored get beyond second base and fell 5 runs behind Carlson 2-1B, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored; Ian Both players also had several hits, with Paul consecutive runs on a single from Olmo, a the Yankees before David Kozuch got the hitting a long one to left field for a double. Clutter 1B, 1 RBI, 2 runs scored; Tyler Davis fielder’s choice and a third Pleasanton momentum going by hitting a double. Jacob Fitzgerald 1B, 1 RBI; Brandon Jefferis 3B, Ian Kapsalis also contributed on offense and error off the bat of McLeod. Granada put two Simon and Logan Caton then singled to bring turned in a solid performance as the Yankees’ 1B, 1 RBI, 1 run scored. Top Pitchers more on the board in the 6th inning. Gan Panthers - Brunett 2IP, 0R, 0H, 3K; Braves reached base by getting hit with a pitch, - Michael Carlson 3IP, 4H, 3R. followed by a Davis single. Gan scored on Majors - The Padres fought hard but lost Pleasanton’s fourth error of the day, with to the Rays 10-2. Michael Bohl and Brandon Davis moving to third. Davis scored on a Nate Derdak pitched well but couldn’t hold off the Preece sacrifice fly to round out the inning. Rays batting. The Rays batters hit in RBI - Granada not satisfied with their run total, Duterte (3) Hinds, Belloumini, White and rallied in the 7th for a final scoring run. Connor McGee hit a game ending triple Consecutive singles from David Russell, McLeod, Trevor Bondoc and Alex Davis, The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009 - PAGE 9 Women to Be Inducted into

The Diablo Century will take place come Alameda County Hall of Fame rain or shine. Start time for the 100-K and 100-M routes is from 6:30 to 8:00 am. The Eleven women will be inducted into the Alameda County Women’s 25-M route begins at 8:00 am. Individual Hall of Fame for 2009. This year’s inductees will be honored at the registration fee for all routes is $45 per person. 16th Annual Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame awards lun- Tandem for all routes is $85 per tandem and additional luncheon tickets for nonregistered cheon on Saturday, April 25, at Hs Lordships, 199 Seawall Drive, riders are available for $10. Berkeley. To register for the Diablo Century or to Sherry Hu, award-winning reporter for KPIX, Channel 5, will serve learn more, please visit www.ccjcc.org/diablo or call 925.938.7800. To learn about volun- as Mistress of Ceremony. The event is co-sponsored by the Alameda teering opportunities, please contact Kathryn County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator and the Com- Winogura at [email protected]. mission on the Status of Women. Tickets are $75 each, with pro- ceeds going to charities that support women in Alameda County. Golf Tournament For more information, go to www.acgov.org, or call the County The Dublin High School Golf Tourna- ment, benefiting school athletic programs, Administrator’s Office at (510) 272-6984. will be held May 1 at the San Ramon Golf Local inductees include Gina Bonanno. Her category is science. Club. A Senior Technical Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Labo- Shot gun scramble at 1 p.m. Registration will be form 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., no host ratory, Gina Bonanno is a central player in the National Ignition cocktails 6 to 7 p.m., dinner, live auction Facility (NIF). The recently completed Facility promises to open raffle and awards begins at 7 p.m. new avenues for exploring the power of fusion energy. The NIF uses Golf packages are $150 per person or $550 for a foursome. The fee includes golf, 192 giant laser beams to demonstrate the fusion energy process that cart, lunch and dinner. A $25 context package provides the life-giving energy of the sun. The experiments hold includes hole-in-one, closest to pin, long the hope of unlocking access to a never-ending source of clean en- drive and more. Dinner portion only, $30 per person. ergy. The Livermore resident is also active in many of the Lab’s To register or for information email community outreach efforts. [email protected] or call Charlene Sigman, education: Sigman has dedicated her life to 570-0717 or contact Bonnie Reed at 833- 3300 or [email protected]. helping children with disabilities achieve their full potential. A speech pathologist, Charlene is the founder and Director of Happy Open Water Swim Group Talkers, which began as a day care center run out of her Pleasanton A new open water swim group is starting home to help children with developmental and speech delays. In the up this season at Shadow Cliffs Regional beginning there were four children in the program, but it has been so Park in Pleasanton. Membership in this non- successful that in 2004 it spawned a standalone pre-school, the profit group is open to all qualified individu- als. We will have day and evening swim School of Imagination. There are now more than 300 children with Pleasanton Seahawk swimmers who competed at the Far Western Meet are (from left) Jason times. The lake temperature can reach up- autism and other special needs served by the program each week. Chen, Catherine Breed, Bryan Hughes, Rachel Knowles, Karen Wang, Andrew Seitz, Nick wards of 75 degrees during the warmest Other inductees for 2009 are: months . If interested, or to sign up, you can Silverthorn, and Nick Johnson . check our website at shadowcliffsorcas.com. Mildred Oliver, business and professions: As an officer with the For further information you can contact Al Oakland Police Department. DeGraw at (510) 414-7928 or John Bower at Margot Dashiell, community service: Single-handedly, Margot Many outstanding swims were recorded, The Amador Valley Varsity girls swim- This is a full contact football league that (925) 294-9050. organized the Alameda County Family Coalition to bring together including new Pacific Records, High Point ming and diving team came in as heavy has been established for 36 years. The goal is awards, and best times. favorites in their meet with Granada, but, it to teach the fundamentals of both football and families affected by mental illness to provide them with support and The list of Far Western Champions was all tied 86-86 going into the final event, cheer needed to make the transition into high Soccer Registration networking power. She also spearheads efforts to draw increased includes Catherine Breed, Bryan Hughes, the 400 free relay. The winner of the event school. The league works together with the Livermore Youth Soccer League is tak- funding and other resources to local mental health programs. Andrew Seitz, and Karen Wang from the would take the meet. The Matadors took an local high schools to ensure its participants ing registration for the upcoming season. Senior group. Seahawk Champions from the early lead, but Catherine Breed, swimming are learning the fundamentals needed for their Registration can be accomplished on-line at Mona Vaughn Scott, culture and art: Vaughn Scott has guided Pre-Senior group include Rachel Knowles, the second leg after Casey Coughlin, pulled very competitive football and Cheer pro- Three Methods Available www.lysl.org. Reg- the Black Repertory Group in Berkeley for the past 20 years. Nick Silverthorn, Nick Johnson and Jason away, and Danielle Stickler and Casey Wong grams. LYFandC’s emphasis is on proper istration is available by mail. Instructions Kemba Shakur, environment: Known as the “tree lady,’’ Kemba Chen. expanded the lead to secure a 96-90 win for technique and fundamentals, responsibility, will be available on the website. LYSL P.O. The Pacific Records were achieved by the Dons. accountability, and most importantly being Box 881 Livermore, CA 94551; (925) 461- Shakur is the founder and Director of Urban Releaf, a nonprofit re- Catherine Breed in both the 1000/500 free and Amador came into the meet down two a good person and teammate. 7570; www.lysl.org. sponsible for the planting of an estimated 14,000 trees in low-in- Bryan Hughes in the 500 free and 400 IM. In points from the diving competition held All coaches are required to attend coach- New players must supply a photocopy of come East Bay communities. addition, Catherine (15-16 Girls) and Bryan previously. Alex Hernandez finished second ing clinics each year to strengthen their their legal passport or birth certificate at time Hughes (13-14 Boys) each won High Point for Amador in that event. The meet was tied knowledge of the game. of registration. League registration is re- G.G. Greenhouse, health: Greenhouse is the Executive Director awards in their respective age group. 16-16 after the 200 free in which Wong and Football and cheer squads have been very quired for all players in all playing programs. of the Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless and Homeless Additional top eight finalists include Marie Schmidt went 1-2, but Granada swept successful in the highly competitive Diablo Families Programs. She has helped secure millions of dollars to Katrina Anderson, Allison Brown, Marissa the IM and gained two points in the 50 free, Valley Youth Football Conference (DVYFC). Brown and Tory Houston. New best times despite Breed’s first place finish, to take 45- Registration will be held April 16 from 6-8 Bike Rides provide health care and social services to thousands of homeless were swum by Marissa Brown, Kristine 33 lead. pm at Round Table Pizza 1024 East Stanley Cyclepath Pleasanton is offering cyclists individuals and families. Doan, Caitlin Dourov, Kyle Lindsay, Bridget Wong and Alicia Brown went 1-2 in the Blvd. Discounts are available at January and four ways to get fit, improve in their sport, Cherri Allison, justice: Allison, Executive Director of Family Vio- Moran, Roshni Nair, Bethany Poon, Natalie fly to get four points closer to the Matadors February dates. Information go to website meet others who ride at their level and have Wong and Maggie Woods. Representing the and then Breed and Schmidt with 1-2 to tie www.eteamz.com/lyfc or email fun. And it’s all free. It has expanded its lence Law Center (FVLC) in Oakland, has created a statewide model Junior group, Kayla Lindsay and Analese the meet 55-55. Amador followed with a 2- [email protected]/lyfc offering of weekly group rides to include four program by expanding legal, advocacy and prevention services to Chinn had many outstanding swims and 3-4 in the 500 free with Couglin, Stickler and The league is currently accepting appli- group rides for road and mountain bike riders victims of domestic violence and their families. Under Cherri’s lead- Maxime Rooney made finals and was 4th for Cassidy Booe giving the Dons a two point cations for both football and cheer coaches for of all levels - from casual to fast and furious. High Point (10 & under). lead. However Granada tied it back up by the upcoming season. The shop hosts three road bike rides each ership, FVLC spearheaded Teen Dating Violence Prevention, an ef- winning the 200 free relay. week. All depart from Cyclepath at 337-B fort sparked by the murder of a 16-year-old girl outside her high Another 2-3-4 in the 100 Back by Main Street (Bank of America parking lot) in school by an abusive boyfriend. LHS Lacrosse Stickler, Chelsea Finn, and Lindsey Baxter Cheerleaders Take 1st Pleasanton. Routes vary weekly: The Livermore Boys’ Lacrosse team put the Dons up by two. Once again, the Mats The Livermore Junior Football League Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. - Casual, Coached, Judy Goff, nontraditional careers: Judy was statewide President defeated cross town rival Granada in a wouldn’t stay down, gaining two points in Cheerleaders’ Green Team travelled to No-Drop Beginner Ride -Relaxed pace (10- of SEIU Local 535, and became the first woman to lead a major labor thrilling OT win by a score of 6 - 5 In the the breaststroke, despite Finn’s first place Disneyland to compete in the USA 2009 Jr. 15 mph), shorter distance (20-25mi), no more council in California when, in 1983, she became President of the first quarter Granada jumped ahead with a finish, setting up the exciting finish in the Nationals competition. They participated in than two hours. A coach is on hand to be of quick goal by Martin Z. to take a 1 - 0 lead. 400 free relay. two different categories and took home tro- assistance, provide cycling tips, answer aero- Alameda County Labor Council. Under her leadership, the Council Ben Jacobson goal assisted by Paul Warnke The Amador Valley Swimming and phies in both. Lead by Coach Veronica bic questions, assist with a flat, and help fought successfully for passage of living wage ordinances in several tied the score at 1 - 1. Paul Warnke’s goal Diving team got off to a slow start, but Torres, the girls placed 1st in cheer and 3rd in build your confidence in achieving your East Bay cities and the Port of Oakland. She also co-sponsored the assisted by Tommy Parker gave Livermore dominated the short freestyle events to win a dance routine. goals. the lead after 1 quarter 2 - 1. In the second their meet with Granada 102-82. The next registration for the Livermore Saturdays - 8:30 a.m. - Intermediate No- Labor Project for Working Families, which lead to passage of Paid quarter the lead grew on goals again by Despite Tyler Pullen’s first place finish Junior Football League for the 2009 season Drop Ride - This is a moderate paced ride (15 Family Leave in California in 2002. Jacobson and Warnke assisted by Parker and in the diving event, held earlier, the Dons is Saturday, April 25th from 2pm to 4pm at - 18mph) where riders warm up together and Linda Campana, Mission San Jose High School: Campana has Marc Acosta 4 -1 but a Granada score by trailed 9-6 coming into the meet and even Round Table Pizza located at 4098 East split into two distances: mid (40-50mi) and taught physical education at Mission San Jose High School in Fre- McCallister made it a Livermore lead at the with Jake Bahls winning the 200 free and Avenue. Youths can participate in football, long (60-75 mi). Andrew Seitz taking the 200 IM, the Dons competitive cheer and non-competitive cheer. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. - Advanced Ride - mont for more than 35 years – coaching championship tennis teams, half 4 - 2. Granada came back with a goal by Fast and furious (17-25+mph), for the rider McCallister again but Acosta goal assisted by trailed 32-28 going into the 50 free. For details, please visit sharing her expertise about dance and encouraging students to pur- Things changed quickly. who has serious fitness goals. Two distances: Kyle Kline made it 5 - 3 going to the 4th www.LivermoreJuniorFootball.com. In an extremely tight race, Amador went The registration cost is $265 for football mid (30-40mi) and long (up to 70 +). sue their goals while stressing the concepts of lifetime fitness. quarter. Granada scored 2 goals one by Martin 1-2-3 with Kyle Surber edging out Scott and $100 for cheer. Registration will close Those interested in getting out on their Diamond Broussard, youth: A senior at Oakland’s Skyline High again and a (3rd) goal by McCallister one on Arellano by .04 and Jason Cunningham, only when the league reaches 260 players. Players mountain bike can join fellow riders for a non- School, the Oakland resident has been closely involved with Girls a man up penalty with 1 minute left to force .50 out of first, in third. The raced vaulted the that are not able to register with LJFL will be intimidating mountain ride: the game in to sudden death overtime. In OT Dons into first 41-35. They expanded their given instructions to Pleasanton Junior Foot- Tuesdays - 6 p.m. - No-drop Group Inc. of Alameda County since her freshman year, and is currently it didn’t take Livermore long, exactly 29 lead to 51-41 when Seitz took the fly with ball League registration. LJFL intends to Mountain Ride - The group rides Pleasanton President of the Black Student Union and Editor-in-Chief of the second for Jerrod Martinez’s shot that hit the Edward Zhang finishing third and essentially expand in the future to accept all Livermore Ridge (even months) and Lake Chabot (odd student newspaper at Skyline. net for the thrilling OT win. put the meet away with a 1-2-3 finish in the children who wish to play contact football or months). Rides last approximately 2 hours The Livermore defense stepped up for 100 free. Arellano got to the wall first this to cheer. and are for all levels. Riders should be in good For more information on the Alameda County Women’s Hall of most of the game lead by Chris Hill, Ryan time with Cunningham second and Eric fitness, have a well-adjusted, safe mountain Fame, see http://www.acgov.org/cao/halloffame. Stark, Rusty Schmidt and Craig Cofer to Gates third. bike and general knowledge of bike handling stymie Granada. Gavin Herr had 8 saves in The combination of Arellano, Family Sports Fest skills. the game. Goritz had 12 saves in the loss. Cunningham, Seitz, and Surber won the 200 The City of Dublin will host the 3rd All group ride participants are encour- free relay keeping the lead 20 points, 79-59. annual Family Sports Fest on Sun., April 19 aged to bring water, a snack, spare tube and J.V. lose a heartbreak Livermore lost a tough pump. For more information call 925-485- one to Granada by the score of 6 - 5. At the Amador capped the meet with a 1-2 finish in at Dublin High School and the Dublin Swim the 400 free relay. The winning team was 3218 or visit www.cyclepath.com. half the score was 3 - 2 Granada. Livermore’s Center. Activities are planned from 1:30 to paced by Surber, Krishnan Rajagopalan, 4:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. goals were by Joey Youngblood and Zach Zhang and Joe Costa. The second team Pursch assisted by Stan Steeper. Livermore consisted of Bahls, Gates, Jack Payan, and The swim center will offer free swim- Cheerleading would be down by 5 - 2 when the come back Stephan Hall. ming and safety demonstrations. Dublin Nor Cal Elite AllStars team is open to started. Goals by Stan Steeper and (2) goals Cyclery will conduct minor bike tune-ups ages 5-18. Nor Cal Elite is a competitive all by Zach Pursch tied the score at 5 going into and check tire pressure. Local competitions star cheer program that competes at local the 4th quarter. Livermores defense and Bowling News of pitch, hit and run (ages 7 to 14) and Junior Parent information night is April 20th at Goalie Steven Martinez held Granada until 3 Debbie Molleson in the Monday Night Olympic competitions (ages 8 to 13) will take 6:00pm. minutes left in the game when Granada scored Getaway Fours League bowled her highest place in basketball, soccer, tennis and track For more information contact us at (925) what would be the winning Goal to beat series of 583 with games of 173-195-215 at and field. Winners will advance to represent 245-1552 or check the web at the Granada Bowl in Livermore. She finished Livermore. Livermore had many chances but Dublin in regional competitions. www.nceallstars.com the night bowling 175 pins over series. Gail All events are free, including refresh- 12 minutes in penalties had Livermore play- Carroll rolled her highest game ever in the ing man down for basically 1 quarter of the Balhorn/O’Dell Tuesday Match Point league, ments. For more information, call 556-4500. Roller Hockey game. Good defense was played by Aubrey going 94 pins over average for a 256. Gen- Gott and Joe Gonzalez through out the game. Valley Roller Hockey is taking registra- eration Gap youth bowler, Alex Stuber bowled Diablo Century for Cyclists tion for the summer 2009 in-line hockey Steven Martinez had 12 saves in the loss. 186 over series with 255-225-279 games season. ending with a 759 series. Cycling enthusiasts are invited to regis- ter for the first annual Diablo Century to be The registration will be Sat., May 2 and Other high scores from the Getaway Sat., May 9 from 10 a.m. at the rink, 298 Amador Swimming Fours league were from Lee Pettus with a 247, held on Sunday morning, April 26 at the Contra Costa JCC (CCJCC) in Walnut Junction Ave., behind Junction Avenue Middle In a thoroughly dominating performance, Jim Leal a 226, Bob Agness a 212 game and School in Livermore. The fee will be $100 on the Amador Valley High School JV boys Janet Fulkerson a 203. In the same league, Creek. The is being sponsored by the CCJCC and Jewish Family & Children’s Services of these dates; after May 9 registration will be went 1-2 in every swimming event but one Aaron Fick rolled 106 over average with $135. and swept seven of the eleven events to defeat games of 191-211-223. Greg Manchester, in the East Bay (JFCS/East Bay). Three routes, all beginning at the CCJCC All players of all levels of experience are Granada 130-43. the Balhorn/O’Dell Match Pt. league, bowled welcome from ages 6 and under to 13 to 15. James Cheney and Matt Sun both grabbed a 254 game, Ralph Soto a 247 and Bob Suhr on Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek, will accommodate various cycling levels: the 25- Players needing to borrow equipment can do a pair of individual firsts. Cheney in the 200 a 237. In the 4 Season Mod. Guys & Dolls, so as long as they have their own skates & free and 500 free and Sun in the Back and IM. Adam Fuller turned in a 265 game, Jim mile route will take casual cyclists through the scenic hills of Danville and Alamo to the mouthpiece. Questions, call Beau at 925- Cheney also participated in the first place 200 French a 258 and Frank Danneil a 233. In the 443-1500 medley relay and 400 free relay teams. Wednesday Wonders, Gene Maloney bowled foot of Mr. Diablo and back. The more In a very close race, Alec Grotegut out 74 over average with a 246 game. Jeff challenging 100-K route (62 miles) will offer touched Joey Silva by .03 in the 50 free, but Spencer, in the Kings & Queens, rolled 55 cyclists views of Mt. Diablo via Clayton and Morgan Territory Fun Run Silva returned the favor in the 100 winning over average with a 213 game. While in the the Morgan Territory. Cyclists will descend into Livermore and return via Danville and There will be a Morgan Territory Fun by .87. In between Eric Hildebrand took the Reno Getaway League, Wayne Fletcher Run on April 25. The event is open to the first fly. knocked down 57 pins over with a 208 game scenic Blackhawk. The final 100-M route (100 miles) will have serious cyclists taking 25 entries, with registration closing April 24 Following the 200 free relay won by the and Dan Turina was 52 over with a 203 game. at 8:30 a.m. Dons with Miro Asadourian, Chris Iniquez, Senior Bowler Rich Harris, in the Mon- the 100-K route and then adding to the challenge with a jaunt to Castro Valley, Fee is $27 for 5K walkers, families and Jimmy Jiang and Chris Mowry swimming, day Primetime Seniors league, rolled 89 over runners, $10 for 10K runners only. Registra- and Sun’s win in the back, Camren Chang average with a 236 game, Don Tunison a 244 followed by a climb up Redwood Road to Moraga. tion begins at 7:30 a.m. race at 8:30 a.m. at took the backstroke. Joining Cheney in the game, Dwayne Childress a 221 game and Inge 9401 Morgan Territory Rd., Livermore. winning 400 relay were Grotegut, Hildebrand Kipp went 73 over average with a 208. All three routes conclude with a return ride to the CCJCC, where a barbecue lun- The 5K course has an elevation gain and and Alec Psinakis. drop under 300 feet. The 10K course has a gain The Amador Valley JV boys swimming cheon and commemorative t-shirt will await registered riders. and fall of 1100 feet. team just didn’t have enough firepower to Football/Cheer Signup For information, contact Stuart Smith, stay with De La Salle, falling 123-47. The Livermore Youth Football and Cheer Rest stops will be stocked with water, fruit, and snacks. Support and Gear vehicles East Bay Trail Runners race coordinator, 998- meet wasn’t without some good individual Livermore Youth Football and Cheer 0734 or [email protected]. performances however. (LYFandC) is starting registration for the will be traveling throughout the course to Eric Hildebrand got two second place upcoming season. assist riders, aiding with mechanical break- finishes, 50 free and 100 back. The free was downs and providing transportation as needed. a particularly close race with the third place finisher from De La Salle finishing .01 behind Hildebrand and Joey Silva only .05 out of second place. James Cheney also took a second; in the 200 free and the 400 free relay team of Hildebrand, Silva, Ben Sorsen and Alec Grotegut took second to finish the meet. Elle Surber won two individual events (IM, 100 free) and participated in two first place relays (Medley, 200 free) to lead the Amador Valley JV girls swimming and diving team over Granada 124-65. The Dons won 10 of 12 events overall. Joining Surber on the relays were Katherine Lai, Michelle Schirle, and Erica Efigenio in the Medley, and Jessica Choi, Sophie Lair and Efigenio in the 200. In addition to her two relay wins, Efigenio won the breaststroke. Schirle also won the fly and swam on the first place 400 free relay team along with Lai, Lair, and Kayla Miller. Miller had earlier won the 200 free and Lai had taken the 50 free. The Dons other first place finish was garnered by Laurel Vandiver in the 500 free. In the diving event held earlier, Lisa Grau finished second and Alex Nottingham took fourth. The diving JV girls dominated the match- up with Carondelet going 1-2-3, but it wasn’t enough for the swimming team to overcome a talented Cougar team falling 122-66 The Dons divers were Marina Mihov in first, Nicole George second and Alex Nottingham in third. The swimmers did have some good individual performances however. Elle Surber took first in the 100 free and second in the 50 free, Erica Efigenico won the breaststroke and Kayla Miller took a second in the 500 free. PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009

Vivian Blanche Dalmer heroism in action against an armed ever they went. Frank was a very ily man. While he will be greatly Lavinia Pearl Hargiss ware in Pleasanton from 1905-1933. Vivian Blanche Dalmer, 97, of enemy. The unit must have accom- special person and an extraordinary missed, we rejoice that he is with the Lavinia Pearl Hargiss nee Raust Besides her three children, Lavinia Pleasanton passed away April 7, 2009 plished its mission under such ex- man to everyone who knew him. He Lord. He leaves behind his beloved was born in Oakland, CA on Novem- is also survived by six grandchildren; at Kaiser Hos- tremely difficult and hazardous condi- loved being with his family and friends wife of 37 years, Margaret, two loving ber 23, 1921, and went to be with our Gerald Draché Hargiss III, Michael pital in Walnut tions to set it apart from and above and enjoyed life to its fullest. He had daughters, Loretta (Robert) Russell Lord Jesus Christ on April 10, 2009. Derrick Hargiss, Lisa Deanne Carlson, Creek, Califor- other units participating in the same a sense of humor like no other and and Leslie (John) Villanueva, 5 grand- She met Chief Petty Officer Gerald Andrea Goodman, and Jason Hargiss; nia. campaign. The degree of heroism re- would casually speak of the intricacies children and 1 great-grandson. He Draché Hargiss through correspon- and by 11 great grandchildren. She is Vivian was quired is the same as that which would of making rocket fuel and wine over also leaves 3 sisters, Yvonne, Bar- dence during World War II, and they preceded in death by her sister, Merle born July 14, be required for award of a Navy Cross dinner. He was loved and will be bara, and Geri, and many nieces and were married in 1945. They had 3 Elizabeth McConnell Tyler, and her 1911 in Jack- to an individual. On patrol 7 December missed by many. nephews. children, all of whom survive her; brother Andrew Raust Jr. son County, 1941, Mahan, was ordered to set course Survivors are his devoted wife of Funeral services were held April Gerald Draché Hargiss II, Gary An- Lavinia will be interred with her Oregon to for the Japanese forces, thought to be 32 years, Carol; daughters, Jennifer 15 with The Rev. Merle Sousa offici- drew Hargiss, and Nancy Deanne beloved Gerald; at Golden Gate Na- Reuben and headed for Jaluit from a position 200 Barbour and Gretchen Borgardt; son, ating. A reception followed. Burial Hargiss, all of Livermore. tional Cemetery. Nancy Daw. Vivian Dalmer miles south of Pearl Harbor, and “in- Eric Borgardt; sister, Dana Rogers- will be Thursday, April 16, 2009, After the death of her husband in Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- She grew up tercept and destroy.” Unable to locate Burns; god-daughter, Carly Madison; 10:30 am at the Sacramento Valley 1957, Lavinia single-handedly raised tuary. with four brothers and one sister, all of the enemy, Mahan returned to Pearl nephews, Jeff Rogers and Erick National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd., her children in Castro Valley by work- whom preceded her in death. Harbor on the 12th. Harrison; and cousins, Gil Borgardt, Dixon, CA. ing in interior design and window Bernice "Peggy" Skidmore She was working in Klamath Falls Leonard married Judith Bernadette Bob Kerner, and Mary Ann Firmalo. Arrangements by Graham Hitch treatments. In 1976, she moved to Peggy was born in Rome, New in 1928 when she met and married Butler, the love of his life in 1943. A celebration of his life will be held Mortuary. Livermore where she bred and showed York on April 20, 1941 and passed Edward Dalmer. They were married Together they raised three children, in the near future at an undetermined Arabian horses. After retirement in away on Saturday, April 11, 2009 in for 48 years until his death in 1976. Deatra Ann Giannini, Don William location. The family requests that in Olga Mary Toschi 1990, Lavinia moved to Jamestown in Livermore. She was 67 years old. Rankl and Melody Ann Minto prima- lieu of flowers, donations may be They raised two daughters, Gloria and Olga Mary Toschi died April 11, the Sierra Nevada foothills, where she She enjoyed crocheting, going to rily in the city of Alameda. made to the Alzheimer’s Association Beverly. They moved to Prineville, 2009. She was born Feb. 27, 1927. was active in the Seventh Day Sacramento and spending time with Oregon in 1946 where Vivian worked Leonard continued his career work- at www.alz.org, which will link you to Adventist Church, made many dear her family, grandchildren, and great- ing for the Department of Defense the donation website for Frank. If you Olga touched many with her kind grandchild. as an assistant to the county recorder and loving heart for 82 years. She was friends, and spent many hours with and at a local medical clinic. throughout the Bay area for 30 years prefer to mail a check, information on her hobbies. She returned to Liver- She is survived by her loving hus- after his Honorable discharge in this procedure is on the Alzheimer’s challenged with many illnesses band Junior, her children, Carol Vivian and Edward returned to throughout her life yet her warm smile more in 2008 at the age of 86 to be 1948.Leonard passed away after a Association website. Parkans of Hayward, Steven Skidmore Klamath Falls in 1964 where they and gentle spirit inspired both young closer to her family. brief fight with cancer at the VA Medi- Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- of Stockton, Rita Monser of Liver- became part-owners in the Marion and old. She was a gift to all who knew Lavinia enjoyed good books, more and Jenine Phippen of Manteca, Apartments. Vivian continued to live cal Center in Livermore. tuary. stimulating conversation, beautiful Leonard is survived by his loving her. sisters, Beulah Santana of AR, and in Klamath Falls until 1994 when she She is survived by three loving trees, and family history. She was the Carol Cadrette of NY, 6 grandchildren moved to Ridgeview Commons in wife, children and his grandchildren, Manuel M. Alcalde daughter of Andrew Raust, founder of Joseph Giannini, Thomas Giannini, daughters, sons-in-laws and eight Ann, Nicole, Deven, Lauren, Dakota, Pleasanton, California. She was an Manuel Montes Alcalde died of an exclusive Oakland jewelry store Bradley, and 1 great-grandchild Mollie Miller, Danielle Frazee, and his wonderful grandchildren. Rosemary, active bridge player in both the “Tues- natural causes Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Bill, Rocky and Nicole Fox; that still remains in the family after four Tristan. She is preceded in death by her great grandchildren Vincent Giannini day group” and at the nearby senior in Folsom, CA. He was 87 years old. Genevieve, Joe, Jarod, Joanna, Nicho- generations. Her mother, Pearl Lavinia daughter Patricia “Patty” Montano of and Tuesday Valenzuela. center. Born September 24, 1921, in San las and Amanda Holtz; Paula, David, Raust nee Cruikshank, was the grand- NJ. She is survived by her daughter He was buried April 9 at Sacra- Leandro, he and his family lived in San daughter of John K. Cruikshank, who In honor of Peggy’s wishes, a mento Valley National Cemetery in D.J. and Katrina Clovis. She is also Gloria and son-in law Don Mabon of Lorenzo for 18 years and then lived in survived by her brother and sister-in- came to California in to seek his for- Celebration of Life will be held on Grass Valley, California; daughter Dixon. Pleasanton until shortly before his tunes in the California gold fields in Sunday, April 19 from 1pm-4pm at Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- passing. He worked as a machinist at law, John and Carla Spalasso and Beverly and son-in-law Robert Smith several nieces and nephews. 1849; and was the grand-niece of 875 Comanche Ct. in Livermore, her tuary. Los Alamos, NM, during World War of Livermore, California; grandchil- Olga grew up in the Temescal James T. Cruikshank, who along with beloved home. In lieu of flowers, ll, served in the army, and retired after donations can be made in Peggy’s dren Cheryl Dougan, Dale Smith, district of Oakland and attended Sa- Francis Somers discovered the Black Debra Vernon, David Smith, Mark 40 years of service from the Univer- memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Re- Frank G. Borgardt sity of California’s Berkeley and cred Heart Grammar School and Holy Diamond coal vein in Contra Costa Smith, Linda Daniels, Pamela Wilmot, County in 1859; and was the niece of search Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Frank G. Borgardt, 74, passed Lawrence Livermore Laboratories. Names High School. She married the Memphis, TN 38105 Sharon Rowenhorst and 19 great- away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, in He had a curious mind, enjoyed love of her life, Armando Toschi in James R. Cruikshank, who was an grandchildren. Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- Livermore, after a long battle with tinkering in his garage, fixing things, June of 1948. She spent the last 20 owner of Cruikshank & Kolln Hard- tuary. Memorial services will be held in Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born to and working on various projects, es- years in Pleasanton, near Paula and her Klamath Falls, Oregon at a later date. Fred and Christine Borgardt on Au- pecially his meticulously and lovingly family who provided her with daily gust 28, 1934, in Fresno, CA. He restored 1923 Model T Ford. He was support and love. She was blessed Leonard William Rankl graduated from Fresno High School a paragon of patience, and all who with two compassionate caretakers, Leonard Rankl died April 3, 2009. in 1952, Fresno State College in 1956, knew him will dearly miss his good- Lidia and Connie. He was born December 10th, 1921 in and earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chem- natured disposition. Her Italian heritage was impor- Philadelphia PA and was the youngest istry in 1960 from the University of He is survived by his wife of 62 tant and she was a member of the Washington in Seattle. Because of his years, Mary; daughters Janet Alcalde Italian Catholic Federation for many of 7 children born to John and Pauline of Murphys and Jackie Alcalde Marr Rankl. passion for science and interest in years. She loved meeting with the helping to put man on the Moon, he of Folsom; brother Joseph of San Fridays Angels group from St. Eliza- With times hard and finding work Leandro; and numerous nieces and even harder to find, Leonard enlisted joined Lockheed Missiles & Space in beth Seton. Some of her special things Palo Alto, CA, where he became a nephews. into the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. A service was held at Graham- were her angel collection, her rose During his time in the navy on five rocket scientist very recognized in his garden and buying birthday cards for field. He retired in 1997 after a suc- Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton on different war ships he was awarded Monday, April 13. In lieu of flowers, family and friends. the following metals, ribbons and ci- cessful and rewarding 36 years. His memorial contributions may be made A Funeral Mass will be celebrated tations: Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Rib- career was decorated with many tech- to: Diaz Dance, 655 Broadmoor Blvd., Thursday, April 16, 10 am, at St. bon, American-Theatre Ribbon, Eu- nical awards and patents. San Leandro, CA 94577. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 ropean-African Theatre Ribbon, Presi- He loved the outdoors, whether he Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. dential Unit Citation, WWII Victory was gardening, driving his MGTC, George Anthony Gregoire In lieu of flowers the family re- hiking and fishing in the Sierras, or quests donations to the charity of your Medal and the Philippine Liberation Pleasanton resident George scuba diving on adventurous vaca- choice. Ribbon.The Navy Presidential Unit Gregoire died April 8, 2009. He was tions. He and his wife, Carol, traveled Arrangements by Graham-Hitch Citation is awarded in the name of the born Nov. 2, 1923. President to units of the Armed Forces extensively to the far corners of the Mortuary. 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Ranch Dispersal. 140 94551 istered by the following FILE NO. 423338 Be Your Own Boss! Your Own This business is conducted owner(s): The following person(s) doing 118) FREE/GIVEAWAY acres - $89,900. River Access. Local Vending Route. Includes Northern New Mexico. Cool by:an Individual Michael Machado, 2354 Tap- business as:DCM Crane Rig- 25 Machines and Candy for GOT OLD JUNK Registrant has not yet begun estry Drive, Livermore Ca ging Service Coordinator, 6,000’ elevation with stunning $9,995. MultiVend LLC, FREE/GIVEAWAY SECTION views. Great tree cover includ- to transact business under the 94550 1268 Marigold Rd., Livermore 1-888-625-2405. (CAL*SCAN) Call 925 243-8000 Barbara fictitious business name or This business is conducted Ca 94551 is hereby registered ing Ponderosa, rolling grass- names listed. by:Husband and wife by the following owner(s): EASY MONEY! Get paid to do 121)GARAGE/YARD SALES land and rock outcroppings. Signature of Registrant: The registrant began to trans- David C. Medeiros, 1268 Mari- something you’re already do- Abundant wildlife, great hunt- ing. Opportunity going viral RAIN OR SHINE! Call Barbara ing. EZ terms. Call NML&R, Inc. /s/:Jose N. Murillo act business under the ficti- gold Rd., Livermore Ca 94551 925-243-8000 or go to This statement was filed with tious business name (s) listed This business is conducted NOW. Invite friends, earn more. 1-866-360-5263. (CAL*SCAN) The Tri-Valley’s Luxury www.independentnews.com the County Clerk of Alameda above on 1983. by:an Individual FREE to join. Details: COLORADO BANK FORE- www.stringwize.com or 714- before 8am Tuesdays to get on March 23, 2009. Expires Signature of Registrant: The registrant began to trans- your ad in for the next edition. CLOSURE - 35 AC $29,900. March 23, 2014. /s/:Michael Machado act business under the ficti- 927-0312. (CAL*SCAN) Enjoy 300 days of sunshine. The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with tious business name (s) listed 125)HOUSEHOLD GOODS Homes Market BE WARY of out of area com- Rocky mountain views, utilities. 2469. Publish March 26, April the County Clerk of Alameda above on April 1, 2009. panies. Check with the local Place your household items Excellent financing. 1st come, By Cher Wollard 2, 9, 16, 2009. on March 16, 2009. Expires Signature of Registrant: Better Business Bureau before 1st serve!! Call Today 1-866- March 16, 2014. /s/:David C. Medeiros here for sale. Call you send any money or fees. 696-5263 x 4938. While entry-level homes sales have skyrocketed in the Tri- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with 925 243-8000 or go on-line NAME STATEMENT Read and understand any at (CAL*SCAN) Valley since the start of the year, sales of luxury homes – those 2477. Publish April 2, 9, 16, the County Clerk of Alameda contracts before you sign. FILE NO.422521 23, 2009. on April 8, 2009. Expires April www.independentnews.com SERVICES priced $1 million and up – have lagged. The following person(s) doing Shop around for rates. Also you can pay by Credit 8, 2014. 176)BUSINESS SERVICES Now, that segment of the market may be starting to catch up in business as:The Garren FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. 71) HELP WANTED Card for Classified Group, 2701 Vernazza Dr., Liv- NAME STATEMENT 2484. Publish April 16, 23, 30, and Display Ads. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING in some communities. ermore Ca 94550 is hereby FILE NO. 422786-422787 INTERNET SALES May 7, 2009. 127) LOST/FOUND 240 Cal-SCAN newspapers “It woke up this week after a long, long nap,” said Donna Gar- registered by the following The following person(s) doing MANAGERS for the best reach, coverage, owner(s): business as:1)Arts Unlimited rison, a Realtor with The Fabulous Properties Team of Keller Wil- ANIMALS Experience preferred LOST or FOUND AN ITEM and price. 25-words $450. Dale C. Garren, 2701 Advertising, 2)Livermore Print- but will train the 1) CATS/DOGS FREE SECTION Reach 6 million Californians! liams. “It’s nice to see it.” Vernazza Dr., Livermore Ca ers, 383 South I Street, Liver- right person Call Barbara 925 243-8000 FREE email brochure. Call 94550 more, CA 94550 is hereby Of the 38 homes on the market in Ruby Hill, the upscale devel- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for Plenty of leads NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS (916) 288-6019. www.Cal- This business is conducted registered by the following adoption information contact and great hours SCAN.com opment off Vineyard Avenue, four homes have gone pending in by:an Individual owner(s): Valley Humane Society at EOE 151)ANNOUNCEMENTS the last week. Registrant has not yet begun Loni Jean Frankland, 1170 Call 925 456 1239 925 426-8656. DISPLAY ADVERTISING in 140 “We haven’t seen that in awhile.” to transact business under the Larkspur, Livermore Ca ELECTRICIAN PAID TRAIN- Axis Health Center Cal-SCAN newspapers state- fictitious business name or 94551 LOST OR FOUND AN ANI- ING. Salary, medical/dental, 30 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- wide for $1,550! Reach over 3 Part of that shift is seasonal – spring is the usual selling time for names listed. This business is conducted MAL? Free Section. Call Bar- days vacation/yr, $ for school, ton. Serves Valley residents million Californians! FREE real estate. Signature of Registrant: by:an Individual bara 243-8000 to place an ad. more. No experience needed. with emphasis on those with email brochure. Call (916) /s/:Dale C. Garren The registrant began to trans- HS grads ages 17-34. Call low income. The center has 288-6019.www.Cal- Garrison also sees these sales as a reflection of pent-up demand. This statement was filed with act business under the ficti- Adopt a new best friend: TVAR, general medical services, fam- SCAN.com (CAL*SCAN) “People have been waiting around. They are finally figuring the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Mon-Fri 1-800-345-6289. the County Clerk of Alameda tious business name (s) listed (CAL*SCAN) ily planning, well baby, prena- on March 20, 2009. Expires above on March 20, 2009. offers animals for adoption ev- tal and maternity programs, NEWS RELEASE? Cost-effi- out that if I don’t move now, I might miss out,” she said. March 20, 2014. Signature of Registrant: ery Saturday and Sunday, ex- 72) HELP WANTED/DRIVERS social services, blood pres- cient service. The California In Livermore, luxury home sales are still lagging, according to The Independent Legal No. /s/:Loni Jean Frankland cluding most holidays. On Sat- sure checks, WIC food supple- Press Release Service has 500 DRIVERS: Owner Opera- Chris Tarantino of Tarantino Real Estate. 2470. Publish March 26, April This statement was filed with urdays from 9:30 am to 1:00 ment programs, premarital current daily, weekly and col- tors-2 or 3 Axle: Home Daily! 2, 9, 16, 2009. the County Clerk of Alameda pm, both dogs and cats are blood test, sports/camp physi- lege newspaper contacts in The No. 1 one reason: Jumbo financing is more expensive and on March 27, 2009. Expires Paid Weekly! LTL Freight cals, TB screening, free trans- California. FREE email bro- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS available at the Pleasanton Exp. CDL-A w/H&T End. chure. Call (916) 288-6010. harder to obtain. March 27, 2014. Farmers Market at W. Angela portation available. 925 462- NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. Clean DMV. 800-242-9119 1755 www.CaliforniaPressRelease “The rates are so much higher, the requirements are higher com- FILE NO. 421837 and First Streets. Two locations Service.com (CAL*SCAN) 2478. Publish April 2, 9, 16, will showcase cats only: INDEPENDENT CONTRAC- pared to lower amounts, where you can get FHA financing and put The following person(s) doing 23, 2009. 156)NOTICES business as:DGM, 798 Gamay Petsmart in Dublin from noon TORS & Company DRIVERS. 180)FINANCIAL SERVICES/ just 3.5 percent down,” he said. Court, Pleasanton Ca 94566 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to 4 and the Pet Food Express All 53’ Refrigerated. Various “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- REAL ESTATE In Livermore, about 20 percent of resale homes currently on the Lanes, 7 Western States. Con- fornia law requires that con- is hereby registered by the fol- NAME STATEMENT in Livermore from 1 to 4. On BEHIND IN HOUSE PAY- market are priced at $1 million or more. In Pleasanton, the ratio is lowing owner(s): FILE NO. 422789-422790 Sundays, cats are available at tact Brent Redmond tractors taking jobs that total Transportation Safety Depart- $500 or more (labor and/or MENTS? Real Estate attorney Dominick Gary Mazotti, 798 The following person(s) doing Petsmart in Dublin from 1:00 with 25 years of experience about double. Dublin also has homes in that price range. Gamay Court, Pleasanton Ca business as:1)Livermore ment for details, materials) be licensed by the to 4:00, and PetCo in San Ra- 1-800-777-5342 or Contractors State License can Stop Foreclosure, Reduce Since the first of the year, however, only 19 of these higher- 94566 Printers, Design & Sign, 2)Liv- mon from 11:00 to 3:00. For house payments, Reduce in- This business is conducted ermore Print, Sign & Design www.BrentRedmond.com Board. State law also requires priced homes – most of them in Pleasanton – have sold in the Tri- more information, call TVAR at (CAL*SCAN) that contractors include their terest rates and Reduce prin- by:an Individual 383 South I Street, Livermore, (925) 803-7043 or visit our cipal. (760) 610-7574. Valley, a tiny percentage of the 265 home sales in this time frame. The registrant began to trans- CA 94550 is hereby registered license numbers on all adver- website at www.tvar.org. Driver - West Coast Regional tising. Check your contractor’s www.AttorneyMike Another 27 luxury properties have contracts on them and are act business under the ficti- by the following owner(s): NEW HIRING AREA. Newest Groves.com (CAL*SCAN) tious business name (s) listed Loni Jean Frankland, 1170 FOUND AN ANIMAL? status at www.cslb.ca.gov or now in the process of closing the sale. equipment on the road. Com- 800-321-CSL B (2752). above on February 4, 2009. Larkspur, Livermore Ca FREE SECTION. Call petitive Pay. Run the Western 190)POOL SERVICES In contrast, over 400 homes under $1 million are in contract. Signature of Registrant: 94551 Barbara Unlicensed persons taking 11 States. On Site - full Service jobs less than $500 must state POOL SERVICE Many of these properties are short sales or bank-owned properties /s/:Dominick Mazotti This business is conducted 925 243-8000 to let 49,118 Maintenance Shop. Reason- This statement was filed with by:an Individual households know! in their advertisements that awaiting approval from the lender, which can take a long time. able Home Time. Western they are not licensed by the the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant began to trans- Express - 22 yrs. old. Good Others are “normal” sales going through the usual 30-45 day clos- on March 5, 2009. Expires act business under the ficti- 4)FOUND Contractors State License MVR, EOE, CDL-A, 1yr. OTR. Board.” ing process. March 5, 2014. tious business name (s) listed FOUND COCKATIEL On 3/8/09 Call Edna Today! 1-866-863- The Independent Legal No. above on March 20, 2009. Alameda & Murrieta in Liver- 4112. (CAL*SCAN) REAL ESTATE Among the 622 active Tri-Valley listings – homes currently 2471. Publish March 26, April Signature of Registrant: more Call 925 443-6377 being offered for sale on the Multiple Listing Service – 221 of 2, 9, 16, 2009. /s/:Loni Jean Frankland 85)HELP WANTED SALES The Federal Fair Housing Act, 6)LOST Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of those priced under $1 million are “distress sales,” either bank- This statement was filed with ABLE TO TRAVEL: Hiring SPARKLE POOL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1964, and state law prohibit the County Clerk of Alameda eight people, no experience Weekly Pool & Spa Maint . owned or short sales. Of those priced at $1 million or more, only NAME STATEMENT LOST advertisements for housing on March 27, 2009. Expires necessary, transportation & Equipment Install & Repair FILE NO. 422198 Orange Male Short Haired and employment that contain 12 are in this category. March 27, 2014. lodging furnished, expense Pool Inspections The following person(s) doing Cat. Vicinity of Drake or any preference, limitation or The Independent Legal No. paid training. Work / travel 925-577-7111 “In Ruby Hill, we don’t tend to see a lot of short sales,” Garri- business as:Fastek Technical Alden Land. Please Call discrimination based on pro- 2479. Publish April 2, 9, 16, entire U.S. Start immediately. License #537418 son said, although two foreclosed properties there are currently in Services, 4479 Stoneridge 925 443-1634 tected classes, including race, 23, 2009. www.ProtekChemical.com Drive, Ste. C, Pleasanton Ca color, religion, sex, handicap, 195)SCHOOLS/ contract. AUTOS/BOATS/RV’S/TRUCKS Call 1-877-936-7468. 94588 is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS familial status or national ori- INSTRUCTION (CAL*SCAN) Regardless, the slow pace of the market overall has had a big the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT 10)AUTOS WANTED gin. IVPC does not knowingly Fastemps, Inc., 4479 FILE NO.422649 HIGH SCHOOL Science & effect on sales of high-priced homes. CLASSIFIEDS accept any advertisements English teachers needed. Stoneridge Dr., Ste. C, Pleas- The following person(s) doing DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE that are in violation of the law. Upper-end homes are often purchased as “move-up” buys – anton Ca 94588 business as:Software Solu- $1000 Grocery Coupon. Your Complete information can be found at: people sell mid-priced homes and move up to the luxury segment. This business is conducted tions, 187 Old Bernal Ave., #8, Choice. Noahs Arc - Support ************** 157)APT/CONDOS/HOUSE/ by:a Corporation Pleasanton Ca 94566 is Reaches over TOWNHOUSE/RENTAL www.PinalCountySchools.org, But folks who have had to sell short or have lost their homes to No Kill Shelters, Advance Vet- click on employment The registrant began to trans- hereby registered by the fol- 45,893 Homes GOT A HOUSE FOR RENT? To foreclosure are not in a position to purchase. act business under the ficti- lowing owner(s): erinary Treatments. Free Tow- opportunities. Contact: ing, IRS Tax Deductible, Non- and place an ad go to [email protected] “Those move-up people aren’t moving up as much anymore,” tious business name (s) listed Shanti Sai Ram, 187 Old www.independentnews.com above on July 1, 1989. Bernal Ave., #8, Pleasanton Runners. 1-866-912-GIVE. over 3,225 or 520-464-8972. Tarantino noted. or call Barbara at 925 243- (CAL*SCAN) Signature of Registrant: Ca 94566 (CAL*SCAN) Local Businesses 8000 That creates opportunities for those who do. /s/:Mari Ghazey This business is conducted mailed GET CRANE TRAINED! Crane/ “It’s good to move up in a down market,” he said. This statement was filed with by:an Individual DONATE YOUR CAR: Home Delivery 160)BOAT/RV and RETAIL Heavy Equipment Training. the County Clerk of Alameda Registrant has not yet begun Children’s Cancer Fund! Help National Certification Prep. “The value is there. Sevillano, Ponderosa, Legacy, at the peak on March 12, 2009. Expires to transact business under the in LOOKING FOR RETAIL Save A Child’s Life Through OR Placement Assistance. Finan- they might have been $1.5 million, $1.6 million. Now they might March 12, 2014. fictitious business name or Research & Support! Free Va- Livermore cial Assistance. Northern Cali- The Independent Legal No. names listed. STORAGE SPACE? be $1 million,” he said, speaking of some of the top neighbor- cation Package. Fast, Easy & Pleasanton & Sunol Great Location Off Hwy 580 fornia College of Construction. 2472. Publish March 26, April Signature of Registrant: Call Barbara www.Heavy4.com Use Code hoods in Livermore. “Buyers can have their pick. You are in a 2, 9, 16, 2009. /s/:Shanti Sai Ram Tax Deductible. Call 1-800- On Kitty Hawk Road For Details Email: “NCPA1” 1-866-302-7462. select group if you are in that range.” This statement was filed with 252-0615. (CAL*SCAN) 925 243-8000 (CAL*SCAN) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda [email protected] Garrison agreed. NAME STATEMENT on March 24, 2009. Expires “There are some beautiful homes for sale,” she said FILE NO. 422297 March 24, 2014. The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. Tarantino advises potential move-up buyers who are hesitant business as:B.B. buckles, 830 2480. Publish April 9, 16, 23, to look at the numbers. Keystone Way, Livermore Ca 30, 2009. 94550 is hereby registered by “Say your house was valued in 2005 at $920,000, and it is now the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS going for $740,000. But your move-up house was $1.5 million to Judy Tweten, 830 Keystone NAME STATEMENT Way, Livermore, Ca 94550 FILE NO. 422890 $1.7 million back then. Now it’s $950,000 to $1 million,” he said. This business is conducted The following person(s) doing “Even though the market is down and you have to sell your house by:an Individual business as:Hang On Ears, for less, you end up saving about $200,000. The registrant began to trans- 1050 Harvest Circle, Pleasan- act business under the ficti- ton Ca 94566 is hereby regis- “Plus, your property taxes will be permanently lower.” tious business name (s) listed tered by the following The drawback, both agents agree, is financing. Buyers have to above on March 1, 2009. owner(s): Signature of Registrant: Annette C. Sage, 1050 Harvest have good credit and substantial down payments. /s/:Judy Tweten Circle, Pleasanton Ca 94566 Mary Lombardo of Vintage Mortgage said there are jumbo loans This statement was filed with This business is conducted out there, but they have more stringent requirements and are pricey the County Clerk of Alameda by:an Individual on March 16, 2009. Expires The registrant began to trans- compared to conventional financing.. March 16, 2014. act business under the ficti- “In a regular market, we would consider this pricing good,” she The Independent Legal No. tious business name (s) listed said. 2474. Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, above on March 15, 2009. 2009. Signature of Registrant: She said fewer lenders are offering jumbo financing, and those /s/:Annette C. Sage than do are requiring downpayments of 20 to 30 percent. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda “Most are splitting the loan between a first and a second mort- FILE NO. 422531 on March 30, 2009. Expires gage. And they tend to be adjustable, with points,” she said. “This The following person(s) doing March 30, 2014. is where sellers’ credit becomes very important.” business as:Production Spe- The Independent Legal No. cialties, 2338 Sheffield Dr., 2481. Publish April 9, 16, 23, The best deal she found this week is a 5/1 ARM at 5.13 percent Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby 30, 2009. with 2 points. registered by the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Community banks may have different programs, she added. William K. Arnold, 2338 NAME STATEMENT In fact, Bank of America recently began spotlighting its jumbo Sheffield Dr., Livermore Ca FILE NO.422316 94550 The following person(s) doing program. This business is conducted business as:Let’em Eat Cake, “We’ve never been out of the jumbo markets, but we’re just by:an Individual 132 S. Vasco Rd., Livermore pushing it more, I guess,” said local Bank of American mortgage The registrant began to trans- Ca 94551 is hereby registered act business under the ficti- by the following owner(s): specialist Rick Anixter. tious business name (s) listed Sara Beth Pickens, 4294 The bank is offering loans up to $1.5 million with 20 percent above on January 2009. Amherst Way, Livermore Ca down. Signature of Registrant: 94550 /s/:William K. Arnold This business is conducted “Once they stabilize the rest of the market, you’ll see investors This statement was filed with by:an Individual moving back into that segment,” Lombardo added. “Their 401k is the County Clerk of Alameda Registrant has not yet begun on March 20, 2009. Expires to transact business under the now a 101k. They will be looking for other ways to invest.” March 20, 2014. fictitious business name or One change Garrison has noted is that buyers are more likely to The Independent Legal No. names listed. be professionals with high incomes, rather than folks who have 2475. Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, Signature of Registrant: 2009. /s/:Sara Pickens significant amounts of cash to invest. This statement was filed with “They don’t have stock options or big chunks of cash. They STATEMENT OF the County Clerk of Alameda have big incomes, though, so it’s great that the houses are becom- ABANDONMENT OF USE OF on March 16, 2009. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 16, 2014. ing more affordable.” NAME The Independent Legal No. Garrison’s advice for would-be sellers: “I would definitely only FILE NO. 398868 2482. Publish April 9, 16, 23, The following person (s) has 30, 2009. sell if you’re really serious about it. This is not a ‘try it and see how (have) Abandoned the use of it goes’ market.” the Fictitious Business Name: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Edward S. Walsh, 812 North NAME STATEMENT Homebuyers expect houses to be priced to sell. Vasco Road, Livermore Ca FILE NO. 422830 “I’m not getting a lot of lowball offers. People just wait until 94550 The following person(s) doing the price comes down,” she said. The fictitious business name business as:Petersen’s PC Re- statement was filed on July 25, pair, 2170 Arroyo Ct. #4, Pleas- As for buyers: “Figure out what’s most important. Be picky, but 2007. anton Ca 94588 is hereby also understand that the days of being able to sit back and ponder Cortix Water Products (US) registered by the following Inc., 1160-1188 West Georgia owner(s): are probably pretty short-lived right. Street, Vancouver, BC V6E4A2 Dean Petersen, 2170 Arroyo “We’re going to see the inventory go away.” This business is conducted Ct. #4, Pleasanton Ca 94588 Cher Wollard is a Realtor with by:a Corporation This business is conducted Signature of Registrant: by:an Individual Windermere Welcome Home Realty, Livermore. /s/:Hamish Cumming The registrant began to trans- This statement was filed with act business under the ficti- PAGE 12 - The Independent, APRIL 16, 2009

In the upper photo, the "Easter Bunny" was in charge of the annual egg drop at Arroyo Seco School in Livermore. Students in grades 3-5 were invited to build a contraption that would keep an egg intact from a rooftop drop to the playground below. Classes of all grade levels watched the event. All participants received a certificate for either a scrambled or intact egg.

In the bottom photo, St. Michael’s School in Livermore held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new sign at the school. The sign is located on Maple St. between the Parish Hall and the playground. It will announce upcoming school events and programs. Section II THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 1 Pow Wow By Elizabeth Campos Rajs Smoke Johnson is so proud of her Na- tive American heritage that she has orga- nized a weeklong celebration at Las Positas College showcasing Native Ameri- can dancing, singing and arts and crafts for Tri-Valley residents. “We want to share our culture and edu- cate people that we’re still here,” said Johnson, who is Walker River Paiute and Mohawk. “It’s not something you can see every day.” There is an expo planned for 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at the college’s 1700 Building that is free and open to the pub- lic. The evening will begin with a tradi- tional Native American dinner, featuring fry bread, a traditional soup called posole, zucchini and squash chow, sweet potatoes and pumpkin cookies. At 7 p.m., Aztec and Polynesian dancers will per- form. The weeklong celebration, which in- cluded a mini film festival on Tuesday and Wednesday, culminates with a tradi- tional Native American Pow Wow on Sat- urday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Las Positas. The event, which is also free and open to the public, will feature singing, dancing, arts and crafts for sale as well as traditional foods. There will be a grand procession by all the Native American dancers at noon and again at 6 p.m. into the arena. Most of the 75 performers are from California and Nevada, Johnson said. However, they represent tribes from across the United States. “A pow wow is a social gathering where Native Americans come together to dance and sing and celebrate our culture,” Performer at a Johnson said, adding that she has been previous Native attending pow wows her entire life. “I American would encourage people to come because Pow Wow in the Native American population is so low Livermore. that it’s not often that non-native people have contact with Native Americans. People will be enlightened about our cul- ture.” Cynthia Ross, director of student life at Las Positas, said both the college’s Art, Community, Education Campus Change Network and its founda- (continued on page 3) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Art & Entertainment Wente Concert Series Opens with Heart

sons; July 23, Kathy Griffin; July 29, Steve Miller Band; August 3, Gretchen Wilson; August 13, Diana Krall; August 19, Elvis Costello; and August 31, Sheryl Crow. Tickets for the 2009 season go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 26th at 10:00am. For Club Wente Entertainment mem- bers, advance sale tickets are avail- able April 11th. Tickets and club memberships may be purchased from the Wente Vineyards Box Office at (925) 456-2424, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Patrons who purchase concert tickets from The public is invited to an Art Festival at the Veteran’s Hospital, Ticketmaster will be able to print Nursing Facility (Bldg. 90), on Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 pm. their tickets at home. Concert tick- Awards will be given for oil paintings, poems, short stories, leather ets are also available from all Ticketmaster outlets and call cen- work, color pencil and other craft work. Refreshments will be ters. Tickets range in price from served. While the veteran’s are not necessarily formally trained $79 to $309 per person, depend- artists there have been some outstanding, award winning, ing on the show and the dining pictures made under the volunteer instructors who conduct the option selected. Wente Vineyards painting classes on Monday afternoons. The photo was taken at Heart is located at 5050 Arroyo Road, one of the Monday painting sessions, Veteran John McKay, with four miles south of the town of Liv- Wente Vineyards will open its yards Charles Wetmore Cabernet one of our instructors, Jeanette Brown. John has been painting ermore. Concert gates open at 6:00 with us over two years and has painted over 30 paintings. The VA 2009 spring concert series with a Sauvignon. The bottles are signed pm, and all shows start at 8:15 pm. performance by Heart on June 18. by performing artists. Last year, cu- facility is located on Arroyo Road in Livermore. The final performance will be mulative donations from the con- by Sheryl Crow. The entire line- certs at Wente Vineyards reached up for its 23rd Annual Concerts at $150,000 and the LVEF was able Wente Vineyards season, running to purchase needed instruments from June to August 2009, will and equipment for local school feature ten concerts. Other well- music programs. Artist's Work at Several Locations known performers scheduled are “We are very excited and hon- Local artist Linda Ryan exhib- Steve Miller Band, Diana Krall, ored to welcome these world-class its this month at several locations, Elvis Costello, Frankie Valli & performers to our estate,” said Karl including a solo exhibition at the The Four Seasons, the B-52’s, Wente, Fifth Generation Wine- Wild Vine Art Gallery & Wine Blondie & Pat Benatar, Kathy grower and musician. “Great mu- Lounge, 2187 First Street, Liver- Griffin, and Gretchen Wilson. sic, wine, food and people are our more. The Concerts raise money for favorite things, and The Concerts A reception for the artist is set Livermore Valley Education combine them all.” for Thursday, April 16th from 7- Foundation’s (LVEF) “Save Our The Concerts at Wente Vine- 9pm. Music Through Song” program yards line-up offers the following: Ryan’s abstract figurative work with live auctions of collectible June 18, Heart, July 2, B-52's; July is characterized by movement and three liter bottles of Wente Vine- 16, Frankie Valli & The Four Sea- the flow of energy. Having stud- ied anatomy as a paralegal and Quilted Treasures Featured in through art classes, she exhibits a strong feeling for the tension and Fairgrounds Show release of underlying musculature Quilted Treasures, Saturday, and tendon, and works to incor- April 25 and Sunday, April 26 porate this into the composition. Amador Valley Quilt Guild will “Some people ask why I never fin- present the Quilted Treasures ish a painting,” says Ryan, refer- Quilt Show. This event will be ring to some of her more abstracted held at the Alameda County Fair- works. “I try as hard as I can to grounds in Pleasanton. Parking stop when the painting feels will be free. Admission - Adults ‘done’.” Rarely, that leads her to $10, seniors/students $8. more realistic works, such as the Featured artists are Louisa L. first bank of paintings hanging in Smith and Gretchen Crozier. the Wild Vine. Painting of Arlo Guthrie. There will be over 400 quilts on Ryan, also the originator and display. director of ArtWalk Livermore and There will be door prizes, the New Orleans Bash at the tools to sweep away slices of paint, Artists, at the Livermore Art children’s activities, over 20 ven- Springtime in the valley. Bothwell, manages the Bothwell Ryan’s signature strokes are easy Association’s Figure Exhibition dors selling everything from fab- Arts Center, an arts incubator to spot in group exhibitions. the evening of April 30th and 11- ric and patterns to beads, quilt- Lunch will be available for pur- project of the Livermore Valley Viewers are invited to view her 4pm May 1st through 3rd, and ing demonstrations and the Guild chase. Performing Arts Center. work through May 17th at the again at the Bothwell Studio Art- store will be selling quilts and For additional information visit Often using brushes meant for Bankhead Theater, where she is ists and Friends Open Studios on other quilted items. www.amadorvalleyquilters.org. house-painting and rubber-tipped showing with the Bothwell Studio May 3rd, from 11-4pm. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 3

POW WOW Harvest Festival Offers Something for Everyone (continued from page 1) The Harvest Festival, to be held April 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April age 12 and under. Tickets are good at the Alameda County Fair- 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April for all three days. tion provided grants in support of “She really urged me to take grounds in Pleasanton on April 17 19. For additional information, call the pow wow. that step,” Johnson said. “She said to 19, will have a Hawaiian theme. Tickets are $7 for adults and se- 415-447-3205 or go to “It’s our first one and we’re it would really change lives.” The Festival will be partnering niors, $4 ages 13 to 17, and free www.harvestfestival.com. looking forward to it,” she said, For the new venue, she decided with the Valley Humane Society. adding that in addition to the to expand the pow wow from a one- The Harvest Festival will provide grants, the college is also provid- day celebration to a week to in- the VHS with a $500 donation, in ing morale support and physical clude an educational component. addition to all of the proceeds from the parcel check and half the pro- help during the event. “I think it’s She screened two documentaries ceeds of the shopping bag sales. going to be a great event for the earlier this week. Tuesday night’s VHS will also be hosting a Kid Tri Valley.” showing focused on how Native Zone for families who need a short Johnson, who is a full-time stu- American children were routinely break. dent at Las Positas and a Livermore taken from their homes and sent to "Valley Humane Society is resident, started a Native American boarding schools, a practice that thrilled to partner with the Harvest Culture Club at the campus with continued until the 1960s. This Festival," declared VHS program her boyfriend, Mario Jaramillo, film hits close to home for director Wendy McNelley. "Every who is a Jicarilla and Apache Na- Johnson. Both her grandmother year VHS rescues hundreds of tive American. There are about 15 and her father were sent to board- homeless pets and places them with loving families. The Harvest members in the club. Johnson ing schools against their will. Festival gives us the opportunity hopes their numbers will grow af- “It’s a horrible story that not to expand our mission." ter this weekend. many people knew about. The In addition to shopping oppor- Although the pow wow is a new motto was, ‘Kill the Indian, save tunities, the event includes musi- event to the college, Johnson has the child.’ That’s why so many cians, strolling entertainers and a been organizing pow wows in Liv- Native Americans lost their cul- specialized area set aside for kids ermore since 2002 when she was a ture. Our culture and our language to participate in hands-on arts and high school sophomore. She was were taken from my parent and my crafts activities. inspired to act after receiving a grandparent,” she said. The Harvest Festival Original hate letter in her locker. The second documentary, Art and Craft Show is bringing new “It just illustrated how ignorant shown on Wednesday night, exam- entertainment acts to this year's spring show including perfor- today’s youth are about Native ined the damaging effects on Na- mances by the Tahiti Nui Tahitian Americans. People didn’t realize tive Americans when sports teams Dancers. Returning will be the we’re still here,” she said. “It was use stereotypes of American Indi- Scott Land Marionettes. Also hit- really frustrating.” ans as mascots and was followed ting the stage is Come Back Buddy, That first pow wow was held at by a group discussion with a guest a professional touring trio cover- Livermore High School. Johnson speaker. ing songs of Buddy Holly, Elvis organized it every year until the As part of the celebration, Na- Presley, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry event grew too large for that loca- tive American art is also on dis- and other artists of the early rock tion. “It was such a successful play throughout the college, in and roll era. event that we wanted to keep it display cases as well as in the cam- Over 150 vendors will offer jewelry, clothing, specialty food going.” She looked for a new lo- pus library, Ross noted. items, original art, pottery, home cation for two years, and was in- For more information about the decor and more. There will be love spired by her Spanish teacher at films or the Native American Cul- artists' demonstrations. Las Positas College to bring the ture Club, contact Johnson at 577- Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on event to the Livermore campus. 8471. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Community Author to Discuss Experiences in New Orleans Livermore author J. Baker happy to see her book selling at a Young will be discussing her new French Quarter book store. book, "Nothing But Love: A “I wrote the book to spread Katrina Volunteer Finds Inspira- awareness about a community just tion in the Aftermath" at Barnes & outside New Orleans that had been Noble Bookstore in Jack London completely destroyed and then Square. The event is Sat., April 18 utterly forgotten by the relief Lark in the at 1 p.m. Proceeds from sales will groups and volunteers. The only be donated by Barnes & Noble to thing that really mattered to them Park Moves the Alameda County Library Foun- was that they had their loved ones. dation. Being able to share their story is Young recently returned from a an honor and a privilege,” she de- to Orloff trip to New Orleans where she was clared. “Lark in the Park,” led by a museum docent and spon- sored by Pleasanton’s Mu- seum On Main, takes partici- pants one Saturday each month to one of Pleasanton’s local parks to explore the local history that surrounds it. Participants begin each event at the designated park where the activities will take place. This month is a visit to Orloff Park, 1800 Santa Rita Road on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session includes snacks, a walk or light jog around the park with a history talk, then arts and crafts for children. An information sheet on Seventy three students from the Amador Valley High School string each park will be handed out. ensemble and choir participated in a New York Music Festival Photos of the parks will be last week and returned with four awards. Led by musical director available for purchase, $5 for Mark Aubel, the groups performed with schools from across the one quality photo; $1 for country. The trophies were for Best String Ensemble/Orchestra, one photocopy. An activity Best AAA Mixed Choir, Best Soloist and Outstanding Cello related to that park’s history Section. While in New York the students also sang our national will be presented. Yearly anthem at the Statue of Liberty and the Firemen's Memorial at membership in the Lark in Ground Zero. They also toured Ellis Island, Museum of Natural the Park is $25 per person History, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral and includes passport, and attended "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway. binder, and one photo of each Livermore author J. Baker Young stands behind her new book in park’s special history. a French Quarter book store. Donations are gratefully accepted. A portion will go toward the Museum’s Edu- cational Scholarship Fund. The goal this year is to raise Treasure Hunt Benefits Shakespeare's Associates $1,000 for a competitive scholarship between the two Shakespeare’s Associates will Lisa Tromovitch, Producing Artis- Registration for the Livermore high schools. Next year produce Livermore’s first ever tic Director of Shakespeare’s As- Shakespeare Treasure Hunt on plans are to have scholarship treasure hunt. The company com- sociates. “In order to produce pro- Sat., May 2 begins at 9 a.m. at programs for both schools. missioned the hunt from Master- fessional theater and invite tour- Carnegie Park. The hunt gets un- Other programs for 2009 minds Treasure Hunts. ists into our backyard to experi- derway at 10:30 a.m. It concludes - May 23 Kottinger Park; The hunt will take place on ence the arts and spend money in at 1:30 p.m. at Carnegie Park. June 27, Moller Park; July May 2nd in historic downtown our community, we have to raise Tickets are $55 for the Trea- 25, Veteran’s Park; August Livermore during the Livermore funds to support the operation of sure Hunt, which includes a 2-day 22; Delucchi Park. Wine Country Festival. Teams of the company. Treasure Hunts have Livermore Wine Country Festival Contact (925) 462-2766 treasure hunters will be set loose ture and a good pair of walking become very popular nationally Official Wine Glass and Drink or during the jam-packed festival to shoes will definitely come in and are a great team building ex- Tickets or $25 for the Treasure [email protected] solve puzzles, find secret loca- handy. Each team receives a trea- ercise for companies and organi- Hunt only. For tickets call 1-800- Visit sure map and a set of 10 fun and zations. They are also great fun for 838-3006 or visit tions, explore downtown Liver- www.museumonmain.org. more and have a lot of fun. challenging clues. All of the clues those individuals looking to ex- www.LivermoreShakes.org. For Knowledge of Livermore and will lead to places that are on the perience downtown Livermore and more information call fluency in Elizabethan English is map. the Livermore Wine Country Fes- Shakespeare’s Associates at (925) not required. A sense of adven- “Arts jobs are jobs too” states tival in a new and exciting way.” 443-BARD. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 5 An Exhilarating Evening of Music

By Nancy O'Connell In the third movement, the enths in Bartok’s own music for bridge), There were good contrasts tently brought to Livermore con- The American String Quartet Menuetto is an ABA form because that reason. In self-defense, Bartok between the forte and piano pas- cert artists of a very high quality, performed a provocative program the minuet is repeated after the trio pointed to Shakespeare who bor- sages. The ‘cellist led into a differ- coupled with innovative program- at the Bankhead Theater on April section. The melody was intro- rowed some of his plots from other ent mood with a glowing solo ac- ming. The audience on Saturday 4th at 8 PM. For this last concert duced by the first violin, and sources. Musically he cited Handel companied by the other three night was challenged by the ‘Dis- in the Del Valle Fine Arts Series, sprightly tunes were heard in all who adapted some of his master- plucking their strings in pizzicato. sonant’ Quartet and by the Bartok, the theater was nearly sold out. of the voices. The trio featured pieces from a composer called A beautiful melody in the viola but soothed by the Schubert. Plan The music heard was composed some dramatic unison passages Stradella, a name we’re not famil- was followed by running 32nd on coming to another season of between 1785 and 1927, a span of with a return to those lively tunes iar with today. notes. A quiet tremolo section provocative listening pleasure and 142 years. The four members of heard earlier. In the fourth move- The quartet opens with ethereal ended when both the first violin subscribe when you receive the the quartet had instruments which ment, the Allegro, the first violin- and mysterious otherworldly and the violist half rose out of their information in August. The open- were created from 1568 AD to 1917 ist tossed off some very difficult sounds of harmonics and seats in a fortissimo entrance. ing concert will be on September AD - an even longer span of nearly running passages with ease, and glissandos. The viola enters Schubert is known for his rich and 26 with the Alexander String Quar- 350 years! the final cadences had double strongly and is echoed in the first lovely melodies, and for his many tet and June Oh, pianist. The first work on the program stops and dramatic chords. violin. The motif of an ascending variations. In the fourth move- is called the “Dissonant” Quartet fourth is followed by a falling mi- ment, the Allegro Assai, the rapid of Mozart’s. Several of the musi- nor third. Big rousing chords are crossing of all of the strings con- cians who first played this work MUSIC REVIEW followed by a return to the ethe- trasted with a slow, evocative pas- thought it contained mistakes and real. A beautiful viola solo leads sage. Later, the playing was so in- even Haydn, to whom the work into pizzicato in the viola and tense that the first violinist lost was dedicated, was startled by the Bela Bartok’s Quartet No. 3 was ‘cello. Harsh chords preceded the some of his hair - not on his head - harmonies in the Adagio intro- a total contrast to the Mozart. original mysterious passages when but from his bow! Loud, thunder- duction. When I performed this Composed in 1927, Bartok entered the theme returns and a col legno ing chords brought the quartet to quartet, it looks as though our this work in a competition in Phila- (or playing on the wooden part of a close. group were cowards - the Adagio delphia while he was on his first the bow) section is heard. Harmon- All four musicians produced is crossed out and we began with tour of America and was stunned ics and glissandos rise in intensity. magnificent tones on their valu- the Allegro! Many of the themes to later learn that he won first place In the Seconda parte the ‘cellist able instruments. All had flawless were introduced in the ‘cello and - a prize he shared with the Italian, had a passage in his lowest regis- intonation and bowing techniques. answered by the first violin. The Alfredo Casella. It was reported in ter which is echoed in the viola. They were sensitive to the nuances 16th notes were crisp and clear and the Hungarian news that Bartok This is an introspective and con- of each other, and as a quartet they the first violinist, Peter Winograd, won the full $6000, and he repeat- templative movement. As the quar- were superb. When they came out tossed off his triplets and trills with edly had to say that he’d won only tet draws to a close, percussive on the stage, the three men had on ease. After building up to a big half of that - $3,000. That money chords are heard and the ending is dark suits and dressed conserva- crescendo, the first movement went far in his native land. On his a dramatic last chord of double tively. The lone woman, Laurie ended quietly. American tour he described the stops. Carney, on second violin, wore a In the second movement, the third quartet as turning towards the After the intermission, Franz dramatic black and white sleeve- Andante Cantabile, the two vio- older peasant, folk songs of Hun- Schubert’s Quartet in G Major was less long gown. The ‘cellist with lins had a unison passage followed gary. He stated that in this way he played. The violist and later the his mass of wavy hair, looked like by a dialogue between the ‘cello avoided many of the traits of ro- cellist, said that this was the most he had just stepped out of a Da and the first violin. The cellist, mantic music. One of the peculiari- difficult work on the program. Be- Vinci painting. Afterwards in talk- Wolfram Koessel, introduced a ties of Hungarian folk song is the cause it is so challenging, some ing with him about his native Ger- new theme and the mood became habit for the singer of leaping the quartets have refused to play it af- many, he obviously was a man of more reflective. There was fre- interval of a seventh. If he sings ter one season. It is the last of the 21st century, talking of his tiny quent eye contract between the the song too high for his voice and Schubert’s quartets and was not daughter, his first child, with pride. musicians. The four played as one feels he can’t reach a high D, for heard in its entirety until 22 years Although she is only a few months artistic whole. The quiet example, he will drop down and after his death. The Allegro Molto old, he is anxious to raise her to be murmurings of the ‘cello led to a sing it an octave lower. He may be moderato began, like the Bartok, bilingual and is speaking German crescendo of great intensity. The able to make a high C, but that D quietly with harmonics. We heard to her. violist, Daniel Avshalomov, had a is impossible, so he’ll leap down ponticelli (bowing near the Del Valle Fine Arts has consis- beautiful mellow tone and his that seventh and continue his lovely motif was picked up in turn song! Bartok, with Kodaly, re- by the first violin and then the corded many of these singers, and ‘cello. you will find many leaps of sev- 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Art & Entertainment Student Filmmaker Returns to Roots for Senior Project

A student film, Before Harvest, tion in program development and was shot recently in Livermore. crewed on well over fifty short The director, Audra Enos, was films, produced two projects and born and raised in Livermore. directed fifteen of my own." Her great-great-grandparents, The movie, "Before Harvest" is the Ibraolles, owned a ranch near her senior thesis project. It tells the where Murrieta and Olivina are story of Remie Margo, a young now, her great-grandparents, the woman raised on a Northern Cali- Arnaudon's, her grandmother, fornia vineyard, who is struggling Anna Marie Whiting, and her with one of life's defining deci- mother, Julie Salter, all grew up in sions. How do you reconcile the Livermore. needs of a family with those nec- Audra Enos attended Sunset El- essary for personal growth" Enos ementary School and Mendenhall writes, "It takes the love of a father Middle School. She graduated and the redemption of a brother to from Granada High School in show her the truth, there was never 2006. While in high school she a choice in the first place." competed on the varsity swim In the movie, liquid plays a key team from 2002-2006 (voted Most role. "Enos explains, "The Inspirational Swimmer from 2004- characters's lives revolve not only 2005). She was the team captain around wine, but swimming pools of the Mock Trial, the ASB Pub- as well. The fluidity of liquid is licity Chairperson from 2005- reflected in the state of the family's 2006, and she graduated in the top relationship - water constantly ten percent of her class with a Cali- changes form and yet is still called fornia Scholarship Federation Di- water regardless of its appearance. ploma. Families change over time. People She participated in the Sum- Photo - Doug Jorgensen may still be called a family mer Performing Arts Camp, Young Audra Enos discusses a shot with Wesley Tracy, director of photography. whether they have one parent or Actors Professional Training Con- two, one sibling or nine. It is servatory, and the Young Actors Enos says of her film career, "At been the 100th time, I tuned to my sal language. It has the ability to through fluidity that I explore Ensemble with Dublin Theatre the age of three I fell in love with mother and said, 'This is what I connect people on an implicit these relationships visually as well Company from age 8-16. She 'The Wizard of Oz.' My mother want to do.'" level. A short film opens a small as metaphorically." worked over 300 hours of commu- bought be a checkered blue dress Her mother purchased her a window into an entire world." The movie is affiliated with the nity service as an instructor/assis- and my own pair of ruby slippers, video camera when she turned She studied film and television Big White House Winery, with tant for their Summer Performing which I almost never took off. One twelve. Enos states, "I haven't at New York University, worked for much of the filming taking place Arts Camp at Granada High evening, as I watched Dorothy stopped making movies since." the British Broadcasting Corpora- at the winery. School. click her heels for what must have "I believe that film is a univer-

Wine Train Livermore Cinemas to Screen Romantic Comedy Ready to Roll The Livermore Rotary Club, for Livermore is one of the first Rebbeca Owen, Sarah Hart, Songs the eleventh year in a row, will be stops for the limited release of the From The Blue, Marna Bales, Chris hosting the “Niles Canyon Wine independent romantic comedy & Thomas, Floyd Maitland, Carl Train." The excursion will be Sat., “Coyote County Loser.” The Rutherford, Robert Allen and May 9 on the Niles Canyon Rail- movie will play April 17 to April Speedtwin. The original score was road. 23 at the Livermore Cinemas in composed by Pieter A. Schlosser Tickets include appetizers, des- downtown Livermore. (Desperate Housewives, Dark Mir- sert and one complimentary wine “We are thrilled to be ror). tasting for adults and one compli- partnering with theaters around the The movie is based on a one- mentary soda or water for youth. country like Livermore Cinemas act play by twin brothers Jacob Entertainment features strolling to bring a upbeat, familyfriendly and Lucas Roebuck, with the musicians and the “Gunfighters of film to audiences who are looking screenplay and story by the broth- the Old West." for something to make them ers and Rob Bethke and Dan Por- The train departs the Sunol Sta- smile,” said producer and writer ter. The movie was edited by Brian tion at 6:30 pm and returns at ap- Jacob Roebuck. “Movie goers Jonason (Numbers, Charmed), with proximately 8:30pm. have enjoyed the film and its mes- cinematography by Joel Deutsch. The fare is $20; for groups of sage about the nature of real love.” Clip from movie. Jason Naumann directed the film, 10 or more is only $18 if purchased Roebuck said several of the his first feature. before May 1. The youth fare (un- movie’s financial backers live in the lonely people of remote, desert veteran actors K Callen (“Lois and The PG-rated film has a runtime der 21) is $10. and around the Livermore area. Coyote County find love. The two Clark: The New Adventures of Su- of 90 minutes and is being pre- Tickets for this event are avail- In the movie, hot-shot LA radio stage a contest to find the biggest perman”) and Wayne Grace sented exclusively on digital able at “The Travel Bug” at 2269 personality Jack Proctor (Beau loser in the county. Jack’s attempt (“Fraiser,” “Seinfeld,” “Kojak”). screens. Third Street in Livermore. All pro- Clark) challenges small-town re- the help the loser (Fredric Doss, The movie features a country/ Ticket information can be ceeds benefit the Rotary’s Schol- lationship expert Lauren Hartford “Transformers,” “G.I. Joe”) find folk soundtrack with songs per- found by calling the box office or arships and Community Projects. (Nikki Boyer, T.V. Guide’s “Watch love leads to an unexpected con- formed by Kata Hay, Traci by visiting http:// For more information call This”) to see whose advice helps frontation. The movie also stars Letellier, the Flying J Wranglers, www.coyotecountyloser.com. Kathy Coyle (925) 606-7564. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 7

The Las Positas College Association, meeting Mon., April 20, College Early Music Series, 8 p.m. www.danvilletheatre.com. atre (formerly Pleasanton Playhouse), production of "Working," closes 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Building, college library, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Ramona Quimby, based on Beverly Mainstage Musical, Bankhead The- 455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Guest art- Livermore. Renaissance music of Italy, Cleary's books and dramatized by Len ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. April this weekend with three ist will be western painter, Gary Southern France, and Spain in a Jenkin, Civic Arts Stage Company, sets 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. 8 p.m. performances: April 17 and 18 at 8 Bergren, who will demonstrate a por- Mosaico of Florentine Carnival, gar- the scene for vignettes that trace Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun.Ticket infor- p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. The trait in oils. The public is invited. There den, birds, and love songs in the music Ramona's tumultuous passage through mation at 925-373-6800, is no charge. of Diego Ortiz, Marco Cara, and third grade and her family relation- www.livermoreperformingarts.org. musical is based on a book by Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, Fine Art Pierluigi di Palestrina among others. ships. Performances April 17, 18, 19, Concert, New World Music Academy in Studs Terkel. Tickets are $15 general Exhibit from Artists of the “Art, Cri- Pre-concert talk, post concert recep- 24, 25 and 26. At 8:00 p.m. on Fridays Pleasanton, teaching staff will be per- admission, $12 seniors, and $10 tique and Coffee” group. Realism, tion. Tickets $15, students $5. For and Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, forming Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m., Surrealism, Impressionism, Expres- additional information and tickets also 2:00 p.m. on April 25. At the at Valley Community Church, 4455 students. The college is located at sionism, Abstract. 12501 Alcosta Blvd., please contact: Marilyn Marquis, Ar- Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Del Valle Parkway in Pleasanton. Lo- 3000 Campus Hill Drive in San Ramon. Group Show Artworks tistic Director. 925.424.120 Pleasanton. Adults $14, $18, $20; chil- cal pianist Mark Anderson, soprano Livermore. For more info go to Exhibiting April 1-30. Refreshments. [email protected]. dren (12 yrs & under): $8, $12, $16. Cass Mann, flautist Teresa Orozco- Original fine art works of oil, acrylic, History lecture, April 16: "The Tri- Information www.pleasanton.ca.us/ Petersen, jazz vocal recording artist www.laspositascollege.edu/ watercolor, ink & mixed media by Valley and its Trails." An event in the community/civic-arts-presents.html. Melanie O’Reilly, guitarist Paul Keyes, performingarts/index.php. Sally Haig, Claudette McDermott, Ed Kinney Lecture Series. Presented Livermore Native American Powwow, jazz pianist Ben Anjo, and other guest Karen Fleschler, Tricia Leonard, John by trailmaster, Steve Thomas. 7:00 April 18, 11 a.m. Las Positas College, artists. Admission is free with a nonper- West, Bruce Ruark, Mahesh and oth- p.m. at the Museum on Main, 603 Main 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. ishable food item as an admission ticket. The Wild Vine Gallery will feature the ers. Information at 973-3368, Street, Pleasanton. Cost: $10 donation, Contest, dancing, arts and crafts, gourd For more information about the up- abstract figurative paintings of local [email protected], http:// $5 for museum members. Reserva- dancing. Free admission. Information, coming Faculty Recital Saturday April artist, Linda Ryan, for the month of web.mac.com/poetryoncanvas/Site/ tions are recommended. For reserva- call Smoke Johnson, 577-8471. 25th or about the academy in general, April. There will be a reception, which Art_Live.html. tions call 925-462-2766. Information: Livermore Earth Day Celebration, Sat., please call (925) 462-5400. is open to the public on April 16, from Copenhagen, science, politics and con- www.museumonmain.org. April 18, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. commu- Band Concert, April 25, Pleasanton 7-9 p.m. at the Wild Vine Art Gallery troversy, performances April 2-26, California Independent Film Festival, nity clean up, education booths, Community Concert Band 9 a.m. to and Wine Lounge, 2187 First St., Liv- Bothwell Arts Center Theater, 8th and April 16-20 downtown Livermore, children’s activities, earth friendly noon at the Farmers' Market, 30 An- ermore H Streets, Livermore. Tickets 1-800- various venues. Information vendors. Robertson Park, Livermore. gela Street, Pleasanton. Free. Informa- Live music, Retzlaff Vineyards at Black- 838-3006, Shakespeare’s Associates www.candiefilmfest.org. Information, 373-5748. tion: 925-846-5897 or smith Square, 25 So. Livermore Ave., production. Three Tall Women, Role Players En- Chorus Line, Tri-Valley Repertory The- www.pleasantonband.org. Livermore. April 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Trust- Mosaico, Saturday, April 18, Las Positas semble, Danville. April 17-May 9. ing Calliape, local group sings pop, country and rock. 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Workshop, Dub- lin April 18th-19th, information Early Music Series Concludes with 'Mosaico' www.spotlightaa.com Dance, Voice, Ballroom Perfomance Las Positas College will host The concert will be held in the The College will host a Music Company Auditions, Dublin Open to the final concert of the 2009 Early Learning Resource Center, Build- Appreciation class on Thursday, All dancers andd singers ages 5-18yers April 16. The fee for the class is April 25th, information Music Concert Series on Saturday, ing 2000 at Las Positas College, www.spotlightaa.com April 18th at 7:30 p.m. "Mosaico" 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Liver- $5. Artists' Flea Market, Saturday, April will perform an exploration of more. Tickets may be purchased For information about these 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeLucchi Park, classes or the Early Music Concert First St. & Neal, Pleasanton. Great music and songs of Italy, southern at the door for $15 per person gen- place to buy paints, frames, canvas, art France and Spain in a rich mosaic eral admission, and $5 per student. series, please call the Community books, etc. Clean out the hobby room of spring time songs, Florentine Free parking is available in Park- Education office at 424-1467, or studio: sell extra art supplies, equip- Marilyn Marquis at 424-1209 or ment, bargain art, etc. 10' x 10' spaces Carnival, and rousing instrumen- ing Lot D and the venue is wheel- $25. No commission. Sign up by call- tal delights. chair accessible. Cindy Rosefield at 424-1119. ing Dorothy Maestas 925 846-6726. Performers include: Shira Painting depicts some of the Sponsored by Pleasanton Art League. Kammen - voice, vielle, medieval instruments that will be played in the Non-PAL artists welcome. concert. Call for Artists, 11th annual Art in the harp; Susan Rode Morris - so- Park, October 3 & 4, 2009, in Danville, prano; Tish Berlin - recorder; gittern; and Peter Maund - percus- on the Town Green, Front Street Park, David Morris - gamba, voice, in front of the Danville Library. Spon- sion. sored by Alamo Danville Artists’ Soci- ety. Booth fees for 10’ x 10’ space is $70 for ADAS members and $85 for non-members, plus 10% commission Saturday Salon Open to All for the Art in the Schools fund. Beau- th tiful location, appreciative public, nice 4 Street Studio Saturday Salon invites writers to read and listeners artists make this a fun & worthwhile to listen on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 p.m. event. Applications available by e- 4th Street Studio, Livermore’s Literary Arts Center, is located at 2235 mailing [email protected] or calling 925 828-9170. Fourth Street, in Livermore. Everyone has up to 10 minutes to share. Chili and Blues Weekend, Bent Creek All literary forms are welcome: fiction, creative non-fiction, memoir, Winery, 5455 Greenville Road, Liver- poetry, monologues, whatever. more. April 18-19, 12-4:30 p.m. each th day. No admission charge. Admission: In addition to hosting literary readings, 4 Street Studio has pub- No charge. Featuring complimentary lished four annual anthologies. The most recent, 4th Street Studio’s tastings of award winning wines and Saturday Salon Literary Harvest, was published in October, 2008. Carol’s semi-famous Ohio chili spiced with classic blues music Information Submission deadlines for the 2010 Anthology is June 15, 2009. Con- at 455-6320. tact Karen Hogan at [email protected] for more details. Cantabella Children’s Chorus, Satur- Bring a nosh and something to drink to share. day, May 30. Spring concert entitled “Cantemus!” (Let Us Sing!) includes Contact Karen Hogan at 925 456-3100 with questions. sixteenth century music by Bertaux and Purcell; choral art songs by Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms sung in German; an Ecuadorian melody; traditional Native American lyrics; and American folk songs. A commissioned work sung in Korean will be premiered. Students in K-12 grades will perform, accompanied by pianists and other musicians, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. First concert at 1:30 p.m. featuring Training and Performing Choirs; second concert at 4:00 p.m. featuring Performing Choirs only. Tickets $10 at the door. More informa- tion at (925) 292-2663 and www.cantabella.org. Pleasanton Art League, Livermore Art 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Education

egory,” said San Ramon Planning Com- missioner Donna Kerger, who serves as President of the East Bay Chapter of California Women Lead. Air Force Airman Ryan T. Coakley has graduated from basic military training Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Fall term have been The Haugen Legacy Award for Life- at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of William Coakley announced by Oregon State University. Students on the Honor Roll included: time Achievement was given to Mary of Livermore. Coakley is a 2008 graduate of Granada High School, Livermore. Dublin, 3.5 or Better: Lisa M. Baptiste, freshman, Animal Sciences. Livermore, Warren of Dublin, former Vice Chair of Army Reserve Spec. Brian D. Richardson has graduated from basic combat Straight-A Average: Claire C. Pierce, senior, Exercise and Sport Science. Liver- the California Regional Water Quality training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Cecilia Richardson of more, 3.5 or Better: Austin D. Miller, freshman, Political Science. Pleasanton, 3.5 Pleasanton. The specialist is a 2002 graduate of Amador Valley High School, or Better: Sarah E. Cooley, senior, Elect & Computer Engineering. Control Board in the San Francisco Bay Pleasanton, and received a bachelor’s degree in 2006 from San Jose State Freshman Charlotte Grace Sprehn of Livermore has been named a Presidential Region. Warren’s accomplishments in- University. Scholar at The Clarkson University in New York. Livermore resident Kelly Chow clude service in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force Airman Brandon J. Gregonis has graduated from basic military is currently studying abroad through the Boston University (BU) International Post Office, and with the National Foot- training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Caryn Programs office. A Film and Television major at BU’s College of Communication, ball League. She was the first female Felker of Livermore, and David Gregonis of Tracy. Regions is a 2005 graduate Chow is currently enrolled in the Los Angeles Internship Program Film and President of the Oakland Chamber of of Granada High School, Livermore. Television through the end of the Spring 2009 semester. Chow is scheduled to Commerce. graduate from BU in 2010. The award in Education was pre- Rebecca Hucker, 2008 graduate of Foothill High School in Pleasanton, was sented to JoAnn Koobatian who is a selected to be the Keynote Speaker at the Scholastric Achievement Dinner held February 24 by the University Housing and Food Service at California State choral teacher at Pleasanton’s Foothill University, Chico. Hucker was one of 13 students residing in University housing High School and Village Continuation who attained a 4.0 grade point average in the Fall 2008 semester. She is a CSU, High School. She is one of the top Chico President’s Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program, with Choral Directors in Northern Califor- a double major in German and Journalism/Public Relations. nia. She and the late Haugen became Texas Lutheran University student Amy Lemmon of Livermore, was recently close friends when they were both un- Eagle Scout Rank Achieved named to the university’s Provost’s List for the fall 2008 semester. Lemmon, a derwent cancer treatments and shared business administration major, is the daughter of Paul and Sharon Lemmon. She In order for Andres to reach the the same fighting spirit for students. is a graduate of Livermore High School. The award in Business was given to rank of Eagle, he was required to The following students from Livermore made the Seattle Pacific University 2008 Autumn Quarter Dean’s List: Emily Kathleen Aldrich, Danielle Elizabeth Bradford, Carolyn Shames of Livermore’s Shames earn at least 21 merit badges. He Construction. Shames built one of the held various leadership positions Cynthia Kaye Haan, and Katja Darlene Ibsen. Senior Jordan Even of Livermore recently received the Lumina Award from top 50 women owned businesses in the in Boy Scout Troop 941, includ- Valparaiso University. This honor is presented to students enrolled in the College Bay Area and has been a mentor to other ing Assistant Patrol leader, Patrol of Arts and Sciences whose cumulative gpa after six semesters is 3.60 or above. women in business and public policy in Leader, Den Chief, and Troop His- Even, son of William and Christa Even, is majoring in music performance and a nontraditional field. torian. Andres organized and led a humanities. He is enrolled in Christ College, the University's interdisciplinary The award in Community Service service project for St. Augustine honors college. He graduated from Livermore High School. was presented to Kathleen Gibbs, a Church landscaping the area Sang Yun Yi of Pleasanton has earned placement on the Dean's List for the fall Farmers Insurance life sales specialist semester of the 2009 academic year at Berklee College of Music. around the front entrance sign on Abhiraj Chowdhury, a junior at Foothill High School has won the 1st prize in who was chosen for co-founding Bernal Avenue. The project cov- the district and a Regional Award (CA & NV) with Fleet Reserve Associations Joy2theWorld, a nonprofit micro-lend- ered more than 500 square feet, (FRA) Americanism Essay Contest. He also won 2nd prize in VFW Voice of ing organization that provides social and took more than 330 hours in plan- Democracy and 3rd Prize in Optimist Essay Contests. He also excelled as 3rd prize economic empowerment for women and ning and completing, and cost winner at Lawrence Livermore Lab’s Tri Valley Science Fair with 3rd prize for his girls in poverty through business, edu- nearly $2,000. research work on Obesity in Adolescents. He has also participated in YES cation and health care. Epidemiology National Competition and Davidson Fellows Scholarship Contests Fellow nominees included Ann During Andres’ ten year scout- for his research work on Adolescent Obesity. Chowdhury has also represented ing experience he has earned 34 Blackburn, Ph.D. of Blackburn Advi- Foothill JV teams in football and tennis for the past two years. He has founded and sory Services, San Ramon Valley School merit badges, attended Brownsea presided over two school clubs at Foothill – Public Speaking and Cricket Club. He Junior Leader Training, Wente and was awarded PPIE grants twice in past two years. Board Trustee Rachel Hurd, Assembly- Catalina Summer camps, spent woman Joan Buchanan, Jane Willemsen over 50 nights camping, and com- of John Muir Medical Center, Karen Henrick of Moment by Moment, former pleted BSA Lifeguard, BSA Scuba, Dublin Mayor Janet Lockhart, and and BSA Snorkeling awards. In former Danville Town Councilwoman Andres Oswill, a 15-year-old addition to Scouting, Andres plays Beverly Lane. Sophomore at Foothill High in the Marching Band at Foothill. An award recognizing Women in the School in Pleasanton, has attained High School. He earned his Sec- Military was announced and shall be the rank of Eagle Scout, the high- ond Degree Black Belt in 2007, as added to the next awards ceremony in est rank in the Boy Scouts of well as his Level 4 Serrada Eskrima Women Honored 2010. On hand for the announcement America. in 2006 and the 6th Ryu Jujitsu in were Peggy Conklin, founder of the Andres started his Scout 2007. He was an Altar Server for California Women Lead, the state- Candace Andersen, San Ramon Uni- Blue Star Moms in San Ramon and Journey in 1999 as Cub Scout in number of years at St. Elizabeth wide organization that educates and fied School District Trustee Rachel Hurd, Mike Conklin, Chief Executive Officer prepares women for public policy po- Pack 934 and advanced in ranks Church He played soccer for num- Former State Senator and current Cali- of the National “Sentinels of Freedom” ber of years, and now he is a soccer sitions, announced its East Bay win- fornia Women Lead State Board of Di- Foundation that provides community from Tiger Cub to Webelos Scout, ners of the 2nd Annual Juanita Haugen where he also received the Arrow referee. rectors member Liz Figueroa, and count- based services to wounded warriors “Women Making a Difference” Awards less other elected and community-based from Iraq and Afghanistan returning to of Light award in 2004. The same An Eagle Court Of Honor was Brunch. held on Sunday, January 11th at attendees who helped make the day communities across the nation. year, Andres crossed-over from On hand for the celebration were special for Haugen’s four daughters and Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and the Valley Community Church in “What was best about the day was Congressman Jerry McNerney, State for those who were also nominated in that this was a day where we set partisan- joined Troop 941. Andres ad- Pleasanton to recognized Andres Senator Mark DeSaulnier, Assembly- each category. Mark Curtis, author of Oswill’s achievement. He was ship aside and focused on community vanced through the ranks of Boy woman Joan Buchanan, San Ramon “Age of Obama” served as the M.C. excellence and recognizing outstanding Scouts and after hard work, earned recognized by the Veterans of For- Mayor Abram Wilson, Alameda “These women are amazing - every eign Wars, Post 6298, the sponsor- leaders among women,” said Judy Lloyd, the rank of Eagle on September County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker, single one of them - and it was hard to Vice President of California Women 17, 2008 at the age of 15. ing organization for Troop 941. Danville Town Councilwoman choose just one winner for each cat- Lead in the East Bay. Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 9

Clean Water in The Dominican Republic, Courtesy of Granada Interact

By Patricia Koning 47 liters per hour, enough to meet Granada High School’s Interact the daily needs—drinking, bath- Club is rolling in pennies—or just ing, and clothes washing—of 8 to rolling pennies every chance they 10 people. The filter has a lifespan get. Club members now spend of at least 10 years. their meetings counting coins The Granada Interact Club is while they conduct their everyday working to raise money for business because of the ongoing HydrAid with other Interact and penny wars, a fund-raiser to buy Rotary clubs in District 5170, water filtration systems for the which covers much of Alameda and Dominican Republic. Santa Clara counties. With about Granada High School’s Interact Club spends time each month working in the Granada Native Last month, Interact members another week left in the penny wars, Gardens. distributed collection buckets to the Granada Interact Club has classrooms around school and ex- raised over $1,200. This summer, plained the fundraiser to their a few members of the club may with Granada blood drives, and International’s service club for they are self-governing and self- classmates. For every penny a join Rotarians on a trip to the Do- participate in Candy for Patients, young people ages 14 to 18. Inter- supporting. The Rotary Club of class collects, they get a point. Any minican Republic to see the water a program in which they visit the act clubs are sponsored by indi- Livermore Valley (also known as other coins or bills found in the filters in action. local hospital on Halloween in vidual Rotary clubs, which pro- the morning club) sponsors buckets deduct from the class to- The club has also raised money costumes to hand out candy to pa- vide support and guidance, but Granada’s Interact Club. tal, so a nickel is a five-point de- by collecting recycling, running a tients who can’t go trick or treat- duction and a dollar bill is a 100- booth at Granada’s homecoming ing. point deduction. As part of the carnival, volunteering at a Rotary Co-president Joanna Xu joined penny wars, classes sabotage one events, and a peculiar practice Interact as a freshman, mostly as a another by placing nickels, dimes, known as “flamingoe-ing”. way to accumulate volunteer hours quarters, and even $20 bills in “We have about 40 plastic for college applications. Over the each other’s buckets. The winning flamingoes that are divided into years, she says she’s learned that class gets a choice of a pizza or several flocks. The flamingoes will Interact and Rotary go much donut party. invade someone’s yard, and they deeper than time spent volunteer- Every $50 the Interact Club can make donations to have the ing. Last summer she attended the earns buys a HydrAid™ BioSand flamingoes removed, sent to some- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards water filter, which is then sent one else, or purchase insurance to (RYLA), a leadership training pro- through Rotary to areas of the Do- prevent further invasions,” ex- gram for young people. minican Republic in need of clean plains Hopkins. “It’s a lot of fun.” Granada science teacher Will- water. The club’s other main service iam Rasor, the club’s academic ad- “Lack of clean water kills more project is the Granada Native Gar- visor, says Interact is a good pro- people than AIDS and cancer com- dens, a 1/3-acre native plant gar- gram for high school students be- bined,” explains Phil Hopkins, den featuring 50 species of plants cause of the opportunities it pro- one of the club’s co-presidents. separated into chaparral, wood- vides for students to help other “Our goal is to raise $2,000 so we land, grassland, and riparian plant people, both at the local and glo- can provide clean water to 400 communities. The garden is lo- bal scales. people for 10 years.” cated behind Granada High School “Also, students are sent to lead- The HydrAid filter removes on Murrieta Avenue just south of ership camps and conferences to 100% of parasites and 90% of bac- Stanley. About once a month club work on public speaking, teria and viruses from contami- members spend time pulling fundraising, and group motivation nated water. It is made of light- weeds, picking up trash, and do- skills, which are highly valued weight but durable plastic for easy ing anything else to make the area both in school and the workforce,” and safe transportation in rough look better. he explains. “Beyond that, the In- and remote terrain. The filter is a The club members also go teract Club welcomes students of non-electric device that can pro- Christmas caroling at the Veteran’s all ages, skills, and backgrounds.” vide clean, safe water at a rate of Administration Hospital, help out Interact is Rotary 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Education

Fair Ranges from Green Jobs to Derailing of Eco-fuel

By Ron McNicoll Firms can educate the public gen- and the California Energy Com- An ecology fair with the theme erally about what they do, and also mission will be at the fair to talk “Climate Prosperity” will draw on provide “green collar” career in- about the future of power genera- a nationally prominent keynote formation to young people. tion, and what is available now. speaker, have local green busi- There will also be a band, Gen- Radulovich has also invited a nesses on hand, and include a free eral Jones, from San Francisco. representative from the office of showing of a new documentary Why a band at an eco-fair? “We Rep. Jerry McNerney, who has about how the United States be- put a spin on it, for the kids. It sponsored green-power bills, and came dependent on fossil fuels. shows we are not a bunch of eco- beat the drums for green-collar job The fair will be held from noon geeks,” said Radulovich. creation. to 5 p.m. April 25 at Amador Val- He wants to attract people of all HOW U.S. GOT ley High School in Pleasanton. ages to the fair. Although the band ADDICTED TO OIL The keynote speaker will be is an electric one, it stays within A two-hour documentary being Marc Weiss, who is director of the the bounds of the green-future day, released in selected cities, will be Climate Prosperity Project. For- because their juice will be coming screened. Radulovich said that he merly a professor at Columbia from Amador Valley’s solar power was given special permission to University, Weiss is an advisor to panels. With school not in session show the film, because he is “the the United Nations, and known on Saturdays, there will be plenty education cheerleader” for it. internationally for his work. of power available from the high The movie, “Fuel,” traces the Weiss speaks from experience school’s panels. history of fossil fuels, and why they to the fair’s focus on creating green NATURALIST WILL came to dominate the world. It also jobs. He helped to write the “Sili- BRING CRITTERS looks ahead to such solutions as con Valley Greenprint,” a plan to Pleasanton will be sending its bio-fuels and other green sources, convert Silicon Valley from its in- city naturalist, Eric Nichols, to the which can put petroleum out of the formation technology to green fair with some animals that live in picture. technology. the environment around Pleasan- The movie’s research includes The fair will also include ex- ton. The animals are the “other in- a look at an obscure reason why hibits by Valley green businesses, habitants of the area. The more ethanol, once a major fuel for cars including a dry cleaner whose pro- that people become aware of this, in the early 1900s, died out. The cessing has very little use of harm- and understand and value the func- problem was Prohibition. Henry the movie, one of the big funders lived in the “cancer patch” in ful chemicals. tion and role (of critters), the more Ford had sold his Model T car with of Prohibition, in backing mem- heavily polluting Louisiana oil Organizer of the event, Bill they can appreciate the habitat,” a switch on the gas tank, which bers of Congress and talking it up refinery territory along the Gulf of Radulovich is the principal at said Radulovich. allowed either ethanol or gasoline for Prohibition, was the Mexico. Walnut Grove Elementary School. Radulovich said last week that as a fuel. Since farmers were far Rockefeller family. The The movie includes brief ap- He is the Pleasanton district’s co- he was trying to pull together a from urban gas stations, Ford rea- Rockefellers owned Standard Oil, pearances by eco-aware celebrities ordinator of ecology issues. The recycled fashion show for the fair. soned that they could obtain etha- which was the first major oil com- such as Woody Harrelson, Sheryl school district’s environmental “We would have kids designing nol in the rural areas, or even make pany. Crow and Larry Hagman. The film awareness committee is a sponsor from the start (of a product), things their own. “Fuel” received a record 11 is starting to have its effect on the of the fair. that would be thrown away in the Ford apparently was right. Some standing ovations when it was Obama administration, Tickell There will be exhibits from all home. It’s about having fun around 25 percent of the fuel in those days shown at the Sundance Film Festi- said in an interview shown on-line. Pleasanton schools, and from gov- this. We can always take and re- was ethanol. Along came Prohibi- val. It won the audience award. Obama hasn’t referred directly to ernment and public service groups. use things that otherwise can go tion, which shut down liquor pro- Filmmaker Josh Tickell was it. However, his energy advisors Radulovich is still signing up busi- to a solid waste dump.” duction, and with it, the ethanol personally motivated to make the have been using information from nesses to have booths at the fair. Representatives from PG&E alcohol production. According to movie. His mother had cancer, and it in speeches.

Wild Horse, Burro Adoptions Part of Spring Stampede Region 5 of the California ern Showing, Trails and Cattle California Adoption sites. lic. There will also be Winery Trail resented at the Stampede are State Horsemen's Association events are part of the Stampede. These Wild Horses and Burros Rides, where participants bring providing food service, bever- will host its 16th Annual Fund- Additional Region programs are are the History of California. From their horses for a guided trail ride ages, ticket booths, parking as- raising Event "Spring Stam- Horsemastership, Trail Riders those brought by the Spanish Con- stopping at selected wineries in sistance and clean-up services. pede" April 25-26, 2009 at the Award Program, Trails, quistadors and Mission Friars, the the Livermore area to taste wine For information on the Robertson Park Rodeo Grounds Youth and Royalty. For informa- hardy burros of the 49er Gold Seek- and have lunch. Spring Stampede go to the and Equestrian Center in Liver- tion go to, Region 5 at: ers and the U.S. Calvary Mounts A Tack Swap & Sale, benefit- websiteat more. www.csharegion5.org. of WWI. ing the Horsemastership program, www.springstampede.info. In- The "Spring Stampede" is the An addition to the program Vendors are invited to set up is part of the event. Food and bev- formation on the BLM Horse & official kick-off fund-raiser for this year will be the BLM (Bureau booths for a modest fee that helps erage booths will offer food for Burro Adoptions at www. the horse riding programs that of Land Management) Wild Horse support the event and offers them purchase all day Saturday and blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/ Region 5 sponsors and chairs all & Burro Adoption. This will be an opportunity to sell their goods Sunday. Many community and wild_horse_and_burro.html. year. Gymkhana, English-West- one of the BLM's official 2009 and services to the attending pub- non-profit groups are actively rep- Education THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 11

The following tip comes from the Tri-Valley YMCA:

Give your kids’ bedrooms (and yours) a new, safer coat with paint that does not contain VOCs, chemicals released into the air as gases that have potentially hazardous health effects. Up until recently, it was difficult to find such paint. But advancements in technology have changed that, and now many of the major manufacturers make non- or low-toxic paints in a range of colors. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Community

Organizations wishing to run notices in [email protected] Stacy Gilbert at 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, Confer- Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Paulette Hartkopf (510) 862-6247. Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box 925-838-8817, [email protected]. ence Room B. The April class will be held on Service. Meet fire department recruiters. Open 7th Annual Going Native Garden Tour, 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Tri-Valley Democratic Club, Meets Mon., April 22 and the May class on May l3. R egister to women and men interested in a future in the A free, self-guided tour of home gardens that are Board. Include name of organization, meeting April 20 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy, by phone at Amador Valley Adult School at fire service. Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10 a.m. to water-wise, low maintenance, low on chemical date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone Dublin. Business meeting 7:30 p.m. Guest (925) 426-4280 or sign in at the class. 2 p.m. CPAT Testing Center, 526 Commerce use, bird and butterfly friendly, and attractive. number and contact person should also be speaker 8 p.m. Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Director Ballroom Dancing, Fri., April 17, Pleas- Way, Livermore. For more information: call A variety of home gardens landscaped with included. Immigrant Rights, of the American Friends anton Senior Center. Dance to the sounds of 916-648-1717, or visit http:// California native plants will be open to the Book sale, ValleyCare Auxiliary book sale Service Committee, will discuss the situation Don Veca Big Band. Doors open at 7pm, www.becomingafirefighter.org public Sunday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of ValleyCare Medical Center, in the Middle East and prospects for peace. Q dancing from 7:30-9:30pm. Ages 18+ wel- Tri-Valley Seniors: Need a ride to your Locations throughout Santa Clara Valley and 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, Fri., & A and discussion will follow her presenta- come. Advance ticket price: $7R/$8N, At medical appointment? Seniors who require Peninsula. Free admission; registration re- April 24 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and LifeStyleRx, tion. Refreshment served. Wheelchair acces- Door: $8R/$9N. Call 931-5365 for reserva- door-to-door service are now eligible for a ride quired at www.gngt.org before April 18, 12 1119 East Stanley Blvd., Livermore, Mon.y, sible. Public invited. www.trivalleydems.com. tions. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol to their medical appointments. Volunteers use noon, or until the tour reaches capacity, which- April 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds Yoga and Journaling workshop is being Blvd, Pleasanton their personal vehicles to drive seniors to and ever comes first. For more information, email directly benefit ValleyCare Health System, a offered at Cosmic Dog Yoga, Saturday April Widowed Men and Women of Northern from medical appointments. Seniors must be [email protected]. not-for-profit healthcare facility. 18th. Find balance between body, mind and CA., Luncheon at Mimi's Cafe in Dublin, April 60 and over, living in Dublin, Livermore, Senior Travel, Pleasanton Senior Center Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring spirit. Appropriate for beginners. Register 21, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by April 18 to Kathy, Pleasanton or Sunol, and unable to find a ride VIP Club offering three trips. For reservations Club, Sat., April 18, 38 miles Livermore online at www.CosmicDogYoga.com or call 398-8005. Happy Hour at Palomares Cafe in (relative, friend, bus, paratransit.) For a ride, or or more information, contact the VIP travel Airport to Pleasanton, meet 9 a.m. Bill us at (925) 456-YOGA. Castro Valley April 24, 4 to 6 p.m., RSVP by to volunteer, contact Jennifer Cullen at (925) desk at 931-5370. Ironstone Vineyards and Goodwin, 487-0521. Sun., April 19, 65 miles Livermore Library Board, meets Thurs., April 22 to Jill, 510-881-5852. Tao House tour 931-5387 or [email protected]. Fund- Murphys, Wed., May 13, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. tour, ride with Yosemite tour to Livermore and April 23, 7 p.m. at the Civic Center Library, and lunch at Father Nature's in Danville, April ing for the Senior Transportation Program is tasting, lunch and organ concert at Winery; Tracy, meet 8 a.m. at Dublin High School, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. An agenda will be 25, 10 a.m., RSVP by April 18 to Marge, 828- provided by Alameda County Transportation shopping in Murphys. $79/$81. Peter Rathmann, 828-1973. Tues., April 21, 40 posted at the library 72 hours prior to the 5124. Champagne brunch at Marie Callender's Improvement Authority and Measure B Funds. Wine Tasting Silent Auction, White miles Shannon Center to Sunol, meet 10 a.m., meeting. in San Ramon, April 26, 11:45 a.m., RSVP by Diversity and End-of-Life Care, profes- Crane Winery, Livermore, noon to 4 p.m., Debbie White, 829-2258. Wed., April 22, 32 Primavera Dinner Dance, hosted by Ital- April 23 to Marsha, 830-8483. sional growth conference. Wed., April 29, 10 Sun., April 26. Benefitting the Leukemia and miles Pigs and Bears, meet 9 a.m. at Olympic ian Catholic Federation #285 on Sat., May 2, Yoga for Stress Relief, Dublin Library, a.m. to 2:15 p.m. San Ramon Regional Medi- Lymphoma Society. Hosted by HIKE mem- Staging Area, Briones Reservoir, Lafayette, 6 p.m. no host cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner by Chef April 22 - June 10, noon - 1:00 p.m. Instructor cal Center, 777 Norris Canyon Rd., San Ra- bers of Team in Training. Day of wine tasting. Henry Lam, 708-4066. Wed., April 22, 30 Tony Martinelli. St. Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Lila Galindo offers an hour of simple and fun mon. Hosted by Hope Hospice. Focus on Local wineries will showcase wines for tasting. miles scenic parks and neighborhoods of Maple St., Livermore. $30 per person includes “non-exercises.” This class is every Wednesday understanding how cultural histories, tradi- There will be finger food, music, inspirational Alameda and Harbor Island, meet 10 a.m. at El wine with full course dinner. Dance to music from April 22 until June 10. Lila Galindo is tions and beliefs can affect end of life care. NO speakers, and, raffles, as well as a silent auction. Torito in San Leandro Marina, Bill Goodwin, of JB Smooth Sounds. Raffle prizes. Reserva- currently a yoga instructor at the The Yoga fee. Snacks and coffee provided. Table space for Funds will provide money for blood cancers. 487-0521. Anyone planning to go on a ride is tions due by April 27, call Don M. 846-8435 Company in San Ramon. No experience is attendees who bring a bag lunch. Registration 10% discount when purchasing on line. https:/ asked to call the leader for details on where to or Anna or Mike Y. at 484-1523. Benefit Tri- necessary. For further information, check the deadline is April 24. Information, 829-8770. /theresa-johnstone.ticketleap.com Use code: meet and what to bring. Valley Scholarship program and other Italian library’s website at www.aclibrary.org or con- Investing in Turbulent Times, Satur- SUPPORT or call 925 413 7788. Sunol Tree Planting, The Sunol 4-H Catholic Federation charities. tact the library at (925) 803-7275. Dublin day, April 25, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., RELIGION Gardening Project is teaming up with the Sunol Cinco de Mayo, Fri., May 8, Livermore- Library is a branch of the Alameda County join financial planner, Kapil Bhatnagar, for a Dealing with grief, support group for Business Guild, Western Star Nursery, and Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117. 5 p.m., enter- Library and is located at 200 Civic Plaza in straight-forward discussion of the risks and those who have lost a loved one. Sessions local residents for an Arbor Day tree planting tainment 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Fred and Dublin. volatility of various types of investments at a Thursdays starting April 16 to June 4, 7:30 on April 24th at 3pm. Thirty trees will be Al present "A Taste of Mexico." RSVP by May Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal free workshop at the Dublin Library. He will p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 planted in front of the Sunol Welcome sign 5 to 455-8829. $15. yoga can benefit both mom and baby in so many review the performance of different classes of Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Preregistration is across the street from the school. This invita- Teaching, Interested in sharing a talent or ways! Work with breath and postures to learn investments in past economic and market required. Space is limited. A $15 donation is tion is extended to the 4-H community and the teaching a class? Livermore Adult Education is labor management. Classes are Tuesdays, 6:45 downturns and recoveries. The Dublin Library requested. Meetings open to all, regardless of Sunol Glen community. Please contact Danielle looking for teachers for the Fall, need not be P.M. - 8:00. Livermore Valley Tennis Club, is located at 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. For sign religious affiliation. Call Mary, 846-5377 with Newman to reserve a spot. Space is limited. credentialed. 925-606-4722 for information. 2000 Arroyo Road, Livermore. The next 6 language interpreter or other accommodations, questions. Century of the Self, part 1 of 2, Sat., April Water-Wise Gardening in the Tri-Val- week session is April 21 - June 2 (no class May please contact the Dublin Library at least 7 Studies of St. Paul the Apostle, 5 week 18, BBC series by renowned documentarian ley, program April 28, 6:30-8:00 PM, Dublin 12th). Members $40 / Nonmembers $80. working days prior to the event at 925-828- Bible study series hosted by the St. Charles/St. Adam Curtis, at 7:00 PM at the IBEW Hall, Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Expert ad- Sign up at the LVTC front desk. For any 1315 or TTY 888-663-0660. This program is Michaels’ Bible Study Group beginning Mon- 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. This series is vice on beautiful, low-water plants. Learn how questions about the class, contact the instruc- funded by the Friends of Dublin Library. day, April 20 and running through May 18 from about how those in power have used Freud’s to optimize irrigation without overwatering. tor, Katherine, at 925-371-5574. Senior Health Fair, Ridge View Com- 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Borromeo Hall, 1315 theories to control “the dangerous crowd” (us) Free workshop sponsored by local water agen- Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network, meets mons, 5200 Case Ave., Pleasanton. Sat., April Lomitas Ave., in Livermore. The presenter for in an age of democracy. This event is free/$3.00 cies. www.dsrsd.com/img/img_water_conserv/ 7 p.m. Mon., April 20, program on organic 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Health this series is well known scripture scholar Fr. donations accepted, open to the public, refresh- Workshop%20flier_LoRes.pdf gardening. Shawn Seufert, owner of Terra Bella professionals will be on hand to answer Medi- Tom Bonacci. This is a study that is open to ments are provided, meet & greet begins at 6:30 Parenting Your Aging Parent, Farms in Pleasanton will offer information on cal and Health questions. If there are any all faiths and ages. A donation of $5/evening PM, while a short chat follows the film. For freemonthly class designed for baby boomers how to evaluate soil; how to amend soil; when questions please call or e-mail Lucille Granica, for the speaker would be appreciated. For more more information, call 925-462-3459. who are sandwiched between the needs of their to start planting; what produce does the best; Activity Chairperson, at 925 462 6298 or information contact Julie at [email protected] 14th Annual Spaghetti Feed & Silent growing children, the needs of their aging and organic pest control, all just in time for [email protected]. or 925-447-4549 ext114. Auction, Job’s Daughter Bethel No. 1, Dublin. parents and other relatives, and their own needs. planting season. Living Vine Fellowship, 4100 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted Tri-Valley Unity church now meets at Fri., May 1, Shrine Event Center 170 Lindbergh Sponsored by Amador Valley Adult School. First St., Pleasanton. This meeting is free for by Sunol 4-H, Sun., April 26, 8 a.m. to noon, 2260 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, for weekly Ave. Livermore. Dinner- 7pm to 8pm; Silent The April 22 class will feature Nancy McGhee, members, as well as for first time visitors to Tri- Sunol Glen Elementary School. Also a bake Sunday services at 10 a.m. The theme this Auction- 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets are $8.00 an occupational therapist, who will give a talk Valley HMN. For further information, please sale, plant sale and silent auction. Proceeds Sunday is “Walking the Emmaus Road.” Rev. Adults $6.00 for Children 10 & under. For entitled, “Helping Your Aging Parents Stay visit www.holisticmoms. benefit 4-H group projects. Adults $6, children Steve Maynard, minister. All are welcome. more information please contact: Sarah Gilbert, Mobile and Strong." Classes meet from 7 to 2009 Northern California Firefighter $4. For more information, or for advance Ongoing classes and groups. Marshal at 925-487-0067 9 PM at Amador Valley High School Library, Recruitment Fair, sponsored by CFFJAC tickets, contact a Sunol 4-H member or call, www.trivalleyunity.com (925) 998-0038. Ship of Hope Gala Offers Evening of Entertainment and Fun Hope Hospice will present its year. It helps to fund a wide range credited by the Joint Commission Ship of Hope Gala 2009 on Fri- of support services from our team on Accreditation of Healthcare day, May 1. The annual event will of trained professionals,” said Organizations. be held at the Blackhawk Auto Helen Meier, Hope Hospice’s Ex- “The year 2009 will be a chal- Museum in Danville. A cocktail ecutive Director. “Even in these lenging one for non-profit organi- reception begins at 6:30 p.m., with very difficult economic times, zations. However, we believe it’s dinner served at 7:30 p.m. people recognize the value and also a time of opportunity for both The evening will include a importance of compassionate hos- the growth of Hope Hospice – we multi-faceted entertainment spec- pice care and grief support. We are have tripled in size in 5 years – tacular with mysterious, graceful grateful for the generous support and for assuring our long-term fu- Egyptian dancers from Henna of our local communities, both in ture,” continued Meier. “We’re Garden, cuisine with a taste of the past and as we move forward moving into a larger building that Cairo from Scott’s, and dancing to to the future.” will truly provide a quality facil- the high energy 18-piece Since 1980, Hope Hospice has ity for both our staff and the people CoolTones Big Band. This event provided a wide variety of indi- we serve.” will be co-hosted by Tori vidualized care, family support For reservations, contact Pattie Campbell, KTVU “Mornings on and bereavement services for both DiLauro, Special Event Planner at 2” co-anchor, and Jim Hampton, adults and children. The Dublin- Hope Hospice at radio personality, KKIQ 101.7 based organization also provides Egyptian dancers from Henna Garden and the18-piece high [email protected] or at FM. Tickets are $100 per person community education through its energy Cool Tones Big Band will provide the evening’s (925) 829-8770. The organization and reserved seating and ten per- annual training, clinical and pro- entertainment at the 2009 Hope Hospice Ship of Hope Gala also relies on donations to under- cent discount on tables of 10. fessional presentations and exhib- fundraiser on Friday, May 1 at the Blackhawk Auto Museum in write costs not covered by reim- “The Ship of Hope Gala is our its at local events. Hope Hospice Danville. For more information call (925) 929-8770 or visit bursement or insurance: visit major fund-raising event of the is a 501(c) 3 non-profit group ac- www.hopehospice.com www.hopehospice.com.