VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 18 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Education's Future Will Arrive in Two Years By Ron McNicoll presented to the Pleasanton tee heard a presentation from scale that measures educational focus will be on learning facts, In two years, California school board at its meeting April its consultant on having flexible achievement internationally, the and presenting them well, both schools will be integrated into 24 by curriculum director Jane classroom furniture and room de- United States was ranked 24th. in writing and in oral presenta- a new nationwide curriculum Golden. sign so that students can work in Business and political lead- tions. standard that is being adopted Golden said that the new cur- small groups on various aspects ers have emphasized the gap The change to reading for by 44 states. riculum is expected to prepare of an assignment. for many years, and have called non-fiction information is in- The new curriculum will students better for the values that The deadline for making the for an updating of the American tended to better prepare students change how students learn, and are important in the workplace, switch to the new common core educational system. The common for the reality of the work world how testing will be conducted. such as collaboration with oth- curriculum is the 2014-15 school core curriculum is the answer of the future. The curriculum will The testing will be moved to ers, researching ideas thoroughly, year. from education experts, adminis- emphasize collaboration to find computer labs. Much further into and reasoning to find the best The stimulus for the new cur- trators and teachers from across solutions, as will be expected Find Out What's the future, at no specified date, solutions. riculum has come from the gap the United States. among employees in the future. there will be electronic devices The collaboration aspect al- between the United States and The approach to reading will Students will be digging into Happening replacing textbooks. ready has arisen in the district's the many nations ahead of it in change dramatically. Most el- more than one source of informa- Further, the day of the "one look at future school facilities' world rankings of students in the ementary school reading now tion, and comparing and contrast- Check Out Section A correct answer" is doomed. design and remodeling. The categories of language mastery, centers on fiction. The emphasis ing data and concepts. Section A is filled with in- A preview of the future was Facilities Master Plan Commit- formation about arts, people, science and mathematics. On one will be shifted to non-fiction. The (See EDUCATION, page 4) entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin board. Pleasanton Ordinance Regulates Location of Bike to Work Day Activities Banks in Downtown At College The Pleasanton City Council unions, and credit services. Past approved an ordinance designed policy required financial institu- By Carol Graham to direct financial institutions tions to establish branches in Las Positas College in part- away from prominent locations the downtown prior to being nership with Livermore Cyclery in the downtown. able to locate elsewhere in the will host “Bike to Work Day” The new ordinance would city. Many banks are now lo- on Thursday, May 10 as part of require a conditional use permit cated on prominent corners of the the Bay Area’s 18th annual event for such uses in order to be able downtown. An application for a designed to promote better health to locate within the Downtown bank to be located at the current for both individuals and the en- Revitalization District in a build- Pastime Pool site, triggered the vironment. ing with frontage on Main Street. decision to establish the new Participants will meet at Liver- The site must be zoned central regulations. more Cyclery at 7:30 a.m. for the commercial. The new ordinance Mayor Jennifer Hosterman ride over the recently-opened applies only to the ground floor commented, "Regulation of this Portola overpass to the LPC cam- of properties. type of uses is a good thing. The pus. On the campus, sponsors Wording in the ordinance was idea is to provide storefronts on will host booths offering food changed. Instead of discouraging Main Street." and drinks, bicycle safety checks, the location of financial institu- The council vote was unani- maintenance tips, cycling advice, tions it would encourage locating mous, with the provision that the and free tire-patch kits. retail on corners where the busi- council make it a priority to take “City leaders were looking nesses would add to the vitality a look at establishing strategic to the future when they invested and pedestrian interest of the zoning for various uses as part in the Portola overpass,” said downtown.on corners. of the downtown specific plan LPC President and Co-Chair of Financial institutions include update. the event, Kevin Walthers. “It’s Photo - Doug Jorgensen banks, savings and loan compa- Councilmember Jerry Thorne a very bike-friendly road and Students model their creations during the Third Annual Sunol Glen School Trashion Show. The show was nies, finance companies, credit (See ORDINANCE, page 5) should make the college less car- the culminating event of a variety of week-long environmental activities hosted during Earth Week. The dependent.” 2012 Sunol Glen Trashion Show featured a record number of 47 student participants. For the past two The campus, in the process of months, students attended weekly workshops training them how to utilize alternative materials as fashion. tripling the number of bike racks This included materials like newspaper, magazines, junk mail, plastics (bottles, packaging, tupperware), 'Star Trek' Sequel Shooting available, is committed to sus- styrofoam, E-waste and toy parts. All were transformed into fashionable jewelry, dresses, hats, capes, tainability. “We’d like to bring jackets and more. Scenes at Livermore Lab to the community’s attention that Scenes for the new "Star ducer in Los Angeles, said that there are increased convenient Trek" movie are being filmed the film's director, J.J. Abrams, bicycle routes and it’s now a safe in the National Ignition Facility has been a "great innovator" in three-mile ride from downtown Community Foundation Reorganizing (NIF) facility at the Lawrence movies. Livermore,” said Mike Ansell, Livermore National Labora- Abrams writes, produces and (See COLLEGE, page 9) The board of the Tri-Valley track. We continue to provide Ronald Hyde was elected foun- tory. writes the music for his films. Community Foundation acted philanthropic funding, depending dation president. According to a This is the second movie to Abrams was executive producer last week to reorganize the foun- on how much is available. press release, he is replacing Da- be filmed at the Lab. Part of the on the last "Star Trek" movie and Pleasanton, dation. The decision came after "We are just trying to get a vid Rice. Hyde stated, "We plan original "Tron" movie was shot also worked on the last two "Mis- an audit found that the fund-rais- handle on the spending. There to move quickly to resolve issues there. sion: Impossible" films. Dublin Plan ing required to maintain the level was a lack of attention to some and slowly to avoid mistakes." The current set is closed to On television he has been Bicycle Activities of program support provided by spending issues. There were ex- Second, a more detailed anal- the public. In keeping with that, executive producer on "Person the foundation was not sufficient penditures that the board was not ysis is being conducted by the there won't be any public infor- of Interest," "Fringe," andAlca- May marks the month of to meet its growing financial aware of nor had it approved," board and its independent auditor mation provided by Paramount traz." He has won two prime-time Bicycle Safety and Awareness obligations. Judge Hyde explained. of the foundation's current ex- Studios, either, said Livermore Emmys. in the cities of Dublin and Pleas- Judge Hyde said there is no Upon receiving the audit in- penses and obligations. The next Valley Film Commission direc- Even the filming of just a few anton. In the Tri-Valley, the cities cause for worry about support of formation, the board acted on a step was to actively look for op- tor Dale Kaye. scenes by a Hollywood company of Dublin and Pleasanton will services. "All of the programs number of fronts to address the portunities to reduce administra- Kaye, who had years of ex- can have a big economic impact host many events to promote through Alameda County are on issues. First, Board Chairman (See FOUNDATION, page 5) perience as a TV and movie pro- bicycle safety and bicycling as a (See STAR TREK, page 5) healthy way to travel, including the Bay Area’s 18th Annual Bike to Work Day where thousands of commuters are expected to Ground broken on new synthetic turf project at Robertson Park participate. By Patricia Koning will be complete in August, in On May 10, the cities along Representatives from the time for the start of the fall soc- with Hacienda Business Park Livermore Area Recreation and cer season. Owners Association, BART, Park District (LARPD), Fusion “It is my privilege to cel- Alameda County Public Works Soccer Club (SC), and Tri-Valley ebrate the start of construction Agency and Dublin Cyclery Bank wielded shovels on Tues- here at Robertson Park,” says will host an Energizer Station day afternoon to officially break Brent Koch, former president of at the East Dublin/Pleasanton ground on a project to convert Fusion SC. “This underscores BART station from 7:00 – 9:00 two Robertson Park soccer fields a common aspect of the three a.m. where cyclists can stop and to synthetic turf. The new fields (See SYNTHETIC, page 12) enjoy refreshments, receive free bike t-shirts and commute bags as well as sign up for a raffle drawing for prizes donated by Wilson Wants Cities to Back numerous local businesses. Ad- ditional Energizer Stations will be available at the West Dub- Tassajara Cemetery Plan lin/Pleasanton BART Station By Ron McNicoll sibly with a bond issue, to create from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m., hosted by The Pleasanton City Council the cemetery. REI Dublin, and at Pleasanton’s has been asked to back develop- Wilson addressed the Pleasan- Foothill High School from 7:00 ment of a cemetery proposal that ton council at its meeting April – 8:30 a.m, hosted by the Earth has drawn opposition from its 17 to talk about the idea. He said Club. The first 50-100 cyclists to potential neighbors in the Tas- that he is personally interested visit either of these stations will sajara Valley. in seeing a cemetery for the Tri- receive a bike commute bag and can enter the raffle drawing. Former San Ramon mayor Valley. Abram Wilson said that he The property proposed for the Photo - Doug Jorgensen The City of Dublin and Dub- Members of the Fusion Soccer Club were on hand, along with representatives of the Livermore Area lin Cyclery will host a Flat Tire would like to see the Tri-Valley’s cemetery is at 7200 Tassajara Repair Clinic on Saturday, May five cities work together, pos- (See CEMETERY, page 5) Recreation and Park District, for the start of the construction of synthetic turf fields at Robertson 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Park in Livermore. The Club is providing funds to help pay for the turf. on the Iron Horse Trail at the intersection of Amador Valley PET OF THE WEEK Blvd. On Saturday, May 12 Hello there, I’m Dot. I am one very curious kitten. I am a little older from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Inside than most kittens, I am about six or seven months, but I am very REI Dublin, 7099 Amador Plaza playful. In fact, just the other day my friends at VHS caught me Road, the City of Dublin, REI SECTION A Editorial...... 4 playing with a rollie-pollie bug that somehow managed to get inside Dublin and Cycles of Change Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 of Kitty City. I am white and orange with fur so soft. I really like to are teaming up to host a Bike be active and love to be played with. Come on down to VHS and Donation Drive. Cyclists visiting Bulletin Board...... 11 Roundup...... 3 help me find my forever home with you. For more information, Call the “Bike to the Market” Booth Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 8 us at 925-426-8656 or go online to www.valleyhumane.org or www. at the Dublin Farmer’s Market facebook.com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable dogs on Thursday, May 17 from 4:00 FRONT SECTION Sports...... 6 and cats. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street (See ACTIVITIES, page 9) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 in Pleasanton. Tues. & Wed. 9AM-2PM, Thurs. & Fri. 12-7pm, Sat. 10-4pm, and Sun. 12-4pm. Photo taken by Trina Cort

PAGE 2 - The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 COSMIC RAY PUZZLE in recent years, coinciding Surprising findings at the with outbreaks of Chukungu- South Pole cast doubt on mas- nya fever in Italy in 2007 and sive star explosions as the origin dengue fever in France and of the most powerful cosmic Croatia in 2010. Aedes aegypti rays reaching Earth. The explo- is sometimes called the yellow sions, known as gamma ray fever mosquito. However, it can bursts, were thought to produce carry dengue and other diseases neutrinos in the same stupen- as well. dous energy output that gener- Used tires and bamboo ated the cosmic rays. However, plants from China are thought a massive South Pole detector to be the carriers of the mosqui- called IceCube found none of the neutrinos when it looked for to eggs and larvae into Europe. The Asian Tiger mosquito appears them. to have adapted to much of the European environment, surviving Cosmic rays are charged particles, mostly protons, that travel freezing temperatures outdoors as well as indoor life cycles. through space. Some reach Earth from the sun. However, it is The concern is at several levels, according to a report by the difficult to learn where more distant ones came from because their European Center for Disease Prevention and Control. First, the paths are shifted by powerful magnetic forces. various aedes mosquitoes may bring with them dangerous dis- Workshop Offered in Pleasanton The most powerful cosmic rays travel with energies tens of eases. Second, when travelers arrive carrying diseases like dengue millions of times greater than can be produced in the most power- and yellow fever, invasive mosquitoes may acquire and spread On How to Grow a Garden ful manmade accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, the illnesses. Third, the viruses they carry may be able to infect The City of Pleasanton and its as information about Heritage Switzerland. One theoretical model for their production is the long-established European mosquito populations. Fourth, rising Energy and Environment Com- trees in the City of Pleasanton. gamma ray burst, which can be produced by super-massive star temperatures may improve conditions for the invasive mosquitoes mittee will host a free workshop Lita Gates from Western Garden explosions or by collisions between black holes. in certain areas (although changing rainfall patterns may make entitled “How does Your Garden Nursery will discuss planting a By the same processes, the gamma ray bursts should also drier areas less favorable.) Grow?” on Saturday, May 5 at the vegetable garden and provide generate extremely energetic neutrinos, ghostly particles that pass An actual case in point cited by the European Center report was Veterans Memorial Building. valuable tips on how to harvest through matter almost as if it does not exist. Neutrino paths are the 2010 finding that the Asian Tiger mosquito was associated with Scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to a bountiful crop. not affected by the magnetic fields that distort cosmic ray motion, the local spread of dengue fever in southern France and Croatia. noon, at 301 Main Street. This Linda Wyner from Pans on so they should be more easily traced back to the explosion that A hypothetical but plausible situation arises in the observation event at the Veterans Memorial that yellow fever cases have been reported with a 75 percent fatal- Building will feature several lo- Fire in downtown Pleasanton produced them. will provide a cooking demon- ity rate during the past decade in Germany, Spain, France, Holland cal experts who will provide in- IceCube Neutrino Observatory is an array of neutrino detectors formation and answer questions stration using fresh food from deep under Antarctic ice, which screens out most ordinary radioac- and Switzerland. from local gardeners. the garden, and Susan Ballinger tivity. It is an international project funded mostly by the National “Further transmission of this virus could occur if populations of They include Mike Fulford, of Susan Ballinger Design will Science Foundation and operated by the University of Wisconsin. A. aegypti become re-established in Europe,” the European Center landscape architect for the City share information about yard and Its photomultiplier tubes look for the blue light flash visible in the report said. of Pleasanton, who will discuss garden design. clear, pure ice, the so-called Cerenkov radiation that signals a neu- which trees to plant in Pleasanton For more information, please trino interaction. This is an event so unusual that a cubic kilometer MARCH: WARM OR COOL? and how to care for them, as well call (925) 931-5506. of ice is needed to create a significant number of events. March, widely reported as a month of warm temperatures in the A research team found 307 gamma ray bursts recorded by satel- U.S., demonstrated the difficulty of reaching simple conclusions lites during 2008 and 2009 but no neutrino detections tied to them. about climate change based on weather measurements, government Pleasanton to Query The finding leaves a puzzle that will have to be worked on by data show. The month was warmer than average in some parts of theoreticians, according to a project leader, Nathan Whitehorn of the world, cooler in others. Businesses on Needs Wisconsin. “We’re not entirely clear yet as to what this . . . might March was extraordinarily warm in the contiguous 48 U.S. The City of Pleasanton’s Eco- Pleasanton. mean.” states, with more than 15,000 temperature records set. The high nomic Development Depart- Topics will also assess Pleas- Another candidate for generating the cosmic rays is black holes temperatures may have influenced the outcome of public surveys ment and the Economic Vitality anton as a place to do business, at the centers of galaxies, which may be acting as giant accelera- on the impact of climate change (see Science Matters, April 26.) Committee (EVC) launched a gain perspectives on conducting tors that drive particles to ultra high energies, according to co-au- However, it was much cooler than average in Alaska and across survey last Friday of Pleasanton business in Pleasanton, and ask thor Spencer Klein of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. the Bering Straight in northeastern Russia. Norway experienced its businesses to determine their for types of support that the An account of the research was published in the journal Nature. warmest March since 1900, while Australia’s was the third coolest needs and ways that the City can City could provide to local busi- March since 1950. support local companies. nesses. ASIAN MOSQUITOES IN EUROPE It was warmer than average in Europe, India and China, north- A broad range of companies in The information elicited Europe appears to be facing growing public health risk from in- ern and central Russia. It was cooler than average in eastern Rus- size and by industry sector will be through the survey will be com- vasive mosquitoes, especially the so-called Asian Tiger mosquitoes sia and parts of New Zealand. included to obtain a representa- piled into a report that will be that have taken up residence throughout Italy, in parts of Spain and These were only the temperature variations at the surface of the tive cross-section of the city’s used by the City’s Economic De- France and the Balkan region. In all, the non-native mosquitoes land. Over the oceans, the average temperature worldwide was .6 business base. velopment Department, the EVC, have been found in at least 20 European countries since first being degrees F. warmer than the 20th Century average. That meant it The phone survey is expected and local business organizations spotted in Albania in 1979. tied with 1988 and 1990 as the 14th warmest March on record, but to take less than 10 minutes to including the Pleasanton Cham- complete. ber of Commerce, the Pleasanton The Asian Tiger mosquito, known scientifically as aedes al- it was also possible to claim it as a cool month. Because March 2009, 2010 and 2011 were warmer still, it was The survey is based upon Downtown Association, and the bopictus, is of particular concern because it can carry such serious the results of two focus groups Hacienda Owners Association illnesses as yellow fever, dengue fever, West Nile virus and certain equally accurate to say that March 2012 was the coolest March conducted earlier this year by to define and develop business parasites. Five other aedes varieties have also been seen in Europe since 2008. a research company working support programs and projects with city staff and the EVC. The that further position Pleasanton focus groups explored topics as an excellent location in which such as why businesses locate in to do business. Zone 7 to Hold Workshop on Bill to Create Independent Agency

There will be a public briefing tion for eastern Alameda County, to field any questions the public at 6:30 p.m. at Zone 7’s Office, on Senate Bill 1337 at Zone 7’s as well as providing wholesale may have on the proposed legis- 100 North Canyons Parkway, office in Livermore at 6:30 p.m. water to retailers who deliver to lation. The meeting will be held Livermore. on Thurs., May 10. over 200,000 people in the cities This is legislation Zone 7 Wa- of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin ter Agency has “sponsored” that and the Dougherty Valley portion was introduced in the California of San Ramon. State Senate by Senator Mark According to a press release, DeSaulnier, with Senator Loni as long as Zone 7 remains part Hancock and Assemblymember of the Alameda County Flood Joan Buchanan as co-authors, on Control and Water Conserva- February 24. tion District, residents served in Contra Costa County will remain The purpose of the legislation disenfranchised, without the right is to align Zone 7’s current scope to vote for or serve on Zone 7’s of authority with the actual terri- board of directors. tory served, including the 15,000 SB 1337 will allow Zone 7 to residents in Dougherty Valley adopt more streamlined business (part of Contra Costa County), by practices, potentially saving cus- enacting a new enabling statute tomers money and minimizing that would clearly establish Zone future water rate increases. 7 Water Agency’s operations as On May 10, 2012, the authors’ separate from Alameda County. staff will be hosting a public Zone 7 Water Agency current- workshop on the bill. ly provides regional flood protec- Zone 7 staff will be available The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 - PAGE 3

More Energy Savings and 243 cities in which it operates – including The Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County, the more than $26.8 million in Alameda and Contra first in the country to build its own micro-grid, Costa Counties combined. has chalked up another energy milestone. Franchise fees are payments that PG&E makes The jail — which recently dedicated an to cities and counties for the right to use public on-site battery to generate its own renewable streets for its gas and electric facilities. electricity when power rates are at their highest PG&E’s property tax payments of $148 mil- and switch off from the main grid — has also lion cover the period from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2012. turned to energy efficient lighting to save more Total payments for the fiscal year 2011-2012 on electricity costs. were $296 million. Under the lighting retrofit completed last year, The company’s property tax payments to more than 400 high-pressure sodium and metal counties for tax year 2011/12 increased by $14.6 halide lights at the jail were replaced with induc- million over the previous year’s payments as a tion lights that consume 60 percent less energy, result of an increase in assessments reflecting emit less carbon into the air, and are virtually PG&E’s infrastructure investments and an overall maintenance free. increase in tax rates. The new lights on the yard, warehouse, and Dublin was paid $524,573; Livermore exterior walls of the jail, will provide enhanced $628,759, and Pleasanton $707,417. safety and security for staff and inmates, while drastically cutting power expenses. Clean Water Grants Available By switching to energy-efficient lighting, Al- The Clean Water Program announces the ameda County expects to save 753,781 kilowatt availability of Community Stewardship Grants hours or $81,718 in annual energy costs and for projects in Alameda County reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 260 tons every year. The Clean Water Program will provide grants The project was funded by a $300,000 grant up to $5,000 to encourage grassroots community from the US Department of Energy’s Energy Effi- action that prevents stormwater pollution and ciency Conservation Block Program (EECBG). enhances the health of local watersheds, creeks, The EECBG program, under the American and the San Francisco Bay. Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is administered The program was established for teachers and by the California Energy Commission to help student groups, community and environmental small cities and counties throughout the state groups, youth organizations, homeowners as- attain their energy-efficiency goals. sociations to conduct projects that support the grant program goals. Projects eligible for funding include the fol- Environmental Practices lowing: The National Nuclear Security Administration • The Community Stewardship Grant Pro- (NNSA) acknowledged national laboratories and gram provides resources for projects in Alameda sites for achievements in environmental steward- County or within an Alameda County watershed ship, awarding a total of 24 Pollution Prevention that contain a stormwater pollution prevention (P2) Awards for innovative initiatives across the message and produces a community/public out- enterprise. reach element. Sample projects could include The P2 Awards recognize performance in (but are not limited to): integrating environmental stewardship practices • Outreach and education projects with a that helps to reduce risk, protect natural resources stormwater pollution prevention message such as and enhance site operations. watershed protection, household hazardous waste Local labs were recognized for the following disposal, antilitter, Integrated Pest Management Environmental Stewardship Awards: techniques, etc. Community Collaboration and Engagement: • Development and distribution of outreach Reaching Beyond, Sustainability Outreach (Y- materials (e.g., video, newsletter, website, bro- 12); Fresh @ the labs Farmers Market Collabo- chures, guidebook, educational event, training, ration (Lawrence Livermore National Labora- and others). tory/Sandia National Laboratories/California); • Art projects and Hydrogen Shuttle Bus Collaborative Project • Creekside restoration/revegetation projects (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory/San- • Stormwater detention projects such as rain dia National Laboratories/California) gardens, cisterns and bioswales Change Agents: Innovative Green Cleaning • Wildlife habitat projects at NIF (Lawrence Livermore National Labora- Applications may be downloaded from the tory). web atwww.cleanwaterprogram.org/teachers/ grants or contact Amy Evans at the Alameda PG&E Pays Fees County Resource Conservation District (925) Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) 371-0154 x 112 or [email protected] announced paid franchise fees and property Applications must be received by May 23, taxes of almost $286 million to the 49 counties 2012.

PAGE 4 - The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 Livermore Considers More Cuts in Budget EDITORIAL Livermore will begin nar- revenues. The city has received health and safety concerns. Since able future. rowing down its budget options $2 million as the result of settle- 2009-10, the city has reduced City Manager Marc Rob- during a city council workshop to ments. In addition, revenue from funding to $250,000 annually erts commented, "There will be Taking Responsibility be held on May 8 at 4 p.m. local sales increased by a quarter and deferred maintenance to cuts in the budget that will be Social media provide a way to make comments and voice While there are signs that of a million during the last quar- creeks, culverts, buildings, and reviewed at the workshop on opinions instantly. the economy is improving, past ter. The city had predicted $16.7 not moved ahead with other May 8. The challenge will be Those opportunities raise issues involving due process shortfalls in some accounts could million in sales tax for this fiscal public improvements. how to divide up what resources when it comes to decisions to be made by area city councils, produce more cuts in services for year. Now it is anticipating a total Retiree medical costs are are available and where to place as well as issues regarding anonymity on the part of some the next fiscal year. of $19 million. increasing at the same time that funding emphasis." who post comments. Previous efforts to reduce The general fund histori- contributions were decreased. A Mayor John Marchand asked The Brown Act prohibits discussion among costs included unsustainable ac- cally contributes approximately actuarial study determined that staff to look at providing addi- councilmembers concerning issues that would be coming tivities. No vehicle replacement $700,000 a year to the fleet the payment for 2011-12 should tional police resources. "I know to the council outside of a noticed public hearing. If one funding was provided, very low internal service fund for regu- be over $9 million in order to there will be trade-offs. However, councilmember were to post an opinion about an issue and retiree medical trust funding, and larly scheduled fleet updates and be able to fund the retirement it is a critical issue to the com- other councilmembers read it, that would constitute a serial very low general fund capital replaces. The funds are meant to medical over the next 26 years. munity." meeting, a violation of the Brown Act. improvement program (CIP) replace police patrol cars, fire Alessio told the council, "We Councilmember Stewart Gary, Councilmember Stewart Gary said, “The trouble with support. engines and trucks, street and can't choose not to pay. The costs former fire chief, said he would electronics is that once something is published, there is According to a report to the landscape maintenance vehicles create inflexibility in the budget. encourage staff not to predispose nothing to prevent the four other councilmembers from city council last week by Doug and heavy equipment, and in- The general fund will be used the outcome of looking at police reading it.” Alessio, financial services man- spection vehicles. The last contri- to pay medical benefits, not for services. "It's easy to say, 'add bution was made in FY 2008-09. other services." back officers.' I'd like to hear It doesn't matter if the comments were made on a city ager, "Any additional resources available during the budget cycle Alessio, added, the city has been The city expects to see in- why such a move is needed website or a non-city website. will first need to be allocated drawing down its reserves to pur- creased retirement and health and what it would accomplish." City Manager Marc Robert said of councilmembers who towards funding vehicle replace- chase public safety vehicles. costs for its employees. To keep He also asked for a report as to may wish to blog, “Follow the law. There are Brown Act and ment, CIP and the retiree medical The CIP generally receives growing expenditures aligned how fast the city could actually due process issues that arise. Some may not be obvious.” trusts." $1.5 to $2 million each year with the predicted flat revenues, place officers on the street, since The public also posts comments on line. There are two The best news, Alessio con- from the general fund. Projects the city will need to continue recruitment and training periods concerns. Unlike letters to the editor published in local tinued, is the increase in sales tax typically funded address public reducing its costs for the foresee- are involved. print media, there are blogging sites that do not require those commenting to publish their names. It is possible to make inaccurate statements or accusations without being held accountable. Another concern, is that one person could post numerous comments under different pseudonyms in an Measure B Funds Have Paid for Transportation Upgrades attempt to give more weight to his or her opinion. The internet is full of websites urging people to remain The Alameda County Trans- has generated over $956 mil- lion - has been allocated to capital vestments. In the coming months, anonymous while blogging and tips on how to do so. That portation Commission (Alameda lion to upgrade and expand the projects that have included rail over $400 million in construc- may be fine for some situations. However, in commenting CTC) marked a decade of trans- county's transportation system. extensions, highway widening tion contracts will be released about issues that will be the subject of noticed public portation gains on April 26. The As the agency with sales tax and new or improved highway for transportation infrastructure hearings, it is important that members of the public take improvements were made pos- planning and funding author- connection routes/interchang- improvements throughout the sible by Measure B, which 81.5% ity, Alameda CTC has used this es, local streets and roads en- County. responsibility for their words posted on-line, just as elected of Alameda County voters passed money to help reduce congestion hancements, intermodal projects More transportation invest- officials must do. for a second time in 2000. In the and improve mobility and access (meaning they involve more than ments are needed throughout first decade, the Alameda County through investments in high- one form of transportation such the county, however, to support half-cent transportation sales tax ways, streets, transit, walking and as bus and rail), and other local a growing population, address bicycling safety. Transportation projects. legislative mandates to reduce options have also been expanded Over $325 million has been greenhouse gas emissions, and for seniors and the disabled. All paid to local Alameda County to support continued economic of the projects were approved firms, and $94 million of that growth through job creation and EDUCATION by voters. amount to small, local firms efficient movement of people (continued from page one) Alameda CTC record keeping for construction, engineering, and goods. There won't be any single Golden. However, it is likely that Included on the list are four has been accurate with "clean" professional and administrative In November 2012, residents correct answers, said Golden. the change will cost the district custodian positions, one ground- audits from an independent ex- services. In the last fiscal year of Alameda County will be asked Instead, it will be up to students money for staff time compensa- skeeper, three library/media as- ternal auditor. The audits have (2010-2011) alone, about 82% to extend the sales tax and add a to find several answers that are tion to learn the methods, and the sistants, and three site technology reinforced Alameda CTC's goal of the engineering and admin- half cent to the current half cent.. true. adoption of new materials. specialists. to spend tax dollars wisely and istrative contracts went to 175 2012 Transportation Expenditure TEXTS, TESTING The instructional materials Also sent notices were people deliver projects efficiently by local firms. Plan (TEP) will be placed on GO TO COMPUTERS adoption would occur anyway, who were working categorically ensuring that the county gets the The Alameda CTC has been the ballot to guide $7.8 billion A radical change will be the but not until 2016 and 2018. funded extra hours that totaled best value for the public funds it able to deliver 95 percent of its in multi-modal transportation shift from paper to electronics Pleasanton last approved new 3.7 full-time equivalents. These is entrusted to spend. The Alam- 27 capital improvement projects investments that focus on main- for instructional materials and materials for English Language included one site tech specialist, eda CTC independent Watchdog approved by the voters in 2000 in tenance and operations of the tests. Gone will be the pencil- Acquisition (ELA) in 2002. In 1.325 library/ media assistants, Committee has concurred with 50 percent of the time. In addi- existing transportation system, paper tests, said Golden. Testing 2008, the state allowed districts and fractions of such positions as the "clean" audit opinion of the tion, it has been able to draw into as well as investments that ad- will move to computer labs at to skip the updates, if they did school secretary, parent advocate sales tax dollars. the County over $500 million in dress future transportation needs. schools. not have the money, since the big and office assistant. In the last decade, 40% of federal, state and regional dollars The TEP invests in the following Golden said that eventually state budget cutbacks were oc- It's possible some positions $956.7 million - or $382.7 mil- to augment the local sales tax in- categories: it's likely that textbooks will curring. Some of the state money could be brought back, because move to computers. By 2018, for text adoption was transferred the district is still in negotiations it's likely publishers will offer to the district's general fund. with employee unions. apps for instruction material, The district did adopt new The vote on the items was she said. math materials in 2007, so Gold- unanimous. At the same time, Also changing will be the en feels more confident about trustees expressed their regrets multiple choice tests that have being able to wait on adopting a about the necessity for the lay- only one correct answer. The new math curriculum. offs. (Opinions voiced in letters them we would not be able to to be a good place.” test itself may continue. How- The state will help districts Grant said, "You would think published in Mailbox are those celebrate this great Nation's in- The awardees will be intro- ever, students will be expected to by providing some "bridge" after five years of draconian of the author and do not neces- dependence. duced to the community at the parse out information needed for instructional materials, which budget cuts, it would get easier sarily reflect the opinion of The Checks can be made out to Fourth of July Celebration in the solution. There can be more will lead to the new curriculum. to make reductions. It doesn't. It Independent. Letter Policy: The LARPD Foundation with fire- Wayside Park. Ed Kinney shared Independent will not publish than one correct answer. Finding Details are still vague about the gets harder. works in the memo/for space his love of the community as he materials, said Golden. They "We understand the impact. anonymous letters, nor will it only one answer will bring only publish letters without names. and mailed to: LARPD Founda- served as Master of Ceremonies partial credit. are supposed to be available for They are all in the school district tion, Attn: Livermore Fireworks, for “Celebrating Freedom and family, part of the district's core Abusive letters may be rejected Superintendent Parvin Ah- adoption this fall. or edited. Frequent letter writers 4444 East Ave., Livermore, CA its Evolution Since the Revolu- madi said, "Such an approach Golden will be keeping the team that we value, and (their tion”, Pleasanton’s all-volunteer jobs) are critical roles," said may have publication of their 94550 to testing is exciting. It's per- board informed of developments, letters delayed. Letters should Online donations are accepted community event for the Fourth formance assessment. You may and specific costs, as best that Grant. VALLEYCARE RENEWS be submitted by e-mail to edit- at http://livermorefireworks.org of July. have multiple choice, but it's not they can be determined. [email protected].) Gratefully. As of 2012, Ed Kinney Com- Modest preparations have al- SCHOOL NURSES like previous tests. You'd have Livermore Area Recreation munity Patriot Awards and recep- ready begun for the change-over. Trustees also heard that Val- different options. Good ideas are Stop the Benches and Park District Foundation is a tion are a 501(C)(3) non-profit always bold." School principals and teacher leyCare Health Systems will Walter D. Harvey 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Tri-Val- In testing, there will be more leaders underwent two hours of continue to fund two of the district's three full-time nursing Livermore Tax ID Number 94-3206650 ley Community Foundation. emphasis on composing answers. training in March. About half of the three mile That will raise the importance of The California Department of positions. Cindy Noonan, chief operat- bike/pedestrian path along Stan- Patriot Awards Let’s Try 5-County BART students' ability to express them- Education published a training ley Boulevard is essentially plan with four modules. The Al- ing officer of ValleyCare, stated, Barbara Hempill Robert S. Allen selves using correct grammar, finished, complete with 22 metal ameda County Office of Educa- "We are fortunate we can support Communications Committee Livermore clear writing, and competent oral benches that face Stanley and the presentations, said Golden. tion will provide training in May two nurses again this year." CommunityPatriots.org Former BART Director railroad tracks. It is not obvious In the past, clear writing and for the first two modules. Noonan said that after she Thank you very much for In 1957 — five years before oral expressions have been the Board president Joan Laursen read the nurses' annual report why so many closely spaced your comprehensive coverage BART’s bond issue and 15 years domain of English Language said that she has been relishing about their work in the district, benches are needed along this of the two recipients of the 2012 before its first trains started run- Arts (ELA). However, the new the contribution that high-tech she was "amazed at the amount mile and a half stretch of path. Ed Kinney Community Patriot ning — the San Francisco Bay curriculum will have all teachers can make to education. "As we of work they undertake to assist What is obvious is that an excess Awards. Each year the nomi- Area Rapid Transit Commission conveying these skills through move forward, we are moving students. We are proud to be a of Alameda County Measure B nating committee reviews the published its epic and fore-sight- their various subjects. to different models of deliver- part of that." funds have been made available nomination forms submitted by ed “Report to the Legislature." Golden would like to be able ing information and structuring Ahmadi said, "The needs are for this project. Will another committee members for people The report sought “…a co- ordinated system of mass rapid to hire substitute teachers to free classrooms. The cost of tech varied in the schools. The nurses 22 benches be installed in the who have made a positive dif- have done incredible work with transit, operating on its own up teachers to attend workshops has come down. There is a state remaining unfinished portion of ference in the Pleasanton com- about the new methods. "That's approved on-line product that is all our students." the path? Probably, unless our rights-of-way, removed from On another bright financial munity. The two individuals conflict with vehicular traffic…a our hope, but we don't have a free to school districts." local county supervisor does chosen for this year’s award, Jan budget for it yet. It's one possible "We have an amazingly inno- note, the board accepted a gift something about it. comprehensive, unified network of $723,000 from the PSEE Batcheller and Tony Macchiano, under one management …con- strategy. We also may be able to vative staff in the district. I hope have outstanding records of they are encouraged to come Foundation, which raises money structed in stages as the need use staff development days to Fireworks Funds Sought service beyond what they would forward with ideas that can be to supplement arts programs in develops through the population provide instruction," Golden told Wendy Weathers do in the normal course of their The Independent. used to provide education in a the district. and economic growth of the AFRICAN-AMERICAN LARPD Foundation Chairper- employment. area…” (“Regional Rail” just Golden also may ask the different way," added Laursen. son Livermore Fireworks school board to authorize placing Trustee Chris Grant said, "It GROUP Friends and family members doesn’t cut it!) HONORS STUDENTS (925) 290-8295 of Jan and Tony, as well as past The first stage proposed was two full-time teachers on special will be good to involve teachers, I would like to thank Carl's Jr. assignment for two years to help and move the curriculum from a The board recognized students award recipients, attended the in Alameda, Contra Costa, San named as award winners by for holding a fundraiser for the Eighth Annual Ed Kinney Com- Francisco, Marin, and San Ma- educate faculty. set of tools that are national, so Livermore Fireworks on April it comes to life, and is unique the Southern Alameda County munity Patriot Awards reception teo counties. Before the bond Another cost of implementing 25, 2012. This contribution to Pleasanton. We can adopt the Alliance of African-American on Monday, April 23, at the measure vote, the Golden Gate the new curriculum will be the will help us pay for some of the adoption of new instructional new curriculum in a way that ig- Educators. Museum on Main. As W. Ron crossing was dropped, and San down payments on items needed materials that are compatible nites the creativity of our team." The students were honored Sutton, current President of the Mateo County supervisors with- with it. CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES for their achievements in such to operate the July 4th fireworks Patriot Awards, reminded those drew their county from the dis- CHANGE COMES ARE LAYED OFF categories as humanities and fine event. However, there is still a in attendance, “Each year Ed trict. A supermajority of voters WITH PRICE TAG The board approved layoff no- arts, spirituality and resiliency, need for more funds to pay for Kinney’s memory is honored by in the three remaining counties in Some of the specifics about tices to go to classified employ- knowledge of history, and aca- the balance of those operating the presentation of these awards 1962 passed the huge $792 mil- lion bond issue (paid off over a exact needs in the switch have ees who occupy a total of 18.4 demic excellence. costs. to worthy community members Amador Valley High School decade ago) funding BART akin not been pinned down, said full-time equivalent positions. We are at crunch time and in the hope of inspiring others students honored were Sabian to a Joint Exercise of Powers need more funds in the bank. We and motivating them to make a Burley, Naiomi Clinchard, She- are asking for more donations to Agency (JEPA). niqua Diaz, Michelle Mann, and positive difference in Pleasan- The report also urged “… seri- enable us to meet required down ton.” Cristina Shelton. payments. ous consideration…in the initial Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala From Hart Middle School The motivation for Jan and construction phase those portions Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell I would like to thank all those Tony is best described in their (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout were Jamal, Jasmine, and Ju- who have contributed to this of the facilities designated as the own words. Jan says, “I am second construction phase…” lian Dessouky and Valerie Eso- cause. It will help us in provid- The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Liver- monu. in debt to this community. . . 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You just need to Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. of Harvest Park Middle School. the ultimate sacrifice. Without help people and the community (More MAILBOX, page 5) The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 - PAGE 5 ORDINANCE CEMETERY (continued from page one) (continued from page one) asked for the study. "I understand Road, north of the Dublin city Corrie first submitted the Alternatively, the neighbor As other negatives, they point- it could windup being a financial the need for more businesses in limit and east of the San Ramon proposal to Contra Costa County could submit a letter that shows ed to parking lots with spaces burden for the city, said New- order to create greater vitality in limit. It is beyond San Ramon’s late in 2005. All five Tri-Valley he would allow the cemetery. A for up to 82 cars, and roads that man. the downtown. I have concerns urban growth boundary. A cem- cities studied the idea of a new third option is for Corrie to re- would be 24 feet wide. Newman said the cemetery about the proposed ordinance." etery use is allowed with a special cemetery to serve the region at design the project to exclude the The Newmans are also con- plan talks about 1100 burials He pointed out there are two permit. that time. Livermore opted out, 33 acres. However, that would cerned about the threat to sensi- annually, but with 18 cemeteries task forces working, one look- The cemetery would cover saying that it has enough cem- be difficult, because that land is tive species on the land, and the within a 15-mile radius of the ing at hospitality guidelines and 221 acres, with 188 of them etery capacity to meet the city’s crucial to restoration of the creek, disturbance of the creek. Creekside proposal, the cemetery another historic preservation owned by Dublin developer Sid needs for the future. said Hardman. PLEASANTON HEARS might not achieve that rate. She guidelines. He suggested that Corrie. A neighbor owns the Pleasanton went on record as NEIGHBORS OPPOSE FROM OPPONENT said that at least four of the area looking at the entire downtown remaining 33 acres. favoring a regional cemetery, but ‘URBAN USE’ Holly Newman appeared be- cemeteries have burial capacity at one time would be the better A new cemetery to serve the not endorsing any specific loca- Neighbors led by Bill and fore the Pleasanton council May for the next 50 years. way to proceed. region is a subject “near and tion. The city council has set a Holly Newman have organized 1 to comment on the remarks that Further, many people want Thorne added that manipu- dear to my heart,” Wilson told goal of obtaining additional land Friends of Tassajara to oppose Abrams made at the April 17 city to bury loved ones in the same lating uses through ordinances the council. or opening more plots at the city's the cemetery. council meeting. cemeteries where other relatives doesn't work well in the down- “We have a problem in this cemetery. They said that the plan will Newman said that the council are buried, so would not be likely town. The goal should be to look Valley. There is not any cemetery Dublin, San Ramon and Dan- significantly grade ridge tops, at incentives to attract businesses. should not gain the impression candidates for a new cemetery, He suggested allowing fee pay- that is not almost filled,” said ville endorsed the Tassajara pro- have an adverse effect on the that the cemetery is "a done deal." she said. ments to be spread out over a Wilson. posal, which is called Creekside water table, and draw traffic more Contra Costa County suspended Newman's appearance came period of time. The city should Wilson said that he would like Memorial Park. associated with an urban use than the application in February. during the audience address part work with the Small Business to work with all five Tri-Valley An 872-page draft EIR has a rural one. If the city were to commit of the agenda. The council could Administration to help obtain cities “to see whether or not this been completed. However, ques- The Newmans acknowledge taxpayers money to the project, not respond to her. loans. "The problem is start-up can become a reality.” He said tions remain. One has to do with on their “Stop the Creekside Me- costs, particularly when it comes that Corrie wants the community restoration of the nearby creek, morial Park” website that there to restaurants," he said. to become a part of building a which would be environmen- would be 150 acres dedicated to Councilmember Matt Sullivan cemetery. tally degraded by the cemetery. open space on land which they had a different view. He favored Wilson declared, “It’s a pos- The 33-acre property owned by said is too steep for any cemetery a stronger ordinance, one that sibility that we have, whether Corrie’s neighbor is crucial to use. They say that no details have would prohibit locating financial it’s a bond issue, or something mitigating the project. been provided about the proposed institutions on corners. like that. This (can be) a turn-key The Contra Costa County conservation easement. He agreed that there is a need operation.” planning department stopped the Citing the cemetery plan, to conduct a comprehensive look Wilson spoke during the audi- approval process, and sent a letter they point to the grading of 77 at uses in the downtown. He ence communication period, so to Corrie concerning the 33 acres. acres, the removal of up to 30 added, "One of the issues with there was no response from the Corrie must submit a letter that feet from the top of the ridgeline, banks is that they drive up rents council. shows he owns that parcel, before and 60,000 square feet of build- for everyone. It is a gentrifica- PROPOSAL FIRST the application can proceed, said ings, one of which would be 30 tion issue that we need to talk SUBMITTED IN 2005 planner Demian Hardman. feet tall. about." Councilmember Cheryl Cook- Kallio pointed out that there have been profound changes in the way people use financial institu- tions. There are ATMs, on-line accounts and, satellite branches. Fewer people go directly to a (continued from page 4) way to San Jose’s Berryessa in Bay with BART; extend BART bank, reducing the foot traffic district at an early date…” That Santa Clara County. The time has to the Golden Gate and Carqui- that is generated by the use.. was 55 years ago! Let’s revisit come to form a JEPA of BART nez Bridges, to Brentwood, and Senior Planner Janice Stearn the report. and those two counties and plan through Livermore to beyond told the council the goal is to Frequent, reliable, and safe for BART around the Bay. the Altamont Pass; re-route the make sure the city is able to at- BART trains seat up to 600 The JEPA would plan bal- Capitol Corridor in the East Bay tract a variety of businesses to the passengers (plus standees) with anced rapid transit for our six via Mulford; and grade separate downtown and have them occupy one train operator and emit no million residents, likely to in- and fence East Bay Capitol Cor- prominent locations. Existing noxious or “Greenhouse” gases. clude: grade separate, fence, ridor tracks. Then bring a bond financial institutions would re- BART now reaches Millbrae in and replace Caltrain south of issue to the voters as was done main as non-conforming uses. If San Mateo County and is on its Millbrae with BART; ring the with BART in 1962. a bank were to close, the owner would have 180 days to find a similar tenant. One member of the public spoke, a Economic Vitality Com- June 1 Deadline for Ticket Amnesty Program missioner. She said that since Alameda County residents due before January 1, 2009. The (DUI), and reckless driving cases she had moved to town, she has with overdue traffic tickets have amnesty program allows people are not eligible. noticed how few retail shops less than two months left to pay to make good on their debt and For more information, contact remain. Retail uses are needed to up through an amnesty program shaves 50 percent off the amount Alameda County Central Col- provide the pedestrian traffic to that allows some fines to be cut due. lections (510) 208-9900 or go support all of the businesses. in half. The amnesty program ends to 1221 Oak Street, Rm. 220, Since Jan. 1, courts in Al- June 30, 2012. Oakland. ameda County and elsewhere Only traffic tickets that were throughout California have of- due to be paid before January 1, fered amnesty to people who 2009, are eligible. Parking tick- FOUNDATION have not paid traffic-ticket fines ets, driving under the influence (continued from page one) tive costs in delivering services while ensuring that the proper STAR TREK fees associated with providing (continued from page one) the foundation's services and on Livermore and the Valley, said circle in Hollywood that advises programs are being administered Kaye, who is also president of studios about where to shoot on and collected. the Livermore Valley Chamber location, and they hear feedback A third action by the board of Commerce. about areas that film companies was to order an evaluation of Movie filming last year have used. all of the current programs to brought $1 million into the "You can run all the ads you determine their future viability area. The big money generator want, as some places do (to at- and value to the Tri-Valley. Fi- was the TV movie, "Hemingway tract film companies). Doing a nally, a strategic plan is being and Gellhorn." Commercials good job is what is important," developed with community foun- filmed locally also added to the said Kaye. dation consultant, Peter Hero economy. Kaye knows her way around & Associates. As President of An entire film crew consists Hollywood. She worked as a Community Foundation Silicon of approximately 300 people, producer for 11 years. She read Valley, Hero led that organization said Kaye. The art department books and scripts for their suit- from a $5 million to a $1 billion alone may have 50 employees. ability for TV and big screen foundation. There are people who work on production. She also served for Currently the Tri-Valley Com- visual and sound effects, music, 17 years as Florida's film com- munity Foundation is at $2 mil- costume, wardrobe and trans- missioner, while husband Ted lion. portation. Kaye was working as a vice "For almost twenty years, the A traveling crew would not president for Disney MGM. Foundation has been a mainstay be that large, but still formidable Ted Kaye became head of of economic and community enough to have an impact on Disney-MGM. He retired from support to a growing population hotel bookings and other expen- the business, and now is CEO for of at-risk youth, residents with ditures, said Kaye. the Las Positas College Founda- mental health issues, a growing Livermore has a good reputa- tion. population requiring food and tion in Hollywood as a versatile According to news reports, health services and other pro- location. In "Hemingway and the movie, slated to open in May grams that ensure the education, Gellhorn," Livermore doubled as 2013, is the sequel to the 2009 health and well being of many in New England, with tight camera film, a prequel to the original the community less fortunate and shots of Victorian homes, and "Star Trek" TV series. It stars in need of support," added Judge Spain, in the rolling hills of the Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Hyde. "The long term viability countryside. Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana and of the foundation is essential to The key to attracting film Benedict Cumberbatch as the the philanthropic needs of the companies is word of mouth, latest villain. Tri-Valley." said Kaye. It's a relatively small PAGE 6 - The Independent, MAY 3, 2012

The Tri-Valley Babe Ruth Red team won the Irvington CABA 13U Tournament Championship on Sunday, April 29, 2012. The Tri-Valley Babe Ruth Red team went 4 – 0 in the tournament and Photo - Doug Jorgensen outscored their opponents 33 – 13. It was an overall team effort The Valley Spokesmen Racing Team hosted the Wente 25th with excellent pitching, superb hitting and solid defense. The annual Criterium and Road Race over the weekend. Pictured is Tri-Valley Babe Ruth Red team improved their record for this competitors in the criterium. season to 14 – 1 – 1. Pictured is the championship team (front row, left to right) Josh Moroney, Nic Venezia, Dante Albanese, bat to make the score respectable. Connor Redmond and Chris Lonestar; (second row) Jack Fryer, Minor Black: Blue Line 9, All Star Sports 5: Kaitlin Jones pitched well and Trampoline and Tumbling Jack Morgan, Coach Rick Fryer, Darroch Koel, Nate White, delivered a two-run single for Blue Line, The Northern California and Nevada Joshua Ott, Coach Todd Moore, Max Moore, Clark Eder and which also saw Jessica Shockley score three Trampoline and Tumbling State Champion- runs and Terra McHone go 3-for-3. Sarah ships was hosted by Livermore’s Springtime Manager Sean Venezia. Layer had two hits and scored for the victors. Tumbling and Trampoline on April 22, 2012. All-Star Sports was paced by Hannah Schott This meet determined the State Champions (3-for-3, 2 runs), Emily Yamasaki (reached on trampoline, double mini trampoline, and base three times) and Harper Cook (stellar tumbling. It is also the 1st qualifier for the Edwards, A’s Parker Hughes launched a Junior Olympic National Championships, to Livermore American LL rocket into deep centerfield, scoring both at shortstop). Livermore American Little League Major Teal: Uncle Credit Union 13, Fu- be held July 4-11 in Long Beach, CA. runners and tying the game. Nolan Martin Eighteen Springtime athletes competed results: then singled to score Parker and the A’s came sion 3 Salon 12: Fusion 3 Salon gave Uncle AAA Division: A’s 9, Yankees 4: The Credit Union a good run with Allison’s pitch- in the Championships meet. They were out the victors 13-12. awarded a total of 29 State Champion medals A’s and Yankees were evenly matched in a A Division: Cardinals 12, Cubs 8: ing, Shreya’s defense, and Alyssa’s consistent game played Thursday evening. A pitching hitting. In the end, Uncle Credit Union pulled and received 34 National Qualifying scores. Another great game played between the Paige Chew, Jeremy Pigford, Kaitlyn Clev- duel ensued - Yankee Cole Arnold pitched Cubs and Cardinals. For the Cubs Dominic ahead with the help of Jacqueline scoring superbly with 8 strike-outs in 3 innings. The every at bat, Loren’s assistance with 2 runs enger, Joshua Erickson, and Ruben Padilla Medina a.k.a. “The Dominator” showed us Photo - Doug Jorgensen qualified for the National Championships combination of A’s heat-throwers James he is back - batting 3 for 3. Clutch hitter, and 2 steals, and Caileigh’s ability to close Wilcox and Nolan Martin matched those 8 Granada High School varsity girls softball team defeated Foothill down the opposing team as pitcher. Top Play- in all 3 events. Tyler Bury, was 2 for 3 and advanced his Below are the scores and places for all strike-outs throughout the game. Defense teammates with 4 RBIs! Also for the Cubs, ers: Uncle Credit Union - Loren Roundtree, was outstanding by both teams. The Yankee’s High 13 to 1 in EBAL action last week. In the photo, a Granada Caileigh Sanders, Jacqueline Wood; Fusion Springtime athletes: James Pitsker continues his streak going 2 Q: Qualified for Nationals JJ Knight made an amazing backhand catch for 2 with 2 runs scored. For the Cardinals, player steals home. 3 Salon - Allison Harizal, Shreya Madan, on a well-hit line drive in the 4th. A’s third Alyssa Simonson Trampoline Level 5: Age 9-10: Megan Matthew Villarreal hit a double and ran 2 Wong 22.8 (3rd/Q), Nick Abrego 19.2 (1st); baseman Nathan Jones was exceptional with players in for a 2 point score. Daniel Wax- Maher Educational Services 12, Uncle repeated pinpoint accurate throws to first, and was Accurate Impressions’ big hitter of the Credit Union 9: Caileigh Sanders gave Maher Age 11-12: Zoe Harries 22.4 (1st); Age man collected 2 RBIs for the game and Jack Pleasanton Girls Softball day. Top Players: GFI Stainless - Hannah 13-14: Miranda Harries 26.2 (1st/Q), Kyra an unassisted double-play in the 4th. Yankee Prusso hit a double and ran 1 player in for Educational Services a run for their money power-hitter Nick Hermann hit a deep shot Pleasanton Girls Softball League Baalman, Colette Wogsland, Darina Wolfe; with great pitching. And while the entire team Aasen 22.8 (3rd/Q); Trampoline Level 6: a 1 point score. results: Accurate Impressions -Emily Bassett, Kim Age 9-10: Sabra Wilson 24.6 (3rd/Q); Age to centerfield in the 4th which scored the go- T-Ball: Red Sox vs. Indians: Red did well, Denell Ontiveros played great as ahead run for the Yankees. The A’s tied it up T-Ball: Active Kids vs. KB Homes: Ac- Ebbers, Megan Schuerlein catcher, and Loren Roundtree caught several 11-12: Nicholas Chan 22.8 (1st/Q); Tram- Sox top players: Andruw Navarro, Brody tive Kids and KB Homes played a real nail Machi Construction 6, Images by Lori 1: poline Level 7: Age 11-12: Paige Chew 22.8 in the 5th on a single by Nathan Jones. The outs and made a double play. In the end, Uncle A’s broke it wide open in the top of the 6th biter against each other on Saturday. Active In an evenly matched game between Machi Credit Union were out done by great pitching (1st/Q), David Davisson 23.3 (1st/Q); Age Kids’ Rory Keenan had a hard hit over 3rd Construction and Images by Lori, Valerie 13-14: Alex Holland 22.9 (2nd/Q), Megan with great hits by both Grant Peterson and by Tatiana Costa and Hannan Friesen. While Antoine Evans, including Antoine’s blast to base and coasted across home plate when Zoe McKeever had a great outfield play on a hard all players hit well, Madeline David stood out Contarciego 21.3 (3rd) Triantos hit her home after a great line drive. hit grounder with a throw to 1st base for an Trampoline Level 8:: Age 11-12: Kaitlyn the fence ruled a ground-rule double. The A’s with several solid connections with the ball. held on to beat their Yankee rivals 9-4. Emma Vollgraf hit a hard ball down the 3rd out. She went 3 for 3 at the plate. Amelia Kelly Top Players: Uncle Credit Union - Denell On- Clevenger 52.2 (1st/Q); Age 13-14: Jeremy base line later in the game. For KB Homes, excelled at 3rd base, and Victoria Galvan did Pigford 49.2 (1st/Q); Age 15 & Over: Ken- A’s 13, Giants 12: The A’s and the Gi- tiveros, Loren Roundtree, Caileigh Sanders; ants played a thrilling game on Saturday. A’s Alyson Schaeffer also hit for a great single great in the outfield. For Images by Lori, Beth Maher Educational Services - Tatiana Costa, dall Aasen 48.2 (2nd); Trampoline Level down the 3rd base line in the third inning. Earle showed great form as pitcher, striking 9: Age 11-12: Ruben Padilla 57.3 (1st, Q), pitcher Jared Adams was calm and collected Madeline David, Hannah Friesen on the mound throwing consistent strikes Later, Meadow Castaneda hit a beautiful out many batters. Brooke Szurgot showed off Major Black: Tim McGuire Team–Alain Joshua Erickson 51.2 (2nd/Q); Age 13-14: single past the pitcher, and Katherine Foster her offensive skills, hitting a double in the 4th Delaney Foote 56.0 (1st/Q), Robathan Har- with several strike-outs. The Giants and the Pinel Realtors 8, Twin Creeks Livermore A’s traded runs for several innings and then successfully bunted to get on 1st base in the inning. Jenna Clune’s bat was hot, hitting a Elite Team 1: In a rain-shortened game, Tim ries 35.2 (1st) first inning. The teams tied and were happy double in the 1st. Top Players: Machi Con- Double Mini Level 5: Age 11-12: Zoe the Giants pulled ahead in the 2nd due to a McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors scored fantastic double by Brett Peacock that put to complete the game in the first 90+ degree struction - Victoria Galvan, Amelia Kelly, 3 runs in the 1st and never looked back. Harries 56.8 (2nd/Q), Nicholas Chan 53.9 day of the season. Valerie McKeever; Images by Lori - Jenna (3rd); Age 13-14: Miranda Harries 56.7 2 runs on the board, with 2 additional runs Strong hitting by Michelle Wood led to a added on a single by Adam Chapman. The KB Homes vs. RS Calibration: Nadia Clune, Beth Earle, Brooke Szurgot couple of RBI’s in the 1st and 3rd innings; (3rd/Q), Kyra Aasen 56.3 (4th/Q); Double Brown continued her dominance at the plate TG information Systems 6, Securities Mini Level 6: Age 9-10: Sabra Wilson 58.6 A’s battled back in the 3rd but were down she had a stolen base as well. Jenna O’Neal by 2 runs in the middle of the 6th, where it by going 3 for 4 with 4 RBI’s. A.J Avelar had America 2: Securities America played their hit an impressive home run in the rain. Taylor (1st/Q), Megan Wong 56.8 (5th/Q), Nicholas a grand slam with an incredible home run hearts out and relied on the courage of their Abrego 55.1 (1st); Age 11-12: Paige Chew looked like they might stay due to the strong Congdon had an RBI, as well as putting in pitching of Giant’s Adam Chapman and that sailed 363 ft. Top Players: KB Homes all-star pitchers Kendal Witters and Peyton another solid performance behind the plate. 57.2 (4th/Q); Double Mini Level 7: Age - Nadia Brown, Meadow Castaneda, Allison Williams. Peyton was also superb at the 13-14: Alex Holland 58.3 (2nd/Q), Megan Steven Lee. As part of a 2-out rally, fueled Twin Creeks got on the board in the 4th by singles by both Jack Volponi and Aidan Schaeffer; RS Calibration - A.J Avelar, Gabby plate and teamed up with Sarah Rich to when Kiara Arias drove home Claire Abele Contarciego 57.5 (4th/Q) Avelar, Sophia Shaw drive in their lone 2 runs. TG information with a strong hit, Claire having reached base Double Mini Level 8: Age 11-12: Kaitlyn Micro White: Doug Snyder Realty vs. Systems struck early and often, relying on with a nice hit of her own. Strong defense in Clevenger 59.8 (1st/Q), Joshua Erickson 60.7 NetApp: Both teams played a great game with the sweet swings of Estelina Kovacs and the outfield by Abby Sage for Tim McGuire (1st/Q), David Davisson 58.3 (4th/Q); Age good hitting and some awesome plays in the Andrea Harding. Harding was also a star in Team–Alain Pinel Realtors. Twin Creeks’ 13-14: Jeremy Pigford 59.1 (1st/Q); Age 15 field. The girls endured four innings in the the field flashing her skills with the glove. Lauren Martin did a nice job catching, block- & Over: Kendall Aasen 56.1 (3rd); Double late afternoon heat. Doug Sndyer Realtor’s Overall MVP for this game has to go to Emily ing pitches behind the plate. Top Players: Tim Mini Level 9: Age 13-14: Delaney Foote Maria Gutierrez had three hits and in the Verbeck who launched rocket after rocket McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors - Taylor 31.2 (1st), Robathan Harries 60.7 (1st/Q); field Audrey Ku and Ella McCoy combined into the cheap seats of deep left field. Top Congdon, Abby Sage, Michelle Wood; Twin Double Mini Level 10: Age 11-12: Ruben together for two consecutive outs in the first Players: TG information Systems - Andrea Creeks Livermore Elite Team - Claire Abele, Padilla 63.6 (2nd/Q) inning. NetApp’s Katie Kirschener had some Harding, Estelina Kovacs, Emily Verbeck; Kiara Arias, Lauren Martin Tumbling Level 3: Age 9-10: Nick nice hits and the Lozano sisters Leah and Securities America - Sarah Rich, Peyton Senior Division: Fuji Sushi Boat and Abrego 51.0 (1st); Age 11-12: Zoe Harries Grace made some very good plays in the Williams, Kendall Witters Buffet 11, TransPak 9: For Fuji Sushi Boat 50.3 (1st), Nicholas Chan 41.9 (1st); Age field and combined together for an out. Top Minor Teal: McElroy Orthodontics 8, and Buffet: Jamie Altman, pitching in her sec- 13-14: Kyra Aasen 47.6 (1st), Miranda Players: Doug Snyder Realty - Maria Gutier- Uncle Credit Union 4: An early season game ond game of the season, totaled six outs dur- Harries 44.5 (3rd); Tumbling Level 4: Age rez, Audrey Ku, Ella McCoy; NetApp - Katie pitted McElroy Orthodontics against Uncle ing two key innings. Lauren Bedard played 9-10: Megan Wong 52.9 (2nd); Age 11-12: Kirschener, Grace Lozano, Leah Lozano Credit Union. It was back and forth early on, strong offense leading the team with three David Davisson 54.8 (3rd); Tumbling Level Micro Teal: The Course at Wente vs. CA but McElroy Orthodontics prevailed through hits. Lexi Campisi stayed in as catcher for all 5: Age 9-10: Sabra Wilson 51.4 (5th); Age Mechanical Inc.: Ella Piergrossi connected strong hitting by Samantha Buscheck, Jorie six innings playing incredible defense. For 11-12: Paige Chew 53.1 (2nd/Q) for 2 straight hits out to centerfield. Audrey Fanfa, and Nicole Witters, and a throw-out TransPak: Makayla Reitsma led her team’s Tumbling Level 6: Age 13-14: Megan Townsend had a solid hit to the center and at 3rd by catcher Jordan Ciesielski. Uncle tough offensive play with three runs scored. Contarciego 51.6 (1st/Q), Robathan Harries made a sprint for 1st base. Callie McCarthy Credit Union was backed by strong pitch- Kathryn Kitayama, pitching several intense 50.2 (3rd); Tumbling Level 7: Age 11-12: hit the ball to 3rd base and made it to home ing from Kirsten Sigua and Anika Nicolas, innings, totaled four strikeouts. Bailey Bean- Kaitlyn Clevenger 53.6 (1st/Q). Age 13-14: plate for her first run this season. Sarah-Rose and strong hitting by Destiny Baker. Top land played both great defense and offense, Jeremy Pigford 53.5 (1st/Q); Tumbling Level Nicolson had 2 big hits. Sophia Fraher made Players: McElroy Orthodontics - Samantha catching for several innings and hitting a 8: Age 11-12: Joshua Erickson 55.6 (1st/Q), a nice catch at 1st base for an out. Rachel Buscheck, Jordan Ciesielski, Jorie Fanfa; double in a key scoring inning. Girls Soft- Age 13-14: Delaney Foote 51.8 (1st), Alex Tanis had a monster hit into the outfield. Top Uncle Credit Union - Destiny Baker, Anika ball at its best. Top Players: Fuji Sushi Boat Holland 51.1(2nd), Age 15&Over: Kendall Players: The Course at Wente - Callie Mc- Nicolas, Kirsten Sigua and Buffet - Jamie Altman, Lauren Bedard, Aasen 53.2 (1st/Q); Tumbling Level 9: Age Carthy, Ella Piergrossi, Audrey Townsend; Uncle Credit Union 9, Robert Half Inter- Lexi Campisi; TransPak - Bailey Beanland, 11-12: Ruben Padilla 55.0 (1st/Q) CA Mechanical Inc. - Sophia Fraher, Sara- national 1: Catcher Brenna Adams threw out Kathryn Kitayama, Makayla Reitsma Rose Nicolson, Rachel Tanis a runner trying to steal 2nd. Pitcher Sabrina Mini White: Delores Gragg–Keller Wil- Heintz threw two perfect innings and caught liams Realty vs. West Maui Condo Rentals: a line drive hit up the 3rd base line while On Delores Gragg–Keller Williams Realty, playing 3rd. Kristen Sigua played strong Nina pitched great and caught a fly ball at defense at short stop providing numerous 3rd base. Shawna played great defense as outs for the team. Top Players: Uncle Credit catcher. Sydney played great defense and Union - Brenna Adams, Sabrina Heintz, hit well. On West Maui Condo Rentals, Jane Kirsten Sigua had good hits. Olivia displayed good hitting Diablo Designs Tile and Stone 5, Savvy off the pitcher. Elizabeth made good pitching Seconds 2: Lacy Becker went 3-for-3 with effort. Top Players: Delores Gragg–Keller an RBI and scored a pair of runs and hard- Williams Realty - Nina Balestreri, Sydney throwing Carly Rose Recupero struck out Cohen, Shawna Katz; West Maui Condo five in two innings as Diablo Designs Tile Rentals - Elizabeth Allen, Jane Lee, Olivia and Stone beat Savvy Seconds 5-2. Recu- Sanchez pero, Jessica Hungerford, Madelyn Rovira West Maui Condo Rentals vs. Balloons and Sarina Poirier each had a pair of hits as & Beyond: For Balloons & Beyond, Emily Diablo Designs Tile and Stone rallied from a Harmon and Alyssa Smith led the offense 2-0 deficit. Recupero relieved starter Becker, with two hits each, while Kaylie Yunker who went the first two innings and struck out pitched a great game. For West Maui Condo two, and the left-hander struck out the final Rentals, Jane Lee and Monica Nader also had four hitters she faced to finish off the Diablo two hits, and Christina Herdman pitched very Designs Tile and Stone victory. Haleigh well. Top Players: West Maui Condo Rent- Lopes and Tori Reiner each drove in a run to als - Christina Herdman, Jane Lee, Monica lead the Savvy Seconds’ offense. Top Players: Nader; Balloons & Beyond -Emily Harmon, Savvy Seconds - Haleigh Lopes, Tori Reiner, Alyssa Smith, Kaylie Yunker Madelyn Rovira; Diablo Designs Tile and Healthylivingrule vs. Alta Sales Group: Stone - Lacy Becker, Carly Rose Recupero From Healthylivingrule, there was great de- Fire Stop Sprinkler Company 7, Diablo fense and offense from Abbey Baer, excellent Designs Tile and Stone 1: Strong pitching pitching from Corey Timby and a great play from Madeline Baalman and Mia Konig at 2nd base from Isabella Rule. From Alta helped shut down Diablo Designs Tile and Sales Group, there was quick fielding from Stone while Konig’s hot bat sparked Fire Abbey Cortez, amazing pitching from Calli Stop Sprinkler Company to a 7-1 victory in Turns and some speedy base running from PGSL Minor Teal division action Saturday. Mia De La Cruz. Top Players: Healthyliv- Diablo Designs Tile and Stone’s only run ingrule - Abbey Baer, Isabella Rule, Corey was on Sarina Poirier’s booming double to Timby; Alta Sales Group - Abbey Cortez, left that scored Isabella Loebrich in the third Mia De La Cruz, Calli Turns inning to cut their deficit to 2-1. However, Mini Teal: Accurate Impressions 10, Fire Stop Sprinkler Company threw cold Machi Construction 4: Accurate Impressions water on Diablo Designs Tile and Stone’s took the early lead thanks to the offensive comeback efforts by erupting for four runs skills of Kim Ebbers, Kylie Pfotenhauer and in their half of the third – keyed by RBI Camille Kulak. Machi Construction fought doubles from Konig and Sasha Padilla. back hard behind the pitching leadership Jessica Hungerford helped Diablo Designs of Alex Wampler, who threw many strikes. Tile and Stone avoid further damage with a McKenzie Dalrymple displayed great pitch- nice catch in center field that saved a pair ing skills as well. She also hit a double in the of runs. Carly Rose Recupero pitched two 3rd inning, bringing in a runner, narrowing stellar innings of relief for Diablo Designs Accurate Impressions’ lead. McKenna Harris Tile and Stone, striking out the side in the played aggressive offense, crushing a hit in fourth and finishing with four strike-outs. the third inning for a double. She excelled Baalman and Konig combined to limit Dia- in the field, fielding a hard hit grounder blo Designs Tile and Stone to just two hits, and throwing the batter out at 1st. Accurate Poirier’s double and a Lacy Becker single, Impressions was able to hold the lead despite and struck out nine. Machi Constructions’ final inning heroics. Fire Stop Sprinkler Company 7, Uncle Top Players: Machi Construction - McKenzie Credit Union 3: Brenna Adams recorded two Dalrymple, McKenna Harris, Alex Wampler; hits and turned a single into a double run Accurate Impressions - Kim Ebbers, Camille while Hailee Weinstein and Haley Roundtree Kulak, Kylie Pfotenhauer moved the team ahead with two hits each. Securities America 2, GFI Stainless 0: In the end, Fire Stop Sprinkler Company Awesome play from Hannah Deckinger, maintained the lead with strong hitting and Amanda Mero and Kamryn Flemings for pitching from Malia Konig, catching from Securities America. Julia Simmons caught Theresa Colberg, and support from Madeline a fly ball at the top of the 1st inning for GFI Baalman as pitcher and shortstop. Top Play- Stainless. Lauren Sowers played a great game ers: Uncle Credit Union - Brenna Adams, and Sammie Chilton was solid as pitcher Haley Roundtree, Hailee Weinstein; Fire Stop for GFI Stainless. Top Players: Securities Sprinkler Company - Madeline Baalman, America - Hannah Deckinger, Kamryn Flem- Theresa Colberg, Malia Konig ings, Amanda Mero; GFI Stainless -Sammie McElroy Orthodontics 6, Diversified Chilton, Julia Simmons, Lauren Sowers Mortgage Tornadoes 4: McElroy Ortho- Accurate Impressions 5, GFI Stainless dontics: Nicole Witters, went 2 for 2, strong 3: Both teams fought hard in a close game. plays at 1st, Paige Scoffield went 2 for 2 and Darina Wolfe pitched a great game for GFI strong pitching, Zoey Castillo went 1 for 2 Stainless and caught an out at the top of the with a big hit and aggressive base running. 2nd inning. Haley Kolon made a great catch Diversified Mortgage: Taylor See went 2 for at 1st base for an out and Collete Wogsland 2 with two RBI’s, Breanna Chi went 2 for made an awesome catch at 3rd base for an out. 2 with two runs scored, Sammy McClain Notable players for Accurate Impressions went 1 for 2 with a run scored and a RBI. were Kim Ebbers and Megan Schuerlein, McElroy Orthodontics led the whole way but who both played great defense. Emily Bassett Diversified Mortgage rallied in their last at The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 - PAGE 7

The U9 Phantom Lacrosse team played the final match ever on the sand based fields at Robertson park Sunday April 22; the Pictured is West Coast Wave U10G Defender Jillian Collom night before the bulldozers moved in to start the transition from fighting to assure a shut out in Saturday's game against Walnut grass to artificial turf. Pictured is Phantom U9 player J. Herweg Creek Rampage. who beats his defender in close for a shot on goal. The U11 Pleasanton Rage White team defeated the Heritage Crush base where he was responsible for 2 outs in well for the Tigers and Josiah Knight did the 2nd inning. He also had a great line drive great on both offense and defense. 2-1 in a hard fought match at Val Vista 2. The Heritage Crush hit past the infield. It was a good match-up Cardinals 2, A’s 13: The Cardinals had scored first to take a 1-0. Abby Fried then netted a goal to even between the two well coached teams. strong defensive plays by Brandon Yocham A’s vs. Rangers: The Rangers and the A’s and Jonas, while on offense, Trudeau hit a the score. The teams went into halftime tied 1-1. The second faced off Saturday afternoon. The Rangers double and a hit by Chance. The A’s were led half was controlled by Rage. After keeping the ball in Heritage's had an amazing 1st inning in the field as they by Vincent Dixon’s single in the second that executed not only a double play but also a drove in 3 runs, and a single by Sam Ornelas end of the field, the Rage White broke through when Yasmine triple play. But the A’s were not deterred. that drove in a run. Defensively the A’s Zach Springer maneuvered the ball around goalie to score to put the Defensively, Vinny Carbonaro displayed Parodi pitched three scoreless innings and excellent fielding skills at both the pitching several defensive plays by Josh Collom. Rage White up 2-1. Goalie Karin McCarty then shutout the Crush and short stop positions, getting 2 outs. Jo Diamondbacks 2, A’s 12: The D’Backs in the second half to preserve the 2-1 win for the Rage White. Top Jo Camilleri’s bat was hot. His powerful hit jumped out to an early lead with doubles past the infielders was outstanding! by Shah and Hardestry, with Bobosky and Offensive Players: Abby Fried, Yasmine Springer; Top Defensive Minor A: Diamondbacks vs. Giants: Hardestry providing several good fielding Players: Karin McCarty, Holly Judson, Kasey Cring. In the photo, Top players for the D Backs was M. Strauss, plays, and Shah striking out three in the who caught a great pop fly, C. Martin with third inning. But the A’s matched the scor- Yasmine Sringer scores for the Rage White. a strong double, and E. Anderson for a ing with Josh Collom’s and Alec Lewis both double and RBI. For the Giants Fritz threw hitting two singles for RBI, and Cameron strong pitches, and A. Camilleri, and J. Stephenson pitched four innings with five Henninger. strikeouts, and Joron Collom striking out at shortstop and Joe Mifsud at first base. ers hit a hard ball into center field to clear Minor AA: Cardinals 11, Orioles 8: Both two in the final inning. Giants 12, Cardinals 6: The Cardinals the bases. Aidan Cherry also had some good teams played great. For the Orioles, Ethan Rangers 12, Giants 0: Scott McPherson fought hard, taking an early lead of 4-0 in at bats and played solid defense. James went 2 for 3 with a double and a single. pitched the entire game for the Rangers’ the first inning, but The Giants took com- Padres vs. Cubs.: For the Padres: Cody Conner Campbell also went 2 for 3 with a striking out nine Giants and received sup- mand of the plate and the mound to beat Terpstra had a great day at the plate in each single and a double. Eduardo Angeles went port from Adrian Ayala who made two great the Cardinals in six innings. Strong at the at bat with a solid hitting performance. 1 for 2 and made three excellent defensive defensive plays at short stop. For the Giants plate for the Giants were: Patrick Connolly Colby Dunlap was the star on defense for plays for his team. For the Cardinals, Colton Andy Guel also pitched the entire game, (2 RBI) who went a perfect 4-4 at the plate the Padres displaying his defensive skills Osborn went 3 for 3 with two singles, and striking out three Rangers. Travis Silva had and Carlos Ventura (2 Doubles, 2 RBI) who throughout the game. For the Cubs: Andrew a 3 run triple. Andy Hankins hit a double two fantastic catches at third and also had hit a two-run double in the first inning. Also Rosingana showed his skills with the bat and knocked in two RBI’s. Justin Gillian two base hits against the Rangers. The Ranger strong at the plate were Auting Zermeno with getting on base safely in each of his at bats. hit a single and also knocked in an RBI. On offense was solid with Devon Pearce (double 2 singles, and Nick Donaldson, who hit a Dominic Santiago turned in a great defensive defense, Giovanni Costello and Colin Pearce and a single), Scott McPherson (double and Andrew Walker tags out Harrison Kepp in a close play at 2nd on double in the 1st inning. Caelob Stimpson day recording three unassisted outs in one both struck out three batters. Dale Spence a single), Adrian Ayala (two doubles and a a steal attempt after receiving the throw from catcher Cameron pitched a strong 4 innings, throwing 41 inning at third base. stopped a fast grounder at shortstop and got single) and Tristan Shackelford (two doubles) strikes out of 63 pitches, striking out 9 of 15 the out at 1st. Joey Katan also made a great all connecting with the ball for a combined Geyer. This Granada Little League Majors game ended in a 1-0 batters faced. The Cardinals’ Dane Winslow defensive play at 1st base. nine RBI’s. Ben Morrisroe drove in Dylan AAA Division: Orioles 7, Marlins 9: Baxter and Adrian Lewis with his hit. Franco win for the D-Backs. Photo by Bill Nale (2 singles, 1 RBI), Marcos Mejia (1 single, Granada Little League 1 RBI), and Dylan Breesch (1 double, 1 Granada Little League results: Marlins’ pitcher Ryan James did an awe- Moufarrej scored two runs to help the Rang- RBI) along with Todd Neizman (who threw T-Ball: Orioles vs. Tigers: The Orioles some job and Colton Morlan played a great ers close out the game. 35 strikes out of 67 pitches) also played an battled the Tigers on 4/21 in high caliber, 3rd base. Orioles Nicholas Melendez had a Rangers 15, Tigers 5: Rangers pitcher, terrific game and Cole Seely performed very Adrian Ayala pitched a perfect game for Stringfellow, Colin Falconer; Indians top pitching and two stolen bases. John Stengall outstanding game. coach-pitch action. Alex Maciel led the Diamondbacks 12, Padres 5: Despite Orioles with multiple smashes to right field. well as catcher. three and 1/3 innings, striking out ten Tiger players: Justin Matchett, Andrew James, made a heads-up catch behind home plate Orioles 6, Rangers 3: Rangers’ Scott batters in a row. Tyler (T-Bone) Hattori ended Carla Tolentino. for the out. Colby Smith’s 2-3 performance at the plate on Joe Cooksey sprayed base knocks to left, Wednesday, the Diamondbacks took a 12-5 center and right field. Luke Schwarz laced McPherson hit a smooth home run. Adrian the strike out streak with a bunt and started Indians vs. A’s: A’s top players: Dominick Padres vs. Rockies: For the Padres: Ayala did both great pitching as well as an a Tiger run rally in the middle of the fourth Shepard, Jake Salhoff, Annie Polaski; Indians Kade Ornellas pitched a scoreless inning. He loss at the hands of the Padres at Junction. a double over the left fielder’s head and re- Nathan Findley got it done on the rubber on corded a put out at home with a cannon-shot RBI single. Both Tristan Shackelford and inning. The Rangers then brought in a new top players: Christopher Silva, AJ Barranti, also assisted in play that resulted in an out at Adrian Ayala also had RBI singles and pitcher to face the top of the Tigers batting Josh Ramon 2nd. Graedon Beeler showed determination the way to a win. He allowed four runs over throw from left field. The Tigers showcased three innings. The Padres pitcher struck out strong fundamental play and were led by Devon Pierce had a 2 RBI single. For the (continued on page 8) Rangers vs. Yankees: Rangers top play- and concentration as pitcher. Jay Hawkins Orioles, RJ Mata did a great job at pitching ers: Max Ghiglieri, Gregory Laney, Camron used his body to block the ball for an unas- eight, walked three and surrendered three Nolan Lehew, Mitchell McCormick and hits. The Padres were sparked by Nathan Chase Passama. and made a terrific play at home. Dylan O’Callaghan; Yankees top players: Hayden sisted out at first. For the Rockies: Jonah Rodrigues executed some amazing field Rago, Seth Weintraub, Dominic Persi. Johnson cracked a high fly to right center Findley and Mason deLisser, who teamed Orioles vs. Marlins: The Orioles and up for five hits and three RBIs. After a quick Marlins faced off in coach-pitch action on moves both in centerfield and at 3rd base as Red Sox vs. Padres: Red Sox top players: for a double. Gavin Powers was fierce as well had 2 solid hits. Havier Garcia, Joey Bielski, Mia Geraci; catcher and stopped nearly every ball that strike from the Padres, the Diamondbacks 4/28. The Marlins were led by Dominic He- responded with one run in the first. The benstreich, and Riley Winchell, who crushed Orioles 13, Marlins 3: Marlins players Padres top players: Mason Schaffer, Braeden came his way. Jacob Keeler played good defense, Nick McRae, Aidan Andre. Giants vs. Cardinals. For the Giants: Diamondbacks scored on an RBI double multiple pitches into the deep outfield for by Jack Wilson. It didn’t take long for the extra bases. Daniel Wollner was superb LaRosa caught a terrific fly ball and Wyatt Phillies vs. Cardinals: Phillies top play- Ayden Martinez received the game ball for Mosley did a fine job pitching. Thomas Vi ers: Matthew Sunnergren, Justin Grumm, a nearly 50% strike average as pitcher. He Diamondbacks to respond as they scored in the field and recorded four unassisted three runs of their own in the third. The outs. The Orioles defense was led by Porter pitched a shut-out inning and Peyton Stultz Nikolai Mirra; Cardinals top players: also contributed 2 RBIs. Elias Ramos was had some nice hits. For the Orioles Dylan Jack Davis, Jonathan Lankenau, Tyler on base every time he was at bat. Aiden Diamondbacks scored on a two-run error and Seiwald, who “owned” the right side of the an RBI triple by Smith. The Padres stayed field through the first three innings. Dominic Rodgrigues had a 3RBI double, Ryan Wenzel Forgatsch. Montalvo had a fine performance as catcher, also pitched a shut-out inning. Both Cole and had 2 runs and an RBI. Ethan Henderer on top until the final out after taking the lead Franco put on a hitting clinic, stroking three in the fourth, scoring four runs on an error, fastballs into outfield gaps for doubles, while Seely and Nicholas Melendez demonstrated contributed a run. For the Cardinals: Jacob great catching. Livermore National LL Burk electrified the crowd in the first inning a passed ball, an RBI single by Findley, and Lucas Cusimano smashed two singles off live Livermore National Little League a wild pitch. One run in the bottom of the pitching and a double off the tee. Orioles 10, Tigers 4: For the Orioles, RJ with an out-of-the park grand slam home run. Mata had a great game pitching as well as hav- results: Ben Operin made a fine catch at first base sixth helped the Diamondbacks close their Farm: Cardinals vs. A’s: Offensively for AA Division: Padres vs. Giants: For the deficit to 12-5. An RBI single by Ryan Phillips the Cardinals, Zachary Van Huis and Michael ing some awesome hits. Brandon Harvey also and contributed a run. Weslee Brinkmann did some great pitching as well as stealing Padres: Kade Ornellas made a great throw hit two doubles and contributed 4 RBIs, gave the Diamondbacks life. Key hits from Johansson muscled up at the plate, delivering from 2nd to tag the runner out at first. Evan Antonio LaManna, and Josh Fiedor doomed line drives deep to the outfield and bounced several bases during the game. John Geyer, and turned in a great performance catching. Luke Morlan and Jonathan Ngyuen pitched Nystrom and Alex Sheldon had a great play Aidan Follis recorded two strikeouts and the Diamondbacks. Alex Cirina contributed over the fence for ground rule doubles. Ty that resulted in recording an out at 3rd. Rope scored a run. to the attack with his glove. Pagan also had multiple extra base hits. For Shreffler had a great inning pitching. Sean Giants vs. Rockies: For the Giants: Colby A Division: Diamondbacks vs. Padres: the A’s, Ben Johnston had a great game with Stotts had a strong hit and made it home. Cairel had a single, a stolen base, and a run. The Diamondback’s player Connor Valenzu- a strong performance at the plate and hustling Jared Higuera had 2 RBIs. For the Giants: Matty Sciascia had a hit and was responsible ela stirred up excitement with his exceptional around the bases and Parker Warner hit a line Joshua Kim had a great catch at first. Sean for recording an out at second base, while double play; catching a line drive and getting drive double to the fence. On defense for Smith hit a triple and pitched well. Nate Sean Smith caught a fly ball at first base. For an out on second base. Jake Folis exercised the Cardinals, Jacob Sanchez demonstrated Lee had a great hit and Matty Sciascia got the Rockies: Joey Gomez had good pitching, precise timing and speed to catch the high his range, making several infield plays, and an out at 2nd base. Xavier Lortie had a good hit and stole second fly ball in left field. Padres’ Kamden Johnson showcasing his arm with strong and accurate A’s vs. Padres: Padres: Jay Hawkins hit base, Michael Anolin had a home run, and showed off his catching abilities at first base, throws from the outfield. Grant McCarthy a towering double to left center. London Shane Waechtler contributed a good hit. while Mathew Stahl recorded multiple outs and Brendan O’Hara also flashed impres- Bishop pitched well and engaged in some AAA Division: Padres 10, Dodgers 0: as second baseman. sive gloves on defense. Defensively for the base stealing. Sean Stotts was an aggressive Dodgers outstanding players: Grant Ikeda T-Ball: Cubs vs. Giants: For the Giants: A’s, Parker Warner also turned in strong base stealer. Jackson Nystrom had a power- lead the Dodgers defense with his outstand- Noah Jacobs displayed his defensive skills performance, displaying his fielding skills ful base hit, and his brother Evan Nystrom ing pitching. The Dodgers defense was also for the Giants and Kyle Santos provided the at 1st and 2nd base. drove him home. anchored by Brandon Archer behind the plate offensive fire power. For the Cubs it was A’s vs. Marlins: The A’s took on the Cardinals vs. Dodgers: For the Cardinals: at catcher and Chris Johnson’s outstanding Dominic Santiago leading off and starting Marlins in a make-up game last Friday night. Ben Operin caught a pop fly at 1st base for fielding. Padres outstanding players: Colton the rally. Defensively for the Cubs it was Catcher Jack Taggart showed his toughness an out and assisted in 2 additional outs. Berlinn lead the Padres offense with two Ryan Emerson who displayed his range and determination when he held onto the ball Aiden Follis hits the first single in the game inside the park home runs on his first two in the field. and made the final out of the inning after a and scored the first run. For the Dodgers: plate appearances. The Padres defense was Cubs vs. Dodgers: The game was played collision with the base runner at the plate. Julian Quigley played 2 innings with great anchored by the combination of Eric Ruloma on the AAA field. Cayden Trinta of the Dodg- Jacob Phillips had an outstanding night at 1st PAGE 8 - The Independent, MAY 3, 2012

The U-14 Livermore LAZERS hosted the final tournament of the The Livermore Aquacowboys competed in the '2012 Fran Crippen spring season on Saturday, April 28. David Brooks and Chris Memorial Swim Meet of Champions' on April 19-22, 2012 in The Livermore Aquacowboys competed at the 'Zone 2 Dual Johnson demonstrated great counter-attack skills and defensive Mission Viejo. Representing the Aquacowboys at this fast meet Venue Long Course PC-C/B/A+' swim meet on April 21 and 22, strategies, while new player Ian Herbert scored his first goals of were Andrew Hayes, who swam his best unshaved times; Trent 2012 at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon. Many new the season. Maddie David and Luca Cuppoletti scored goals in Trump, five personal best times; Katie achieved five personal best best times were achieved at this long course event. Pictured a very tough Game 5 against Team 680. Goalkeepers Harry Yee times; Nina Hayes placed 18th in the 200 back and 17th in the 100 are (top row) Jenna Chew, Celine Nguyen, Megan Fairbanks, and Scott Ragatz are also recognized for their great work during back; and Haley Hamza swam her best unshaven times. Katie Rehberger, Hannah Watts, Gabriel Akins, Jared Hill, Daiki the games. The summer session of LAZERS water polo begins Nishikawa; (bottom row) Minhnha Kawamura, Amanda Butcher, on May 21, with sessions for 12 and under, 14 and under as well Annemarie Arnold, Caroline Eckel, Megan Wilcox, Tori Carroll, as Splashball for the young want-to-be polo players. Micheletti swimming the medley relay, last shot to tie up the game. The Phantoms and Christopher Gonzalez; not pictured, Alex Gonzalez, Shahini Copenhagen, Gonsman, Booe, and Lindsey tried their best to score again, but could not Ananth, Jack Rehberger, Jessica Akins, Stephen Mackanic, DeWilde in the 200 free relay, and DeWilde, convert before time expired. The Phantoms Copenhagen, Kilkenny, and Booe in the are still in firm control of second place in Megan Hill and Jacqueline Arnold. 400 free relay. the East division, but the loss means they no longer have a shot at taking first place in their JV Boys: In a meet that felt more like game against Danville next week. by a dinner and raffle at The Englander 94588. The meeting begins at 8:00pm. Voting an intrasquad event than a league meet, Offensive summary: C. Billings 1A; H. from 1 to 5 p.m. ballots will be available on Saturday (5/19/12, the Amador Valley JV boys swam to an Goold 3; S. Herrera 1A; D. Marks 3/1A; E. Foursome fee is $550-$600 (reserve 9am-5pm) at the Pleasanton Sportspark next easy 136-26 win over Livermore. The very Mork 1A; B Thompson 2A; P. Turk 1; G. Vest by April 20 and receive a $50 discount). to the Snack Bar by GSB 7. All adults 18 years small Livermore team was unable to prevent 1; K. Wright 1; Goalie: J. Faith 6 saves Individual fee is $140-$150 ($10 discount of age and older who are associated with the Amador from sweeping 10 of the 11 events before April 20). The fee includes greens League (i.e. player parents, coaches, board during the meet. fee, cart, players lunch, balls, tees, hole-in- members) are eligible to vote. Kevin Yan was the only Don to win more Memorial Run one contest entry, complete BBQ dinner, than one event, taking both the IM and the fly. The California Peace Officers Associa- and beverages. The rest of the events were spread among the tion (CPOA) invites everyone to participate To register contact Mark Wodyka at Triathlon Series rest of the squad. In the freestyle events, Joey in a very special event honoring those 510-673-6350, [email protected], or On Saturday, June 16, a field of close to Lindley won the 200, Jerald Kagele the 50, who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty, register online at www.englanderpub.com. 1,000 first-timer, few-timer, and many-timer and Andrew Song the 100. Lindley finished while making our lives safer. The 4th An- triathletes will be on hand to kick off On Your second in the 500, the only event not swept nual California Peace Officers Association’s Mark Events’ 25th annual Tri-For-Fun Triath- by Amador. The other two firsts for Amador Memorial Run and Family Barbecue will be Charity Cup Golf lon Series (four triathlon events), at Shadow were Parker Brown in the back and Copeland held on Saturday, May 12, at Shadow Cliffs 17th Annual Charity Cup Golf Classic Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton. Green in the breaststroke. Regional Park, Pleasanton. will be held at the Las Positas Golf Course The Tri-For-Fun features a course Amador was equally dominant in the All proceeds from this family oriented in Livermore on Fri., May 18. The event is distance of 400-yard Swim (warm, clean relays. Brown, Green, Yan and Song won the event will go directly to the Concerns of hosted by Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill. lake); 11-mile bike (loop course, flat streets); medley; Brown, Kagele, Sam Sornsen, and Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) (California The event will benefit the Avon Walk 3.1-mile run (rolling fire trail). The course Michael Chew took the 200 free, and Song, Chapter), a non-profit organization whose is perfect for the newcomer as well as the for Breast Cancer. seasoned triathlete. Along with the shorter Sornsen, Steven Cox, and Tyler Bergmann sole mission is to assist with the rebuilding The $150.00 per player fee includes were first in the 400 relay. of lives of surviving family members and (than usual tri distance) course and the safe, The Livermore Aquacowboys competed at the '10 and Under Short green fee, cart, lunch, dinner, golf shirt, friendly, and non-competitive atmosphere, affected co-workers of law enforcement tee prizes, on-course refreshments, awards Course Championship' on Saturday April 28, 2012 at the Sunnyvale Varsity Girls: The Amador Valley officers killed. the Tri-For-Fun makes an excellent event for ceremony & a raffle prize giveaway the numerous first-time triathletes. Swim Center at Fremont High School, Sunnyvale. Pictured are Varsity girls swam to an easy 120-46 victory The Memorial Run’s 10K & 5K Walk Format is Four Man Scramble. Lunch be- over Livermore High in EBAL action. The After the novice athletes master the (back row) Jacqueline Arnold, Caroline Eckel, Coach Lisa White; & Run courses are made up of small roll- gins at 11:00am; shotgun start at 1:00pm first three Tri-For-Funs, they can meet the Dons took 10 of the 12 events including ing-hill trails that run throughout the scenic To register contact Beeb’s at (925)455- challenge of the final event – the Tri-For- (bottom row) Jessica Akins, Taber DaCosta, Paige DaCosta, Collin sweeping all three relays. Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The Kid’s 7070. Real. The final event of the series is held Trump, Christopher Gonzalez and Megan Hill; not pictured Minh-Nha Leading the way for Amador was Ber- 1-mile run is laid out through a portion of Tee sponsorships are available. at the same location, but the distances have nadine Martin who took both the 500 free the park’s lawn area. Kawamura. Caroline Eckel was selected to attend the 'Adam Szmidt Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill, 915 Club- been increased to 700-yard swim, 20-mile and the breaststroke. The Dons swept the Trophies will go to the top 5K and 10K house Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, bike, and 4-mile run. The Tri-For-Real is Memorial Camp for 10 and unders' held on April 29, 2012. The camp non-freestyle events with Kirsten Brand tak- male and female finishers, with medals given (925)455-7070 also professionally timed, giving our of- ing the IM, Eva Chung the fly, Iris Brand the three deep in designated age groups in the ficial results. was also held at the Sunnyvale Swim Center. Caroline was selected backstroke to go along with Martin’s win in 5K and 10K runs for both male and female The 2012 On Your Mark Tri-For-Fun by Pacific Swim at the Far Western swim meet in Morgan Hill on March the breaststroke. Elaina Gates grabbed first participants. Special awards will also be Series dates are June 16, July 21, and Au- in the only other free event that the Dons Bocce Singles Tourney gust 18. The Tri-For-Real will be held on 29-April 1, 2012. At the meet, Caroline qualified for 9 Far Western given to all kids participating in the Kids’ A singles open bocce tournament is won, taking the 50. Fun Run (ages 12 and under). September 16. All races will start at 7:00 swims, swam 7 and finaled and received medals in 4 events. Swimming on the winning medley relay scheduled at Campo di Bocce in Livermore a.m., at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 The entry fee for the 10K or 5K Walk/Run on May 20. The event is open to all. team were Martin, Chung, Kirsten Brand, and is $35.00 pre-registered or $40.00 (after Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. There is a 1,000- Anna Parker. The 200 free relay was nearly The format will be round robin, playing participant maximum for each triathlon. The May 8 and race-day). The Kids’ Fun Run is National Rules. The top two teams from each triathlons do sell out. order. With bases loaded, Mark Kilbane the strong defenders were Hudson Terpstra the same as the medley relay with Lillian $20.00 pre-registered or $20.00 (after May Entry fee for the three Tri-For-Funs Sun subbing in for Parker and the 400 free division will advance. blasted a hard hit ball to center field for a as catcher, Carter Violich on first base, and 8 and race-day). Entry fee is $50 per player. Prizes, food is $65.00 in advance, and $75.00 day of. triple, scoring three runs and closing out the Ethan Hoffman. Blake Isozaki made some relay team featured Sun, Kirsten Brand, Erin The Memorial Run will be held at Shad- Participants will receive a commemorative Walsh, and Paris Sinclair. and drink specials available during the day. fourth inning for the Tigers. Devon Pearce, big hits for the Astros. ow Cliffs Regional Regional Park, located at Registration closes at 3 p.m. on Mon., May T-shirt, refreshments, snacks, and entry into Austin Overton, Adrian Ayala, Aiden Lewis 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. 14. Play will begin at 8 a.m. on May 20. the always-exciting raffle (must be present and Dylan Baxter all achieved doubles that Varsity Boys: The Amador Valley For more CPOA’s Memorial Run and to win). ($75.00 advance, and $85.00 day varsity boys swimming and diving team got Go to www.campodibocce.com for resulted in three RBI’s for the Rangers. Rudy Pleasanton Ballistic Family Barbeque information and/or an information. of for the Tri-For-Real, which also includes Ayala wrapped up the game with a RBI single their third win of the EBAL season dwarfing application, contact On Your Mark Events trophies and medals.) Multiple-triathlon Pleasanton Ballistic United Premier 99 Livermore in a 110-41 win. The Dons won all discounts are available. in the bottom of the fourth inning. routed Castro Valley FC, 4 to 0, in NorCal at 209-795-7832, or visit their website. To but one event in recording the victory. register online, go to Active.com. Check-in and registration will begin Rangers 14, Tigers 13: The Rangers Spring league action on Saturday. Ballistic Phantom Board Vote at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave hitting the hosted the Tigers to a very close baseball Kevin McLaughlin led the way for Ama- got off to a quick start on a brilliant sequence dor with wins in the IM and the breaststroke. The Pleasanton Phantom Girls Softball water at 7:00 a.m. game. The Tigers started the game by posting in the 5th minute. Keeper Blake Staniford League will vote for its 2013 Executive Board To register or to receive more information four quick runs. The Rangers followed suit Taking the other non-freestyle events were Golf Tournament caught a Castro Valley cross and quickly Jason Chen in the fly, and Nick Johnston in of Directors on Saturday, May 19, 2012. about the Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series, con- by a display of strong hitting and scored five threw the ball to winger MySam Sayfur- The Las Positas College Veterans First Names of nominees will be presented at the the back. In the freestyle events, Shri Gandhi Program needs golfers to play in the 6th tact On Your Mark Events at 209-795-7832 runs in the first inning. In the second inning, naham on the opposite flank. Sayfurnaham board’s regular scheduled meeting on Thurs- or visit their website. Online registration is Johnathan Nguyen blasted a hit to center took the 200, Bryan Hughes the 100, and RJ Annual Charity Golf Tournament, May took a touch and then sent a perfect pass to Scott the 500. day, May 17, 2012 at the Hyatt Summerfield available on Active.com. field driving in another run for the Tigers, the feet of Striker Adolfo Trujillo at the half 19, at the Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Suites, 4545 Chabot Drive, Pleasanton, CA, The Dons’ winning medley relay team Leandro. Play is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed but was thrown out by Tristan Shackelford line. Trujillo beat 3 defenders as he streaked as he was attempting to stretch the solid was Johnston, Hughes, Michael Brooks, and 30 yards towards goal with the ball. The Cameron Kurotori. Nearly the same group double into a triple. Adrian Ayala and Aiden Pleasanton striker then sent a pass to the far Lewis of the Rangers both had doubles that won the 200 free relay with Scott taking post that attacking midfielder Youki Chiba. Brooks’ spot. The final event of the meet resulted in two RBI’s. Morgan Labrucherie Chiba slotted the ball past the onrushing of the Tigers also had a double that resulted was won by the 400 relay team of Brooks, keeper for the early lead. Chen, David Becker, and Perry Jia. in a RBI. Dylan Baxter wrapped up the game Two minutes later Ballistic created the by stealing third and then motoring home to second goal of the game starting with a Bocce Outing will allow wildlife movement under sturdy, comfortable shoes. Canceled score the fourteenth and game winning run back pass to Staniford. Staniford quickly Tri-Valley Aquatics Thanks to a partnership between I-580. if raining. for the Rangers. played the ball forward to Chiba who then Tri-Valley Aquatics swimmers turned in Hike the Final Piece - Evergreen, On Sun., May 6, there will be a Rangers 13, Diamondbacks 3: Tristan the Livermore Valley Joint Unified found winger Jason Campbell on the flank. some top swims this past Saturday at the 10 School District and Campo di Bocce, Sun,, May 20. Evergreen, a 658-acre May Meander. Meet Ranger Amy Shackelford started off the game for the Campbell sent a 1 touch pass into space that and Under Championships in Sunnyvale. property, is the final piece of land to Wolitzer at 2 p.m. at the Wetmore Rangers with a triple and ended up going Trujillo ran on to. Trujillo beat 3 defenders Claire Suen, Andrew Wang, Arjun Nim- a local bocce-themed restaurant, East four for four with three RBI’s. Devon Pearce and the keeper with a clinical finish to the makayala, and Sydney Lu represented the Avenue Middle School students and close the gap of protected land from Road entrance to Sycamore Grove and Dylan Baxter also had hot bats for the near post. team well with their performances. Claire their parents had the opportunity to Black Diamond Mines Regional Pre- Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. Rangers. Devon went three for three with a Ballistic scored the third goal of the placed second in both the 100 and 50 freestyle participate in an evening of pizza serve to Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Join a hike into the hills to find double, two singles and two RBI’s. Dylan game on a heads up play by center back Kyle and third in her 200 free events for ten year For details, go to the events calen- the last flowers of spring. Among had a solid double in the fourth inning that and bocce playing. Campo rewards McClanahan. Right back Jacob Dremalas olds. Sydney placed second among the seven students for good citizenship and aca- dar at www.savemountdiablo.org the grasses turning golden are hidden resulted in driving home three Ranger runs. won through ball that he quickly dropped year olds in her 25 breaststroke. Andrew and jewels including the Mariposa Lily, Caleb Hardesty scored two of the three to McClanahan. McClanahan sent a 50 Arjun also put forward strong swims, either demic achievement. The staff at East Diamondback runs and pitched two innings. yard pass behind the Castro Valley defense matching or improving their best times. Avenue identified a group comprised Elegant Brodiaea, Clarkia and more. Carson Devine caught for three innings and that Trujillo raced on to and headed to goal. of “Students of the Month,” academi- California Sharks This will be a 4- to 5-mile slow-paced threw out a Ranger trying to steal third that Trujillo beat his marks and finished far post. World Renowned local marine walk lasting two to three hours. If cally outstanding student-winners of photographer and author will present stifled a Ranger rally. Rangers’ pitcher, Scott The score stayed at 3-0 until the half as both West Coast Soccer district academic competitions, and this sounds too long for you, join McPherson pitched a solid game, going four battled for possession of the ball. a California Sharks talk on Wednes- West Coast Soccer Wave U10G played their award-winning girls basketball us anyway and head back whenever complete innings. Ben Morrisroe closed In the second half Castro Valley was a great game under the blazing sun on Sat- day, May 9, 2012 at 7 pm. out the game for the Rangers by throwing team. you like. pushing hard to get back in the game but urday against Walnut Creek Rampage. The Bruce Watkins is a photojour- There is a $5 per vehicle parking only fourteen pitches to retire three batters the Ballistic back line of Imran Matin, Kyle girls showed off the skills that they have On April 9th, these students and nalist specializing in marine topics. in a row. McClanahan, Jacob Dremalas, and Jimmy learned from their professional coach, David their parents learned about bocce— fee at either entrance to Sycamore Thompson limited the opponents to two The public is welcome to attend and Grove Park. A $2 donation is re- Mahabali. Taking 12 shots on goal in the via a demonstration lesson— had the learn about California Sharks. This second half shots. Captain Garrett Howell 1st half, Wave dominated with ball control. opportunity to divide into teams and quested to help support the programs had a strong game in front of the defense as event will be held at Dive N Trips, Foothill Little League Kara Kolte netted the team’s 1st goal on an have “playing time,” working with unless other fees are specified. Par- Pleasanton Foothill Little League the holding midfielder continually broke up assist from Monique Reil, and shortly after 1032 Serpentine Lane, Suite 108, results: attacks and restarted Ballistics’ possession. Campo di Bocce staff. Eighty-eight ticipants may call 925-960-2400 for Lindsay Plant snuck one past the Rampage Pleasanton. more information. Majors: Angels vs. Athletics: In the The Premier 99 had an excellent 11 pass Keeper. Goal keeper Jessica Carlson kept students and parents were also served Bruce is a regular contributor to first of two games against the Athletics, the sequence at one point of the game. Ballistic Rampage from scoring, and ended the 1st an Italian style meal—compliments Angel’s offense exploded, scattering 12 hits had a close call in the 45th minute when diving magazines with nearly five half with a 2-0 lead. of Campo Di Bocce’s owner Ben hundred of his articles and thou- and scoring 15 runs. Mitchell Lawrence Matin’s attempted clearance of a cross was The Wave Defense (Jessa Lyons, Jessica Musolf. MTC Internships led the Angel offense with a homerun and hit directly at goal but Staniford was well sands of his photographs appearing The Metropolitan Transportation Keaney, and Kaila Vasconez) fought hard in “We say “molto grazie” to our 2 doubles. AJ Warford stroked a 2 RBI positioned to keep the clean sheet. the 2nd half to keep the lead. The 1st goal of in books, as well as national and Commission (MTC) is offering 13 triple to the center field fence. Maxwell In the final minute Ballistic scored the the 2nd half was made by Reil on an assist talented students, and to Campo di international publications. He is the Bocce. It truly was “un grande notte Internships for the summer of 2012. Stubbs and Trevor Doster banged 2 hits each 4th goal when Kyle McClanahan sent a long from Allison Jamison. Soon after, Savannah author of “A Diver’s Guide to Mon- For further information about and while Blake Buffington hit a double. Owen free kick that was mishandled by the keeper. Seals put two more in the net, one on an assist per tutti.” (a great night for all.) We Camp, Ramon Cristwell and Nick Palange Trujillo pounced on the ball and from a terey County” and “A Diver’s Guide to apply for the positions, please from Keaney. The two sides continued to are thrilled to learn that other Liver- to Northern California." He will be added singles to the Angels hitting effort. difficult angle finished far post to complete battle it out to the end, and with only seconds more Middle Schools will have an see our website at http://jobs.mtc. Angel’s pitchers Mitchell, Owen and Ramon the hat trick. left in the game Jillian Collom netted the available to meet the public and sign ca.gov/InternshipOpportunities/jo- combined on a 2 hitter with 9 strikeouts and Top Offensive Players: Adolfo Tru- opportunity to enjoy this same experi- purchased copies of his books. Wave’s 6th goal, and ended the game with ence over the next weeks” says Vicki binternship.html only 2 walks. Maxwell backed the pitching jillo, Youki Chiba, Jason Campbell; Top a well deserved 6-0 shut out against Walnut For more information, please Internships at MTC provide stu- effort with a spectacular catch in center field Defensive Players: Blake Staniford, Kyle Creek Rampage. Scudder, Principal of East Avenue visit www.diventrips.com or phone to end the game. McClanahan, Imran Matin, Jacob Dremalas, Middle School. dents with the opportunity to gain In the second Saturday afternoon game, Jimmy Thompson 925.462.7234. professional work experience in AJ Warford pitched his second No-Hitter of transportation planning, finance and the season and near perfect game giving up Phantom Lacrosse Missing Links Walks operational projects. Internships are only 1 hit-by-pitch and one dropped 3rd strike Amador Swimming Phantom Lacrosse results: Nature Programs Livermore High didn’t turn out to be U15 Phantoms vs Lamorinda Blast: Save Mount Diablo has announced generally full-time from June through where a batter reached base. Otherwise, AJ A Full Moon Hike will be led by September. struck out 15 batters as only 2 batted balls much of a challenge for the Amador Valley Livermore 9, Lamorinda 10: On the turf at that as part of the Los Vaqueros Res- Livermore High School, the Phantoms lost Livermore Area Recreation and Park To qualify for an MTC internship, were put in play. After AJ reached his max High School JV girls swimming and diving ervoir expansion, Contra Costa Water District ranger staff on Sat., May 5. pitch count, Owen Camp retired the final team as they ran away with a 134-30 victory. a heartbreaker to the Blast. After dominating District had to preserve natural lands students must be enrolled at least part- batter with a strikeout. Angels got enough of- The Dons swept eight of the 11 swimming the Blast in their first meeting of the season, Meet Ranger Glen Florey at 8:30 time in a four-year undergraduate or events. Double individual firsts were re- the Phantoms just did not have the intensity elsewhere. They include two particu- p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 fense for the win from a clutch RBI double by larly special properties: “Altamont” graduate level curriculum. Individu- Blake Buffington and 2 RBIs from Mitchell corded by three swimmers. in the first half of the game and allowed the Wetmore Road. Bridget Booe was one of the double Blast to go into half time with a 3 goal lead. and Evergreen-both missing links for als who have already graduated may Lawrence. Maxwell Stubbs continued his A nearly full moon will light be considered up to six (6) months hitting streak with a first inning hit. Jack winners taking the 200 and 500 free events The third quarter started out looking like more the Diablo Wilderness. this two-mile night hike that will Jupina and AJ also stroked a hit each. as was Kylie Copenhagen who won the 50 of the same with Phantoms down by 5 goals “Altamont” contains a critical post-graduation. and 100 free. Rounding out the trio was Katie at one point. Then suddenly, the fog was lifted travel along both pavement and Pay rate: for undergraduate A Division: Orioles vs. Astros: The wildlife corridor that will reconnect dirt for about two hours. There may Orioles and Astros played a game of strong Tsui who won the fly and the breaststroke. and Phantoms found the chemistry they have Coastal and Valley habitats. Ever- students: $14.50/hour, for graduate defense with many outs made in the field. Amador also got first place finishes from had all season. Late in the fourth quarter, they even be a chance to see some of the Ali Gonsman, who won the backstroke, and brought the score to within one by a goal green is the final piece in connecting students: $18.75/hour. For the Orioles, Andrew Weckwerth, Nathan elusive Eta Aquarid meteors. Wear Closing dates vary by position. Mammini and Suvir Kheny, who received his Natalie Cook who finished first in the IM. from speedster K. Wright off an excellent Los Vaqueros open space to Black team’s game ball, did a good job fielding and Gonsman also took second in the 50 free and feed by C. Billings with less than 1:30 left Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. making outs. Tyler Ferrey made some great Cook second in the breaststroke. to play. The Blast tried to run out the clock, Hike the Missing Link - Altamont hits for the Orioles. For the Astros, some of All three relays also finished first with but the pressure defense of J. Reggiardo, on Sun., May 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gonsman, Cook, Anika Kilkenny, and Katie N. Marcel and T. Staton in the final minute forced a turnover giving the Phantoms one See the first protected tunnels that

The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 - PAGE 9 ACTIVITIES (continued from page one) Grand Cru Collection: As – 8:00 p.m. with evidence of refreshments and giveaways to bicycling to the event such as a cyclists will be located adjacent helmet or bike, will receive a free to the bike storage area. Finally, Only La Rochelle Could Do “Carrot Cash” voucher, valued Dublin, Kolb, and Murray El- by Laura Ness is not in the same class as these by saying, “this wine has cleav- know La Rochelle’s Grand Cru at $5, to use at one of the market ementary Schools are participat- booths. What is a Grand Cru vineyard Grand Cru Chards. “We want age!” It was a beautiful dance Collection. ing in Bike to School Week May and do we have them in Califor- In Pleasanton, all three middle 21-25. Students attending the these Chardonnays to be exem- partner with a braised Kurobota In another debut, Steven Kent schools are promoting a Bike nia? That’s a hot and potentially plar.” So far, so grand. pork shank, with mushroom jus, proudly presents the 2009 Caber- schools are encouraged to bike controversial topic, but a worthy to School Day on Friday, May each day –a surprise will be at- Diners enjoyed three 2010 pomegranate and caramelized net Sauvignon, “The Premier,” 11. Two of the three, Hart and one. With centuries of history and Chardonnays, from Rosella’s shallots, that melted in your Ghielmetti Vineyard, Liver- tached to their bicycles one day countless vintages, some storied Harvest Park Middle Schools during the week. Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands, mouth with earthy, yet soaring more Valley, $100 per bottle, vineyards in France were deemed will host energizer stations where For more information on Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson goodness. only 40 cases made. This wine cyclists will receive refresh- Dublin events, visit www.dub- to be superior to others. They Valley, Morrelli Lane, Russian The Grand Cru Collection is will be presented at the Steven ments and goody bags filled with lin.ca.gov/btwd; for Pleasanton became known as Grand Cru, or River Valley and a 2009 Pinot a mailing list allocation program. Kent Winery, Friday, May 4th, bicycle safety items. Energizer events, go to www.pleasanton- “great growth,” a term signifying Noir, Donum Estate, Carneros. The Chardonnays are all priced - 6-7:30, In the Barrel Room. stations will be located at the greenscene.org. a vineyard known to produce Of the three, the Rosella’s is at $65, Pinot Noir, $75. Approxi- Complimentary for SK/LR Club schools’ bike storage areas begin- The San Francisco Bay Area’s wines of significant merit. Until by far the softest and most supple mately 100 cases of each were Members, $10 General Public: ning at 8:00 a.m. 18th Annual Bike to Work Day recently, with less than 70 years with butterscotch, honey, toasty made and Tom indicates there please RSVP, as space is limited, The Alameda County Safe will take place on Thursday, May of viticultural data to mine since nuts and baked pears, wearing are many more sleeping beauties 925-243-6442 or by Email, at Routes to School Program’s 10, 2012. Hacienda Business Prohibition, the US has not been its 50% new French oak promi- in the cellar, including upcoming [email protected] Bike Mobile were at Foothill Park is a lead sponsor of Bike to considered a contender. How- nently. It made a nice match vintages from Freestone Hill and Perhaps some day, and maybe High School on Wednesday, Work Day in the East Bay. Bike ever, if you think 20 or 30 years with roasted brussel sprouts and Deer Meadow. If you’re fond of soon, the Ghielmetti vineyard May 2 to offer student cyclists to Work Day is just one day of of continual production from a hazelnuts, but didn’t like the exceedingly well-made Chardon- itself may come to be considered a bike repair clinic. Pleasanton many events taking place in May single site can lead you to the marinated cabbage that boat- nay and Pinot, you should get to a Grand Cru. Police representatives facilitated as part of National Bike Month. conclusion that wine from this helmet fittings and free helmet anchored the dish. Note: vinegar Pledge to bike to work or place is always special, than you is not a friend of Chardonnay. giveaways May 1-3 at the three wherever you need to go on can make the argument that we That’s what Riesling, Gewurz middle schools and Foothill Bike to Work Day, May 10th, do, indeed, possess Grand Cru High. Dublin High School is en- and sparkling are for. and enter your name in a raffle vineyards here in these United PDA Is Accredited National couraging students and teachers At the northern exreme, Fer- to win a bike and other fun States. to participate in a Bike to School prizes. Simply follow this link to rington is the most acid-driven, Day on Thursday, May 24; an Certainly, it cannot be denied minerally and intense, while the Main Street Program register: www.youcanbikethere. that the Pisoni Vineyard in the energizer station distributing com/user/register. Morelli walks the middle line The Pleasanton Downtown teria determine the communities Santa Lucia Highlands, home to deftly. For me, the Ferrington Association (PDA) has been des- that are building comprehensive great Pinot made by dozens of Chardonnay has that ethereal ignated as an accredited National and sustainable revitalization top-name producers over the last quality on the palate that engages Main Street Program for meeting efforts and include standards COLLEGE 30 years, could be considered one your every sense, and makes the commercial district revital- such as developing a mission, (continued from page one) of the finest. Gary Franscioni, you fixate on what’s happening ization performance standards fostering strong public-private who owns Rosella’s and farms in your mouth. It reverberates set by the National Trust Main partnerships, securing an operat- show how important commut- Garys’ and Soberanes with the from lemon zest to tropical Street Center®. ing budget, tracking economic Chemistry Instructor and club ing by bike is to us and what an Pisonis, absolutely thinks it is a papayas with bright crisp apple Each year, the National Trust progress, and preserving historic advisor for the Students Organi- impact it can have on the environ- Grand Cru vineyard, and said so in between. It was paired with and its partners announce the zation for Sustainability. buildings. For more information ment,” said Livermore Cyclery’s at a recent 30 year retrospective a butter poached lobster and list of accredited Main Street® on the national accreditation The purpose of the event is General Manager Pete Howard. on Pisoni Vineyard Pinot at a rainbow chard “involtini,” in a programs that have built strong program, visit http://www.pres- to encourage riders, once they “Many of our staffers, including seminar at Pebble Beach Food tropical fruit sauce that perfectly revitalization organizations and realize how fun and affordable myself, regularly ride to work. ervationnation.org/main-street/ & Wine. complemented the wine. cycling is, to continue to ride We strongly encourage it.” demonstrate their ability in us- about-main-street/the-programs/ Winemaker Tom Stutz and The 2009 Donum Pinot is ing the Main Street Four-Point national-programs.html. whenever possible. “Bike to Work Day” was proprietor Steven Mirassou be- Livermore Mayor John another animal altogether. From Approach® methodology for The Pleasanton Downtown originated by the League of lieve firmly in the existence of Marchand said the Alameda American Bicyclists in 1956 as the Buena Vista estate, these strengthening their local econo- Association also announced that County Transportation Commis- Grand Cru vineyards here in wines were originally French my and protecting their historic Executive Director, Laura Olson, part of National Bike Month. California and Oregon, and have sion spoke about “Bike-to-Work The League was founded in imports planted in the 70s and buildings. has been elected as an Officer created a rare collection of the Day” at its meeting last week. “I 1880 when bicyclists (known then replanted in 1989. The aro- “We congratulate this year’s of the Board of Directors of the think it’s great,” he said. “Many as “wheelmen”) joined together finest Chardonnays and Pinot mas of chokecherries, wet cedar nationally accredited Main Street California Main Street Alliance. of the commissioners have also to improve poor riding condi- Noirs from the most sought-after and hints of soy-infused roasted programs for meeting our estab- As a board member, Laura will committed to bike to work on tions stemming from rutted, sites in California. At a recent portabello mushroom prefaced lished performance standards,” work with California Main Street May 10.” gravelly roads and antagonism “Grand Cru” dinner, prepared a complex detective story. I says Doug Loescher, director of Alliance to advocate on behalf of A look at the country’s 70 from horsemen and wagon driv- by Chef Jimmy Connors, the found myself hunting for words the National Trust Main Street its membership on the state and largest cities shows that the ers. The success of the League’s collection debuted to satisfied to describe the flavors that kept Center. “Accredited Main Street national level. communities that have done advocacy ultimately led to the applause. darting in and out of the dark programs are meeting the chal- the most to promote cycling national highway system. Commented Steven, “Re- corners of this wine, chasing lenges of the recession head Partners for advocacy include through engineering, education “Cycling is a healthy, low-im- leasing a new wine is as close after an invisible key to unlock on and are successfully using a the National Main Street Center, and encouragement have seen pact way to travel and have fun,” to Broadway as we’re going to this mystery. focused, comprehensive revi- National Trust for Historic Pres- up to 95% increases in bicycle said Howard. “Not only that, but get! We may weep if you leave Tom suggested this is one to talization strategy to keep their commuting since 2005. ervation, California Preservation there are so many bicycle styles . . . but at least take our wine cellar, and Steven remarked that communities vibrant and sus- Foundation, California Down- Bicycling to school, work, for now; no matter what kind of with you!” this vineyard yields wines that tainable.” town Association, and others. errands or pleasure offers many rider you are, there is a bike out There was no weeping that undergo “an evolution that merits The organization’s perfor- benefits: spending less money on there for you, your style and your “I am extremely honored and evening, believe me, unless you an emotional response.” He’s gas and parking fees, promoting body type.” mance is annually evaluated by excited to have been elected to don’t like world-class Chardon- tried wines from this vineyard the California Main Street Alli- this prestigious board and to health and increasing energy, and The event is free. No pre- nay from some of the best vine- reducing the gases that contribute that indicated its tremendous ance which works in partnership have the opportunity to work to registration is needed. “The yard sites obtainable. Mirassou to global warming. ride will take about 20-30 min- staying power, noting they were with the National Trust Main support and better Main Street “We chose to sponsor the admitted that as much as the “thought-provoking and deli- Street Center to identify the local communities throughout the state utes,” said Ansell. “This is not Steven Kent “Merrilie” Chard is event with the starting location a race. We won’t leave anyone cious 10 years after the vintage.” programs that meet 10 perfor- of California.” said Olson. an emotional favorite, he feels it and with a tent on campus to behind.” But perhaps he summed it up best mance standards. Evaluation cri-

Margaret Paulus Born Nov. 5, 1922, near Big active in a variety of hobbies, charity. Mesa, Arizona, where they en- her family and friends. In lieu of Jan. 18, 1929 - April 23, Timber, Mont., he was the fourth including bird watching, hiking joyed many years traveling in flowers, memorial contributions 2012 of five children of Earl and Vir- in the Sierra, stereopticon card Irma Harmeson their motorhome, visiting fam- may be made to one of her fa- Sonora resident Margaret ginia (Ellis) Holder. The family collecting, 3-D photography, Formerly of Pleasanton ily and pursuing their favorite vorite charities: Sunshine Acres, Paulus died April 23, 2012 at moved to Denver, Colo., where tomato and flower growing and Irma Harmeson, 96, of Pleas- hobby, family genealogy. After 3405 N. Higley Road, Mesa, AZ, Sonora Regional Medical Center. he attended school until his moth- travel. Decades after his military anton, CA, died peacefully on her husband’s death, she moved 85215; 480-832-2540 or www. She was 83. er’s death in 1935. He graduated service, he climbed back into a to California and continued her sunshineacres.org. January 15, 2012 in Livermore. visits to family and friends. Margaret also lived in Liver- from high school in Ellis, Kansas, plane to earn his private pilot’s She was surrounded by her fam- more for many years before and returned to Denver with his license. A devoted family man Irma was preceded in death ily. by her parents, brother, Leon- moving to Tuolumne County stepmother, Helen (Mahathey), and friend, he enjoyed spend- Irma was born in 1915 in after his father died in 1940. ing time with his children and ard Cole; her husband; infant Obituary/ in 1986. Sidney, Illinois to Arthur and daughter, and son, Leigh C. She was a beloved wife, moth- He attended the University three granddaughters as well as Minnie (Anders) Cole. She at- Harmeson. Memorium er and grandmother and we will of Denver for a year, then, with kibitzing with other lab retirees tended Sidney High School for She is survived by her chil- miss her dearly. the U.S. entry into World War II, and friends. three years, then received her dren: Raynor (Pamela) Harmeson Policies She was preceded in death by enlisted in the Army Air Corps Family and friends remember high school degree from Uni- of Lodi, CA; Terry (Sue Ellen) her sister Catherine Hackenberg, aviation cadet program—barely him for his scientific intellect, versity High after her family Harmeson of Greenville, IL; and brother William Fleming. passing the 5-foot-4 height and keen intuition, wry humor, gen- moved to Urbana. In 1938, she Linda Harmeson of Pleasanton, Obituaries are published in She is survived by her husband 115-pound weight requirements. erosity, kindness, poker-playing received a business degree from CA; and Leigh’s wife, Janet Phil- The Independent at no charge. of 64 years, Nicholas Paulus; her He served in North Africa and It- skills and knack for finding the University of Illinois. She lips of Boise, ID. She also leaves There is a small charge for son David Paulus, daughter Bon- aly, primarily flying P-40s in sup- parking spaces, among many married Robert H. Harmeson of behind her grandchildren: Anne nie Warzee, four grandchildren , port of ground operations. During other traits. Mattoon, IL in 1940. They trav- Dahmke, Jacob Harmeson, Jen- photographs in the obituaries. four great grandchildren, nieces, 65 missions, he was forced to bail He is survived by his wife eled the country while he served nifer Watts, Michael Harmeson, and nephews. out of his plane twice—once after of 65 years, Norma; daughter, in the U.S. Army Corps. After his and Sonja Harmeson; and great Memorium ads can also A Funeral Service was held on his engine died and, on his last Robin Herrera, her husband, return from WWII, they moved grandchildren: Cole, Evelyn, April 30 at Callaghan Mortuary combat mission, after his plane Dave, and their daughter, Lauren, to New Mexico for a few years, Kelsey, Lindsey, Margaret, McK- be placed in in Livermore. caught fire. He narrowly avoided all of Long Beach; son, Russell, then returned to Illinois to raise enzie, and Samantha. The Independent capture by German troops, and his wife, Kathleen, and their their family. Cremation was accorded and when families want to honor Bert E. Holder was sheltered by Italian villag- daughters, Alessandra and Ka- Irma enjoyed being a home- handled by Callghan Mortuary in Livermore ers west of Florence until he was lysta, all of Davis; stepbrothers, maker, raising her children and Livermore. Burial in Illinois will the memories of their loved 1922–2012 able to reunite six days later with Bill Hartman of Nampa, Idaho, spending time with her grand- be arranged by Freese Funeral ones. There is a charge for Bert Holder, a retired Law- advancing American forces. and Karl Scherck of Denver; and children and great grandchildren. Home, Sidney. memorium ads, based rence Livermore National Labo- After the war, he returned stepsisters, Patricia Covington, In Illinois, she worked at a pho- A celebration of Irma’s life r a t o r y to the University of Denver of Durham, N.C., and Sandra tography studio, Western Union will be held at a graveside service on the size of the ad. c h e m - and earned his bachelor’s and Norton of Columbia, Mo.; and Collegiate Cap and Gown, Illini on May 19, 2012 at Lynn Grove ist, died master’s degrees. In 1953, he numerous step-nieces, step-neph- Towers, and sold Fashion Two- Cemetery near Sidney, IL. Pas- Please send an email to Friday, earned his Ph.D. at MIT. That ews and their children. Twenty cosmetics. Music was tor Michael Picklesimer from April 20, same year, he accepted a position A celebration of Bert’s life important to her as she enjoyed Sidney United Church will be [email protected] 2 0 1 2 , at the lab, where his 37-year ca- will be held 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., playing both the piano and or- officiating. to receive additional a t t h e reer included pioneering research on Saturday, June 2, at the Robert gan. She and her husband loved Irma will be dearly missed by information. age of on nuclear magnetic resonance, Livermore Senior Center, 4444 to ballroom and square dance. 89. His which is widely used today in East Ave., Livermore. His family Throughout her life, she was d e a t h medical imaging, and testing ma- hopes that Bert’s many friends active in community women’s c a m e terials for the U.S. government’s will come and share their memo- organizations, her church and about six weapons program. ries of him. If desired, donations multiple military organizations. months He loved the outdoors, and may be made to Smile Train, Irma was an alumnae initiate in after he fell at home and sus- fished and camped from a young P.O. Box 96231, Washington, the Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity. tained injuries to his back. age. After retiring, he remained D.C., 20090, or to any preferred Irma and Robert retired to PAGE 10 - The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 Granada High School Students Learn While Cleaning Up Arroyo By Carol Graham and water issues affecting the They came in “Rhianna Loud valley. Tour” t-shirts, Abercrombie & “The location of the trail Fitch polos, Granada Cheerlead- between both the garden and ing hoodies and Cookie Monster the arroyo has strategic value tank tops. because it exposes users of the It was Saturday morning - hal- trail to both features,” said Ad- lowed time for teenagers - but ams. “This event for Granada they came because they wanted students was more than a creek to be there. clean-up; it was an opportunity to educate them about water issues On April 28th, Granada High in general.” School science teacher William Taking water samples, “Stu- Rasor led a group of 30 students dents tested for pH, dissolved in a creek clean-up that will pave oxygen, conductivity, and turbid- the way for a larger scale event, ity (clarity),” said Rasor. “For Coastal Clean-Up Day, on Sep- surveying the habitat, they iden- tember 15th. tified macroinvertebrates (creek “I was excited to see students bugs) such as mayfly larva, apply concepts learned in sci- identified pollution sources, and ence and math classes to our estimated amount of riparian local watershed,” said Rasor. “I plants. The data they collected teach a course called California will be published online at www. Environment that covers water worldwatermonitoringday.org and ecology. This was a great making them part of a global opportunity to take the classroom science community.” outdoors.” Many of the participating stu- The group met at the Granada dents are members of Granada’s Native Gardens behind the high Interact Club. “One of the themes school. Representatives from this year is Go Green,” said Ra- Zone 7, Livermore Wastewater, sor, who serves as staff advisor and Livermore Area Recreation for the club. Junior Jeremy Martin stated, and Park District provided the “Interact is the high-school level students with overviews about Justin, Tyler and Matt were among students collecting trash. of Rotary. We do community the importance the Arroyo Mo- service and international fund- Young volunteer does her part to help eradicate graffiti in cho plays in the community. raising. In my freshman year I Livermore. “Where does this water come thought, Oh, this sounds good on from?” asked David Lunn, a a resume. But after I joined I re- retired Zone 7 employee and that said 1.36 million gallons of The arroyo received some ally loved all that we were doing member of Friends of the Ar- trash is going into the Bay an- extra help that morning from for the community.” Helping Hands Take On Clean royos - a volunteer community nually. The City of Livermore Mormon Helping Hands whose Martin’s yellow t-shirt was as group working to preserve and figured out that 26,359 gallons of dozens of volunteers removed expressive as the others’, stating: debris from the creek and graffiti Up, Beautification Projects restore the Livermore-Amador that is coming from Livermore. Be the change you wish to see in Pleasanton and Dublin joined in from the bridge. Leader John Lee Over 700 volunteers from the Valley arroyos (Spanish for “Even though we’re pretty the world. “If you want the world said, “We’re all doing this in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Dublin’s city wide clean-up day creeks or brooks that may season- far from the ocean, we do have to become better, be a better per- Day Saints and their friends, from known as Dublin Pride Day and trash going into the Bay that’s same spirit.” son,” he said. “Get out there and ally dry up). Volunteer gardener Jim Adams the Tri-Valley, joined thousands completed projects at Foothill “Rain.” contributing to the Great Pacific start doing things. If one person of LDS members across the High School and a Sunol park. Garbage Patch (also called the spoke with the students about the sees you doing it, they’ll want to “Del Valle.” Granada Native Gardens, which state of California on Sat., April Working with the mainte- Pacific Trash Vortex: a mass of join, and more people will join, “Those are the most common started in 2004 on a barren lot 28 for a day of service known as nance department of Livermore, answers,” said Lunn. “However, marine litter characterized by and it will snowball.” ‘Mormon Helping Hands. over 400 Livermore volunteers between Murrieta Boulevard and Rasor agreed. “I think the the water typically comes from high concentrations of plastics, Originally established in removed debris from two creeks, the arroyo. “The gardens have a students left the event with a reservoirs in the Northern Sierra chemical sludge and debris that Mormon planted trees, shrubs and flow- large variety of native plants in- greater appreciation for the area 1998 in South America, and is transported hundreds of have been trapped between North ers along with spreading bark stead of water-hungry plants; we surrounding Granada and they Helping Hands was created to miles down the Sacramento Pacific currents). It’s twice the know how to use our resources were excited to use Granada help with natural disasters and at the city golf course, painted River and across the Delta and size of Texas.” wisely,” said Adams. other emergencies. It has since a large graffiti covered wall and Students broke into groups Native Gardens as a venue to do into the California and South Plants include hummingbird hands-on science,” he said. “It’s spread throughout the world. walked the city identifying and, Bay Aqueducts of the State Water to collect garbage from in and fuchsia, Carmel Mountain lilac, where possible, removing graf- around the creek, seeing firsthand encouraging to teach in a city that California Mormon Help- Project before being discharged sage, Manzanita, red buckwheat, fiti from electric boxes, street how much could have potentially promotes collaboration between ing Hands became an annual into the Arroyo Mocho. This wa- Our Lord’s Candle, purple needle the school district, LARPD, Zone event four years ago as a way signs and other easily accessible ended up in the ocean. Allen grass (state grass of California), ter becomes part of our drinking said that students collected 120 7 and Livermore’s waste water for local volunteers to help with public places. Other sites of water in about five or 10 years.” island snapdragon, gooseberry treatment facility. I’m looking beautification projects in their graffiti were logged and turned gallons of trash, recyclables and bushes and wild roses. Lynna Allen, Water Resources forward to the next creek clean individual cities. into the city for removal by city fabric. Mosaic picnic tables in the Coordinator with Livermore’s Senior Deanna Dunn said, “I up day in September.” This year volunteers from employees. Public Works Department, said, garden depict endangered frogs, walked out on a log that created a fish and birds. Several infor- “My work concerns pollution and little pond with all these tadpoles mational panels display maps, pollution prevention. There was a in it and I removed a bottle. It photos and diagrams along with study conducted in San Francisco felt good.” the history of the Arroyo Mocho New E-Waste Center Opens in Livermore Futures Explored, Inc., a non- VCRs, DVDs, computers, moni- personal items, and also conve- profit corporation that provides tors, printers, keyboards, inkjet/ niently donate items of their own, life skills and work-related train- toner cartridges, laptops, video including books, furniture, jew- New LArpd Irrigation Control ing to adults with developmental game consoles, Internet/music elry, clothing and collectibles,” disabilities, has opened Nifty devices, cameras, cell phones, said Will Sanford, Executive Units to Save Water and Money E-Waste Recycling Centers in telephone equipment, and more. Director. “And now with Nifty The Livermore Area Recre- to finance construction of the the majority of young riders, the East Bay. The new centers Funds raised from Nifty E-Waste E-Waste, we’ve expanded that ation and Park District Board of service center. The District has not elite competitors. “I have the offer individuals and businesses will support employment and concept to include recycling of Directors passed a resolution to only had one other debt in the resources to put into the park. I a convenient way to recycle un- training opportunities for clients electronic items. It’s all part of a allow a transfer from reserves last 20 years, which was for the need permission to do so.” wanted electronics safely and re- of Futures Explored, Inc. Cus- broader effort to help the commu- for new irrigation control units purchase of Brushy Peak Re- Faught noted that he is work- sponsibly. The recycling service tomers who drop off accepted nity reduce, reuse and recycle.” for parks. gional Preserve. The District’s ing with the US BMX Associa- is free of charge. Drop-off centers electronics at Nifty E-Waste loca- The Livermore site is at The board also held a shred- final annual payment of $360,000 tion. It would provide the insur- are located next to Nifty Thrift, tions will receive a tax deduction 2133B Las Positas Court, open ding ceremony as the district was made this month. ance for sanctioned race events Nifty Gifts & More and Nifty receipt. weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m retired its last debt. Alden Faught, owner of Sim- held at the park. As Is thrift stores in Lafayette, “Nifty Thrift stores have al- For more information The new water units are part ply Fondue in Livermore, pre- Faught’s proposal will be Livermore and Antioch. ways been about the concept of about Nifty E-Waste, contact of a satellite-based clock system sented a plan to improve the directed to the district’s facilities Nifty E-Waste Recycling ‘shop and drop’, where anyone 925.294.9086 or ewaste@fu- that will replace the traditional existing BMX park. He said that committee for discussion. Centers will accept televisions, can shop for household and tures-explored.org. irrigation time clocks found in the park would be designed for most parks. The satellite-based system was first installed at Bothwell Park when the park was renovated in 2010, and has since proven effective in several other LARPD parks. The decision from the Board meeting will allow the new system to be installed for all lawn areas of District parks. The net result anticipated from the new system is a 20 percent savings in water use and associated costs. The annual cost for water is $680,000. General Manager Tim Barry stated, “A 20 percent savings is a hefty sum.” The new controllers are pro- grammed by a computer and regulated by continuous satellite- transmitted weather information that adjusts watering times and frequencies based on local daily weather conditions of rain and moisture for maximum efficien- cy. The system will also save staff time previously spent adjusting irrigation on site at individual parks. This saved time will be redeployed to other needed ser- vices by park personnel. The District will transfer up to $70,000 from designated reserves to purchase 31 new controllers. The water savings from the new system will ultimately result in a hard cost savings that will be reflected in the Parks Division budget. The investment will help balance the operational budget, allowing a repayment to the re- serve fund within two years. Also at the meeting, the Dis- trict celebrated being debt-free with a symbolic shredding of the mortgage for the Maintenance Service Center, shared with the City of Livermore at Robertson Park. LARPD and the City joined to form the Governments of Livermore Financing Authority The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 - PAGE 11

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IVPC does registered by the following County - Tuesday, May 15, (925)243-8000 not knowingly accept any owner(s): contractors taking jobs that REAL ESTATE 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Gen- total $500 or more (labor advertisements that are in Improve Your Home’s Suzanne Andreasen, 5273 Inland Valley eral Services Agency, Room and/or materials) be licensed violation of the law. Felicia Ave, Livermore, CA 1107, 11th Floor, 1401 Lake- Publishing Co. 94550 side Drive, Oakland, CA and Energy Efficiency This business is conducted by South County - Wednesday, an Individual May 16, 2012, 2:00 p.m. The registrant began to trans- While Saving Money at Social Services Agency, By Cher Wollard act business under the ficti- Shooting Star A, #637, 24100 tious business name(s) listed Amador Street, Hayward, CA Upgrading your home to make it more energy-efficient is not above on N/A. Responses Due by 2:00 pm just good for the environment; it can also be good for your pock- Signature of Registrants:s/: on June 20, 2012 County etbook. Suzanne Andreasen, Owner Contact: Kai Moore (510) California’s Build It Green program provides financial incen- This statement was filed with 208-4882 or via email: kai. the County Clerk of Alameda [email protected] Atten- tives for completing multiple home energy improvements at one on March 30, 2012. Expires dance at Networking Con- time — up to $4,000 from the state and as much as $1,000 from March 30, 2017. ference is Non-mandatory. participating cities and counties, including Pleasanton. The Independent Legal No. Specifications regarding the 3220. Published April 19, Energy Upgrade California, an alliance of the state, cities and above may be obtained at the counties, and local utilities, implements the program, which is 26, May 3, 10, 2012. Alameda County GSA Current FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contracting Opportunities designed to encourage a “whole house” approach to energy con- NAME STATEMENT Internet website at www. servation. FILE NO. 463881 acgov.org. “It’s time to evolve your house with an energy upgrade that will The following person(s) doing 5/3/12 make your home more comfortable, energy efficient and save you business as: (1)H & K Process CNS-2306554# Service (2)Parra Attorney THE INDEPENDENT Legal money,” according to literature from Energy Upgrade California. Support Service, 819 Brennan No. 3228 The federal government offers programs that allow buyers and Way, Livermore, CA 94550, ANIMALS homeowners to wrap the cost of retrofitting their houses into their is hereby registered by the 2) CATS/ DOGS mortgages. following owner(s): Kay Parra, 819 Brennan Way, ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for The advantages: Livermore, CA 94550 adoption information contact • Your home will be warmer in the winter and cooler in the This business is conducted by Valley Humane Society at summer an Individual (925)426-8656. • You will save on energy bills, in some cases more than enough The registrant began to trans- Adopt a new best friend: to offset the costs of improvements act business under the ficti- TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- • You will help the environment, which benefits everyone tious business name(s) listed mal Rescue, offers animals above on 4/18/2007. for adoption every Saturday To decide if this program is right for you, start with an energy Signature of Registrants:s/: and Sunday, excluding most audit. PG&E offers a quick online assessment of your energy usage Kay Parra, Owner holidays. On Saturdays from and how it compares to residents of similar homes. Go to www. This statement was filed with 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are pge.com and log in. the County Clerk of Alameda available at the Pleasanton on April 11, 2012. Expires Farmers Market at W. An- If you have a Smart Meter on your home, you will be able to as- April 11, 2017. gela and First Streets. Two sess your hourly usage and see the causes of spikes. You can make The Independent Legal No. locations will showcase cats sure you have the optimal rate and create a personalized plan of 3221. Published April 19, only: Petsmart in Dublin from 26, May 3, 10, 2012. action for saving energy and money. 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Even if you don’t have a Smart Meter, the site can help you de- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Extreme in Livermore from NAME STATEMENT 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, termine energy usage patterns through the year, giving you a clue FILE NO. 463154 cats are available at Petsmart as to where you might begin making improvements. The following person(s) do- in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, You might want to begin by following a few simple, inexpensive ing business as: Silver Lake and Pet Extreme in Livermore energy-saving tips from PG&E: Band Camp, 3899 California from 12:00 to 4:00. For more Way, Livermore, CA 94550, information, call Terry at (925) • Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air- is hereby registered by the 487-7279 or visit our website conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. following owner(s): at www.tvar.org • Use compact fluorescent lamps. Jaybird Productions, 3899 FERAL CAT FOUNDATION • Clean or replace furnace and air-conditioner filters regularly, California Way, Livermore, Cat & kitten adoptions now following manufacturer’s instructions. CA 94550 at the new Livermore Petco This business is conducted by on Saturdays from 10:00AM • Set the water heater thermostat at 140 degrees or “normal.” If a Corporation to 2:30PM. We have many you don’t have a dishwasher, you can set it even lower, 120 degrees The registrant began to trans- adorable, tame kittens that or “low.” act business under the ficti- have been tested for FIV & • Wash only full loads in a dishwasher and use the shortest cycle tious business name(s) listed FELV, altered & vaccinated. that will get your dishes clean. Turn off the dishwasher before the above on N/A. We also have adult cats & Signature of Registrants:s/: ranch cats for adoption. drying cycle, open the door and let the dishes dry naturally. Jason S. Bury, President EMPLOYMENT • Defrost refrigerators and freezers before ice buildup becomes This statement was filed with 1/4-inch thick. the County Clerk of Alameda 65) HELP WANTED on March 23, 2012. Expires DRIVERS NEEDED! • Close the damper when the fireplace is not being used. Try not March 23, 2017. Tri-Valley to use the fireplace and central heating system at the same time. The Independent Legal No. Make Xtra money. Chances are, small changes will result in some savings. But such 3222. Published April 19, Delivering phone books. measures can only go so far. 26, May 3, 10, 2012. Must have drivers license, According to Energy Upgrade California, “The problem isn’t own transportation, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS what you’ve done – it’s what you haven’t done.” NAME STATEMENT w/ auto insurance. FILE NO. 463458 Call now!! For many of us – especially those whose homes were built more The following person(s) do- 1-877-360-7183 than 30 years ago – substantial energy savings require a whole-house ing business as: CK Skin, www.deliveryofphone approach: upgrading to newer, more energy-efficient appliances; 153 So. L St., Livermore, CA books.com installing and upgrading insulation and weather-stripping, and 94550, is hereby registered by 56) ADULT CARE the following owner(s): patching ductwork; repairing plumbing leaks; installing awnings, Independent Contractors Catherine A. Kupper, 841 shades or sunscreens; replacing showerheads with more energy- Wanted. Senior Home Jefferson Ave., Livermore, Health Care. Must have ex- efficient models. CA 94550 perience. Senior Solutions, For this, we may require the services of a qualified contractor. This business is conducted by Inc (925)443-3101. an Individual Contractors participating in the Energy Upgrade California The registrant began to trans- Program are trained to identify home improvements that can save act business under the ficti- you even more energy. They also can assist you in applying for the tious business name(s) listed program’s financial incentives. above on 1/1/2012. 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Published April 26, and air leakage May 3, 10, 17, 2012. • Duct Blaster Test to detect leaks in the heating and cooling NOTICE of INVITING BIDS ducts Notice is hereby given that • Computer Modeling to determine energy consumption sealed competitive bids will The contractor will then recommend specific retrofit projects to be accepted in the office of the GSA-Purchasing Depart- benefit your home. ment, County of Alameda, Home improvements focusing on the building shell — including 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite installing and upgrading insulation and patching ductwork – gener- 907, Oakland, CA 94612 ally will qualify for incentives of up to $1,000 from the state. 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Works Agency, Conference Room, 4825 Gleason Drive, The Federal Housing Administration offers an Energy Efficient Dublin, CA Responses Due Mortgage program that allows home buyers and home owners who by 2:00 pm on June 15, are refinancing their mortgages to improve the energy efficiency of 2012 County Contact : Jeff their homes without dipping into their cash. Thomas (510) 208-9613 or via email: jeff.thomas@ Kevin Nunn of Comstock Mortgage is an Energy Financing acgov.org Attendance at Specialist with Energy Upgrade California, and has spent his 18- Networking Conference is year residential lending career promoting the Energy Efficient Non-mandatory. Specifica- Mortgage program. tions regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda Those purchasing a home can include the cost of retrofitting the County GSA Current Con- property to be more energy-efficient in their new FHA mortgage. tracting Opportunities Internet The home will be appraised based on the anticipated value after the website at www.acgov.org. improvements have been completed. 5/3/12 CNS-2303867# Current homeowners looking to upgrade for energy efficiency THE INDEPENDENT Legal can refinance their homes to include the cost of these projects. No. 3227 “I’ve been told for years that nobody buying a home wants to add to the expense for these improvements,” Nunn told a meeting of the Real Estate Alliance of Livermore recently. “But I’ve made a career on this program. “When you show them what it is and how it’s going to save them energy, save them money on their energy bills, people are interested. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE/CALL IN Everybody wants to save energy.” Interest Rates Hold Steady Interest rates on home mortgages remain unchanged from last week. Rates on conforming 30-year fixed mortgages are at 3.875 Reach over 27,000 homes by direct mail in Livermore, percent. FHA loans are at 3.75 percent. Rates on 5-year adjustable Pleasanton, Dublin & Sunol. loans are at 3 percent. For higher-dollar mortgages, interest rates remain at 4.125 per- cent on 30-year fixed super-conforming loans up to $625,500 and 5 percent for 30-year fixed jumbo loans. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Prudential California Realty, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, MAY 3, 2012 Second in Series on Prison Reform Set The Governor and state leg- This is the second in a se- will include how the change is islatures say they are planning ries of programs about prisons. expected not only to relieve the big changes for the California The series is presented by the state overcrowded conditions but Department of Corrections and religious communities of the also be more beneficial to the po- Rehabilitation. On Sunday, May Tri-Valley. tential release of this population. 6, Jeanne Woodford, Former Di- Sally Bystroff, one of the The CDCR budget for this year is rector of the CDCR will be part organizers, notes, there is no almost $10 billion and has shown of a presentation at the Asbury citizen oversight of the prisons, steady growth at the expense of United Methodist Church at 6 no newspaper oversight, no re- schools and social services. p.m. She is expected to share porting on issues in the prison or Jack Noonan, a well known what is actually happening and prisons. There has been no clear defense lawyer in the valley, is what the goal may be for the way for the public to know if the expected to talk about the need to changes. program is working. “However, do things differently in the courts The 6 to 8 p.m. presentation with California having the high- and where the courts work well will also include Carla Ken- est recidivism rate we know it for a defendant. nedy, detention commander, is not working as intended, nor Kenny Johnson, the former county jail; Jack Noonan, defense reducing crime.” inmate, spent many years think- lawyer; and Anthony Forest, a The Under Sheriff Carla Ken- ing about his life before crime former inmate who has spent nedy is in charge of the deten- and after years in jail. The members of Girl Scout Troop 31364 of Pleasanton just finished two years of work to earn years in and out of prison and tion facilities at Santa Rita and For more information, contact their Bronze Awards. They completed their work by holding a pet canned food drive at Pet Food Santa Rita. in Oakland. She will be talking Bystroff at 449-8555 or sally- Express in Pleasanton on Saturday. Then they delivered the food Monday to a local animal shelter. The Panel will address the is- about the value of the transfer [email protected]. There is Pictured are Troop members (from left) Lauren Bach, Gwen and Lexi Bruguier, Alanna McComb, sue of changes that will improve of state prisoners to local county no admission charge to attend, and Arielle Monia-Shoman. They will be honored along with other Bronze Award recipients at the the reintegration of prisoners jails as the transfer of state in- donations are appreciated. Light "100 Funhundred" celebration of Girl Scouting to be held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in back into the community and the mates to Santa Rita jail. Her talk refreshments will be served. Pleasanton this Saturday, May 5. level of risk to society.

Annual Boutique Sales Benefit Mob to Aim for World's Record Jackie Barnett’s Just Like New Fund Livermore Downtown Inc. tribute and thank the Monkees May 15th at 5:30 p.m. The dance The Animal Lover’s Boutique, continuing her work. Volunteers on Saturday, May 5 for the spe- which is located year-round has partnered with Livermore for all the Fun music they gave will take place on First Street raise money for the JLN Fund cial Spring Fling sales event. For in the lobby of Feline Medical School of Dance and local band, us in the 70s. between the Flag Pole Plaza and by making and selling catnip more information, please contact Center (FMC), 3160 Santa Rita toys and by operating the Animal Rock On Tap, to get the commu- The Livermore School of K Street after the Amgen Tour of Cindy Ferrin, (925) 323-8517 or Road in Pleasanton, will hold Lover’s Boutique at Feline Medi- [email protected], or visit the nity together in hopes of setting Dance has choreographed a California Finish. a special Spring Fling for the cal Center. Although FMC does Valley Humane Society website, a Guiness World Record. dance routine us and loaded a The moves are simple and Animals event on Saturday, May not offer veterinary services on www.valleyhumane.org. The goal - to have the most video on their website www. easy for all ages to learn. Not 5. Proceeds from the 10 a.m. weekends, it is opening its lobby people dancing in the street to the livermoredance.com where those a follower on the Dance Floor? to 4 p.m. boutique will benefit Monkee’s Theme Song. With the who want to participate can Feel free to join us and dance in Jackie Barnett’s Just Like New loss of Monkee Davy Jones this watch and learn the dance. your own unique style. (JLN) Fund, a Valley Humane past year, what a fun way to pay Then come downtown on Society program that aids sick and injured pets. Spring Fling will showcase animal-themed items for spring and Mother’s Day such as plant- SYNTHETIC TURF ers, garden art, home decor, (continued from page one) brass gifts, locally hand-painted wine glasses, decorative pillows, groups involved – to serve in six years and LARPD was able teams for rainy-day practices. purses and other fashion acces- the interest of the community. to start the project sooner. “Ev- Fusion hopes to also use the new sories, as well as cat and dog This is a significant investment eryone wins,” says Dave Best, fields to host soccer tournaments, toys and dishes. A clearance table for targeted improvement of a Fusion’s liaison to LARPD. “The which could further benefit the featuring markdowns will also be precious asset. Robertson Park synthetic turf field requires no local economy, especially hotels featured. is a special place and the soccer irrigation and minimal mainte- and restaurants. The Just Like New Fund was fields are a true gem within the nance. With the lights, you can “I’m looking forward to stand- founded in 1995 by Pleasanton park for Fusion.” practically play 24 hours a day, ing here in a few months to cut animal advocate Jackie Barnett, The synthetic turf project has 365 days a year. It’s going to be the ribbon and hear the whistle who passed away in 2009. The been years in the making. Over like converting these two fields blow to signal the start of the first fund, which now bears Jackie’s two years ago, LARPD and Fu- into four.” soccer match on the new fields,” name, provides financial assis- sion SC (previously known as The grass fields being replaced says Koch. tance to Tri-Valley residents who Livermore Youth Soccer League) require at least three months of To see detailed plans, visit cannot afford emergency, lifesav- entered into an agreement by resting each year. More recently, http://premium.bluesombrero. ing veterinary care for their pets. Since its beginning, the JLN Fund which Fusion is providing ap- the fields have required nearly com/livermore and choose “Rob- proximately $600,000 of the $2.2 six months of rest and have been has helped save the lives of more ertson Park Project” under the than 400 companion animals. million price tag of the project. used mostly for game play. Facilities tab. To learn more Through funding by Tri-Val- LARPD expects rugby, foot- Today more than 40 volun- about LARPD, visit www.larpd. teers mentored by Jackie are ley Bank, Fusion is prepaying six ball, and lacrosse teams to use dst.ca.us. To learn more about years worth of field usage fees. the new fields, along with adult Tri-Valley Bank, visit www. “It’s tricky to loan to a nonprofit soccer leagues and even baseball trivalleybank.com. organization,” says Brian Kehoe, senior vice president of Tri-Val- ley Bank. “We worked on op- tions to suit Fusion’s needs and cash flow. This isn’t an ordinary business deal, it’s a community reinvestment.” With the prepayment of field usage fees, Fusion receives pre- ferred scheduling for the next THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A

LARA WEBBER Guest Conductor to Lead Symphony

Guest conductor Lara Webber be featured at the Livermore- Amador Symphony concert on May 12 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Representatives of Livermore and Yotsukaido celebrate the planting of a cherry tree. The May 12 program is one of contrasting and distinctive musi- cal styles. The evening opens with Yotsukaido, Japan Thanks Its Beethoven's First Symphony, which he called his "Grande Sim- phonie." Webber feels this pro- Livermore Sister City vides a light-hearted invitation to a musical evening. Symphonic April 27 to March 12 of 2011 from Sendai, the hardest hit area. students and chaperones. Two delegates from Yotsukaido. A composition was a new venture for was a time no one in Japan nor The students arrived in Livermore dozen boxes of items were packed representative from the Consulate Beethoven and, as an early work he around the world will easily forget. after a trip to the airport that took up and sent back on the plane. Ja- General of Japan’s office in San recognized his debt to his teacher, That’s when a strong earthquake four times as long. There were also pan Airlines didn’t charge for the Francisco, Takemichi Nagaoka, Haydn. and huge tsunami hit the east coast departure delays at the airport. extra baggage. made the trip to Livermore to of- The three dances from De of Japan, destroying thousands of When the students arrived they In addition to the supplies, ficially present the gift. Livermore Falla's ballet suite, "The Three homes and businesses, and killing met their host families, who treated LYSCO collected funds by fold- Mayor John Marchand was on Cornered Hat," present a complete- over 15,000 people. them to sightseeing, educational ing origami cranes, a symbol of hand for the presentation. ly different atmosphere. Taken This happened the day before and cultural exchanges, and kept peace and hope, and selling them The tree is planted near the from the dramatic story involving twenty-five middle school students them from the news reports. Two at the Wine Festival in downtown street in front of the Livermore a miller, his wife and would-be and chaperones were to leave days before they were to return Livermore. Library. seducer, the pieces are energetic, Yotsukaido for a trip of a lifetime home, emails started coming from Over $2500 was collected, and It is accompanied by a plaque bold and rhythmically charged. to Livermore, their sister city. their families in Japan that things taken to Yotsukaido by LYSCO that reads, “This Cherry Blossom In the final work, Cesar Franck's The trip was in danger of being were not great and they needed President Keith Jess on the return Tree is a gift from the City of Yot- "Symphony in D Minor," there is cancelled. some basic support. – to please exchange visit in October. sukaido, Japan in commemoration once again a change in mood and Parents of those middle school bring home batteries, food, and In appreciation for the kind- of 30 years of friendship between character. The bold, stark imagery students encouraged them to go on other necessities, as supplies were ness and generosity of Livermore, our two cities.” of Spain is replaced with a "chiar- the trip. The parents not only didn’t hard to find. Yotsukaido recently donated a tree For more information on the oscuro" effect, where haunting want the children to miss this op- The Livermore Yotsukaido and plaque. A dedication of the tree Livermore Yotsukaido Sister City shadowy melodies are thrown into portunity, they wanted them away Sister City Organization (LYSCO) and plaque coincided with the visit program, go to www.lysco.org or relief with joyful, upbeat phrases. from the destruction and fear. Yot- organized a drive to collect these in March of twenty-seven middle contact President Keith Jess at sukaido is about a 3.5 hour drive necessities to send back with the school students, chaperones, and 510-501-8652. (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Pictured are samples of several of the gardens open during the tour. Local Garden Tour Benefits Valley Humane Society Follow your love of animals Ten gardens across Pleasanton does grow from Buzz Bertolero, event, and include program, map, Garden Nursery, 2756 Vineyard down the garden path during the are featured. the Dirt Gardener, second genera- and directions. Ave; in Dublin at Armstrong Gar- seventh annual Hidden Gardens Whether large or small, over- tion nurseryman and TV personal- Tickets may be purchased at den Center, 7360 San Ramon Rd.; of the Valley, a benefit for Valley grown or manicured, discover a ity. Buzz will be planted along the Valley Humane Society, 3670 Ne- and in Livermore at Alden Lane Humane Society (VHS), to be held bounty of ideas among the tour’s route to meet tour participants and vada Street, Pleasanton or www. Nursery, 981 Alden Ln. on Sunday, May 20. inventive landscape designs. Ex- answer gardening questions. Other valleyhumane.org. Admission to Show a tour ticket on May 20 at The self-guided event, allows plore beautiful flowers, trees and hidden gems will be revealed along this rain-or-shine event is non- Stacey’s Café on Main or Redcoats those attending to meander at a shrubs, decorative fountains and the way, including watercolor artist refundable. British Pub on St. Mary’s and the pace of their choosing. The gar- statuary, and architectural ele- Pat Smith and the Animal Lover’s Tickets are also available in restaurant will donate a portion of dens will be open from 10 a.m. ments such as gazebos, decks, Boutique. Pleasanton at Towne Center Books, the bill to VHS. All tour proceeds to 4 p.m. outdoor kitchens, and more. Tickets are $35 per person in 555 Main St., Serenity Stone- benefit the programs and services Find out just how that garden advance or $40 the day of the works, 252 Main St., and Western of VHS.

SYMPHONY Argentine Tango Band Performs at Library (continued from front page) Symphony Orchestra and music Tangonero will perform a con- cert at 2 p.m. on Sun., May 13 at The drama is not between charac- director and conductor of the Los ters, but in the music itself. The the Pleasanton Library. Angeles Debut Orchestra, a post Tangonero is a new Argentine opening theme is stated in a subtle previously held by André Previn and somber form then suddenly Tango band based in San Francis- and Michael Tilson Thomas. Web- co. Specializing in classic tango — plunges into a vigorous and rapid ber has guest-conducted the or- a genre that fuses intense passion reply. Themes throughout the piece chestras of Annapolis, Houston, with quiet tenderness, alternating combine to form a jubilant and Pittsburgh, San Antonio, and sharp percussive rhythms with powerful finale. Louisville; and the Chicago Sin- slow nostalgic melodies, it will Webber is a Livermore resi- fonietta. squeeze your heart to tears and dent. As assistant and associate Doors open at 6:45 p.m. There set your feet to dancing. Bring conductor of the Baltimore Sym- will be a prelude talk from 7 to your mom—and other women in phony Orchestra, she programmed 7:30 p.m. The concert begins at 8 your life—for an hour of romantic and conducted over 80 concerts p.m. at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 music. annually, including classical sub- First Street, Livermore. This free concert is sponsored scription, educational, pops, and Tickets may be purchased at by the Friends of the Pleasanton community programs. the theater box office by calling Library and will be held in the She previously was associate 925-373-6800 or visit www.bank- Pleasanton Library’s meeting to find parking and ensure a seat. For more information regarding the program call the Reference conductor of the Charleston (S.C.) headtheater.org. room, 400 Old Bernal Avenue. The concert is open to all. No Doors open at 1:30pm. Come early registration required. Desk at 931-3400, ext. 7.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 3 Valley Concert Chorale “Bugs Out” in Spring Concert Featuring Unique Soprano Solo with Clarinet, Piano Just like the spring weather, clude Brahms’ “Tafellied," the audience will experience a a German drinking song, endless variety, little bit of everything when Thomas Morley’s madrigal the Valley Concert Chorale “I Love, Alas, I Love Thee," exciting entertainment (VCC) presents its May con- two operatic arrangements by cert “Of Springtime Sounds Rossini featuring Mr. Glover - Bugs and All.” at the piano, and to add to The concert will be per- the bug and critter collection, ome Together: formed at 7 p.m. on Saturday, “The Spider and the Fly” and May 12, at Trinity Lutheran “The Owl and the Pussy Cat.” CThe Beatles Concert Experience This year’s spring concert Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, May 6 at 2pm begins an hour earlier than Live Musical Performance Recreating the Pleasanton. in past years, providing an “Our spring concerts are opportunity for a family eve- Look, Sound and History of the Beatles always a bit on the lighter ning out. side of choral music,” explains All guests are invited to a John Emory Bush, the Chorale’s melodies that create a sound that, reception with refreshments in he Capitol Steps Artistic Director and Conductor. if you’ve ever heard cicadas ‘sing’ the Fellowship Hall immediately “With this performance, our audi- in full voice, will sound like that following the conclusion of the TMay 8 at 7:30pm ence will enjoy a variety of pieces of cicadas,” explains Bush. “The program. They Put the “Mock” back in Democracy ranging from madrigals, to Brahms marimba paired with the clarinet Tickets are $20 in advance and and Rossini, drinking songs, love adds to the rhythmic uniqueness $25 at the door. High school and songs, and sounds of bugs - a lot of the piece and will be a treat for college students $10 with valid stu- of bugs!” the audience.” dent ID. Advance tickets may be uest Maestro: When it comes to bugs, the A special portion of the pro- ordered by visiting the Chorale’s Chorale will perform a unique col- website at www.valleyconcertcho- G Lara Webber gram will feature VCC soprano lection of songs by Charles Hoag rale.org, or by calling the Chorale’s May 12 at 8pm Jumi Kim performing Schubert's information number at (925) 866- called “Cicada Songs.” The collec- "Der Hirt auf dem Felsen" (Shep- Livermore-Amador Symphony tion features clarinet and marimba 4003 to order tickets. Tickets may herd on the Rock). “It is very rare also be purchased through Brown Rae Dorough Speakers Series accompaniment. Each song is set to hire a clarinet for a choral pro- to poems with arrangements that Paper Tickets online at www. gram,” adds Bush. “So I chose this brownpapertickets.com ob Borchers mimic the sounds cicadas make, infrequently heard selection, which For more information about commonly referred to as “cicada is a real gem. It will be an audience the Valley Concert Chorale per- BMay 16 at 7:30pm song," when these noisy bugs rule pleaser and program highlight!” formances, ticket purchases and From Fairchild to Facebook— the insect world during the summer Kim will be accompanied by Phyl- auditions, visit www.valleyconcer- The History and Future of Venture Capital months in many areas of the world. lis Harding on clarinet and concert tchorale.org or call the general in- “Each song in the collection pianist Daniel Glover. formation line at (925) 866-4003. has a unique rhythm coupled with Additional choral pieces in- ure Prairie League PMay 17 at 7:30pm One of Country-Rock’s Pioneering Forces

obert Gruca Guitar RMay 19 at 8pm Del Valle Fine Arts hanticleer C “Love Story” May 20 at 2pm A Glorious Afternoon of Sheer Vocal Perfection

S DANE 1960 lues to Bene t BARBARA Bthe Bothwell Fri Jun 1 at 8pm Blues Icon Barbara Dane and Big Cat & The Hipnotics BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 www.bankheadtheater.org 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

California Symphony Debuts at Bankhead Theater in Livermore California Symphony will fea- of musical stars. The energy of a program that included Mozart’s ture “Lara St. John and Beethoven’s Donato Cabrera combined with Symphony No. 38 and Overture Ninth,” in its final concert set of the passion of Lara St. John will to Le nozze di Figaro, and Ravel’s the 25th anniversary season with bring our season to a triumphant orchestration of Mussorgsky’s a performance on Friday, May 4 close with the majestic beauty of Pictures at an Exhibition. in Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Canadian-born violinist Lara The concert begins at 8 p.m. Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.” St. John has performed with or- at the theater, 2400 First Street, The California Symphony has chestras on five continents and downtown Livermore. also been praised for nurturing the in recital around the world. Her Guest conductor Donato Cabre- careers of promising new soloists release Bach: The Six Sonatas ra of the San Francisco Symphony and composers, as well as provid- and Partitas for Violin Solo in will conduct this concert featuring ing acclaimed traditional orches- 2007 was the best-selling double internationally renowned violinist tral performances, and developing album of the year on iTunes and Lara St. John in Tchaikovsky’s and performing programs that her recording featuring two World Violin Concerto, and Beethoven’s attract and engage new audiences. Premiere 21st century concertos monumental Symphony No. 9 with In April of 2012, the California with the Royal Philharmonic Or- the California Symphony Festi- Symphony launched Sound Minds, chestra had Gramophone saying val Chorus, prepared by Vance its El Sistema-inspired music “it’s the sort of work that should George. The concert will begin education program that combines get audiences running, not walk- with the world premier of a work intensive and frequent orchestral ing, back to concert halls.” by D. J. Sparr, the Symphony’s ensemble training with reading The Bankhead Theater is locat- Young American Composer Resi- tutoring for 1st and 2nd graders. ed at 2400 First Street, Livermore. dent. Cabrera joined the San Fran- Tickets may be purchased Walter Collins, the executive cisco Symphony conducting staff at the box office or online at director, said, “This concert repre- in 2009, when he conducted the www.mylvpac.org. Guest conductor is Donato Cabrera of the San Francisco sents an unprecedented alignment Orchestra with 24 hours’ notice, in Symphony.

Anastasis Ballet Company Presents An Evening with . . . Early Chinese Immigrant 'Testimony' to benefit Shepherd’s Gate Uncle Toisan Next in Lecture Series

Anastasis Ballet Company This May, in recognition of the will present “Testimony” on May 130th Anniversary of the Chinese 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Exclusion Act, spend An Evening Fellowship in Livermore (348 N. with Uncle Toisan. The Museum Canyons Pkwy.). on Main’s annual Ed Kinney Lec- The professional ballet com- ture Series program “An Evening pany’s evening performance will With…” welcomes the Chinese- benefit Shepherd’s Gate, a lo- American character portrayed cal non-profit serving the East by writer and historian William Bay since 1984. Shepherd's Gate “Charlie” Chin on Tuesday, May provides shelter and resources to 8 at 7pm at the Firehouse Arts help rebuild the shattered lives Center. of women and children displaced The Chinese Exclusion Act, by abuse, financial hardships, and Gate program with movement to passed in 1882, was one of the addictions. contemporary music. most significant restrictions on The ballet program will open Tickets are $10 for adults and free immigration in U.S. history. with Anastasis Ballet Company’s $5 for children (children under It excluded both Chinese skilled “The Prayer” and will conclude 2 are free) and can be purchased and unskilled miners from enter- with the company’s newest pro- on the Anastasis Ballet Compay ing the country under penalty of gram “Testimony.” The new work website (www.anastasisballet.org), imprisonment and deportation. will pair narratives of women who or at the door. Pre-purchased ticket The history-based life of Uncle have participated in the Shepherd’s holders receive priority seating. Toisan spans the time from the Chinese Exclusion Act, arrival as a “paper son,” detainment at Angel Island, the post-civil rights era, and Charlie Chin as Chinese-American character Uncle Toisan. Concert Band Performs at Market the emergence of Asian-American consciousness. The Pleasanton Community experience. Popular selections “An Evening With…” is a monthly January through October & Seniors, $3 Students/Teachers Concert Band will be playing at made famous over the years will be speakers series where audiences at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 with ID. All tickets are paid at the Pleasanton Farmer’s Market brought together in a robust, full- come face to face with people mak- Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA the door. Cash, check, Visa and on May 5, 2012. The downbeat bodied blend that releases a pure ing history today as well as actors 94566. Tickets may be purchased MasterCard accepted. will be at 9:15 AM. acoustic sound. Come and enjoy. who look and sound as if they have at the door or reserved in advance All tickets are open seating Under the direction of Bob Wil- For further information contact stepped out from the pages of his- by calling the Museum on Main at and after 6:45pm any unclaimed liams, The Band will play a medley Director Bob Williams at 925- tory books. (925) 462-2766. Ticket prices: $10 reserved tickets will be released of tunes fit for an outdoor shopping 846-5897. The speakers series takes place General Admission, $5 Members for sale.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 5 AAUW, Livermore Library Hosting an Evening of Mystery The American Association of raising seems like the perfect job writing/editing projects of any and University Women Livermore- for Presley Parker, which is why all kinds. With this background Pleasanton-Dublin Branch and the she started her event planning busi- Ann branched out into writing Livermore Library will co-host ness—to raise money for charities. mysteries. “Mystery Writers on the Loose” Warner also creates fundrais- The main character in Ann’s featuring Penny Warner and Ann ing murder mystery events for mystery Silver Lies is Inez Stan- Parker. libraries across the country, and nert, a straight-talking, poker- The pubic is invited to attend she teaches a child development playing, gun-toting owner of the this free program to be held at class at Diablo Valley College. Silver Queen Saloon. Inez is also 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, in Her non-fiction book, The Official featured in Iron Ties, winner of the the Livermore main library meet- Nancy Drew Handbook, has been Colorado Book Award for Popular ing room, 1188 South Livermore nominated for an Agatha Award. Fiction. “The railroad is coming Avenue. In addition, Penny writes a column west, all the way to Leadville, and Penny Warner has authored about family life in the Tri-Valley its rich Rocky Mountain mines, not more than 50 books for both chil- for the Valley Times. to mention millionaires. And who dren and adults. She was recently Ann Parker graduated from is coming to celebrate the arrival of nominated for the 2011 Agatha U.C. Berkeley with a BA, Double the Denver and Rio Grande. . .”? Best Juvenile Mystery Award for Major with Honors: Physics/ Perhaps Ann will provide a hint her new book, The Code Bust- English Literature. She was em- on May 10. ers’ Club, Case #1: The Secret of ployed by Lawrence Livermore For further information, contact the Skelton Key. Penny’s latest National Laboratory as a technical Vicki-Dawn at 484-3321. adult mystery series features an editor/writer and communications The Friends of the Livermore event planner, Presley Parker, and specialist. Her scientific articles Library have underwritten this pro- is set in the San Francisco Bay include “Ring Around a Stellar gram as part of the Friends Authors Area. How to Host a Killer Party Shell: A Tale of Scientific Seren- and Arts Series. For additional takes the reader to a wedding on dipity” and “Big Physics in Small events, check the library’s website Alcatraz. Mixing fun with fund- Places”. Her goal is to search out at www.livermorelibrary.net.

Penny Warner (left) and Ann Parker will be the guest speakers.

Las Positas Vineyards invites you to join us in a celebration of our Tempranillo release and Grand Opening of our newly renovated Event Room. Saturday May 19th, 6-9pm at Las Positas Vineyards. evening attire preferred.

Savor the sounds of Acoustic guitarist Jesse Hendricks while enjoying the flavor of traditional Paella. Eat, drink and dance the night away to the cuisine and sounds of Spain. Ticket to include a 4 course dinner paired with our 2011 Pinot Blanc & 2009 Tempranillo and 2010 Orange Muscat dessert wine. Ticket price $95 Wine Club members $105 General Public. Reserve yours now at [email protected] Ticket sales end May 16th, limited seats available. 925-449-WINE (9463) | www.laspositasvineyards.com 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 Set a Record and Help Raise Funds for Two Organizations There is an opportunity to become a part of history as Good News Bears (GNB) and Creative Autism Solutions Team (CAST) partner to hold a Bunco night fundraiser. On Friday, May 11, the two groups will get together to raise funds for their non-profits. At the same time, they will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most Bunco play- ers in one spot. Both experienced and new players are invited to enjoy an evening Tesla: A Ghost Town of fun, friends, entertainment, and prizes. Hosted by comedienne and KKIQ DJ Faith Alpher, Bunco night will support both organizations in We drove about ten miles east Dan showed us the locations of miles east of Tesla where the their missions with children. on Tesla Road to a little valley two other residential communi- clay was used for the manufac- Good News Bears is a Livermore based 501c3 charity that distributes that lay between steep hills and ties—Jimtown and, across the ture of sewer pipe, cornice tiles, stuffed animals to over 70 organizations such as emergency, social, and Corral Hollow Creek. The hills creek, Frytown. These cottages figurines, and porcelain. A spur medical services to ease trauma, illness, or loss. Police, fire, shelters, were brown—this year by Febru- were occupied by more ordi- track called Walden was extend- surgery centers and more receive stuffed animals on a regular basis. ary 21, we had not had much nary married folk, for example, ed to the plant. A photo in 1905 The group expects to gift over 15,000 stuffed animals this year. Since rain. There was little wind, but a miners, blacksmiths, tracklayers, shows three large chimneys and a its founding in 1996, the group has eased the pain of over 100,000 red tail hawk managed to find a carpenters, storekeepers. Holes number of kilns. Iver Frydendahl, children, men, and women. The stuffed animals have been distributed thermal and drifted overhead. It left by their root cellars were the like other many other pottery to local police, fire, ambulance, hospitals, shelters, and individuals is difficult to imagine that not too only signs of their occupancy. workers, lived in Harrietville. In through the Bay Area and beyond. “Membears” have delivered bears long ago this area held a popula- Dan pointed out to us the old dirt the morning a railroad flat car left and other stuffed animals throughout the United States, including New tion of 1,500 and more than 200 road to Livermore: high over our Tesla under its own momentum, York, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and more. buildings. Now a ghost town, not heads on a steep hill we could going downhill from Tesla to the Bears have also been sent to international destinations. Bosnia, Tur- a single building or inhabitant see the wagon tracks. Even today, pottery plant at Walden, stop- key, and New Guinea are some of the places world-wide traveling bears remains except for the ground the hard-topped Tesla Road, as ping along the way to pick up 50 have been to. In cooperation with Operation SAM and Blue Star Moms, squirrels. it drops down steeply toward the to 60 workers. The brakes were soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan have been receiving stuffed animals Our small group of hikers, led east, is a scary ride down Corral wooden four-by-fours pressed in their care packages. They are welcome to keep them for comfort by Dan Mosier, author of History Hollow Canyon. against the wheels. To return, a themselves or pass them on to the local children In addition, individual of Tesla, soon was able to imag- The farthest community to small boy rode a harnessed horse bears are given to those who have been ill, traumatized, or are lonely. ine the busy coal mining town the east was called Harrietville. down from Tesla. The horse The stuffed animals and teddy bears are purchased with monies from through Dan’s enthusiastic pre- It consisted of 45 family cot- Good News Bears’ fundraising efforts, grants, and donations. The club pulled the flat car with the work- also accepts new or very gently used animals to pass on. sentation. Tesla became a town tages and smaller ones meant ers back up the hill. CAST was organized to create and implement innovative solutions to to service the earliest coal mines for single men. This area had the Other plants to the east built the daily challenges that face families dealing with an Autism Spectrum in California; it existed from most diverse population, includ- by the Treadwells were the Disorder. The “autism journey” can be filled with emotional, physical, 1896 until the post office closed ing some African Americans and Carnegie Brick Plant and the and attitudinal challenges – in addition to financial hardship. With 1 in officially in 1915. At its popula- Chinese. Most of the Chinese Terra Cotta Plant. All of these 110 children afflicted today by the puzzling condition and the importance tion height of 1,500 residents, and Japanese, however, lived in industries came to a halt in 1911 of early intensive therapy interventions, innovative solutions for their the town was slightly larger than Chinatown, an area on a hill- when a tremendous flood poured rehabilitation have become an urgent necessity. Loving, caring guidance Livermore, which had a popula- side south of the creek between down Corral Hollow Creek and in acquiring these services and emotional support is desperately needed. tion of 1,493 in 1900. Miners Harrietville and the town plaza, destroyed the railroad and many To this end, CAST was formed to provide some of these solutions. removed one-half million tons of directly across from the mine buildings. A competing brick Join GNB and CAST on Friday, May 11 from 6:30 pm – 11 pm at the coal. The operation left two large workings. Chinatown included company bought the Treadwell Barn in Livermore. Cost is $30 per person. Snacks will be served. Wine piles of tailings in the midst of family homes, bunkhouses, a businesses and hired a wrecking will be available for purchase. An optional Left Right Center game will the valley. The mine shafts and laundry, and even a gambling and company to tear them down in be played with an additional $3 or $15 buy in. Space is limited. Register operations were in the hill to the opium den. 1917. now at www.castcal.org. Limited to 21 years of age and over, please. north of the town. Mine owner Besides the structures neces- Property, including the sites For more information on Good News Bears, go to www.goodnews- John Treadwell chose the town’s sary to the mining operations, of the Carnegie Brick Plant and bears.org or call Jeanie at 925-373-7982 For more information on Cre- name because of his admira- many public buildings were the Terra Cotta Plant, was bought ative Autism Solutions Team, go to www.castcal.org or call Annette at tion for the electrical inventor, erected. One of my favorites was by the California State Parks in (925) 784-1537 Nikola Tesla. The Alameda and the library and reading room with 1979; the Carnegie State Vehicu-

San Joaquin Railroad was built its surrounding open porch. The lar Recreation Area for off-road to transport Tesla coal and other Tesla School, built at the edge of motorcycle riding was created Team to Raise Funds for Avon products to Stockton. Corral Hollow Creek in Harriet- there. In 1996 and 1997 the Off- We walked along the dirt ville, opened in 1898. Near the Highway Motor Vehicle Recre- Walk for Breast Cancer remnant of Bartnett Avenue, town plaza in downtown Tesla ation Division of the State Parks where a row of the earliest were the two-story Tesla Hotel, bought another large property to A team of Livermore women hope to raise $20,000 while participating houses in the town was built. The the hospital, the mine office, the the west, which includes the sites in this year's San Francisco Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. first house was that of the mine bandstand with its flagpole, the of the Pottery Plant and of Tesla Julie Blake, a breast cancer survivor, Ann Marie Ayers, and Debbie owners, the Treadwell family. bakery, dance hall, firehouse, and its coal mines. The plans of Ward, along with Megan Bailey are selling raffle tickets to raise the It was also the fanciest in the general store, saloon, a number money. They have partnered with Livermore merchants. Tickets are the OHMV are to expand the row of seventeen houses. The of bunkhouses for single men, $10 for one entry, $50 for 6 entries and $100 for 13 entries. There are motorcycle park into this new thousands of dollars in prizes available. The raffle will take place on Sat., men in the families who lived and the barber shop. A large property. A number of concerned May 12 at Lily Ann's Lingerie Shop in downtown Livermore. here held important positions stable was built by the Ryan people have started an organiza- The team will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. selling the final in the running of the mine. One brothers of Livermore. They ran tion called Friends of Tesla. They tickets, as well as serving refreshments. They will be at a variety of of them was John McCormick, a stage line between Livermore are hoping to preserve these two locations until the day of the event. hoist engineer at the main shaft; and tesla. important historical and natural Lily Ann's is also offering a 25% reduction on anything in her shop another was mine superintendent A substantial deposit of sites in Alameda County. that is pink. John Henry Collier, who married clay was discovered near the (Readers can reach me at For information including a complete list of prizes, visit the web Lulu Aylward of Livermore. As Tesla coal beds. In August 1903 [email protected].) page at www.avonwalk/org/goto/mb. All donations are tax deductible. we strolled farther to the west, a pottery plant was opened two THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 7 Livermore Library to Host Science Festival on May 5 Review: OSJ's Devilishly Delightful 'Faust' A Science Festival is coming to the Livermore Public Library, featur- by Susan Steinberg Rousing drinking songs and reveries, and rapturous avowal of ing representatives from the Lawrence Hall of Science and volunteers Let’s face it: the devil has al- stirring martial choruses balance passionate love. In the final scenes, ways fascinated the imagination. the love scenes, as do the four- her anguished expressions con- from the Lawrence Livermore National Lab. The festival will be held Defying legal and moral conven- square church hymns and a lilting veyed suffering and desperation, at the Livermore Public Library Civic Center, 1188 South Livermore tions, he is the “daredevil” people village waltz so popular that it be- and her soaring final prayer was a Avenue, on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. secretly envy even while decrying came a beer commercial. The score radiant triumph. In the Storytime Room, the Lawrence Hall of Science will present his wickedness. has something for every taste, and Michael Dailey, the perfect a program entitled “Wizard’s Lab." This fun and informative program Opera San Jose has made the most listeners, like this reviewer, image of a romantic hero, was for children in grades K through 5 will have them becoming “science most of this popular fascination in enjoy them all. convincingly ardent as an intense wizards” learning to explore the almost magical properties of matter and its smart new production of Charles The cast also represents many young lover. His beautiful lyric energy, participate in high-voltage and subzero experiments and figure Gounod’s “Faust”. Wildly popular village citizens: the good-humored tenor nuanced every mood, with out how things really work in the world of physics. since its Paris debut in 1859, it is student Wagner (Sepp Hammer), his face powerfully animated by This program also serves as the rollout for 40 new science kits donated one of the most-performed operas Marguerite’s young shy admirer conflicting emotions, especially to the Livermore Public Library by the Lawrence Hall of Science. These world-wide, chosen to open the Siebel (Betany Coffland), busy- his painful remorse over Margue- science kits can be checked out from the Civic Center Library after the new Met in 1883, with 730 perfor- body neighbor Marthe (Heather rite’s fate. event to continue the fun and learning at home. mances there since then. On OSJ’s Clemens) and Marguerite’s soldier Star of the opera and ringmaster On the Sundial Patio, volunteers from the Lawrence Livermore Na- opening night, an enthusiastic full brother Valentin (Evan Brummel). of the action is Mephistopheles, tional Lab will be doing a variety of science demonstrations for children house confirmed its lasting appeal. Each character is given a rec- brilliantly played by Company in grades 3 through 6. Despite the title, the opera’s ognizable personality and music Resident Silas Elash. His mag- There is no charge for this event. For further information, please success depends on a charismatic to match. Coffland’s Siebel sings nificent basso rang out powerfully call (925) 373-5504, or visit the website at www.livermorelibrary.net . Mephistopheles. Appearing to a shyly sweet ballade to his idol, in his famous solo “The Golden Faust as a dashing cavalier, he asking his bouquet to convey his Calf”, and assumed a mocking offers the frustrated old scholar feelings for her. Clemens’ earthy snideness in his suggestive ser- “Eternal Youth” in exchange for Marthe evokes laughter as a lusty enade to Marguerite. With his four “a mere nothing”—his soul. To widow, trying to woo the dashing evil agents, he insinuated himself Deadline Near for Quest Entries overcome Faust’s reluctance, he Mephistopheles. Finally flee- into every scene, whipping simple The deadline to submit wines for the Quest for Excellence meeting conjures up a vision of Margue- ing her clutches, he sarcastically villagers into a frenzied drunken is Fri., May 4. rite, an innocent village maiden sneers “That old lady is so desper- orgy, paralyzing them into help- Wines will be selected for a blind tasting varietal immersion. of enchanting beauty. Instantly ate she’d even wed the devil.” less robotic obedience, and even To have your wine considered for tasting at the Quest meeting, please smitten, Faust agrees to the devil’s Valentin sings two plummy leading a chorus of possessed submit one bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and/or Petite Sirah no later than terms, and is transformed into a baritone hits, his “Farewell Prayer” church parishioners in denouncing May 4, 2012 to Tri-Valley Conservancy, 1736 Holmes St., Building B, handsome youth of noble dress departing for war, and the lusty Marguerite’s sins. Livermore; 925-449-8706 and manner. “Soldiers Chorus” upon his return. But voice alone doth not a A panel of judges will blind taste and select the top six from each Meeting Marguerite in person, Both are performed with sturdy devil make, and Elash used every category to be presented at the Tues., May 15 Quest meeting. he is painfully proper, to the devil’s vigor, and enhanced by lively resource of acting skill to render great amusement: “I can see, dear chorus business. Using backdrops Satan incarnate on the stage: body All wines will remain confidential both during and after the tasting. Doctor, that in matters of love you of Pieter Breughel’s “peasant life” language, large gestures, menacing The goal and purpose of this event is to continue the "Quest" to must go back to school.” With the paintings as the basis for props and poses, hypnotic stares, and even improve upon the great wine in this valley with helpful comments and devil’s help, Faust seduces the costumes grounds the setting in sly camaraderie. Internationally- observations for winemakers to confidentially evaluate. trusting girl, but then is led away period authenticity, as do the rustic awarded Director Brad Dalton by Mephistopheles to a Witches antics of the chorus members, who deserved his opening-night ac- Sabbath. Pregnant and reviled, seem to bring the paintings to life colades for bringing this vital new Donations Needed for Tri- Marguerite goes mad, kills her on stage. It is a brilliant effect by production to perfection. baby and is awaiting execution acclaimed Set Designer Steven Future performances are Friday when Faust returns. Kemp. May 4 and Sunday, May 6, at the Valley Haven Rummage Sale He and Mephistopheles urge Chorus Master Andrew Whit- opulent California Theatre, 345 Tri-Valley Haven is seeking at 2125 Second Street, the US her to escape from prison with field has achieved miracles of en- South First Street in downtown donations of gently used, good Bank Parking Lot, in Downtown them but she refuses, and instead semble unison despite the constant San Jose. quality items for its first commu- Livermore at the corner of Second prays to God for protection. As stage movement, and Conductor nity Rummage Sale to be held on and K Street. All proceeds benefit the devil pronounces her “Con- David Rohrbaugh sustained a For tickets, call (408)437-4450 Sunday, May 20th. Items needed the Tri-Valley Haven, which has demned”, an angelic choir counters beautiful lyrical flow from the first or access www.operasj.org. for the Rummage Sale include been serving survivors of domes- with “Saved”, and Marguerite dies somber measures of the Overture Ninety minutes before each furniture, electronics, books, tic violence, sexual assault, and in celestial bliss. In a departure to the glorious final Salvation performance, General Manager tools, carpets, household goods, homelessness in the Tri-Valley area from traditional stagings, Faust is Chorus. Larry Hancock presents a free lec- sporting equipment, jewelry, art- since 1978. also redeemed and freed from the The three principals proved out- ture that is both enlightening and work, toys, and clothing in good devil’s power. standing. Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste’s highly entertaining. At that time, Volunteers are needed to help The opera features a love scene sympathetic Marguerite, moved seniors are given a 10% discount, condition. with sorting and pricing items prior Items can be dropped off Mon- as tender as “Romeo et Juliette," listeners with her sweet-voiced and students under 25 can purchase to the sale and working the day with soaring romantic music and initial shyness, dreamy romantic tickets for $11.00 (with ID). day through Thursday at the of the sale. If you are interested, magical special effects, an exqui- Community Building at 3663 please contact Stacey, Volunteer site emotional experience, reduc- Pacific Ave, Livermore from 9am Coordinator, at Stacey@trival- ing audiences to a mesmerized until 5pm. The last day to drop leyhaven.org or 925-449-5845 ext. hush. donations off at the Community 2711 for more information. Building is Thursday, May 17th. Donations can also be dropped off at the site of the Rummage Sale on May 20 starting at 8am. For ques- tions or more information, please contact Michael at 925-667-2710 or email at Michael@trivalleyhav- en.org. The Community Building number is 925-449-5845. The Rummage Sale will take place from 8:30am to 2:30pm 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Steven Kent Winery, release 2009 Cab- for $6.00 per bottle. Or you may bottle ernet Sauvignon, Ghielmetti Vineyard, label and cork it yourself. Use our bottle Livermore Valley. Fri., May 4, 6 to 7:30 for $7.00. For more info call (925) 373- p.m. in the barrel room. Complimentary 6541 or visit http://thomascoynewinery. for SK/LR Club Members, $10 General com. 51 E. Vallecitos Road, Livermore. Public. RSVP required for event as space is limited, 925-243-6442 or by Email. Please MUSIC/CONCERTS list name, daytime phone and number Music every Saturday in the tasting room of people attending. Livermore. from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate Cinco de Merlot at Cedar Mountain is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- Winery, Sat., May 5, noon to 4 p.m. days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather Mexican appetizers compliments of Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. Paintings by nature artist Cedar Mountain Winery, 7000 Tesla Rd., Information at 449-1871 or www.red- Robert Bissell will be featured at Livermore. Tasting fee $5. www.cedar- featherwinery.com Studio Seven Arts in downtown mountainwinery.com Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance Charles R Vineyards is participating May 5 Collegium playing session for ama- Pleasanton.Bissell’s work is & 6 in the Annual Livermore Downtown teur musicians, Peter Maund, director. focused on the natural world and Wine Festival. May 12 and 13, noon to Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin animals, with paintings of scenes 4:30 p.m. Mother's Day Wine, Roses & Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Information Dessert at the winery. Bring Mom to [email protected] or 925-424- that range from bears to frogs celebrate her special day with a red 1209 or 925-984-4395 to bunny rabbits and whimsical rose (be early - limited supply). May Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at the bees and butterflies. On Saturday 19th - Wine Club Pick Up Party noon Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) to 4:30 p.m. music (Steve Kritzer & his the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month May 5, from 10am to 2pm, Bissell guitar), food & wine. 8195 Crane Ridge 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz will be present in the gallery to Road, Livermore, (925)454-3040; www. from the 1920's, 30's. discuss his work. Throughout charlesrvineyards.com California Symphony, Lara St. John and Livermore Wine Country Festival, May Beethoven’s Ninth! 8 pm, Friday, May the month a collection of his 5 and 6, downtown Livermore, 10 a.m. 4 Bankhead Theater, Livermore. World art, including Giclée prints on to 6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Premier D. J. Sparr (Young Composer in canvas and paintings will be on Entertainment, craft booths, wine and Residence) Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto; Rhonda Chase will be showing works from her newest line of handcrafted display timed with the middle beer tasting, and more. www.livermore- Lara St. John, violin Beethoven Sym- jewelry starting May 2 through May 31 at the Livermore Art Association downtown.com phony No. 9; Donato Cabrera, conductor; of spring. Bissell's paintings La Luna Fridays, evening of tapas, live mu- California Festival Chorus and Soloists. (LAA) Gallery. She will be showcasing this year’s spring designs. They explore the idea that animals have sic and wines on the terrace of Murrieta's Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, include a new twist on her signature wire-wrapped tree jewelry: crafted metaphysical importance to our Well on May 11, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Livermore. www.mylvpac.org. 6 to 9 p.m. 3005 Mines Road, Livermore. Almost Elton John, spring gala, May 5, 8 branches with colorful spring leaves and blossoms that hold tiny sculpted own spiritual well-being. Studio bird nests. Other new artwork includes brightly colored mother-of-pearl $50 per person, $40 Silver Spur Club p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, Seven is located at 400 Main Street, members plus tax; ticket includes live 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- and large bead bracelets. Upscale jewelry is also created using recycled Pleasanton; information at www. music, tapas and wine. Reservations headtheater.org or 373-6800. materials. While Rhonda is the Artist of the Month, anyone who spends studiosevenarts.com or (925) 846- are required. Call 925.456.2395. www. Beatles Concert Experience, Sun., May 6, $35 on her artwork can choose a free pair of pop can earrings from her murrietaswell.com 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 4322 Garré Winery. Sunday, May 13 Mother’s Livermore. West Coast Performing Arts recycled collection. Other local artworks are also displayed. LAA Gallery Day Champagne Brunch 10am to Presents Come Together: The Beatles hours are 11:30-4:00 Wed-Sun, and Thursday evenings until 8:00 during 1:30 Buffet style brunch with custom Concert Experience recreates the look, the Farmer's Market season. The gallery is located in the historic Carnegie omelettes, fresh fruit & pastries, carv- sound and history of the Beatles. www. end art classes offered for beginner, ing stations and more. 7986 Tesla Rd. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Building at 2155 3rd St. Livermore. For more information call the Gallery intermediate and advanced child, teen Reservations Required (925)371-8200 Orchestra/Wind Ensemble Concert, Las 925-449-9927. and adult students. Classes cover paint- Mother's Day Picnic, Retzlaff Estate Wines, Positas College, Wed., May 9, Barbara F. ing, drawing, print-making, sculpture and May 13, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations Mertes Center for the Arts Main Stage ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS of the South Livermore Valley Area. ceramics. For further information please Appreciated. Bring a picnic lunch and the Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- Paintings will be judged by Bryan Mark contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) children. Spend the day in the shade of Advance purchase tickets will be avail- cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art Taylor an accomplished landscape 216-7231 or [email protected] our pepper trees and relax. A hat contest able online at www.brownpapertickets. classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, art painter. Bryan is currently working out or visit http://childrensartclassesproj- with prizes for the most colorful, the com with the venue of Las Positas Col- exhibits and information pertaining to of his Bay Area studio and teaching in ects.blogspot.com/ most outrageous and the oldest hat. Live lege, or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will the art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The the Graduate School at the Academy of Beginning Stained Glass, start and fin- music: ‘TBA”. $10.00 per/adult. 925-447- also be available at the door. For further gallery has been open since 1974 and is Art University in San Francisco. Studio ish a small stained glass window (14” x 8941 www.retzlaffwinery.com 1356.So. information call the Performing Arts run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Seven Arts Gallery in Pleasanton will 14”) using cutting and manufacturing Livermore Ave., Livermore. Events Line at 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information display the artwork on May 12 and 13. skills. Learn how to use basic glass tools. Tamas Estate Winery, Cafe Tuesdays, Rosefield at 925.424.1119 call 449-9927. For complete rules and a release form Limited to 8 students. Additional studio May 15, Cape Cod Clam Bake; June 19, Livermore Amador Symphony, concert Off the ChARTs! High School art ex- go to www.trivalleyconservancy.org. The hours are available at a daily, weekly or Southern Comfort Food; July 17, Mid Sat., May 12, 8 p.m. Lara Webber, guest hibit at the Harrington Gallery. Include registration deadline is May 1. monthly rate. Tools and supplies are West BBQ; August 14, California Classics. conductor. Music by Beethoven, De Fella artwork by some extremely talented Everything Poetry (in two parts), Second $174. Does not include glass. 5 week class, $25 per person advance purchase / $30 and Franck. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First art students and alumni from Amador Saturday Soup-workshops 2nd Saturday 2.5 hours each. Wed. 10-7, Thurs.-Sat. 10- per person the week of the event $20 for St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Valley, Foothill, and Village High Schools of every month, 10 a.m.-12 noon Fire- 9, Sun. 10-4. Classes are ongoing. Art Glass Salute! Club members. Price includes live org or 373-6800. in Pleasanton. The exhibit takes place house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Studio, 174 South L St., Livermore. For music, buffet-style dinner, and one glass Livermore-Pleasanton Youth Outreach April 20 through May 5. Firehouse Arts Pleasanton; Third Tuesday Trope- poetry more information contact Roberta Jones of wine. Purchase tickets for all events Symphony, performs 7-8 P.M. Sat., May Center Harrington Gallery, 4444 Railroad critiques 3rd Tuesday of every month, at: 925-447-1962 www.artglassstudio. for $75/per person & $60/per person 12 at the Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Ave., Pleasanton. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Towne Center Books, weebly.com. Salute! Club members. www.tamases- 1385 S. Livermore Ave. Livermore. Admis- Open Call @ Harrington Gallery, 2nd 555 Main Street, Pleasanton. Contact Make It & Take It, 2nd Thursday nights, tates.com. 5565 Tesla Road Livermore, sion is free. www.lpyos.org. annual open juried art exhibit. May 30- Cynthia Bryant at PleasantonPoetry@ with guest artists and demos. May is (925) 456-2380. Jazz Night Concert, vocal/instrumental, June 30. Reception: Saturday, June 2, ci.pleasanton.ca.us. “Fused Jewelry” only $15 Art Glass Vineyard Tour and tasting with Mur- Las Positas College, Sat., May 12, 8 p.m. 2012, 1:00-3:00 pm. This exhibit is open Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Studio, 174 South L St., Livermore. For rieta's Well co-founder Sergio Tra- Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts to artists 18 and over who reside or work 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their more information contact Roberta Jones verso. Sergio explains the seasonal Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., in the greater Bay Area. For prospectus, own materials and easels. Open to all at: 925-447-1962 www.artglassstudio. changes in the vineyard. Taste some of Livermore. Advance purchase tickets will information and entry form, go to library. artists. Professional artist models (nude). weebly.com the most popular wines and learn how be available online at www.brownpaper- constantcontact.com/download/get/ No instructor. Students under 18 need the unique terroir makes Murrieta's tickets.com with the venue of Las Positas file/1102050517351-254/Prospectur+ written parental permission to attend. WINERY EVENTS Well wines so special. May 19, 1 p.m. College, or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets and+Entry+Form%2C+Fresh+Works+- Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Arts McGrail Vineyards and Winery events: and 3 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations will also be available at the door. For ++Spring+2012+Exhibit+at+FAC+-++. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, June 9th: Lobster Feed. July 7th: Sage required. $20 per person, $10 for Silver further information call the Performing pdf. Deadline for submittal is April 10, tea and refreshments are available. Call Concert at McGrail; July 14th: Annual Spur members (plus tax). 3005 Mines Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or call 2012. Juror is award-winning Berkeley or email Barbara Stanton for more info Cabernet Reserve Celebration and Re- Road, Livermore. Call 925.456.2395. Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119 painter, photographer and video artist about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - lease of the 2009 McGrail Vineyards www.murrietaswell.com Robert Gruca, solo guitar, May 19, 8 p.m. Kim Anno. [email protected]. Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. (925) Thomas Coyne Winery Spring Open Del Valle Fine Arts Concert, Bankhead Art in the Vineyard, May 27, Wente Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- 215-0717 www.mcgrailvineyards.com, House, May 26, 27 and 28. Noon to 5 Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 are 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. p.m. Release of six wines 2010 Quest, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Livermore. Art displays and demonstra- welcome to join this class. Classes cover The Winemaker's Pour House, Be Happy California $14; 2008 Mouvedre, Contra Chanticleer Love Story, May 20, 2 p.m. tions, entertainment, wine tasting (fee). drawing, painting, print-making, sculp- At "Happy Hour" with Livermore Valley Costa $20; 2004 Merlot Detjen's Farm, LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Presented by the Livermore Art Associa- ture and ceramics. For further informa- Wine. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 4 to 6 p.m. Livermore $15; 2009 Confluence, Cali- First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- tion. Information, 456-2305. tion please contact Thomasin Dewhurst Buy a glass of Livermore Valley Wine or fornia $20; 2007 Petite Sirah, Livermore ater.org or 373-6800. at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Flight and order a Flatbread for half $20. Selection of fine fruits and cheeses. Pablo Cruise Better Than Ever!, 8 p.m. May MEETINGS/CLASSES hotmail.com or visit http://childrensart- price. Take the wine puzzle challenge. "Bottle Your Own Wine:" selling Vino 25, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Tri-Valley Treasures Plein Air, competi- classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Ask the wait staff for the wine puzzle. Tinto Barato, a red table wine, at the Open Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. tion May 5 to 7, Tri-Valley Conservancy Art classes for school-age children, Information call (925) 215-2656 or visit House on May 26 only. Bring your clean San Ramon Symphonic Band, May invites artists to capture the essence teens and adults: Weekday and week- www.winemakerspourhouse.com. bottle, we will fill, cork and label it for you 25, 7:30 p.m. "An American Portrait," THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 9

Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Cen- 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. 9, 6:30 p.m.; Valkyrie, May 14, 6:30 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 12:30 -p.m., show open for events will be planned around the event. ter, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. www. www.sanramon.ca.gov Siegfried, May 16, 6:30 p.m.; Gotterdam- viewing 1 to 4 p.m., awards ceremony www.cityoflivermore.net sanramon.ca.gov Dave Koz, May 18, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley merung, May 19, 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Information, call the Alain Bob Borchers, Jr.,, Wed., May 16, 7:30 Swingin' Blue Stars, May 27, 2 p.m. Fire- Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Livermore Valley Opera, A Passionate Pinel office and ask for Leslie, Joyce or p.m. LLNL Presents The Rae Dorough house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Rd., San Ramon. www.sanramon.ca.gov. Afternoon, Sun., May 20, 2 p.m. Firehouse Marti, 251-1111. Speakers Series: From Fairchild to Face- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. The Member of the Wedding, by Carson Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- Antique & Craft Show and Concert, Sat., book. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pleasanton Community Concert Band, McCullers. Directed by Eric Fraisher ton. Music by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and May 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop, dine and Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org May 28, 10:30 - 12:30 Memorial Day Hayes, previews on June 7, opens June Donizetti, performed by tenor Eleazar enjoy live music on the lovely grounds or 373-6800. performance, Pleasanton Senior Center, 8, and runs through July 1, 2012, at the Rodriguez, soprano Rebecca Davis and of the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums. Spring antiques and collectibles street 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 447-7270. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. bass-baritone Phillip Skinner (Tosca's Purchase an elegant box lunch and pic- fair. May 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Street, Pure Prairie League, country rock band, Third Street, in Hayward. 8 p.m. Fridays Scarpia). Artists' reception immedi- nic on the shady lawns or in the picnic downtown Pleasanton. Hosted by the May 28, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 2 ately following performance. Tickets grove. Over 60 vendors will be available Pleasanton Downtown Association, First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- and 8 p.m. on Sat., June 23. Information $20. www.firehousearts.org. with antiques, collectibles, vintage and www.pleasantondowntown.net. ater.org or 373-6800. is also available at www.dmtonline.org. hard-to-find items and local arts & crafts San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, Sunday Josh Gracin, May 31, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts $10 Preview, $20 Sat. matinee, $28 Thurs., MISCELLANEOUS and flowers. While you stroll the grounds and Monday, May 27 and 28 in San Ra- Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Fri., Sat. eve., Sun. matinee. Museum on Main, preschool pre-literacy and picnic, Le Hot Jazz Trio will perform mon’s Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. www.firehousearts.org. program, M.o.M.’s Reading Time. For French Gypsy jazz of the 1930s. Free from 10am to 5pm both days. This family Blues in the Vineyard Festival, Bay Area COMEDY ages 2 to 5 and families, free reading admission. www.ci.dublin.ca.us friendly festival features professional kite Blues Society and Winterhawk Winery, The Capitol Steps, May 8, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reading May Fair for Mother's Day, May 12, 11 flying demonstrations, over 200 arts & 4537 Abernathy Road, Fairfield. Sunday, Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First at 10 a.m. with theme crafts following. a.m. to 5 p.m. at Murray Schoolhouse, crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, June 3, noon to 5 p.m. Fundraising for St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Donations appreciated. No reservations day of French music, food, dancing two large kids’ activity areas, food booths programs such as “Blues in the Schools." org or 373-6800. required. Large groups or playgroups the "May Pole," and browsing booths and more. Early morning hot air balloon Top names, such as, Blues Harp Hall please phone in advance: 925.462.2766 with antiques and handmade goods at launch on May 28th at 6am. For more of Fame Inductee, Darrell Mansfield; DANCE or email: education@museumonmain. Dublin's picturesque "Heritage Park and information, call the City of San Ramon Terrible Tom, who took the late, great Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn how org. 2012 M.o.M.’s Reading Time Dates Museums. “Le Hot Jazz Trio” will perform. Parks and Community Services Depart- Otis Redding’s place on tour; and Alvon to dance with great instructors from It's and Themes: May 9, Please and Thank Crepes, galettes, elegant box lunches and ment at (925) 973-3200 or check out the Johnson, Blues Guitar Player of the Year, All About Dancing, new dance every You; June 13, Flag Day; July 11, We All desserts are also on the menu. Vintage website at www.ArtandWind.com 2002. The Festival will also feature, the week from Salsa, Tango, Swing and more. Scream for Ice Cream; August 8, It’s A tractor/wagon rides and spring craft GibsonHouse Mystery Performers pres- Oakland Blues Divas. BBQ dinners avail- Group lesson starts at 7:30, followed by Circus; September 12, Fiesta; October making. The 1856 Murray Schoolhouse ent, Murder at the KO Corral, interactive able, catered by Texas Road House for open dance until 9:45 in our new location 10, Creepy Critters; November 14, Thank Museum, 1859 St. Raymond Church mystery dinner theater, Sunol Valley Golf $25. The $25 ticket includes admission at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., You, Veterans; and, December 12, Light and the 1911 Kolb Craftsman Bunga- Club, Fri., June 1, 7:15 p.m. Western attire to the Festival. Regular admission is $20 Livermore; 925-449-9292. $15. Up the Seasons. The Museum on Main low and the historic cemetery will be most welcome. 3-course gourmet meal and no meal. highsierratickets.com or Dance Performance, Las Positas College, is located at 603 Main Street in historic open for viewing from 1:00-4:00. www. and farcical mystery play, all for $59 per brownbagtickets.com Sat., May 19, 8 p.m. Barbara F. Mertes downtown Pleasanton. ci.dublin.ca.us Sleuth, tax & gratuity included. The Sunol Center for the Arts Main Stage Theater, Speech Performance Night, Las Positas Amgen Tour of California finish stage, Valley Golf Club, 6900 Mission Road, in ON THE STAGE 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Ad- College, Fri., May 4, 8 p.m. Barbara F. Livermore, May 15, downtown. Race Sunol. Reservations required at (925) Shout, pop anthems and ballads per- vance purchase tickets will be available Mertes Center for the Arts Main Stage hosts world's top cyclists. Variety of 862-2408. www.SunolValley.com formed weekends through May 5 at the online at www.brownpapertickets.com Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Studio Theatre, Pleasanton. Tri-Valley with the venue of Las Positas College, or Advance purchase tickets will be avail- Repertory Theatre production. www. call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will also be able online at www.brownpapertickets. trivalleyrep.com. available at the door. For further informa- com with the venue of Las Positas Col- The Mikado, A Wonderfully Silly Vic- tion call the Performing Arts Events Line lege, or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will torian Musical Farce, Friday, Saturday at 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Rosefield also be available at the door. For further 8pm; Sunday 2pm; April 13- May 5, 2012. at 925.424.1119. information call the Performing Arts Role Players Ensemble presents The Events Line at 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. Sex and MOVIES Rosefield at 925.424.1119 politics come together in this best-loved Classic films at the Pleasanton Library, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Sat., May 5, fund- comedy of Gilbert & Sullivan, set in the Las Positas College and the Pleasanton raising event for Assistance League of mythical village of Titipu where flirting is Public Library present the series. Theme Amador Valley non-profit at the Aahmes a capital offense. The Village Theatre, 233 this year is ‘Three Great Directors." Ad- Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Front Street, Danville. Tickets $18 - $26 – mission is free. The series is hosted by Avenue, Livermore beginning at noon. call (925) 314-3400 or buy tickets online Candace Klaschus, Professor of Media Tea tables decorated by the members, at www.villagetheatreshows.com, or at Studies at Las Positas College. Klaschus yummy food, a hat contest, raffle prizes the Community Center, 420 Front St. offers a brief talk about each film prior and champagne bar. Chico's fashion The Odd Couple, San Ramon Community to the screening. The three great film show. Tickets are $50 and all money Theater production, Front Row Theater, directors featured in this year’s series are generated by this event goes to fund inside Dougherty Station, 17011 Bol- Howard Hawkes, John Ford and Alfred our local programs. For information linger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Perfor- Hitchcock. Refreshments are served. A call Annette at 925-462-5275 or go to mances weekends April 20-May 6; 8 p.m. complete list of the ‘Three Great Direc- our website and click on "upcoming curtain on Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. tors” films is available at the Pleasanton events" to view the flier and pictures on Saturdays and Sundays. www.san- Public Library. Movies will be shown the of past events. www.amadorvalley.as- ramonperformingarts.com, 973-3343. first Thursday of each month through sistanceleague.org Arsenic & Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, June 7, 2012. No registration required. Girl Scout Fair, Alameda County Fair directed by Matthew Goff. The Fetterly The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Grounds, Sat., May 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Amgen Banners to Be Auctioned Playhouse, 3467 Sonoma Blvd., Suite Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, 100th anniversary celebration. rock 10, Vallejo. General admission: $15 / $12 call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. climbing, obstacle courses, arts and Fifteen Street Pole Art Ban- & Custom Framing located at 133 senior. Call (707) 649-1053 reservations crafts, interactive history, bridging for ners from participating artists and S. Livermore Avenue. or visit www.bayareastage.org. Dates CHORAL all ages, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award and times: May 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.; May Valley Concert Chorale, May 5, featuring Ceremonies, a gigantic Girl Scout store members of the community are The street pole art banners will 6 at 6 p.m. love songs, German drinking songs, with specialized 100th Anniversary now being auctioned off. be on display until May 20, 2012. Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing, presented madrigals, etc. Among them will be merchandise, camping, swaps, exciting The banners depict the artists ArtSpace Gallery will be accepting by Civic Arts Stage Company, May 4, 5, Charles Hoag's Cicada Songs for chorus, performances including Melinda Caroll, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m., Firehouse Arts Center, clarinet & marimba; selections from fireworks, and more. Tickets are on sale interpretation of the Livermore bids during their office hours from 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Pleasan- Recent Rulings Weather Report, and now for $35! www.girlscoutsnorcal.org Stage 3 Finish of the Amgen Tour Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm ton. www.firehousearts.org. Samuel Barber's Heavenly Banquet. Livermore Valley Wine Auction, May 5, of California 2012, a professional until bid closing on May 19, 2012 Playwright's Theatre, Eugene O'Neill www.valleyconcertchorale.org This is the premier fund-raising event Foundation, Tao House. Staged readings. Choir Concert, Las Positas College, Sun., of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers bicycle race. The race will finish at 6pm. Winners of the auction Sun., May 6, 3 p.m. "Exorcism" by Eugene May 6, 3 p.m. Barbara F. Mertes Center Foundation hosted by Wente Family in Livermore on Tues., May 15. will be notified on May 21, 2012. O'Neill and "Three Scenes Inspired by for the Arts Main Stage Theater, 3000 Estates at the Wente Vineyards Estate The banners are on display at 14 Proceeds from the auction will be O'Neill," in association with PlayGround, Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Advance Winery. Black tie optional, wine, dinner, prompted by O'Neillian theme, "Pipe purchase tickets will be available online auction, live music. For more informa- street pole locations at the follow- used to support the planning efforts Dream." Sun., May 20, 3 p.m. "Diff'rent" at www.brownpapertickets.com with tion, visit www.lvwine.org. ing intersections in the Downtown for hosting the race this year. by Eugene O'Neill." The Old Barn, Eugene the venue of Las Positas College, or call Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. An area: First Street and L Street-4 The program map and list of O'Neill National Historic Site, Tickets 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will also be avail- Evening with Uncle Toisan, Tues., May $25 single performance, $45 both per- able at the door. For further information 8. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad locations; Railroad Avenue and N contributing artists can be found formances. Reservations 820-1818 or call the Performing Arts Events Line at Avenue, Pleasanton. $10 General Admis- I Street-2 locations; S. Livermore on the City of Livermore website www.eugeneoneill.org. Shuttle service 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Rosefield at sion, $5 Members & Seniors, $3 Students/ Avenue and First Street-4 loca- using the following link: www. to Tao House from the Museum of the 925.424.1119 Teachers with ID. All tickets are paid at tions; Railroad Avenue and First cityoflivermore.net/civicax/file- San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., the door. All tickets are open seating. Street-4 locations bank/documents/7576/. Danville, provided by the National Park OPERA Information www.museumonmain.org Service beginning at 2 p.m. Hacienda Regal Cinema, Dublin, will or (925) 462-2766. One of the fifteen banners, as The art project is sponsored by The True Story of the Three Little Pigs screen Wagner's Ring Cycle in May, plus 72nd Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, well as all the silent auction forms, the Livermore Commission for presented by Bay Area Children's The- a film in the making of the Met Produc- Sat., May 12, Pleasanton Senior Center, can be found at ArtSpace Gallery the Arts. ater, May 12-20, Fridays 7 p.m., Sat. and tion. The schedule is as follows: Wagner's 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Exhibitor Sun. 2 and 4:30 p.m. Front Row Theater, Dream, May 7, 6:30 p.m.; Rheingold, May registration, 7:30 to 10 a.m.; judging 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Pleasanton Community of Character Award Winners Announced The Pleasanton Community of for the East Bay Stand Down, for on Terror, the founders believed a citizen (or a non-profit organiza- more information contact Kelly Character Collaborative invites the the Tri-Valley Youth Food Drive there was a need for an outlet for tion) exhibiting outstanding volun- O’Lague Dulka at (925) 263-4444. public to attend this year’s Com- and the Coastal Cleanup Project. those impacted to talk about and teer service within our community Donations are being accept- munity of Character Luncheon She has brought joy into the lives honor the children, loved ones, while displaying the community- ed for the Juanita Haugen High Celebration on May 9, 2012 at of the needy. Military families, husbands, wives and friends fight- accepted traits the Collaborative School Civic Engagement awards the Veteran’s Memorial Hall 301 single mothers and worked to im- ing in a foreign land. Families advocates: Responsibility, Com- through the Community of Char- Main Street in Pleasanton. The prove our environment. and members participating in the passion, Self Discipline, Honesty, acter Collaborative or through luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. Dave Melander is a man who Pleasanton Military Families who Respect and Integrity. PPIE (Pleasanton Partnerships to 1:00 p.m. The event will honor exemplifies compassion and be- often have someone currently Cost per person for this annual In Education Foundation) with the 2012 winners of the Juanita lieves in building the character of fighting in a foreign land define luncheon is $35. Table sponsor- a notation indicating the Juanita Haugen Community of Character the community by encouraging the term “Ethic of Service” for ships for 8 are available for $350. Haugen Civic Engagement Schol- Awards. They are Janet Liang, individuals to serve where they our Community and Nation. They Register by filling out a luncheon arship Fund. Scholarships benefit Debra Mitchell, Dave Melander live. Dave has helped to build have periodic “Pack-Outs” where registration form found at Pleas- students exhibiting excellent char- and our volunteer organization youth, senior and faith community they box donated comfort items, anton’s Chamber of Commerce, acter traits and outstanding com- of the year Pleasanton Military programs in Pleasanton for over clothing, toiletries, food and more Pleasanton City Hall, Pleasanton munity involvement from Village, Families. forty years. For several years Dave items to ship tour deployed troops. Library, Pleasanton Senior Center Foothill and Amador Valley High Janet Liang, Founder of Team served on local school boards and The group gathers donations to or the Pleasanton School District Schools each year. Janet, was diagnosed with acute joined the Dublin-Pleasanton Joint help pay for the shipment of these Offices or on our website at http:// Scholarship winners are chosen lymphoblastic leukemia while at- High School District at the time packages. These special boxes communityofcharacter.org . Forms by officials at local high schools tending college at UCLA (the Uni- of Unification for a total of school are sent directly to all Pleasanton and payment information may be each year. Students are recog- versity of California Los Angeles). board service of thirteen years. He troops deployed to foreign stations. sent to Community of Character nized and honored for their civic During her treatment at the UCLA served on the board of directors for Many local military personnel P.O. Box 21 Pleasanton, CA 94566 involvement by our local school Medical Center, she started Team the YMCA. His efforts have been a have been deployed 3 or 4 times or dropped off by Friday, May 4 board in a meeting at the end of Janet to help register bone mar- major factor in the current revival since 2003. Pleasanton Military at any of the above locations. For every school year. row donors in hopes of finding a of the YMCA programs in the Tri- Families offers support for local match and in helping others to find Valley. He was appointed by the families with members who are their bone marrow match as well. Board of Supervisors of Alameda serving in the current war. The In 2010 following several rounds County Commission on Aging Pleasanton group has grown to of chemotherapy Janet’s cancer and served for over nine years over 150 families, becoming the went into remission, however, it representing Alameda County as most active Military Family group returned this past December. She a member of the Aging Council of in our Bay Area. They coordinate has been given a life extension by California. In addition he served on the flag and streamer program with her doctors through June. In Janu- the Human Rights Commission for the names of each member of the ary Janet posted a video blog on Alameda County. This commission military handing from the lamp Youtube sharing her story. Team works on problems such as bully- posts up and down Main Street Janet soared from a group of 2,000 ing in schools, the safety of the Pleasanton. When men and women to over 10,000 people. Team Janet internet and much more. come home this group throws has been able to encourage people Dave was a founding board “Welcome Home Celebrations” to register and has helped to in- member of PPIE (Pleasanton Part- expressing how appreciative and crease the bone marrow data bank nerships in Education Foundation) thankful local residents are for of donors through greater aware- and created the original Commu- their service. The Welcome Home ness. This community has given nity of Character Collaborative, Celebrations include a motor- Janet much support and she, inturn, serving on its board up to 2010. cycle escort to their home where has helped to generate much more Dave was a member of the Pleas- a ceremony takes place right in knowledge and data bank contribu- anton Gardens Board of Directors front of their house. Celebrations tors for bone marrow banks around for six years. Pleasanton Gardens are attended by elected official’s, Future biologists, (from left) Elizabeth Nichols, Aiden Long, Zakaraya the United States and the World. provides housing for the elderly friend’s, family, veteran groups, Khater and Zyad Khater inspect a sample from Lake Haussmann taken More information may be found and is specifically designed to meet Blue Star Moms, Lafayette Flag by the Lab’s wildlife biologist Megan Lawler during a nature walk at at www.helpingjanet.tumblr.com . physical, psychological and social brigade and many other organi- “Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” (Photo Jacqueline McBride, LLNL) Debra Mitchell is an inspiring needs. Dave is very active in the zations. A flag line welcome is example within the Pleasanton Catholic Community of Pleasanton provided and this very special community. She gives her service and has served in The Knights of support group makes sure there Lab Hosts Children and Teens whenever and wherever it is need- Columbus. Dave Melander, who will never be another Pleasanton The Lawrence Livermore National Labortory opened its gates recently ed and often does so with very little led his council as Grand Knight Military Person scorned or ignored to hundreds of children and teens accompanied by their parents for “Take recognition. Each year she solicits during its Columbian year of when returning home. In conjunc- our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” lists from local community service 1990-1991, has been a council tion with local Veterans groups, The event coincided with the annual national program held in April organizations and finds volunteers leader for the last 25 years. He is Pleasanton Military Families helps whose goal is to acquaint girls and boys with the importance of what a to fulfill the needs of local non- a 4th degree member (the highest organize ceremonies for the fallen parent or mentor in their lives does during the work day and also stresses profits. Debra founded a program of the order) and a member of its and the wounded. They provide the value of education. for teen girls called Defining Girl initiation team. Dave spearheaded comfort and support for the fami- Event goers participated in a number of activities that offered some- and encourages them to be true the Knights involvement in Red lies of all military personnel when- to who they are, commit to their Ribbon Week when it was an active ever needed. thing for every interest and age group. A photography studio open house personal interest and talents while program in its early years withing The Juanita Haugen Com- allowed children to learn more taking portraits. Nature walks with a developing goals and strong char- the Pleasanton Community. munity of Character Award is wildlife biologist explored the area near the Lab’s Lake Haussmann to acter. Whenever blankets or any The Pleasanton Military Fami- named in honor of long-time hear about its inhabitants, like snails and mosquito fish. Self-guided tours other supplies are needed, Debra lies is a support group for family, Pleasanton Unified School District of the National Ignition Facility shed light on the power of the world’s provides and finds the resources to loved ones and friends of military Board Member Juanita Haugen, largest laser. A career expo highlighted careers in engineering, physics, fill the need. She is a coordinator men and women. Founded in 2003 co-founder of the Community of computation and health. at the beginning of the Global War Character program. It recognizes In addition, children had the opportunity to shadow their parents for a day. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices 11:30 a.m., RSVP by May 3 to Marge, 828-5124. gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. Overeaters Anonymous. No weigh- Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Chinese lunch in San Ramon, May 10, 11:30 Pleasantonians4Peace.org ins, dues or fees. Meetings Tuesdays and vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of a.m., RSVP by May 7 to Marsha, 830-8483. A Workshop on Metaphor & Speak- Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. St. Barts, 678 Enos Way, worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All Bulletin Board or email information to ed- General meeting, birthday dinner in Pleasan- ing American, by Susan C. Strong of The Livermore. Call Nora for further information are welcome. [email protected]. Include name of ton. May 12, 5 p.m., RSVP by May 9 to Athene, Metaphor Project and author of Move our at (925) 447-1676 The deaf community is invited to wor- organization, meeting date, time, place and 846-0111. Happy hour in Pleasanton, May 17, Message How to get America’s Ear. Sun., May Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Mili- ship at First Presbyterian Church in Liver- theme or subject. Phone number and contact 5 p.m., RSVP by May 15 to Kathy, 398-8005. 6, 1 to 4:15 p.m. IBEW 595 Hall, 6250 Village tary" is a 501(c)3 non profit military support more, where ASL translation will be provided person should also be included. Deadline is Friendly bridge, May 19, 1 p.m. RSVP by May Parkway, Dublin. Limited space, please RSVP organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church is 5 p.m. Friday.) 13 to Barbara, 426-8876. Brunch in Pleasan- to [email protected] by May 4. been in operation since January 2004. It located on the corner of 4th and L streets. Armchair Travelers, Livermore Civic ton, May 20, 12:30 p.m., RSVP by May 17 to Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting, is dedicated to the continued support of Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Center Library on Thurs., May 10, 2012 from Ruby, 462-9636. Lunch in San Ramon, May Mon., May 21, IBEW 595 Hall, 6250 Village deployed troops. Preparation of comfort Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about inn-to-inn 23, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by May 20 to Marsha, Parkway, Dublin. Doors open 7 p.m., meeting packages takes place every other week - all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s hiking from Tom Courtney, author of the 830-8483. Brunch buffet in Livermore, May 27, 7:30 -p.m. speaker (to be announced) 8 p.m. year long. Providing morale support for Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study Wilderness Press guide Walkabout Northern 10:45 a.m., RSVP by May 24 to Hilda, 398-8808. Refreshments. those deployed. All information provided is Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer California: Walking Inn to Inn. Tom will share Avon Breast Walk, Sat., May 12, raffle Internet use classes, Pleasanton Library, confidential and is not shared for security 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at photographs of his hiking adventures and to raise funds for team participating in this four-class series to learn to surf the Internet purposes. To submit a name and address, in- 846-8650 for weekly programs. offer tips on planning your very own inn- year's San Francisco Avon Breast walk. The and send emails. Absolute beginners are quire about donations or helping, please visit Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. to-inn adventures in Northern California. goal is to raise $20,000. Livermore merchants welcome. Classes are held at 9:00 am on www.operationsam.org, email operation- Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 Adults are invited to this free program on have donated gifts. The raffle will take place Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Registra- [email protected] or call 925 443-7620 for p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages the second Thursday of each month in the at Lily Ann's Lingerie Shop in downtown tion is required. Reserve a spot at the Refer- more information and the calendar of events. at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic Livermore. For information about the walk ence Desk, or call 925/931-3400, extension Community Resources for Indepen- Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, go to www.avonwalk.org/goto/mb 7. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400 x 25 for dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and Livermore. For additional information please Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring information. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. people with disabilities and supports them children's choir for kids. Child care during all call 925 373-5500. Club, Sat., May 5, 35 miles wildflower ride Library programs are free and open to all. to live independently and participate in their events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club from Shannon Center to Sunol Regional Park, Singles wine tasting party, Saturday, community for as long as they are willing St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas will meet on Thursday, May 10, 7:00 at Alisal meet 10 a.m., Erica Dedon, 828-9183. Sun., May 12, 2012, 7:30-9:30pm, at the Marriott and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following School's multipurpose room, 1454 Santa May 6, 47 miles, Dublin to Moraga loop, meet Hotel, 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton. Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to pro- the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Rita Road, Pleasanton. Ernesto Sandoral of 9 a.m. at Shannon Center, Peter Rathmann, $30 at the door includes all the wines you vide information and referrals and provide p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La UC Berkeley will speak on succulents. Visi- 336-0973. Wed., May 9, 29 miles, Lafayette taste, from boutique wineries; accompanied community education at senior centers and Scola at 447-9800. tors are welcome. For more information call loop includes 3 Bears, meet 9:30 a.m. at La- by appetizers to cleanse the palate. This event affordable housing complexes to residents Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Bev at 925-485-7812, or visit www.lavgc.org. fayette/Moraga trailhead parking lot, Alberto is co-sponsored by The Society of Single of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended- Become a literacy tutor. Pleasanton Lanzas, 825-9581. Anyone planning to go on Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Liver- style with choir and band, family worship. Library’s Project Read needs volunteer tutors a ride is asked to contact the leader for details singles organization; and by Wine Socials. more 94550 and can be reached by phone 10:30 a.m. contemporary led by band, Sunday to help adults with English skills. Project Read on where to meet and what to bring. Anyone wishing more information about at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 School for children and middle-schoolers. provides the workbooks and study guides. GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) this and many more singles parties may call or by e-mail at [email protected]. www.centerpointechurch.org; 925-846-4436. Training will help volunteers to develop Date Night at The Races. Fri., May 18, 5 415/507-9962 or visit www.ThePartyHotline. All services are free. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 teaching skills, craft curriculum, and gain ex- p.m. at the Pleasanton Satellite Wagering com. Florence Rd., Livermore. Sunday service at perience. Students come to Pleasanton from Facility. Bring a donation for the Pleasanton Vendors sought, Livermore Lions Clubs RELIGION 10 a.m. For details please see our website all over the world. Most have basic English Military Families. Visit www.gnontrivalley. Christmas Boutique is November 3, 2012 First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth at www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. Leo Arrow- skills and many have studied English in their com. Pleasanton Satellite Wagering Facility and vendors are needed. Quality handmade Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative smith at 456-0845. home country. Volunteers should be at least (4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton). RSVP to (or hand embellished) items are accepted. Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- 18 years old, fluent in American English but [email protected] by May 14. $10/pp for The boutique is a major fund-raiser for the Service in the Sanctuary and children’s pro- yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, not necessarily a native speaker and able to GNON members, $15/pp for nonmembers, Lions Club. Rental fees are used to support gram. For more information www.fpcl.us or 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday devote a consistent hour or two weekly to a GNON members with male guest $16/per eye and hearing programs here in our com- 925-447-2078. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most student for a semester. Training is May 12, 1 couple, nonmembers with male guest $25/ munity. For applications please call Joan at Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut welcome to come and worship with us and to 4 p.m. Please call or email to register for the per couple. 925-980-2628. Single or double tables are St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 to enjoy our hospitality. For more information Project Read training. For more information, Project Nim, will be shown at 7 p.m. available ($55 &$80). Price reduced for non- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 call the church office 925-462-4802. email PennyJohnson@CityofPleasantonCa. on Sat., May 5 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village profit organizations. a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, gov, or call Penny Johnson, 925/931-3405. Parkway, Dublin. Special guest, Bob Ingersoll, Bike Maintenance Basics: 7 pm–8:30 ship service. AWANA children's program 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Services on Sunday Alameda County Tri-Valley Chapter President of Mindy’s Memory Primate Sanc- pm, Thursday, May 31. REI certified bike tech Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children's Sunday of the National Organization for Women tuary and Nim’s best friend in the film, will be Bri O’Dowd for an informative presentation Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. school during the 10:30 a.m. service. For (ACTNOW) will hold the May chapter meet- present. Bob has a long history of working that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco more information call the church office at ing on Wednesday, May 9th at 7 p.m. at with sign language with primates and in their flat tire in record time, and make other minor Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. (925) 447-3289 or SaintBartsLivermore.com. Round Table Pizza, 540 Main St. in downtown rescue. Nim is the story of a chimpanzee who adjustments to your bicycle. No experience Information 447-8747. St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Pleasanton. Featured speaker will be Patrick was taken as a baby and raised as a human necessary. Register for this free class at www. Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada follows the traditional 1928 Book of Common Mims, Sexually Exploited Minor’s Program child, using sign language as a linguistic rei.com/dublin to save a seat. The presenta- Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Prayer. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Coordinator from BAWAR, Bay Area Women experiment in the 70’s. When he got older, tion is free and open to the public, and will Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school Against Rape. The topic will be on how to he was shuffled around; and, in Bob’s struggle be held at REI, 7099 Amador Plaza Road, in the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- provided. For information, contact Fr. Ben be aware of and how to prevent the sexual to find Nim a good home, Bob discovered Dublin. The public may contact our Dublin tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Brown at 925/906-9561. exploitation of minors. his vocation in life. This event is open to the store’s Customer Service Department for Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Book Sale, Join the Friends of the Liver- public, free (although, a $3.00 donation is more information, (925) 828-9826. EastBaySecularJews.org. Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 to more Library on Sunday, May 6 from noon to appreciated), and the hall is wheelchair ac- DBE Daughters of the British Empire, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925-447- 4 p.m., rain or shine, for our regular monthly cessible. A meet & greet potluck begins at John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in more, has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. 4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) book sale. There will be craft books, fiction 6:30 PM, while a Q & A discussion with Bob the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Tri-Valley Unity Church will be moving and classics, children's books, non-fiction and Ingersoll follows the film. For more informa- Thursday of every month at Castlewood held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church to 9875 Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley, more. Outdoor plaza of former library, corner tion, call 925-462-3459. Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and and reading room are located at Third as of May 6. New classes, small groups, new of Pacific Ave. & S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Alameda County Property Rights Task is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made and N Streets. The Reading Room, which children's and teen programs, and inspiring For more information, call 925-443-0766. Force, Smart Growth and Sustainable Devel- up of women of British or British Common- is open to the public, features books, CDs Sunday services (at 10 a.m.). All are welcome. Mention "The Independent" and receive $2 opment: program on topic to be presented wealth heritage and ancestry with a focus on and magazines for sale. For information, call Rev. Harriet Hawkins, minister. (925) 829-2733. off when you spend $4 or more. on Monday, May 14, 7-9 pm. at the Pleasanton charity and fellowship. Those interested in (925) 447-2946. www.trivalleyunity.com Check out Unity of Texas Hold 'em, Exceptional Needs Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. helping with “the cause," enjoying social ac- Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Tri Valley on Facebook too. Network (ENN) will be hosting a Texas Hold Free meeting, focus on new regional plan for tivities, and forming long-lasting friendships, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 'Em Tournament on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Bay Area and what it means to residents please contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998- Information, 447-8840. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Sun., May 6, the Veterans Memorial Building 522 South in the Tri-Valley. To reserve a space at this 3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. celebrating life and growth with bishop The L Street Livermore. Check-in begins 6pm - lecture please go to: http://smartpleasanton. for additional information. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. wor- Right Reverend Marc Andrus and his wife, Dr. everyone playing must check-in by 6:45pm. eventbrite.com/ and to reserve a free ticket. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open ship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible study/ Sheila Andrus. The congregation will pull out 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $300, 3rd place To leave a message call 1-800-414-3313. to new and established residents of the Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (informal). For all the stops with confirmations, receptions -$200, plus door prizes throughout the night. Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the information, call 925-447-1246. of new people to the parish, and honoring Complimentary snacks; beer and wine avail- ated, meeting May 10, 6:30 p.m. Cattlemen's first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 and blessing of children who are growing able for sale throughout the night. Gaming Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Rd., Livermore. on the second Wednesday of the month, East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday wor- and learning in the faith. The church prom- provider: Blue Dog Events. Buy-in $60 before Meet Joel Fox, Co-publisher and Editor-in- Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, ship. Information 447-1950. ises great music, joy-filled celebration, and a May 23, 2012 receive an additional $300 in Chief of the website Fox and Hounds Daily. family activities, and monthly adult socials. Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday brunch after each service. All are welcome. tournament chips. Unlimited re-buys the Fox worked for Howard Jarvis Taxpayers As- Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit www. Services 10:30 a.m. 545 N. L Street Livermore. Church office: 925-462-4802. 1st hour at $20. Add-ins for the 1st hour sociation for nineteen years, serving as the PleasantonNewcomers.com (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. Immigration: Right or Dignity? St. available at $20. All skill levels are welcome. president from 1986 to 1998. He currently Dress a Girl Around the World Sew St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 Charles Catholic Community, 1315 Lomitas To purchase tickets - please contact Denise serves as president of the Small Business Fest: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9am – 3pm, North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services on Ave., Livermore, hosts a discussion led by Fr. Gil at 925-998-4914 or [email protected] Action Committee. For reservations and St. Michael Hall, 300 block of Maple Street, Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday Bill O'Neill, S.J., a professor of social ethics at or ENN at 925-215-2281. ENN is a local 501c3 information contact coupclan1962@pacbell. Livermore. For more information, please school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, non-profit that host summer and fall respite net or phone Phyllis Couper, 925-462-4931, contact Suzanne Slupesky: suzbeck@yahoo. at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th from 7:30-9:00 pm in camps for children with special needs. www. by May 7. com, 925-352-8447. followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. Borromeo Hall. Discuss, and ask questions ennetwork.org Pleasantonians 4 Peace, candlelight Free Diabetes Self-Management United Christian Church, celebrating about this controversial topic. All denomina- Free computer classes, The Livermore Vigil in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Classes. This 6 to 7 week series will teach you 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. tions are welcome to join us. Contact Julie at Public Library: Internet for Beginners, Mon- Main Street, downtown Pleasanton, Wed., how to manage your diabetes with exercise, at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday [email protected] or 925-447-4549 ext 114 day, May 7, 2012 : 1:00 – 3:00 pm, and Search- May 9, at 7 p.m. Participants will reflect on the healthy eating (including the foods you love) morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program for more information. A $5 donation to offset ing the Internet, Monday, May 14, 2012: 1:00 human and monetary costs of the war, honor and medications, and answer all your ques- on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The speaker costs is appreciated. – 3:00 pm. Classes are hands-on, first come, veterans who have sacrificed, and visualize tions about living with diabetes. Tuesdays, community is welcome. Call 449-6820 for Community HU Chant is the theme of a first served and take place in Community ways of moving beyond this conflict to a April 17 through May 29, 4 pm- 6 pm at the more information. non-denominational prayer activity Saturday Room B, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. For more more peaceful world. Peaceful War Protest Dublin Senior Center. Class is open to adults Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- May 5 at 1:15 p.m. The Community HU is information call 373-5505. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, May of all ages (not just Seniors) with pre diabetes non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday held once a month each 1st Saturday at The Widowed Men and Women of North- 23, between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. For ern CA., Lunch and movie in Dublin, May 6, Neal Streets. Questions?? Call Cathe Norman County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. More Information contact http://eck-ca.org/ at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ to register. Space is limited. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 by computer.

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2012 Science Odyssey Marks its 11th Year, followed by the 1st Annual 2012 Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (ACSEF) Nearly 500 students in kin- & regional fairs throughout the Biological Sciences, Arianna Mc- MS Biological Science, Russell dergarten through twelfth grade state for awards totaling $50,000. Glynn (LHS); Honorable Mention Stevenson (CMS); 3rd Place MS participated in the 11th annual ACSEF is also associated with HS Biological Sciences, Thien Biological Science, Maile Sasaki Livermore Valley Joint Unified the Intel International Science Nguyen (LHS), Ben Gill (LHS), (CMS); Honorable Mention MS School District (LVJUSD) Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) Matthew Hewitt (LHS); Biological Science, Ryan Myers Odyssey Exposition and Competi- which brings together more than 2nd Place HS Botany Science, (JUK8); Honorable Mention MS Katherine Johnston (LHS), Fotios Behavioral Science, Angelina tion. Students demonstrated their 1,600 high school students from rd knowledge of the scientific method more than 50 nations to compete Dimitropoulos (LHS); 3 Place HS Mouser (JUK8), Morgan Hurley by developing a testable question for scholarships, tuition grants, and Energy & Transportation, Brenna (JUK8) Botzheim (LHS), Laila Hassen Donations Sought and pursing answers with research internships in the fields of science Other LVJUSD Science Od- Camp Parks RFTA will soon be and experimentation. Through and engineering on May 12-18 in (LHS), Areli Hernandez (LHS), yssey winners: Logo Design Jack Ogee (LHS), Kristen Young dedicating its new Memorial Park their involvement in the LVJUSD Pittsburgh, PA. (LHS); 1st Place HS Engineering, Contest winners: Elementary: to honor fallen Soldiers. This park Science Odyssey, students develop The following students will be Jason Adams, 4th grader at Sunset; Maryann Gong (GHS), Uzair th is being funded and built com- skills needed for scientific research recognized by the Board of Trust- Mohammad (GHS); 3rd Place Middle: Chloe Brunton, 8 grader pletely by community volunteers. such as written and oral commu- ees at the May 8, 2012 Board of at CMS; High: Kelsey Girardelli, HS Behavioral Sciences, Steven th The local AUSA Chapter, The nication, collaboration with peers Education meeting: Nakashima (LHS), Anish Prabhu 12 grader at GHS - artwork used Dean Chapter, a fellow veteran and professionals from the scien- 2012 Science Odyssey Best of (LHS); for T-shirt group, is sponsoring a project to tific community, as well as critical Show: Elementary: Alyssa Duch- 1st Place Environmental Sci- Art of Science Photography erect a "Battle Cross" (pictured thinking and problem solving. esne & Pascale Badders (Smith); ence, Dana Anex (LHS), Rachel Contest winners (students photo- above) in the Memorial. This year the Science Odyssey Middle School: Maile Sasaki Munzar (LHS); Honorable Men- graph and write a description of (CMS); High School: Aidan Dang Donations towards this project, brought together 493 students tion HS Environmental Science, the scientific concept portrayed): in any amount, would be most wel- working in teams to create 329 & Ethan Ha (LHS) Rachel Esser (LHS); 3rd Place HS Elementary: Lindsey Phillips, 2012 Alameda County Science th come. The total cost of the Battle projects in Life, Physical, Earth, Physical Science, Kristina Brown 5 grader from Sunset; Middle: Cross is $4,500 and Engineering sciences, 84 & Engineering Fair Winners – (LHS); Honorable Mention Physi- Victoria Greene, 7th grader from High School (HS): 1st Place HS Checks should be made out to community judges from Lawrence cal Science, Cody Lee (LHS), Junction K-8; High: Samantha "AUSA - Dean Chapter" with a Livermore National Laboratory Animal Sciences, Trevor Malone Reed, 12th grader at GHS (GHS); 2nd Place HS Biological Hayden Goldstein (LHS), Kyle note on the check stating 'Memo- (LLNL), Sandia National Labora- Tucker (LHS) LVJUSD Science Odyssey rial Fund.' The AUSA is helping Sciences, Aidan Dang (LHS), pictures archived on LVJUSD tory, community businesses, and Ethan Ha (LHS), Hannah Folmar 2012 Alameda County Science in this cause as the Army (or Army organizations and LVJUSD teach- & Engineering Fair Winners – website: http://www.livermore- representatives) can not solicit (LHS), Katherine Hall (LHS), Jane st ers. Also on hand were 15 com- Reichenberg (GHS); 3rd Place HS Middle School (MS): 1 Place schools .com funds nor do they have an autho- munity organizations conducting rized way to channel the funds, scientific-based hands-on activities therefore, AUSA is doing both. and demonstrations for students Award Winning Art Displayed at Livermore City Hall The Army will accept the Battle and their families. Cross as a gift and will put it on The LVJUSD Science Odyssey The Commission for the Arts of Morning by Maryann Kot, oil; The public is invited to view their property book. the City of Livermore has selected Eye on the Prize by Glenyse Hen- the selected artworks, which are is made possible through financial AUSA Dean Chapter is a donations as well as the donation award-winning artworks during schel, acrylic; Sunlit Adobe by currently on display at the ground the Livermore Art Association Lynn Bernstein, pastel and draw- floor level of City Hall located at 501(c)3 organization, tax deduct- of time and talent of the many ible. Receipts will be provided. school and community volunteers. Spring Art Show held at The Barn. ing; Point Reyes Lighthouse-4 by 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, Liver- The following are the artists and Christine McCall, graphics and more, CA 94550. For questions or to donate, The LVJUSD Science Odyssey please contact Phil Stage with the prepares students in grades 6-12, artworks that were selected: mixed media; Valentine's Day For questions or more infor- Change Study 3 by Goran by Val Moniz, watercolor; and mation, please contact Theresa Association of the United States for the Alameda County Science Army at 479-3361 or at phil. & Engineering Fair (ACSEF) in Konjevod, 3D and fiber; Good Yosemite Valley Sunrise by Marc De La Vega at (925) 960-4049 or Davis, photography. [email protected]. [email protected] that students further develop their presentation and interview skills from feedback provided by teach- ers and judges. The ACSEF con- sisted of 365 students representing 265 projects. The goal of the ACSEF is to stimulate student interest and enthusiasm in science and engi- neering. ACSEF is affiliated with the California State Science Fair (CSSF), now in its 61st year. About 950 students from grades 6-12 will compete in Los Angeles on April 30-May 1 from 400 school