VOLUME L, NUMBER 27 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 Operator Seeks Phase-out Changes of Altamont Wind Turbines Altamont Winds, Inc. Altamont turbines. does not have a new contract bring the project to gen- turbines in the Altamont. (AWI), which operates 828 The company is ask- with a power company to eration of 193 megawatts of AWI has removed 10 old wind turbines in the Al- ing to eliminate the Sep- purchase power in the future. power, if the turbines were percent of its original total Find Out What's tamont, is seeking a change tember deadline for this However, the company is operated at full capacity, and of 920 turbines. Accord- in the schedule for their year's scheduled phase-out working on a contract, said not shut down between Nov. ing to a schedule imposed Happening phase-out. by postponing it until 2015, AWI president Rick Koebbe. 1 and Feb. 15 each year, as by the county, another 25 Check Out Section A AWI intends to remove, which is the deadline for the Koebbe, who founded is presently required. percent of the original total Section A is filled with and eventually replace old next step of wind turbine AWI 15 years ago, addressed All firms operating in the is supposed to be taken out information about arts, turbines with taller towers phase-out. members of the East County Altamont are subject to the of commission by Sept. 30 people, entertainment and that have broader, slower Opponents say that the Board of Zoning Adjustment winter shutdown. It is a time of this year, which would special events. There are blades, which give birds a postponement would result (BZA) at a discussion-only when there is less wind and bring the cumulative total education stories, a variety better chance to evade them. in additional bird deaths. meeting June 27 in Pleas- lower power demand on the removed to 35 percent. of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin Hundreds of predator birds, AWI has not put up any anton about the change the electricity grid. AWI oper- The remainder of the board. some from threatened spe- new turbines, because it firm wants. ates about 25 percent of the cies, are killed annually by The AWI proposal would (See TURBINES, page 4)

Buchanan ACTC Honors Authorizes Martinez as Panel To Look 2013 Veteran At Another Of the Year Measure B1 Try Assemblymember Joan The Alameda County Buchanan recognized Unit- Transportation Commis- ed States Army Specialist sion (ACTC) has voted to Belia Martinez, of Liver- create an ad hoc commit- more, as the 2013 Veteran tee to look into a revival of the Year for the 16th of Measure B1, the county Assembly District today, at transportation tax extension a ceremony in Sacramento. and increase, which failed at Specialist Martinez grew the polls last year. up in south Texas, adjacent The commission's vote to the Mexican border. Al- at its meeting June 27 was though her family struggled unanimous. to make ends meet, she The committee will be knew that a formal educa- comprised of elected of- tion would provide oppor- ficials from various county tunities for her future. She areas, all of them members worked hard in high school or alternates on ACTC. and following her gradua- County Supervisor Scott tion, enlisted in the United Haggerty, whose district in- States Army. She served in cludes Livermore and Dub- South Korea and Washing- lin, will chair the committee. ton State, ending her active Haggerty will be contacting service as an E4 Specialist. commissioners about serv- Martinez continued to serve ing on the panel, said Tess in the U.S. Army Reserve Lengyel, spokesperson for at the conclusion of her ac- ACTC. tive duty. She also went on ACTC authorized hiring to study at Texas Women’s of a polling firm to sur- University with the financial Photo - Doug Jorgensen vey the public concerning support she received from The Alameda County Fair will end its 17-day run this Sunday, July 7. The annual Junior Livestock Auction, various questions about the the U.S. Army. She success- showcasing local 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors, and their market animal projects is traditionally held on the proposed tax measure. The fully earned her Bachelor’s last day of the fair. Other attractions include live horse racing, professional entertainment, contests, arts and crafts 2012 measure was 2 percent degree in Business. exhibits, food, carnival rides, a midway, youth activities and more. For details, go to www.alamedacountyfair.com, Specialist Martinez has (See ACTC, page 4) a passion for education, as a result of the difference it has made in her own life. She EBRPD Labor Contract Agreement Keeps Parks Fully Staffed for Holiday served as a School Board Trustee for the Livermore A threatened union walk- ment on a four-year contract. Employees will pay an Monday evening by a state week." Valley Joint Unified School out at East Bay Regional The terms of the contract additional 4 percent of their mediator. EBRPD general The union planned to District. In her current role, Parks (EBRPD) facilities include a 9.5 percent raise wages for their share of manager Bob Doyle said, present the agreement to its as the Program Coordina- for July 4 and 5 was averted over four years, plus full PERS retirement costs. That "We've averted a strike on membership on July 3 for an tor for the Youth Employ- Monday night, as the AFSC- district payment of family will put the district in com- the Fourth of July and can approval vote. The contract ment Program for East Bay ME union and management and annual medical cost in- pliance with the State Pen- assure the public that the would be retroactive to April Community Services, she came to a tentative agree- creases that total 11 percent. sion Reform Act. public can fully enjoy their 1. Negotiations began in works with at-risk students, The deal was brokered holiday in the parks this February. including those on proba- tion, in foster care, or those who are teen parents. She works, in collaboration with youth probation officers, LVPAC Executive Director to Retire social workers, and school Len Alexander, the Liver- his tenure, the organization Doc Watson, Chanticleer, Poundstone, Red Molly counselors, to maximize the more Valley Performing Arts created the Bothwell Arts Cirque Chinois, Judy Col- and The Flying Karamazov opportunities for success for Center’s Executive Director, Center and built and opened lins, The Smothers Brothers, Brothers, as well as brilliant each student. has announced his retire- the Bankhead Theater. Also, Riders in the Sky, and The newcomers Lauren Fox, under his direction, LVPAC Julian Sands, The Jive Aces, Assemblymember Bu- ment at the end of the Bank- Vienna Choir Boys. head Theater’s 6th season Presents, the Bankhead’s The Gibson Brothers and chanan notes, “I am very For the upcoming 2013- on August 31st. Alexander signature artistic program, 14 season, he has organized Gary Wright. (See HONORS, page 10) began his professional the- has expanded each season 60 performance events, in- Alexander was also re- atrical career in 1963. with renowned performers cluding returning favor- sponsible for initiating Fri- Alexander joined from around the world, in- ites, such as LINES Bal- day Nights Live and reviv- LVPAC in 2005, and during cluding Bernadette Peters, let, Tommy Castro, Paula (See RETIRES, page 5) Jannett N. Jackson Chancellor Potential Lawsuit Delays Ridge Ordinance Selected The second reading of a Pleasanton ordinance defining of Pleasanton." The Board of Trustees various terms for ridgeland protection under Measure PP Members of the Pleasanton Ridge Hillside Protection of the Chabot-Las Positas has been delayed because of potential litigation. Association steering committee include former city coun- Community College Dis- The litigation would be brought by supporters of Mea- cilmembers Matt Sullivan and Cindy McGovern and former trict named Jannett N. Jack- sure PP. planning commissioner Anne Fox. In a letter to the editor, son, PhD, to the position of A letter from attorney Stuart M. Flashman was sent to the they wrote, "We will do what it takes to prevent this attack chancellor at the June 25th Council outlining the issues and requesting that they leave on our ridges and our democracy." meeting. BUNNIES AT PETSMART Measure PP and the current municipal code intact. Flash- The ridgeline protection initiative was approved by voters She is expected to begin Alden is a lucky boy. man represents the Ridge and Hillside Protection Associa- in 2008. Since then, the staff has been working towards pro- her position on July 29. Dumped at the gravel tion. In the letter, he writes, "In the guise of implementing viding information on what is and is not allowed under the As Chancellor, she will quarry on Alden Lane, the measure, the proposed ordinance actually attempts to measure. 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Bridget day, July 7 at 2 p.m. “Lin- between these questions and Ford is Assistant Professor coln and the Constitution those of Lincoln’s day will of History at CSU East Bay SELF Celebrates 50 Years of Today” features professors provide new perspectives and specializes in the history of constitutional law Mar- and depth to contemporary of religion and race in 19th- galynne Armstrong (Santa public discourse about the century America. Her mono- Making Dreams Come True Clara University) and Daniel fundamental law of our land. graph American Crossings: Mark Jones and his sister Jerry, who worked as a neers, entrepreneurs, and Margalynne Armstrong is Forging Union in a Civil Farber (UC Berkeley), as Metalurgical Engineer for performing artists. SELF well as historian Bridget Associate Professor of Law War Borderland is due to be Meredith were worried. Sandia Labs, pitched his is run by volunteers and is Ford (CSU East Bay) in the at Santa Clara University published soon by Univer- The year was 1963. While role of moderator. and is Associate Academic sity of North Carolina Press. JFK ran the White House, concept to the Livermore funded by donations from Lincoln’s administration Director of the Law School’s This free program is pre- Micky Mantle ran the bases, Rotary Club. Rotary em- individuals, businesses, and grappled with deep divisions Center for Social Justice and sented in conjunction with and the Beach Boys topped braced the idea, provided service organizations. over fundamental questions Public Service. She special- the exhibit Lincoln: The the charts, Mark and Mer- seed money, and the Stu- This July, SELF cele- about our constitution: Can izes in constitutional law, Constitution and the Civil edith wondered how they dent Education Loan Fund brates its 50th year in op- states secede? Can we al- property law, and race and War, at Museum on Main would pay for college. Their (SELF) was born. eration. To mark this special low slavery and still have racism in the law. Her most June 12 through July 28. It classmates at Livermore Since its inception, SELF milestone, SELF is hosting liberty? Can we protect the recent publications include is made possible by support High School wondered too. has funded almost 550 loans a reception Sunday, July 14 country and our individual chapters in Deconstructing from the American Library When friends dropped in on totaling $700,000 to help from 2-4 in Livermore. The rights, even during a civil Privilege (Kim Case ed., Association Programs Offi ce Mark and Meredith, the talk Livermore residents attend reception will be attended war? Lincoln found solu- 2013) and Presumed Incom- and the National Endow- often turned to concern over trade school, community col- by past and present SELF tions for his own day, but the petent: The Intersections of ment for the Humanities. where they would fi nd the lege, four-year college and board members and local issues that gave rise to them Race and Class for Women Pleasanton Public Library money to make their college graduate school. Applicants dignitaries. have only mutated, rather in Academia (Gutierrez Y is located at 400 Old Bernal dreams come true. can borrow up to $2,500, and Jerry Jones passed away than disappearing altogether. Muhs, Niemann, Gonza- Avenue in Pleasanton. More Mark and Merdith's fa- are required to repay the loan in 1983, but his dream -- to Where does the boundary lez and Harris eds,. 2013). information about library ther Jerry Jones overheard within fi ve years of fi nishing help the dreams of others between state and federal Daniel Farber is Sho Sato hours and programs is avail- the conversations and came school. SELF success stories come true -- lives on. up with an idea. What if abound: Loan recipients For more information Livermore students could have gone on to become about SELF visit http:// borrow from their own com- doctors, accountants, engi- www.selfl oans.org. munity to help pay for col- lege? After all, he reasoned, what better investment could a community make than to 330 Leslie Cm.,# 110 Mobile Citizen App Fireworks Start Fire help its youth further their $260,000 The Alameda County Public Works Monday morning, the Livermore Livermore education? Agency has a user-friendly Smart Phone Pleasanton Fire Department responded (Android, Apple) application “MOBILE to multiple reports of a vegetation fi re at Jerry felt strongly about two conditions: The loans CITIZEN” that will allow residents to two separate locations. Callers reported a CA License # 01267853 report issues such as potholes, graffi ti, fi re at 680 and Bernal and others reported should be targeted to kids who were not high academic Livermore’s illegal dumping, and other requests for a fi re at 680 and Sunol. Real Estate services by simply taking a photo and The fi rst fi re was located on the onramp achievers or who came from Ivy Specialist submitting it directly to the Public Works from Bernal Ave to southbound 680. The economically challenged LoGerfo backgrounds; and the loans Agency. The Mobile Citizen application second fi re was found on the onramp from 925 998-5312 Open 7/6 & 7/7, 1-4:30 PM has GPS functionality, so it even maps Sunol Bl. to northbound 680. The Bernal should be provided interest- the location. The MOBILE CITIZEN Ave fi re was 50’ x 50’ and was quickly free. application is free and can be down- extinguished. The Sunol Bl. fi re burned "Jerry was always for the Upper level, spacious, bright 2 bdrms., 2 bths, remodeled kitchen, laminate floors, pools, loaded from iTunes and Google Play. ¼ acre before it was extinguished. underdog," according to his tennis, play ground, built in 1990. Residents can continue to submit The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire De- wife Vange Jones. requests for service online and/or report partment was assisted by Alameda a problem by calling (510) 670-5500 or County, Camp Parks, Cal Fire, CHP, and by sending an email to e-noticeMainte- Pleasanton PD. Between the two fi res a [email protected]. total of 6 engines, 1 water tender, 1 Dozer, For more information on this new and 1 Battalion Chief responded. mobile application, contact Rick Ruiz The cause of the fi re at the Bernal at (510) 670-5500. onramp is undetermined; the fi re at the Sunol on-ramp was caused by fi reworks.

n2548_WeightManagement_2013-PAMF-Bariatric_LIVERMOREINDEPENDENT_FINAL.indd 1 3/11/13 2:33 PM PAGE 4 - The Independent, JULY 4, 2013 EDITORIAL Trimester Program for Livermore's Urban Growth Boundary High Schools Draws Mixed Reviews The East Pleasanton Specific Plan study contemplates moving the urban growth The Livermore Valley Advance placement (AP) for them to have to adjust years look much better," Joint Unified School Dis- testing takes place sometime to new teachers and a new according to Susan Kinder, boundary (UGB) on the eastside of the city trict's high schools continue after completion of the class, social setting three times a Chief Business Official. in order to accommodate approximately 100 to meet the goals of the which some students say year. In addition, the acceler- For 2013-14, there is acres of development. trimester schedule. causes them to lose some ated pace of lessons causes one time money from the Staff says that number of acres would con- Assistant Superinten- of what they have learned. confusion. sale of property owned by stitute a minor adjustment of the UGB, which dent Chris Van Schaack Another issue that arose is Alexa Malloy, Green En- the school district in South reported the lastest findings the "gap" problem, where a gineering Academy at Liver- Livermore, $4 million will may not require the approval of Pleasanton to the school board during students takes the first part more High, said she had be used to fund post em- voters. Several councilmembers offered the its meeting last week. of a course in the fall and considered leaving teaching ployment benefits and $2 view that before determining if a vote of the During the meeting, there the second is not available as a result of the trimester million will go towards a public were required, they would like to see were concerns raised by in the spring. Van Schaack program. "It was a night- variety of expenses, such as teachers and students about said that there seems to be mare." However, when she replacement of equipment, what is proposed for the land. the success of the program no advantage in not having moved to the academy, she purchase of supplies and We believe that moving the UGB without at Livermore High School. a gap. was happy again. Rather staff development. a vote of the public sets a dangerous prec- In 2008, the Livermore Trustee Kate Runyon than changing students three Kinder told the board edent. There could be continued "minor" school board approved mov- said that she would like to times a year, she teaches there are no more loom- adjustments, 25 acres here, another 50 acres ing its two comprehensive see supporting data that the the same students for three ing trigger cuts. The future high schools from semes- gap is not impacting student years. looks brighter. If revenues there and so on. Soon the voter established ter to trimester schedules. achievement. Susan Edgar-Lee, co- continue to come in higher development boundary would be eroded, little The schedule divides the A more comprehensive chair of the science depart- than predicted by the state, resembling what was established in 1996. year into three 12-week review of the trimester ment at Livermore High, we may see a midyear bud- It's not about whether an adjustment of the trimesters with four 70-min- schedule including achieve- said that in talking to teach- get increase. ute class periods and one ments and future plans will ers, to a person they describe The starting balance is $4 UGB is minor or major, it's about respecting 75-minute period offered be presented to the school the trimester system as bru- million; revenues are $101 the conditions set by voters. each day. Students take four board by the school princi- tal. She hoped that the next million and expenses $102 If the city council feels there is a need to five classes and establish plas this fall. The one issue report to the board would million. The ending balance to move the line, the voters must be asked a new schedule each trimes- to be addressed said Van include the views of teach- of $3 million will go into a ter. The two schools had Schaack is a concern that ers, students and parents. reserve for economic uncer- whether they agree that this is necessary. been operating on separate we are not asking enough of Students who spoke said tainty. The first year of the Better yet, Pleasanton should consider other schedules, each based on students in math and science. that they found it hard to three year budget, there will ways to accommodate future growth. two 18-week semesters. Trustee Anne White add- adjust to the trimester sys- be no need to make cuts. By Van Schaack noted that ed that she is disappointed tem. Teachers weren't able to 2015-16, the district will be last year, both Granada and in the English achievement. present an entire lesson plan in the black. Livermore high schools Students are having to take in the short time, so students Presidents Dunlop stated, showed an improvement in remedial classes at Las Posi- had to learn on their own. "I am glad to see this is the API scores. Granada High's tas College and at universi- Granada High School last year of deficit spend- API rose by 69 points, ties. She wanted to see a way principal Philomena Ram- ing." Livermore High's 47 points. for students to receive some bo pointed out that what TURBINES Scores for subgroups im- credit for attending coaching the board is hearing is the (continued from page one) proved with the exception of sessions in English arts and a perspective from one high (continuedACTC from page one) schedule requires taking SOME OPPOSE English language learners at way to increase proficiency school. Their personal ex- down another 50 percent by ANY CHANGES Granada High. before graduation. periences are not necessarily short of the necessary two- Sept. 30, 2015, bringing the Three other speakers at In the areas of math Both Chuck Rogge Board true for both schools. thirds vote for passage. cumulative total to 85 per- the meeting opposed any and science, both schools President Bill Dunlop want- Runyon commented that Measure B1 would have cent. The remaining 15 per- changes to the schedule. showed improvement. ed to see if API score in- what the board heard were provided $7.8 billion over 30 years for roads, freeways cent would be gone by Sept. Rich Cimino, conservation Van Schaack added that creases were due to the concerns, not show stop- and public transit. There 22, 2018, the 13th anniversa- chair of the Ohlone Chapter one goal of the trimester was arrival of students from the pers. The district was not to unify the schools. That middle schools where scores in compliance with the old would have been $400 mil- ry of the lawsuit settlement of the Audubon Society, said lion to pay part of the cost that created the policing that more will be known once the has been somewhat success- have shown a tremendous schedule. Change had to be ful with the schools imple- increase, rather than imple- made. Perhaps there needs to of a BART extension to requires replacement of the special Scientific Review Livermore at Isabel Avenue. old turbines. Committee weighs in with menting common pacing mentation of the trimester be improvements in imple- guides and finals, he said. system. mentation. However, the ballot mea- Koebbe is asking to elim- its analysis of the data. sure, which would have inate the September deadline What is known for cer- He said there were some Granada High School Superintendent Kelly Bowers admitted there have raised the current one-half for this year's scheduled tain, because of a study of surprises. One related to teacher Keith Pickering- cent sales tax to one full been bumps in the road. She phase-out by postponing golden eagles in eastern Al- math choices made by stu- Walter told the board that cent, also contained a provi- it until 2015, which is the ameda County, is that their dents. It was expected that one of the concerns is prep wanted to see if parts of the sion that would keep it in ef- deadline for the next step of population is down from the those not proficient in math time for teachers. Under the program were working bet- fect "in perpetuity." This was wind turbine phase-out. 1988 level, said Cimino. At would opt for a three tri- trimester system, eleven ter at Granada. "There are criticized by its opponents as To balance out the re- the time of the study, 198 mester program. Instead, days of prep time have been good things happening at a loss of local control over quested delay, Koebbe pairs of golden eagles were we are finding they chose lost. He said that a com- Livermore High." Kelly said taxers. would speed up the phase- living in East County. That two trimesters to get through mittee that monitored the she would look at making The polling firm will ask out of the last 15 percent, figure is now down to 84 more quickly, he stated. trimester system, has not sure the monitoring com- survey participants bout which is due for elimination pairs, said Cimino. Adjustments are needed met. As a result, the voices mittee meets to allow for the "in perpetuity" phrase. in 2018, by also ending that There is no way to band in some areas. For example, of people who provide con- ongoing input. Also to be examined will group of turbines in 2015. golden eagles so that anyone there is only one back to structive criticism have not BUDGET be the merits of whether to By September 2015, 100 can learn whether there is school night. However, stu- been heard. The school board ap- go before voters again in 2014 or do it in 2016, said percent of the towers would or will be any golden eagle dents change classes and Susan Ortner, special ed proved a three-year budget. Lengyel. Other questions be gone. migration into East County teachers each trimester, chair at Livermore High ADA (average daily atten- which means that for two School, said that the tri- dance) funding will increase will be asked as well. She Koebbe said that time- where the birds would take said that the polling firm shifting would amount to up residence, said Cimino. of the trimesters parents mester system is negatively by $264 per student in 1013- and teachers don't meet at impacting students with 14; $331 in 2014-15 and may be hired in the next having the same running Doug Bell, wildlife biolo- week or two. time as the current county- gist for EBRPD, confirmed the beginning of the session. disabilities. It is difficult $360 in 2015-16. "Future mandated schedule. Cimino's statements. He Koebbe said that the win- said, "The golden eagle ter shutdowns have cost his population in the Altamont firm 6 percent annually, pass itself cannot produce and has hurt the beneficial enough young to compen- effects on society that are sate for the eagle mortality provided by the turbines. there over time." He added that the whole Al- Any action that would (Opinions voiced in let- exercise of religion. Not any secure are getting cut, does but came across as the ear- tamont project over the past change the schedule for ters published in Mailbox longer, at least in California. it make sense to increase nest pleadings of stewards of 20 years has saved the atmo- removal of the old wind are those of the author and This weekend I will per- nuclear weapons funding the public good. sphere from 1 billion pounds power towers, and prolong do not necessarily reflect form a wedding for two when their utility to our That we allowed at elec- of pollution annually. their use, "would contribute the opinion of The Inde- young women, one of whom national security is minimal tion time the misgivings (or Most of the pollution to higher death rates" for the pendent. Letter Policy: The grew up in my church. They at best? perhaps simple stinginess) reduction benefited in the eagles," said Bell. Independent will not publish are a wonderful, loving cou- For sanity and economy of just over a third of the vot- Bay Area, because gas-fired Bob Cooper, a Dyer Road anonymous letters, nor will ple, and deserve to have their the obvious answer is "no" ers to override the common power plants in the region resident who lives near it publish letters without family recognized. It will be and I urge Senator Fein- sense of the near two-thirds names. Abusive letters may did not have to produce that wind-power towers, said that a joyful honor to hear them stein to use her position on majority seemed to me a power, said Koebbe. he was "a little taken aback" be rejected or edited. Fre- crime against democracy. quent letter writers may have say, “I do,” without the state the Senate Appropriations In turn, less pollution by Koebbe's comments that The procedural presuppo- publication of their letters replying, “No, you don’t.” Energy and Water Subcom- has saved the lives of both the old turbines' operation mittee to cut wasteful and sition seems to be that an animal species and humans, "were good for birds." Coo- delayed. Letters should be submitted by e-mail to ed- Funds for Warheads dangerous nuclear weapons increase in taxes "is guilty said Koebbe. He said that per said that he has picked [email protected].) Beverly King programs. until proven innocent." scientists reported that the up two injured eagles on his Livermore Almost weekly, one re- Altamont has saved the property. He took one to the Clergy for Same-Sex In accordance with the Quality of Life ceives pleas from veterans' lives of 45,000 birds over Lindsay Wildlife Museum, New Strategic Arms Reduc- Tom O'Neill organizations for support of 20 years because of healthier but they could not save it, Marriage? “I Do!” tion Treaty (New START) Livermore disabled members. If one air, with less carbon dioxide he said. Rev. Lucas Hergert Minister, Unitarian Uni- with Russia, both countries It's Sunday as I write. follows the news, one knows and nitrous oxide. Koebbe Andrew Young, the Al- have agreed to modest re- Tomorrow could see a sus- many veterans have been said that his own project has ameda County planner who versalist Church in Liver- more ductions in the number of pension of BART and oth- left in the lurch. We seem shown a net savings of 7400 has been working on Al- The defeat of the Defense nuclear warheads in the stra- er transportation services unwilling to tax ourselves of those birds. tamont re-powering since of Marriage Act and Prop tegically deployed arsenal. throughout the Bay Area. for the support of fellow Koebbe told the BZA, 2005, told The Independent 8 are victories for religion This is very encouraging, It's a good time to reflect on Americans we have put in "More birds are saved with that a final draft EIR on and for American families. except in the year 2000 we the measure that failed last harm's way. A mayor of a wind power than are saved the AWI request should be On the day that the Supreme spent less than $5B on these November that would have large city to our south suc- by shutting down the Al- available either this week or Court decisions were re- warheads and this year that instituted another half-per- cessfully campaigns to curb tamont wind power. That's next week. leased, I gathered with over amount has risen to almost cent sales tax for the support the benefits of special inter- the conclusion from the data. Young said the staff plans 100 fellow clergy on the $8B. Thus, the costs of each of transportation here. The ests--by which he means the We ask you to change the to schedule a decision on the steps of Grace Cathedral warhead in our warhead has measure came tantalyzingly police and fire-persons who schedule to meet our best AWI request for the BZA in San Francisco. We stood skyrocketed in the past 13 close to passing, but fell less protect his crime-ridden and time to operate through this meeting at 1:30 p.m. July together with a single mes- years and projections show than a percent short of the fire-endangered city. Again, year until 2015." 18, at the Pleasanton City sage: Couples in our church- that the cost will continue to two-thirds majority required we seem to expect services Council chamber. es, synagogues, and temples rise exponentially over the for such a measure. without paying for them. have too long been denied next decade. I attended a number of Instead of playing pained the rights they deserve. What message does it the meetings on this measure victim and spectator to the This has been an outrage send to other countries for that were held before the dispute between BART and not only for those families, the US to spend increasing vote. The BART directors its workers, we should be but also for the free exercise sums on nuclear weapons present did not strike me as asking ourselves what we (InLAnD VALLEY PUBLIShInG CO.) systems when we are bound either arrogant or avaricious. can do by way of enlight- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala of faith in this country. 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The Independent, JULY 4, 2013 - PAGE 5 RETIRES BART Strike Changes (continued from page one) ing Tuesday Tunes, LVPAC’s executive director with his sented touring Broadway presentation of thirty free programming talent, man- Shows, symphony orches- Commuter Habits public concerts on the Shea agement skills and commu- tras, ballet, modern and Homes Stage in front of the nity vision. We wish him all ethnic dance, international A strike by BART unions hours of 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. because of the BART strike Bankhead Theater during the the best in his well-deserved attractions, popular enter- shut down trains on Monday, Monday through Friday. At in order to bring passengers summer months. retirement.” tainment, rock shows and and forced thousands of Val- West Oakland BART, com- directly to the shuttle buses. In announcing his retire- Turning to the future, family productions. Mitze ley residents to arrange other muters could continue on to For example, the No. 10 ment, Alexander said, “It has Wente announced that the has been active in profes- transportion. San Francisco, or take other bus, by far the most popular been an honor and a privilege Board of Directors has se- sional performing arts as- Rick Rice, a spokesman buses going into Oakland in the Valley, will continue to assist in the development lected Tom Mitze as Interim sociations serving as past- of the Bothwell Arts Center for BART, told The Indepen- and other Bayside destina- down Owens Drive to Hop- Executive Director, effec- president of Theatre L.A., and the Bankhead Theater. dent that talks were sched- tions. yard Road, then go over tive September 1st. Mitze the Western Arts Alliance I particularly want to thank uled to resume on Tuesday The commute would be Interstate 580 to Dougherty has had a long history of and the International Society LVPAC’s dedicated staff and evening. "We're hoping to reversed in the afternoon, Road to come onto Dublin providing management of Performing Arts Present- volunteers for their tireless have the trains rolling soon," between 3 p.m and 7 p.m., Boulevard. consultant services for the ers Foundation. work and support over the said Rice. from San Francisco, and Mimi Chiu, marketing programming and operation As a consultant for both past eight years; and also The two sides would not from the West Oakland sta- director for Wheels, said of theaters, concert halls the City and LVPAC, Mitze the thousands of people who even have to reach a tenta- tion. Rice said that the buses that the detour has meant a and performing arts centers has followed LVPAC’s suc- have attended and supported tive agreement to get the from the Pleasanton BART loss of bus service along a throughout the United States cess over a number of years. LVPAC events. Together, trains running again, said station were full. stretch of Dublin Boulevard and Canada. He has 40 In 2007, Mitze completed a we have made a community Rice. Progress toward a BART scheduled 18 bus- between Dougherty Road years of theater management peer review of several previ- dream come true.” solution could be enough to es to run from Pleasanton and Hacienda Drive. experience at the Kennedy ous consulting studies for Phil Wente, Chairman make it happen. on Monday, the fi rst day of The closure of those bus Center for the Performing LVPAC, followed in 2009 of the Board, stated, “Be- The talks occurred after the labor walkout. That was stops is for the entire day Arts, Washington DC, Mil- with a review and analysis of cause of Len’s leadership, The Independent's deadline. increased to 36 on Tuesday, and night, not just during waukee Performing Arts the LVPAC operation plan. the Bankhead Theater and A limited number of shut- with the vehicles again full. commute hours, said Chiu. Center in Wisconsin and two “We are very pleased,” Bothwell Arts Center have tle buses ran from the East Wheels bus routes that Every stop west of Dough- southern California theaters Wente noted, “to have some- transformed Livermore into Dublin/Pleasanton BART regularly run to the East erty Road will be provided - La Mirada Theatre for one as experienced as Tom a cultural center. He accom- station to West Oakland Dublin/Pleasanton BART service. The detours will the Performing Arts and the Mitze to build on the pio- plished this in only eight BART during the commute station have been detoured continue until BART trains Thousand Oaks Civic Arts neering work of Len Alexan- short years, and in the face are running again. Plaza. der, our founding executive of a deep recession. We In addition, he has pre- director.” are fortunate to have had an

(continuedRIDGE from page one) on a 25% slope or greater, or the long axis of the ridge.” you can, after full and proper within 100 vertical feet of Staff's proposed defi nition, CEQA review, put a measure LVEF Gives $95,000 to District a ridgeline. Developments however, attempts instead to to that effect on the ballot The Livermore Val- will go directly to the fi fth Schellenburger added of fewer than 10 units are sharply reduce what would and ask the City’s voters to ley Education Foundation grade elementary music that LVEF received $500 exempt. be considered the ridge- approve it. However, it is (LVEF) presented funds program. from Interact clubs. They de- In April, the city council line, wrote Flashman. The they, not you, who enacted totaling $95,000 to the Other funds will go to signed the money for use to approved a variety of defi ni- proposed change would al- Measure PP, and they, not Livermore School Board of other programs: $5000 to- help kids. "I love to see kids tions by a 3 to 1 vote. Karla low for development of the you, who have the power to Trustees. wards purchase of a media helping kids," she declared. Brown, one of the signers of minor hills. change it." Genevieve Getman-Sowa cart and iPads for the Lead Board President Bill Measure PP, was the lone It is noted in the letter Another letter was sent told the board that the lat- the Way program; $5000 to Dunlop said that LVEF dissenter. that there are several areas, to the council from the Pre- est event, "Reach for the Joe Michell K-8 School to could use more volunteers. The council determined including the area between serve Area Ridgelands and Stars," raised over $36,000. provide a media cart with For information, go to http:// that a road is not a structure. Oak Grove and Ruby Hill, the PARC Fund stating op- Students performed in front Chrome Books for the in- livermorevalleyedfound. The council also declared South of Highway 84, that position to the proposed of a sold out audience at the ternational baccalaureate wordpress.com that the measurement of the would be laid open to de- amendments, asking the Bankhead Theater. Artwork program; $20,000 will be 100 foot setback should be velopment using staff's pro- city council to rescind its was displayed in the lobby. allocated to other perform- at the pad elevation. posed redefi nition of ridge approval. PARC objected LVEF Board President ing and visual arts programs Brian Dolan, director of and ridgeline. This would to the revised defi nitions of Vicky Schellenburger de- throughout the district. "Our community development, have potentially signifi cant ridgeline. PARC also objects clared, "We have some really hope is that it will go to the said at the time that defi ning environmental impacts, in- to the revised language con- big checks." In addition to middle and high schools. a road as a structure would cluding growth- inducing, cerning distance from the Reach for the Stars, Make They sincerely need it," said mean that roads already fi re safety, traffi c, and visual top of the structure to the Time for Music concerts Schellenburger. approved as part of spe- impacts. If the City wants to ridgeline. The distance from provided money, as did the In addition, the Liver- cifi c plans could not be built. do this, it must fi rst conduct the ridgeline to the structure Livermore Valley Wine- more High School summer They include the Happy Val- a CEQA review and then must be 100 foot vertical, growers Foundation and bridge program that pro- ley bypass road and a road to obtain voter approval. not from the ridgeline to Wente Family Estates for a vides tutoring in math will Lund Ranch II. The City Attorney’s of- the bottom of the grading total of $65,000. The money receive $1000. A ridgeline was defi ned fice has opined that this for the actual lot; otherwise, as "the end of the ridgeline measure is exempt from the structure will protrude shall be the last peak on each CEQA review because citi- over the natural terrain of end of the landform at which zen initiative measures are the ridgeline, according to JULY 2013 the elevation of the ridgeline not subject to CEQA. How- the letter. no longer rises in elevation, ever, this Municipal Code The PARC letter states, and only decreases in eleva- Amendment is not a citizens "Measure PP was a vot- tion." initiative. It is a council- ini- er-approved initiative that Flashman notes that in tiated and council- approved amended the 1996 General its proposed municipal code amendment to the Municipal Plan. Therefore, introducing amendment, the City pro- Code. According to Flash- a new council-sponsored poses to modify Measure PP man, the CEQA exemption Pleasanton Municipal Code in two ways: 1) truncating for ballot measures most chapter that materially mod- a ridge at the last peak at emphatically does not apply. ifi es Measure PP without a each end of the ridge, and Even if this were a measure vote of the people violates 2) eliminating roadways that the Council proposed to the Elections Code and the as structures. Both these put on the ballot to modify California Environmental changes attempt to reduce Measure PP, it would still Quality Act (CEQA)." There the scope of Measure PP. fi rst require CEQA review, should be a CEQA analysis. City staff argues that he notes. After the CEQA analysis, these are not amendments, Flashman concludes, "If the city must then place the but only clarifications of you really believe that Mea- changes on the ballot and For a complete list of classes and class fees, lectures and health education resources, ambiguities in the measure. sure PP should be modifi ed have voters approve or not visit pamf.org/healtheducation. The letter from Flash- to allow streets and roads approve those changes in a man notes that at the time on slopes of 25% or greater, November General Election. YOUR BABY’S DOCTOR Measure PP was placed be- fore the voters and enacted, Dublin Center FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH the voters had a common 4050 Dublin Blvd. 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Dublin understanding of the terms Learn about normal newborn appearance and ridge and structure. 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Pleasanton Summer Softball Classic Tournament Set to Draw Large Crowds 70 Teams, Over 3,000 Visitors Here for 3-Day Tournament Hosted by the Pleasanton Girls Softball League Over 850 girls from around the Bay Area are gear- ing up for the Pleasanton Summer Softball Classic, a fast pitch softball tournament for Junior Olympic B traveling teams. Held July 5th through 7th in Pleas- On June 30, despite extreme heat, the LARPD LAZERS anton, California, this tournament is hosted by the Water Polo U14 teams hosted a 5 team tournament Pleasanton Girls Softball League (PGSL). It draws which brought teams from Brentwood, Pleasanton, and 70 teams and thousands of participants, attending Burlingame. This was the first tournament for many of and spending time in Pleasanton. the teams newest Level 1 players. Britany Pettit and “We’re excited to kick off another exciting tour- Steve Ragatz took their turns in the goal, blocking nament here in Pleasanton,” said Rich Martin, Presi- numerous shots. Great efforts in the field were turned in dent at PGSL. “We’re expecting over 3,000 people by Ryan MacDonell, Adele Myers, and Alyssa Bergmann. to visit the softball fields at the Pleasanton Sports The Level 2 games provided some great action for the Park and around town. We would like to thank the fans, despite the hot weather. Scott Ragatz in the goal, city for all of their help in getting the fields ready Nathan Fish and Sean Croghan playing in the hole, and to our sponsors for helping us to have another the team showed some great cooperation. The Level successful season.” 2 teams will compete in tournaments in Saratoga and With more than 850 girls playing softball on 70 Santa Cruz next month, while hosting scrimmages different teams in 7 different divisions this 2013 during weeknight practice. tournament is already a huge success. The tourna- ment has grown thanks to word of mouth and the Local gymnast Sofie Seilnacht scores well. See Sports showcase’s website, http://www.pleasantonsoftball. Notes for details. org/phantom-tournament.php. As the tournament becomes more popular, the promise of playing against the best in the Bay Area draws teams from around California. “The goal isn’t just to see who finishes first at the end of Sunday,” said Derek Phipps, tournament director. “It’s to showcase the skills of the girls, make new friends, and have a great time.” The tournament kicks off on Friday, July 5th with all eight of the Pleasanton Phantom teams competing (U8, U10-2 teams, U12-3 teams, U14-2 teams). Teams will play in three pool play games on Friday and Saturday to determine seeding for the double elimination bracket which will be played on Sunday. Seeding is based on three criteria – record head to head in pool play, runs scored against, and runs scored. In the event of a tie, a coin toss would take place. The Granada Little League 9-year-old All Stars took “The buildup to the start of the tournament is just first place in the Danville Joey Moore tournament. The as exciting as the day itself,” said Greg Chandler, team put together a 6-0 record, defeating the Danville PGSL Board Member. “Girls, Parents, Volunteers, All Stars for the Championship. Pictured from Granada Sponsors and the city have been busy practicing, are (front row) Jacob Addington, Andrew Berg, Ian breaking in their new gloves and getting ready for Silveira, Stephen Geyer, Antonio Rivalie; (second row) another action packed 3-days of fast-pitch softball. Coach Tony Rivalie, Andrew Bates, Justin Gilliam, By the end of the tournament, we believe that we will Austin Melendez, Garett Robb, Cooper Meyer, William have provided good, quality recreation and develop- Wentworth, Kevin Gad, Coach William Wentworth, and ment for girls from the ages of 8 to 16.” (back) Coach Jason Gilliam, not pictured, Manager In addition to the number of girls who are playing, Simon Meyer. many local and national corporations and businesses Tri-Valley Warriors from Livermore won the 13 and have sponsored this activity to help grow and bring under Santa Clara Basketball tournament June 29 and quality softball to the participants. In addition, the 30. They defeated some good teams from the Bay Area. tournament is affiliated with Amateur Softball As- The downed the Orinda Magic 33 to 24, then the Nor Cal sociation of America (ASA) which is a national Crush 20 to 16 in overtime, followed by Nor Cal Elite 31 to organization that is the strongest softball organiza- 9 for the championship. All of the team members played tion in the country. hard especially on defense. Pictured are (top, from left) Founded in 1977, the Pleasanton Girls Softball league is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation whose Wenzi ( Thurs. ) Grande, Aliyah Barone, Ashley Lamb, purpose is to provide recreational and competitive Vanessa Barone, Sarah Wenzel, Kate Marcel; (bottom) girls’ fast pitch softball programs for the communi- Nicole Bartels, and Lexi Shezifi. Not pictured Lauren ties of Pleasanton, Dublin and Sunol. We field teams Rodgers, Jessica Bennett and Ashley Locatelli. starting with girls in kindergarten all the way through high school. Girls of any ability are welcome, and proved to be the winning run. Armed coaches at some of the most competi- with a 3-2 lead, Rodriguez, who had tive university programs in the country. the main purpose is to teach/learn the great game come in to relieve Havard in the sixth Sofie placed third on Floor of softball and to have fun. Divisions are provided inning, pitched a one-two-three bottom Exercise, scoring 9.60, third in the of the eighth inning with a big assist All-Around with a score of 37.25, for “Recreational” teams, intended for beginner to Pictured from Taylor's Martial Arts are (back row, left from catcher Souza who threw out his and is the Junior C Beam Champion, accomplished players, and also more competitive to right): Sofie McMichael, Alexis Aying, Jaden Husser, second base runner of the game. All scoring a 9.675, the highest score “Upper” teams, intended for girls with above aver- that was left was for the last fly ball to regardless of age division, from 192 Katrina Curbelo, Tanya Sharetskaya, Paul Curbelo, nestle into Souza’s glove in centerfield Junior Olympic athletes. age ability and experience and/or players interested Rachel Bryant; (middle) Brooklyn Pehargou, Helena and the players, coaches, parents and in a more competitive environment. Macias, Mayalanni Erediano, Sifu Wade Taylor; and fans of the District 14 all-stars began to celebrate the Section 3 championship. PVC Dolphins beat (front) Vince Aying, Caitlyn Macias, and Joseph Ventura. District 14 now moves onto the Division II (Northern California) Castlewood tournament that begins on Saturday, It was a hot, hot day at the pool jam. Fuhs was not as fortunate in the July 6 at American River College on Saturday, June 29. The Pleasanton second inning as District 57 tallied in Sacramento. The winner of that Valley Club (PVC) Dolphins raced the game’s first two runs. After Fuhs tournament heads to Bremerton, WA the Castlewood Barracudas at Castle- retired the first two batters in routine for the Big League Western Regional wood Country Club. The meet was fashion, Jack Sawyer started the rally tournament. close all the way through but in the with a single. Kevin Rogers followed SEMIFINALS end, PVC pulled through with 951 to with a double down the leftfield line Scott Trask and Dom Albertoni Castlewood’s 843. This will make a to place runners on second and third. combined to pitch a four-hit shutout 3rd win in a row for PVC. A special Jordan Thrailkill then drove home as District 57 downed District 45, congratulations to the 11-12 girls who both runs with a line drive double off 4-0, to advance to the Section 3 Big broke their record in the 200 free fly. of the right field fence to put District League tournament championship PVC came in first for the following 57 ahead 2-0. game. Trask tossed the first three in- races: 6 under girls: Reagan Braga 25 The score remained 2-0 until the nings and Albertoni finished the final meter freestyle and backstroke; 7/8 top of the fourth inning when the four innings of the game. District 45 girls: Sophia Kang 25 meter butterfly; District 14 offense came alive to tie the mounted only one serious offensive Paige Reynolds 25 meter breaststroke; score. Robles led off the inning with a threat when they loaded the bases in 7/8 boys: Jackson Risher 25 meter line drive single down the right field the sixth inning but Albertoni cleanly butterfly and backstroke line. Scott Havard followed Robles fielded a popup in front of the mound 9/10 girls: Vanessa Montiel 50 me- with a walk. Clean up hitter Zach Souza for the final out of the inning. ter freestyle; 9/10 boys: Ethan Braga 50 then attempted to lay down a sacrifice District 57 scored all the runs they meter freestyle; 11/12 girls: Alyssa Wu bunt. The bunt rolled up the third base would need off of District 45 starter 50 meter freestyle; Marissa Lawerence line a few feet from home plate and Jesse Rivera in the third inning. With 50 meter butterfly, breaststroke and District 57 catcher Thrailkill pounced one out, Craig Woolson and Albertoni 100 meter IM; Daniella Hawkins 50 on the ball and spun and threw to first. connected for back-to-back doubles. meter backstroke; 11/12 boys: Nathan But his throw was high and sailed over However, Woolson was thrown out Williams 50 meter breaststroke the outstretched glove of first baseman at the plate on a text book relay 13/14 girls: Aubrey Krieger 50 Sawyer and rolled down the right throw from District 45 right fielder meter freestyle and butterfly; Lindsay field line. Robles scored easily from Shabaz Kahn to first baseman Ulysses Dillon 50 meter breaststroke; Christian second base and Havard, hustling all Ramos who threw a strike to catcher Brooke 50 meter backstroke and the way, scored from first base as he Justin Ruybal who applied the tag on 100 meter IM; 13/14 boys: Thomas was safe on a bang-bang tag play at Woolson. But with two outs, District Bosse 50 meter backstroke; 15-18 Nor Cal Black 12u baseball team players are (top, from left) Blake McDonald, Brad the plate to tie the score. Souza ended 57 would not be denied as they strung girls: Mackenzie Bammer 50 meter Archer, Michael Churich, George Briggs, Hunter Barnhart, Andrew Morones; (bottom) up at third base on the play and, with together four hits to drive in their four breaststroke. Erin Walsh 100 meter IM. no outs, District 14 appeared to be in runs. Daniel Whitney’s single drove Devin Morris, Ryan Mitchell, Anthony Wiley, Ryan Escover, Eddie Perez, Carson excellent shape to take the lead. But, home Albertoni and Sean Westphal’s King, Xavier Pelican, and Richie Kabasinskas. They are shown with the trophy they Flayer buckled down and retired the double drove in two runs. Jack Sawyer Sharks vs. Killer side stranding Souza striking out the contributed a double of his own to drive brought home from the tournmanet held in Cooperstown, NY, home of the Basell two next batters and getting the third Whales in District 57’s fourth and final run. It was a blazing hot day on the out on a routine groundball to second Hall of Fame. These four runs would be all that pool deck but the Pleasanton Meadow baseman Ryan Dearborn. Trask and Albertoni would need as they Sharks and Ruby Hill Killer Whales It looked as if District 57 would playing in local travel tournaments, to seal the 3-2 victory. District 14 neutralized the District 45 bats to send still swam a great meet Saturday, with Nor Cal Team Brings take the lead right back in the bottom of take a short break, then get ready for the pitcher Thomas Rodriguez was on the District 57 to the championship game the Sharks coming out on top: PMST the fourth inning as Sawyer’s bad hop Home National Trophy next 2014 season. Team manager and mound when the final out was made against District 14. 581; RHST 376. ground ball scooted through the infield The local Nor Cal Black 12U base- head coach Greg Mitchell has made just as he was in District 14’s previous The Sharks showed great depth as and he raced all the way to third base ball team, based here in Livermore, Nor Cal Black a team of excellence. victory over District 57. But this time 29 swimmers scored in the maximum on the play. District 14 relief pitcher California at Cabernet Indoor Sports, Assistant coaches Norm Escover, Matt Rodriguez added a game winning base Local Gymnast Shines of 4 events; a significant factor in the Havard then had the task of facing went to Cooperstown, New York the Archer and Ty Barnhart as well as hit in the top of the eighth inning to team’s overall win. Additionally, 8 the top of the District 57 batting order On National Stage birthplace of baseball and won first Sharon and Dennis Blay contributed his list of accomplishments as well as swimmers, representing all six age with a runner on third with no outs. Sofie Seilnacht, a sophomore at place with a 10 and 0 record. to the winning effort. shutting down the potent District 57 groups, posted at least two 1st place But Havard was up to the task much American High School in Fremont The Tournament was held at the Submitted by Greg Pelican. offense in the bottom of the inning to finishes in individual events: David like Flayler in the top of the inning as and member of California Gymnastics Cooperstown All Star Village. The one seal the victory. Azuma (12) Back & Fly; Talia Florio he retired the next three batters and Academy in Livermore, finished off week tournament, from June 22nd to With both teams expecting a low- (14) IM & Fly; Isabella Montague (6) stranded Sawyer on third providing a her 2013 Season as Level 10 Northern June 28th, was a challenging 10 game District 14 Defeats scoring ball game, District 14 sent Breast & Free; Audrey Simmons (12) big lift for District 14. California All-Around and Balance marathon in five days. Twenty eight Brandon Fuhs to the mound to face IM & Breast; Nick Tucker (15) IM & The game remained tied until Beam Champion, Region One Beam teams from all over the United States District 57 in Big District 57’s Ryan Flayler. Flayer was Free; Matthew Whiteland (7) Fly & the eighth inning when Rodriguez Champion, and earned a trip to Min- and Dominican Republic competed. nearly unhittable the first three innings Free; Kevin Yan (17) Breast & Fly. League Action provided his game-winning heroics. neapolis, Minnesota to compete in the The Nor Cal team hit a week total of As the final out of the game nestled as he racked up four strike-outs while Luke Scanlon (9) led the team James Gaffey started the winning rally USA Gymnastics National Invitation 43 home runs, averaging 11 runs per securely in centerfielder Austin Robles allowing a harmless single to District with 3 individual 1st place finishes (IM, with a one-out walk. Patrick Andresen Tournament. game, allowing an average of only 2.4 glove, the players, coaches, parents 14 leadoff man Kenny Jacoby in the Backstroke & Butterfly) and a 1st place was then hit by a pitch moving Gaffey The competition, which took place runs. The team soundly won the final and fans of the District 14 Big League first inning. Fuhs struggled with his finish in the Medley Relay. Luke also into scoring position. Rodriguez came at the Minneapolis Convention Center playoff game against the Troy Titans all-star team began to celebrate their control early on walking two batters broke the Sharks 9/10 Boys IM club of Illinois 17 to 3. and hitting another in the first inning. to the plate and lined a base hit to left on May 12th, showcased the talent of Section 3 tournament championship. athletes from across the US for NCAA The team will finish the summer It took eight heart pounding innings But he was able to pitch out of the center to drive home Gaffey with what The Independent, JULY 4, 2013 - PAGE 7 Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Financial Help Sought for Announces Grant Recipients The Rotary Club of of AP Environmental Sci- ing organization that sup- Livermore Valley distrib- ence Course with purchase ports adults with disabilities Young Soccer Players uted Spring Grants to local of lab materials. to volunteer n community Jeff Keller, the principal of Marilyn Avenue School in Livermore, hopes to raise $5000 to help non and not for profit or- • Livermore High School and working in business pay fees for five students to play high competition soccer. th Keller explained, "The families have told me their children are passionate about playing ganizations at its May 28 Foreign Exchange Program sector. soccer. However, it's not just about soccer, it's about providing an interest that will keep meeting. - funding to help with initial • Tri-Valley Regional the kids in school and integrate them into the community. Playing the game of soccer, Organizations receiving expenses of new cultural Occupation Program - fund- while doing well at school helps them to develop a strong work ethic that will serve them funding included the fol- program allowing students ing purchase of additional well in the future." lowing: to travel to foreign countries. supplemental materials and He added that the kids have been playing in the Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer • NAMI Tri-Valley - • Boy Scout Eagle Project text books. Club high competition league. The league includes a lot of travel and several uniforms. serving local families with - assisting Eagle Scout Zach Those interested in learn- "The families are having difficulty paying the fees." free educational classes to Fleckner in the completion ing more about Rotary and The five play in U12, U13 and U14 divisions. assist with mental illness of owl houses and bench for how the club helps the local Keller said that the goal is to create a fund that will help pay fees for any Ballistic and specifically suicide Spring Town Golf Course. community and international player whether they play in high comp or house leagues. prevention. • Livermore National & projects, please come join us For information on how to make a donation, contact Keller at 766-2134 or jkeller@ • Livermore Heritage Livermore American Little for breakfast on a Tuesday lvjusd.K12. He notes that the league has 501c3 status. Donations are tax deductible. Guild - assisting local Heri- League - supporting in travel morning. tage Guild Museum in pur- costs for Challenger Base- Visit www.Livermor- chase of computer monitor ball team representatives eValleyRotary.org or Info@ record for the second time in as many Girls First Timers Sparring; Alexis in advance. Rental of a bocce ball kit and developing of program to participate in exhibition RotaryClubOfLivermoreV- weeks with a time of 1:22.51. Aying – 1st place 8-9 yr old Girls does not guarantee a bocce ball court content. game at Williamsport Little alley.com for more informa- For the Killer Whales, it was their Intermediate Sparring; will be available. • Granada High School League World Series. tion. girls who led the team, even narrowly Paul Curbelo – 3rd place 10-11 The Robert Livermore Commu- outscoring the Sharks Girls by 2 points. yr old Boys Beginners Sparring; nity Center is located at 4444 East Ave., - helping with development • Futures Explored - help- In particular, four ladies scored 1st place Brooklyn Pehargou – 3rd place 10-11 Livermore. Bothwell Park is located in at least two events: Emily Harris yr old Girls Beginners Sparring; Tanya at 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. For (10) Free & Back; Jenna Brown (12) Sharetskaya – 1st place 14-15 yr old more information, call 925-373-5700. Free & Back; Kirsty Brown (13) Free Girls Black Belt Sparring and 14-15 yr & Back; and Kaitlyn Schnierer (16) old Girls Sparring Grand Champion; Free, Fy, & IM. Rachel Bryant – 1st place 16-17 yr old Splash and Dash The outstanding Killer Whale Girls Advanced Sparring and 16-17 yr The Tri-Valley Triathlon Club will Morning Rotary helps with boys with multiple individual 1st place old Girls Sparring Grand Champion host the Second Annual Tri-Valley finishes were Adam Allred (6) Free & Kids Splash & Dash for ages 7-15 Back; and Andrew Yeung (14) Free, Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 21 from 9:00am Stove Team International Project Fly, & Breast. to 1:00pm at the Dolores Bengtson The third annual Terry Patters Aquatic Center in Pleasanton. Golf Tournament will be held Aug. A series is planned with events on The Rotary Club of started the organization, regarding the project, please 5 at Poppy Ridge Golf Course near Martial Arts July 15, August 18, and September 8. Livermore Valley is work- which developed the Eco- contact Javier Perez, Inter- Livermore. The goal is promote the love of sport Taylor’s Martial Arts from Liver- The tournament is a fund-raising more, competed at the CBBL Summer and movement to children of the Tri- ing with Rotary Interna- cina, a portable, affordable, national Committee Chair event for melanoma research. Terry Valley community. Bash Sport Karate Tournament on Sat- Patters died in 2010 from basal cell tional and Stove Team Inter- safe cookstove. Then an of the Rotary Club of Liver- urday, June, 29, 2013. The following Each Splash & Dash is a swim/ melanoma, said her husband, Dave run event for ages 7-15 that introduces national in the development effort was made to locate more Valley at TesoroJP@ TMA students competed and placed: Patters of Livermore. The tournament Forms: Mayalanni Erediano – 2nd youth participants to USA Triathlon of stove factories in Mexico. local entrepreneurs willing sbcglobal.net. is a way to help provide funds to find a and the exciting world of multisport. place 6-7 yr old Beginners Traditional cure, so that others won't have to suffer. Helping to establish a to start sustainable factories Forms; Sofie McMichael – 3rd place This will be a non-competitive event, In addition to golf, there will be and no times will be taken. Every par- new stove factory in Mo- to produce the stoves. Using 8-10 yr old Beginnners Kenpo/Ka- a silent auction and a buffet dinner. jukenbo Forms; Helena Macias – 1st ticipant will receive a USAT Splash and relia, Mexico, the Rotary local labor and materials, People who do not play golf are encour- Dash medal, t-shirt and goodies from place 8-10 yr old Intermediate Kenpo/ aged to come for the dinner. Kajukenbo Forms and 8-9 yr old Forms our sponsors. More information on the Club of Livermore Valley these factories help solve Registration is open now, and is event website, http://trivalleytriclub. Grand Champion; Alexis Aying – 2nd scheduled to close on July 22. Patters will help prevent further another problem in those place 8-10 yr old Intermediate Kenpo/ com/youth/splash has a web page that explains ticket Participants must be able to swim injuries caused by improper areas – unemployment. Kajukenbo Forms; Paul Curbelo – 1st prices and other details. It may be place 11-13 yr old Beginners Kenpo/ at least 25 yards independently without indoor cooking fires. It For more information found at http://events.melanoma.org/ stopping. Fee is $30 per child through Kajukenbo Forms; terrypattersgolfin2013/. is now recognized by the Brooklyn Pehargou – 3rd place 11- June 15. Price goes up to $35 June 13 yr old Beginners Kenpo/Kajukenbo 16. Includes one day USAT license. World Health Organization Forms; Jaden Husser – 1st place 11-13 Bocce Kits for Rent Register online or find more informa- that more than four million yr old Intermediate Kenpo/Kajukenbo The Livermore Area Recreation tion on the event website http://trival- premature deaths per year Reed Forms and 11-13 yr old Forms Grand and Park District is making bocce ball leytriclub.com/youth/splash Champion; Katrina Curbelo – 1st kits available for rent to the public. are caused by smoke from place 14-17 yr old Beginners Kenpo/ Bocce ball kits can be checked out open-fire cooking. One of Plumbing Kajukenbo Forms; Rachel Bryant – 1st for a week at a time from the Robert Fall Ball Signup LIVERMORE, CA place 14-17 yr old Advanced Kenpo/ Livermore Community Center. The Fall Ball Registration for Liver- the top four health risks in Kajukenbo Forms and 14-17 yr old kits are available at the front counter more National Little League players the developing world, dis- (925) 371-5671 from age 6 to 13 year olds will be July Forms Grand Champion from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday [email protected] Sparring: Mayalanni Erediano – through Friday. 6th through 11th at the Junction Avenue eases from smoke exposure 1st place 6-7 yr old Girls Beginners Rental for one week is $20, plus baseball fields. cause eight times as many License #601931 Sparring and 6-7 yr old Boys and a $40 refundable deposit by credit New this year is a second divi- deaths as malaria. Girls Sparring Grand Champion; So- card or cash – a total of $60. The $40 sion - Academy ( high comp) for 10 fie McMichael – 1st place 8-9 yr old deposit is refundable if equipment is through 13 year olds In 2004, Stove Team Girls First Timers Sparring; 3rd place returned in good condition. Kits are Please bring a copy of players BC. founder Nancy Hughes 8-9 yr old Girls Beginners Sparring; rented on a first-come, first-served Fees are recreation division Helena Macias – 2nd place 8-9 yr old basis; reservations are not available $150.00 and academy $210.00

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Movie fans gather at park to watch the latest films. Pleasanton Free Summer Movies Program Schedule Announced

Pleasanton residents rated PG. mer film season kicks off on are invited to enjoy free Seating will be cordoned Thursday, July 11 with Dr. Ballerina Sydney Magann warms up on the Bankhead Stage movies during six Thurs- off in sections with blanket Seuss’s The Lorax, a visu- day evenings this summer, seating in the front, low- ally spectacular adventure compliments of the City of back beach chairs in the from the creators of Despi- This summer, aspire to video of your original cre- ited at Friday Nights LIVE! be original! The Bankhead ation (song, painting, dance, Winning visual art will be Pleasanton. All films will be center, and camp chairs cable Me!, and featuring the Theater is asking all citizens poem, etc.) on Instagram @ displayed on the Livermore shown on a giant screen that and other higher positioned voices of Danny Devito, Zac of Livermore to participate livermorecreates by Sunday Valley Plaza, or a live per- measures 26 feet diagonally. seating in the rear, to accom- Efron, and Taylor Swift. in illustrating how creative at 11:59pm each week. The former will open for the The movies will begin at modate for the best viewing. Next up on Thursday, Livermore can be. We know winning submissions will group “Rock on Tap.” dusk at Amador Valley Com- Please do not place blankets July 18, is ParaNorman, that Livermore is home to be awarded a pair of tickets The Bankhead staff will munity Park, located at 4301 or chairs on the lawn area another family-friendly film artists, garage bands, danc- to a Bankhead Theater per- judge all the entries. Black Avenue. The 23-acre prior to 10:00 a.m. Fun about a misunderstood boy ers, DJ’s, photographers, formance. The contest will Please remember that park is centrally located and activities such as contests, who takes on ghosts, zom- singer-songwriters, poets run 6 weeks. A Grand Prize this contest is open to all features picnic/barbeque fa- games, and sing-alongs are bies and grown-ups to save and much more, and we of “A Night On the Town” ages and we would like all cilities, two play structures, scheduled during the waiting his town from a centuries- would like to meet all of you. will be awarded after the entries to be family friendly. plenty of open space and period just prior to the film old curse. So, the Bankhead The- contest closes August 11th. LVPAC reserves the rights ample parking. All but two showing. Brave comes to Movies ater is hosting an Instagram On Friday, August 16th, the to report and/or remove any of the films scheduled are The fourth annual sum- in the Park on Thursday, contest to demonstrate how Grand Prize winner with content that we deem inap- July 25 and tells the story creative Livermore truly take the stage, or be exhib- propriate or explicit. is. Simply place a photo or of Princess Merida, who must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to th undo a beastly curse. This Bankhead Theater’s 7 Season on Public Sale, July 9th computer-animated fan- The Livermore Valley harmonia Baroque will also the exhilarating story-filled tasy film produced by Pixar Performing Arts Center’s make its first appearance. dance extravaganza “Celtic Animation Studios won the seventh LVPAC Presents The sizzle of Smuin Bal- Nights.” Academy Award for Best season, which opens on let’s "XXMAS" show kicks Over the past six years, Animated Film. September 5, 2013 with off the holidays on Novem- Livermore has emerged as R&B vocal group All4One, ber 29, followed by Ballet a popular and well-respected Hotel Transylvania, a goes on sale to the public Folklórico "Costa de Oro’s entertainment hub for the comedy featuring the voices on Tuesday, July 9 at noon. Yuletide Spectacular," a Tri-Valley region. The venue of Adam Sandler, Selena With 60 events scheduled, "Doo Wop Holiday Celebra- not only attracts a diverse Gomez, David Spade and this is the largest and most tion," and the memory-filled and enthusiastic audience, Cee Lo Green comes to diverse program of music tribute to years gone by, but also has earned the ap- Amador Valley Community and performing arts present- “Home for the Holidays – preciation of entertainers Park on August 1. The film ed at the Bankhead Theater a WWII Christmas” with as well. set a new record for the since it opened in 2007. A the sleek vocals of Andrea Introducing the perform- breadth of musical styles Marcovicci. Favorites from ing arts to young people highest-grossing September will be offered, from blues prior years will return to and making them acces- opening weekend ever and guitar, rock, country and the Bankhead stage, includ- sible for audiences of all was nominated for a Golden jazz, to Broadway love songs ing swing band Big Bad ages is an important priority Globe Award. and familiar Doo Wop, inter- Voodoo Daddy, comedian for LVPAC. The non-stop The Amazing Spider- woven with rhythms from Paula Poundstone, singer/ laughs of the Flying Karam- Man, the fourth installment around the world. Comedy, songwriter Dar Williams, azov Brothers and the spell- of the Spider-Man superhero dazzling dance, and thought- and the dazzling acrobatic binding magic and illusions film series, is scheduled to provoking theater round out dance of Diavolo. of “Outerbridge-Clockwork play at Movies in the Park the expanded 2013-2014 World music continues to Mysteries” are events for calendar. play a key role in the LVPAC families, as are two special on Thursday, August 8. The Appearing at the Bank- Presents season, reflecting Sunday matinees sched- film tells the story of high- head Theater for the first the region’s rich cultural uled this season, the multi- school student Peter Parker, time will be such seasoned diversity and satisfying the cultural music of Hot Peas who transforms himself into entertainers as Maria Muld- broad range of interests in and Butter and the two-man Spider-Man after being bit- aur, Gary Wright and Liv- the community. This year circus hilarity of Circo Co- ten by a spider. This movie ingston Taylor, as well as the Bankhead will welcome media. For these and nearly is rated PG13. the up-and-coming talent of Amjad Ali Khan the in- every show throughout the Singer Livingston Taylor is just one of the performers The season wraps up contemporary pianist Vienna ternational master of the season, student tickets are scheduled for the 2013-14 Livermore Valley Performance with another superhero film, Teng, and innovative jazz Indian stringed instrument, priced at just $15. Arts Center Presents at the Bankhead Theater. He will composer Jonathan Batiste the sarod, the Latin rhythms Tickets for the entire The Avengers, August 15. and his Stay Human Band. of Pacific Mambo Orchestra, LVPAC Presents 2013-2014 perform at 7:30 p.m. on October 10. The film is based upon the Marvel Comics superhero Internationally-acclaimed French chanteuse Cyrille season will be available to 9, 2013 at the box office at more, by mail, phone or via chamber music group Phil- Aimee, and the return of the general public on July 2400 First Street in Liver- the internet. team of the same name and features Robert Downey, Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Young Playwrights, Actors Spend Week at Eugene O'Neill Home Johansson, and Samuel L. Jackson. This movie is rated Eighteen fledgling play- throughout the week, then Ramon High School, Morgan ing for the third season is winning Anna Christie, and PG13. Mazzoco and Regan Black; wrights and beginning actors rehearsed and performed by Ignacio Zulueta, recipient his earlier play Chris Chris- For more information will be spending one week of nine young actors. Through Campolindo High School, Mina of an Emerging Playwright tophersen at the Village The- Arasteh; Amador Valley High Award and a 2012-13 Fel- atre and in the Old Barn at about the film series, please their summer vacation trying this effort, students prac- School, Rachel Halprin; Dough- their wings at writing and tice the vital collaboration lowship from San Francisco the Eugene O’Neill National call the Parks and Commu- erty Valley High School, Juyun nity Services Department at performing plays in the envi- needed between writer and Park and Soyun Park; California Playground. Stage director/ Historic Site in the Danville ronment that inspired Ameri- actor and develop higher- High School, Stephany Kim; educator Chad Deverman Hills. Details on Founda- (925) 931-5340. ca’s most notable playwright level skills in the intensive and the Deer Valley Performing will also return for this sum- tion activities is available at – Eugene O’Neill. process of writing, rehears- Arts Academy, Zoe Blalock. mer’s workshop. The Studio www.eugeneoneill.org. Under the sponsorship of ing and performing original The nine Drama students Retreat is coordinated by the Eugene O’Neill Founda- works. participating in this summer’s Jack DeRieux, Board mem- tion, Tao House, and in part- For this weeklong work- O’Neill Studio Retreat who ber with the Eugene O’Neill LIVERMORE CINEMAS will perform the newly written Foundation, and retired high THE LONE RANGER (PG13) DLP-DOLBY 7.1-CC 12:50 4:00 7:00 10:00 nership with the National shop students thrive in Tao scenes are: Dougherty Valley Park Service, the high school House’s solitude, treasured High School, Cassidy To and school drama teacher. THE LONE RANGER (PG13) DLP D-BOX 11:40 2:45 5:50 9:10 students will work with pro- by playwright Eugene Chuhan Shed; Northgate High The O’Neill Studio Re- DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) DLP-CC 12:00 2:25 4:45 7:10 9:30 fessional writers and direc- O’Neill while living in the School, Connor O’Donoghue; treat is provided at no cost DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) DLP 1:10 3:45 6:15 8:40 tors in a week-long project Danville Hills from 1937 Skyline High School, DJ Gulley; to students through funding DESPICABLE ME 2 (PG) DLP 3D 12:20 2:55 5:15 7:30 9:45 called the O’Neill Studio to 1944. Monte Vista High School, Jen- and suppo. MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (G) DLP 11:50 12:30 2:20 3:00 4:50 5:30 8:10 Retreat from July 8-14. A final performance of elle Doolittle; From Alhambra The O’Neill Studio Re- NOW YOU SEE ME (PG13) DLP 7:15 9:50 High School, Samantha Bit- The retreat is a collab- the eight short scripts will treat is one of several edu- THE HEAT (R) DLP 12:10 1:05 3:00 3:55 6:05 7:05 8:50 9:45 orative program, designed to be presented to the public eun; San Ramon High School, cational and community Samantha Carmel; Mt. Diablo WORLD WAR Z (PG13) DLP 1:30 4:15 7:10 9:55 encourage creative produc- at a performance in the Old programs. Next up is the MAN OF STEEL (PG13) DLP 12:45 3:50 7:00 10:00 High School, Sean Woodring; 14th Annual Eugene O’Neill tion in the students. Early in Barn at the Eugene O’Neill Acalanes High School, Peter WHITE HOUSE DOWN (PG13) DLP 12:25 3:40 6:55 9:55 Festival during September, the week, nine of the high National Historic Site on Lee THIS IS THE END (R) DLP 12:15 2:40 5:00 7:20 9:50 students will spend their Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. This workshop in play- when the O’Neill Founda- time in an intense writing The group of writing stu- tion and the Role Players PREVIEW, THURSDAY, JULY 11: writing and acting is led by PACIFIC RIM (PG13) D-BOX 10:00PM project to prepare ten minute dents participating in the Studio an experienced writer and Ensemble of Danville will scripts that will be enhanced Retreat include: Monte Vista produce O’Neill award- GROWN UPS 2 (PG13) 7:00 9:30 High School, Emily Chuah; San an actor/educator. Return-

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Leaf was founded 28 years 1 p.m. at Sycamore Grove 4:00-5:00pm: Optional series hosted in conjunc- performances. Pick up a Coloring Day ago, we’ve been commit- Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. Technical Workshops- select tion with SAGE covering 2013 “Reading is So Deli- Children of all ages are ted to offering customers Grab some old shoes, put one of the following: a variety of topics relevant cious!” calendar of events invited to attend “Deli- choices that have the most on comfortable clothes and Workshop 1: Organic to beginning farmers and at any of the library’s three cious Coloring Day” at the beneficial impact on their join this cool-down in the Weed Management for ranchers as well as opportu- locations. Livermore Public Library health, and the health of stream. Look for aquatic Trees, Vines, Veggies and nities for collaboration and For further information, on Wednesday, July 10, the environment. We are creatures and learn about the More Join UC Farm Advisor mentorship. please call 925-373-5504, 2013. This free event will working together with our ecology of the Arroyo Del Janet Caprile for an over- or visit www.livermore. take place from 10:30 a.m. customers, suppliers and Valle. Nets will be provided. view of weed management library.net. to 8:30 p.m. at the Civic Storytelling @ the Barn the greater community to Appropriate for all ages; techniques for perennial and Center Library, 1188 South help make GMO labeling a Dublin Library staff and kids must be accompanied annual cropping systems Fun on the Farm Livermore Avenue, Liver- standard for people here and community volunteer story- by an adult. that don't rely on synthetic Forest Home Farms His- more and from 10:30 a.m. across the country.” tellers offer an evening of On Sun., July 7, there will herbicides or chemicals. toric Park and the Glass to 5:30 p.m. at the Rincon New Leaf was selected stories perfect for the young be a Night Hike to the Cattail Workshop 2: Wildlife House Museum offers Fun Library, 725 Rincon Avenue, for their leadership role and the young at heart. Sto- Pond. Meet Ranger Danny Friendly Ranching with on the Farm from 10 a.m. to Livermore. in educating the Central rytelling is scheduled each Haberman at 8:30 p.m. at ACRCD staff biologist, 2 p.m. the 2nd Saturday of “Reading is So Deli- California Coast commu- Wednesday evening from Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 Leslie Koenig, and NRCS each month. cious!” themed coloring nity about GMOs and their 6:30 to 7:30 at the Sunday Wetmore Road. ecologist, Jackie Charbon- On July 13 the theme for pages and crayons will be risks, their active support of school barn in the Dublin Learn what happens neau. An introduction to the day will be Splash of available for all participants. the California Prop 37 food Heritage Park from July in the park after the gates wildlife-friendly fencing, Water. Wear clothes that can Color a “Reading is So De- labeling ballot measure, the 10 - July 31st. No signups close for the night – join off-stream water develop- get wet. This day is about ex- licious!” picture and staff amount of GMO labeling are necessary. The Heritage currently in their stores, and Ranger Danny for a special ments and wildlife escape ploring how water was used will proudly display it in the Park is located on Donlon their progressive GMO food after-hours hike to the cattail ramps. Session will also differently in days gone by. Children’s Room. Road. policy posted at: http://bit.ly/ pond. Enjoy the wonders cover potential funding op- Prepare to get splashed as The Livermore Public NewLeafGMOpolicy. of evening in the park and portunities for managing you soak, scrub, rinse, and Library’s Summer Reading Food Sculpture In March 2013 New Leaf get a chance to hopefully livestock ponds for wildlife. wring while doing laundry Program is a free program Reading will be delicious announced that by 2018 all see or hear some nocturnal 5:00pm: general meeting: the old-fashioned way. Try featuring special events and at the Livermore Public GMO foods on their shelves creatures. The hike is about Local Producer Showcase - pumping water with a hand prizes for all ages. Scheduled Library this summer. In must be labeled as such, 3 miles total. Sample some of Alameda's pump. Discover how ice programs throughout the conjunction with the 2013 giving food manufacturers There is a $5 per vehicle bounty, including olive oil, kept things cold in the days summer include storytimes, Summer Reading Program, time to relabel or find new parking fee at either entrance fruit, wine and more while before electricity and where crafts, a wildlife presenta- sources of ingredients. There “Reading is So Delicious,” to Sycamore Grove Park. A mingling with fellow farm- it came from. End your visit tion and international per- are nearly 3,000 products children in grades 3 through $2 donation is requested to ers, ranchers, and agricul- by squeezing your own lem- formances. Pick up a 2013 on New Leaf shelves, about 6 are invited to enter a help support the programs tural colleagues. onade and dropping in a few “Reading is So Delicious!” 1/3 of packaged products, food sculpture contest on unless other fees are speci- 5:30pm: Dinner ice cubes to cool it off. calendar of events at any of with a “Non-GMO Project Wednesday, July 17, 2013 fied. Participants may call 6:00pm: General Pro- Tours of the restored Vic- the library’s three locations. Verified” shelf tag. A large at the Civic Center Library, 925-960-2400 for more in- gram and Updates - greeting torian Glass House Museum For further information, number of the store’s value 1188 South Livermore Av- formation. from ACRCD Executive will be held at 10 a.m., 11 please call 925-373-5504, line, Cadia, is also labeled enue, Livermore. Judging as non-GMO. All New Leaf Officer, Katherine Boxer; begins at 2:00 pm. a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tours or visit the library’s website introduction and funding of Forest Home Farms His- www.livermorelibrary.net. produce is non-GMO and Farm Bill Update Children should make a deli items use Imported The Alameda County for 2014 NRCS Farm Bill food sculpture at home and toric Park, including the Italian olive oil which is Resource Conservation Dis- Programs; briefing on local bring it to the library at 2:00 tractor museum are offered New Leaf Recognized trict (ACRCD) and Natural agricultural news from Al- at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Each The Organic Consum- never genetically modified. pm on the day of the event. Resources Conservation ameda County Agricultural tour lasts approximately 45 ers Association (OCA) an- The meat department offers Food sculptures must be ed- Service (NRCS) is hosting Commissioner; and upcom- minutes and the fee is $5 per nounced on June 27 the organic chicken, organic ible, based on a character or a Conservation Partnership ing activities for beginning person or $8 for both tours results of its search for the sausages, and organic grass- theme of a book, and must Annual Meeting and 2014 farmers and ranchers taken on the same day. Tour top Right to Know Grocers fed beef options. include one healthy snack. NRCS Farm Bill Update. in North America. New Leaf For more information To participate please First, second, third place, tickets can be purchased in It will include an update Community Markets, with about the OCA Right to RSVP to Susan Ellsworth honorable mention certifi- the Gift Shoppe. Children Know selections, visit: on agriculture and conserva- a store in Pleasanton, was by Thursday, July 25 at cates, and a grand prize will ages 2 and under are free. http://www.organicco- tion programs in Alameda selected as one of the top 10 [email protected] be awarded in each grade For more information nsumers.org/articles/arti- county, technical workshops grocers in the Southwest. or 925-371-0154 ext. 103. level (grades 3-6 only). about Forest Home Farms cle_27803.cfm as well as a BBQ and pro- The winning food retailers Please specify if you will The Livermore Public Historic Park call (925) ducer showcase featuring lo- were selected from more be attending the optional Library’s Summer Reading 973-3284 or visit www. cally grown food and drink. than 150 consumer nomina- Nature Program technical workshops or not. Program is a free program SanRamon.ca.gov. Forest Chillin’ in the Creek is The session will be held tions. This workshop is funded featuring special events and Home Farms Historic Park the nature program offered from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wed., “We are very pleased to in-part by the USDA NIFA prizes for all ages. Sched- is located at 19953 San Ra- by the Livermore Area Rec- July 31 at the Martinelli be recognized as a top Right Beginning Farmer & Ranch- uled programs throughout mon Valley Blvd., just south to Know Grocer,” said New reation and Park District Event Center, 3585 Green- er Development Program the summer include story- of Pine Valley Road in San Leaf founder and co-owner ranger staff on Sat., July 6, ville Road, Livermore. Grant # 2011-49400-30641. times, crafts, a wildlife pre- Ramon. Scott Roseman. “Since New Meet Ranger Patti Cole at The agenda is as follows: The workshop is part of a sentation and international

She worked as an accountant William Roland Corrin Church, where they made She is Amador Valley High School She was married for 53 Nov. 18, 1920 to June 23, 2013 lifelong friendships. for the San Ramon Country survived years to the love of her life, Club, and then held a similar in 1961 and from Cal Poly William Roland Corrin Please join us for a Cel- by Nelson, San Luis Obispo in 1965. Jack. They had three chil- passed away peacefully in ebration of Life service at position at Livermore Area her hus- dren, Mike (deceased), Bob Recreation and Park District He had a 40 year career in his Pleasanton home on June Centerpointe Church, 3410 band of 65 Real Estate. He was on the and Diane; and two grand- 23, 2013; his family was with Cornerstone Ct., Pleasan- where she retired after 22 years, sis- children, Peter and Susan. years service. Her passions founding board of Pleasan- him. ton, on August 1, 2013, at ter Melba, ton Junior Football League. She is survived by her two He was 10:00 a.m. with a reception included playing golf and of Chico, sisters, Rose and Fran. bridge, and entertaining He was a member of the married immediately following. In sons Rob- Amador Valley Lions Club A visitation will be held for 59 lieu of flowers, the family friends with lavish dinner ert (Tish) from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, parties. In recent years, she for 25 years. years to has suggested donations be Fletcher He is survived by his July 8 with rosary at 7 p.m. Barba- made to Hope Hospice. was an active member of and Richard (Linda) Fletch- at Callaghan Mortuary. A SIRettes (Seniors in Retire- siblings Buster Smith, Jim- ra, who er, of Livermore, as well as my Smith, Mark Gerton funeral service will be held passed ment) where she served as a granddaughter, Elizabeth at 11 a.m. on Tues., July 9 at Patricia Jean Stella treasurer, the Livermore- and Charleen Henshaw; his away Patricia Jean Stella, age “Betsy” (Brett) Kelly of children Tyler (Luz Elena) Callaghan Mortuary. April Amador Symphony Guild Fairfax, CA. 76 and a resident of Liver- where she was a member Smith, and Rachel Smith; 2012. more for nearly 50 years, A memorial service is his grandchildren Auburn He is volunteer, and the Las Posi- scheduled for 3 p.m. on July passed away unexpectedly tas Women’s Golf Group. Wilson IV, Imani Wilson & sur- on Sat- 16, at the First Presbyterian Julian Smith. vived by his sons Bill Cor- A memorial service to Church of Livermore, 2020 urday, honor her memory was held Friends are invited to rin of Long Beach and Gary June 22, Fifth Street, Livermore - a attend a Celebration of Life Corrin of Toronto and daugh- Tuesday, July 2 in Liver- reception to follow. 2013. A more. In lieu of flowers, the at 628 St. Mary’s St, Pleas- ters Janet (Gary) Sears of devoted In lieu of flowers, the anton, Wednesday July 10th, Pleasanton and Lyn (Terry) family asks that a donation family requests donations be wife and be made in Patricia’s memo- 4pm-7pm. Food will be pro- Aaker of Long Beach, four moth- sent to the Children’s Hospi- vided. Please bring stories grandchildren, and nieces ry to the Livermore-Amador tal and Research Center of er, she Symphony Guild. to share. and nephews. leaves Oakland. He was born and raised behind Josephine Bradshaw in Long Beach, CA, and en- her hus- Betty Fletcher Ronald Smith Nov. 16, 1926-June 26, 2013 1925-2013 joyed swimming and sailing band of Ronald Smith, age Josephine Helen (Bu- as a youth. After attending Betty S. Fletcher was born 70, resident of Pleasan- 58 years, in Westwood,California, tala) Bradshaw passed away Long Beach Jr. College, he George Stella, her two sons ton, passed away Saturday, quietly after a short illness. served in WWII as an Army daughter of Stanley and Es- June 29, and their spouses, Jon and ther Sills. Betty was raised Born and raised in San Fran- Air Corps B-24 bomber co- Gayle Stella of Livermore, 2013. cisco, Jo taught in the San pilot in Europe, assigned to in Auburn, CA and attended H e Michael Sherry Stella of San Jose State University Francisco public school the “Carpetbaggers”, a group Pleasanton, and her daughter was system for forty years. that flew clandestine night where she met and married born Stephani Aronson of Brent- Nelson Fletcher. missions. wood. Her sister, Susan January He worked for Granny Nels and Betty estab- 22, 1943 Austin, resides in Lakewood lished a home in Livermore Goose Foods for 35 years, Colorado. She was preceded in Oak- working his way up to Direc- in 1948 where they raised land, in death by her brother Rob- their two sons. Betty worked tor of Purchasing of all raw ert Maki of Huntington, Califor- products. During that time for and retired from the nia. He Utah, and her parents of Livermore School District Obituary/ the family lived in Niles, Riverside, California. moved to Pleasanton in Salinas, and finally moved where her final position was 1954. He graduated from Born October 28, 1936, in District Librarian. Memoriam Policies to Pleasanton in 1969. Steamboat Springs, Colora- He was a charter member do, to Julius and Ione Maki, Obituaries are published in of the Salinas Valley High- Patricia spent her child- landers bagpipe band. He hood in Dragerton, Utah, The Independent at no charge. and Barbara enjoyed trips where she met and married to Europe, Australia and George on June 4, 1955. There is a small charge for the East Coast; many were After George served in the photographs in the obituaries. with the Balloon Platoon. U.S. Army, the newlyweds The Corrins were long-time settled first in Riverside, members of Pleasanton/ California, before moving Memoriam ads can also be placed in Centerpointe Presbyterian north to Livermore in 1966. The Independent when families want to honor the memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad.

Please send an email to [email protected] PAGE 10 - The Independent, JULY 4, 2013 CHANCELLOR Wine Auction Book In a Jar Just (continued from page one) Chabot College in Hayward “I am pleased that the One Event for Teens and Las Positas College in Board of Trustees unani- Raises $280,000 As part of this summer’s tain a $10 Barnes & Noble Livermore. The two col- mously approved Dr. Jack- Teen Summer Reading Pro- gift card. leges together serve more son to serve as our next gram, Livermore Public On July 28, 2013 at 2:00 than 26,000 students in the Chancellor. We look for- The 19th annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction held East Bay Area. She will ward to working with her.” on May 11 raised $280,000. Checks will be presented on Library will be hosting two p.m., a cupcake decorating become the fifth Chancellor said Arnulfo Cedillo, Board August 6, 2013 to the beneficiaries - ValleyCare Foundation, programs just for teens enter- contest will be held in the and the first African Ameri- President. Open Heart Kitchen, Happy Talkers, Bankhead Theater and ing grades 6-12. Civic Center Library Com- can Chancellor to lead the Jackson currently serves Livermore Valley Education Foundation. During the month of July, munity Rooms. district. as President of College of The Wine Auction, held in the Barrel Room at the Wente teens may stop by Livermore Following a book or read- Alameda (COA) Peralta Vineyards Estate Winery, was attended by approximately Public Library, Civic Center, ing theme, teens will be Community College Dis- 300 guests who bid on 61 silent auction items and 22 live HONORS at 1188 South Livermore (continued from page one) trict. Prior to her presidency, auction packages. In addition, the guests raised their bidding invited to decorate their cre- Jackson filled the roles of paddles during the Fund-a-Need portion, raising $30,000 for Avenue and have a look at ations in their own kitchens pleased today to honor Belia Vice President of Instruction Open Heart Kitchen. During the silent auction, 16 Livermore the Book-in-a-Jar. and bring their completed Martinez as our 2013 Vet- at COA, and Instructional Valley winemakers poured their wines, showcasing the range A book has been cut up, entries to the library for eran of the Year. Her service Dean, at Fresno City Col- and quality of wines grown and produced in the region. line by line, and placed in a judging by Sara Pickens the to our nation is to be com- lege. mended and we thank her, Jackson received her doc- Live music was an integral part of the event, starting with glass jar – can you guess the owner of Let’em Eat Cake. and her fellow veterans, for students from Livermore High School playing during the book’s title? Prizes will be awarded for torate in Educational Admin- their tremendous sacrifice istration at The University of wine tasting, followed by Wolf Hamlin, of American Idol Entries may be completed teens using a single cupcake and dedication. I would also fame, playing with Karl Wente's band, The Front Porch, Texas at Austin, and holds at the library and a draw- and for multiple cupcake like to congratulate Belia on a Master’s in Education, and culminating with a performance by The Stone Foxes ing will be held on August creations. her continuing commitment of San Francisco. emphasis in Curriculum and 1, 2013 from the correct For more information, to education, through her Instruction and a Bachelor of Christine Wente, Chairperson of The Wente Foundation entries. visit the Livermore Public service as a school board Arts in Liberal Studies from Board, said, "The Livermore Valley Wine Auction is one member as well as her men- California State University, way that the Livermore Valley wineries give back. We're Five lucky winners will Library’s web site at http:// torship of at-risk youth. Our receive a snack pack and one www.livermorelibrary.net, Fresno. proud to co-host this event that showcases Livermore Valley country and our community Jackson replaces Judy E. wines and improves the lives of kids in our community." of those packs also will con- or call 373-5500. are a better place as a result Walters, who has served for of her efforts.” a year as Interim Chancellor.

The Names(s) of the listed above on N/A. ing business as: Fitness & p.m. – Public Works Agency, above). For more information, obtaining court approval. representative appointed LEGAL NOTICES Applicant(s) is/are: Signature of Registrants Recovery Physical Therapy, Conference Room 405, 4825 please call (510) 208-7400. Before taking certain very by the court within the later FOR INFORMATION NORCAL COCONUTS LLC :s/: Rhonda Frye 1099 Carrara Way, Liver- Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA The Independent Legal No. important actions, however, of either (1) four months PLACING LEGAL The applicants listed above This statement was filed more, CA 94550, is hereby Response Due by 2:00 3489. Published July 4, 2013 the personal representative from the date of first issu- NOTICES are applying to the Depart- with the County Clerk of registered by the following p.m. on August 22, 2013. NOTICE OF PETITION TO will be required to give notice ance of letters to a general Call 925-243-8000 ment of Alcoholic Beverage Alameda on June 19, 2013. owner(s): County Contact: Evelyn ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: to interested persons unless personal representative, as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Control to sell alcoholic bev- Expires June 19, 2018. Esther Shin, 1099 Carrara Benzon (510) 208-9622 or EDWARD JOSEPH they have waived notice or defined in section 58(b) of NAME STATEMENT erages at: The Independent Legal No. Way, Livermore, CA 94550 via email: evelyn.benzon@ JERBIC consented to the proposed the California Probate Code, FILE NO. 478925 4825 HOPYARD RD, STE 3485. Published June 27, This business is conducted acgov.orgAttendance at Case No. RP13680067 action.) The independent ad- or (2) 60 days from the date The following person(s) do- F10 July 4, 11, 18, 2013. by an Individual Networking Conference is 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, ministration authority will be of mailing or personal deliv- ing business as: Michael PLEASANTON, CA 94588- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant began to Non-mandatory. Information creditors, contingent credi- granted unless an interested ery to you of a notice under Chalkley dba Enoteca Five, 2772 NAME STATEMENT transact business under the regarding the above may tors, and persons who may person files an objection to section 9052 of the California 633 Kalthoff Common, Liver- Type of license(s) Applied for: FILE NO. 478942 fictitious business name(s) be obtained at the Alameda otherwise be interested in the petition and shows good Probate Code. Other Cali- more, CA 94550, is hereby 47 - On-Sale General Eat- The following person(s) doing listed above on N/A. County Current Contracting the will or estate, or both, of: cause why the court should fornia statutes and legal registered by the following ing Place business as: Starlight Marble Signature of Registrants Opportunities Internet web- EDWARD JOSEPH not grant the authority. authority may affect your owner(s): Department of Alcoholic & Granite, 6429 Southfront :s/: Esther Shin site at www.acgov.org JERBIC 6.A hearing on the petition rights as a creditor. You Michael Chalkley, 812 Tana- Beverage Control Road Unit D, Livermore, CA This statement was filed 7/4/13 2.A Petition for Probate will be held in this court as may want to consult with ger Road, Livermore, CA 1515 Clay St. Ste 2208 94551, is hereby registered with the County Clerk of CNS-2502835# has been filed by: EDWARD follows: an attorney knowledgeable 94551 Oakland, CA 94612 by the following owner(s): Alameda on June 6, 2013. THE INDEPENDENT Legal MICHAEL JERBIC in the Date: August 5th, 2013 in California law. This business is conducted (510) 622-4970 Elizabeth Diaz, 520 Vas- Expires June 6, 2018. No. 3488 Superior Court of California, TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 9.You may examine the file by an Individual The Independent Legal No. concellos Avenue, Manteca, The Independent Legal No. PUBLIC HEARING County of ALAMEDA. at: kept by the court. If you are The registrant began to 3483. Published June 20, 27, CA 95336 3487. Published June 27, NOTICE 3.The Petition for Probate SUPERIOR COURT OF a person interested in the transact business under the July 4, 2013. This business is conducted July 4, 11, 18, 2013. The Citizens Watchdog requests that: EDWARD CALIFORNIA, estate, you may file with the fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual NOTICE of INVITING BIDS Committee reviews expendi- MICHAEL JERBIC be ap- County of Alameda court a Request for Special listed above on 03/01/2013. NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to Notice is hereby given that tures of the Alameda County pointed as personal repre- 2120 Martin Luther King Notice (Form DE-154) of Signature of Registrants FILE NO. 479756 transact business under the sealed competitive bids will Transportation Commission sentative to administer the Jr. Way the filing of an inventory and :s/: Michael J. Chalkley The following person(s) do- fictitious business name(s) be accepted in the office of and of the agencies to which estate of the decedent. Berkeley, CA 94704 appraisal of estate assets or This statement was filed ing business as: Grapevine listed above on N/A. the GSA-Purchasing Depart- it provides Measure B fund- 4. ( X ) The petition requests 7.If you object to the of any petition or account as with the County Clerk of Newsletter Service, 2150 Signature of Registrants ment, County of Alameda, ing. The CWC has completed the decedent’s will and codi- granting of the petition, provided in Probate Code Alameda on May 29, 2013. Portola Ave #D203, Liver- :s/: Elizabeth Diaz 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite its Draft 11th Annual Report cils, if any, be admitted to you should appear at the section 1250. A Request Expires May 29, 2018. more, CA 94551, is hereby This statement was filed 907, Oakland, CA 94612 to the Public and invites the probate. The will and any hearing and state your for Special Notice form is The Independent Legal No. registered by the following with the County Clerk of NETWORKING BIDDERS public to comment on it at codicils are available for objections or file written available from the court clerk. 3482. Published June 20, owner(s): Alameda on May 29, 2013. CONFERENCES RFP a public hearing on July 8, examination in the file kept objections with the court 10. (X) Petitioner 27, July 4, 11, 2013. Rhonda Lynn Frye, 2150 Por- Expires May 29, 2018. #901116 Forensic Toxicol- 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at 1333 by the court. before the hearing. Your ap- 14 A-Dock NOTICE OF APPLICATION tola Ave #D203, Livermore, The Independent Legal No. ogy Testing Services North Broadway, Suite 300, Oak- 5. ( X ) The petition requests pearance may be in person Sausalito, CA 94965 TO CA 94551 3486. Published June 27, County-Wednesday, July land, CA. The draft report authority to administer the or by your attorney. (415) 716-6440 SELL ALCOHOLIC This business is conducted July 4, 11, 18, 2013. 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – Gen- is available on the Alam- estate under the Independent 8.If you are a creditor or The Independent Legal No. BEVERAGES by an Individual eral Services Agency, Room eda CTC website at http:// Administration of Estates Act. a contingent creditor of 3490. Published July 4, 11, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the decedent, you must file 18, 2013. Date of Filing Application: The registrant began to NAME STATEMENT 228, 1401 Lakeside Dr., www.alamedactc.org/events/ (This authority will allow the June 12, 2013 transact business under the Oakland, CA South County- view/10951 or at the Alameda personal representative to your claim with the court and FILE NO. 479251 mail a copy to the personal To Whom It May Concern: fictitious business name(s) The following person(s) do- Thursday, July 18, 2013, 2:00 CTC office (address noted take many actions without The Independent, JULY 4, 2013 - PAGE 11

NOTICE of INVITING BIDS FERAL CAT FOUNDATION NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS than $500 must state in their based on protected classes, NOTICE is hereby given that Cat & kitten adoptions now advertisements that they are including race, color, reli- sealed competitive bids will at the new Livermore Petco 155) NOTICES not licensed by the Contrac- gion, sex, handicap, familial be accepted in the office of on Saturdays from 10:00AM “NOTICE TO READERS: tors State License Board.” status or national origin. the GSA-Purchasing Depart- to 2:30PM. We have many California law requires that REAL ESTATE IVPC does not knowingly adorable, tame kittens that accept any advertisements ment, County of Alameda, contractors taking jobs that Inland Valley have been tested for FIV & that are in violation of the law. 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite total $500 or more (labor Publishing Co. FELV, altered & vaccinated. 907, Oakland, CA 94612 and/or materials) be licensed Client Code:04126-00001 We also have adult cats & NETWORKING BIDDERS by the Contractors State Re: Legal Notice for To place a ranch cats for adoption. CONFERENCES for RFQ License Board. State law Classified Ads classified #901125 Traffic Signal and EMPLOYMENT also requires that contractors The Federal Fair Housing Streetlight Material South include their license numbers 56) ADULT CARE Act, Title VII of the Civil ad in The County – Monday, July 15, on all advertising. Check your Rights Act of 1964, and state 2013 at 10:00 AM, Castro Independent Contractors contractor’s status at www. law prohibit advertisements Independent, Valley Library, Chabot Room, Wanted. Senior Home cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- for housing and employment call 3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Health Care. Must have ex- CSLB (2752). Unlicensed that contain any preference, Then and Now: A Valley, CA and North Coun- perience. Senior Solutions, persons taking jobs less limitation or discrimination 925-243-8000 ty – Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Inc (925)443-3101. at 2:00 PM, General Services Agency, Room 1107, 1401 BE WARY of out of area Year in Real Estate Lakeside Dr., Oakland, CA companies. Check with the By Cher Wollard Response Due by 2:00 pm local Better Business Bureau before you send money or July 1 marks the midway point on the calendar. The traditional on August 19, 2013 County real estate “season” is over and the summer doldrums have set in, Contact: Nicholas Roberts fees. Read and understand at (510) 208-9616 or via any contracts before you a good time to take stock. email: nicholas.roberts@ sign. Shop around for rates. • Number of residential properties on the market in Livermore, acgov.org Attendance at TO PLACE A as of July 1, 2013: 81 Networking Conference is CLASSIFIED AD • Number of Livermore residential properties in contract as of Non-mandatory. Specifica- Call (925)243-8000 July 1, 2013: 167 tions regarding the above MERCHANDISE may be obtained at the Al- • Number of residential properties sold in Livermore thus far ameda County GSA Current 127) LOST/ FOUND in 2013: 564 Contracting Opportunities WALLET FOUND • Current median list price of single-family home in Livermore: Internet website at www. on bike path behind $599,950 acgov.org. Our Savior Lutheran • Median sold price of single-family Livermore home in June 7/4/13 Church CNS-2504713# 5/24/2013 2013: $545,000 THE INDEPENDENT Legal Please call (925)443-2245 • Current median list price of condo, townhouse or duet in No. 3491 Livermore: $420,000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LOST • Current median sold price of Livermore condo, townhouse or NAME STATEMENT duet in June 2013: $388,000 FILE NO. 479749 Family Cat with Chip The following person(s) do- REWARD • Average number of days on market before property goes into ing business as: Patisseries Lost in Livermore. Orange contract: 22 Celeste, 1085 Murrieta Blvd tabby with orange eyes. No collar, with front paws • Average sales price vs. list price for individual properties: 102 #120, Livermore, CA 94550, declawed. Approx. percent is hereby registered by the 18 lbs, 5 years old. following owner(s): • Foreclosure starts in California first quarter 2013: 18,567 Celeste Waller, 1085 Mur- Mother needs you dearly • Average interest rate for 30-year fixed conventional mortgage rieta Blvd #120, Livermore, so God watch over this week: 4.6 percent CA 94550 “Tigger”. Due to illness • Affordability index for Bay Area for first quarter 2013: 32 This business is conducted mom is back in Arizona. by an Individual Please help us find our percent The registrant began to beloved family member. Compare this with statistics for a year ago: transact business under the • Number of residential properties on the market in Livermore: fictitious business name(s) Can call AVID Microchip 93 (2012 the start of the current cycle of low inventory; there were listed above on N/A. (800) 336-2843 or Amanda 306 properties on the market the same date in 2011) Signature of Registrants @ (925) 922-4893 or :s/: Celeste Waller Dee @ (928) 897-0189 • Number of Livermore residential properties in contract on July This statement was filed or e-mail: calamity329@ 1, 2012: 110 with the County Clerk of hotmail.com Thank you • Number of residential properties sold in Livermore January- Alameda on June 19, 2013. June 2012: 724 Expires June 19, 2018. The Independent Legal No. • Median list price of single-family home in Livermore: $523,500 3492. Published July 4, 11, • Median sold price of single-family home in Livermore: 18, 25, 2013. $495,000 NOTICE of INVITING BIDS • Median list price of condo, townhouse or duet in Livermore: NOTICE is hereby given that $267,500 sealed Pre-Qualification doc- uments will be accepted in • Median sold price of condo, townhouse or duet in Livermore: the Purchasing Department, $265,000 Attn: Howard Johnson, Coun- • Average number of days on market before property goes into ty of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside contract: 34 Drive, 9th Floor, Suite 900, Oakland, CA 94612 Project • Average sales price vs. list price for individual homes: 100 #10034 Pre-Qualification percent of Contractors for San Lo- • Foreclosure starts in California first quarter 2012: 56,258 renzo Library Expansion • Average interest rate for 30-year fixed conventional mortgage Mandatory Pre-Submittal on July 5, 2012: 3.62 percent Conference, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:00 AM • Affordability index for Bay Area for first quarter 2012: 45 Non-Mandatory Network- percent ing Proposers Conference, DataQuick real estate analytics service attributes much of the Friday, July 12, 2013, 8:30 median’s ups and downs to shifts in the types of homes sold. This AM Both at General Services Agency, Room 1107, 1401 also likely explains some of the disparities between median list Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA and sold prices. Responses Due by 2:00 pm Higher prices have other side benefits. The number of distressed on August 9, 2013 County properties on the market has fallen dramatically in the past 12 Contact: Howard Johnson at (510) 208-9648 or via months. email: howard.johnson@ A year ago, more than 40 percent of Livermore’s inventory acgov.org Information re- was short sales and bank-owned properties. Today, it’s less than garding the above may be 5 percent. obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Sellers who are struggling to pay their mortgages have more Opportunities Internet web- options now. site at www.acgov.org. Banks are more willing to approve mortgage modifications in 7/4/13 many cases. CNS-2504922# Homeowners are less likely to be upside down on their mort- THE INDEPENDENT Legal No. 3493 gages, meaning if they sell, it will likely not be a short sale. NOTICE of INVITING BIDS And, if they do need to sell quickly to avoid foreclosure, they Notice is hereby given that probably can. sealed competitive bids will “Foreclosure starts were already trending much lower late last be accepted in the office of year because of rising home prices, a stronger labor market and the the GSA-Purchasing Depart- settlement agreement between the government and some lenders,” ment, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite according to John Walsh, president of DataQuick. 907, Oakland, CA 94612 “But, it appears last quarter’s drop was especially sharp because NETWORKING BIDDERS of a package of new state foreclosure laws - the ‘Homeowner Bill CONFERENCES for RFP of Rights’ - that took effect Jan. 1… #901136 Early Care and Ed- ucation Needs Assessment “Rising home prices will be key to the final mop-up of the fore- North County – Monday, closure mess,” Walsh added. “As values rise, fewer people owe more July 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM, than their homes are worth, and more people can refinance into a General Services Agency, more favorable loan. It also means more who fall on hard times can Room 1107, 11th Floor, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA sell their homes for enough to pay off the loan.” and South County – Tues- While that is good news for homeowners and the economy, one day, July 23, 2013 at 10:00 concern now is rising interest rates which, coupled with higher AM, Public Works Agency, prices, have hit hard at the area’s always dismal affordability index. Room 405, 4825 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA Response This index calculates what percentage of homebuyers can afford a Due by 2:00 pm on August median-priced residential property in the area. 16, 2013 County Contact: Even with prices and interest rates low, the Bay Area affordability Lovell Laurente (510) 208- index has never been higher than about 54 percent – well below the 9621 or via email: lovell. 73.7 percent national average. At 32 percent, it is currently much [email protected] At- tendance at Networking Con- lower, although still much better than the late 1980s, when it hovered ference is Non-mandatory. around 15 percent. Specifications regarding the But higher prices – along with increases in the historically low above may be obtained at interest rates we have been enjoying – will impact buyers. And what the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Oppor- impact buyers, ultimately will impact sellers too. tunities Internet website at A hike of .5 percent in mortgage interest rates translates roughly www.acgov.org. to an additional $30 per month for every $100,000 of debt accrued. 7/4/13 As interest rates increase – and they will – mortgages will become CNS-2503596# more expensive. THE INDEPENDENT Legal No. 3494 For example, purchasing a single-family home in Livermore at ANIMALS the current median sales price of $545,000, with 20 percent down, at the current 4.6 percent interest rate would have a monthly inter- 2) CATS/ DOGS est and principal payment of $2,224.88, plus taxes, insurance and ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for possibly mortgage insurance. adoption information contact At a slight increase to 5.1 percent, the monthly payment increases Valley Humane Society at to $2,356.40 – enough difference that some families may have to (925)426-8656. Adopt a new best friend: settle for a lesser home. TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal Still, that’s a bargain compared with the same home purchased Rescue, offers animals for at the historically average interest rate of about 8 percent, which adoption every Saturday would mean monthly payments of $3,184.51. and Sunday, excluding most It’s unlikely we will see interest rates that high anytime in the holidays. On Saturdays from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are near future. But, as the economy improves, interest rates will rise. available at the Pleasanton “In a year or two, we’ll probably see in hindsight that a bounce Farmers Market at W. An- off the bottom was faster and easier than later incremental gains in gela and First Streets. Two a more balanced market,” Walsh said. locations will showcase cats only: Petsmart in Dublin from “As it is, today’s market is still re-establishing equilibrium. 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Among potential buyers there is clearly a sense that favorable fac- Extreme in Livermore from tors are lined up right now in a way they may not be in a year, or 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, three or five years.” cats are available at Petsmart That means this market offers great opportunities for buyers to in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, purchase homes at low monthly costs and for sellers to sell their and Pet Extreme in Livermore from 12:00 to 4:00. For more property quickly and easily. information, call Terry at If you think 2013 is the year for you to buy or sell property, (925)487-7279 or visit our contact your local Realtor today. website at www.tvar.org Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Prudential California Realty, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, JULY 4, 2013 Mayor Urges Residents to Volunteer Animal Rescue Group Livermore Mayor John million in new tax revenues, thefts are up, a trend seen that the event resulted in In Need of Foster Marchand invited residents with $500,000 going to the throughout the entire Bay a $1.5 million economic to become part of GLAD general fund. Area. However, Marchand impact for one day. Hotels Parents for Kittens (Graffi ti and Litter Abate- The fi rst day, the center pointed out that in 1988, and restaurants were packed, ment Daily). reported $300,000 in sales, auto thefts were 234 percent commented Marchand. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR), the largest rescue The mayor suggested according to Marchand. It higher in Livermore than in Next, Max Baer Park, in the Pleasanton Tri-Valley Valley area, assists the East that people take a trash bag is a destination. People fl y 2012. Collisions were down will be the site of the in- County Animal Shelter in Dublin and it is raining kittens at they could use to pick up in to the Livermore Airport from 279 in 2009 to 239 in augural Intermediate Little the shelter. A late start to the 2013 kitten season has caused litter while they are walking to shop at the outlets. About 2012. For the second year in League World Series. ESPN an explosion of kittens arriving at the County shelter and their dogs. Residents can 200,000 square feet of ad- a row, the Livermore Police will broadcast the champi- TVAR needs fosters to help the shelter save these kittens. also help remove graffiti. ditional space will open in Department was singled out onship game. Fostering is short-term: 2 to 8 weeks. "Be the change you want to the fall of 2014. "They are for having the best overall The library, education The County shelter can only keep kittens that are over see," he declared. having no problems leasing safety program in the state. and the arts add to the qual- two pounds and healthy as they have very limited space and The comment was part the space." The California Highway ity of life. Marchand point- are not setup for specialized care, quarantine and medical of Marchand's state of the Another positive in the Patrol and California Offi ce ed out that 3200 children treatment. The shelter looks to local rescues (mainly TVAR) city talk presented at the fi rst economic picture is the plan of Safety select the winner. took part in the Livermore to take kittens they can’t keep. The County shelter receives Wine Country Luncheon for Livermore Toyota to Livermore is a hot real Library's summer reading kittens from 1 day old and up. They come from the public hosted by the Livermore open in September 2013, estate market with low in- game last year; 57,000 resi- (owner surrenders), are found in yards and picked up by Ani- Valley Chamber of Com- which will add more sales ventory and high demand dents hold library cards. mal Control (reported as found in parking lots, gardens etc). merce at the Robert Liver- tax revenues. said Marchand. The city is An API of 847 district- TVAR fosters and adopts out over 650 kittens each year more Community Center. "We won't be hiring a lot starting to see housing starts wide represents the strength on average. Kitten season generally begins in March and Marchand stated that the of people or starting new to help meet the demand. of the school. The high ends December (it varies by temperature and lunar cycle). city has a history of vol- programs using the addi- The housing will add to the schools report a 95 percent This means TVAR needs A LOT of kitten fosters. unteering. For example, tional revenues," he added. property tax base. graduation rate. TVAR has two kitten programs: bottle babies and kittens during a recent work day at New polices offi cers have Transportation is an area "Arts are big," he con- over 5 weeks of age (up to 1 year) nine schools, 400 volunteers been hired. Funds will be of concern. BART to Liver- tinued. The Bankhead The- The bottle baby program provides specialized care for ater generated $1.3 million signed up to help beautify used to spruce up the city, more is currently the fo- kittens that do not eat on their own. This care includes bottle in gross ticket sells, with feeding every few hours (the feedings become fewer until the sites. For information fi lling potholes, working on cus of a project level EIR. $1 million going to local about volunteer opportuni- landscaping, etc. Marchand admonished vot- groups. they begin to transition to wet and dry foods at the about ties, go to justserve.org. In addition, $70,000 was ers for failing to pass Mea- An urban art program, the age of 4 weeks). The bottle baby program fosters their "It's more fun to talk than added to the library budget sure B, which would have where artists decorate util- kittens through adoption. last year," stated Marchand, to help purchase new items provided $400 million for an ity boxes, has resulted in a The kitten program fosters kittens from about 5 weeks referring to more positive for the collection. extension to Isabel. The next reduction in tagging. Music and older (when kittens are eating on their own) as well as news with regard to the Ten new police offi cers vote is scheduled for 2014. Pathways at ABC Music kittens needing basic medical treatment for upper respiratory economy and the city's bud- are now on the job. The drug Marchand listed world works with at risk kids. infections, diarrhea, parasites etc. These are very common get. The economy is look- and gang task force has been class events that have put the Local art groups such as and easily treatable conditions and sometimes require daily ing up. Property taxes are restored. "They are taking city in the spotlight. The city the Livermore Art Associa- medicine for about 10-14 days, depending on the ailment. stabilizing and sales tax rev- down doors and arresting hosted the stage 7 start of the tion and Livermore Amador Go to www.tvar.org or email [email protected] for enue is strengthening. The people," he stated. Amgen Tour of California, Symphony continue to pro- more information. Livermore Premium Outlets Marchand stated, on a which drew people into the vide exhibits and perfor- provided approximately $2 less positive note, vehicle downtown. It was estimated mances. Final County Budget Closes $80.2 Million Funding Gap The Alameda County labor organizations, com- care services and toward shelter. Reward" savings helped turn, suggested that the only Board of Supervisors ap- mensurate with each orga- other safety net programs in County Supervisors sup- to balance the FY 2013-14 conceivable response would proved a $2.69 billion Alam- nization’s respective labor anticipation of the new fed- ported a request by Board Budget. Alameda County's be to release an additional eda County fi nal budget for agreement, as well as a eral Affordable Care Act tak- President Keith Carson for Fiscal Management Reward 10,000 State prisoners to fi scal year 2013-14 during COLA for many eligible ing effect in January. County the County’s Community Program allows departments local communities, on top a meeting held last Friday. community-based organiza- Supervisor Wilma Chan said Development Agency to to carry over net savings of scores of other prisoners County Administrator tions (CBOs). the plan could leave up to conduct a survey of other each fi scal year to be used in for whom responsibility has Susan S. Muranishi said that "While an improved eco- 100,000 uninsured County California counties to bet- subsequent years for budget shifted to local governments the budget calls for elimi- nomic picture has helped to residents, many of them im- ter understand what other balancing and to help pre- over the past year under the nating 44.5 vacant funded brighten our fi nancial situa- migrants requiring public communities are doing to serve vital services. Governor’s “realignment’’ positions and other reduc- tion after several extremely health care services. “This support affordable housing The recently approved plans. While the precise tions to close a funding gap difficult years, Alameda is really a disaster waiting with funds previously re- caps on federal discretionary impacts on Alameda County of $80.2 million. Muranishi County will continue to face to happen,’’ she said. served for redevelopment. spending and the sequestra- still are not known, Coun- said the funding gap is only some signifi cant challenges Several Alameda County Results of that survey are tion of funding will have a ty leaders are concerned the second shortfall under going forward,’’ Muranishi residents attended the bud- due back to the Board in negative impact on federal about such an additional $100 million in fi ve years, said. “It should be noted get hearings to note that early October. revenues received by the burden given that staffi ng but that closing a defi cit this that increased costs to the Alameda County and other The Final Budget totals County. An estimated $7.1 in the County’s main Santa size did not come without County in the coming year local governments will be $2.69 billion for all funds million revenue loss is pro- Rita Jail has been stretched sacrifi ce. She also warned exceed revenue growth, receiving funds back from and supports a workforce jected with implementation thin in recent years. Sheriff that slow economic growth, while signifi cant questions the State related to the move of 9,197 full time positions. of these cuts. Greg Ahern said during continued high demand for remain regarding State and last year to dissolve local The budget uses a combina- Decisions at the State this week’s budget hearings County safety net services federal funding of County redevelopment agencies. tion of permanent ongoing level may also place ad- that staffi ng demands have and reduced funding from programs." Speakers urged the Board to become so intense that depu- earmark those funds toward program reductions, rev- ditional burdens on local the State and federal gov- The fi nal budget was ap- enue increases, and one-time governments such as Alam- ties at the jail may soon be ernments will continue to proved following hearings efforts to support afford- ordered to work mandatory able housing. They said strategies to close the fund- eda County. Last week, a overtime hours. present fi nancial challenges last week. Those hearings that many of the safety net ing gap. Through ongoing federal court rejected Gov- A copy of Alameda for the County. shed light on numerous services provided by the cost-saving and revenue ernor Brown’s latest plans County’s Final Budget for For the fi rst time in fi ve concerns going forward, in- County go to people whose generation efforts, County to reduce overcrowding in FY 2013-14 can be viewed years, the budget includes cluding the local impacts of challenges include an in- agencies/departments con- the State’s prison system. at http://www.acgov.org/ cost-of-living adjustments a plan by Governor Brown to ability to pay for adequate tributed $43.4 million in pri- The Governor’s office, in government/budgets.htm (COLAs) for most employee shift funds away from health or-year "Fiscal Management Amador Science Club Teaches Younger Students Some hard-working iel. The T-shirts and their inated from consideration, been attending the fi rst ses- Amador Valley High School cartoons spread the word because of the evidence, but sion, which began in June. A students are spending their to other students. It's one others are still in the mix. separate program for middle time teaching elementa- more publicity device, said At the next station, there school students attracted 10 ry and middle school kids Daniel, who picked up his is a fi ber clue. The young- to 15 students. about science this summer. marketing skills in an Ama- sters look at fabrics under a The second session of The two six-week ses- dor business club. microscope. They eliminate "Shooting for the Stars" One Night with Rumi sions of the "Shoot for the Daniel described how sci- one more suspect. At the last will begin in mid-July and Stars" series are being held entifi c knowledge is passed station, the mystery is solved end in mid-August, before at Casbah Café at the Pleasanton Library. on to elementary school as the evidence points to the school starts. For more in- Sunday, July 7th Teaching the sesssions are students at the popular crime guilty party. formation, see the club's web members of the high school's scene investigation lesson. Some 30 or 40 elemen- page at www.facebook.com/ at 6 PM Science for Youth (SciFY) Students solve a crime tary school children have ScienceForYouthScify/. club. Music, poetry, by analyzing clues found The club offered a simi- translation performed lar program last summer, at the scene of the fi ctional but is stepping up the ef- crime. At one station, the by Fariba fort this year by coming up composition of substances with a theme and promoting such as lemon juice, water, the classes in social media hydrogen peroxide and soap and news media publicity, water are studied. One of the suspects in the crime is elim- said Amador senior Daniel 1770 First Street, Livermore (925) 243-1477 Huang, who is in charge of marketing. Daniel said that he and other students typically put in two hours each day out- side of the classes to prepare and promote them. The "stars" theme is re- FREE FREE flected in two ways. As- BATTERY TEST BRAKE INSPECTION tronomy is covered in a LIVERMORE AUTOGROUP Don’t get stuck this spring. Higher & lower special nighttime program at temperatures can take a toll on your battery. the library, with a projector Why take a chance? Take advantage of this 2266 Kittyhawk Rd, Livermore, CA 94551 deal instead! showing the night sky. Fur- Please present coupon when service order is written. 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Come ride out the storm in Noah’s Flood

Sages and little children and actor, is the priest at alike have always been St. Bart’s, and Gomez is a drawn to the story of Noah. favorite with local opera What could be more pow- audiences. erful than the tale of the St. Bartholomew’s Great Flood? What could Church and Cantabella be more charming than the Children’s Chorus are joint animals marching two by sponsors of Noah’s Flood. two? But it takes a village to Composer Benjamin produce an opera. Sup- Britten’s opera Noah’s port also has come from Flood (aka Noye’s Fludde Shakespeare’s Associates, after its 15th century roots) University of the Pacific, is both spiritual and en- Saint Clare’s Church of tertaining, and undeniably Pleasanton and many indi- topical. Britten wrote the vidual volunteers. opera in 1958 for profes- Livermore Shakespeare sional and amateur singers, actor Patrick Moore is giving community mem- stage director for Noah’s bers and young people a Flood; Cantabella founder way to work together with Bee Chow is music experienced performers. director. Bob Williams of Even the audiences get to Pleasanton conducts the sing along the three hymns orchestra and Connie Zaug the composer inserted in is the choreographer. the score. Noah’s Flood plays Now, in celebration of at 4:30 and 7 pm Satur- Britten’s centennial, there day, July 13 at St. Bar- will be a run of four perfor- tholomew’s Episcopal mances of Noah’s Flood: Photo - Doug Jorgensen Church, 678 Enos Way, two on Saturday, July 13 Rehearsing for "Noah's Flood" are (from left) Ariana Moore, Josiah Lee, Sophie Clark, and Janice Lee. Livermore; and 4:30 and 7 at Saint Bartholomew’s pm Sunday, July 14 at St. Episcopal Church in an ark unless he thought people in the production. children’s energy,” he said. fumbled over to the TV to Clare’s Episcopal Church, Livermore; and two on he was hearing the actual He joins youngsters from “As long as children are find out what it was. It was 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleas- Sunday, July 14 at St. voice of God?” Livermore’s Cantabella prepared and know what Pavarotti singing an aria on anton. Clare’s Episcopal Church Noah will receive God’s Children’s Chorus and to expect they’re good to a PBS program. It was an Tickets at $8-$17 are in Pleasanton. instructions through the graduates of Cantabella’s work with because (unlike epiphany for me. “ available in advance at Leading the cast is bari- voice of Livermore resi- summer opera camp, who adults), their egos aren’t Since then Gomez has cantabella.org/tickets, or tone Roberto Perlas Gomez dent Gil Stratton, an ama- play featured roles as well involved.” built a solid career in opera at $10-$20 at the door. as Noah. “I think he’s one teur actor who has built a as the birds and the beasts. Gomez knows how and is well known up and Families of four receive a of the great characters of few boats himself. “A door Gomez has enjoyed sharing life-changing exposure to down the West Coast. In discount. A portion of the the Bible,” said Gomez, in the side of the ark? God the stage with Cantabella’s opera can be for a young fact, he first sang with proceeds will go to the new whose repertoire includes was no naval architect!” he young singers in two Val- person. He recalls a lazy lyric soprano Joyce Parry Big Heart Wellness Center 90 operatic roles. “He is said with a smile. But then ley Opera productions, Sunday afternoon nap on Moore, who plays the at St. Bart’s, which serves so faithful to God. For that God might say he didn’t Pagliacci and Cavalleria the family couch when he reluctant Mrs. Noah, in needy community neigh- you need humility and need to be. Rusticana. “They were was still in high school. “I Juneau, Alaska. Now Parry bors. A pre-show festival gratitude. Who in his right Stratton is just one of very well prepared, very woke up to some incredible Moore, who has had a pro- will be part of the festivi- mind would build such a number of community professional, but with music and in my stupor fessional career as a singer ties. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 A Picnic and Opera in a Vineyard Livermore Valley Op- tions from LVO’s upcoming Early bird reservations era’s 21st annual Opera in fall production of “Carmen.” for $30 through July 9 can the Vineyard, an evening of "The annual Opera in the be made online at www. classic opera, will be held Vineyard has become a pop- livermorevalleyopera.com/, in a relaxed, casual setting ular community event,” says or by calling the informa- nestled among the vines of Raquel Holt, LVO founder tion line at (925) 960-9210. Retzlaff Vineyards for. and this year’s event co- After July 9, the cost is $40 The event will be held chairperson. “Our support- if space is still available as from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, ers, and many come each this event is expected to sell- July 21 at Retzlaff Vine- time, enjoy the high quality out. Reservations for tables yards, 1356 So. Livermore of the talented opera singers, of eight can be reserved in Avenue, Livermore. the wonderful program, and a company or family name. This ever-popular benefit the lovely vineyard setting. " Adding to the festivities for LVO offers a chance for LVO will offer the “Arias will be a raffle drawing the community to enjoy a la carte” portion of the and silent auction, includ- arias from classic operas program when guests have ing spectacular desserts for performed by professional the opportunity to purchase guests to enjoy after their singers in an informal set- songs from a “menu of arias” picnic. ting. It is a “bring-your- for the singers to perform While Retzlaff wine will own-picnic dinner” event at the purchaser’s table or be available for purchase, no where guests can purchase seating area. This year’s outside wine is permitted. the organically-made wines singers are mezzo-soprano Guests are encouraged to of Retzlaff Vineyards while Michelle Rice, tenor Chris- carpool. enjoying performances by topher Sponseller, and sopra- Visit LVO’s website professional opera singers. no Greta Feeney-Samuels. Opera in the Vineyard is held at Retzlaff Vineyards. Shown is a performance of "Arias http://www.livermoreval- New this year, LVO wel- Accompanying the singers a la carte." leyopera.com/ for more comes its own Wind Octet, is pianist Chun Mei Wilson. event information. performing musical selec- A Salute to the Songs of Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin Think soul music, think of hit songs. Charles was a own extraordinary talents as ing Stone’s lists of Greatest Ray Charles and Aretha pioneer of soul music, inte- a gifted and versatile artist. Artists, actually topping Franklin. Pleasanton’s Fire- grating R&B, gospel, pop, “Few people can sing Aretha their Greatest Singers of All house Arts Center continues and country genres, and is Franklin, and even fewer Time list. its Cabaret Series this sum- considered to be one of the should try! But Felicia re- The show features many mer with the return engage- greatest artists of all time. spectfully salutes the Queen of their hit songs including ment of Top Shelf’s Johnny “Queen of Soul” Aretha of Soul with a voice that al- Georgia on My Mind, Hit ‘T’ with special guest artist Franklin shares many of lows you to close your eyes the Road Jack, Chain of Felicia White. Famous for the same accolades as Ray and imagine,” says Johnny T. Fools, I Can’t Stop Loving their sell-out hit shows Mo- Charles, and shared the same Frank Sinatra called Ray You, Freeway of Love, and, town Madness and Disco stages as well. She has Charles “the only true genius of course, RESPECT. Fever, Top Shelf pays tribute had over sixty top 20 hits, in show business,” and Roll- This show is part of the to the legends of musical has won an amazing 18 ing Stone Magazine ranked Firehouse Arts Center’s soul. One show only will be Grammy Awards, and be- him number 10 on their list Cabaret Series, produced performed on Saturday, July came the very first female of Greatest Artists of All and presented by Esses Pro- 20, at 8:00 p.m. artist inducted into the Rock Time. He was awarded the ductions. Turning the clocks back ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. J’La Grammy Lifetime Achieve- Tickets are $15-$25, with once again, Bay Area favor- Chic Entertainment’s fea- ment Award in 1987, and the child, senior, and group ite Johnny Trotman and his tured soloist Felicia White Grammy Awards Ceremony discounts available. Tickets performing group Top Shelf is Johnny’s special guest for following his death in 2004 can be purchased online at celebrate soul music royalty this show. Known not only was dedicated to Charles. www.firehousearts.org, by with their high energy, pas- for her amazing voice, but By the end of the 1960s, calling 925-931-4848, and in sion filled, interactive show. also for her showmanship Aretha Franklin was of- person at the Firehouse Arts Johnny Trotman, lead and magnetic stage presence, ficially recognized as “The Center Box Office, 4444 singer and founding mem- White honors Aretha’s musi- Queen of Soul.” Also like Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- ber, pays homage to the great cal contributions with her Charles, Aretha is on Roll- ton. Ray Charles and his legacy Johnny Trotman THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 3 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Plays at the Bankhead

Legendary country rock won the Grammy Award group the Nitty Gritty Dirt for Best Country Vocal Per- 2012 Band brings their irresist- formance and the Country ibly appealing combination Music Awards Album of SEASON2013 of American roots music the Year. and good-time rock sound Over the years, the Nitty Nitty Gritty to the Bankhead Theater for Gritty Dirt Band has been a single Sunday afternoon able to keep their classic Dirt Band performance on July 7th. Americana sound while Original Country The Nitty Gritty Dirt maintaining a fresh and Rock Legends Band first established a name modern appeal due, in part, SUN JUL 7 7pm for themselves with the hit to the stability of the group’s single “Mr. Bojangles” in lineup. Jeff Hanna and Jim- the 1960’s, and their ground- mie Fadden are founding Oliver! breaking album “Will the members and John McEuen Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Circle be Unbroken” was in- and Jim Carpenter have JUL 20,21,26,27,28 8 & 2pm ducted into both the Library been with the band for more AUG 2,3,4 8 & 2pm of Congress and the Grammy than half its existence. The Hall of Fame for its contribu- band’s timeless songs have tions to American music. also been covered by other Preservation Tickets to see the Nitty artists, including Rascal Gritty Dirt Band at the Bank- Flatts whose rendition of Hall Jazz head Theater on July 7, 2013 “Bless the Broken Road,” Band at 2:00 p.m. range from $34 co-written by Jeff Hanna and A Fiery Blast of to $54 for adults and $14 for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded by the Nitty Gritty Pure New Orleans Joy students. Dirt Band a decade ear- FRI AUG 9 8pm Formed in Southern Cali- lier, won the 2005 Grammy fornia in the mid-1960s, it was a cover of Jerry Jeff In 1973, the Nitty Gritty Award for Best Country the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Walker’s song “Mr. Bo- Dirt Band brought together Song. Keiko Matsui started out as a country jug jangles” in 1970 that took such legends of country The Bankhead Theater is A Free Spirit band, mixing folk and blue- them to the Top 10. Their music as Earl Scruggs, Doc located at 2400 First Street in Contemporary Jazz grass with modern day rock rendition of the song exem- Watson, and Maybelle Carter in downtown Livermore. SAT AUG 17 8pm and roll. plified the folk country style to record “Will the Circle be Tickets may be purchased Unbroken.” The 1989 fol- Their first single, “Buy of the times and, 40 years at the box office, by calling GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S for Me the Rain,” earned later, was named a Grammy low-on album that included 925-373-6800 or visiting them a broad audience but Hall of Fame single. the inimitable Johnny Cash www.bankheadtheater.org. Iolanthe Lamplighters Music Theatre SAT AUG 24 8pm Museum on Main Presents 'An Evening with Babe Ruth' SUN AUG 25 2pm Museum on Main celebrates America’s national pastime Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information about in “An Evening with Babe Ruth” at the Firehouse Arts Center current exhibits and programs, visit the Museum’s web site Ottmar Liebert on Tuesday, July 9 at 7pm. at www.museumonmain.org or call (925) 462-2766. Contemporary Flamenco with Exactly 99 years to the day since Ruth was sold to the International Flair Boston Red Sox, beginning his major league career in THU AUG 29 7:30pm baseball, Pleasanton welcomes the Bambino, portrayed by Frank Mullen. Mullen is an investigative reporter, teaches 2013-14 SEASON journalism at the University of Nevada and known as a Early Ticketing for Members through July 9 nationwide performer of historical characters. Public onsale July10 This evening with the Bambino promises to be a home run and advance ticket purchase is recommended. All events are general seating at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad All-4-One Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. The Tickets are $10 Gen- The Dukes of R&B eral Admission, $5 Members & Seniors, and $3 Students/ THU SEP 5 7:30pm Teachers with ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Mu- GUITAR FEST LIVE’S seum on Main during regular operating hours or by phoning the museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone Rick Derringer will be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the Hard Rock Guitar Hero Firehouse Arts Center on the evening of the event. Tickets SAT SEP 7 8pm may be available at the event subject to availability. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard accepted. CALL CLICK The Museum on Main is located at 603 Main Street 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org in historic downtown Pleasanton. It is open to the public COME BY Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Frank Mullen as Babe Ruth 2400 First Street • Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 IT ALL HAPPENS AT ART HAPPENS . . . Hot Summer Arts Part I Make hot summer art happen yourself this month. Artists (and students of art) are invited to set up and create their work en masse during a “Paint Out”on Thursday evening July 11, then exhibit what they created during August’s Art Happens. Art Happens is a monthly tour of several types of cultural arts hosted at downtown businesses on the second Thursday of each month from 6-9pm. Shown left to right are works by Jordi Camps: Untitled; Watch the varied works in progress as artists set up in Edmee Keele: Casi, Casi Turqueza; and Alfredo Mordss: public areas like pocket parks, sidewalk bench areas or at Espacio Profundo. the Downtown Studios. (Note, as in any use of public property this is not an event for unper- Exhibition Opens at the Bankhead Theater with a Latin Theme mitted art sales, artists can’t interfere with anyone else’s event or block through traffic, and must clean up after themselves). The Bankhead Theater to color and a sense of self Jordi Camps is a na- each viewer. Jordi has been Art created during Art Happens night can be brought to hosts three Latin-American discipline which allows her tive Ecuadorian artist who showing his work all over the Downtown Art Studios at 5pm on August 8th to partici- artists in summer exhibition to merge visual abstractions lived most of his life in the Americas since his first pate in the group Hot Summer Art Paint Out Exhibit. called Encuentros: in this and other past emotional South America. Growing exhibition at “El Museo Mu- Other Art Happen events organized by downtown busi- case encuentros refers to (alt) experiences into a harmoni- up in such a colorful cul- nicipal” in 1978. Here, Jordi nesses for July 11th include a Downtown Studios Group Ex- Pleasant encounter, or to find ous whole. Edmee was born ture, Jordi couldn’t help is also given a solo show hibit, Open Studios & Paint Out Gathering from 6:30-8:30; someone with similar ideas; and raised in Panama and but to be inspired by the inside the Founder’s Room in this case referring to a now resides in Livermore. saturated hues and textures of the Bankhead Theater. a reception for the Encuentros exhibition at the Bankhead meeting of three artists from She continues to exhibit her of Latin American art. His The art will remain on ex- Theater featuring works by Edmee Keele, Jordi Camps and three different countries, dif- work in both countries. bright and colorful palette, hibition until September 8th. Alfredo Mordss beginning at 6pm, a live performance at ferent backgrounds and one Alfredo Mordss, origi- graphic shapes and use of Proceeds from sales benefit ABC Music starting at 6pm, Jacob Hankinson’s portraiture goal: Art. nally from Cuba, infuses his random materials as paint- the Bothwell Arts Center, a at Figurehead Gallery beginning at 7pm, Open Mic Poetry Encuentros opens with cubistic, playful canvases brushes make his work a project of Livermore Valley at Winemaker’s Pour House, the Art of Brewing at Artistic a reception from 6-7:30pm with a definite Caribbean unique experience offering Performing Arts Center, a Edge at Blacksmith Square at 6pm, and Storied Nights at on Thursday, July 11, in color-inspired attitude. varied interpretations for not-for-profit corporation. Peet’s Coffee & Tea at 7:30. conjunction with July’s Art Just a jaunt down First Street on the same night is an Happens event, at 2400 First Reception for Paskewitz Art Show opening reception for an exhibition of watercolor works Street, Livermore. The ex- hibit features oil paintings, by Bill Paskewitz, Las Positas College art instructor, at Paintings by Bill Paske- A world traveler, his acrylics, and monotypes work includes images from Prudential Realty from 6-9pm. witz are on display at Pru- from Edmee Keele, Jordi dential California Realty, his various trips to Europe, Art Happens is promoted by the Bothwell Arts Center, a Camps and Alfredo Mordss. 1780 First Street, Liver- Egypt, Russia, and beyond, project of Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, a not Edmee Keele approaches more, through Aug. 18. as well as more local sub- for profit corporation. Like Bothwell’s Facebook page to her work with a sensitivity A reception will be held jects. stay informed. Thursday, July 11, 6-9, in Paskewitz says he looks conjunction with Art Hap- for spontaneity and a dia- pens! The public is welcome logue with his subjects, to stop by to meet the artist and has a real rapport with Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Word and view the show. Local shapes, forms, lines, light wine and light refreshments and content. The Livermore Valley Marilyn Kamelgarn, Kathy Kathy Lechner, and Judy will be served. Of his paintings, he has Performing Arts Center Lechner, Cynthia Patton, Clement Wall—will be fea- Paskewitz is the coordi- said, “I paint with varying and Peet’s Coffee and Tea and Judy Clement Wall. tured. They will be joined by nator of the Visual Art De- brush pressures and gestures sponsor Storied Nights: An They will read from their host Cynthia Patton as well partment at Las Positas Col- Dancing Light and I control transparent Evening of Spoken Word. own work as well as other puddles of color. I produce as local actors John Hutchin- lege, where he also teaches York, he studied at the pres- The fun and eclectic liter- literary delights. son and Marilyn Kamelgarn fine art and art history. Many a memory of my experience. tigious School of Art at The images are the efforts ary series is co-produced by The event will take place who recently toured the Bay of the Tri-Valley’s best- Cooper Union and earned Livermore residents Cynthia on Thursday, July 11, 2013, made visible from my ex- Area in a two-character play. regarded artists are among a Master of Fine Arts from periences.” Patton and Marilyn Kamel- from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Storied Nights will con- his students. City University of New The show is open for garn as part of Art Happens. Peet’s Coffee and Tea, 152 tinue on the second Thurs- Paskewitz works in wa- York. viewing during regular busi- This month Storied South Livermore Ave, in day of each month and fea- tercolor, acrylics and oil, On vacation in California ness hours, Mon.- Fri., 9:30 Nights celebrates summer downtown Livermore. The tures local authors reading as well as photography, and after graduation, he decided a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or by heat with spoken word per- original work of three writ- their work. For more infor- is listed in Who’s Who of to stay and never went back. appointment with Cher Wol- formances by Jason Ham- ers—Jason Hambrecht, mation call 925-890-6045. American Art. He currently resides in An- lard, 824-4824 or cherw@ brecht, John Hutchinson, Born in Brooklyn, New tioch. cherw.com THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 5 Taming of the Shrew - A Night for Magic By Carol Graham a play written in 1592 take As twilight falls over place in 1945. Genius. the vineyards, an apricot In this version, young sunset enflames the western Lucentio arrives in Liver- sky. Lush grape vines bow more with his trusty servant and sway in the evening Tranio, and immediately breeze. Overhead, where falls in love with the beauti- the sky deepens from azure ful Bianca. He soon discov- to indigo, tiny stars begin ers several suitors seek her to appear. hand, but her father Baptista It is a night for magic. insists that his oldest daugh- On stage, the strains ter, the strident Katherina, of Boogie Woogie Bugle be married before Bianca Boy start up. “He was the is allowed to have suitors. top man at his craft, but Lucentio decides to disguise then his number came up himself as a Latin tutor so Jennings and Keller and he was gone with the he can meet with Bianca se- draft…” cretly while Tranio assumes And so begins the Liver- the identity of Lucentio. Jennings and more Shakespeare Festival’s Meanwhile Petruchio, marvelous production of a young man from Verona, Keller Concert The Taming of the Shrew. and his servant Grumio ar- “Director Gary Arma- rive to visit friend Hortensio. Set at gnac decided to set Shrew Petruchio announces that he in 1945, just after the war,” comes to find a rich wife in Pictured are Armando McClain and Jennifer Le Blanc in The Taming of the Shrew. Pleasanton says Shakespeare’s Associ- Livermore. Hortensio, also ates’ Chairman of the Board one of Bianca’s suitors, Directed by Gary Armagnac. Costumes by Shannon DuPont. Scenic Design Randall Library Beth Trutner. “The lives of tells Petruchio about the Enlow. Photo - Kenneth Alexander. both men and women had rich, eligible but headstrong Jennings and Keller will changed drastically. Some Katherina, before disguising with everything she says shine as Grumio. will be held July 7, 12, 13, present a free concert at the of these changes played himself as a musical tutor so while forcing her to agree Shakespeare’s Associ- 19 and 21. Thursday and Pleasanton Public Library themselves out in the so that he too can spend time with everything he says, no ates was incorporated as a Friday performances begin at 2 p.m. on Sun., July 14. called ‘Battle of the Sexes.’” with Bianca. The tutors and matter how preposterous. non-profit, public-benefit at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Jennings and Keller is Sometimes referred to their wooing of Bianca make “I like that the play is corporation in 2006. Prior Sunday performances be- comprised of Laurie Jen- as the original screwball up the comic subplot, while unabashedly funny - witty to that, artists and volunteers gin at 7 p.m. Tickets range nings Oudin and Dana romantic comedy, Shake- Petruchio and Katherina’s banter, physical humor, and had produced Shakespeare from $25 - $46. Dress is Keller, an acoustic duo speare’s play has been love story, and it is truly that, sight gags,” says Jennifer Le in the Vineyard since 2002. “California casual,” and it is based out of Miami, Florida. adapted to take place at the takes center stage. Blanc who plays Katherina. “Livermore Shakes is recommended that attendees They bring a wealth of ex- fictitious Baptista Vineyards “I think Petruchio hon- “When the moments of heart one of the finest professional bring a jacket and sun visor. in Livermore for its eight- perience to their collabora- estly knows they are a match come up, they can be a real theatre producing compa- Blankets, if needed, are show run that began on available for rental. tion, from the Broadway from the first meeting - that surprise.” nies in the Bay Area, con- June 28th and will end on all his ‘craziness’ is just to sistently mounting first-rate “There is nothing better,” musicals of New York to the McClain agrees. “These July 21st. cut through her walls so people are flawed and yet are productions year after year,” says Trutner, “than watching honky tonks of West Texas. The venue, outdoors that she can see that, too,” working through those flaws says Shakespeare’s Associ- high quality professional Their music is called "Fu- at Concannon Vineyard, says Armando McClain who to find love. By the end, ates Administrative Director theater in such a bucolic set- sion Folk Americana," de- adds to the enjoyment. Pa- plays Petruchio. Petruchio and Katherina Katie Marcel. “And heaven ting while enjoying a glass scribed as a blend of many trons arrive early to picnic To counter Katherina’s truly do love each other as knows, it’s hard to beat of Concannon merlot.” different elements. With the on the vineyard grounds, shrewish nature, Petruchio equals.” the setting in the vineyards For more information or release of their debut CD, then bring their wine into comically woos her using While both McClain and overlooking the hills.” to buy tickets, visit www. "Susan's House," and its the seating area before the reverse psychology: “Say Le Blanc bring to their por- Upcoming performances LivermoreShakes.org. follow-up (May 2009), "As stately Victorian home that’s that she rail, why then I’ll trayals an appealing balance The Universe Unfolds," Jen- been a Livermore landmark tell her plain - she sings as of roguish decency, their nings and Keller are gaining since 1895. The house isn’t sweetly as a nightingale. supporting cast is equally recognition throughout the merely a backdrop; it is part Say she be mute and will gifted: Brian Herndon plays country. of the stage itself, with its not speak a word, then I’ll Tranio with a slick swag- This free concert will two graceful porches, one commend her volubility and ger, Paul Clifton Barrois is be held in the Pleasanton above the other, echoing the say she uttereth piercing hilarious as Hortensio, Luisa multilevel playing areas of eloquence…” Frasconi enchants as Bianca, Library’s meeting room. th No registration is required. London’s 16 century Globe After their marriage, Pe- William Wolak charms as Please arrive early to find and Rose theaters. truchio begins the “taming” a befuddled suitor, Sean What is so captivating of his new wife by denying Patrick Higgins delights as parking. Seating is limited. about this production is For more information her food and clothing under the determined Lucentio, how it masterfully connects the pretense that nothing is call the library at 925/931- and Jeremy Tribe Gallardo’s people across centuries: an good enough for her. He bounding energy and impec- 3400. Ext/ 4. audience in 2013 watching also sets about disagreeing cable timing allow him to 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 Macbeth Mirrors Modern Headlines

By Susan Steinberg setback. vogue), appearing like om- A hardy crowd of Veteran actors Jackson niscient zombies at key Shakespeare fans braved Davis as the sympathetic moments of the plot. This last weekend’s heat to at- Ross and William Rogue reviewer must confess to tend opening night of SF as both the earthy porter missing their more tradi- Shakespeare’s “Macbeth," (finally a Scottish accent) tional evil cackling and and were well repaid by a and a heartless villain, added potion-brewing incanta- rousing rendition of this believable human character- tions, but their appearance bloody classic, “adapted” izations to their parts. Ryan was definitely in keeping from Scottish history. Tasker, last year’s outstand- with the director’s vision. A gutsy visceral perfor- ing Henry V, aroused audi- The storming of Macbeth’s mance of the title character ence emotions as MacDuff, castle and the victory of gave veteran actor Michael Thane of Fife, mourning his Scotland’s rightful heir and Wisely the chance to emerge slaughtered family, but reso- his forces puts the seal of from his annual “Christmas lute in fighting the bloody Virtue Triumphant on the Carol” persona and show his tyrant responsible. In fact, dark and violent narrative, nastier chops. Progressing his fatal sword fight with which clocks in at an amaz- from a loyal subject of the Macbeth was one of the ing 100 minutes. Scottish King to a traitorous most intense such combats Even children in the audi- murderer in an increasingly in memory. Kudos to fight ence sat quietly spell-bound vicious downward spiral, he coordinator Andrea Weber. by the play, a sure sign was the incarnation of a man Director Keller, who con- of a “palpable hit." With who has lost his moral com- ceived of last year’s brilliant temperatures finally easing, pass and become an unbal- “Henry V," takes a new ap- more crowds should be able anced raging beast, striking Photo - Doug Jorgensen proach to this well-known to enjoy upcoming perfor- blindly at all around him. Scene from the San Francisco Shakespeare's production of "Macbeth." play, using Expressionist mances at 7:30 PM on Satur- Beginning with King Theater techniques of move- days and Sundays, July 6, 7, Duncan’s assassination, spectators into his frenzied Life’s but a walking shad- not fail.” But after assuring ment and stasis. By having 13, and 14. Pre-performance he literally disintegrated hallucination, and chilling ow… It is a tale told by an her fearful spouse, “A little the cast wear expressionless picnics are encouraged, and on stage into a fearful his hearers with his fearful idiot, full of sound and fury, water clears us of this deed,” masks in the great banquet early arrivals can attend conscience-stricken victim outburst, “The time has been signifying nothing.” Only her own inner workings of scene, he showed the anony- a clever and enlightening of his own evil deeds, his that when the brains were “Hamlet” can compare in guilt lead to hallucinatory mous enforced conformity “Witchipedia” Green Show mind making him suffer out, the man would die… but impact with the drama of nightmares, culminating of everyone subservient to on the lawn, “giving a brief the tortures of the damned. now they rise again… and this declaration, and Wisely in her famous sleepwalk- the usurping Macbeth. Each orientation to the world of Pitifully lamenting that he push us from our stools.” makes the most of it. ing scene, beginning, “Out, fearful guest had to “mask” Macbeth” 30 minutes prior could not utter “amen” as he Recognizing the threat Emily Jordan as Lady damned spot!...will these his true feelings in the evil to curtain time. crept past the king’s praying of this vengeful spirit, he Macbeth was a powerhouse hands ne’er be clean? Here’s monarch’s presence, mouth- The stage is set well be- grooms with his “hang- moans, “They say blood of ambitious passion, urg- the smell of blood still… All ing hollow declarations of hind Pleasanton’s Aquatic man’s hands," he imagines will have blood… I am in ing her irresolute husband the perfumes of Arabia will loyal allegiance while plan- Center on Black Avenue, and a voice crying out that he blood stepped in so far that, to commit the treacherous not sweeten this little hand.” ning to escape and rebel. LOW beach chairs or blan- would never sleep peace- should I wade no more, regicide that will make them Indeed, Director Ken In a strikingly modern kets are welcome for audi- fully again, and confesses returning were as tedious rulers of Scotland. Her in- Kelleher has created a passage, Macbeth reveals ence comfort. Light refresh- to his wife, “I am afraid to as go o’er” (continue). And vocation to the night and VERY bloody “Macbeth”, that, aware of the growing ments are sold only before think what I have done.” his murderous career does its “murdering ministers” with nearly everyone in the discontent, he has planted the curtain, as there are no Uneasy in his usurped continue, until “supped full asks them to fill her from cast eventually full of huge spies in each noble’s employ, intermissions. This season kingship, he must carry out of horrors”, he is numb to all crown to toe, topful of direst bloodstains as they die, but telling his wife, ”There’s not celebrates SF Shakes’ 31st still more murderous crimes catastrophes, even including cruelty,” a terrifying renun- remain onstage to enact one of them but in his house I year in the financially peril- against any who might his wife’s death, acknowl- ciation of all the supposed other characters. Noble King keep a servant fee’d (paid)”. ous world of Theater, still threaten his reign or reveal edged only with the dismis- feminine attributes of mercy Duncan (Michael Moer- Shades of recent revelations entertaining audiences with his misdeeds, ordering the sive, “She should have died and tenderness. Her specific man) becomes the doctor about our own government’s great free performances, but death of his close friend hereafter, there would have prayer, “Unsex me here”, unable to treat Lady Mac- eavesdropping on its citizens requesting donations from Banquo with the resigned been time for such a word.” shocking in our own time, beth’s guilty madness, while for possible threats. Who appreciative attendees after comment, “Things bad be- The culmination of his must have been hair-raising murdered Lady MacDuff says Shakespeare is dated? the show. Please be gener- gun make strong themselves blasted life reaches its bit- to Elizabethan audiences. (Maryssa Wanlass) takes the The increasing despotism ous and ensure the com- by ill.” His resolution to ter climax with his famous When Macbeth’s initial role of the Queen’s personal of a tyrant is as modern as pany’s continued dedication appear calmly regal falters speech, “Tomorrow, and hesitation drives her to furi- maid. Stephen Muterspaugh, news of today’s Middle East to public performance and to when he imagines Banquo’s tomorrow, and tomorrow ous frustration, she hounds a strong Banquo continues megalomaniacs. youth education through lo- bloody corpse sitting in his creeps in this petty pace him with relentless taunts to “haunt” the stage after Eerie music and lighting cal Shakespeare workshops own seat at the royal ban- from day to day, to the last of cowardice and lack of his death in all his gory play effective tricks with and touring productions. It is quet table. He raves about syllable of recorded time.” manly resolve, assuring glory, uttering ghostly com- audience nerves, as do the a noble enterprise, and well the horrible apparition that He ends with the despairing him “Screw your courage to mentary on the action, and three “Wayward Sisters” worth everyone’s invest- he alone can “see," drawing cry, “Out, out brief candle! the sticking place and we’ll cackling at Macbeth’s every (a new translation now in ment in its future. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 7 New and Past Poets Laureate to Read at Ravenswood The new poets laureate blogspot.com and writeous- Wollard’s first book, of Livermore and Pleas- mom.com. In My Other Life (Richer anton, Kevin Gunn and She has published two Resources Publications, Sandra Kay, will headline books Eat, Pray & Exercise 2010) includes both an afternoon of poetry at and Beautiful Fish, and poems and paintings. Her Ravenswood Historic Site her work has appeared in poems and short stories on Sunday, July 7, begin- several editions of the Wine have appeared in The ning at 2 p.m. Country Literary Harvest Carquinez Review, A Bird Also on the program and the Saturday Salon Black as the Sun: Cali- are the city’s first poet Literary Harvest. fornia Poets on Crows laureate, Connie Post, and Post served as the first and Ravens, The Gather- outgoing poet laureate Poet Laureate of Livermore ing and A Taste of the Cher Wollard. An Open (2005 to 2009). Her work Valley, as well as other 17 year old Sabrina Chaco, a former Livermore Valley Mic will follow. has appeared in many pub- publications. Charter School student, will be singing back-up vocals The event is open to Kevin Gunn lications including Calyx, She won the Grand in a concert for Zendaya from Disney's Shake It Up and the public. Admission is Kalliope, Cold Mountain Prize at the 2004 Bay ABC's Dancing with the Stars at the Alameda County $5; students will ID will Review, Crab Creek Re- Area Poet’s Dinner and Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this Saturday evening at 7 be admitted free. view, Comstock Review, will chair the Ina Cool- pm. Pleasanton is the Swag It Out Tour's third stop on Gunn, a long-time published in Song of the and Slipstream. brith poetry contest for its 13 city tour. The tour kicked off in Chicago a few teacher at Livermore San Joaquin, The Cali- She won the 2009 2014. nights ago. This is Sabrina's second tour as a ZSwagg High School, formed a fornia Quarterly , Chiron Caesura Poetry Award. Ravenswood is back-up vocalist for Zendaya. Sabrina studied full-time poetry club for students in Review and many local Her Most recent book And located at 2647 Arroyo at the Oakland School for the Arts emphasizing in Vocal 1991. He has won a num- publications. When the Sun Drops won Road, Livermore. For ber of awards for poetry Kay’s poems, short the Aurorean Fall 2012 more information, con- Music and is a founding member of OSA Vocal Rush, stories and non-fiction International High School A'Capella Champions. She in various local contests, Editor’s Choice award. Her tact Connie Post and con- including first place in pieces have won numerous first full length manuscript [email protected] or splits her time between the Bay Area and Southern awards, but she may be California pursuing her music career. Zendaya's new the annual Ina Coolbrith Flood Water will be pub- Cher Wollard at cherw@ contest. best known for her popular lished in late 2013 by Glass livermorelit.com or 925 single "Replay" will be released July 16 with her debut blogs shesayswithasmile- album coming this fall. His work has been Lyre Press. 824-4824.

Library's Jazz in July Begins with Performance by the Suzanna Smith Quartet The Suzanna Smith Quar- currently in pre-production Francisco’s Savanna Jazz, private celebrations. tet kicks off a month long on her first recording which where she also produces Suzanna studies pri- series of jazz performances will include several original and hosts a monthly vocal vately with renowned jazz as part of Jazz in July 2013 songs alongside a selection jam session for newer sing- vocalist Kitty Margolis on Sunday, July 7 at 2pm of well-known jazz favor- ers. Suzanna can also be and has studied at the The at the Civic Center Library, ites. found every other week at Jazzschool with vocalists 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. Suzanna began her pro- Zingari Ristorante in San Madeline Eastman, Laurie There is no charge for this fessional singing career in Francisco’s Hotel Donatello. Antonioli, Maye Cavallaro, program. the time-honored tradition Other venues where she has and Stephanie Bruce. She Suzanna Smith is not only of learning on the band- appeared include The Rrazz lists Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah an emerging talent on the stand — an opportunity Room, Cafe du Nord, The Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Mel Bay Area jazz scene, she is that’s become increasingly Purple Onion, Revolution Torme, and Shirley Horn as a former Livermore resident rare for new singers. From Café and Bistro Yoffi. influences. Inspired by these and graduate of Livermore the beginning, she played Beyond San Francisco, master vocalists and teach- High School returning home with a wide variety of the she has performed at The ers, Suzanna has developed to perform. Suzanna brings Bay Area’s best jazz musi- Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon a sound and style that is classic jazz standards to cians. Her first gig, a year- Bay; The Jazzschool, Anna’s continually evolving and all life. She performs original long Friday residency at Jazz Island and The Freight her own. compositions and new lyr- local hotspot Kelly’s of & Salvage in Berkeley; the The Friends of the Liver- ics penned to traditional Alameda, honed her skills Bird’s Nest Jazz Series and more Library have under- instrumental jazz songs too. as a vocalist and taught her Second Saturday Salon Se- written this program as part Suzanna has been featured how to manage and charm a ries in Oakland, and various of the Jazz in July series. twice on In The Moment crowded room. Just a few other cafes and restaurants. For additional events, check on KCSM, the Bay Area’s years later, Suzanna began She has also entertained at the library’s website at www. main jazz radio station and is headlining monthly at San Suzanna Spring several corporate events and livermorelibrary.net.

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house Arts Center in Pleasanton, June session), 4-6 PM, $200. 2222 2nd Greenville Rd., Livermore. . zanna Smith Quartet kicks off the Jazz p.m. and July 28, 2 p.m. Firehouse 7 through July 19. Invitational exhibit St. Suite 21, Livermore. 337-1799 or Bottle Your Own Vino Tinto Barato. in July series on Sunday, July 7 at 2pm. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., featuring 5 very different artists, from figureheadgallery.com Thomas Coyne Winery. Sat., July 6, 51 The Oakland Jazz Choir (OJC), Sun., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or abstract to conceptual: John Crawford, Ukulele Circle, July 13th and July 27th. East Vallecitos Rd., Livermore. Bring July 27, 2 p.m. Charged Particles, Sun., 931-4848. John Maxon, Margaret Rinkovsky, Jenn Meetings are held the 2nd and last your own clean bottle - $6.50. Use July 21, 2 p.m. FivePlay, Sun., July 28, Shifflet, Jeff Snell. Regular gallery Saturday of each month from 12noon- our bottles - $7.50. Limit six bottles 2 p.m. The Friends of the Livermore ON THE STAGE hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1pm at Galina’s Music Studio located per customer. Only 50 cases available. Library have underwritten this program Tri-Valley High: The Series. Creatures of from 12-5pm; Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 at 2222 Second St., Suite 2, Livermore. The Front Porch Presents Homegrown, as part of the Jazz in July series. No Impulse, the Bay Area’s award-winning p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Fire- Please confirm participation by calling Saturday, July 13, 5 to 9 p.m. Bay Area admission charge. For additional teen improv troupe, presents their house Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 (925) 960-1194 or via the website at musical talent paired with Wente Vine- events, check the library’s website at summer classic. Over 4 Wednesday Railroad Avenue. Admission is free, www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Begin- yards’ award-winning wines, food and www.livermorelibrary.net. evenings at 7:30 p.m., the troupe donations always appreciated. ners are welcome. Bring some music outdoor fun. This July, enjoy the music Under the Sun Tour 2013 featuring performs the episodic, live, improvised Where a Painter Meets Poets, A new to share with the group. Ukuleles are of the Tumbleweed Wanderers and Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and Gin teen soap opera, full of mesmerizing exhibit featuring poetic responses to available for purchase. Small $5 fee to Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters. Blossoms with special guests Vertical teen angst. Audience members help the work of Livermore artist Lily Xu cover meeting costs. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tast- Horizon and Fastball. 27th season of create the characters, location, and will be on display at the Pleasanton Firehouse First Fridays: Free Summer ing Room, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. The Concerts at Wente Vineyards, Wed., plot for this interactive and unscripted Public Library, 400 Old Bernal, through Events at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pre-sale tickets at ticketweb for $15 July 10. Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo adventure. Firehouse Arts Center, Sept. 30. The show, Where a Painter Pleasanton. July 5, August 2. All free per person. 456-2305 Road, Livermore. For ticket information, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Meets Poets, features Xu’s watercolor and open to the public. Events include: Taste our Terroir, Thursday through go to www.wentevineyards.com General admission tickets students $5 paintings, as well as poems by Ronnie Open mic on Firehouse Theater Stage Sunday, July 18-21, 2013: Livermore 14th Annual Hayward Russell City advance, $8 door; adults $10 advance, "Peach Rose" Holland, poet laureate emeritus of anchored by special guest acts, Valley’s premier food and wine Blues Festival artists include Bobby $15 door. Tickets available at www. Dublin; Cher Wollard, outgoing poet Harrington Art Gallery exhibits, art affair spans four delectable days. On Rush, Johnny Rawls, Sista Monica, firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Exhibit Opens laureate of Livermore; Susan Wilson; demonstrations by noted collage, mixed Thursday night, the annual quest for Lester Chambers, Jamie Blues Boy at the Box Office at the center. Free Jim Curcuro; and Kay Speaks. media, paint and fiber artists, and food and wine pairing excellence has Powell, Ron Thompson, Alvin Jett, parking. Art Under the Oaks, July 20 and 21, 11 children’s art projects led by Debbie 20 winemakers partnering with Bay Sonny Green-Tribute to Bobby Blue “Double, Double Toil and Trouble”: at Wente a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alden Lane Nursery. Wardrope and Young Rembrandts. Area chefs to compete for honors. Bland, Caravan of All Stars, JC Smith 31st season of Free Shakespeare in the Wente Vineyards will Livermore Art Association show. Art Other activities include face painting by Taste pairings and cast a vote for the Blues Band, Big Cat Tolefree, Mofo Park with the City of Pleasanton pres- exhibit the work of local displays, demonstrations, entertain- Limelight Faces, balloons, light refresh- coveted People’s Choice award. Friday Party Band, Stars of Glory, Umoja ent Macbeth. Shakespeare’s dramatic painter Patricia Benson from ment, etc. www.livermoreartassocia- ments, and Firehouse staff on hand to through Sunday wineries across the Community Choir, Guitar Mac and masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, July 2 to July 30. An artist’s tion.org. chat and answer questions. Firehouse region host cooking classes, barrel Bobby Joe Neeley. Hosted by Bay Area swordplay and witchcraft. Saturdays Nicole Wakeman, mixed media artist, Arts Center is located in downtown seminars, vineyard tours and more. Blues Society and the City of Hayward, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., June 29 – reception, which is open to Work displayed at Wente Vineyards Es- Pleasanton at 4444 Railroad Avenue. Saturday night, guests join winemakers Hayward City Hall Plaza, 777 B St., July 14 in Pleasanton’s Amador Valley the public, will be held on tate Winery,, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore For information, visit www.firehouse- for a varietal dinner in an elegant wine Hayward. July 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 7 Community Park, at the intersection Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 3 during the month of August. Reception arts.org, or call 925-931-4848. country setting. Tickets and information p.m. $25 in advance / $30 at the door of Santa Rita Road and Black Avenue. pm at the Wente Vineyards on Sun., Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Regular hours at www.lvwine.org per day / $45 2-day in advance. $25 The performance lawn is next to the Estate tasting room located are 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WINERY EVENTS Yoga & Wine, Unwind with Fifth Gen- students/seniors (62+) in advance; Aquatics Center. For more information, Live Music, The Winemaker's Pour eration Winemaker Karl D. Wente and $30 student/seniors (62+) at the door visit www.sfshakes.org. at 5565 Tesla Road in Liver- MEETINGS/CLASSES House, 2241 First St., Livermore, 215- Vinyasa Yoga instructor Suzanna Spring per day with ID. No picnic baskets, ice Livermore Shakespeare Festival more. Fine Art on Friday, 10 a.m. with Art 2656. www.winemakerspourhouse. in an invigorating series of yoga and chests, food, drink or pets (service presents William Shakespeare’s comic Patricia will be featuring Critique & Coffee at the Corner Bakery Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley wine tasting. July 30 and August 27. 6 animals only). Brownpapertickets.com look at the battle of the sexes, The her latest floral and land- Cafe, Pleasanton Gateway Plaza. wineries will be hosting "Wine to 7:30 p.m. Wente Vineyards vineyard or highsierratickets.com Taming of the Shrew, and the madcap Professional, Local and Emerging scape paintings. Her paint- Wednesdays" each Wednesday through lawy area. 456-2300. Huey Lewis and the News, “Sports” comedy of manners, The Liar, adapted Artists of the San Francisco Bay Area. October. One featured winery will be 30th Anniversary Tour, 27th season by David Ives from a farce by Pierre ings are about embracing Contact Claudette for more information open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests MUSIC/CONCERTS of The Concerts at Wente Vineyards, Corneille. The productions play in the organic qualities of na- 510 543-4776. "wine-down" from the work week or Music every Saturday in the tasting Tues., July 16. Wente Vineyards, 5050 repertory June 20 – July 21 under the ture emphasizing color and Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday just grab a taste of wine before going room from 12 to 4; open every day Arroyo Road, Livermore. For ticket stars at Concannon Vineyard. Tickets drama to create dynamic and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. Check if the gate is open and for sure on information, go to www.wentevine- on sale at www.LivermoreShakes.org or their own materials and easels. Open for the winery listings at www.lvwine. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 to yards.com 1-800-838-3006. For more information captivating compositions. to all artists. Professional artist models org. 5. Red Feather Winery, 5700 Greenville Counting Crows and the Wallflow- call (925) 443-BARD. Patricia shows her work at (nude). No instructor. Students under Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, July 5th Rd., Livermore. Information at 449- ers, 27th season of The Concerts Kabaret…for Kids! Cabaret and theater various venues in the Bay 18 need written parental permission to come join us for a " Evening in the 1871 or www.redfeatherwinery.com at Wente Vineyards, Wed., July 17. star Samantha Samuels hosts her Area. For more information, attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Vineyards" free concert from 6-9pm Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Musical Variety Show for children and please visit her website at Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. featuring live music by JNeen and urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Livermore. For ticket information, go to their families. Kabaret for Kids returns Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- the Boyz. Wine, beer and Artisan South Livermore Ave., Livermore. www.wentevineyards.com again this summer to the Firehouse www.patriciabensonfineart. able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton pizzas crafted by On the Vine Catering Shamrock'n Sundays Concert Series. Top Shelf’s Johnny ‘T’: A Salute to the Arts Center for two Friday matinees com. for more info about the workshop, available for purchase (no outside Emerald Glen Park, Dublin, 5 p.m. June Songs of Ray Charles and Aretha on July 12 and August 2 at 2:00 p.m. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ food or beverages permitted) To make 30, Cocktail Monkees; July 21, Jukebox Franklin. Bay Area favorite Johnny Tickets are $8-$12, and available ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS earthlink.net. reservations please call 925-449-9463 Heroes; Aug. 18, Finding Stella. Bring Trotman returns with his popular at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- Livermore Art Association Gallery, PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now or contact info@laspositasvineyards. beach chairs or blankets and a picnic performing group along with special 4848, or at the Firehouse Arts Center located in the Carnegie Building, offers meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd com. 1828 Wetmore Rd., Livermore. or purchase a delicious dinner from guest Felicia White. Famous for their Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, art classes, unusual gifts, painting Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The McGrail Vineyards and Winery events: several food vendors which will be hit shows Motown Madness and Disco Pleasanton. rentals, art exhibits and information Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Release of 2010 McGrail Vineyards onsite. No pets please. For more Fever, Top Shelf pays tribute to the Oliver, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre main- pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- Cabernet Reserve and Annual Cabernet information call 925-556-4500. legends of soul, with songs including stage musical, weekends July 20 to St., Livermore. The gallery has been cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Celebration Release Party on July 6, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Hit the Road Jack, Chain of Fools, and, Aug. 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First open since 1974 and is run as a co-op experiences through poetry. Become a Live music by the Bacchus Brothers, regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- of course, Respect. Saturday, July 20, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. member & share your work - Contact wood-fired gourmet pizza by Soleil rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25, with org or 373-6800. 11:30-4 p.m. For information call [email protected] for more Pizza, and fun on the front lawn. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month.. child, senior, and group discounts 449-9927. info on Theme Challenges, Membership Paellas, Pizza and the Patriot, July 13, from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, available. Tickets available at www. COMEDY Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each & Opportunities. celebrate Independence Day with the small cover. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Comedy Uncorked. Saturday, July month, 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Liver- Drawing Classes at the Figurehead Patriot Cabernet. Enjoy small plates Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, July 7, 7 p.m. or at the Firehouse Arts Center 27 – 7:30 pm (grounds open at 6:00 more. Art displays, poetry, entertain- Gallery, 2222 2nd Street, Suite 21, of Paella from Juan Mendivel and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, pm). Performing: Jeff Applebaum, ment, special events. For the brochure Livermore: Jacob Hankinson, Portrait Gourmet Wood-Fired Pizza by Soleil Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Pleasanton. Tickets are also available Kellen Erskine, Faith Alpher. Retzlaff go to www.bothwellartscenter.org. Drawing, Mondays, July 8 – August Pizza. The Pink Pirates will be playing. or 373-6800. at the Firehouse 2 hours prior to the Vineyards, 1356 South Livermore Ave, The Contemporary Landscape: Exhibi- 26, ( 8 week session), 7-9 PM, $200; Tickets are required $35/person, $29/ Jazz in July at the Livermore Public performance. Livermore. Tickets $25 advance/$30 tion at the Harrington Gallery at Fire- Jacob Hankinson, Intro to Drawing, wine club member. www.mcgrailvine- Library, Livermore Public Library Civic A Cabaret Gone Choral II, Tri-Valley at door. Proceeds benefit Open Heart Fridays, July 5 – August 23, ( 8 week yards.com or (925) 215-0717. 5600 Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue: Su- Repertory Theatre, July 27, 2 and 8 Kitchen. www.comedyuncorked.com/ THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 9

7 pm Sunday, July 14 at St. Clare’s Gallery to a hands-on art project for and community services of VHS. Sunday, July 7: 2-3:30 PM, Pleasanton Association. Registration and judging MOVIES Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, the kids. Free event. Open to all ages. Casino games, big band sounds, food, Public Library. Legal scholars Marg- for the Pooch Parade begins at 5:30 Civil War on Film, Pleasanton Library, Pleasanton. Tickets at $8-$17 are Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad silent auction. Tickets are just $65 per alynne Armstrong and Daniel Farber p.m. with dog tricks at 6:30 p.m. and 400 Old Bernal Ave. "Glory; July 12, 2 available in advance at cantabella. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. person, with an optional poker tourna- discuss with moderator Jesse Choper the parade at 7 p.m. Winners and raffle p.m. Lincoln; July 19, 2 p.m. Conspira- org/tickets, or at $10-$20 at the door. org. ment buy-in an additional $35 each. how the issues of the Civil War still numbers will be announced at 7:45 tor. www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us Families of four receive a discount. A Alameda County Fair, June 20-July Tournament is limited to 24 entrants. affect America today. Free program p.m. Enter a pooch, any size, 4 months The Cinema at Wente Vineyards, All portion of the proceeds will go to the 18, live horse racing, carnival rides, Tickets and tournament registration presented with support from ALA or older, in any or all of the seven movies are complimentary and start at new Big Heart Wellness Center at St. entertainment, exhibits, animals, etc. available online at valleyhumane.org. Public Program Office and the National categories. The entry fee is $10.00 twilight. Wines available by the bottle Bart’s, which serves needy community Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasan- The Veteran’s Hall is located at 301 Endowment for the Humanities. www. per category. All proceeds benefit the or glass. July 11 Bridesmaids, Ken's neighbors. ton, www.alamedacountyfair.com. Main Street, Pleasanton. ci.pleasanton.ca.us. Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. Wood Fired Pizzas available for sale; 21st Annual Opera in the Vineyard, 5 Lincoln and the Constitution Today, a 2013 Wine Country Summer Luncheon • Family Day: Civil War Encampment. All donations are tax deductible. For July 18 The Hunger Games; August 8 to 8p.m. July 21. Retzlaff Vineyards, panel discussion. Sun., July 7, 2 p.m. Series, July 25, 11:30 a.m. Casa Real Saturday, July 13: 11 AM-2 PM, complete details and to download Wreck-It Ralph. Wente Vineyards Estate Livermore. Arias a la Carte will be Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal at Ruby Hill Winery, 410 Vineyard Ave., Museum on Main front lawn. Civil War registration form, go to www.trival- Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla featured. www.livermorevalleyopera. Ave. Presented by the Museum on Pleasanton. Annual Innovation Forum. re-enactors present the daily lives leyguidedogs.org Rd., Livermore. 456-2305. com for tickets and information. Main in the Pleasanton Library’s large Livermore Valley Chamber of Com- of Johnny Reb and Billy Yank on A Starry Night in the Caribbean, Picnic Flix, movies begin at dusk, meeting room. Featuring Profs. Marg- merce. Reservations, 447-1606. campaign, and receive a visit from fund-raiser hosted by Pleasanton North approx. 8:30 p.m. Emerald Glen Park, MISCELLANEOUS alynne Armstrong (Santa Clara), Daniel Summer Wine Stroll, July 27, 5 to 8 President Lincoln. Free program. Rotary, Sun., Sept. 21, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Dublin. July 12: Madagascar 3; Aug. 2, Teens Only Program, July 11, 18, 25, Farber (UC Berkeley), and moderator p.m. Main St., Downtown Pleasanton. 2013 Intermediate Little League World at Barone's Restaurant, 475 St. John's Angels in the Outfield; Aug. 23, Beverly Aug. 1, 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Amador Prof. Jesse Choper (UC Berkeley). Tickets and information at www. Series, inaugural event July 30-Aug. 5 Place, Pleasanton. Includes no host Hills Chihuahua 3. No pets please. Recreation Center at 4455 Black Av- www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us pleasantondowntown. net. at Max Baer Park, Livermore. Hosted by cocktail reception with appetizers, 556-4500 for more information. enue, Pleasanton. Activities designed An Evening with Babe Ruth, Tues., Quad City Derby Bombshells’ (Local California District 57 Little League and live steel drum music, silent auction, for ages 13 to 18. The fee is $5 for July 9, 7 p.m. Museum on Main Ed Roller Derby team out of Pleasanton) is Granada Little League. Championship buffet dinner live auction and raffle AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS one Thursday, or $15 to attend all five Kinney Lecture series, The Bambino is hosting an event on Saturday July, 6th. game, Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. U.S. champ drawing, music and dancing and Mike Monty Python's Spamalot, auditions for Thursday night events. Pre-registration portrayed by Frank Mullen. Firehouse Stars and Stripes Soiree Fund-raiser versus international champ. www. Darby's cigar bar. $100 per person until Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre production. is required at www.pleasantonfun. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- will be held at Downtown Ollie’s in intermediateworldseries.org. Sept. 1. Dress is resort formal. Now Sun., July 21 and Mon., July 22, 7 com. For more information, please call anton. www.firehousearts.org. Livermore, near the corner of N. Liver- 16th Annual Pooch Parade, Wed., Aug. taking reservations for full tables and p.m. Callbacks Sat., July 27, 10 a.m. Rachel Mariscal at (925) 931-3434. The Great Catsby! Valley Humane Society more and Railroad Avenue. 8pm-close. 7 in downtown Pleasanton at Lions Cabanas (for corporate sponsors) at (invitation only). 32 bars comedic Firehouse First Fridays Open House, (VHS), Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 2128 Railroad Ave Livermore. Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal www.astarrynight.org. Contact Event song, be ready to dance, cold read July 5 and Aug. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. Activities 6 to 10:30 pm at the Veteran’s Hall Summer series on Lincoln, Civil War Streets. Event runs in conjunction with Chair Tina Case 925-519-0669 or from script, British accent attempted, range from Open Mic in the Firehouse in downtown Pleasanton. The event and Constitution: the 1st Wednesday Street Party spon- [email protected] for information. (dialect coach will be used for produc- Theater, the show in the Harrington Art benefits the animal rescue programs • Lincoln and the Constitution Today: sored by the Pleasanton Downtown tion), bring headshot and resume, audition form, and conflict calendar must be completed. Rehearsals begin in Pleasanton on August 12, 2013 and performances are Saturday Oct.19th through–Sun Nov. 3rd 2013 at the Bankhead Theatre in Livermore. Infor- mation at www.trivalleyrep.org Acoustic Guitar Competition, This year LVPAC Guitar Fest LIVE!, Sept. 6-8, will host its second annual Acoustic Guitar Competition. The grand prize winner will be selected from the finalists invited to perform before a panel of expert judges and live audience at the competition finals Sunday September 8, 2013 on the Artistic Edge Stage at Blacksmith Square in downtown Liver- more. Contest entry deadline is July 31, 2013. www.guitarfestlive.com/ Livermore-Amador Symphony As- sociation's 41st annual Competi- tion for Young Musicians, open to instrumentalists and vocalists who reside in or attend school in Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, or San Ramon. Students are eligible through grade 12. If not enrolled in high school, the maximum age is 17. All instru- ments will be considered. Completed applications must be accompanied by an &8 application fee and a CD or cas- sette tape fro preliminary screening. Additional information may be obtained from www.livamsymph.org or by contacting the competition chairperson at 447-1947. The application deadline is Oct. 6, 2013. Winners of the Alameda County CattleWomen Father’s Day Photo Contest have been selected. Theme for this year's contest was “He Oughta Beef in Pictures.” The photos OPERA Noah’s Flood, composer Benjamin are (from left) first place awarded to Erin Wells for "Branding;" 2nd place to Erin Wells, Britten’s opera to be performed 4:30 "Father and Son;" and 3rd place went to Veronica Silvey for "Summer Times Past." and 7 pm Saturday, July 13 at St. For more information about the organization, go to AlamedaCountyCattleWomen.com Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore; and 4:30 and 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

Lindsey Murray Livermore Library Jessica Powers Tom Leonard Library as their Volunteer of is an eight (8) year veteran Friends Special Sales of For further information Honors Volunteers the Year. President Janice of the Friends Bookstore, higher-priced books and about volunteer opportuni- Jessica L. Powers has READ Project Volunteer of Diane commended Lindsey located in the Civic Center she and her husband Jim ties at the Livermore Public been chosen as the Liver- the Year. Tom joined the for her cheerful service to Library. She brings a help- volunteer as supervisors at Library, visit www.liver- more Public Library’s Vol- READ Project in September the public in the Friends ful, friendly presence to the Friends Monthly Sales, morelibrary.net and under unteer of the Year. As a 2001. He has worked with Bookstore and her willing- her weekly shift and often on the first Sunday of each the “How Do I” tab, click volunteer for the Library 8 students since then and he ness to help with book do- takes on extra shifts. She month at the former library “Volunteer." since 2011, Jessica assisted has approached each tutor- nations and sales. Lindsey has helped prepare for the plaza. in the planning and imple- ing experience with dedica- mentation of the Livermore tion and patience. Tom has Public Library’s first teen been generous with both his writing club, presented her time and his talents, always New Rabbi Appointed by Congregation Beth Emek new books at several author providing his students with talks and held several writ- the materials, knowledge Rabbi Laurence Elis culmination of a yearlong help energize membership, work. He has served the ing workshops for teens and and encouragement they’ve Milder, Ph.D. will serve as process. He brings to Beth and help the congregation Union for Reform Judaism adults. needed to succeed. Over the the next rabbi of Congrega- Emek a passion for Juda- grow and thrive. as a regional director in its The teen writing club years he has participated in tion Beth Emek, assuming ism, exceptional pastoral Rabbi Milder is a na- Social Action and Youth Jessica leads continues to the Tutor Idea Exchanges, his new position on July skills, outstanding teaching tive of St. Louis, Missouri, divisions. grow in participation. Li- offering tutoring tips and 1. Rabbi Milder succeeds skills, a deep commitment and has pursued dual ca- Rabbi Milder’s hobby brary staff and writing club support to the other tutors, Rabbi David Katz, who to Israel, and a concern reers in the rabbinate and is composing and perform- participants are pleased she and he has even stepped in has served as Beth Emek’s for social justice. Rabbi in academia. He has served ing Jewish folk music. His has committed to another to facilitate the conversa- interim rabbi since August Milder will also represent congregations in Indianapo- songs are popular in youth year of teen writing club tion class. Tom has never 2011. Congregation Beth Emek lis, IN; Bangor, ME; and groups and summer camps events in the fall, winter let up helping his learners “Beth Emek is a congre- in the broader community, Westborough, MA, and has throughout North America. and spring of 2013-2014. improve their literacy skills, gation where smart meets served as an assistant pro- Rabbi Milder is married to heart. These are Jews who fessor at the University of Janet Elis Milder; they have Jessica has also participated increase their job prospects Maine and a lecturer at the three children: Miriam, Avi, as a guest speaker for the and renew their self-esteem. want a faith that is intellec- Bangor Theological Semi- and Alex. Library’s National Novel Tom’s dedication and com- tually honest and emotion- nary. In July 2011, Rabbi “I’m very excited to have Writing Month (NaNoW- mitment have made a lasting ally rich. Emek means ‘val- Milder joined the faculty Rabbi Milder join our con- riMo) events. She served on difference in both the Liver- ley,' but the same Hebrew of the American Hebrew gregation,” says Beth Emek a panel of writers to provide more community and in the root also means ‘deep.' This Academy in Greensboro, President Skylar Cohen. her firsthand views of the lives of his learners. is a place of great spiritual NC, where he most recently “His skills and talents will writing process and also pre- Tom and his current stu- depth, of warmth and car- served as the Academy’s be highly valued by Congre- sented an informative talk dent have been working to- ing, true to its name,” notes Reform Rabbi. gation Beth Emek members about traditional publishing. gether since February 2012. Rabbi Milder. Rabbi Milder has been and the broader Tri-Valley Tom Leonard has been Lindsey Murray has been Rabbi Milder’s ap- active in civic affairs, inter- Jewish community,” Cohen chosen as the Livermore chosen by the Friends of the pointment represents the Rabbi Milder faith coalitions, and youth added. - THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices that amazing fall foliage. Adults are invited Volunteer visitors, Senior Support Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide vices 10:30 a.m. 545 No. L Street Livermore. East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO to this free program on the second Thursday Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for information and referrals and provide (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of each month in the Community Meeting Volunteers for their Friendly Visitor Program. community education at senior centers and St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service of Bulletin Board or email information to Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. The Friendly Visitor Program aims to de- affordable housing complexes to residents North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. [email protected]. Include name Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For additional crease the isolation of a homebound senior of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat, an of organization, meeting date, time, place information please call 925 373-5500. by matching volunteers with seniors who office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday informal gathering to discuss ideas. Café and theme or subject. Phone number and Bereaved Mothers' Network of the share similar interests. Volunteers may also Livermore 94550 and can be reached by school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., Castro Valley. The contact person should also be included. Tri-Valley, offering support, understanding provide occasional transportation to errands. phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 topic is “Who bears the responsibility of Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) and compassion to mothers who have suf- Please contact Mary or Lorie at 931-5388 on 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ p.m. 449-3824. moral education in our society?” Philoso- Dress a Girl Around the World, fered the loss (past or present) of a precious how to become a Friendly Visitor. cril-online.org. All services are free. United Christian Church, celebrating phers’ Café/Culture Chat is an activity of the meetings once a month, next Sew-Fest is child. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental 16th Annual Pooch Parade, Wed., Aug. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, a Secular Human- Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holy environment. Monthly meeting held at 7 P.M. 7 in downtown Pleasanton at Lions Wayside Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday istic Jewish community, but is open to the Cross Lutheran Church, St. Michael Hall, on the first Tuesday of the month. Livermore Park, corner of First and Neal Streets. Event Support Group is a twice-a-month parent morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program entire community. (Non-members are asked Livermore. Help is needed sewing, ironing, Civic Center Library in Community Room runs in conjunction with the 1st Wednesday support group for parents with children to on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The to donate $5 per session.) For information, cutting. (Those planning to stay all day "B". Small voluntary donations to help with Street Party sponsored by the Pleasanton age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of hav- community is welcome. United CC is an please contact (925) 240-5612. should bring a bag lunch.) There is a lot of meeting and outreach costs are appreciated. Downtown Association. Registration and ing bipolar or other mood disorders. It meets Open and Affirming ministry. 449-6820 Unity of Tri-Valley Church, Sunday fabric and pillowcases, so there are many For further information reach Katie Strube at judging for the Pooch Parade begins at 5:30 First and third Tuesdays of each month Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. kits ready to sew. Those who can’t make [email protected]. p.m. with dog tricks at 6:30 p.m. and the from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Pathways non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, please Pleasantonians for Peace, candlelight parade at 7 p.m. Winners and raffle num- To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 choir, classes, and Children's church. 9875 arrange for kits that can be sews at home. vigil 7 p.m. Wed., July 10 in front of the Mu- bers will be announced at 7:45 p.m. Enter #114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or seum on Main, 603 Main Street, downtown a pooch, any size, 4 months or older, in any no registration required and is free. Suzi Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 west of Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, [email protected] Pleasanton. Participants will reflect on the or all of the seven categories. The entry fee Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or by Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, www.trivalleyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. Become a volunteer literacy tutor human and monetary costs of the war, honor is $10.00 per category. All proceeds benefit e-mail: [email protected] services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 for the Livermore Public Library and make veterans who have sacrificed, and visualize the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. All Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don a real difference in someone’s life! Over ways of moving beyond this conflict to a donations are tax deductible. For complete Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military org/ All are welcome. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday 60 adults are waiting for help. A free more peaceful world. Peaceful War Protest details and to download registration form, go support organization based in Livermore. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 tutor training workshop will be held at the on the fourth Wednesday of the month, July to www.trivalleyguidedogs.org S.A.M. has been in operation since January Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Livermore Library on Saturday, July 20, from 24, between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and Alameda County Master Gardeners 2004. It is dedicated to the continued all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary 9AM-3PM. Tutors can volunteer any day or Neal Streets. Call Cathe Norman at (925) are on hand on the 2nd Saturday of every support of deployed troops. Preparation Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible aged children go to Kid’s Church following any time. To register, or for more informa- 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ month to give advice and guided tours of the of comfort packages takes place every study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 tion, call 373-5507. gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. Earth-Friendly Demonstration Garden. Talks other week - all year long. Providing morale prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) is Pleasantonians4Peace.org start at 10:00. Topics are: July 13, creating support for those deployed. All information office at 846-8650 for weekly programs. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in partnering with the Valley Humane Society Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open a border to attract beneficial insects; Aug. provided is confidential and is not shared Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Sun- the dining hall; 925-449-4848. for a donation drive to help pets. The mixer to new and established residents of the 10, getting a garden through the summer for security purposes. To submit a name day worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Lynnewood United Methodist Church, will be held Wed., July 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Event Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the heat; Sept. 14, autumn blooming perennials/ and address, inquire about donations or Sunday school or Bible study for all ages 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Summer Sun- is sponsored by Hairlights Salon, 4307 Val- first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon planting for fall color, inviting birds for au- helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. day worship at 9:30 am with childcare and ley Ave., Pleasanton. Bring a donation and on the second Wednesday of the month, tumn - see production trees they love; Oct. email [email protected] or call Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study Sunday school. Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, network. For list of appropriate donations Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, 12, best drought resistant secret - bulbs; 925 443-7620 for more information and the at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and minister. All are welcome. www.lynnewood. visit http://valleyhumane.org/how-to-help/ family activities, and monthly adult socials. and Nov. 9, composting ABCs. Talks begin at calendar of events. children's choir for kids. Child care during all org, 925 846-0221. wish-list/ RSVP: To [email protected] Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit 10 a.m.; topics may be subject to change. RELIGION events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone by July 14, $10/pp for GNON members, $15/ www.PleasantonNewcomers.com The Demonstration Garden is located at First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended pp for non-members. Livermore-Amador Genealogical the Martinelli Event Center, 3575 Greenville Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following with choir and band. Childcare offered for Pleasanton Library’s Project Read Society, meets on Tuesday, July 9, 7:30 pm Road in Livermore. Information, 930-1130. Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 infants through age 6 and children start in needs volunteer tutors to help adults with at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Widowed Men and Women of Northern Service in the Sanctuary and children’s p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire the worship service. 10:40 a.m. contempo- English skills. Project Read provides the Court, Pleasanton. The presentation by Vera CA., Mexican Train Group, July 11, 1 p.m. in program. For more information www.fpcl.us La Scola at 447-9800. rary worship led by a band. Sunday school workbooks and study guides as well as Broyles will share Tips and Tricks for More San Ramon, RSVP to Mary by July 5, 736- or 925-447-2078. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 for children and middle-schoolers. www. teaching volunteers how to develop teaching Accurate Genealogy. For more than 26 years 2350. General meeting and birthday lunch, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy centerpointechurch.org 925-846-4436. skills, craft curriculum, and gain experience. she has been actively assisting others to San Ramon, July 14, 1 p.m., RSVP to Hilda St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at at 10 a.m. For details please see www. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Volunteers should be at least 18 years old, find their ancestors. Vera is a staff member by July 6, 398-8808. Lunch in San Ramon, 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. and fluent in American English and be able at the Oakland Family History Center. She July 17, 11:30 a.m., RSVP to Marsha by July at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult (831) 278-1916. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- to devote a consistent hour or two weekly has also served at the Sacramento Family 14, 830-8483. Happy hour in Pleasanton, worship service. AWANA children's program St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 1301. www.thecrossing.org to a student for a semester. For more History Center and the Orange Family History July 18, 5 p.m. RSVP to Marge by July 16, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting information, email PennyJohnson@Cityof- Center. She will share her strategies for 828-5124. Friendly bridge, July 20, 1 p.m. Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 6500 PleasantonCa.gov, or call Penny Johnson, delving into various websites, links, and RSVP by July 13 to Harriett, 447-8229. Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services 925/931-3405. databases, plus knowing how to find the Lunch in Livermore, July 25, noon, RSVP by Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. a.m. All are most welcome to come and at 10:00 a.m. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring filmed and scanned databases of court- July 22 to David, 833-7647. Family dinner Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Club, Sat., July 6, 58 miles Shannon Center house, libraries and archives. Visitors are at Columbo Club, July 27, 6:30 p.m., RSVP Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada For more information call the church office College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 to the Flynns via Collier Canyon, meet 8:30 always welcome. For additional information by calling Gino, 243-1281. Poppy Ridge Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. 925-462-4802. a.m. and 11:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or a.m., Dan Carhart, 828-8964. Sun., July 7, contact [email protected]. lunch in Livermore, July 28, 12:30 p.m. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church call 447-2351. 64/50 miles, part of Rapha Women's 100k, A Starry Night in the Caribbean, RSVP to Ruby by July 26, 462-9636. Lunch the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Summer Sunday St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church meet 9 a.m. at Draeger's Market in Black- fund-raiser hosted by Pleasanton North in Pleasanton, July 30, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith services with Rev. Joyce Parry-Moore, (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 hawk Plaza, Gail Blanco, 872-1001 or Julie Rotary, Sun., Sept. 21, 4:30 to 10 p.m. at July 27 to David, 833-7647. Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Rector: 9:30 am Eucharist with music (child Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Sunday Hampton, 510-685-7103. Wed., July 10, 9 Barone's Restaurant, 475 St. John's Place, Overeaters Anonymous. All are EastBaySecularJews.org. care for children 5 and under provided). services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am a.m. at St. Timothy's to Mt. Diablo junction Pleasanton. Includes no host cocktail recep- welcome. No weigh-ins, free will dona- First Church of Christ, Scientist, The two service schedule, Godly Play and (High Mass with Sunday School). Other Holy and down north side into Walnut Creek, tion with appetizers, live steel drum music, tions for rent. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Youth Group programs will resume on Days as announced. 925/906-9561. Dave Leddon, 462-0727. Anyone planning silent auction, buffet dinner live auction Bartholomews Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is September 8. Grief Workshop, St. Elizabeth Seton to go on a ride is asked to call the leader for and raffle drawing, music and dancing and Way, Livermore. Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton. details on where to meet and what to bring. Mike Darby's cigar bar. $100 per person at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. and reading room are located at Third and Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 Second and fourth Thursday evening at Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets 7 until Sept. 1. Dress is resort formal. Now Vasco Rd., Livermore. Call Nora for further N Streets. The Reading Room, which is to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 7:30pm. July 11th & 25th August 8th & p.m. Mon., July 15 at IBEW 595 Hall, 6250 taking reservations for full tables and information at (925) 447-1676 open to the public, features books, CDs and 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 22nd. No preregistration is necessary. These Village Parkway, Dublin. Presenting the pro- Cabanas (for corporate sponsors) at www. Diabetes Self-Management Classes, magazines for sale. (925) 447-2946. Little Brown Church, United Church sessions are open to all, regardless of gram will be Congressman Jerry McNerney & astarrynight.org. Contact Event Chair Tina free 7 week series will teach participants Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 religious affiliation. Please call Mary Hagerty Marty Cheek authors of Clean Energy Nation. Case 925-519-0669 or [email protected] how to manage diabetes with exercise, royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. at 925-846-5377 for more information. Book signing, discussion, refreshments, fun. for information. healthy eating and medications, and answer at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Summer Light workshops, Thursday Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, Moreau Catholic High School is questions about living with diabetes. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Pathway Community Church, 6533 evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm. Led by Rev. Karen Livermore Civic Center Library. Thurs., July hosting its inaugural Reunion Weekend for Thursdays July 11 though August 22, Robert of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Epps, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., #120, 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Richard Finn will the classes ending in 3 and 8. Alumni are Livermore Community Center, 4444 East program for all ages at 7 p.m. 447-6282. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Dublin. Love offering basis. More informa- share photographs and stories in his travel invited back to campus on July 19th and Ave., Livermore. Class is open to adults of Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday adult programs. Biblically based practical tion: [email protected] (925) 829- presentation, “Fall Colors in Nova Scotia 20th to celebrate with friends, music, food all ages (not just Seniors) with pre diabetes Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- messages, nondenominational. All are 2733, press 1. See www.trivalleyunity.com and the Canadian Maritimes.” Join Richard and fun. Tickets start at $45. Register or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda more. Information, 447-8840. welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. for a complete list of all the Summer Light Finn on a journey Down East from Boston to online at www.moreaucatholic.org/reunion- County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 org (925) 829-4793. workshops under Services and Classes. Nova Scotia (just ahead of Hurricane Kyle), weekend13 or call the Alumni Coordinator at to register. For LARPD register on-line www. S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 Summer Light workshops, Thursday visiting historic Halifax and Peggy’s Cove 510-881-4360. larpd.dst.ca.us/ Space is limited. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm. 7567 Amador Val- on to Cape Breton Island, Prince Edward LHS Reunion, Did you graduate in 1982 Community Resources for Indepen- Bible study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. ley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Love offering basis. Island, Ministers Island, Campobello Island, or 1983 from Livermore High School? A dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help (informal). 925-447-1246. Bible Basics Class, which explores the main For more info: [email protected] See Acadia National Park, and back to Boston, combined 30 year reunion is planned for people with disabilities and supports them Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday www.trivalleyunity.com for a complete list all in 15 days. There will be much to see and this August 10th, 7 p.m. to midnight at to live independently and participate in their East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email pmjrmuel- of all the Summer Light Workshops under enjoy, including the Evangeline and Chabot the Robert Livermore Community Center. community for as long as they are willing worship. Information 447-1950. [email protected] for more info. Services and Classes. (925) 829-2733, trails, the Anne of Green Gables home, and [email protected] and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 press 1. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013

June wedding was planned move, this time downsizing but later postponed due to to a location across town Bob’s involvement as Salute where, between golf, vol- Battery Commander for unteering and travels, Jean President Kennedy’s visit to maintains her garden and Germany on June 25, 1963. Bob tends to his photo al- Bob and Jean Cole Little did they realize that, bums and plans for the next sadly, five months later, Bob round of travels. 50th Wedding Anniversary would be called to take his In celebration of the year battery to Paris to once again of their Golden Anniver- Bob and Jean Cole of Army officer and Jean was fire a 21 Gun Salute in honor sary, the Coles travelled the Pleasanton were married a teacher in the Department of the burial of JFK. The length of the Baja Penin- in Baumholder, Germa- of Defense (DOD) school chaotic events surrounding sula in February, spent three ny on July 7, 1963. Bob system. They had become the beginning of the Cole’s weeks touring Northern Ire- was stationed there as an engaged in Paris in April. A married life were indicative land and Ireland in June and of the years that followed. look forward to an African A career Army officer, Photo Safari in August. quickly Bob learned to de- Sing, for faith and hope pend on Jean’s ability to are high— None so true reorganize and maintain as you and I — Sing the their home on a moment’s Lover’s Litany: notice. Living in 18 homes “Love like ours can never in 20 years, Bob often was die!” — Kipling dispatched to “perform other duties” when the moving van arrived, leaving the task of reestablishing the household and caring for the kids to Jean, his “wonder woman." Bob spent two Army 2nd Lt. Jonathan C. Cheung has graduated from Of- Livermore Lions Club President Ben Barrientos presents years in Vietnam, each time embarking within weeks of ficer Candidate School (OCS) at the Annual Citizen of the Year Award to Stewart Gary. the arrival of one of their two Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., The Livermore Lions Citizen of the Year selection and was commissioned as a sec- sons, Bobby and Bradley. ond lieutenant in the U.S. Army. committee is composed of past recipients of the award. Jean accuses Bob of timing During the 12 weeks of This year the chairman of the selection committee was such events to avoid ever training, the officer candidate Bill Henderson, who also made the presentation. Past having to change a diaper. received "basic soldiering" recipients of the award are Marshall Kamena, Scott “Better lucky than good,” instruction in leadership, profes- sional ethics, soldier team devel- Haggerty, Tim Weaver, and Dale Kaye. Gary was cited Top photo was taken in Copenhagen; the lower photo says Bob. opment, combined arms tactics, for his many significant contributions to the Livermore shows the couple in Ireland. In 1980, wishing to avoid weapons defense, combat water community, including his service as Livermore/ moving the boys during their survival, squad drill, intelligence, Pleasanton Fire Chief, Livermore School Board member, high school years, then as- field training exercises, day and signed for the second time night land navigation, confidence and current service on the Livermore City Council. to the Office of the Secretary obstacle course, common core tasks, communications, staff of the Army at the Penta- and general military subjects, gon, Bob retired from the and physical fitness tests which Army and the family made include three, four and five-mile their last move, this time to runs, and foot marches between Pleasanton. Bob continued 5-12 miles carrying rucksacks. to travel in International The candidate is tested on leadership skills and team work Business and Marketing abilities required of a commis- while Jean reentered the sioned officer. Students learned workforce joining Valley to utilize acquired skills to func- Teachers Resource Center tion in "leader and follower" in Dublin. Both have been positions in squad and platoon retired since 1999; Jean is sized elements, and evaluated in various leadership garrison heavily involved in golf and positions while in a stressful and volunteer activities while demanding field environment. Bob pursues his photogra- Cheung is the son of Elisha phy related hobbies. Both and Shiu-Mei Cheung of Dublin. keenly enjoy travelling. He is a 2001 graduate of Monte A few years ago, when Vista High School, Danville. Happy Birthday Rich Buckley, 40 years local the nest became empty, Bob He received a bachelor's degree businessman, Rich Buckley Realty. in 2005 from the University of and Jean made one more California, Irvine.