VOLUME XLVIII, NUMBER 43 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Livermore the Leader in Economic Development The City of Livermore contin- innovation hub, and science and first proposed in 2009, i-GATE tute. “The new partners will add very close to bringing in a big ues to lead the area in economic technology. He also offered in- has expanded. It now includes opportunities for networking name university.” Already over development, specifically due to formation on business attraction 40 partners. There are ten cities leading to more job creation and 1000 technology jobs have been the collaborative efforts of the and retention. “Livermore has fo- involved, including Livermore, economic growth.” added. The city has received a city and its partners. cused on science and technology Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, The Academic Alliance is $200,000 grant from the Small That was a statement made by to aid job creation and to build Pleasanton, Fremont Tracy, Lath- an important aspect of i-GATE. Business Administration to use to Economic Development Director the economy,” he stated. Start- rop, West Sacramento, and Davis. It is a shared effort with the assist in the growth of businesses Rob White, who reported to the ing in 2008, Livermore branded White reported, “i-GATE is one Livermore Valley Open Campus in NEST. city council Monday on the eco- industrial areas as science and of the few innovation hubs that and Innovation Tri-Valley, said NEST is a part of i-GATE. nomic development activities in technology centers. That fol- have policy opportunities across White. “This is a significant It serves as an incubator where Find Out What's the city. He said that the work has lowed with the development ten cities.” upgrade that will bring national new businesses can grow. White been accomplished by “a small, of partnerships with Lawrence A new piece of the puzzle, he universities to collaborate with stated, “There is lots of oppor- Happening but mighty staff.” Livermore and Sandia National said, is the addition of research the national labs on research and tunity here. I would love to fill Check out the It is estimated that over the Labs on a state iHub Proposal (i- institutions. These include the create spin-off opportunities.” the NEST with many more busi- next 3 to 5 years, the efforts will GATE). Livermore was one of six Joint Bioenergy Institute, CIT- Mayor Marshall Kamena, a nesses. Spinning off technology second section produce 7500 new jobs. cities selected for the program. RUS, CA Fuel Cell Partnership, member of the i-GATE board of from the laboratories is the way Section II is filled with infor- White reported on the i-GATE He noted that since it was and the UC Davis Energy Insti- directors, commented, “We are (See ECONOMY, page 4) mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board list Zone 7 Hikes Water Rate by 5 percent Transportation Zone 7 Water Agency has for 2012. boosted its treated water rate by 5 Figuers said that a 2 or 3 per- Workshop Set in percent. The increase will go into cent boost could still cover the effect beginning in January. increasing operating expenses. Dublin on Nov. 2 The rise will cost the typical However, that level of funding The Alameda County Trans- homeowner $1.88 per month if would push construction of new portation Commission will hold the Valley’s four retailers pass facilities out several more years a workshop on Wed., Nov. 2 the increase through to their into the future. He said that in in Dublin to take public input customers. The retailers are light of the current economy, on the Alameda Countywide the municipal water operations where water consumers are feel- Transportation Plan (CWTP) of Livermore and Pleasanton, ing the pinch, it looked like the update and development of a new DSRSD, and California Water desirable choice. Transportation Expenditure Plan Service. Moore said that it would be (TEP) that will guide investments Retailers asked wholesaler feasible to raise the rate only 3 throughout the county. Zone 7 for no increase in the rate percent for 2012. However, re- The meeting will provide an for the coming year. However, di- tailers would have to understand overview of the CWTP and TEP rectors said that between the rise that in 2013, the rate would have and present preliminary TEP in such costs as treatment chemi- to go up by about 7 percent, to project, program and financial cals and the need to establish make up for lagging behind in information. some reserve for emergencies 2012. He wanted 3 percent to The meeting take place from and to replace worn or broken provide the retailers a break in 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Dublin equipment, the rate needs to be 2012. Library, 200 Civic Plaza. Photo - Doug Jorgensen increased. Directors Dick Quigley and Paula Glogovac and Bruce Campbell, co-gardener and director of the Garden of Grace, picked fresh tomatoes The vote at the board’s meet- A.J. Machaevich said that the that will be used to feed people at Open Heart Kitchen. Food day last Tuesday celebrated a partnership ing Oct. 19 was 5-2. Board presi- need to boost the rate more Hospitality Task involving Asbury Methodist Church, Open Heart Kitchen, the Garden of Grace, and Alameda County Master dent Sandy Figuers and director sharply in 2013, if they held back Gardeners. The Open Heart Kitchen and the Garden of Grace partner to grow, prepare and serve healthy Chris Moore voted “no.” on the 2012 rate with only a 3 Force Make-up food to Livermore’s hungry. Peelings and scraps are returned to the garden to be composted and then Figuers and Moore said they percent increase, convinced them Questioned used to fertilize the next garden vegetable crop. During the event, which marked the expansion of the realize some increase had to oc- to go for 5 percent this year. garden, remarks were made by Livermore Councilmember Jeff Williams. Information can be found at www. cur, but felt that it was feasible Machaevich said, “The 5 Membership in the newly asburygardenofgrace.org. to go as low as 2.5 or 3 percent (See WATER, page 3) formed Pleasanton Downtown Hospitality Guidelines Task Force were approved last week by the city council. The vote was 3 to 1 with Matt Sullivan absent. Cindy McGov- Police Chief Says Crime in Livermore Is Not on the Increase ern objected to the make-up of Crime in Livermore has not The report follows a gang increased. Staffing has been re- 2, which includes such crimes as and suicides among others. the task force. seen an increase; rather it remains information forum hosted by the duced by 18.5 positions through assaults, DUI, fraud, drug influ- “We are seeing a little increase McGovern said that it fa- at a stable level. city earlier in October. attrition. ences, stolen property and van- in burglaries in Livermore in vored people who would benefit That was the report made by Sweeney noted that the bud- Crime rates remain fairly sta- dalism, is slowly trending down. 2011,” added Sweeney. One economically. “I wish there were Police Chief Steve Sweeney to get has increased, not because ble, said Sweeney. Part 1 crimes, There has been an increase in part of the reasons is a nationwide more people from the neighbor- the Livermore City Council on there are more employees, but which include rape, robbery and 3 crimes, which include informa- problem with prescription drugs. hood. Most of the task force Monday. because the cost of personnel has murder, are fairly constant. Part tion reports, psychological issues (See CRIME, page 4) members are oriented towards the downtown and businesses. There are only three neighbors represented on a committee of Committee to Review Pleasanton Historic Preservation Guidelines eleven. To me that is totally un- The Pleasanton City Council the recent approval of a develop- guidelines may not reflect the 6 months on the process. “I don’t made by each councilmember. balanced.” voted to establish an ad hoc com- ment on Old Stanley Blvd. that community’s values. There are expect a complete overhaul, Dolan said that several organiza- The eleven member task force mittee to review the Downtown included the demolition of a 103 key definitions missing as well rather surgical amendments to tions, along with downtown resi- is charged with creating guide- Specific Plan as it relates to year old home. as conflicting wording. There is the policies,” he stated. dents, have expressed an interest lines with regard to the operation guidelines for historic preserva- Brian Dolan, Director of a need to add California Environ- The suggestion was for the in the process. They include the (See HOSPITALITY, page 12) tion. Community Development, said mental Quality Act policies. ad hoc committee to include two Pleasanton Heritage Association, The determination to review that it has been suggested that Dolan estimated that a seven members of the planning com- Pleasanton Downtown Associa- Sessions to Offer the guidelines arose following the “words on the pages” in the member task force would spend mission and one appointee to be (See GUIDELINES, page 12) Info on Energy Upgrade Rebates Livermore Candidates Dublin and Livermore resi- Make Their Views Known dents can learn about current rebates (up to $4,000) for a home energy efficiency upgrade. City Council Energy Upgrade California is The League of Women Vot- audience. As in other forums, a new statewide collaboration of ers and American Association of candidates continued to be ques- governments and utilities. The University Women hosted a fo- tioned about the BART exten- program provides: rum for Livermore City Council sion, jobs and the city budget, the • Over $4000 in energy ef- candidates last Thursday. urban growth boundary, and the ficiency rebates The council chamber was regional theater. • A one-stop shop for hom- nearly filled with those there to Each made an opening and eowners to find contractors and listen to candidates Bobby Dale closing statement. rebates Burger, Stewart Gary, Marshall Burger said that he would • Financing options Kamena and Laureen Turner work to solidify the safety and • A quality assurance pro- reply to questions posed by the (See COUNCIL, page 9) gram Those interested in energy improvements for a home and Mayor who want to take advantage of Two of the candidates for McKernan. great rebates, come learn about Livermore Mayor exchanged a The exchange took place the program at one of these fo- few sharp words at the close of during closing comments when rums. Participating contractors a forum last Thursday. Marchand accused Hickman of will be on hand to answer your The event was hosted by the sending out a hit piece in viola- League of Women Voters and tion of the ethics pledge candi- questions. Tri-Valley residents Photo - Doug Jorgensen can save 75 percent on an energy American Association of Uni- dates had signed. assessment, and attendees can versity Women. The candidates Marchand was referring to The Foothill High School band headed downtown Main Street during the annual Band Review for mayor are Barbara Hickman, literature that stated he had spent Parade Competition in Pleasanton last Saturday. win a free assessment worth $350 (See MAYOR, page 5) or more. John Marchand and Minuete Livermore workshop will be held Thursday, October 27, PET OF THE WEEK 6:30-8:00pm in the Livermore Inside Won’t you take a little Chance? How could you not love this little Library Community Room, guy? When Chance first showed up at VHS he was a little timid, but 1188 South Livermore Ave. after a few weeks of love and affection he has become a volunteer Art & Entertainment...... Section II Livermore; RSVP:www.euc- Roundup...... 3 favorite. He has begun hopping up on our laps and giving us kisses. livermore.eventbrite.com Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 8 He loves to sit on laps, hoping that somebody will scratch his ears. As you can see, he loves to have his picture taken, knowing that The Dublin event is set for Sat- Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 6 urday, October 29, 10-11:30am in there is a family out there somewhere that knows they can get the Dublin City Council Cham- Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 lucky when they take a Chance. To learn more, call 925-426-8656 or bers, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin; Mailbox...... 4 visit the website www.valleyhumane.org. Valley Humane Society is RSVP:www.euc-dublin.event- located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Hours are Tues.-Sat. brite.com 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Czeszynski) PAGE 2 - The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 History comes alive with a bang ValleyCare Donation Will Help Fund 'Mammograms for Women in Need' By Patricia Koning Before eighth graders at East ValleyCare Charitable Foun- this program. Marcy Feit. Avenue Middle School in Liver- dation recently received a With one in eight women be- Women who live in the Tri- more began studying the cause, $10,000 donation to help fund ing diagnosed with breast cancer Valley and are in financial need course, and consequences of the the “Mammograms for Women in in the U.S., regular, screening for a mammogram or other breast American Revolution, they first Need” program, offered through mammograms are time-tested cancer services, can call for more experienced some of the sights the ValleyCare Charitable Foun- exams capable of detecting can- information on how to apply and sounds of that important era. dation. The donation came from cer in its earliest stages —up to for assistance. Contact, Mary The students tried on uniforms the recent Tri-Valley Memorial two years before a woman might Prishtina, RN, OCN, CBPN, from both sides of the conflict, Golf Tournament sponsored by feel a lump. Early detection is a ValleyCare certified breast cancer handled replicas of medical Dentists Against Cancer. powerful weapon in the battle patient navigator at the Valley- equipment and camp furnishings, “Mammograms for Women in against breast cancer because Care Health Library and Ryan and experienced the firing of a Need” is a program that started in the sooner treatment begins, the Comer Cancer Resource Center Brown Bess flintlock musket, the 2010 with funding from the same better the chances for survival. (925) 734-3315. weapon of choice of the British golf tournament. The fund allows Since a woman’s risk for breast Army. ValleyCare to provide financial cancer increases with age, ex- “Loud, and kind of thrill- assistance for mammograms and perts recommend a mammogram ing,” declared eighth grade core radiologist’s reports for women every one to two years for women teacher Diane Lowery. unable to afford them. The pro- ages 40 and older. It was all part of a presenta- tion by retired Air Force officer gram also provides funding for “We are very pleased Valley- and military historian Roy Wells, prosthetic fittings, bras, bathing Care is able to partner with com- which he gave three times last suits and wigs for women under- munity members such as Dentists week at East Avenue. “Kids going treatment for breast cancer. Against Cancer and provide deserve a chance to see what Since last year, fifteen women assistance like this to women in history looks like,” he explained. have sought assistance through our area,” says ValleyCare CEO “Most people have never even seen a musket, much less heard one fired.” Applications Due for Wells dressed the part, wear- ing the uniform of the 5th Pennsyl- vania Regiment of the American Conservation Funding Applications are being ac- Army complete with the original Greenville Road, Suite 2, Liver- cepted for conservation funding gorget, a leather collar to protect more; (925) 371-0154 ext. 116; for farms or ranches. the throat, worn by his great- fax (925) 371-0155; or email Environmental Quality In- great-great-great-great-great [email protected] centives Program (EQIP) has grandfather in the Revolutionary Applilcations can be down- funding available for practices War. He wasn’t alone – at each of loaded at www.acrcd.org. three presentations, East Avenue Photo - Doug Jorgensen to improve natural resource con- students tried on the uniforms of Historian Roy Wells shows East Avenue students how to march ditions on farm and ranch land. British and American soldiers. while carrying a musket. They include range improve- The students learned that ment, irrigation efficiency, cover soldiers in both armies carried For example, Paul Revere and standards, many of my students crops, pest management, and a lot of gear: a cartridge box, his companions Samuel Prescott were impressed with the ‘cool much more. priming flask, a bayonet if they and William Dawes did not ride costumes, neat artifacts, and Special assistance is also were British and tomahawk if through the streets of Philadelphia real American Revolutionary era available for beginning, limited- they were American, haversack yelling, “the British are coming, guns,’” said East Avenue teacher resource, and socially disadvan- (a purse), canteen, and a Brown the British are coming.” Laurie Lesandro. “The general taged farmers and ranchers. Bess or hunting rifle. They tried “That would have been like consensus of my students is that Cost-share funding covers 50- on the coats, hats, and wigs that running through downtown the presentation was not only 90% of project costs. Farm Bill went with each uniform. Livermore yelling, ‘the Ameri- informative, but entertaining as eligibility rules apply. A point of his interactive cans are coming,’” he explained. well, something most teachers Wildlife Habitat Incentives presentations, said Wells, is for “Everyone was still British at strive for in lessons.” Program (WHIP) funding is that point.” available for practices to protect students to understand the tedium Wells gives about 30 presenta- According to Wells, the Brit- and improve important habitats of long marches in hot, heavy tions on both the Revolutionary uniforms laden with equipment. ish weren’t called Redcoats in the for wildlife species. War and Civil War at schools He also demonstrated the many Revolutionary War era; that term Cost-share funding covers steps for reloading a hunting rifle, was first used in 1880 in a Rud- around the Bay Area – he was 75% of project costs. Farm Bill a 15-minute ordeal that requires yard Kipling poem. The Boston at Mendenhall Middle School as eligibility rules apply. mallet to drive the ball down the Tea Party was known by the less well last week. The presentations, Applications for 2012 funding barrel, and a Brown Bess. catchy name “the destruction of which can last from 45 minutes to are due by November 18, 2011. In a sometimes humorous the tea” until about 50 years after 2 hours, are free of charge. Wells Applications are accepted year and saucy presentation – one the fact. is willing to travel up to 50 miles round; any received after the topic covered was bathrooms on “Roy Wells did an excellent from his home in San Ramon. For deadline will be ranked in the the battlefield – Wells explained job bringing history alive for our more information, visit www. next funding cycle. why some common beliefs about students. Not only did the presen- historywell.com. To apply, contact Alyson the Revolutionary War are false. tation meet our 8th grade history Aquino, USDA Natural Resourc- es Conservation Service, 3585 The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 - PAGE 3 WATER on Zone 7 reserves, but “we feel split into two categories: sup- is the consequence of the board’s (continued from page one) it’s really important to keep the port because it would help water 5 percent rate increase. rate low.” quality, and support because it At a $10 per month increase, percent increase is the correct for pipeline breaks or emergency demand for water. Maintaining a balanced water would help the dependability of only 18 percent were willing to number to be responsible and problems at the three water treat- Salaries must be met, although fund is an issue in setting the the water supply. ment plants. no increase will be given in em- pay more for guarantees in either strong, and reasonable, without treated water rate. At the 5 per- Results showed that 62 per- category. For a $5 per month killing the public next year with SPEAKERS ASK BOARD ployee contracts already negoti- cent increase, the fund will have cent would be willing to ac- TO HOLD THE LINE ated for the coming year. Zone 7 increase, 38 percent were willing a much higher rate.” a $2.6 million deficit, which will cept a $2 per month increase to to pay for water quality, and 33 Only one member of the pub- has also managed to keep chemi- not be paid off until 2016. A staff-issued comparison guarantee water quality. Some percent for a guarantee of water showed that the 5 percent in- lic testified at the meeting. Ken cal costs from rising more than If the board had raised the 58 percent were willing to pay availability. crease is lower than four of five Bradley of Livermore said that they would otherwise by joining rate by 10 percent, as projected a $2 increase for a reliable wa- other districts in the Bay Area. he is a property manager for sev- a buying consortium. in one alternative presentation, ter supply. The $2 amounts to That $10 per month in the poll Two them were at 6 percent, and eral hundred people in the Valley. The agency has shrunk in there would be no fund deficit. a 5.3 percent increase, which works out to a 26 percent rate one at 7.5 percent. With the current economy, “now staffing through attrition. There If the board had gone with the is slightly more than the $1.88 increase. The $5 in the poll would San Francisco Water District, is not the time to raise fees. I urge is a soft hiring freeze, which staff’s recommendation of 7.5 monthly household increase that be a 13 percent increase. which kept its water rates low for you not to approve the increase means that only essential jobs percent, there would have been many years, is undergoing a huge at this stage.” will be filled. a $2.2 million debt, which would capital improvements upgrade “We’ve gone though a number The only other audience be paid off by 2015. through much of its 160-mile of increases. We are paying more speaker at the public hearing Zone 7’s policy has been to long system. Its rate rose by 38 (for water), and enjoying it less,” was Pleasanton utilities superin- pay as you go, so both the 7.5 percent. Only Contra Costa Water said Bradley. tendent Dan Martin. He repeated percent and 5 percent are com- District, at 3.5 percent, was lower By saying “enjoying it less,” a request that he made at an promises with the pay-as-you-go than Zone 7. Bradley was referring to volun- earlier Zone 7 meeting asking philosophy. Sentiment of the board ma- tary water conservation promoted for no increase. The Pleasanton POLL SHOWS SUPPORT jority focused on avoiding the by the water retailers and Zone 7. City Council made the request FOR 5% INCREASE build-up of a large debt in the As a result, Zone 7 has been sell- in a letter sent to Zone 7 earlier A poll that Zone 7 conducted water fund reserve. Also impor- ing less water. The resulting dip in October. early in October sounded out tant was the need to ensure water in revenue is one of the factors Martin said that he realized 400 registered voters about sup- reliability by being able to pay in the increase. Zone 7 still has that freezing the rate at this year’s port for various levels of a rate fixed costs to meet, despite lower level would have some impact increase. The questions were Artist's Work to Benefit Valley Humane Society Studio Seven Arts has an- globally, will be present live in that Saturday evening, a silent Seven Arts in support of Valley nounced special events support- the gallery during the Pleasanton auction box will be on display so Humane Society makes for a ing the unique efforts of “Artist Brew Crawl, Saturday Oct. 29, that those visiting Studio Seven great way for the community to Hines” by purchasing and donat- from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. On Oc- Arts can place their bid to win the come together, both to recognize ing one of his fine art works to tober 15, Hines began a series of painting. The winning or highest local art and in supporting the Valley Humane Society (VHS), a “20 Paintings in 20 Days” where bid will be selected on November ongoing needs of animals in the Pleasanton-based no-kill animal a collection of abstract paintings, 5th at 2pm at Studio Seven Arts. Tri-Valley,” said Melanie Sadek, welfare organization benefiting all 36”x36” are being produced. All proceeds from the silent auc- executive director of the VHS. stray animals, and families and One of Hines paintings will tion will be donated to VHS. Studio Seven is located at 400 pets in the Tri-Valley for the last be selected by the gallery staff “The creativity and stunning Main Street, Pleasanton; (925) 25 years. and donated to the VHS by works of Artist Hines at Studio 846-4322. The Artist Hines, recognized Studio Seven Arts. Beginning

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PAGE 4 - The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Valley Congressmen Happy About EDITORIALS Obama’s Iraq Troop Speech The Right Direction All three Valley Congressio- House in December. da.” keep the country safe for their nal representatives congratulated Rep. John Garamendi, whose “As we’ve seen in Tunisia, own protection, said McNerney. In a recent city survey, 92% of the residents President Obama for planning to district includes Livermore, said Egypt, and Libya, people-pow- However, there will be prob- responding say that Livermore is a good place to live. withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq in a press release that many re- ered movements, sometimes lems in Iraq. Some are unhappy John Marchand, Stewart Gary and Marshall Kamena by the end of the year. turning troops will be flown to with international assistance, that the Sunni Muslims are out want to build on these successes, continuing the good The announcement by Obama nearby Travis Air Force Base. “I offer a far more effective and of power. There will be terrorist in a White House speech Oct. 21 look forward to thanking many affordable opportunity to rid the acts. “They will be suffering for work that has brought satisfaction to so many in the closed nine years of American of them in person soon,” he said. world of tyrannical regimes,” awhile. However, I’m hopeful community. war in Iraq, in which more than 1 Garamendi’s district includes said Garamendi. they’ll come out of it with some However, supporters of Barbara Hickman for mayor million Americans have served. nearby Fairfield. Citing his own experience semblance of a democracy” said and Bobby Dale Burger and Laureen Turner for city Obama said that 100,000 “Every American willing to as a Peace Corps volunteer, McNerney. council argue that the city is heading in the wrong troops have been withdrawn. The risk everything for our country Garamendi said, “An American Rep. Pete Stark, whose cur- remaining “tens of thousands” is a hero, and deserves a hero’s hand extended in friendship can rent district includes Sunol and direction. They state that their candidates if elected will be “home for the holidays.” welcome. I recently visited Wal- transform lives and even reshape a southern slice of Pleasanton, would reverse that course. Obama said the withdrawal ter Reed hospital, where I met the hearts and minds of people issued a brief statement saying Voters might ponder what is “wrong” with what the completes his campaign promise with wounded warriors and saw who have been traumatized by that he is happy to hear about current council and mayor have accomplished. They to end the Iraq war. President first-hand the devastating effects the specter of war.” the withdrawal by the end of Bush signed an agreement in of war – sometimes visible, but Garamendi said that his web the year. include an urban growth boundary that protects our 2008 with Iraqi Prime Minister often psychological,” said Ga- page at garamendi.house.gov However, Stark is concerned surrounding open space and vineyards. The walkable, Nouri al-Maliki promising the ramendi. contains information on resources about the 4000 to 5000 contrac- vibrant downtown features restaurants, movie theaters troop withdrawal by the end of The congressman said that his for veterans and their families. tors who will remain in Iraq. and the Bankhead Theater. In fact, the downtown December 2012. staff is ready to help every return- Rep. Jerry McNerney of Pleas- Obama said they are needed for Obama said, beginning Jan. 1, ing combat veteran in the district anton told The Independent that protection of American diplo- revitalization program earned a Main Street Award. we will begin a normal relation- “gain access to the resources they Obama’s announcement is a good mats, in addition to the standard The long-term efforts that will continue to enhance the ship between equal nations based need to live long and fulfilling move. “We spent the greater part detail of Marines assigned to all quality of life in the city include enticing the Paragon on mutual respect. lives.” of a decade, longer than World U.S. embassies. Outlet Center to locate in Livermore, and working to Al-Maliki and Obama have Garamendi said he was op- War II there. It’s time for us to Stark questioned whether the agreed to convene a coordinat- posed to the invasion of Iraq. “I turn over their own security to security contractors’ continued make the I-GATE and Livermore Valley Open Campus ing committee soon to work out thought it was a war of choice that country.” presence squares with the notion realities. Together, the outlet center and technology the future partnership in trade, that distracted our country from With U.S. troops gone, Iraqi that there will be a “true with- centers are predicted to produce over 9,500 jobs in culture, and education. Al-Ma- the very real threat of al-Quae- leadership will be motivated to drawal of U.S. involvement.” the next five years. The city has balanced a budget liki will be invited to the White that was $16 million in the red without laying off police or fire personnel, or cutting core services. The ECONOMY unemployment rate has dropped to 6.6%, well below (continued from page one) the state rate of 11.9%. forward in growing these busi- where it is anticipated there will guides them through the permit ism in Livermore.” In response to community concerns, the council has nesses.” be 5000 jobs added. process. The final economic develop- made a number of course corrections, and then moved White added that the Liver- White said one area where Ralston said of tourism and ment area is arts and culture as on to pursue additional jobs and economic growth for more economy is stable and the city would like to see more marketing, the city has done well. related to the activities of the Livermore. showing signs of growth. One growth is in new manufactur- It was a start city for the 2011 Commission for the Arts. Theresa good sign is the drop in the un- ing. Amgen Tour. “Livermore was de la Vega, Economic Develop- The “Say No to Everything” candidates have employment rate, now at 6.6%. Other economic programs described as one of the best cities ment Specialist, reported, “Arts focused primarily on keeping BART on 580. However, Last September the rate was 7%. include workforce development, the organizers had ever worked and culture are essential to the all candidates agree on an Isabel station. It is the only Jobs are being created here. Over tourism and marketing, and arts with,” she stated. economic vitality and quality of station that can be funded in the next 20 or 30 years. 450 new business licenses were and culture. The city has worked with the life in a city.” issued for starts outside of the Catherine Ralston, Manager Tri-Valley Convention and Visi- Highlights over the past year If you want this BART station, Marchand and Kamena home. This will increase revenue of Economic Development, dis- tors Bureau, the Livermore Val- include installation of the whale have the working relationship with the BART board for the city and bring in new op- cussed programs aimed at work- ley Chamber of Commerce, and murals at the water treatment and county leaders to obtain the millions that need to portunities for jobs. force development. She reported Livermore Valley Winegrowers plant and the mural on the old be included in the Measure B bond issue in the next Job loss has decreased. In the following: The city provides on ways to promote Livermore. firehouse in the downtown. The six months. 2010 there were 1000 lost in layoff support for employees. Marketing campaigns have been new urban art mural program Livermore; to date in 2011 only The library operates programs launched on television and radio. decorating utility boxes moved To keep Livermore headed in what is seen by the 250 have been lost. Most of those where people seeking jobs are Ralston stated that one of the ad- forward. A new arts webpage has vast majority of residents as the right direction vote people this year were reemployed provided help with resumes, vertisements included a UR code, been added that is more interac- for John Marchand for mayor and Marshall Kamena within the companies where they among other issues. Employers one of the first times the technol- tive and includes walking art map and Stewart Gary for city council. had been working. are asked what they need to have ogy was used on television. and opportunities for artists. Kamena noted that the impact happen to hire people. The city Rob White said that the UR Vice Mayor John Marchand of the Lab and Sandia is driving will assist in the recruitment of code campaign was submitted said that he has heard many the economic growth in the Tri- employees. Job forums and small along with 600 other ads and positive comments on the urban Innovative Strategies Funded Valley. Roughly 2500 jobs will business workshops are offered, was selected as the top campaign. mural art program. “They really Pleasanton has put its money behind its goal of be created by technology from as well as help to businesses who “The use of the UR code tells the brighten up the downtown.” encouraging businesses and homeowners to improve the two irrespective of i-GATE, may want to expand. They city story of science as well as tour- energy and water efficiency. The newly launched Upgrade Energy Pleasanton program is part of the city’s climate action plan (CAP). The keystone of Pleasanton’s CAP is to use incentives (Opinions voiced in letters When I arrived in Livermore ready for our editorials urging Bankhead Theater, a Livermore to encourage people to implement energy and water published in Mailbox are those in 1962, I was taken by its unique limitations on unbridled, sprawl Valley Performing Arts Center efficiency programs. of the author and do not neces- mix of cultures — arts, science, growth. Thanks to generous facility, have transformed the The city council last week authorized $250,000 that sarily reflect the opinion of The viticulture and ranching. I felt community members who kept eastern end. Independent. Letter Policy: The that Livermore’s resources and us afloat, we persevered, and Fighting for a cultural and would provide a $500 rebate for projects under $10,000, Independent will not publish scenic beauty gave it the potential survived. In recent times, objec- environmental vision with eco- and $1000 for those above $10,000. Councilmember anonymous letters, nor will it to become a cultural Mecca. Over tives have changed. Business nomic and job creating benefits Jerry Thorne commented that he liked the idea of using publish letters without names. time, I came to understand that an and labor interests have joined has been satisfying for me and Abusive letters may be rejected urban growth boundary not only forces with environmental and all of us at The Independent. a carrot rather than big stick regulations. or edited. Frequent letter writers would protect our surrounding cultural groups, all converging Over the years, we have seen The program also includes a 10 percent discount may have publication of their hills and valleys against urban on the same Livermore projects Livermore, as well as neighbor- in labor and material for upgrade work. It links letters delayed. Letters should sprawl, but also would focus and candidates, ones The Inde- ing Pleasanton, become model be submitted by e-mail to edit- new development into the City’s pendent also supports. cities, flourishing with a breadth interested parties with local contractors who have been [email protected].) core. To me and others, it became In addition to advocacy in The and quality of life that few com- trained and pre-qualified to participate in the program. clear that a revitalized downtown Independent, I have been active munities can enjoy. Pleasanton has also included a water component to its Publisher’s Note: would generate greater revenue personally in the community, Joan Seppala program offering, among other items, a weather based Last week, campaigners for the City’s general fund than investing both my time and re- Publisher and Founder, dropped at Livermore houses a sprawl development, and would sources in collaborative efforts to The Independent water control device that would reduce by 30 percent piece supporting their slate for keep our business climate com- support the arts and open space. current water use. Livermore City Council that also petitive with that of other Bay The Regional Theater, a project Bullying Story These and other provisions in Upgrade Energy criticizes my role in the commu- Area cities. of the non-profit Livermore Fran English nity, and that of The Independent. Whether attacked or applaud- Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore Pleasanton are a sign that the city continues provide Of course, this is just normal ed, The Independent has consis- serves as one example. Many innovative strategies to protect the environment. This is written in response to electioneering in the last days tently focused since its founding with varied backgrounds have Victoria Storti’s letter “Bullying in 1963 on these community ob- studied it carefully and believe of a political campaign. It does, Story” which appeared in your however, provide an occasion for jectives: a rich, cultural life and strongly, as I do, that the Region- me to give a short history of The preservation of our surrounding al Theater is the catalyst that will October 13, 2011 edition. Storti’s Independent since its founding open space. bring new life and energy to the letter contains an ignorant un- almost fifty years ago, and in so In 1972, we were boycotted central portion of the downtown, derstanding of API scores and a doing, to share its vision. by advertisers who were not yet just as the Livermore Cinema and (More MAILBOX, page 5) CRIME (continued from page one) blue; or with white or black shirt Users are in need of money. media coverage. In addition, the fective in sniffing narcotics. The That was an echo of some of for a number of reasons. These over top of colored shirts, ob- Sweeney said that the three department itself is reporting dog is used on school campuses, the information provided during include struggling in school, low session with gangster life-style: top priorities addressed by the more of what is happening with said Sweeney. the gang information forum. self esteem, poverty, unemploy- rappers with guns, posters, gang department are drugs, gangs and crime in the city. Details can be One big change has been the Leading the forum were Of- ment and substance abuse. Lack art, gang related friends, and use traffic. found on the city’s website. merger of the Livermore and ficer Al Grajeda, a Livermore of parental involvement is one of marijuana and drugs. The most common problem Traffic is another area of focus Pleasanton SWAT teams. “It Police Officer recognized as an of the most important reasons. Social networks are used for is prescription drugs, mainly with efforts focused on educa- is an experimental program,” “expert” by Alameda County Those who join gangs may be communication. Officers recom- painkillers. When people can’t tion, information and enforce- explained Sweeney. Both de- Court, who served four years in looking for a sense of belonging mended that parents check in obtain them, they resort to heroin. ment. The traffic unit conducts partments wanted the resource. the gang unit and Officer Dave or attention. Many parents are with their children’s Facebook A big effort has been made to DUI checkpoints. These are However, it is very expensive Blake, who also served on the single and working long hours. pages to see with whom they are keep drugs off school campuses,” funded by the state Office of to maintain. The merger has gang enforcement team. Many feel helpless to deal with talking. Officers are available to he stated. Traffic Safety. been successful. A final MOU They told the 200 or so people the problems. answer questions parents may Gang activity spiked at the Livermore has created a mo- completing the merger is being present that gangs are largely Following the outbreak in have about whether or not a child end of 2010 and the start of 2011. bile traffic education van. “Peo- prepared. Hispanic. However, there are gang activity last summer, sev- is in a gang. The department then reorganized ple come form all over the state Volunteers assist the depart- other types such as white su- eral police officers and a Ser- When it comes to transit gang its patrol officers. The change to borrow it. It is the only one like ment at events and in other premacists and bikers. Two pri- geant were assigned as adjuncts violence, Officer Blake said he has been effective in reducing it in the state.” areas. mary gangs found in Livermore with gang work as a response hasn’t seen large groups coming instances of gang activity, ex- The department has won Mayor Marshall Kamena are the Nortenos (Northerners) to an increase in gang crimes. in from other cities. plained Sweeney. One of the key numerous awards for its traf- said that he is impressed by the also known as the Livermore They aggressively patrolled gang He said that citizens of Liver- efforts to stop gangs is education. fic enforcement. Among those SWAT merger. “It is quite a nice Valley Mexicans (LVM), and areas and identified gang mem- more don’t have much to worry Presentations are made to groups was selection by the California move.” Kamena pointed out Surenos (Southerners) the South bers. They worked with schools, about with gang members com- on what to look for and what Highway Patrol Commissioner’s that the city was able to trim its Side Riders (SSR)/ Blue Rag juvenile/ adult probation, and ing after them as do members of to do should they suspect gang Award for the Best Overall Traf- budget without laying off police Soldiers (BRS). CDC Parole. The result was that competing gangs. However, they activity. fic Safety Program in the state officers. The reductions in staff It was estimated there are 30 problems mostly stopped, gang should be vigilant. Sweeney continued that the regardless of agency size. have come through attrition, yet to 40 active gang members in related calls decreased, and gang Police respond to neigh- perception of increased gang An addition to the department crime is stable and in some cases Livermore. There was increased graffiti dropped. borhood issues. For example, activity is party due to increased is a new canine, who is very ef- going down. Kamena asked if activity last summer. However, it Community cooperation is Ventura Avenue homeowners volunteers relieved sworn of- has gone down. needed to deal with gangs. Resi- reported high gang activity; ficers from some duties. Livermore police validate dents are asked to contact LPD marijuana was being grown in Sweeney said that they do. gang membership by completing when gang members congregate Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala a vacant house. When residents Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell The reduction in crime is due identification cards and forward- or if they see suspicious events or told police, it was taken care of (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout to the work by the city and its ing them to an intelligence ana- persons. For crimes in progress, and neighborhood residents fixed residents, as well as the depart- lyst to compile. The identifying specific information should be up the house. 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They include the Tri- dents tend to be gang on gang and of 13 criteria to validate gang sive/ defiant behavior at home, Valley Community Foundation, Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. do not involve innocent bystand- membership. drop in schoolwork/ grades, which funds a Boys to Men after Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. ers. All officers are trained to deal Most gang members are in problems at school, change of school program at Livermore with gang issues. high school or younger. They join clothing type: oversize red or High School. The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 - PAGE 5

(continued from page 4) that time appear to be “off track," been the best experience my son Please leave the Mailbox column plutonium, a long-lived radioac- be found at www.trivalleycares. misguided attack on Mendenhall whatever that means. This was has had in Livermore schools. to your readers. tive element that is dangerous in org. Middle School Principal Susan several years ago while students Ms. Storti owes Ms. Sambuceti Cleanup Concerns tiny, microscopic quantities. The Sambuceti— with the statement were under Sambuceti’s watch, an apology for an unfair and un- Janis Kate Turner Lab's detailed design for the pipe- New Council that Junction Middle School, providing evidence that (a) test founded attack on her character Livermore line project does not adequately Roger Lake under Sambuceti’s management scores don’t tell the whole story, and leadership. A new Livermore Lab project address this hazard. Livermore “had one of the lowest API and (b) Sambuceti’s work as a to deal with toxic groundwater Tri-Valley CAREs is hosting a The choice for Livermore mayor scores in five years." Storti, as leader encompasses a dedication Response to Letter in the community is moving community meeting at my home, and city council, if you boil it with most of the general public, to educating the whole child. Linda Trame forward. The plan involves con- located a few blocks from the down to the basics, is simple. Are has a shallow understanding of As the parent of a current 7th Livermore structing a pipeline extension contaminated plume, at 7 p.m. the present incumbents worthy how API scores are generated grader at Mendenhall Middle At the beginning of the Mail- along Arroyo Seco and across on November 3. of the trust of the community? I for individual schools. It would School, I can attest to the fact that box column, there is a disclaimer Charlotte Way to Big Trees Park. We will gather public com- Think not. They continue to focus be valuable for her to refer to Sambuceti’s leadership has been saying that the opinions in letters The contaminated water will be ment on the importance of pro- on the desires of a very small, but the California Department of instrumental in creating an en- do not reflect the opinions of The pumped out of the aquifer, put tecting workers and the com- vocal, well-funded minority. Education web site for clarifica- vironment of high expectations, Independent. It also says that in the pipeline, carried back to munity during pipeline construc- They decided that the City tion on how API is computed. safety, respect, and tolerance of the Independent will not publish the Lab and treated in a special tion. Experts will discuss dust of Livermore should co-sign I’m additionally disturbed by the students who might otherwise unsigned or anonymous letters. facility to remove hazardous suppression and air monitoring for the regional theater bonds comment that Junction will be become easy targets for bullies. In spite of this someone decided constituents. for contaminants as well as the ($184 million) for a term of 34 brought “back on track” by the This is evident in a mere walk to print an unsigned reponse The plan represents progress federal Superfund law governing years. With this decision they current principal. across Mendenhall’s campus immediately following the let- in the Livermore Lab main site the cleanup process. have potentially indebted not While a Granada High School during a school day. Sambuceti ter from John Stein concerning soil and groundwater cleanup Interested members of the just you, but your children and teacher, I received former Junc- is a creative problem solver when the Livermore Regional Theater because, now, the Lab will begin community are invited. Your grandchildren. tion students as they moved on to it comes to dealing with student (Independent 10-6-2011). I don't actual treatment of the "leading input can make a positive differ- This was the crowd that was 9th grade and found that not only conflicts. I’ve experienced her think I have ever seen such a re- edge" of the off-site contaminant ence. RSVP to 443-7148. pushing "downtown BART" were they academically prepared, skill in this first hand in her sponse to an initial letter in any plume. More information, including down your throats, until the they demonstrated character, dealings with my child and have newspaper. The Independent has However, the Lab will have a flier with a pipeline extension massive BART on 580 petition enthusiasm, and a sense of re- found the past year and a handful an editorial column in which to to build its pipeline through soils map and the group's technical brought them to their senses. sponsibility. Junction did not at of months at Mendenhall have print the paper's stand on issues. known to be contaminated with comments on the project, can It is their arrogance, huberus (More MAILBOX, page 9) MAYOR (continued from page one) twenty years in office, making it 6,000 jobs to Livermore over the opment. They have to be spent to Having not been privy to the work to realize the potential of I- sponsor parades and festivals. look like a negative. He said that next five years. These include encourage new investment in the negotiations, McKernan said that GATE and the Livermore Valley Those are better accomplished he felt that his service provides I-GATE, the Livermore Valley downtown. The theater provides she had no comment. She would Open Campus. He noted that the through the private sector. He the experience needed to produce Open Campus and Paragon Out- that stimulus. review the deal if elected. council had zoned 1600 acres for was proud that the city covered effective government. lets. He noted that to encourage Should landfill money go- Hickman expressed concern I-GATE where spin-off technol- a $16 million deficit without lay- Hickman declared, “I resent such development, the council ing to performing arts theaters that the outlet mall won’t suc- ogy businesses could locate. ing off fire and police personnel your accusation. My ethics and had reduced fees. go instead to a sports park was ceed. “I don’t see the jobs lasting. The final question asked what and preserving core services. He integrity will outdo yours any McKernan said that she would another question. I hope it is successful.” services that had been reduced would like to see hours increased day.” look at continuing to reduce fees Marchand explained that the Candidates were asked to would a candidate bring back at the Springtown Library. The first part of the forum had and the time it takes to obtain a money is not the city’s to al- relate what one project he or she and where would the money McKernan said that fire, po- all three candidates fielding ques- permit. Businesses need to feel locate. It comes from Alameda would complete if elected. come from. lice and other services need to tions provided by members of the welcome here. County. He stated that if the McKernan said her focus Hickman said she would con- continue. To do so, we need to audience, which almost filled the Hickman declared that she agreement were reopened there would be on completing the tinue her efforts to bring back the bring in more money. “I’m a city council chambers. agreed with what the other can- is no guarantee the city would Livermore Valley Open Campus. 4th of July celebration. The mon- pro-business candidate. I want to In her opening and closing didates had stated. She proposed get those dollars back to pay for It is one of the most important ey will come from corporations bring in businesses so we don’t remarks, Hickman said that she is that the city ask some of the any Livermore project. development projects. It will and the community. To restore have to make additional cuts and running because she believes the larger corporations, such as McKernan said the money continue to give back to the library services in Springtown, are able to restore services. She character of the city is at risk if Google, to locate satellite offices should continue to go towards community with its elements of she would work with the main said that she had talked to the the mind set of the current coun- in Livermore. Local employees the performing arts theaters, education and jobs. library. Police levels should be police and has been told that the cil prevails. She stated that she of these businesses could then unless directed otherwise by the Hickman said that she would increased. She would look else- gang task force is not the most would respect the urban growth work in Livermore, eliminating county. work to get rid of the regional where in the budget for money to important issue. The police per- boundary. Hickman declared that their commute. Hickman stated that it would theater. “People don’t want it. I make that happen. sonnel are able to handle it. important and controversial is- The regional theater is another be a great idea to use the money would take it to a vote.” Marchand said that the city’s The complete forum can be sues should go to a vote. Among issue candidates were asked to for a sports park. However, as Marchand said his signature role is to provide services, not seen at livermorehistory.com. those issues that she said should address. The question included long as the money goes to LVPAC, issue is preservation of the ur- have been on the ballot for a voter whether a candidate supports a “we don’t have a choice.” ban growth boundary. He would decision are the BART extension, vote on the issue and the likeli- Candidates were asked to the regional theater, and the ur- hood that the project could be state their position on the BART ban growth boundary. stopped. extension. They all said it should Marchand said his goal is to The theater is a project of the remain on 580. keep Livermore a great place to non-profit Livermore Valley Per- McKernan pointed out that live and raise families. He called forming Arts Center (LVPAC). Livermore has the support of the urban growth boundary the McKernan said she supported at least 8000 residents for that key element to preservation of a vote. “The city should afford route. Many had wanted to vote Livermore’s small town character voters a say, especially if the on the issue. and quality of life. general fund would have to pay.” Hickman stated that BART McKernan described herself As to whether or not it can be should stay on 580 all the way as a proponent of the urban stopped, McKernan declared, to Greenville. As it stands now, growth boundary and bring- “It’s the will of the people that it goes only to Isabel. “We have ing business to Livermore. The will decide. I can’t tell 80,000 to make sure it ends at Green- project she is most interested people we will go forward. Com- ville.” in working on is the Livermore munity support for the theater is Marchand stated that the ex- Valley Open Campus, with its important.” She added that she tension will stay on 580. The educational and technological believes the theater would pro- 9212 report commissioned by aspects. McKernan said that busi- vide benefits. the council identified a site south ness should be happy to come to Hickman declared that mil- of the freeway where transit Livermore. The city shouldn’t lions of dollars have been com- oriented development could be have to compete with Pleasanton mitted to a project that will be accommodated without having to and Dublin to attract business. built and run by a private organi- move the urban growth boundary. She called herself the future, able zation. “If it were to fail, the city Measure B reauthorization could to bring a fresh perspective. would be left holding the bag. provide the funds to build the When candidates were ques- In addition, constructing such a first phase. tioned directly about the urban large building would change the The candidates were ques- growth boundary and vision character of a small town. People tioned whether the city had ne- for future growth, Hickman don’t want to see parking garages gotiated a sales tax deal in order stated that she supports it. Infill built. The theater is a luxury we to bring in Paragon Outlets. development should take place can’t afford.” She wants residents Marchand said all of the can- on empty lots in the city before to be able to vote on the issue. didates talk about providing consideration is given to building Marchand explained that the incentives to bring in business. anywhere else. purpose of the regional theater “This is a great agreement. It Marchand stated that the cur- is to serve as an economic engine will ultimately result in 2000 jobs rent council had approved four continuing the revitalization of and will provide a positive long infill projects. Future growth the downtown. It will provide term economic impact.” The deal would occur within the urban $400 to $600 million in economic was for the city to take the first growth boundary. activity, plus many needed jobs. one million in sales tax dollars; McKernan’s vision for growth The tax increment funds that will Paragon the second million. After was to propose strategic business help to pay for construction are that, all of the money comes to growth focusing in the sustain- accumulated as part of redevel- Livermore. able and green area. The question about the urban growth boundary also asked candidates to state whether they support Livermore’s request of a sphere of influence over Doolan Canyon. All of them replied that they did, seeing Doolan Canyon as creating a border between Dublin and Livermore. Candidates were asked to state their ideas on business and job growth. Marchand pointed to deci- sions made by the current council that are projected to bring over PAGE 6 - The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011

Pictured are the Dublin Diamonds celebrating their move into first Photo is of the Bucs after the game in Livermore Junior Football place in the League. They are (front row) Sophia Bueno, Kayla League action. Grisham, Katie Demillo, Holly McRitchie, Celina Garcia, Makenna Toney, Vanessa von Sosen, Luciana Garcia; (back row) Coach Kevin, Raquel Espinosa, Megan Van Lare, and Coach Tony.

Olivia Zhu seeks a Rage teammate in U19 D3 action against the Union City Rebels. Olivia netted 3 goals in the game.

Pleasanton Rage's Sophia Shiblaq, center, controls the ball against the Mustang Blaze in U10 girls soccer action on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Blaze beat the Rage Black team 1-0.

Pictured is Haley Cook driving a ball to an awaiting target player. Cook allowed no goals in two hard fought matches between West Coast Katz and Mustang Freedom 1-0 Victory Saturday and the West Coast U9G Fury traveled to Pleasanton for a second match Walnut Creek Raptors 2-0 Victory on Sunday. with the Rage. The Fury girls came to win with both offense and defense on fire. The West Coast girls took home a 5-0 victory Rampage goal, Adam Chase who was always Within the first two minutes of the be- to continue an undefeated season. Pictured is West Coast's in the right place at the right time with some ginning of the second half, Rage Grey girls Haiden Arruda making a move on a Rage defender. nice footwork, Mark Vera whose on-field began showing what they are capable of. play and spectacular goalie saves were such Emily Esparza scored Grey’s first goal of fun to watch, and Luke Carter, Arnav Bhalla the game off an assist from forward Isabella and Mustafa Afzal who all executed great Clark. Devyn Baldus fired off a shot in the defensive plays. 5th minute that was denied by the Force’s then Annette Rizzo scored the final goal of win to stay in the league race, but despite defensive unit. Ten minutes later, Huyler took West Coast U12G Wild Fire headed to Fremont for a battle the first half. The second half, the Strikers an electric start, fell to the Montclair Clip- a corner that found E. Tincher who crossed against a tough Mission Valley Gold team. In this league game, had some great defensive plays, especially as pers 4-2. The Select strung 3 passes to find Pleasanton Rage it to her twin sister, Mary, who scored the Jackie Urban, who was playing goalie made themselves in the Clipper goalmouth in the Pleasanton Rage Soccer Club results: second Grey goal. In the 20th minute, Esparza West Coast came out firing with six shots on goal in the first 20 several critical saves. Annette Rizzo scored first 10 seconds but a cross went by two The Rage U19D3 Orange used Olivia passed the ball to Eknoor Kaur, who scored minutes. Excellent defense and goal keeping by both teams the final goal of the game for the Giants in Select attackers and was cleared away. The Zhu’s 5-minute hat trick to quell the Union the final goal of the game. the second half. Offense: McKenzie Barker, game was even until two disastrous minutes City Rebels 7-1 at Val Vista on Sunday. Rage Gray U14 defeated the Black kept the game to a 1 to 1 tie. Pictured is West Coast Forward Aria Roach (Giants); Parker Anderson, Katie when defensive breakdowns in the 7th and After the Rage jumped out to a 2-nil lead on U14, 3 to 2. Tough ending to a hard played Tori Diehl getting the edge on a defender. Darling (Strikers); Defense: Ahmya Artis, 9th minutes put the Clippers up 2-0. The the strength of Kiley Zieker’s strike from a game by the Black team. Goals scored by Ashley Heikila (Giants); Hanna Ford, Jackie Select battled back in the 12th when Ian sharp left angle and Haley Boehmer’s finish Ali Jackson and Ashley Groth. Kate Chase Urban (Strikers); Goals & Assists: Morgan Newbery pressured his man back towards of a multi-pass sequence from Arielle Siegel had several great saves-one over her head. Kuempel, Jessica Vasquez, Jessica Vasquez, his own goal. Tyler Briggs stole the ball and Kiley, the short-handed Rebels rose up Excellent defensive plays by Darcy and and ultimately into the back of the net. The with a break-away goal of their own to cut Avery. Top honors to Samantha Osterholt for Wild went onto out shoot the opponent 10-4 Annette Rizzo, Annette Rizzo (Giants) and converted unassisted to cut the deficit to Under-8: Thundercats vs The Crush: one. However, another lapse late in the half the deficit to 2-1. That’s when Olivia went some agressive pressure on the Gray team. Cops vs. Cowboys but ended the game in a 1-1 draw. to work, scoring three times in the last 5 The 2nd Annual Cops and Cowboys Offense: Audrey Galustian, Kyra Nishimoto found the Clippers again making the Select Top Offensive Players: Ali Jackson, Ashley This first-year West Coast Soccer team minutes of the half with a goal from Nayo Groth; Top Defensive Players: Samantha fundraiser basketball game will be held is improving every game as they move up (Thundercats); Gracie Contreras, Sophia pay and they converted in the 43rd minute Piper, Camryn Quartarolio (Crush); Defense: for a 3-1 half time lead. Clinchard sandwiched between Olivia’s Osterholt, Avery Mahdavi, Darcy Khron, Wed., Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Livermore the table in the highest level playing league last two for a 6-1 halftime lead. Early in the High School main gym. Ellie Hu, Callie Gendolfe, Cassidy Castro The Select reorganized and kept pressure Kate Chase in Northern California called Regional 2nd half, Haley converted Mary Gruen’s Rage U14 Black defeated the Dublin The game will feature the Livermore Academy League (RAL) (Thundercats); Lauren Young, Sophia Piper on the Clippers defense, and it lead to a PK (GK) (Crush) converted by Jake Lorentz in the 51st. The long cross with a half-volley into the net Hot Shots, 4 to 1. Ali Jackson scored Police Department vs Livermore High for a 7-1 score. Kelsey Milligan and Dana School Alumni. Soccer Sisters vs. Cheetahs: The Soccer Select had their opportunities but could not back-to-back goals, along with a monster Sisters team had a great game. The top players make the Clippers regret them, and they hung Syriani kept up the pressure in midfield kick by Ashley Groth and a turbo kicked Tickets are adults $6, and kids $3 (youth Livermore Fusion SC and defense. Top Offensive Players: Olivia free wearing a CYO jersey) Livermore Fusion Soccer Club results: for the Soccer Sisters were Claire McGinnis, on to the 3-2 lead. As the Select pushed up goal by Loren Roundtree. Shivi Bhatnagar Wallis Bregman, and Calissa Smith. in the last 5 minutes playing for the tying Zhu, Haley Boehmer, Kiley Zieker; Top and Kyra Stemplinger worked the field to The game will raise funds for the Lady Division-4 (Recreation-Plus) Defensive Players: Kelsey Milligan, Dana Cowboys upcoming 2011-2012 basketball U-10 Boys: Barcelona 4, Destroyers Under-6: Flower Girls vs Sparkly goal, the Clippers added one in the 86th for fend off goals along with goalie, Bridget Ladybugs: Offense: Allison DeGuzman, the 4-2 final. Syriani, Megan Smart Moe. Top Offensive Players: Ali Jackson, season. The Nov. 2 event will be an evening 0: This was an important game for these The Rage Orange U19D3 used a quick of basketball, performances and prizes. The U10 Rec-Plus teams as both have not lost Cassidy Bartolotto, Rachel Fuller (Flower); U13 Ballistic United Premier 99 boys Kyra Stemplinger, Ashley Groth, Loren Nikki Ostien, Eliana Green, Sierra Bradford got off to a slow start in Saturday’s NorCal ustart and incessant attack to control the Roundtree; Top Defensive Players: Shivi Elite Defense Academy and LJFL Cheerlead- a game all season. Barcelona scored early Mission Valley Chaos 5-2 in their final ers will be performing and a snack bar will in the first half. Their ball control and field (Ladybugs); Defense: Zoe Marcel, Nani Under 13 Gold league action vs Alliance FC Bhatnagar, Bridget Moe. Laufasa, Madison DeJesus, Jasmine Branda Diablos. The first half was all Pleasanton as competitive game on the familiar Pleasanton Rage Black U10 continued its inspired also be available. strategy gave them the advantage finishing Sports Park pitch on Saturday. Captain Mary Information can be found at http://www. the half at 2-0. The Destroyers fought back (Flower); Rebecca Jones, Sydney Goodwin, the home team held the ball for long stretches play on Saturday when it suffered a heart- Aniella Zullo (Ladybugs) of play on the attacking half of the field. The Gruen got the scoring started 7 minutes after breaking 1-0 loss to the Mustang Blaze in leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=hustlnl and came close to scoring but could not get the kickoff with a point-blank conversion adycowboys past Barcelona’s defense. Barcelona took the Kicking Unicorns vs Soccer Bunnies: possession created six scoring opportunities U10 Girls Bronze East league play at Diablo Kicking Unicorns offense: Lilly Menges, but zero goals in the first 5 minutes of the of a rebound from fellow captain Madison Vista Middle School. Sophia Shiblaq spear- game 4-0 putting them in 1st place. Offense: Nethery’s strong left-footed try. Haley Varoon Kini, Josh Korngeibel, Paul Wagoner Terra Kubiak, Katy Cannon, Olivia Draghi; game. In the 11th minute Kyle McClanahan?s headed Pleasanton’s attack, as she teamed Soccer Bunnies: Mackenzie Duffin, Arlene free kick opened the scoring with a brilliant Boehmer doubled the score 25 minutes with speedy Amanda Dilger, Andrea Hard- West Coast Soccer (Barcelona); Andrew Macur, Patrick Con- later when she took Mary’s pass and blasted The West Coast Soccer Club U15 Katz nolly, Brett Oelrich (Destroyers); Defense: Jassar, Hailey Brackett, Riley Batteate; 22 yard shot from the left side of the field ing and Paige Oniki to control the action. Kicking Unicorns defense: Kiara Franklin, that found its way over the keeper and into home a strong shot from outside the area. In Aggressive play from Lydia O’Brien, Lacy played a pair of home games last weekend Jack Collins, Andrew Kim (Barcelona); the second half, Nayo Clinchard doubled with a squad depleted by injuries, with an James Duperly, Anthony Opipari, Edward Isebella Draghi, Sophia Glover; Soccer the goal. Ballistic continued to circulate Becker and Samantha Lipsker also helped Bunnies: Hailey Gibson, Brooke Kor, Kylia the ball and create shots but the half ended the score by first completing a determined Pleasanton force the Blaze back on their RAL league game on Saturday and a NorCal Vilchis (Destroyers); Goals & Assists: run with a put back after her initial shot State Cup match on Sunday. Landon Scarpa, Nicholaus Waizenegger, Oki, Sarah Lovdhal 1-0 Pleasanton. heels for stretches. Under-5: Sparkling Spaceships vs In the second half Ballistic quickly went was deflected by the goalie. A few minutes The game’s only goal came 12 min- Saturday’s league game against the Andre Bussiere (Barcelona) later, Nayo made it 4-nil for the Rage when Mustang Freedom was a hard-fought, back Division-4 (Recreation/House) Gi Rainbows: Offense: Lilah Makur, Eva Tor- to work as Jason Campbell finished Daniel utes into the second half when Mustang’s rico, Kaitlyn Stewart (Spaceships); Mea Ferguson’s cross at the far post. Energized, she was able to deftly control Olivia Zhu’s Brooke Balthaser tapped in a shot after a and forth match. Despite lots of pressure rls well-placed corner kick and send her shot and a number of scoring opportunities for Under-12: Chaos 4, Kaos 4: Kaos de- Neubauer, Alyssa Eaton, Avery Fowler the Pleasanton team held the ball and contin- mad scramble in front of the Rage’s goal. (Rainbows); Defense: Ashleigh Tobec, Jes- ued to attack the Alliance goal with renewed past the goalie. After the Chaos tried to sew Balthaser had four of Mustang’s 10 shots the Katz, the first half ended with no score. fenders Carrono and Mullins kept the ball confusion in the Rage and their fans with They continued their stifling defense into the away from scoring range throughout most sica Orthmann, Avery Maxwell (Spaceships); fury. Ryan Murray took an excellent pass on goal. Anne Marie Santich and Mackenzie Jessica Seburn, Manikua Ribabaiti, Madison from Nick Carreon that the Pleasanton Mid- two goals, Arielle Siegel closed out the Chandler of the Blaze assisted on the score. second half, led in the backfield by Niki Lutz, of the game while Linney (GK) and Geary scoring with a strike 5 minutes before the who erased a number of Freedom threats. At (GK) swept the box clean of several shots. Swansiger (Rainbows) fielder finished to the near post from 28 yards. After Dilger-led attacks down the left flank Garrett Howell intercepted a goal kick and game’s end. The team’s third captain, Sarah highlighted the Rage’s first-half offense, 45 minutes in, Kamryn Lipman (named as Chaos offense Stevenson, Meza and Koning Machado, provided her usual strength on offensive MVP) netted a PK, and that proved were able to break through that barrier for scored unassisted to the far post. A minute Shiblaq and Oniki accounted for most of later Jason Campbell scored his second goal defense along with stalwarts Kara Matsune Pleasanton’s second-half pressure. They to be all the scoring they would need in this 4 cumulative goals. Chaos’ Meza (GK) and Pleasanton Ballistic and Autumn Whitney. Top Offensive Players: very physical defensive battle, which ended Rosendin (GK) fended off countless shots. Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer of the game heading home Howell’s free kick helped the Rage keep the ball inside the for a 5 to 0 lead Nayo Clinchard, Mary Gruen, Arielle Siegel; Mustang box, but sweeper Audrey Biekert in a 1 – 0 Katz victory. Kaos strikers Woelk, Walling, and Balch Club results: Top Defensive Players: Sarah Machado, Kara The girls were off to a fast start in were relentless and scored 4 goals. It was a BUSC U19 Select closed out the regular Alliance then cut the lead to 5-2 with led a strong Blaze push back. back to back strikes. Things ramped up the Matsune, Autumn Whitney Livermore Fusion FC White 4, Pleas- Sunday’s NorCal contest against the Walnut maelstrom of Chaos/Kaos Saturday morning season with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Rage Grey U-11 overcame a one goal Creek Raptors, with offensive MVP Kylie with both teams well-matched for a truly the ASBC Azzuri. As was the case the day last 7 minutes of the game as Ballistic scored anton Rage 0: After displaying perhaps 4 goals in succession. Tucker struck first in deficit at half time to finish with a 3-1 vic- its finest effort of the season for most of Long tallying a goal off an assist from Grace exhilarating game. Offense: Claudia Meza before, the Select started slowly and it cost tory over the Tri-Valley Force in Saturday’s Lara thirty seconds into the match. Despite (G), Mikayla Koning (G), Ashley Derdak them. A giveaway deep in their end resulted the 68th minute as Ryan Murray’s corner the first half, the Rage saw Livermore’s kick found its way to Bryce Taylor. Taylor game in San Ramon. In the first half, Grey Megan Garka score on a breakaway during the fact that the majority of the first half (Chaos); Heather Woelk (2G), Ariyana Wall- in a transition attack by the Azzuri and it was forwards Hannah Gossett and Mary Tincher was played in the Raptors’ end of the field, ing (G), Destiny Balch (G) (Kaos); Defense: slotted home by the striker for a 1-0 deficit in back heeled the ball for Tucker who finished extended time to send the Fusion on its from 8 yards out. In the 71st minute Ballistic took shots that were stopped by the Force’s way to a 4-0 U10 Girls Bronze East league their defense held the Katz until the second Claudia Meza, Taylor Lachman, Jennifer the 12th minute. As opposed to the previous goalkeeper. The Force girls answered back half, when Kylie Long netted another goal, Hernandez (Chaos); Marie Linney, Ashley day, the Select bore down and kept pressure scored again via a Murray corner kick as Kyle win at the Pleasanton Sports Park.Lydia McClanahan was able to knock the short kick with multiple shots of their own, including O’Brien, Andrea Harding, Sophia Shiblaq this time finishing off a cross from Sharon Geary, Isabella Carrono (Kaos); Goals & on the Azzuri end, and it paid off. Alex one in the 13th minute that dramatically hit Singh at the 44 minute mark. Both teams had Assists: Savannah Stevenson (2G), Claudia Lutx made a tremendous individual effort over to Taylor. Taylor quickly turned and and Paige Oniki keyed Pleasanton’s first- finished near post. Tucker completed a hat the cross bar out of reach of Rage’s goalie. half surge that produced six shots directed opportunities during the remainder of the Meza (G) Mikayla Koning (G) (Chaos); to chase down a ball into the right corner, Defender Julianna Pereira stepped in and half, but in the end, it was a defensive battle, Heather Woelk (2G), Ariyana Walling (G), fight off two Azzuri defenders, and chip trick with goals in the 72nd and 73rd minutes toward goalie Lissette Hernandez. Samantha with assists from Murray and Howell. cleared the ball from the box. Not to be Lipsker’s hustle from the forward line also anchored for the Katz by Vic Garza, and the Destiny Balch (G) (Kaos) the onrushing keeper. Jake Lorentz waited deterred, the Force pulled ahead by one goal game ended with a dominant 2-0 West Coast Under-10: Dynamite 4, Shockwave patiently and deftly headed it in for the 1-1 Ballistic finished the game with an im- helped the Rage. Meanwhile, Pleasanton pressive 37 shots on goal. The team improves in the sixteenth minute. In response, Rage was keeping the Fusion in check, thanks to win to finish off a successful weekend. 2: The house team Dynamite defeated the tie in the 45th minute. Grey defenders redoubled their efforts to West Coast Soccer Club U14 G Wild Shockwave team 4-2. Both teams put up a In the second half, center backs Morgan to 4 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie in league play. strong defensive efforts from Julia Damiani, Under-12: The Pleasanton BUSC U- keep the ball away from the net, and Grey’s Olivia Murphy and Harding. continued their play in RAL on Saturday. fight but Dynamite won in the end. Offense: Melendrez and Eric Brooks settled the back forwards continued assaulting the Force’s Despite controlling most of the play in both Sophia Michaels, Sarah Peters, Maddie line, and it gave the Select time to press up. 12 Rampage defeatedthe Raiders, 7-1. Top However, after a quick sideline throw-in, offensive players for the Rampage include goal with shots by Isabella Huyler and Livermore’s Garka broke away and scored on the first and second half of the game the Wild Lovdahl (Dynamite); Sandra Sakauye (A) Lutz took a quick throw-in to Ian Newbery Karin McCarty. Mid-fielder Emily Tincher found themselves down 1-0 with only 19 (Shockwave); Defense: Olivia Powers, on the right sideline. Finding a slot between forwards Danny Lopez with 4 goals and a short-range shot despite a strong effort from Jake Bell, Anthony Campa and Ian Rondoni and defender Zoe Moura both took shots as goalie Kelly Meyrath, who had 11 saves in all. minutes left in the game. Ashley McKinzie, Hannah Sandahl (Dyna- Azzuri defenders, Newbery went to goal well, but none found the net. In a lopsided game vs Juventus, stand in mite); Zaret Zamora, Chelsea Warner, Bianca and lofted a back post shot that found net shooting 1 goal each. Jake Bell and Josh goalkeeper Jessie Cahill only had to touch Accosta (Shockwave); Goals & Assists: in the 65th minute for the 2-1 lead. Lutz Ose are each credited with a goal-assist. Top the ball 4 times the entire game as the Wild Cassandra Ward (2G), McKenna Howell (G), was rewarded for his helpers by Brandon Defensive Players include Jake Bell whose defense gobbled up any attack that the Noelle Rizzo (G) (Dynamite); Jordyn Patters Cohen, who slotted him to goal in the 75th lightning fast sprints in the backfield ensured opponent created. The Wilds offense was (G), Elise Finnegon (G) (Shockwave) minute on a run down the right. Lutz drew that no Raider forwards could get near the not short on opportunities but struggled on Under-9: Livermore Giants 5, Strikers out the GK and went low and away for the several occasions to get the finishing touch. 0: The Livermore Giants had a great game, 3-1 final.The Select finished 8-6-5, 6-2-2 in Finally with only 14 minutes left in the game starting out with a bang as Morgan Kuempel CCSL, and will regroup in the spring for the Adilene Ruiz stepped up to whip in a beauti- scored a goal right away. Jessica Vasquez Association Cup. ful corner kick that curved into the far post scored two more goals, back to back, and BUSC U19 Select came in needing a The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 - PAGE 7

The Livermore Fusion SC U11 Girls "blue" Sacramento away this weekend as they competed in the annual Boofest Tournament there. Not only did the girls compete on the field in true Fusion fashion, dressed as smurfs, they won the funniest costume contest. Pictured above are the teams and their trophies. Pictured are (top row) Team Manager Lora Silva, Kylie Zentner, Coach Matt Fitchett, Alaina Sekany, Nicole Fairbanks, Kayla Jones, Hayli Edwards, Lauren Meeker, Camille La Blanc, Kaitlin Krakoski, Taylor Kirkpatrick, Madison Hood; (middle row) Lindsay Harnish, Hailey Hahlbeck, Kamy Farro, Kailee Haskins, Alexa Clatt, Stephanie Boschee, Maggie Rae McPeek, Abby Harnish, Alyssa Silva, Lauren Moore; and (bottom row) Cassidy Bates, Rage Grey U-11's Zoe Moura wins for the ball in Saturday's game Ashley Cole, and Emily March. Pleasanton Seahawks' Junior Group competitors from the PLS against Tri-Valley Force. (Photo courtesy of Warren McCarty.) hosted Tri-Meet Swim Competition.

The Fusion stayed comfortably ahead thanks the second touchdown of the game when plays and outstanding tackles were made by: went 55.05/50 back, Madhav Vats 1:00.58/50 Heidari - 200 IM, Alex Kuang – 4, Will Rose to three goals during a six-minute stretch late safety Raymond Carlson picked off a deep Ian Humes, Riley Cornelius, Daniel Owen, breast, Joshua Ko 1:49.20/100 IM – 4, Ben Sproul – 2; 100% Best Times: Laurel in the game. Garka added her second goal Livermore Jr. Football throw and returned it all the way for the and Kendall Hornbeck. Intermediate II: 100% Best Times: Heckman, Izzy Thorn, Jonathan Mui, Olivier and lightning-quick teammate Jillian Collom Livermore Junior Football League score. Another Troy Wentworth to Alex Mattias Bengtsson, Riya Joshi, Racheal Ko, Rooney, Tim Yao; A Times: Alexa Bui - 5; scored the other two goals. results: Schicke pass converted the extra point and Minseok Bu, Sam Huo, Anirudh Surapaneni; Junior Olympic Cuts (JO): Sofia Barrera - Top Offensive Players: Sophia Shiblaq, Senior Division: Steelers 19, Saints 18: gave the Falcons a 14-0 lead. Among the Dublin Soccer New A Times: Mattias Bengston 50 back; 100 back, Paulina Umansky - 4, Nja Zuniga Lydia O’Brien, Amanda Dilger, Lacy Becker; The Saints and Steelers played a fierce game defensive standouts, brothers Ryan and Dublin United Soccer Club results: New B Times: Sam Huo 50 breast; Big Drops: - 100 fly, Justin Tsai - 50 back; Far Western Top Defensive Players: Andrea Harding, in the sweltering heat. Neither team showed Parker Brandt combined for 14 tackles and U10 Division 1 Girls: Dublin Diamonds Medha Gautham 50 back/4.85 seconds Cut: Emma Valentine - 200 free; Matthew Paige Oniki, Julia Damiani signs of slowing down as they battled it out Ryan Brandt recovered a fumble as well. U10 Silver girls team moved into first place Pre-Junior Group: New B Times: Isa- Neufeld swam first 1000 free; Miranda Heck- Rage U10 Grey team won handily on until the bitter end. The first quarter ended Raymond Carlson effectively patrolled the in league this weekend with 2 wins. On bella Chin, Rachana Mukkamala, Catharine man continued to move up the PLS All Time Saturday, 3-1, over Lamorinda at the Pleasan- with neither team able to score. In the second secondary and Ryan Carlson contributed 7 Saturday, the Diamonds dominated and beat Ren, Sydney Rosenberg, Justin Huang, Top Ten list in every event ton Sports Park. The offensive firepower was quarter Jack Lutz had a fumble recovery tackles. Joseph Murphy was in on 5 tackles Mission Valley7-0. Sophia Bueno scored 3 Hunter Pace; New A-times: Duhita Gond- provided by Annika Laberge-Shusterman, which gave the Steelers possession of the and added to the special teams successes goals, Kayla Grisham had 2, Holly McRitchie halekar, Lily Hu, Sruthi Mukkamala, Lara ball. This play gave the Steelers’ offense with a booming 45 yard punt that trapped who had 2 goals, and Drew Pagtakhan, who the edge they needed. Michael Puso, Kyle andVanessa von Sosen each scored 1 goal. Serban, Vrushali Wagh, Calvin Chui, Kyle Little Leagues Sign Up added another. Julia Balesteri controlled the the Dolphins inside their own 10 yard line. Kenny, Alex Ren, Ben Song, Nick Wonosa- Neves and the offensive line were on target Defensive end Mitchell Dennis also delivered Katie Demillo, Celina Garcia, Raquel Livermore Little Leagues are holiding mid-field while Kendall Harris and Hanna with their blocks which opened holes and set several tackles throughout the game. Espinosa,Luciana Garcia, and Megan Van putra; 100% Best Times: Sruthi Mukkamala, walk in registration on Oct. 22 and Nov 5 Lurie played great defensive games. Top in motion for Theo O’Ferrall to run in the first 49ers 6, Ravens 6 Lare played very strong defense and provided Sydney Rosenberg, Vrushali Wagh, Justin for the 2012 season, from 10am-2pm at the Offensive Players: Annika Laberge-Shus- touchdown of the game. Jason Frost ran in the Junior Division: Bucs 25, Raiders 19: greatmidfield support. Goalies Vanessa von Huang, Hunter Pace, Ben Song; Completed Livermore High School Student Union. Play- terman, Drew Pagtakhan; Top Defensive conversion. Just when things started to get The Bucs and Raiders were very evenly Sosen and Makenna Toney played well in IMX Challenge Events: Calvin Chui, Kyle ers who will be 5 yr-18 yr. on or before April Players: Julia Balesteri, Kendall Harris, tense Austin Brown foiled two of the Saints’ matched this week. The Raiders may have the goalwith many diving saves to shut out Kenny, Alex Ren, Lara Serban 30, 2012 are eligible to register. Every player Hanna Lurie attempts to pass the ball. Austin Brown also scored the first touchdown but the extra point Mission Valley. Junior Group: Best Times: Katherina must provide proof of residency and new Pleasanton Rage Division 4 ran an impressive thirty yards on a punt. Eric was denied. The Bucs took the ball back and On Sunday, the Diamonds played FCA Cory – 3, Tanaya Gondhalekar – 3, Grace players need to provide Birth Certificate. Under-8: Mountain Lions and Mon- Pinon, along with Aaron Andrews and the Hunter Kronmal ran about 70 yards for the Lightning in a very close exciting game Kim - 50 back/100 fly, Christy Neufeld - 200 Not sure which league to register with? archs put on a tremendous display of talent Steelers defense worked hard to hold back first touchdown for the Bucs the extra point endingin the Diamonds favor 3-2. Sophia free/50 back/200 IM, Niklas Bengtsson – 2, All three leagues will be there on these days. and sportsgirlship on a warm sunny fall the Saints offense. Connor McCormack and was good. Defense work extra hard today Bueno scored 2 nice hard shots from the Kevin Gao -3, Aditya Gupta 200 free, Paarsa (continued on page 8) day. Both teams exhibited strong offensive Clayton Bailey gave the Saints’ offense a run getting in the back field several times and right side.Kayla Grisham shot the ball high skills. Midway through the season, the for their money with powerful tackles that pushing the ball carrier back for negative and was deflected in the goal off the head stopped them in their tracks. Sean Stavert yardage. Dylan Clinton made some great players development was clearly evident. had a noteworthy catch and was able to gain of a FCALightning player. Katie Demillo, Top Offensive Players: Leila Lyions, Sophia tackles today as did Elijah Hodgers and Shane an additional 10 yards. Ben Parker played Waechtler. Cameron Stephenson & Julian Celina Garcia, Luciana Garcia and Megan Minnite, Gwem Buteau - Mountain Lions; both offensive and defensive positions this Quigley worked together to take down one of Van Lareplayed tight defense. Goalies Top Defensive Players: Olivia Martin, Julia game. He never showed signs of fatigue. This the Raiders ball carriers. Cameron Stephen- Raquel Espinosa and Vanessa von Sosen Buteau, Jewels Smith - Mountain Lions was especially noticeable when he caught son had a big run for the punt return team. made multiple saves. Makenna Toney and Under-9: The Pumas and the Pirates a pass thrown by Jason Frost and scored The Bucs offense worked hard to keep their Holly McRitchie constantly pushed the ball clashed on the high seas this past week- the second touchdown of the game. Theo lead Joseph Jonas had a touchdown today up the field tocreate many opportunities. All end, and in the end the Pirates were sunk! O’Ferrall had the Steelers’ last touchdown, along with Hunter Kronmal’s 3 touchdowns. the Diamonds played very well, and this win Natshelly Campos scored multiple goals with of the game, in the fourth quarter. When Andrew Hernandez has been working very moved theDiamonds into first place in the her cannon of a right foot. Emily Cassetti the clock ran out the final score was 19-18 hard as center, the ultimate multi-tasker, league standings. played her best game yet for the Pumas, both in favor of the Steelers. The Steelers were snap & block. Great blocking by the entire in goal and in the field. Taci Wiese put up a able to hold on to their undefeated season offensive line helped out a lot today. wall of pain on defense and sent the Pirates by the skin of their teeth. The Raiders ended their regular season Seahawks Host Tri-Meet to walk the plank. Top Offensive Players: Packers 26, Giants 13 with a loss to the Bucs 19 to 25 but played The Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) hosted Natshelly Campos - Pumas; Top Defensive Intermediate Division: Falcons 14, with high intensity and heart. On their first a Tri-Meet at the Dolores Bengston Aquatic Dolphins 0: In the final regular season game, position of the game and trying to keep the Center in Pleasanton October 14 & 15. The Players: Emily Cassetti - Pumas the Falcons were firing on all cylinders as Under-12: The Bay Cats met the Blitz drive alive on 4thdown and 8 yards to go, PLS Age-Group swimmers had a standout they beat the Dolphins 14-0. Big special Logan Church carried the ball, cut back to showing with many competitors posting on a sunny early morning dew covered field teams play, a productive offensive attack the middle from the outside and ran for a 45 for a thrilling back and forth struggle. The combined with a powerful defensive effort Lifetime Best Swims and New Cuts. yard touchdown assisted by excellent block- Pre-Novice: Lifetime Best Swims short handed Bay Cats played strong defense gave the Falcons the win and a head of steam ing by the front line of Harrison Meadows, after going down one goal early on. The Bay as they head into the playoffs next week. Dylan Mesarchik, Ethan Payne, and Aidean (LTB): Adora Do - 25 free/25 breast, Adam Cats offense took many shots on goal in an The special teams excitement started on the Buenrostro. Jaxen McLaren added six more Valentine - 25 back, Nikita Gautham - 100 exciting bid to recover. opening play when Brandon Williams took points with a long, 50 yard quarterback run free/25 back/25 breast/50 back/25 breast, Scores: Blitz 1, Bay Cats 0; Xtreme the kickoff and motored down the sideline with key blocks by Brody Miller and Ben- Maya Rosenberg - 25 back, Alice Sun Tigers 1, Her-ricanes 3: Top Offensive before he was corralled at the Dolphin 30- jamin Nuddleman. It wasn’t until the 4th - 25 free, Madison Schooley - 25 free/25 Players: Lulu Castaneda, Ems Matei, Panda yard line. Alex Schicke burst up the middle quarter that the Raiders but 7 more points on back, Vivian Sun - 25 breast, Vasuki Rao Panaga - Bay Cats; Jamison Gray, Mollie to get to the Dolphin 5 yard line before the the board with Logan Church running for 35 - 25 free/100 free/50 back/25 breast/50 fly, McKay, Audrey Emmett - Her-Ricanes; defense stiffened and intercepted a Falcon yards down the sideline and Jaxen McLaren Vaishnavi Rao - 25 free/50 back/25 breast/50 Top Defensive Players: Esha Chawla, pass in the end zone. running it in for the extra point. The Raiders fly, Gibson Sacramento - 25 free/25 breast, Laurlaur Dennen, Anna Pham - Bay Cats; As they have done all season, the Falcon defensive did a good job of stopping the run Dominick Wonosaputra - 25 back, David Allison Defazio, Hailey Hogarty, Kyra Shah defense proved to be a formidable force and filling the gaps with their secondary made Yang - 100 IM - Her-Ricanes against the Dolphin offense giving the Fal- up of Royal Jones, Elijah Nuddleman, and Novice I: Christina Coatney and Max Under-14: Rowdies1, Ladyhawks 0: con offense great field position throughout David Woodbridge. Drew Braudrick was Cory completed the USA Swimming IM Saturday marked the final of three games the game. The offense slowly wore down a all over the field with key touchdown saving Ready Award; LTB: Amala Rao - 25 back, between the Ladyhawks and the Rowdies tough Dolphin defense and got into the end tackles and a fumble recovery on kick off to Max Cory - 25/50 back/100 IM, David Peck with the first two ending in a tie. On Oct zone when quarterback Troy Wentworth open up the second half. Drew was also in – 50 free, Varun Rao – 50 back, Andrew Li 2rnd, both teams had outstanding defense rambled 35 yards over two plays to reach the backfield along with Caelan Roberts and – 50 freestyle/50 breast, Karna Mendonca including the sister team of Daniela and paydirt. Wentworth went to the air to find Duncan Maloney making tackles and causing - 50 free/breast; B Times: Christina Coatney Maya Block for the Ladyhawks and Maggie Alex Schicke alone in the end zone for the first the Bucs to loose yardage to stall their drives. - 5; Josh Atre – 4 with LTBs 25 free/ 50 Cirvas and Rachel Schockley of the Rowdies. of two conversions on the day and a 7-0 lead. Damian Sandoval also contributed on goal back/25 breast; Amala Rao – 4, Max Cory In the last five minutes of a scoreless game, Throughout the game, Wentworth spread the line stands by filling the run lanes to keep – 4; A Times: Christina Coatney – one; Rachel Butler threw the ball into Megan ball around to all his receivers including Tyler the Bucs out of the end zone. Other Good Swims: Sophia Stiles, Derek Cavanaugh, who took a shot and scored Lewis and Dominic Giuliano. Up front, Vikings 41, Texans 19: The Vikings Shue, Justin Shue the only goal of the game. Top Offensive sturdy line play led by Ryan Wright, Alex ended their season undefeated, beating the Novice II: 100% LTB: Emily Lewis, Players: Megan Cavanaugh, Rachel Butler Katusich and Aaron Epstein opened holes Texans 41-19. Top plays include, a touch- Dhruv Sagar, Samira Ravilisetty, Dalynn Rachel Shockley - Rowdies; Top Defensive and kept the offense moving. down pass thrown by quarterback, Hunter Miller; New B Times: Aven Lee - 100 free Players: Maggie Cirvas, Daniela Block, The Falcon defense not only shut down Musgrave to Zach Sandoval. Top defensive 1:49.20, Dalynn Miller 25 back/25 free; Great Maya Block - Rowdies the Dolphin offense, but also accounted for Swims: Emily Tsai dropped 22 seconds 50 fly, PAGE 8 - The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Volunteers Sought to Amador Senior Will Play at a Bowl Game Help Build Playground Amador Valley High School girl in the Ziegfeld Follies in band students will be focused on New York. Eden Housing and 24 Hour Livermore. Anyone over the age their TV sets Jan. 7 to see their Flaherty was an ancestor of Fitness are looking for volunteers of 18 with a desire to make a band’s very first all-American Lauren Toy, who said that her to help build a new playground difference is invited to help. No selection for an Army Bowl son’s musical talent really comes at Stoney Creek Apartments in prior experience is necessary, just game. from his own effort. Lauren said Livermore. willing hands. Ian Toy, whose outstanding her son’s award is a great honor Stoney Creek is a 70 unit af- Already signed up are more musicianship, won him a spot on for the band. “Amador has been a fordable apartment rental com- than 200 volunteers from 24 the 51-member U.S.Army All- great experience, and everything munity that serves low-income Hour Fitness and Eden Housing, American Bowl will play bari- that Mr. Grantham has done has tone horn when the band marches families in Livermore.. The organizers from KaBOOM! and been good,” she said. children living there do not cur- residents of Livermore. The new during the half-time at the Alamo Ian began school music in Dome in San Antonio. rently have a playground within playground’s design is based on Capt. Brent Barnes from the 5th grade at Walnut Grove walking distance. The brand new drawings created by children Army ROTC on the UC Berke- Elementary School, continued playground will replace two ag- who participated in a Design Day ley campus presented the official at Harvest Park Middle School, ing play structures that are no event in September. This project before entering Amador Valley. marching band gear to Ian at a longer safe for the children’s is funded by 24 Hour Fitness and ceremony at Amador Valley on Also up on the dais was Ash- coordinated by KaBOOM!. ley Ybarra, an Amador senior use. Oct. 20. For more information or to who has signed up for the Army The playground will be built At least 80 band members, sign-up to volunteer, please cheering loudly and frequently, at the recruiting center in Liver- from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fri., showed their appreciation for more. Staff Sgt. Alexander Voss, Nov. 4 at 5896 East Avenue, contact (510) 247-8101 or at Ian’s accomplishment. who staffs the Livermore center, [email protected]. Ian was brief in his acceptance was also introduced. speech. He declared, “I’m look- The game itself pits a West ing forward to it, as I close out team of high school players vs. Halloween Carnival Set This my high school career.” an East team. The roster on the Barnes said that Ian relied on bowl’s web page shows many Saturday in downtown Livermore his family, friends and the band, Southern Californians on the The 3rd Annual Downtown of Marcel Orthodontics. and congratulated band teacher West team. The East is dominated Halloween Carnival Saturday To participate, children will John Grantham. by players from North Carolina need to purchase a $5.00 Fun Grantham said, “Ian is the first and Georgia. will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. this Amador student ever chosen for Perhaps the most famous Sat., Oct. 29. Pass that will give them access to this band.” He told Ian, “It is a bowl player is Barry Sanders of There will be activities for all of the downtown activities. pleasure to see your growth as a Oklahoma. He is the son of the families with children in the 5th Passes are available at the student.” NFL Hall of Famer by the same grade and younger. booths, day of the event, at Liver- Ian’s parents, Ed and Lau- name, who played his college ball more Valley Plaza and J Street. ren Toy, were seated on the at Oklahoma, and professionally There will be a Costume The event is hosted by Liver- impromptu dais. There wasn’t for the Detroit Lions. and Scream Contest, Carnival more Downtown, Inc. For infor- anyone else musical in the family, The game will be televised Photo - Doug Jorgensen Games, Activities and some Sur- mation, go to www.livermore- Ed Toy told The Independent, al- on NBC. A short film promoting Ian Toy holds the hat he will wear during the performance. prise Entertainment compliments downtown.com. though Ian’s great grandmother, the bowl game will be shown on Margaret Flaherty, was a chorus Versus on Nov. 13.

Pre-Halloween Hike turned in will received up to $250 cently hosted a Witches Night Out advocates. The workshop will take A Pre-Halloween Hike will be led for first-place school, up to $100 event that included a variety of place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.in Liver- (continued from page 7) by the Livermore Area Recreation for second-place,and up to $50 per contests. more. Cost is $150 per individual or A boundary map will be provided. Questions memorative orange and black T-shirt, goodie and Park District ranger staff on Sun., pound for third-place. The winners are: Favorite Mar- $200 per couple, continental break- visit the websites, eteamz.com/lnll, eteamz. bag, refreshments (including ice cream), and Oct. 30. Meet Ranger Pat Sotelo at 8 The candy will be packaged and fast and lunch included. Register in com/lall or granadalittleleague.net will each receive a ticket to a huge after-race tini, Pineapple Cilantro from The raffle. The 5K Run and Walk will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Wetmore Road entrance to sent to American troops serving Clay Oven poured by Bartender advance by calling 925-890-6045 or a.m. The Kids’ Challenge events will begin Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore overseas. Elias at ultra-spective photography; email [email protected]. Lacrosse Registration around 10:15 a.m. Check-in and race-day Rd., Livermore. Last year, the office collected 200 Favorite Bartender: Chase of Simply Workshop participants will learn Open registration will open 6:30 a.m. No thrills and chills on this hike, pounds of candy. This year the goal Fondue; Favorite Shopping Location: the basics of successful advocacy, Join the fastest growing sport in North Final online registration will close at unless you count the thrill of a good, is to collect 500 pounds. Main Street Designs. including clarifying objectives, America. Registration for the Livermore midnight 10/27. Packets will be available for pick-up on race day. long climb or the chill of an autumn developing a plan, managing docu- Phantom Lacrosse Spring 2012 season is morning. After a scorching Septem- mentation and time, and negotiating now open. Boys and girls teams are forming For more Halloween Spirit Run informa- High School Seniors tion and/or to download and application to ber, we’ll enjoy the cooler weather on Drug and Alcohol Use to win. Parents will leave with a for players born between Sept. 1, 1996 and Las Positas College invites high A forum on middle school drug Aug. 31, 2004. The season runs mid-January mail in your entry fee, contact On Your Mark a long hike in the hills of Sycamore school seniors and their parents to customized plan tailored to their through May. Registration closes Oct. 31. Race Events at 209-795-7832, or visit their Grove to see the sights and enjoy and alcohol issues will be held at child plus powerful tools to help website. Online registration is also available “Shifting Gears,” an informational the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- Teams are filling fast. Register on-line at the colors and sounds of the park in evening on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in them navigate the often confusing www.phantomlacrosse.org. on active.com. autumn. This hike will cover 3 to 4 anton on Wed., Nov. 9 from 7 to process of securing services for a the Physical Education Complex. 8:30 p.m. miles and include a steep climb, so be Information tables will be open special needs child. Cal vs. Granada sure to bring some water and snacks Last Spring over 100 members of An author and speaker, Cynthia Race to the Flagpole from 6-7 p.m. with faculty and staff the community met at the Firehouse The Livermore-Granada Boosters will Tri-Valley TV will be at Cal High School to fuel the journey. available to speak with students and J. Patton is also parent to an autistic host the 2nd annual “Race to the Flagpole” on to cover the Granada at Cal football game There is a $5 per vehicle parking Arts Center to begin a dialog around child. Her writing has appeared in this Fri., Oct. 28. The show will not air live. their parents. The formal program is alcohol/drug related issues facing Veteran’s Day weekend, Saturday, November fee at both entrances to Sycamore from 7-9 p.m., featuring presentations numerous publications and books, 12, 2011. The one mile race will go through Tri-Valley TV30 will begin broadcasting the Grove Park. A $2 donation is re- young teens today. Community including the best-selling Chicken downtown Livermore, starting on Third game on Comcast TV channel 30 and AT&T about major and transfer academic U-verse via channel 99 on Saturday, October quested to help support the programs. agencies continue this conversation Soup series. The U.C. Davis gradu- Street and finishing at Livermore’s original programs. by sharing their experiences, observa- flag pole in Carnegie Park. This event is open 29th at 7:00 p.m. Participants may call 925-960-2400 Students are asked to RSVP ate is currently writing a memoir on to all ages and abilities and will encourage Granada at Cal TV30 broadcast schedule: for more information. tions and guidance. motherhood, adoption, and autism. awareness and appreciation for fitness and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., Sunday at online to indicate the name of Partners for this event include: their high school and the number Learn more at cynthiajpatton. community pride. 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Tuesday at 10 p.m. and Representatives from the Pleasanton com. All proceeds will support the Liver- Thursday at 6 p.m. Cakebread Ranch Hike of persons who plan to attend at: Unified School District, the City more-Granada scholarship program. Since In addition, the game is scheduled to Save Mount Diablo is offering a www.laspositascollege.edu/news/ 1958, the Boosters have awarded more than stream live and be available via Video on of Pleasanton, Pleasanton Police $199,000 in scholarships. This year $26,000 tour of the privately owned Cakebread 01hsseniorparentnight2011.php. Department, Mother's With a Pur- Volunteers Needed Demand at our website at www.trivalleytv. Ranch overlooking round valley Parking is free for this event. To needs to be raised in order to continue this org the following Wednesday, November 2. pose and AXIS Community Health. The Surtec Adopt-A-Family tradition. DVDs of the games may also be purchased The tour will provide access to view a campus map and learn more, Discussion will include prevention program is a 501 C3 Non Profit Cor- Race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m. six hundred acres of private land please visit the Las Positas College at Carnegie Park in downtown Livermore. via the website. strategies and resources that are avail- poration that provides food and gifts The race will be divided into age groups. Hosts from TV30 will include Ian Bar- rising 840' from the floodplain of website at www.laspositascollege. able to parents and our youth. to needy families with children dur- The first age group will start at 8:30a.m. tholomew along with guest commentator Marsh Creek up eastern facing blue edu, or contact Julie Thornburg at ing the holiday season. Each year at Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti and field report- There is no admission charge. Advance registration fees are $10 for kids oak studded slopes near Brentwood. (925) 424-1421. For more information, please Christmas the organization provides ages 10 and under and $15 for ages 11 and ing by Anna Kagarakis. Planned interviews Landowner, steward, and Save Mount Las Positas College is located at up. On race day, all registration fees will during the game include mayors, coaches, contact: 925.426.4280 or register (4) large boxes of food, a gift certifi- be $5 higher. students, city and school officials. Diablo Board member Brian Kruse 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Liver- online at www.pleasanton.k12. cate to a local supermarket, as well Every participant will receive a com- and his wife Margaret will lead an more. ca.us/adulted as gifts for the children, personally memorative T-shirt. Awards will be given exclusive hike on their family's land selected based on age and gender with to the top finishers in each age division. All Edge Gymnastics known as the Cakebread Ranch. a retail value of $20 to $30 per child. schools in Livermore will have a chance The Level 6 Edge Gymnastics Team The moderately challenging 3.5 e-Waste in Dublin to compete for a participation award. The took first place on October 22 at the 2011 Valley High School in Dublin will Hall of Fame Nominations Volunteers help to deliver the food school with the most participants will receive Hollywood Invitational in Vallejo, CA. Top mile loop hike will be an opportunity The 19th Annual Alameda County boxes and gifts to all of the families. a $250 cash donation for their school. There to learn about ranching history and host an e-Waste event on Saturday, individual results were: October 29. Bring eWaste to Valley Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon and This year the plan is to provide for ap- will be an awards ceremony and a tribute to Younger Age Group: Samantha Fredrick- land use battles in the area. Bounded awards ceremony is set for Saturday, proximately 350 needy families with our veterans and flag. son placed second on bars, third on beam and High School at 6901 York Drive, Dub- For more information, visit www.liver- by Round Valley Regional Preserve March 31, 2012, at the Greek Ortho- approximately 950 children. third all around. Stephanie Lowe placed first to the south and portions of Cowell lin California, 94568. The event will dox Cathedral on Lincoln Avenue in moregranadaboosters.org. Application forms on bars, second on beam and tied for the first be from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. If interested in donating funds can be downloaded or registration can be place all around honors. Amy Noda placed Ranch State Park to the North, the Oakland. The event will be hosted by or volunteering to help with box made online. Sponsorship opportunities are resource rich property has amazing The event is a fundraiser for the Alameda County Board of Super- also available. Please contact Mike Nagel, first on beam, second on floor and tied for Valley High School, a continuation assembly, gift wrapping, food pack- Race Director, at 925-667-6535 or email the first place all around honors. Madison views few have ever seen. visors and the Alameda County Com- ing and deliveries, please contact Shasky placed first on floor. The hike will take place on Sat., high school. The funds will be used [email protected]. to fund and support many activities at mission on the Status of Women. Cheryl Sanders at (209) 820-3700, Middle A Age Group: Amanda Fingerut Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cancelled Nominations are now being ac- ext. 214. placed second on bars. Hannah Skepner if there is heavy rain. the school including; the after school cepted for outstanding women in 12 placed second on vault. sports program, Tobacco Use Preven- Bowling for Baseball Middle BAge Group: Sophia Kalliaras Meet at 18201 Marsh Creek Rd, categories: Business and Professions; Livermore High School baseball is host- Brentwood, 94513 (just east of Deer tion Education, field trips and hikes, Community Service; Culture and Art; Farmer Storytime ing a Bowling Tournament to raise money placed second on vault and floor, first on student leadership activities, gradu- bars, third on beam and she took the first Valley Road). RSVP is required to Education; Environment; Health; Storytime with the Farmer will for the season. The cost is $15 per person or ation activities, the senior breakfast, be held at Forest Home Farms His- $90 for a team of six. The tournament will be place all around honors. [email protected] or Justice; Non-Traditional Careers; Older Age Group: Sarah Fletcher placed (925) 947-3535 the Friday morning breakfast club, toric Park on Fri., Oct. 28 from 10 on December 3 from 6-8pm at the Granada PE class activities and supplies, and Science; Sports and Athletics; Phi- Bowl. Those interested in participating, first on bars and vault and took the first place lanthropy and Youth. to 11 a.m. please contact David Perotti at dperotti@ all around honors. Alexis Lovin placed much much more. Visit http://www.acgov.org/cao/ Visitors will hear stories, sing lvjusd.k12.ca.us or 925-586-2811or go to first on beam, third on bars and second all Candy Buy-Back Free to recycle areTelevisions, songs and create a Halloween craft. around. Pound upon pound of sugary halloffame/ to submit an online www.eteamz.com/LHScowboysbaseball Monitors, Laptops, Cell Phones, Flat nomination or to obtain more infor- The Pumpkin Patch will be open to for more info. Halloween candy can be a scary Screens, & Wire.; $5.00 per item visit after the program. proposition for a dentist, so Dr. fee to recycle are Components of: mation, or call (510) 272-3884 or Equestrian (510) 259-3871. Children must be accompanied The Rocky Mountain College Intercolle- Steven Nerad has come up with a TV’s, Stereo Equipment, Computer by an adult, but only children need Halloween Run/Walk giate Horse Show Association (IHSA) eques- way to cut down on cavities while Equipment , and Small Household to register. The Rotary Club of Pleasanton will host trian team competed in Twin Falls, Idaho, this helping the schools and supporting the inaugural Halloween Spirit 5K Run & past weekend, October 8-9, 2011. items; ie: DVD/VCR players, Radios, Autism Workshop Pre-register by calling the San Walk and Kids’ Challenge on Sunday morn- University of Montana, University of troops stationed overseas. Telephones, Printers, Fax Machines, Attorney and nonprofit advocate Ramon Community Center at (925) ing, October 30, in downtown Pleasanton. Montana-Western, Montana State University, Ghosts and goblins of all ages and Small Household Appliances. 973-3200. Cost is $5 for residents The start will be at the Main Street Arch. Cynthia J. Patton will launch The Utah State University and host team, the Col- are encouraged to drop by Dr. Microwaves are $15.00 to $30.00 Autism A to Z Workshop Series on and $6 for non-residents. Ages 3-5 The challenge will benefit the Pleasan- lege of Southern Idaho, were the competitors Nerad’s office on Wednesday, Nov. (based on size), only. Space is limited. Forest Home ton Rotary Club’s general charity, which for the weekend in three western shows, two 2 for the second annual Halloween November 5, 2011. The first work- focuses on projects in the Tri Valley. To on Saturday and one on Sunday. Also on site will be Personal shop in the series, “Introduction to Farms Historic Park is located at date, the Rotary Club of Pleasanton has RMC celebrated the victories of Erin candy buy-back. Candy will be ac- Document Shredding with Certificate 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, donated more than one million dollars to Burns, of Castle Rock, Colo., Rachel Phillips, cepted at the office, 1024 Serpentine Special Needs Advocacy: Empower of Destruction- $10.00 per Banker Yourself, Empower Your Child,” will San Ramon, various charities. of Laurel, Mont,; and Shauna Ketcham, of Lane, Suite 107, from 3 p.m. until Box. 5K Run or Walk is flat and fast certified Livermore, Calif., for their high placings and 5:30 p.m. help parents become more effective course, which includes closed and monitored qualifying for the Western Regional show in For more info call Valley High streets and a portion of the nearby Arroyo February, hosted by RMC. Trick-or-treaters will receive School at 925-829-4322 ext. 7911 Trails, part paved and part trail surfaces. The Shauna Ketcham placed 3rd Saturday a sweet $1 per pound for their 5K start will just be a few hundred feet west morning, advancing her to the Advanced sugary hauls, plus an equal $1 per of the arch, on Main Street, with the finish class. Liz Parkman, of Granger, Ind., placed pound for their schools. The schools Witch Winners line set up right underneath the arch. The 2nd, 5th and 6th. with the largest amounts of candy Kids’ Challenge is a number of age-specific Livermore Downtown Inc. re- 100-yard dashes (for children ages 2-8) on the closed portion of Main Street, also finishing PGSL Registration underneath the arch. 2012 Registration is now open for all Trophies will be awarded to the top divisions in the Pleasanton Phantom Girls male and female finishers, as well as the Softball League. All girls living in Pleasan- top male and female Masters (over 45-years ton , Dublin and Sunol are eligible to play. old) winners. In addition, medals are given Two ways to register: 1) Online at www. three deep in designated age groups for both pleasantonsoftball.org; 2) Mail-in: PGSL, male and female participants. Each child P.O. Box 911, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (down- load a registration form from our website). participating in the Kids’ Challenge will For more information or questions, email receive a finisher ribbon and a cookie from Christine Tanis at christine.t@pleasanton- Mr. Cookie, himself. softball.org. Entry are $5 ages 2 to 8 kids’ challenge pre-registered, $10 race day; $20 5K run/walk PGSL Player Evaluations and Tryouts: elementary and middle school students Evaluations for grades 3-8 are scheduled pre-registered, $25 race day; $20 each all for January 14-15, 2012. The times and events families of four or more preregis- locations are to be determined and will be tered, $25 race day; $30 5K run/walk high published on the PGSL website (www.pleas- school students and adults preregistered, antonsoftball.org). Remember to register by $35 race day. December 1, 2011 to avoid the late fee. All participants will receive a com- The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 - PAGE 9 COUNCIL (continued from page one) security of families by looking required housing, supporting the no theater. The state supreme what would happen to it, whether BART into a 100 year old down- been successful. As for the sphere at the police staffing levels to en- regional theater, which she says court decision on the status of it would go to EBRPD or to the town. A vote would have gotten of influence, he predicted that sure they are adequate. He would she has the experience to make redevelopment agencies could county, where it couldn’t be in the way of the aggressive time- LAFCO, the governing agency use city resources to provide the successful, while at the same also impact whether or not the protected. line needed to qualify the project of which he is a member, would infrastructure to bring in business time opposing the use of the theater moves forward. Burger said that he did not for Measure B funding. “Votes require consensus between Dub- development. He said that while general fund. She supports the Turner said that she supports want to sacrifice the autonomy are adversarial. I clearly want to lin and Livermore. If there were serving in the military, he had urban growth boundary, would the theater. “It is a done deal. of LARPD. It should be separate. increase the conversation on is- none, the area would remain in managed budgets much larger work to bring back the 4th of It has been studied, researched However, if there were ways to sues. That can be accomplished its current status. than the city’s budget, had been July and hours at the Springtown and planned for ten years. If the combine back office operations by listening.” Turner said of North Liver- involved in politics and was ac- Library. bonds were sold, the council that could save money, he would The cost of garbage collection more that she is from a small tive in school districts where he There was a multi-layered needs to help make the theater a favor that approach. was an issue raised by one audi- town in Iowa. “You know where was stationed. Those activities, question about the regional the- success.” However, she added, it Candidates were asked if they ence member. one town ends and begins.” The he said, provide him the experi- ater that included these topics: is not appropriate to use general had gathered signatures for or Turner said that people have urban growth boundary allows ence to be a councilmember. the bond financing, what if the fund money to back the bonds. signed the BART on 580 petition. said the recent increase is not a that to happen here. “Although Gary, a member of the Liver- theater fails, what happens to pro- If there were a catastrophic eco- Also, why shouldn’t there be a lot of money. Forty percent is a I would not stop an initiative by more School Board, said that grams that would have received nomic problem, the last thing public vote on alignment and at lot. She suggested that people residents to change it, I person- he would continue to protect the money if general fund money the city should spend money on the same time, why not vote on recycle more and use a smaller ally support the urban growth open space, extend BART on were used to pay off the bonds. is the arts. the regional theater? can. That would reduce the hit. boundary,” Turner stated. 580 and to diversify and grow Burger said that any time One question asked whether a Kamena said he had not gath- She would put mechanisms in The gang issue is in the news. the economy. None of it will general fund money is used to merger with the Livermore Area ered signatures nor signed the any future contract where rate How should that impact deci- happen by accident. He stated back a project, the money is at Recreation and Park District petitions. He didn’t object to increases could not exceed the sions to fund the police? that he had a 20-year vision for risk. The general fund is used were settled. holding a vote. However, the cost of living increase. Kamena said that gang activ- Livermore that could be viewed for many things that would be Gary said that it offers an initiative is directed at the city. Burger said that there should ity has peaked and is going down. on his website. He pointed out in jeopardy of being cut, if the interesting opportunity to look If there were to be a vote, the be provisions in a contract for He believes the perception that that he has experience working bonds weren’t paid. “In a perfect at restructuring the money the initiative should be directed to every stipulation that may arise. there has been an increase is due in a positive manner. He along world, LVPAC would cover the state takes from the park dis- the BART board. “I and my col- For example, the social security to increased press coverage. The with other school board members bonds. If that doesn’t happen, trict. At least, there should be leagues have gone to bat working cost of living increase is far less police chief is content with the cut the district budget without the general fund will pay.” The consideration given to reducing on the project.” He mentioned than the garbage rate increase. current staffing. negatively impacting education council would have to determine redundancies as a way of saving that Frank Wilson, former BART That is something that should Turner said that it is hard to and for the first time in history what to cut such as police, library money and providing additional general manager who had over- have been addressed. determine if the increase were had negotiated a 3 year contract hours, sidewalk repair. “I am funds for parks. He stated that seen two BART extensions, had Gary said that as a society, real or only one of perception. with bargaining units without completely opposed to any risk the only time a merger works is been hired to facilitate the Liver- we should advocate for safe The chief feels he doesn’t need acrimony. to the general fund.” when both parties agree and work more extension. environmental protection. We more personnel. However, she Kamena said that the last ten Gary said that he had studied together to make it happen. He Turner both signed the peti- have to pay to make that happen said that she has seen more tag- years had been the most produc- the issue and was in favor of believes the idea is off the table tion and gathered signatures. She when it comes to trash removal. ging in areas where it hadn’t tive in history for the mayor and moving forward. The theater is for now. said that voters should have a say. There are those who want to use occurred previously. She would council. The budget is balanced, an economic engine. He believes Kamena said that the idea for “They feel slighted because they the general fund to subsidize prefer to spend money now on core services retained, the down- the risk to the general fund is low. the merger was generated by his were unable to vote. I would have garbage collection. If that were gang suppression to prevent a town renewed, the El Charro Studies show the theater will son, an LARPD board member. put the regional theater on the to happen, other services would greater problem down the road. outlet center moved forward, be successful and will provide His point was that $2 million ballot. Large ticket items should be impacted. Burger said that safety and se- the urban growth boundary ap- large economic value. “The city in taxes that are now taken by go to a vote of the public.” Kamena pointed out that curity are paramount. He would proved, the Isabel interchange is not handing LVPAC a blank the state could go to the city if Burger also signed the peti- Livermore has one of the lowest look at the drug and gang task nearly completed, State Route check.” LARPD were merged. The city is tion and gathered signatures. rates in the county. The city is force to determine the appropri- 84 removed from the downtown Kamena said the issue is set- awaiting a decision from the state He said that he understood why paid a franchise fee. The previous ate level of personnel. To add and a park and master trail plan tled. The redevelopment agency controller general regarding what the council approved it because contract holder, Waste Manage- more personnel would require completed. He would continue was designed to finance im- would happen to the tax dollars. of other issues. He noted that ment, did not bid for the new money. He would look at line to work energetically to extend provements in the downtown. In the meantime, there has been having a project ready in time contract. The city had been told items in the budget and determine BART on 580. Using his senior- Tax increment funds, such as no discussion with the district, to be included in the pot of that Waste Management would where money could be shifted to ity on various county boards, he those used to finance the theater, because the district refused to money provided by Measure B need a 60 percent rate increase the police. could have a positive impact on must be spent in the downtown. take part. was important. However, when the first year. Kamena said that Gary said that according to a bringing BART to Livermore. There were 160 different financ- Turner, who is an LARPD we’re talking about projects that Livermore Sanitation has been recent briefing, there is a small Turner said she understands ing models that were studied; all board member, said that on this are in the millions, voters should innovative in providing enhanced handful of core gang members the hometown feeling, health care were positive. It would take a issue she is very clear. There have a say. services. whose numbers are currently and finance. She would focus on catastrophic event before general should be no merger. She added Gary said he had not gathered A question included multiple ebbing. The others are “wanna- seven issues including opposing fund money were used. He noted that there is a huge percentage signatures. No one had asked him issues such as the urban growth bees” and urban artists (taggers). the LARPD merger, keeping that the bonds haven’t been sold. of land outside of the city that to sign the initiative. He noted boundary, Doolan Canyon, and It would cost $750,000 to imple- BART on 580 and defining the If they were not, there would be the district owns. She wondered that it would be difficult to bring North Livermore. ment the gang task force. Where All of the candidates expressed other police services would be support in moving forward with cut to provide that money is a an application for sphere of influ- question that would have to be ence over Doolan Canyon. answered. Burger said that Doolan resi- The complete forum can be dents should be polled to deter- seen at livermorehistory.com. (continued from page 5) mine what the city could provide and the "we know best" attitude mayor (and years previously as a Avenue School. The initiative for them. Water is a great first that is jeopardizing the economic councilmember, prior to the new BART Issue puts Livermore on record as fa- step. He said that the urban future of Livermore. All so a rule) he is now running for city Robert S. Allen voring BART to an Isabel station growth boundary is the result of small minority can see a Broad- council. He is violating the spirit, Livermore first and later in a widened I-580 a voter initiative. The city growth way show in Livermore. if not the letter, of the regulations After Livermore's City Coun- median to a station at Greenville policies and the urban growth The mayor and city council's he ran on as a mayoral candidate cil reversed 25 years of planning Road and I-580 - not the "Green- boundary need to be looked at job is to protect and preserve in 2003. for BART along I-580 to Green- ville South" the establishment together to make sure they are the city. These politicians have Also, there have been instanc- ville Road and voted for "Down- candidates mention. in sync. failed this trust. I suggest that you es where the Kamena council has town-Vasco" BART instead, citi- I personally favor including Gary said that the number one and your neighbors vote to elect opted to summarily make deci- zens took action. They circulated a Vasco/I-580 station and future reason he entered the council Hickman for mayor and Burger sions on hot issues without con- an initiative petition to clarify the extension of BART along the race was to protect the urban and Turner for council. The eco- sulting with our citizens through General Plan, adding: former SP railroad to an ACE growth boundary. There is no nomic health and the quality of the ballot box (e.g., urban growth "A8. Advocate for a first- intermodal and beyond. Both sane reason to develop Doolan life in Livermore depends on it. boundary; BART alignment). I stage extension of BART along are compatible with, but not part Canyon. There is a need to have believe the less authoritarian ap- the I-580 freeway to a station of, the "Keep BART on 580" a serious conversation with Dub- Turner and Burger proach of testing the public pulse at Isabel Avenue/I-580 with an initiative. lin concerning the future of the Darryl West through the ballot box is a more eventual extension to a station canyon. North Livermore open Livermore appropriate process; particularly at Greenville Road/I-580 as the BART on 580 space helps enhance the city’s I am writing to remind Liver- when our citizens are clearly di- City's preference." Kristen Emery economic attractiveness. more voters of a little history as vided on an important issue. 8,300+ Livermore voters Livermore Kamena said the urban growth it pertains to the current election We need new faces to freshen signed within a few weeks - far Someone in your last Editorial boundary and scenic corridor are for Livermore City Council. the vitality and sensitivity of our over the 10% required to qualify was questioning why the “Keep unique to Livermore and have Many voters may have forgot- city leadership. Vote for Laureen for the November 8 ballot. BART on 580 signs." The “Keep ten one of the key issues candi- Turner and Bobby Dale burger To keep it off the ballot, the BART on 580” is a group of peo- date Marshall Kamena touted in for council. council reluctantly adopted the ple that came together last year the 2003 mayoral race. That was: initiative into the General Plan. with the goal to keep BART on term limits. He boldly pushed the Wrong Direction It is the law in Livermore, but 580. This same group of people is issue through the council shortly Valerie Raymond BART has the final say. The now focused on getting the right thereafter. Mayors and city coun- Livermore issue is not settled. Hence the people in office who listen and cil members are now limited to What is the worth of “proven "Keep BART on 580" group sup- talk to their people so we don’t two, four year terms. experience” if you’re going in the ports candidates Barbara Hick- have to stand out in the rain and Having served eight years as wrong direction? man, Bobby Burger, and Laureen waste days/weekends getting Turner. Each helped circulate signatures just so our voices can the petition and opposes a costly be heard. downtown BART subway. I am one of those people that "Downtown-Vasco" is still stood out in the rain. I must say the BART choice. BART has I have NEVER been political in not considered the initiative or my life. I wasn’t even registered the change in Livermore's official to vote up until a few years ago. Arthur Lester Weiss preference despite my request But, the BART issue concerned Arthur Lester Weiss was born Weiss of Newberry Park, CA. that they agenda it. Strictly me. I went to the city council on January 3, 1923 in Cleveland, and Mark (Bonnie) Weiss of speaking it is on I-580 as far as meetings. I felt it was pointless. OH, and passed away on October Livermore, CA., brother Edgar Portola, where it goes subway The City Council was going to 19, 2011 in Livermore, CA. He Weiss of Canton, OH. and three to the first station at Junction was 88 years old. grandchildren, Mark- Christo- (More MAILBOX, page 10) He served our country in the pher, Lauren and Philip. US Navy from 1942 to 1946. He A Memorial Service will be was a Vice President / Controller held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 for Franklin Optical Company in a.m. at Asbury United Method- Hayward, Ca. before retiring in ist Church. In lieu of flowers, 1989. He was a member of As- memorial donations can be made bury United Methodist Church in to the Alzheimer’s Association, Livermore; Cleveland Masonic 1060 La Avenida St., Mt. View, Lodge #781, and the 100 Club Ca 94043. of Alameda County. Arrangements by Callaghan He is survived by his loving Mortuary. wife, of 62 years June Waitman Weiss, his sons, Arthur (Barbara) PAGE 10 - The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011

(continued from page 9) Women Voters last week and was Both John and Marshall have who tried to do the same thing Kamena, Gary, Marchand Vote Barbara Hickman for do whatever it wanted. I had a struck by an apt metaphor that worked diligently, over the course but got slammed.) So what do Tom O'Neill Mayor, and Bobby Burger and friend who convinced me not sums up the clear choice we vot- of many years, to forge positive we customers get for conserving Livermore Laureen Turner for Council. give up. We joined this group ers have in the Nov. 8 election. and productive relationships with water as asked? Rate increases As the winter of our discontent They are the ones who were the of concerned citizens. I found In Marshall Kamena’s closing key stakeholders at BART and dramatically higher than inflation approaches, there is a sour mood bulldogs who participated in the we were not alone. When I was remarks, he generously ceded other state and national transit year after year. Something is across the land toward those who Keep BART on 580 initiative getting signatures people were so his own time to speak on behalf entities that will help finance the fundamentally wrong here. hold political office. This sour and did what Livermore’s staff happy to see us out there. They of John Marchand’s credentials Livermore BART extension. To If the Zone 7 Board were do- mood is eminently justified if and Council said was impossible. thanked us for taking our time to be our next mayor. Mayor introduce new and novice play- ing its job, it would be challeng- we look to our federal govern- When they are elected, they will ers at this juncture, who lack the so their voices can be heard. I Kamena said: ing the agency to look for innova- ment. It is understandable too if have the conviction and tenacity history, experience, knowledge, personally would have liked to “What would you do if three tive ways to control the cost of we look to our state government, to bring BART to Livermore and connections that John and where we have borrowed our way see the initiative on the ballot so strangers knocked on your door services rather than having them sooner, rather than later… and Marshall bring, could easily to the brink of bankruptcy. The asking for the keys to your new put forward justification after along the freeway. everyone had their say. derail the entire project. This is one bright star in this general But, I must admit I am happy car? Would you honor the request a time for sustaining the superb justification for rate increases night is here in our city of Liver- BART will be on 580. So, dur- after additionally finding out they work that has been started, not dramatically faster than inflation. more. As I search out a parking Burger, Hickman, Turner ing this election I stepped up to had neither driver’s licenses nor returning to square one. Here is an idea, why don’t you place downtown to work at the Cherie Jo Patenaude do what I could do to support insurance?” In November 2012, Alam- evaluate the move to consolidate Friends of Livermore office on Livermore Barbara Hickman, Bobby Burger At that debate, the contrast eda County voters will vote on with other like water agencies in behalf of Marchand, Kamena, I wonder how many of Liver- and Laureen Turner with the among the candidates’ knowl- Measure B3. If passed, B3 will the area? If you were in private and Gary, I am struck by the more’s residents are aware that campaign. I do not want to spend edge and preparedness was re- assess a 1/2 cent sales tax to industry, this is what you would contrast between the crowded the current city council guaran- anymore weekends standing in markable. Livermore’s continued fund county transportation proj- be required to do otherwise you’d and festive downtown of today teed construction bonds worth the rain to get my voice heard. I success during the present eco- ects such as Livermore BART. be out of a job. and the downtown I knew when I $123,000,000 to a private group, would like to see a council listen nomic climate is no accident— By March 2012, the Alameda first came here more than twenty LVPAC, to build a 2000 seat the- to their people. it’s the result of the combined County Transportation Com- Marchand for Mayor years ago. ater in downtown Livermore, an experience of our present City mission (ACTC) will decide Paul Weiss Recently I read a letter in act applauded by Stu Gary. They Anti-Sprawl Alert Council. if Livermore will be included Livermore the Independent that pointed spent over $600,000 for theater Susan Steinberg John Marchand, as vice-mayor among the prospective B3 ben- “Mayor Marchand," it even directly and accusingly at the consultants in the past 5 years, Livermore for four years, has had rigorous eficiaries. ACTC's decision will sounds right! As a vice Mayor he perpetrators of this downtown all in support of LVPAC, and Attention anti-sprawlers! training in economics, regional hinge significantly on their con- has helped bring back many of transformation. Correctly, the committed the general fund for The Gang of Three that tried to government interactions, public fidence in our leaders' abilities our tax dollars from Washington writer cited our city council, and its support. In this economic cli- to guide the BART project to a hoodwink voters into approving safety, labor negotiations, and to help rebuild our transportation mentioned by name such people mate, when Livermore’s funding successful conclusion. ACTC's Pardee’s massive development large business recruitment. He infrastructure. He has played a as John Marchand and Marshall is suffering, this money threatens confidence in John Marshall and Kamena. Accurately too, he project is at it again. knows how to attract capital in- vital role in bringing the Paragon our libraries, our police and fire Marshall Kamena is established. pointed out that these men have vestments to our city. He is part Outlet Mall construction and all departments. When asked how Led by Linda Sailors, the How ACTC will respond to new been abetted by Jean King and the continuing job opportunities we could avoid paying out this former mayor of Dublin (whose of the great respect Livermore leadership that lacks any mean- Bob Baltzar. Let me tell you that tenure cursed the Valley with the has earned in the larger commu- ingful transportation experience that will bring when completed ever since the Pardee escapade, I money at the League of Women blight of unrestrained suburban nity of the county and the state, -- and has not grown up with next year. He has the experience have observed these very people Voter’s Forum, Marshall Kamena sprawl), this cabal has been and John personally has received the Livermore BART project and he listens to the community. up close, and I can testify that said, “…if they don’t sell the pushing a slate of City Council the endorsement of Congressman as John and Marshall have -- is He can get the job done! they are "guilty as charged." Not bonds, or if it isn’t built.” We do candidates notable only for a John Garamendi, Congressman completely unknown. only have they worked tirelessly not want to return these irrespon- lack of governmental experience Jerry McNerney, Assembly- Also, there is much confusion Experienced Leaders and with remarkable success for sible, capricious people to office. and an inadequate grasp of fiscal woman Joan Buchanan, County regarding the $250,000 (more Susan Edgar-Lee the development of downtown, Elect responsible fiscal manage- realities. Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and accurately, $173,580) study that Livermore but they have also reached out ment, vote for the people who Attending a meeting where a long list of mayors and former the Council undertook earlier this Do you like the changes to to all the voters for a continu- oppose subsidizing the theater. the candidates fumbled questions mayors. year in response to the petition to our downtown over the last few ing referendum on maintaining Vote for Bobby Burger, Barbara they should have been prepared It would be a terrible thing for keep BART on I-580. Please note years? Do you appreciate the a swath of green and open land Hickman and Laureen Turner. to answer, hearing their vague our city to hand the car keys over the following points: greenbelt we have at the city around our fair city. generalities instead of hard facts, to people who’ve never driven 1. By law, the Council had 30 limits? Do you accept the com- If you really think these things Improve the Plans and their pie-in-the-sky prom- before! Please do what’s best days to formulate a response to promise on BART that means it are bad, then you should not vote Marylia Kelley ises based on an unlimited city for Livermore and vote for John the petition. At the time the peti- will be built at 580 rather than for Marchand for Mayor, or Ka- Executive Director, budget, made me realize that the Marchand for Mayor and for tion was presented, the BART on downtown? If you answered mena for the council, nor should Tri-Valley CAREs I-580 option faced the following slate is merely a “front” for its Marshall Kamena and Stu Gary yes to these three questions, you vote in the like-minded for- Twenty-four years ago the deal-breakers: sponsors. for City Council. then vote for John Marchand for mer Fire Chief, Stu Gary. On the EPA placed the Livermore Lab- Building a station at Isabel other hand, if you are delighted as With these candidates in of- Mayor, and Stu Gary and Mar- oratory's main site on its National Avenue, as the petitioners sought, shall Kamena for City Council, I am by the spirited life in Liver- Priorities List, commonly called fice, the Council would simply Kamena Value to i-GATE would have required building because your opinions are best more, please support Marchand, the Superfund. be an amiable rubber-stamp for Charles F. Bellavia transit-oriented development represented by these three who Kamena, and Gary. The world Soil and/or groundwater at increasing pro-development Livermore Resident (TOD) in the vicinity of the has become a daunting place. It encroachment on our Urban CEO, co-founder and Board are our experienced, trustworthy the Laboratory was found to Livermore airport. This would is wonderful to be able to come be contaminated with volatile Growth Boundary, clean green Member, ElectraDrive, Inc. city leaders. have violated the airport security home to a city of remarkable organics, hexavalent chromium, hillsides, and serene South Liver- Lately, we have been reading zone and would not have been civility--a place of culture and and hearing how Americans de- Freon, tritium (radioactive hy- more vineyard preserves. We allowed. Livermore: Then and Now hospitality. drogen), plutonium and more. sire leaders instead of politicians. Vanna Born and could soon watch the ugly spread Building a station at Green- The cleanup, begun in the 1980s, of the “endless Dublin slurb” to Marshall Kamena as Mayor has ville Avenue, as the petitioners Bobby Baird Livermore BART on Freeway is expected to take another seven our end of the Valley. provided leadership by estab- sought, would have required decades to complete. The negative election materi- Yves Eteve WHAT A HORRIBLE PROS- lishing i-GATE in Livermore. building TOD that breached Water treatment facilities have als we’ve received in the mail Livermore PECT! i-GATE is recognized as the Livermore's urban growth bound- Your editorial is mistaken. been constructed on-site and are ary (UGB) and infringed on pro- are worrisome. They rehash the I urge everyone who worked leading technology and best run The real bulldogs are the people removing pollutants, although so hard to defeat the deceptive i-HUB in the State of California. tected wildlife habitat. Like it or BART extension, which has been some (like tritium) pose par- not, the California Fish & Game resolved. It is going to be on 580. who wrote the BART on 580 Big-Bucks Pardee campaign to Marshall is a Board member of initiative and then collected over ticular challenges to the cleanup get out the vote for the defenders i-GATE. If elected to a Council department would absolutely The City Council listened to the process. have nixed development in an voice of Livermore citizens. Let’s 8000 signatures. They did this by of Livermore’s wonderful Open position , he will continue as an going door to door and standing The big news now is that the Space: Marshall Kamena, John i-GATE Director. area occupied by endangered move on! Laboratory is preparing to ex- species. Both of us have lived in Liver- in front of supermarkets in cold Marchand, and Stewart Gary. As an i-GATE company, wet weather. They did this even tend a pipeline about a half-mile The study presented a cre- more for a long time. I (Bobby into the community in order to ElectraDrive has seen Mayor though the entire current City Kamena’s leadership to bring ative solution to both of these Baird) was born here and am start pumping and treating the Endorsements problems: Council told them repeatedly that innovative technology compa- a direct descendent of Robert "leading," or outer edge, of its East Bay Association of Real- • Relocate the Isabel TOD it was too late, that the BART tors nies to Livermore which result Livermore, and I (Vanna Born) toxic groundwater plume. These to Greenville, away from the came to Livermore in 1952 when route had already been decided contaminants have migrated The Bay East Association in employment growth for the airport; and the population was around 4,000. and that a freeway route was from the Laboratory to a park of REALTORS® are endorsing Tri-Valley. He works with may- • Move the Greenville TOD impossible. the following candidates for the Over the years because of the and community pool west of ors and city managers of the ten slightly to the south, so as to stay The voters are really not in- November 2011 city council and forward thinking vision, careful Charlotte Way. i-GATE cities to further this inno- inside the UGB and not disturb terested in who you are calling mayoral election in Livermore: vative mission. As a Livermore planning, and prudent budgeting Tri-Valley CAREs, a Liver- the protected wildlife habitat. bulldogs or watchdogs. They more non-profit, and Laboratory Mayor: John Marchand; City resident and ElectraDrive’s CEO, by our excellent city councils, The study was necessary to are more concerned about who officials are in agreement that the Council: Stu Gary and Laureen I encourage my neighbors and all give the project a viable path Livermore has grown into the Turner wonderful city we have today. are the lap dogs. Those who toxic water should be pumped residents of Livermore to elect forward. Without the study we out of the community aquifer, Our city is safe, beautiful, and dutifully followed their master's Marshall to the Livermore City lacked a fundable BART on I-580 put into the new pipeline and Vote for Stu Gary well run due in large measure to voice, spending hundreds of Council. We need his leadership configuration. thousands of taxpayer dollars transported back to the Labora- Patty Robins for Livermore’s future. 2. There is an extremely good the high caliber and wisdom of Livermore trying to move the BART tracks tory for treatment. chance that BART will reimburse our city councils. However, there is a danger. After noting several political into the center of the community. Livermore 100% of the cost of Let’s keep our city in the The soil through which the pipe- discourses in our newspapers, BART Reality This small group was willing to David Jonas the study (assuming that BART hands of leaders who have the line will be constructed was I’m realizing there seems to be destroy the quality of life and Livermore actually does get extended to requisite experience and knowl- found in the 1990s to be con- cliquish factions and organized home values of existing residents At long last, BART is coming Livermore). edge for Livermore to remain taminated with elevated levels agendas for Livermore Mayor and wipe out the small town char- to Livermore! Or is it? Tremendous progress has the wonderful place it is in 2011 of plutonium-239, which has a and city council positions. I feel acter and history of Livermore’s All of the candidates in the been made under John's and and into the future. We urge you radioactive half-life of 24,000 better supporting professional downtown for their own special upcoming Mayoral and City Marshall's leadership towards to read the positive campaign years. experience, responsibility, suc- Council races agree that BART bringing BART to Livermore. interest. These are the same lap We believe that workers and cess in Fire service, professional literature of John Marchand for should run along I-580 rather Without question, the best way to dogs that are willing to endanger the community should be pro- groups and organizations and our Mayor, Stu Gary for City Council than extend downtown, so that is bring BART home is to elect John Livermore’s financial future by tected from plutonium particles own Livermore Valley Joint Uni- and Marshall Kamena for City no longer an issue. The real issue Marchand for Mayor and Mar- using the General Fund to under- that may be re-suspended during fied School board, as member and Council in which they state their is: Will BART -- finally -- extend shall Kamena for City Council. write the Regional Theater construction. There are precau- President. Vote for Stu Gary for accomplishments and priorities to Livermore at all? Will the city Do not be fooled by the cur- tionary methods that could be city council…..let’s keep it clear for our city. be able to secure the financing Water Rate Increase These are the kind of posi- rent council who only changed used, including continuous air and to the point. Bart Hughes necessary to close the deal? tive leaders we need, so we can its position when polling showed monitors and extra dust suppres- If you want BART in Liver- Pleasanton continue in the direction that that it would be political suicide sion. The community is invited Livermore’s Car Keys more -- regardless of where you It seems that only with gov- our city has carefully and wisely to run for office while opposing to a meeting on November 3 to Carol Ann Eicher want the tracks to run -- I urge ernment agencies like Zone 7 and discuss the Laboratory's current chosen. the people’s position that BART Livermore you to vote for John Marchand broken markets like healthcare should remain along the freeway. plans and how to improve them. I attended the candidates’ fo- for Mayor and Marshall Kamena that customers get charged more Their conversion may only last rum sponsored by the League of for City Council. for less. (Oh yes, I forgot Netflix till after the election.

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Often short sales look like a great deal, more Ave., Livermore, CA CLASSIFIED AD The Federal Fair Housing Act, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94551 call 925-243-8000 Title VII of the Civil Rights and buyers may wonder what’s involved in purchasing one. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by Act of 1964, and state law The National Association of Realtors offers several recommenda- FILE NO. 456731 an Individual tions for homebuyers thinking about buying a short sale. The following person(s) doing The registrant began to trans- business as: Sunset West act business under the ficti- Time: First, you should understand that a short sale is probably Realty, 690 South K St., tious business name(s) listed going to be anything but short. It may take 45-60 days or more, after Livermore, CA 94550, is above on N/A. hereby registered by the fol- Signature of Registrants: the seller and buyer sign a purchase contract, for the seller’s lender lowing owner(s): /s/: Brian Serda, Owner to decide whether they are going to approve the short sale and the Gregory Peter Lanet, 690 This statement was filed with South K St., Livermore, the County Clerk of Alameda price. Because there is a third party in a short sale – the seller’s lender CA 94550 on October 4, 2011. Expires – the price, terms and time periods in the contract are all subject to This business is conducted by October 4, 2016. that lender’s approval. an Individual The Independent Legal No. The registrant began to trans- 3099. Published October 20, It’s reasonable to expect a periodic update from the seller’s agent act business under the ficti- 27, November 3, 10, 2011. while you are waiting for approval, letting you know how the ap- tious business name(s) listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS proval process is progressing. Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT Price: If the listing price of a short sale looks too good to be true, /s/: Gregory P. Lanet, Owner FILE NO. 457083 This statement was filed with The following person(s) doing it probably is. With a few exceptions, the listing price is set by the the County Clerk of Alameda business as: Neera Natural, sellers and their real estate agent, not by the lender. Some sellers on September 30, 2011. Ex- 2468 Armstrong St., Liver- pires September 30, 2016. more, CA 94551, is hereby will list at an exceptionally low price in the hope of getting multiple The Independent Legal No. registered by the following offers very quickly. owner(s): 3090. Published October 13, Ask your agent to run recent comps for the short sale. If the price 20, 27, November 3, 2011. Supreme Joy Distributors, Inc, 2468 Armstrong St., Liver- you’re offering is substantially lower than the comps, chances are it STATEMENT OF more, CA 94551 ABANDONMENT This business is conducted by might not be accepted by the seller’s lender; the lender may turn it OF USE OF a Corporation down, or counter offer you at a higher price. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant began to trans- NAME act business under the ficti- Mortgage Amounts, Number of Loans, and Lenders: Ask your FILE NO. 366390-392 tious business name(s) listed agent to research how much is owed against the home, the number The following person(s) has above on N/A. (have) abandoned the use of Signature of Registrants: of recorded loans, and who the lenders are. the Fictitious Business Name: /s/: Anita Thompson, Presi- Having a first and second loan with two different lenders reduces (1)Livermore Lincoln Mer- dent the chance of success in getting the approval, because both lenders cury (2)Livermore Chrysler This statement was filed with Jeep (3)Livermore Ford, 2266 the County Clerk of Alameda will have to agree on the amount of the sale proceeds each will re- Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore, on October 10, 2011. Expires ceive. Even if they are able to agree, having more than one lender CA 94551. October 10, 2016. The Fictitious business Name The Independent Legal No. often lengthens the time needed for approval. Statement for the Partnership 3100. Published October 27, Moreover, some lenders, deserving or not, get a reputation for be- was filed on July 13, 2005 in November 3, 10, 17, 2011. the County of Alameda. ing slow and difficult to work with. If your agent is an experienced The full name of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS short sale agent, he or she will know who these lenders are and can Livermore Auto Group Inc, NAME STATEMENT 2266 Kitty Hawk Rd, Liver- FILE NO. 456456 advise you of the difficulty you may encounter. more, CA 94551 The following person(s) doing Short Sale Listing Agent’s Track Record: If the seller’s agent is business as: Cover Pro, 1312 This business was conducted not experienced with short sales, it lowers your chance of success. by: Livermore Auto Group Pegan Cmn, Livermore, CA Inc 94550, is hereby registered by That’s because it’s up to the listing agent to prepare and submit the Signature of Registrant: the following owner(s): short sale package to the lender and negotiate. Your buyer’s agent /s/: Margaret Fulton, Sec- Robert J. Miller, 1312 Pegan retary Cmn, Livermore, CA 94550 can’t talk to the seller’s bank. This statement was filed with This business is conducted by Seller Qualifications for Short Sale: Your agent may want to the County Clerk of Alameda an Individual on October 12, 2011. Expires The registrant began to trans- find out if the seller’s agent has already received a completed short October 12, 2016. act business under the ficti- sale package from the seller. A completed short sale package usu- tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. ally includes the following: hardship letter, tax returns, pay stubs, 3094. Published October 20, above on 3/1/2001. 27, November 3, 10, 2011. Signature of Registrants: financial statement, and bank statements. /s/: Robert Miller FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with Some sellers do not want to cooperate and are slow to return NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda these documents. Others have never been told by their agent that FILE NO. 457154 on September 23, 2011. Ex- The following person(s) do- pires September 23, 2016. they will have to provide these documents. You don’t want your ing business as: Livermore The Independent Legal No. short sale purchase delayed because the listing agent doesn’t have Lincoln, 2232 Kitty Hawk 3101. Published October 27, Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, November 3, 10, 17, 2011. the required documents. is hereby registered by the Number of Offers Received: Homes priced significantly below FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): market value will probably receive multiple offers. The seller’s Livermore Auto Group Inc, NAME STATEMENT 2266 Kitty Hawk Rd, Liver- FILE NO. 456867 agent is not required to disclose the terms of those offers, unless The following person(s) doing more, CA 94551 directed to by the seller, but you do want to know how many offers This business is conducted by business as: Leslie Marie a Corporation body and skin care, 280 Divi- you are up against. The registrant began to trans- sion Street, Pleasanton, CA You’ll want to make an offer that will beat the competition, yet act business under the ficti- 94566, is hereby registered by tious business name(s) listed the following owner(s): still be a good value at a slightly below-market price. above on N/A. Leslie Braga, 1602 Calle Santa Anna, Pleasanton, Reserve the Right to Conduct Inspections: Generally, a short Signature of Registrants: sale is purchased in a completely as-is condition, meaning neither /s/: Jay Gill, President CA 94566 This statement was filed with This business is conducted by the lender nor seller will pay for any repairs. an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda It will be very important to have an opportunity to conduct a on October 12, 2011. Expires The registrant began to trans- October 12, 2016. act business under the ficti- thorough home inspection after the short sale is approved, with the The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed contingency allowing cancellation of the purchase if something 3095. Published October 20, above on 12/29/1998. 27, November 3, 10, 2011. Signature of Registrants: unexpected is discovered. /s/: Leslie Braga, Owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with If you are in the market to buy a home and have some flexibility NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda in your timing, buying a short sale can be a great way to find the FILE NO. 457155 on October 4, 2011. Expires home you’re looking for at a very affordable price. As long as you The following person(s) doing October 4, 2016. business as: Livermore Ford The Independent Legal No. understand the process, it doesn’t have to be a frustrating experi- Lincoln, 2266 Kitty Hawk 3102. Published October 27, ence. Consult your local real estate professional for more complete Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, November 3, 10, 17, 2011. is hereby registered by the information. following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore Auto Group Inc, NAME STATEMENT 2266 Kitty Hawk Rd, Liver- FILE NO. 456868-869 Kelly DeYoreo is a Realtor with more, CA 94551 The following person(s) do- Prudential California Realty, Livermore This business is conducted by ing business as: (1) Posi- a Corporation tive Things (2) Just Breathe The registrant began to trans- Day Spa, 280 DivisionStreet, act business under the ficti- Pleasanton, CA 94566, is tious business name(s) listed hereby registered by the fol- above on 7/13/2005. lowing owner(s): Keller Williams Opens Remodeled Office Signature of Registrants: Leslie Braga, 1602 Calle /s/: Jay Gill, President Santa Anna, Pleasanton, This statement was filed with CA 94566 On Thursday, September 15, Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted by hosted a Grand Opening party and Ribbon Cutting ceremony to on October 12, 2011. Expires an Individual The registrant began to trans- celebrate the completion of an eight month remodel. The remodel October 12, 2016. increased the current office space from 7,000 square feet to 13,000 The Independent Legal No. act business under the ficti- 3096. Published October 20, tious business name(s) listed square feet and gave the office a much needed KW face lift. In ad- 27, November 3, 10, 2011. above on N/A. Signature of Registrants: dition to adding space the new floor plan offers an Internet Café, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Leslie Braga private Lead Generating booths, additional private offices and a NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with separate Conference/Education Center that seats 130. FILE NO. 457064 the County Clerk of Alameda Founded in 2003 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty provides The following person(s) doing on October 4, 2011. Expires business as: Altamont Beer October 4, 2016. specialized agents in Residential Real Estate, Luxury Homes and Works LLC, 2402 Research The Independent Legal No. Commercial real Estate properties. Keller Williams Tri-Valley Dr, Livermore, CA 94550, 3103. Published October 27, continues to be the #1 Real Estate office in the Tri Valley area for is hereby registered by the November 3, 10, 17, 2011. following owner(s): volume and units sold. Altamont Beer Works LLC, ANIMALS 2402 Research Dr, Livermore, 2) CATS/ DOGS CA 94550 This business is conducted by ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for a Limited liability company adoption information contact The registrant began to trans- Valley Humane Society at act business under the ficti- 925 426-8656. tious business name(s) listed above on N/A. Adopt a new best friend: Signature of Registrants: TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal /s/: Stephen Sartori, Owner/ Rescue, offers animals for President adoption every Saturday and This statement was filed with Sunday, excluding most holi- the County Clerk of Alameda days. Saturdays from 9:30 on October 10, 2011. Expires am to 1:00 pm, dogs and cats October 10, 2016. are available atthe Pleasan- The Independent Legal No. ton Farmers Market at W. 3097. Published October 20, Angela and First Streets. 27, November 3, 10, 2011. Two locations will showcase FICTITIOUS BUSINESS cats only: Petsmart in Dub- NAME STATEMENT lin noon to 4 and the Pet FILE NO. 456790 Food Express in Livermore The following person(s) doing 1 to 4. Sundays, cats are at business as: ServiceMaster- Petsmart in Dublin 1 to 4, and CleanCare, 1001 Shannon PetCo in San Ramon 11 to 3. Ct., Ste. C, Livermore, CA TVAR at (925) 803-7043 94550, is hereby registered by website at www.tvar.org the following owner(s): Kneizeh Ventures, Inc., 1001 PAGE 12 - The Independent, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Lab Seeking Energy Collaborations Lawrence Livermore National and use LLNL’s HPC systems to D.C. in May, sponsored by the and Smart Grid, Power Storage, Laboratory (LLNL) has issued a find solutions to urgent problems Howard Baker Forum, the Bi- and Renewable Energy Integra- call to energy businesses of all and learn how to employ HPC as partisan Policy Center, LLNL, tion. To be considered, proposals sizes for proposals to collaborate a powerful tool for innovation. and other partners who focused must address a compelling, criti- with LLNL teams of experts in “HPC lets companies col- on exploring how HPC can cata- cal problem to which the solution advancing energy technology lapse the time and expense of lyze rapid advancement of U.S. would advance energy through a through the use of high perfor- designing and prototyping new clean energy technologies. This combination of HPC resources mance computing (HPC). products and processes. That’s program also addresses the needs and collaborative teams of in- This one-year pilot program, important for advanced industrial and benefits identified earlier in dustry, energy and computer called the hpc4energy incubator, countries like the U.S. that can’t studies by the Council on Com- scientists. aims to accelerate the develop- compete on wages and need to petitiveness in strengthening the The first step for potential ment of energy technology and be at the frontier of discovery,” U.S. manufacturing sector and collaborators is to submit a one- boost U.S. competitiveness in the stated Deborah Wince-Smith, competitiveness as a whole. page letter of intent providing a global marketplace by teaming president of the Council on Com- Specifically, LLNL is seeking high level overview the proposal. industry with the scientific and petitiveness. proposals that address one of the Letters of intent should be sent computing resources at national The hpc4energy incubator five critical clean energy areas to [email protected] laboratories. Companies with emerged from the National Sum- outlined in the National Summit before 5 p.m. Pacific Standard the winning proposals will col- mit on Advancing Clean Energy report: Building Energy Efficien- Time (PST) on Dec. 16, 2011. laborate with LLNL scientists Technologies held in Washington cy; Carbon Capture; Utilization For more information, see and Sequestration; Liquid Fuels www.hpc4energy.org. Combustion; Nuclear Energy; HOSPITALITY (continued from page one)

of hospitality businesses in the ment Task Force it was hard to downtown. There are six key determine who was a member of elements that will be addresses. the task force, because there was They are public safety, music and so much participation from the entertainment, multi-use side- audience.. “In the new task force walk, quality of life, transporta- effort, divergent viewpoints will tion, venue safety and security. not get lost.” The membership is comprised McGovern noted. “We’re of two planning commissioners, talking about the potential of Kathy Narum and Jerry Pentin; making major changes in the two representatives of the Pleas- downtown.” Only six votes anton Downtown Association, would be needed to produce a Michael Hosterman and Melanie recommendation on guidelines. Sadek; and an one appoint- Councilmember Cheryl Cook- ment by each council member, Kallio said that all stakeholders Jon Harvey, Peter MacDonald, had an impact on the housing ele- Christine Bourg, Lori Rice, and ment and Hacienda recommenda- Kathleen Dlugosh. Two council tions. She suggested that the city members will also serve. They post information on its website are Matt Sullivan and Jerry about upcoming meetings and Thorne. perhaps issue an invitation for City Manager Nelson Fialho people to attend. said of the meetings. Everyone McGovern made a motion is welcome to participate. Dur- to increase the task force mem- ing meetings of the Hacienda bership by two. There was no Task Force and Housing Ele- second.

GUIDELINES (continued from page one) Bourg stated that the association tion, and a new formed Pleasan- is very pleased to see there will ton Improvement Association. be a review. Hopefully, the goal Councilmember Cindy Mc- will be the preservation of our Govern wondered if membership unique heritage.” would include developers or McGovern suggested that the people who make money taking new guidelines when approved downtown structures. She asked should apply to the entire city, what assurance there would be not just to the downtown. “There that it would be a balanced com- are other wonderful areas in the mittee. community that need to be pre- City Manager Nelson Fi- served.” alho said that he didn’t have an Mayor Jennifer Hosterman answer. Community members said that she saw no reason the can apply. The applications are council couldn’t take the same reviewed and the appointments set of guidelines and apply them made. “ I think that the selection to the entire city.” will be a very honest process. At One of McGovern’s concerns the end of the day, the five at- related to past decisions to allow large members will be appointed the removal of an older home, be- by the council.” cause no one important had lived A member of the Pleasan- there. She wanted consideration ton Heritage Association, Chris given to preserving structures Bourg, raised concerns similar that might be older, but may not to those voiced by McGovern. meet all of the guidelines. THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Art, Community, & Education

Comedy of MacHomer Mixes Shakespeare with 'The Simpsons'

Rick Miller performs "MacHomer."

Comedian Rick Miller brings of Shakespeare’s Macbeth ever in a touring production of Mac- National Arts Center in Ottawa, has produced numerous shows his one-man tour de force show, to hit the stage,” MacHomer is beth. As he tells it, his role as a Canada. Miller’s show, praised including MacHomer. MacHomer, to the Bankhead The- unquestionably a most unusual “nameless murderer” was so small, as both educational and entertain- The family-focused MacHomer ater on November 10, 2011. With one, an uproarious collision of he had plenty of time backstage to ing, has also been enthusiastically is just one of several comedy spot-on impressions of more than classic literature with popular cul- think. What began as an idea for welcomed at schools and other programs offered as part of the 50 voices from the popular hit ture. Using the distinctive voices his cast party skit, “What if the venues. 2011-2012 LVPAC Presents series. television series “The Simpsons," of cartoonist Matt Groening’s Simpsons performed our play?” Based in Toronto, Rick Miller Later this season, standup comic Miller plays out a hilarious version famously dysfunctional family, eventually emerged as MacHomer is one of Canada’s most respected Paula Poundstone takes the stage of Shakespeare’s bloodiest tale, “The Simpsons,” Miller has cre- and played to great success on the multi-disciplinary performers. His on April 13, 2012 with a stool, "Macbeth." ated a clever script that leaves 85 fringe festival circuit. Since then, credits range from classical theatre microphone, can of Pepsi, and her Formerly a fringe festival mash- percent of Shakespeare’s language the show has been revamped to to avant-garde, from musicals to own brand of on-the-spot humor. up, the show has evolved into a untouched, while mining it for full-scale multimedia experience, its unwitting humor. With video keep it up-to-date with new songs, live comedy, from voice work to She will be followed by the Capitol while still preserving the inspired projections, puppets and costumes, characters and enhanced staging. film and television. Miller hosted Steps who return to the Bankhead and spontaneous lunacy with the Bard’s tragic tale of ambition, MacHomer has played to capac- the ABC Television primetime Theater on May 8. which it all began. Student tickets murder and witchcraft becomes an ity audiences on four continents, series Just for Laughs and serves The Bankhead Theater is lo- for MacHomer are just $14 and imaginatively-staged production reaching more than a half million as artistic director of WYRD cated at 2400 First Street in Down- range from $29 to $51 for adults. that leaves audiences of all ages people and appearing in such Productions, an internationally- town Livermore. To purchase Called by one reviewer, “the helpless with laughter. prestigious locales as the Kennedy acclaimed company devoted to tickets call 925-373-6800 or visit most intriguing interpretation In 1994, Miller was performing Center in Washington, D.C. and the multi-disciplinary theater which www.bankheadtheater.org. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Art & Entertainent College to Stage Arthur Miller's 'All My Sons'

All My Sons, Arthur Miller’s first Tony Award winning play, opens the 2011-2012 theatrical season at Las Positas College. First performed on Broadway in 1947, All My Sons explores themes of self determination, familial loyalty, moral responsibility, war profiteering; and the struggle of generational views of the “all American dream.” The play was inspired by a true story about a successful business- man who knowingly sold the gov- ernment defective airplane parts during World War II. Performances are Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. in the Black Box Theater in the Barbara Fracisco Mertes Center for the Arts. First performed on Broadway in 1947 with a run of 328 perfor- mances, the play won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award and the Tony Award for Best Play. It enjoyed a successful Broadway revival in 2008 with the cast of John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Pat- rick Wilson and Katie Holmes in her Broadway debut. Las Positas College Theater In- structor and “All My Sons” Direc- tor Wesley Morgan said he chose the play because of its subject matter. “‘All My Sons’ explores Photo - Doug Jorgensen themes of self determination, fa- Rehearsing for the upcoming production of "All My Sons" at Las Positas College are (from left) Adam Turk, Tim Ackerman, and Brennan Pryor. milial loyalty, moral responsibility, war profiteering and the struggle of generational views of the all- American dream,” Morgan said. “Arthur Miller has written in in judgment that will haunt him Larry and Chris, both soldiers in where he plans to propose marriage slowly envelopes the Kellers’ quiet ‘All My Sons’ a twentieth-century and his family for as long as they WWII; and Kate, Joe’s loyal and to her. With this inciting incident, suburban home,” Morgan said. Greek tragedy with the Second live. loving wife. the complications begin, Morgan The Las Positas College pro- World War as a back drop,” Mor- The play has a cast of 10 ac- As the play opens, we learn explained. Kate has been in denial duction cast includes veteran ac- gan explained. Joe Keller, the tors who represent the family and that Larry has been missing in about Larry’s true status because, if tor and Livermore resident Tim owner of a metal works factory friends of the Keller family, promi- action for more than three years he is dead, family secrets that have Ackerman as Joe Keller, Chris in middle America, in an effort nent residents of a Midwest sub- and that his brother Chris is bring- been tenuously left unspoken and Macomber of Oakland as Kate to establish financial security for urban neighborhood. The Kellers ing Larry’s former fiancée, Ann ignored surely will be exposed. Keller, Brennan Pryor of Tracy his family, makes a serious error are: Joe, father of two sons; sons Deever, to visit the family home Ann also is the former next door as Chris Keller, Jasmine Richard neighbor and daughter of Joe’s of Tracy as Ann Deever, Josh Ze former business partner who was of Livermore as George Deever; sent to prison for allowing defec- with Kathi Hileman, Rich Cook, tive cylinder heads to be sold and Jeremy La Clair, Katie Lloyd, Last Week to Purchase Ghost Walk installed in WWII fighter planes, Adam Lagodzinski and Adam Tickets in downtown Pleasanton causing the deaths of 21 pilots. In a Turk. Production design is by court case, Joe denied responsibil- Jeremy Hamm. There is one week left to pur- walk and some eerie things hap- your Ghost Host or a ghost will ity and eluded conviction. Las Positas College is located chase tickets for Ghost Walk pened, such as lights flickering in recount the stories of the haunting “The play begins on a bright at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in 2011, a Pleasanton Halloween the basement of the Gay Nineties of that location. Tours leave the sunny Sunday in August, and with Livermore. tradition. Pizza and ghosts being seen in Museum every 30 minutes starting the arrival of both Ann and her Tickets are $12 for general Participants will tour downtown cell phone cam pictures at Seren- at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. brother George, the truths of the admission and $8 for students and Pleasanton to see the haunts of ity Stoneworks and Gay Nineties Tickets are necessary and may Kellers’ and the Deevers’ lives seniors. Tickets are available at some of our Pleasanton ghosts. Pizza. be purchased at the Museum on are to be gradually illuminated, www.brownpapertickets.com or This past weekend nearly 500 The tour last approximately 2 Main in person or by phone at as darkness of their consequences 1(800) 838-3006. people took part the “spirited” hours and stops at 19 sites where 925.462.2766. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 3 Fiddler Next in Firehouse Cabaret Series The Firehouse Arts Center having fun, and sharing the whole level, she brings that explosive joy Cabaret Series will host renowned range of human emotions. She’s with her.” fiddler April Verch for a Saturday, a grand master fiddler and a very Tickets are adult $15, $20 and November 12 performance at the expressive singer, but what sets $25; child $12; senior; $20. Group Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- her apart is the openness, humor discounts are available. Tickets anton. and social fun she got growing up may be purchased online at www. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. in the music. It's not always easy firehousearts.org up to three hours The Firehouse Arts Center is lo- for professionals to keep that social prior to the performance, by phone cated at 4444 Railroad Avenue in joy in their music. Even though at (925) 931-4848, or in person downtown Pleasanton. April is playing at a very high at the Firehouse Arts Center Box The April Verch Band, featur- Office. ing Clay Ross on guitar and Cody Walters on upright-electric bass and banjo, has won over audiences with their virtuosity, charm, humor and boundless energy on stage. Verch was born to traditional music in Canada’s hard-working, hard-dancing Ottawa Valley where the music combines the foot- stomping, open-minded fusion of Irish, Scottish, French, German, and Polish influences, with the with endless variety, the spices of American country exciting entertainment music. The twang of the banjo and the driving Franco-Celtic pulse of the fiddle are ingrained in Verch’s THISWEEKEND! performances. “What makes the Ottawa Valley unique,” she says, Hairspray “is that it’s melting-pot music. Peo- ple there worked hard, and when it Oct 28-Nov 6 at 2 & 8pm was time to let loose, you went out Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre and had fun together; you danced and played music. Growing up around that, being able to perform and see how happy it made people ike There’s feel, I’m sure that’s what drew me ...LNo Tomorrow into music.” Nov 3 at 8pm The first woman in history to win both of Canada’s most pres- Warren Miller’s 62nd Annual tigious fiddle championships, the reminder that Winter is on it’s Way! Grand Masters and Canadian Open, April Verch Verch was asked to represent her country’s music at the opening lumbia. White, Joan Baez, and Riverdance ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Multi-instrumentalist Dirk said, “April has an amazing ability Powell, who has worked with Jack to touch people’s hearts, get them Leo Kottke Games in Vancouver, British Co- Nov 7 7:30pm LegendaryAcousticGuitar Virtuoso Pleasanton artist Gina Kaiper will exhibit oil paintings on the theme The Rae Dorough Speakers Series “Work, Study, Play” in the art gallery of the Barbara Fracisco Abraham Verghese Mertes Center for the Arts, Las Nov 8 7:30pm Positas College, November 1-13. Renowned Physician, Teacher In her paintings, Kaiper focuses on and Author of Cutting for Stone people at work or at leisure, many of them in U.S or European museums. Kaiper enrolled in art courses at Las Positas after retiring from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. MacHomer The gallery is open to the public Nov 10 7:30pm whenever the college is in session and during performances at the arts AHilarious Mash-up of Shakespeare’s center, located at 3000 Campus Hill Macbeth & The Simpsons Drive, Livermore. Admission to the gallery is free. However, there is a $2.00 charge for parking on campus. Gina Kaiper’s oil painting “Feeding FREE BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 Time” (shown) is included in her PARKING!www.bankheadtheater.org exhibit at Las Positas College, November 1-13. 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Community

Abraham Verghese Speaker Regarded as Having Influenced the Views of Modern Medical Students

An Evening with Abraham oir about his time treating AIDS the trend in his own practice, and Verghese, the next talk in the Rae patients in rural Tennessee. It was has appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes Dorough Speakers Series will be a finalist for the National Book and on National Public Radio to presented Tues., Nov. 8 at 7:30 Critics Circle Award. His second discuss these issues. He has pub- p.m. in the Bankhead Theater. book, The Tennis Partner, was a lished extensively in the medical Verghese is Professor for the New York Times Notable Book and literature, and in major magazines Theory & Practice of Medicine at a national best seller. and newspapers, including the Stanford, a renowned physician, All of Abraham Verghese’s New Yorker and The Wall Street teacher and bestselling author of works reflect his background and Journal. "Cutting for Stone." He is widely his view of medicine. Dr. Verghese The Rae Dorough Speakers regarded as having influenced the was raised in Ethiopia, attended Series has been provided by the way modern medical students medical school in India, and came Dorough Family, Lawrence Liver- think about what it means to be a to the United States to practice. He more National Security LLC, Tri- doctor and the importance of the soon became concerned about doc- Valley Conservancy and the Hertz doctor–patient relationship. tors losing touch with the roots of Foundation. Much of Dr. Verghese’s life’s medicine and with their patients. Tickets are priced at $30, and work is brought to bear in his debut “The patient in America is for groups of 10 or more $20 per novel Cutting for Stone, which becoming invisible,” observes person. has spent over 50 weeks on The Verghese. “It is as if the patient in The Bankhead Theater is lo- New York Times best-seller list. the bed is merely an icon for the cated at 2400 First Street in down- Dr. Verghese has also written two real patient, who exists in the com- town Livermore. Tickets may be nonfiction books. My Own Coun- puter.” He has worked to reverse purchased at the theater or online try, published in 1994, is a mem- at www.bankheadtheater.org

Two young men, after gradua- door. This structure is unlike any tion from Livermore High School, granary I have seen, and family decided to continue in the foot- rumor says that it used to be a stage steps of their families in local The “G” in G&M Farms coach stop. agriculture. John Gandolfo and An earlier family, the Ramkes, Gandolfo, along with his stock and that have been carefully preserved When World War II began, the Dan Marciel have not found that first owned the Gandolfo property. buildings, for $30,000. Anita Gan- over the years. There are three Navy took over the Livermore career an easy one. The Gandolfos Max Ramke came from Neuen- dolfo remembered that Otto and large barns: a horse barn, a milking airport, then on Rincon Avenue. recently had one of their choicest dorf, a town in an area called his family left their furniture and barn, and a feeder barn. Since they In order to have more of a buffer fields gobbled up by the new Isabel Schlesweig-Holstein that has gone all their farm tools and machinery had a milking barn, they must have zone to the west of the airport, Road highway exit. Dan, whose back and forth in ownership be- behind because they were moving kept a small herd of milk cows, the federal government forced the family’s property is on Collier tween Germany and Denmark. He to Germany. Luigi Gandolfo and most likely to sell their cream Gandolfo family to sell them a Canyon, has struggled with lack immigrated about 1870 and came his wife, Guiditta, had emigrated to creameries. In 1935 Richard large portion of their property. of water for his cattle and his directly to the Livermore area. He from Rovegno, in the province of joined the Wool Growers Associa- Richard and Lena Gandolfo had vegetables. farmed with Herman Ruter Sr. Genoa, Italy in 1864 to New York tion, so he probably had sheep as a son named Richard, and he mar- Their decision to work together on land near the Pleasanton brick and had moved to San Francisco by well. There is a lovely little two- ried Anita Caratti, whose parents on the pumpkin patch and corn works on Stanley Boulevard, then 1874, where he ran a drayage busi- story Victorian house built by Otto owned the buildings and land in maze on the Gandolfo property called the Livermore-Pleasanton ness. Guiditti, however, was un- Ramke. A good-sized chicken coop Joesville on the old Dublin Road at 487 East Airway Boulevard Road. After Ruter died in 1874, happy living in a big city, and she testifies to their raising chickens not far from the Gandolfo farm. for the last seventeen years has Max married his widow, Lena, talked her husband into moving to for family use and for selling their Anita lives in small modern house been a good one. At first, they and acquired the farm. In 1880, ac- farmland near Livermore. They eggs to local merchants. The most on the farm, and their son, John, grew their own pumpkins, but cording to his obituary, he bought had been farming in the Townsend unusual building, however, is one and his family also live there. Anita because of their smaller acreage property on the north side of East District to the east of Livermore that the Gandolfos used as a gra- said that her husband and his father and the exhaustion of the soil Airway Boulevard, then named since 1905. On 11 May 1920, Lena nary. The wooden building has a raised hay and grain on their prop- by pumpkin growing, they have the Dublin Road, and moved his Ramke married Richard Gandolfo, front porch with an overhang held erties and acted as hay and grain recently bought pumpkins from family there. By this time they had son of Luigi. Max Ramke Sr. died up with four pillars. Beneath the brokers. The business was called other growers. Dan Marciel, how- three children: Max, Arthur, and in 1918 and his wife in 1910. After overhang is a large double door, Richard Gandolfo and Sons. They ever, still grows gourds and some Helen “Lena.” young Max Ramke committed with windows on either side. Fac- hauled hay and grain from local specialty pumpkins. They added Meanwhile, his brother, Otto suicide in 1930, Richard and Lena ing the porch, you see that the left ranches and farms to the feed lots the corn maze, which takes up six Ramke, had bought matching Gandolfo added the Max Ramke side of the building has an annex of the stockyards in Stockton and acres, in 2003. They run these two farmland on the south side of property across the road to the with two large folding doors that San Francisco in four large trucks. events as well as a number of tours Dublin Road. He built a home for Gandolfo holdings. could be used to store a stage coach Next week, I will write about the for school-age children and their his family there in the spring of The farmyard at the Otto or horses. There are two windows “M” in G&M Farms—the Marciel teachers during the entire month of 1896. In May 1908 Otto Ramke Ramke/Luigi Gandolfo home on both sides, and two more at the family. October (weather permitting). sold his 268 acres of land to Luigi place has a number of old buildings rear along with another sliding (Readers can reach me at am- [email protected].) Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 5 Various Groups Hold Annual Bazaars, Boutiques, etc. Animal Lover's Boutique Is Nov. 5

The Animal Lover's Boutique, a her work. Volunteers raise money dation features the sights and world hunger by promoting sustainable ag- Holiday Boutique, Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. ricultural practices in developing countries small animal-themed gift boutique for the JLN Fund by making and sounds of the holidays. Dozens of and the USA. There will be games, a cake in the lobby of Feline Medical selling catnip toys and by operat- lavishly decorated trees, wreaths to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ambrose D. Regalia Auxiliary to VFW at Veteran's walk, an animal exhibition, home cooked Center in Pleasanton, is holding its ing the Animal Lover’s Boutique and garlands transform the Palm Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasan- meals, baked goods, fresh vegetables sales, annual holiday sale. All donations at Feline Medical Center. Although Event Center into a Christmas ton. Variety of handcrafted items including craft sales, and a costume parade. Come in and the proceeds from the boutique FMC does not offer veterinary wonderland. holiday decorations, jewelry, knitted and either street clothes or Halloween costumes. International donations will donations to go into Jackie Barnet's Just Like services on weekends, it is opening Events include the following: crocheted items, homemade jams, candles, paper crafts, floral arrangements & more. the organization will be facilitated at the New fund (JLN). its lobby on Saturday, November • Wonderland Family Stroll: Snack bar open. carnival. Heifer International gift items will The 12th Annual holiday sale 5 for the Holiday sales event. For Thursday evening. Bring the whole Silent Auction, support hospitalized also be available for purchase. will be held Sat., Nov. 5 from 10 more information, please contact family and stroll through the en- veterans, annual fund-raiser, holiday shop- Holiday Boutique, The community is a.m. to 4 p.m. The Holiday Sale Cindy Ferrin (925-323-8517) cfer- chanted forest of Christmas Tree ping on Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vet- invited to the annual Our Savior Lutheran erans Hospital Country Store, 4951 Arroyo Ministries Holiday Boutique on Saturday, will showcase animal-themed [email protected] or visit the Valley Lane. Enjoy simple holiday fare Rd., Livermore. Information 449-6448. November 12, from 9am-2pm. Our Savior items for the holidays, such as Humane Society website, www. and treats. Kids can shop for their Heritage Estates Annual Holiday is located at 1385 South Livermore, Avenue, planters, garden art, wind chimes, valleyhumane.org. parents in Santa's Secret Shop and Boutique, Fri., Nov. 4 and Sat., Nov. 5, 9 in Livermore. There will be assorted crafts, home decor, brass gifts, decorative visit with Santa Claus. a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Heritage Estates, from several local vendors, in addition to a 900 East Stanley Boulevard, Livermore. bake sale. Questions regarding this event pillows, purses and other fashion Livermore Lions is holding its • The Tinsel and Christmas Handcrafted gifts and baked goods made by may be directed to the church office at accessories, as well as cat and dog 18th Annual Christmas Bou- Tea: Friday morning and after- residents and their families. Items include 925-447-1246. toys, dishes and accessories. Check tique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., noon. Walk through a magical jewelry, jams & jellies, scarves, blankets, Barton Reading Program fund-raiser, out the "Litter Box" for bargains Nov. 5.. It will be held at the Both- indoor forest as you preview the kitchen helpers, and much more. Stella and Dot Trunk Show. Sun., Nov. 13, Annual Holiday Bazaar, Friday and 2:30 p.m. 7669 Martin Canyon Rd., Dublin. galore. well Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, sparkling Christmas trees, enjoy Saturday, November 4-5, from 9am-4pm. Afternoon of fun and fashion; 15% of all The Just Like New Fund was Livermore. Hand crafted gifts are holiday shopping, and bid on Handmade gifts, ornaments, and holiday sales go to the Barton Tutor Program. Raffle founded in 1995 by Pleasanton ani- the primary focus. There will be unique silent auction gift baskets. decorations. Homemade jams, jellies, opportunity. Preview at www.stelladot. mal advocate Jackie Barnett, who some company manufactured gifts. Purchase chance-drawing tickets and baked goods. Holy Cross Lutheran com/sites/arzubrown. Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton is passed away in 2009. The JLN There will be food and regular for the trees and spectacular china Church, 1020 Mocho Street, Livermore. Free admission. holding its annual Holiday Boutique & Bake Fund provides financial assistance raffles of gifts and prizes. table setting. Holiday Craft Fair on November 5 Sale fund-raiser on Friday, December 2 from to pet owners who cannot afford Food will be sold during event • Silent Night Soiree: Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Livermore Valley 2:30-6:30p at the school, and is currently emergency, lifesaving veterinary by the Lions. Also, those who evening. Featuring a silent auction Charter School, 543 Sonoma Ave. Hand- taking applications for hand-craft vendors. care for their pets, thus avoiding would like to participate as a ven- of exquisite gift baskets, sit-down made jewelry, clothing, hair accessories, The event takes place on a school day so we Christmas decorations, body soap, home can take advantage of the huge parent foot unnecessary euthanasia. dor please contact Lion Joan Bea- dinner, no-host cocktails, dessert decor, antiques and Shabby Chic, music, traffic we have on campus in the afternoon. Since 1995, the fund has saved son at 925 980- 2628 or jbeason@ auction and entertainment. baked goods, make and takes, all day Table prices are $25 for half table (5.75') and the lives of hundreds of Tri-Val- comcast.net for booth costs. • Silver Bells Luncheon: Satur- raffles and more. Free gift to the first 50 $50 for full table (11.5'). Because of space ley companion animals. JLN also The Livermore Lion's a 501C-3 day Gourmet Luncheon. Enter the customers. limitations, applications from commercial 2nd Annual Pasta Feed Fund-raiser, or 'home party' vendors cannot be accepted. funds emergency medical and non-profit helping the Livermore glittering wonderland of lights and Exceptional Needs Network, Sat., Nov. 5, All table fees and bake sale proceeds go surgical expenses for sick and community at large thru service colors. Visit the Merry Gentlemen 5 to 10 p.m. at the Robert Livermore Com- directly to Donlon's Parent-Faculty Club, injured companion animals, as to the community. Sales of food to purchase tree and china raffle munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. which supports school-wide activities and well as emergency medical and and drink go to help with the club's tickets, or bid on dozens of unique Raffle prizes, good foods, good times for a classroom enrichment. For a vendor ap- good cause. Dinner catered by A Tasteful plication or more information, please email surgical expenses for sick and community service in the Liver- silent auction gift baskets and de- Affair. Elbow room will be open for children [email protected]. injured homeless animals who are more Valley area. signer decorated wreaths. Enjoy activities and respite. Adults $25, children Christmas Boutique, Dec. 3, Veterans subsequently adopted from Valley holiday fare and entertainment. $15. Tickets can be purchased online at Hall, 5th and L Streets, Livermore. 10 a.m. Humane Society's no-kill animal Christmas Tree Lane will be For more information on http://ennetwork.org/pasta/Pasta_Dinner/ to 4 p.m. Refreshments available. Hosted by Unit 287 Livermore, Ladies Auxiliary of shelter in Pleasanton. held at the Palm Event Center in Christmas Tree Lane, please call Pasta_Dinner_Fundraiser.html. All pro- ceeds benefit annual summer camp. the Fleet Reserve Association. Funds help Today more than 40 volunteers Pleasanton November 17 to 19. the ValleyCare Charitable Foun- 37th Annual Carnival, benefit Heifer troops stationed overseas and/or a veterans' mentored by Jackie are continuing The event, a fund-raiser for dation at (925) 373-4560 or go to International, 3 to 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 5. Heifer project in Livermore. Vendors interested in the ValleyCare Charitable Foun- http://www.valleycare.com. International is an organization that fights participating, contact Polly, 447-5986.

Next In Series of Community Walks This Saturday in Pleasanton

Community members are in- that Dolores has volunteered to business park covers 875 acres, landscaped business park and also hike will be the Marily Kane Trail vited to join a series of Saturday lead longer trail hikes as part of our home to 450 companies employ- the 6.6-acre Creekside Park at its off of Bernal Avenue. morning trail hikes led by Dolores free program to promote healthy ing 17,000 people – larger than the southwestern edge. “Since January, we have walked Bengtson, known for her career walking.” population of many communities. On November 25, Bengtson and talked in most of the city’s with Pleasanton Parks and com- Those who would like to re- In addition, Hacienda Business will lead the group on the Callippe 42 parks,” Sutton said. “Many munity Services Department. ceive e-mail notification of the Park is home to more than 3,000 of Preserve trail that surrounds the of us who have lived here a long “Even in retirement, Dolores time and meeting place of future Pleasanton’s residents, who live in municipal golf course in south- time have discovered new sights. is a tireless advocate for quality Saturday morning walks should detached homes, townhomes and eastern Pleasanton. This hike Dolores has expanded our knowl- trails in this community,” said W. e-mail info@WorldWalkToWell- apartments. Hacienda Business has more elevation change than edge even further, taking us along Ron Sutton, founder of the World ness.org . The e-newsletter also Park is the largest development the previous two and is unpaved arroyos and into regional parks on Walk to Wellness. Sutton’s com- is free. of its kind in northern California (unlike Sycamore Grove and Haci- previous hikes. She has a wealth pany, ACCUSPLIT (makers of The destination on Saturday, and has been named as one of enda Business Park. If winter rains of fun knowledge to share about certified accurate pedometers and October 29, will be Hacienda the 10 best business parks in the make the trail too muddy by that the plants and animals we get to stopwatches) sponsors weekly lo- Business Park and also Creekside world by Site Selection magazine. date, the alternate location for the see.” cal walks. “We are very fortunate Park in northern Pleasanton. The We will explore part of this well 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Art & Entertainment Hairspray stands up at the Bankhead Tri-Valley Rep weighs in with naughty good clean fun by Harry Stoll rity. He puts it all on the line for show. She gives inspiring speeches Overweight overwrought over good causes. Seaberg excelled in and more inspiring singing. Rogers the top teenager Tracy Turn- Tri-Valley’s The Producers and is expansive and effective and a blad (Melissa Modifer) wants to Putnam County Spelling Bee, and powerful presence on stage. When audition for the Miss Teenage continues that skill here. The wife- Edna and Tracy walk in to join the Hairspray dance-off on the Corny husband interplay is touching. cast, she says, “If we get any more Collins (Danny Cozart) TV variety David Lam’s lighting design white people in here this is gonna show that she and best klutz Penny is bright. Spot operators Arlene be a suburb.” Pingleton (Morgan Frazer) watch Avila, Lauren Avila, and Ben In an ironic line, after the show every day after high school. Baczenas place the larger Edna in is integrated, the sponsor sees It’s 1962. Overweight girls a large spot, and the smaller Wil- profit possibilities, and appoints maintain a low profile. Black and liam in a smaller spot, then merge the rich white Velma as, “VP in white TV is not black and white. the spots for a subtle touch. charge of beauty products for Color TV is rare. Black kids ap- Peter DelFiorentino’s Edna women of color.” pear on the Corny Collins Show evokes Dame Edna as he/she Dorky clothes, saddle shoes, only on once-a-month Negro Day. dominates the stage. A man in a short gym shorts, and an Elvis do A bit of perspective: 1962 is the woman’s clothes is a show biz show up on the troupe’s dancers year Rosie O’Donnell was born, staple that draws automatic laughs, who are lively, accomplished and 1962 was three years before civil but can be a drag. Yet DelFioren- enjoy themselves. Dancer Carolyn August has got rhythm, she’s got rights protestors crossed the bridge tino’s performance is compelling at Selma. music. Her hands, head, elbows, and funny. John Tavolta played the shoulders, torso, hips, legs, and Appropriately, the Hairspray part in the 2007 movie version and feet feel the beat and repeat and cast is black and white, and in- said his final dance number was a send secret messages to one an- cludes other racial groups in tribute to Tina Turner. DelFioren- other. She has one brief number enticing mixtures. It represents tino’s big number shows what love (maybe less than a number) with something that is all to the good has to do with it. a male dancer that stays within the of the country. Effusive Danny Cozart (teenage choreography but bursts out at the This is not a tragedy; you talent host Corny Collins) has a same time. know plump plucky Tracy and handsome glowing open face and Cast members not mentioned the rest of the very talented cast a strong voice. In his bright purple above are J.J. Baczenas, KJ shall overcome and cross the suit with white shirt and shoes, he Brown, Alena Buschini, Camron bridge over the racial divide. It’s is somehow not garish and show Jones, Alaina Campbell, Lavalae- the how that is thrilling in this biz silly, but quite striking. Collins William Davis, Derek Demsher, very positive production with big too, shows integrity in insisting his Michelle Freschi, Nina Gosieng- hair, jokes, voices, music, moves, show be integrated. fiao, Ned Hansen, Jenny Hudson, gags, dances, and a big finish, of The Corny Collins Show is Catherine Kirsch, James Leonard course. based on the Buddy Deane Show Koponen, John Maio, Liz Marsh, Jo Anne Fosselman is the musi- that ran in Baltimore from 1957 Steve McCloud, Bella Ohlmeyer, to 1964 and introduced the twist. cal director. The orchestra does its Nick Quintell, and Katie Robbins. (Thankfully, the troupe in Tri-Val- Oodles of kudos to these essential job of supporting the voices with a ley’s version does not accurately big Broadway sound. From early members. depict that frozen feet feat.) The Photo - Doug Jorgensen Kathleen Breedeveld is the on, when Edna, Tracy, Prudy, and original Hairspray playwright John Melissa Modifer portrays Tracy Turnblad in Tri-Valley Repertory's high producer, Daren A.C. Carollo Penny sing, “I’m a big girl now,” Waters is a Baltimore boy. The energy production of 'Hairspray.' the director, Sean Kana the vocal through all the songs, we are Buddy Deane show was closed director, Lisa Danz the costume hugely entertained. because the sponsor, Westing- movies. In real life Singleton was son) is spotted front and center designer, Scott Johnson the sound Melissa Modifer as Turnblad house, did not want to integrate no ditz. She was instrumental in in a pink dress and sings, her designer and operator, and Chris- has a resonant voice. Her generous the show. unionizing the film industry. strong but sweet beautiful voice tina Valvedre the stage manager. body makes all the right moves Velma von Tussle (Suzie Shepa- Choreographer Sheri Stockdale swells and pushes against the These productions require a from a stomping teenage tantrum rd) is the shrill bitch hateful stage has the cast dancing, taking chanc- Bankhead’s walls, bouncing back huge number of dedicated actors to dancing to a salacious groping mother who undermines Tracy’s es, and in general lighting and sing- to elicit enthusiastic ahs. She is and staff. As with many com- of new boyfriend, the desirable efforts to be on the show and ing up the place. When the whole 12-years-old. munity theater groups, Tri-Valley Link Larken (Robert Lopez). pushes for her talentless daughter, troupe is doing intermingled big Prudish Prudy Pringleton (Gin- Repertory Theatre needs financial When her mother, Edna Turnblad spoiled Amber von Tussle (Morgan big numbers the Bankhead rocks ny Wehrmeister) is Penny’s uptight backing. They are valuable to the (Peter DelFiorentino) refuses to Breedveld), to be crowned Miss with their skill and enthusiasm. mom. Wehrmeister plays this and community. Please go to their web let her audition, to protect her, Teenage Hairspray. Tiffany in the Seaweed (Isaiah Boyd) dances other parts with histrionic sexual site and give until it feels good, and criticizes her hairsprayed do, comic strip Luann follows Amber. with soul, feet, legs, torso, head, repressiveness, and finally, with www.trivalleyrep.org. Tracy says, “Mother, you’re so The pair plays the hateful parts and neck, in a sensuous blend of boisterous freeing gymnastics. Performances are 8 pm Fridays 1950s.” Older generations are so to the hilt, showing great skill in ilium brilliance. Twist and shout, The Dynamites (Ashley For- and Saturdays, and 2pm Sundays, uncool. The script is alive with ruining songs. push and pull, side to side, back ney, Clarissa Forney, and Tiffany through November 6, at the Bank- good lines. Wide-ranging Morgan Fraz- and front, up and down, this guy’s Gaines) strut soulfully in exciting head Theater, 2400 First Street, Fat chance she will audition, er transforms saggy-shouldered got it all and gives it all. “Sug- red dresses and belt it out in strong Livermore. Tickets are $35 for adults (18-60), $33 for seniors but her father, William Turnblad caved-chest nerdy-clothed Penny gestive” doesn’t come close to visceral voices. They are a tribute (60+), and $25 for juniors (under (Jeff Seaberg) says, “If you want Pingleton into a vavoom performer describing his pelvic thrusts in one to groups such as The Supremes 18). Tickets may be purchased on to be big, you have to think big.” in a deliciously slinky lamé dress scene. Thrilling and brilliant but it and Martha & The Vandellas (both with big hair) that enriched our the www.livermoreperformingarts. Seaberg’s William Turnblad is to belt out a soulful number. Yum goes on too long. Naughty is nice musical scene. org, by phone at 925-373-6800, or like Hank Hill on King of the yum. Her name might honor Penny when naughty is brief. Motormouth Maybelle (Sher- by visiting the Bankhead Theater Hill, an ordinary man who is a bit Singleton, who played Blondie Penny and Seaweed hooking up plays to part of the theme. rell-Lee Rogers) runs the Negro ticket window at 2400 1st Street, of a buffoon but a man of integ- in many Blondie and Dagwood When Little Inez (Imani Wil- Day part of the Corny Collins Livemore Wine & Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 7 Harvest Weather Proves Tricky, But Not Without Treats by Laura Ness have helped to dry out the vine- wine pairs nicely with BBQ pork a pizza! Mangia! gift basket created by “Uptown Those who panicked when the yards and moderately move sugar or beef ribs, as well as spicy pasta RM also still has both the Girls,” stuffed with amazing girly rains came earlier this month and levels higher. It is anticipated that Bolognese. And get this, only 15 award winning 2008 Sangiovese bling and delicious consumables, picked, perhaps a wee bit pre- warm temperatures will continue cases remain of 2008 Cabiovese, and 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon worth nearly $400. What’s not to maturely, are certainly ruing that for the next 7 to 10 days, which a really delicious blend of estate that is only being served to wine love? decision now, as the unseasonably means Cabernet from the Home grown 25% Cabernet Sauvignon club members, but schmooze the The first 75 ladies to visit Ro- mild, and unusually long Indian Ranch should come in over Hal- and 75% Sangiovese: definitely staff, and they might give you a drigue Molyneaux receive roses Summer weather has come to loween weekend. Things will be a crowd-pleaser. The Cabernet swig. Both these wines are big, from Fantasia Blooms and choco- roost like a late bunch of Canadian a bit later at the Ghielmetti Estate gives it backbone and structure, yummy, and complex. To top off late covered strawberries from Geese. What’s good for the goose Vineyard, given its deeper soils while the Sangiovese adds zippy the flight, RM still has some 2006 Chef Tracy Flores at Castlewood, may well be even better for the and higher elevation. Steven and excitement. It is a great food wine Rubino dessert wine: the bottle to go with a special flight of sweet gander, as those who gandered on company are still expecting the and fun to drink. age has really done it proud. Made wines. Relax with a by-the-minute an improvement in conditions are majority of the Bordeaux varieties Then there’s the RM 2008 with 100% foot, back or neck massage by sitting pretty right now. Livermore to be ready there in the first two Barbera Late Harvest (LH), which Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, it Cheri, just $1/minute! Les Chenes Valley overall is in pretty good weeks of November. At this point, was picked a little late and when it has a nose of honey and almonds, has sassy edible works of art to shape, compared to other areas there is no rain in the forecast for begin to ferment, the yeast didn’t and delivers lush caramel mingled taste and purchase– how about a where shatter in the spring led to the early part of November, which quite gobble up all the sugar, leav- with ripe fruit on the palate. The cake purse - from Sugar Mama poor fruit set and cool weather is certainly good news. ing behind a sweet little residual ample acidity and tannins bolster Bakery, plus hair styling tips from caused many vineyard owners to Just in time for Halloween, sugar treat. This Barbera has a nose it, keeping it a serious contender. a high end San Francisco salon. drop fruit to the point of no return there are some very nice treats of red ripe cherries, but in every Taste it on special weekends up McGrail will feature Holiday on investment. The big downside available for filling up those empty sip, there’s a lovely soft, sweet feel until November 12th, for the “End Smoky Eye demos by makeup is lower crop yields on the grapes slots in your wine cellar. in the mouth. There’s plenty of of Harvest” celebration, when it professional Sheri Balken, plus everyone wants most: the benefit With the current wine release, acidity to keep it lively: perfect for will become part of the flight until scarves and purses by CC Kelly. is that those in oversupply are now Rodrigue Molyneaux (RM) has sipping as a before dinner aperitif, it is gone, which might be quite Nottingham Cellars offers deli- naturally mitigated. It is ever thus introduced a rasher of fresh and or after dinner by the fire. soon, since there are only 6 cases cious confections from Danville in the continuing circle of life. I’ve beautiful wine labels. Now it’s The 2008 Nebbiolo from Santa remaining. Chocolates and Stella and Dot heard from folks in the Monterey time to move out the old and Barbara County comes from a Ladies Lipstick Wine Tour, Jewelry. Occasio Winery will be AVA that several wineries have so bring in the new. While supplies vineyard fairly near the ocean. November 5: Girl’s Day Out in serving mini cupcakes from Dolce many ducks in the freezer, they’re last, visit RM for the next few Perhaps Italy’s most noble grape, Wine Country Ladies, grab your bakery, and featuring one-of-a- not going hunting this year, leav- weekends, beginning October 29 it is grown only in Piemonte and girlfriends and a designated driver kind handcrafted jewelry by Holly ing their grapes to others to bag. (or until it is gone), and receive Lombardy, and is revered in bot- and come enjoy a fun day of wine Ellsworth Rose. Smaller, newer labels looking for 15% off a case of wine made up tlings from the villages of Barolo tasting in Livermore Wine Coun- Don’t miss the “Kissing Booth” cheap fruit might get their wish. of “retired” labels. At these prices, and Barbaresco. This is a classic try. Be pampered at every stop with at Retzlaff, where you can have Many vineyards have already they’ll fly out the door like candy food wine, one built for aging, girlie treats, like chocolate, cake, your official “Wine Babes” lipstick declared their crops a loss to their on Halloween, so get them while and it is quite common in Italy spa treatments, hair styling, jew- kiss tattoo tastefully applied by insurance companies. Luckily, you can. for Nebbiolos to be cellared for elry, fashion accessories, makeup a handsome hunk! Learn how to that’s not the case in Livermore. For example, there are only decades before they are ready to and lots more, including special shape brows with Nadine of La Here in the Livermore Valley, two and a half cases left of 2008 enjoy. This Nebbiolo has an earthy, wine discounts. Di Da Beauty Lounge. Browse Steven Kent reports that they are Primitivo, a wine very similar to almost Pinot Noir like nose, with Participating Artisan Wineries creative designs from Lynda Yo- still patiently waiting for their reds Zinfandel, but with a much spicier smoky, leathery flavors, and is are Les Chenes, McGrail Vine- nemoto of Silpada Jewelry. In- to come in. Their whites are all finish. Aged in American oak, the packed with plentiful acidity and yards, Nottingham Cellars, Occa- dulge in Chocolate Mousse and put to bed, but the red Bordeaux coconut flavors really add some tannins. Pair with a big slice of sio Winery, Retzlaff and Rodrigue fresh berries with Port. varietals still linger on the vine. nice complexity to this wine, sourdough bread, olive oil, heir- Molyneaux. Each winery will charge a $5 Warm weather and the prodigious which already has a great nose and loom tomatoes, a slab of fresh Visit at least four out of six tasting fee. See mcgrailvineyards. wind over the last several days lots of dark berry undertones. This mozzarella cheese, and salami. Or, wineries and be eligible to win an com for a map and details. enormous special “Just for Girls” Young Livermore Readers Congratulated by Mayor, City Council of the Livermore Library. Library Plans are already under way for any questions, contact the Library staff and volunteers then assisted Livermore Public Library’s 2012 at (925) 373-5504, or visit the web- parents and children in lining up Summer Reading Program. For site at www.livermorelibrary.net. and proceeding through the Civic Center complex to the Council Chambers. Lego Workshops Offered Mayor Marshall Kamena and Livermore Public Library pres- children and children may register the City Councilmembers John ents a series of workshops intro- for only one workshop. In addition Marchand, Doug Horner and ducing engineering fundamen- to the workshops, from 2 to 4 pm Jeff Williams, shook each child’s tals to children by working with there will also be a free-play area hand after Library Director Susan LEGO™. Two instructors from to work with LEGO™, for those Gallinger read the child’s name Play Well TEKnologies, a regional who are waiting for or who have aloud. Parents and friends watched firm specializing in engineer- completed their workshops and for the children receive their kudos, ing fundamentals, will introduce those who were not able to sign up applauding and taking photos as children to projects they can build for a workshop. the children met the Mayor and and will guide them through the This program will be held in the Readers line-up to meet mayor and councilmembers. City Council. A recording of this process. Storytime Room of the Livermore special Livermore City Council In these workshops, children Public Library, Civic Center. The Livermore City Council, rewarded with a medal and an in- Meeting can be viewed online at will such things as how to iden- This event is appropriate for during its September 26 meeting, vitation to attend this special City http://www.tri-valleytv.org/VOD. tify LEGO™ materials and how children ages 4 and older and is congratulated Livermore’s “Super Council event. html. to apply the engineering concepts free of charge. Readers” who read 100 books dur- The evening began with the This event was made possible from the projects, to real-world To register for a workshop, ing the Livermore Public Library’s children checking in to get their through the support of over 40 vol- situations please call the Youth Services 2011 Summer Reading Program, name badges at the Civic Center unteers, including members of the Registration is required for the Desk at (925) 373-5504. Please “One World, Many Stories." This Library, where they were also in- Friends of the Livermore Library 2 free workshops, held at 2:00pm visit the Library’s website at www. year, over 600 children earned vited to sign up for a gift certificate and graduates from the Liver- and 3:00pm on November 5, 2011. livermorelibrary.net for additional “Super Reader” status and were drawing sponsored by the Friends more Citizen’s Police Academy. Each workshop is limited to 20 program information.

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memories by attending a class together. [email protected] or 925-424-1209 Simon & Garfunkel Tribute, Nov. 18, 8 Painting, jewelry making & paper art or 925-984-4395 p.m. Livermore High School Theater, 600 are now available to experience locally. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at The Maple St., Livermore. ABC Music Store Classes led by artist Claudette McDermott Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) and Academy benefit Livermore school . For more information e-mail or call to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month music programs. Advanced Ticket Sales sign up for classes 510 543-4776 Poetry- 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz ABC Music, 2156 First St, Downtown [email protected] ~ Individual and from the 1920's, 30's, 40's. Livermore or call 925-443-1244 group classes available. Dublin Heritage Center Music Jam, Every Liszt Festival - All Day Event Celebrating Beginning Stained Glass, start and finish Tuesday night there is an open music jam the Bicentennial of Franz Liszt, 2, 3:30, 5 a small stained glass window (14” x for either Bluegrass or Irish Fiddle. All and 8 p.m. Sun., Nov. 20. Firehouse Arts 14”) using cutting and manufacturing are welcome to come and listen or join Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. skills. Limited to 8 students. Additional in and play. 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. www.firehousearts.org. Tools and supplies are $174. Does not Information: 925-452-2100. Music Department Recital, Las Positas include glass. 5 week class, 2.5 hours Jazz at the Library, Bruce Mishkit Quar- College, Wed., Nov. 30, 12:30 p.m. Mertes each, your choice of day per week: Weds tet; Friday, October 28; 8 p.m. the San Center for the Performing Arts, on the 10-7p, Thurs-Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-4p. Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street, Las Positas Campus, 3000 Campus Hill Classes are ongoing so you may start San Ramon. $20 each (Seniors 62+ and Dr., Livermore. Ticket prices are $12 anytime. Art Glass Studio, 174 South Students $15) www.sanramonjazz.org/ general admission and $8 for students L St., Livermore. For more information wp/wp-admin/edit.php & seniors. www.brownpapertickets.com contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447-1962 Suzanna Smith A Tribute to the Great with the venue of Las Positas College, or www.artglassstudio.weebly.com Ladies of Jazz, Sun., Oct. 30, 2 p.m. Fire- call 1-800-838-3006. Kids After School Program, after school house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., A Charlie Brown Christmas with David program for 11-18 yrs olds includes Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. Benoit, jazz, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC stained glass, mosaic or fused projects. Blues Brothers Revue, Thurs., Fri., Sat., Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 6 weeks. Classes are ongoing so you Nov. 3, 4 and 5, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. may start any Wednesday. Limited to Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. org or 373-6800. Charlotte Severin will show her watercolors painted from life en plein air 8 students. 6 week class $155 (all www.firehousearts.org. and still life at the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Nov. 1 to 30. An artist materials included) Wednesdays 2:15p- Leo Kottke, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC ON THE STAGE 4:45p. Art Glass Studio, 174 South L Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, opens reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 6 at the winery, 5565 Tesla St., Livermore. For more information St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. with Tony Award winning musical Hair- Road, Livermore. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447- org or 373-6800. spray, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., charge. The exhibit includes views of valley vineyards, various moods 1962 www.artglassstudio.weebly.com Linda Purl and Cabaret's Lee Lessack Livermore. Oct. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and Steppin' Out with My Baby, Sun., Nov. 4, 5, 6. www.bankheadtheater.org of Mt. Diablo, and other plein air works painted during trips abroad. Still WINERY EVENTS Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, or 373-6800. life compositions are comprised of valley thistles and dried seed pods, Eagle Ridge Vineyard celebrates Fall 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. The Laramie Project, Oct. 27, 28 29 and persimmons and pomegranates, flowers in bloom, treasured teapots and with "Sweets & Treats" & "Pumpkin for firehousearts.org. Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at the Amador Theater, a Penny." Each weekend in Oct. (12:00 Jazz at the Library, Tony Corman Quintet; 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Ama- candlesticks and dramatic combinations of these elements. Charlotte - 4:30) pumpkin goodies are paired with Friday, November 11; 8 p.m. the San dor Valley High School drama students states, "I paint with a passion for life and hope that the view feels that Eagle Ridge wines. Also, with any wine Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street, production. Friday nights, Oct. 28 and excitement too." Pictured is a view of Mt. Diablo. purchase, a pumpkin may be purchased San Ramon. $20 each (Seniors 62+ and Nov. 4, the Amador Gay Straight Alli- for a penny (while supplies last & limited Students $15) www.sanramonjazz.org/ ance will join the cast and crew for an 1/customer). Eagle Ridge Way, 10017 wp/wp-admin/edit.php audience Q&A after the performances. Tesla Rd., Livermore. Triple Forte (Trio including David Jalbert No children under six and no children ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS lery, featuring jewelry by Diana Carey the Muestra de Arte Festival, work by lo- on piano), Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Del Valle Fine month of October. The LAA Gallery is under 13 will be admitted without parent. Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- cal artists displayed at Murrieta's Well Arts Concert, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art located at the Carnegie Building at 2155 in Livermore. Sample Murrieta's Well First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- 3rd Street in Livermore. Hours are 11:30 adults. Contact Kelsey Hartman (Drama classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, art wines and a selection of artisan cheeses ater.org or 373-6800. Director) at [email protected]. exhibits and information pertaining to the a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through in the historic barrel room. Sat., Oct. 29, April Verch, Folk Acoustic Fiddle Per- Sunday. The Gallery is also open from ca.us or visi www.amadordons.com for art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The 11 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Admission is free. former, Sat., Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Firehouse more information gallery has been open since 1974 and is 4-8 Thursdays during Farmer's Market $10 for wine tasting. Complimentary for Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- season. Admission is free. For more info CityRead with Jamie Ford, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Silver Spur members. 3005 Mines Rd., anton. www.firehousearts.org. Free. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information call the Gallery 925-449-9927. Livermore, 456-2395. Pleasanton Community Concert Band, Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. call 449-9927. Haunted Tasting at Rodrigue Molyneaux. family concert Sun., Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Fire- www.sanramon.ca.gov Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington MEETINGS/CLASSES October 30, 12:30-5:00 PM, Come out and house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Creatures of Impulse Nightmare, 7:30 Gallery, 2010 traveling exhibit of the try some witches brew. The tasting room Pleasanton. . No admission charge. p.m., Thurs., Oct. 27, Fri., Oct. 28 and National Watercolor Society October 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their will be all decorated and ready to scare. own materials and easels. Open to all art- Sat., Oct. 29. Firehouse Arts Center, 26-December 10, 2011. 4444 Railroad Free candy to the kids. Tasting is $5.00 per 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. Admis- ists. Professional artist models (nude). No person and wine club free. 3053 Marina instructor. Students under 18 need written firehousearts.org. sion is $5.00. A companion exhibit, Ave, Livermore. 925-443-1998, info@ Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are “Five Palettes," features works by five parental permission to attend. Cost $20 rmwinery,com, www. rmwinery.com. per session. At the Bothwell Arts Center, Dead by Tom Stoppard, October 28 California Watercolor Association artists. Wente Winemaker's Dinner to the Nth - November 19, Role Players Ensemble, Harrington Gallery hours are Wednesday- 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Degree with Karl Wente, Thurs., Nov. refreshments are available. Call or email 8 p.m. Th., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Village Friday 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m., Saturday 3, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Karl Wente shares his Theatre, 233 Front St. Danville, www. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., for one hour prior to Barbara Stanton for more info about the wines with culinary creations from Master workshop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ ci.danville.ca.us each Firehouse Arts Center performance. Gardener Diane Dovholuk, Chef Jeff Abraham Verghese, Professor for the The- Call (925) 931-4849 for more information earthlink.net. Farlow and Chef Leena Hung. Reserva- Art in Public Places, join a local group ory & Practice of Medicine at Stanford, or visit the Firehouse Arts Center website, tions are required and space is limited. Tuesday, November 8, 7:30 p.m. LLNL www.firehousearts.org. of artists and paint on selected Friday $109 per guest including wine, $89 for mornings around town. ACC/Art Cri- Presents The Rae Dorough Speakers Se- Maclyn Pons will show her watercolor Club Wente Members. Wente Vineyards ries at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First & colored pencil work of florals and tique & Coffee invites artists to express Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Road, Liver- themselves in watercolor, acrylic, oil St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. landscapes at the Garre Vineyard Cafe. more. Vegetarian option available. Call org or 373-6800. September and October. 7986 Tesla Rd., For more details check out the website for details 925-456-2405. for Poetry On Canvas Pleasanton or Servant of Two Masters, classic Italian Livermore, Winemaker's Dinner, Murrieta's Well, Comedy with a modern twist by Carlo Wente Vineyards, work by artist Courtney contact Claudette at PoetryOnCanvas@ Sat., Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m. Gourmet four- Mac.Com ~ ACC Meets each Friday at Goldoni, adapted by Oded Gross and Jacobs, exhibited October 3-29. Wente course dinner featuring estate blends Tracy Young. Ohlone College Fall Theatre Estate Vineyard tasting room, 5565 Tesla various locations. from Murrieta's Well. Meet co-founders Art Courses & Classes for children, Production November 4-5, 10-12, 17-19, 8 Road in Livermore. Abstract paintings in Philip Wente and Sergio Traverso. Cost p.m. Fast-paced comedy and preposterous acrylic and oil. teens & adult in Livermore. Beginner to for Silver Spur members is $95. All guests advanced students welcome. Instruction situations as Truffaldino, the deceptively Painting Under the Influence with Carol are $105. 3005 Mines Road, Livermore. zany servant serves two masters, four Maddox, exhibit by 13 local artists who encourages creativity and originality as Space is limited, reservations call 925- well as teaching established methods of lovers and a psychotic cook, outwitting create art under the influence of Carol 456-2395. Montrose (pictured above), presented by them all. Smith Center at Ohlone College, Maddox, an award-winning artist and art-making. 2 week/4 week/8 weeks Art Guitar Player Magazine, Thurs., Nov. 17 Courses & Ongoing Art Classes offered. 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Tickets teacher. Livermore Library, 1188 So. MUSIC/CONCERTS and Fri., Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts $10-$15, 510.659.6031 or http://www. Livermore Ave., Livermore, Oct. 1-31. Group, private and semi-private classes. Music every Saturday in the tasting room Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Saturday morning & weekday adult / teen smithcenter.com/ This is a show of their work along with from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate Al Stewart, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. LVPAC Pres- All My Sons, by Arthur Miller, Las Positas Carol's. Participating will be Dodie class. Senior private classes at student's is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- ents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., home. Thursday after-school children's College fall production. Performance Arterburn, Eileen Butcher, Arline Dust, days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org are November 11, 12, 18, 19, 8:30 p.m. Marianne Foote, Carol Gerich, Linda class K - 5th grades. Homeschooling Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. or 373-6800. classes (the instructor is a Connecting and Nov. 13, 20 at 2 p.m. in the Mertes Huggins, Jo Ann Koopman, Myra Lat- Information at 449-1871 or www.red- Men of Worth, Sat., Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Fire- Center for the Performing Arts, on the Las kin, Annette Mack, Marisa Ocasio, Ann Waters Charter School approved vendor). featherwinery.com house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Thomasin Dewhurst, instructor, (925) Positas Campus, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Peters, Lisa Scarborough and Gloria Tri-Valley Medieval & Renaissance Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. Livermore. Ticket prices are $12 general Thompson. A reception will be held at the 216-7231, email thomasin_d@hotmail. Collegium playing session for amateur Robert Cray Band, blues, 5th anniversary com or visit: http://childrensartclasse- admission and $8 for students & seniors. library on Sunday, Information: 925-447- musicians, Peter Maund, director. Mon- Bankhead gala, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Bankhead Advance purchase tickets will be available 6250 or [email protected]. sprojects.blogspot.com/ days 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin Blvd., Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Girls Night Out Classes, Make family online at www.brownpapertickets.com Livermore Art Association (LAA) Gal- suite 370, Dublin. $25. Information colle- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. with the venue of Las Positas College, or Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 9

call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will also be Studies at Las Positas College. Klaschus and scores of freaky costumed characters. selections based on member recommen- of the event. Tickets must be redeemed available at the door. offers a brief entertaining talk about each Not recommended for children under dations and consensus. No homework by 6 p.m. Ticket price includes a com- film prior to the screening. The three great 13. Doing our best to make Pleasanton required– share your insights or just listen memorative beer glass and tasting map. COMEDY film directors featured in this year’s series UN-Pleasant! General $20, Speed Pass in! Contact Susan at 337-1282 regarding Only 500 will be sold. Event is rain or MacHomer, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC are Howard Hawkes, John Ford and Alfred $30, Combo Ticket $40, Corn Maze $10. the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. shine, no refunds. PDA is not responsible Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Hitchcock. Refreshments are served. A Bumpkin Patch, Carnevil, Bone Ball, Downtown Halloween Carnival, Oct. for lost, misplaced or stolen tickets. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. complete list of the ‘Three Great Direc- Fields Family Corn Maze, Misfortune 29, 1 to 5 p.m. downtown Livermore. Like There's No Tomorrow, Warren org or 373-6800. tors” films is available at the Pleasanton Teller and more! www.PiratesOfEmer- Presented by Livermore Downtown, Inc. Miller's 62nd annual reminder that winter Night at the Improv. November 18 - 19, Public Library. Movies will be shown son.com www.livermoredowntown.com. is on the way. Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Bankhead 8 p.m. Tickets $10. Front Row Theater, the first Thursday of each month through Political Issues Book Club meets the 4th Brew Crawl, Sat., Oct. 29, hosted by the Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. June 7, 2012. No registration required. Tuesday of each month, and reads books Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. www.sanramon.ca.gov The library is located at 400 Old Bernal about issues and trends that are driving and sponsored by Handles Gastropub Veteran's Day Parade and Ceremony, Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, current affairs in both the national and and the Pleasanton Main Street Brewery. Nov. 6, downtown Pleasanton, 1 to 2 DANCE call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. international arenas. Topics that have Patrons can shop along Main Street, p.m. Main Street. been covered include politics, gover- sample local craft beers and food pair- Lithorama, annual rock and gem show, CHORAL nance, economics, military affairs, his- ings. Designated driver tickets for $10. hosted by Livermore Valley Lithophiles. Broadway Chorus, presents Broadway tory, sociology, science, the climate, and Tickets at 3 for $25 at Handles on Main Nov. 19 and 20 at The Barn, 3131 Pacific A-Z, Nov. 11-13, Amador Theater, 1155 religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, for – 855 Main Street, Pleasanton Main Street Ave., Livermore. Something for all kids, Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Tri-Valley further questions Brewery – 830 Main Street and Redcoats young and old. Doors open at 10 a.m. $5 Repertory Theatre, tickets www.trival- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a mem- Pub – 336 St. Mary Street. Tickets will be adults, children under 12 free w/adult. leyrep.org. ber-centered book group led by a small available for $30 at 4:30 p.m. on the day www.lithophiles.com. group of book club veterans, with reading OPERA Broadcast from the Met, Dublin Regal Hacienda Cinema. Anna Bolena, replay Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2. Saturday morning, Oct. 29, Don Giovanni; replay Livermore Library to Host Program Offering Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16. Sieg- fried, Nov. 5; Satagraha, Nov. 19, Dec. 7; Rodelinda, Dec. 3, Jan. 4; Faust, Dec. Insights into Handel's Messiah 10 and Jan. 11; Enchanted Island, Jan. 21; Gotterdammerung, Feb. 11; Ernani, Hearing the Hallelujah! In- of Walnut Creek’s Sierra Cham- Chamber Choir. Rob is also the Feb. 25 and March 14; Manon, April 7 sights into Handel’s Messiah will ber Ensemble. A consummate founder and owner of Camerata and 25; Turandot, April 14, May 2. First date is a morning showing, second date be presented at the Livermore clarinetist, Kohl has performed Music, which provides on-line as- afternoon. Check for exact curtain time. Public Library Civic Center, 1188 and toured with the San Francisco sistance in obtaining print music, 560-0900. S. Livermore Avenue, at 2pm on Symphony. He was awarded a as well as information about his Opera San José, double-bill, Leoncavallo’s emotional tour de force Pagliacci paired Sunday, November 6, 2011. There full fellowship at the Aspen Music popular Music Exploration Series, with Poulenc’s French monodrama La is no charge for this event. Festival, was the first Chancellor’s a music appreciation course that is voix humaine. Eight performances are Fellow at UCLA and a National a lively and informative mixture of Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre (pictured Launch the holiday season with scheduled from November 12 through 27 Art Association prizewinner. He lecture, multi-media and musical above), Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC at the California Theatre, 345 South First an exploration of one of the most Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street in downtown San José. Tickets are famous compositions of all time— also holds a Master’s Degree in performance. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. on sale at the Opera San José Box Office, Handel’s Messiah. Lawrence Philosophy from San Jose State The Friends of the Livermore org or 373-6800. by phone at (408) 437-4450 or online at University and has taught both Library have generously under- Momix Botanica, dance, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. www.operasj.org. Pagliacci and La voix Kohl, Pacific Chamber Symphony LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 humaine are made possible, in part, by Maestro, and Chorus Director music and philosophy at several written this program as part of the First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City Robert Lappa from Las Positas Bay Area colleges. Friends Authors and Arts Series. ater.org or 373-6800. of San José. Friday Night Dance Parties, themed College will discuss the historical Rob Lappa is a member of the For additional events, check the parties each Friday night from Salsa to MISCELLANEOUS and musical background of this music faculty at Las Positas Col- library’s website at www.livermo- Swing, includes a group dance lesson M.o.M.’s Reading Time, ages 2 to 5 and celebrated work. The program lege, where he directs the Chamber relibrary.net. at 8:15. $15 cover charge, 8:15 dance families, Museum on Main monthly read- will include a lively and engaging Choir, Concert Choir and Vocal lesson, 9:00-10:30 for dance parties. It's ing program, 10 to 11 a.m. with theme All About Dancing, 171 So. J Street, related crafts immediately following. multimedia presentation. Jazz Choirs. He holds a Bachelor Livermore. 925-449-9292, or studio@ Admission is free. Donations are always A performance of Handel’s of Music degree in Music Educa- Votes Sought for itsallaboutdancing.com. appreciated. No Reservations required. Messiah will be presented at the tion and a Master of Music degree Large groups or playgroups please call in Glee Project MOVIES advance: 925.462.2766 or email: educa- Bankhead Theater on December in Choral Conducting. In addition Little Shop of Horrors sing-along will be [email protected]. November 2nd. to his years as a choral director, Livermore resident Natalie held Sun., Oct. 30 at the Vine Cinema, 9: Giving Thanks- What are you thankful music teacher, pianist and singer Hawkins is auditioning for "The 1722 First St., Livermore. Hosting the As founding Music Director, for? Enjoy books and make a craft to share in Michigan, Rob has also directed Glee Project." Votes are needed to event will be the Tri-Valley Rotary Club. at the Thanksgiving table. December 14: Lawrence Kohl has led the Pacific Pre-event social at 5 p.m. includes food Snow Day- You never know where you’ll Chamber Symphony from its San and sung with numerous choral make it happen. To vote for Natalie provided by Zephyr Grill; beer and wine find snow! Join us for a cool morning Leandro inception to the premier ensembles in the Bay Area over go to www.thegleeprojectcasting. available to those age 21 and over. Doors of books and fun all about snow. 603 the last 20 years, including the com/auditions/view/2939655. To open for the sing-along at 6 p.m. Tickets Main Street, regional organization it has be- are $15 adults and $10 children under Pirates of Emerson - Haunting Fields & come today. He was the Music San Francisco Concert Chorale, hear her sing go to www.youtube. 12 (with parent or guardian). Call the Corn Maze, through Oct. 31 at the Al- Director of the Ohlone College The Valley Concert Chorale and com/AvidActress007. ticket hotline at 925-273-1603 for more ameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Symphony Orchestra for fifteen the vocal jazz quintet, Special The Glee Project is an Ameri- information. Weekdays 7:30 to 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. Wine at the Vine. November 17, Come to 7:05 to 11 p.m. Sat., Oct. 29, 7:05 p.m. years, Conductor for the KAMSA Blend. In 2009, he joined the can reality television series from the Vine for a showing of Bottleshock to midnight. The Pirates of Emerson is a youth orchestra for three years, music faculty of the Cantabella Oxygen. It serves as an audition staring Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill very intense atmosphere, with extensive and he was a founding member Children’s Chorus and directs their for the FOX TV series Glee. Puman. At 6:30 PM Rodrigue Molyneaux, use of smoke, strobe lights, animatronics Occasio, Nottingham, and McGrail will be pouring wine tasting in the lobby. Wine by the glass will also be available as well as a full dinner menu. At 7:00 the movie starts. Immediately preceding the movie, their will be a question and answer session. The panel will consist of Livermore marketers and winemakers such as Mark Clarin, Laura Ness, Lindsey Roffey, Collin Cranor, and John Kinney. $10 per person includes wine tasting and ticket. Vine Cimena is located in down- town Livermore. Classic films at the Pleasanton Library, Las Positas College and the Pleasanton Public Library present the series. Theme this year is ‘Three Great Directors." Ad- mission is free. The series is hosted by Candace Klaschus, Professor of Media 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Community

Lab Awarded National Institutes of Health Funding

Researchers at Lawrence searchers to develop an interface Livermore National Laboratory that would handle liquid samples recently received $3 million from and bypass the graphitization pro- the National Institutes of Health cess. The new bioAMS instrument to acquire a new biomedical will couple with this transforma- accelerator mass spectrometry tional technological development (bioAMS) instrument. to rapidly and cheaply perform The instrument will provide biomedical human subject tracer faster analysis for medical and studies and body burden assess- other biological research. ment addressing important ques- Historically, no matter what tions in nutrition, toxicology, form a biological sample started pharmacology, drug development out in, it had to be converted to and comparative medicine. graphite before being analyzed The instrument also will sup- in an accelerator. The traditional port LLNL’s biological detection AMS technology required opera- and medical countermeasures tion by experts in disciplines far programs. Examples of applica- UNCLE Credit Union conducted a free document shredding event for the credit union membership on Monday, removed from medical fields, tions include dating of cancer stem October 17, 2011 at its corporate offices in Livermore. In conjunction with International Credit Union Day, UNCLE unforgiving special chemistries to cells, developing individualized in cooperation with CINTAS Document Management was able to recycle 3894 pounds of paper products from prepare samples for analysis and patient therapies and rapid testing over 60 members during the three hour event. Members shredded documents ranging from financial records extensive time required for that of new therapeutics against infec- to bulk mail. According to estimates, over eight trees were saved in the process. The event continued UNCLE sample preparation – all factors tious agents. Credit Union's tradition of community service and environmental responsibility. For more information, please that have impacted its utility for These technological advances visit www.unclecu.org or call us at 925.447.5001 today! clinical researchers. were driven by the specific needs However, in recent years, Lab of the biomedical community, ac- investments have allowed re- cording to Graham Bench, director of the Center for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (CAMS). LLNL’s National Resource for Biomedical West Coast Soccer Club Hosts Parent Appreciation Dinner Accelerator Mass Spectrometry works with more than 60 enti- West Coast Soccer Club coach- teams. RAL is the highest level of sional coaches want to thank all the information about West Coast can ties around the world on various es and players celebrated start of competitive soccer in the Norcal parents and the Livermore commu- be found at http://westcoastsoc- studies. the fall season by hosting a parent league. The West Coast Soccer nity. They are Troy Dayak, Stuart cerclub.com. The new instrument will be the appreciation dinner. Over 300 U16 girls, the Kryptonite, are Rafferty, Marlon Fernandez, Paul Pictured below are the 2011 first AMS system at LLNL not parents, family members, coaches, the reigning U.S. Club National Giamona, Lauren Pennisi, Sara West Coast Soccer players and housed in CAMS. Rather, it will and players came together for the Champions in their age group. Girotto, and Goal Keeper coach coaches representing the nine dif- be deliberately sited in the Lab’s event. The West Coast Soccer profes- Chelsea McIntyre. Additional ferent teams. (Photo provided by Dawn bioAMS experimental suite as “It’s amazing how much prog- Schubert Photography) part of the effort to move the tech- ress we’ve been able to make in nology out of expert accelerator the short time our Club has been laboratories into more routine bio- in existence,” says the founder and medical laboratory settings. LLNL director of coaches, Troy Dayak. researchers will work to develop “We are so thankful to all our and validate the instrument with parents, extended soccer families, the goal of deploying the technol- and the community for support- ogy to general clinical laboratories ing our club and the very talented in approximately five years. players who represent the teams This is only one example of we’ve built.” the partnerships needed to create West Coast Soccer is a new and advance this technology. On a U.S Club Soccer and Norcal sanc- larger scale, support from the Na- tioned club. The club is based tional Institutes of Health, National in Livermore. It attracts players Center for Research Resources, from as far away as Stockton and the pharmaceutical industry and Manteca. The Club is 10 teams academic community were lever- strong with both boys and girls aged with Laboratory funding and representing U9, 10, 11, 12, 14, support from LLNL’s Global Secu- 15, and 16 age groups including a rity Principal Directorate, Physical Women's Premier Soccer League and Life Sciences Directorate and (WPSL) team the WildKatz. The Science and Technology office to U14 and U16 West Coast Soccer make this instrument a reality. girls are Livermore’s first ever Regional Academy League (RAL) Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 11

Pleasanton City Council Recognizes Long Time Businesses

The Pleasanton City Council become integral to the fabric of our Hot Dog On A Stick; Koryo Mar- ates; DeBernardi Development; The Hunan Chef Chinese Restau- recognized 88 local businesses that community.” tial Arts; Law Offices of Cynthia Fastemps; Fredericks of Holly- rant; Total Life Chiropractic Cen- have been in the city for 15, 20, The Small Business Admin- Magnus; Law Offices of Lisa D wood; Frito Lay; Golden Valley ter; Sallman, Yang & Alameda. 25, 30 and 40 years at a presenta- istration reports that small busi- Wills; Main Street Round Table Mortgage Corporation; Guard 30 Years: Dr. Eric Bachelor; tion in last Tuesday’s City Council nesses are a critical cornerstone Pizza; Martial Arts America; Mar- Express; Law Office of J. Michael Tri-Valley Upholstery; Calipsos; meeting. The Council presented of the U.S. economy and represent zels; Payless Shoe Source; Peridot Hosterman; Individual Software; Carin for Hair Inc.; Clubsport of each business with a special gift 99.7 of all employer firms, where Corporation; Personal Harmony; Jamie’s Dance Company; Jazz Pleasanton; Helping Hands Land- to commemorate its tenure in they employ just over half of all Pleasanton Hilton; Pleasanton N Taps; Law Office Of Jeanne A scape Design; Lifetouch Portrait Pleasanton. private sector workers. Rentals; Dr. Robert Dimayuga; Farley Rodgers; Dr. Linda Mori; Studios; Performance Electric “While Pleasanton is considered The following businesses were Rock & Roll Auto Recycling; Mark Stoklosa, Architect; Peggy Incorporated; Zales; Stride Rite one of the best places to live, it is recognized for their long-term Rutledge Financial Group; Sears; Wynn, MFCC; T. Marshall Associ- Shoes; Maselli Bros Shoe Repair; also a great place to do business, commitment to Pleasanton: Starbucks Coffee; Stoneridge ates Ltd.; Teco Pneumatic Inc; The Pleasanton Tool & Manufactur- as seen by this very long list of 15 Years: Alliance Security & Deli; Surf City Squeeze; The Im- Quarry Lane School; ValleyCare ing. businesses that have all been here Technology; Andersons Uniforms; age Salon; Unisource Worldwide; Health System. 40 Years: Russ Slater, CPA; at least 15 years,” noted Economic Anixter; Atrium Café; B.C. Mar- Victoria’s Salon; Banana Republic; 25 Years: Bay Valley Medical Pleasanton Custom Care Phar- Development Director Pamela Ott. keting; Bicycles Pleasanton; C. Tuesday Morning. Group Inc.; Chromagraphics; Dr. macy. “Over the years, these businesses H. Robinson Company; Decision 20 Years: Al’s Hair Designs; Eric T. Hisaka; Hearing Science For more information about the have provided jobs, services and Design Corporation; Delta Groups American Express Financial Advi- of Pleasanton; Jewelers Gallery; Business Recognition Program products valued by our residents Engineering; Ericsson; Faz Amer- sors; Bank of America; Bank Of Dr. Ralph Vandersloot; Randick please contact the City of Pleas- and other businesses. They have ica; Fiesta Taco; Guckenheimer; The West; Bay Area Cardiology O’Dea & Tooliatos; S C J Insur- anton Economic Development contributed to charitable causes, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics; Medical Group; Burke & Associ- ance Services; The Foot Doctor; Department at 931-5038. local programs, and much more to Hope Hospice Earns Gold Seal of Approval

Hope Hospice has earned The standards for health care quality Hope Hospice was evaluated for Commission accreditation process from the Joint Commission Joint Commission’s Gold Seal and safety. compliance with standards of care as just one more checkpoint in Hope Hospice is a regional of Approval for accreditation by Hope Hospice underwent a rig- specific to the needs of patients, our standard of excellence as we community-based organization demonstrating compliance with orous unannounced on-site survey including infection prevention and work with patients and family providing compassionate care, The Joint Commission’s national earlier in the year during which control, leadership and medication members,” says Larry Lakes, Chief insight, and guidance as families management. Executive Officer. We are honored navigate through the end-of-life Established in 1988, The Joint to have earned this accreditation process. Commission’s Home Care Accred- itation Program (which includes evaluation of and specific stan- Jay Alan Jewelers Opening in dards for hospice agencies) accred- its more than 5,600 organizations. Big Lots Opening in downtown Pleasanton The Joint Commission’s standards address the hospice organization’s Jay Alan Jewelers is opening in downtown Pleasanton. performance in specific areas, and Plaza 580 in Livermore The business is moving from a Palo Alto shopping center. specify requirements to ensure that Big Lots continues to grow one-time closeouts other stores just Established in 1966 as an Estate Liquidator, this emporium is a mix patient care and services are pro- of fine jewelry, vintage estate jewelry, designer jewelry, antiquities, art with its newest location set to open can't match. Big Lots also offers vided in a safe manner. The Joint in Plaza 580 at 4484 Las Positas great values on a full assortment objects, bronzes, art glass, porcelains, Asian art, jade, Netsuke, Inro, Commission develops its standards snuff bottles, cloisonné, Japanese block prints, paintings, prints, and Road, Livermore. The grand open- of brand-name furniture and Serta in consultation with health care ing celebration begins on Friday, mattresses. more. experts, providers and researchers, Jay Alan Jewelers will open at 739 Main #J, Pleasanton; 925-462- November 4 at 9:00 a.m. with a “At Big Lots, our easy-to-shop as well as measurement experts, ribbon cutting ceremony and do- stores and unbelievable deals have 5200. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. purchasers and consumers. nation of $2,500 made to Jackson been big hits with customers for “In achieving Joint Commis- Avenue Elementary School. more than forty years and we are sion accreditation, Hope Hospice Every Big Lots is specially de- thrilled to bring that same success- has demonstrated its commitment signed so customers can easily find ful concept to a new group of shop- to the highest level of care for its the brand-name products on their pers,” said Rob Claxton, senior patients,” says Peter P. Wong, MD, shopping list. The new Livermore vice president of marketing for Big Medical Director. “Accreditation Big Lots will stock merchandise Lots. “We encourage Livermore is a voluntary process and is an Robert Romano of Pleasanton, was named to the Dean’s list for academic that typically sells for 20 to 40 per- residents to think Big Lots when it excellence for the Spring 2011 semester at The Johns Hopkins University. To objective and systematic way to cent less than discount stores and comes to deciding where to spend be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or evaluate the quality and safety of up to 70 percent below traditional their hard earned money. We know higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded our patient care.” retailers. At 20,000 square feet, they will love this new store and credits. “We are pleased that The Joint Robert Romano also received the Richard J. Johns Award for outstanding customers will find thousands of the values we offer on the products Commission has recognized the products available from everyday they want and need.” academic achievement in biomedical engineering. Robert Romano is the son high quality patient care provided of Andrew and Yukari Romano and attended Delaware Valley Regional High consumables, seasonal goods, This is just one of 90 stores the School in Frenchtown, N.J. Romano, who majored in biomedical engineering, by Hope Hospice. We use The Joint home decor, electronics, toys, and retailer is opening in 2011. graduated in May 2011.

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices in drop them off at U.S. Bank, 749 Main Street, meets Mondays at noon, conference room, 2157 for camaraderie and more. There are no laws RELIGION Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box Pleasanton, or arrange for a pick at your local First St., Livermore. Learn to develop commu- to protect your benefits so it is time to get in- First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin business by contacting the scouts at recycle@ nication and leadership skills in a supportive volved. The local branch of the FRA, a veteran’s more, has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Board or email information to editmail@com- bstroop934.com. environment that fosters self-confidence and service organization, meets the first Friday of Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is held puserve.com. Include name of organization, Ohlone Audubon will meet on Tues., personal growth. www.livermoretoastmasters. each month at 1900 at the Veterans Memorial at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading meeting date, time, place and theme or subject. November 1 at 7:30 at the Eden Congregational org. Sept. 15, 12:15 p.m. ribbon cutting cer- Building, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more room are located at Third and N Streets. The Phone number and contact person should also Church, 21455 Birch St. Hayward. Gary Ivey emony and open house planned. information go to www.fra.org or contact Roy Reading Room, which is open to the public, be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) from the International Crane Foundation will D.A.R. Daughters of the American Warner at 925-449-6048. features books, CDs and magazines for sale. Livermore Community Thanksgiving describe the biology of Sandhill Cranes and Revolution, Jose Marie Amador Chapter, Livermore Military Families, a support For information, call (925) 447-2946. Dinner is having a planning / volunteer meet- discuss the origins of cranes wintering in Pleasanton. Meetings first Saturday of the group for families in Livermore who have a Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday ing. Anyone interested in helping out, please California. No admission charge. Refresh- month. Group is comprised of descendants loved one serving in the Military, is intended Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. attend on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 ments are served. For more information of Patriots of the American Revolution. It is to be a safe place for family members to come Information, 447-8840. PM, in the Bothwell Center at 2466 8th Street, call 510-507-3383 or go to web site www. a service organization that provides contests, and share their experiences and concerns with Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 ohloneaudubon.org. awards and scholarships. For members, Livermore. Volunteer sign-ups will be started others who understand what they are going East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday wor- at this meeting. For more information please Love A Doll Club meets on the second prospective members, and information on through. All family members are welcome to ship. Information 447-1950. visit http://www.lctd.org Thursday morning of each month. Come share meeting location, contact Ann 510-507-5509 attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thurs- Lady Cowboys car wash at Livermore the love, knowledge and collection of dolls and or [email protected]. day of each month at the Livermore Veterans Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Car Wash, 2855 Old First St., Livermore. doll related items. For more detailed informa- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), meets Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from Services 10:30 am and 6:00 p.m. 545 N. L Sun., Oct. 30, 1 to 5 p.m. Fund-raiser for the tion, call 925-447-5149. at Hillcrest Community Gardens Building, 550 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information Street Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. Livermore High School women's basketball Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, Hillcrest Ave., Livermore. Mondays, 6:15 to please call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or calvarylivermore.org. program upcoming 2011-2012 season. $10 will take place at the Livermore Civic Center 6:45 p.m. private weigh-in, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 per car . Snack Bar with hot dogs, snacks & Library on Thurs., Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 meeting. All are welcome. Non-profit, self-help Community Resources for Independent North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services drinks provided. http://www.leaguelineup. p.m.. Frank Rainer will show digital photo- organization founded in 1950. TOPS members Living (CRIL) offers services to help people on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday com/welcome.asp?url=hustlnladycowboys graphs of the trip he and his wife took to Libya. are guided by a nutritionist and a medical doctor with disabilities and supports them to live school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school at Free flu shots, Alameda County Public Once Libya began issuing visas for American at the national headquarters. Members are en- independently and participate in their com- 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. fol- Health Nurses will be administering free flu tourists again last year, the Rainer’s booked couraged to use the diabetic exchange program munity for as long as they are willing and able lowed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. shots for Seniors on Thursday, Oct 27, between a tour. Merely weeks before their departure, and are free to use whatever food they plan. to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, United Christian Church, celebrating 9:30 AM and 2 PM at the Robert Livermore Arab Spring broke out in the neighboring Information, contact Sue at 462-6281. Fremont and Livermore to provide information 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Senior Center, 4444 East Ave; Livermore. countries of Tunisia and Egypt. They were The Writing Club, Young Adults, ages and referrals and provide community educa- at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday given assurances that strongman Khadafy had 12- 21, are invited to join The Writing Club Questions, call (925) 560-5860 tion at senior centers and affordable housing morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy everything safely in control, so they embarked at the Livermore Public Library, Civic Center. complexes to residents of Southern Alameda Sunday morning and first Fridays. The com- Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday of on their Mediterranean odyssey. They explored The Writing Club will meet once a month on County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 the month -exception is December- at 10am in modern Tripoli and its ancient Medina, walked Thursdays, November 3, and December 1, Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can be munity is welcome. United CC is an Open the second floor conference room at Heritage the ruins of Roman cities of 2000 years ago, 2011, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, for an evening of reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 for Estates Retirement Community. The address clambered through underground desert cities writing with author J.L. Powers. There is no (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ more information. is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are and granaries on caravan routes, and camped charge to join. Take writing a step further by cril-online.org. All services are free. Tri-Valley Unity Church, 2260 Camino welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath near Saharan lakes and oases. With only one learning about publishing and how to expand Volunteer Drivers Needed, Senior Sup- Ramon, San Ramon. Class for children, ages 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280 week left of their trip, the violence of Arab writing horizons. For more information, please port Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for 1-10, during church service, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Pleasantonians 4 Peace sponsoring a Spring broke out in Benghazi and the Rainers visit TEEN SPACE on the library’s website: Volunteer Drivers to transport seniors to their Ongoing adult classes and small groups. All candlelight Vigil in front of the Museum on beat a hasty retreat back to Rome, where they www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact Sandy medical appointments. The Senior Transpor- are welcome. (925) 829-2733. www.trival- Main, 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton, followed the events in Tripoli via the safety at 925-373-5500 extension 5583. tation Program supplements existing public leyunity.com at 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. 9. Participants will reflect of western TV. Adults are invited to this Drop-in Computer Tutoring, Need help and paratransit services by providing rides Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- on the human and monetary costs of the war, free program on the second Thursday of each with downloading E-Books from the library via volunteer drivers. Volunteers must have non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday honor veterans who have sacrificed, and visual- month in the Community Meeting Rooms of to your E-Reader, sending E-mail attach- a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle, school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. ize ways of moving beyond this conflict to a the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore ments, social networking, blogging, general carry automobile liability insurance, and have All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. Avenue, Livermore. For additional information internet questions, or ??? Help is available more peaceful world. Peaceful War Protest on a clear DMV record. Please contact Jennifer Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 the fourth Wednesday of the month, Nov. 23 please call 925 373-5500. at the Pleasanton Library Thursday evenings Cullen for more information at (925) 931-5387 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and Neal San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club 6 to 8 p.m. Questions? Ask at the Reference or email: [email protected]. Funding for Streets. www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org invites new and long-time residents to its Desk or call 925-931-3400 (press 7 for Ref. this program is provided by Alameda County vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) for monthly luncheon on November 20 at Faz Desk). Library programs are free and open to Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All our 4th annual tradeshow. Buffet and no host Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. 11:30 everyone. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400 and Measure B Funds. are welcome. bar available. Thurs., Nov. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. Allegra a.m to 2. p.m. Cost is $20.. The speaker will be for information. Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Print (1063-A Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton). Jean Meredith, a representative of the 100 Club, Beginners Internet Classes, four-class se- ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednesdays Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Cost is $10/pp for members and $15/pp for which supports families of fallen fire-fighters ries to learn to surf the Internet and send emails. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Church, ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s non member. Visit www.gnontrivalley.com or & policemen. Call Susan, 925-718-5214, for Absolute beginners are welcome. Classes are 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study call (925) 487-4748 RSVP: Please RSVP by reservations & information. held at 9:00 am with a choice of Tuesday or with the church. Information at www.dbsal- Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer November 1st at [email protected] Dance, Dance, Dance, Sat., Nov. 5, lesson Thursday sections. Registration is required. liance.org/pleasanton or contact chapter leader, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at Livermore-Amador Genealogical from 7:30 p.m., dancing until 11 p.m. Benefit Reserve a spot at the Reference Desk, or call Al Pereira, 462-6415. 846-8650 for weekly programs. Society will meet Tuesday Nov. 8, at 7:30 for Rohi Children's Home in Nakuru, Kenya. 925/931-3400, extension 7. Library programs Disability Action Network (DAN) meet- Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. p.m. Guest Speaker Deborah Dash will talk Hosted by Our ChristianSingles CarPool. are free and open to everyone. Call Merry ing, second Thursday of each month at 2:00 Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on "Find-A-Grave" with such topics as What Music by The Phantom DJ. PSC Event Hall, Luskin at 925/931-3400 for information. p.m., Livermore CRIL office, 3311 Pacific Ave., Sunday school or Bible study for all ages at 9:45 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Information, Pleasanton Military Families is a Pleas- is this site? How can it help your research? Livermore. The Disability Action Network is a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday It is a resource for finding the final resting 408-421-2743 or 918-3344. Suggested dona- anton based support group for those who have a group of people with all kinds of disabilities nights there is adult Bible study at 6:45 and place of family, friends, and famous people. tion: $15 to $10. a loved one serving in the Military. The group who are working together to make changes in Over 70 million graves listed. Congregation Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Mili- gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the community. The group works on health care, NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and children's Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. tary" is a 501(c)3 non profit military support each month to share concerns, fears, and to housing, access, attendant programs, transpor- choir for kids. Child care during all events. For additional information: Richard Finn, organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has celebrate the joys that are experienced. There tation, and other issues affecting people with 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. [email protected] been in operation since January 2004 and is is no better support than being surrounded by disabilities. For more information, please call St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Livermore Library Board, meets 7 p.m. dedicated to the continued support of our de- others who know what you are going through. Jessica Lehman at (510) 881-5743 x5937. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Thurs., Oct. 27 at the Civic Center Library, 1188 ployed troops. Preparation of comfort packages Three times per year, the group collect supplies Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 So. Livermore Ave. An agenda will be posted at takes place every other week - all year long. and sends care packages to the troops. Please new and established residents of the Tri-Valley. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La the library 72 hours prior to the meeting. Providing morale support for those deployed. contact [email protected] for the loca- Activities include a coffee on the first Wednes- Scola at 447-9800. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring All information provided is confidential and tion of the next meeting. day of the month, a luncheon on the second Mass of Remembrance, Come, remem- Club, Wed., Nov. 2, 38 miles from Vacaville is not shared for security purposes. To submit Lawyers in the Library offers free legal Wednesday of the month, bunco, Mah Jongg, ber, and give thanks for all the persons you to Winters, meet 10 a.m. at Lagoon Regional a name and address, inquire about donations information and referral. The program is co- bridge, walking and hiking groups, family ac- have loved and who have died, at a Mass of Park, Edith Norby, 707-771-0483. Sat., Nov. or helping, please visit www.operationsam. sponsored by the Alameda County Bar Associa- tivities and monthly adult socials. Information, Remembrance on Monday, November 14 at 5, 31 miles time trial and ride, Castro Valley, org, email [email protected] or call tion. The lawyers visit Pleasanton Library on visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com. 7:30pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Redwood Rd., Skyline Blvd., Pinehurst Road, 925 443-7620 for more information and the the third Tuesday of each month. This program Good News Bears, nonprofit with a mis- Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton.Family and Redwood Road, meet 9 a.m. leaving at one calendar of events. is free and open to all. Each person will have a sion to distribute stuffed animals to social friends are invited to join this special evening. minute intervals, Chris Lundell 510-566-4464. VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Vet- 15 to 20 minute free consultation with a member services, emergency services, medical facili- Those who wish, bring a small picture or Sun., Nov. 6, progressive dinner by bicycle, erans of Foreign Wars, all military branches, of the Alameda County Bar Association. Ap- ties and anyone who needs a hug. Based in memento of your loved one. 50 to 65 miles, start at 10 a.m., Must sign up to join the group. Any age veteran welcome to pointments are by lottery. Register from 5:30 to Livermore, the group reaches around the Bay by Nov. 3, Bonnie Powers, 828-5299. Anyone meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Names will be selected at 5:50 p.m. Area and the world. Volunteers needed to hold planning to take part in a ride is asked to call (2000 hours), 522 South L St., Livermore. You must be present when names are drawn. collections of gently used teddy bears and other the leader for details on where to meet and Camaraderie, support, connections, advocacy, Appointments begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at stuffed animals, assist with fund-raising and what to bring. distinction and community service. Informa- 8:00 p.m. For more information, call Merry deliver the animals to organizations supported READ Project, There are adults in our tion, contact Vice Commander Virgil Stanger Luskin, 931-3400, extension 7. by the group. Meetings 2nd Thursday of the community who struggle with basic reading at 455-5039 or go to www.vfwwebcom. Free counseling on job search skills month, 6:30 p.m. at the Livermore Police Sta- and writing skills. Become a volunteer literacy org/ca/post7265. and resume writing is now available at the tion. Log on to www.goodnewsbears.org or call tutor. A free tutor training workshop will be Daughters of the American Revolution Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. 373-7982 for more information. held at the Livermore Library on Saturday, (DAR), Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, Sign up at the Reference Desk for a 20 minute The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. in October 29, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Once trained, meets 9:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month from consultation. Receive help with resume writing, Livermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday, a volunteer can tutor any day or any time. To September to May at Asbury United Method- find employment web sites, learn how to search Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas Vidas register, or for more information, call 373- ist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. DAR for a job on the web, and get help with on-line Youth Ranch has been running Bingo for 16 5507. The READ Project is a service of the is a women's service organization. Members applications. The Pleasanton Library has ex- years and is now working with Livermore Char- Livermore Public Library. are descended from a patriot of the American tensive support material available to assist job ter, Christensen, Arroyo Seco, East Avenue, Boy Scout Troop 934 is offering recycling Revolution and are dedicated to patriotism, seekers. For appointments call the Reference Livermore High and Granada High schools, of home and office inkjet and toner cartridges preservation of American history, and securing Desk at 925/931-3400. Library programs are Pleasanton Seahawks and All American Sports to help the Pleasanton community protect and America's future through education. Contact free and open to everyone. Academy Teams. Come play Bingo and support conserve natural resources. Instead of throw- Maris at 443-3087 or [email protected]. Navy, Marine Corp. & Coast Guard the kids in the Valley. Call 925-606-7777 for ing away your inkjet and toner cartridges, Toastmasters - Livermore Lunch Bunch veterans. Meet with other like minded veterans more information.