VOLUME XLVI, NUMBER 20 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Don't Miss It! Big Power Towers Proposed in Wine Country By Ron McNicoll across the highway from the tion (WAPA) is the partner of power plan were being con- able on their web page at http:// Valley vintners, residents, Ruby Hill subdivision in Pleas- TANC on the project. structed by a private firm, instead www.tanc.us/content/ tourism officials, land conserva- anton. The power lines would run The project is at the EIR stage. of municipal power agencies, it blogsection/7/48/. The informa- tionists, Livermore Area Recre- through the Sunol Valley, where There is no outside agency that would go to the California Pub- tion includes a Google map with ation and Park District (LARPD) one of two proposed routes is will approve or deny the project, lic Utilities Commission, she the proposed rights of way in and others are concerned about a next to Sunol Valley Golf and according to TANC consultant said. yellow. An address must be typed plan to run new power lines Country Club. Janet Thomson, who called back The new lines would help in in order to have the map lo- through north Livermore, travel A consortium of public power on deadline. She said that the connect to green power sources, cate a spot. along the east side near Liver- agencies in California is build- TANC and WAPA boards will such as wind and solar, accord- WENTE PREDICTS ‘FULL- more, and through south Liver- ing the lines of 220 and 500 ki- vote on it. ing to the project’s web page. ON RANGE WAR’ more wine country. lovolt size to increase the capac- Thomson said the project has Calls to the executive director of Phil Wente of Wente Vine- The huge towers and power ity of the Bay Area power grid. to meet environmental require- the agency, the Transmission As- yards is so upset about the plan The Independent lines would also be installed The closest participating city to ments, and obtain needed permits sociation of Northern California that he said, “This will create a along Highway 84 near Kalthoff the Valley is Alameda. It’s the from agencies, very much in the (TANC), were not returned in full-on range war, if they even now comes in Commons, another wine-grow- only one in the county. manner of building any other in- time for deadline. attempt to come here. The only two sections. ing area. They would be located Western Area Power Associa- frastructure, such as a road. If the Project information is avail- (See POWER, page 4) Section II is filled with infor- mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education features, as well as the Business arts and entertainment and bul- letin board listings. Park Lends a Helping Hand Coffee with 'A Taste of Cops Scheduled Summer' to The Livermore Police Department's next session of Raise Funds "Coffee with the Cops" will be held Sat., May 16. By Elizabeth Campos Rajs The command staff and down- Summer is starting a little town resource officer will be at early in the Hacienda Business Starbucks Coffee Shop from 9 Park with a festive outdoor event a.m. to 11 a.m. They will be avail- on May 29. The event is a com- able to chat with members of the munity barbecue, a corporate public and answer questions. cook-off and a charitable fund- Starbucks is located at 2470 raiser all rolled into one TGIF- First Street in downtown Liver- style gathering. more. “A Taste of Summer” will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 29, on the lawn at the Scottish Games Shaklee Corp. property at 4747 Willow Road. All proceeds from This Weekend the event will benefit the park’s Hacienda Helping Hands giving In Livermore campaign. The annual Livermore Scot- Open to the public, tickets are tish Games and Celtic Celebra- $20 and include admission to the tion is set for May 16 and 17 at event and a barbecue dinner. Robertson Park in Livermore. Now in its sixth year, the Liv- Tickets may be purchased on the ermore Scottish Games are once web at again “twinned” this year with Photo - Doug Jorgensen helpinghands.hacienda.org or by the Birnam Highland Games in Students at Vintage Hills Elementary School in Pleasanton got to try out the school's new observatory last week. For more calling the Tri-Valley Commu- Scotland, which began in 1864. information, see the story on page 6. nity Foundation office at (925) This year will feature the largest 734-5673. contingent of visitors from the “We wanted to bring compa- Birnam Games, including Rae nies together and to bring a Pattillo, Chairman of the Birnam neighborhood feeling to the Games and Honorary Chieftan of business park,” said Jon Burchett, the Livermore Games; Peter Lab Retirees to Petition for Return to Former Status director of sales at Hyatt Grieg, Secretary of the Games; Lawrence Livermore Na- fornia, the original Laboratory believe the change was illegal and a history of related events. Summerfield Suites, the lead and “Big” Willie Robertson, tional Lab retirees who are con- contractor, to the new contractor, and would like to see it reversed The wesbsite is http:// sponsor of the event. “There will member of the Games Commit- vinced that they are legally en- Lawrence Livermore National for those who retired prior to the be the cook-off, live music, tee and World Haggis Eating home.comcast.net/~jrequa/ titled to University of California Security, a partnership. contract change. Their petitions retiree.htm games and prizes. It will have a Champion. health care may sign a petition get-to-know-your-neighbor at- A special offer this year with The new contractor has fol- to that effect will be sent to UC "We would like to restore UC to that effect on Friday, May 15, lowed health insurance practices President Mark Yudof, Secretary health benefits, which I believe mosphere.” the Scottish Games will be free Adding to the festivities, the parking. In years past, parking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the more consistent with industrial of Energy Steven Chu, Califor- LLNL retirees are legally entitled home at 1217 Blossom Circle, standards than with those of the nia senators Dianne Feinstein to," Requa said. "We intend to Oakland A’s pregame show, was $5. Also new this year, “Right Off the Bat with Marty LARPD is partnering with Re- Livermore. Blossom Circle is University. For example, it has and Barbara Boxer, and Congres- enforce that. If the University naissance Productions to help south of East Avenue from the been moving retirees out of group sional representatives Ellen sees the light of day, fine. I would Lurie,” will broadcast from the make the event a hit. Renaissance Robert Livermore Center. health plans and into more ex- Tauscher and Jerry McNerny. just as soon not take legal action. barbecue, he added. Productions produces successful Responsibility for health pensive, age adjusted individual Requa has set up a website If they don't, we will have no Hyatt Summerfield Suites was events throughout the West Coast benefits was shifted at the end of plans. with legal documents, reports on choice." one of the charter donors to the and consults on events of all 2007 from the University of Cali- Retiree Joe Requa and others the group's views and activities, Hacienda Helping Hands giving genres around the country. (See SUMMER, page 4) Many favorites will be back for the Games, including caber tossing and other heavy athlet- ics. Attendees can also watch tra- ditional highland and country Increases in Water and dancing and see Scottish and Celtic music performed by Garbage Rates in Livermore (See GAMES, page 2) Residents who obtain their promote water conservation and water from the City of Livermore to make up for the resulting rev- Top Grade will be paying more for the ser- enue shortfalls. Begins Work on vice. While no one spoke in oppo- The city council on Monday sition to the increase at the coun- Stimulus Project approved a 9.6 percent increase, cil meeting, the city did receive an average of about $4.87 a a number of letters protesting the Top Grade Construction has month per household. The rate officially started work on the I- increase. Most said that raising 80 project. It is the first project change does not impact custom- water rates at a time when other to be funded in the state by the ers of California Water. costs were increasing and the American Recovery and Rein- The council passed a resolu- economy was in a slow down was vestment Act. tion calling for a 20 percent vol- bad timing on the part of the city. The project was awarded to untary reduction in water use. One writer suggested it was time Top Grade April 21, 2009. The Staff told the council that the to cut costs, not raise rates. company, which is located in rate increase was necessary be- Darren Greenwood, assistant Livermore, outbid 12 other com- cause revenue projections are director of public works, pointed panies. The contract is expected lower than originally projected out that California Water, the to generate approximately as a result of reduced water us- company that also supplies wa- 40,000 man hours requiring more age and fewer new connections ter to Livermore customers, had than 200 workers to be em- than assumed in the 2008 rate raised its rates. The rates are very ployed. study. In addition, Zone 7 has similar, with the average Cal The project, which is targeted increased its wholesale water Water customer paying $55.30 Photo - Doug Jorgensen for completion by the end of rates by 16.7 percent. per month, and Livermore water Students at Altamont Creek Elementary School in Livermore got a lesson in agriculture and 2009, includes the rehabilitation The city is in the process of users $55.24 per month. nutrition when the Dairy Council of California's Mobile Dairy Classroom paid a visit. The Mobile and resurfacing of I-80 between considering adoption of water As to the reduction in water Dairy Classroom, an educational milking parlor on wheels, teaches children how milk starts at Route 12 and the Putah South rates that would be temporarily use, Greenwood noted that at this Canal, a roadway traveled by a farm and ends up in their school cafeterias. Students also learn about the anatomy of a cow, applied as needed during peri- time it is voluntary. There are no agriculture's role in the food supply and milk's contribution to a healthy diet. Olivia was nearly 200,000 motorists each ods of water shortage to both day. (See LIVERMORE, page 4) chosen to feed Della her bottle. "We are excited that over 200 construction workers will be em- PET OF THE WEEK ployed by this project," said Will Lizzie was found wandering in a neighborhood, Kempton, Caltrans Director. Inside abandoned by her owner. She did not enjoy her short life Brian Gates, Top Grade's Chief as a stray cat, since her favorite activities are napping Operating Officer, commented, Art & Entertainment....Section II Roundup...... 3 "As the executive of this very and sleeping! She would make a lovely addition to any important project, I can say that Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 9 family, and would prefer a quiet household where she we couldn't be more excited with Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 7 knows she will never be abandoned again. To visit with the opportunity it provides not Lizzie, come to Valley Humane Society’s Kitty City, open only to the Top Grade workforce, Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 10 Tues-Sat from 11AM to 5PM. Call 925-426-8656 or visit the but also the 20 other companies Mailbox...... 4 web site www.valleyhumane.org for more details. The that will be involved in helping make this job a major success." Garden Tour is May 17- visit the web site for more info! PAGE 2 - The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 Pleasanton Residents Asked to Cut Water Use Pleasanton residents are being records that track water use. The asked to voluntarily reduce wa- new rates are expected to come ter usage by 20 percent. to the city council in January The Pleasanton City Council 2010. last week approved the resolu- ART DONATIONS tion calling for water conserva- The council voted to accept tion. Mayor Jennifer Hosterman donations of art from two resi- pointed out that the state is in dents. the third year of a serious Nancy and Gary Harrington drought. In addition, there is a have donated a bronze sculpture regulatory drought with the court titled, "Monet's Bench," by artist stopping delivery of water at vari- Gary Lee Price. The piece will be ous times during the year. placed in Lions Wayside Park Last year, Pleasanton residents near the Firehouse Arts Center. were asked to reduce water use Artist Debbie Wardrope of- by 10 percent. The new effort is fered a pastel painting of the not an additional 20 percent re- Century House to the city. It will duction, rather they are being be placed in a city facility where asked to reduce use by an addi- it will be visible to the public. tional 10 percent. ATTORNEY TO RETIRE Daniel Smith, operation ser- Mayor Jennifer Hosterman vices director, said the state is the The sculpture, "Monet's Bench," is being donated to the city noted that City Attorney Michael driest it has been in 80 years. In by Nancy and Gary Harrington. Roush will retire at the end of February, Governor September after 32 years in the Schwarzenegger declared a state at this point. We don't anticipate gestions on its website at municipal attorney profession, of emergency, calling for a reduc- mandatory restrictions, because www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us. including the last 21 years in tion in water usage.. groundwater is available," said Pleasanton residents have not Pleasanton. Pleasanton receives 80 per- Smith. had their water rates increased Roush was named city attor- cent of its water from Zone 7. The There is no penalty if people since 2001. The increase in the ney for Pleasanton in 1988, suc- rest is pumped from underground don't meet the voluntary reduc- costs of purchasing water from ceeding Peter MacDonald. wells. Smith noted that the state tion goal. Zone 7 has been absorbed by the has indicated it will deliver only Hosterman suggested that city. 30 percent of normal water allo- people look at planting native The city is considering insti- cations. For Pleasanton, that landscape and drought tolerant tuting a tiered water rate system means the remainder must come plants as a way to reduce water that includes lower rates for those from groundwater. "The request use. who conserve and higher rates to reduce water use is voluntary In addition, the city has sug- for those who do not. There are GAMES (continued from page one) groups such as Seven Nations, Fencing and archery demonstra- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May the Black Irish Band, Tempest tions, birds of prey and a 17, at Robertson Park, 3200 and more. The headliner, Seven Children’s Glen will also be part Robertson Park Road, Liver- Nations, is an internationally ac- of the fun. more. Parking is free. Admission claimed, high-energy Celtic rock Scottish, Irish and English is $15 for adults, $12 for young band that melds bagpipes and favorites such as haggis, bangers, adults (ages 16-20) and seniors fiddles with electric guitars and corned beef and cabbage and fish (ages 60 and up), $7 for children drums. and chips will be available for (ages 6-15) and free to children 5 Another popular part of the putchase. The Games will have or younger. Games are the re-enactments per- five kinds of Scotch Whisky for A $2 off coupon can be down- formed by the living history sampling and five types of Scot- loaded from the LARPD Web site groups. Children and adults alike tish beer. at www.larpd.dst.ca.us. For more can enjoy watching and meeting The Livermore Scottish information on the Games, call people portraying highlanders, Games and Celtic Celebration 925-373-5700 or visit the Liver- Celtic warriors and craftspeople, will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 more Scottish Games site at colonial militia and peasants. p.m. Saturday, May 16, and from www.livermoregames.com

Photo - Doug Jorgensen First Wednesday Party celebrations kicked off for the summer last Wednesday in downtown Pleasanton. Theme was Cinco de Mayo. Activities included entertainment, food, fun, and a chance to pet a horse from the Horizons East Equestrian Center. The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP Energy Audits Available for Low Garamendi Most Recognized minimum requirements that must be achieved Income Homeowners and Renters Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi would prior to the issuance of a building permit. Both of these rating systems are used to evaluate resi- California Youth Energy Ser- multaneously. It provides much- lets for efficiency and check for hold a commanding favorability and likely vote vices (CYES) is a Bay Area sum- needed youth employment op- advantage over potential competitors in a spe- dential green building projects within the state leaks. cial election in the 10th congressional district if of California. Furthermore, the Green Building mer youth employment and free portunities and job development, • Install free water-saving fau- current Representative Ellen Tauscher is ap- Program provides incentives such as expedited energy efficiency retrofit pro- provides a free money-saving ser- cet aerators and free high-pres- pointed to President Obama’s administration, permit review and inspection process for projects gram. It will be offered in Liver- vice to the community, and cuts sure efficient showerheads. according to a poll. that exceed the minimum requirements. more this year through Rising pollution and global warming by • Replace all incandescent According to the poll of likely special elec- “In the United States alone, building ac- Sun Energy Center. saving energy. bulbs with free energy-saving tion voters, 80 percent have heard of the Lieu- counts for 72% of electricity consumption, 39% The program is funding by the The CYES summer season is compact fluorescent bulbs. tenant Governor, and he is seen favorably by 35 of energy use and 38% of all carbon dioxide City of Livermore by $50,000 for organized into seven weeks: one emissions. Our Green Building Program will help • Swap out energy-wasting percent. Only 12 percent hold an unfavorable Community Block Grant funds week of intensive training and halogen floor lamps for an effi- view. minimize these percentages while creating sus- tainable development and quality housing for provided from the stimulus pack- six weeks of field work. CYES cient fluorescent version. Mark DeSaulnier is known by 39 percent, with age. Energy Specialists meet each 16 percent holding a favorable opinion and 13 our constituents,” said President of the Board, • Check the quality of the at- percent holding an unfavorable opinion. Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker. CYES trains Bay Area young morning at a satellite office, then tic insulation of the home (if ap- Buchanan is known by 45 percent, with 17 per- people (15-22 years of age) and venture into the field in pairs plicable) and see if the resident cent holding a favorable opinion and 12 percent Speed Limit Lowered on I-680 employs them to spend their sum- (one youth, one young adult) to might qualify for Rising Sun’s holding an unfavorable opinion. Warren Rupf is The speed limit has been reduced to 55 miles mer serving their communities market the program and/or to subsidized attic insulation pro- known by 20 percent, with nine percent holding per hour for the I-680 Express Lane project con- with free green house calls. In make CYES ‘green house calls’. gram. a favorable opinion and nine percent holding an struction zone, due to the narrow 11-ft. lane Livermore, the program will be Residents contact CYES to • Mount a retractable clothes- unfavorable opinion. width. The 55 MPH Zone is in effect for south- used to provide energy audits and sign up to schedule an appoint- bound I-680, from just north of the State Route line to reduce dryer use. With 24 percent of likely voters inclined to basic water and energy efficiency ment. Each ‘green house call’ can • Educate the resident in en- back the Lieutenant Governor if there is a spe- 84 in Sunol to Calaveras Blvd. in Milpitas. Traffic signs have been installed from the SR upgrades for 260 low income last from thirty minutes to two ergy efficiency and present them cial election, Garamendi also holds a comfort- homeowners and renters. Youth hours, depending on the size of able 11 point advantage over his nearest Demo- 84 / I-680 Interchange to South Mission Blvd. with a results summary and a per- cratic competitor. Sheriff Warren Rupf, Senator Additional signage will also be installed for Energy Specialists educate the the home and amount of free sonalized energy-saving plan. Mark DeSaulnier, and Assembly Member Joan southbound I-680 between South Mission Blvd. resident about sustainability, in- equipment installed. Residents can schedule a free Buchanan receive the backing of 17 percent, 13 and Calaveras Blvd. stall free equipment that saves Among the actions to be taken ‘green house call’ by calling percent, and 10 percent of voters respectively, The reduced speed is necessary both for the energy and water, and provide at each ‘green house call,' are (510) 665-1501 ext 10, visiting with 36 percent of voters forming no opinion. safety of construction workers and motorists trav- personalized recommendations the following: the Rising Sun Energy Center The poll was conducted between May 1st and eling through the construction zone. Caltrans for further energy savings. • Check the home’s water office at 2033 Center St. Berke- May 4th by Jim Moore and JMM Research. In- would like to remind the public that traffic fines CYES’s innovative model meter and water pressure. are doubled in a construction zone. ley, or by going to the website at terviews were conducted with a 400-person meets three community needs si- • Inspect all faucets and toi- www.risingsunenergy.org sample from the 10th congressional district. Turn- out was projected at 30 percent, and likely turn- California Apprenticeship Council out was projected to be 55 percent Democratic, Julia Dozier, Chabot-Las Positas Community 33 percent Republican, and 12 percent indepen- College District executive director of economic dent. The poll had a +/- 5 percent margin of error. development and contract education, has been Continued Vigilance on Flu Urged appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to a four-year term on the California Apprentice- Although the threat of a major If there is no tissue available, way. Stay home and limit contact Hancock Endorses DeSaulnier epidemic of swine flu has cough or sneeze into a sleeve. with others. Students should stay Senator Loni Hancock has endorsed fellow- ship Council. Senator Mark DeSaulnier for California’s Tenth Established by the Shelley-Maloney Appren- subsided, parents and students It’s important to wash hands home at least 24 hours after Congressional District should the seat become tice Labor Standards Act of 1939, the Council need to remain vigilant, and with soap and water, especially symptoms have subsided. available upon the confirmation of Rep. Ellen provides policy advice on apprenticeship mat- follow good health precautions, after a cough or sneeze. Alcohol- Questions may be addressed Tauscher to a post within the Obama Adminis- ters to the director of industrial relations, issues says the Pleasanton school based hand cleaners are also to Grasso at 925-426-4304 or her tration. rules and regulations on specific apprenticeship district. effective. Touching eyes, nose or e-mail address, which is Hancock, who represents part of the East Bay, subjects to be published in the California Code The district has a declining mouth should be avoided, [email protected]. also served with DeSaulnier in the Assembly prior of Regulations, and conducts appeals hearings. number of absences of students because germs can be spread that Dozier has worked for the District since 2001, to their concurrent election to the Senate in 2008. who have flu-like symptoms, said In the Assembly, Hancock represented the Con- holding her current position since 2008. Prior to that, she served as the director of economic de- district public information officer tra Costa County cities of El Cerrito, Orinda, Myla Grasso. No cases of swine Moraga, Lafayette and Pleasant Hill, which are velopment and contract education from 2006 to also contained in the Tenth Congressional Dis- 2008, program development manager from 2003 flu have been reported in the trict. Hancock’s current Senate seat encompasses to 2006 and apprenticeship coordinator from schools, or the Valley. the City of Livermore, the largest city in the 2001 to 2003. Nevertheless, the district Tenth Congressional District. continues to monitor daily “Senator DeSaulnier is a real joy to work with. Fraud Charges in Arrest absences. The district nurse calls He is passionate about policy, but he also cares On April 7, 2009, the Livermore Police De- parents, and discusses any flu- deeply about people. As chair of the Senate La- partment began receiving reports that Maynard like symptoms with them, as a Weldon Moreland, a forty-nine year old Certi- bor and Industrial Relations Committee, he has sort of helpful screening, said consistently gone to bat for good-paying jobs,” fied Public Accountant and life long resident of Livermore, had committed acts of felony invest- Grasso. Medical diagnosis and Hancock said. treatment would come from the Hancock is also a member of the Senate Envi- ment fraud. ronmental Quality Committee and former chair Moreland has since been charged by the students’ physicians, she added. of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. Alameda County District Attorney’s Office with The district administrative Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, D-Walnut seven counts of felony investment fraud theft staff had been meeting daily at 10 Creek, is expected to vacate the seat upon her and fiduciary elder abuse in which eight of his a.m. for a briefing about the flu, confirmation as Undersecretary of State for Arms elder clients have suffered cash losses totaling including county health reports. Control and International Security in the State $734,000. The daily meetings stopped last Department of the Obama administration. Financial records obtained by search warrants week, with the lowered threat. show that the defendant promised between 8% The administration now covers Green Building Ordinance and 10% interest on client investments he re- ceived; however, in the majority of cases he de- the subject at the weekly cabinet Alameda County took another step forward posited funds into investments accounts under meetings. in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions his name only. It is alleged that he personally The district is encouraging when the Board of Supervisors adopted the Pub- self enriched from the investment funds, fund- students to stay home, if they are lic Works Agency’s “Green Building Program” ing a personal lifestyle that exceeded $30,000 ill, and to wash their hands for private development. This new Ordinance per month. Little or no money remains avail- will require certain residential and non-residen- thoroughly and frequently. If a able for victim restitution because of the nature child is ill with flu-like symptoms tial type projects in the unincorporated areas of of the crimes. Many of Moreland’s client’s were Alameda County to comply with green building (fever and cough or sore throat), long time acquaintances and entrusted their life parents should report those standards. investments and savings to him. It is possible The new Green Building Program for private that other individuals may have suffered cash symptoms when phoning in the development is intended to encourage water and losses due to the practices of Moreland. absence, said Grasso. resource conservation, reduce waste generated Detectives at the Livermore Police Depart- Grasso relayed recom- by construction projects, increase energy effi- ment believe that there are numerous additional mendations drawn up by the ciency in buildings, provide durable buildings victims of Moreland’s practices. Any person be- Centers for Disease Control and that are efficient and economical to own and lieving they are a victim of Moreland’s Ponzi Prevention about handling flu in operate, and promote sustainable residential and scheme and alleged fraud or who has informa- non-residential construction within unincorpo- general. The tips include covering tion regarding Moreland’s activities are asked nose and mouth with a tissue rated Alameda County. to call Lt. Matt Sarsfield at 925-371-4730. Using LEED and “Build It Green” rating sys- during a cough or sneeze, and tems, the Green Building Program will establish throwing tissues away afterward. PAGE 4 - The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 POWER (continued from page one) EDITORIAL way they can sit and talk to us, is that she and the Tri-Valley Con- south Livermore,” said Burnham. naturally have some concerns if they are willing to get the (cur- servancy are trying to set up a Friends of the Vineyards, the about that,” said Barry. LARPD rent) transmission line users to meeting with the power project Tri-Valley Convention and Visi- has conservation easements on Renaissance Of Our Own clean up the mess they already staff. “People come to the wine tors Bureau, and the Livermore some of the land in the proposal’s When The Independent began publishing in 1963, have here.” region, in part for the wine, and Chamber of Commerce are all path. “Construction there vio- one feature of the newborn paper was a special second Wente said there are three “an- in part for the whole wine coun- interested in this issue, said lates that easement,” said Barry. section called Lively Arts. tiquated lines” installed decades try experience. We have vine- Burnham. “Everything is tied ‘VALLEY SHOULD The Valley’s growth boom was just starting, but a ago, and three others that are old yards, rolling hills, golf courses. together for this Valley to be suc- REQUIRE vibrant arts scene was already developing. In the Lively enough "to lag behind modern To put more power lines out here cessful,” she said. UNDERGROUNDING’ Arts we had a lot to write about. conservation technology.” It will affect property values, and HAGGERTY IS Jon Christensen, a resident would be easier to absorb the the bucolic ambiance,” said CONCERNED and winegrower at Kalthoff Com- This little section was important to us. It expressed environmental impact of power Chandler. Chris Gray, chief of staff for mons in Livermore, near High- our identity, our values, our sense of vision. For various lines if all of them were consoli- CONSERVATION Alameda County Supervisor way 84 and Vineyard Avenue, reasons the section was discontinued. dated into one corridor and one EASEMENTS ON SOME Scott Haggerty, said that said that it’s fine to build the in- Some three decades would pass before we would set of lines, he said. PROPERTIES Haggerty found out about it ear- frastructure to meet tomorrow’s reintroduce the Lively Arts. Under the name Art, Wente, whose Livermore The Tri-Valley Conservancy lier this month, like many people power needs, especially green Community & Education, the new section made its wine-making family goes back holds easements on 55 parcels in in Alameda County. “Scott’s ini- power, but not at the price of hurt- debut three weeks ago. It owes its existence much to the five generations, said, “I am sick or near the proposed rights of tial reaction was concern. We ing dedicated open space. rejuvenation of the downtowns and the wineries now of being trampled on by PG&E way. Executive director Sharon need to find out more about it,” He suggested running the going on. We’ve supported this tide and been much and Standard Oil, with transmis- Burnham said the conservancy said Gray. lines “through the back country” affected by it. We are enjoying a renaissance of our sion lines across the Valley.” is trying obtain more specifics “There were multiple hearings south of South Livermore. It Several wineries near Wente, from TANC. about the project, but none in our might be even better to require own. such as Garre and Rios Lovell, “Do we know whether they county, which was not notified. the lines be put underground, he are in the direct paths of the rights will have to rip out vineyards? I There should be a comment pe- said. “In my own opinion, the of way, or a block away, said think one (right of way) goes riod extension, until there is a Valley should consider it man- Wente. through a habitat area. We’d be hearing in this county,” said Gray. datory at this time” to under- Wente noted that the property concerned, if it did,” she said. Thomson also said that the ground such power lines, he said. he intends to donate to the Liv- “We are concerned about sce- TANC record shows that a notice Putting power lines under- SUMMER nic value. We hope we can con- about the project was sent to the ground adds to the cost of instal- (continued from page one) ermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) is close to one vince them to move the lines county clerk’s office Feb. 27. lation, and is usually resisted by campaign. Burchett said he port, Paxson said. proposed right of way, and not outside the area, and put them LARPD general manager Tim power companies. wanted to come up with a fund- “I don’t think people recog- very far from the other. The value somewhere else,” said Burnham. Barry said that he was notified of SUBMITTINGCOMMENTS raising event that also fostered a nize that there are significant of the property would drop, as Locating them next to exist- the project on May 4. He has been Comments on the project may friendly, neighborly atmosphere needs in the community. These would other properties. It doesn’t ing lines is not good, either. meeting with other agencies, and be sent to David Young, NEPA in the park. He proposed the bar- organizations perform really im- matter whether the power lines “That would be more of the will comment formally on the EIR Document Manager, Western becue and the Tri Valley Com- portant roles, but often go se- are on top of a vineyard, or some same,” she said. before the deadline May 31. Area Power Administration, Si- munity Foundation, which over- verely underfunded,” Paxson distance away, they dim the ap- Locating the lines under- LARPD already has power erra Nevada Region, 114 sees the giving campaign, helped said, citing Axis Community peal for all of Livermore wine ground also would not be good. lines impacting two of its parks, Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA. organize the event. Health Center as just one ex- country, Wente said. “That would dig up agriculture Holdener and Sycamore Grove. 95630. Comments may be sent “I’m really hoping people ample. “We want to highlight the Chris Chandler, executive di- (for tower placement). The best “In this proposal, there may be by fax to 916-353-4772, or by outside the park will come too. good work that these organiza- rector of the LIvermore Valley way is to move out of the area, additional towers beside these email to [email protected]. Everyone is invited,” said James tions do and give them support.” Winegrowers Association, said and take the whole project out of current utility easements. We’d Paxson, general manager of the To date, the campaign has Hacienda Business Park Owners raised nearly $75,000, said David Association. “Hacienda Helping Rice, president of the Tri Valley Hands is a community-giving Community Foundation. His initiative. We’re hoping this goal is to reach $100,000 before grows and the opportunity for the first grants are awarded in significant giving is there. We’re October. Given the success so far, (Opinions voiced in letters like to see children suffer, and have handled this whole issue. getting the downtown planned off to a really great start.” published in Mailbox are those suffer they will if class sizes grow Instead of acknowledging and to encourage more people to he fully anticipates meeting that to 30 students. With cuts in Read- addressing specific concerns, the Hacienda Helping Hands was goal. of the author and do not neces- come and visit (day and night) sarily reflect the opinion of The ing Specialists, Librarians and Council takes the stance that air- and that is probably going to quietly launched a year ago by Employees have contributed Counselors too the increased port expansion is not happening the association in conjunction Independent. Letter Policy: The take a “new plan”. I’m not a plan- as well as businesses, he said, and Independent will not publish class size is just the beginning of and therefore the concerns are not with the Tri Valley Community momentum is growing. He’s pre- ner but I can see that without re- anonymous letters, nor will it the problem. Kids who do not get valid. Instead of addressing the tail there is no downtown. Foundation, a non-profit fund- dicting that the giving campaign publish letters without names. the attention and resources they concerns of your constituency, raising organization located in will grow to $2 million a year in So the ice rink sounds like a Frequent letter writers may have need to accommodate learning you attack their integrity. The great idea but I didn’t see any- the business park. the next five to 10 years. publication of their letters styles, disabilities, attention defi- Airport Advisory Commission is The focus of the Hacienda “As far as we know, Hacienda thing about what the environ- cits and social-emotional issues sensitive to pilot concerns, but mental (carbon) impact would be Helping Hands campaign is to Helping Hands is the only fund- Need for Housing will fall even further behind in has no members to represent provide a coordinated effort for and how that was factored into raising effort like this by a busi- Alvin C. Baer school. In correlation, their self- those citizens who are not pilots. the decision. It sounds like the the 475 businesses, 17,800 em- ness park in the country. It’s a Pleasanton esteem will plummet which I am aware of the economic plan is for a real outdoor ice rink ployees and 3,500 residents of unique activity for a business I have been a resident of Pleas- could result in behavior prob- benefits to both the community which would require a huge the Hacienda Business Park to park,” Rice said. “Not only com- anton since 1968. My wife and I lems, lack of concentration and and city government that im- amount of energy to create and make a difference in the commu- panies are participating, but are living in our 3rd home in possibly depression. I am not proved facilities and privatizing maintain the ice involving the nity with charitable grants, many employees and employee town. I am completely in favor exaggerating. I have seen it hap- fuel sales will bring; however, need for generators and chiller Paxson said. groups as well. Hyatt of the proposed Staples Ranch pen. We will be leaving more kids environmental and quality-of- units resulting in large levels of “We’re a large part of Pleas- Summerfield Suites came up with development. We have put down behind than ever. life issues should take prece- carbon emissions, excessive wa- anton, being an identifiable col- a way to involve the whole com- our deposit to move into the se- Pleasanton Unified School dence over economic benefits. It ter consumption, and requiring lection of businesses. As an en- munity.” nior housing there as soon as it is District's motto is that "Kids is not too late for the Livermore plumbing and re-surfacing at tity, we want to make a statement constructed. At last count, there Come First." We can support that City Council to do the right thing regular intervals. Since this is re- Rice believes that momentum slogan by voting YES on Mea- and address the environmental about the importance of commu- will continue to grow. Kaiser are over 500 families who have ally a thing to bring the kids to put down similar deposits and sure G on June 2nd. concerns that would result from for an experience and not for se- nity,” Paxson said. Permanente recently contributed airport commercialization. The A coordinated giving cam- are waiting to move in. This is rious skaters, why not use syn- $25,000 to the initiative. not a project that can stand to be Minimum Standards time to do so is now. paign provides the park’s busi- An advisory board comprised thetic ice? Synthetic ice rinks are delayed for an extended period Max Curtis I implore the Council to out there. nesses, employees and owners of members of the Hacienda Busi- of time. As two of my friends said Livermore amend the Minimum Standards with a way of using their collec- ness Park as well as the founda- I think every project in every at a recent city council meeting, Letter sent to the Livermore to state that Air Cargo Service city needs to be looked at as tive power to make a real impact tion will decide in October how the longer this project is delayed City Council. will not be allowed. I also im- on local charities, he explained. to award the grants to health and much from an environmental the greater likelihood of them not I want to clarify for each of plore the Council to further re- standpoint as a financial stand- “There is just this huge human service organizations, qualifying to move in. you my views of airport expan- strict the size and number of Air wealth of goodwill among our point. Don’t we already have new educational programs and cul- I would like to challenge any sion. I want what is best for Liv- Charter aircraft based at the Liv- greenhouse gas/carbon regula- tenants, owners and people who tural projects in the Tri Valley. of those threatening to bring a ermore, and I hope you will take ermore airport (30-passenger jets tions that we already don’t think work in the park. This focused “I am extremely gratified by lawsuit against the City of Pleas- a few minutes to consider my are too large and noisy, which will we can meet? If so, how can we campaign gives people a rally- the outpouring of support from anton to come and meet me face position. adversely impact Livermore & just keeping adding to the prob- ing point,” Paxson said. “There our tenants and owners,” Paxson to face. They must look me in I am not opposed to improve- Pleasanton neighborhoods). With lem? is a lot of power in our collec- said. “This has really resonated the eye and tell me that the habi- ments to Livermore airport facili- these amendments, the City will tive effort.” with other organizations as well. tat for the red-legged frog is more ties. I am not opposed to hangers still see enormous economic Main Street Award The campaign slogan, “Be- Pleasanton Leadership put on an important than the habitat I need being built to replace tie-downs. benefits from airport improve- Violet Moore cause Community Matters,” is a event and donated the money to to live out my days in Pleasan- It is not important to me that ments, and the local environment Livermore great summation of what Haci- Hacienda Helping Hands. I think ton. $354,000 of airport funds is be- and quality of life enjoyed by When I think of historic main enda Helping Hands is all about, Come on folks, get real. There ing used to fund the EIR, or that Livermore & Pleasanton citizens street, I envision a small town in we’ve really registered with another $4.0M of airport enter- will be preserved. he said.” people.” is a rapidly expanding need for the deep south that has emerged this kind of housing. All of us prise fund money may be allo- from cotton-picking and mule- “I really love this and believe For additional information cated for replacement of the well- Parcel Tax Idea it. It’s the focus of what we do,” would rather have it built here shoeing and blossomed into ar- about Hacienda Helping Hands and now, so we can stay. used Airport Administration Tom Hansen he explained. or to make a donation, go to tisan boutiques. I imagine step- Building. Concerned Pleasanton Parent ping from a boardwalk into a re- There are so many commu- [email protected] or Support Schools What I oppose is the Mini- Private sector companies are nity organizations that need sup- call (925) 734-5673. stored general store. I smell the Vicki Stephens mum Standards for Commercial enacting salary reductions to fudge and popcorn and hear the Pleasanton Aeronautical Activities allowing keep themselves viable thru these clink of a soft drink bottle being When I became a teacher, I Air Cargo and Air Charter ser- economic times. I”ve recently pulled from a vintage dispenser. Garamendi Calls for didn't have any idea how diverse vices to be based at the Liver- accepted one myself. Why hasn’t I purchase saltwater taffy and the abilities in one classroom more airport. The public fears air- this been suggested by our other bite-sized candies before Refocus on Education could be. It's been many years and port commercialization as it school board in their quest to cut making my way to the next his- I'd like to think I can now accom- would inevitably lead to a sig- $9M from their budget? If I read torical tourist attraction. As part of his ongoing “lis- arts, and new sports complexes. modate most kid's needs. but it nificant increase in noise and it right, ’07-’08 PUSD budget tening tour” of California’s pub- How surprised I was to see The campus has an instructional takes time. The number of chil- pollution. Placing restrictions on lists Certificated Salaries at modern Livermore, California lic colleges, Lieutenant Gover- vineyard and also hopes to be the dren who need special attention these services within the Mini- $70M and Classified Salaries at honored with the 2009 Great nor John Garamendi on Monday first community college in the seems to be growing each year. mum Standards would go a long $16M, for a total of $86M. A 10% American Main Street Award visited Las Positas College to state to get off the power grid Our goal is to "leave no kids be- way toward relieving these fears. Salary reduction comes to about (GAMSA). A tip of my hat to talk to students and faculty about through green technology ad- hind," but obviously we are. Requiring the FBO developer to $8.6M. This reduction, coupled Mayor Marshall Kamena, Vice the role California’s community vances including wind turbines. Twenty percent of any classroom install noise monitoring and with a district-wide salary freeze, Mayor John Marchand and other colleges play in educating the Adjusted for inflation, student needs special attention of some night landing surveillance including your ‘step and ladder’ Livermore officials who are hon- future workforce and retraining fees at UC and CSU have more sort. Class size reduction has al- equipment would also show con- increases, would get ALL em- ored by this GAMSA, a first-time unemployed Californians. than doubled since 1990, while lowed us to accommodate these cern for the quality of life of Liv- ployees through this downturn award to a northern California Garamendi said that the re- student fees at California’s com- kids. ermore & Pleasanton citizens. with their jobs intact. city. I am most discouraged about Our teachers do a great job, cent cuts to higher education, munity colleges have more than Whether or not you have chil- hikes in student tuition, and cut- dren, no one can say they would the way the City Council & Staff lets keep them ALL. Let them re- Good Job tripled. Because of budget cuts turn their pink slips - by trying a backs in enrollment are putting to the systems, UC has cut fall Herbert Newkirk salary reduction, instead of ask- Livermore California’s workforce in jeop- 2009 freshman enrollment by ing others(tax payers) who have ardy and leaving California un- 2,300 students, and CSU has cut In the last several weeks much had their salaries reduced, to take attention, some bordering on prepared to deal with an fall 2009 freshman enrollment by LIVERMORE another salary reduction in the economy increasingly reliant on 10,000 students. (continued from page one) hysteria, has been given to the guise of the parcel tax. nationwide and worldwide health a post-high school education. If an additional two percent penalties associated with those from the state. About 85 percent “We have lost our way,” of Californians earned associate’s who fail to comply. impact of the H1N1 virus. Sev- of the cost of delivering the wa- Pleasanton Ice Rink eral people have been reported Garamendi said. “We have lost degrees and another one percent Councilmember John ter to consumers is fixed. Michael Doyle our understanding that educa- Marchand said that the reduction to have died and many sickened earned bachelor’s degrees, it is "Whether we sell 100 or 100,000 Pleasanton by this deadly disease. This epi- tion is the single most important estimated that California’s is not aimed at those who are al- acre feet, the costs are the same," I’m all for anything that can demic will pass. investment for our future economy would grow by $20 bil- ready conserving. It is aimed at Marchand stated. add some life and interest to I wonder how many of us real- workforce in this state.” lion, state and local tax revenues people who are still using water downtown Pleasanton and help ize that hundreds of children and Garamendi toured the cam- would increase by $1.2 billion a to hose down driveways, rather TRASH RATE INCREASE the poor retailers and restaurants adults die every day in many of pus, seeing several new construc- year, and 174,000 new jobs than sweeping. He suggested that The Livermore City Council that have been suffering because the Third World African villages. tion projects funded by a local would be created. According to a in the future he would like to see also approved a rate increase of of the poor planning that allows The reason: lack of access to a bond measure. The new construc- press release, of the 4.5 million a more equitable way to deter- 2 percent for trash pickup. banks, real estate offices and title clean water supply. And, this goes tion includes a child develop- new jobs that will be available mine water use as the drought gets companies to take prime retail on every day of the year, year af- The new rate goes into effect (ground floor) space. We didn’t ment center where instruction by 2025, it is estimated that 3.5 worse. For example, Marchand July 1, 2009. ter year, with very little media and childcare for students will be said he is aware of one person have enough space to attract more attention. million will require at least a The increase was less than the good restaurants and retailers and provided, a college center for the bachelor’s degree. who uses 16,000 gallons a day, 10.6 percent Waste Management Fortunately, this has not been now we see the results with lots the case with the members of the that compares to a household that had requested. of empty space and not enough uses 300 gallons a day. Perhaps Rotary International Foundation. Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Residents will pay 32 cents stores and restaurants to attract waster use should be based on a more per month for a 32-gallon This organization, together with Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell people. Now that the economy Volunteer high school Interactors Editor: Janet Armantrout per capitas basis, suggested trash cart, the size most com- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) has cratered, no doubt there will from District 5170, has launched Sales Manager: Jessica Scherer Marchand. monly used by residents. The cost be more businesses that don’t The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 Project Hydro. To date, (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) Marchand pointed out that will be $16.21 per month. make it downtown. Going for- The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. Interactors have raised over Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling Zone 7 will be receiving only 30 No one spoke in opposition ward, I hope we do a better job of (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours. • Fax: (925) 447-0212 E-MAIL: [email protected] percent of its water allocation to the increase. (continued on page 5) The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 - PAGE 5 Livermore High Schools Offer Pleasanton Delays Decision on Freshmen in Transition Course Mobile Home Park Conversion The Pleasanton City Council ject to a rent stabilization agree- said no one knows how much the By Patricia Koning ganization and study skills, and same adjustment,” it is really just delayed making a decision on ment with the city that runs land would costs in ten years. Three years ago, Granada practice public speaking and es- a “drawn out orientation." She whether to allow Vineyard Villa through 2017. If allowed to con- "Many of us will be in our eight- High School Principal Chris Van say writing. says that adding F.I.T. to her Mobile Home Park to convert to vert the park, the current owner ies. We won't be able to obtain Schaack became concerned that Some of the topics covered schedule impacted her entire four condominiums. has agreed to extend the agree- loans. My kids don't want to in- his school was not preparing stu- seem basic, like using power year plan. “F.I.T. displaced my The council said it needed ment to 2025. herit this place." dents for the 21st century. To ad- point, but Van Schaack says stu- foreign language classes for all more information. In particular, Another state requirement is Several noted that the park has dress these concerns, he and his dents in general have not been four years. This year, I could only they wanted a new survey con- that the owner submit an eco- had a variety of problems over well-trained on such tools. take half of the Spanish II ducted of current residents of the nomic report on how the change the years, including a sewer that staff developed the Freshman in backs up and electricity that can Transition (F.I.T.) class, a one-tri- “With our students coming course,” she explains. park to determine support for the would impact the current resi- change. In addition, the council dents. City councilmembers felt go off for periods of time. A few mester course required of all from a variety of feeder schools, This student also believes that years ago, residents came down we have come to take very little wanted answers to a number of that the report was unclear. freshmen. This fall Livermore “most students do not especially questions. Among them are: how as a group to complain to the High School will also be offer- for granted,” he explains. need a class like F.I.T.. However, Two attorneys, Richard Close would renters be represented and Susie Forbath, who repre- council about conditions at the ing the course. “PowerPoint and persuasive there is a select group that will within a homeowners associa- park. Van Schaack was alarmed by speeches, along with note-tak- benefit greatly from the guidance sented the mobile home park tion; who pays to ensure that owner, made a pitch as to why Pam O'Connell spoke for her the high college dropout rates ing, study techniques, general and organization practice. I un- infrastructure is up to code; and father. She said that many of the essay structure, and organiza- they believe the conversion is a and decrease in jobs for unskilled derstand why the administration can someone buy land and not good idea. residents responded to the sur- workers. Nearly 1/3 of all Cali- tional skills, for example, are forces all freshmen to take the the structure. Close noted that mobile vey with "no opinion" with the fornia students drop out after the taught through F.I.T. so that when course, to ensure the individuals Councilmember Cheryl home units do not appreciate in hope there would be more infor- first year of college (up to 40% students learn curriculum in their who need it are given that op- Cook-Kallio commented, "I'm value, the land does. The con- mation provided as to what is for community colleges) and academic subject areas, they can portunity. Given the choice, they left with many more questions. I version provides the unit owners planned. "My father doesn't have only half will earn a degree. use the time to focus on learning would most likely not take it. In would like to see the survey con- with value. the money to buy the land. He “We needed to change the the standards of the course, rather fact, given the choice, I would ducted in the current economic Forbath pointed out that al- will have to continue to rent. Do mindset of how we teach and than on the tools to organize the not have taken the class because climate. There should be infor- lowing the sale of the land to in- we have to buy land in order to train students to think about information or create their it would have made planning my mation provided to residents of dividual owners, would ensure sell a mobile home in the future. school. In today’s world, students projects.” schedule much less difficult.” the park as to why conversion is that the park remains a mobile I'm concerned. My father is con- have instant access to so much He believes that F.I.T. made a Van Schaack disagrees with a benefit." home park. She said there is the cerned." information that knowledge and positive impact on Granada this this sentiment. “We don’t believe The Planning Commission potential that the heirs of the cur- Jack Paris, who builds manu- year. He pointed out that the that taking F.I.T. precludes a denied the request for the con- rent owner would want to put the factured homes of the type used memorization is not enough,” he in mobile homes, was all for the explains. “We decided to spend school’s average GPA had in- student’s chance to take other version believing that the survey property to some other use. "The was not adequate. In addition, owner is looking at retirement. conversion. He called buying the more time teaching students to creased from 2.68 to 2.76 and that courses; we believe that it will land investment protection for tardies, absences, suspensions, the Commission was concerned He would rather see the residents analyze, evaluate, and create.” ensure their active participation about the loss of low income the residents. Initially, Granada built a 30- and referrals to the office had all and success in them,” he says. buy it." units. The park owner appealed Forbath said that living in the Councilmember Jerry Thorne minute seminar for all students decreased. “I can’t draw a direct “The unfortunate reality is that the decision to the city council. said he would like the landowner into the school schedule. Van correlation between these num- many freshman struggle in their park may not be as affordable as State law requires that the it appears on the surface. There to remove income level require- Schaack says that 30 minutes bers and F.I.T., especially since transition to high school, lead- current owner conduct a survey ments from rent changes forever, we made a lot of changes, like are mobile homes that sell for were not enough. Freshmen ing to lack of success in their aca- to determine the level of support $200,000 and up. The mortgage not just until 2025. He wanted seemed to be benefiting the the trimester schedule, this year,” demic courses and even in their for conversion. One was com- plus the cost of renting the land information from an appraiser to most, so when the trimester he adds. “But it is a very positive elective courses. Having to retake pleted in March 2008 showing can be expensive. determine what the costs might schedule was adopted last year, trend.” classes costs money and reduces that 41 supported the change, 38 Councilmember Cindy look like in ten years. He wanted his staff transformed the seminar Some parents, however, ques- students’ options in future course were opposed and 50 had no McGovern pointed out that the park to remain a senior park into F.I.T. tion whether such a class is nec- selection.” opinion. Other residents did not Forbath didn't mention the and renters to have more repre- Van Schaack and three essary for all students. During Livermore High Principal respond. There are 208 units on homeowners association dues sentation if the conversion took Granada teachers, William Rasor budget cut discussions, several Darrel Avilla says the LHS staff the 30 acre site. and the cost of maintaining the place. (physics), Deborah Bailey (digi- parents suggested setting crite- is very excited about adding Tenants own their mobile or park's infrastructure, all of which All of the councilmembers tal photography), and Monica ria to allow students to opt out of F.I.T. to their schedule. “We’re manufactured home, but they would likely be costs borne by said they wanted better outreach Brickwedel (honors geography), F.I.T., thus cutting back the num- going to build on Granada’s suc- pay rent for the land on which it those who purchase land. to residents of the park to ensure presented the F.I.T. program to ber of sections. cess, but we will put a Livermore is located. New condominiums Residents who spoke at the they understand their options. Councilmembers wanted staff the Livermore Board of Educa- Students have mixed reac- High spin on the class,” he says. would not be built on the Vine- meeting were opposed to the tions to the class. One freshman yard Villa Mobile Home prop- conversion. Amy Ann Vickers involved in setting up a new sur- tion on Tuesday, May 6. All three “One thing I like about this class vey. teachers teach F.I.T. in addition describes it as a good introduc- is it touches every single kid in erty. The conversion would in- volve selling the land on which to their regular subjects. tion to high school. “Overall it the same way. We’re providing a The F.I.T. class size is was very fun, with lots of good common experience and equity.” a unit is located to the owner of the unit. The application in- smaller—20:1 in the current activities. It helped us get ad- School superintendent school year and 25:1 in 2009/ justed to the high school work Brenda Miller pointed out an- cludes a provision that no prop- erty would be sold for ten years. 10. “The students develop a in. A lot of my friends thought it other benefit of F.I.T.—that it sense of belonging at the end of would be a waste of time, but brought the teachers out of their Residents who don't want to purchase land would not be re- the 12 weeks,” says Rasor. wound up really liking the class,” individual departments and en- “There is truly a sense of family he says. “It would be nice if it abled collaboration. “Just listen- quired to do so and instead would continue to pay rent. They within the F.I.T. class.” could be offered in the summer, ing to you, we can see the power- F.I.T. introduces the freshmen since some people realized they’d ful connection you’ve devel- could not be evicted. Low in- come residents would be pro- to the school through a walking made the wrong class choices af- oped,” she says. “It’s very impres- tour and meeting with the prin- ter completing the four year sive.” tected when it comes to rent in- creases. Any increase would be cipal, counselors, and other plan.” The trustees suggested to the adults who will impact them. The Another Granada freshmen high school principals that a based on the CPI. However, resi- dents who are not low income students learn about support ser- said that while F.I.T. is “a useful newcomer’s F.I.T., for students vices, clubs, sports, student lead- tool when entering high school entering Granada during or after could see their rents raised to market levels over a five year ership, and other extracurricular because it helps students adjust freshman year, might also be use- period. activities. They also create a in a low pressure environment ful. The property is currently sub- four-year plan, learn personal or- with other people making the

(continued from page 4) Regional Theater eration of the highly successful $50,000 to purchase Dow Cor- will be giving to us when they Bankhead Theater. For the past are out of public school. Bob Baltzer poration portable osmosis units Livermore two years, Mr. Stein has cited a for many impoverished villages. Seniors for Measure G Once again John Stein has reoccurring list of things that he During the month of May, Dis- come forward to voice his fears feels could go wrong, totally ig- trict Rotarians will be in Nigeria Gretchen and John Clatworthy noring that the City and LVPAC Pleasanton about building the 2000-seat re- to install these units, thereby sav- gional theater as proposed by the have patiently examined and put ing hundreds of lives. Interactors As senior citizens we strongly in place measures that would support Measure G. We encour- Livermore Valley Performing from Granada High School, co- Arts Center. Essentially his com- mitigate any such difficulties. Mr. presidents Joanne and Phil, un- age all voters to vote yes on this Stein is, of course, entitled to his measure. plaint is that LVPAC does not der the leadership of Dick have enough funds on hand to opinion, but it is just that – opin- Quigley from the Rotary Club of If you are a senior citizen or build the theater and, therefore, ion – not fact. Livermore Valley, voluntarily are on SSI Disability you may it must be financed at high cost raised $3500 to date toward this request an exemption if you and risk. Perhaps he missed the project. Congratulations for a job don’t think you can afford the statement that LVPAC has re- well done and for demonstrating parcel tax. We intend to vote ceived initial commitments to- that mankind is Rotary's business. "yes" and pay the tax. We believe taling $8M in cash and pledges we owe it to the our grandchil- and a $6M land offer from Wente Support Schools dren, and other Pleasanton chil- Vineyards toward the overall Michelle Flanagin dren, to keep our schools at their fundraising goal of $20M. Pleasanton high academic level. LVPAC’s share of the construc- I want to comment on extra Small class sizes for Kinder- tion cost is $10M. garten through 3rd grade are es- The proposed financing sce- incentives, i.e. stipends, which sential for a strong start to a some school district people have nario, carefully worked out by child’s education. Reduced size both the City and LVPAC, pro- received. Some seem to think his classes for ninth grade math and is outrageous, but it seems to me vides the project with the funds the other programs specified in needed to both build the theater that we recruited and retained the Measure G are also very impor- best of the best. They have made and support its early years of op- tant and need to be retained. eration. Essentially, it is the same Pleasanton School District a dis- We cannot afford to wait and tinguished district. Pleasanton scenario that was used to fund see if the State or Federal Gov- the construction and initial op- School District is nationally ernment will send additional known for its high rated schools funds. If we lose over 200 high and year after year receives award quality experienced teachers, the after award for being he best man- cost of hiring and processing re- Break-ins in aged district. It is the integrity of placements will be much more Pleasanton these intelligent people who have expensive than retaining the helped our students achieve. present ones for a parcel tax of School Lots Every school in California is approximately 64 cents a day per parcel. Pleasanton school district losing millions of dollars be- officials are urging parents who cause of the State Government Every generation has had their education paid for by those gen- visit campuses to remember not not managing correctly. We need to leave valuables in sight. to stand up and fight for our erations who have gone before them. Please vote yes on June 2nd Parents parked in the lots at schools, our home values, and Fairlands elementary and especially our children who will for Measure G in order to main- tain the high quality of Harvest Park middle schools be paying the price...their future. experienced car break-ins while What comes around goes around. Pleasanton’s schools as well as keeping the value of our homes they were in the schools. The Everyone, on all levels of the Harvest Park incident occurred school district ,is taking cuts. See at their present level. We can not afford to let down this present May 8. The Fairlands break-in Save Pleasanton Schools FAQ’s took place a couple of weeks to see details. The management generation of school age chil- dren. earlier. team has contributed $254,000 It is not known whether the to be part of the budget solution. The Lively Arts perpetrator was the same person Certificated staff voted over- in both incidents. In one break- whelming to reduce their work Joan Boer Livermore in, the perpetrator got away with year by two days next year. Some a purse. At the other, the crime will say it is never enough; and As a former editor of the Independent’s old Lively Arts was interrupted in the act, and to you I say, step up then! the perpetrator drove off without Being a concerned mom, I and section, I was pleased to see the new weekly Section II, covering anything, said school district many others, have contributed a information officer Myla Grasso. lot of time volunteering in class- local arts and education. Such a section is certainly welcome at a Windows were broken to gain rooms, events, after-school dis- access to the cars’ interiors. Both trict programs. We see what the time when local arts are thriving but so many newspaper arts sec- occurred in the morning, after teacher and other administrators the start of school. have been able to do for our chil- tions are shrinking. I hope your advertisers and Grasso urged the public to dren, our future: and we are take belongings such as purses, pleased. Let’s work together and readers will recognize this asset and support it. wallets or cell phones with them, give back to those who have or put them out of sight in the given to us and our children- who glove compartment or trunk when visiting the schools. PAGE 6 - The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 Vintage Hills Unveils Observatory Vintage Hills Elementary students to analyze the light in eyes to the telescope but also School introduced its new obser- the classrooms during the day- learn how to take astro-photos vatory last Friday. time hours. using the CCD camera and a Science Specialist Jenifer Tom Serrano of Serrano laptop with astro-imaging. Later, Perazzon started the event with Kitchen and Bath built the frame- during the day, in all my 1st- 5th an orientation that provided in- work for the building. science classes we will observe formation about the equipment, The school plans to apply for and discuss our images. Even- goals for the evening programs a $10,000, 2009 Toshiba grant tually, I would love to establish and subsequent analysis in the to add computer stations outfit- a website that could be used by classrooms during the day. The ted with the imaging software to other schools across the country orientation was followed by an the science lab. -- across the world -- to down- evening of star gazing and nebula Program goals are as follows: load images and analyze them seeking. allow students to become famil- themselves. We could also have The PTA donated $2000 and iar with the tools of an astrono- debates on the results we con- the school received a PPIE grant mer, provide students with a gen- cluded to those at other schools for $1500 to finance the obser- eral understanding of the uni- or countries. In my wildest vatory. The funds were used to verse including night sky maps, dreams, I would love to make the purchase a 10 inch Meade LX90- planetary motion, stars, galaxies, observatory into a remote tele- AFC telescope and a Deep Space solar systems, etc. scope that students from other Imager CCD camera and imag- Perrazo is quoted as saying, parts of the world could utilize ing software, which will allow the “We will not only view with our as we are sleeping here.” Ranger Vehicles Equipped with AEDs The Livermore Area Recre- lent opportunity,” said Randy they are on patrol and encounter ation and Park District (LARPD) Schlientz, president of the Board an emergency, or if they receive ranger staff is now better- of Trustees. “This is a valuable a call while at the ranger station. equipped to respond to medical piece of life-saving equipment, Equipping the rangers with AEDs emergencies thanks to a dona- which we will hopefully not have may also come in handy if a re- tion by the LARPD Foundation. to use - but important to have if mote area of the park needs to be Three ranger vehicles have been the need arises.” reached that typical medical re- outfitted with automated exter- The devices are stored in hard sponders are not familiar with. nal defibrillators (AEDs), poten- cases, allowing for durability in “It really is a good thing for tially life-saving devices that the often off-road ranger ve- us to have,” said LARPD Ranger can help people in cardiac arrest. hicles. All of the LARPD rangers Supervisor Mike Nicholson. The Board of Trustees for the are trained to use the devices. “These will allow staff to do a LARPD Foundation, a nonprofit The District also keeps AEDs at better job of helping park visi- supporting the District’s parks the Robert Livermore Commu- tors.” and programs, wanted to make nity Center, gymnasium and People can donate their time, this possible in order for the rang- Aquatics Center. talents, money or property to Photo - Doug Jorgensen ers to be more prepared in the Keeping the AEDs in the pa- help support the Foundation. For The annual Bras for the Cause was held in Pleasanton last weekend. The Downtown Pleasanton event of an emergency. trol vehicles will allow the rang- information, call 373-5765 or Tri-Valley SOCKs (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures) hosted the event to raise money for breast “We thought it was an excel- ers to help someone sooner if visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us. cancer research. 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Youth Water Polo Ratinho also went 3 for 3 at the plate and was and beat the Cards 11-10. The Cardinals, led on the goal. In the final quarter M. Brady, Zemarialai showed hustle by reaching base on Consolation bracket final, Thomas The Livermore Area Recreation and Park a key factor in the A’s offense. by Allen with a double and Kline with a pair back from a broken arm, scored a goal with a dropped third strike. Marcel, DDS & Kolka Furniture Lil’ Devils District’s summer water polo begins this Giants 11, Cardinals 10: Grant Lowenstein himself, started of strong, leading 6-1 in the the assist of T. Allen. C. Lee, and his Consolation bracket final: Red Black defeated. KMS Interiors Blackout. month, with registration open now. The of the Giants pitched 3 strong innings allow- second inning. But then came the heat. The excellent face-off skills, scored on the Venom. Attack defeated Earth Safety Dynamics The Championship game: Burton Family LARPD Lazers Water Polo Team is for youth ing just 1 run on 3 hits while Jacob Currie D'backs turned it on with triples from Tylor D. Marks assisted T. Christoff for the final Stealers. Livermore Crew 10, Thomas Marcel, DDS & and teens looking to learn or play the sport went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Great defensive and Shane Silva, a ground-rule double, 2 RBI goal of the game. Phantom was victorious Championship game: G.R. Dahl Con- Kolka Furniture Lil’ Devils 9. The Livermore with others in their age group. The water polo plays by the Cardinals Nicholas Cragholm from Timmy Harris, and a double from Jay over the Venom with a final score 10 to 4. struction Base Raiders 12, Red and Black Crew won the league championship in an- team is part of the United States Water Polo, and Nicholas Adiao in the first 4 innings kept Garay-Telles, pulling them ahead with a 4- Attack 1. The Base Raiders received contri- other closely-contested game, and were led by which encourages high standards of play and the game close. In the top of the 5th, Cardinals run lead. The Cards made an impressive try butions from every player in winning the pitcher Jamie Wittmer who brought in two Christopher Trinh had a solid triple to pull at a comeback with a 3-run homer from Livermore Girls Softball league championship, and were led Taylor RBIs before sending a pitch goodbye in extra good sportsmanship. Livermore Girls Softball Association The upcoming water polo session will within 1 run to tie the game but then the Dimitropoulos, but it wasn't enough. Thanks Dahl who scored twice on a double and single, innings for a home run to seal the win. Giants answered with 4 runs in the bottom of to the defensive plays of Garrett McDonald, highlights: and struck out 10 batters pitching four of the Assisting the win were Laura Duterte who run from May 19 to July 30. The 14 and Under Senior (High School): Pleasanton Team Water Polo Team will hold meetings from 4 the 5th to surge ahead. The Cardinals came Zach Cantril, and Tylor Silva, pitching to five innings to combine for a one-hitter, Erica banged in two runs, and excellent fielding by storming back scoring 7 runs in the top of the close, the D'backs lead remained intact. #J5 13, Livermore Driver Family Impact 10. Smith had two hits including a two-run Missy Nunes and catcher Riley Heffron. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- 2B - Icacia Pereida, Katelyn Krueger, Victoria day. Cost is $225. The 15 and Up Girls Water 6th to take a 10 to 9 lead. Giants Jake double and caught a runner attempting to steal 8-under: Austin Precision Bubble Gum Guttierrez who went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs hit Rowell (I). 2 hits - Nicole Sandoval, Ic. second at catcher, Rachel Bryant reached base Girls vs. William D. Thompson’s The Mighty Polo Team will meet from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Youth Soccer Pereida, Amber Simon, Samantha Driver (I). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The cost a clutch RBI single in bottom of 6th to lead twice, scored a run and played great at first Tigers. Coaches’ selections - Jenny Stoner, the Giants to the win. In a hard fought game, Livermore U13 2 RBI - Rowell, Driver, Krueger (I). base, Racquel Wilkins reached base every Megan Shehab, Sarah Wenzel (BBG). is $265. The 15 and Up Boys Water Polo Girls Gold Crew 95 beat the U12 Girls 2009 Livermore Driver Family Impact 16, Team will meet from 7:15 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Giants 4, Dodgers 0: The Giants looked time in tournament play while walking twice Abramson & Thaete, LLP Xtreme vs. All to square their season record against the State Cup Champions Mustang Mavericks. Pleasanton Lucky Charms 3. WP - Gianna and scoring each time, Maureen Thaete reached Pro Mortgage Shooting Stars. Coaches’ Wednesday and Thursday. The cost is $265. The game was played at the Mustang Soccer Devoto. 2B - Amber Simon, Brittani Thurlow, For younger kids looking to learn the Dodgers on Monday. The Giants pitching on a single and a dropped third strike and selections - Isabella Addington, Julia was the story of the day as starter John Complex in Danville. The first goal of the Nicole Sandoval, Victoria Rowell (I). 3B - made two defensive put-outs at third base, Castaneda, Jillian Devine (X). sport, two sessions of Introduction to Water game was scored during the first half of play Indelisa Pereida. 2 hits - Simon, Thurlow, Polo will be offered for ages 6 to 9 from June Takemura pitched 4 shutout innings with 9 by Jessica Hopkins, who fought off two of and Corrina Diaz scored on a walk and also Nummi Scorpions vs. Hot Tamales. strike-outs and no walks. Dodgers Max Icacia Pereida, Nicole, Sandoval (I). 2 or more made two great defensive plays at shortstop. Coaches’ selections - Emme Poe, Abby 29 to July 9 and from July 13 to July 23. the opposing team's defenders, drilling the RBI - Simon, In. Pereida, Sandoval, Rowell Sessions will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. DeSantis singled in the first but was stranded. ball into their net. During the second half, 10-under: Playoffs - consolation bracket Andrews, Maya Pillon (S); Amelia Sobrepena, The Dodgers continued to scatter hits through- (I). Pleasanton Chaos 17, Livermore Driver second round, Kolka Furniture Lightning Jamison Gray, Jenna Jorgenson (HT). Monday through Thursday at the May Nissen both teams battled to score. Approximately Family Impact 15. 2B - Indelisa Pereida, Swim Center, 685 Rincon Ave., Livermore. out the game, but struggled to get runners 20 minutes into the second half, Adaurie Bolts defeated Livermore Police Officers’ T-ball: Brent Bowen Photography Fire- home. Dodgers pitcher Joshua Forshaw did Icacia Pereida, Victoria Rowell, Katelyn Association Valley Villains; A.P. Concrete crackers vs. Real Virtue Lady Bugs. Coaches’ For more information or to register, call Dayak scored the second goal of the night, Krueger, Brittani Thurlow (I). 3B - Amber 925-373-5751, e-mail a great job of limiting the Giants bats to just capitalizing on a beautiful cross kick by Xtreme Heat defeated. WIN Home Inspection selections - Sabrina Pertica, Madeline 2 runs over 4 innings. Giants Ryan Martin Mandy Crabb. While the Mavericks team Simon, Ic. Pereida (I). 2 hits: Ic. Pereida, Hot Shots. Addington, Taylor Bond (F). [email protected] or visit Katelyn Krueger (I). 2 or more RBI - Ic. www.larpd.dst.ca.us. had a great catch of a line drive in the 5th made many attempts to score, every girl on Consolation bracket quarterfinals, A.P inning and got on base twice including a hard- the Crew team, including the Crew's expe- Pereida, Samantha Driver, Rowell, Thurlow Concrete Xtreme Heat 5, Nummi Red Hot hit single in the fourth. Giants pitchers had rienced defenders, and outstanding goalie (I). Sliders 3. In a close battle to stay alive in the Pleasanton American LL Livermore National LL 14 strike-outs and no walks as they shut out Brielle Preece, worked together to shut the Middle School Black: Playoffs - conso- playoffs, Xtreme Heat was able to make it Pleasanton American Little League high- the Dodgers. Mavericks out. lation bracket finals, Rachel Tabaracci Fam- through thanks to phenomenal pitching by lights: Livermore National Little League high- ily BAD defeated Da Crew. Championship Farm B: Indians vs. A’s: The Indians lights: A Division: It was a battle of the bats Shelby Rocereto, a double by Miale Smith as the A's took on the Padres Saturday. The game, Bruce Bowen Photography Lady Tek- and a single by Brianna Lima. For the Red played an outstanding game on Saturday AAA Division: A's 15, Giants 9: This Youth Lacrosse against the A’s. Nate Braun caught a fly ball Padres came out swinging as Antonio Lamanna No defeated Rachel Tabaracci Family BAD. Hot Sliders, Gianna Belluomini caught a fly promised to be an exciting game, putting the The first playoff game resulted in a at first base to start off the game. The second and Grant Gomes hit for power. They were Middle School Red: Consolation bracket ball and made two outs on first base, Su Vi powerful A’s offense against the typically victory for Livermore Phantom Lacrosse U13 quarterfinals, Bruce Bowen Photography inning showed off our outstanding batters. sound Giants defense. The A’s got off to a met by the defensive maneuvers of Ryan B squad over the Scorpion Venom on Satur- hit a home run with an RBI, and Savannah Ehong Kuo hit a ball out to left field securing O'Neill, who made a diving tag at third to get Adrenaline defeated Red Hots; Earth Safety Gray hit a double. rolling start, putting up 6 runs in the first two day. First quarter the Phantom started off Dynamics The Stealers defeated The Red a double. Other excellent hitters were Zoren innings. Seemingly part of every A’s rally the out and end the inning. Then the triple "J" with a bang with the Christoff brothers Other result: KMS Interiors Blackout d. Ziatek, Nick Skinner, and Blake threat of Jeremy Theobold, Jared Perrson, and Sox. Consolation bracket semifinals, Earth Kolka Furniture Lightning Bolts. during the game, Jacob Rasmussen was scoring 3 goals holding the Venom to only Safety Dynamics The Stealers defeated. Bruce Zimmerman.. Keaton Smith snagged a Jack Wilson took to the plate, all hitting line Consolation bracket semifinals, KMS grounder at third base ending the fourth outstanding at the plate, going 4 for 4 and 1. The Phantom had turned up the heat and Bowen Photography Adrenaline. playing terrific defense at shortstop, as well. drives to the outfield for the A's. Ronnie was ready to win! In the 2nd quarter the Interiors Blackout defeated. A.P Concrete inning. The final two innings had amazing Winners’ bracket finals: G.R. Dahl Con- field plays by Wilson Zhang, Vincent The Giants put together a rally of their own Martindill answered back with a big hit for Phantom offense again used the Christoff Xtreme Heat. the Padres, and Casey Wilcox finished the struction Base Raiders 5, Red and Black Winners’ bracket final: Burton Family Schillaci, and Cameron Bowers. late in the game including two timely and skill and the assist of S. Ogee to bring the Attack 3. The Base Raiders scored three perfectly executed bunts by Luke Hernandez match-up with a line drive down the first base Livermore Crew 6, Thomas Marcel, DDS & Farm A: Angels vs. Yankees: On a Phantoms up by 4 to now having 6 on the fourth-inning runs highlighted by two doubles, beautiful Saturday afternoon, it was a great and Riley Miller. The Giants offensive attack line, his second big blast of the game. board to the Venom 2. 3rd quarter was a back Kolka Furniture Lil’ Devils 5. The Livermore Majors: Diamondbacks 11, Cardinals including one by Stephanie Rucker who later Crew came out on top in a tightly matched game between Angels and Yankees. For the was cut short by hard-throwing A’s pitcher and forth struggle with each team shooting on scored, Kayleigh La Grutta singled and threw Angels offense it was Peter Montini who Nicholas Ratinho who returned from a thumb 10. After a slow start and trailing by 5 in the goal and each scoring one goal. Goalie S. game, and was led by two RBIs by Laura third, the D'backs fought back with their bats out a runner at the plate from left field to end Duterte, and singles by Carmen Best and showed his team that he has speed and fracture to close out the game for the A’s. Waelde held back the Venom and their attack quickness by diving for a short fly out in the the last Red Black Attack rally, and Ogai Mattie Thompkins. PAGE 8 - The Independent, MAY 14, 2009

Harrison also came up with hits. Ruotolo time, finishing fourth. from both teams. Special mention to Audrey smacked a double, and Bryan Bottero hit his Other top 10 finishers for the JV girls Morse for great pitching and an awesome out, third home run of the season to help seal the were Kayla Miller placing seventh in the 500 Lilly Fehrmann for an out, Krista Buescher victory. The Diamondbacks produced a total free, and Christina Zhang with a 10th in the for an out. Top players: Clearpath Business 'The Big Unit' Visits breaststroke. Advisors – Krista Buescher, Lilly Fehrmann, of 7 hits, 9 runs, and 8 RBI’s. Eddy Lopez made a dramatic running catch in left field in Audrey Morse the top of the sixth inning to help put the game ACC Environmental vs. Ogden Costa out of reach for the Cubs. On the mound, Zak Pleasanton Girls Softball Creative Group: ACC Environmental - Livermore High Harrison had 5 strikeouts and Bryan Bottero Pleasanton Girls Softball League high- Outstanding offense and defense contribu- had two. The win puts the Diamondbacks at lights: tions by Hailey Fanfa, Gaby Sanchez and 11-0 for the season in sole possession of first T-Ball Division: Williams Witters Real Brittany Barrowcliff led to one of ACC place in the Major’s division. Estate Team vs. Liberty Mutual: Williams Environmental’s most memorable games to Farm Division: Padres vs. Cubs : The Witters Real Estate Team had good fielding date. Ogden Costa Creative Group - Maria Padres and Cubs had a great game and both and batting by Meaghan Penrice, Megan Summersett great out at 1st base, Celia teams performed well on the field. The Padres Rovira and Maille Smith. Liberty Mutual Portugal and Morgan Seely great offensive offense was led by Josh Freeman who hit the had great at bats and defense shown by Emma and defensive plays. Top players: ACC ball solid all four at bats while the defense Chandler, Kylie Pfotenhauer and Jessie Environmental - Brittany Barrowcliff, Hailey played well behind the gold glove type plays Simonson. Top players: Williams Witters Fanfa, Gaby Sanchez; Ogden Costa Creative of Logan Seitz and Curtis Luong. The Cubs Real Estate Team - Meaghan Penrice, Megan Group - Celia Portugal, Morgan Seely, Maria were led by great all-around play by Parker Rovira, Maille Smith; Liberty Mutual - Summersett Mapes, Spencer Oxe, and Jack Bell. Emma Chandler, Kylie Pfotenhauer, Jessie Assist Tel-Com vs. CTS: For Assist AA Division: Defense was the name of Simonson Tel-Com, Paige Ryback hit a line drive to the game for the Cubs in their second meeting Contra Costa County Public Auto Auc- center field, Sierra Bohnet made a nice triple, with the Cardinals, winning 14-0. A com- tions vs. Williams Witters Real Estate Team: and Emilyann Gervolino made a great tag for bination of the Cubs’ pitching and fielding Contra Costa County Public Auto Auctions the out on 1st base. For CTS, Lindsay Dillon kept the Cardinals scoreless for the entire five had great at bats and defense shown by Alyson had a great catch of a line drive in the outfield, innings of play, while the Cubs enjoyed a Marzocco, Hayden Jolley, and Estelina Keara Greenan caught a line drive and threw good day at bat. The Cubs’ pitchers took Kovacs. Williams Witters Real Estate Team to 1st for a double play, and Taylor Noval charge right from the start. Nathaniel Bennett had good fielding and batting by Kendall made a nice catch and throw to 2nd for a force struck out three batters in the first two Witters, Sierra Deavers and Kenna Asmussen. out. Top players: Assist Tel-Com - Sierra innings. Meanwhile, on defense, second Top players: Contra Costa County Public Bohnet, Emilyann Gervolino, Paige Ryback; baseman Matt Delevaux picked up a grounder Auto Auctions - Hayden Jolley, Estelina CTS - Lindsay Dillon, Keara Greenan, Taylor and beat the runner to the base. Bennett Kovacs, Alyson Marzocco; Williams Witters Noval snagged a grounder at the mound and threw Real Estate Team - Kenna Asmussen, Sierra Clearpath Business Advisors vs. TSI: to Nick Massie at first for an out, followed Deavers, Kendal Witters Great game on Saturday afternoon between by Massie’s quick move on a grounder to beat Liberty Mutual vs. Hopyard Alehouse & Clearpath Business Advisors and TSI. Con- the runner to the bag. At the mound for the Grill: In a high energy game between Liberty gratulations to the following Clearpath Busi- third and fourth innings, Colin Ritchie struck Mutual and Hopyard Alehouse & Grill, both ness Advisors Players: Krista Buescher for out the side with smoking pitches. Nick teams continue to show how much they’ve a triple play, Victoria Goetz for a great Massie also pitched three strike outs in the learned since the beginning of the season. defensive play, Alexis Blaschka for great final inning for the win. The big hitters for For Liberty Mutual, Valerie McKeever had backup and overall team support. Congratu- the Cubs were Ronak Parikh and Delevaux some great defensive plays at 1st base. lations to the following TSI players: Lauren each earning two RBIs, Trevor Wallace with Jessica Simonson was a stand out playing Milligan for 2 singles, Lilly Ryan for 2 one RBI and two base hits, Tyler Bonitz with catcher. Kylie Pfotenhauer continues to Doubles and 2 outs, Natalie Lambros for a two base hits, Bennett with a base hit, and crush the ball when she’s at bat. For Hopyard double and a single. Top players: Clearpath Jake Massie, who after four innings of sharp Alehouse & Grill, Emily Gossett made some Business Advisors - Krista Beuscher, Alexis catching behind home plate, picked up an excellent plays in the field, Bella Shroff ran Blaschka, Victoria Goetz; TSI - Natalie RBI on a sacrifice. Leftie Tyler Briggs’ sharp the bases well, and Ava Stewart had some Lambros, Lauren Milligan, Lilly Ryan eyes got him on base and later came in for a outstanding hits at the plate. Top players: Accurate Impressions vs. Eddie Papa’s: score, while Estevan Arreguin performed Liberty Mutual - Valerie McKeever, Kylie Accurate Impressions showed particularly In the top photo, San well defensively at catcher closing out the Pfotenhauer, Jessica Simonson; Hopyard strong pitching in the 1st inning, followed by Francisco Giants pitcher game. Alehouse & Grill - Emily Gossett, Bella excellent fielding in the 2nd inning with Shroff, Ava Stewart Kiana Meagher catching three fly balls in that Randy Johnson (center back) Micro Division: Leslie Wolf-State Farm inning alone. There were also big hits by posed for a photo with Amador High Swimming Insurance vs. Older’s Landscaping: Monday Kiana, Taylor Hitchens, and Abigail Hester It was a day for record breaking perfor- night’s game between Leslie Wolf-State in the same inning. Kami Kodama and Kallie members of the Livermore mances as six Amador Valley High School Farm Insurance and Older’s Landscaping was Emerson each scored a home run. Eddie High School baseball team. At JV boys swim team records fell at the EBAL thrilling. For Leslie Wolf-State Farm Insur- Papa’s started out slowly but gained momen- Championship meet. After finishing fourth ance there was fast and accurate pitching by tum in the 3rd inning with some big hits, right, he talks about some of in the dual meets, the Dons surpassed that Julia Simmons, and hard hitting by Haley bringing in three runs. They also had a fine his experiences. performance, taking third place at Champion- Roundtree and Sydney Fluker. For Older’s 6th inning with another three runs. The team ships, narrowly edging out San Ramon Landscaping we saw outstanding pitching by also displayed great fielding throughout the Valley 274-262.5. Jazmen Howe, solid base hits by Addyson game. Top players: Accurate Impressions - Eric Hildebrand led the way for the record Mapes, and an out at 3rd by Haley Carr. Top Bonnie Crawford, Abigail Hester, Kiana breaking group. He set records in the fly and players: Leslie Wolf-State Farm Insurance - Meagher; Eddie Papa’s - Emily Creco, Mor- Major League Baseball back, finishing second in the back and third Sydney Fluker, Haley Roundtree, Julia gan Harris, Emily Mercer in the fly. Hildebrand also participated in the Simmons; Older’s Landscaping - Haley Carr, Accurate Impressions vs. Bauer’s World- pitcher Randy Johnson paid a 400 free relay team along with Ben Sornsen, Jazmen Howe, Addyson Mapes wide Transportation: Accurate Impressions visit to Livermore High School Matt Sun, and Joey Silva for a team record Big Island Rental Condos vs. California showed great fielding in the 1st inning with and a third place finish. Silva broke a team Car Sounds, Inc.: Great pitching from Reese excellent pitching from Kami Kodama in the at the end of April. Johnson record himself with a 55.58 time in the 100 Lombardi, outfield hit by Madeline Baalman. 2nd. There were big hits from Maya Nozaka, graduated from Livermore High free, good for eighth place, narrowly edging Top players: Big Island Rental Condos - Kiana Meagher, and Taylor Hitchens in the School. He is currently pitching out teammate Alec Grotegut who finished Madeline Baalman, Emma Sundstrom; Cali- 3rd inning with Maya scoring a run. There ninth with a 56.45 time. Silva’s finish in the fornia Car Sounds, Inc. - Kate Carroll, Reese were more runs from Kiana Meagher and Tes for the San Francisco Giants. 100 was payback for Grotegut’s edging of Lombardi, Chloe Sarin Cayton in the 5th inning. Bauer’s World- He pitched one of the 17 per- Silva in the 50 free. In that event, Grotegut Cardinal Jewelers vs. City Beach: Car- wide Transportation had a strong 2nd & 3rd finished seventh to Silva’s eighth by 0.17 dinal Jewelers and City Beach came out inning with three runs in each. In addition, fect games in Major League Base- seconds. However, the two worked together swinging. Sarah Shin pounced on balls hit they gained one more run in the 5th inning. ball history. The 6-foot-10 on the record breaking 200 free relay team that to her and made throws to 3rd and Home. They displayed strong pitching, particularly Johnson has been celebrated for included Sornsen and Nick Wee. The team- Madysyn Sweeney scooped up a grounder in the 3rd inning, and solid hitting through- work resulted in third place points and a and threw to 3rd to record the out. Aliyah out the game. Top players: Accurate Impres- having one of the most dominant 1:40.30 time. Baxter smacked a power hit down the 3rd base sions - Jordan Ciesielski, Eve Schiano, fastballs in the game. Johnson The final JV record broken was by Nick line for Cardinal Jewelers. Big hits from the Hannah Yozzo; Bauer’s Worldwide Trans- Janota in the 200 free. Janota finished eighth Hula Girls’ Madison Hildebrand, Sophie portation - Courtney Dinelli, Hannah has won the Cy Young Award five in the 200 and later paired that finish with an Clinton and Alexis Gundermann. Top play- Leyman, Elena Webster times, second only to Roger eighth in the 500 free. ers: Cardinal Jewelers - Grace French, Sarah Pulte Homes vs. Niki Ward Photogra- Clemens' seven. His 4,810 In addition to participating in the record Shin, Madysyn Sweeney; City Beach - phy: Great game for Pulte Homes. Good breaking 400 relay team, Sun took a fifth in Sophie Clinton, Alexis Gundermann, Madi- pitching by Rachel Yetso, and excellent strikeouts are tops all-time plied, “Absolutely, are you kid- strikes in high school. He also the IM and an eighth in the back. Sornsen also son Hildebrand infield play by Maddie David and Juliana among left-handed pitchers. He spoke about the importance of had a good meet, finishing 10th in the 200 Cardinal Jewelers vs. California Car Pribela. Niki Ward Photography had strong ding me?” free to go along with his two relay place- Sounds Inc.: California Car Sounds Inc. hits from both Zoe Moura and Tori Maes and is two games short of reaching Johnson stayed at practice for achieving good grades, so a va- ments. Not to be out done, Wee took a 10th came out swinging, with big hits by Sarah had Alia Paul pitching a great game. Top 300 wins. 2 hours signing autographs, tak- riety of opportunties are avail- of his own in the fly. Woodall, Sydney Soares, and Reese players: Pulte Homes - Maddie David, During his visit, Johnson able after graduation. Johnson The Dons other top 10 finisher was Alec Lombardi. Grace French power pitched for Juliana Pribela, Rachel Yetso; Niki Ward ing pictures and talking to the Psiankis who finished fifth in the back and Cardinal Jewelers. Excellent fielding by Photography - Tori Maes, Zoe Moura, Alia walked around the campus with players. He talked to the varsity told the players, "You never know ninth in the 500 free. both teams. Lindsay Salmon snagged a Paul some of the secretaries and where the road will take you in The Amador Valley Varsity boys grounder and made the throw to Kyla Harris Mini Upper Division: J. Lohr Vine- for over an hour and to the JV for Swimming and Diving team finished off the to record the out at home. Catherine Murphy yards and Wines 16, John Rocha-REMAX checked out the school and its about 30 minutes or so. life." EBAL Championship meet in a big way, hit a strong line drive down the 3rd base line. Accord 10: Top players: J. Lohr Vineyards new baseball facility. According He began with talking about According to Perotti, Johson breaking the meet record in the 400 free relay. Sarah Shin had a great day in the field, giving and Wines - Harper Cook, Arabelle Franco, to baseball head coach, David showed one of Livermore High The team of Krish Rajagoplan, Kyle Surber, Cardinal Jewelers a strong defense. Top Adrianna Lotti how great the field looked, how Andrew Seitz, and Scott Arellano finished players: Cardinal Jewelers - Kyla Harris, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines 6, Fritz’s Perotti, Johnston stayed about 15 lucky the kids have it, and how pitchers how he holds his slider, second in the event (De La Salle also broke Catherine Murphy, Lindsay Salmon; Cali- Landscaping Company 5: J. Lohr Vineyards minutes or so and then left. He but didn't offer any general tips the meet record) to lead the Dons to a fourth fornia Car Sounds Inc. - Reese Lombardi, and Wines came from behind to win the game they should be proud to be LHS place finish overall. Sydney Soares, Sarah Woodall with two outs in the bottom of the last then stopped by the police de- Cowboys because he is proud. on pitching. Seitz had an outstanding meet for the Big Island Rental Condos vs. Older’s inning. Jenna and Jessica O’Neal pitched partment where Stever Gallagher According to what he told the Johnson said, during the visit, Dons, setting an Amador record while win- Landscaping: Top players: Big Island Rental strong games. Top players: J. Lohr Vine- is a seargant. They played to- that he was very humbled by the ning the IM and also getting to the wall first Condos - Annika Huston, Camille Kulak yards and Wines - Jenyce Dutcher, Amanda players, he never had the goal or in the 200 free. Surber wasn’t far behind Seitz, Mini Rec Division: Clearpath Business Harding, Jenna O’Neal gether in high school and youth dream to play MLB. It just hap- fact that he may be the last winning the 100 free and finishing fourth in Advisors vs. CTS: Great game and pitching Minor Rec Division: CPU Tech 9, ball. Steve was his catcher in pitcher to reach 300 wins. Perotti the 50 free. Pilates on Spring 7: CPU Tech enjoyed their pened as a result of hard work Amador had another three swimmers high school. and never giving up. stated, "He was almost in awe of with a pair top 16 finishes: Arellano took Johnson asked Gallagher if he He described how he had to that fact. Randy said 'you can third in the 100 free and seventh in the 50 free thought it would be “ok” to stop never feel like you are bigger while Rajagopalan had a seventh in the fly and work very hard to get to the ma- a 15 in the 200 free. Jake Bahls also posted by baseball practice at 3:00. jors because he struggled with his than the game, because the game dual point getting performances with an Gallagher called Perotti, who re- is very brutal and humbling'." eighth in the 200 free and a 10th in the 500 control and did not throw a lot of free. Other swimmers getting points for the Dons in individual events were Tyler Pullen (2nd diving), Eddie Zhang (11th fly), Eric Gates (12th back), Jason Cunningham (13th 1st inning. The Yankees proved that they with an opening hit and another in the 4th. game. 50 free) and Tim McLaughlin (14th 100 free). could hit but it was the Angels defense that He also did a great job of pitching in the 3rd. Indians 16,. Yankees 3: Nick Tucker’s Catherine Breed posted two Automatic showed them that they can catch.. Akio Brandon Kinsey excelled as the starting first inning bunt single drove in an early run, All-American times; leading the Amador Fujita who took a quick shot as short stop to pitcher and continued his consistent batting and he alertly raced around the bases to score Valley Varsity girls Swimming and Diving quickly catch the ball hit to his position and with a double in 2nd and another hit in 4th on the same play propelling the Tribe to a big team to a narrow fourth place finish in the attempt a double play and Josh Anderson who , bringing in a run with each hit. Michael offensive day. Tyler Moniz made a nice catch EBAL Championship meet. Breed’s first was hit a line shot as pitcher to snag the ball. Wiborn kept up the superb batting with hits in left field and added a long base hit. place finishes in the 200 and 100 free helped For the offense, it was Ryan Stemplinger in the 1st, 2nd ( 2 RBI) and 4th (1 RBI). Jonathon French pitched, caught, and scored give the Dons a 274-248 edge over California who started off the 1st inning with a double Benjamin Thompson continued the hitting two runs in the victory. Denver Schlag also High. and the remaining teammates also provided with hits in the 1st (1 RBI) and the 3rd. pitched well. Seth Girvan closed out the Not to be overlooked in the excitement offensive hits. Josh also had a double in the Matthew Schulz had a tremendous triple in game by pitching a scoreless 6th inning. over the swimming portion of Champion- 3rd inning with again every Angel getting a the 1st bringing in 2 runs. Matthew Beltran Indians 9,. Yankees 8: Ben Spears slid ships is the 34 point advantage Amador chance at the plate. did an excellent job of stopping well hit balls home with the winning run in the bottom of posted over Cal during the diving event. Minors AA: Red Sox 6, Angels 2: Red and getting runners out in the 2nd and 4th the 6th inning as the Indians scored a thrilling Varsity divers Alexa Hernandez, Marina Sox kept up their winning streak with a 6-2 innings. come-back victory. Spears also played catcher Mihov, Emma Rigl, and Nicole George win on a cold Monday, 4/27/09. Noah A’s 5,. Red Sox 5: The A’s played an and added 2 RBIs. Nathan Casey pitched in finished third, seventh, eighth, and 12th to Moreno started with some solid pitching, outstanding game against the Red Sox with two critical base hits and the game give the Dons a large edge coming into the striking out all the batsmen in the first Wednesday night. The first inning was winning RBI. Jonathon French also had two swim meet. inning. He also caught a fly ball and made finished off with 5 runs with Jackson Hager, base hits and kept the late rally going. Denver Building upon that, Amador got off to a an amazing double play in the 4th. Michael Nate Stern, Trent Ines, Jayden Orr and Jon Schlag and Bryce Wong were also key good start in the swim meet. The medley relay Wiborn excelled at batting with hits in the Clatworthy making it around the bases. The contributors to the offensive onslaught by the team of Danielle Stickler, Tory Houston, 1st, 3rd (double) and 6th (followed by a stolen fourth and fifth inning Trent Ines struck out Tribe. Catherine Breed, and Jenn Docto posted an base). He kept up the pressure with precise three Red Sox players in a row. The final Yankees 11,. Rangers 5: The Yankees All-American Consideration time of 1:50:06 pitching in the 4th. Lucas Babati made a score after an exciting and close sixth inning broke a losing streak with a stellar perfor- in the medley relay. In the second event, the great catch in the 6th to help wrap up the game. was tied 5 to 5. mance against the Rangers. Vincent Tanisawa 200 free, the Dons put four swimmers in the Matthew Schulz kept the ball in check on the A’ 10, Angels 5: The A’s played an had a phenomenal game with superb pitching top 16 with Schmidt (8th), Natalie Wong field on 3rd base and Left field. awesome game early Saturday morning against and massive blasts into the outfield. Cameron (9th), and Stickler (12th) following Breed to Red Sox 3,. Rangers 4: Red Sox had a the Angels. The top of the fourth inning John Clarke delighted his fans with a tremendous the wall. Each of this trio of swimmers also good game on a rainy Saturday. Tyler Clatworthy struck out the first two batters and hit that brought him a double and two RBIs. had another top-16 finish. Wong and Schmidt Carlson started off the first inning with some caught a fly ball from the third. The bottom Michael Parisi and Nick Lemmon also nailed went seven-eight in the 500 free, and Stickler excellent pitching. He also had a fine hit in of fourth showed promise as the A’s scored great hits to lead the Yankees to a fantastic placed 9th in the back. the 3rd. Salomon Nery had a couple of hits five runs bringing home two outstanding victory. Tory Houston had an especially good including a very nice double in the 3rd players, Zach Bell and Gavin Smith. Great meet with two top-five finishes: a third in the bringing in a run. Matthew Beltran and plays were made by Spencer Shin, Devin Pleasanton National LL breaststroke and a fifth in the IM. Blake Bettencourt both made great plays Pyzer, Harrison Carter and Logan Beavers in Amador also got individual point gain- stopping hard hit balls and getting the runners the final innings bringing the final score 10 Pleasanton National Little League high- ing swims from Docto and Emma McGuiness, out on first base. Kushaan Bahl had a good to 5 leaving the A’s with yet another win for lights: 12th and 15th, in the back, Lindsey Baxter, hit in the 4th inning. the season. T-Ball: Braves vs. Mets : Great fielding 15th in the 100 free, and Teresa Martin with Red Sox 5, A’s 5: Red Sox played an Minors AAA: Yankees 9,. A’s 9: The by the entire team as they chased down ball a 15th in the back. exciting game. Paul Dondero was the anchor Yankees came out firing this afternoon and after ball. All the Mets had big hits, some off Elle Surber led the Amador Valley JV for the Red Sox with consistent pitching and got a good lead on the A’s until the 3rd inning the tee and some off of coach pitches. Three Girls Swimming and Diving team to a fourth great fielding. He picked up pitching in when they made a great attempt for a win. The MVPs are Michael Priscaro, Jeffrey Priscaro, place finish in the EBAL Championship middle of the 1st and delivered impressive game was tied 9-9. The pitching team: Nick and Austin Nicolas. meet. Surber broke Amador’s JV records in pitches for the next 3 innings without giving Perez, Jared Pletcher, Dillon Shackley, and Majors Division: Diamondbacks 9, Cubs both the 100 IM and the Backstroke, placing up a score. Salomon Nery carried the batting Tanner Strangmeyer. 4: The Diamondbacks fought off the Cubs at third in both events. Erica Efigenio also broke end with an outstanding double in the 1st, White Sox 9, Red Sox 3: The White the Pleasanton Sports Park Wednesday May a JV record while finishing fourth in the bringing in 3 runs. Lucas Babati made a Sox came out strong against the Red Sox and 6 and won the game 9 - 4. KC Stevenson breaststroke. terrific play in the 5th by getting the runner once they took the lead in the first inning, they helped the Diamondbacks when he roped a The 200 Medley Relay team of Michelle out on the first base. Ryan Rudolph made an never looked back. Logan Caton delivered booming single into left field. Matt Heath, Schirle, Efigenio, Sarah Turner, and Surber amazing catch in the 6th. Blake Bettencourt solid pitches for the first three innings. Jake Will Richardson, Joe Danckert, and Zak also broke an Amador record with a 2.09.05 displayed some excellent running, sliding in Simmons and Braedan Fitzgerald each showed for the final run. strong batting skills and slugged massive Red Sox 12,. Indians 2: Red Sox pop outs to center field. Ryan Westcott played a sound and well balanced game to win among others also cranked out the hits and 12-2. Tyler Carlson set the pace of the game contributed to the many RBIs recorded in the The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 - PAGE 9

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The goal is Gary West Masonry, Rena Dragony hit a Major Upper Division: Aire Serv Heat- teams kept the score tied until the bottom of Indians 2, Giants 2: The Giants scored follows: to teach the fundamentals of both football and triple, Kyra Stemplinger and Kieran West had ing & Air Conditioning 7, Tim McGuire of the sixth with 2 outs and a runner at first. early thanks to hits by David Harmison, Jack McGrail Vineyards, 7 and 1; Wente cheer needed to make the transition into high a great game. Top players: Precision Auto Alain Pinel Realtors 0: It was a great day for Cole Meyers hit a triple to right field Freivert and Sean Stavert, but couldn’t hold Vineyards, 6 and 2; Cuda Crushers, 4 and 4 school. The league works together with the Repair - Rena Dragony, Kyra Stemplinger, softball! Dharini Clare and Hannah Stoik bringing Emilio Lopez home for the win. 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Loren Roundtree from Pilates handed play at 1st base to end an inning. duel when the Rockies met the White Sox last 1: The LALL Jr 80’s Giants improved their by Campo di Bocce of Livermore to take in All coaches are required to attend coach- on Spring made a great double play and Hannah Menk was awesome on defense at Wednesday! Rockies pitcher Cody Skinner first-place record to 13-3, with a 6-1 win over some games. All games start at 7:30pm. For ing clinics each year to strengthen their Mckenna Moura and Myranda Marzocco both both shortstop and 2nd base. Top players: threw 5 K’s, and Sox pitcher Kaine Montez the LNLL Padres. Giants pitcher, J.T. Mahler, more information on leagues, visit knowledge of the game. caught pop flies for Contra Costa County Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning – 8 K’s. Late in the game, the Sox Michael held the Padres in check for six innings with www.campodibocce.com. Registration for Football and cheer squads have been very Public Auto Auctions. Top players: Contra Claire Berkley, Nikki Costello, Hannah Butterfield got a single; but the Rockies a two-hitter, recording five strikeouts and Fall League will beheld later this summer. successful in the highly competitive Diablo Costa County Public Auto Auctions - Emily Menk; Tim McGuire of Alain Pinel Realtors Victor Rivera answered with a hit of his own, allowing only three base-runners. Michael Valley Youth Football Conference (DVYFC). Barber, Cade Florio, Alexa McGee; Pilates – Dharini Clare, Madeline McGuire, Hannah while Rigo Zapien got a triple and an RBI “shut-’em-down” Brown closed it for the Bowling News Registration will be held May 26 from 6-8 pm on Spring - Kate Miller, Jenna Reitsma, when he brought Rivera home. Great fielding Giants in the last inning by facing the at Round Table Pizza 1024 East Stanley Stoik Last Friday, Reno Getaway bowler Charlie Loren Roundtree by the Sox’ Butterfield and Noah Pettit. minimum three batters. The Giants offense Blvd. Discounts are available at January and Butkiewicz bowled his all time highest with Minor Upper Division: E Squared White Sox 8, Cubs 5: It was an exciting was led by Javonn Williams who had three February dates. Information go to website a perfect “300” game to go with a 715 scratch Automotive 6, Four Star Erectors 4: Four game with the Sox building up an early 8-1 hits on the day and Brown who had two. Also www.eteamz.com/lyfc or email Livermore American LL series at the Granada Bowl in Livermore. Star Erectors’ Kourtney Gonzaga and Katey lead against the Cubs, thanks in part to hits getting in on the hitting and run-scoring [email protected]/lyfc Livermore American Little League high- Also in the same league, Dan Turina Moore dominated the game with their excel- lights: by Julian Chavira (2 singles, 1 double, 2 action were Travis Adams, Trevor Escover, The league is currently accepting appli- lent defense. Katey had a base hit and scored RBIs, 2 runs), Dante DeMayo (2 singles, 1 Kyle Christopher and Leroy Williams. rolled a 221. In the Kings & Queens league T- Ball: Orioles vs. Jay’s: Top Orioles cations for both football and cheer coaches for a run. Haley Wesenberg had a base hit and RBI, 1 run), Tyler Revay (1 double, 1 RBI), JR 90s Division: LALL A’s 5, LNLL Jeff Spencer rolled a 241, Graham Scott a 224 players: James Pitsker, Jarett Williams, Brett the upcoming season. scored a run. E Squared Automotive’s Nadia Whitelaw; Top Jays players: Aiden Edwards, and Neil Patel (1 double). Chavira also kept A’s 3: Two A’s team playing each other, both game. Four Seasons Modified Guys & Dolls Firoozmand had two base hits and 2 runs. Hardit Singh, Keoni Hurskin. errors (and runs!) to a minimum with some A’s teams went into this game undefeated. league bowler David Drab rolled a 778 series Marisa Camerena stole home. Katie Jeffries Blue Jays vs Rangers: The Blue Jays high outstanding plays at first base. The Cubs LALL A’s had outstanding pitching from with games of 277-257-244. More high Hats Off America had two base hits and one run. Top players: Chase Dunn pitched 2.5 innings w/ 5K’s; and Matt Puls. Matt settled in and pitched his games from Gabe Donohue with a 254, Joe powered offense was led by speedy base th The 15th Hats Off America Red T-Shirt Four Star Erectors - Kourtney Gonzaga, Katie runner Keoni Hurskin and clean-up hitter in the top of the 6 the Cubs rallied, helped finest game of the season striking out 8 over Dimmaggio a 247, Bill Lindke Jr. a 235 and Moore, Haley Wesenberg; E Squared Auto- out by Dunn (2 singles, 1 RBI, 2 runs), 7 innings. William Stewart kicked off the 10K Run/5K Run or Walk will be held on Hardit Singh. The defense was equally im- Norm Scfhlaegel rolled a 230 game. In the Saturday, June 6 beginning at 10 a.m. at motive - Marisa Camerena, Nadia pressive inspired by Amelia Kavanaghs and Austin Brown (1 triple, 1 HR, 3 RBI’s), and game with a shot to left that netted him a stand Firzoozmand, Katie Jeffries Michael Honeycutt (1 double). But great up triple. Fast forward to the sixth LALL put Balhorn/O’Dell Construction Match Pt. Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook Drive, Vance Mowreys hustle. League, Gerald Cain bowled a 266, Tim Danville, rain or shine. Entry fee is $35 per Chase Electric 5, Four Star Erectors 5: Blue Jays vs Orioles: The Blue Jays White Sox defense secured the win. up 2 runs thanks to a 2 out rally that started In a closely fought, exciting game, Chase Cubs 12, Reds 3: Cubs top players: off the bat of Nick Gaul then came Drew Weiland rolled 67 over with a 244 game and person. There is no entry fee for volunteers. offense continued to hit the ball well with Dave McGuigan rolled 120 over series aver- All runners and volunteers will receive a red Electric scored a run in the bottom of the 6th Josiah Alpher and Tyler Martin leading the Jordan Esling tagged out a runner going to Falabella. That’s when Cody Warner stepped inning to tie the game and Christina Echavia 2nd, then tagged 1st base for a double play, in and delivered a clutch double that scored age with games of 224-226-185 for a 635. t-shirt and lunch. way. The defense was stout as the left side was st Senior Bowler Chico Mesa in Donna’s Hats Off America is a non-profit organi- had two strike outs in the bottom of the 7th anchored by Aidan Edwards and Patrick aught a fly ball at 1 base, and singles twice 2 runs for LALL putting them up 5-3 heading inning as Chase Electric tied Four Star and doubles; Ryan McDonnell caught a high into the bottom of the sixth. Mixers rolled 54 over average with a 178 zation that raises awareness of and money for Harvey. Great game Blue Jays. the families of soldiers who have paid the Erectors 5-5. Courtney Hennings pitched Twins vs. Rangers: The Rangers came fly ball hit to left center, RBI single bring LALL J90s Red Sox (home) 11, San game. well in the first half of the game and had a home Hunter Burke; Austin Brown tagged Ramon JR2 Rockets 1: The Red Sox got back Youth Bowler Payton Giambrone rolls ultimate price for our freedom. ready to play this Monday against the Twins. For information or to register or volun- double and single. Regan Lacey was flawless Ethan Durns did an outstanding job in the 1st out a runner at home off a throw from Hunter on track Thursday as the beat the Rockets. 57 pins over for a 256 game. at catcher and threw out a runner at 3rd to end Burke; Zack Ridenour 2 RBI double bring Hitting, pitching and defense all worked teer, contact Sparky George at (925) 855- inning demonstrating great fielding in left- 1950 or [email protected] . The the second inning. Regan also had a nice bunt center and an awesome hit to center field. home Hunter Burke and Austin Brown. Reds well. Noah Robbins got the offense started and single. Jennifer Ng scored Chase Electric’s top players: Cassidy Herberth pitched the last with an RBI single in the first inning. Sean Open Water Swim Group website includes links to other organizations Justin Lam was a star in the 2nd inning with that support our troops. Hats Off America is first run of the game and made a great stop at an outstanding hit to right field and impres- inning; Avneet Singh hitting, and Luke Amaral made a nice running catch in center A new open water swim group is starting shortstop throwing to Kayla Moniz to get the Foscalina, solid hitting and defensive play field in the second inning. Alex Kohn closed a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organiza- sive fielding skills. Nolan Durns did a great up this season at Shadow Cliffs Regional tion. www.hatsoffamerica.us. out at 1st and then Kayla fired a shot to Regan job the entire game with an impressive hitting AAA Division: Mariners 18, Giants 9: the game on the mound, keeping the Rockets Park in Pleasanton. Membership in this non- at 3rd base who laid a tag on the advancing in all three innings and excellent fielding and Mariners had another great game against the to one run. profit group is open to all qualified individu- runner for the out. The entire Chase Electric throwing skills as well. Giants. The Mariners hitting and fielding LALL J90s Red Sox (home) 14, Danville als. We will have day and evening swim Special Olympics defense played a great game. Four Star A’s Vs. Dodgers: The A’s had their best were firing in all cylinders. The Giants never Giants 6: The Red Sox used hitting, base times. The lake temperature can reach up- Erectors was led by Kourtney Gonzaga who gave up and played with determination. running, and defense to pull ahead and then wards of 75 degrees during the warmest Special Olympics East Bay Summer defensive game of the season Saturday against Games will feature events in Pleasanton and had two base hits and stole home to score a the Dodgers. Top players were Samantha Angels 11, Padres 8: The Angels won beat the Giants. Alex Kohn had a single for months . If interested, or to sign up, you can run. 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(925) 294-9050. ing a double play and a nice throw to the Bobby Canteline closed the game down with Devin McMahon showed great base running, from the East Bay area will compete in each going 3 for 3. Logan Kavanagh had a key regional qualifying events in volleyball, catcher for an out at home preventing the run hit and RBI in the 5th inning to help secure his awesome pitching in the last three innings by stealing home after the Giants catcher did from scoring. Top players: Chase Electric of the game. The Padres played aggressive a routine toss back to the pitcher. For the Phantom Board track & field and swimming. a Red Sox lead. Bryson also had an unassisted On Sunday May 17- Swimming will be - Christina Echavia, Courtney Hennings, double play. For the Yankees, the girls on the with Connor Parkerson batting 2 for 3. defense, Ryan Faulk caught the whole game, The Pleasanton Phantom Girls Softball Carlos Hernandez also made an awesome throwing out runners attempting to steal held at Laney College, 900 Fallon St., Regan Lacey; Four Star Erectors - Ashley team rocked it with excellent hitting by Sierra League is accepting nominations for its 2010 Oakland. On Saturday, May 30 – Volleyball Balestreri, Kourtney Gonzaga, Kyra Sexton Bettencourt, Olivia Kohndrow, and Olivia catch in the outfield and John Langerud second and third. Devin McMahon made a Executive Board of Directors. Nominations played great defense. The Angels ended up great diving catch in the seventh inning to and Track & Field competitoin will take place Major Rec Division: Machi Construc- Tabaracci. Adam Logodzinski played great are to be made at the board’s regularly at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa defense earning him the game ball. Top Red with the win with a final score of 11 to 8. Top help finish the game. Earlier in the inning, scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 14, tion & Development, Inc. 9, California Car players Angels: Tyler Gonzales, Bobby Trevor Houghton made a great attempt at a Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Sounds, Inc. 5: California Car Sounds, Inc. Sox players: Mike Bryson, Nick Hermann, 2009 at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites, 4545 Track & Field and Volleyball begins Logan Kavanagh; Top Yankees players: Olivia Canteline, Miguel Echeverria; Top players diving catch in right field. Chabot Drive , Pleasanton. The meeting and Machi Construction & Development, Padres: John Langerud, Carlos Hernandez, LALL A’s 5, Granada Orioles 3: The A’s with an 8:30 am opening ceremony. Inc. were battling for sole possession of 2nd Kohndrow, Sierra Bettencourt, Adam begins at 7:30pm. Voting will take place on Competitoin gest underway at 9:30 am. Connor Parkerson got a great game from their starting pitcher Saturday, May 16, 2009. All adults 18 years place. Machi Construction & Development, Lagodzinski. For information go to www.SONC.org. Braves 21, Mets 15: The Mets Ryan Athletics 6, Mariners 2: The Athletics William Stewart who went 5 and 1/3 innings of age and older who are associated with the Inc., behind the solid pitching of Cassidy brought their A game against the Mariners in and struck out 7 only allowing 2 hits and 1 League (i.e. player parents, coaches, board Butler kept California Car Sounds, Inc. Grace had a strong night swinging the bat with RBI’s in the 1st, 4th, and 6th innings Saturdays game. Benjamin Kerling run. Offensively the A’s were led by Joe members) are eligible to vote. Ballots will Swim Free scoreless in 2 of the 5 innings, while Califor- along with a single in the 2nd inning. Carson struck out 10 batters, caught a pop fly, and Halliwell and Nick Ketcham who each had 2 be available on Saturday (5/16/09) at the nia Car Sounds, Inc. pitchers, Jazzy Perez, got on base all 3 times at bat. Daniel Nunez hits and an RBI. The Orioles pitchers kept the Pleasanton Sportspark next to the Snack Bar During the month of May, American Mohler played a strong game of defense Swim Academy will celebrate National Water and Shelby Sarin, kept Machi Construction catching a grounder and beating the runner to hit a single for an RBI and caught a fly ball A’s powerful offense off balance all game and by GSB 7. & Development, Inc. scoreless in 3 of the 5 second base to make the out at 2nd. Alex in right field. Jacob Kerling walked and hit really did a nice job. Safety Month by offering a free swim class innings. Kathryn Kitayama was 2 for 2 for Cirina also played a strong game with the bat a nice ball out to left field for a single and an LALL A’s 14 - Danville Giants 4: The to anyone wanting to learn. The free classes Machi Construction & Development, Inc. hitting singles in the 4th and 6th innings. RBI. He also caught a fly ball at 2nd base. A’s were led by a great all around game from Golf Tournament will be available at any one of their four Bay with 4 RBI’s. Erica Norton doubled for The Braves Shane Grimes bat was on fire The Mariners pitcher Darian Look had a great Nick Gaul. He pitched 4 shutout innings and Beeb's Sports Bar & Grill will host the Area locations (Fremont, Newark, Livermore Machi Construction & Development, Inc. knocking in a triple and home run. Issac game. The Mariners were determined for a was 2-2 at the plate with 3 RBI’s. The A’s had 14th annual Charity Cup Golf Classic on and Dublin). come from behind win when their hitting a rough first inning giving up 4 runs, but driving in 2 runs. Melanie Herbert doubled Tufts had an great night of hitting with two Fri., May 15. “With summer quickly approaching, now singles and a double. Parker Hughes played struggled and fell short in the late innings. quickly got back on track scoring a couple of The event benefits the Aldon Wright is the best time to begin water safety instruc- in 2 runs for California Car Sounds, Inc. Top Great sacrifice fly by Jarod Heise which drove runs in the bottom half of the first. They blew players: California Car Sounds, Inc. - Melanie an excellent game of defense assisting his nd Fund tion. We are hoping that the free class will team to victory. Jamie Osorio home for a run. Consistent the game open in the bottom of the 2 scoring Play is at the Las Positas Golf Course in Herbert, Cassidy Holmes, Jazzy Perez; Machi hitting again by Nathan Tabaracci. 7 runs and continued to score in every inning. encourage new or apprehensive students to try Construction & Development, Inc. - Cassidy Red Sox 15, Devil Rays 11: For the Red Livermore. The $150 fee includes green fee, it out,” said Matt Alberti owner of American Angels 10, Padres 8: The Angels played Offensively the A’s delivered, highlighted by cart, tee prizes, lunch, dinner, on course Butler, Kathryn Kitayama, Erica Norton Sox, Jake Engemann played outstanding ball Swim Academy. “Water safety and learning for the Red Sox with two triples and 3 RBIs a tough game to get this win. CJ Malski Dhru Merrill who chipped in with 3 RBI’s, refreshments, and awards ceremony. In addi- Richert Lumber Co. 12, DPR Construc- started the Angels off with phenomenal Nick Ketcham added a couple of hits and had to swim are crucial. There are many sports and for the day. Tyler Naumann and Luke tion, there will be a raffle prize give-away. The activities for children, but swimming is the tion, Inc. 9: For Richert Lumber Co., Sorensen were also in top form, both going pitching for 4 innings and a great offensive 2 RBI’s, and Drew Falabella who had a tournament will be 4-man scramble format Brittney Cooper made some great defensive game. Nate Redditt came in as the awesome double and drove in a run, he also stole 3 bags. (gross and net). Lunch begins at 11 a.m., only one that can save a life,” he added. 2 for 3, and each with a towering double and “We believe that it is vital to get children plays. Chanel Vismara hit a single scoring several RBIs. Joseph Fields made an awe- closing pitcher that led the Angels to the win. Another good win for the A’s. shotgun start at 1 p.m. a runner from 3rd and Erin Emde also hit a some play at home to tag out a runner and keep The Padres had some great offense and Contact Beeb’s 925-455-7070 for regis- acclimated to the water at an early age, so they single with an RBI. Top players: Richert the Red Sox lead. A competitive game was defense with Austin Birdwell’s excellent Bocce Standings tration. will not develop apprehensions and fears as Lumber Co. - Brittney Cooper, Erin Emde, played by the Devil Rays. Nick Hill had pitching and 2 RBI double. Connor Parkerson they get older,” said Alberti. American Swim also had a 2 RBI single, and Carlos Hernandez Spring League at Campo di Bocce of Academy offers year round, daily classes and Chanel Vismara; DPR Construction, Inc. - several RBIs. Jarred Rittemeyer made a rd Lauren Antilla, Lexi Campisi, Catherine crucial out at home. James Wilcox showed had an excellent play at 3 base. The Padres Livermore is coming to an end. The Monday Football and Golf teaches all ages ranging from six months to had an exciting rally in the 6th inning scoring Cochran excellent defense with a great play at third night open play features the entry level bocce The Granada Football Golf Tournament adult. four runs, but the Angels’ great defense players. Final Spring standings are as fol- California Car Sounds Inc. 8, 3 Par Inc. base. Red Sox top players: Jake Engemann, will be held Fri., June 26 at the Las Positas For more information about the National Tyler Naumann, Luke Sorensen; Devil Rays clinched the win with a final score of Angels lows: Golf Course in Livermore from 11 a.m. to 8 Water Safety Month free swim classes, call 4: 3Par Inc. and California Car Sounds Inc. 10, Padres 8. Top players for padres: Austin First place, Rolling Stones; Second played for 3rd place. 3Par Inc. took an early top players; Jarred Rittemeyer, Nick Hill, p.m. 1-800-810-SWIM or visit James Wilcox. Birdwell, Connor Parkerson, Carlos Place, Tahoe Thunder; Third Place, Crazy Granada High’s football program is cur- 4-0 lead in the 2nd inning. California Car Hernandez; Top players for Angels: CJ Pallinos and Fourth Place, The Incrediballs. www.AmericanSwimAcademy.com Sounds Inc. came back strong scoring 4 in the Orioles 18, Braves 6: Aidan Taylor, rently 200 players strong. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, Tristen Lemas and Daniel Tolention had great Malski, Nate Redditt Finishing off the standings, Point and Shoot,

Teen Police Academy Finale," to be held May 16 at Castle Road. Call 925-973-3284 for info. with filming of the 1943 Abbot and display. Rock Restaurant in Livermore. Costello feature “That Ain’t Hay.” Motorcycle fatalities in this country The Pleasanton Police Department Historic Wineries Buy-in is $40, re buy-in $20, and Anyone with stories willing to share, have increased from 2,116 in 1997 to is accepting applications from Pleasan- Chateau LARPD is the theme of a add-on $20. Prepaid reservations will Movie Party or memorabilia willing to lend, please 4,810 as of 2006, and now account for ton youth for its annual summer Teen program to be led by Livermore Area receive $200 extra in chips. Players PartyBees is sponsoring a free contact Pleasanton’s Museum on Main, 11% of our nation’s highway fatalities. Police Academy. The three and a half Recreation and Park District (LARPD) must be 21 years old to participate. movie party for first time attendees, up by phone at 925-462-2766 or by e- Although highway safety programs week program begins June 23. ranger staff on Sat., May 16. Meet at 10 Cash prizes for top three finishers. to the first 50 parents to RSVP. mail at [email protected]. have been successful in reducing fatali- A limited number of openings are a.m. at Veterans Park. Sign in is at 6 p.m., first hand at 7 PartyBees is now located at 3550 Please respond by July 17, 2009. ties from other types of collisions, available for enrollment. The Dos Mesas, Olivina and Raven- p.m. There will be a special menu and Bernal Avenue, Suite 100 in Pleasan- The academy strives to develop motorcycle fatalities have more than swood wineries are all owned by the bar offering food and drink for pur- ton. To celebrate their new location, doubled. stronger partnerships between District; however, it has been many chase. PartyBees will host a free for first time Midnight Madness Bingo Pleasanton's police and its youth. Par- Since 2007, there have been 48 years (in some cases over a hundred) Reservations are due by May 9 at 5 attendees “Movie Party” on Saturday, The Hopes and Dreams Foundation collisions involving motorcycles in Liv- ticipants will have an opportunity to since they produced any wine. Join a p.m. For information, contact Patti Jo June 13th from 4-7pm. Pizza dinner presents Midnight Madness bingo, mid- learn about law enforcement proce- ranger program to visit the remains of will be served. night every Friday at the Bingo Ranch ermore, 37 of which involved injuries, Coggin at [email protected] or and two that claimed the lives of the dures from the officers themselves. these original buildings and learn the 294-9215. Walk-ins are welcome. Reservations are required and space in Livermore. Topics will include patrol procedures, history of their origins and owners is limited. The cost is $20 per child and The buy-in is $30 for all you can motorcyclists. communications, SWAT, narcotics, along with their influence on the val- includes a pizza dinner. For details go play paper. There are ten regular games To encourage drivers to “Share the investigations, juvenile traffic issues, ley. Please call 925-960-2400 to re- Retirement Party to www.partybees.com or call 925- paying three at $175 and seven at $250 Road,” the Livermore Police Depart- K-9's, evidence collection and animal serve a space in the van. Amos Tingle, Jr. is retiring after 20 202-9077. plus a $300 free game. ment is joining with other Federal, State services. There is a $3 per vehicle parking plus years as an insurance agent at the The Bingo Ranch is located at 3070 and Local highway safety, law en- The academy is offered free of fee. A $2 donation is requested to help offices in Santa Rita Square. Pacific Ave., Livermore. For informa- forcement and motorcycle organiza- charge to local high school students, support the programs. Santa Rita Square is hosting a spe- Blankets for Kids tion, call 606-7777. tions to proclaim May 2009 as “Motor- generally between the ages of 14 and cial party for Amos on May 31. There Blankets For Kids, founded in 2004 cycle Safety Awareness Month.” All 18. This program consists of seven will be food, a jumping jump, etc. For by Pleasanton resident Jo Molz, makes motorists are reminded to safely “Share consecutive classes held Tuesdays and Fund-raising Event Book Events information, contact Jimmy Harrington and distributes soft fleece blankets to the Road” with motorcycles and to be Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. starting Towne Center Books upcoming at 708-7427. at-risk, abused and neglected children The Mt. Diablo Region YMCA will June 23 and concluding with a gradu- hold an exclusive event benefiting the extra alert when driving to help keep events: through the Pleasanton, Dublin, San motorcyclists safe. ation dinner on Tues., July 14. Kids Otter Read Day: Sat. May 16, Ramon and Livermore police depart- completion of the capital campaign for Interested Pleasanton teens can 1-4, 55 authors - 1 day! Ten bookstore Animal Rescue Reunion ments; Alameda County Child Protec- the new San Ramon Valley YMCA Motorcyclists are much more vul- obtain an application, as well as addi- members of the Northern California Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Happy tion Agency, Hayward and Oakland; facility on Thursday, May 14th at Patrick nerable than passenger vehicle drivers tional information, at the front counter Children’s Booksellers Association are Endings Reunion will be held Sunday, Calico Center, Castro Valley; Agape David’s event center located at 2460 in the event of a crash. Research shows of the police Department or by calling hosting 55 authors from Northern Cali- May 17th, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Memorial Villages, San Ramon; Tri-Valley Ha- Old Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon. that approximately 80 percent of mo- one of the academy coordinators, CSO fornia in their stores. Authors are t Ying Dog Park off Bollinger Canyon Rd. in ven and Shepherd’s Gate, Livermore; The event begins at 6:30pm. torcycle crashes injure or kill a motor- Shannon Revel-Whitaker, 931-5240, Chang Compestine, author of the award San Ramon. and My Stuff Bags in Westlake Village, It will feature five of the best culi- cycle rider, while only 20 percent of or Officer Ken McNeill, 931-5233. winning book Revolution Is Not a Anyone who has adopted a pet or Los Angeles. nary talents in the San Ramon, Danville passenger car crashes injure or kill a Dinner Party; Erin Dealey , author of pets through TVAR over the past 17 The easy-to-make blankets are con- and Walnut Creek areas, as well as three motor vehicle driver or passenger. Goldie Locks has Chicken Pox; Caren years is invited to join the first TVAR structed of a soft fleece material with Bay Area wineries to create a spectacu- The Livermore Police Department Winery Open House McCormack, author of the Fiesta Dress: Reunion. The first 25 dogs receive gift pleasant designs and are welcomed by lar night for prospective YMCA do- will be hosting a Motorcycle Safety Thomas Coyne Winery will host the a Quinceanera Dress; Clarrisa Yu Shen, bags; $5 prepaid tickets include food, the children who find themselves in nors to cap off the remaining $300,000 Awareness event at the Livermore Po- annual spring open house on May 23, author of Paper Horse. There will be drink and a raffle ticket. To learn more very stressful circumstances. needed to complete the new San Ra- mon Valley YMCA capital campaign. lice Department. The event will take 24 and 25. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. stories, crafts, and author sharing. This go to www.tvar.org. To continue to supply blankets to place on Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 each day. Five new wines will be re- event is Open House style. Free. No at-risk children, Blankets For Kids needs Chefs include Patrick Schoolcraft, Michael Baker, Julia Craco, Barbara a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be ven- leased. A selection of fruits and cheeses reservation necessary!. donations of fleece material or money dors, displays, and a demonstration by will be served. Kelly and Paula Szloboda, and winer- Happy Hour , 6 p.m., May 21 with Farm Storytime to purchase the fleece. the LPD Motorcycle Unit. This event For the last time this year, the win- Andy Raskin, the very funny author of Storytime with the farmer will be Anyone interested in volunteering, ies represented are Concannon, O’Brien ery will offer an interactive experience the Ramen King and I: How the Inven- or donating money or fleece to Blan- Estates. is free and open to everyone to attend. offered 10 to 11 a.m. on Mon., May 18 On May 14 the Livermore Police “Bottle Your Own Wine,” selling Vino tor of Instant Noodles Fixed My Love at Forest Home Farms in San Ramon. kets For Kids, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit The San Ramon Valley facility will Tinto Barato, a red table wine, at the Life. Join us for happy hour beverages, In addition to hearing stories, visitors organization, please contact Jo at (925) house a family splash park, outdoor lap Department Traffic Unit will be at Open House. Bring a clean bottle. The ramen, and fun. Free with book pur- will be singing songs, doing a craft and 846-6155. pool, fitness and wellness center, teen Granada and Livermore High Schools winery will fill, cork and label it for you chase or $5.00 without. Reservations enjoying some refreshments. There leadership center, multi-generational discussing motorcycle safety and aware- for $5.50 per bottle, or bottle label and helpful. will be a visit by some of the animals. center, demonstration cooking kitchen, ness during the school lunch hour. cork it yourself. Use a winery bottle for Publication Party for local author Children must be accompanied by and Movies in Pleasanton indoor warm water rehabilitation pool, The Livermore Police Department $6.00. This is only available May 23. Sandra Kay, 11 a.m., May 23. adult, but only children need to regis- Pleasanton’s Museum on Main, 603 climbing wall and picnic area. has received grant funding from the Limit is six bottles per person. Tea with Christi Phillips, author the ter. Main Street, is preparing an exhibit For more information on this event, Office of Traffic Safety and other pri- New wine releases are 2008 Cali- Rossetti Letter to introduce her new Pre-register by calling the San Ra- about Hollywood moviemaking in please contact Kathy Chiverton at 925- vate donations to outfit a new motor- fornia Viognier, 2008 Livermore Pi- book the Devlin Diary, 10:30 a.m., mon Community Center at (925) 973- Pleasanton, scheduled to open in Sep- 692-2345 or Judith Parker at 925-887- cycle safety awareness trailer. This 4645. not Blanc, 2006 Contra Costa Thurs. May 28. 3200 or register online at tember. trailer will display the motorcycles and Mourvédre, 2005 California Port, 2005 Towne Center Books is located at www.sanramonrecguide.com. Cost is The museum is looking for resi- stories of two people that lost their lives Livermore Cabernet Sauvignon. 555 Main Street. Pleasanton. $5 for residents and $6 for non-resi- dents or former residents who have as a result of a motorcycle collision. Active military who present valid stories or memorabilia associated with Motorcycle Safety dents. Activity #62086, Ages 3-5. Space During the month of May, the Liv- The intent is to raise awareness and ID can receive a deep discount. For is limited. This event will be held out- movies filmed in Pleasanton and nearby more information call (925) 373-6541 Texas Hold'em communities, especially during the ermore Police Department will be host- hopefully help prevent the loss of an- doors, so please dress appropriately. ing several events focusing on motor- other life. http://thomascoynewinery.com. The Livermore High School's safe and Forest Home Farms is located at years 1900 to 1950. winery is located at 51 East Vallecitos sober grand night will benefit from a Of particular interest is in meeting cycle safety, as well as unveiling a new Motorcyclists have responsibilities, 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, motorcycle safety awareness trailer Rd., Livermore. Texas Hold'em tournament, "Grand San Ramon, just south of Pine Valley anyone who witnessed or was involved (continued on page 10) PAGE 10 - The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 SHORT NOTES (continued from page 9) too, by following the rules of the road- way, being alert to other drivers, and always wearing DOT-compliant hel- Alice Kohler D’Arcy Marsh sons, Chad Wiersma and his wife, more for fifteen years and grew After an early retirement from Ma years ago she was diagnosed with mets and protective gear. Alice Kohler D’Arcy Marsh Juanita of Cardington, Ohio and up in the San Jose area. She Bell, he continued to program for Parkinson’s, became legally The Livermore Police Department died April 26, 2009, in Pleasan- Jeff Wiersma and his wife Cassie blind, lost her hearing and abil- enforcement efforts will be focused on moved to Texas in 2001. various companies until the late unsafe riding by motorcyclists as well ton California, at the age of 95. of Newcastle, CA. sister, Joan Services were held in Texas nineties when he retired for good. ity to walk. Audrey, as humble as drivers making unsafe actions, jeop- Her children and grandchildren Leber of Santa Cruz, CA and six on April 20, 2009 with her hus- He was an avid hiker and loved as she was, never complained. ardizing. were by her side. grandchildren, Savannah, Da- band, family and friends. She was to read. He loved to travel and She greeted each new day Mrs. Marsh was a California kota, Trent, Mary, Sonny and cremated and her ashes were scat- spent his time exploring our lo- with dignity until the very day Scouts Scuba Diving native born in San Francisco. She Michael. tered around Lake Sam Rayburn, cal and national parks. Science she went to be with the Lord. Students ages 14-20 who are inter- ested in Scuba diving and marine biol- met and married William Tyler In honoring Sandra’s wishes where she loved to fish and fiction was his favorite type of She started the first antique ogy are invited to join the New Scuba Marsh in 1936. She was a resi- there will be no public services spend time with her husband literature however he would read shop in Oakland named “Lolly’s Venturing Crew, a program of the Boy dent of Pleasanton for over 50 held. anything and everything put in Folly” from then on she attained Scouts of America. Participants will Dick Willett. explore the marine enviornment years. Denise was a manager of Polk front of him. the name “Lolly." She had three through scuba diving. She was an active member for Londa B. Hanshaw Store and Gas Station in Jasper, He was preceded in death by his antique shops, the last one being Information about the group will Londa was born in San Fran- in Sunol, which she started with be available at a 1st nighter meeting is many years in the Mulberry Texas. More than any position parents Walter and Margaret set for 7 p.m. on May 20 at 1032 Branch of Children’s Hospital cisco, CA on March 14, 1925 and or title she has ever held in her Lampe. He is survived by his son 4 other people called “The Serpentine Dr. Suite 108, Pleasanton. and a long time member of the passed away at her residence in Robert Lampe of Vallejo, his Whistle Stop." She travelled ex- Additional information is available lifetime, Denise was first and fore- by contacting Alexis Peterson, Twin Auxiliary for ValleyCare Health Castro Valley on Friday, May 8, most a devoted mother, grand- daughter Christine Lampe of tensively, hosted many fashion Valley District Executive, at (510) 318- System. She was known to her 2009, she was 84 years old. mother, wife and friend. She Livermore and his former wife shows at Castlewood Country 2977 or (510) 577-9226. There is a friends and anyone who met her She was a loving mother, Kathy Lenfest also of Livermore, Club, played golf, was a great $10 registration fee. would bring life to any place she as a gracious lady. grandmother and great grand- went. During the last few years his brother Christopher Lampe cook and hostess. Audrey is sur- Mrs. Marsh is survived by her mother. She was a member of in California, she loved to sing of Merced and sister Karen Lezza vived by her loving, grieving Events on Mt. Diablo devoted children George (Rita) Transfiguration Catholic Church of Petaluma, in addition to his family, who miss her dearly and Save Mount Diablo offers a variety karaoke. She would just go and hikes and events on and around Mount Marsh of Roseville, Ca. and in Castro Valley. She enjoyed sing and enjoy the entertainment niece and nephews. will always be in their hearts, her Diablo to raise public awareness, ap- Audrey (Bill) Sears of Pleasan- spending time with her family of others. A Memorial Service will be husband of 60 years, David preciation, and support to preserve ton, four grandchildren and six and friends and will be dearly Denise had been in Califor- held on Thurs., May 14, 4 p.m. at Pimentel of Pleasanton, adored natural lands on and around the moun- and devoted daughter, Marilyn tain. They include the following: great-grandchildren. She was pre- missed by all who knew her. nia in April to bring her mother Callaghan’s Chapel, 3833 East Sat., May 16, 8:45am, Explore deceased by her husband, Bill in She was preceded in death by home to rest in peace with her Avenue, Livermore. Audrey of Pleasanton, 3 grand- Morgan Territory on a Marsh Creek 1998. her husband Jack in 1977. She is father and brother, who both Donations can be made to children, 1 step-grandchild, 12 Wildflower Hike, Leader: Wildlife Bi- The family is greatful for all survived by her children, Gary Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin great grandchildren, and 3 step ologists Jim Hale (925) 939-4304, Lo- passed away years ago. All three cation: Morgan Territory Regional Pre- the care Pleasanton Nursing & Hanshaw of Grass Valley, CA, are in a cemetery in Pleasanton. Blvd. #100, Dublin, CA 94568. great grandchildren. serve, Meet: Morgan Territory Staging Rehabilitation Center and Lary Hanshaw of Oakland, CA, Denise touched so many Her daughter, Carolyn Jean Are. Biologist Jim Hale, will lead a 6- ValleyCare Hospital bestowed on Gail Ehrhorn of Livermore, CA Audrey Blanche passed away in 1991 of cancer, 7-mile educational hike in the Morgan hearts and souls and enriched Territory Preserve. The hike typically her. According to her wishes no and Lynn Hanshaw of Grass Val- lives in ways too numerous to Bidwell Pimentel and her brother Wayne Lester goes no less than 5 hours and can go as services will be held. ley, CA, six grandchildren and mention. She will be missed. Audrey "Lolly" Blanche Bidwell also preceded her in long as 6 hours. RSVP required. Donations, in her name, may numerous great grandchildren. She is survived by her hus- Bidwell Pimentel died May 4, death. Sun., May 17, 9:30am, Join the be sent to ValleyCare Founda- Funeral Services were held Memorial Service will be held Experts to Find Wildflowers at Corral band, Dick Willett of Hunting- 2009. She was born December 7, Hollow (California Native Plant Soci- tion, 1111 East Stanley Blvd. May 12 in Livermore. Burial ton, TX, daughter Jamie 1914. Thursday, May 14, 2009, 5:00 ety), All-day adventure to Corral Hol- Livermore, Ca. 94550 or followed at St. Michael’s Catho- Castaneda, son Anthony Di Laura Audrey Pimentel , 94, was a pm, Graham-Hitch Mortuary, low. Corral Hollow is southeast of Children’s Hospital Branches, lic Cemetery in Livermore. 4167 First St., Pleasanton. Livermore and southwest of Tracy, and grandson, Vincent Larios of beautiful, gracious women. Four along Corral Hollow Road near Inc. 5700 Martin Luther King Jr., Arrangements by Callaghan Pleasanton. Also left behind are Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Way T-2 Oakland, Ca. 94609. Mortuary. numerous family members and Area and is an East Bay botanical hot Arrangements by Graham- many, many friends. spot. Meeting place and hike location to be determined. Must RSVP contact Hitch Mortuary. Denise Willett There will be a celebration of Erin McDermott at 510-701-2890 or at (Di Laura/Acosta) Denise's life at 9:30 a.m. on Sat., [email protected]. Sandra Leah Wiersma Denise May 16 at St. Augustine Church, Sandra was born in Oakland, Willet was 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Meditation California on April 8, 1945 and killed in Please come and share memories Marshall Zaslove, MD, board cer- passed away on May 1, 2009. She Jasper and stories about Denise. tified psychiatrist, author, researcher, and seminar leader, will present a pro- was 64 years old. County, gram, "Deeper into Meditation." The She was a member of the F- TX on David John Lampe program is May 21 at 7 p.m. at the April 15, Pleasanton Library. 100 Truck Club and Y-Wives David John Lampe was born The focus in this workshop is on the Mothers Club. She loved spend- 2009. She in Bronx, NY on Jan.15, 1947, latest discoveries in the ‘technology of ing time with her family and was 56. happiness.’ Using a slide show to intro- and passed away on April 21, duce the concept of meditation as a friends and will be missed by all She was 2009 at his residence in Liver- simple scientific experiment, he will who knew her. born June more. H was 62 years old. also demonstrate for all participants a direct method for accessing this inborn A special thanks to her loving 19, 1952. Denise Willett David was employed as a technology, to improve every aspect of caretaker Anna Delarosa, from Denise computer programmer for Bell our daily lives: physical, mental, emo- tional, and spiritual. Sandra’s family. was originally from Northern Labs and Pac Bell for 20 years. The program is free and open to all. Sandra is survived by her two California. She resided in Liver- No registration required. For more information, call Penny Johnson, 931- 3405. 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on April 9, 2009. Expires April The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEGAL NOTICES 9, 2014. 2488. Publish April 23, 30, NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION The Independent Legal No. May 7, 14, 2009. 2486. Publish April 23, 30, May FILE NO. 423336-423337 PLACING LEGAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing NOTICES 7, 14, 2009. NAME STATEMENT business as:1)Bay Valley In- CONTACT BARBARA @ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 423477 925 243-8000 surance Brokerage, 2)Bay NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing Valley Group of Companies, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 423580 business as:SM Soft, 6162 1479 Chaparral Way, Liver- NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing Homer Ct., Pleasanton Ca more Ca 94551 is hereby reg- FILE NO. 422815 business as:B B Property Man- 94588 is hereby registered by istered by the following agement, 1841 Fourth Street, the following owner(s): The following person(s) doing owner(s): business Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby Partha Ray, 6162 Homer Ct., registered by the following Pleasanton Ca 94588 Jesse W. Montoya, 1479 as:SuzoRanDesigns, 5890 Chaparral Way, Livermore Ca Arlene Way, Livermore Ca owner(s): This business is conducted 94550 is hereby registered by Barbara A. Brenzel 2457 by:an Individual 94551 the following owner(s): Wellingham Dr., Livermore Ca The registrant began to trans- Tawnya R. Montoya, 1479 Suzanne Werner, 5890 Arlene 94551 act business under the ficti- Chaparral Way, Livermore Ca Way, Livermore Ca 94550 This business is conducted tious business name (s) listed 94551 This business is conducted by:an Individual above on April 1, 2009. This business is conducted by:an Individual Registrant has not yet begun Signature of Registrant: by:Husband and wife The registrant began to trans- to transact business under the /s/:Partha S. Ray The registrant began to trans- act business under the ficti- fictitious business name or This statement was filed with act business under the ficti- tious business name (s) listed names listed. the County Clerk of Alameda tious business name (s) listed above on December 1, 2008. Signature of Registrant: on April 13, 2009. Expires April above on October 3, 2003.. Signature of Registrant: /s/:Barbara Brenzel 13, 2014. Signature of Registrant: /s/:Suzanne Werner This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. /s/:Jesse W. Montoya and This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda 2489. Publish April 23, 30, May Tawnya R. Montoya on April 14, 2009. Expires April 7, 14, 2009. the County Clerk of Alameda This statement was filed with on March 27, 2009. Expires 14, 2014. The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda March 27, 2014. NAME STATEMENT on April 8, 2009. Expires April The Independent Legal No. 2487. Publish April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2009. FILE NO. 423618 8, 2014. 2485. Publish April 23, 30, May The following person(s) doing 7, 14, 2009. The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as:Savvy Seconds 2491. Publish April 30, May 7, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Two, 2080 First Street, Liver- 14, 21, 2009. NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 423429 more Ca 94550 is hereby reg- FILE NO. 423172 The following person(s) doing istered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing business as:Solar Hardware owner(s): NAME STATEMENT business as:Investors Institute, Consulting, 4440 Entrada Jamie Davis, 720 Traditions FILE NO. 423340 39 California Ave. Ste 208, Drive, Pleasanton Ca 94566 Ct., Tracy, CA 95376 The following person(s) doing Pleasanton Ca 94566 is is hereby registered by the fol- Courtney Borga, 1745 Em- business as:Bay Valley Ac- hereby registered by the fol- lowing owner(s): bassy Cir., Livermore CA counting Professionals, 1479 lowing owner(s): Kristian Thomas Jernstedt, 94550 Chaparral Way, Livermore Ca National Real Estate Invest- 4440 Entrada Drive, Pleasan- This business is conducted 94551 is hereby registered by ment Club Inc., 39 California ton CA 94566 by:a General partnership the following owner(s): Ave. Ste 208, Pleasanton CA This business is conducted Registrant has not yet begun Tawnya R. Montoya, 1479 94566 by:an Individual to transact business under the Registrant has not yet begun fictitious business name or Chaparral Way, Livermore Ca This business is conducted 94551 by:a Corporation to transact business under the names listed. Jesse W. Montoya, 1479 The registrant began to trans- fictitious business name or Signature of Registrant: act business under the ficti- names listed. /s/:Jamie Davis Chaparral Way, Livermore Ca tious business name (s) listed Signature of Registrant: This statement was filed with 94551 above on April 1, 2009. /s/:Kristian Thomas Jernstedt the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted Signature of Registrant: This statement was filed with on April 15, 2009. Expires April by:Husband and wife /s/:Masood Mike Sarwari the County Clerk of Alameda 15, 2014. The registrant began to trans- This statement was filed with on April 10, 2009. Expires April The Independent Legal No. act business under the ficti- the County Clerk of Alameda 10, 2014. 2490. Publish April 23, 30, tious business name (s) listed May 7, 14, 2009. above on October 3, 2003.. Signature of Registrant: /s/:Jesse W. Montoya and Tawnya R. Montoya This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on April 8, 2009. Expires April 8, 2014. The Independent Legal No. 2492. Publish April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 423569 The following person(s) doing business as:Skin Savvi, 239 Main St., Ste D, Pleasanton Ca 94566 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Taia - Louise Lockhart, 410 Lagunaria Lane, Alameda Ca 94502 This business is conducted by:an Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed. Signature of Registrant: /s/:Taia - Louise Lockhart This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on April 14, 2009. Expires April 14, 2014. The Independent Legal No. 2493. Publish May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009. The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 - PAGE 11 LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS www.independentnews.com

Northern New Mexico. Cool FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4)FOUND ELECTRONICS PAID TRAIN- Huge Moving Sale! Large 6,000’ elevation with stunning NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT ING. Gain skills. Medical/den- variety of household items FOUND Charcoal Grey Long views. Great tree cover includ- FILE NO. 424147 FILE NO. 423928 tal, 30 days vacation/ year, $ including furniture. and Haired Male Cat near Madi- ing Ponderosa, rolling grass- The following person(s) doing The following person(s) doing for school. No experience OK. other great things!! Every- son Ave. Livermore 926 443- land and rock outcroppings. business as:Cheryl’s Shoppe, business as:WaterColors By H.S. grads ages 17-34. Call thing must go! Sat May 16th 8050 Abundant wildlife, great hunt- 7 California Ave, Pleasanton KB,6864 Calle Altamira, Pleas- Mon-Fri. 1-800-345-6289. 8-3pm. 871 Hazel St. ing. EZ terms. Call NML&R, Inc. Ca 94566 is hereby registered anton Ca 94566 is hereby FOUND Small Female Dog in (CAL*SCAN) Livermore,CA 1-866-360-5263. (CAL*SCAN) by the following owner(s): registered by the following Livermore near Springtown/ Cheryl Teare, 2892 St. Denis owner(s): JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! No expe- 125)HOUSEHOLD GOODS COLORADO BANK 1st & Southfront. Call Robin rience. Get paid to train. The Dr., San Ramon, Ca 94583 Karen Fleschler, 6864 Calle 916 845-8175 Place your household items FORECLOSURE - 35 AC This business is conducted Altamira, Pleasanton CA California Army National $29,900. Enjoy 300 days of Guard. High School JR/SR & here for sale. Call by:an Individual 94566 FOUND AN ANIMAL? 925 243-8000 or go on-line sunshine. Rocky mountain Registrant has not yet begun This business is conducted FREE SECTION. Call Grads/GED. Up to $15,000 views, utilities. Excellent bonus. 1-800-GO- at to transact business under the by:an Individual Barbara www.independentnews.com financing. 1st come, 1st fictitious business name or The registrant began to trans- 925 243-8000 to let 49,118 GUARD.com/careers serve!! Call Today (CAL*SCAN) Also you can pay by Credit names listed. act business under the ficti- households know! Card for Classified 1-866-696-5263 x 4938. Signature of Registrant: tious business name (s) listed 5)FREE KITTENS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD and Display Ads. (CAL*SCAN) /s/:Cheryl Teare above on December 1, 2002 call Barbara 925 243-8000 LAND FORECLOSURES IN This statement was filed with Signature of Registrant: FREE KITTENS to Good 127) LOST/FOUND How Sellers Think or go on-line at NEW MEXICO! From as low as the County Clerk of Alameda /s/:Karen Fleschler Home. All Shots & Litterbox www.independentnews.com LOST or FOUND AN ITEM $19,995 for 10+/-acre, phone, on April 28, 2009. Expires April This statement was filed with Trained. 3 Ten-Wk-Old Kittens By Cher Wollard FREE SECTION electric close, views. Guaran- 28, 2014. the County Clerk of Alameda - Will email Pictures 209 485- 72) HELP WANTED/DRIVERS Call Barbara 925 243-8000 teed financing, low down! Go- The slowdown in the real estate market and the resultant de- The Independent Legal No. on April 23, 2009. Expires April 4632 INDEPENDENT CONTRAC- ing Fast! 888-812-5830. cline in prices over the past few years have had clear effects on 2494. Publish May 7, 14, 21, 23, 2014. NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS 6)LOST TORS & Company DRIVERS. www.SWProperties.com 28, 2009. The Independent Legal No. homebuyers’ expectations and behavior. All 53’ Refrigerated. Various 151)ANNOUNCEMENTS (CAL*SCAN) 2500. Publish May 14, 21, 28, LOST Large Tabby Cat Grey, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Lanes, 7 Western States. Con- But sellers too have had to adjust to these changes – maybe June 4, 2009. Blk & White Male Vicinity of Axis Health Center 20 ACRE RANCHES!! $0 NAME STATEMENT tact Brent Redmond Shore Haven Cir Livermore 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- down!! Near Booming El Paso, more so. FILE NO. 423976 NOTICE OF APPLICATION Transportation Safety Depart- 925 449-4300 ton. Serves Valley residents Texas. $15,900. $159 / month! “We definitely are seeing changes in attitude among sellers,” The following person(s) doing TO SELL ALCOHOLIC ment for details, with emphasis on those with (10%/209 months) Beautiful business as:ABC Music Source BEVERAGES LOST A FAMILY PET? 1-800-777-5342 or says Leo Apostal, a Realtor with Prudential California Realty, low income. The center has Views. Money Back Guarantee. & Academy, 2156 First Street, Date of Filing Application: FREE SECTION. Call Barbara www.BrentRedmond.com general medical services, fam- Owner Financing. Free Maps/ Stoneridge. Apostal partners with his father-in-law, Rich Novotny. Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby APRIL 24, 2008 925 243-8000 to let 49,118 (CAL*SCAN) ily planning, well baby, prena- Pictures. 800-343-9444. registered by the following To Whom It May Concern: households know! “When we put a home on the market we really set the stage in Driver - West Coast Regional tal and maternity programs, (CAL*SCAN) the beginning to make clear their expectations of what to look owner(s): The Name(s) of the AUTOS/BOATS/RV’S/TRUCKS NEW HIRING AREA. Newest social services, blood pres- Stanley M. Houston, 767 Vio- Applicant(s) is/are: equipment on the road. Com- sure checks, WIC food supple- SERVICES forward to: longer escrows, prices coming in lower than asking let Court, Benicia Ca 94510 WINE GROUP LLC THE 9)AUTOS FOR SALE petitive Pay. Run the Western ment programs, premarital Marianne R. Houston, 767 The applicants listed above 176)BUSINESS SERVICES price. Most sellers know this. However, a few are still stuck in the 2002 Volvo S80. 50K miles. 11 States. On Site - full Service blood test, sports/camp physi- Violet Court, Benicia Ca are applying to the Depart- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING in idea of the market three or four years ago, and we have to educate Blue w/ tan leather. $11,500 Maintenance Shop. Reason- cals, TB screening, free trans- 94510 ment of Alcoholic Beverage 240 Cal-SCAN newspapers OBO. Excellent condition. able Home Time. Western portation available. 925 462- them.” This business is conducted Control to sell alcoholic bev- for the best reach, coverage, Call 925-245-1633. Express - 22 yrs. old. Good 1755 by:Husband and wife erages at: MVR, EOE, CDL-A, 1yr. OTR. and price. 25-words $450. The California Association of Realtors conducted two exten- Registrant has not yet begun 4590 TESLA RD 10)AUTOS WANTED Call Edna Today! 1-866-863- 155)NOTICES Reach 6 million Californians! sive surveys in 2008, one about homebuyers and one about home to transact business under the LIVERMORE, CA 94550 4112. (CAL*SCAN) FREE email brochure. Call fictitious business name or For the following type of Li- DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- sellers. The results of these surveys reveal some interesting fornia law requires that con- (916) 288-6019. www.Cal- names listed. cense: 20 OFF-SALE BEER $1000 Grocery Coupon. Your CLASSIFIEDS SCAN.com changes in sellers’ motivations and behavior. Signature of Registrant: AND WINE Choice. Noahs Arc - Support tractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or In 2006, the overwhelming majority of people considering /s/:Stanley M. Houston Department of Alcoholic No Kill Shelters, Advance Vet- ************** DISPLAY ADVERTISING in This statement was filed with Beverage Control erinary Treatments. Free Tow- materials) be licensed by the 140 Cal-SCAN newspapers selling property did so out of desire for a better home. About 55 the County Clerk of Alameda 1515 Clay St, Ste 2208 ing, IRS Tax Deductible, Non- Reaches over Contractors State License statewide for $1,550! Reach percent wanted a larger home; another 20 percent were seeking a 45,893 Homes Board. State law also requires on April 24, 2009. Expires April Oakland, CA 94612 Runners. 1-866-912-GIVE. over 3 million Californians! better location. 24, 2014. (510) 622-4970 (CAL*SCAN) and that contractors include their FREE email brochure. The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. over 3,225 license numbers on all adver- Call (916) 288-6019. Many of these moves – about 24 percent – were precipitated DONATE YOUR CAR: tising. Check your contractor’s www.Cal-SCAN.com 2495. Publish May 7, 14, 21, 2501. Publish May 14, 21, 28, Children’s Cancer Fund! Help either primarily or secondarily by a change in family status: mar- 28, 2009. 2009. Local Businesses status at www.cslb.ca.gov or (CAL*SCAN) Save A Child’s Life Through mailed 800-321-CSL B (2752). riage, birth of a child or a parent moving in, for example. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Notice of Warehouseman’s Research & Support! Free Va- Home Delivery Unlicensed persons taking NEWS RELEASE? Cost-effi- By 2008, the desire for improvement had been supplanted by NAME STATEMENT Lien Sale Auction cation Package. Fast, Easy & jobs less than $500 must state cient service. The California FILE NO. 424111 Tax Deductible. Call 1-800- in in their advertisements that Press Release Service has 500 distress. Only 14 percent of sellers said they were looking for a The following person(s) doing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 252-0615. (CAL*SCAN) Livermore they are not licensed by the current daily, weekly and col- bigger home. A slim 7 percent were selling in order to move to a lege newspaper contacts in business as:Quest Consulting, the undersigned intends to sell SELL YOUR USED CAR HERE. Pleasanton & Sunol Contractors State License better location. 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, the personal property de- Board.” California. FREE email bro- Call Barbara at 925-243- Call Barbara chure. Call (916) 288-6010. More than half of home sellers last year cited economic prob- Pleasanton Ca 94566 is scribed below pursuant to Sec- 8000 REAL ESTATE hereby registered by the fol- tions 7201-7210 of the Cali- 925 243-8000 www.CaliforniaPressRelease lems as their prime motivation for listing their property: 20 per- 0R Service.com (CAL*SCAN) lowing owner(s): fornia Commercial Code and www.independentnews.com 80)HELP WANTED SALES The Federal Fair Housing Act, cent said they had difficulty making mortgage payments, 19 Cort Allen, 366 Christina Ct., relevant Sections of the Cali- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 180)FINANCIAL SERVICES Pay by Credit Card for any TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL! percent were moving to rentals to save money and 16 percent Pleasanton Ca 94566 fornia Civil Code. Classified or Display ads. 1964, and state law prohibit This business is conducted $500 Sign-on-bonus. Seeking advertisements for housing AMERICAN TAX RELIEF. Settle said their mortgage payments had risen beyond what they could by:an Individual The undersigned will sell at EMPLOYMENT sharp guys and gals. Rock-n- and employment that contain IRS Back Taxes * Do You Owe The registrant began to trans- public sale, by competitive bid- Roll Atmosphere, Blue Jean Over $15,000? If So...Call us afford. 56) ADULT CARE any preference, limitation or act business under the ficti- ding on the 6th day of June, Environment! Call Janelle 1- discrimination based on pro- Now! * Free Consultation *. For In contrast, very few homeowners in 2006 said they were sell- tious business name (s) listed 2009, at 6475 Las Positas Bou- CAREGIVERS 888-375-9795 today. tected classes, including race, Less Than What You Owe! ing out of financial distress. above on September 1984 levard, Livermore, CA 94551, (CAL*SCAN) Stop Wage Garnishments! NEEDED for elder care. color, religion, sex, handicap, These recent distress situations, combined with the high num- Signature of Registrant: the goods referenced below Light housekeeping 90)MISC. EMPLOYMENT familial status or national ori- Remove Bank Levies Tax Lev- /s/:Cort Allen subject to a warehouseman’s errands transportation gin. IVPC does not knowingly ies & Property Seizures! Stop bers of bank-owned properties on the market, put downward pres- This statement was filed with lien: meal prep personal care. ATTN: GET PAID TO LOSE accept any advertisements Payment Plans That Get you sure on sales prices and have made potential buyers wary, thus the County Clerk of Alameda Please fax resume WEIGHT that are in violation of the law. Nowhere! Settle State and on April 28, 2009. Expires April These goods are the liened 925 371-8118 23 people needed in this Business Payroll Tax Problems lengthening the time it takes for homes to sell. 157)APT/CONDOS/HOUSE/ 28, 2014. property of the following indi- area Eliminate Penalties, Interest The good news is that many homeowners who are financially 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY TOWNHOUSE/RENTAL The Independent Legal No. viduals: to lose up to 30lbs in the Charges & Tax Liens! * Settle secure are recognizing the opportunity to purchase second homes 2496. Publish May 14, 21, 28, 100% RECESSION PROOF! next 30 days! GOT A HOUSE FOR RENT? Let IRS Back Taxes * No Obliga- June 4, 2009. Kvidera, Donna – used furni- Be Your Own Boss! Your Own Limited time offer! the 49,119+ households that or investment property, or to move up to a larger home and/or a ture, marble tops, patio furni- tion! Confidential! Call Ameri- Local Vending Route. Includes Call 888-834-4714 read the Independent find out more desirable neighborhood. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ture, treadmill, and other un- www.dietwithresults.com can Tax Relief 1-800-496- NAME STATEMENT 25 Machines and Candy for about it. . To place an ad go to 9891 * Free Consulation * About 32 percent mentioned move-up opportunities and an- known items www.independentnews.com FILE NO. 424098 Keith, Danny – used furniture, $9,995. MultiVend LLC, 1-888- MERCHANDISE (CAL*SCAN) other 10 percent cited low interest rates as motivations for sell- The following person(s) doing 625-2405. (CAL*SCAN) or call Barbara at 925 243- electronics, books, tools, 118) FREE/GIVEAWAY 8000 CREDIT CARD RELIEF. *Free business as:Kandel Insurance school supplies and other ing their current homes in 2008. Agency, 4355 Technology Dr., BE WARY of out of area com- GOT OLD JUNK Consultation * Save Thou- unknown items panies. Check with the local 160)BOAT/RV and RETAIL sands of Dollars. Out of Debt in Since the start of 2009, we have seen an even greater trend in Unit H, Livermore Ca 94551 is Porter, Karlin – used furniture, FREE/GIVEAWAY SECTION Better Business Bureau before Months! Avoid Bankruptcy! this direction, which should be reflected in future C.A.R. sur- hereby registered by the fol- appliances, electronics, and Call 925 243-8000 Barbara LOOKING FOR RETAIL lowing owner(s): you send any money or fees. OR Credit Card Relief. NOT A High veys. other unknown items 121)GARAGE/YARD SALES Eric Lawrence Kandel, 1879 Dovgii, Eugene – used furni- Read and understand any STORAGE SPACE? Priced Consolidation Com- In 2008, homeowners who decided to sell were faced with a Paseo Laguna Seco, Liver- contracts before you sign. Great Location Off Hwy 580 pany or A Consumer Credit ture, camping equipment, Multi-family garage sale; different set of challenges than those experienced in previous more Ca 94551 doghouse and other unknown Shop around for rates. clothes, collectibles, furni- On Kitty Hawk Road Counseling Program. Call This business is conducted For Details Email: Credit Card Relief 1-866-479- items 71) HELP WANTED ture, kitchenware, linens, years. The most pressing seller concerns in 2008 were, in order of by:an Individual McClure, Dustin – used furni- garden accessories and [email protected] 5353. * Free Consultation * importance: The registrant began to trans- ture, big screen TV, appli- INTERNET SALES more NO EARLY BIRDS, Sat- (CAL*SCAN) act business under the ficti- 163) HOMES/TOWNHOUSE 1. Time it would take to sell – 88 percent, unchanged from ances, and other unknown MANAGERS urday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 4 FOR SALE tious business name (s) listed items Experience preferred p.m., Marlys Common at 190)POOL SERVICES 2007. above on March 01, 2009 Guinn, Clyde – used furniture but will train the College Avenue (near Call Barbara 925 243-8000 to 2. Sales price of the home– 86 percent, down slightly from Signature of Registrant: and other unknown items right person South Livermore). place your ad /s/:Eric Kandel POOL SERVICE 2007. Plenty of leads 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- This statement was filed with Purchases must be paid for at and great hours 3. Cost of sales transaction – 56 percent, unchanged since the County Clerk of Alameda ALS TO SHARE the time of purchase in cash EOE Breast Cancer Garage 2007, but more than double 2004-2005. on April 27, 2009. Expires April or cash equivalent only. All Call 925 456 1239 RENT YOUR EMPTY LIVING 27, 2014. Sale. 1170 Aster Lane, Liv- purchased items sold as is ermore. May 16th/17th 7am- SPACE By Advertising with 4. Buyer ability to acquire a mortgage – 54 percent, a new The Independent Legal No. were is and must be removed The Independent reaching 2497. Publish May 14, 21, 28, 4pm. 100% proceeds to response. at the time of sale. Sale subject ATTENTION: COMPUTER over 49,119 homes and June 4, 2009. Avon walk for breast cancer. 5. List price of the home – 29 percent, down dramatically to cancellation in the event of WORK! Work from Multi family collection! businesses with your ad FICTITIOUS BUSINESS settlement between the Seller anywhere 24/7 processing placement. Call Barbara SPARKLE POOL from 2005-2007, but higher than 2004. NAME STATEMENT and the obligated party. nutritional supplement 925 243-8000 Weekly Pool & Spa Maint . 6. Finding qualified buyers – 11 percent, unchanged over the FILE NO. 424453 Bidder’s Deposit may be re- orders. Great pay. Will train. Springtown Yard Sale, 170)LAND FOR SALE/OUT Equipment Install quired. Call ahead to make past few years. The following person(s) doing Bilingual a plus. Request info Sat May 16th, OF STATE & Repair business as:In The Dark Pro- sure sale is still scheduled. online: www.KTPGlobal.com ,2152 Buckskin Rd. Pool Inspections 7. Terms of sales transaction – 9 percent, unchanged over the ductions, 2243 Hampton Rd., or 1-800-330-8446. Bluebell, Livermore BUYER’S MARKET. New 925-577-7111 past few years, but down dramatically from 2004-2005. Seller: Rossiter Relocation Mexico. Ranch Dispersal. 140 Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby (CAL*SCAN) Tools, Office, Sports, License #537418 registered by the following Services Toys, more... acres - $89,900. River Access. Disclosure issues and home repairs have consistently been owner(s): minor concerns. Jensen & Associates Inc., 2243 Dated this 14th day of May, Changes in seller attitudes reflect changes in market condi- Hampton Rd., Livermore Ca 2009 94550 Forrest O’Brien, Bond Number tions. For example, sellers today are less likely to be concerned This business is conducted #00104533207 about the non-financial terms of a sale. by:a Corporation (925) 371-0933 Registrant has not yet begun The Independent Legal No. But in 2004-2005, when the market was moving very quickly, to transact business under the 2502. Publish May 14, 21, many sellers worried they would sell their home so fast they fictitious business name or 2009 could not be able to purchase a new one in time. names listed. ANIMALS Signature of Registrant: So it was important for their agents to negotiate terms that /s/:Stanley I. Jensen Jr. LOST OR FOUND AN ANI- allowed them to stay in the property until they closed on their This statement was filed with MAL? Free Section. Call Bar- new home. the County Clerk of Alameda bara 243-8000 to place an ad. on May 7, 2009. Expires May Timing is a perpetual concern of sellers. In the previous mar- 7, 2014. 1) CATS/DOGS ket, the concern was the market was moving too fast. The Independent Legal No. ADOPT A DOG OR Nowadays, sellers fear their property will remain on the mar- 2498. Publish May 7, 14, 21, CAT, for adoption 28, 2009. ket longer than they desire. In some price ranges, this is a valid information contact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Valley Humane Society at concern, although homes at the bottom of the market and in NAME STATEMENT 925 426-8656. certain locations have been selling quickly since late last year. FILE NO. 424187-424188 Sellers have always been concerned about how much they The following person(s) doing Adopt a new best friend: TVAR, business as: the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, will make on the sale of their property. Concerns about price 1)Door 2 Door Tech Solutions, offers animals for adoption ev- peaked in 2006-2007, when the market was shifting; concerns 2)Threewisebabies.com, 298 ery Saturday and Sunday, ex- Goldfinch Way, Livermore Ca cluding most holidays. On Sat- about sales price actually moderated in 2008, as sellers became 94551 is hereby registered by urdays from 9:30 am to 1:00 accustomed to the new reality about pricing. the following owner(s): pm, both dogs and cats are Apostal agreed, although he said, “for some of them, they Gregory Caulder, 1611 available at the Pleasanton Swarthout Ct., Tracy Ca 95376 Farmers Market at W. Angela actually have to experience that by listing it higher and getting Amanda Caulder, 1611 and First Streets. Two locations lower offers.” will showcase cats only: Swarthout Ct., Tracy Ca 95376 The most dramatic change in 2008 is that, for the first time, This business is conducted Petsmart in Dublin from noon by:Husband and wife to 4 and the Pet Food Express sellers are concerned about buyers’ ability to obtain mortgages. Registrant has not yet begun in Livermore from 1 to 4. On It is a valid concern, which is why most sellers’ Realtors will to transact business under the Sundays, cats are available at fictitious business name or Petsmart in Dublin from 1:00 require buyers submit a pre-approval letter from a reputable lender names listed. to 4:00, and PetCo in San Ra- with their offer. Signature of Registrant: mon from 11:00 to 3:00. For “As listing agents we have to do our due diligent, researching /s/:Amanda Caulder more information, call TVAR at This statement was filed with (925) 803-7043 or visit our to find out how qualified these buyers really are,” Apostal said. the County Clerk of Alameda website at www.tvar.org. “When there are multiple offers, especially, sellers get excited on April 29, 2009. Expires April about the highest offer. But you have to pick and choose.” 29, 2014. FOUND AN ANIMAL? The Independent Legal No. FREE SECTION. In late 2007, as the credit crunch began setting in, buyers and 2499. Publish May 7, 14, 21, Call Barbara their mortgage specialists were faced with new challenges: loan 28, 2009. 925 243-8000 to let 49,118 households know! programs suddenly changing guidelines or disappearing alto- gether. This resulted in frequent delays in close of escrow. In 2004, for example, only 17 percent of escrows did not close on time. That number crept up to 30 percent in 2007 and more than doubled to 36 percent last year. The overwhelming reason: buyers having difficulty obtaining mortgages. In some situations, the credit crunch has meant that buyers are not able to purchase the property at all. “As a listing agent, you look at who is more likely to close the transaction, the higher offer or the stronger buyer,” Apostal said. “It’s a juggling act between qualifications of buyers and price.” Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Windermere Welcome Home, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, MAY 14, 2009 Coins for Campers Campaign Underway Fry’s Electronics, Inc. will be President and co-founder Elaine ming pool, healthy, organic food partnering with The Taylor Fam- Taylor. “We are thrilled that Fry’s and many other experiences ily Foundation (TTFF) to launch Electronics, Inc. will be hosting unique to summer camp. 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By Ron McNicoll Faith Alpher has arranged it so that an audience at the Bankhead One-woman Show Theater in Livermore will be helping two good causes on May 29. One expected good result is the show’s proceeds, which will benefit the Tri-Valley Haven. Begun in Livermore in 1977 as a domestic vio- lence shelter, the Haven has added many services for women and families Draws the Positive in need. The other cause is personally more exciting for Alpher. It will mark the debut of her one-woman show, which she hopes to take on the road, all across the United States. Her big dream is work on Broadway, although Out of Adversity the real goal and reward is telling her story to the audience. Alpher, who has sung professionally and acted in TV commercials and Art, Community, Education (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Art & Entertainment FAITH (continued from front page)

Just a few of the many faces of Faith Alpher. The cover photo was taken at KKIQ. plays, feels that it’s time at age 41 quote about being confident, that keeping the faith.” to take the big leap to making it as “People want something encouraging, says, “he which started a good Tickets for the show, which will a solo act in show business. work in you” will complete it. She begin at 8 p.m., may be purchased The acting experience helps her hopeful and inspirational, especially in relies on her first name to tell her at the Bankhead box office, or on- with portraying more than 30 char- this climate, with the economy. Every- that what success truly means is line at www.bankheadtheater.org, acters in her show. The characters “unconditional love, and always or on the phone at 925-373-6800. range from children to a 70-year- one wants some kind words. It’s some- old man. These are all people from thing I can do,” said Alpher. her life, which she said presented a few struggles for her. What Alpher learned from life’s challenges has made her upbeat. Faith’s picture taken “to see where entertainment, Alpher said, “I have She said that is reflected in her it gets her.” That brought her first nothing to fear, nor is failure an show. “People want something commercial appearance, with Bill option. I have three phenomenal encouraging, hopeful and inspira- Cosby, as one of the Jell-O kids. kids, and an amazing husband. I tional, especially in this climate, Other commercials followed, as have people pushing me, saying with the economy. Everyone wants well as appearances in TV dramas now is the time. There is some- some kind words. It’s something I and public service announce- thing special about turning 40.” can do,” said Alpher. ments. The children are bright, doing Alpher is optimistic about her As an adult, she appeared in well in school, and would have future. She hopes to obtain corpo- plays in various cities where she tutors, if Alpher were able to take rate sponsors to take the show on lived —Virginia Beach, Va., Pitts- her show on the road. the road. It won’t be charity, but burgh, and Santa Cruz, where she Alpher launched her local per- an actual investment in her show, played in “Othello.” Alpher was formance career at a comedy club which she believes will pay spon- living in Scotts Valley near Santa that was running a contest to find sors dividends from a slice of the Cruz then. She moved to Liver- “the funniest mom in America.” She admission profits, and some pro- more 10 years ago, with her hus- has performed at Tommy T’s in gram advertising, too. band, Daniel. They have three Pleasanton, and the Livermore It’s a different approach to com- young children. Chamber of Commerce gala. edy from 20 or 30 years ago, when Daniel is a real estate broker in Alpher has completed substitute comedians came up through the Danville. However, that won’t stints for other disc jockeys on comedy clubs and cafes, and fi- stop him from traveling with Faith, KKIQ-FM in the valley. She has nally got recognition on the To- if she starts on a cross-country tour. made appearances at several pro- night show. Thanks to computers, Daniel was grams conducted by corporations. APPEARANCES IN COSBY able to complete a Danville house It has all built the experience that COMMERCIALS sale while he was out of town on led up to her one-woman show Alpher, who grew up in travel, said Faith. that will debut at the Bankhead. Teaneck, N.J., started early in the Asked whether she is nervous As she looks out at the future entertainment business. A friend of about the prospect of taking the from the upcoming footlights, her mother suggested that she have big leap for a full-time career in Alpher sums it up with a Biblical Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 3

Ruth Meier's roses captured two top awards at the annual Pleasanton Rose Show. She received the Al Welham Award for best climber and the Perpetual Award for best of show. Complete results will be printed in next week's Independent. Concert Chorale Serves Up Musical Comfort Food By Susan Steinberg a historic list of musicals, each a crowd of amateurs might have It’s a tough time for Americans represented by a carefully-chosen sounded jarring to trained ears, but and people are hunkering down in medley that varied from tender to it provided a great rush of sponta- many ways. Homes and even res- tragic, romance to heartache, neous warbling by an enthusiastic taurants are offering more of those sprightly to sorrowful. audience. good old- fashioned “comfort Opening with the infectious For two blessed hours, financial foods” like meatloaf or mac-and– bounce of “Comedy Tonight” troubles, family problems, politi- cheese to ease the stress of hard (“Funny Thing Happened On the cal and environmental concerns times and tightened budgets. Way to the Forum”) and closing had been banished and forgotten. Valley Concert Chorale obvi- with the fairytale optimism of And what might have been a ously made a wise choice for its “When You Wish Upon A Star” hokey “feel-good” finale became spring program this year. Always (“Pinocchio”), the music carried a powerful evocation of everything highly praised for its superb per- the audience through the gamut of that binds us together, reminding formances of traditional works human emotions, from first love us of the shared history and na- tional cultural memory that goes like the Mozart “Requiem” or rous- and loss, aspirations and defeats, community celebrations, and the far beyond singing the anthem at ing “Carmina Burana," the group ball games. switched gears to present selec- shared faith in a brighter future. Selections from all-time favor- For those few moments, we tions from famous hit musicals. were a united community. What a No previous well-attended per- ites “Brigadoon," “Carousel," “Showboat," “The King and I," wonderful gift to all of us. Thank formance reached the capacity- you, Valley Concert Chorale! plus numbers (nearly 300) and “Oklahoma” melded smoothly with more more modern NOTE: For those who loved squeezed into capacious Trinity hits from “Phantom," “Joseph and this memorable evening or were Lutheran Church in Pleasanton the Amazing Technicolor unhappy to have missed it, more last Saturday. And no concert in Dreamcoat," “Cats," “Jesus Christ, “Great Choruses Of Broadway” memory evoked the happy, nos- Superstar," “Evita," and “Les Miz," will be presented by The Broad- talgic, sentimental expressions on all beautifully and tastefully sung. way Chorus over Memorial Day the listeners’ faces, as one familiar Finally, the audience’s palpable Weekend. Other favorite shows tune followed another on the pro- urge to join in was satisfied by a from “Guys and Dolls” to “Peter gram. welcome sing-along segment at Pan” will be on the program, with Classical music connoisseurs the end of each half of the program. San Francisco soloist John Owens happily swayed, nodded, and What a relief for those of us (like as guest tenor. Broadway Chorus mouthed the words alongside this reviewer) who had been sing- Kids will add an extra appeal for popular music fans, in the kind of ing along under our breath to ev- performances scheduled at 8 PM unspoken camaraderie that exists ery well-remembered melody. May 22 and 23 and 2 PM May 24 even among strangers around After appreciating the perfect at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa ranger campfires in a national intonation, crisp entries, unison Rita Road in Pleasanton. Tickets park. finales, and clearly-enunciated lyr- are available online at Artistic Director and Conduc- ics by the well-trained chorale, the ragged, multi-pitch outburst from www.trivalleyrep.org (925) 462- tor John Emory Bush had selected 2121 or at the Amador Box Office. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Art & Entertainment Middle School Students Earn Top Music Awards Entries Being Accepted in Dad's Day Photo Contest

Amateur photographers can win cash prizes by enter- ing the Alameda County CattleWomen's "He Oughta Beef in Pictures" Father's Day photo contest. Along with prizes, the winning photo will be pub- lished in The Independent. "Families are an important part of American society. As the guiding member of the family, father deserves some special recognition at least once a year," said Allison Batteate of Alameda County CattleWomen. "We think this contest is a great way to show dad how important he is to our way of life." Contest entries, which can be black and white or color, are to show shy father de- serves beef on Father's Day. Photos must be 3" x 5" or larger. An optional 25 words or less description of the photo may also be submitted. Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter Pleasanton Middle School students show off trophies. the contest. Official entry Pleasanton Middle School and Harvest Park Middle School knew forms may be obtained just the right notes to play to earn overall top awards at the Music in the at the website, Parks Festival held at Disneyland on April 24-26. www.alamedacountycattle Pleasanton Middle School’s Jazz Band won overall top Jazz Band women.com, or by calling and 1st place in their division. The Pleasanton Middle School 8th 455-5755. grade Symphonic Band also won the overall top award and 1st place in Entries must be post- their division. The 7th grade concert band won first place, with the marked by Fri., June 12, 2009. orchestra finishing in 1st place and the chorus in 2nd place in their All entries will be displayed divisions. on the Alameda County Harvest Park Middle School also won top awards. The jazz band CattleWomen website. won 3rd place and their orchestra won 3rd place. The chorus won 2nd place. Music in the Parks Festival is a national competition that featured over 20 middle school and junior high schools competing in several Concert Offers divisions. Pleasanton Middle School Music Director Jason Ravina brought 150 students and chaperones to the competition. Harvest Park 'Songs of Middle School Music Director Paul Perazzo and Choir Director Ana Hartwick brought a team of 153 students and chaperones to the compe- Gratitude' tition as well. Both schools also participated in a day at Disneyland The Tri-Valley YMCA will following the competition. present a night of music and com- munity celebration, "Songs of Gratitude," on Sat., May 16. Artists will perform music in- spired by appreciation and thanks at 7 p.m. in the new activity cen- ter at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Pleasanton. Performers include harpist Dominique Piana, solo handbell artist Lisa Arnold, and singer/songwriter Lara Marriott. There is no admission charge for this family event. For more in- formation, contact Kris Farro at 475-6110. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 5 Moorefield Leaving Legacy of Excellence

Hundreds of people are ex- pected to converge on Foothill High School in Pleasanton be- tween 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to honor Bob Moorefield, the school’s one and only band direc- tor since it opened in 1972-73. These anticipated visitors are the past and present music students, plus their parents and children, and also those who are friends and col- leagues of Moorefield’s. “It really is like a big family,” said Moorefield’s wife, Anne. “Some of the guests had as many as four classes a day with Bob when they were in high school. They have kept in touch with us. About 20 former band members have mar- ried someone he/she met in band, and they bring us their babies to hold.” Band members’ parents, the former Foothill Band Boosters, also have kept in touch over the years. In some cases, several chil- dren from the same families have been band members. At least 10 second-generation band members have had the benefit of Moorefield’s teaching. Current and alumni band mem- bers will assemble on the football field to all join in playing “Stars and Stripes,” starting at 5 p.m. on June 6. Some Foothill graduates will be lugging their musical in- struments with them from as far away as Boston to be part of the musical tribute to the man wield- ing the baton. The event is open Bob Moorefield will conduct his final concert for Foothill on May 26. Photo - Ellen Holmgren to the public. Those planning to attend are asked to go to website http:// Gift, 7492 Alder Court, Pleasanton, www.livermoreperformingarts.org years, these student musicians aboard the Euro Star Express dur- event.pingg.com/Moorf (Please CA 94588. and click on “tickets.” Cost is $12 have won 3,500 awards – trophies ing a Chunnel crossing – setting a note that there is no “www” in that For those now living outside per person for tickets reserved by that gleam in a dazzling display world record in 1995 for their 5- e-address.) There they can RSVP, the area, a block of rooms has been May 20; as of May 21, ticket price within the band room. hour-plus concert. Immediately see who else is planning to attend, reserved at a special rate of $69 is $17. One of Moorefield’s lasting after that feat, the band marched at sign up to bring finger food, and per night at Larkspur Landing Moorefield’s teaching career legacies is the creation of a band the head of a two-mile New Year’s donate toward a group gift. Be- Hotel, 5535 Johnson Drive. Res- began in 1968 at St. Mary’s High review that annually draws dozens Day parade in London, undaunted cause there is no budget for this ervation information is included School in Stockton. A cousin of of bands from throughout north- by the freezing weather. event, attendees are asked to bring at the website. Also included are Bev Sweeney, wife of the first Foot- ern California. The Foothill Band The Foothill Marching Band along appetizers or desserts to photos and videos of Moorefield’s hill principal, Neil Sweeney, told Review is held on the fourth Sat- also has performed in Canada and share – food requiring no utensils. era at Foothill High School. him about Moorefield, who was urday of each October (since Hawaii. They have made a dozen Those traveling some distance can Guest speakers will include recruited to begin a band program 1975). Besides the parade, there appearances in the Portland (Or- sign up to bring paper goods. Congressman Jerry McNerny, plus at the brand-new Foothill High. are concert band performances egon) Rose Festival. Pleasanton Nametags, decorations, and a guest current and former school/district Foothill opened in the fall of and a field show competition in residents have watched them on book already have been donated. administrators. 1972, before the campus construc- the evening. television as they marched five A memory album is being as- Moorefield’s final public con- tion was completed, with only Every other summer since 1978, times in the famous Pasadena Tour- sembled. Those wishing to contrib- cert will take place on Tuesday, freshmen students. Of these, Moorefield and his wife have nament of Roses Parade – the most ute a page by May 23 will find in- May 26, at the Bankhead Theater Moorefield recruited 17 to form taken band members to Europe, times any northern California structions at the website on how to in Livermore, starting at 7 p.m. the first band. Today, Foothill’s where they perform as part of the band has been invited to partici- contact Ellen Holmgren regarding That concert will include Foothill’s music program has grown to in- Ambassadors of Music program in pate. that project. Former band members award-winning jazz band, which clude 400 students in classes that England, France, Germany, Aus- Moorefield has been elected unable to attend the party can still last month participated for their include not only marching band, tria, and Switzerland. The band president of the Northern Califor- “be there” via the memory album. third consecutive year in the Next but also symphonic, jazz, and con- performed non-stop from Paris, nia Band Association. Last De- Donations to the group gift can be Generation Monterey Jazz Festi- cert bands, wind ensemble, percus- France, to London, England, cember, he was named “Man of the mailed to: Moorefield Retirement val. For ticket reservations, go to sion, and color guard. Over the Year” by the Pleasanton Weekly. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Art & Entertainment Meet the Author Event Set A Meet the Author program will be held starting at 10 a.m. on May 15 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Authors Len Harris, Annette Langer, and Lynette Pierce will present readings from their books, followed by discussions with questions and answers. The public is encouraged to attend. The center has a $2 fee. Langer’s first full-length "Spring Garden," an acrylic painting by Esther Longerbeam is book is Healing Through Hu- included in the First Presbyterian Church's Art in the Narthax mor: Change Your Focus, Exhibit. Change Your Life. Pierce's first novel, "Crystal of My Heart," not only won the New Exhibit Opens Editor's Choice Award, but also the Reader's Choice Nate Sulaver was the winner of the drawing for two new Vespas at First Presbyterian Church in Livermore is featuring a new exhibit in Award by IUniverse. Cur- their "Art in the Narthax Gallery." rently she is working on her the Livermore Valley Wine Auction Experience on May 2 in The theme of the new exhibit is "For the Beauty of the Earth." Works next novel which will be Concannon Vineyard's barrel room. in various mediums, created by artists of the congregation, feature titled, "Reflection of My landscapes, flowers, gardens and mountains. Heart." Harris's books include Artists exhibiting are Bettie Goosman, Dee Haag, Pat Hoenig, Esther “Artos” and “Russian Rou- Longerbeam, Nancy Saltsman, Tania Seldon, Charlotte Severin, and lette." Dorothy Timourian. The address of the Pleas- Sold Out Auction The exhibit will run May through July. It will be open weekends anton Senior Center is 5353 during church services and other events. The church is located at the Sunol Blvd. corner of 4th and L Streets in Livermore. Raises Over $200,000 Gloria’s Wheels: The Original For Local Groups Every seat was taken and bids were plentiful at the Livermore Valley Vespa Super Model Winegrowers Foundation Wine Auction held last Saturday night in Concannon Vineyard’s barrel room. The gala was redesigned this year By Laura Ness about our idea for promoting the It won’t surprise you to learn that with the economy in mind and successfully raised more than $200,000 I’ll bet there’s something you Vespa in the United States. They Gloria’s answer was quite simply, for local children’s charities—the same amount raised in 2008. didn’t know about Gloria were charming and smiled a lot, “Mother, any boy who doesn’t “The winegrowers lowered the ticket price and offered several wine Retzlaff Taylor: she was an early not quite sure what to do with like my scooter isn’t the kind of and food pairing stations instead of the traditional banquet. Then, new victim of the Vespa craze back this idea. But in the end, what guy I would have any interest in things like the cake auction, a ring toss using wine bottles and a draw- in her carefree college days. She could they say to three really cute anyway!” Shortly thereafter, she ing for a pair of Vespas were added,” said Darcie Kent, Winegrowers and her Berkeley roommates young college girls? We made a met just the right kind of guy: Foundation auction chair. “We are thrilled that, despite the economy, were on a summer trip to Eu- compelling case! They made ar- her husband Bob. They both people came out to support these wonderful charities that need our rope when they caught wind of rangements with their dealer in loved Vespas. Sadly they had to help now more than ever.” this amazing new scooter, and New York City to outfit us with sell their scooters when a job With 250 people in attendance, there was a four-way tie for highest it captured their highly active scooters and away we flew.” She change forced a move East. But bid of the evening when $5000 was paid for each of the following live imaginations. Gloria recalls and her girlfriends arrived in New you’ll be happy to know that auction lots: they were in Sweden at the time York, did the deal and rode off Bob bought his ever trend-setting Cuda Ridge Portuguese Clam Bake in the Vines (one package for ten when she concocted a plan. across the country on their new bride a new Vespa last year. She’s people) Create Your Own Taste Experience with Tamas Estates (two “Say, why don’t we go to Italy steeds. They must have made not as crazy about riding it as she packages for eight people) Darcie Kent Commissioned Painting and look up the Piaggio people quite a sight, the three of them once was, which is why, more of- and see if we can talk them into The beneficiaries of the 2009 Livermore Valley Wine Auction are streaking across the country on a ten than not, it’s Bob you will see Oakland East Bay Symphony (music education in area schools), giving us a Vespa?” she pos- whirlwind promotional tour. zipping around Livermore and ited. Soon, Sweden became a ValleyCare Foundation (Mobile Health Unit), Children’s Skin Disease Back at Berkeley, Gloria for one the back roads of Silicon Valley, Foundation (services for affected kids and their families) and Kaleido- Baltic memory as they was not about to give up this on a hunt for interesting rock for- scope After-School Program—Easter Seals Bay Area (giving special hightailed it back to Paris in the newfound mode of freedom and mations. In addition to being a car they had purchased for their self-expression. She rode her be- winemaker, Bob is a geologist needs children access to area amenities). summer fling, selling the car loved Vespa everywhere. and there’s no better way to ex- “The Wine Auction has assisted us over the last 15 years in provid- back to the dealership and jump- Her mother, though, did not plore the outdoors than on a mo- ing monies for the first phase of the Emergency Room expansion, ing on a train to head for approve of her zipping around on torcycle or in this case, a Vespa. monies to provide free care to indigent children and to buy beds for the Pontedera, Italy, Piaggio head- what she viewed as a boy’s toy. You can also look for the win- pediatric unit,” said Ken Mercer, vice president of the ValleyCare Foun- quarters. “Gloria,” she said, “How will you ner of a pair of 2009 Vespa 150’s dation. “Without the Wine Auction it would be very difficult to con- Says Gloria, “We found the ever meet a boy when you’re raffled off during the Livermore tinue to provide the top-notch care we provide.” man in charge and told him buzzing around on that scooter?” Wine Auction. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 7

Songs of Gratitude, presented by the One Act Plays, Wed., May 12, 12:30 will be premiered. Students in K-12 Tri-Valley YMCA, Sat., May 16, 7 p.m. and Fri., May 22, 8 p.m. Las grades will perform, accompanied by p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Pleas- Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., pianists and other musicians, at the anton. Free admission. Information Livermore. Free admission. 424-1100. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Kris Farro, 475-6110. Celebration at the Ranch, honors can- Pleasanton. First concert at 1:30 p.m. Instrumental Jazz Concert, Sat., May cer survivors and their families. May featuring Training and Performing 16, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 21 at Little Hills Ranch, 18013 Bollinger Choirs; second concert at 4:00 p.m. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. $10 gen- Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Hosted by featuring Performing Choirs only. eral admission, $7 students and se- the Picnic People and sponsored by the Tickets $10 at the door. More informa- niors. 424-1100. East Bay Cancer Collaborative. Lunch tion at (925) 292-2663 and Livermore Scottish Games, May 16 and provided. Celebration begins at 11 www.cantabella.org. 17, noon to 8 p.m. Robertson Park, a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. Includes live Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Sat., May 30, Livermore. Bands, dancing, history music, dancing, games, swimming, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing re-enactments, etc. Presented by Liv- bingo, ping-pong, foosball, volley- Arts Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon ermore Area Recreation and Park Dis- ball, basketball, massages and games Rd. $39. Tickets at trict. www.livermoregames.com. for kids. Those wishing to attend should www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com, Along the Rhine, May 16, 8 p.m. Liver- RSVP to May at 934-3319 by Wed., 973-ARTS. more-Amador Symphony concert, May 27. 40th anniversary Pleasanton Art Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liv- History lecture, May 21, "Meet the League, hosting its annual art exhibit ermore. 925-373-6800, Museums." An event in the Ed Kinney May 29 through June 1 at the new www.livermoreperformingarts.org Lecture Series. Presented by represen- Alviso Adobe Community Park. The O’Neill’s One Act Plays, Playwrights' tatives from three area museums at exhibit, which will feature approxi- Theatre performs, The Sniper, The 7:00 p.m. at the Museum on Main, 603 mately 200 works of art as well as Movie Man, and Shell Shock, plays Main Street, Pleasanton. Cost: $10 painting demonstrations and an art dealing with the collateral damage of donation, $5 for museum members. sale. Open to the public. No admission war. May 17, 3 p.m. at the Old Barn, Reservations are recommended. For charge. Tao House, Danville. $25 on sale at the reservations call 925-462-2766. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Tri- Eugene O’Neill Foundation in Dan- www.museumonmain.org. Valley Repertory Theatre (formerly ville, 820-1818, [email protected] Broadway Chorus, Pleasanton Play- Pleasanton Playhouse) Studio Theatre, or www.eugeneoneill.org. house presents, The Great Choruses of The Livermore Art Association (LAA) and Pleasanton Art League (PAL) 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleas- Broadway. May 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. anton. June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, invite the public to attend their joint monthly meeting May 18, featuring a and May 24 at 2 p.m. Amador Theater, 21, 26, 27, 28. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. demonstration in Plein Air painting by Teresa Onoda. An expert in this Photo - Lewis Becker Photographer 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Tick- 2 p.m. Ticket information 462-2121 technique, Teresa will show how to choose the right palettes, depending ets at 462-2121 or or www.trivalleyrep.com. www.pleasantonplayhouse.com. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spell- on the subject and desired effect. She will discuss how light and shadow Art in the Vineyard, May 24, 11 a.m. to ing Bee, “Funniest Thing in Seven and weather conditions affect visualization. Teresa will review the 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Win- Consonants” (The Washington Post), differences between the palettes used by painters in Southern and ery, Livermore. Art displays and dem- Sponsored by Wells Fargo, Saturday, onstrations, wine tasting (fee), food June 6, - 3 & 8 p.m., Sunday, June 7, Northern California, as well as traditional palettes used by noted American booths and live music. No admission - 2 & 7 p.m., Broadway and Tony painters. This is a free event. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments charge. Award winning new musical. Tickets available. The meeting is on Monday, May 18, 7:30-9:00 pm in the Almond Oakland Ballet Company, directed by $75/$65/$45/$35. Bankhead Theater, Ronn Guidi, will perform the full length 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets avail- Room of the Almond Avenue School, 1401 Almond Avenue in Livermore. ballet, "The Secret Garden," based on able at 925-373-6800, Additional parking is at the rear of the school. For more information visit the Frances Hodgson Burnett's www.livermoreperformingarts.org children's classic. May 23 and 24. At www.livermoreartassociation.org. Pictured is one of Teresa’s works in oil, 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on titled “Carl’s Surprise." Sunday. Bankhead Theater, Livermore Performing Arts Center, 2400 First Retzlaff Winery will feature local artist Les Miserables, school edition, musical Street, Livermore. Cost: $24 to $40. Sherri Kelcourse’s recent oil paintings. staged by Livermore High School. www.livermoreperformingarts.org She describes her work as a blending of Performance May 14, 15, and 16 at 8 Foothill Band Concert, featuring con- realism and abstraction where color p.m. at the high school, 458 Maple St., cert and jazz bands, Tues., May 26, 7 Saturday takes flight. The paintings will be on Livermore. Reserved tickets are $8 and p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., display through June. 25 So. Liver- balcony seats are $5. Call 925-606- Livermore. Final concert of director Salon Slated more Ave. at Blacksmith Square. Open 4812 x2446 for more information or Bob Moorefield. 925-373-6800, W-F from 4 - 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 12 - to reserve tickets. Toying with Science, Sun., May 17, 2 www.livermoreperformingarts.org 4th Street Studio Saturday Sa- 4:30 p.m. Wood Family Vineyards, Thurs., May p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Beethoven’s 5th, Thurs., May 28, 8 p.m. lon invites writers to read and lis- The Wild Vine Gallery featured artist for 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Dinners Galore and Livermore. Livermore Valley Perform- Pacific Chamber Symphony performs May is Judy Chamberlain. She pre- More! Sip & explore! Prepare family ing Arts Center Presents Garry Krinsky, Beethoven’s most well known work. teners to listen on Saturday, May sents her richly symbolic abstract land- dinners while sipping Wood Family who along with the audience delve into Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liv- 16 at 7:30 p.m. 4th Street Studio is scapes in oil. The artist’s reception will Vineyards wines. Wood Family Vine- the imaginations of scientists who ermore. Tickets 925-373-6800, located at 2235 Fourth Street, in be Thurs., May 14, from 7 - 9 p.m. at yards wine will be poured. Call Dinners played pivotal roles in the exploration www.livermoreperformingarts.org. the Wild Vine Art Gallery & Wine Galore 925-456-3257 or visit and discovery of concepts that define One Woman Show, “Through the Eyes Livermore. Everyone has up to 10 Lounge, located at 2187 First. St., www.dinnersgalore.com for reserva- the world. 925-373-6800, of Faith,” a show about everything minutes to share. Livermore. tions or information. Make reserva- www.livermoreperformingarts.org. from generational ties, family secrets 4th Street Studio celebrates lit- Sympathy, new works by Livermore tion. A second event, Tues., May 21st, Sycamore Strings Academy student and what happens when a little girl artist Joanna Crawshaw, exhibited May 5-8pm. at The Carvery at Harry’s concert on Sun., May 17, 6:30 p.m. at mixes her Catholic faith with a black erary artists—writers who are dedi- 1-31, at Panama Red Coffee Com- Hofbrau located downtown Livermore. Centerpointe Presbyterian Church, Pentecostal Church. May 29, 8 p.m. cated to the art and craft of writ- pany, 2115 1st Street, Livermore. Wood Family Vineyards will be sam- 3410 Cornerstone Ct., Pleasanton. Clas- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liv- ing. All literary forms are welcome: Fusion Teen Zine deadline extended, pling wines at the restaurant (no sical pieces, folk music from Japan, ermore. Tickets at 925-373-6800, fiction, creative non-fiction, mem- Livermore teens: Send art, poetry, and charge). America and Sweden, and chamber www.livermoreperformingarts.org short story submissions to the Liver- That’s Entertainment: A Gala Benefit- music ensembles. The new cello and A Taste of Summer, BBQ cook-off, oir, poetry, monologues, whatever. more Public Library’s Fusion Teen ing the Firehouse Arts Center, May bass program will also be introduced. food and entertainment. Hacienda In addition to hosting literary Zine by May 20, 2009. The first Fusion 16, 6:00-10:00 pm, at the Castlewood For more information see the website Business Park Helping Hands Founda- readings, 4th Street Studio has pub- Teen Zine magazine will be published Country Club with dining, live enter- at www.sycamorestringsacademy.com tion fund-raiser. May 29, 4 to 8 p.m. in July of 2009. To view the Submis- tainment, an art sale and live auction. or call 925-606-5818. outdoors at the Hacienda Business Park lished four annual anthologies. sion Guidelines and download the Tickets are $140 each. Sponsors/vol- Hidden Gardens of the Valley, Sun., at the Shaklee Corporation. The most recent, 4th Street Studio’s Release Form, please visit Teen Space unteers welcome. May 17, eleven private gardens open [email protected]. Saturday Salon Literary Harvest, on the library’s website: www.pleasantonartsfoundation.org. in Pleasanton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fund- Top Chefs Grand Tasting, May 29, 6 to www.livermore.lib.ca.us. For further Wonderland: A Circus Adaptation of raiser for Valley Humane Society. $35. 10 p.m. San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 was published in October, 2008. information, please contact Sandy Fouts Alice in Wonderland. May 16 at 2 and www.valleyhumane.org. Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Dublin Submission deadlines for the 2010 925-373-5500 ext. 5583. 7 p.m.; May 17 at 2 p.m. Created and Amador Valley High School Presents, Rotary Club fund-raising event fea- Anthology is June 15th, 2009. Con- Pianos N' Strings, music teaching studio Performed by the Clown Conservatory choirs, orchestra and jazz - a concert tures food and wine in an evening of in Dublin is forming blues and rock 'n of the San Francisco Circus Center. May 18, 7:30 p.m. symphonic band frivolity. $75. www.rotarydublin.org. tact Karen Hogan at roll workshops for adults and teens. Directed by Jeff Raz of Cirque Du and wind symphony concert at 7 p.m. Cantabella Children’s Chorus, Satur- [email protected] for Groups will get together for two hours Soleil. Front Row Theater, San Ramon. May 19. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa day, May 30. Spring concert entitled more details. once a week for 8 weeks starting June Tickets, $14 Rita Rd., Pleasanton. “Cantemus!” (Let Us Sing!) includes 15. Bring instruments and practice amp www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com www.amadorband.org. sixteenth century music by Bertaux Bring a nosh and something to to the sessions; keyboards, drums and or 925.973.ARTS. Dance Performance, Wed., May 20, and Purcell; choral art songs by drink to share. a sound system will be provided. The Vocal Jazz Concert, Fri., May 15, 8 7:30 p.m. featuring Las Positas College Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms Check out 4th Street Studio blog last session will be a live performance. p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 Cam- students. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First sung in German; an Ecuadorian at 4thstreetstudio.wordpress.com. Registration, call Phil at 556-4446 or pus Hill Dr., Livermore. $10 general St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, melody; traditional Native American go to www.pianosnstrings.com/blues admission, $7 students and seniors. www.livermoreperformingarts.org. lyrics; and American folk songs. A Contact Karen Hogan at 925 456- or /rockon. 424-1100. 424-1100. commissioned work sung in Korean 3100 if you have questions. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Education Livermore’s Amber Carey Skates from Amador Shines at Valley Roller Hockey to the World Games Math By Patricia Koning Amador Valley High School has some of the best high-school Amber Carey just might have mathematicians in the country, as her older brother to thank for her demonstrated by their 12th-place spot on the USA Women’s National finish in the 2009 Collaborative In-line Hockey Team. As a kid, her Problem-Solving Contest, a na- brother and his friends would only tional mathematics contest admin- let her play hockey with them if istered by National Assessment & she was the goalie. Testing. Last month Carey, a Granada While most math competitions High School graduate (2007), tried encourage rote memorization, fa- out for the national team on a miliar problems, and quick men- tal reflexes, the Collaborative coach’s advice. “I really had no Problem-Solving Contest presents idea what to expect, since I’m schools with fifteen unique, intri- much more experienced at ice cate problems to be solved over hockey,” she says. “I’m pretty ex- the course of a week. Under the cited. I’m sure once the competi- guidance of coach Kevin Kiyoi, tion gets closer, I’ll start getting Amador students worked together nervous.” using brainstorming, collabora- Amber grew up playing hockey. tion, research, and technology to First it was roller hockey at Valley solve the problems. Roller Hockey, an outdoor rink The 2009 Collaborative Prob- lem-Solving Contest included cre- located behind Junction Avenue ative problems accessible to stu- Middle School. Then she went dents of all abilities, such as one onto ice hockey, serving as goalie asking teams to find related sets of for the all-girls San Jose Jr. Sharks mathematical words when their hockey team and the Tri Valley letters had been combined and ar- Blue Devils, where she was the ranged in alphabetical order, then only girl. identify what related word was She got back into roller, or in- missing. One part gave the list line, hockey a few years ago. At BEGHIORSTTU, which un- Sonoma State University, she’s the scrambled to RIGHT and OBTUSE (two kinds of angles), so that the only goalie for the school’s Divi- answer to the problem was sion II in-line hockey team, which ACUTE. finished fifth in the state this year. Other problems on the test She also goal tends for the East started out simply, but progressed Bay Jawz, a men’s semi-pro roller to some very difficult conclusions. team out of Alameda. Last year she One such problem involved deter- became the first female to play in mining the number of points of the North American Roller Hockey intersection of the diagonals of a regular polygon. The first part (a Championships (NARHC) Gold Amber Carey's skills in the net have earned her a place on the Division in San Jose. square) was easy, because there are national team. only two diagonals and they in- “In playing goalie, there is tersect at one point. The last part more mental pressure than physi- (a dodecagon with 12 sides) was cal pressure. If you get scored on, team scores on you and not get too In-line Hockey team. Five of the much more difficult, however, be- you have to stay focused and keep excited when you make a save.” players are from California, but she cause there are 54 diagonals with your head in the game,” she says. Grant says he never imagined is the only one from Northern Cali- up to six meeting at the same point Roller hockey games tend to have Amber would one day be playing fornia. The remaining players are (the answer turned out to be 301). higher scores than ice hockey— roller hockey for a national from Arizona, Colorado, Connecti- In addition to their overall five or six goals are typical, versus women’s team, because such a cut, New York, North Carolina, and 12th-place recognition, Amador one or two on the ice. For many of level didn’t exist for women ten Oregon. Valley High School was com- the Sonoma games, especially years ago. The U.S. team will compete in mended for having the highest score on problem 2, one of the early in the season, Amber says the “Never in our wildest dreams the Federation International de did we think Amber would take most difficult. opposing team was constantly in Roller Sports (FIRS) World Inline This problem involved deter- her team’s zone, keeping her on the hockey to this level,” says her fa- Hockey Championships in Varese mining what various mnemonic move. ther, John Carey. “I hope this helps Italy from June 28 to July 4. devices might help you remember It’s that calm attitude that has show other women and girls that if They’ll play against teams from (e.g. the first letters of “Oh boy, helped her succeed, says Beau they put their mind to it, with a lot Italy, France, Czech Republic, can Bill raise crops for nine jeal- Grant, owner of Valley Roller of dedication and effort, they can Canada, Germany, and Japan. Last ous kings!” might help to remem- Hockey. “She came to us as this do anything. I am most proud the year, the U.S. team earned a bronze ber the names of the ten most re- fact that she can compete equally hockey become an Olympic sport. cent American presidents, from cute, bubbly, good-spirited little medal in a field of 10 teams. Sanc- For more on the national in-line girl. She always gave her best and with men, proving that gender tioned by the International Olym- Obama to Kennedy, while the hockey women’s team, visit http:/ lengths of the words in “I want a had fun, a perfect mentality for a does not matter in today’s world.” pic Committee, the Women’s Na- Amber is one of two goalies on /usarollersports.org. For more on trip to a fun place: trendy, in, and goalie,” he recalls. “As a goalie you tional In-line Hockey team would Valley Roller Hockey, visit popular.” might help to remember the 12-member Women’s National have to shake it off when the other represent the U.S. should roller www.valleyrollerhockey.net. the decimal approximation for the square root of two: 1.414…). Education THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 9

role of “Tatiana.” So Excellent Adventure) Children's Film Festival in Danville In addition to movies, a variety The Steps of Animation, 1 to 2 of seminars will be offered at the p.m. Join Daniel Racusin and Jen- The sixth annual Danville In- Nancy Cartwright. She is best House. Town Hall in Danville. They in- ternational Children's Film Festi- nifer Koster, the creative master- known as the voice of spike- The 2009 Rising Star Award clude the following: minds behind Danamation Stu- val will be held Friday-Sunday, headed underachiever Bart will be presented to 15-year-old ac- Acting For Kids! will be offered May 15-17 shown throughout the dios, for a behind the scenes look Simpson. She will be presented the tress Raini Rodriguez on May 16. 11 a.m. to noon. Richard Van Vleet at the creation of the short film “I’m weekend at the Village Theatre, 2009 Humanitarian Award. "The At the age of 15, Raini has gained (All My Children & Guiding 233 Front St. Bandrilla” and learn the steps that Simpsons Movie" from 2007 will such great experiences through her Light) and director of kids’ film go into the creation of an animated Nearly 40 films will be screened be screened. Cost of the evening passion for acting and singing. Ryan and Sean’s Not So Excellent at the three-day event. film. is $10. Raini had the time of her life film- Adventure will present the semi- Editing for Kids!, 2 to 3 p.m. The festival is a co-production Cartwright actively supports ing in Boston playing Kevin nar. of the California Independent Film Learn the secrets of film editing many nonprofit organizations that James’ daughter “Maya Blart” in Make an Independent Film that from Chad Caines, editor of Ryan Festival Association and the Town help children, including Famous the huge hit “Paul Blart Mall Sells! noon to 1 p.m. Panel in- of Danville. and Sean’s Not So Excellent Ad- Fone Friends, Make-a-Wish Foun- Cop." Most recently, Raini re- cludes Wendy Madden (Dead & venture. An opening night reception is dation, The Way to Happiness corded for Marc Williams of Breakfast); Leonard Pirkle and scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Friday. It For a complete list of events, Foundation and World Literacy Indasoul Entertainment and filmed Derek Zemrak (Producers, Fallen go to www.caindiefilmfest.org will include a meet-and-greet with Crusade, in addition to her own the movie “Gordita” playing the Angels and Ryan and Sean’s Not Emmy Award-winning actress non-profit organization, Happy

Dave Ferguson of the Mr. Rooter(r) of Tri-Valley franchise offers the following tip on how to conserve water: To find a possible leak, place several drops of dark food coloring into the toilet tank. If dye appears in the bowl, it’s a leak. Replace the flapper at the bottom of the tank or adjust or replace the fill valve. Caution: if base of toilet is leaking, dye could stain flooring. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Community

Air Force Airman Jacob G. Pickett graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Laura Farnam of Livermore. Pickett is a 2007 graduate of Granada High School, Livermore. Air Force Airman Elizabeth A. Martinez graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Marty and Suzanne Martinez of Pleasanton. The airman is a 2005 graduate of Village High School, Pleasanton. Bradley Davis of Livermore has received an appointment to attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as a member of the class of 2013. His selection was based on Eagle Scout Honors "superior academic achievement and leadership potential." Bradley attends Berean Christian High School in Walnut Creek. He is the son of Jim and Wendy Davis of Kyle Gene Tripp earned Boy Livermore. Scouts highest award of Eagle Scout on October 27, 2008. His Eagle Court of Honor ceremony took place on April 11th, 2009 in the Clubhouse of Las Positas Golf Course. Kyle started as a Cub Recently, Abhiraj Chowdhury, a junior at Foothill High School has won the st Scout in Pack 917 and joined Boy 1 prize in the district and a Regional Award (CA & NV) with Fleet Reserve Scout Troop 975 in 2001. He is Associations (FRA) Americanism Essay Contest. He also won 2nd prize in VFW Voice of Democracy and 3rd Prize in Optimist Essay Contests, and 3rd prize at the son of Dale and Sue Tripp of Lawrence Livermore Lab’s Tri Valley Science Fair with 3rd prize for his research Livermore and the grandson of work on Obesity in Adolescents. He has also participated in YES Epidemiology Don and Elsie Tripp of Castro National Competition and Davidson Fellows Scholarship Contests for his research Valley, and Gene and the late work on Adolescent Obesity. Marleen Harl, formerly of San Chowdhury has also represented Foothill JV teams in Football and Tennis for Lorenzo. the past two years. He has founded and presided over two school clubs at Foothill – Public Speaking and Cricket Club. Chowdhury was nominated for Prudential To reach the rank of Eagle, Spirit of Community Award at Foothill. He was awarded PPIE grants twice in past Scouts are required to earn at least two years. 21 merit badges and hold vari- ous leadership positions. Kyle earned 30 merit badges. He held several leadership positions in his Honors for DECA Student troop including Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. Kyle Mark Larik, a senior, at Livermore has a total of 76 nights camping High School, earned second place hon- ors in the DECA/IFA/7-Eleven Entre- with his Troop. Kyle is an active preneurship Franchising competition, member of the Order of the Ar- at DECA’s 2009 International Career row, and a Brotherhood member Development Conference, in Anaheim, of Achewon Nimat Lodge. CA, April 29- May 2, 2009. An Eagle candidate must also In DECA’s Entrepreneurship Fran- plan, obtain approval for, manage chising Event, sponsored by the Inter- national Franchising Association and and complete a leadership service 7-Eleven, Mark Larik and competitors project. For his Eagle Scout from around the world, were tested on project, Kyle led the construction their skill and proficiency in developing of a cross shaped bench under two a franchise business. They were mea- memorial trees and renovated the Kyle Tripp sured through the development of an area around it for his church, Holy 11-page business prospectus that fo- cused on a franchise business. The stu- Cross Lutheran Church 1020 Outside of scouting, Kyle has Kyle graduated from Granada dents also had to defend their plan to Mocho St. in Livermore. This been involved in various athletic High school in 2008 with aca- franchise industry professionals, who project not only benefits the activities such as Little League and demic honors. He is now attend- help DECA identify the skills that were church by beautifying the area wrestling. Then he found his niche ing Sonoma State University in tested and judge DECA’s competitive and adding extra seating, but it in the water. He swam in summer Rohnert Park. Kyle will continue events. Mark Larik also benefits the students from to give back to scouting by work- To qualify for competition at recreation league for Sunset Ca- DECA’s International Career Develop- as well as $2,000 for the DeBolt Schol- Granada High School. The bench bana Club and played water polo ing at Camp Royaneh in Cazadero, ment Conference, students must be a top arship foundation, for a grand total of is meant to invite the youth onto for the Livermore Lazers. Kyle CA this summer as a BSA staff winner in their California competition. $22,500! the church grounds and give them earned his varsity letterman block member for the entire 2009 Boy Mark Larik qualified to compete in the DECA’s renowned Competitive a place to sit in the shade while on both the swim team and the Scout summer camp and Webelos DECA/IFA/7-Eleven Entrepreneurship Events Program uses role-play events, nd they wait for their parents to pick water polo team for Granada High adventure camp season. Franchising Event by placing 2 in his comprehensive tests, online simulations them up. California competition held in Santa and written projects to evaluate the aca- School. Clara, CA, March 6-8, 2009. In addition demic and job skills their members de- to his second place award, Mark Larik velop in their marketing education also received a $500 cash award from classes, workplace experiences and DECA, IFA and 7-Eleven. In addition, through the DECA activities. Both the Mark also received the prestigious education and business communities Pedrozzi Foundation Scholarship for recognize these skill sets as essential for $20,000 ($5,000 a year for four years) future success. Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 11

Current Directors, Steve and Carla McRee, with Founder, Alice Ann Cantelow. Shepherd's Gate Celebrates 25 Years Throughout two and a half de- at a time. Introduced by current cades, many lives have been trans- Directors, Steve and Carla McRee, formed because of Shepherd’s Alice Ann recounted the need to Gate. During that time, Shepherd’s expand to the current 3-acre Liv- This year’s 24 person Pleasanton Delegation arrived home April 29th after 5 wonderful days in the Gate has provided over 9,000 bat- ermore campus in order to provide Sister City of Tulncingo, Mexico. The flu scare hit, but everyone took it in stride. Pictured are some tered and homeless women and a comprehensive, Long-term Pro- of the delegation at a Rotary Hosted luncheon, “Just Clowning Around." The annual May get children with a safe place to live, gram. together (belated Cinco de Mayo) will be held on Sunday, May 17th at the Laguna Oaks Rec Center, quality resources, and uncondi- “The women and children that 2700 Lylewod Dr. in Pleasanton from 2:00 to 4:00. The community is encouraged to attend. Bring tional love. Facilities are located we serve have been through so something to share; beverages provided. A $5.00 donation at the door. Please RSVP to Alice Pryor in Livermore and Brentwood, as much in their lives. Shepherd’s 462-5786 ([email protected]), or Jorge Victoria 462-6723 ([email protected]). well as San Jose, Costa Rica. Gate is a place where they can heal, To celebrate 25 years of serv- and learn new skills so that they ing women and children in-need, do not return to the homelessness Shepherd’s Gate hosted an Open and violence that they fled. We House, on May 2. The community are grateful for the support of the Spaghetti Feed Benefits Tri-Valley Haven was able to tour the Livermore community for 25 years and ask A family spaghetti feed at the or who are at risk of homelessness. campus, guided by women cur- Dinner includes pasta, salad, that you continue to think of Pleasanton Veterans Memorial The Haven also offers community rently in the Programs. “It was re- bread, beverages and dessert. Shepherd’s Gate, during this diffi- Building on Saturday, May 16 of- education for schools, businesses, ally neat to hear from some of the There will be entertainment for all cult financial time,” said Carla fers food and fun for the whole fam- clubs and faith communities, and women—their stories of where ages, crafts for children and a si- McRee, Shepherd’s Gate’s Associ- ily while raising funds to support self-defense classes for girls and they came from and the changes lent auction. ate Director. Tri-Valley Haven’s programs. The women. they have made since coming to All proceeds from Pasta for Shepherd’s Gate is a Christ-cen- doors open at 5 p.m. at 301 Main “We’re very excited,” said Shepherd’s Gate, are amazing,” Peace will benefit the Tri-Valley tered non profit organization that Street in Pleasanton. event organizer Cheryl Cohen, a said supporter am Anzalone. Haven which provides shelter, receives no government funding Tickets are $10 for adults and Tri-Valley Haven Board member. Alice Ann Cantelow founded counseling, a 24-hour crisis line, and relies on community dona- $5 for children if reserved in ad- “This is a great family night out at Shepherd’s Gate 25 years ago in food pantry, case management and tions and support. For more infor- vance by calling Tri-Valley Haven a great price, and your attendance Livermore. Since it’s inception, it legal assistance to those who have mation, visit the website at (925) 449-5845. Adult tickets helps the Haven in its mission to has grown from serving 16 women experienced domestic violence, www.shepherdsgate.org. are $15 if purchased at the door. build a world without violence. and children at a time, to over 120 sexual assault and homelessness, What could be better?”

Program at Pleasanton Library Focuses on Autism

The Autistic Brain: Treatment options from Different Perspectives Regular Guy: Growing Up With Autism. A regular contributor to NPR is the topic of a panel discussion to be held at the Pleasanton Library Perspectives, her essays have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, May 16 starting at 2 p.m. the Contra Costa Times, the East Bay Monthly, Hallmark Magazine Laura Shumaker, the author of A Regular Guy: Growing Up with and in several anthologies, including Voices of Autism: The Healing Autism, will moderate a panel of four experts in the field of autism Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort (LaChance, 2008). treatment. Shumaker lives in Lafayette with her husband Peter and their three The panelists include Dr. Kent Grelling, Psychologist from Grelling sons. Psychology Associates, Dr. Deborah Sedberry, Developmental Pedia- This program was funded in part by a grant from Fit for Life, an trician, Dr. Candida Brown, a Pediatric Neurologist from Children’s initiative of Libraries for the Future and Metropolitan Life. Hospital of Oakland, and Dr. Thauna Abrin, ND, a Naturopathic Doc- The program is free and open to all. No registration required. For tor and Defeat Autism Now trained doctor. more info regarding the program call Penny Johnson at 931-3405. Shumaker is an award winning writer and author of the memoir, A 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 Community

Organizations wishing to run notices in CA., Happy hour in Castro Valley, May 22, 4 0266. or mentally challenged. For more information RELIGION Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box p.m., RSVP to Margaret by May 20 to 510- Workshop: Coping Well With Finan- contact: Pat Murray 925/858-9922. Calvary Chapel Livermore, “Unequivo- 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin 782-5852. Party with George in Livermore, cial Stress Here and Now; Being Present is 90% Teaching, Interested in sharing a talent or cally teaching for today the whole counsel of Board. Include name of organization, meeting May 23, 4:30 p.m., RSVP by May 19 to George of Adaptively Handling Stress to Achieve teaching a class? Livermore Adult Education is God’s Word” Sunday Services 10:30 am and date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone at 447-3466. Luncheon in Sunol at Bosco's Success. Asbury United Methodist Church is looking for teachers for the Fall, need not be 6:00 p.m. 545 N. L Street Livermore. (925) number and contact person should also be Bones and Brew, May 27, 1 p.m., RSVP by hosting this workshop offered by Will Joel credentialed. Call 925-606-4722 for more 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. included. May 25 to Ginny, 656-5625. Friendly bridge, Friedman on Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 to information. Dealing with grief, support group for Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club optional lunch in Pleasanton, May 30, 1 p.m., noon. 2 1/2 hour interactive. Suggested dona- Tri-Valley Seniors: Need a ride to your those who have lost a loved one. Sessions will hold a Garage Plant Sale on Saturday, RSVP by May 27 to Kay, 606-1757. Cham- tion for the workshop is $10 per person or $15 medical appointment? Seniors who require Thursdays to June 4, 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth May 16 from 9 am to 3 pm at 336 Sycamore pagne birthday brunch at Marie Callender's in per couple. Purchase tickets in advance to door-to-door service are now eligible for a ride Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasan- Road, Pleasanton (off Sunol Blvd.). Many San Ramon, May 31, 11:45 a.m., RSVP by ensure there will be enough materials. Tickets to their medical appointments. Volunteers use ton. Preregistration is required. Space is lim- annuals, perennials, vegetables and succulents May 28 to Marsha, 830-8483. are available in the office at Asbury United their personal vehicles to drive seniors to and ited. A $15 donation is requested. Meetings will be for sale at low, low prices. These plants Grand Finale, May 16, Castle Rock Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Liver- from medical appointments. Seniors must be open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. are tenderly grown by club members. All Restaurant, Texas Hold’em Tournament. Ben- more, phone 925-447-1950 ext. 4. 60 and over, living in Dublin, Livermore, Call Mary, 846-5377 with questions. proceeds from the sale will benefit the club’s efit for Livermore High School Safe and Sober Tri-Valley Vegetarian Potluck, Satur- Pleasanton or Sunol, and unable to find a ride Aglow International Tri-Valley Light- community projects. For more information on Grad Night. Sign in 7 p.m., first hand 7 p.m. day, May 16th, from 1pm to 4pm. This event (relative, friend, bus, paratransit.) For a ride, or house, meets 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 15 at this sale, please call Bev at 925-485-7812. Special menu and bar available for purchase. will allow Tri-Valley residents to share plant- to volunteer, contact Jennifer Cullen at (925) International House of Prayer at Parkway Bap- Tri-Valley Democrat Club meets Mon., Cash prizes. Buy in $40, re-buy $20, add-on based foods and listen to a guest speaker talk 931-5387 or [email protected]. Fund- tist Church 7485 Village Parkway, Dublin. May 18, 7 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village $20. Prepaid reservations receive $200 in extra about the relationship between food, health and ing for the Senior Transportation Program is Guest speaker is Chad Taylor. Contact Informa- Parkway, Dublin. Meet Lt. Governor of Cali- chips. Reservations due by May 9 at 5 p.m., the environment. Participation is open to every- provided by Alameda County Transportation tion: Shannon Granado 925-980-0431, Suzanna fornia John Garamendi , also invited are Assem- walk-ins welcome. Information at one. The San Ramon Library is located at 100 Improvement Authority and Measure B Funds. Martinez 925-462-5840, Sandra Diaz 408-829- bly Member Joan Buchanan & State Senator [email protected] or 294-9213. Montgomery St. in San Ramon. For further 5300, or Kathy Bireley 925-443-3555. Mark DeSaulnier, Adriel Hampton & Anthony Kaplan’s ACT/SAT Combo, free. Sat., information, persons can call 925-989-1811 Bothwell. There will be a discussion of local, May 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pleasanton Public and www.ThriveHolistic.com. Lisa and Bob state and national politics. Refreshment served. Library is hosting a free opportunity for stu- Williams are hoping to start a vegetarian club Wheelchair accessible. Public invited Press dents in high school to take the ACT/SAT or group in the Tri-Valley. Kickoff event. welcome. www.trivalleydems.com. combination sample test provided by Kaplan Sons in Retirement (SIRS), informal College Admissions 101, Hear about the Test Prep and Admissions. Kaplan will also go social group of active retired men who meet top ten college admissions myths. Learn how over some great test taking strategies to help once a month for lunch. No fees, dues, etc. colleges really evaluate applicants, how to find students succeed on test day. Students must Variety of activities offered from golf to dinner “best fit” colleges, and how to prepare for the register on-line at www.kaptest.com/practice dance. Further information, go to sir.org or college application process. Presented by Diane test. Please do not contact the library. Space is contact Chuck Petty, 447-4704, Keller, independent college admissions advi- Limited. Follow up exam results seminar [email protected]. sor in Pleasanton and a member of HECA, Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30-7:30pm. Livermore High School 1971-74 Re- NACAC, and WACAC. She holds a certificate Hearing Loss Association of America, union, Aug. 8, Rod and Gun Club in Liver- in college admissions and career planning from Tri-Valley Chapter will gather in the Valley more, no host bar, buffet dinner. Tickets $45, UC Berkeley Extension. Contact Diane at 925- Community Church, at 4455 Del Valle Park- couples $85. Information Mike Lutz, 988- 963-2932 or [email protected]. This event way, Pleasanton California on May 21, 2009 8655, Jeff Hannon, 209-243-2712; Phil Mar- is free. at 7:00 PM. The program will start at 7:30 PM. tin, 650-454-6218; Shauna Pope, 456-0576. Free yoga all day at Cosmic Dog Yoga to Meetings are open to the public, are free, and email [email protected]. celebrate the first anniversary, Saturday May refreshments are served. The meeting will be Hoofprints Fair, Saturday, May 16 from 16th. Check the website for details - captioned for the benefit of those with extreme 11 am to 4 p.m.. Sponsored by Hoofprints on www.CosmicDogYoga.com. Refreshments and hearing loss. For more information contact the Heart Adaptive Riding Center at the historic raffles. Hiram Van Blarigan at 925 455 6591 or Email Hagemann Ranch, 455 Olivina Ave. in Liver- Day Trippers, Capitola/Bargetto Win- [email protected]. more. The fair will include food, arts and crafts, ery, June 4, 2009. 8:30am-4:30pm. Visit On-line auction, Valley Christian Schools children’s activities, equine demonstrations Capitola, tour Capitola Historical Museum, is planning the 4th Annual Children of Faith and live local music. Tickets are $10 for adults, browse the many shops, enjoy a no host lunch Auction. This year’s theme is “Foundation For $5 for students, 6 and under free. Tickets can beachside. Wine tasting at Bargetto Winery. Your Future." The auction is on-line May 13- be purchased in advance via Pay Pal at Preregistration required. $56 Residents, $60 27. www.valleyauction.org. www.hotharc.com . This fund raising event is Nonresidents. Call the Pleasanton Senior Cen- San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club, being held to help us build a much needed ter, 931-5365. luncheon June 18, 11:30 p.m. at the Crow covered arena. HOTHARC is a nonprofit serv- The Ins & Outs of Today’s Real Estate Canyon Country Club. Spencer Christian, the ing Bay Area children who are physically and/ Market, A casual, no pressure way of finding TV personality, will be the guest speaker. out about the realities of buying and selling real Contact Paula at 735-6483. estate in today’s economy. Thurs., May 28, 7 Essential Tremor, East Bay Essential to 8:30 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Tremor Support Group meets 10 a.m. to noon 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Topics the third Saturday of each month in Blackhawk include market conditions, loan modifications, A&B conference rooms at San Ramon Re- short sales, bank owned properties, homebuyer gional Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon programs, plus question and answer opportu- Rd., San Ramon. Those recently diagnosed nities. with ET or wanting to learn more about the most Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring common movement disorder, welcome to at- Club, Wed., May 20, 40 miles, ride to no- tend. Information, call 487-5706 or email where, meet 10 a.m. at the corner of Bluebell [email protected]. and Springtown in Livermore, Bill Goodwin, Free teen workshop, ways to keep busy, 487-0521. Thurs., May 21, 26 miles from have fun and stay safe over summer vacation. Shannon Center in Dublin, meet 6 p.m., Jim Pleasanton Community Counseling Center Duncan, 209-1369. Anyone planning to go on will lead discussion of plans, goals, potential a ride is asked to call the leader for details on pitfalls, peer pressure and ideas for safety and where to meet and what to bring. support. Sat., May 16, 2 to 4 p.m. at the The Livermore Lions Lunch Branch Pleasanton Library. Snacks and a $10 jamba invites the public to a luncheon meeting Wednes- juice gift card for attendance. Call Jenny to day, May 27th from noon to 1:30 PM at the register, 600-9762, ext. 7#. Zephyr Grill, 1736 First Street in Livermore for Free voice lessons, Pride of the Pacific, a a presentation by Ann Dexheimer, Deaf/Hard of women's a cappella chorus, offering free voice Hearing Specialist, Livermore Valley Joint lessons for four weeks starting May 27, on Unified School District. $15 for lunch and Wednesdays 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. followed by program – pay at the door. Call Lion Gary Potter rehearsal with the chorus. Aahmes Event Cen- at 925-443-4144 for reservation. ter, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Informa- Widowed Men and Women of Northern tion, www.prideofpacificchorus.org or 426-