VOLUME XLVIII, NUMBER 14 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 New Plan Removes Worst of Altamont Turbines By Ron McNicoll in categories 9 and 10. The 10 complete its report on it first. percent reduction in avian mor- the number of birds killed. Regulation of Altamont wind turbines already removed as part The East County Board of tality by November 2009, figured Mike Lynes, conservation turbines, with an eye toward of the swap with ESI were at 8.5 Zoning Adjustments (BZA) on a baseline of 1300 bird deaths director for Golden Gate Audu- reducing bird deaths, has moved and 8.0. unanimously approved the AMP annually, as found in an earlier bon, said, “Overall, we are very ahead. More turbine removal must be at its meeting March 10. That study. The SRC found that the pleased with (the agreement). Twenty-four turbines that completed by Feb. 15, 2012, after date started the clock ticking goal was not met by November The Audubon chapters decided pose the highest risks to raptors an Alameda County-established for the wind-tower removal 2009. to support repowering, provided must be removed by April 25. Scientific Review Committee deadlines. Instead, re-powering the Al- that the new ones are put in with Four high-risk turbines owned (SRC) determines on-the ground The plan resulted from the tamont, by replacing old turbines proper siting, and are moni- by ESI Energy will be kept, in conditions of high-risk turbines settlement of a suit by the Golden with new ones, will be the solu- tored.” Find Out What's exchange for having removed ranked at 8.5. No number is listed Gate Audubon Society and the tion, says the settlement and the Rich Cimino of Pleasanton, 10 other turbines, at a little lower in the new Adaptive Management state Attorney General’s office AMP. The new turbines are much who is conservation chair for the Happening risk count. Plan (AMP) that governs the con- against the county and three larger, so fewer of them are need- Ohlone Audubon, added, “The Check out the The highest risk-turbines are ditions, because the SRC must wind-power companies in 2005. ed to produce the same amount of local Audubon(See TURBINES,has been involved page 4) second section The lawsuit demanded a 50 power. That is expected to lower Section II is filled with infor- mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of Sandia Uses features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board list Gaming, Sim- ulation Pleasanton Plans To Model A Month of Earth Border Day Events Security Prior to 1970 factories spewed clouds of toxins into Using funding from the De- the air and dumped tons of toxic partment of Homeland Security’s waste into nearby waterways. Customs and Border Protection This activity preceded the for- (CBP), researchers at Sandia mation of the Environmental National Laboratories have de- Protection Agency, the Clean veloped a high-fidelity simula- Air Act and the Clean Water tion and analysis program that Act, the legal and regulatory aids policy and decision-makers mechanisms established to pro- tasked with making key procure- tect the environment. In spring ments and funding choices. of 1970, Wisconsin Senator The Borders High Level Mod- Gaylord Nelson created Earth el (HLM) uses a serious gam- Day as a way to “force this issue ing platform known as Ground onto the national agenda.” In Truth, a force-on-force battle 2011, more than 200 countries simulation tool called Dante™, will participate in Earth Day and the work of several collabo- activities. rating organizations. Pleasanton joins the nation “There’s a lot of debate going and the world in this effort as on in the government concerning the Pleasanton Public Library the technology and infrastructure hosts a Family Earth Day Fes- investments that need to be made tival on Saturday, April, 16 Photo - Doug Jorgensen along the border,” explained Ja- from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Foothill High School in Pleasanton held its annual multi-cultural festivities last week. Thurs., March 31 was Documentary Day. A son Reinhardt, who serves as the The event will feature infor- film about bullying was shown. During Assembly Day on April 1, students were entertained by a variety of cultural performances. Borders HLM project manager mational booths with “green” The presentations were by Foothill students. This was the 24th year a multi-cultural week was held at Foothill High. Pictured are at Sandia. “How much fence do information about composting, Korean fan dancers. we need? What kind of fence? energy, and kid-sized carbon (See SANDIA, page 4) footprint calculators. Kids can also make recycled art and natu- ral birdfeeders at craft tables. Livermore BART Extension Ranked 2nd in Measure B Survey There will be free bicycle safety A BART extension to Liver- tion Expenditure Plan (TEP) that bicycle, pedestrian, transit and two-thirds majority is needed to by overall, central county, east, checks. more ranked as the second most identifies the funding priorities paratransit improvements; and approve the extension. north and south. City Naturalist Eric Nicolas supported project to fund with for an extension of the existing programs supporting biking, A telephone survey was con- Of those interviewed, 72 will be on hand to provide short Measure B monies. transportation sales tax, known walking, transit and paratransit ducted to determine the support percent favored extending the interpretive lessons about the The Alameda County Trans- as Measure B. The TEP includes operations. for extending the tax, as well tax. There was no opposition natural world. portation Commission is in the transportation infrastructure proj- The measure will be on the as for a variety of projects. The above one-third in any region. Free entertainment is also on process of preparinga Transporta- ects like roadway maintenance, ballot in November 2012. A survey results were separated (See BART, page 5) tap. As the concluding event at Pleasanton’s Family Earth Day Festival, Doug Nolan of Rock Steady Juggling brings a lively Pleasanton Man Killed in Action in Afghanistan mix of environmental educa- Army specialist Jameson post commander of the Veterans 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry tion, juggling, comedy and Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat audience participation to the Lynn Lindskog, 23, of Pleasan- of Foreign Wars, Post 6298 in ton, was killed in action March Pleasanton. Team, 101st Airborne Division Pleasanton Library on Saturday, (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, April 16. In “Eco-Tainment” 29 in Afghanistan. Miller said, “We are very A medical technician, Lindsk- grateful to the family that they Ky. learn about reducing- reusing- Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear recycling, water conservation og was fatally wounded while at- have designated us to be the tempting to provide aid to fellow recipient of donations in remem- has ordered all flags on state and pollution prevention like buildings there to be lowered you never have before! No soldiers during combat. Lindskog brance of Jameson. The family is the first Pleasanton soldier to has asked us to use the money in to half-staff on the day of in- registration is required for this ternment for Lindskog, and for 45 minute program, which is be killed in Afghanistan. support of current service mem- Lindskog’s body brought to bers from the area.” two other soldiers killed in the for children ages 5 and older. attack. The performance will begin Pleasanton on April 5. The fam- All U.S. flags at City of Pleas- ily requested privacy. anton buildings and facilities Rep. Jerry McNerney, who at 3:00 p.m. Free admission lives in Pleasanton, said, “I’m tickets will be distributed at the A public memorial is ten- were directed to be lowered to tatively scheduled later this half-staff for three days, begin- deeply saddened by the passing Children’s Desk beginning at (See AFGHANISTAN, page 2) 2:30 p.m. Doors will be closed month, likely at the Pleasanton ning on April 5. to late arrivals once the program Veterans Hall, said Doug Miller, Lindskog was assigned to the begins. Library visitors are also en- couraged to view an art exhibit Charter School Heads for of works produced by Pleas- anton students based upon a “green” theme. Ongoing short New Site With City Approval films created as part of “The The new campus for the graders this year. They attend approve were commissioners Story of Stuff” project will also Livermore Valley Charter School classes in the former Portola Harriet Cole, Todd Storti, Darrell be shown throughout the day. north of Interstate 580 has plan- Elementary school, and “we may West and Wenbo Yuan. Voting For more information about ning approval from Livermore. stay another year,” said Batch- against were Michal Lea and the Family Earth Day Festival The K-12 campus will occupy elor. The K-8 school is in the Tony Sarborario. please call (925) 931-3400, a 30-acre site already developed former Sonoma Avenue School. Sarborario, Yuan and West extension 8. for offices near North Canyons The new campus is located in are no longer members of the Other Earth Day activi- Parkway. The parcels are at 3090 a flight zone where planes tak- commission. They reached term ties planned throughout April Independence Avenue and 3196 ing off from the airport, which is limits. include: Constitution Drive. less than 1000 feet away, make a Lea told The Independent Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. Bill Batcherlor, the CEO and right turn, and head east to such that she voted “no” because she COO of the Livermore Valley destinations as Sacramento and didn’t think it was appropriate to Author and College Professor Photo - Doug Jorgensen Scott Lankford discusses his Charter School (LVCS), said the Stockton. An estimated 6 percent have elementary school children book Tahoe Beneath the Surface school would like to move both of the airport’s flights go through on the site. High school students The annual Cinderella Bicycle Tour was held last Saturday. The in the Library Meeting Room its K-8 school and high school this zone. are treated like adults. There are annual event is hosted by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Friday, April 15, noon to 5 this fall. However, it is likely that Concerns about safety led adults working in the business Club. It is open to women and girls only. A portion of the proceeds p.m. Free E-Waste Event at the only the K-8 will be ready then. to a 4-2 vote in the Livermore park around there. from the event are donated to women's organizations. Alameda County Fairgrounds The high school has only 9th planning commission’s approval (See CHARTER, page 2) (enter at Gate 12, Valley Av- Feb. 1. Voting for the motion to enue) Pet of the Week Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. Inside If Lowkee looks familiar to you, that is because he to 3 p.m. Free E-Waste Event was shown on Animal Planet’s "Confessions: Animal at the Alameda County Fair- Art & Entertainment...... Section II Short Notes...... 10 Hoarding." Lowkee was the last cat to be rescued from grounds (enter at Gate 12, a home in Kings County with more than eighty other Valley Avenue) In addition to e- Bulletin Board...... Section II Sports...... 6 animals. He is about six years old and very sweet. waste items, unused or expired Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 Although he is shy at first, he warms up to people quickly. pharmaceutical drugs will also To learn more about Lowkee and all of his friends in be collected today only Editorial...... 4 Kitty City, call 925-426-8656 or visit the website www. Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. to Mailbox...... 4 valleyhumane.org. Valley Humane Society is located at (See EARTH DAY, page 12) 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Hours are Tues.- Sat. Roundup...... 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 CHARTER AFGHANISTAN (continued from page one) that several Livermore schools, (continued from page one) Also, high school students The new proposed policy, into Sunvalley Mall, in which including Portola and Rancho will have academic study op- which is still out to airport cities three people on the plane and four Las Positas elementary schools of Army Spc. Jameson Lindskog. certified massage therapist. Soon portunities at nearby Las Positas in the county for comment, uses in the mall were killed. and Junction Avenue Middle His service to our country and afterward, he enlisted in the College, and internships at busi- a 2002 report from CalTrans that The plane crashed through School are in the main landing the care he provided to his fel- army, and became an emergency nesses, so there would be more sets stricter standards for safety. the mall’s skylight on a foggy flight path of the airport. low soldiers as a medic is truly medical technician. justification for the campus, if ALUC passed two resolu- night two days before Christ- Air traffic in those places is commendable. My thoughts and Jameson is survived by his the site were high school only, tions, one on Dec. 10, 2010, and mas. Eighty-three shoppers were much higher than the 6 percent in prayers are with his family during siblings Ken Nekotani and Can- she said. Since the motion didn’t the final one on Jan. 19, 2011. treated for burns from flaming the future location of the school, this difficult time.” dace Khattab, his mother and exclude the elementary school, Both recommended that the gasoline. said Batchelor. Born in San Mateo, Lind- step-father, Donna and Matthew she voted against it. school find another site. The ALUC and the Livermore LVCS is just as concerned skog attended Pleasanton Middle Walker of Pleasanton, and his Sarborario said he voted “no” Batchelor said that the school planning staff recommended that about safety as the airport and School, Amador Valley High father and step-mother, Curtis not just because of the airport worked with its realtor and looked the school have no skylights. planning commissions and the School, and graduated from Lindskog and Jo Roby of Liver- protection zone, but all other at five sites, but none was suitable The planning commission said community, added Batchelor. Orion Academy in Moraga. more, and many other family factors. “It’s overall a bad place for what it wanted. it would permit small sky lights. He enrolled in the National members. to locate a school.” City Counclmember John Strengthened walls and ceilings, Holistic Institute to become a “The mission of the plan- Marchand represents Livermore as per legal requirement for a ning commission is to ensure on the ALUC, where criticism school, will be part of the plan, orderly development of the city. about the application was unani- said Batchelor. I couldn’t think of a worse place mous. Marchand said he thought Marchand also mentioned a to locate a school. It’s remote about appealing the planning helicopter crash that occurred from the rest of the town, hard commission’s decision, but de- near the Livermore Air Show in to reach by bike and foot, and cided against it. 1995. A passenger was killed, and even by car in traffic jams,” said Marchand told The Indepen- the city was among the defen- Sarborario. dent that even if the city council dants in an $11 million lawsuit, “Despite their great efforts were to deny the application, the because the city created a non- on a good site plan and a nice charter school could appeal to the profit for charity that sponsored overall campus, it was not good state schools architect, and likely the show. for the overall development of obtain the approval anyway. A state appellate court ruled in the city,” said Sarborario. In fact, the charter school favor of the city, which settled to ALUC: PLAN CLASHES could have bypassed the city en- the limit of its insurance on the WITH PROPOSED POLICY tirely, as permitted by state law. air show. The planning commission However, the school decided to Marchand said that the crash received an unusual recommen- go through the city process in the occurred in a pasture not far from dation from the Alameda County spirit of acting as a good neigh- the charter school site. “Heaven Airport Land Use Commis- bor, said Batchelor. forbid there should be another sion (ALUC) about the matter. SUNVALLEY CRASH PUT crash in that vicinity. If there Although the ALUC said that SPOTLIGHT ON SKYLIGHTS were, all this discussion will be the application meets the 1986 One thing that concerned forgotten,” said Marchand. policy that it has on its books, it Marchand was a proposal for In commenting about the does not meet the policy it now skylights in classroom buildings. airport safety zone, Batchelor is considering adopting. Marchand said that he remembers pointed out in a previous story the 1985 crash of a small plane Camp Shelly Volunteers to Receive Award The California Association The District will receive the reservation day, in-person only of Recreation and Park Dis- award at the CARPD 2011 Con- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tricts (CARPD) has awarded the ference Banquet in Monterey on • April 11: Regular in-person Livermore Area Recreation and April 16. reservations begin; 9 a.m. to 5 Park District (LARPD) with the Regular registration for Camp p.m. Monday through Friday CARPD 2011 Award of Distinc- Shelly opens in April. On the • April 20: Phone, mail and tion for Outstanding Group. Camp Shelly section of the LAR- fax reservations begin. This year’s honor goes to PD website, interested campers To learn more about what the efforts of a group of dedi- can view photos of the individual Camp Shelly has to offer, visit cated volunteers who not only campsites and view an availabil- the LARPD homepage at www. have helped bolster community ity schedule. Upcoming reserva- larpd.dst.ca.us and click “Camp knowledge of LARPD’s Camp tion dates are: Shelly” in the navigation bar. Shelly, but also have provided • April 9: Special Saturday concrete results in campsite rent- als. Due to District-wide budget cuts in 2010, Camp Shelly was in danger of losing funding, causing local residents to rally together in support of the camp. Thanks to the extensive market- ing efforts of volunteers and staff, both campsite usage and revenue increased in 2010. Located near South Lake Tahoe, Camp Shelly offers 25 campsites for both Livermore residents and non-residents and is open from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. LARPD has operated the camp under a lease from the U.S. Forest Service since 1965. The CARPD Awards of Dis- tinction program annually ac- knowledges the excellence of districts, individuals, organi- zations, innovative recreation programs and parks facility improvements. The Outstanding Group award honors a group that has made a significant contribu- tion to a district recreation or park program. Park rangers staff the camp and organize group activities, including guided hikes. The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP Livermore Moving Forward

Site 300 Clean-up The change in the nitrate treatment technol- With City Council Priorities The U.S. Department of Energy/National ogy will not alter the protectiveness or outcome The City of Livermore has structure rehabilitation. Barton form. The approval of Prop. 22, Nuclear Security Administration has completed of the remedy (i.e., expected time to achieve made progress on all six of the said that federal stimulus funds which prevents the state from an Explanation of Significant Difference report cleanup objectives.) Approval of the Explanation city council’s priorities. have helped to address long term taking local money, was the main for nitrate treatment at the Building 829-Source of Significant Difference allows this remedy to City Manager Linda Barton needs. accomplishment. ground water extraction and treatment facility in continue until the ground water at this location reported that there has been ex- Open space preservation is the “I think we have gotten a lot the High Explosives Process Area Operable Unit is remediated. cellent success in the top goal, to fourth priority. “The most signi- done. By the end of the two year at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s The final Explanation of Significant Differ- become more business friendly fication accomplishment is the cycle, we will have a positive Site 300. ence report is available to the public at the Law- and generate jobs. The main purchase of 513 acres in Doolan report on the six goals,” Barton As required under the Comprehensive En- rence Livermore National Laboratory Environ- success has been establishing i- Canyon,” said Barton. The city declared. vironmental Response, Compensation, and Li- mental Repository in the Tracy Public Library, 20 GATE. On May 1 the incubator contributed $2 million towards ability Act of 1980, an Explanation of Significant East Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA 95377 [tel. (209) will open with three confirmed the $6.4 million purchase price Difference is required because a significant, but 835-2221]; the Laboratory Discovery Center, tenants and four in negotiations. paid by the East Bay Regional not fundamental change is proposed to the final Greenville Road at East Gate Drive, Livermore, The annexation of the national Park District. The $2 million cleanup remedy for the High Explosives Process CA 94551, [tel. (925) 422-4599]; and online at laboratories was approved by comes from the Altamont settle- Area Operable Unit described in the Record http://www-envirinfo.llnl.gov/ the council, including the 110 ment fund. of Decision for Lawrence Livermore National acre Livermore Valley Open A fifth goal is to establish a Laboratory’s Site 300. Interchange Changes Traffic Campus. The annexation will sustainability budget. Barton The Explanation of Significant Difference Significant rerouting of traffic for construction go to LAFCO in May. The land reported that the current budget documents a change in treatment technology for of the new Isabel Avenue/I-580 interchange is is eligible for development for a is stable. “We have made sig- nitrate in ground water at the Building 829-Source scheduled to take place on April 16. variety of corporations who may nificant progress towards sustain- ground water treatment facility located in the Traffic will be impacted on State Route 84 at want to move near the Lab. ability.” There is some decline in High Explosives Process Area Operable Unit. The the intersection of Kitty Hawk Road and Airway Other accomplishments re- property taxes, a small increase Explanation of Significant Difference explains the Boulevard. Eastbound Airway Boulevard traffic ported by Barton are approval in sales tax revenues, and an decision to use ion-exchange treatment media to will be limited to southbound right turns; West- of the regional theater and Para- increase in development activity. remove nitrate from extracted ground water rather bound Airway Boulevard thru movements will be gon outlets. Groundbreaking on The city will be negotiating will than the existing bio-treatment unit. This change prohibited. When completed early next year, the Paragon is anticipated in June of all of the unions in 2011-12. The is being implemented because: new interchange will provide an improved con- this year. outcome of those negotiations, 1. The ion-exchange media is effectively re- nection between Interstate 580 and State Route The second goal was to com- Barton said, will be a piece of the moving nitrate to meet effluent discharge limits, 84 and enhance access to the businesses and Las plete and improve local and sustainability package. rendering the bio-treatment unit unnecessary. Positas College north of I-580. regional transportation. Under The final goal was state re- 2. The bio-treatment unit is impractical under For information on the Isabel Avenue Inter- this topic, an extension route for the operational conditions at the facility. change project, call Roberto Escobar at (925) BART was selected, with Mea- 3. Elimination of the bio-treatment unit is 960-4500 or visit the City of Livermore web site sure B extension the most likely expected to increase the overall operational ef- at www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/cd/eng/road- source of funding. The extension ficiency of the treatment facility. work/isabel580/default.asp. of Jack London Boulevard to El Charro is expected to begin in June. The third goal was infra- LPC/Lab Seminar Looks at Improving Health Care Through Technology The new Lawrence Livermore Christine Paulson, M.S., Electri- healthcare. We will describe the National Laboratory (LLNL)/Las cal Engineer. technology, the partnership re- Positas College Science and Engi- “The series offers a way to quired to pursue medical device neering Seminar Series, designed look at how science is done,” said development, medical studies, to enhance the partnership shared Biology Instructor Nan Ho. “A and field experiences.” by the two Livermore institutions, unique feature of the series, espe- As a public service, Las Posi- provides a forum for laboratory cially for a community college, is tas College invites interested scientists and engineers to share the focus on the ‘big science’ that members of the community to their broad range of basic and ap- LLNL does that requires cross- attend the seminar on campus. plied research with the college’s disciplinary expertise.” It will be held 6-7:15 p.m. in scientific community of students, The presenters describe their the Multi-Disciplinary Building staff, and faculty. The series is en- presentation as follows: “Ad- (Building 2400). The seminars titled, “Theory to Practice: How vancements in miniaturized are free. Parking is $2; permits Science Gets Done.” electronic circuitry and Micro- can be purchased in the parking The April 7 seminar will ex- power Ultrawideband Impulse lots. plore the topic, “Bridging the Radar (MUIR) technology have Registration is not required; Gaps: Improving Health Care allowed for the creation of a seating is first come, first served. through Technology.” compact, non-invasive device For more information about The seminar title is “State of that may permit never before the series, please visit the web- Health Monitoring in Traumatic possible portable state of health site, www.laspositascollege. and Harsh Environments: Engi- diagnosis and monitoring of life edu/news/scienceSeries.php. neers and Health Care Providers threatening traumatic injuries. Las Positas College is located Merge Efforts to Develop New “We will describe LLNL’s ef- at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Medical Devices,” presented by forts in applying this technology Livermore. John Chang, Ph.D., Engineer and to different fields of medicine and PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 ‘We the People’ Future Is Endangered EDITORIAL The “We the People” competi- a wide variety of civics instruc- So far, many of the Bay Area Cook-Kallio has taken on the tion civics team at Amador Valley tion in all 50 states, including delegation, including Rep. Jerry campaign because she has been 28 Years Later High school is scheduled to be in the training of teachers and McNerney of Pleasanton, and involved in civics education cur- The Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Land Use Washington April 30 to May 2 establishment of curriculum and Rep. Pete Stark, whose district riculum and We the People since Plan was spotlighted at an open house in Pleasanton representing California in a bid to standards. has a small part of Pleasanton, the early 1990s. She teaches at Ir- yesterday. win the national championship, However, We the People have signed on, said Cook-Kal- vington High School and coaches A major expansion of the park is in the works and as the school did in 1995. would be gone too, unless Rep. lio. the We the People team there. However, it could be the last Don Young, an Alaska Republi- McNerney told The Inde- Cook-Kallio was part of a the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) wants trip to Washington for the team, can, is successful in persuading pendent, “As this area’s repre- Pleasanton “trifecta” in this to share the plans with the public. Two thousand acres and for any other team in the fellow members of Congress that sentative in Washington, I’ve years’ state competition. Amador are to be opened to the public, enlarging the park to nation, because funding for the the funding should continue. been lucky enough to meet with Valley won first place; Foothill 7300 acres. EBRPD is currently in the process of ac- competition, and for a broad The funding was cut out of the several ‘We the People’ teams High in Pleasanton was second; quiring a 995-acre expanse that will extend the park array of high school civics cur- budget bill using the argument when they’ve come to D.C. for and Irvington, with its Pleasanton out to Palomares Road. riculum, has been cut out of the that the allocation was an ear- the national finals. I’m always coach, finished third. Amador U.S. Budget bill in the House of mark. However, the contention impressed by the motivation Valley was national runner-up in The date the open house took place was most ap- Representatives. of Young and many other House and commitment of the teams’ 2006 and 2007. propriate. If the funding were not re- members is that earmarks benefit members. We the People has helped its It was this week 28 years ago when the people of stored, there would be no We the only one district. However, this “I’m sure that these young participants learn a great deal Sunol launched the referendum that stopped a proposed People competition in the future. program benefits all 435 districts people will contribute to our about the nation’s political sys- housing development on Pleasanton Ridge and started The federal money supports the in the nation. country in many ways. The ‘We tem and the Constitution, said whole program, including the Pleasanton City Council- the People’ program will help lay Cook-Kallio. It has also helped the process that created this park. teaching and competitions. member Cheryl Cook-Kallio, the foundation for their future them develop study and focus Who would’ve known that three decades later The federal funding does not who is making a strong effort o endeavors by teaching important habits that pay off in other sub- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park would be reaching extend to financing student win- lobby for the funding, said that if public speaking and analytical jects, she added. to Palomares Road — and still growing! ners’ travel. The Amador Valley Young’s letter receives even 25 thinking skills. That’s why I Cook-Kallio said that letters team is conducting its own fund- percent of House membership in want to prevent funding cuts to and e-mails to congress members raising effort now. support of it, the funding would civic education initiatives such as who have not signed the letter yet We the People is only a small be reinstated in the bill. the ‘We the People’ program.” would be helpful. part of the $35 million that funds TURBINES (continued from page one) Lab Earns Three Pollution for the last 12 years. We’re glad is conducting environmental Jim Goss and Jon Harvey voting use, said Schneider. it’s coming to a conclusion on studies for their projects. How- to grant the permit, and Larry The applicant said the com- re-powering. We want to expedite ever, the application might not Gosselin opposed. pany may grow some vegetables Prevention Awards it, and work long-term with the be ready for a year, said a county Measure D co-chair Dick there, or graze animals. He said Lawrence Livermore National experimental test facility – have turbine people to reduce the rap- planning official. Schneider told the board that he that 50 percent of the array area Laboratory has received three worked to reduce the use of sulfur tor deaths.” MEASURE D OBJECTION opposed the permit. Unlike the can be used for pasture. Pollution Prevention Awards hexafluoride (SF6), a greenhouse The biggest wind firm in the OVER SOLAR SITE wind towers, solar arrays are not Gosselin said that he agreed from the U.S. Department of gas, in the system’s instrumenta- Altamont, NextEra, which for- The Altamont is a green en- a Measure D exception for large- with Schneider that there were Energy’s National Nuclear Secu- tion. merly was known as FPL (Florida ergy center that includes solar parcel agricultural zoning. other sites suitable for industrial rity Administration (NNSA). An induction linear accelera- Power and Light), wants to start power as well. Measure D also deleted from use. The Pollution Prevention tor, the Flash X-Ray facility is repowering soon. That desire At its Jan. 19 meeting, the zon- the county plan “industrial uses Harvey pointed out that the Awards recognize performance in used to produce X-rays for the provided momentum to complete ing board of adjustment approved appropriate for remote areas and site is appropriately located next integrating environmental stew- creation of high-speed radio- the negotiations, said Lynes. Greenvolts application for a solar determined to be compatible with to a PG&E substation. He said ardship practices that help reduce graphic images of the implosions NextEra has already begun a installation on 20 acres on Kelso agriculture,” said Schneider. that the Board of Supervisors risk, protect natural resources and of high explosives. The SF6 gas repowering project in the Contra Road, one-third of a mile west of As a private, commercial can address the general plan enhance site operations. is used in high-voltage clos- Costa portion of the Altamont. Mountain House Road. solar electricity plant, the ap- issue as to compatabilty with Among this year’s awards, ing switches, gas-filled trigger AWI, another major firm, also The panel’s vote was 2-1 with plication clearly is an industrial Measure D. LLNL received one best in class switches, a compressor, an ac- is interested. Alameda County award for electronic systems cumulator and in supply lines. that replace paper forms, and Initially, staff at the Flash two environmental stewardship X-ray facility considered using SANDIA awards for reducing its beryl- gases other than SF6 for the sys- (continued from page one) lium supplies and use of sulfur tem, but SF6’s affinity for free hexafluoride gas. electrons, something that makes What is the right mix of border leader board of sorts that shows rent capabilities weren’t built to they face,” said Reinhardt. “With LLNL won three of the 21 it essential for quenching arcs personnel and technology? How how many suspects have been do that,” Reinhardt said. “There’s our high level model, they can Pollution Prevention Awards that could damage equipment can sensors, vehicles and other apprehended, the dollar amount also the fact that we’re modeling play through various scenarios given throughout the NNSA sys- and pose a safety hazard, make technical equipment most ef- spent implementing the chosen 64 square miles of border. We and see how people, technology tem. The award recipients were it the ideal gas. fectively be used? With Borders architecture and other metrics need to do so at a pretty high and other elements all interact. selected by a panel of judges Among the steps that have HLM, CBP officials can simulate that matter to CBP decision- fidelity,” added Djordjevich, who Then, later, they can go back and within the NNSA complex. been undertaken to reduce the their defensive architectures, makers. pointed out that Ground Truth’s do a baseline analysis and dig “I am very proud of LLNL’s amount of SF6 gas released are accurately measure their perfor- Dante™, also part of the Bor- terrain was originally developed into the details of why certain award-winning pollution pre- mance and start to answer these ders HLM platform, is a force- at a fixed, small scale. To help architectures and solutions aren’t the installation of a reclamation difficult questions.” on-force battle simulation tool overcome some of the barriers, working as well as they should.” vention efforts,” said Bruce system to capture gas before Schultz, the Lab’s Environmental Ground Truth, initially funded built on the well-known Umbra Sandia has looked to some im- CBP personnel can then play the maintenance, the replacement of through internal Sandia invest- simulation framework developed portant collaborators. game again with a recommended functional area manager. “These PVC pipes with copper pipes and ments in 2007, is a gaming and introduced in 2001 by Sandia The University of Utah solution, and the end users can prestigious awards are the result a recirculation system to purify platform originally designed to researchers. provided a technology, Visu- critique and tweak it to their of continued excellence and the gas for reuse. prepare decision makers and first The work also builds from alization Streams for Ultimate liking. commitment to preserving our Since 2006, the SF6 usage for responders for weapons of mass another Sandia borders project Scalability(ViSUS), which al- With additional funding and environment.” the Flash X-ray facility has been destruction/weapons of mass from the mid-2000s, which fo- lows researchers to progressively the right kind of collaborations, The Laboratory’s “best in reduced from about 920 pounds effect (WMD/WME) attacks in cused on the impact of new detec- stream in terrain and imagery Djordjevich said, more robust class” award, one of nine such to less than 115 pounds per year. metropolitan areas. Developed tion technology at ports of entry. data and minimize data process- features could be added to make awards given this year by NNSA, The effort won an environmental by Sandia computer scientist The work capitalizes on a range ing requirements, an important Borders HLM even more valu- was received by LLNL’s Global stewardship award in the “cradle and Borders HLM principal of existing Sandia capabilities, consideration given that HLM able to CBP and other potential Security principal directorate, to cradle” category. investigator Donna Djordjevich, including the Weapons of Mass requires many gigabytes of data. customers. The current version, which develops technologies to LLNL has taken steps to the software provides a virtual Destruction Decision Analysis For its part, Happynin Games, for instance, only deals with counter and prevent terrorism. reduce, and in many cases elimi- environment where users can Center (WMD-DAC), the Na- an iPhone/mobile game devel- individual border crossers, so it In 2007, two employees – nate, the potential for worker play through various scenarios to tional Infrastructure Simulation opment company, developed the doesn’t capture crowd behaviors. Website Administrator Alda exposure to beryllium, a rare, see the effects of their decisions and Analysis Center (NISAC, 3-dimentional artwork and the Other sensor types, such as radia- Vargas and Business Operations lightweight metal, through its under the constraints of time and a joint Sandia and Los Alamos characters found in the simula- tion detectors or even airborne Administrator Renee Lopez beryllium reduction project. resources. National Laboratory program) tions. Sandia, acting as the sys- equipment, could also be added. – within Global Security decided This work won an environmental For the Borders HLM project, and even the lab’s expertise in tems integrator, then put all the Reinhardt says the future of to try to find a better way to stewardship award in the “health the Ground Truth software has robotics. pieces together, presented the the Borders HLM tool will likely handle employee office moves. been integrated into a bottom- According to Reinhardt and Borders HLM product to CBP depend on the direction in which and environment” category. projected touch surface table. Djordjevich, there were a num- and demonstrated how it would CPB chooses to go with its bor- Lopez leveraged her experience While beryllium is used in with Lean/Six Sigma methodolo- On this game surface, users can ber of technical challenges in allow them to go through all the der operations.“Our high-level a number of technological ap- see “people” moving across the integrating a mature modeling steps of the “engagement analy- models tool will likely change gies and teamed up with Vargas plications because of its unique border terrain, observe CBP technology like Dante with a sis cycle.” the way CBP conducts its busi- to design a solution. properties, the metal also requires “personnel” respond to incidents newer gaming technology like “We learned that the border ness. It will probably have a real As counterterrorism projects a rigorous safety program to and essentially control those Ground Truth. patrol agents and CBP decision- long-term impact on how large within the directorate start and reduce the potential of worker movements and “apprehend” “We needed to create real-time makers need a tool that offers a expenditures are justified on and finish, about 200 employees sup- exposure. suspects. Users can also view a control for the user, and our cur- common view of the problems around the nation’s borders.” porting Global Security change In 2009, two LLNL director- offices each year. The old process ates – Engineering and Physical required at least three different & Life Sciences – determined forms for each move. that much of their stored sup- Vargas and Lopez decided plies of beryllium were no longer with management support to de- needed and could be sent out for (Opinions voiced in letters debtedness, i.e. without voter balanced, and most thorough sistance and companionship. Al- velop an electronic system, called recycling or reuse. published in Mailbox are those approval, they’ve engaged in popular article I have yet read on though Visiting Angels has been eMove, to process and approve of the author and do not neces- bond refunding schemes to ‘cash the subject. providing this type of caregiving employee moves online. A special negative-pressure sarily reflect the opinion of The out’ millions of dollars to fund to numerous veteran’s over the Now in its fourth year, the Independent. Letter Policy: The undisclosed projects. A PUSD years, this is Visiting Angels first enclosure was designed in a Lab Independent will not publish Measure E - Yes eMove system has resulted in building to safely inventory and staff report from November Chuck Hazen, coordinator; Ju- community sponsored program. anonymous letters, nor will it 2009 indicates the amount from Thank you to the big hearted improved communication with- process the material. In addition, publish letters without names. lice Winter, coordinator; Viv- in Global Security, increased cash-out refunding activities is ian Thorson, director, League sponsors of Livermore who made a contract was established with Abusive letters may be rejected $ 7 million. it a success. productivity as well as saving an Ohio-based company, Brush or edited. Frequent letter writers of Women Voters, LAV paper. By law, any funds from bond The time has come for voters Wellman Inc., to purchase the be- may have publication of their refunding needed to be applied In the early part of fiscal ryllium materials. This arrange- letters delayed. Letters should be in Pleasanton to make a decision. Generous to reduce voter indebtedness, John Shirley year 2010, the duo designed a ment helped fund the labor and submitted by e-mail to editmail@ We have lost many good teachers compuserve.com.) but the District kept the funds as well as staff and administra- Livermore Valley Opera new electronic system – dubbed other costs, making the project a themselves. These funds were eTravel – for handling approvals tors. We have increased class The four performances of net zero cost effort for LLNL. never the District’s to keep. Livermore Valley Opera’s Ma- and processing for employees No on Measure E sizes and eliminated classes. During the 2010 fiscal year, If the District desired to build State funding has been greatly re- dame Butterfly were presented traveling to scientific conferences LLNL sent 2,086 pounds of be- Anne Fox additional facilities beyond that Pleasanton duced and there will be no raises during of the height of the news and other locations. In its first ryllium materials for recycling or funded with the existing $85 for teachers and staff for the next about the terrible Japanese earth- year, the eTravel system cut trav- reuse, saving more than $28,000 There are some public agen- million Measure A and $69.8 cies that slip up from time to year. Join with the League of quake and tsunami. A table was el approval and processing costs in avoided disposal costs and million Measure B bonds, the Women Voters - LAV to support set up in the theater lobby to from about $300,000 to $68,000, time in acting in accordance District was bound by law to earning $186,842 from Brush with the state’s open meetings our wonderful students and our accept donations from opera pa- saving about $230,000. Wellman, a global producer obtain the approval of the voters. excellent schools. Vote yes on trons for earthquake and tsunami For a number of years, em- laws, full disclosure and Brown It didn’t. of beryllium-based metals and Act, but there are others, like Measure E. relief. During the intermission ployees at the Flash X-Ray composites. Secret back room tax raising of the four performances $2600 PUSD, whose activities are caused by cash-outs is unethical system at Site 300 – LLNL’s consistently shrouded in secrecy Thank You was collected. The Opera Board and very undemocratic. 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Each adult is on his or up by its full name: Resources And Risktakers for three women. especially as the parents grow her own, and checks in only with Education Activities Community The Livermore Chamber energy efficient and cost effective The home in Pleasanton is older, said Testa. the special needs organization and Housing for Special Adults in of Commerce’s second annual LED solutions. Accepting for Bill the sixth established by REACH Peter McDowell, a Pleasanton that refers them to REACH. the Tri-Valley. Dreammakers and Risktakers was Karl Chicca, Bridgelux’s (Resources, Education, Activi- realtor who helps find the houses Some tenants need very little REACH sends athletic teams was held last week. Chief Financial Officer. ties, Community and Housing) that become REACH homes, said physical support from a care- to Special Olympics, and has The keynote speaker was • John Dulchinos, CEO of in that city. Three other homes at the open house, “I could see the taker, maybe a few hours a three volunteer coaches. REACH Wil Agatstein, formerly of Intel Adept Technologies a global are in Livermore. faces of parents who are looking week. Others need it around the has also worked with a city pro- and now the Executive Director leading provider of intelligent, Most of the other homes to the future. Some have kids in clock. There are a wide range of gram that sponsors recreational of US Davis Center for Entre- vision –guided robotics system are occupied by men, so it was grade school. Here is some hope disabilities, including cerebral opportunities for special adults. preneurship. Throughout his and services. Adept is the larg- The operational level of time to open up another one for for the future.” palsy, Down syndrome, autism, career he has shown a passion est US based manufacturer of REACH runs on volunteer labor for bringing innovative ideas to industrial robots. John is also a women, said Julie Testa, who has Another volunteer, Vince Mc- and diabetes. Many have more and donations, both cash and been volunteering in REACH for Namara, who owns a Pleasanton than one disability. market and believes the power of member of Innovation Tri-Valley such things as furniture and vari- technology can make the world a steering committee, a business four years. restaurant, said the the parents of REACH has managed to ac- ous household goods. REACH So far, there are two occu- adolescents who attended “found quire its nine houses with both is seeking more of that sup- better place. At Intel, Wil was the led initiative that would make pants. REACH is interviewing it eye-opening. They don’t have cash donations and federal and port, through its new sub-group head of the company’s Emerg- the five Tri-Valley cities an in- applicants for the third spot. to think that their offspring must state grant money, as funneled REACH OUT, and welcomes ing Markets Group. One of the terconnected hub of innovation Applicants are screened for be in the bedroom next door for through the two cities. contacts from interested parties products he helped develop is by bringing in new companies their compatibility with poten- the rest of their lives,” he said. The organization definitely at its web site at http://www. the Intel Powered classmate PC and helping existing companies tial roommates, as well as their Living there isn’t free. Rent is won’t be selling any of its houses. trivalleyreach.org/. a small rugged and personalized scale up. degree of independence. charged, just as is with any rental As the population continues to REACH has one big fund- laptop for children in the devel- This year the Chamber pre- At the official opening of the share anywhere. Tenants usually grow, so does the need. REACH raiser every year. This year it will oping world. sented awards to the next gen- new house last month, there was have government-sponsored dis- figures say that special needs be a golf tournament at the Sunol The awards went to the fol- eration – the generation who will an informal gathering, where par- ability funding support, and some adults are 3 percent of the popu- Country Club in August, with lowing: define the future. ents of several school-age chil- of them work at part-time jobs as lation. Translated to the Tri-Val- both silent and active auctions • Terry Johns and Lennie The Dreammakers Social dren with special needs dropped baggers in grocery stores, or at ley, it means more than 1000 of donated items. Klebanoff from Sandia National Innovation award went to Chris Laboratories for the Fuel Cell Henry, Austin Blaylock, and Powered Mobile Lighting Project Avela Hendrix – Granada High – a prototype system developed School Video Productions Team in public private consortia that who were asked to make a 30 ABAG Unveils Initial Vision Scenario features a fuel cell running on second public service announce- The Association of Bay Area will add some 1.2 million jobs by Kimsey noted, “The vision households, will go into places pure hydrogen, a zero emission ment about the ramifications of Governments (ABAG) and Met- 2035 and will need 903,000 more projects that 97 percent of all that have been designated ‘close and very quiet electric power bullying in school. ropolitan Transportation Com- housing units than currently are new households will be accom- to transit’ by local jurisdictions. source. The Las Positas College/San- mission (MTC) has unveiled an available. The scenario assumes modated in already urbanized And the Bay Area’s biggest cities • Bill Watkins, CEO of Bridge- dia Student of the Year, went to Initial Vision Scenario for the sufficient funding for affordable areas, and particularly in cities get even bigger, with San Jose, lux, the first, new US based light Takeo Hiraki and the Livermore Sustainable Communities Strat- housing and supportive public where residents have access to San Francisco and Oakland to- emitting diode (LED) manufac- Chamber of Commerce Ambas- egy mandated by the 2008 pas- infrastructure investments, but is frequent public transit service. gether accounting for nearly one- turer in the past 20 years. Bridge- sador of the Year went to to sage of state Senate Bill 375. not a forecast for the region. Under this scenario, 70 percent third of all new housing units.” lux’s focus is bringing innovation Sheila Fagliano, from Livermore The initial scenerio shows MTC Planning Director Doug of the growth, or 632,100 new to light by providing high power, Sanitation. Livermore adding 12,138 new households and 18,595 new jobs by 2035. In 2010, there were 28,662 households and 28,485 jobs in Livermore. Pleasanton is projected to add 9,785 house- holds and 17,382 jobs. Pleasan- ton had 24,034 households and 52,775 jops in 2010. Dublin’s numbers are 16,644 new house- holds and 15,342 jobs. In 2010, Dublin had 15,572 households and 18,058 jobs. The SB 375 requires the Bay Area and other California metro areas to develop integrated regional land-use and transporta- tion plans to meet state targets for reducing greenhouse gas emis- sions from cars and light trucks. The release of the Initial Vi- sion Scenario provides a starting point for conversations with lo- cal governments and Bay Area residents about where new de- velopment should occur, and how new long-term transportation investments can serve this new growth. This effort will culmi- nate in 2013 with the adoption of a new long-range plan for the nine-county region. The plan, to be known as Plan Bay Area, will detail a 25-year transporta- tion investment and land-use strategy for 2015-2040, and will be the region’s first such plan to incorporate a Sustainable Com- munities Strategy. The Initial Vision Scenario focuses on the location of growth areas around the Bay Area and outlines a future development pattern. It assumes a strong economy in which the region

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East Alameda County showed the lowest support at 68 percent. Republicans were the only group below two-thirds, at 51 percent in favor. Fifty-four percent favored making the tax permanent. Overall, the topped ranked project was reducing traffic on I-880 by extending carpool lanes and using technologies that im- prove traffic flow. Second was extending BART to Livermore. The extension was ranked high- est in Eastern Alameda County. Fourth on the list was improving and expanding ACE train ser- vice. Ranked 8th on the list was widening route 84 between I-580 and I-680. In third place was extend- ing commuter trains over the Dumbarton Bridge; fifth place, completing bicycle commuting corridors; and seventh, improv- ing and expanding ferry service from Oakland and Alameda to San Francisco. The level of support for pub- lic transportation was asked. Of those interviewed, 71 percent said they strongly agreed or somewhat disagreed that they would use public transportation if it were faster and more reliable. Fifty seven percent said that improving public transportation would have a significant impact on reducing traffic. Moving cargo by train rather than trucks was seen by 59 percent as a way to improve traffic. Those surveyed were asked to rank programs by priority. The top priority, 85 percent, was keeping public transit affordable for those who depend on it in- cluding seniors, youth and people with disabilities. Ranked second, 78 percent, was making it easier to get to school and work using public transit. PAGE 6 - The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011

East Avenue Wrestling The East Avenue Middle School wres- tling team won the eighth-grade division at the 43rd annual Tri-Valley wrestling championships last Saturday. East Avenue advanced seventeen wrestlers to the finals, claiming eight championships. The team brought home 27 medals. Brandon Untalan (85-pounds), Russell Lovett (112), Jacob Roach (135), Stefan Holt (145) and Aaron Jennings (195) led the eighth-grade team winning titles in their weight class. Untalan and Jennings both won their third straight league title by pinning all their opponents to claim the gold. Jacob Roach had an equally impressive tournament pinning all three of his opponents. Holt and Roach each won their second straight league title. Jennings finished his season unde- feated. Robert Payne (120), James Martin (125), Dominik Luzader (158), Lucas Bumalang (180) and Eric Lebish (Hwt) each took sec- ond place. Christian Rabino (95), Cameron Church (100) Matt Hewitt (110) and Ben Morgan (155) took third. East won the team title with 134 points, followed by Fallon 100 points and Harvest Park 70 points. This was a very special year for our eighth grade team. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The kids worked very hard and pushed each Photo - Doug Jorgensen other all season long," said coach Mike Nagel. Foothill High School defeated Livermore 4 to 0 in EBAL girls varsity softball action last week. Alina Kotowski in action during a recent meet. "This was truly a team effort today." Livermore player shows the umpire she kept the ball in her glove. The Falcon 12 hit attack was In the seventh grade division Bryce Disbrow (125) claimed the gold medals led by a 3 for 3 day at the plate by Brooke Campbell. Both teams will be in action at the 2011 in his weight class. Disbrow pinned all his opponents including a 19 second pin in the Livermore High School Stampede Tournament at Robertson Park April 7-9. semi-finals finishing his season undefeated. Livermore Girl Michael LaFlame ((108), Ryan Silvas (120), Vince Mederos (125) and Dillon McNaney Me Photography - Leah Lozano, Madison - Maya Morganstern, Madeline Riddle, a well-played game. Jenna Brown doubled each took second place. Darian Look (112) Olson, Anuva Shekar Colette Wogsland for J Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier, Amanda Engel and Austin Whinery (195) took third place Micro Division: NetApp vs. Fusion RS Calibration vs. Pleasanton Glass: All had a solid hit and Kate Inman pitched two Wrestler Keeps and Zane Luzader (115) took fourth. The 3 Salon: NetApp played a great first game of RS Calibration's players put on a hitting shutout innings, including a 1-2-3 first inning seventh-grade team took second with 62 together and showed excellent teamwork. display, including Valerie McKeever, who and a game-ending strikeout to preserve the points behind first place Hart. Isabella Rule collected 3 hits and stopped crushed one to left field. Emma Chandler was tie with runners at 1st and 2nd. Savvy Sec- In the girls division, Bernadette Allen a hard ground ball at 3rd stepping on the a stand out defensively, making key plays at onds’ starting pitcher, Lauren Melvin, was (150) and Victoria Cockerill (160) pinned base for the out. Alex Stokoe recorded an 2nd and 3rd base. Mckenna Masinter played outstanding. Top Players: Savvy Seconds Accumulating Gold out at 1st and 2 hits (one all the way into the well in the infield, and hustled around the - Natalie Larsen, Lauren Melvin, Sydney all their opponents to each claim titles in By Ron McNicoll Alina participated in a wres- their weight class. Mia Volpatti (125) took infield). Jaeden Nelson played 1st base like bases. For Pleasanton Glass, Victoria Frentz West; J Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier - Jenna Being the only girl on the 17- third and Kayla Smith (150) took fourth. The a pro and crushed a fly ball past 2nd. Rylie went 3 for 3 at the plate, sending a ball flying Brown, Amanda Engel, Kate Inman tling camp run by VanDusen a girls team took second with 35 point behind Galletti started off Fusion 3 Salon’s season into the outfield. Kenna Asmussen also went Minor White Division: View Mobile member wrestling team at Chris- few weeks ago, and learned new Junction. Cockerill recorded the fastest pin with a base hit and showed good fielding 3 for 3, putting RS Calibration’s defense on Dental 10, Robert Half International 1: It was throughout the game. Estelina Kovacs sent alert. Anna Baalman had a menacing bat as opening day for Robert Half International tensen Middle School doesn’t freestyle moves. “She talked for the team pinning one of her opponents in 19 seconds. her teammate Rylie Galletti home for Fusion well, and also played well in the infield. Top against View Mobile Dental. Led by the unnerve Alina Kotowski. about what it’s like to be a girl Nathan Dela Cruz (115) placed fourth 3 Salon’s first run of the season, and Tess Players: RS Calibration - Emma Chandler, strong play of Mireya Paulos, Allie Sanchez, It’s true, she did have some in the sixth grade boys division. Shotland showed good form as catcher. Top Mckenna Masinter, Valerie McKeever; and Chrissie Crawford, View Mobile Dental in wrestling. She taught me Players: NetApp - Jaeden Nelson, Isabella Pleasanton Glass - Kenna Asmussen, Anna jumped on Robert Half International early pressure at first, two years ago about the pressure, and being Rule, Alex Stokoe; Fusion 3 Salon - Rylie Baalman, Victoria Frentz with tough pitching and timely hitting. But back in the sixth grade, with undefeated should not affect me,” Galleti, Estelina Kovacs, Tess Shotland Me and My Friends Deli vs. Richert Robert Half International hung in there Christensen Wrestling NetApp vs. TG Information Systems: TG Lumber Co., Inc.: Highlights: Great hitting with strong pitching from Hannah Friesen some of the coaches, and even a said Alina. The Christensen Middle School wres- Information Systems, backed by Ella Melvin by both teams and Richert Lumber Co., Inc. and Paige Scoffield, with Taylor Hitchan few parents, sharing a skeptical “The experience of losing tling team finished the season by wrestling at catcher, Mia Hildebrand played pitcher and had several outs including tag out at 1st coming through at the plate. Top Players: attitude that she would be able to well at the Tri-valley League championships made two heads up outs at the plate. Emily base. Top Players: Me and My Friends Deli Robert Half International - Hannah Friesen, undoubtedly would teach me to on Saturday. Gossett slammed a solid line drive base hit. - Kayla Galvez, Mason Hekl, Lindsey Hill; Taylor Hitchan, Paige Scoffield; View Mobile hold her own. be a better athlete. It’s not about In perhaps the toughest bracket of the For NetApp, Corey Timby had a good hit Richert Lumber Co., Inc. - Audrey Davis, Dental - Chrissie Crawford, Mireya Paulos, However, wrestling in prac- winning, but participating,” tournament, Braeden Zeitler had an out- and ran fast to 1st base. Emma Seitz had a Callie McCarthy, Lauren Pollack Allie Sanchez standing day winning all 3 of his matches great hit and lots of stops at pitcher, Han- Mini White Division: Jabwire vs. West Minor Teal Division: Cupids Tooth tices against boys on the school Alina said. to take first in the 8th grade 156 pound divi- nah Kramer had a monster base hit into the Maui Condo Rentals: Sammy McClain 3 IP, 6, Automotive Advantage 2: Cupids Tooth team has worked out very well Wins and losses do seem less sion. Wrestling up 2 weight classes, Alina parking lot. Top Players: NetApp - Hannah 1 Run 2-2, 3 RBI, Breanna Chi 2 - 2; Run earned their first win of the season with a for her. She won the state cham- Kotowski pinned all 3 of her opponents to Kramer, Emma Seitz, Corey Timby; TG scored 4 - 3 putout, Sarah Ligette to Malia 6-2 win over Automotive Advantage. Cupids significant to girls, said Alina’s also take first place in the 123 pound girls Information Systems - Emily Gossett, Mia Konig. Top Players: Jabwire - Malia Konig, Tooth was led by Natalie, Rachel and Kaitlin. pionship in her weight and age current coach, Brian Williams. division. Hildebrand, Ella Melvin Sarah Ligette, Sammy McClain; West Maui Natalie pitched in her first game of the season class against girls, and will go on “Girls are just as physical, if not 6th grader Joey Sullivan (108) recorded eIQ vs. RS Callibration: For eIQ, AJ Condo Rentals - Savanah Caires and did not allow a run and added a single one pin on his way to his first championship of Molina showed excellent fielding and at Jabwire vs. Temperature Perfection: and a run scored later in the game. Rachel to Florida in May for a tourna- more so, than guys are. If they the season. Fellow 6th graders Ryan Petersen bats. Annika Jernstedt excellent at bats and Breanna Chi - 2 run home run, Kristina pitched a scoreless 3rd & 4th inning while ment that will pick the finalists never met an opponent before, (87) and Shea Eichenberg (98) each lost close aggressive defense as short stop. Alexis Allard 1 IP 0 R; 1, 3 - 1 DP 2 - 3, R, RBI adding a single of her own. Kaitlin came who will compete for national matches in the finals, to take 2nd place. In his Barerra was on top of it in the infield and got Double play by Jabwire in top of fourth, One out swinging hard only to be robbed of hits they still try to be super aggres- first tournament in a month due to an accident on base each time at bat. For RS Callibration, two three inning by Temperature Perfection by two stellar plays by the defense. Kaitlin titles in North Dakota in the sive. When the match is over, that left a 2nd degree burn on his hand, 7th Sydney Walsh caught a fly ball and threw in bottom of second. Top Players: Jabwire returned the favor with an awesome defensive summer. they have a tremendous friend- grader Kyle Tadokoro (119) registered two a runner out at 1st. Kimberly Ebbers had - Kristina Allard, Breanna Chi, Malia Konig; play of her own when she fielded a ball in pins and finished in second place. excellent hitting. Jessica Simonson played Temperature Perfection – Meghan Reilly, left center and threw the runner out at 1st. She will also go to a tourna- ship,” said Williams. Placing 3rd were 8th grader Elijah great defense as catcher. Top Players: eIQ - Hannah Swain, Charlotte Whiting Automotive Advantage was led by Morgan ment on April 9 in Vallejo, the While the girls are smiling Deakin and 7th grader Christopher Lassen. Alexis Barerra, Annika Jernstedt, AJ Molina; Mini Teal Division: Bryan Enterprises- Seely who had a single and two stolen bases same meeting where she won Placing 4th were 8th graders Max Batson RS Callibration - Kimberly Ebbers, Jessica Building Contractors 1, KR Electric 0: Bryan and Olivia Austin who had a single and a at each other and asking about and Antonio Hernandez, 7th grader Daniel Simonson, Sydney Walsh Enterprises-Building Contractors and KR RBI. Top Players: Cupids Tooth - Rachel her state championship last year. each others’ coaches, the boys Nunez and 6th grader Gabe Deakin. Richert Lumber Co., Inc. vs. Pleasanton Electric were ready to score some runs and Taffe, Natalie Tarantino, Kaitlin Young; If she is able, she will also com- who lose in matches don’t run Glass: Top Players: Richert Lumber Co., make big plays. Megan Colbacchini made Automotive Advantage - Olivia Austin, pete in Sacramento on April 10 Inc. - Lydia Caraballo, Isabel McElroy; a game changing unassisted double play Morgan Seely over and congratulate the victor, Pleasanton Girls Softball Pleasanton Glass - Advika Deodhar, Daylin at 1st base for Bryan Enterprises-Building Minor Black Division: ThinkHR 5, in another tournament. said Williams. “With guys, they Pleasanton Girls Softball League Williams Contractors. Emily Murawski and Jaylah ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc. 2: Alina said that competition results Fusion 3 Salon vs. Images by Lori: Niav Abello delivered big hits for Bryan En- Danielle Williams led the pitching for four are still anger with each other. T-Ball: Zaballos Construction vs. Sports Chapman hit a nice grounder and scored terprises-Building Contractors’ first game solid innings with Emily Crimi closing the against boys has sharpened her If you lost by one point, and are Style by Mommy and Me Photography: Both the first run of the game for Fusion 3 Salon. of the season. Top Players: Bryan Enter- last two innings. Terra Mchone did a great focus. It made her use her mind exhausted, you don’t go over and Zaballos Construction and Sports Style by Kirstin Gonzales demonstrated her fielding prises-Building Contractors - Jaylah Abello, job protecting home plate as the catcher. Alex to think ahead, have a plan, Mommy and Me Photography got off to a prowess with nice throws to 1st and home. Megan Colbacchini, Emily Murawski; KR Sanchez had two good innings pitching along make friends. It works that way fabulous beginning to their Softball careers Haley Maher rounds out the top three players Electric - Isabel Mayfield, Aynslee Roberts, with Meghan Pickett pitching three innings. and execute moves swiftly and for me, and for my guys,” said at their first T-Ball game of the season last of the game for Fusion 3 Salon with a fast- Taylor See Jenyce Dutcher had a good hit. Top Players: gracefully. Monday. Zaballos Construction's Eliana moving grounder to 1st. Go Fusion 3 Salon J Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier 4, Bryan ThinkHR - Emily Crimi, Terra McHone, Williams. Clubb and Makenzee Mapes did amazingly as Fireballs. For Images by Lori, Amy Heath Enterprises-Building Contractors 0: Rachel Danielle Williams; ACC Environmental The results can been seen on There was national public- pitchers. Gianna Ghio hustled for the ball and slapped a fantastic hit. Leila Lyions put her Petty and Kate Inman combined to pitch Consultants, Inc. - Jenyce Dutcher, Meghan the wall of her room. There she ity not long ago about a high ran to bases like nobody's business. Likewise, solid arm to good use, securing two outs at five shutout innings in J Lohr Winery–Jeff Pickett, Alex Sanchez has posted her medals won over Sports Style by Mommy and Me Photography 3rd, and Sara Carter had a hit and scored a Meier's first win of the season. Inman, Rea Tim McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Real- school boy who forfeited a match played a great game with Emily Montler, run for Images by Lori. Top players: Fusion Claw, Jenna Brown and Aliyah Baxter scored tors 15, Demcom Stomping Co., Inc. 5: Tim the past two-and—a-half years because he would not wrestle Ava Choudhry and Anuva Shekar shining 3 Salon - Niav Chapman, Kristin Gonzales, after reaching on singles. Other key hits came McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors started from meets, tournaments and as stellar T-Ballers. Top Players: Zaballos Haley Maher; Images by Lori - Sara Carter, from Hailyn Park and Emma Garman. Brown out the game with strong pitching and a home against a girl. However, that was Construction – Eliana Clubb, Gianna Ghio, Amy Heath, Leila Lyions and Angelina Padua played great defense. run in the 1st inning, and Demcom Stomping other competition. based on a religious objection, Makenzee Mapes; Sports Style by Mommy Alliance Pharmacy Consulting Inc. vs. Corey Bryan led Bryan Enterprises-Building Co., Inc. came back with two runs in the 3rd She has one bronze medal said Williams. and Me Photography –Ava Choudhry, Emily Images by Lori: Alliance Pharmacy Consult- Contractors with stellar play at 3rd base. Top inning to take the lead. Both teams showed for third place, two silvers for Montler, Anuva Shekar ing Inc.’s Lindsey Craft was a great lead-off Players: J Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier - Jenna solid pitching and defense, then Tim McGuire There was no problem about Mozes vs. Dublin Holiday Inn: Mozes hitter, Kay Kay was a great hitter, Katelyn Brown, Kate Inman, Rachel Petty; Bryan Team–Alain Pinel Realtors exploded with second, and 20 gold medals for anything physical between the and Dublin Holiday Inn squared off in a Martins did some terrific fielding. Images Enterprises-Building Contractors - Corey three strikeouts in the top of the 5th and nine first. The silver and bronze came battle that extended to extra innings. In the by Lori’s April Krywe got two people out, Brown, Lydia Muentz, Emily Murawski runs in the bottom, a huge inning for the home sexes in that instance, said Wil- end, the game finished in a hard-fought draw. Sarah Carter had 2 hits, Maddie Benson Savvy Seconds 3, J Lohr Winery–Jeff team. Demcom Stomping Co., Inc. gained when she was new to the sport liams. He said he puts the gender Dublin Holiday Inn was led by the offensive played good defense and had 3 hits. Top Meier 3: Both teams opened their season with in 6th grade. Since she entered differences out in the open right firepower of Grace Gianfortone and the Players: Alliance Pharmacy Consulting Inc. 7th grade, she has won nothing defensive play of Abby Baldwin at pitcher. - Lindsey Craft, Kay Kay, Katelyn Martins; away by talking about it, and en- A big moment in the game came when Ava Images by Lori – Maddie Benson, Sarah but gold. suring that there is no ungentle- Haubner made a force-out at 2nd base in Carter, April Krywe The gold medals have come a great heads-up play. For Mozes, Lizzie State Farm Insurance–Leslie Wolf vs. manly behavior. Loundagin produced a couple of big hits Hyatt-Summerfield Suites: All the Hyatt- against girl wrestlers. Although As far as injuries are con- and showed a very accurate throwing arm on Summerfield Suites players recorded a hit Alina is the only girl on the cerned, Williams said that it’s defense. Chloe Stacey also slammed several in their dirt-field debut. Two runs were Christensen team, other schools big hits and made some nice defensive plays scored by Natalie O'Sullivan, Ella Gervasoni, a “big myth” that wrestling while pitcher. Finally, Karina Thendean made Leila Brown and Ella McCarthy. Christina in Livermore also have girls. generates many injuries. “You a big play while covering home plate, getting Herdman and Ashlyn Buress had big hits for They can compete at a citywide a tag-out on a runner coming home. Top Hyatt-Summerfield Suites. Madeline Riddle have a referee directly over two Players: Mozes - Lizzie Loundagin, Chloe and Maya Morganstern combined for a nice club, the Guardian Knights. The guys wrestling Any arm or knee Stacey, Karina Thendean; Dublin Holiday defensive play at the plate for State Farm Knights’ studio in downtown tweaked the wrong way, you slip Inn – Abby Baldwin, Grace Gianfortone, Insurance–Leslie Wolf. Colette Wogsland, Livermore is also the locale for Ava Haubner Lauren Sowers and Emily Hunt also played it immediately,” said Williams. Dublin Holiday Inn vs. Sports Assoc. of well for State Farm Insurance–Leslie Wolf. summer wrestling activities in Williams is glad he has a Alameda Co. Sheriff’s: Dublin Holiday Inn Top Players: State Farm Insurance–Leslie which Alina will be participat- and Sports Assoc. of Alameda Co. Sheriff’s Wolf - Leila Brown, Ashlyn Buress, Ella champion in Alina. He hopes to played a great opening game, displaying Gervasoni; Hyatt-Summerfield Suites ing. see more girls trying out for the powerful hitting and good fielding. Top Play- There are other area tourna- Christensen team next year. ers: Dublin Holiday Inn - Elizabeth Fineberg, ments, too. Elyse Hockaday, Ciara Stapleton; Sports Alina plans to go to Livermore Assoc. of Alameda Co. Sheriff’s - Reichel Alina praises a list of coaches High School next year. She will Gabriel, Alexia Garcia, Ella Srouji who have helped her so far. Her AutoTrader.com vs. Sports Style by receive the benefit of lessons Mommy and Me Photography: Second game first coach was Joe Cook in 6th from a head coach and several of the season and vast improvements were grade at Christensen. “He was assistants, one of whom will be seen in these young ladies. Everyone was good at conditioning, keeping running to 1st as fast as they could without Williams. He plans to remain at holding their bats. Infielders were kept on you in shape. He was helpful and Christensen, but expand his dis- their toes and really catching on to throwing thoughtful,” said Alina. the ball to the appropriate bases. Swings were trict role by helping at LHS. abound.. Quite a few managed the outfield. Cook introduced Alina to Top Players: Sports Style by Mommy and former Olympic wrestler Ken Coburn, an assistant coach at Granada High School and the coach of the Guardian Knights. Another coach, Erick Engdahl introduced Alina to Marcie Van- Dusen, a former Olympian who coaches women’s wrestling at Menlo College on the Peninsula. A two-time national champion, VanDusen was part of the U.S. national team for eight years, and finished 9th in the Beijing Olympic Games. The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 - PAGE 7

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Athletes demonstrated a variety of skills during a Varsity Football The Pink Lightning Indoor Soccer team had so much fun playing Combine held at Livermore High School last Saturday. There with Coach Kirk at Cabernet. All of the girls have improved so were over 240 high school football athletes from all over the bay much in two sessions and have united as a team. Pictured are area and other parts of California in attendance. The combine East Avenue Middle School wrestling team. See story in Sports team members (back row) Melanie Branda, Faith Rogers, Brooke Notes. provides an opportunity for the players to show their skills to Schaible, Coach Kirk Murphy, Alei Tuia, Alana Cox, Gracie football coaches and recruiters in attendance. This combine ball. Dylan Prusso had a solid hit to center his powerful swing at the ball, knocking it for Ackerman; (front row) Olivia Turner, Rebecca George, Kayla and also fielded a hard grounder then threw an easy single. He also demonstrated some is presented by the Varsity Sports Group. The Livermore High Galo, Erin Murphy. Not pictured are Katie Zeck. the runner out at first. speedy base running in this inning. London School Boosters Club helped to run the combine along with A Division: Phillies 12, Jays 4: Phillies Bishop closed the exciting first inning for top players: Stone Stephenson brought in the Cardinals with a sturdy line drive which coaches, athletic trainers, and recruiters from the Bay Area. followed by a 2 RBI triple in the 3rd. Other Will Wentworth (Defense) Austin Meléndez, 2 RBI's with 2 singles to first base, brining rocketed past third base. The highlights for big hitters of note for the Giants include Cole Landon Paden, Christopher Perez. the Phillies score to 10. Justin Torres had a the remainder of the game were the defensive Seely (1B), Seth Davis (2 - 2B), and Reid Farm: The Diamondbacks played the double in the 5th inning, keeping the rally feats of brilliance exhibited by both teams. Heffron (2 - 1B). Travis Stiles and Bradley Phillies on Wednesday, March 30th. Ryan going for the Phillies. Michael Bearden got Jared Mcquilliam, playing shortstop for the two more runs in the 6th, and Tim McGuire Pleasanton Seahawks Lingenfelter played a strong defensive game. Martin on the Phillies made a great stop on the the First Home Run of the season for the Cardinals, skillfully stopped a hard-hit line Team–Alain Pinel Realtors added five runs Seth Street pitched 3 innings and had 6 field. Sean Nadeau played great defense, and Phillies, while playing great defense at first drive and quickly threw to home for an out. The Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) swim base. Jays top players: Jacob Arretche, Tyler in the same inning. Demcom Stomping Co., team excelled at the C/B/A+ MSJA/CUDA strikeouts. The Yankees battled tough. Adrian Jacob Sisto did an all around great job. Jake Graedon Beeler, the Cardinals' third baseman Inc. stayed strong and added one more run in Ayala pitched 2 innings, had 4 strikeouts and Walton on the Diamondbacks played excel- Ramirez, Britany Pettit. for the inning, showed his dexterity and intel- hosted meet held March 26 and 27 at Ohlone A Division: Final score: 4 to 3: Great the final (7th) inning. Pitcher Jenna O'Neal College. PLS powered through the cold, wet also contributed with a RBI single. Andrew lent defense. Alex Clouser hit the ball great, ligence with several quick attempts at tagging of Tim McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors Hayley and Deven Pearce also chipped in and Brayden Vash had some solid hits. hitting and defense from both teams including the Padres' runners before they reached the weekend and turned in many new lifetime 2 RBI by Mason Groom in the 1st inning, had a big game with 16 strikeouts, and both best times and new cuts. with RBI singles. Noah Wiesner and Kyle Athletics vs Orioles: The Athletics and base. The Padres showed their admiral ability teams showed excellent fielding and batting. Correia played a strong defensive game and the Orioles played in a defense battle last hits in the 6th inning by Chase Richards and throughout the game, but the most stunning Pre Novice swimmers: Nikita Gautham Kellen Hutchins to tie the game. Jays held Top Players: Tim McGuire Team–Alain Pinel – Lifetime best times (LTB) 50 back, 25 contributed with base hits and scores for Saturday. During the first inning Justin moment was when Shane Waechtler and Realtors - Courtney Dinelli, Jenna O'Neal, their team on steals. Johnny Geyer pitched Wallace displayed great team play by hitting the game close with good hitting by Britany Jordan Dennett collaborated to complete a breast; Grace Huang - LTB 25 back & swam Pettit, Jacob Arretche, and Tyler Ramirez. Nicole Riordan; Demcom Stomping Co., very well in 25 free/50 breast; Vaishnavi Rao the 4th inning striking out two batters and behind the runner to advance two Athletics double play by catching a strongly-hit fly Inc. - Kaitlyn Jones, Sofia Molina, Rachel caught a fly ball. teammates. Then the best hit of the first in- T-Ball: Rangers V. Nationals: Rangers ball and beating the runner to second base – swam excellent 25 breast at first meet; Josh Top Players: Tommy Huff, Trent Terkeurst, Shockley Atre – LTB 50 back/25 breast and had great Orioles 10, Red Sox 6: The AAA Orioles ning came from Danny Knight who hit a line with a perfectly accurate throw. Major Teal Division: J Lohr Winery– withstood a furious Red Sox comeback drive towards the left side of the diamond. Max Shapiro; Nationals Top Players: Joey Giants vs. Diamondbacks: This game performance in 25 fly; Andrew Li – LTB 50 Demarco, Luther Hart, Tate Rosburg Jeff Meier 9, AMS 5: Bailey Costello pitched free/fly and did very well in 50 breast attempt for a 10-6 win. Red Sox pitchers On defense in the first inning Luke Leary was was a great match-up and provided excite- 3.5 innings and had 9 strike-outs and had an Cameron Maghadan and Dylan Tompkins successful in knocking down a sharp ground A's vs. Rangers: A's top players: Sam ment throughout the game. Diamondback Novice results: Christina Coatney – one Friedmann hit the ball well all game. Ryan earned run. Erica Meier slugged a double, LTB “B”; Mattias Bengtsson - five LTB “B” combined for 5 innings and scatted 10 Oriole ball with his chest, and calmly completing player Justin York shined in fielding all Whitney Mazotti belted 2 doubles and had hits. Logan Greenough, Zackary Stewart, and the throw to first base. Likewise Cason Jones made several great outs at first. Carter game. Diamondback players Shane Pollar times; Aaron Lin –two LTB times; Max Cory Vincent played well at the plate. Rangers a nice catch at 1st. For AMS, Daniella Lyng - two LTB “B” times; Tejas Karthik – 100% Jason Snell had two hits apiece and four RBI’s Mills fielded a hopper at shortstop and was and Damon Miller had an awesome game in pitched 1 inning and had 3 strikeouts. Adriana to pace the O’s offense. Jordan Collom had unassisted with the tag out at second. Seth top players: Max Ghigleri, Jacob Molinelli, hitting. Giants player Xavier “Xavi” Lortie LTB times; Devin Cox – 100% LTB times Jordan Trevethan. Harris pitched 2 innings, hit 2 singles and Intermediate: Sruthi Mukkamala – new 2 RBI’s and threw a 1-2-3 inning in the 6th Mills showed great promise as a future star had powerful hits in every inning and made scored 3 runs. Gabriella Haas hit a single & to keep the game close. The Red Sox’ Derek catcher behind the plate. In the second inning Twins vs Giants: Great outfield hits an impressive out on 1st base. Jared Miller “A” time 50 back & new “B” 100 back from the Giants by Connor Kenyon, Caden hit in a RBI. Top Players: J Lohr Winery–Jeff Pre Junior group: Lara Serban – swam Eijansantos and J.J. Sailors had clutch hits Ben Sears single-handedly ran down the base was another Giant who made his presence Meier – Bailey Costello, Whitney Mazotti, for 3 RBI’s. The O’s Logan Greenough and runner at first base from the pitcher’s posi- Gereb, and Luke Dodson. Great Twins hits known by crushing the ball out to centerfield. first 500 free ever; Emma Valentine – LTB by 11 Xavier Thorpe. Sebastien Roure and Erica Meier; AMS – Gabriella Haas, Adriana times 500 free/50 back; Calvin Chui – LTB Kobe Cortez struck out 9 over 5 innings, tion. Keith Purvis had one of the hardest hit Thomas Bosso had an all around good game Harris, Daniella Lyng and Dillan Martinez closed out the 6th to balls in the second inning with a scorching AJ Hattaway had strong defensive throws including catching a pop-fly. 100 back; Paarsa Heidari – swam first 500 free to first base. Melisa Mazotti-Johnson, VP Tucker As- and three LTB times; Justin Tsai -two LTB secure the victory. ball directly towards the Orioles shortstop. soc. 12, Life Technologies 2: Cassidy Gray, Rangers 13, Red Sox 2: Zach Perodi In the third inning Colby Wallace surprised National v. Marlins: Top Players Na- times; Alexa Bui - swam first 100 fly/500 free; tionals - Ryan DeMarco, Sophie McGinnis, Karina Galves, Jenna Reitsma, and Katie Tanaya Gondhalekar - swam first 100 fly & pitched three no run innings for the Rangers. all of the parents leaning against the fence Pleasanton American LL Grant all had multi hit and RBI's for Melisa Connor McGlothin slappedbase hit, made it with torpedo fall ball along the 3rd base Matthew Warren; Top Players Marlins - Tyler Pleasanton American Little League four LTB times; Niklas Bengtsson – six LTB Wooley, Tristan Desilets, Niko Temores Mazotti-Johnson, VP Tucker Assoc. For Life times; Alex Kuang - three LTB times; Ben all the way home on steals. Camron McGee line. Augie Mascari wore out the Orioles results Technologies, Alexa McGee had 2 hits, Nicki Song – LTB times 50 breast/100 IM smacked the ball down 3rd base line for a third baseman all day as he pulled fly balls AA Division: Angels 16, White Sox 10: Gloyne had a RBI, and Janis Chase pitched Junior group: Sofia Barrera – 100% LTB double and another base hit with an RBI. to the left side consistently. The best hit for After weeks of rained-out games, AA Angels 2 strong innings, giving up only 2 runs. Top times; Laurel Heckman - overcame being sick Sam Miller smacked another fabulous hit Malcolm Troup came in the third inning Livermore National LL played the White Sox on Monday, March Players: Melisa Mazotti-Johnson, VP Tucker and swam three LTB times; Kevin Gao – two to center with an RBI. On defense for the when he connected with a line drive to the Livermore National Little League 28. Among the pitching lineup who led the Assoc. - Cassidy Gray, Karina Galves Jenna LTB times; Matthew Li – 100% LTB times; Rangers, Riley Van Trease threw the ball to middle of the field. results: Angels to victory were Josh Frans, Cooper Reitsma; Life Technologies - Janis Chase, Michael Martin – six LTB times 3rd base Nolan McCormick to get the base Diamondbacks vs. Rangers: Calvin AA Division: Padres vs Rockies: For Smith, and Kenneth Swan. Nicki Gloyne, Alexa McGee runner out. Red Sox pitcher Josh Collom Seeley and Andrew McKeever from the the Padres Nick Donaldson Hit a Double, Farm A: Yankees vs. Angels: On a great Melisa Mazotti-Johnson, VP Tucker completed the entire game. Dylan Tomkins Diamondbacks both had terrific fly ball Justin Pestana played good Defense and Nico night for baseball, e.g., no freezing parents, Assoc. 12, Shaklee 8: Both teams played a caught a pop fly at short, Josh Collom caught catches! Meanwhile, Tyler Trudeau from La Manna had 1 RBI. The Rockies- Jacob the Yankees and Angels squared off in a Farm Foothill Little League Peterson Hit 2 for 2 for 2 singles. Dylan Silva good game, with the visiting winning by a Pleasanton Foothill Little League a line drive at the pitcher's mound. On of- the Diamondbacks made a fantastic stop A clash. The well-played game had plenty of score of 12 to 8. Jenna Reitsma led the way fense, AJ Guel smacked the ball to center while playing pitcher, with a 2 play result. struck out 6 of 7 batters he faced. Sebastian highlights on both sides. The Yankees were results Lee hit 2 for 2 with 2 singles by collecting 3 RBI’s. Katie Grant and Lauren Majors: Giants vs. White Sox: The field for a base hit. Jordan Cellum added a The Rangers were equally impressive. Nolan led by Player of the Game Daniel Beranek Bedard both had 1 RBI. Kelley Dixon and solid base hit. Mosley and Ryder Rios had great ground hits. Dodgers vs D-Backs: For the D-Backs who made several fine plays in the field and Majors Giants and White Sox faced off - Weslee and Mason went 2 for 3 with both Alyssa Simonson both went 2 for 2 plus a at Bernal Field on March 29 in the first Rangers 13, Orioles 4: For the Rangers, Conner Perkins played solid defense. It was had a big bat. Griffin Bean was also especially walk. Jennifer Wang played well in the first Sam Miller pitched 2 inings, allowing 1 run. fun to see the Rangers play. of them getting great hits. Weslee's first hit sharp; he made two great plays to get outs and regular season game of 2011. In a tight, was a double. For the Dodgers - Eli Hargis game of her career. Top Players: Shaklee well played game on both sides, the White Nolan McCormick pitched 3-4 innings, strik- hit the ball hard in each at bat. Alec Barnett - Kelley Dixon, Alyssa Simonson, Jennifer ing otu two and allowing no runs. Riley Van and Forest Bishop were the top batter going 2 bravely bounced back from a bad hop to Sox emerged with a 4-1 win thanks to some for 2. Eli also had an RBI. Aiden Follis hit a Wang; Melisa Mazotti-Johnson, VP Tucker timely hitting and strong pitching. After Trease struck out the side in the 6th. Rangers' Livermore American LL the nose with a couple of clean singles and Assoc. - Lauren Bedard, Katie Grant, Jenna defense came together for some great fielding Livermore American Little League double with an RBI in the third inning. a play at third to get an out. falling behind 1-0 in the 1st inning, White highlights: The Rockies took on the Padres again. Reitsma Sox hitter Matthew Gates delivered a 2 RBI by Sam Miller at short throwing to 1st base View Mobile Dental 11, AMS 3: Great Nolan McCormick for the out. Catcher Riley AAA Division: Padres 7, Giants 6: Nick Donaldson pitched well for the Padres. hit in the bottom of the first to make it 2-1. Padres top players: Bradley Archer hit a striking out three in the second inning. Justin pitching by Serena and Andrea of View Edward Im following with a 2 RBI double Van Trease caught a pop fly. Camron McGee Livermore Smoke Mobile Dental. Big hit by Danielle of AMS caught a low pop fly at 3rd base, then threw home run in the third inning for 3 RBIs. Pestana also played strong defensively, Livermore Smoke Softball results in the 3rd to make it 4-1. Josh Low also Neil Patel caught a pop-fly in the 4th Cole catching a big pop fly to end the third. Of- in the final inning brought in 3 runs. Top got a hit and scored a key run for the White to second for a double play. On offense, 10U Red Girls: Dynamite 7, Lil' Devils Players: AMS - Aurelia Escobar, Danielle Van Trease drove in a run with a base hit Meyers caught a throw-in for the last out of fensively, Tyler Blue had a great day at the 5: In a dramatic finish, the Dynamite reeled Sox. Meanwhile, Connor Isozaki pitched 3 the 3rd inning. Giants top players: Julian plate, with 2 big hits for the Padres but the Jimenez, Marissa Underwood; View Mobile strong innings giving up only 1 run on 1 hit to left field. Also hitting were Sam Miller, off 5 runs in the final inning to come from Dental - Serena Carmona-Hester, Andrea McCormick, Kenard Desai and Connor Stroud showed some strong hitting, scored Rockies put on a show of their own. Jason behind to protect their undefeated record. The with 5 strikeouts. AJ Warford closed out the the tying run in the 5th inning and had 2 DeSantis played outstanding at 1st base, Reichenbach, Mallory Shaffar final 3 innings without surrendering either a McGlothin. Zach Perodi stole home. For the winning run was drove in by a hard hit ball Land Mark Mortgage 5, AMS 3: Top Orioles, Dillon Martinez pitched well; Cobe RBIs. Carter Fisher had a clutch single in shutting down many potential hits. Patrick from Kylie Roberts. Brilynn Pickerill had hit or a run and striking out 9 batters. Top the last inning. Ryan Nostrand hit a triple Curulla also played well defensively, fielding Players: AMS - Adriana Harris, Danielle Offensive Players: Matthew Gates, Edward Cortez struck out two and Logan Greenough her first single of the season, while Melanie Jimenez, Brooke Machi; Land Mark Mort- struck out the side in the 4th. Dillan Martinez in the 2nd inning. and relaying well to make the outs. Randy Laronde pitched an incredible game and Im, Josh Low. Top Defensive Players: Connor AA Division: White Sox 8, Cardinals 7: Rego rounded out the Rockies' defense with gage - Megan Ferguson, Olivia Gonsman, Isozaki, AJ Warford executed a double play, catching a pop fly managed to throw out two runners at 3rd Nicole Lupo then throwing to second. Jason Snell threw The White Sox and the Cardinals played a his strong play as well. when she also played catcher. A Division: Brewers vs. Giants: Jeffery close & exciting game on Monday. For the A Division: Diamondbacks vs Rock- Land Mark Mortgage 10, Mancebo Mauro from T-ball level played for the A out a runner trying to steal home. T-Ball: Hot Tamales vs. Hittin Kittens: Corporation 7: Marissa Mancebo, starting AA Division: Giants 7, Phillies 14: For Cardinals, Jacob Hager hit a solid single in ies: Julian Quigley hit an awesome double Outstanding players: Olivia Hardesty, Nata- Giants today and got 2 hits! Nicholas Walsh the 2nd inning with 2 RBIs. Tyler Morano and made some great plays offensively as pitcher for Mancebo Corporation, batted 3 for and Gavin LeBars both hit doubles for the the Giants, nice pitching by Theo Dean, who lie Urban, Haley Wright. 3 including a huge shot to deep left field for struck out 2 then caught a popup to end the pitched beautifully in the 5th inning, get- pitcher for the Diamondbacks. Justin York Giants. Max Mader from the Brewers hit ting several key strike-outs and holding recorded a few outs offensively at second a triple. She finished up with a great show at a triple. Aiden Leggett for the Giants had inning. Nice fielding by Mikey Balzarini at 1st base. Anna Swanson had 2 great innings short and Luke Moylan at first for getting a the White Sox to a one-run lead. Nick Hill and was great at bat. Jake Beers made great Pleasanton Rage great hustle. Giant Game balls were given played great offense and showed excellent defensive plays at 1st, 2nd and 3rd base for with her debut on the pitcher's mound and to Aiden Leggett and Jeffery Mauro. tough out at first. Also nice defense by Ryan Pleasanton Rage U13 Premier got off a great day at the plate going 3 for 3 with Juric, JT Kelly and Nathan Kamm. For the base-running when he scored on a sacrifice the Rockies. Alex Alamillo went 5 for 5 with to an auspicious start to their Spring Season 2 big hits to the outfield. Bailey Beanland Phillies, Ethan Clark hit an RBI double, fly. For the White Sox, James Duperly had several hits into the outfield. Landon Ratinho with a decisive 3-0 win against Diablo FC. did a fantastic job catching the entire game Granada Little League Ty Bothwell hit a 2-run home run, Andrew an exceptional game going 3 for 3, with 2 caught his first fly-ball of the season. Nate Forward Malissa Shadle scored two break- with 2 nail biting put-outs at home plate Granada Little League results: Choumas scored a run, and Ethan Vincent RBIs and 2 runs scored. Bradley Evans also Lee had a great game with several great hits away goals in quick succession early in the and batted 3 for 3. Top Players: Mancebo Junior 80s: Mudhens 16, Angels 6: did great as catcher. played a great game with 2 singles and 2 and played great defense first half. Shots were also taken by Hannah Corporation - Bailey Beanland, Marissa Angels were hitting every ball at start of the Diamondbacks 12, A’s 7: The AA Dia- runs scored. Jacob Moen had a RBI single Cardinals vs. Padres: Two well-matched McGillivray and Shayla Simonich. Mancebo, Anna Swanson game when Mudhens came back to close the mondbacks edged the A’s in a well-played in the 2nd and then followed up with solid teams battled it out on the ballfield this past In the second half, Aliyah Walker scored Mancebo Corporation 17, Shaklee 16: game in the 4th inning with a 10 run rule. game by both teams. Matthew Gomes showed pitching to help the White Sox hold the lead Tuesday. The Cardinals' offense opened with a goal on a beautiful ball from Makenna Elias. For Mancebo Corporation, Nina Harpell Top Hitters for Mudhens: W. Nail-1-1B, his defensive skills with a double play to and secure the win. some fireworks as Devin Giovannoni directed (continued on page 9) had a fantastic day fielding at 2nd base and 1RBI, 1RS: K.McTear-1-1B, 1rBI, 1RS: end the first inning behind solid pitching Tigers 2, Cubs 1: Tigers top players: batting 4 for 4 with 6 stolen bases. Jamie J.Marty- 1-2B, 4RBI, 2RS. Top Hitters An- by RJ Little. Joey Keller and Mateo Wilde Cameron Winter, Parker Hively, Alex Cirina; Bugler was tough at 3rd base today and gels: Will-3-1B, 2RS; Lappin- 1-1B, 2RBI, both had RBIs to add to the Diamondback’s Cubs top players: Trent Crisp, Matt Polaski, batted 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and 4 RBI’s. 2RS. Top Pitchers Mudhens: J. Bailey: 2I, total. Robert Sandoval also flashed his leather Thomas Cowles. Lauren McNamara had an outstanding 4H, 6R, 4SO; C.Hines- 2I, 1H, 0R, 6SO. making strong defensive plays at shortstop Indians 8, Rockies 1: The Indians started season debut on the mound and batted 3 for Top Pitchers Angels: Will-3I, 6H, 8R, 4S: behind the strong pitching of Calvin Fletcher the game hitting, scoring eight runs in the 3 helping to drive Mancebo Corporation to Hughes-1I, 3H, 8R, 0SO. who struck out 2 A’s batters. first two innings. Their defensive play was their first win of the season. For Shaklee, Mudhens 5, Mets 4: Both house teams Yankees 7 , Diamondbacks 4: The also solid, with spectacular plays by Antoine Lucy Brunswick went 1 for 2 with 4 RBI’s, battled for the win right up until the last AA Diamondbacks lost a close game to Evans, who jumped out of his catcher's Summer Harris went 2 for 4 with 5 RBI’s inning with Jason Whitney on the mound the Yankees in Saturday’s action. Amanda crouch to catch a foul pop-up; Kevin Johnson, and Rachel Miller went 3 for 3 with 2 RBI’s. for the Mudhens- bases loaded for the Mets Price pitched a strong inning with Danny who had several defensive plays on infield; Top Players: Mancebo Corporation - Jamie - Whitney succeeded in striking out the last Geissbuhler catching behind the plate. Con- Adam Chapman, who had a great catch in Bugler, Nina Harpell, Lauren McNamara; batter for the win. Top Hitters Mudhens: K. nor Hardesty, Chris Schonholtz, and Max the outfield; and Chase Vogler, who made a Shaklee - Lucy Brunswick, Summer Harris, Moylan-2-2b, 1RBI, 1RS: D.Mingione 1-1B, O’Conner all played solid defense to keep stop at 3rd base with a strong throw to first in Rachel Miller 1RBI: J.Marty 2-1B. Mets: G.Miller: 1-1B, the score close. Nicholas Melendez pitched an attempt to get the runner out. The Indians Senior Division: Fuji Sushi Boat and 1RS: T.Gibson -1-1B, 1RBI, 1RS: R.Young an excellent game, and also hit a double were also aided by solid pitching from Cole Buffet vs. Sallmann, Yang & Alameda: - 1RS. Top Pitchers for Mudhens: S.Drager: scoring 2 runs for the Yanks. RJ Motta and Arnold, Jacob Blanchard, Steven Lee, and Hannah Menk - 4 strike outs; Stephanie 4I, 2H, 3R, 8SO: J.Whitney-2I, 0H, 1R, 2SO. Layton also had a great offensive game to Kyle Johnson, who threw a very efficient 10 Brennan – catching; Stephanie Bricker - 2 Mets: B.Cuy- 3I, 6H, 3R, 4SO: T.Gibson -1I, lead the Yankees to victory. pitches for 3 outs. After a rough early start, runs; Elena Montauti - 6 strike outs and a 0H, 0R, 0SO. A Division: D'Backs 1, Orioles 0. It was the Rockies played solid baseball, bringing single; Megha Lambah - double, single, 3 Majors: Mets 10, Reds 5: The AAA a scoreless ball game until the bottom of the into play excellent defense that kept the RBI's; Ashley Woodruff - double, 4 stolen Mets started the 2011 Little League season 4th when Ben Wiesner got a base hit to get the Indians from scoring after the second inning. bases Top Players: Fuji Sushi Boat and Buf- with a solid 10-5 win over the Reds. Ricky rally started. Kyle Drobick's then hit an RBI Pitcher Blaze Hill had a spectacular double fet - Stephanie Brennan, Stephanie Bricker, Henderson started the scoring with a walk single to bring the score to 1-0. Zachary Vivo, play when he caught a fly ball on the mound Hannah Menk; Sallmann, Yang & Alameda and a steal for the first run of the game. Gary Jason Zaia, Aiden Buenrostro, and Samuel then threw to first to get the runner out before - Megha Lambah, Elena Montauti, Ashley Carter drove in 2 runs with a double to center Morrisroe all had base hits. Mason Franchi he could tag up. JJ Knight showed stellar Woodruff field. Tom Seaver pitched 3 scoreless innings. and Andrew Hofmann had a strong defensive pitching and also had two hits, including Kaelin Construction Inc. 19, Valley For the Reds, Pete Rose started the season game. For the Orioles, Ryan Hansen and a single ripped to center field that drove in Plumbing 3: Valley Plumbing jumped off to with perfect hitting, going 3-3 with a double Stephen Geyer had base hits. Iliza Shields Jacob Hoggatt to score. Brandon McDougall a great start leading 3-1 after the 1st inning. and two singles. Joe Morgan caught a pop fly and Antonio Rivalie had a solid pitching got a solid single and played great defensive With strong pitching and defense, Kaelin and had a single. Johnny Bench also singled performance. Kaegan Nelson and Hayden Construction Inc. held off Valley Plumbing in the first game of the season. Williams played tough defense. for 4 scoreless innings. On the other hand, A's 12, Giants 4: The A's were led by Rangers vs. Red Sox: Rangers top play- Kaelin Construction Inc.’s offense came alive great pitching from Gabriel Vargas who ers: offense: Joe Schweig, Jacob Koelle-Pit- starting in the 2nd inning. After 5 innings of had 5 strikeouts in the game. The top hitters tel, Ben Wigginton; defense: Garett Robb, play, Kaelin Construction Inc. won with the were Malini Tia who hit a single, triple, and Garrett Riddiough, Grant Thrailkill; Red Sox score of 19-3. Top Players: Valley Plumbing 3 RBIs and Zack MacIntire who hit a single, top players: offense: Max Higgins, Aiden - Jamie Altman, Elizabeth Broughton, Aleece double, and 2 RBIs. Jeremy Adams played Demello, Eduardo Angeles; defense: Andrew Hughes; Kaelin Construction Inc. - Angelica good defense for the A's. Bates, Jeffrey Winters, Nick Lysol. Clark, Kalesha Leite, Kaitlyn Oefelein AAA Division: Phillies 15, Yankees 5. Yankees vs. Phillies: Both teams Livermore Smoke 19, Sallman, Yang For the Phillies, Brian Cahill had 2RBI's. showed great effort. Yankees: (Offense) & Alameda 7: Sallman, Yang & Alameda Chase Griffin made 2 good plays at 2nd Sam German, Nick Gladen, Bobby Zepeda suffered their first loss of the season 19-7 to base. Jake Morton had a RBI double. Cade (Defense) Nathan Lloyd, Tate Masingale, Livermore Smoke. Sallman, Yang & Alam- Shortridge started on the bump and pitched Wesley Short. Phillies: (Offense) Christian eda was led by Brittney pitching her first time 3 solid innings. Cameron Schrader pitched Neumann, Chandler Olsen, Connor Waklee, in two years. She recorded 3 strikeouts and 1 inning. For the Yankees, Ethan Lux hit a added two hits at the plate. Nikki contributed triple and a double. John Bennett and Sawyer two hits and two RBIs, while Tori added one Demersat had base hits. hit and one RBI. Top Players: Sallman, Yang Giants 14, Yankees 6. For the Giants, & Alameda - Brittney Berckmoes, Tori Koth, Mitch Rocereto sparked his team with a Nikki Moyers Grand Slam in the first inning of the ball game PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011

(continued from page 8) Amador held an 11.5 point lead. The lead reservations are not available in advance. looked like it would get bigger when the Rental of a bocce ball kit does not guarantee Mid-fielders Elias, Eilis Hegarty and Sophie relay team of Surber, Kevin McLaughlin, a bocce ball court will be available. Santos controlled a tough midfield game. Silva, and Kurotori got to the wall second The Robert Livermore Community Cen- Keeper Sophia Brown made four amazing and the second AV relay team finished third. ter is located at 4444 East Ave., Livermore. saves and anchored a strong defense includ- However, one of the Amador swimmers on Bothwell Park is located at 2466 Eighth ing Lisa DeFeo, Christy Jensen, Jessica Ko the second team had left early and the score St., Livermore. For more information, call and Hanna Mallie. Top Offensive Players: was nullified. Instead of gaining six points, 925-373-5700. Malissa Shadle, Aliyah Walker; Top Defen- the Dons lost 28 points and now trailed sive Players: Sophia Brown, Lisa DeFeo, Mission San Jose by 16.5 points. Christy Jensen, Hanna Mallie Amador tried hard to make up the dif- Run for the Parks ference as Hughes and Chen went one-two A brand new run and walk in Sycamore in the back with Becker and Mike Pasquale Grove Park, in Livermore, will be held on Springtime Invite Sun., April 17. Livermore's Springtime Tumbling and finishing eight-ten. The finish closed the gap to 2.5 point going into the last individual event The inaugural Livermore Area Recre- Trampoline hosted the Springtime Invite on ation and Park District’s (LARPD) Run for March 27, 2011. of the day, the breaststroke. Surber finished third, Andrew Song seventh and Camren the Parks will benefit the LARPD. It will Results for the Springtime athletes: feature 3 events: 5K Walk/Run, 10K Run, Trampoline 11 & Under: Level 5: Chang in a tie for 13th, but Mission was even better, gaining 13 points that, barring a DQ and Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run. Nicholas Abrego 2nd (22.80); Level 6: Sa- All three courses will feature great bra Wilson 1st (26.10), Megan Hebert 2nd essentially put the meet away. The Dons 400 free relay team of Kevin springtime views and colorful blossoming (25.05), David Davisson 1st (25.95); Level flowers: 5K Walk/Run: This loop course is 7: Kaitlyn Clevenger 1st (25.35); Level 8: McLauglin, Hughes, Chen, Surber finished first and the second team of Justin Pasquale, on paved and unpaved trails in the Sycamore Joshua Erickson 1st (52.15) Grove Park. Flat and fast; 10K Run: Same Trampoline 12 & Up: Level 6: Lexi Becker, Kurotori, Silva finished sixth, but it wasn't enough to top Mission for a first great views with a more challenging distance Carzoli 5th (4.35); Level 7: Shoshana Cohen and terrain, the out and back course features 3rd (22.95), Megan Contarciego 4th (10.80); place finish. The Amador Valley JV girls swim team paved/unpaved LARPD trails through roll- Level 8: Delaney Foote 1st (55.60), Kayla ing wine country, Holdener Park, and on Erickson 2nd (53.80), Anna O'Brien 6th finished first in nine of eleven events to take second in the Fourth Annual Tom Wilson LARPD’s newest trail; Kids’ Fun Run 1 (52.50), Kendall Aasen 8th (51.40), Roba- Mile (12 years and under): 1 mile out/back than Harries 1st (55.25), Jeremy Pigford Invitational. A bigger and deeper Mission San Jose team took first place by a 606-526 on unpaved trail in Sycamore Grove Park. 10th (38.30) Run through the sycamore trees and back. Double Mini Trampoline 11 & Under: margin over the Dons. Two Amador swimmers took home a This is the perfect time of the year for kids to Level 5: Nicholas Abrego 1st (58.40); Level enjoy the creek and view the wildlife. 6: Megan Hebert 1st (57.80), Sabra Wilson pair of individual firsts with Bridget Booe wining the 200 and 500 free, and Lissi Entry fees are pre-registered 5K and 10K 3rd (57.35); Level 7: Kaitlyn Clevenger 1st Knell getting to the wall first in the IM and events, $30 per runner, family rate for all (59.00), David Davisson 4th (49.80); Level fly events. Also finishing first was Naomi events $25 each, (families of four or more). 8: Joshua Erickson 1st (57.95) Chan in the backstroke and Elle Surber Race-day fees $35; kids fun run $10. Hikers head out on the trail during last year's Hike for Hope. Double Mini Trampoline 12 & Up: taking the 50. Surber also finished second Trophies will be awarded for 5K and Level 6: Megan Contarciego 1st (57.80), in the 200. Joining Booe and Surber in the 10K female and male overall and top masters Lexi Carzoli 6th (55.90); Level 7: Kayla top 10 in the 200 were Kayla Miller (6) and (45 years and over) finishers. Medals will Erickson 1st (59.15), Anna O'Brien 3rd Shilpa Krish (9). be awarded three deep in each age division (58.55), Shoshana Cohen 4th (57.8); Level The 50 free was a particularly strong for females and males 13 and under, 14-19, 8: Delaney Foote 1st (60.00), Kendall Aasen event for the Dons as they took the top four 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 2nd (59.40), Jeremy Pigford 6th (57.95), slots. Asia Koliner, Miller, and Amy-Lynn years +. All Kids’ Fun Run finishers will Hike for Hope - a Non-competitive Robathan Harries 8th (56.45) Pollitz came in right behind Surber. receive a ribbon. Tumbling 11 & Under: Level 4: David Another strong event was the 100 free All entrants will receive the “historic” Davisson 2nd (52.05); Level 5: Megan Hebert where Pollitz (8) and Katie Marlin (9) also commemorative T-shirt, refreshments and Memorial Hike in Sunol Regional Park 1st (54.60), Sabra Wilson 3rd (52.95); Level placed in the top 10. Martin also finished 7th snacks, and awards ceremony. During the annual Hike for 6: Kaitlyn Clevenger 2nd (51.75), Joshua in the breaststroke just ahead of teammate Race-day registration and check-in will the Aquatic Park was named, will me feel great. Such a feeling of Erickson 1st (48.60) Kyle Copenhagen in 8th. begin at 7:00 a.m., with the 5K and 10K Hope on April 30, 2011, retired join registered participants from camaraderie, like, ‘We are all Tumbling 12 & Up: Level 4: Lexi Rounding out the top 10 individual beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Kids’ Fun Run Pleasanton Chief of Police Tim Carzoli 1st (51.90), Robathan Harries 1st finishers were Nicole Guzolek who took a will start at 10:30 a.m. the San Ramon and Tri-Valley. in this together to celebrate the (49.50); Level 5: Megan Contarciego 3rd pair of eights (IM and fly) and Kimberley For more information, contact On Neal will be manning the park- The fee to participate is $25 ($35 life of someone special.’ I felt (53.80), Shoshana Cohen 4th (43.50); Level Sannajust who took 10th in the 500. Your Mark Events at (209) 795-7832 or ing lot alongside past Amador after April 18th) and hikers can so connected to my son. And the 6: Anna O'Brien 1st (52.95), Kayla Erickson All three relays were won by Amador. visit their website. To register online, go High principal Cyril Bonanno. 4th (52.20); Level 7: Delaney Foote 2nd Surber, Natalie Cook, Knell, and Miller to active.com. invite their friends and co-work- event doesn’t take all day. It goes (51.50), Kendall Aasen 3rd (51.25), Jeremy started the meet out right by winning the Hike for Hope drew over 735 ers to help sponsor their hike with quickly and is so fulfilling.” Pigford 2nd (53.40) medley relay and Guzolek, Megan Banke, hikers last year and the commit- Marlin, and Copenhagen finished the meet Golf Tournament pledges. Each hiker is encouraged to by winning the 400 free relay. In between, The Tri-Valley YMCA is holding its 4th tee hopes over 1,000 hikers will Jean Sullivan has been at- bring a photo of the loved one Gymfinity Gymnastics Booe, Guzolek, Chan, and Kristine Waldear Gymfinity Gymnastics team members took the 200 free. Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, sign up this year. tending the Tragic Loss group at for whom they will be hiking to competed in the 2011 NorCal Level 7 State The Amador Valley JV boys swim team April 29, 2011 at Callippe Preserve Golf Open to the public, Hike for the Hope Hospice Grief Support place in a lanyard (provided by Championships at the Liberty Gymnastics posted some great individual efforts in the Course in Pleasanton. Hope is unique and stands out Training Center in Brentwood, on April 2 Tom Wilson Invitational and finished second Proceeds will benefit kids and families in Center since last year. She lost Hope Hospice) and wear around - April 3, 2011 overall to Mission San Jose. the Tri-Valley area through Tri-Valley YMCA from the typical run or walk on her 37 year-old son unexpect- the neck. Hikers can choose from Level 7: Child B: ALL-AROUND: Katie The Dons had four swimmers with a pair programs. The day’s schedule will include city streets. Mathers 37.225 (4th), VAULT 9.2 (11th), of top five finishes. Shri Gandhi took second golf, silent and live auctions, dinner, prize edly about three years ago. Last the (easy) two mile roundtrip BARS 9.15 (5th), BEAM 9.475 (2nd), and third in the 50 and 100 free events, Caleb drawings and a women’s beauty event featur- A non-competitive, memo- year, to seek support for Hike for Little Yosemite trek or combine it FLOOR 9.4 (4th) Wang took third in the IM and fourth in the ing Japonesque beauty products. Early Bird rial hike along the trails of the Hope, she wrote an article on her with the Canyon View Trail for a Child D: ALL-AROUND: Emily breaststroke; Chris Mowry went 4 and 5 in Specials include $175 per individual player Sunol Regional Wilderness, the Rakestraw 34.925 (16th); Kimmy Denning- the IM and 500 free, and Kaleb Pedersen took ($195 after 3-31-11) and $650 for regular Facebook page about the hike (moderate) three mile loop. ton 34.7 (18th); VAULT: Dennington second in the back and third in the fly. foursome ($725 after), which includes lunch, hike takes place starting anytime and everyone responded…her Proceeds from the event will 9.1 (9th); Rakestraw 9.0 (14th); BARS: Top 10 finishes were common place for dinner and refreshments. between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Rakestraw 8.9 (11th); Dennington 8.5 (16th); the Dons as they placed four in the top 10 Hole sponsorships and corporate outing son’s friends as well as her own. fund hospice care and the Grief BEAM: Rakestraw 8.1 (16thT); Dennington in four events. Chris Iniquez, Joey Lindley, foursome specials are available. For more Hikers, many who are returning She wasn’t sure how she would Support Center, an open-to-the 8.1 (16thT); FLOOR: Dennington 9.1 (14th); and Kennet Pipe went 6-7-8 behind Mowry information, please call (925) 263-4444, again, participate in memory or actually feel on the day of the public resource for adults, teens, Rakestraw 8.925 (16th) in the 500 free while Lindley led a quartet visit http://trivalley.ymcaeastbay.org/ events, honor of a loved one. Proceeds Junior D: ALL-AROUND: Dakota going 5-6-7-8 in the 200 free. Joining Lindley or email [email protected] event. and children who are grieving the Abundiz 35.675 (9th), VAULT 8.85 (16th), were Yeu Shen Gu, Michael Chew, and Pipe. support the services of Hope loss of a loved one. BARS 8.45 (10th), BEAM 9.15 (5th), Chew (4) was also part of the foursome be- Hospice in providing families FLOOR 9.25 (7th) hind Pedersen in the back with Sam Sornsen Bowling News “But when I got there,” she For further information visit Senior C: ALL-AROUND: Sara Vu- placing seventh and Nate Pereira taking 10th. Youth Bowler Alex Stuber in the Genera- with comfort, dignity and ex- said, “everyone was so up and the hike’s website at www.the- Finally, the Dons had four top 10's in the 100 tion Gap League bowled 250, 290 and 257 kojevic 35.75 (12th), VAULT 9.425 (4th), free with Perry Jia (4), Michael Lenz (8), and cellence. chatty…so positive! The fact hikeforhope.com or call Pat- BARS 8.6 (15th), BEAM 8.925 (9th), for a 797 series 176 pins over average at the Steven Cox (9) joining Gandhi. Granada Bowl in Livermore. Gene Bruihl Pleasanton luminary and that I was on the trails with oth- tie DiLauro, at 925-829-8770. FLOOR 8.8 (18th) Parker Brown had top 10 finishes in both in the Cheyenne League rolled a 280 game. Hike for Hope Chairperson, ers who were hiking in memory Media representatives: contact the IM (9) and the fly (8), and Copeland Youth Bowler Jeoffrey Anderson in the Dolores Bengtson, for whom Amador Swimming Green took sixth in the breaststroke. Cox Family Affair League bowled a 267 game of someone they had lost made Kathy Padro at (925) 829-8770 or Winning your own invitational swim rounded out the top 10 finishes with a ninth that is 71 pins over average. [email protected] meet is not always easy, but the Amador in the fly. Randy Bickerdike in the Generation Gap Valley High School varsity girls made it look All three of Amador's relay teams League rolled 247 and Bruce Ragusa 223. that way winning the Tom Wilson Invitational finished second. Pedersen, Wang, Brown, Aaron Fick in the Getaway Fours League Masters Swim Championships in Pleasanton by 137 points over second place Mission and Cox made up the Medley team, Wang, bowled 247, Jim Leal 236, Bill Deuell and San Jose. By posting a 510-373 score, the Chew, Cox, and Gandhi the 200 free team; Dave Moore 226. Tim Springer in the Match The City of Pleasanton’s Do- Congested traffic conditions Friday for spring break. Amador girls were the only home squad to and Mowry, Gandhi, Pedersen, and Chew Point League rolled 256, Norm Anderson score higher than Mission San Jose in the the 400 quartet. 245 and Alvin Bettis 227. Jonathan Miller in lores Bengtson Aquatic Center may occur on Santa Rita Road For more information, please invitational. the 4 Seasons Heating & Air League bowled will be the host site for the Pacific and Black Avenue each morn- contact Aquatics Supervisor The Dons showed their dominance by 268, Jerry Friesen 267, Gabe Donohue 258, Masters Championship Swim finishing first or second in seven of the eight Football and Cheer Maria Lockridge 257 and Matt Colemann ing as the swimmers begin to Michelle Stearns at (925) 931- individual events and won the medley relay. Livermore Youth Football and Cheer, 242. James Marasco in the Practice Kings & Meet to be held Friday, April 8 arrive for the day’s competition. 3423. Catherine Breed and Kirsten Brand got all the longest established Football/Cheerlead- Queens League rolled 225. Gabe Donohue in through Sunday, April 10, 2011. Accordingly, City staff has de- four of the firsts recorded by Amador. Breed ing program in Livermore, is celebrating the Cheyenne League bowled 266, Dave Er- set a meet record in the 200 free and broke its 37th year. win 248, Joe Monastiero 248 and Joe Delise The meet is expected to draw veloped a traffic flow system for the pool record in the 500 free while Brand Signups are currently underway for the 236. Jeremy Stuber in the Early Years Fun about 800 swimmers who will the Aquatic Center to facilitate took both the 50 and 100 free. Natalie Wong 2011 season. Time League rolled 254, Charlie Butkiewicz begin to arrive at 7:00 a.m. each garnered a pair of seconds in the fly and The league is supported by Valley 235 and Steve Reitz 208. Nick Tehero in the competitor drop-off, and partici- backstroke and Tory Houston took second in Christian High School, Granada High Family Affair League bowled 233. day, and end at approximately pants have been notified of pre- the IM to round out the second place finishes. School, Livermore High School and The Morning Bowler Dick Greene in the 5:00 p.m. The meet will begin at designated parking locations that The four swimmers also combined on the Diablo Valley Youth Football Conference. Primetime Seniors League rolled 225, Frank winning 200 medley relay team. The program emphasizes education, family, Cerros 211 and Inge Kipp 186. Norm Taas- 8:30 a.m. each day. would reduce the impact on the The Dons went 1-2-3 in the 500 free and the football knowledge and techniques evigen in the Sirs & Sirettes League bowled The City of Pleasanton has surrounding neighborhoods. Par- with Roshni Nair and Cassidy Booe finishing that prepare athletes for the exact structure 210 and Dick Greene 205. Doug Parker in been working closely with the behind Breed. In the 50 free, Ali Hernbroth of high school and collegiate football and the Donna's Mixers League rolled 225 and ticipants and spectators are asked finished third and Elaina Gates took ninth cheer programs. Bill Nawrocki 200. Norm Taasevigan in the organization to develop a plan to use Gingerbread Preschool, and in the backstroke, Lillian Sun and Kylie Teams compete with teams from nearby Senior Primetimers League bowled 199, John for both a successful competi- Alisal Elementary School, and Copenhagen finished in third and eighth. cities structured around the East Bay Athletic Foscalina and Dick Harris 198. Amador had four top 10 finishers in League. Youth Bowler Shawn Donohue in the tion and reduced impact on the Amador Valley High School as a the 100 free with Hernbroth, Houston and The football program is offered for ath- Generation Gap League rolled 279, Jacky neighborhoods surrounding the first option for overflow parking. Gates going 6,7,9 behind Brand. They also letes from 7 to 14 years old. Each football Faltings 237, Curtis Agness 236 and Katelynn Aquatic Center, located at 4455 had four top 10's in the fly with Sun, Nair, team is mentored by an ex-NFL player. Goddard 202. All three schools are closed on and Bernadine Martin finishing 3, 6, and 7 Among them is John Parrella, a former April 23rd there is a Mini High Roller Black Avenue near Santa Rita to go with Wong's second. Even in the Dons defensive lineman. His 12-year career Tournament at 11:30am. Please call 447- Road. "weakest" event, the breaststroke, Amador including playing for the Oakland Raiders, 5600 to sign-up or if you have questions had four in the top 10. Martin finished fifth, San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. Also just ask for James. Beverly Fu eighth, Cate MacGregor ninth, mentoring are Mario Celotto, a member of and Rachel Bench 10th. MacGregor also the 1981 Superbowl Las Angeles Rams; finished eighth in the IM. and Jos Raves, who played for the Raiders, Maya Gilchrist and Cassidy Booe Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Event to Benefit Veterans, Wounded came in eighth and 10th behind Breed in and Detroit Lions. the 200 free to round out the individual top The Cheer program is offered for athletes Soldiers and Gold Star Families 10 finishes. from 5 to 14 years old. The team finished Callippe Preserve Golf Course Amador's other relay teams also finished fourth in the nation at the recent competition been identified as one of the impressively with the 200 free relay team at Disneyland. in Pleasanton, will host a ben- nation’s top 50 municipal courses of MacGregor, Gates, Gilchrist and Hern- Practice starts August 1, 2011. There are efit tournament for the East Bay in the nation for the past several broth finishing third and the 400 relay team discounts on fees for families with multiple composed of Sun, MacGregor, Wong, and athletes. Chapter of Blue Star Moms years by Golfweek magazine. Hernbroth taking second. According to the league, children play on Friday, April 15. The Blue The $200 entry fee includes In a meet that went back and forth all football and become cheerleaders because Star Moms is a support through day, the Amador Valley Varsity Boys fell just it is fun, challenging and exciting. Being a a pair of FJ Sport Shoes, green a bit short, well, actually left a bit early, in member of a team helps to cooperation and service organization located in and cart fee, lunch and dinner, their Fourth Annual Tom Wilson Invitational team work as well as develop social skills. Danville with members from and two free rounds of golf for Swim Meet. The Dons lost to Mission San For more information about the program Jose 528-514.5, the most obvious difference or to register, please visit http://www.lyfcvi- throughout Contra Costa and a future date. More than $2,700 being a disqualification on their 200 free relay kings.com/ or e-mail us at delthecoach@ Alameda counties. The group worth of prizes are also within team that had finished in third. gmail.com supports their sons and daughters Amador got off to a great start by win- reach for participants, including ning the 200 medley relay behind the strong currently serving in all branches Closest to the Pin prizes on all swimming of Nick Johnston, Andrew Seitz, Adult Open Gym of the Armed Forces and as Par 3’s. Bryan Hughes and Jason Chen. They con- tinued posting points when Seitz and Kyle Basketball veterans. For more information, or to Surber went 2-3 in the 200 free and Stephan Open Gym Basketball is held at Fallon Check-in begins at noon on Middle School, 3601 Kohnen Way, Dublin register for the tournament please Hall placed eighth. April 15, and the tournament Following the first two events, the every Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 contact Doug Giannini at (925) McLaughlin brothers, Tim and Kevin, pm. Space is limited to the first 36 in at- gets underway with a 1:00 p.m. 426-6666, extension 20, or email along with Justin Pasquale placed five, six tendance. The cost per night is $3.00 per shotgun start to cover all 18-holes [email protected]. and eight in the 200 IM and the Dons did participant ages 18 years and older. Fee is even better in the 50 free when Chen won collected on site. For more information please of the popular course which has the event, Johnston finished third, and Joey call 925-556-4500 or email glentheguide@ Silva took eighth. dublin.ca.gov. Hughes then posted the first of his two individual firsts by taking the fly. Hughes Bocce Kits for Rent would later win the backstroke and also swam Following the debut of two new bocce on two winning relay teams for a four first day. courts at the freshly renovated Bothwell Also going top 10 in the fly were Cameron Park, the Livermore Area Recreation and Kurotori (9th) and Hall (10th). Park District is now making bocce ball kits Also having a fine day was Seitz who available for rent to the public. followed his 200 free swim with a win in Bocce ball kits can be checked out for a the 100 free. Johnston got his second third week at a time from the Robert Livermore of the day in the event and David Becker Community Center. The kits are available at and Silva went nine, ten. Following up the the front counter from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 100 was the 500 free and the McLaughlins Monday through Friday. and Pasquale again pointed in the top 10 Rental for one week is $20, plus a $40 with Tim finishing second, Kevin fifth and refundable deposit by credit card or cash – a Pasquale coming in 10th. total of $60. The $40 deposit is refundable if That set up the critical event of the day equipment is returned in good condition. Kits for the Dons. Entering the 200 free relay, are rented on a first-come, first-served basis; The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 - PAGE 9 Easter Sunrise Service Request: A Gentle Horse? Trails Conference Set for April 11-13 The traditional Easter Sun- tist Church) would like to be 455 6089 ([email protected] ) or Bringing trail experts, enthu- Bicycle Tour. sored in part by the California rise Service at Shadow Cliffs mounted on a ‘Gentle Horse’ that Howard Neely@462 3346 (hw- siasts and advocates together for During the Conference, over Trails Conference Foundation, Regional Park will take place would not be spooked by some [email protected]). intensive learning and sharing 90 seasoned trail professionals East Bay Regional Parks District on April 24. This year a special group singing. This year’s service will run opportunities, the California will deliver over 35 concurrent and Trails Forever — Golden drama will be reenacted from If any of your readers would from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Parking Trails and Greenways Confer- sessions and workshops. The Gate National Parks Conser- General Pleasanton’s era in the be willing to provide such a is free along with coffee and do- ence: Engaging Youth and Di- April 11 evening keynote speak- vancy, hosted by the California 1800’s To establish authentic- worthy horse for the short drama nuts. Sponsor is Pleasanton Cen- versity is accepting registrations ers are renowned recreation and State Parks. With attendance ity, the General (portrayed by please give the hosts a call or terpointe Presbyterian Church. for its April 11-13, 2011 at www. trails leaders. Nina Roberts, Di- having doubled over the last five Rev Meek of the Trinity Bap- E-mail them: Harry Briley at parks.ca.gov/trails/conference. rector of the Pacific Leadership years, post conference evalua- This year’s conference will be Institute, is a dynamic educator tions reflect 94% of trail profes- sionals and advocates indicating held at the San Ramon Marriott and respected leader, having complete satisfaction with their located at the base of Mt. Diablo successfully blended her passion 2010 conference experience. Pleasanton to Hold Free E-Waste Event in Contra Costa County. for natural resources and cultural/ The Conference was devel- Beginning with six interac- ethnic diversity into a crucial oped by California State Parks The City of Pleasanton will Dublin San Ramon Services Dis- that will be accepted can be tive, all day workshops on Mon- field of expertise. The April and the California Recreational host a free E-Waste collection on trict (DSRSD). All prescription viewed at http://noewaste.com/ day, April 11, participants can 12 evening keynote Thomas F. Trails Committee in 1984 to ad- April 15 and April 16, 2011 at the and over-the-counter drugs will calendar/event-display.php?114. learn about evaluating roads and Stienstra is the outdoors writer dress the needs of trail managers Alameda County Fairgrounds. be accepted. For more informa- For more information, please call trails for management planning; for the San Francisco Chronicle. throughout California. In 1995, The public may drop off items tion about the pharmaceutical toll free (866) 335-3373. mechanized trail maintenance; In 2008, he won first place for the California Trails Conference between 12:00 Noon and 5:00 drug drop-off, please call (925) Among the items that will Universal Trail Assessment Pro- best outdoors column in America. Foundation [a 501(c) (3) non- p.m. on Friday, April 15, and 828-0515. be accepted are computer com- cess (UTAP) and High Efficiency As a full-time outdoors writer for profit corporation] was formed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on All types of electronic equip- ponents, digital cameras, power Saturday, April 16. Please enter ment can be dropped off. There is cables, toner cartridges, video Trail Assessment Process (HET- 30 years, Stienstra has made it his to assist State Parks in carrying the fairgrounds at Gate 12, off AP); design and construction of life’s work to explore America out the goals of the Conference no limit to the amount of qualify- game systems, MP3 players, with funding provided through Valley Avenue. ing items, although residents are keyboards, DVD, and other elec- narrow multiuse trails in parks; — searching for the best of the On Saturday, April 16 only, encouraged to take an inventory tronic items, as well as household building and interpreting the outdoors and writing about it. sponsorships, exhibit and regis- unused or expired pharmaceuti- tration fees. of their E-Waste items intended batteries and fluorescent light Anza National Historic Trail; The 26th California Trails and cal drugs will be collected at the for disposal. A full roster of items bulbs. and the Iron Horse Regional Trail Greenways Conference is spon- same location, co-hosted by the

County Counsel was awarded Medals of Valor and Megan. was also a Marine and fought in obstruction. ern Oregon Hearing Center. He Richard Winnie three Purple Hearts for injuries Saint passed on March 30, the battle of Guadalcanal during A viewing will be from 8:00 also enjoyed working as an EMT The Alameda County Board sustained in battle. Lewis was 2011 of natural causes. She is WWII. Bill retired from Kaiser a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, April for Medford Ambulance from of Supervisors announced at honorably discharged in Dec. survived by husband Donald, Sand and Gravel in Pleasanton 8, 2011 at Hull & Hull Funeral 1965 to 1972. In 1972 Floyd & last week's meeting that County 1969. He then completed a 2- children Paul Stroud of Denver, in 1981, Directors. Audrey moved to Redwood City, year degree in chemistry and was John (Robin) Stroud of Folsom, where he A memorial service will be at California to operate large foster Counsel Richard E. Winnie 9:30 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2011 boys homes. They later opened passed away on Monday, March employed as a building engineer, Tom Stroud of Portland and Me- worked as and later worked as a counselor gan (Stu) Crandell of Redding; an electri- at Spring Meadow Retirement Samaritan Ranch in El Cajon, 28, 2011 after a long illness. Community, 1357 Redwood California which they operated Board President Nate Miley for those in need. stepchildren Bob, Jody, Toby cian. He Lewis was preceded in death and Don Walmsley, and grand- was proud Circle, Grants Pass, Oregon. from 1975 to 1978 completing asked his colleagues, the County Interment with military honors over 20 years of foster care for Administrator, department heads by his beloved daughter, Renee children Kelli Stroud, Kevin of being a will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April up to 36 boys at a time. and staff to join in a moment Poggi and his three siblings. (Jessica) Crandell, and Kimberly member of 8, 2011 at Eagle Point National They then managed Senior of silence and announced that He is survived by his daughter Crandell. IBEW for Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon. Housing in Livermore, Cali- County flags had been lowered Narcissie Oryall, four grandchil- 57 years. Pastor Ron Marsh will officiate fornia for 10 years until their in his memory. dren and numerous nieces and Mary Josephine Lindner H i s at both services. retirement in 1992 when they Richard E. Winnie served as nephews. (Murray Family of Liver- h o b b i e s Please sign the family guest returned to Grants Pass and the County Counsel since his He will be greatly missed for more) were his book at www.since1928hull. along with several of their friends appointment by the Board of his humor, courage under fire, Mary was born in San Fran- Ham radio (W60ZU), playing com. from Parkway Christian Center Supervisors in 1998, and headed determination and helping hand cisco, California on June 29, his guitar, listening to old time Floyd was born January 30, joined RV MAPPS, a mission a staff of approximately 35 at- for the younger generation. 1908 and passed away at her country music, and traveling in 1923 in Littleton, Colorado to program which took them over torneys. He was a trusted legal Lewis was laid to rest at the residence in San Diego on Sun- his trailer. He was also a pilot and Ross & Margaret Hugoboom. many states and Canada doing advisor and counselor to the San Joaquin Valley National day, March 27, 2011. She was in his younger days he loved fly- When he completed his school- construction work on churches Board of Supervisors, County Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA, 102 years old. ing his Biplane and Cessna. ing, the family moved to San and teen challenge centers until Administrator and to Countywide near his brother Allen Oryall on Mary joined the US Navy He is survived by his wife Pedro, California. After com- 2004. They lived at the Bridge elected and appointed agency and March 21, 2011. as a registered nurse where Catherine of 70 years. His daugh- mercial fishing and joining the Assisted Living for several years she served from 1936 to 1959 ter Catherine of Livermore, his United States Coast Guard, he until Floyd was widowed in 2010 department heads. His strong met his wife, Audrey Moskovita and he moved to Spring Meadow presence and valuable advice will Saint Stroud Walmsley retiring as a Commander in the three grandchildren, Christine Massey of Livermore, Sandra and in 1942 they married. In Retirement Community. At be greatly missed. "Saint" (Helene Ruth St. De- Nursing Corps. She attended 1946 he received his honor- Spring Meadow he met Maggie Prior to his appointment as nis) was born July 9, 1929 in George Washington University Amaral-Bistor (Ed) of Tracy, Darrell Amaral of Livermore, able discharge and in 1947 they McGall and Floyd intended to County Counsel, Richard E. Chicago, and Columbia University where moved to the Grants Pass, Or- joyfully spend the rest of his life Winnie served for many years to parents she earned advanced degrees his dog Dakota, and 10 of his 13 egon area. From 1947 to 1972 with her. as City Attorney for the City of Charlotte in Nursing. Mary served on the nieces and nephews. He will be he worked in various occupations Survivors include his wife, Oakland and was later a partner and Albert USS Hope which was one of the missed very much. including Cave Junction Feed Maggie McGall; and two sons, with the Wendel Rosen Black & St. Denis. first naval hospital ships. While Arrangements by Callaghan Store manager, owner of his 76 Floyd Gareth Hugoboom and Dean LLP law firm in Oakland. G r o w i n g at school in Washington she was Mortuary. Service Station at 6th & J Street William John Hugoboom. He was very active in the local up in Hazel invited to a high tea with Eleanor and worked at Southern Oregon He was preceded in death by community and served on many Crest, Illi- Roosevelt at the White House Elizabeth Marie Schaffer Plywood, Wilke Oldsmobile, and his wife, of 69 years, Audrey boards including the Oakland nois, she before WWII and was honored Elizabeth Marie Schaffer, Western Auto and then became Hugoboom and a grandson, Brent Housing Authority Board of worked for to meet her again in New Guinea 86, a resident of Kailua, Hawaii an audiologist opening the South- “Woody” Hugoboom. Commissions, AC Transit Retire- E a s t m a n during the war. Mary also worked passed away March 7, 2011 of ment Board, General Counsel to K o d a k with VISTA (Volunteers in Ser- natural causes. the California State Association Chicago in film processing, and vice to America) in the 1960’s. A longtime Livermore resi- of Counties (CSAC) Finance attended DePauw University in Mary was a descendent of one dent, she was preceded in death Corporation and CalTrust and Greencastle, Indiana. of the founding Livermore pio- by her husband Charles D. Schaf- the Board of Directors of the She married John Stroud in neers; the Murray’s settled here fer. California County Counsels’ 1950, during his time with the in 1851 and started their ranch in She is survived by her three Association. U.S. Navy, stationed in China the 1860’s where her mother was children, daughters, Carol L. Supervisor Scott Haggerty Lake CA. This was the birth- born. Mary was raised in Santa Lerseth, and Cathy L. Cheadle, said, “Over the years, Richard place of her first two children; Maria where her father was a and son John R. Schaffer. guided the County through a Paul Denis Stroud and John baker, but spent a lot of time on wide range of legal challenges, Daniel Stroud. In 1955 the fam- the family ranch in Livermore. Floyd Welton Hugoboom doing so with great intelligence, ily moved to Livermore CA, She was deeply involved with Former Livermore, California strategic vision, diligence and where soon Thomas Christopher St. Charles Borromeo Catholic resident, Floyd Welton Hugo- good humor.’’ Stroud and Megan Leigh Stroud Church in San Diego, which she boom, age 88, of Grants Pass, Donna Ziegler will lead his came along, rounding out the considered her family. Mary is Oregon, died Sunday, March 20, office as Chief Assistant County family of six. survived by many cousins. 2011 in Corpus Christi, Texas af- Counsel pending the Board of Saint was very active and pop- A Chapel Blessing was held ter traveling for over four months Supervisors formal consideration ular in Livermore, with numerous Callaghan Mortuary Chapel, through the Southern states to of an interim appointment. interests and activities, including 3833 East Ave., Livermore. In- Key West, Florida. He was re- Planning is underway for painting, piano, singing, cooking, terment followed the service at turning home when he needed a public memorial service for bridge, church, entertaining, de- St. Michael Catholic Cemetery emergency surgery for a bowel Richard E. Winnie in April. signing and decorating. She did in Livermore with full Military a lot of writing, and also created Honors. Lewis Edward Oryall a local catering business. Lewis Edward Oryall, a ten She married Donald Walms- William Walter Williams Jr. year resident of Livermore, ley in 1981, continuing her var- Bill passed away in his sleep passed away on March 1, 2011 ied interests, and also earning from heart failure on March 19, after a long battle with illnesses her Ph.D. at UCSF to become 2011. He was born June 28, caused in part by radiation ex- a Psychotherapist. Following 1918, the sixth of eight children posure during his Marine Corps more years in the Livermore area, born to William and Eliza in service at the Nevada Atomic Saint and Donald spent winters Greeley, Colorado. testing sites in the early 1950s. in Florida, and summers at their He was 8 years old when they Mr. Oryall was a native San beach house in Smith River CA. moved to Livermore, Ca. where Franciscan who was born in They relocated to Redding CA he lived the rest of his life married 1929 to Floyd and Mary Oryall. in 2004, to be near daughter to his high school sweetheart. He There were fourteen children in the close knit family. He attended Catholic schools and graduated from Commerce High School in S.F. He then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1947. He served in Indo-China and Korea. He had a break of service and returned to civilian life to work in envelope manufacturing. Lewis then reen- listed in the Marines in 1961. He served three tours of duty in Viet Nam in reconnaissance, where he PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011

(continued from page 4) To help illustrate my point, in and is underfunded $56 billion. District’s outrageous pensions. that keeping BART on 580 was libraries, art and music programs subsequently college. She is 1987 my wife and I had a meet- That will boost the payment from I am voting No on Measure E the better, less costly, and more and fewer courses offered in now a professional within our ing with Steve Maher, then the California’s already strained gen- and once again ask the District achievable option. high school. There is nothing community. The educational principal of Alisal Elementary. eral fund by 20 percent. for real reforms. Last week Don Miller and left to cut. process has been and continues Our daughter was starting kin- I am voting No on E and any Kathy Streeter accepted our Please join us in preserving to be extremely important to us, dergarten and we wanted to get other tax measure with the hope “Yes” for Measure E invitation to talk about the ad- quality education. When you re- especially since we now have acquainted. During our conver- that elected officials start doing Barbara Hempill, Past Presi- vantages of running BART to ceive your Measure E ballot, mail grandchildren who will soon be sation, I showed him the roster basic math. downtown vs. the disadvantages it back with a “Yes” vote. dent, Livermore-Amador Val- of keeping BART on the freeway. attending K-12 in Pleasanton. of staff at Alisal. I compared it Please join me on voting No ley League of Women Voters to the elementary school I went on E. Their program will soon be aired Reply to Reply Issues: Over 60% of the public The $2.2 million to be re- on cable channel 26, Thursdays Peta Grimes school funding comes mostly to in southern California that was ceived annually from Measure E at 6:30pm. You can also view the Livermore from the State’s income taxes and built the same year as Alisal and No on Measure E will help prevent the most drastic program on our website at www. I am glad to see so many let- sales taxes. Since we currently looked like it was designed by the Steve Brozosky cuts in the Pleasanton School grassrootsissues.com. ters about the future of downtown have such a high unemployment same architect. In 1956 we had: Former Pleasanton Unified District budget caused by the This is an important issue, Livermore, because if people are rate, our revenues from state ONE principal, ONE full time School Board Trustee and For- $7.7 million deficit and provide affecting many people and busi- thinking about this subject, the income tax have been much less, secretary and ONE part time sec- mer Pleasanton City Council a stable and predictable source nesses. If you would like the outcome is likely to be the best as well as a decrease in sales tax retary, ONE full time custodian, Member of funding. Pleasanton residents opportunity to vote on the issue, for the community, and I really revenues. This obviously means ONE part time nurse and NO Since last parcel tax attempt cannot afford to allow the quality sign the petition to get it on commend the Independent for that we all must tighten our teacher’s assistants. Besides the I have spoken with School Ad- of our school system to decline. the November ballot. You can being willing to print both sides belts and sacrifice for the com- teachers, THAT WAS IT! There ministrators and School Board It is far more expensive once a get more information about the of the issue. mon good. The public schools was a long pregnant pause after Trustees about my concerns of school system has declined to petition and where you can sign I am delighted to read from “MUST” live within a reasonable this communication. Clearly it unsustainable financial practices, improve it than to maintain the it at www.keepbarton580.org. Len Alexander’s letter that budget just like the rest of our was out of Steve’s hands. The partially responsible for our cur- initial quality. Signing the petition doesn’t keep LVPAC has no further interest in town residents. That means, this 1987 roster indicated that ex- rent problems. Two years later, An independent citizens’ BART on 580, it merely gets the condos or apartments downtown. is not the time to be focusing on treme administrative bloat had the District has another tax on oversight committee will review issue on the ballot so that the It was my understanding that they raises for teachers, exorbitant become the norm. the ballot while no fiscal reforms the use of Measure E funding and voters can let the city council were strong advocates of those pensions for retirees, class size The fox is in control of the publicly report its findings. This know where they want to see buildings, in order to generate have taken place. secures Measure E’s mandate BART tracks. finances for their project, but if reduction, & programs that are hen house. The main fiscal problem of the not essential. Please understand, that funds will be collected and that has changed and they have District is giving out automatic accounted for separately and used Preserve Quality Education found alternate sources for their the majority of the citizenry can- Drowning in Debt raises for longevity. Teachers only for the purposes specified in Carol and Jerry Rosenblatt funding, that is fantastic news. not absorb any more tax increases Kay Ayala receive pay increases through Measure E such as core academic Owners Crown Trophy I am not against the theater as of any kind. We are all strapped Former Pleasanton Council- what is called “step and column instruction, specialized science Pleasanton such, as long as to the max, and the public school member raises”.” These are typically 3% and reading instruction, and a We’ve had three children 1) They do not change the system needs to understand this Our government is in a finan- each year, costing the District an system that will attract and retain pass through the Pleasanton character of Livermore, and unfortunate reality and respond cial crisis starting at the federal additional $1.5 million each year. qualified teachers. No funds school district and although we 2) They do not ask us to pay accordingly. NO NEW PARCEL level all the way down to the City Through compounding, these from the parcel tax can be used to don’t have children enrolled in for it (although I do not think it TAXES! of Pleasanton and our school dis- raises will cost $15 million over increase teachers’ or administra- Pleasanton schools at this time, is viable from a business point trict. WE ARE OVERSPEND- the period of the parcel tax. tors’ salaries and benefits. we wholeheartedly support Mea- of view, and certainly would not No On Measure E ING. A $98 tax for 4 years will When the economy was do- Whatever I have achieved, I sure E. want to invest in it). Connie Cox not solve the problem but just ing well, the District received owe to a quality public school As we think back to 1998, we Unfortunately, their plans Pleasanton exacerbate it. When the school additional money from the State education. Our children and are reminded about what actually violate both of these conditions As a realtor, I make a living district started retiring personnel which paid the automatic raises. grandchildren have benefited enticed us to move to Pleasanton: – using our redevelopment funds dealing with people who are up- at up to $172,000/ a year, that did With the economy not doing from the quality education they it was the schools. and our city general fund to side down on their house - owing it for me. They are spiking their well, we do not receive money received in Pleasanton schools. As local business owners and finance their scheme, and caus- more than their house is worth. I salaries. Spiking means adding from the State for these raises; I feel that Measure E provides an Pleasanton residents, we com- ing vast numbers of extra living opportunity to help pay back for mend the high standard of learn- units downtown to generate those am constantly counseling people to your last year’s salary in or- but we are still giving raises. what we have received. der to get a higher pension. We What does that mean? To pay ing our kids have received and funds. Although they feel that who don’t know what to do and Please vote “Yes” for Mea- want that tradition to continue what they propose is a great fu- where to turn. currently have 48 retirees from for the raises of some teachers sure E. for many years to come. ture for Livermore – to some of Twenty percent of all proper- the Pleasanton Unified School we must fire newer teachers with At $98 year, Measure E makes the residents, it seems like a rec- ties on the market in Pleasanton District and the City of Pleas- less seniority, increase class sizes BART Issues sense. It’s good for kids, good ipe for disaster, and this seems are either in foreclosure or in anton with retirement pay over and cut programs. Barbara Hickman, Livermore for our community and will help to be the only forum to question short sale. They can’t afford $100,000/year along with free There are several solutions to Host of “Grassroots Issues” protect property values. and discuss these plans. their house payment, can’t retire, health insurance. I wonder how this problem and not all require A few weeks ago I wrote a Measure E funds will support The worst thing is the feeling can’t refinance, can’t sell, can’t many residents of Pleasanton, approval from the unions. How- letter telling about Linda Jef- core academic instruction that of total loss of control. The city downsize, can’t modify their loan besides public employees, have ever, the District is not dealing fery Sailors coming on our TV improves math, science and read- council does not know what the - they are out of options. retirement pay this high? with this problem. The future program, Grassroots Issues, ing skills. What’s more, every majority of residents want, and Homeowners are having a Thanks to the Bay Area News of our children’s education is in to advocate keeping BART on penny will stay in our community is not interested in finding out tough time right now. So are the Group who filed a Public Records jeopardy unless real reforms are 580. In that letter I mentioned and can’t be taken by the state. that I hadn’t found anyone on Our children’s education – they just expect us to sit quietly teachers. But charging a parcel Request from our school district, done now. and watch while they destroy tax is not going to help anyone. we shall soon learn how deep this While the automatic raises the opposing side, BART to shouldn’t be subject to the whims downtown, who was willing to of California politics. Pleas- the city. Those who approve of $98 may not sound like much, but spiking goes. School Boards let are my biggest concern, please their plans are listened to and ap- if a homeowner can’t make his or this happen saying it isn’t coming read the ballot arguments or go come on our program. Since then anton schools have already re- Valerie Raymond has also been duced spending by $19.4 million. plauded – those who disapprove her payment it’s A FORTUNE! out of our General Fund. No, it’s to www.PleasantonParcelTax- are shoved aside and ignored. If you want to help a teacher, coming out of taxpayers’ wallets Info.com for other issues like the on our program, comparing facts That’s 67 fewer teachers, fewer on both sides and concluding days in school, less support for give them the $98; don’t force all homeowners to give $98 when you know a large part of that will go toward administration, not the classrooms. We have been through this Wildflower Wander Bicycle Enforcement $5 charge to recycling the follow- arthritis.org. to 7 p.m. Interested blood donors can with the lottery—remember, that A Wildflower Wander at Holdener During the month of April, the ing: CPU's, telephones, printers, copi- call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- money was supposed to take care Park will be held by the Livermore Livermore Police Department will be ers, DVD players, FAX machines, Groups Honored 2767) to schedule an appointment. Area Recreation and Park District focusing some enforcement on bicy- VCRs, stereos, video games, small Livermore’s WSI Internet Con- of our schools. California’s top appliances (microwaves are $15-30, individual income tax rate is the ranger staff on Sun., April 10. clists violating the Vehicle Code. sulting & Education and Asbury Math Awareness Meet Ranger Amy Wolitzer at 10 Over the last three years, there dry batteries are $3/lb) United Methodist Church were re- During the month of April 2011, third highest in the nation and a.m. at Holdener Park, located at the have been 88 reported collisions Please make checks payable to cently honored by the American Red Huntington Learning Center in we have highest sales tax in the east end of Hansen Park. where bicyclists were injured in the PUSD Barton Reading Program Cross for their efforts to help increase Pleasanton will participate in Math- country. California’s business tax Not many people know about City of Livermore. A vast majority For more information, please the nation’s blood supply. ematics Awareness Month. Started climate ranks 49th in the nation Holdener Park, but the wildflowers of these injury collisions are found call 510/590-7510 or go to www. Severe weather on the East Coast in 1986, Mathematics Awareness are amazing. Take advantage of a to be the bicycle rider’s fault. In the ctrecycling.net caused the cancellation of more than Month is promoted each year by the and our income tax rate is the highest among western states. newly constructed trail to get partway first 3 months of 2011, there have 850 blood drives in January and Joint Policy Board for Mathemat- into the park, then walk through the been 6 reported collisions involving Another tax? When, and Arthritis Walk February – resulting in the loss of ics (JPBM), which includes the grass to continue. Wear appropriate bicyclists. The Arthritis Foundation – North- more than 33,000 scheduled blood American Mathematical Society, where, will it end? It is time to shoes and long pants. Park in lot near The Livermore Police Department ern California Chapter will host the donations. As a result, the Red Cross the American Statistical Association, draw the line. Stop increasing water towers. wants to remind the community to 5th annual Tri-Valley Arthritis Walk asked drive sponsors to expand their the Mathematical Association of taxes and demand accountabil- There is a $5 per vehicle parking ride their bicycles safely. According on Saturday, April 30 at Lifesty- scheduled drives in February and America and the Society for Industrial ity. We need those who run our fee. A $2 donation is requested to help to 21200(a) of the California Vehicle leRX, 1119 East Stanley Blvd. in March to help replenish the nation’s Applied Mathematics. schools and government to get support the programs. Participants Code (CVC) a bicyclist riding on the Livermore. inventory of blood. The theme of the 2011 Mathemat- may call 925-960-2400 for more street is subject to, and expected to their house in order and make Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Thomas Petty of WSI sponsors the ics Awareness Month is "Unraveling information. follow, all the rules of the road as and the walk starts at 9 a.m. The Livermore Community Blood Drive Complex Systems," highlighting the needed cut backs to their budgets a driver of a vehicle. This includes Arthritis Walk is the signature event at Asbury United Methodist Church. role of math in ecosystems and man- instead. Forest Homes Earth Day driving under the influence of alco- for the Arthritis Foundation and it Petty answered the Red Cross’ call for made systems alike. Celebrate Earth Day while help- hol/drugs, not wearing audio/radio takes place in communities nation- more blood by agreeing to increase For more information about Hun- ing to spruce up Forest Home Farms type headsets, having required wide to raise awareness for arthritic the goal of the Feb. 18 blood drive by tington Learning Center in Pleasan- BART to Livermore lighting during darkness, stopping Bob Cooper Historic Park for spring. The event diseases and research. The Arthritis 10 percent. The hard work and extra ton, families can contact Dan Chou at at stop signs/traffic signals, riding in Walk is a family friendly event that effort that was put into the drive paid (925) 463-8800. To learn more about Livermore will take place on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will the same direction as vehicle traffic, features a one and three mile course, off as the Red Cross ended up collect- Mathematics Awareness Month, visit What I have written below is be projects in the vegetable garden, etc. 21212 CVC requires that anyone kids’ activities, entertainment and a ing 70 pints of blood, 11 percent more www.mathaware.org. in response to the article “Idea the wildlife garden and around the under the age of eighteen who is riding special dog walk. After all, dogs get than the original goal of 63. a bicycle must wear a proper fitting Proposed To Bring BART As Far farm. Bring gloves and garden tools. arf-thritis too. Petty said, “We promoted the Wine, Women & Shoes Refreshments will be provided. This and fastened helmet. This year’s youth honoree – Ange- drive heavily on Facebook and other As Portola” which appeared in Parents are asked to review this in- The St. Rose Hospital Founda- you March 31, 2011 paper. is a free, volunteer event perfect lina “Lina” Robinson was diagnosed social media channels, and it paid off. formation with their children who ride just before her third birthday with Livermore is a tight-knit community tion’s Third Annual “Wine, Women The idea of bringing BART for scout groups, service clubs and & Shoes” event will be held April 7, families. bicycles, and take a moment to look Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), and even though it was a rainy day, to Portola without a station and at their children’s bicycle helmets to everyone really stepped up to come 6 to 9 p.m. at Casa Real at Ruby Hill All ages are welcome, but chil- a debilitating form of arthritis that Winery in Pleasanton. without parking should not be dren under 13 must be accompanied ensure that they fit properly. causes systemic inflammation. Now out and make sure we had the extra The Livermore Police Depart- th units we needed.” Designer shoes, handbags, acces- considered. It is a waste of money by an adult. Please register for Activ- approaching her 5 birthday, her life sories and, of course, wine, are all ity #72195 at www.SanRamonrec- ment will be conducting educational is filled with a myriad of medications, All “Recovery 2011” blood drives and would do few people any opportunities in the form of two bi- part of the festivities. good. I have lived in or around guide.com. bimonthly IV infusions, weekly shots, nationwide that exceeded goal by cycle safety rodeos during April. The but despite her challenges, she faces at least 10 percent were listed in With funding from last year’s Livermore for 40 years which Glass House Museum and “All event, St. Rose Hospital in Hayward about the Farm” tours will be avail- bicycle safety rodeos are designed each day with an amazing spirit, an a full-page ad in USA Today on means I have been paying BART show our community’s youth safe March 17. was able to expand services at the able for $5 per person or $8 for both infectious laugh and a desire to make Women’s Imaging Center and reno- taxes for some 35 years. The resi- tours taken on the same day. riding techniques and how to properly JRA better for other kids. “The Red Cross is extremely fit and wear bicycle helmets. Please grateful to Tom for responding to vate the Family Birthing Center at the dents of Livermore have a right Forest Home Farms Historic Park Start or join a team today and hospital. Proceeds from this year’s to be able to drive their car to is located at 19953 San Ramon Val- check our website for dates and times take the first step to helping to find a our appeal for increased blood dona- at www.cityoflivermore.net. tions,” said Sara O’Brien, commu- event will benefit the expansion of and park their car at a BART sta- ley Blvd. in San Ramon. For more cure. Arthritis affects more than 50 Women’s and Children’s Services at information call (925) 973-3284. million people in the United States nications manager for the American tion in Livermore. They should and 300,000 are children. For more Red Cross Northern California Blood St. Rose Hospital. also expect the Livermore City E-Waste Fund-raising Celebrity hosts are pop singer and An e-waste collection benefitting information or to form a team call Services Region. “We know how dif- Council to make it happen. We Gently Roughing It 415-356-1230 or visit us on line at ficult it is to recruit additional blood actress, Debbie Gibson, and Hunter Four Days Diablo, a camping trip of the Pleasanton Unified School Dis- Parrish from the Showtime series, have waited long enough. trict Barton Reading Program Will be www.aw2011trivly.kintera.org. donors, and everyone involved in the hiking and gourmet dining will be held For more information about Livermore drive showed their com- “Weeds” and academy nominated, April 27 to 30. held Sat., April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s Complicated.” The “Gently Roughing It” leads par- at the Vintage Hills Shopping Center the Arthritis Walk or the Arthritis mitment to helping save lives.” Opposed to Measure E The Livermore Community Blood Tickets are $100. For more infor- ticipants on an adventure through rarely 3500 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Foundation visit their website at mation and to purchase tickets, please Gary Kinsman seen Mount Diablo landscapes and epicu- Free to recycle will be the follow- www.northerncalifornia.arthritis. Drive is held every eight weeks at Asbury United Methodist Church contact Erin Hall at [email protected] Pleasanton rean delights. Staff hauls the gear and sets ing: televisions, monitors, laptops, org . For more information regard- or call (510) 264 4007. I am writing in opposition to up camp while talented local chefs, from flat screens, cell phones, ink jet ing this event, please contact Tamara (4743 East Avenue). The next drive restaurants like Forbes Mill, The Peasant Jones at 415-356-1237 or tjones@ will be held on April 22 from 1 p.m. Measure E. I voted for Measure and the Pear, and Prima Ristorante, create cartridges, wire. B in ‘97, but no more. We will delectable dishes on the spot. not vote for any more measures The event is open to a maximum of 24 adults at $850 per person. Proceeds benefit to increase our property taxes Save Mount Diablo's land preservation until the PUSD has shown that programs. Please call 925-947-3535 to they have already made the reserve space. Deposit $250, first come, first served. hard choices to live within their means. They have not. The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 - PAGE 11 LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS www.independentnews.com

LEGAL NOTICES /s/: Kathy Kemp Anderson 94550. Case No. VP11566905 2966. Published March 31, 65) ENGINEERING 127) LOST/ FOUND state in their advertisements This statement was filed with This business was conducted 1. To all Heirs, beneficiaries, April 7, 14, 2011. Engineers – Sr. Ma- JEWELRY Well-Made that they are not licensed by FOR INFORMATION the County Clerk of Alameda by: Co-Partners creditors, contingent credi- the Contractors State License PLACING LEGAL NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS terials Engrs for LED Hoop Earring, 14k gold, on March 22, 2011. Expires Signature of Registrant: tors, and persons who may Notice is hereby given that products. MS in Chem- with small stones. Please Board.” NOTICES March 11, 2016. /s/: Amber Baydo otherwise be interested in the CONTACT Julie Barnett @ sealed competitive bids will be istry. Mail: Job 3340- describe to claim. 925- REAL ESTATE The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with will or estate, or both, of: accepted in the office of the LC01-, Bridgelux, 101 447-5475 925 243-8003 Inland Valley Publishing 2962. Published March 24, the County Clerk of Alameda HERBERT LOGIE ROB- GSA-Purchasing Department, Portola Ave, Livermore, NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS Co. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 31, April 7, 14, 2011. on March 23, 2011. Expires INSON County of Alameda, 1401 Lake- CA 94551 Client Code:04126-00001 NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 23, 2016. 2.A PETITION FOR PRO- side Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, 155) NOTICES TO PLACE A Re: Legal Notice for FILE NO. 448530 NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. BATE has been filed by: CA 94612 NETWORKING/ CLASSIFIED AD “NOTICE TO READERS: Classified Ads The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 449252 2969. Published March 31, ALLEN G. FARNUM in the SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS business as: Willow Tree, April 7, 14, 21, 2011. Superior Court of California, call Julie 925 243-8003 California law requires that The Federal Fair Housing Act, The following person(s) doing CONFERENCE RFQ #900861 contractors taking jobs that to- Title VII of the Civil Rights 6513 Regional St, Dublin, CA business as: Fall Design, 275 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Alameda County for Cal/OSHA §5199 Medical MERCHANDISE 94568, is hereby registered by 3.THE PETITION FOR PRO- tal $500 or more (labor and/or Act of 1964, and state law Rose Ave, Pleasanton, CA NAME STATEMENT Services, Wednesday, April 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ materials) be licensed by the prohibit advertisements for the following owner(s): 94566, is hereby registered by FILE NO. 449555 BATE requests that: ALLEN 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – Castro Willow Tree Restaurant, Inc., G. FARNUM be appointed YARD SALES Contractors State License housing and employment the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge that contain any preference, a California Corporation, as personal representative to Board. State law also requires Rose Fall, 3855 Forest Hill ing business as: Curves Avenue, Chabot Room, Castro 118) FREE SECTION limitation or discrimination 6513 Regional St, Dublin, administer the estate of the that contractors include their Ave, Oakland, CA 94602, Livermore, 1129 Catalina Valley, CA NETWORKING/ MUSICAL INSTRU- based on protected classes, CA 94568, decedent. license numbers on all adver- This business is conducted Dr., Livermore, CA 94550, NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS MENT- Free Yamaha including race, color, religion, This business is conducted 4. requests the tising. Check your contractor’s by: an Individual is hereby registered by the THE PETITION CONFERENCE RFQ #900861 Organ, Very Good Con- sex, handicap, familial status by: a Corporation decedent’s will and codicils, if status at www.cslb.ca.gov The registrant began to trans- following owner(s): for Cal/OSHA §5199 Medical dition, You Pick Up. Call or 800-321-CSLB (2752). or national origin. IVPC does The registrant began to any, be admitted to probate. not knowingly accept any act business under the ficti- Shambers, Incorporated, 1129 Services, Thursday , April 14, (925) 997-9062. Unlicensed persons taking transact business under the The will and any codicils are advertisements that are in tious business name(s) listed Catalina Dr., Livermore, CA 2011, 2:00 p.m. – General Ser- jobs less than $500 must fictitious business name(s) above on March 15, 2011. 94550 available for examination in vices Agency, 1401 Lakeside violation of the law. listed above on December Signature of Registrant: This business is conducted by: the file kept by the court. Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, 14, 1983. /s/: Rose Fall, Owner a Corporation 5.THE PETITION requests Oakland, CA Responses Signature of Registrant: This statement was filed with The registrant began to trans- authority be administer the Due by 2:00 pm on May 5, /s/: Marina Chin, Secretary the County Clerk of Alameda act business under the ficti- estate under the Independent 2011 County Contact : Jen- This statement was filed with on March 15, 2011. Expires tious business name(s) listed Administration of Estates Act. nifer Chan Ngo (510) 208- the County Clerk of Alameda March 15, 2016. above on March 23, 2011. (This authority will allow the 9604 or via email: jennifer. on February 25, 2011. Expires The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrant: personal representative to [email protected] Attendance February 25, 2016. 2963. Published March 24, /s/: Amber Baydo, Vice Presi- take many actions without at Networking Conference is The Independent Legal No. 31, April 7, 14, 2011. dent. obtaining court approval. Non-mandatory. Specifica- 2957. Published March 17, This statement was filed with Before taking certain very tions regarding the above may 24, 31, April 7, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS important actions, however, NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda be obtained at the Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on March 23, 2011. Expires the personal representative County GSA Current Con- FILE NO. 449301 will be required to give notice NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing March 23, 2016. tracting Opportunities Internet FILE NO. 448875 The Independent Legal No. to interested persons unless website at www.acgov.org. business as: Stop-N-Wash they have waived notice or The following person(s) do- Coin Laundry, 1344 Railroad 2970. Published March 31, 4/7/11 ing business as: Mavericks April 7, 14, 21, 2011. consented to the proposed CNS-2073826# Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, action.) The Independent Wood, 3661 A N. Vasco is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE INDEPENDENT Rd., Livermore, CA 94551, administration authority will be The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT granted unless an interested is hereby registered by the Highland Laundry, Inc., 47000 FILE NO. 449889 2971. Published April 7, following owner(s): person files an objection to 2011. Warm Springs Blvd #114, The following person(s) doing the petition and shows good Leland Jay, 3661 A N. Vasco Fremont, CA 94539, business as: Healthcare and ANIMALS Rd., Livermore, CA 94551 cause why the court should This business is conducted Medical Consulting, 655 Neal not grant the authority. 2) CATS/ DOGS This business is conducted by: a Corporation Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566, by: Co-partners 6.A HEARING on the peti- The registrant began to trans- is hereby registered by the tion will be held in this court ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for Registrant has not yet begun act business under the ficti- following owner(s): adoption information contact to transact business under as follows: tious business name(s) listed Pedram Taher, 655 Neal Date: 4-25-2011 Valley Humane Society at the fictitious business name above on March 11, 2011. Street, Pleasanton, CA 925 426-8656. or names listed. TIME:9:30am DEPT: 201 at: Signature of Registrant: 94566 Superior Court of California, Adopt a new best friend: Signature of Registrant: /s/: John Martin, President This business is conducted by: /s/: Leland Jay and Janet County of Alameda TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal This statement was filed with an Individual 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Rescue, offers animals for Jay the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant began to trans- This statement was filed with Way adoption every Saturday and on March 16, 2011. Expires act business under the ficti- Berkeley, CA 94704 Sunday, excluding most holi- the County Clerk of Alameda March 16, 2016. tious business name(s) listed on March 4, 2011. Expires 7.IF YOU OBJECT to the days. Saturdays from 9:30 am The Independent Legal No. above on March 30, 2011. granting of the petition, you to 1:00 pm, dogs and cats are March 4, 2016. 2964. Published March 24, Signature of Registrant: The Independent Legal No. should appear at the hearing available at the Pleasanton 31, April 7, 14, 2011. /s/: Pedram Taher and state your objections or Farmers Market at W. Angela and 2958. Published March 17, This statement was filed with 24, 31, April 7, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS file written objections with the First Streets. Two locations NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda court before the hearing. Your will showcase cats only: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 449298 on March 30, 2011. Expires appearance may be in person P e t s m a r t i n D u b l i n NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing March 30, 2016. or by your attorney. noon to 4 and the Pet Food FILE NO. 448412 business as: The Indepen- The Independent Legal No. 8.IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR Express in Livermore 1 to 4. The following person(s) do- dent, 2250 First St, Liver- 2972. Published April 7, 14, or a contingent creditor of Sundays, cats are at Petsmart ing business as: Four Fools more, CA 94550, is hereby 21, 28, 2011. the decedent, you must file in Dublin 1 to 4, and PetCo in Winery, 3408 Isle Royal Ct, registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS your claim with the court and San Ramon 11 to 3. TVAR at Pleasanton, CA 94588, is owner(s): NAME STATEMENT mail a copy to the personal (925) 803-7043 website at hereby registered by the fol- Inland Valley Publishing Com- FILE NO. 449008 representative appointed by www.tvar.org lowing owner(s): pany, Inc., 2250 First St, The following person(s) do- the court within four months John J Conroy, 3408 Isle from the date of first issu- To place your classified ad, call Livermore, CA 94550 ing business as: Roxy’s Hair Julie at 243-8003. Royal Ct, Pleasanton, CA This business is conducted Studio, 202 B South L Street, ance of letters as provided in 94588 by: a Corporation Livermore, CA 94551, is here- Probate Code section 9100. EMPLOYMENT This business is conducted The time for filling claims will The registrant began to trans- by registered by the following 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY by: an Individual act business under the ficti- owner(s): not expire before four months Registrant has not yet begun tious business name(s) listed Roxanne Y. Houghton, 673 from the hearing date noticed BE WARY of out of area com- to transact business under above on April 24, 2006. Yosemite Drive, Livermore, above. panies. Check with the local the fictitious business name Signature of Registrant: CA 94551 9.YOU MAY EXAMINE the Better Business Bureau before or names listed. /s/: Joan Seppala, Publisher/ This business is conducted by: file kept by the court. If you you send money or fees. Read Signature of Registrant: President an Individual are a person interested in the and understand any contracts /s/: John J Conroy This statement was filed with The registrant began to trans- estate, you may file with the before you sign. Shop around This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda act business under the ficti- court a Request for Special for rates. the County Clerk of Alameda on March 16, 2011. Expires tious business name(s) listed Notice (Form DE-154) of on February 23, 2011. Expires March 16, 2016. above on January 31, 2011. the filing of an inventory and February 23, 2016. The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrant: appraisal of estate assets or The Independent Legal No. 2965. Published March 24, /s/: Roxanne Y. Houghton, of any petition or account as 2959. Published March 17, 31, April 7, 14, 2011. Owner. provided in Probate Code 24, 31, April 7, 2011. This statement was filed with section 1250. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS A Request for Special No- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT on March 09, 2011. Expires tice form is available from the FILE NO. 449048 court clerk. FILE NO. 449024 The following person(s) doing March 09, 2016. The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. 10.Attorney for Petitioner: business as: Snip in Style, A n n M . J a s p e r ( S B N business as: Sarva-IT Solu- 1360 Railroad Ave., Liver- 2973. Published April 7, 14, tions, 5716 Owens Dr, Apt 21, 28, 2011. 217954) more, CA 94551, is hereby 1871 The Alameda, Suite 102, Pleasanton, CA 94588, registered by the following NOTICE OF PETITION is hereby registered by the 400 owner(s): TO San Jose, CA 95126 following owner(s): Wanda Vanessa Chavez, ADMINISTER ESTATE Gopikrishna Manchala, 5716 (408) 345-9494 1360 Railroad Ave., Liver- OF: HERBERT LOGIE The Independent Legal No. Owens Dr, Apt 102, Pleasan- more, CA 94551. ROBINSON ton, CA 94588 This business is conducted This business is conducted by: an Individual www.independentnews.com by: an Individual Registrant has not yet begun Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under to transact business under the fictitious business name the fictitious business name or names listed. or names listed. Signature of Registrant: Signature of Registrant: /s/: Wanda Vanessa Chavez /s/: Gopikrishna Manchala This statement was filed with This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda on March 9, 2011. Expires on March 9, 2011. Expires March 9, 2016. March 9, 2016. The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. 2968. Published March 31, 2960. Published March 17, April 7, 14, 21, 2011. 24, 31, April 7, 2011. STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT ABANDONMENT OF USE OF OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAME FILE NO. 448030 FILE NO. 439480 The following person(s) has The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business of the Fictitious Business Name: Curves Livermore, Name: STOP-N-WASH Coin 1129 Catalina Dr., Livermore, Laundry, 1344 Railroad Ave, CA 94550. Livermore, CA 94550 The Fictitious business Name The Fictitious business Name Statement for the Partner- Statement for the Partnership ship was filed on February was filed on June 10, 2010 in 14, 2011 in the County of the County of Alameda. Alameda. The full name of Registrant: The full name of Registrants: Kathy Kemp Anderson, 7481 Amber Baydo, 1137 Via Northland Ave, San Ramon, Granada, Livermore, CA, CA 94583 94550 This business was conducted Sharon Hebenstreich, 1124 by: Kathy Kemp Anderson Via Granada, Livermore, CA Signature of Registrant: PAGE 12 - The Independent, APRIL 7, 2011 by recycling and composting, visit www.ReadySetRecycle Win Prizes by Recycling Contest.Org. StopWaste.Org announced to inspire residents to realize the launch of the Ready Set – and ultimately surpass – this Recycle Contest, which gives goal. We hope participants will Alameda County residents a share recycling tips and encour- chance to win prizes for keeping age friends and neighbors to their trash free of recyclables and properly sort their waste – not compostables. just putting recyclables and com- During regular garbage col- postables in their respective bins, lection days from April through but also keeping these bins free June, 2011, the Ready Set Re- of trash contamination.” cycle Prize Crew will select ran- To learn more about the con- dom garbage bins and separate test and to make an online pledge the contents into three categories: to do your part to reduce waste recyclables, compostables and garbage. Households with the least amount of recyclables and compostables in their garbage relative to the whole bin will be declared the winners. Multiple winners will be an- nounced each week and will receive cash or prizes. The best of all the winners – the households with the least amount of recy- clables and compostables in their Photos - Doug Jorgensen garbage overall – will receive Film crews were on site in prizes of up to $500. The Prize Crew will notify North Livermore shooting a residents that they are eligible by battle scene for the production leaving a hangtag on their gar- of "Hemingway and Gellhorn," bage bin with information about an HBO movie. The property how to participate in the contest was set up to depict a Spanish or decline participation if desired. Civil War battlefield, complete A hangtag signals that the route with a vintage old tank and has been randomly selected; only luxury car. Action scenes a percentage of bins on that route included soldiers running will be sorted and have the op- back and forth amidst smoke portunity to win. and mock explosions. The Alameda County residents can also participate in the contest story covers the relationship and win prizes by taking the “I of Ernest Hemingway and Recycle” Pledge online at www. Martha Gellhorn, both war ReadySetRecycleContest.Org. correspondents during the inspired Hemingway to write Francisco’s Oscar-nominated The website also offers helpful Spanish Civil War and World "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Philip Kaufman. recycling tips, resources and a War II. Clive Owen and Nicole The film is produced by James quiz to test residents’ recycling Kidman play the starring roles. Gandolfini and directed by San IQ. Reportedly, it is Gellhorn who On the website residents will be given the option to volunteer their home for a garbage sort. Free Ride Wednesday for Foothill Students This does not guarantee their gar- The City of Pleasanton, Liver- Drive/Sunol Boulevard area and towards the use of public tran- bage will be sorted but it will be more Amador Valley Transit continues on to serve those liv- sit. Students are encouraged to entered into the random selection Authority (LAVTA) and Foothill ing in the Del Prado Park, Valley participate and will be entered process as if they had received a High School, are sponsoring Trails and Parkside neighbor- into weekly raffle drawings to hangtag. Free Ride Wednesday, beginning hoods. Route 604 begins service win food, entertainment and “Alameda County has already April 13 until the end of May, in the Fairlands neighborhood movie gift cards as well as grand reduced the amount of materials where students may board Wheels and continues on to serve those prize drawings at the end of each it sends to the landfill by about Routes 602 and 604 for free ev- living in the Hacienda Business month for an Apple iPod. one third since 2000,” said Jeff ery Wednesday. The goal of the Park and the Muirwood Park The Ride Free Wednesday Becerra, Senior Communica- campaign is to increase ridership neighborhoods. campaign is a collaboration of the tions Manager at StopWaste. and awareness of these designated The main objectives of Ride Foothill High School ASB Lead- Org. “Ninety-three percent of our school tripper routes which serve Free Wednesday are to help ership Club, City of Pleasanton residents report that they recycle Foothill High School. reduce traffic congestion on and LAVTA, with partial funds regularly. The event sponsors are work- Foothill Road and to alleviate through the Alameda County “But we won’t stop here. ing together to encourage indi- safety hazards and congestion Transportation Commission Alameda County residents set viduals to try public transporta- associated with the drop-off and Transportation Fund for Clean tion to school as a healthy, fun, pick-up of students at the high Air. For more information, their own voter-mandated goal of inexpensive and environmentally- school. The campaign aims to contact Lisa Adamos, City of diverting 75 percent of all waste friendly alternative to driving. recognize and reward students Pleasanton at (925) 931-5039 or from county landfills, and the Route 602 begins in the Mission for positive behavioral changes [email protected]. Ready Set Recycle Contest aims Comments Sought on Lab Site-Wide EIS A draft supplement analysis At the meetings, representatives ratory from 2005-2014. able at the Livermore and Tracy of the 2005 Site-Wide Environ- of DOE/NNSA will explain the “The 45-day public review pe- libraries, the Laboratory docu- mental Impact Statement (EIS() draft document and the process riod regarding the draft document ment repository, located at Build- for continued operation of the involved and answer questions. evaluating the adequacy of the ing 6525 (enter East Gate on Lawrence Livermore National A supplement analysis is 2005 Site-Wide Environmental Greenville Road), and the fol- Laboratory has been prepared prepared the fifth year after a Impact Statement for the next lowing websites: DOE website: by the U.S. Department of Ener- site-wide environmental im- five years will begin March 30,” http://www.doeal.gov/lso/ and gy’s National Nuclear Security pact statement is published. The said NNSA Livermore Site Of- Laboratory website: https:// Administration (DOE/NNSA). supplement analysis will allow fice Manager Alice C. Williams. www-envirinfo.llnl.gov/ DOE/NNSA to properly evalu- “The public is encouraged to The public comment period The National Nuclear Security will end May 13. After public Administration is the Federal ate whether it is necessary to review and comment on the draft comments are taken into consid- agency primarily responsible for supplement or replace the 2005 supplement analysis.” eration, the supplement analysis oversight of the Laboratory. Site-Wide Environmental Impact Members of the public may process is expected to be com- Public informational meet- Statement, or the 2005 document submit written comments by pleted by Summer 2011. ings will be held on the draft remains adequate for the next mail, in the box provided at the If the public has any ques- supplement analysis on April five years. The 2005 Site-Wide public informational meetings, tions, they may contact the Docu- 14, 2011 at 1:30-4:00 p.m. and Environmental Impact Statement and via email. The supplement ment Manager, Michael Wahlig, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Robert evaluated the potential environ- analysis process does not provide by phone at (925) 422-2602 or Livermore Community Center, mental impacts of existing and for oral comments. by email at SupplementAnalysis 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. proposed operations at the Labo- The draft document is avail- [email protected].

EARTH DAY (continued from page one) 4 p.m. Family Earth Day Festival presents a free screening of the will host Uncle Jer’s Bee Show, Best for ages 5+. No registration at the Pleasanton Public Library. movie ‘Dirt!’ at the Firehouse featuring a traveling honeybee required. Free admission tickets Booths, exhibits and craft tables Arts Center in downtown Pleas- hive and an engaging presenta- distributed at the Children’s desk with a “green” focus, bicycle anton. tion about bees and beekeeping. at 1:30 p.m. on show day. safety checks Friday, April 22, 7 p.m. Cel- Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m. Cli- ebrate Earth Day at the Pleasan- mate: What’s Love Got to Do ton Public Library with a free With It? Free presentation at screening of the film “Tapped,” the Pleasanton Public Library which examines the bottled by Doug Grandt of The Climate water industry with stunning Project. Best for middle school revelations. Held in the Library age + Meeting Room Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. The Pleasanton Public Library The Pleasanton Public Library THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Art, Community, & Education

'All New Best of Doo Wop' Show: A Tribute to the 1950s Era Audiences at the Bankhead Sleeps Tonight.” The song jumped Pink Shoelaces,” which launched Theater will take a trip down to number one on the Billboard her onto the Billboard Hot 100 memory lane on April 9th as they Hot 100, where it stayed for three while she was still in her teens. revisit favorite songs of the 1950s weeks, and remains one of the best The hit became her signature and 1960s in the “All New Best of known and most beloved songs song, although she went on to Doo Wop” show. of the era. The Tokens released record a number of other popular Featuring The Tokens, Dodie nine more hit songs in that decade singles including “Yes, I’m Lone- Stevens, and the Flamingo Trib- including “Tonight I Fell in Love” some Tonight” and “Merry, Merry ute Group, this evening will pay and “Portrait of My Love.” Musi- Christmas Baby.” tribute to the music of the era with cian and singer Mitch Marlo, who Stevens regularly appeared on such hits as “Lion Sleeps Tonight,” was just 13 years old when “Lion American Bandstand and toured “Tan Shoes and Pink Shoelaces,” Sleeps Tonight” was recorded, and with stars such as Bob Hope, Paul “I Only have Eyes for You” and his older brother Phil Marlo have Anka, Frankie Avalon and An- dozens of other familiar songs. continued to perform with the nette Funicello. For more than a Hosted by comedian Scott Wood group, while expanding into other decade she performed extensively and accompanied by the Flash- aspects of the music industry. In both as a singer and dancer with back Band, these entertainers will 1998 The Tokens again reached entertainer Mac Davis. Renewed bring back the tuneful, toe-tapping number one – as the first group to interest in the music of the 1950s melodies of the Doo Wop era in a sing the National Anthem in every and 1960s has brought Stevens single performance at the Bank- Major League ballpark during back on tour, charming audiences head Theater on April 9, 2011 at a single season, a feat recorded around the country with her upbeat 8:00 p.m. in the Guinness Book of World singing style. Formed in Brooklyn, New York Records. Also appearing with The Tokens during the early 1960s, The Tokens Vocalist Dodie Stevens began and Dodie Stevens at the Bankhead helped popularize the American singing at age four and soared to Theater will be the Flamingo Trib- Doo Wop sound worldwide with popularity in the late 1950s with ute Group, celebrating the hits of their 1961 rendition of “Lion the catchy tune “Tan Shoes and (continued on page 2) DODIE STEVENS

Grammy Award Poncho Sanchez Winner Performs at the Firehouse Grammy Award-winning Latin by the music John Coltrane, Miles jazz percussionist Poncho Sanchez Davis, Cal Tjader, Mongo Sant- will bring his “musical kaleido- amaria, Wilson Pickett and James scopic of hot colors and bright Brown. Along the way, he taught lights from both sides of the bor- himself to play guitar, flute, drums der” to the Firehouse Arts Center and timbales, but eventually settled on April 22. on the congas. The concert begins at 8 p.m. An invitation to play one set The Firehouse Arts Center is lo- with his idol, Cal Tjader, resulted cated at 4444 Railroad Avenue in in Sanchez’ addition to the en- downtown Pleasanton. semble, where he played a crucial Sanchez’ Latin jazz interpreta- role as “conquero” until Tjader’s tions contain fragments of swing, death in 1982. bebop, salsa and other music from Sanchez went on to produce 19 his youth that inform his creativ- albums for the Concord Records ity today. label, eventually won a Grammy Born in Laredo, Texas to a large award, and received the 2010 Mexican-American family, San- Jazz Tribute Award from the Los chez was raised in suburban Los Angeles Jazz Society. Angeles, Calif. on an unusual cross Sanchez is respected as one of section of sounds — straightahead the top American percussionists. jazz, Latin jazz and American soul. He performs frequently in venues By his teen years, his musical varying from concert halls to lo- consciousness had been solidified (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Art & Entertainment 'High Art for Low Brass' Sotto Voce Quartet Performs Del Valle Fine Arts features The tal ensembles. Mark is an active Sotto Voce Quartet on Saturday, proponent of Italianate baroque April 16 in an 8 p.m. concert at the performance practice and contem- Bankhead Theater in Livermore. porary Scandinavian repertoire. Paul Flight, countertenor, will ac- Kent Eshelman is the Assistant company them on several pieces, a Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at first for the Bankhead Theater. Baylor University in Waco, TX. He The program will include the has won a myriad of competitions following: Western Fanfare, Eric including the artist and student Ewazen (b. 1954); Benediction, divisions at the Falcone competi- John Stevens (b. 1951); Falstaf- tion as well as the tuba division fiade, Jan Koetsier (1911-2006); of the Jeju (Korea) International Bridge, Mike Forbes (b. 1973); Take Brass Competition. Mike Forbes is This Hammer, Steven Snowden (b. perhaps best known for his many 1981); Believe Me If All Those compositions and arrangements Endearing Young Charms, Simone and is a composer for Carl Fischer Mantia (1873-1951); Three Latin and Kendor Music. He teaches low Pieces: Libertango, Astor Piazzolla brass and chairs the theory and (1921-1992); Danzón, Paquito composition area at the University D’Rivera (b. 1948); Fortitude, of Wisconsin-Platteville. Mike Kent Eshelman (b. 1980), Viva was a member of the U.S. Army Voce, John Stevens Band, “Pershing’s Own” from “High Art For Low Brass” best 1998-2002. Today, he maintains summarizes Sotto Voce, America’s an active freelance career and his premiere low brass chamber music solo CD Forbes Plays Koetsier is ensemble, made up of two eupho- available from Summit Records. nium and two tuba virtuosos. The Tickets are $33, $27 and $21. group appeared here during the Students through high school are 2005-2006 season of Del Valle SOTTO VOCE QUARTET admitted free although tickets must Fine Arts and is being brought be obtained at the box office, 2400 back because of its popularity with Tuba/Euphonium Conferences and which will be featured in this con- solo CD Soliloquies is available First Street in Livermore. the audience. Certainly a novelty to serve as the quartet-in-residence cert, along with several traditional on Summit Records and his new Purchases may also be done group because of the unique in- and head-judges at these and other American folk and work songs. recording, Songs of a Wayfarer is online at the following www. strumentation, audiences find most tuba related symposia. Sotto Voce The artists who make up the due out this month also on Summit. livermoreperformingarts.org or by novel that their large instruments has three recordings on the Sum- quartet have widely diverse ca- Demondrae also appears regularly calling 925-373-6800. can be played so effortlessly and mit Records label: Consequences, reers in music and are regularly in with the Atlanta Symphony and The theater is located at 2400 with flamboyant technique. The Viva Voce: The Quartets of John demand as performers, composers, Brass Band of Battle Creek. Mark First St., Livermore. warm, mellow sound that the Stevens, and Refractions: Old and clinicians. Demondrae Thur- Carlson is an Assistant Professor quartet can create is unlike what & New Music for Low Brass. man is the Assistant Professor of of Music at Mt. St. Mary’s Uni- most audiences have heard from See http://www.youtube.com/ Tuba/Euphonium at the University versity in Emmitsburg, MD where tubas in the past - a diverse rep- JAZZ watch?v=zClj_sWujxo for a piece of Alabama and maintains a very he teaches music history, low (continued from front page) ertoire that spans musical styles by John Stevens from Viva Voce active solo euphonium career. His brass and directs the instrumen- from Elizabethan Consort Music cal jazz festivals. His 2005 CD, to Frank Zappa. Do It!, features the iconic funk The ensemble began its life DOO WOP band Tower of Power as well as as a college group but quickly (continued from front page) South African trumpeter Hugh realized it had something special Masekela. to offer when it won prestigious the Doo Wop group from Chicago the country with his rapid-fire series will be the unique theatri- “There’s room for a lot of prizes at competitions for low known for their sweet harmonies in comic one-liners. He won the Im- cal entertainment of the Flying different sounds in our music,” brass and gained reputable status such songs as “I Only Have Eyes prov Comedy Club’s talent search Karamazov Brothers, known for Sanchez says. “I think people have at world-renowned chamber music for You.” for funniest comedian in 2003 their master juggling skills, rhyth- come to know that that’s what competitions such as the Fischoff Providing his own comic touch and has since appeared on cable mic sense and engaging comic wit. Poncho Sanchez is all about. We and Concert Artists’ Guild. The as he serves as host for the evening television’s Comedy Central and Their new show “4Play” combines put it all together in a pot, boil it group has performed for over 12 will be “Mr. Punchline,” Scott other stations. With zany antics and a variety of ordinary props and together and come out with a big years throughout the U.S., Canada, Wood. Over the last two decades, impeccable comic timing, Wood musical instruments with their stew. These are the sounds I grew and Europe. Sotto Voce is regularly Wood has kept audiences laughing blends his own style of insightful own extraordinary stage presence up with. So when I play this music, invited to perform at International on television and in theaters across humor with a remarkable ability to create a fresh and exuberant I’m telling my story. This is the to mimic voices in an extensive performance. The Flying Karam- real thing.” repertoire of celebrity and pop azov Brothers will appear at the Tickets are $30, $38 and $45. singer impressions. Tickets for Bankhead Theater for one night Group discounts are available. the “All New Best of Doo Wop” only on Friday evening April 15, Tickets may be purchased online at on Saturday, April 9th range from 2011 at 8:00 p.m. www.firehousearts.org up to three $39 to $62 for adults and are $12 The Bankhead Theater is lo- hours prior to the performance, for students. cated at 2400 First Street in Down- by phone at (925) 931-4848, or in The “All New Best of Doo town Livermore. The ticket office person at the Firehouse Arts Center Wop” is part of the Livermore is open Tuesday through Saturday Box Office. Box Office hours are Valley Performing Arts Center’s from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 “LVPAC Presents” series featuring On performance days the ticket p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 acclaimed performers in music, office remains open through in- p.m., and for two hours prior to the dance and other performing arts termission. To purchase tickets performance. The entrance to free across a wide range of musical call 925-373-6800 or visit www. parking is on Spring Street near styles and genres. Next in the bankheadtheater.org First Street. Entertainment & Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 3 Author of 'Ta- Dancers to Perform Benefit hoe Beneath the Shelter in India Surface' to Present "The Way She Moves: A cel- ebration of womanhood," will be Program in staged on Sun., April 17 at the Amador Theater in Pleasanton, Pleasanton 4 to 7 p.m. Dances will be presented Scott Lankford, author of by award-winning performers Tahoe Beneath the Surface: The representing Zimbabwe (the Hidden Stories of America’s Chinyakare Ensemble), Spain Largest Mountain Lake, will pres- (Melissa Cruz - Flamenco), ent a program at 2 p.m. on April and India (Nrithyollasa Dance 10 at the Pleasanton Library. Academy). Lake Tahoe transformed The proceeds of the show will America, and not just once but be used to provide basic ameni- many times over—from the ear- LAKE TAHOE ties, security guards, vocational liest Ice Age civilizations to the training, and counseling to these mysterious death of Marilyn women who live in an area where Monroe. It even played a hidden 64% of women experience abuse role in the American conquest on a day to day basis. A portion of California, the launch of the of the event will also be allotted Republican Party, and the birth to recognizing local Bay Area of John Steinbeck’s first novel. domestic violence shelters. There are several ways for Along the way, Lake Tahoe found you to support the cause and get the time to invent the ski industry, involved: spark the sexual revolution, and • Attend the event and buy win countless Academy Awards. tickets. Prices range from $10, Raised in Colorado, Scott $25, $50, and $100. Lankford got lost en route to • Donate to the cause by writ- Stanford University and spent ing a check to Friends of Seva much of the next ten years as a Mandir or donating at friendsof- maintenance man, musician, and sevamandir.com mountaineering guide at Lake The goal is to raise $10,000 Tahoe. After joining the 1985 with the hope to substantially American Everest West Ridge improve the conditions of the Expedition, he completed a Ph.D. shelter and give these women in modern thought and literature another chance at life. The funds with a dissertation on John Muir. support Seva Mandir's domestic He is currently a professor of violence shelter in Rajasthan, English at Foothill College. India. Towne Center Books will sell For tickets, call 417-1897, Tahoe Beneath the Surface at the 408-272-5307, 368-3519, or event. For presale, please call 510-623-8230. 925/846-8826. The Amador Theater is lo- cated at 1155 Santa Rita Rd., The program is free and open Pleasanton. to all. No registration required. For more information, call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.

Paws to Read Taking Sign-ups at Library

Paws to Read, a popular pro- This program has proved to be very 11. Children may register for up to gram, in which children read to popular with youngsters perfecting three sessions during the Spring dogs, will begin its Spring season their reading skills. series, as space allows. Drop-ins April 20. The Spring program series will may be accepted on a first-come, Paws to Read, a program spon- take place on Wednesday evenings, first-served basis. Participating sored by the Livermore Public April 20 through June 8, 2011 with children should not be fearful of Library and the Valley Humane two sessions between 7 and 8 p.m. dogs or have allergies to pets. Society, is based on studies which Sessions will be approximately 25 For more information or to show that reading with trained minutes long and will be held in register, please call the Livermore therapy dogs can improve a child’s the Livermore Public Library Civic Public Library’s Children’s Desk self-esteem and confidence, as well Center Storytime/Craft Room. at 925-373-5500, ext. 5504. as encourage a child to read more. Registration begins Monday, April 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Community & Art Foothill Students to Display Artwork Museum on Main Reading The Foothill Art Department Time Topic is Eggs-tra Special invites the public to attend the The Museum on Main invites preschoolers and their families to meet 2011 Foothill Art Show to be held at the Museum on Main for M.o.M.’s Reading Time: Eggs-tra Special April 11– 15. The works of talent- Springtime on April 13 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ed art students will be on display M.o.M.’s Reading Time is a free monthly preschooler pre-literacy all week during school hours in the program on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to Foothill library. In addition, there 11:00 am introducing youngsters to books and activities about the unique will be a reception on April 13 at people, places, and events in the community. Book reading begins at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be 10:00 am with theme crafts immediately following. available. Music will be provided This month will feature the theme of spring time and eggs with books and hands-on craft activities. Children will make and take home by the Foothill Music Department their own paper nests and decorated egg along with tulips made from at this special reception. egg cartons cups. Art teachers have selected Admission is free. Donations are always appreciated. No reserva- the most advanced pieces from tions are required. Large groups or playgroups please call in advance: introductory to AP art classes to 925.462.2766 or email: [email protected]. For more in- appear in this year’s show. A wide Foothill High School is located formation on M.o.M.’s Reading Time contact Jennifer Amiel, Director variety of artwork will be on dis- at 4375 Foothill Road in Pleasan- of Education at (925) 462-2766 or [email protected]. Tim Dangaran is the featured play including not only drawings, ton. For information, call (925) The Museum On Main is located at 603 Main Street, Pleasanton, artist at Wild Vine during paintings and photography but also 461-6600. The school is open CA 94566, www.museumonmain.org, Tel: 925-462-2766, Fax: 925- mixed media pieces, ceramics, and weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 462-2779,. Regular hours of operation: Wednesday through Saturday ArtCrawl on April 9 from 1-4 p.m. digital and literary art. 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm. He works in Graphite and oil. A formally trained illustrator, his interest in what the human eye 'The Essential Nude' Exhibit at the Political Issues Book Club Launched perceives and not what a camera Bothwell Arts Center The Livermore Public Library has formed a third book club - the sees, with the result being a Political Issues Book Club - in addition to the Historical Fiction Book combination of information The Livermore Art Associa- food and wine at the opening re- Club and the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. All clubs meet at the Civic from the reference material tion and Bothwell Arts Center are ception on Thursday, April 14th Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. Registration is not necessary and the emotion or feelings for sponsoring an unusual art exhibit. from 7:00-900 pm. The show will to attend these book clubs – simply stop by. th the subject not caught in the “The Essential Nude,” a collection be judged by artist Brian Keith. The Political Issues Book Club meets the 4 Tuesday of each month lens. During Art Crawl, exhibits of fine figurative art by local art- Exhibit hours are from 11:00 and reads books about issues and trends that are driving current affairs ists, will be on display from April a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Bothwell in both the national and international arenas. Topics that have been will be peppered throughout covered include politics, governance, economics, military affairs, his- downtown. Pick up a map at 15th - 17th at the Bothwell Arts Arts Center is located at 2466 Center. Eighth Street, Livermore. tory, sociology, science, the climate, and religion. Wild Vine, Panama Bay, Ryan This collection takes a fresh The event is free and open to This year the Historical Fiction Book Club is focusing on dramatic Fine Art, Main Street Designs, look at the human form in all its the public. For more information, fiction written about life and love during World War II and examines common themes in these books, such as the use of family histories, the or Art Glass Studios on April glory. Meet the artists, and enjoy visit the website livermoreartas- 9. Additional information is changing cultural and geographical settings and the varying perspec- tives on the actual historical events of the War. No background in World available by contacting at Linda County Arts Commission Offers War II history required – just read the featured book and come ready to Ryan, 925-337-0567 or www. share your opinions. lindaryanfineart.com. There is Opportunities for Artists The We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member-centered book group led no charge for this event. by a small group of book club veterans, with reading selections based on The Alameda County Arts land Youth Center will open in member recommendations and consensus. No homework required– share Commission is offering new op- late 2012. your insights or just listen in! “When you discuss a book you’ve read portunities for Alameda County Selection panels appointed by with others, it adds a level of enjoyment and perspective that you’re artists to have their artwork con- the Arts Commission and com- not likely to get on your own. Book clubs are just about encouraging sidered for the Alameda County prised of community representa- reading,” says Susan Edgar-Lee, one of the facilitators. Art Collection. tives, and arts professionals, and For a schedule of book club meetings, visit the library’s website at Professional artists who make County staff will select the artists www.livermorelibrary.net or call 925-373-5505. Contact Rich (872- two-dimensional or low-relief, and artwork. The final selections 7923), for further questions about the Political Issues Book Club, Carol wall-mounted artwork are invited must be approved by the members (449-7860) about the Historical Book Club, and Susan (337-1282) to apply. More than $90,000 is of the Arts Commission. Ap- regarding the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. available to purchase existing art- plications for these opportunities work and to commission artists to must be submitted online through Local Graduate a Presenter at create new works of art. Through the CaFÉ™ website, www.call- the Artwork Purchase Program forentry.org (search for “Alameda National Conference existing artwork will be acquired County”). Janie Pyle, Ph.D., daughter of Mrs. Pauline Floyd, long time resident Livermore Art Association Gallery and installed at County buildings The deadline for the Ashland is exhibiting Carolyn Ramsey’s of Livermore, will be a presenter at the National School Boards As- for the benefit and enjoyment of Youth Center Project is May 12, sociation Conference at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on April watercolor images for the month the general public. 2011 and the deadline for the Pur- 11, of this year. of April. Carolyn was born in The Small-Scale Artwork Com- chase Program is June 10, 2011. Her presentation is entitled, “Program Evaluation: Assessing Impact Alhambra, California, but has mission Program will commission These opportunities are open to on Student Performance and the Budget.” spent her adult life in Livermore. artists to make new works of art to practicing, professional visual Pyle currently serves as Associate Superintendent of the Raytown C-2 She paints local landscapes, be installed at the Ashland Youth artists who live, are permanently School District in Raytown, Missouri. The district serves approximately featuring hills and oaks and Center. This is an opportunity for employed, or rent/own an artist’s 8800 students in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and Pyle is in her artists who make youth-focused studio in Alameda County. Further third year with the district. sycamores. The LAA Gallery is artwork; are interested in youth at the Carnegie Building at 2155 details about these opportunities “Dr. Pyle is recognized as a leader in curriculum, instruction, and as- empowerment and working with and eligibility requirements are sessment,” Allan Markley, Raytown Superintendent said. Pyle presents 3rd Street in Livermore, CA. diverse communities; and artists available at the Arts Commission nationally on a variety of educational topics and programs and recently Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., who want to create artwork that website www.acgov.org/arts or by organized and facilitated the Associate Superintendent’s Academy for Wednesday through Sunday. contributes to safe, supportive, contacting the Arts Commission the state of Missouri. Admission is free. For more info and healing environments and is Office at (510) 208-9646. Pyle is a 1975 graduate of Livermore High School and has been in call the Gallery 925-449-9927. positive and uplifting. The Ash- education for 30 years. She has lived in Missouri since 2000, is married and has ten grandchildren.

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Review ‘A Life in the Theatre’ Presented by Shakespeare’s Associates and Dedicated to the Memory of Garret Boer By Susan Mayall portant part of the action. In the provides the necessary foil and An eager crowd filled The West very first scene, where Robert and offers the possibility of showing End Theatre at the Bothwell Arts John are discussing their recent growth towards maturity and un- Center on Friday night. It was the roles onstage, one can immediately derstanding. Wolok and Salazar opening performance of David see in their faces the way their present us with entrancing pictures Mamet’s play “A Life in the The- relationship will proceed. Robert’s of an actor’s life, and do full justice atre”, produced by Shakespeare’s (Wolok’s) face shows the pleasure to Mamet’s wonderful dialogue. Associates. and excitement that he feels at One more thing – the inciden- Many in the audience were John’s flattering comments, until tal music is superb and perfectly friends and family of Garret Boer, John (Salazar) mentions a small suited to the performance. Director whose wife Joan had sponsored the criticism. Robert’s reaction is re- Eric Fraisher Hayes deserves con- show in memory of her husband. flected in Salazar’s face, showing gratulations on a great production. She and Garret had been founders John’s realization that he can’t be All in all, “A Life in the Theatre” and active participants in the old quite frank with the older actor, provides a truly entertaining and theater group “Cask and Mask” and has to change tactics. thought provoking experience . I back in the seventies. Garret in Both Wolok and Salazar con- recommend that you rush to get particular acted in and produced vincingly depict the progress in tickets. The theatre only seats 60! many plays in the Tri Valley area, Robert and John’s relationship, Future performances take place even playing the part of Robert showing it as not only a life in the April 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, in “A Life in the Theatre” on one theatre, but as a metaphor for life 22, 23; Thursdays, Fridays, Satur- occasion. in general. Wolok brings out the days, and Sundays at the Bothwell So it was particularly appropri- pride in achievement, the sadness Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street, ate that this play should have been of a career drawing to an end, the Livermore, CA. Tickets from $25- chosen, and perhaps even more so occasional sweetness of Robert’s $35 by calling 1-800-838-3006 in that it is relies almost entirely on character. He also shows the often or www.LivermoreShakes.org. characterization, and this, Joan told irritating aspects of aging – the de- For more information visit www. me, was Garret’s great strength as sire to instruct, the wish to impress, LivermoreShakes.org or call 925- an actor. the indulgence in endless musings. 443-BARD (2273). “A Life in the Theatre” was Salazar makes us feel with John first produced in New York City when he finally says “Shut up!” in 1977. It consists of a series of But we also learn, as does John, short scenes alternating between of the loneliness of an actor’s life, William Wolak and Joseph Salazar in David Mamet's A Life in the the onstage and offstage interac- introduced in the first scene, when Theatre make a costume change. (Photo - Kenneth Alexander) tions of an older, experienced ac- Robert angles for an invitation to tor, Robert, and a young ‘up and join John for a meal. coming ‘colleague, John, played Despite Robert’s repeated here by William Wolak and Joseph advice to John that he needs a life Salazar. The onstage scenes reflect outside the theatre we – and John the types of drama an actor’s life – realize that Robert himself has may include, from Shakespeare none. Does John see this future to modern American plays. The for himself? Perhaps – but in his offstage scenes are set in the char- delight at the prospect of moving acters’ dressing room, where they on to a more visible career than share makeup, comment on each that offered by a small repertory other’s performances, and gossip. company one feels that he is facing This is a play that benefits from a similar destiny. a small, intimate environment like This is not, however, a gloomy the Bothwell’s. The set is basic, - a play. It’s full of humor – the best curtain in the background, which sort of humor, which always the actors face when they are per- has a slight underlying pathos. forming, a table in the foreground The dressing room scene where which becomes a dressing table John tries to fix the zipper on where they face both the audience Robert’s fly is pure buffoonery, as and an imaginary mirror while is the stage scene where Robert they’re between onstage scenes. discovers he’s the father of his The proximity of audience to young colleague’s wife’s baby, But actors means that one can clearly mostly the humor is more subtle, see the expressions on their faces. found in Robert’s musings, in al- So often in a larger theatre one tercations over shared greasepaint, gauges the meaning of the words in remarks saying one thing and mainly from voice tone and body meaning another. language. In this performance The part of Robert is the more facial expressions become an im- interesting, but John’s character 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Wine Country

April Showers Us With New Releases By Laura Ness members from April 23 through tasting room between 12:00-4:00 By now, you’ve read, heard the end of May, at which point for a cup of the famous U.S. Senate about or even contributed to the it will be made available to the Restaurant Bean Soup, and give flaming blog by Steve Heimoff general public. On Saturday, the something back to our friends at of Wine Enthusiast, who recently 23rd, they will have live music and the IRS! This is an annual event, published a misguided piece of appetizers available in the cellar, compliments of Cedar Mountain. opinion that would have been best and club members will get to taste Tasting fees apply. shared with a good friend over a the 2010 in barrel to get an idea of Wente Celebrates Earth Day, drink, instead of in a public fo- what the future vintage holds. Sunday, April 17. Whether you had rum, called “Livermore: Trying to Feel like chowing down on to give green back to Uncle Sam, Rescue A Failing Appellation.” Let chowder and kicking up your or you have some slated to arrive me say this about that. First, there’s heels? McGrail is throwing a in your bank account like manna nothing failing about Livermore Rockin’ Chowder Dinner Party, from heaven, the folks at Wente except its failure, until now, to Saturday, April 9, from 4pm til want you to keep thinking green live up to its true potential. I think 7pm. Grab your dancing shoes, thoughts. Make plans to celebrate most of us might be guilty of this appetites and friends and get ready this auspicious day at the Wente in our own personal lives, except to party. Dinner choices are lobster Event Center on Tesla, from 1pm for those few rare people who rolls, pulled pork sandwiches, fish til 5pm on Sunday, April 17. are always on fire with the next & chips, and more, plus 2 glasses Earth Day is a time to reflect burning desire to create perfec- of wine. Top Secret Band will on promoting respect for life and tion. Secondly, if those with skin Band will be playing. Buy your encourage awareness of air, water in the wine game, who happen tickets now, limited seating. $50/ and soil pollution. Wente Vineyards to call Livermore home, want to Nottingham Cellars & Occasio person, $65 non-members. is celebrating the day to highlight slough off the dead epidermis of Spring Forth With New Beauties Fenestra’s “Rhone Experience” their ongoing sustainability efforts past perception, they have to do A bright shining light can be takes place April 9 from 4pm til and green initiatives. a little dermal abrasion and have found on Vasco Road, where 6pm. Winemaker Brent Amos will Join fellow Earth Day observ- the courage to expose what truly some of the best new wineries are be explaining the fine art of varietal ers for an afternoon of great food lies beneath. consistently getting it right. Both blending and giving actual demon- from The Restaurant at Wente As many of the respondents Nottingham Cellars and Occasio strations. Guests will be able to ask Vineyards, The Grill and Catering to Steve’s ill-conceived diatribe will be releasing some exciting questions learn helpful hints and at Wente Vineyards, wine and live pointed out, there is much note- new wines to celebrate the rites facts on blending and even taste music all day long. Taste wines worthy winemaking going on in of spring. samples of actual blends. Club from Wente Vineyards, Tamas Livermore, and to judge the region First, to celebrate the first day members can RSVP via email at Estates and Murrieta’s Well. Wine as a whole based on its mindshare of April, and perhaps one of the info fenestrawinery.com, or call tasting passes are just $15 per dominance of the Big Two (a big warmest days of Spring thus far, 925 447 5246 . Limit 50 guests, person, and $10 for members at story, but not necessarily the most Occasio hosted the Public Release Collin and the rest of the Not- $20 pp. Wente Family Estate, Murietta’s intriguing), or on its lack of Steven of the 2010 Del Arroyo Vineyard tingham posse will hold a “Spring Rodrigue Molyneux is hold- Well and Tamas Estates. Call the Kent clones, is a grave mistake. Pinot Noir Rosé. This wine liter- White Wine Lovers” event on ing a “Let’s Talk Cab Class,” Wente Vineyards Tasting Room at An appellation is not defined by ally exemplifies the beauty of a April 9, featuring perfectly spring- Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, 925-456-2405 for tickets. a single winery or brand. spring day, and will spice up many time selections. The event is free April 17, 2011. For Wineaux Take a tour of the property, or Thirdly, to cast judgment on a an upcoming spring and summer for members, $10 to the public, and Wine Club members only, this all go on a Chef’s Garden Tour with region’s viability or vitality based picnic. Winemaker John Kinney is will focus on Collin’s winemaking about Cabernet Sauvignon class Master Gardener Diane Dovholuk on its lack of geographic penetra- particularly excited about this one, philosophy, with special emphasis is taught by certified sommelier, at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Or you can tion is like saying that the only as it brought back a taste memory on vineyard partners. Each wine Lindsey Roffey. Taste over 15 dif- check out the recently re-awarded reason Monarch butterflies are for him. will be paired with food, and the ferent Cabs from different parts of Audubon Sanctuary at The Course beautiful is because they migrate “My appreciation of dry rosé selections will include the 09 the world, including Livermore, at Wente Vineyards at 2pm, 3pm a thousand miles to Mexico. Seri- began during a business trip to Chardonnay, 09 Chard Reserve, Napa and Bordeaux. Create your and 4pm. Afterwards, why not ously, if a butterfly is beautiful in Nice, France. The purpose of the and then a barrel tasting of the own Bordeaux blend. Compare dine at The Restaurant at Wente your bush, do you care where it trip is forgotten, by my memory 2010 Chard Reserve. Futures and contrast different styles of Vineyards, and enjoy a special came from or where it’s going? of the wines is as if the trip were will be available for the 2010. The Cab. Learn all about the Cabernet three-course menu featuring gar- We should all thank both Steve yesterday. The dry Rosé wines of highlight will be the new 2009 Sauvignon grape. This class will den ingredients? Make sure you Heimoff and Steven Mirassou, to Provence were a beautiful pink Viognier, which makes its debut run approximately 2 hours and is save room for the amazing desserts whom the former apparently gave color, and the fruit and acidity that weekend. This is a deftly $30 per person to cover the cost by Pastry Chef Leena Hung, who some advice that one hopes didn’t complemented the wide variety of made wine, creamy, peachy and of wine. is rumored to be making some cost more than lunch, for providing foods that define Mediterranean floral, with lovely notes of Asian Taxes have you in the mood special cupcakes for the Earth Day this opportunity to mount a cam- cooking. In fact, my favorite wine pear and coconut. At 14.4%, it has to throw things? It helps to have celebration. paign to finally show off the secret memory is from that trip; a simple a lovely balance of ripeness, rich- a safe target and non-explosive April is overflowing with a cellar treasures of Livermore. meal at a street side bistro with a ness and enjoyable acidity. With weaponry. Charles R is holding shower of wine-related events here Remember that biblical quote glass of the local Rosé, all while only 125 cases made, it’s going to their annual “Tax & Dart Board in the Valley, but don’t forget to from Luke about hiding your light watching the sun set over the Riv- fly out the door like a bird set free Day,” April 16 & 17, 12:10 til 4:30, mark your calendars for the Wine under a bushel? (“No man, when iera coastline.” I’d agree with John from a cage. and will release their new Pinot Auction, May 7, to be held at the he has lighted a candle, puts it that this refreshing and vibrant The new Nottingham Cellars Noir as well. Wente Event Center. in a secret place, neither under a wine should be the beginning of a 2009 Petite Sirah will be released Fed up with trying to figure out Please note that the Easter bushel, but on a candlestick...”) I wonderful series of taste memories Easter weekend, April 23 and 24. standard deductions and alterna- Bunny will be taking the day off always thought that part about the for you this year. You’ll be sur- This is also Club pick up weekend, tive minimums? Cedar Mountain at both Occasio and Mitchell Katz bushel (basket) was a fire wait- prised at how fruity, yet zippy and and the 09 Petite will be part of the feels your pain. Their “1040 Soup wineries on Easter Sunday, so ing to ignite. Take the bushel and lively with acidity this wine is, and shipment. This lovely wine will Kitchen” will be open April 16 those wineries will be closed in throw it back at the naysayers. It’s if you think you can’t drink pink, be available exclusively to club from 12 til 4pm. Join us in the observance of the holiday. time for Livermore to shine. do, please, think again. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 7 Gala Finale A Fitting Farewell Tribute By Susan Steinberg piece with symphony orchestra, tion from Moroney’s controlled ment. Allegro, whose lively “landler” A brilliant performance by Ar- performed by a famous musician intensity. Throughout most of the pieces, a (a rustic country dance) became chetti Baroque Strings closed this who, as Dornenburg wryly noted, What a rare treat to hear the delightful airiness, sometimes even a popular symphonic component year’s popular Early Music Series “gets paid more than the whole harpsichord take center stage, sup- a light bounciness, surprised many from Beethoven all the way up to at Las Positas College on a high orchestra combined.” ported by Archetti’s spare continuo concertgoers, who had expected a Mahler. note last Saturday. The late 17th Century saw the accompaniment, rather than the more ponderous performance, cit- The program finished with a The performance was a fittingly evolution of ensemble playing, more common reverse, especially ing memories of “heavy Handel” characteristic Vivaldi Concerto inspired tribute to Philip Manwell, beginning with Torelli’s use of with such an impressive soloist! experiences. As if to dispel such in D Minor for Two Violins and retiring Dean of Academic Ser- the ritornello, a statement-and- The Adagio presented a com- memories, the evening opened Cello, op.3/11. His signature hard- vices for Arts and Communication. response formula that would be pletely different style, with simple with Handel’s Concerto Grosso in driving rhythms and spiccato pas- An outstanding educator at the utilized in many countries, espe- extended melodic line, delicate- A Major, Op.6/11. sages sounded very similar to those college, he was selected Teacher cially in Italy. ly delineated. Given a pensive Archetti co-founder Carla in “The Four Seasons” in this clas- of the Year several times, received From Torelli, Corelli, and Viv- thoughtful reading, it evoked the Moore, leading the ensemble as sical High Baroque work. Once 3 Chancellor’s Awards, and was aldi flowed a long list of seminal exquisitely moving quality of a “first among equals,” launched again, Carla Moore magically honored by Alameda County as a works, and many young European slow Vivaldi movement. the initial theme with affection- tossed off the “perpetual motion” “Champion of the Arts.” composers dutifully traveled to The closing Allegro, briskly ate warmth, and the “returns” of runs with playful verve, despite With music diplomas from study in that musical venue. Only paced, picked up momentum as the others echoed her enthusiastic the persistent pulsing intensity it the Julliard School and the Paris Bach was “grounded” by his job, every musician swung into the style in a spirited game of musical demanded. Conservatoire, he has performed family, and poverty. Fortunately tempo, none more happily than catch. A later fugal passage had The musicians’ smiles during all over the world, including Notre his employer traveled to the mu- the soloist, obviously pleased with instrumental phrases chasing each the performance showed their Dame Cathedral, Westminster Ab- sic-printing houses in Amsterdam, the results of their collaboration. other playfully across the group, enjoyment of their effort, but John bey, Carnegie Hall, and the White bringing back the latest Vivaldi Again, Moroney’s solo passages which performed like a finely- Dornenburg was beaming with House. From directing the original works for Bach to transcribe. were immensely demanding, com- honed string quartet. satisfaction throughout, relishing Valley Choral Society to being an Dornenburg pointed out the plex, and insistently-pulsed. A sonorous Largo displayed a the beautiful results of his vision of such a Baroque ensemble com- active Shakespeare’s Associates noticeable shift in Bach’s musical A usually polite audience dem- lovely lyrical seriousness, sound- ing to life for this enthusiastic board member, he has nurtured all style after his exposure to the Red onstrated their lively appreciation ing like a stately court dance. audience. the arts throughout the Tri-Valley. Priest’s imported compositions, with a prolonged ovation. This Again, Carla Moore’s lead violin Another smile of satisfaction Marilyn Marquis, the one- very obvious in the Bach program reviewer, among the enthusiastic wove formidably intricate tracer- belonged to Marilyn Marquis, woman dynamo who conceived piece, the popular Concerto in D applauders, checked in with re- ies over the group’s short phrases, founder and chief architect of this of the Early Music Series, and Minor for Harpsichord and Strings, nowned early music harpsichordist with everyone joining in the buoy- wonderful series. She has watched brought it into being, paid eloquent BMV 1052. Yuko Tanaka, who confirmed my ant lilting gracefulness of the final her own dream come true over the tribute to Dr. Manwell for his en- The soloist in that work, Davitt opinion that this work is indeed passages. past six years of year-round hard couraging advocacy of her project, Moroney, Professor of Music “punitive” for the performer, but The Allegro became even more work, grant writing, schedule ar- and his administrative support at at U.C. Berkeley, also serves as a joy for the audience. playful in spirit, like an impromptu ranging, fund-raising, and guiding every performance. University Organist and Baroque Other works on the program game of musical hide-and-seek, every detail of each season, while Now in its 6th year, this Con- Ensemble Director. A world-fa- highlighted the virtuosity of all the with jaunty statement and response making it all seem effortless cert Series has attracted a steadily mous performer with a list of over string players, and their extraordi- motifs that almost sounded like the A newly-initiated audience of growing audience, with its final 60 CDs, he has been accorded the nary ability to achieve a perfect inspiration for Ottorino Respighi’s Early Music fans joined with the performance filling the auditorium French “Grand Prix du Disque,” unity of attack and tone after only “The Birds.” As one listener stage- crowd of series regulars to acclaim of the new Barbara Mertes Center Germany’s “Preis der Deutschen forming a group in 2009. John whispered, “This is just too much her accomplishment, express their for the Arts, which is another of Schallplatenkritik,” three British Dornenburg explained that much fun!’ And it was! appreciation, and encourage her to Manwell’s impressive accomplish- “Gramophone Awards” and other of the difficulty is finding 3-hour Torelli’s early Concerto Grosso continue bringing such exceptional ments. prestigious international honors. blocks of rehearsal time for such harked back to earlier stylistic musical events to our Valley. This Following two outstanding It was exciting to hear this great busy artists and teachers, but that effects, beginning with such a reviewer joins their applause, proclaiming Marilyn Marquis to earlier concerts, Archetti (Italian virtuoso in the Valley’s newest their experience made for the solemn introduction that one be an Important Cultural Asset to for “bows”) closed the season with concert hall, and a hushed audience quick group dynamic they already could almost hear the colon after the community. Brava! an audience-winning performance followed his flying fingers with exhibit. it. Jolianne von Einem played a of Italian Baroque Concerti for rapt attention and awe. Other program selections strong lead in the heavily-accented Multiple Violins. A pre-concert Bach’s first movement de- ranged from the earliest work by conversation between Archetti co- manded clarity, precision, and an Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709) founder John Dornenburg and Phil- almost superhuman agility to mas- to the almost classical transition harmonia Chorale Director Bruce ter its “perpetual motion” drive. composer, Dutch master Pieter Lamott revealed the fascinating The continuous cascade of notes, Hellandaal (l721-1799), whose story of the ensemble’s formation resembling many of Bach’s organ concerto included a surprising and operating principles. works, seemed a natural emana- near-Mozartean “March” move- Dornenburg and co-founder Carla Moore have assembled a ros- ter of accomplished Bay Area mu- sicians who love this period music, and are willing to compromise on specific performance styles and play without a conductor/dictator. “It’s a very democratic process as we discuss each person’s approach to a work and arrive at a consen- sus” Dornenburg explained. An enlightening outline of Baroque concerti grossi traced the development of this musical form long before a “concerto” came to mean today’s big theatrical solo 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Art & Entertainment

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS by Courtney Jane Jacobs. Courtney's event is free to attend. Street closures on Dupers on 9, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts to all. No registration is required. For Teen Art Exposition and Contest, Liver- program will revolve mostly about her First Street, So Livermore Ave., and oth- Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. more information, call Penny Johnson, more Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. abstract paintings, gel mediums and other ers. John Christopher Cellars, 25 South The Freeze will perform at the festival's 931-3405. April 1-30. Artists reception Tues., April materials, but she will also bring examples Livermore Ave., Livermore. opening Friday, 4/8 at 7:30 p.m. On 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. of her portrait work to discuss if there is Saturday, 4/9, starting at 9 a.m., teen OPERA Kaleidoscopes by artist Christine McCall time. The public is invited to attend. There MUSIC/CONCERTS participants (grades 6-12) will attend Livermore Valley Opera, April 16, A now showing until April 15 at Casbah, is no admission charge. Music every Saturday in the tasting room a series of workshops designed to im- Saturday morning Firehouse Kids opera 1770 First Street, Livermore CA. Hours Avant-Garde Arts Studio has moved to from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate merse them in a more advanced world of experience for children at the Firehouse 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Show sponsored a new location in Pleasanton, 435 Boul- is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- improv with classes like, 'Musical Improv Arts Center in Pleasanton. Livermore by Artistic Edge. der Court, #600. Studio art courses at days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather Games,' 'Stage Combat for Improvisors,' Valley Opera Night Out - a Mini-Opera Country Charm & Country Vines by artist Avant-Garde offer students a serious and Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. and more! For performance Friday and in a Diner, 8 p.m. At the Firehouse, the Karen Fleschler is on display at the John sustained exploration of the creative pro- Information at 449-1871 or www.red- Saturday night, www.firehousearts. troupe takes a short break from fully staged Christopher Cellars, Blacksmith Square, cesses in visual art. Technical, perceptual featherwinery.com org. Registration for the entire Festival, traditional operas to create a fun-loving downtown Livermore, corner of Railroad and aesthetic issues are addressed in a his- Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at The go to http://online.activecommunities. musical melodrama, directed by Alexan- Ave. and So. Livermore Ave., until April torical and contemporary context. Classes Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) com/pleasanton der Katsman. www.firehousearts.org and 15. Hours Thursday – Sunday 2:00 – 6 are structured so that students experience the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month The Foreigner, April 15-May 7, Village an evening performance for all ages. Fire- p.m. Show sponsored by Artistic Edge. the creative process through a direct and 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz Theater, 233 Front St., Danville. Presented house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., LAA Essential Nude Show - Figurative dynamic engagement with visual media. from the 1920's, 30's, 40's. by Role Players Ensemble Theatre. www. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Fine Art: Livermore Art Association Adult art classes are offered on Weds. Blacksmith Square live music, Saturdays danvilletheatre.com Opera San José presents Puccini’s La exhibition. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 mornings at 10 am - 12:30 p.m. and Thurs. 3-6 May – September, sponsored by Flying Karamazov Brothers, mix of the bohème. Eight performances are sched- Eighth St., Livermore. April 15-17, 11 evening at 7:15 - 9:45 p.m. A variety of Artistic Edge, Greenleaf BBQ Products, Marx Brothers and Monty Python, Fri., uled from April 23 through May 8 at the a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception Thurs., April workshops are also available. For infor- John Christopher Cellars, Swirl, and April 15, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 California Theatre, 345 South First Street 14, 7 to 9 p.m. Public invited. Awards mation, go to www.avantgardeartstudio. Victorine Olive Oil. Corner of South First St., Livermore. www.livermoreper- in downtown San José. Tickets are on presentation 7:30 p.m. com or call 484-1378. Livermore Ave. and Railroad Ave. down- formingarts.org or 925-373-6800. sale at the Opera San José Box Office, Harrington Art Gallery exhibit, Hori- Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday town Livermore. All Shook Up, Tri-Valley Repertory by phone at (408) 437-4450 or online at zontal/Vertical. Landscape Painting and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their LunaFish, playing Thurs., April 7 at the Theatre. Performances weekends April www.operasj.org. California Theatre, 345 Sculpture by Mark Bowles and Sam Tu- own materials and easels. Open to all art- Sapphire Lounge in Livermore, 7 to 11 22-May 8, 2011. Bankhead Theater, 2400 South First Street between San Carlos and biolo. Saturday, April 9 – Thursday, May ists. Professional artist models (nude). No p.m. 2300 First St. in Livermore. ww- First St., Livermore. www.livermoreper- San Salvador streets, downtown San José. 19, 2011. Gallery Reception Saturday, instructor. Students under 18 need written wsapphirelivermore.com formingarts.org or 925-373-6800. Tickets: $51–$101 (includes city facility April 9, 2011, 3-5 p.m. Firehouse Arts parental permission to attend. Cost $20 Kenny Barrow, Jazz Pianist, April 7, A Year With Frog and Toad, April 30-May usage fee) from Opera San José Box Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. per session. At the Bothwell Arts Center, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 8, Presented by Bay Area Children’s The- Office, 2149 Paragon Dr., San José, CA www.firehousearts.org. 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www.fire- ater, Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger 95131; 408-437-4450; 408-437-4455 fax; Quilted Treasures XIV, Heart & Hearth refreshments are available. Call or email housearts.org Canyon Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 or www.operasj.org. Available 90 minutes Quilt Show, presented by Amador Val- Barbara Stanton for more info about the All New Best of Doo Wop, with the Tokens, SanRamonPerformingArts.com. prior to curtain at the California Theatre ley Quilt Guild. April 30, 10 a.m. to 5 workshop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Dodie Stevens and the Flamingo Tribute box office only: seniors (65 and older) p.m. and May 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the earthlink.net. Group, comedy host Scott Wood and the DANCE 10% discount; students 25 and younger Young California Building at the Alam- Art Critique and Coffee, meets at the Flashback Band, Sat., April 9, 8 p.m. Friday Night Dance Parties, themed (with student ID) $11 eda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton. Fridays Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- parties each Friday night from Salsa to Met Opera Theater-casts, 10 a.m. simul- General admission $10, seniors $8, chil- at 10 a.m. in the common area in front more. www.livermoreperformingarts.org Swing, includes a group dance lesson taneous viewings and 12 encore rebroad- dren under 12 free. Information: www. of Nordstrom. ACC/ Art, Critique and or 925-373-6800. at 8:15. $15 cover charge, 8:15 dance casts of Metropolitan Opera productions amadorvalleyquilters.org/show. Coffee meets weekly where artists can Sotto Voce, 8 p.m., Sat., April 16, Del Valle lesson, 9:00-10:30 for dance parties. It's at Dublin's Regal Cinema, 6:30 p.m. Second Saturday Art Crawl, April 9 from share the newest works, techniques and Fine Arts Concert, Bankhead Theater, All About Dancing, 171 So. J Street, Wednesdays - Schedule: April 9, 27: 1-4 p.m. in Downtown Livermore. Art talk about art. For more information call 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, Livermore. 925-449-9292, or studio@ Rossini's "Le Comte Ory;" April 23, May displays include glass art, oil paintings, 925 461-5084 or e-mail PoetryOnCan- www.livermoreperformingarts.org. itsallaboutdancing.com. 11: Richard Strauss's "Capriccio;" April contemporary abstractions & figuratives [email protected] Poncho Sanchez, Latin Jazz Percussionist, 30, May 18: Verdi's "Il Trovatore;" May in acrylics and oils, watercolors, photog- Beginning painting and drawing lessons, April 22, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, MOVIES 14, June 11: Wagner's "Die Walkure." raphy, and much more. Pick up your map Livermore artist and instructor offers les- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Going Places: A Classic Film Series, shown at Bothwell Arts Center’s new Downtown sons to children and adults with little or firehousearts.org the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Art Studios at 62 So. L Street, Ryan Fine no art experience. Students learn to draw Johnny Cash, a musical tribute, April in the Pleasanton Library's meeting room George Komsky Live in Concert, an Ital- ian Night in Diablo. Thurs., April 14, 5:30 Art, 171 So. J Street, or several locations and paint in a realistic way in various me- 23, 8 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center, through June 2, 2011. The program is a p.m no-host bar and limited live auction downtown including Art Glass Studios, diums using various techniques. They will 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. partnership of Las Positas College and the for $100.00 per person. “An Italian Night ABC Music Source, Carratti Jewelers, learn about perspective and color theory. firehousearts.org Pleasanton Public Library proudly pres- in Diablo” will feature Italian opera arias Panama Red Coffee Company, Main Lessons will cover portraits, landscapes, Amati Ensemble, classical music, Sat., ent. Candy Klaschus, film historian and by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini and other Street Designs, UltraSpectives, the Wild still-life, illustration and more. $22 for April 30, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Coordinator of the Humanities Program favorite timeless pieces. The concert Vine and Blacksmith Square. 45 minute lesson. For more information 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. at Las Positas College, is the host. There proceeds will support Police and Fire: Ryan Fine Art (RFA) exhibits a mixed contact Thomasin Dewhirst at 216-7231 firehousearts.org. is no admission charge. 400 Old Bernal The Fallen Heroes with funds to assist or [email protected]. Half After with special guest Lip Hug, Ave., Pleasanton. 931-3400. No registra- group of works by gallery artists for the the families of law enforcement and fire month of April, featuring a sneak peek Summer Camp offered by Tri-Valley Pine Street Bar and Grill, May 7, 8 p.m. tion required. service personnel who lost their lives in at new contemporary acrylic works by Repertory Theatre, class production: 875 Rincon Ave., Livermore. $3 advance Inside Job, the film that won the 2011 the line of duty. Held at Diablo Country Louise Gray. Gray’s solo show will come "Seussical Jr." Three separate sessions tickets at www.halfafter.com; $5 at the Academy Award for best document, will Club in the town of Diablo Information is to RFA in May. Generally open for events of camp during July/Aug 2011. First two door the night of the show. be shown Saturday, April 16, at 7:00 available at www.thefallenheroes.org or and appointments, RFA coordinates the sessions span 2 weeks each and are open PM, at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village email [email protected] Tickets Second Saturday Art Crawl and will be to children in grades 2-8. Third session ON THE STAGE Parkway, Dublin, Ca. This film shows can be purchased at 925.831.2011 open 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. is accelerated at 5 days and is open to Shakespeare’s Associates’ production of the greedy entities responsible for ruining Music awards, Livermore-Amador Sym- Call for Artists – Danville Art in the Park, children in grades 4-9. All children will A Life in the Theatre by David Mamet. the economy, kicking people out of their phony Association has four awards of October 1 & 2, 2011, Town Green. This participate as cast members in a musical March 31-April 23, 2011, Thursdays, homes, losing jobs and livelihoods, and $300 each to be given to graduating high 13th annual Fine Arts Festival is accepting production learning singing, dancing, and Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the so on. David Germain of the Associated school seniors who have participated in applications from artists with paintings, acting skills, as well as creating their own Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Press says this film is, “A crime story like school and community musical activi- sculpture, photography, ceramics, graph- costumes, sets, and props. Culminates in Livermore, CA. Tickets from $25-$35 by no other in history.” This is a community ties during the 9th through 12th grades. ics and fine jewelry (no crafts). The event two performances of "Seussical Jr." at end calling 1-800-838-3006 or www.Liver- event open to the public and unaffiliated. Students are eligible if they live or attend is sponsored by the Alamo Danville Art- of session. Session I: July 11-22 (shows on moreShakes.org. For more information A meet & greet potluck begins at 6:30 school in Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, ists’ Society and the Town of Danville. the 23), Session II: July 25- Aug. 5 (shows visit www.LivermoreShakes.org or call PM, the film starts at 7ish, and a short Dublin, or San Ramon. Information Booth spaces are 10’ x 10’ and $70 for Aug. 6) and Session III: Aug 8-12 (shows 925-443-BARD (2273). discussion follows the film, (for those regarding the awards and an application members of ADAS and $85 non-members on Aug. 13). Sessions 1 & 2: $400, Session Phantom of the Country Opera, 8 p.m. who are interested). This event is wheel form may be found at www.livamsymph. plus 10% to Art in the Schools fund. 3: $300 www.trivalleyrep.org April 8, 9, 15 and 16; 2 p.m. April 10, 17. chair accessible and free (although, we org Applications must be postmarked by Prospectus may be downloaded from Book by Grennan and Santen, Lyrics by do encourage donations of $3.00 to keep April 11, 2011. Questions may be directed www.ADAS4ART.org or send an e-mail WINERY EVENTS Cheri Coons, Music by Michael Duff. things humming). For more information to (925)447-8789. to [email protected] or call 925 John Christopher Cellars at Blacksmith Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, 3000 feel free to call 925-462-3459. Animal Lover’s Boutique, Feline Medical 828-9170. or call 925 828-9170. Applica- Square, Wine Country Festival April Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Performing Dirt: The Movie, a documentary film in Center (FMC), 3160 Santa Rita Road tions will be reviewed April 1st. 30-May 1. Live music both days starting Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or go celebration of Earth Day, will be shown in Pleasanton, special Spring Fling for each day at 10:30 a.m. and ending around to www.laspositascollege.edu/perform- on April 21 at the Firehouse Arts Center, the Animals event on Saturday, April MEETINGS/CLASSES 5 p.m. The music is on stage right out our ingarts. Tickets will also be available 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Presented 16. Proceeds from the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pleasanton Art League and Livermore front door with plenty of seating. With at the door. For more information about by the Pleasanton Library. Doors open boutique will benefit Jackie Barnett’s Just Art Association, meeting Mon., April 18, the purchase of an official 2011 Festival the show, contact kross@laspositascol- 6:15 p.m., film screens at 7 p.m. Mini Like New (JLN) Fund, a Valley Humane 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Building, Glass receive 3 complimentary wine lege.edu. eco-festival on the patio before the movie. Society program that aids sick and injured 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. A program samples at the tasting room. More details 1st Annual Firehouse Improv Festival Seating is on a first-come, first-served pets. For more information, please contact on acrylic painting will be presented at www.johnchristophercellars.com. The featuring The Freeze on April 8 and Super basis. The film events are free and open Vicki Zeigler, (925) 872-7668, or visit the Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 9 Chabot Performs Award Winning 'Grapes of Wrath' characters and themes, also was Valley Humane Society website, www. Chabot College will present valleyhumane.org. Frank Galati’s Tony Award-win- made into an acclaimed 1940 film Saturday Salon at 4th Street Studio, final ning play, “The Grapes of Wrath,” directed by John Ford and starring salon, 7:30 p.m. April 16. Theme "It's a with songs, dance, and folk music Henry Fonda. sing to kill a mockingbird kind of night." performed on period instruments. Theater Arts students participat- Everyone's a featured writer. Bring a ing in the producing include Alex friend. Bring a nosh and drink to share. Performances are April 13, 14, Information, 456-3100. Salon at 2235 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30 Skinner, Sam Chaires, Yousserf Fourth St., Livermore. p.m. in The Little Theater, Build- Riahi, Robby Wagoner, Lucinda Rosalind Creasy, author of "Edible Land- ing 1200. Jackson, Janelle Aguirre, Tara scaping," April 17, 2 p.m. Livermore Tickets are available at the door Simmers, Scott DeMerritt, Tony Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Authors Azevedo, Tyler Gauthier, Eduardo and Arts Series. Creasy’s expertise on for $15, general admission, and edibles and how to incorporate them in $10, seniors and students with I.D. DelaCruz Jr., Vince Gabrielson, beautifully designed outdoor environ- Parking is $2. John Turman, Jaime Ramos, Kel- ments was first showcased in the original The play is adapted from John vin Rama, Emilio Garcia-Sanchez, edition of Edible Landscaping, hailed by Steinbeck’s 1939 Pulitzer Prize- Patrick Sweet, Monica Bonilla, gardeners everywhere as a groundbreak- Sandra Harris, Nicole Torres, and ing classic. Books will be available for winning novel about the Joad fam- sale and signing. No admission charge. ily and their hardships, migrating Seveonno Palizzolo. 373-5505 from Oklahoma’s Dust Bowl to For more information about Museum on Main, 2011 Ed Kinney Lec- Chabot College students Scott DeMerritt (left) and Alex Skinner California’s migrant camps during Chabot’s College’s production ture Series. Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m., perform in the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning the Great Depression. The socially and the theater arts program, Strike it Rich: The California Gold Rush. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad play, “The Grapes of Wrath,” featuring songs, dance, and folk music and politically charged American please visit the website at www. Ave., Pleasanton. No reservations are performed on period instruments. (Photo - Rachel LaPell) classic, which features iconic chabotcollege.edu. required. Tickets are available at the door on a first come first served basis. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Pleasanton Begins Search for New Poet Laureate Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 members The City of Pleasanton is now ate position must be Pleasanton Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council All application packets must be and seniors, $3 students/teachers with accepting applications for its sev- residents who have published and members of the literary com- received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, ID. Information, contact Jennifer Amiel, enth Poet Laureate to serve as a poetry deemed appropriate by the munity will review all application April 29, 2011. Postmarks will not Director of Education at (925) 462-2766 public advocate for the apprecia- Selection Committee. They must packets. be accepted. or [email protected]. tion and advancement of the liter- demonstrate affiliation with local After a preliminary screening, They may be mailed to Michelle David Rakoff, two-time recipient of the Lambda Book Award for Humor, David ary arts. The deadline for applica- schools, literary organizations selected finalists will be invited to Russo, Theater Arts Specialist, Rakoff is a regular contributor to Public tions is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April and other entities associated with present their poems and visions to Department of Parks & Commu- Radio International’s This American Life 29, 2011. The person selected will the advancement of the literary the Selection Committee in person nity Services, City of Pleasanton, and The New York Times Magazine. His hold the honorary post from July, arts and they must be prepared in May. A recommendation will be P.O. Box 520, 200 Old Bernal latest book of sharply-observed essays 2011-June, 2013. to serve a two-year term without forwarded to the Civic Arts Com- Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. is entitled Half Empty. Thurs., April 28, Pleasanton’s next Poet Laureate compensation. mission for approval and the final For more information, applicants 7:30 p.m. Rae Dorough Speakers Series, will succeed Deborah Grossman, Pleasanton residents may ap- appointment will be made by the may call Michelle Russo at (925) Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- more. www.livermoreperformingarts.org who holds the post currently. He ply for the Poet Laureate post by Pleasanton City Council. 931-4847. or 925.373.6800. or she will be called upon to pro- submitting the following: Four po- Artist Flea Market, Sat., April 30, 8 a.m. vide poetry at civic events such as ems; A one-page letter of interest; to 2 p.m. DeLucchi Park, First Street at dedications and public ceremonies, A letter of support from two other Decorate a Bicycle Wheel Neal, Pleasanton. Information, www. coordinate readings and other liter- poets; A resume indicating active As part of the celebration of the weekend April 30 and May 1 and pal-art.com. ary events and serve as an active participation in promoting the lit- Stage 4 Start of the 2011 Amgen will remain through race day, May Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, sneak member of the Poetry, Prose & erary arts in the community; and peek, Sat., April 30, 1 p.m. For ages 5 and Tour, the City of Livermore is of- 18. There will be a silent auction older. Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Arts Festival planning committee. An outline of their vision - goals, fering bicycle wheels to artists of with proceeds going to benefit Ave. No registration required. Scenes from In addition, he or she will act as projects, activities - for the Poet any age to decorate. Wheels will the local organization committee the upcoming live theatrical production a resource and liaison between Laureate Program during your be distributed until they are all responsible for the state 4 start at the Firehouse Arts Center, and meet the City of Pleasanton and local tenure, July 2011—June 2013. gone. Finished wheels needs to be event. the cast members & professional staff. schools, literary and community A selection committee com- returned to the city no later than Contact Catherine Hagebusch, For more information, call the children's organizations. prised of a Civic Arts commis- desk at 925-931-3400 x8. April 22. Livermore Economic Develop- 7th annual Magic of Music Event hosted Candidates for the Poet Laure- sioner, a representative of the The wheels will be exhibited ment Manager, 960-4477, or The- by Amador Friends of Music on Saturday, in the store front windows along resa Delavega, Economic Devel- April 30, 2011, 5:30-11 p.m. The evening the route in Downtown Livermore opment Specialist, 960-4049. will feature dancing to the music of the Livermore Accepting Ideas to during the Wine Country Festival Amador Jazz Bands, dinner, both live and silent auctions, and will be held at Paint Utility Boxes the Sunol Valley Golf Club 6900 Mis- sion Rd. in Sunol. All proceeds benefit The City of Livermore Com- boxes to be painted will be utility AVHS Music Programs. Tickets are $65 mission for the Arts has allocated boxes in Downtown Livermore as per person. Attendees should RSVP by $150 per program box for its Ur- these boxes had been hit by graffiti April 12. Purchase tickets online www. banArt Mural Program and is invit- the most. amadormusic.org. Those who need to ing all artists to apply and submit The UrbanArt Mural Program pay by check can mail their payment their proposals. to: AFM/Magic of Music Tickets, PO Request for Proposals (RFP) and Box 602, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Ticket Sponsorship Forms are now avail- purchase includes arrival champagne The Commission has initially able on the City of Livermore’s and appetizers; dinner choice of chicken set aside a total of $750 for murals website www.cityoflivermore. cordon bleu, New York steak or tortellini on 5 utility boxes. Sponsors have net. Interested applicants may primavera; salad, dessert, coffee and fresh come forward to provide funds also obtain a copy of the RFP and baked rolls. Two bottles of wine will be for the installation of additional sponsorship form by calling the provided per table, donated by Morse/Il murals on utility boxes throughout City of Livermore’s Economic Gioiello Wines. There will also be a no the City of Livermore. host bar throughout the evening. The Development Department at (925) VIP table adds premium seating near the The Commission for the Arts 960-4140. The deadline for sub- dance floor, additional table wine and two developed this utility box mural mission of proposals is April 29, complimentary bar drinks per person. program because it supports mul- 2011 at 4 p.m. For more informa- For more information, contact Linda tiple blight elimination efforts, tion, please contact Theresa De Truax 925-462-8490 or MoMTickets@ beautification, job creation, and La Vega, Economic Development amadormusic.org promotion of civic pride. The first Specialist at (925) 960-4049. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Community

Livermore Rotary Club Mini-Grants Awarded Livermore Rotary Club meeting Livermore Valley Educational $380 + LVEF. 8th grade history and English teacher (CORE Program) wants to purchase Rotarians Jim Hannon and Mary Foundation awarded an additional electronic dictionaries to capitalize on re- Anne Rosza along with Vicki $1,995. medial students’ enthusiasm in using this Schellenberger of the Livermore LARPD: Sharon Grant, Jac- technology to look up words as they write Valley Educational Foundation quie Williams Courtwright, $500. and read. Christensen Middle School: Mary (LVEF) presented Mini-Grant LARPD wants to provide swim- Jeanne Tenret, John Gordon, $120 + LVEF. awards to 8 Livermore organiza- ming and water safety lessons Physical education teacher wants yoga mats tions with dollar-for-dollar match- for low-income families, ethnic and hockey sticks for the school’s fitness ing grants awarded by LVEF to minorities, and families suffering program. Granada High School: Johnna Thomp- educational organizations. Mini- financial difficulties. This would son, David Lowell, $250 + LVEF. Math Grants are awarded four times per address the second leading cause teacher wants document camera to display year, limited to $500, and awarded of unintentional deaths and non- printed and student-generated geometric to deserving groups and individu- fatal injuries in the 1-14 yr. age figures to work in geometry and other classes. als for projects, activities, and/or range. Jackson Ave. Elementary School: Meg materials that benefit the Liver- Altamont Creek Elementary School: Swant, Kathy Streeter, $250 + LVEF. Read- more community. Mary Dugger, Kelly Bowers, $245 + LVEF. ing teacher wants a Read Naturally software Each award proposal is paired Fifth grade teachers want classroom books program that will provide student reading and CDs to use in a new English Language material and allow her to track student with a Rotary Club sponsor. The Arts program that sets up individual goals progress, focus instruction, and capitalize on awards are summarized in the table and allows each student to learn at his or the students’ interest in technology. below with the recipient organiza- her own level. Marylin Ave. Elementary School: Christensen Middle School: Jeffrey Christina Pomykal, Mike Thompson & Lori tion’s name, the award recipient, Hale, Keith Cariveau, $250 + LVEF. 7th and th Souza, $500 + LVEF. Science specialist and the Rotary Sponsor. 8 grade science teacher wants laboratory wants microscope slides and a microscope In total the Livermore Ro- equipment to teach students DNA extraction cleaning kit to augment lab activities in tary Club awarded $2,495 and the and electrophoresis. biology and ecology for grades 1-5. Christensen Middle School: Tasia James or Amy Robbins, Jim Hannon, Annual Duck Races Set for April 30 The 19th Annual Livermore Races for kids 12 years and young- be announced at the conclusion Duck Races will be held Sat., er. The race is free with a parent of each race. Individuals are not April 30 on the Arroyo Mocho at present. Prizes will be awarded required to be present to win. Livermore’s Robertson Park. complements of Livermore Mc- For more information, call Festivities will be from 11 Donalds. 449-1315 or 321-1123. Tickets a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Rodeo The races are presented by the printed by Camino Press are five grounds. Livermore Lioness Club and the dollars per entry. They are avail- This is a fund-raiser for Liver- Livermore Y’s Men Club. Each able from some Livermore school more schools and nonprofit groups. duck will have a number attached PTAs or write to Livermore Duck Tyler Joseph (T.J.) Morin Over $5000 in cash prizes will be and assigned to the number on Races, PO Box 48, Livermore, awarded to lucky duck sponsors. each entry form. The winning duck CA 94551. There will be Little Duckie entries eligible for cash prizes will Eagle Rank Attained Tyler Joseph (T.J.) Morin of the next two years, he worked his Livermore was awarded Eagle way up to Assistant Senior Patrol Scout, the highest rank in Boy Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. Scouting, on March 27. The Eagle For his Eagle project, T.J. orga- Court of Honor Ceremony was nized a non-holiday food drive to held at the Elk’s Lodge in Spring- fill the food locker at St. Michael’s town, where he was recognized Church. The project was a success, not only for completing the Eagle and T.J. was very pleased with requirements but also for the gift the generosity of the Springtown of leadership that he shared with community. his fellow Scouts. Many spoke T.J. considers the time he spent of T.J.’s friendly and upbeat per- with Troop 924 a privilege and sonality. something he will remember T.J. joined Troop 924 in 2006 fondly for the rest of his life. He at age 13. In his second year of is extremely grateful to all the Scouting, he took on the role of troop leaders, family members Patrol Leader. In this position, and friends who guided him on he discovered he had a gift and a his journey to becoming an Eagle passion for leadership, and over Scout.

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The Las Positas College Talk Hawks bring home tournament awards. Bottom row from left to right: Melanie Johnsen, Katie Johnson, Megan Sinclair, Lanea Warren. Top row from left to right: Adam Neylan, Jordan Adelman, Salim Razawi, Janet Brehe Johnson (Director of Forensics), Brandon Rogers.

Talk Hawks Keep Winning The Foothill High School JV Competition Cheer Squad placed 2nd in the United Spirit Association The Las Positas College Talk teams. The Talk Hawks will travel Hawks forensics team was ranked to Greenwich, CT for the Phi Rho (USA) Spirit Nationals competition last held on March 25-27, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the number one Northern Califor- Pi Community College National in Anaheim, CA. Foothill was one of two teams in the Small JV Show Cheer Intermediate division to nia team of both small and large Championships, April 10-17. qualify for finals on Saturday, competing against nine other teams from the west coast. Sunday they school divisions at the California Following is a list of the cham- competed again and captured the 2nd place trophy. This same team took home the USA California Spirit Community College Forensics pionship winners: Jordan Adel- Championship title in February. Coached by Kim DeJoy and Karen Maurice, the JV squad includes Association’s State Championship man, Livermore, Bronze Award in Amanda Arnold, Haley Bowers, Caressa Duarte, Michelle French, Diane Hadley, Camille Hamlin, Hayley Tournament held March 16-20 in Readers Theater; Melanie Johnsen, Jefferies, ‘Alakoka Kailahi, Emily Palange, Natalie Pearce, Taylor Sanchez, Summer Shelton, Natalie Woodland Hills, CA. A highlight Livermore, Bronze Award in Infor- Wright and Haley Zavattero. of the tournament was the top mative Speaking; Katie Johnson, Gold Award won by Katie Johnson Livermore, Gold Award in Duo and Brandon Rogers for their Duo Interpretation, Bronze Award in Interpretation program. Programmed Oral Interpreta- “I’m incredibly thrilled by the tion, Bronze Award in Readers Authors to Discuss 'Tri-Valley Trails' During team’s success at this tournament. Theater; They truly represented Las Positas Adam Neylan, Livermore, Livermore Library Program College well, not only in talent, but Silver Award in Programmed Local residents and authors as detailed descriptions of each though there are numerous books also in character,” said Janet Brehe Oral Interpretation, Bronze Award Nancy Rodrigue and Jacky Poulsen hike. These descriptions include published about hiking in the Bay Johnson, Las Positas College in Oral Interpretation of Prose, will share their hiking expertise a difficulty rating, approximate Area, and even the East Bay, this is director of forensics. The speech Bronze Award in Readers The- and discuss their new book Tri- mileage and altitude gain, as well the only book written extensively team won Second Place Sweep- ater; Brandon Rogers, Livermore, Valley Trails at 2 p.m. on Sunday, as hike highlights. The book targets about the Tri-Valley. stakes in the small school division Gold Award in Duo Interpretation, April 10, 2011 at the Livermore hikers of all levels from novice to Nancy and Jacky say that they at the tournament which featured Bronze Award in Readers Theater Public Library Civic Center, 1188 advanced. Books will be available wish this book had existed for 32 California community college S. Livermore Avenue. for sale and signing. them when they first arrived in There is no charge for this Longtime residents of Liver- Livermore. They will present a event. Books will be available for more, Nancy and Jacky have hiked brief description of each park in sale and signing. extensively throughout the Tri-Val- the book, share some photos, and Tri-Valley Trails: Hiking Ad- ley for many years. discuss special features and histori- ventures in the Greater Livermore, They wrote the book with one cal points of interest. Amador and San Ramon Valleys objective in mind: to introduce The Friends of the Livermore Christine and Tim Petro of Pleasan- more, Calif. (94551), was named to features over 60 hikes in ten differ- residents of the area to the many Library have underwritten this ton announced their daughter Mallory the Dean's List for the fall 2010 se- wonderful hiking opportunities the program as part of the Friends mester at Washington University in St. ent parks in the Tri-Valley area of Brown, Amador High School Class of the San Francisco East Bay. Many Tri-Valley has to offer. For both of Authors and Arts Series. 2006, is graduating with Honors in May Louis. Siewert is a graduate of Harvest from Chico State, and once again made Christian Academy in Calistoga, Calif., of the parks are in the East Bay them, this was a true labor of love. For additional events, check the the Dean's List with a 4.0 GPA. and is enrolled in the university's Olin Regional Park District while others They have hiked every trail in the library’s website at www.livermo- Business School. are local parks. The book includes book, and have been working on relibrary.net. Jacob Thomas Siewert of Liver- an overview of each park as well this project for several years. Even 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Cancer Center, and Axis Community Health Lunch in Fremont, April 27, 1 p.m., RSVP by Saturday, April 9, 2011, 6:30 p.m., at the Howie Memorial Scholarship. The awards are Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box Center. Walk begins and ends at Amador Valley April 23 to Ginny, 510-656-5625. Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117, open to any female who is a graduating senior 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin High School, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. VFW Post 7265, Livermore, meets 1st 940 Larkspur Drive, Livermore. The tickets intending to further her education by attending Board or email information to editmail@com- Check in and judging 5:30 p.m., walk begins and 3rd Mondays at 2000 hours, 522 South L are $15 and must be purchased prior to the an accredited college, business school, cosme- puserve.com. Include name of organization, at 7 p.m. For information and registration, go St., Livermore. All those eligible to join are event. Please call the Elks Lodge, 455-8829, tology or nursing course. Applicants must be meeting date, time, place and theme or subject. to www.trivalleysocks.org. invited to attend. Information, contact Vice for reservations. residents of Livermore. When awarding these Phone number and contact person should also Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Commander Virgil Stanger at 455-4039 or go 19th Annual Livermore Duck Races, scholarships, financial need is considered, as be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Club, Sat., April 9, 47 miles Dublin to Moraga to www.vfwwebcom.org/ca/post7265. Sat., April 30 on the Arroyo Mocho at Liver- well as scholastic achievement and extracur- Adult Volunteer Case Managers, The loop, meet 9:30 a.m. at Shannon Center, Ken Bowling fund-raiser for Breast Cancer more's Robertson Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near ricular activities. Letters of recommendation Tri-Valley Youth Court (TVYC) needs adult Hernandez, 510-278-3436. Sun., April 10, 62 Research at Granada Bowl in Livermore on the Rodeo grounds. Fund-raiser for Livermore and official transcripts must be attached to the volunteers to serve as case managers for the miles up Mt. Diablo to the junction and on to Saturday, May 14. The event is hosted by Tuff schools and nonprofit groups. Over $5000 in application. Applications may be obtained from youth participating in the program. TVYC is Walnut Creek, meet 9:30 a.m. at San Ramon Girl Fitness of Livermore from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. cash prizes will be awarded to lucky duck high school scholarship advisors or by sending a nonprofit diversion program working with P&R lot on Bollinger, Heidi Fraser, 451-1430. $15 per bowler, which includes shoes and 2 sponsors. Little Duckie Races for kids 12 years a stamped, self addressed envelope to: Chapter middle and high school youth who have been Wed., April 13, 35 miles around Livermore, hours of bowling. The event will include a bake and younger. The races are presented by the FX, P.E.O., 1961 Evans Street, Livermore CA, arrested for misdemeanor or lesser crimes. meet 9:30 a.m. at Livermore Airport terminal, sale, raffle for wonderful prizes and goody bags Livermore Lioness Club and the Livermore 94550. (925) 366 5567. Applications must be Please visit www.communityyouthcourts. Pete Slagle, 819-6600. Fri., April 15, 10 to for each participant. Money raised will go to Y's Men Club. For more information, call postmarked no later than April 12, 2011. com/Community_Youth_Courts/Volunteer_ 30 miles, no drop, meet 10 a.m. at Central Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Research. Call 449-1315 or 321-1123. Tickets printed by Free income tax help, Livermore, AARP Positions.html or contact Tonya Clenney at Park in San Ramon, Gail Blanco, 872-1001. Erica at 925-518-4114 for more info or email Camino Press are five dollars per entry. They volunteer preparers. Mondays, Feb. 7-April 18, 337-7175 or tonyaclenney@trivalleyyouth- Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to [email protected]. are available from some Livermore school noon-4 p.m. Robert Livermore Community court.com. call the leader for details on where to meet Disability Action Network (DAN) , meets PTAs or write to Livermore Duck Races, PO Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, by ap- Foothill AABC (Activities & Academic and what to bring. Thurs., April 14, 2 p.m. at the Livermore CRIL Box 48, Livermore, CA 94551. pointment, 373-5760. Thursdays and Fridays, Booster Club) scholarships: 6 Scholarships Community Resources for Independent office, 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore. DAN is Free Diabetes Class. 7 week series will Feb. 3-April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Civic Center of $500 each will be awarded in May 2011. Living (CRIL) offers services to help people a group of people with all types of disabilities teach you how to manage your Type 2 diabetes Library, 1188 So, Livermore Avenue, first Foothill High School seniors who will attend with disabilities and supports them to live who are working together to make changes in or Pre Diabetes, eat the foods you love, how and come, first served. Bring W2, all 1099 forms, an accredited institution of higher learning in independently and participate in their com- the community in health care, housing, access, why to check your blood sugar, medications, copy of previous year's tax return, and other the fall must submit a completed application munity for as long as they are willing and able attendant programs, transportation and other exercise and more! New series begins Thursday important documents. to Mrs. Bing in the FHS Counseling office by to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, issues. For more information, call Jessica April 14 - May 26, 10 am - 12 pm, in Livermore. Monday, April 18, 2011. See FHS counseling Fremont and Livermore to provide information Lehman, 510-881-5743 x. 5937. All services Please call the Alameda County Public Health RELIGION (Mrs. Bing) for an application or online at www. and referrals and provide community educa- are free of charge. All are welcome to attend Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 for more Stepping Stones on Grief Journey, foothillfalcons.org (Click on AABC on the left tion at senior centers and affordable housing the meeting. information and to register. Grief Ministry Workshop Spring 2011 Series, and on AABC page, click on Scholarship info complexes to residents of Southern Alameda Livermore Military Families is a support Ravenswood Victorian Tea, Sun., May Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Eight on the right side). County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 group for families in Livermore, who have a 1, two seatings 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sweets Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m., April 7-June 2 Legislative and budget update, presented Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can be loved one serving in the Military. It is a safe and savories, a selection of teas, sparking (omitting April 21) at St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 by Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (District reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at place to come and share the joys, tears and fears wine and sparkling juice will be served. This Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Preregistration is 15), Sat., April 9, 10 a.m. to noon Robert Liver- (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ they have with others who understand what event is open to adults and children ages 8 required. A one-time $15 donation is requested. more Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, cril-online.org. All services are free. they are going through. All family members and older. A special menu is set; special food Open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Livermore. Complimentary pancake breakfast; Inside Job, the film that won the 2011 are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings are requests cannot be accommodated. Docents Please call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377, for more discussion, Q&A. Public invited. Academy Award for best document, will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the will be dressed in Victorian-era costumes as information. Tri-Valley Republican Women, meet- shown Saturday, April 16, at 7:00 PM, at the Livermore VFW Building, 522 South L Street they serve the tea. Live background music will St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, ing Thurs., April 14. Speaker, Bill Whalen, IBEW Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, Ca. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call Tami Jenkins, be on hand as well. Ravenswood, 2647 Arroyo 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Inquirers/confirma- esteemed fellow of the Hoover Institute, will This film shows the greedy entities responsible 925-784-5014 or email livermoremilitaryfami- Road, Livermore. Two seating locations are tion class Sundays through May 22, 9:30 to speak on the California political landscape for ruining the economy, kicking people out of [email protected] available: inside the historic home or outside on 11:15 a.m. All are welcome. Variety of subjects and the effect Governor Jerry Brown will have their homes, losing jobs and livelihoods, and Free beauty, health, and prosperity the covered porch. Tickets are $37 per person. will be covered. Call The Rev. Debra Low- in 2011 on the California financial picture. so on. David Germain of the Associated Press seminar, guest speaker Rich Greenwood. All donations benefit the Ravenswood Historic Skinner, 447-3289. Lenten evening prayer, Books, resource material, and future event says this film is, “A crime story like no other Free seminar on reprogramming genes takes Site Furnishing Fund, an ongoing project of soup supper and study offered on Mondays, information will be available. The talk will be in history.” This is a community event open place April 12, from 6-7pm at Zen Pilates the nonprofit Ravenswood Progress League March 14-April 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Study will at Cattlemen’s Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk to the public and unaffiliated. A meet & greet and Fitness, 3059 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. that supports restoration and public programs use "The Last Week" A Day by Day Account Road, Livermore 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Cost potluck begins at 6:30 PM, the film starts at Only 15 seats available so RSVP early by at the site. Reservations are being taken now of Jesus' Final Week in Jerusalem;" call The is $30 per guest, $26 per member or associate 7ish, and a short discussion follows the film, calling Rich at (408)329-0452 or email rich@ until the event is full. For more information, Rev. Debra Low-Skinner, 447-3289. member. Contact: Phyllis Couper, 925-462- (for those who are interested). This event is ideagardeners.com. RSVP: Rich Greenwood call 925-443-0238. Reservations forms are She is Safe ( formerly Sisters in Service) 4931, [email protected]. wheel chair accessible and free (although, we at 408-329-0452 available online at www.larpd.dst.ca.us. 6th Annual Indian Dinner, evening of special Viva Las Vegas Spring Fling Fund-raiser do encourage donations of $3.00 to keep things Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets 7 p.m. Robotics 101, Girl Scouts of Northern music & fellowship. Saturday, April 16, 2011 Sat., April, 16, 6-10 p.m. at the Veteran's Hall humming). For more information feel free to Mon., April 18 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village California is hosting three hands-on workshops 5:30-8 p.m., Special Guest Speaker is Michele 255 So L St., Livermore. This Casino night call 925-462-3459. Parkway, Dublin. Carolina Monroy, California this spring that bring the world of robotics to Rickett, Founder and CEO, She is Safe. Tickets, offers Blackjack, Texas Hold-em, and a Craps Daughters of the American Revolution, Teachers Association Charter School Special- girls. In this series of introductory workshops adults $15, children 10 and under $5. Free table. Winnings are cashed in for raffle tickets Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, meets ist, will discuss charter schools. Refreshments girls ages 6-14 will build and program LEGO childcare (ages 5 and under) with reservations for prizes including a gas grill BBQ, over $300 9:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month - Public invited - Discussion & Q&A. No robots, learn all about robotics tournaments - contact [email protected]. For in gift cards including many donated from between Sept. and May at the Asbury United admission charge. and even compete in a scrimmage of their more information contact Gloria Gregory at local businesses, and a Kindle. There is also Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Bringing Back the Natives Garden own! There are three dates to the series: April (925) 998-3785. a silent auction. A few of the items include 2 DAR is a women's service organization. The Tour features a variety of bird- and butterfly- 17, and May 22. All workshops will be held A Day of Reflection,with Thomas Merton, tickets for the Live Nation concert, custom women are descended from a patriot of the friendly, pesticide-free, water conserving, low at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton. More Sat., April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth kids chopper bicycle and lunch or dinner American Revolution and are dedicated to pa- maintenance gardens that contain 50% or more information at http://www.girlscoutsnorcal. Seton, Pleasanton. Presented by Sr. Mary Neill, for 25 delivered to your home or workplace triotism, preservation of American history and native plants. The gardens will be open on org/documents/Flyer.pdf. Contact Donna a Dominican Sister. Bring paper, pens, a pillow courtesy of Cattleman's Steak House. There securing America's future through education. Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Androwsky at dandrowsky@girlscoutsnorcal. and bag lunch. Seating is limited. $25 suggested will also be a 50/50 raffle, dancing, delicious Information, contact Maris at 443-3087. at various locations throughout Alameda and org or call (510) 562-8470 ext. 136. donation. Reservations, contact Lisa Fairchild appetizers and sweet treats will be served. Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, Contra Costa counties. More than 50 garden Mad Hatter's Tea Party, hosted by As- at [email protected]. This event is hosted by the Rancho Las Positas will take place at the Livermore Civic Center talks will be scheduled throughout the day. sistance League of Amador Valley, Sat., May Nicodemus-The Question, Explore the Elementary School PTA in support of supplies Library on Thurs., April 14, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The first mailing of the garden guide will go 7, Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., life question of Nicodemus, one of Israel’s and the many wonderful programs for students. Frank Rainer will show photographs of the trip out soon soon; registering now at http://www. Livermore, beginning at noon. Tea tables most prominent leaders in the first century, in Tickets purchased at the door. Any questions or he and his wife Sigrid took to Arabia and the bringingbackthenatives.net/ will ensure that decorated by members, food, hat contest, raffle this dramatic presentation as he struggles to to RSVP with Deedra deLisser 925-337-0248 horn of Africa. Frank and Sigrid visited Saudi you receive your guide early. The tour is free. prizes and champagne bar. Alex Alexander, understand the message of Jesus Christ. Free or [email protected] Arabia, Yemen, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, and This event is expected to fill; registering now former host of HGTV's Simply Quilts, will event. Open seating. No tickets or reservations Amador Valley Quilters Guild will meet Eritrea. Adults are invited to this free program will reserve a place on the tour. talk about and display her quilts. $50. Funds required. Child care provided for infants and on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the on the second Thursday of each month in the Kiwanis Club of Pleasanton, meets go to support local programs. Information or very young children. Performances on Good Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Avenue, Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic Fridays at noon at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 201 tickets, call Carmen, 371-4566 or go to www. Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday, Pleasanton. The meeting is open to all those Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Main St., Pleasanton. This is a Tri-Valley Club amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org. April 24 at 10:30 a.m. Victory Point Church, who are interested in the culture, history and Livermore. For additional information please with members from Dublin and Livermore, as Scholarship, Chapter FX, of the P.E.O. 6258 Preston Avenue, Livermore. (925) 455- artistry of quiltmaking. Guest speaker will call 925 373-5500. well as Pleasanton. The motto is "To serve the Sisterhood (a philanthropic and educational 0700 or www.visitvictorypoint.com Stuart be Terri Thayer, quilter and author. She is Livermore-Amador Symphony Associa- children of the world." All are welcome. organization promoting women’s education) Young, pastor. fascinated with art quilts, and has published tion has four awards of $300 each to be given San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club in- announces that applications are available for three quilt mystery novels. Her talk is entitled to graduating high school seniors who have vites new and long-time residents to its monthly their annual $600 scholarship and the Marcia M. “From First Quilt to First Novel." participated in school and community musical luncheon on April 21 at Faz Restaurant, 600 Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club activities during the 9th through 12th grades. Hartz Ave., Danville. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. will meet Thursday, April 14, at the Alisal Students are eligible if they live or attend school Cost is $21. Speaker will be Elena Becker, Elementary School's multipurpose room, in Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, Dublin, or Executive Director of Tony LaRussa's Animal 1454 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton, at 7 p.m. San Ramon. Information www.livamsymph. Rescue Fund. For information or reservations Emma Connery, coordinator for the Contra org. Applications must be postmarked by call Susan, 925-718-5214. Costa Master Gardener Program and an expert April 11, 2011. Questions may be directed to Pleasantonians 4 Peace, candlelight Vigil in entomology and pest management, will (925)447-8789 in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main speak about "Good Bugs, Bad Bugs." Visitors Widowed Men and Women of Northern Street, downtown Pleasanton, Wed., April 13, at welcome to bring insects for examination. For CA., Champagne brunch in San Ramon, April 7 p.m. Participants will reflect on the human and more information visit www.lavgc.org 10, 11:45 a.m., RSVP by April 7 to Marsha, monetary costs of the war, honor veterans who 6th Annual Bras for the Cause, breast 830-8483. Lunch and optional shopping in have sacrificed, and visualize ways of moving cancer walk, downtown Pleasanton on Sat., Danville, April 13, 11:30 p.m., RSVP by beyond this conflict to a more peaceful world. May 7. Flashing lights, ribbons, feathers and April 11 to Marsha, 830-8483. Friendly bridge Peaceful War Protest on the fourth Wednesday beads turn ordinary bras into fashion state- Pleasanton, April 16, 1 p.m., RSVP by April of the month, April 27, between 5 - 6 at the ments for the women and men participating 12 to Barbara 426-8876. Lunch and optional corners of First and Neal Streets. Call Cathe in this 10K walk to support the fight against movie in Dublin, April 17, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Norman at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at breast cancer. Pre-walk festivities, including by April 14 to Marge, 828-5124. Indian cuisine [email protected]; or kdowding@pacbell. judging for most creative bra and best guy in luncheon in San Ramon, April 19, 11:30 a.m. net. www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org. a bra. Last year's walk raised $120,000 for RSVP by April 16 to David, 833-7647. Happy Around the World Dinner, Livermore- organizations such as Susan G. Komen for the hour in Pleasanton, April 21, 5 p.m., RSVP Pleasanton Emblem Club #413 is having an Cure, UCSF's Helen Diller Comprehensive by April 19 to Kathy after 5 p.m., 398-8005. "Around the World Dinner" to be held on