Pleasanton School District to Send Early Layoff Notices Cutting 75 Positions the Pleasanton Unified School Affected Is Not Yet Known

VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 10 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Pleasanton School District to Send Early Layoff Notices Cutting 75 Positions The Pleasanton Unified School affected is not yet known. The cuts as possible, through em- from cuts last spring. Although was one of the programs brought District will be cutting 75 full- human relations department will ployee concessions, parent and those positions are functioning back for the current year. time equivalent (FTE) positions review seniority lists and other community donations, and any now, they automatically lapse Other trustees said that BRP according to a current plan. factors used in determining who positive budget news in mid-May back into non-existence, unless can be restored later this spring, Teachers and classified persons will receive the notices. from Gov. Jerry Brown. the board is able to bring them but Hintzke said there is no cer- serving in those jobs will be The 75 FTE's will represent The school board made the back. tainty of it. It is better to take it Find Out What's notified by March 15 concerning a savings of $5.5 million, which reduction of 21.7 of those FTE's Trustees Valerie Arkin and out of the cuts column now, to en- potential layoffs for the coming the district must cut now in order at its meeting Feb. 28 on a 3-2 Jamie Hintzke voted "no" on the sure its preservation, she said. Happening school year. to send layoff notices to teachers vote. motion to make the cuts. They Arkin made an earlier mo- Check out the Some of the positions are by the March 15 deadline. At The other 53.5 FTE's cut agreed with all the cuts, except tion, which was defeated 3-2, to shared-time, so the exact num- subsequent meetings, the board by the district were on a list of for the elimination of the Barton keep BRP off of the list of cuts. second section ber of employees who will be will work on restoring as many positions that had been restored Reading Program (BRP), which Section II is filled with infor- (See SCHOOL, page 5) mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin board. McNerney, Garamendi, Dublin Plans Stark Blast St. Patrick's Water Bill Festivities Passage Dublin’s annual St. Patrick’s Local congressional members celebration will be held the responded to passage of House of weekend of Saturday, March 17, Representative (HR) 1837 with St. Patrick’s Day and on Sunday, sharp criticism, saying that it will March 18. spell economic and environmen- Weekend festivities begin tal disaster for the Delta and the with the Annual Firefighter’s Central Valley. Pancake Breakfast at Fire Sta- Although HR 1837 did pass tion #16 (located on Donohue the House on a mostly partisan Drive and Amador Valley Blvd) vote of 246-175, predictions for at 7:00am on Saturday morning. it are a death in the Senate, where Green pancakes will be featured. the Democratic majority is ex- Tickets can be purchased at the pected to aid California Senators door for $5 each. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Next head over to Amador Boxer in defeating it. Valley Blvd or Village Parkway In another Delta development, and find a good seat for the the Bay Delta Conservation Plan 29th Annual Dublin Lions Club (BDCP) released the routes of Parade. Bring chairs or take three alternate plans that could advantage of the bleacher seat- carry water from northern Cali- ing available on Amador Valley Blvd near Oil Changers. Over fornia water sources through a 80 entries including equestrian bypass at the Delta. riders, clowns, marching bands, Zone 7 Water Agency, the val- bagpipes, and more will step-off ley's water wholesaler, has been promptly at 9:30am. Photo - Doug Jorgensen following HR 1837. The agency During the parade, Mayor Tim Saturday, March 3 was opening day for the Livermore Girls Softball Association. Wendy Vasquez, a parent of two of the league's played a strong role in helping to Sbranti and City Councilmem- players was selected as a winner in the Chevrolet Diamonds and Dreams contest. It included a field make-over. The field was shape the BDCP plan. bers will be riding in a star-span- dedicated as part of opening day ceremonies at Joe Michell School. Pictured is Oakland A's mascot Stomper greeting players. For Zone 7 is a state water contrac- gled float, representing Dublin’s more information, see sports notes, page 6-7. tor, and pays for the State Water “All-America City” status. There Project for water. However, Zone will also be a special “30th Year” 7 also wants to be aware of legis- float, on which some dignitaries lation that affects the other major who’ve represented Dublin very Legislation Would Provide Tax Incentives for Easements water project, the federal Central well over the course of the last Legislation that provides con- sponsors from both Democratic “It is encouraging to see po- importance of what land trusts do Valley Water Project, which is the thirty years will ride. siderable tax incentives to land- and Republican majorities. litical parties come together in to protect our natural resources target of HR 1837. The St. Patrick’s Day Festival On the House floor, Con- will be held on Saturday/Sunday, owners who donate a conserva- The bill puts in place a more effort to preserve agriculture land and open spaces.” tion easement on their land, has permanent version of a recently and open spaces,” said California Through voluntary conserva- gressmen Jerry McNerney, Pete March 17th & 18th from 10am to Stark, and John Garamendi voted 5pm at the Dublin Civic Center. been introduced in Congress with expired tax incentive that grants Rangeland Trust Chief Executive tion easements, Rangeland Trust bipartisan support. The bill, H.R. landowners tax relief for protect- Officer Nita Vail. “Having the works with ranchers to relieve against it. They tried to rally oth- There will be plenty of things ers to vote against it. McNerney to do with up to 200 craft and 1964, has reached 300 co-spon- ing their property by donating a support from both sides of the pressures of development and commercial vendors, an Irish Tea sors and has signatures of co- conservation easement. Congressional aisle hits home the (See INCENTIVES, page 4) (See WATER, page 4) Cottage, an international food court, 3 stages featuring authentic Irish entertainment, and exciting carnival rides and attractions: Livermore Branch Of Curtis Keeps Electric Vehicles Running Smoothly The Arts & Crafts area will By Jeff Garberson forklifts and other electrically pany with about 1,000 employees its size suggests. The PMC Con- for granted. However, the tech- include an Ireland section where A Livermore company that powered vehicles to accelerate worldwide and 2011 revenues of troller product line developed in nology is sophisticated and has festival visitors can browse specializes in electric motor and decelerate smoothly. $150 million. Livermore accounts for roughly evolved greatly in the company’s booths of Celtic clothing, hand- The company is a division The Livermore division em- half of Curtis’s revenues. 27 years of existence, according made Celtic jewelry, and historic controls is among world leaders ploys 68 people. Its influence Accelerating and decelerating to Stephen Post, a Curtis vice Irish books. in providing the technology that of Curtis Instruments, a family- The International Food Court allows golf carts, wheelchairs, owned, New York-based com- on the corporation is greater than electric vehicles may be taken (See CURTIS, page 5) will serve up various cuisines. The Irish menu will feature bangers and mash, boxty, and corned beef sliders. Other non- Irish items include lumpia, jam- Speaker Says Health balaya, and gyros. The entertainment at the festival will feature everything from System Is 'Broken' traditional Irish music to Celtic Rock. Tempest, a high-energy By Carol Graham you get money. If you take the Celtic Rock band will headline Described as a hodge-podge time to talk to someone, you the Main Stage, with perfor- of business arrangements, laby- don’t. The system is broken.” mances on Saturday and Sunday. rinthine and irrational, an em- About 50 people attended the The Food Court Stage lineup is barrassment, unsustainable and forum. scheduled to showcase some of unethical, California’s health- The message, delivered by the Bay Area’s own Celtic artists. care system took center stage doctors, legal experts and medi- On the Dance Stage, McGrath at a Livermore-Amador Valley cal care specialists, was clear: By School of Dance will perform League of Women Voters’ forum inserting a third party (for-profit non-stop Irish dance for the entire on February 29. businesses) into the patient-doc- weekend. “I’m here to tell you it’s not tor relationship, costs for medi- Irish Tea Cottage will feature really that bad,” said family- cal care have mushroomed out a Celtic Harpist, Irish arts and crafts, knitting and of course, tea practice doctor Randolph Clarke. of control. Even for those with and scones. “It’s way worse.” medical insurance, treatment can There is no charge for admis- With the explosion of corpo- result in astronomical expenses sion to the festival. Parking is rate-run medical care and insur- or, worse, bankruptcy. free. ance, Dr. Clarke noted, “If you “I’m a little offended,” said Photo - Doug Jorgensen On Sunday morning, the punch someone with a needle, (See SYSTEM, page 9) Clouds add to the color of the scenery in North Livermore. Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk will take place. This is a certified 3.1 mile course with great prizes and pre and post-race activities PET OF THE WEEK located right at the festival. The Inside Hi, my name is Brownie. I’m about 2 years old and a Dachshund/ annual Shamrock 5K Fun Run Labrador mix. I may be a little bit shy when I first meet you, but and Walk will take place on give me some time and I will warm up to you. I love to snuggle, and Sunday, March 18 at 8:30am. Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 especially have my belly and sides scratched. I respond to my name, Register at www.active.com by Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 8 and I am eager to please you. Please come and give me my forever March 13. home, I will be a true and loyal companion. Interested in learning For more information visit Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 6 more? Call 925-426-8656 or go online to www.valleyhumane.org or www.DublinStPats.com or call Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 www.facebook.com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable (925) 556-4500. Mailbox...... 4 dogs and cats waiting for you. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Photo - Regina Gieler

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PROTOSTARS PHOTO- ganization recommends which GRAPHED IN ORION strains to protect against based NASA reported that it is on input from influenza centers analyzing a series of infrared in more than 100 countries. photographs of stars being A persistent problem has formed from the dust clouds in been that two genetic lineages the Orion nebula, with different of Type B virus have been wavelengths representing the circulating in recent years. The heating and cooling processes choice of which one to protect that occur in turbulent regions against has been correct only where new stars sometimes half the time, according to form. Robert Belshe, director of the The photos were taken with two orbiting telescopes, NASA’s Center for Vaccine Development at St. Louis University. own Spitzer and the European Space Agency’s Herschel. Both A four-strain vaccine could contain a strain from both Type B detect infrared, or heat, radiation, Herschel at longer wavelengths lineages, adding greater protection for the population. Protecting (cooler temperatures) than Spitzer. Output of the two telescopes against a second strain of Type B will tend to be most beneficial to Representatives from the Pleasanton Paratransit Service, which is shared and more informative than either alone. pre-school and school aged children, according to Karen Midthun, operates the Downtown Route, will be on hand to answer questions Both telescopes were built to operate at near-absolute-zero director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. about the service at the 7th Annual Transit Fair. temperatures to minimize interference from their own infra- Type A virus can infect a variety of animals including birds, red radiation, so they require supplies of liquid helium to keep pigs and people. It mutates rapidly as genes shift back and forth. temperatures low. Herschel, launched in 2009, is expected to run New strains spread around the world, often dying out on their Pleasanton's Annual out of its coolant in the coming year and no longer be opera- own but occasionally becoming epidemics. Type B mutates more tional. Spitzer, launched in 2003, lost the last of its liquid helium slowly, but it changes enough that exposure to one strain does not Transit Fair Set for March 16 in 2009. Most of its instruments then lost capability. However, confer permanent immunity to them all. The City of Pleasanton will two camera modules were designed to keep operating at higher Other companies are also working on developing vaccines to appointment. host the 7th Annual Transit Fair Participating transit agencies temperatures and have done so. add a fourth viral component. at the Pleasanton Senior Center will also sell their reduced cost The region of Orion under study is about 1,350 light years on Friday, March 16, from 10:00 senior discount passes and cards away. Herschel took its pictures a year ago, once a week for FLU VACCINE BENEFITS FOR SENIORS? a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the lobby during the event. These include six weeks in late winter and early spring. The photographs While this year’s flu season has been mild to date, some recent of the center. This free event is the popular passes for AC Tran- show very young stars as well as gas clouds that may eventu- studies have raised questions about the value of standard flu vac- open to all ages. IT will feature sit, VTA, SamTrans, Caltrain and ally condense into stars. According to NASA, the brightness of cinations for older people in any season. representatives from local transit Golden Gate Transit and Ferry. A some of the young stars has varied by more than 20 percent in A study published last fall in Lancet Infectious Diseases by agencies such as WHEELS, the BART representative will also be just a few weeks, suggesting that what is being observed is gas researchers from University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins AARP, the Alameda County on site to answer questions about at a considerable distance from a star center. “At that distance, it University sifted thousands of previous studies and reported that Transportation Commission, the Clipper Card. should take years or centuries for material to spiral closer in to the the highest in quality found no evidence that flu vaccinations are Pleasanton Paratransit Service, Also available will be the growing starlet, rather than mere weeks,” according to a NASA effective at protecting seniors from the flu. Senior Support of the Tri-Valley Pleasanton Paratransit $30 punch statement. The vaccinations were moderately effective (59 percent) at Transportation Services, and the card for residents of Pleasan- This work “opens up new possibilities for astronomers to study protecting younger adults, according to the study. ACE Train to share information ton, the Pleasanton Paratransit star formation. We are very excited to have witnessed short-term Now, a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine by re- on transportation options. Downtown Route which offers variability in Orion protostars,” said Nicolas Billot, a Spanish searchers from the University of Toronto has found much the same. Free Car Fit assessments, 8 rides for just $12, Dial-A- astronomer who will co-author a paper on the findings. “Follow- The analysts reviewed nine years of data concerning hospi- sponsored by Alameda County Ride’s 10 rides for $35 and a Wheels monthly senior bus pass up observations with Herschel will help us identify the physical talizations and deaths from influenza and pneumonia in Ontario Area Agency on Aging and the Pleasanton Senior Center ,will for $18. processes responsible for the variability.” medical facilities ending with the 2008-9 flu season. About 1.4 The Pleasanton Senior Cen- million people were involved during each flu season, with a total also be offered. These free evalu- ations for those 50 years and up ter’s ‘Snappy Café’ will offer a FIRST FOUR-PART FLU VACCINE of 130,532 deaths and 62,913 pneumonia and flu hospitalizations consist of trained professionals St. Patrick’s Day meal for $5 for The first influenza vaccine intended to protect against four during the nine years. leading participants through a adults (under 60 years of age) rather than three strains of flu has been approved by the U.S. Using an economics approach called instrumental variable 15-minute, 12-point checklist and $3.50 for seniors (60 years Food and Drug Administration. The new quadrivalent vaccine is analysis, the Toronto study found that seniors vaccinated against with their vehicle to recommend and over). Reservations must be a nasal spray developed by MedImmune, a subsidiary of Astra- flu had a 6 percent reduction in mortality from all causes during made by 1:00 p.m. on Wednes- adjustments and adaptations that day, March 12. For more infor- Zeneca. The company expects to market the product in time for the flu season. This outcome was not statistically different than the can make the vehicle ‘fit’ better the 2013-14 flu season. all-cause mortality rate among seniors who were not vaccinated. mation or to make a luncheon and enhance safety. Those inter- reservation, please contact the Until now, U.S. flu vaccines have contained three strains of As with earlier groups, the Toronto researchers made it clear ested in a Car Fit evaluation can Pleasanton Senior Center at (925) virus, two of Type A and one of Type B. The virus is killed for that they believe seniors should still be given flu shots while ana- call (925) 931-5365 to make an 931-5365. injected vaccines and live but attenuated for nasal sprays. The lysts try to determine why some studies show fewer benefits than three strains are chosen in the winter to allow manufacturers time others. They also joined other groups in noting the importance of to make enough vaccine for national supplies by the following continuing research to develop more effective vaccines for all age October, the usual start of the flu season. The World Health Or- groups.

Lab Gives Funds to Five Nearby School Districts Lawrence Livermore National Unified School District; Joan Security (LLNS), the entity that Laursen, Pleasanton school board manages the Lawrence Livermore president, Ken Rocha, principal, National Laboratory (LLNL), has Harvest Park Middle School distributed a $10,000 gift to each and Tony Dennis, Project Lead of its five neighboring school dis- the Way teacher, Pleasanton tricts in the cities of Livermore, Unified School District; School Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon Superintendent Stephen Hanke, and Tracy —in support of their Dublin Unified School District; respective science programs. Stan Hitomi, district director for The gifts totaling $50,000 STEM (science, technology, en- were presented to district rep- gineering and math), San Ramon resentatives at the Laboratory’s Valley Unified School District; Science on Saturday lecture and Kirk Brown, teacher, Tracy series at the Bankhead Theater Unified School District. in Livermore. LLNS provides funds to non- Accepting the gifts were: profit organizations dedicated to School Superintendent Kelly science, technology, engineering Bowers, Livermore Valley Joint and math education.

The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 - PAGE 3 Sandia Offers Summer Institute Program for Graduate Students Undercover Decoys the neighborhood, the police were unable to find Graduate students pursuing needs to have a hiring pool of importance of the work we do at The Livermore Police Department will be anyone matching the description provided. careers related to cybersecurity, cybersecurity professionals to Sandia and the high quality of our conducting undercover decoy programs between There was an after school program occurring including specialties in computer draw upon,” said Susanna Gor- staff and facilities,” she said. now and April 2012. Decoy programs are aimed on campus and the school immediately went science, engineering, law, public don, manager of computer sci- Students will select from the at stopping the sale of alcoholic beverages to into lockdown. All the students in the program policy, economics and social ences and information systems following technical focus areas: minors by businesses licensed to sell alcoholic were sequestered in one classroom with an adult sciences, are being encouraged at Sandia’s California site. “They Assured Sharing: Post-WikiLe- beverages in the City of Livermore. advisor. Officers were able to make contact with to apply for Cyber Security need to be threat-informed and aks Era Tensions in National- A youthful appearing minor will be under the the students and assure that they were ok. Of- Technology, Policy, Law and they need to have the skills and Security Information Sharing constant supervision of a police officer as he or ficers remained with the students as other officers Planning for an Uncertain Future, tools that can wipe out classes and Safeguarding; Information she attempts to purchase alcohol from licensed searched the campus. a weeklong summer institute at of vulnerabilities, as opposed Analytics for Cyber Security; businesses. If the minor is successful in purchas- The parents of the students who were on Sandia National Laboratories to today’s model, which is very Public-Private Sector Respon- ing an alcoholic beverage, the person selling the the campus were directed to a nearby shopping in Livermore. The program will much a ‘find a vulnerability, fix sibilities and Legal Issues in alcoholic beverage will be cited to appear in take place Aug. 5-10. It is open a vulnerability’ model. Institutes Our Nation’s Cyber Defense; center where they were kept up to date on the to U.S. citizens and foreign like this one are designed to help or Trusted Digital systems De- court. In addition, administrative action may be progress of the search. The parents and students taken against any business or businesses that sell nationals. prepare that next generation of signed with Field-Programmable were reunited as soon as officers determined the Twenty students will be se- cybersecurity practitioners, in- Gate Arrays. alcohol to a minor decoy campus was safe. lected. The application deadline cluding not only deep technical Students will participate in If anyone has questions about the decoy pro- The Pleasanton Police Department and the has been extended to March 12 expertise, but also the policy and a strategic-planning exercise to gram, or if an establishment is in need of further California Highway Patrol assisted LPD with (see http://www.sandia.gov/sum- legal aspects that are so often crit- discuss technical advances and training or education on the sales of alcohol to this call. East Avenue between Jensen St. and mer_institute for details and the ical in making real progress.” capabilities that should be pur- minors please feel free to contact the Livermore Hillcrest Ave. was closed for approximately three online application.) Gordon said she hopes the sued to strengthen U.S. defenses Police Department. hours while the school was searched. Participating students will experience will help persuade against cyberattacks. The success of the program is measured by collaborate in small teams, work- participating students to consider Institute participants will be how many employees refuse to sell to the decoy, Board Meeting Canceled ing side-by-side with leading Sandia as a future place of full- provided housing at a Livermore not by how many sales are made. The Board of Directors meeting for the national experts in the technical, time employment. “We also hope suites hotel located near Sandia. Livermore Area Recreation and Park District for policy and legal cybersecurity they will spread the word back Transportation and meals also School Lock Down Wednesday, March 14, has been canceled. arenas. at their home institutions of the will be provided. The Livermore Police Department responded The next meeting for the LARPD Board is “The federal government to a report from an adult on campus at East scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. Avenue Middle School who reported seeing a The Board of Directors meets in the Cresta male suspect walking through the school hall- Blanca Ballroom at the Robert Livermore Com- Extreme Commute Makeover Offered way armed with a rifle. The call came in last munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. For The Tri-Valley Spare the new program, enhancements to Makeover: Commute Edition Wednesday. more information, visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us or Air Resource Team, sponsored an existing program, and promo- contact Stephanie Anderson at After a search of the school, the campus and call 925-373-5700. through the Bay Area Air Quality tion and incentives. The Team [email protected] Management District’s commu- is comprised of representatives . The Bay Area Air Quality Man- nity outreach efforts, announces from local cities, community agement District is the regional “Extreme Makeover: Commute organizations and businesses. pollution control agency for the Edition” – an opportunity for For more information or to nine-county San Francisco Bay employers in Livermore, Dublin, submit an entry for the Extreme Area. Hacienda Seeing Postive Growth San Ramon and Pleasanton to With acquisitions, new prod- to-wood, wood-to-concrete and preferred specimen types,” ac- receive a makeover for their em- uct introductions and other in- wood-to-masonry connectors cording to Paul Brown, head of ployee commute programs. Accoording to a press release novations, Hacienda businesses and fastening systems, as well as Roche Molecular Diagnostics. issued by Supervisor Scott Hag- have accomplished a lot over the stainless steel fasteners and pre- The test was approved in Europe gerty, approximately 20,000 em- last three months, a time period fabricated shearwalls. Simpson in 2009 and “has been very well ployers, public and private, make which has seen nearly 20 com- Strong-Tie also offers a full line received in labs outside the U.S.,” their home in the Tri-Valley. panies move into the Hacienda of adhesives, mechanical anchors added Brown. Collectively, they employ about Business Park in Pleasanton. and powder actuated tools for Xerox has launched the Xerox 200,000 employees. While this “The park saw positive growth concrete, masonry and steel. 7600i, a compact flatbed scanner economic activity is welcome, it in 2011. We’re pleased that 2012 Roche Molecular Diagnostics, that features Visioneer’s One- brings with it traffic congestion has gotten off to a fine start,” says the Hacienda-based division of Touch scanning, a technology on local roads and highways and James Paxson, Hacienda’s gen- international pharmaceutical gi- from the Hacienda company that poor air quality from automobile eral manager. “We are expecting ant Hoffmann–La Roche AG, has allows users to complete their emissions. Solo driving contrib- more great news to come in the passed a major milestone with scans by touching just one button. utes to long, costly commutes new year.” U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- The compact device is priced at that have a negative impact on Simpson Strong-Tie Com- tration (FDA) approval of a new $99.99. quality of life and productivity pany Inc., a publicly-traded com- Roche test that detects chlamydia Hacienda has recently wel- for Tri-Valley employees. pany headquartered in Hacienda, and gonorrhea by sensing the comed a number of new tenants A successful employee com- has entered into an agreement to presence of the genetic material to the park. Among the new busi- mute program promotes alterna- acquire North Carolina company of those infectious agents. The nesses are the following: Coffee tives to solo driving which results Automatic Stamping in a transac- assays run on the company’s Bean Technology; developers of in increased use of carpooling, tion valued at over $41 million. automated cobas 4800 System, social marketing and social sales transit and bicycling. It is an attractive benefit to employees, Automatic Stamping manufac- and “will give labs in the U.S. solutions; East Bay Regional saving them time and money. tures and sells a line of high an efficient solution for offer- Park District; Jeepnee, Inc., in- Plus, it helps reduce traffic con- quality truss connector plates. ing clinicians chlamydia and ternational employee recruiting gestion. Simpson Strong-Tie designs, en- gonorrhea screening using the firm; and Latex Global. The Tri-Valley Spare the Air gineers and manufactures wood- Resource Team is offering free commute program makeovers ValleyCare Expands to Dublin which include development of a ValleyCare Health System 6 p.m. The Urgent Care Center A ribbon cutting and open (VHS) is expanding services to currently located at ValleyCare house for the new Urgent Care a new, state-of-the-art building Medical Plaza in Livermore will Center and Occupational Health in Dublin. remain open everyday 10 a.m. Services will be held on Monday, VHS is opening an additional to 8 p.m. March 12, 3 – 6 p.m., 4000 Dub- Urgent Care Center and relocat- Scheduled to open in late lin Blvd, Suite 150. Remarks and ing Occupational Health Services March, ValleyCare Occupational ribbon cutting will take place at to 4000 Dublin Boulevard, Suite Health will relocate offices from 3:30 p.m. 150 (at the corner of Tassajara Livermore and Pleasanton to Urgent care centers are pri- Road and Dublin Boulevard). the new facility. Hours will be marily used to treat patients who The new Urgent Care Cen- weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. have an injury or illness that re- ter will be open “after hours” After-hours services will be taken quires immediate care but is not Monday – Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; care of at the new Urgent Care serious enough to warrant a visit Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to Center. to an emergency department.

PAGE 4 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 Bridgelux, Chevron Team Up to Test LED EDITORIAL Technology in Dublin and Livermore Wonderful Resource Chevron Energy Solutions streetlights with the Bridgelux grade their infrastructure, but lack the light source and other com- and Bridgelux have created a technology. Bridgelux is located the capital to move forward,” said ponents most subject to rapid Las Positas College is a wonderful resource for the unique alliance to promote in- in Livermore. Jim Davis, President of Chevron evolution. As the technology entire community. novative advancements in LED “The pilot installation has Energy Solutions. “Through this advances in energy efficiency The array of opportunities offered by the college lighting technologies, enabling been received with great excite- new initiative, we can help cities and capabilities, it is anticipated range from the arts and forums to special programs cities to significantly reduce util- ment. We are proud to be a part modernize their infrastructure by that modules could be simply ity bills and maintenance costs. of a significant advancement in financing projects through energy swapped out without having to for veterans. Under the program, Chevron lighting innovation,” said Liver- savings. These LED streetlights replace a city’s physical infra- The Veterans First Program is designed to assist Energy Solutions, the energy ser- more Mayor John Marchand. are making a dramatic difference, structure. returning veterans gain training that will equip them vices division of Chevron U.S.A. “We take great pride in seeing but they are just the start of what The module also allows cit- to find jobs. Available are such programs as free math Inc., will upgrade streetlights our investment in local clean we can do to help cities save on ies the potential of upgrading with LED technology, often at no technology companies produce their energy costs.” streetlights in the future to incor- tutoring, and help with resumes. upfront cost to cities. The LED potential fiscal benefits for cities Tim Sbranti, mayor of Dub- porate sensing and networking In another program, the college has teamed up with streetlights require 50 percent around the world.” lin, stated, “Our community is capabilities, giving city managers the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to present less power and far less mainte- Streetlights typically account excited about the evaluation we tools to control their lights and a series of science and engineering seminars. nance than ordinary streetlights, for 10 to 40 percent of a munici- are doing with Chevron Energy monitor traffic or remote loca- allowing cities the opportunity to pality's energy costs. According Solutions and Bridgelux. All of tions, something impossible with In addition to the seminars, well known experts finance the installation with the to the Clinton Global Climate us in city government look for- conventional streetlights. are brought in for special presentations. For example, savings. Additionally, these LED Initiative, the energy used by ward to the energy savings and “LED lighting is the biggest on March 21, Stanford University Professor Robert streetlights offer a better quality street lights amounts to the third improved street level visibility. advance in lighting since Thomas Sapolsky, world renowned neuroscientist and expert of light that improves visibility largest use of power by local We think this could be a success- Edison showed off his bulb in on stress will present a talk on, “Why Zebras Don't and increases safety and security. governments today. Many cities ful financing model for many of 1879,” said Bill Watkins, CEO of In many cases, taxpayers should in America could see reductions our infrastructural improvement Bridgelux. “But LEDs and solid- Get Ulcers: Stress, Health, and Coping.” not be impacted except by im- up to 40 percent or as much as projects.” state lighting represent more than From March 12 to 16, the annual Cuban Culture provement in the lighting of their $17 million in yearly energy The heart of the streetlight just a technical advance. They Week will offer dance, music, art and discussions communities. costs simply by converting their is an LED lighting module de- will usher in new business mod- each evening. Livermore and Dublin are par- existing conventional streetlights signed to be installed or upgraded els and capabilities for running ticipating in the demonstration of to the Bridgelux LED. quickly and easily into the exist- our homes, businesses and cities. All of these programs are open to the public. Most this unique LED technology and “All cities are facing a similar ing streetlight head. Designed by Lights are going to become more are offered at no charge. have upgraded several of their fiscal dilemma: they need to up- Bridgelux, the module contains than just something you screw To mine this wealth of opportunity visit the website into a socket.” at www.laspositascollege.edu.

Maps to Help Clarify Solar Policy Points The Alameda County plan- Volts, near Mountain House close solar arrays on 2200 acres, which a map indicating the areas that WATER ning staff will be working up new to San Joaquin County line. That is more than 50 percent of the the organization knows contain (continued from page one) maps to make things clearer to area has been chosen because it is county's prime agricultral land. endangered plant species. the public and stakeholders about flat and located near a grid-feed- The wind turbine locations The one map that was distrib- offered two amendments, which subsidized water and also crop just how the installation of solar ing power line. That makes grid are west of Mountain House on uted during the meeting showed were rejected. subsidies." arrays would impact agriculture, access cheaper, more convenient, the peaks of the Altamont. Clev- what a buffer zone ranging from McNerney, a Pleasanton resi- The Center for Biological native plant species and animal and less impactful on the land. enger said that it's not known one-half mile to 2 miles around dent, said, “This bill is deeply Diversity condemned the vote, habitat, and potentially bird Stakeholders at the meeting whether raptors fly north, east, the Altamont would look like. flawed. It is a clear case of rob- because changes in fresh water deaths in wind turbines in eastern gave planning staff their thoughts west or south of the windmills At the 2-mile distance, the zone bing Peter to pay Paul. It would flows into the saltier areas of the Alameda County. about what should be contained for food. would clip some of the northeast steal water from the Delta region Delta would affect recovery of The planning staff will under- in the future solar array ordinance Raptor deaths in the Altamont corner of Livermore. It also ap- and send it south, creating a big- salmon fisheries. CBD estimated take the mapping as a response that the county will adopt. must decline by 50 percent, an or- pears to reach into some of the ger problem and forever devas- that the bill would take 260 bil- to suggestions made at a public The environmentalists pres- der by the state attorney general's Pegasus proposal. The map is tating the Delta." lion gallons away from the Delta meeting on solar policy, which ent said they wanted to see the office. Repowering the area with only for discussion, said plan- Sending the water south annually for southern California was held Feb. 28 in Dublin. future location of wind turbines. fewer turbines, some that are ning staff. would degrade water quality in interests. Landowners, representatives Their contention is that the solar as tall as 300 feet, will greatly One person at the meeting B.D.C.P. RELEASES the Delta, said McNerney, who of the solar industry and environ- installations would disturb the reduce the number of turbines in said there didn't seem to be CANAL/TUNNEL PLANS criticized the bill for its "lack of mentalists attended the meeting, rodent population so much, that the Altamont. The blades on the much point in creating a buffer input from the San Joaquin Delta Also in Delta news, the BDCP which was the second in two they would be driven closer to the new turbines move more slowly zone map, until the purpose communities, farmers and busi- released documents totaling months. A third will be sched- wind turbines. That would result than the older models. The birds of having a buffer zone is dis- nesses that will be devastated by more than 10,000 pages about uled, probably in April or May, in more raptor deaths. have a better chance to see the cussed, especially the science its enactment." what could be done to restore after the planning staff has time That assertion has been chal- blades and avoid them. behind it. A buffer zone could Garamendi, a Delta resident the Delta's environmental health to research and create the maps. lenged by Mike Clevenger, who A representative of the Cali- have implicatons for properties whose district includes Liver- and produce more water for both County supervisors have ap- represents Pegasus Energy Part- fornia Native Plant Society told outside the county's jurisdiction more, called the bill "a blatant federal and state water contracts proved two solar installations, ners. The firm wants to build staff that he would like to see (in Contra Costa and San Joaquin water grab. He added, "The bill that use the Delta. Cool Earth Solar and Green counties). creates sweeping exemptions The proposal described in the from federal laws protecting our release involves the creation of water and preemptively prohibits three options on carrying water state lawmakers from striking a under or around the Delta, in- consensus-driven compromise." stead of through it, as currently Stark declared, he was op- occurs. Cost of the whole project posed to the legislation, stating, could run as high as $25 billion, Library for the Livermore Reads the plant was declared “stabi- on the congested and dangerous "It would trample on the state’s with $13 billion of the cost for (Opinions voiced in letters Together 2012. February was a lized” only recently. Vasco overpass. rights of California and overturn construction. published in Mailbox are those busy month for them presenting Yet huge problems persist. I hope that both of these issues a carefully crafted agreement The release is intended to of the author and do not neces- numerous and varied programs to Crushed trucks, equipment and will be taken into consideration. about how our state’s fresh water stimulate public discussion long sarily reflect the opinion of The Independent. Letter Policy: The go with the theme of "A Bell for towers remain in place, many re- is allocated. This Republican before only one option is picked Independent will not publish Adano" by John Hersey. pairs are makeshift, and radiation Bring Back Fireworks legislation is a threat to the ecol- or an EIR is conducted. anonymous letters, nor will it There was an activity for leaks, although much reduced, Wendy Weathers ogy of the Sacramento Delta and Bypassing the surface waters publish letters without names. every age and interest. What we are still high, peaking at more LARPD Foundation Chair- the San Francisco Bay, the safety with the canals and/or tunnels has Abusive letters may be rejected heard at many of these was the than 1000 times past levels. It person Livermore Fireworks of drinking water for many Bay the advantages of creating purer or edited. Frequent letter writers renewal of friendships. It was will take 30 years to decommis- Committee area communities, and the many water for water customers, more may have publication of their also gratifying to hear many in sion the reactors. Meanwhile, (925) 290-8295, livermorefire- California jobs that depend on water amounts, and better treat- letters delayed. Letters should the audiences participate in the vulnerabilities remain, and the works.org productive fisheries and a healthy ment of fish and plant species. be submitted by e-mail to edit- discussions. Thank you to the tanks storing 100,000 tons of I would personally like to Delta and Bay. The three alternative routes [email protected].) invite everyone to the "Help Friends for these opportunities. contaminated water will run out He continued, "The bill has include a 40-mile tunnel under Bring Back The Fireworks" of space in April. many losers and the only win- the Delta, a 42-mile canal and 3- Round of Applause fundraiser. Global warming is real and ners are the large agri-business mile tunnel east of that all-tunnel Mary McMahon Heed the Warning The LARPD Foundation Beverly King potentially catastrophic, but interests in the Central Valley, alternative, and a 36 mile canal Livermore Livermore Fireworks Committee Livermore nuclear power is not a green who already receive lavish tax- and 17-mile tunnel west of the A large round of applause for has been very busy putting this March 11, 2012 will mark alternative. Our society and gov- payer handouts in the form of all-tunnel alternative. the Friends of the Livermore fundraiser together. It will be a lot one year since the Fukushima ernment must firmly commit to of fun for everyone who attends. disaster. massive investment in renewable All proceeds go towards the Going inside the nuclear plant energy sources and conservation. LARPD Foundation Livermore is still dangerous. According to Leaders who do not prioritize Fireworks. For those who would Dreammakers, Risktakers to Be Honored the plant chief the Fukushima renewables over nuclear power like to send a check. Please make The Livermore Valley Cham- ergy Solution, the energy services 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. nuke plant is still vulnerable. deserve our healthy skepticism. the check payable to LARPD ber of Commerce will celebrate division of Chevron U.S.A will To register call the Chamber of Workers are allowed in for only Foundation with fireworks in the innovators whose work is chang- upgrade streetlights with LED Commerce at 925-447-1606 or a few hours at a time and only memo/for field. ing the world and the Tri-Valley technology often at no upfront register online at www.liver- North/South Connection for a few minutes at a time in the Bill L. Mail it to: LARPD Founda- at the Chamber’s annual Dream- cost of cities morechamber.org highest radiation areas. Livermore tion, % LARPD, Attn: Sandra makers and Risktakers luncheon County Supervisor Scott Hag- A remotely-operated robot I hope that the City of Liver- Kaya, 4444 East Ave., Liver- on March 27 at Poppy Ridge gerty will receive a Dreammak- recently detected radiation at more and Livermore Amador more, CA 94550 Golf Course ers and Risktakers award for 220 millisieverts per hour in Valley Transit Authority will All LARPD Foundation dona- Among the awardees are his effective efforts to promote INCENTIVES Reactor #2. Exposure to 1,000 consider improving the acces- tions are 100 percent tax-deduct- Lynn Naylor, Executive Director regionalism. (continued from page one) sibility of pedestrian and public ible. of World of Children. World of According to Dale Eldridge millisieverts can cause acute to ensure the land will remain a transit between North and South I would like to thank the City Children is dedicated to dramati- Kaye, CEO of the Livermore radiation sickness, a level that working ranch in perpetuity for Livermore. of Livermore and LARPD. With cally improving children’s lives Valley Chamber of Commerce,” would be achieved in less than future generations. Currently there is no route out their support in this endeavor by indentifying and recognizing Inclusiveness and vision can and 5 hours. “Having a significant tax in- that serves riders who need only we would not be able to bring extraordinary individuals who should start early. The Junior The cleanup goal is to remove centive in place for landowners to get from North Livermore to back the fireworks. work on behalf of children in Dreammakers and Risktakers the fuel from the reactors and who donate a conservation ease- South Livermore. I understand Please come out and support need. To date World of Chil- Award has become a highlight dismantle them. The Japanese ment is crucial,” said Vail. “As that most commuters are leaving bringing back the fireworks on dren has awarded cash grants of the ceremony” government warns that it could Livermore but some of us live Thurs., March 22 from 5:30 to to 84 change makers, working This year two Livermore High budget constraints continue, hav- take 40 years. and work in Livermore and right 8:30 p.m. at the Robert Liver- in more than 50 countries who School Students, Erika Gruidl ing another tool for land owners The people and the envi- now there is no practical connec- more Community Center, 4444 have touched the lives of some and Kendall Sanchez will be to receive benefits for preserving ronment are suffering terrible tion between North Livermore East Avenue, Livermore. Admis- 30,000,000 million children. given the Junior award for their their land will be essential in damage. Yet new nuclear power homes and South Livermore/ sion is $20. Chevron Energy Solutions work in initiating and coaching protecting America’s working plants are being proposed while Downtown. I envision another The evening will include along with Bridglux has teamed the Shooting Stars Spirit Squad landscapes and agricultural heri- older ones are leaking radioactive vehicle starting along the route of acoustic Classic Rock/Folk mu- with California cities including made up of special needs stu- tage into the future.” tritium on a daily basis. the #15 line but, instead of mak- sic performed by Roger Kardinal, Livermore and Dublin to create dents. Rangeland and working ranch- Nuclear energy - be it for ing a loop back to BART, crosses Wine and Beer tasting provided a unique alliance to promote in- Also presented at this event es in particular provide valuable weapons or power generation - is over the freeway to south Vasco by Little Valley Winery, Thomas novative advancement in LED is the annual Las Positas Sandia resources such as clean air and potentially lethal. Fukushima is and making the stops into down- Coyne Winery, Wente Vineyards lighting technologies enabling Student of the Year. This year the water for not only rural areas the warning we should heed. town. A full size bus would not and Sierra Nevada. Light appetiz- cities to significantly reduce util- award goes to Jacob Eun Park. but urban as well. Watersheds, be required or practical for this ers provided by Double Barrel ity bills and maintenance costs. Bridgelux is sponsoring the which ranchers steward through type of service but perhaps more Wine Bar, The Winemaker's Pour Under the program, Chevron En- luncheon event which starts at cattle grazing, supply clean wa- Cautionary Anniversary Stephanie Ericson fuel efficient smaller vehicles House, Flaca's Salsa & Chips and ter to urban areas such as Los Livermore could be put into place during the natural dessert sweets provided Angeles and the Bay Area. Pro- by Gerard'Z Honeybees. There Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala March 11 marks the anniver- morning and evening commute Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell tecting rangeland ensures more sary of Japan’s earthquake and hours to serve people who need will be amazing raffle prizes such (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout than clean air and water. 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Fox, Swainson Hawk and the nuclear workers notwithstanding, Tiger Salamander. side of the freeway to the other (More MAILBOX, page 10) The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 - PAGE 5 SCHOOL CURTIS (continued from page one) (continued from page one) Arkin wanted the district to pay told how much progress she president, board member and more division develops the con- with today’s digital technologies. “our engineers from Livermore, for BRP by having the board made, as measured by testing. executive director in charge of trol systems that enable electric It’s a combination of skills that especially the applications en- delay the implementation of the She went from 37 percent to 63 the Livermore operation. motors to function smoothly. Its is not easy to find at a time when gineers, go all over the world to facilities master plan study until percent in reading comprehen- Post founded the company, products are in demand. The local schools focus on digital. interact with customers.” after the November tax election, sion and from 15 to 50 percent then called PMC, that grew into division hopes to expand from its The PMC controllers devel- Markets are pretty much ev- which could bring more revenue in reading rate. Curtis-Livermore. Post himself present staff to 75-80. However, oped at Livermore are manufac- erywhere people use electric to the district. TAX MEASURE CAN is an inventor. That’s not surpris- despite the slow economy, hiring tured at plants in Puerto Rico, motors to power small vehicles The study is costing the dis- SOLVE PROBLEM ing to people who know him, is sometimes a challenge. Bulgaria and China. They are like golf carts and forklifts and trict $263,000. It passed on Oct. The district has $3.3 million given that he is the son of physi- This is partly because the divi- sold worldwide. They are not wheelchairs. The major automo- 25 on a 3-1 vote, with Arkin op- in its reserve, which meets the cist Dick Post, a prolific inventor sion has exacting standards, but simply off-the-shelf equipment bile companies tend to use their posed and trustee Jamie Hintzke state mandated 5 percent. Go- at Lawrence Livermore National also because some of its postings but a technology that is increas- own equipment for production absent. Arkin at that meeting ing below 5 percent puts the Laboratory. have an unusual requirement in ingly integrated into a customer’s of very large scale products like wanted to postpone the hiring of district "on report" to the county Stephen Post built his first the digital age: The ability to final product. The “biggest part the Toyota Prius. However, PMC the consultant for the facilities schools, which would require electric car at age 12 using the work with analog electronics. of our success” has been engi- motor controllers are used in the master plan. She said that she Pleasanton to create a plan to six-volt generator from a 1952 Electric vehicles generally neer-to-engineer interactions REVA, India’s mass produced wanted to wait to see whether bring the balance back up. If the Chrysler, which was then a come with mechanical throttles. with customers, Post says. electric car. there would be any mid-year state district plunged into red ink on modern car. Many years later, Drivers don’t enter a number Roger White, Livermore En- Andrea Mokros, Division budget cuts that would affect its reserves, it would be subject in 1984, he invented the first on a keyboard, they push or gineering Manager, says, “We’re Services Manager in Livermore, Pleasanton during this current to being taken over by a state- practical electric motor controller pull a lever to speed up or slow being asked to be more full-ser- says employees tend to stay once school year. appointed fiscal overseer, until it that used a sophisticated transis- down or to move forward or in vice,” not just provide a product. they are hired. The average local Board president Joan Laursen got back on its feet. tor technology called MOSFET, reverse. This is analog technol- Frank Matheis, director of cor- employee has worked there 12 said that the board already had If the governor's proposed which was then beginning to ogy, in some ways a relic of the porate communication in New years, she points out – a sign that voted at that meeting to begin tax measure passes, the district transform integrated circuits. steam age. A fraction of Curtis’s York, calls the relationship an morale and working conditions the facilities master plan. Under would have a deficit of only Post received a career boost Livermore hires have to be very “absolute partnership” in which are good. parliamentary procedure rules, $150,000, assistant superinten- through association while work- good at working with it as well as only people who voted to pass dent Luz Cázares told the board. ing with another inventor, the that motion, and reconsidered That can easily be covered by the late William Brobeck. Brobeck their action, could bring up the district' reserves. played a key role in designing item again for a change. There- Brown's plan would raise in- and building cyclotrons for Er- Pleasanton Council Recognizes Five fore, neither Hintzke nor Arkin come taxes on Californians who nest Lawrence on the Berkeley could bring that item back, said earn more than $250,000, and campus. Swimmers Heading to Olympic Trials Laursen. temporarily raise the state sales Brobeck hired Post and used Five swimmers have qualified trials and will be back in 2012 to summer in the 200 IM. This will Later in the board discus- tax by one-half cent. Revenue his motor controller technology for Olympic Trials, four for the compete for a spot. Breed was be her first Olympic trials. sion, Arkin said that instead of would go to public safety and in a developmental hybrid car. U.S. and one for the Canadian a member of the U.S. National Celina La is a junior at Foot- postponing the study, the district schools. He helped Post connect with a team. Team that competed in the Pan hill High School. She competes should consider borrowing the In addition to Brown's plan, promising automotive propul- Pleasanton City Councilmem- American Games last summer. in the 200 and 400 IM and the money for it from its Sycamore there will be two others on the sion research project at Lawrence ber Jerry Thorne talked about She swam to a gold medal in 200 meter butterfly. This is also Fund, which has been used by the November ballot. The one of- Livermore involving the Labora- the swimmers during Tuesday's the 200 meter freestyle and was her first Olympic trials. district as a bank to support vari- fered by the California Fed- tory’s innovative aluminum-air council meeting. a member of the 800 meter free Nick Silverthorn first quali- ous capital expenses, including eration of Teachers (CFT) would battery. He also supported a All have swum for or cur- relay team. fied for the Olympic trials at the technology equipment. impose higher income taxes on start-up company that Post had rently swim for the Pleasanton Tory Houston is attending age of 14. He has broken records Seahawks. Thorne said the swim- Arizona State University. She held by two of the nation's top The board didn't vote on individuals who earn $1 million. created -- PMC, for Post Motor swimmers, the 200 meter free Arkin's suggestion. However, It would benefit schools, social Controllers. mers are in the pool rain or shine has qualified to compete in the Canadian Trials in the 400 and previously set by Ian Crocker Laursen said it was worth fur- services, road maintenance and Curtis acquired PMC in 1985 for a total of 24 hours. They swim and the 400 meter IM held by ther discussion. Superintendent public safety. after the little company came to at least 60,000 yards each week. 200 meter breaststroke. Michael Phillips. Parvin Ahmadi said that she The other, by the wealthy its attention through a common Two of the swimmers are Allison Brown will attend Thorne also introduced their could put the proposal on a future attorney Molly Munger, would client. Curtis was international now attending college. Catherine Stanford in September. She was coach Steve Morsill, noting. "He agenda. Arkin said this week that raise the income tax in gradual by then, with offices in England Breed is a freshman at UC Berke- selected to be a member of the has built a world class swim team U.S. National Junior Team last she has learned it is due for the amounts, up the scale, start- and France. It had been founded ley. She qualified for the 2008 in Pleasanton." March 13 agenda. ing with earners with $17,000 in 1960, with an initial staff of All of the trustees agreed that income, who would pay $11 four, by inventors Edward Mar- reading is paramount to academic annually. It would confine the well and Curtis Beusman. success, and the BRP is very im- revenue to K-12 education and Marwell became president portant. Chris Grant said that he child care. and CEO after Beusman left the is confident that BRP and many A Field Poll survey in early company in 1973. The company other programs will be brought February showed that 63 per- has remained in the Marwell back, after the district has had cent support the CFT proposal. family. time to look at its potential rev- Brown's taxes also passed, with Curtis has always been known enue sources. a "yes" vote of 58 percent. Mung- for high quality instrumentation. BRP backers have shown up er's initiative would not pass, For example, Curtis instruments in numbers at meetings, includ- with 48 percent opposed, 45 monitored electrical performance ing on Feb. 28, when a half-dozen percent in favor, and 7 percent on NASA moon rover vehicles in or so spoke up. Included was a undecided. the late 1960s and early 1970s. Walnut Grove third-grader, who Today, the company’s Liver-

Brew Crawl Planned at 26 Tasting Stations The Pleasanton Downtown designated driver wristbands at Salon, Towne Center Books, Vi- Association’s (PDA) St. Patrick’s the starting location for $10 on sion One Optometry and World Day Brew Crawl is quickly ap- the night of the event. These School of Massage. proaching. Like the Halloween specially colored wristbands will Participating beers include: Brew Crawl, the St. Patrick’s entitle guests to food samples but 21st Amendment Brewery, An- Day event will afford guests not beer. chor Brewing, Anderson Valley the opportunity to sample beer Participating downtown busi- Brewing, Anheuser-Busch, Sam- and appetizers in a variety of nesses include: Balloons and uel Adams, Deschutes Brewery, downtown locations, but several Beyond, Bicycles! Pleasanton, Dying Vines Brewing, E.J. Phair, new details have been added to Cazinha Portrait Design, Clover Firestone Walker Brewing Co., the event. Creek,Comerica, Divine Skin Modelo, Handles Gastropub, Scheduled for Friday, March and Body Care, Domus, Dr. Hoegaarden, Karl Strauss Brew- 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., the beer-cen- Wong DDS, Gourmet Works, ing Co., Kona Brewing, Laguni- tric party will feature 26 tasting Jewelers Gallery, Knit This Purl tas Brewing Co., Leffe, Lost stations, making it possible to That, Lanvie, Main St. Spirits Coast, Mendocino Brewing Co., offer more tickets to the public. and Deli, Murphy’s Paw, Pans Pleasanton Main St. Brewery, Guests will have the opportunity on Fire, Prim, Renee Huber Pleasanton Main St. Brewery, to enter a costume contest for the State Farm, Rick’s Picks, Savvy Pyramid Breweries, Shock Top, chance to win tickets to the next Seconds, Serenity Stoneworks Speakeasy and Stella Artois. Halloween Brew Crawl on Oc- Fountains & Décor, Sincerely Pleasanton Downtown As- tober 20. Also, Markstein Sales Yours Cards & Gifts, Studio sociation information avail- Co., who is sponsoring the event Seven Arts, The Cycle Pros, able at (925) 484-2199, www. along with the Main Street Brew- Therapy, Touch of Elegance Hair pleasantondowntown.net. ery and Redcoats, will present a “secret beer” at one of the tasting locations. Guests can test their palette to see if they recognize the top secret brew. Tickets went on sale on Febru- ary 21 at Redcoats, Main Street Brewery and Studio Seven Arts for $30 (cash or check only). They are also available online at https://pdaevents.wufoo. com/forms/st-patricks-day-brew- crawl-downtown-pleasanton/

If any tickets are available on the night of the event, they will be sold at the starting location, Museum on Main - 603 Main Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for $35, cash only. In the interest of safety, the PDA will also sell PAGE 6 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012

7: Brittany Bates finished in 8th place on bars football for boys and girls in the 2nd through or defense. Players are not limited to a and 10th place all around with 34.425. Jessica 12th grades. Everyone plays in PJFL. There few plays per game. Everyone plays the Yen finished in 6th place on bars. are no tryouts and there are no cuts. entire game. Compulsory Gymnasts Highlights: Contact Football registration includes For additional information, interested a uniform and all necessary equipment and parents should visit: www.LJFL.org. Presi- Level 6: Sara Ling finished in 5th place contact players practice 3 times per week dent and Vice-President of LJFL are Rico on vault. Jasmine Saucelo finished in 6th beginning in early August and play games Richardson and Matt Archer. place on beam. Level 5, age 10: Julia Arnold on Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports Park finished in 3rd place on vault and floor and beginning in early September. 4th place all around. Level 5, age 9 and Flag Football registration includes a Community Day at A’s under: Lauren Swenson-Lennox finished in jersey and all necessary equipment and flag Livermore community can support 2nd place on floor and 5th place all around. players practice 1 time a week beginning in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School Level 4, age 10 and up: Kamryn O’Reilly mid-August and play games on Saturdays District (LVJUSD) athletic programs by finished in 1st place on bars, 2nd place on at Hart Middle School beginning in mid- attending the Oakland A’s vs. Cleveland Indi- vault and beam, 3rd place on floor and 1st September. ans game on Sunday, April 22. The National place all around. Claire Volkman finished Cheer registration includes a uniform Anthem will be performed by Livermore’s in 1st place on beam, 2nd place on bars and and training and cheerleaders practice two own, Granada High Junior, Braden Sweeney. floor and 2nd place all around. Audrey Ong times per week beginning in late June and Family packages, field level seats, tailgate finished in 1st place on floor, 3rd place on cheer on Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports BBQ, parking, t-shirts and more are avail- vault and beam and 3rd place all around. Park beginning in early September. able. Sponsor packages are available and Level 4, age 9 and under: Mariah Murphy For more details and to register a include sponsor name on event signage finished in 1st place on bars and beam, 2nd player visit PJFL.com. Follow PJFL on and t-shirt. The order deadline is March place on floor and 1st place all around. Facebook at Facebook.com/PleasantonJu- 31, 2012. More information can be found Shelby Bates finished in 1st place on beam, niorFootballLeague. at the LVJUSD website www.livermore- 3rd place on floor and 2nd place all around. schools.com or by emailing communityrela- McKenzie Meyn finished in 1st place on vault [email protected]. and floor, and 3rd place all around. Amelia Jr. Football Expands Liao finished in 2nd place on bars and 3rd Due to its success over its five-year place on floor. Naomi Evans finished in 3rd existence and the support of LARPD and the Local Foursome place on beam. high school football programs, Livermore Lonnie Burks (Poway), Cory Doucette Junior Football League (LJFL) is expanding (San Diego), Dave Schnapp (Livermore), and to include all children aged 7 through 14 (as of Larry Weitzen (Del Mar) will be enjoying a EDGE Gymnastics August 31, 2012.) Football participants will chance of a lifetime when these four local EDGE Gymnastics team members learn the fundamentals of contact football golfers compete as a foursome at Pinehurst competed in the 2012 Byers Invitational in a safe and positive environment and play Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in the at Byers Gymnastics Center in Rocklin, regardless of talent level or ability. Cheer Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational Finals March 3 and 4. participants will learn the fundamentals, against more than 200 other amateur golfers Level 7: Younger: Samantha Fredrick- cheer at games and compete locally. All from across the country. son, 1st floor (9.8); Older: Julia Pfluger, games will be played in Livermore at the 1st floor (9.575); Serena Chan, 2nd floor high schools. All practices will take place (9.55); Senior: Kimberly Smelley, 3rd in Livermore. The season begins on August beam (9.475) 1 and concludes in early November. Level 8: Younger: Samantha Durante, Online registration is open at www. 2nd tie bars (9.55); Middle: Kelley Hebert, LJFL.org. 2nd all-around (37.925), 1st vault (9.475), There is an early registration discount 2nd bars (9.425), 2nd floor (9.65); Older: of $50. Registration costs increase after Samantha Jower, 2nd all-around (36.975), March 31. Each player pays a $25 refundable Photo - Doug Jorgensen 2nd vault (9.15), 2nd tie bars (9.175), 3rd volunteer fee. Sibling discounts apply. With beam (9.225); Senior: Kelsey Ferranti, 3rd the help of local businesses and residents, Lots of action marked opening day for the Granada Little League in Livermore. In the photo, the all-around (35.3), 3rd beam (9.1); Angelica LJFL has a limited number of scholarships Majors division teams, Phillies and Tigers tested their new found skills. Leporati, 2nd beam (9.375), 3rd vault (9.05), for needy families. Applications are available 3rd floor (9.35) at www.LJFL.org and must be submitted Level 9: Older: Stephanie Relova, 1st by March 31. Thomas Vi, Jacob Keeler and James Young the game and pitched into the 4th inning bars (9.175), 2nd tie floor (9.55); Yasmine For those interested in coaching, ap- Granada Little League which tied up the game at 7-7 in the 3rd allowing 5 runs. Brandon Cuy relieved Opening day results for Granada Little Yektaparast, 1st floor (9.625); Naomi Alb- plications are available at www.LJFL.org. Inning. D’Backs: Offensive players of the Bailey and pitched the rest of the game al- ertson, 3rd bars (9.0); Senior: Nicole Corkill, LJFL provides training for all coaches. No League have been reported: game were Devin Shah- 1B-2RBI’s and lowing 6 runs. The pitchers had some tough T-Ball: Orioles vs. Giants: For the 2nd all-around (36.025), 1st bars (9.225), 2nd experience is necessary. Kyle Corriea- 2B-who put them ahead 9 -7 breaks, where hit balls found their way beam (8.7), 2nd floor (9.25) Registration will close when the league O’s, Scott Lineweber made 2 fantastic div- in the 4th inning. Caleb Hardesty finished through openings in the Giant’s defense. ing plays in CF. Ava Schwarz scooped 4 Level 10: Younger: Kara Jones, 1st vault reaches 12 teams. No players are ever cut. the final 5th inning striking out the last 2 Giant’s defense - There were some defensive (9.425), 1st beam (9.525), 1st floor (9.6); All players play the entire game on offense grounders in the 1st inning to record several batters with a runner on 3rd-Marlins, holding gems delivered by the Giants, most notably outs. Dominic Franco and Lukas Cusimano Older: Kaitlyn Durancyk, 1st bars (9.375), the score to 10-10. by Dominic Stewart at 3rd fielding a line 1st beam (9.325) crushed frozen ropes to center and right fields. Orioles 12, Giants 3: Orioles Pitcher drive and tagging third for a force out. And For the Giants, Jack Bell made multiple great Grant Borjon had a very strong, consistent Christopher Ayon in Center who ran across plays at 1st, Shae Vengley and Nate Brown hit game for an opener. Brandon Harvey made the field to make a shoe string catch in short solid smashes to left and right fields. a great play on first base, Ethan Dreger had left field then having the presence of mind Pleasanton Jr. Football Tigers vs. Cardinals: Top offensive Pleasanton Junior Football League a terrific catch in left field and RJ Mata had to throw to Sean Dreger (Catcher) at home (PJFL) is now taking registration for the players for the Tigers; Chase Passama, Nolan a smooth triple. Giants Pitcher AJ Morais who nearly tagged the runner out. Giant’s Lehew, and Grady Phillips. Top offensive 2012 Contact Football, Flag Football and had a shut out inning and Nathan Kamm did offense – It took a few innings to warm up, Cheerleading season. PJFL offers contact players for the Cardinals; Ricky Jameson, a great job on defense but the Giants made a game of it hitting the Peyton Richards, Ryan Moore, and Joshua football and cheerleading for boys and girls Rangers 12, A’s 2: The Rangers R.Ayala ball hard and filling the bases full several in the 2nd through 8th grades, as well as flag Eichenberger. Top defensive players for hit a double and two triples, A. Ayala slammed times. Joshua Marty and Sean Dreger were the Tigers; Mitchel McCormick, Anthony a triple and double, and Scott McPherson stand outs, hitting the ball hard numerous D’Onofrio, Hunter Allen, and Joshua Katz. hit a triple with 3 RBI, while Zach Parodi times for extra bases, while advancing base Top defensive players for the Cardinals; pitched two strong innings, giving-up only runners and scoring base runners. Joseph Vargas, Colton Williams, and Jack 2 runs on 3 hits. Jordon Collum hit a double Hsieh. for both the A’s runs. Minor A: Tigers vs. Rangers: Both teams Majors: Cardinals 11, A’s 10: The WCOGA Gymnastics played a great opening day game with a lot Cardinals and A’s battled back and forth for The West Coast Olympic Gymnastics of good hits. Top offensive players for the an exciting finish in the bottom of the 6th. Academy optional and compulsory gymnasts Tigers: Joseph Ornelas, Armando Cabrera Cardinals, Jackson Taylor and Dillan Marti- competed at the Spirit of the Flame Challenge and Brayden Vash. Top offensive players for nez both hit 2 run home runs to help out with in San Jose, CA on February 25 and 26, 2012. the Rangers: Carter March, Tyler Trudeau and the Cardinals victory. This was the first home The Level 4 Team finished in 1st place. The Hayden Williams. Top defensive players for run for Dillan Martinez. Alex Gonzalez for Level 5 Team finished in 3rd place. the Tigers: Darren Dangler, Hollis Sturgill the Cardinals had a walk-off hit to win the Optional Gymnasts Highlights: and Maliah Chapman. Top defensive players game. Seth Street pitched a great 4 innings Level 9: Isabella Orecchia finished in 2nd for the Rangers: Will Christensen, Calvin for the Cardinals. The A’s Justin Watson had place on vault and floor, 3rd place on bars Seely and Frank Middleton. a great hit in the top of the 6th. and 2nd place all around with 34.650. Level Diamondbacks vs. A’s: It was a hard 90’s House Team: Giants 8, Yankees 8: Anna Siebel finished in 6th place on floor fought game that went back and forth until the 11: Giant’s pitching – John Bailey started and 8th place all around with 34.300. Level very end. Top offensive players for the A’s: Ryder Rios had a couple booming doubles, Andrew Hofmann and Jason Krakowski each were solid at the plate with some hard hits. For the Diamondback’s Gavin Rose had 4 great hits, John Orsini and Tyler Eaton each had a double along with some other great hits. Top defensive players for the Diamondback’s: Jacob Sisto with two great triple plays, Michael Straus had a nice catch at third and Ryan Martin played great at outfield and 3rd. For the A’s Dennis Derham showed his talent at every position he played, Colin Johnston had some great stretches at first and Sean Nadeau showed off his impressive arm. AAA Division: Marlins 10, D’Backs 10: For the Marlins, great fielding by James Young- 3rd base out and fly ball catch. Pitcher of the game was Wyatt Moseley striking out 4 players in 2 short innings. Offensive player of the game was Thomas Vi with 1B/2RBIs. Most valuable steals of the game were by

W e s t C o a s t O l y m p i c Gymnastics Academy optional gymnasts competed at the Byers Invitational at Byers Gymnastics in Sacramento, CA on March 2, 2012. Level 9: Isabella Orecchia finished in 3rd place on beam with 9.050 and 4th place all-around with a 34.450. Level 8: Anna Siebel finished in 4th place on bars with a 9.350. Level 7 Older: Brittany Bates finished in 4th place on vault, 5th place on beam and floor, and 4th place all around with 35.475. Megan Quinton scored a personal best on bars. Level 7 Senior: Jessica Yen finished in 3rd place on bars with 9.000. Rebecca Yen finished in 4th place on bars with 8.950. Pictured is Brittany Bates, Level 7. The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 - PAGE 7

Bocce Championships Get Underway For the first time ever, the Director. “Bocce is fast becom- be viewed at www.bayarease- California State Senior Games ing extremely popular in the US, niorgames.org will include the sport of Bocce. and the West is leading the way in For further information, con- The event will be held at Cal- popularizing this age old game. tact Margaret Shindelus at mar- ifornia’s Campo di Bocce of It’s fitting that the Western states [email protected] or Livermore, March 11 through and California recognize our 510-610-2022. 17. This Senior’s Champion- senior Bocce players by hosting ship competition will draw both this sport in the 2012 California women and men senior players Senior Games Championships.” from five western states to com- Age groups from 50 to 85+ pete in 3 major bocce events, will compete at Campo di Boc- men’s doubles Punto Raffa Volo, ce’s eight-court facility eight. women’s doubles Punto Raffa The 4-player Open Team Volo and 4 player open bocce. event will featureall skill levels “It’s wonderful to see that the of bocce players and teams who third most popular sport in the participate at parks, clubs and world is now recognized by the senior centers. There will also be California State Senior Games,” men and women’s doubles events The Livermore Aquacowboys senior swimmers competed at said Ben Musolf, Tournament for experienced Punto Raffa Volo the Short Course Senior meet in Pleasanton on March 3, 2012. tournament players. Pictured are Josh Ledbetter, Stephen Mekanic, Alex Gonzalez, Gold, silver and bronze med- als will be awarded in nine Trent Trump, Shahini Ananth, Christine Kunzler, Haley Hamza, The four local residents earned their Shelby Swanson, Jenna Chew, Nina Hayes, Sarah Swanson and place in the Finals by winning the Liberty different divisions, with 5-year Katie Kulp. LAC Senior swimmers not in the photo are, Andrew Mutual Insurance Invitational hosted by age groups from 50-54 through Project Concern on August 8, 2011 at Rancho 80-84. Each division is a 1-2 Hayes, Alex Wang and Nathan Boas. Bernardo Inn. Larry Weitzen said it’s not too early for day event. Event schedule and local amateur golfers to start planning to play registration information can in the 2012 Liberty Mutual Insurance Invita- tional hosted by Project Concern on August 13, 2012 at Rancho Bernardo Inn. The 18-hole tournament features a scramble format where men and women amateur golfers of all skill levels compete in teams. Members of the winning foursome will receive great prizes from Liberty Mutual Insurance, Nike, Polaroid and Sports Vision Eyewear at a dinner and awards ceremony for all participants at Rancho Bernardo Inn. The winning foursome will also earn an invitation to compete against other tournament winners from around the country in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals, which will return to Pine- hurst Resort on March 6 – 10, 2013.

All Academic Team Three Manhattan men’s basketball players earned a spot on the 2012 MAAC All-Academic Team for their success in the classroom. Among them was junior center Kevin Laue (Pleasanton, Calif./Amador Valley/Fork Union Military Academy). The Jaspers placed the most players on the MAAC All-Academic Team among all 10 Pictured are West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy Level league members. To be eligible for the MAAC All- 4 Team Members McKenzie Meyn, Mariah Murphy, Audrey Academic Team, student-athletes must have Ong, Phoenix Cabuay, Amelia Liao, Juliette Gosselin, Kamryn completed at least two semesters at their institution and have a cumulative grade point O’Reilly, Mia Reeve, Shelby Bates, Claire Volkman, Deanna average of 3.20 or higher. Chang and Naomi Evans LGSA Opening Day It was all smiles and “play ball” Saturday at Joe Michell as the Livermore Girls Softball Association launched their Spring Season. The day included raffle baskets, 2 brand new G.M. Cars on display, vendors like Rockin’ Jump, LGSA Apparel Sales, Games 2 U, and Texas Road House serving up some kickin ribs and pulled pork, the New Snack Bar was in full swing. An All Skills Competition was being run by players from Granada’s Girls Softball teams, the D.J. had everyone swaying to the beat, and Shooting Stars were taking team pictures. All fields looked Amazing especially Field #2. It was recently remodeled when a long time league supporter and Board Mem- ber Wendy Vasquez won a Field Makeover from Major League Baseball. The contest was called “Diamonds and Dreams.” MLB gave away 20 field makeovers along with lots of other prizes across the United States. This contest was sponsored by General Motors, Scott’s Miracle Grow, Major League Base- ball, Ripken Design, and Rawlings. Wendy entered the contest about a year ago. She found out she won over the summer. She and her husband met with Dan Taylor from Ripken Design, Mike Nagel from the School District, Angela Ehrlich the Joe Mi- chell Principal, and L.G.S.A. President Louie The 2012 Pacific Swimming All-Star Meet was held on March Arias to look over the fields at Joe Michell and decide which field needed the most work. 4, 2012 at Indian Valley College in Novato. The 10 year old Then in November over Thanksgiving break girls relay team shattered the meet record that had been the Joe Michell Field #2 was redone. Wendy, her husband Aj, their 2 girls held for 9 years. Pictured are the Zone 2 All-Stars relay Taylor and Savannah, and Wendy’s parents team, Claire Suen from Tri-Valley Aquatics, Asha Johnson were on site on opening day for the field dedication. Field #2 will be named “The from The Oakland Undercurrents, Caroline Eckel from the Vasquez Family Field.” A plaque will be hung at the field in their honor. Wendy’s daughter’s Livermore Aquacowboys and Erica Francesconi from the Crow Taylor and Savannah threw out and caught Canyon Sharks. The team high point all around meet winner the first pitch of the season. Stomper, the Oakland A’s Mascot, was on hand to help was Zone 2. celebrate the festivities. PAGE 8 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012

Nominate a Champion please call Ruth Gasten at 925- and a variety of warblers, finches Content and Design for the On- with I/DD. Many of the speak- ing existing park lights includ- Individuals can now nomi- 443-7140. and more were seen during the tario Science Centre in Ontario, ers, including President Obama, ing poles at Shannon, Kolb and nate themselves or others to be walk. This area surrounds the Canada that developed Imagi- referenced the impact advocates Dolan Parks. While the old fix- a Breakaway from Cancer® Distracted Drivers Arroyo Mocho from Stanley nate. “We’ve layered in some made during budget negotia- tures are being removed and new Champion. During the month of March, Boulevard to Rockrose Street. inspiring stories but kept many of tions to protect Medicaid, and fixtures installed, it is anticipated Four individuals – one from the Livermore Police Depart- It includes some areas of trees, the experiences very open-ended, encouraged The Arc and others that there will be brief periods of each of the 2012 Amgen Tour of ment will be focusing its efforts thick vegetation and open stream so each visitor will approach the to continue these efforts. time in which each park will not California communities of Santa on vehicle safety as it pertains to – opportunities for a wide range exhibits differently.” “I’m confident, the Obama be illuminated at night. Rosa, Livermore, Clovis, and distracted driving. of bird species. The walk will fol- Imaginate is part of an excit- Administration will do every- The new fixtures will be the Los Angeles – who have made a Across the nation distracted low a paved trail, easy for all ages ing year of exhibition program- thing it can to protect the rights of energy efficient and long-lasting positive impact and acted as an driving causes crashes which and abilities to travel. Canceled ming at Lawrence Hall of Sci- the people we serve,” said Luter. light emitting diodes, more com- inspiration to those affected by result in injuries and deaths. In if raining. “Arc leaders presented a clear A $2 donation is requested to ence. Following Imaginate will and persuasive picture of the monly known as LED’s. Once cancer within their community 2009, 5,474 people were killed in be Tony Hawk Rad Science, May complete the project will im- will be selected as the Breakaway crashes involving driver distrac- help support the programs unless importance of Medicaid and the other fees are specified. Partici- 26 – September 2, 2012 and Math tremendous impact it has on the prove light uniformity through- from Cancer Champions. tion and an estimated 448,000 Midway, September 15, 2012- out the park sites, reduce energy Breakaway from Cancer were injured. Drivers who use pants may call 925-960-2400 for lives of our clients,” he added. more information. January 6, 2013. Another unannounced speaker use by an estimated 42%, reduce Champions will be honored and hand-held devices are 4 times The museum is open daily carbon dioxide production by an have special access at the 2012 more likely to get into crashes was White House Chief of Staff Be a ‘Lucky Fan’ from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission Jack Lew, who reiterated the estimated 4,800 pounds annually Amgen Tour of California. Full serious enough to injure them- for Lawrence Hall of Science and last significantly longer than criteria and information about selves. Sending or receiving a Tri-Valley Community Televi- President’s opposition to turning becoming a Breakaway from text takes a driver’s eyes from sion (TVCTV) is offering view- members and UC Berkeley stu- Medicaid into a block grant. the current light fixtures. Cancer Champion is available the road for an average of 4.6 ers an opportunity to be a TV30 dents and staff is free, and gen- The project is funded through at www.breakawayfromcancer. seconds, at 55 mph, that’s the “Lucky Fan.” The station will eral admission is $6-12. Children Chocolate and Cabernet the American Recovery and Re- com/champions. equivalent of driving the length be giving away tickets to vari- under 3 receive complimentary Fenestra Winery will be host- investment Act – Energy Block Nominations are open March of an entire football field, blind. ous entertainment venues such admission. For more informa- ing its annual “Chocolate and Grant Program and the City of 2 – 23, 2012. There are three main types of as the Vine Cinema, Firehouse tion, call 510-642-5132 or visit Cabernet Weekend” on March 10 Dublin. Additional information is The Breakaway from Cancer distracted driving: Visual - Tak- Arts Center, Bankhead Theater, www.lawrencehallofscience.org. and 11 from noon to 5pm, both available by contacting the City Champion from Livermore will ing your eyes off the road. Man- as well as restaurants and much Lawrence Hall of Science can days. Fenestra red wines are of Dublin Parks and Community lead the Breakaway Mile through ual - Taking your hands off the more. be found on Facebook at www. paired with different chocolate Services at 925-556-4500. the community during the 2012 wheel. Cognitive - Taking your TV30 viewers go to the facebook.com/LawrenceHallof- dishes, both savory recipes and Amgen Tour of California in mind off what you are doing. website at www.trivalleytv.org Science sweet chocolate treats. The fee to register to be a Lucky Fan.” Workshop Openings Livermore on May 15. Distracted driving is any non- is $12.50 per person ($10 for Spaces are still available in driving activity a person engages There is no charge. TV30 will Fanatics and $5 for non-drinkers randomly pick a winner at vari- Book Sale workshops offered Mon., March Annual SELF Meeting in that has the potential to distract Friends of the Dublin Library and children), and includes wine 12 in Livermore. him or her from the primary task ous times from the “Lucky Fan” samples, buffet plate, logo glass Guests are welcome at the an- registrations. The winner will be spring used book sale will be Collaborative Marketing will nual board meeting of the Student of driving and increases the risk held March 9 to 11 at the Dublin and a decadent pairing for your take place from 9 a.m. to noon. of crashing. Texting, cell phone announced on Tri-Valley Com- taste buds. Wine club members Education Loan Fund, which will munity TV’s Facebook page and Library, 200 Civic Plaza. Participants will learn how to: be held on Tuesday, March 13, use, eating/drinking, grooming, Fri., March 9, 6 to 8:30 p.m., get in an hour early at 11am on select relevant collaborative talking to passengers, using on TV30. A person can enter as March 10th only! 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The group will many times as he or she wants. is members only night. Member- marketing strategies; initiate meet in the Board Room at the navigation devices, changing ships will be available starting at “This is one of our most planning for a collaborative the radio station or a CD are all The first drawing will be popular events,” says winemaker, Livermore Civic Center Library, for two tickets to Jayme Stone, 5:30 p.m. marketing strategy; and locate 1188 South Livermore Avenue. examples of distracted driving The sale continues Sat., Brent Amos. “Chocolate and resources to get started. that can cause a collision. award-winning Banjoist, per- wine is a great pairing and this The Student Education Loan forming at the Firehouse Theater March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 Business Planning from 12:30 Fund (SELF) was established During the month of March, p.m. Sun., March 11, 1 to 4:30 weekend attracts a lot of wine to 3:30 p.m. Participants will the Livermore Police Depart- in Pleasanton on March 16. To be and chocolate lovers.” 49 years ago to provide inter- eligible for tickets to the event, p.m. is Bag Day. Fill a paper bag learn to: track farm financial data est free loans to graduates of ment will be conducting several (provided) for $4, or fill a special Guest chefs include Blue to assess profitability of produc- targeted enforcement days, where “Lucky Fan” registrations must Sage Catering of Livermore and Livermore high schools and be received by 5pm Sunday edition Friends of the Library tion and marketing choices; to Livermore residents to help officers will have an emphasis on canvas tote bag for $8. Totes are some homemade recipes from improve financial management distracted driving. March 11. Fenestra’s own tasting room them attend community colleges, “We see this as a great way also available for $5, including systems; build people capac- trade schools, state colleges, or The Livermore Police De- sales tax. staff. Dishes will range from ity to address business gaps and partment Traffic Unit will also to thank our viewers and inform snacks and appetizers to main universities. During that time them about events and businesses The semi-annual sale will complement strengths; locate re- $653,245 has been loaned to be conducting an educational include bargain books and audio- dishes and desserts, all including sources, and improve long-term program at both of the Livermore in the Tri-Valley,” said Melissa some version of chocolate in their 500 students. Tench-Stevens, Executive Direc- visual materials. Most prices are economic viability. Funds for loans are obtained High Schools with the students. $1 or less. Funds from sales go ingredients. The workshops are aimed at The program is specific to dis- tor at Tri-Valley TV. “We hope “This is a great time of year through donations by individuals to offer a variety of tickets and towards purchasing the Library’s farmers and ranchers with ten as well as donations by busi- tracted driving and designed materials and supporting its pro- to visit the winery,” says owner, years or less of agricultural infor teenagers. The Livermore other giveaway items and appre- Fran Replogle. “Guests enjoy nesses. Donations are deductible ciate the business partners who grams. There will be specially come, or who are starting a new as provided under Federal and Police Department is committed priced books that are new or of relaxing at our creek-side pic- ag enterprise. to traffic safety and the safety of have made this possible.” nic grounds surrounded by our California income tax codes. As For complete rules or to reg- extra value. A section of teacher Location is the Martinelli loans are repaid, the money com- our citizens. materials will be included. estate vineyards. It’s the perfect Event Center, 3585 Greenville ister to be a “Lucky Fan” go to springtime setting to sip on our ing in is added to the pool from www.trivalleytv.org and click on More information is available Road, Livermore. which new loans are made—so Riparian Birding on the Library’s website at www. award-winning wines.” Workshops are hosted by the “Lucky Fan” icon located on Fenestra Winery is located contribution funds are used over Riparian Birding will be the that page. aclibrary.org, the Friends’ web- SAGE, in collaboration with the and over. topic of a program led by Liver- site at www.dublinfriends.org, at 83 Vallecitos Rd., Livermore. Alameda County Resource Con- The winery is open for tasting The fund is managed by a vol- more Area Recreation and Park Imaginate Open or call the Library at 925-828- servation District (ACRCD). To unteer board of thirty Livermore District ranger staff on Sun., 1315. The Library is wheelchair and sales every Friday, Satur- register, visit: www.sagecenter. residents. These volunteers do Aiming to demystify the pro- day, and Sunday from noon March 11. Meet Ranger Patti cess toward innovation by mak- accessible. org . For further information all the necessary administrative Cole at 5 p.m. at Daisyfield Drive to 5:00 p.m. For information, please email: bfrworkshops@ work and contribute enough across from Hagemann Park. ing its principles accessible, phone 925-447-5246, e-mail us sagecenter.org . Space is limited, funds to cover SELF’s yearly ex- replicable and fun, Imaginate, White House Visit at [email protected], or Last spring, LARPD rang- Two representatives from The please register by March 8. penses. Therefore, all incoming ers took a group to Murrieta makes its world debut at the Law- consult our web site at www. These workshops are part donations go 100% into student rence Hall of Science through Arc of Alameda County joined fenestrawinery.com. Meadows for a first-time birding 150 leaders of Arc chapters from of a planned series funded by a loans. adventure that was anything but April 29, 2012. “Beginning Farmer and Rancher” Imaginate is an exhibit meant across the country at the White For more information about disappointing. Nesting wood- House Friday, February 10 to Spring Break grant from USDA National In- the meeting or about SELF, peckers, woodland raptors, ducks to inspire the spirit and practice meet with senior White House Spring Break programs will stitute of Food and Agriculture. of innovation through science. officials at a Community Leaders be offered at the Livermore Pub- The workshop series will include It identifies five guiding themes Briefing to discuss issues facing lic Library. a variety of topics relevant to everyone can use as pathways people with intellectual and de- Springtime Craft Programs— beginning and established farm- Local Rider Enters to innovation, including: Dream velopmental disabilities (I/DD). make a cute Spring decoration at ers and ranchers, as well as op- Big, Expect the Unexpected, Col- The session, held just for The the following locations: portunities for collaboration and Mustang Challenge laborate or Compete, Try, Try Arc, included an unannounced • Civic Center Library, Story- mentorship. visit from President Barack Justin Mott recently drove colt and managed to “just hang and Try Again and Look To the time Room, 1188 S. Livermore World. Each theme is explored Obama. The President spoke of from the Bay area to Litchfield, on.” Since then, he has studied his commitment to people with Avenue: Monday, April 2, drop Docents Sought CA where he picked up his draw natural horsemanship, which is through a number of hands-on, disabilities saying, “I’ve got in any time between 11:30 a.m. The City of Pleasanton’s Al- for the Extreme Mustang Make- based on developing a common interactive exhibit activities, your back.” and 5:30 p.m. viso Adobe Community Park over challenge. He named the understanding between people encouraging participants to im- The Arc of Alameda County • Rincon Library, Meeting is currently seeking volunteer pretty bay mare, who had never and horses. Among his favorites, merse themselves in the meth- serves some 600 adults with Room, 725 Rincon Avenue: docent applicants to join the been touched by a human hand, Justin lists reining champion ods of innovative and critical intellectual and developmental Friday, April 6, drop in any time Education Program team. Syringa. Just three months ago Shawn Flarida, Aussie horse- thinking. disabilities at locations in Union between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Alviso Adobe Community “Math and science can be City, Livermore, Hayward and On Wednesday, April 4, 10:30 Park is located at 3465 Old Foot- Syringa had been running wild man Clinton Anderson and Tom San Leandro. The agency also hill Road in the western foothills with a herd roaming on public Dorrance, who was one of the perceived as difficult or rigid, a.m.: join us for a Classroom without much room for creativ- serves 35 preschool children of Pleasanton. lands in Idaho. Now Justin has first trainers to advocate for “true with developmental delays at Safari and marvel at some of ity. Imaginate shows how using nature’s finest wild animals: A Volunteer Orientation is just 90 days to build a partner- unity” between horse and rider. the First Step Children’s Center scheduled on Saturday, March ship with Syringa, so they can Justin currently trains horses science and math in the process in Hayward. Additional informa- canines, felines, primates and of innovation is creative, fun and 24, 2012 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at compete together this May in and teaches training and riding tion about The Arc of Alameda reptiles—eight in all, including Alviso Adobe Community Park. Norco, CA. at Hillcrest Ranch in Sunol and engaging.” said Gretchen Walker, County is available at http:// an alligator and an ocelot!—at Public Science Center Director at Staff and experienced volunteers To complete the Extreme Chaparral Ranch in Milpitas. He www.arcalameda.org. the Civic Center Library, Story- will review the park’s school Mustang Makeover challenge teaches all ages, and has a special The Lawrence Hall of Science Ronald Luter, CEO of The time Room, 1188 S. Livermore and public program volunteer Justin and Syringa must success- interest in bringing natural horse- “The exhibits in Imaginate are Arc of Alameda County, stated, Avenue. program and demonstrate various designed using light, sound, and “With all the important issues All ages are welcome to these fully navigate two trail courses manship to competitive, perfor- President Obama has to deal with hands-on activities. and perform freestyle in an mance disciplines, like western unique materials that inspire cre- free Library programs. For fur- Volunteer docents should ativity and allow visitors to apply every day, for him to take time arena. reining. Justin recently became to make a personal appearance ther information, contact Youth enjoy learning and leading Justin is the first Bay Area a father for the first time. it to science and engineering. It’s at the briefing with Arc leaders Services at (925) 373-5504 or hands-on activities with school horseman to be selected to com- The Extreme Mustang Make- a deeply engrossing experience sends a message of understand- drop by the Library to speak groups and other park visitors. pete in an Extreme Mustang over showcases the beauty, ver- and kids and adults are spending ing and support for people with with one of the staff. You may To register online, please vis- Makeover event. “My goal for satility and trainability of the hours engaged in the activities.” intellectual and developmental also visit the website for details: it www.helplendahand.org. the Mustang Makeover is to rugged horses. The Extreme Within the exhibit are more disabilities that we haven’t seen www.livermorelibrary.net. For more information, please highlight my natural horseman- Mustang Makeover event, which than twenty activities that appeal in quite some time.” Luter was contact Stephanie Carman at is produced by the non-profit to a wide range of interests and joined at the meeting by The (925) 931-3479 or scarman@ ship training and to show that Park Lighting Replacement cityofpleasantonca.gov. mustangs are wonderful animals. Mustang Heritage Foundation, ages: In Sound Lab visitors can President of The Arc of Alameda Now through March 30, 2012 People don’t know much about will visit 9 locations across the jump and move as they collabo- County Board of Directors, Dr. the City of Dublin will be replac- mustangs, but with the right start United States in 2012. The mis- rate to make music mixes using Marshall Mitzman. Luter noted they have a good and usable place sion of the Mustang Heritage giant light up sound panels, In that Mitzman was able to get the Foundation is to help increase Racing Irons, they test the speed President’s autograph as the chief as riding horses. They can work executive left the briefing room. on a ranch or be great trail horses the number of successful adop- of surfaces ranging from Teflon to aluminum foam, and kids and The surprise appearance by for recreational riders.” After the tions of wild horses taken off the President was the highlight of competition, the challenge horses the range by the Bureau of Land adults of all ages can see if they can come up with new inventions the day for Luter, Mitzman and are adopted by bidders. Mustangs Management (LM). The BLM the other attendees, along with who have been featured in the estimates that about 29,500 wild like a hat to wear underwater or a shoe to walk on the moon in the opportunity to interact with Extreme Mustang Challenge horses are currently roaming on high level government officials have a 100% adoption rate. BLM-managed rangelands in 10 Create Something New. “When we were develop- about the critical need for federal Justin, age 22, grew up on a Western states. California has 22 support to help people with I/DD ranch in Sunol. He started riding Herd Management Areas super- ing the exhibit, our goal was to reach their goal of living in their at the age of 3, encouraged by vised by the BLM. shift people’s perception away communities. Over the course of his parents who are both expert For more information call from the idea that innovation the day, Arc leaders were briefed western riders in the California (925) 209-7152 jmperformance- is meant for the ‘elite’, which on topics ranging from Medicaid heritage style. Justin’s first at- [email protected], www.jmper- can be intimidating,” said Mary to education to community liv- tempt at horse training took place formancehorse.com Jane Conboy, Director of Science ing and employment for people at age 11, when he rode a young The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 - PAGE 9 SYSTEM (continued from page one) Dr. Clarke, “at how corporations Then you become something clean-up of toxic waste. have taken over my profes- much bigger - which is what we Speaker Andrew McGuire, Cancer Foundation to Benefit from sion.” have now. executive director of California Both the League of Women “As a family doctor, I have OneCare, likens a single-pay Champions Party Celebrity Fundraiser Voters of the United States and to deal with about 50 differ- plan to “Medicare on steroids. Super Bowl Champion Jerry take our mission seriously. The having informal access with both the League of Women Voters of ent insurance companies, each SB 810 would not only cover Rice, PGA TOUR legends Steve proceeds from this event will the golfers and celebs. California have declared support one with different criteria. It’s everyone (not just people aged Elkington and Scott McCarron, help us fulfill our mission to The TPC Stonebrae Cham- for quality, affordable health care become a money-maker for a 65 and older) but it would also along with a variety of Bay support the cancer community by pionship returns to the top of for all residents. certain segment of the busi- provide total, comprehensive Area sports celebrities, will be providing assistance with costs the Hayward hills for its fourth “Every developed country ness world, which really adds benefits.” among the special guests at the for clinical trial participation, season on the Nationwide Tour. in the world except the United back nothing of value into my McGuire said that the two Claremont Hotel Club & Spa for navigation through clinical trial Combining the best in Bay Area States has universal health care, medical practice or my ability biggest impediments to adopting the Champions Party Celebrity options, and community outreach sports, entertainment and hospi- which delivers superior results to take care of my patients. This a single-payer health system are Fundraiser and Poker Tourna- and education,” said Dana Dorn- tality, the TPC Stonebrae Cham- at lower costs,” said league is just money sucked out of the first, that the health insurance, ment the evening of April 10. sife, President of Lazarex Cancer pionship will showcase world- member Joyce Wallace. “The system.” drug, and medical device in- Hosted by the 2012 TPC Foundation. class golf in a festive atmosphere U.S., thought of as the leading Although the LWV is a non- dustries are spending unlimited Stonebrae Championship and Besides the No-Limit Texas that is designed to bring together and most powerful nation in the partisan political organization, amounts of lobbying dollars as the Northern California chapter Hold ‘Em tournament, guests will the community at the Nationwide world, fails miserably when it members do take a stand. “We well as funding disinformation of the NFL Alumni, the gala re- dance to the sounds of The Sun Tour’s only Northern California comes to taking care of the health do not advocate unless we know campaigns. Second, the public’s ception and card competition is Kings, a renowned Beatles cover appearance. Competition in the issues of its population.” what we’re talking about,” said false belief that government is the being held to support the Lazarex band, while enjoying drinks and $600,000 event is April 12-15. California currently spends league member Julice Winter. enemy and that a government-run Cancer Foundation of Danville. delicious appetizers. Doors open Special Events throughout the about $200 billion annually on “One of the things about the health insurance system would For a $500 buy in, guests take at 6 p.m. and the poker tourna- week of the tournament are de- a health care system in which league is that we study the issues. not work. He cites Medicare a seat at the No Limit Texas Hold ment begins at 8 p.m. signed to appeal to sports fans of 30% of every dollar goes to Some people say we study them and the VA system as examples ’Em tournament and are eligible The Champions Party Ce- all ages and create a unique and administration costs, according exhaustively.” of government-run programs for the evening’s grand prize, lebrity Fundraiser and Poker exciting community event. to Senator Mark Leno, D-San Founded in 1920, the League with low overhead and high entry in the World’s Largest Tournament is held in conjunc- Francisco. of Women Voters encourages satisfaction. Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. tion with the 3rd annual Jerry Events include Women’s Day, In response, he authored Sen- broad-based citizen participation “The for-profit business model Rebuys are permitted; casino Rice Pro-Am driven by Audi, College Day (students $10 with ate Bill 810, the California Uni- in the democratic process. “We requires that corporations charge games and the Champion’s Party which follows on April 11 at TPC a school ID), Family Day (free versal Health Care Act. The mea- work to increase understanding as much as possible and enroll are included. For $100, guests Stonebrae. breakfast Sunday morning, video sure would create a private-pub- of major policy issues, and to customers that are at low risk can watch the poker tournament, Golfers experience what it’s game venue), and the popular lic partnership providing every influence public policy through of becoming ill,” said McGuire. enjoy the party and play casino like to be a tour pro, as they Beer 4 Birdies (at 9th green, California resident with medical, education and advocacy,” said “That’s the only way to maximize games. team up with professional golf- where birdies net $3 beers and dental, vision, hospitalization and former LWV president Barbara profits for shareholders and pro- For the Champion’s Party ers and compete in tournament eagles net $2 beers). prescription drug benefits – while Hempill. vide high salaries and obscene and Poker Tournament tickets conditions. The entire week is a com- allowing patients to choose their Any citizen, 18 years old bonuses for employees.” or information visit www.laza- The field features local community event with the goal of own doctors, eliminating the or older, male or female, may Dr. Clarke added, “Single- rex.org/events or www.shop. panies teamed up with Rice, the raising $250, 000 for Bay Area need for multiple coverage-gap become a voting member of payer defines the financing mech- wagevents.com TPC Stonebrae Championship charities. All net proceeds will policies, and saving the state the league, which lobbies for anism, which is public-financed, Lazarex helps fund expenses Tournament Host, and Elking- be distributed to select non-profit billions of dollars. outcomes when consensus has privately-delivered. This is not associated with late stage cancer ton, the “Tour Ambassador” for organizations. “What’s happened in my 30 been reached within the league. government healthcare. These patients’ participation in FDA the event, as well as McCarron, For more tournament in- years of medicine,” said Dr. The LWV presents debates and are the same doctors that you’re approved clinical trials. numerous NFL Alumni and other formation, tickets, and Clarke, “is what military people forums, fights for campaign working with now who instead of “At Lazarex Cancer Founda- celebrity figures. Admission to volunteer opportunities visit: call ‘mission creep.’ You start finance reform, works to protect billing 50 insurance companies tion we like to have fun but we the pro-am is free, with spectators www.tpcfun.com out with one purpose, which the California coast, advocates are going to bill just one.” was having an intermediary equitable financing for schools, For more information, visit: reimburse medical expenses. and lobbies for clean air and the lav.ca.lwvnet.org or go to cali- forniaonecare.org.

Loren Kenneth Hergert Doctorate degree in Economics Mary Lattig (Glen); nieces and Kemi would be honored if do- for 18 years while Amy raised Lois Ann Bedford June 23, 1928 – February 19, 2012 and Statistics from the University nephews. nations were made to any animal their three boys and helped in Resident of Livermore Loren Kenneth Hergert, lov- of Vienna in May, 1950. A private family memorial rescue organization,. She was a worship. Lois Ann was born on Oct. 30, ing husband, father, grandfather Upon immigrating to the Unit- was held at their home in Lin- real animal lover. Amy played the piano dur- 1933 in Ohio and passed away on and great- ed States that same year, Ivan coln. ing worship services and served Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 in Pleas- g r a n d f a - received a full scholarship from Amy Claire Lewis as a discussion leader in Bible anton, CA. She was 78 years ther passed Portland University to further his Katharine “Kemi” Lance Amy Claire Lewis, a resident Study Fellowship for six years. old. She was a teacher in the away on education. In 1951, he joined the Resident of Livermore of Livermore for 37 years, died She also directed a number of Livermore Valley Joint Unified S u n d a y, Electric Steel Foundry (which December 6, 1941 - March 1, 2012 Feb. 29, 2012 after a 31-year the Christmas pageants. She had School District for 22 years. Feb 19, in later became ESCO), where he Kemi passed away on March battle with Parkinson’s Disease. a particular gift for helping and Lois Ann enjoyed building D i s c o v - worked in accounting for seven 1, 2012, She was 77 encouraging women. beautiful doll houses, sewing, ery Bay, years. Ivan married and had three a f t e r a years old. The family’s favorite time knitting and gardening. California. sons in Oregon, then relocated short bat- A me- together was spent at Mt. Hermon She is preceded in death by her Margaret with his family to New York in tle with morial ser- for Christian family camps. daughter, Susan Mooney. She is H e rg e r t , 1958 to begin working for IBM. pneumo- vice cele- She was born in Cairo, Ill. on survived by her loving husband, his loving Within a few years he would nia. She brating her Jan. 25, 1935 to Bernice Maud Robert of 59 years, her children wife of 56 unfortunately lose his wife, Jean, was sur- life will be Lafoon and Amos William Sick- David Bedford of Livermore and y e a r s , a remarry, and add two daughters rounded held at 11 man. Leslie Shirley of Brentwood; son, and to his growing clan. b y h e r a.m. Satur- She attended both Millikin brother, Robert Daso of Texas three daughters, were present Ivan dedicated the next 30 d a u g h - day, March University in Decatur and Hunter and sister, Laverna Filina of with him at his home. Loren is years of his professional life to t e r s , 17 at Trin- College in New York City and Texas, and 6 grandchildren. survived by 12 grandchildren and IBM and developed a passion g r a n d - ity Baptist earned a bachelor’s of arts in A Celebration of Life Service 6 great-grandchildren. for computer technology and its children Church, 577 Olivina Avenue, sociology. will be held on Friday, Mar. 23 Loren was born in San Fran- many applications. The breadth and sons-in-law. Kemi was Livermore, 94551. She is survived by her hus- at 1:00 p.m. at Callaghan Mortu- cisco in 1928, and later moved to of his interests beyond comput- raised in Lafayette, California. Mrs. Lewis was a woman of band of 56 years, the Rev. H. ary, 3833 East Ave., Livermore, Los Altos where he was raised. ers was vast; his endless curios- She married Chuck Lance in deep faith who joyfully joined Roger Lewis, her three sons Mark CA. Memorial donations can be He served in the Navy during ity about science, mathematics, 1960 and moved to Moraga after her pastor husband, H. Roger R. Lewis of Burbank, Andrew made to the American Heart As- the Korean War, and, upon re- languages, world geography, and 2 years on a Naval Base in Japan. Lewis, in ministry. As her disease H. Lewis (Aleta) of Santa Cruz, sociation or the American Lung turning home, he became part history inspired him to be a life- They raised their two daughters, progressed and she could no lon- Paul W. Lewis (Lynn) of Marina, Association. owner of WhiteCliff Market. He long learner in the truest sense. ran a paving business, and spent ger function well without help, CA, and seven grandchildren: continued in the grocery business He is survived by his sister hours of time with the Moraga she had a succession of more Cassidy, Michael, Joshua, Grant, with the opening of Driftwood Eva Horacek (John Horacek) Horsemen’s Association and 4- than 12 caregivers working with Phoebe, Julia and Kirk Lewis. Market, Los Altos Liquors, and of Gold Coast, Australia; his H Club. They were married 36 her starting in 1990. Her brother, Charles William Obituary/ Cherry Chase Liquors, until his wife Barbara and children, Ivan years before Chuck passed away During their time together, Sickman, died in a drowning retirement in 1985. While re- Rezucha (Jana Swanson) of Fort and Kemi moved to Livermore she engaged each of them, dem- accident when she was in high Memorium siding in Los Altos, he married Collins, Colorado; Paul Rezucha to be closer to her daughters and onstrating what her son Andy de- school. Margaret Paccioretti, had four (Michelle Rezucha) of Alameda, grandchildren. scribed as “her profound interest The family prefers contribu- Policies children, and was active in the California; Tom Rezucha of Bil- Kemi was a loving mother to in other people.” She routinely tions in her memory to Shep- community through the Los Altos lerica, Mass.; Jennifer Poggensee Sheri McRae and Robin Neiz- discussed Jesus Christ with each herd’s Gate, 1660 Portola Ave., Obituaries are published in Lion’s Club. (John Poggensee) of Kailua- man and their husbands, Dave of them and, over time, discipled Livermore, 94550 or Hope Hos- He and Marge moved to Dis- Kona, Hawaii; Katherine Re- McRae and Joe Neizman. She each of them. Her impact on pice, 6377 Clark Ave. Suite 110, The Independent at no charge. covery Bay in 1986 and became zucha of Livermore, California; was adored by her grandchildren, one caregiver was so significant Dublin, 94568. There is a small charge for active in the community again by four grandchildren: Elizabeth Travis, Tyler, Danielle, Jon, and that she named her daughter for photographs in the obituaries. serving as an Officer of the Dis- Rezucha-Brown, Palko Rezucha, Todd. Amy. covery Bay Yacht Club. Along Ilia Rezucha, and Audrey Pog- Kemi began volunteering for Mrs. Lewis met her husband, with his love of boating, he gensee; and several nieces and the ValleyCare Auxiliary in 1997. Roger, while they were both Memorium ads can also and Margaret enjoyed traveling nephews. She unselfishly gave 12,495 attending a young adults group be placed in worldwide. Ivan was remembered at a hours of service that included in New York City. They were He is remembered for his love service were held Friday, March the Director of the Thrift Shop, married Nov. 25, 1955 and then The Independent of family, flying, and woodwork- 2, 2012 at Cedar Grove Com- Vice President of the Auxiliary moved to Berkeley so Roger when families want to honor ing and leaves a legacy of community Church in Livermore, and service on the Nominating could attend Berkeley Baptist the memories of their loved munity service. His days were California. The family suggests Committee just to name a few. School of Divinity. She worked filled with enjoying his many contributions in his memory Kemi loved to travel with the in the graduate school at the Uni- ones. There is a charge for friends in Los Altos and Discov- to The Nature Conservancy at Hayward Travel Club and her versity of California, Berkeley memorium ads, based ery Bay, growing his bonsais, www.nature.org. family. She spent a lot of time while Roger attended seminary. on the size of the ad. and watching his children and Arrangements by A Special supporting her grandchildren in After graduating, they served grandchildren. Watching the Touch Funeral and Cremation their activities. Kemi’s sense at Oak Lake Baptist Church in sunsets on his deck at Discovery Services of Dublin Ca. of humor, infectious laugh and Seattle and First American Bap- Please send an email to Bay with a brandy in hand was a smile will be missed by all. tist Church in Hayward before [email protected] perfect finish to his day. Karen Rose (Lee) Wilson The service will be Monday, accepting a call to First Baptist Aug 9, 1946-Jan 20, 2012 March 12th at 1:00 p.m. at Cor- Church (now known as Cedar to receive additional Ivan Rezucha Resident of Lincoln, CA nerstone Fellowship Church in Grove) in Livermore. Roger information. January 11, 1924 – February 25, Karen was born and raised in Livermore. served as senior pastor there 2012 Livermore, CA. She was married Ivan Rezucha, 88, passed to her high school sweetheart, peacefully surrounded by loved Doug, for 44 years. ones on Saturday, February 25, She is survived by her hus- 2012. Ivan was born January 11, band; daughter, Kelly Gilbert 1924 in Sered, Czechoslovakia (Mark); grand-daughter, Del- (now Slovakia), and earned his aney; mother, Renee Lee; sister, PAGE 10 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 Stress Expert to Speak at Las Positas College (continued from page 4) See Website Las Positas College will host $10; parking is $2. ver Sacks and “one of the finest Brain Awareness Week activi- refireworks, http://www.twitter. Kathleen Redmond, Stanford University Profes- Sapolsky is a MacArthur natural history writers around” ties are designed to increase pub- com/livfireworks R.N. sor Robert Sapolsky, world “genius” Fellow, a professor of by “The New York Times.” lic awareness about the wonders I hope to see everyone there. This letter is in response to the renowned neuroscientist and biology and neurology at Stan- In addition to “A Primate’s of the brain and nervous system, LARPD Foundation is a 501 letters from the Assoc. Students expert on stress. He will pres- ford University and a research Memoir,” which won the 2001 focus national and internation- (c)(3) non-profit organization. President, and another from a ent a talk, “Why Zebras Don't associate with the Institute of Bay Area Book Reviewers Award al attention on the progress, long-time LPC student. Get Ulcers: Stress, Health, and Primate Research at the National in nonfiction, Sapolsky has writ- promise, and benefits of brain Recently I noticed an LPC Coping,” on Wednesday, March Museum of Kenya. In 2008, ten three other books, including and nervous system research, DOE Finances 21, 7-9 p.m. in the Multi Disci- National Geographic and PBS “The Trouble with Testosterone,” and help people of all ages and Jo Ann Frisch banner promoting diversity which depicted five young people plinary Building Lecture Hall, aired an hour-long special on “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” backgrounds understand more Livermore Room 2420. stress featuring Sapolsky and his and “Monkeyluv and Other Es- about the “universe between Families across America are of varied ethnicities. I am glad that LPC prides itself on the ac- Tickets are on sale at the research on the subject. He has says on our Lives as Animals.” their ears.” tightening their belts. But, the Bookstore; early purchase is been called “one of the best sci- His articles have appeared in For more information, please Department of Energy's (DOE) ceptance of diversity, however, I hope this isn't limited to exter- recommended. Admission is entist-writers of our time” by Oli- publications such as “Discover” visit the Las Positas College overall 2013 budget request is and “The New Yorker.” Sapol- website at www.laspositascol- 41% higher than 2012. The re- nal appearances. True diversity should include the acceptance of sky was awarded Rockefeller lege.edu. Las Positas College quest for DOE's nuclear weapons LARPD Appoints Oversight University’s Lewis Thomas Prize is located at 3000 Campus Hill activities is $7.6 billion. If grant- respecting diverse opinions. In terms of PP coming to Las Committee Representative for Writing about Science for Drive in Livermore. ed by Congress, it would be the 2008. He currently is working largest in our nation's history. Positas Health Center on Fridays The President of the Liver- committee members will be one in 2012, my main concern is with on a book, “Human Aggression, Livermore Lab's portion of more Area Recreation and Park each appointed by the mayor, Human Compassion and the Teen Job and the DOE request is more than the partnership LPC is creating District (LARPD) Board of county superintendent of educa- with PP. If you look at recent Ambiguities of Biology.” $1 billion. Nuclear weapons Directors appointed a representa- tion, Chancellor of California “We're really excited about Career Fair activities make up 88% of that. sting operations conducted by tive and an alternate to the City Community Colleges, the larg- Live Action (which can be found bringing Robert Sapolsky to Las Scarcely 2% would be allocated of Livermore’s Oversight Board est special district taxing entity Positas during Brain Awareness Scheduled for cleanup of pollution. And, at www.liveaction.org/traffick), for Redevelopment. (LARPD), and a city employee. and are well documented, it Week,” said Las Positas Col- The City of Pleasanton has only 1% would go to renewable President Beth Wilson will LARPD Directors approved lege Psychology Instructor Er- partnered with the cities of San energy research. was discovered that in 2011, at serve as the representative, with an amendment to the existing twelve PP facilities across the nest Jones, Ph.D. “Dr. Sapolsky Ramon and Dublin and the Dub- There are millions of wasted Vice President Maryalice Falt- easement agreement with Wente teaches one of the most popular lin/San Ramon Women’s Club dollars in the budget request. One U.S., Planned Parenthood repeat- ings as the alternate. The seat is Vineyards and the Crane Ridge edly violated mandatory report- classes at Stanford.” Sapolsky’s to present a Teen Job and Career example is the money squan- designated for the “largest special Mutual Water Company. presentation is sponsored by Fair on Saturday, March 24, dered on the National Ignition ing laws for sexual abuse. district taxing entity,” which To respond to the statement the Psi Beta Psychology Honor 2012. This free event will take Facility (NIF). Taxpayers have was confirmed by the City to be The amendment allows for an Society and the departments of place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at already spent $7 billion on this that "the health center will not be providing abortion services," LARPD. enlarged easement space to in- Psychology, Biology and An- the Dublin Senior Center, located mega-laser. Ignition was first emergency contraception and The new state legislation clude an area repaired for drain- thropology. at 7600 Amador Valley Boule- promised in 2003. It has still not most birth control pills are con- provides for the establishment age. The trail segments run west Jones noted that, each year, vard in Dublin. been achieved. The 2013 request sidered abortifacients. In other of an oversight committee to from Vasco Road and Charlotte the college participates in Brain Teens ages 14 through 18 will for NIF is several hundred mil- words, their effects on the newly determine whether a project is Way through a subdivision and Awareness Week, a global cam- have the opportunity to meet with lion. Instead, that money should conceived life are the same as an enforceable. Projects that are vineyards, then along Tesla Road paign to increase public aware- employers and attend a series of go to cleanup and renewable abortion. locked in enforceable agreements to Concannon Boulevard. ness about brain research. “Each workshops on Finance Manage- energy research. I ask that the ASLPC and the can be funded. Due to a lockdown at nearby March, we organize a variety ment; Social Networking and Use Nationally and locally, we can Board, and any other concerned The oversight board will be East Avenue Middle School on of Brain Awareness Week ac- of Media; Job Search; Interview see that DOE can't be trusted to or interested faculty member, comprised of seven members Wednesday night and precaution- tivities on campus, including the Techniques; and Resume Devel- tighten its own belt. It's up to or student checkout the above- two appointed by the county ary police activity at the Robert Distinguished Speaker Program, opment. The event will also fea- Congress to bring financial dis- mentioned website, and do your board of supervisors with one Livermore Community Center, the annual Brain Awareness Fair ture panel discussions on Profes- research on PP beyond their own cipline to this agency. representing the board and one the Board meeting was not able and exhibits and displays around sional Careers and Skills/Trades, website. representing the public. Other to be televised as usual. campus,” Jones said. and a mock interview session.

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Expires that The following person(s) doing ing business as: D and D Livermore, CA 94550, is week CA 94513 on January 17, 2012. Expires Fabrication, 592 Sonoma The full name of Registrant: February 2, 2017. hereby registered by the fol- all persons interested in this for four successive weeks business as: XO Pandora This business is conducted by January 17, 2017. Harjit Deo, 595 Bourne Lane, The Independent Legal No. matter appear before this Online Broadcasting, 3107 Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, lowing owner(s): prior a Corporation The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the Danville, CA, 94506 3188. Published February Joan Wegner, 1945 Fifth court to the date set for hearing on Independence Drive, Liver- The registrant began to trans- 3184. Published February This business was conducted 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. at the hearing indicated be- more, CA 94551, is hereby following owner(s): Street, Livermore, CA 94550 the petition in the following act business under the ficti- 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. David Abbley, 592 Sonoma by: Harjit S. Deo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by low newspaper of general circu- registered by the following tious business name(s) listed Signature of Registrant: to show cause, if any, why owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 NAME STATEMENT an Individual lation, printed in this county. above on N/A. NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by /s/: Harjit S. Deo FILE NO. 461497 The registrant began to trans- the The Independent (1)Jacob Stansky, 5177 Signature of Registrants:s/: This statement was filed with petition for change of name Peony Drive, Livermore, CA FILE NO. 460352 an Individual The following person(s) do- act business under the ficti- Dated: February 15, 2012 Farhad Fazli, CEO The following person(s) doing The registrant began to trans- the County Clerk of Alameda ing business as: Cal State tious business name(s) listed should not be granted. Any /s/: Winifred Y. Smith 94551 (2)Jarrod Anders, This statement was filed with on February 10, 2012. Expires person objecting to the 6960 Reno Drive, Arvada, business as: Vapor Ware- act business under the ficti- Smogs, 3985 First Street, above on 12/2009. Judge of the Superior Court the County Clerk of Alameda house, 7697 Hawthorn Ave, tious business name(s) listed February 10, 2017. Suite F, Livermore, CA Signature of Registrants:s/: name The Independent Legal No. CO 80002 on February 14, 2012. Expires The Independent Legal No. changes described above This business is conducted by Livermore, CA 94550, is above on 1/1/2004. 94551, is hereby registered Joan Wegner 3193. February 14, 2017. hereby registered by the fol- Signature of Registrants:s/: 3187. Published February 16, by the following owner(s): This statement was filed with must file a written objection Published February 23, March Co-partners The Independent Legal No. 23, March 1, 8, 2012. that includes the reasons for The registrant began to trans- lowing owner(s): David Abbley Hardeep S. Sanghera, 4998 the County Clerk of Alameda 1, 8, 15, 2012. 3183. Published February Interlated Ventures, LLC, This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Moorcroft Cir, Stockton, CA on January 25, 2012. Expires the objection at least two act business under the ficti- 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. court NOTICE of INVITING BIDS tious business name(s) listed 7697 Hawthorn Ave, Liver- the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT 95206 January 25, 2017. Notice is hereby given that FICTITIOUS BUSINESS more, CA 94550 on February 2, 2012. Expires FILE NO. 461095-96 This business is conducted by The Independent Legal No. days before the matter is above on 11/1/2011. scheduled to be heard and sealed competitive bids will Signature of Registrants:s/: NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted by February 2, 2017. The following person(s) doing an Individual 3190. Published February be accepted in the office of the FILE NO. 460312 a Limited liability company The Independent Legal No. business as: (1)All Pro Fire The registrant began to trans- 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. must appear at the hear- Jacob Stansky / Co-owner ing to GSA-Purchasing Department, This statement was filed with The following person(s) doing The registrant began to trans- 3186. Published February Protection (2)All Pro Pump- act business under the ficti- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE County of Alameda, 1401 business as: Rockstar Audio, act business under the ficti- 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. ing Services, 1020 Ventura tious business name(s) listed show cause why the petition the County Clerk of Alameda FOR CHANGE OF NAME should not be granted. If no Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, on January 11, 2012. Expires 3111 Independence Drive tious business name(s) listed STATEMENT OF Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, above on 2/10/2012. Case No. HG12617224 Oakland, CA 94612 NET- Unit A, Livermore, CA 94551, above on 11/27/2002. is hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants:s/: written objection is timely January 11, 2017. ABANDONMENT SUPERIOR COURT OF filed, WORKING/NORTH COUNTY The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants:s/: OF USE OF following owner(s): Hardeep Singh Sanghera CALIFORNIA, BIDDERS CONFERENCE following owner(s): Jason Larson - Managing Edward Gonsalves, 1020 This statement was filed with the court may grant the peti- 3181. Published February FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COUNTY OF ALAMEDA tion without a hearing. RFP #900979 for County- 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. Scott Wood, 1046 Sunrise Member NAME Ventura Ave, Livermore, CA the County Clerk of Alameda TO ALL INTERESTED wide Multifunction Devices, Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CA This statement was filed with 94551 on February 10, 2012. Expires NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 454509 PERSONS: a. Date: 04/20/2012 Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 94549 the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted by February 10, 2017. 2:00 p.m. – General Ser- The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 - PAGE 11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for TO PLACE A California law requires that NAME STATEMENT adoption information contact CLASSIFIED AD contractors taking jobs that to- FILE NO. 461683 Valley Humane Society at call 925-243-8000 tal $500 or more (labor and/or The following person(s) doing 925 426-8656. MERCHANDISE materials) be licensed by the business as: Connoisseur Adopt a new best friend: Contractors State License Music Group, 1721 Morning 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ Board. State law also requires TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- YARD SALES Glory Rd., Livermore, CA mal Rescue, offers animals that contractors include their 94551, is hereby registered by for adoption every Saturday MULTI-FAMILY license numbers on all adver- the following owner(s): and Sunday, excluding most GARAGE SALE tising. Check your contractor’s (1)Patrick C. Anderson, 2179 holidays. On Saturdays from Saturday, March 10th status at www.cslb.ca.gov Chestnut St., Livermore, CA 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are 8:00AM - 3:00PM or 800-321-CSLB (2752). 94551 (2)Kyle T. Cecil, 1721 available at the Pleasanton 89 Terra Way, Livermore Unlicensed persons taking Morning Glory Rd., Livermore, Farmers Market at W. An- Lots of women’s clothing, jobs less than $500 must CA 94551 (3)Randall Chase gela and First Streets. Two Sofas, Baby items, state in their advertisements Thomas, 1995 Monterey Dr., locations will showcase cats Exercise equipment, that they are not licensed by Livermore, CA 94551 (4)Car- only: Petsmart in Dublin from Glassware, Tools the Contractors State License los A.Velaquez De Leon, 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Board.” 689 Moraga Dr., Livermore, Extreme in Livermore from MULTI-FAMILY REAL ESTATE Having Your Offer Accepted CA 94551 (5)Shawn D. Zak, 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, 1848 Newport Ct., Tracy, GARAGE SALE Inland Valley Publishing cats are available at Petsmart Saturday, March 10th CA 95376 Co. in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, 9:00AM - 4:30PM Amid Multiple Bids This business is conducted by Client Code:04126-00001 and Pet Extreme in Livermore 3958 Kern Court, By Cher Wollard a General partnership Re: Legal Notice for from 12:00 to 4:00. For more Pleasanton The kind of multiple offer frenzy that places like Mountain House The registrant began to trans- information, call Terry at Classified Ads Furniture, Clothes, Small The Federal Fair Housing Act, have been experiencing for a couple of years is spilling over into act business under the ficti- (925) 487-7279 or visit our appliances, Videos, Toys Title VII of the Civil Rights tious business name(s) listed website at www.tvar.org higher-priced housing. above on February 16, 2012. 127) LOST/ FOUND Act of 1964, and state law Why? Buyers are back, lured by bargain-basement prices and EMPLOYMENT prohibit advertisements for Signature of Registrants:s/: FOUND housing and employment historically low interest rates. Patrick C. Anderson 65) HELP WANTED Small, male, black & white that contain any preference, That, combined with a dearth of inventory – there were only 131 This statement was filed with CHIHUAHUA JANITOR / FLOOR TECH limitation or discrimination the County Clerk of Alameda (tuxedo) found in of single family homes in Livermore, 153 properties total, offered Evening Shift. Must have own based on protected classes, on February 16, 2012. Expires Livermore near Rincon/ for sale through Multiple Listing Service as of Tuesday—means all transportation and clean driv- including race, color, religion, February 16, 2017. Olivina. Looking for his ing record. (925)245-0595 sex, handicap, familial status those eager buyers are scrapping for the few homes available. The Independent Legal No. home! Please contact or national origin. IVPC does Many well-priced properties in good locations that are in excel- 3197. Published March 8, 56) ADULT CARE Theresa (925)918-3028 or not knowingly accept any 15, 22, 29, 2012. theresa.angelcare lent condition are garnering two, three, even a dozen offers the first Independent Contractors advertisements that are in @yahoo.com week they are on the market. ANIMALS Wanted, Senior Home violation of the law. Health Care. Must have ex- 2) CATS/ DOGS How can a buyer compete in such circumstances? perience. Senior Solutions, LOST 1. Be prepared. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Inc 925-443-310 Red Poinsettia Cat & kitten adoptions now Talk to a mortgage specialist early. It’s important to know how Clip Earring at the new Livermore Petco 160) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY much you can qualify for as well as how much you feel comfort- Lost downtown Livermore, on Saturdays from 10:00AM BE WARY of out of area Friday 12/16. If found, able with, not how much an online mortgage calculator says you to 2:30PM. We have many companies. Check with the please call can afford. adorable, tame kittens that local Better Business Bureau (925)447-1762 have been tested for FIV & before you send money or A good mortgage specialist is familiar with various loan pro- FELV, altered & vaccinated. fees. Read and understand NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS grams and can help you figure out the one that fits your needs. He We also have adult cats & any contracts before you sign. 155) NOTICES or she can also advise you on how to resolve any credit issues you ranch cats for adoption. Shop around for rates. may have. “NOTICE TO READERS: You will need a pre-approval letter from your mortgage specialist. Anyone can give you a pre-qualification letter, which merely states that someone with your income and amount of debt can afford so much in mortgage payments. But before a pre-approval letter is issued, the loan officer must look beyond income and assets to creditworthiness, job security and other pertinent factors. If you don’t know a good mortgage specialist, ask your Realtor to refer you. Research neighborhoods, so you have a sense of areas you might want to live in. Again, your Realtor can provide guidance. Be clear about what is important to you. Don’t be lured by a beautiful home with all the wrong features for your family. 2. Understand how multiple offers work. A multiple offer scenario means the seller has received two or more offers to purchase the property. The seller may accept one of the offers, reject all of them or respond with counter offers to one or more of the buyers. While the seller is awaiting responses to the counter offers, other bids may be presented and the seller can choose to accept one of those. Successful offers are cleanly written, complete and professionally presented. They are strong in terms of the price offered, and do not ask for a lot of extras from the seller. They include a pre-approval letter from a reputable bank or mortgage brokerage as well as evidence that you have enough funds to cover the downpayment and closing costs. They often include a cover letter providing a synopsis of price and terms, and perhaps a little information about you as a buyer. They do not include personal information or photographs that could be used in an illegally discriminatory way. Price is not the only consideration. Sellers also look at how strong the financing is. An all-cash offer is more attractive than an offer in which the buyer has 100 percent financing. 3. Move fast. If this is the house or condo you want, make an offer today. If you move fast enough, you may get your offer accepted before “the crowd” is even aware of it, thus avoiding competition. That’s why it is important to do your homework upfront. Then go for it. 4. Understand what a list price is. vices Agency, 1401 Lakeside CA 94612 NETWORKING/ Some sellers price homes high to see if anyone will bite. Some Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, BIDDERS CONFERENCE price low in hopes of “bidding up” the price. In fact, most homes Oakland, CA NETWORKING/ – S. COUNTY RFP #TTAXC SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS FY 11/12 Alameda County sell for fair market value. CONFERENCE RFP #900979 Deferred Compensation Plans List price, or asking price, is simply a number a property owner for Countywide Multifunction – Recordkeeper and Adminis- offers to sell for. In the case of short sales, it may or may not be a Devices, Wednesday, March tration, Monday, March 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM Castro Val- price the mortgage-holder will accept. 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – Public Before making an offer, ask your agent what comparable prop- Works Agency, 4825 Gleason ley Library, 3600 Norbridge Drive, Conference Room 405, Avenue, Castro Valley, CA erties in the neighborhood are selling for. That should give you a NETWORKING/BIDDERS Dublin, CA Responses Due sense of the true fair market value. CONFERENCE – N. COUN- by 2:00 pm on April 16, 2012 TY RFP #TTAXC FY 11/12 5. Be flexible. County Contact : Jennifer Alameda County Deferred Sellers want to get as much money for their property as possible. Chan Ngo (510) 208-9604 Compensation Plans – Re- But sometimes sellers want other things too. A savvy buyer will try or via email: jennifer.ngo@ cordkeeper and Administra- acgov.org Attendance at tion, Monday, March 12, 2012 to meet those conditions. Networking Conference is at 2:00 PM Alameda County Perhaps the seller wants the option to rent back the property for Non-mandatory. Specifica- Conference Center, 125-12th a short while. Or maybe he or she prefers a particular title company. tions regarding the above may Street, Suite 400, Oakland, be obtained at the Alameda CA Responses Due by 2:00 Maybe you can shorten the time needed for inspections and other County GSA Current Con- pm on Friday, April 6, 2012 contingencies. tracting Opportunities Internet County Contact: Karen Poe The one thing you don’t want to do is waive your right to get website at www.acgov.org. at (510) 272-6805 or via professional inspections of the property. 3/8/12 email: karen.poe@acgov. org Attendance at Networking 6. Open strong. CNS-2269789# THE INDEPENDENT Legal Conference is Non-manda- You may not get a second chance. tory. Specifications regarding No. 3194 the above may be obtained In a multiple-offer situation, if the fair market value of the prop- NOTICE of INVITING BIDS at the Alameda County GSA erty is $450,000-$470,000, don’t offer $430,000. You’ll lose. Notice is hereby given that Current Contracting Oppor- As for really low offers, forget it. Even in sluggish markets, sealed competitive bids will tunities Internet website at lowball offers are rarely accepted. In a market like this one, they be accepted in the office of the www.acgov.org. GSA-Purchasing Department, 3/8/12 have no chance. County of Alameda, 1401 CNS-2270256# The more offers received and the higher the price of the property, Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, THE INDEPENDENT Legal the more over list price it will sell for. Oakland, CA 94612 NET- No. 3196 That house priced at $450,000? If it gets multiple offers, chances WORKING/SOUTH COUNTY are it will sell for $470,000 or more. BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900950 for GIS Pro- 7. Be patient. gramming and Development With so little inventory, it’s possible you will not get the first Services, Tuesday, March 13, home you make an offer on. Or the second, or the third. Keep at 2012, 2:00 p.m. – Castro Val- it. Refine your position. Maybe you need to broaden the types of ley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Canyon Room, Cas- properties you will consider. A diamond in the rough could be a tro Valley, CA NETWORK- bargain, if you have the time and the skills to put into it. I N G / N O R T H C O U N T Y You’ll also need to be patient if you are bidding on short sale BIDDERS CONFERENCE properties. Step one is getting your offer accepted by the seller. Step RFP #900950 for GIS Pro- gramming and Develop- two is getting it accepted by the lender, which can take months. ment Services, Wednesday, Approximately 50 percent of initial short sale agreements fail March 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m. because the buyer gets tired of waiting for an answer. – General Services Agency, Room 1107, 11th Floor, 1401 8. Be willing to take a back-up position. Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA If you don’t get the house, don’t lose heart. Ask to be put in a Response Due by 2:00 p.m. backup position. Then, if the first buyer does not complete the sale, on April 16, 2012 County Contact: Evelyn Benzon you can step in to purchase the property. (510) 208-9622 or via email: Being in backup does not mean you cannot continue to look for [email protected] another home, and most Realtors would advise you to do so. But it Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-manda- could mean you get the home even if you are not chosen first. tory. Information regarding 9. Don’t fall in love. the above may be obtained at A home that shows well can capture your heart. Just don’t allow the Alameda County Current it to cloud your judgment. You will have to live with location, price Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www. and conditions of sale for a very long time. acgov.org. Think long-term. What do you really want and need from a home, 3/8/12 and how much can you afford to spend? More than one property CNS-2269988# will likely suit your needs. THE INDEPENDENT Legal No. 3195 Your Realtor can help you find – and win — a great home. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with NOTICE of INVITING BIDS Notice is hereby given that Prudential California Realty, Livermore. sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the Alameda County Office of the Trea- surer-Tax Collector, 1221 Oak Street, Room 131, Oakland, PAGE 12 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2012 Save Mount Diablo Adds to Its Marsh Creek Holdings the toe of a rocky blue-oak the trail. next several years. wooded ridge into the grassland Save Mount Diablo purchased The first public tour will be valley to the west that connect to vacant Marsh Creek 1 in 2007 held on Saturday, March 31st, Round Valley Regional Preserve. hoping that the neighboring from 9:30 am to noon. The sec- Several years ago Save Mount parcel would become available. ond opportunity to see Marsh Diablo volunteers built a small Now the owner has sold Save Creek 7 will be Sunday, April 8th, loop trail on Marsh Creek 1 but Mount Diablo the neighboring from 9:30 am to noon. Space is it is somewhat steep. The new 7.6 acres, including a home, for limited and RSVP is required. property will allow a realign- $550,000. The owner will con- Visit SaveMountDiablo.org for ment and expansion of part of tinue to live in the house for the more details.

The area of protected Marsh Creek has tripled in length with the preservation of Save Mount Diablo’s Marsh Creek 7. Photo by Scott Hein

Save Mount Diablo just pre- the length of the protected area. widespread for a host of reasons served its most recent creek Marsh Creek is one of the Diablo from resource protection to fish parcel, Marsh Creek 7 near wilderness’ most important fea- migration. However stream Brentwood. The pace of creek tures, defining and connecting the restoration projects around the preservation is increasing. The area east of Diablo, the second Bay Area can cost millions of organization has announced pur- longest, least disturbed creek in dollars even for short segments of chase of two other creek parcels the county and one of its most creeks. “We bought 10 creek par- in the past six months, Marsh important wildlife corridors. A cels averaging 650 feet of creek Creek 5 and 6. The organization new state park, the former Cowell for an average purchase price of has preserved more than a mile Ranch two miles downstream, $300,000”, Seth Adams, Land of Marsh Creek on such proper- has been named Marsh Creek Programs Director explains. ties in just the past few years. State Park. According to Save Mount It is a strategy that Save Mount The park’s new name and Diablo short stream restoration Diablo says will not only protect focus will help Save Mount projects elsewhere in the Bay a critical resource and wildlife Diablo’s program to protect seg- Area cost millions of dollars. corridor but will save millions ments of Marsh Creek upstream. Ron Brown, the organizations of dollars. In total, 8.5 miles of the creek Executive Director pointed out, Marsh Creek 7 is adjacent have been preserved upstream of “By protecting creeks instead to another nine acre property Brentwood, including 1.2 miles of letting them be destroyed owned by Save Mount Diablo, of creek on property preserved we’re saving tens of millions of Marsh Creek 1. The new prop- by Save Mount Diablo. dollars.” erty protects the neighboring 460 Stream preservation and res- Marsh Creek 1 and 7 stretch foot section of the creek, tripling toration is becoming increasingly from Marsh Creek Road across

Meet the Author at Special Book Signing in Pleasanton Pleasanton Author Emily Wagner and Pleasanton Illustra- tor Diane DeCoite to Appear at Towne Center Books The national release of “Asleep Under the Moon” took place last fall. Now Pleasanton children’s book author Emily Wagner will greet local patrons and other guests at an Open House and Book Signing at Towne Center Books on Thurs- day, March 15. Joining her will be the book’s illustrator, Diane DeCoite. The event will get underway at 7:00 p.m. at 555 Main Street, Pleasanton “Asleep Under the Moon” is a charming bedtime story about Gavin and Buddy’s adventures at the beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Wagner introduces young readers to the magic of as the Finance Director for the nighttime and sleeping under the City of Pleasanton, stars. Buddy falls asleep under Diane DeCoite is an accom- the moon and takes a trip to meet plished artist who lives in Pleas- the man on the moon. anton with her husband Ed. She Wagner is also the author of has two grown children and a “At the End of Every Rainbow” grandson, Brady. She enjoys which also chronicles the ad- sharing her love of reading and ventures of Gavin and Buddy at books with them. the beach. Emily Wagner lives in Pleas- anton with her husband Gary. They enjoy spending time at the beach with their grandsons Gavin and Devin. Her books are a collection of their adventures at the beach. In addition to writing children’s books, Wagner serves THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Art, Community, & Education

Livermore Valley Opera’s 'Tosca' Opens Saturday; Cantabella Children’s Chorus Members to Perform

By Heidi Massie Two of the chorus members, Irene matinee performance. Costello, sung with LVO before including is the second opera of LVO’s This Saturday, the first of Kim and Lena Costello, will share an eighth-grader at St. Raymond’s Carmen, Elixir of Love, Marriage 20th anniversary season. It is four performances of Livermore a solo role in the opera. Kim, School in Dublin, will perform of Figaro, The Tales of Hoffmann, one of the most frequently Valley Opera’s production of a junior at Amador Valley High the following weekend March 17 Hansel and Gretel, The Magic performed operas throughout Giacomo Puccini’s operatic School in Pleasanton, will perform and 18. Cantabella Chorus, also Flute and La Boheme. the world. With its true histori- masterpiece Tosca, opens at the opening night and the next day’s celebrating its 20th anniversary, has The March production of Tosca cal references of a time when Bankhead Theater. The opening Roman citizens rebel against night performance is the culmi- Napoleon’s occupation, and its nation of months of preparation characters based on real people, and an especially tough week its scenes reflective of true Ro- of nightly rehearsals known as man locales, matched with the “tech week” when all the finish- dramatic and powerful arias and ing touches are made to the sets, music of Puccini, LVO’s Tosca music, costumes and performers’ promises to deliver. fine-tuning their voices. Performance details are as “It’s a tough week because follows: March 10 at 8:00 p.m. you have almost zero time to Opening Night Gala celebra- yourself. You do nothing but tion dinner at Uncle Yu’s at the eat and breathe the show for the Vineyard, 4:30 p.m.; March 11 entire week,” explained Eliza- at 2:00 p.m., Ice Cream and beth Wells, LVO’s Executive Opera; March 17 at 8:00 p.m.; Director, who knows this first March 18 at 2:00 p.m., Ice hand from her own opera career. Cream and Opera. “It’s actually the greatest part Gala ticket includes dinner of the rehearsal process. The at Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard, long hours and late nights can followed by a dessert reception be grueling, but there is also a in the Bankhead Theater. The wonderful incubation that takes welcome reception begins at place in the absence of the audi- 4:30 and seating at 5:00 pm at ence as you wrap yourself in the Uncle Yu’s, located one-half creative cocoon that the stage, block from the theater. Guests lights, props, set and costume will have a chance to meet the provide.” Stage Director Olivia Stapp and The principal singers, sopra- Alexander Katsman, LVO’s no Marie Plette as Tosca, tenor Artistic Director and Music David Gustafson as Tosca’s Director and Conductor. Gala lover Cavaradossi, and bass bari- Tickets are $75, and are avail- tone Phillip Skinner as the evil able through Bankhead Theater Scarpia are seasoned performers box office. who have withstood the stress Sunday matinees of Liver- of tech weeks many times over. more Valley Opera productions For weeks, they have rehearsed offer an extra tasty treat with ice together at the Bothwell Arts cream for all at intermission. Center until this week when they Included in the ticket price were in full costume, under full are pre-opera talks held one lights and with orchestra every hour prior to curtain. LVO’s night at the Bankhead Theater. traditional artist’s reception is “We have a very talented held in the lobby immediately group of principal singers for following each performance. Tosca,” said Wells. “Each role Stage Director Olivia Stapp will is demanding physically and share her vision of Tosca. emotionally. The casts has what The Bankhead Theater is it takes to deliver powerful per- located at 2400 First Street in formances.” downtown Livermore. Tickets Members of the award- are adults $39-$74, students winning Cantabella Chorus have 18 years and younger $10 off been preparing for their part in on all days, all seating sections Tosca. A select group of the (student ID required). They may chorus’s singers who will per- be purchased at the Bankhead form in Act I as altar boys, have box office, 925-373-6800, or been studying Italian and Latin online at www.livermoreper- to enhance their performance. Marie Plette as Tosca placing candles and cross on Scarpia played by Phillip Skinner. formingarts.org. (Photo Barbara Mallon) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Art & Entertainment Classical Series Features Cuban Week at Las Young Concert Sax Player Positas Features Charismatic young concert saxophonist, Ashu, is next to per- Performance, Poetry, form in the Firehouse Arts Center’s Classical Series, Sunday, March 18 at a 3:00 pm matinee. Art and Discussions The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue The 5th Anniversary of Cuban Culture Week will feature a in downtown Pleasanton. variety of events from March 12 to 16 at Las Positas College in At 26 years of age, Ashu “'pos- Livermore. sesses a deep musicality which The events are held in the evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. pours through his playing and Cuban Culture Week is an annual festival hosted at Las Positas hooks the audience,” wrote the College in Livermore. Cuban talent from the Bay Area and beyond Chicago Tribune. The young saxo- gathers to showcase the culture and share a week of fun and learn- phonist will perform both original ing with the community. All performances take place in the Barbara and arranged works with pianist F. Mertes Center for the Arts on campus including art exhibitions, Kuang-Hao Huang, including his live music and dance, poetry readings and a discussion panel. interpretations of Rachmaninov, Every year an Orisha, which is a spirit or deity from the Yo- Korngold, Ibert, Italian film com- ruba religion, is celebrated. This year the focus is on Eleggua. poser Morricone, Argentinean Africans from Yorubaland brought Eleggua and a host of other tango master Piazzolla, and more. orishas with them when they were brought to the Caribbean and Ashu, who was born and raised Americas as captives. Eleggua is a spirit of Chaos and Trickery in California, began playing the and plays frequently by leading mortals to temptation and possible saxophone at age 10 and soon tribulation in the hopes that the experience will lead ultimately to began entering competitions. their maturation. In this way, Eleggua is a difficult teacher, but in These afforded him a wide range the end is usually found to be a good one. He is identified by the of opportunities, notably his recital number three and the colors red & black and is seen carrying a debut which took place at Carnegie cane or shepherd’s crook as well as a smoking pipe. Hall's Weill Hall and his concerto Following is a list of events: debut at DAR Constitution Hall Mon., March 12: 7 p.m. Welcome!/Bienvenidos! “Elegguá” in Washington, D.C. Since then, dance performance featuring Alain Soto, Drum and song ac- he has performed solo throughout companiment featuring Carlos Rredoble and Erick Barbéria. Art Western Europe, the West Indies Exhibitions: “Ventana a Cuba/Window on Cuba” Paintings and and the United States, with upcom- Etchings by new artists from Santiago De Cuba, graduates of La ing concerts scheduled in Austra- Academia de Artes Plásticas José Joaquín Tejada. lia, New Zealand, and the Baltic. Ashu Tues., March 13: 7 p.m. Classical Ballet and Contemporary Even though the saxophone Dance performed by Alejandro Urgell Reyes and Andrea Mia. 8 seems to be a common, and much Earning a reputation for his sical instrument also grew, some- p.m. The Poetry of José María Heredia performed by Joel and beloved instrument in America, the engaging stage presence, critics what under the radar, as original Anna-María Olivier. full extent of its expressive powers have raved that he’s “just as much concert pieces and transcriptions Wed., March 14: 7 p.m. “Bembaténia” Cuban Rap and Digital is not yet widely known. Like the fun to watch as he is to listen to” enriched its literature and revealed Sound by Rafael Arzuaga, Wanda Kruda and Rafael Matos. Cath- human voice, it ranges from most (Dallas Morning News) and “Riv- its extraordinary tonal compass erine Suárez, Cuban Week Director Presents: “Fiesta Del Fuego tender utterance to full-blast roar, eting, Brilliant, Pizzazz to Burn!”, and capacity for nuance. 2011” and “Amor y Esperanza (Love and Hope)” an art therapy its single reed allowing the player after being featured on NPR. While the saxophone is rarely program by Jesús Carrete for children and young adults with to control the intensity of vibration What drives him, ultimately, is his featured in concert music, Ashu Down Syndrom in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 8 p.m. Música en Vivo/ with great accuracy. love for performing and reaching has begun to change this. He Live Music - Pasión Habanera. A late newcomer to the brass people. says, "It's really an incredible Thurs., March 15: 7 p.m. “West Meets West” - Learn about the family, patented in 1846 by the On March 18, he will perform instrument. It can play with such formation of Cuban percussion instruments and the development Belgian wind instrument maker works by Ibert, Rachmaninoff, Ko- emotional intensity, sing like a of Cuban and Afrocuban rhythms. Step across to the Americas and Adolphe Sax (1814-1894), the rngold, Piazzolla, Morricone and voice, and effortlessly project in see how these same Afrocuban instruments and rhythms gave birth saxophone was rapidly adopted Demersseman, assisted by pianist the largest of halls. It's capable of to Latin Jazz music. Presented by Osvaldo Carvajal. 8 p.m. Over into French military bands and Kuang-Hao Huang, professor of a lot of really beautiful things." the Body - T-shirt Art Performance by Rafael Arzuaga. Discussion recognized for its superior quali- Piano at Roosevelt University in According to Ashu, his love for Panel: “Una Mirada Desde Adentro y Fuera/Looking Out - Looking ties by the influential Paris-based Chicago. performing and reaching people is In” featuring Cuban Experts and Artists Saily Rivas Hung, Eira composers Berlioz, Halevy, Ros- Tickets are adult: $16, $20, his driving force. "For me, there's Arrate, Grettel Arrate, and Estela Estevez. sini and Meyerbeer. Unfortunately, $24; child: $12; senior: $20. They just no feeling like walking up Fri., March 16: 7 p.m. “El Carnaval de Santiago de Cuba” pre- the inventor’s triumph turned most may be purchased online at www. on stage and getting to share sented by Grettel Arrate Hechavarría. Licenciada en Historia del of the establishment against him, firehousearts.org up to three hours myself with an audience. It's an Arte y Artista de la Plástica. “Los Caperos” Dance performance hampering full acceptance of this prior to the performance, by phone absolutely incredible feeling that featuring Yussef Breffe Rodríguez, Alejandro Urgell Reyes and An- new family of instruments and of at (925) 931-4848, or in person is so humbling and thrilling at the drea Mia. ”Elegguá” Dance performance featuring Alain Soto. ”El his other ingenious improvements at the Firehouse Arts Center Box same time." Manicero” Dance performance featuring Alejandro Urgell Reyes. in wind instrument manufacturing Office. Box Office hours are Ashu has demonstrated that 8 p.m. LaTropaSon - Cuban Music Group CD Release. Featuring during his lifetime. Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 the concert saxophone can reach Osvaldo Carvajal, Niobél Cintra, Ara Anderson, Jeremy Pathfield, After World War I, an “epi- p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 beyond stylistic categorization to Sage Baggott, Ruskin French, Julio de la Cruz, and Liván Montoya. demic of saxophone mania” swept p.m., and for two hours prior to the diverse groups of people. He has Las Positas College is located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in over America, and the instrument performance. attracted younger and new listeners Livermore. For more information visit laspositascollege.edu or gained prominence in jazz in the The entrance to free parking is into the concert hall with his instru- semanacubana.org or contact Catherine Suárez at 925-424-1212. 20’s and in the big bands of the ment by offering a fresh experience on Spring Street near First Street. 30’s swing era. Its stature as a clas- for classical audiences. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 3

endless variety, exciting entertainment

SATURDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY MATINEE! osca by Giacomo Puccini TMar 10–18 Sat/Sun at 8/2pm Livermore Valley Opera rout Fishing Tin America Mar 15 at 7:30pm Silly Songs to Serious Music for All Generations izz Wright L Mar 21 at 7:30pm A Rising Star in the World of Contemporary Blues and Jazz

Trout Fishing comes to the Bankhead. ay Ungar & Molly Mason J Family Band Mar 23 at 8pm Quirky Musical Duo Brings Family The Heart and Soul of Entertainment to the Bankhead Traditional American Music ome from NY: For more than three decades, awards are far less important than St. Elmo’s Fire. When that band the musical duo Trout Fishing in the opportunity to share their love broke up in 1979, Trout Fishing in H Laura Hamilton America has charmed audiences for the world of music with young America was born. Mar 24 at 8pm of all ages and now brings their people. They have made cultiva- Grimwood and Idlet have also Livermore-Amador Symphony blend of folk/pop and family music tion of the arts in schools a high collaborated with illustrator Ste- to the Bankhead Theater on March priority. In interactive songwriting phane Jorisch on two whimsical 15, 2012. workshops, they demonstrate the picture book/music CD sets about An award-winning musical creative process and help young a cat named Chicken Joe and his he Importance of partnership between Keith Grim- people experience for themselves friends. Trout Fishing in America by Oscar Wilde wood and Ezra Idlet, the music of how art and music can be inspired will captivate audiences of all ages T Being Earnest Trout Fishing in America springs by the most ordinary of events. with a single unforgettable evening Mar 28 at 7:30pm from influences as diverse as reg- Their unusual name, taken from of fun at the Bankhead Theater on Aquila Theatre’s Production of the gae, Latin, blues, jazz and classi- a novel by Richard Brautigan, is March 15th at 7:30 p.m. Brilliant Tour de Force Comedy of Manners cal, and expresses the joy, humor nearly as incongruous as a photo- While some shows at the Bank- and quirks of everyday life. The graph of the duo standing next to head Theater are especially tai- An Evening with San Jose Mercury News described each other. Ezra Idlet, on guitar, lored to younger audiences, such the group’s universal appeal as the stands six feet nine inches and as Trout Fishing in America or ita Coolidge ability to combine cheeky lyrics Keith Grimwood, on bass, comes MatheMagic earlier this season, and soulful harmonies in “kids’ to just five feet five and one half student tickets are available for vir- RMar 30 at 8pm songs that grown-ups can share inches tall. Musically however, tually every show, making music, One of Rock and Pop’s Most Admired Singers without feeling embarrassed ... and they are ideally matched. It has dance, theater and other perform- grown-up songs that don’t bore been ever since they met, these ing arts more widely accessible to kids.” Tickets for their perfor- two friends still get up every day young people in the community. mance are “family friendly” at just and look forward to playing music Throughout the rest of the 2011- tlantic Brass $32 for adults and $14 for students. together. Grimwood was already 2012 season, audiences of all ages A Quintet Trout Fishing in America has sitting in with jazz musicians as a can experience a variety of shows Mar 31 at 8pm collected three National Indie teen, and landed a position in the including, among others, the tra- Del Valle Fine Arts Awards, multiple Parents’ Choice Houston Symphony after graduat- ditional American folk music of Gold Awards, four Grammy nomi- ing from college with a degree in The Jay Ungar and Molly Mason nations, and was named the “Best music. Idlet played basketball in Family Band on March 23rd, au- BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 Musical Group” by the American college before deciding to pursue a thentic Mexican mariachi music by Academy of Children’s Enter- life in rock and roll. The two came Mariachi Sol de Mexico on April www.bankheadtheater.org tainment in 1996. For Idlet and together in Houston while playing 27th, the imaginative choreogra- 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore Greenwood however, industry in an eclectic folk rock band called (continued on page 4) 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Art & Entertainment John McCutcheon, Folk Music Master, in Concert at Asbury

One of America’s best known and most prolific folk artists, John McCutcheon, will be in concert for the Asbury Live Presents Concert Series at 4 p.m. on Sun., March 18. This will be the only Bay Area appearance on this short California tour. McCutcheon, whose annual trips to northern California over the past three decades have generated a legion of faithful fans, is a Wisconsin native who now makes his home in North Carolina. Johnny Cash once called him “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.” With over thirty recording collections in his career, and a hundred concerts annually around the country and internationally, McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most re- spected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare Pictured is Lois Ann Flood as Isadora Duncan. and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed An Evening with . . . by critics and singers around the globe and he has received seven Features Isadora Duncan Grammy nomination. Gifted as a live performer This March, in honor of Wom- tality and force that made Duncan McCutcheon’s ease with people en’s History Month, spend An a world famous dancer. Duncan’s of all ages makes his concert Evening with Isadora Duncan, choreography, reflecting on her performances engaging theater; the early 1900s dancer famous stunning choice of classical music, and now, for the first time, he is for both her modern poetic dance expresses a range of styles from using his gifts to create a one-man John McCutcheon style as well as her unusual and lyrical to dramatic to revolution- stage production. Gifted with a untimely death. ary dances. storytelling style that has been The Museum on Main’s annual The speakers series takes place compared to Will Rogers and old friend.” Information on John Ed Kinney Lecture Series pro- Tickets may be purchased during monthly January through October Garrison Keillor, The Washington McCutcheon can be found at his the week at the church office open grams “An Evening With…” wel- at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Post described John as folk music’s web site www.folkmusic.com. comes Isadora Duncan, portrayed M-F, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 – 3 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA “Rustic Renaissance Man,” and the Asbury United Methodist p.m. Doors open at 3:15 – seating by Lois Ann Flood, on Tuesday, 94566. Tickets may be purchased Dallas Morning News once said Church is located at 4743 East March 13 at 7 p.m. The event is is limited. For concert details at the door or reserved in advance of him “Calling John McCutch- Avenue in Livermore. Tickets and ticket purchasing on-line see sponsored by an anonymous donor. by calling the Museum on Main at eon a ‘folksinger’ is like saying are $15 in advance, for students Eighty-five years since her the concert website at www.as- (925) 462-2766. Ticket prices: $10 Deion Sanders is just a football and seniors and $20 at the door. burylivepresents.com. tragic death, the world still credits General Admission, $5 Members player...” People of every genera- Duncan as the creator of Modern & Seniors, $3 Students/Teachers tion and background seem to feel Dance, bringing free-flowing with ID. All tickets are paid at at home in a concert hall when costumes, bare feet and loose hair the door. Cash, check, Visa and John McCutcheon takes the stage, to stages throughout America, Eu- MasterCard accepted. All tickets with what critics describe as “little Jungle of Jewels Benefit rope and into Russia. Duncan died are open seating and after 6:45pm feats of magic,” “breathtaking in as dramatically as she had lived, any unclaimed reserved tickets will their ease and grace...,” and “like strangled and nearly decapitated be released for sale. a conversation with an illuminating American Cancer Society when her long trailing scarf was entangled in the spokes of a wheel The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pleasanton of a sports car. will host its annual jewelry event, "Jungle of Jewels," on March QUIRKY 9, 10 and 11. Along with a dazzling array of high-end jewelry, “An Evening With…” is a (continued from page 3) speakers series where audiences precious and semi-precious gems, and costume jewelry, the event phy of Alonzo King LINES ballet cated at 2400 First Street in Down- come face to face with people mak- this year features animal-print clothing, jungle-themed decor for on April 28th, and on June 9th, toe- town Livermore. The ticket office the home, and much more. ing history today as well as actors tapping western swing by Asleep at is open Tuesday through Saturday who look and sound as if they have The Discovery Shop is located in the Mission Plaza Shopping the Wheel. Student tickets for these from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Center at 1987-A Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Shop hours are: stepped out from the pages of his- shows and other LVPAC Presents On performance days the ticket tory books. The presentation by Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. Contact performances are offered for only office remains open through in- Monda Wiseman, Mgr. at (925) 462-7374 for more information. Flood is both culturally enriching $14 through the Bankhead Theater termission. To purchase tickets and entertaining. Flood delivers a All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s programs box office or online. call 925-373-6800 or visit www. of research, education, service and advocacy. rare opportunity to witness the vi- The Bankhead Theater is lo- bankheadtheater.org. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 5 Art Happens Features “Art of Cooking” At Blacksmith Square

Art Happens is a monthly Downtown Livermore event sponsored by Bothwell Arts Center that is held on the second Thursday of each month in downtown Liver- more. From 5:30 – 8:00 P.M., this coming Thursday, March 8, Artistic Edge will be hosting “Art of Cooking” at Blacksmith Square. Several local businesses will be Rosalila - Temple 1 participating providing educational demonstrations, tips and tricks. Watercolor Realist Explores the Art of Victorine Olive Oil will provide tastes and learn how to create cu- the Maya at the Bankhead Theater linary treats using artisanal olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Uncle The Bankhead Theater presents series from his photographs on the Yu’s will be providing a “how to” a exhibition of Art of the Maya Maya in 2010 and finished the 32 with one of their famous dishes, – From Copan to Comalcalco, paintings in 2011. Gerard’z Honeybees will be giving works by Dennis Collins. It will The works are a tribute to the “honey” cooking recipes and tips, be shown in the Founders' Room Mayan artists who created them. Let ‘em Eat Cake will be showing for the month of March. The ex- Collins intends the exhibition to off their unique decorations of hibition travels from the Mexican serve as an introduction to a rich their special desserts, and repre- Consulate in Las Vegas, Nevada, culture that ultimately destroyed it- senting wine country, “My Sister’s and explores the art of the classic self, leaving behind its monuments Wine Fudge” will have infused Maya. A reception for the artist and artwork as their legacy to the Little Valley Pure Decadence Port. will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wed., history of world cultures. March 14, shared with the lobby Collins is a signature member The “Traveling Pizza Guys” Pizza Guy will be on hand. exhibition, “Staying in Focus." of the National Watercolor Society will have a Pizza Oven at the An Art and Anthropology ma- and has been a community college Square. jor, Collins visited the Ruta Maya instructor for 25 years. He also Artistic Edge, owner Dana cludes, music, culinary, dance, etc. “Art of Fashion” showing new in 2008 and photographed the begins teaching his first realistic Klebes said the newly made “Art of Cooking” is just the architecture and sculpture and watercolor class at the Bothwell monthly event is really catching fashion designs and artsy acces- art of the southern Mayan cities Arts Center on March 24. Informa- on with the community and she is beginning, every month is a dif- sories. June will be the “Art of including Copan, Quirigua, Cara- tion about this and other art exhibi- working hard to focus on making it ferent theme, and April is “Art Wine” focused on how the wine col, Xunantunich,, Tikal, Yachilan, tions at the Bankhead Theater and fun and educational for everyone. of Photograph” to help people to labels are designed and the mean- Bonampak, Palenque and Comla- classes at the Bothwell Arts Center Art means a lot of different things understand how much technology ing behind the label. calco. Fascinated by the beauty of can be found at www.livermore- depending on who you are. Art has evolved providing exciting Artistic Edge is at Blacksmith their artwork, Collins began the performingartscenter.org. is everywhere around us and in- images. May will focus on the Square, 21 S Livermore Ave.

Linda Ryan Featured at Bothwell Downtown Studios The next Art Happens event will the Downtown Art Studios, “The signature style, with a twist: This on many art-related projects and Information on Art Happens be held today, Thurs., March 8 from Art of Cooking” at Artistic Edge time, she will be demonstrating events in the area. can be found at www.bothwel- 5:30 to 8 p.m. Several downtown at Blacksmith Square; Meet-the- using acrylics on plexiglass as well She just began teaching an lartscenter.org; Ryan's work can be locations will open their doors for Artists at Figurehead Art Gallery, as her standard abstract figurative acrylics class with fees benefitting viewed at www.lindaryanfineart. an evening of art exploration and and artisan projects like creating work. Her demo will also include the Bothwell Arts Center. com. making. This new monthly event is a fused flower holder at Art Glass tips on using acrylics and a display coordinated by the Bothwell Arts Studios and learning paper mask- of several uses of gels and will start Center, with significant help from ing glazing techniques at Café Art. at 6 p.m. on March 8. the Livermore Valley Performing A full 6 month calendar and Linda Ryan is a professional Arts Center (LVPAC). location map of art offerings award-winning artist whose works March happenings include through June can be found at www. are in collections across the United “Abstracted," an exhibition from bothwellartscenter.org. It includes States and in England. She is several award-winning and emerg- a listing of other places to see art represented by the Figurehead Art ing local artists at the Wild Vine, in downtown Livermore. Gallery. She manages the Bothwell with a reception from 6:00 to 7:30 The featured artist for Art Hap- Arts Center, founded and directs pm; open studios at Firehouse pens at the Bothwell’s Downtown ArtWalk Livermore, Art Happens, Art Studios in the historic Fire- Art Studios this month is Linda manages the exhibition program house building across from the Ryan. She will be showing her at the Bankhead Theater and sev- Bankhead Theater as well as at work as well as demonstrating her eral downtown sites, and works 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Community 'entwine' at Wente: Tour the winery, taste the new brand by Harry Stoll always directing her clear voice the fruit from stealing the show. straws from the box got chewed One year ago Wente Vineyards toward the trodding sippers—oc- The varietals can be purchased at with it. The label suggests steak collaborated with the Food Net- casionally doing the defensive- Safeway, on-line at entwine-wines. and potatoes, roasted carrots, bleu work, and presented a new wine back walking-backwards walk. com, or during the tour. entwine’s cheese—and keeping with the line: “entwine.” Wente makes She was a marvel of balance. Two Beth Harnish, assisting Meredith, proletarian stance—burgers and the wine and the label carries the of the touring tasters were Liver- poured the wine with an easy backyard barbecue. imprimatur of the Food Network. more residents, Linda Jarrell and grace. The woman whose t-shirt said Their idea is that the wines are pro- Cristina Celotti. When Meredith 2010 Pinot Grigio California. her name was Delicious handed duced to pair with certain foods in mentioned the collaboration with The lime and green apple flavors each touring taster a red envelope mind. What’s in it for the country’s Food Network, Linda said. “Oh, I also sing soulfully of a taste of hon- containing discount coupons for wine and food lovers is wine for love Paula Deen.” ey. The label suggests guacamole, tasting at Wente brand tasting less than $13. The first stop was the gigantic Asian takeout, whitefish, hors rooms and for purchase of en- Additionally, what’s in it is a crush pad, whence Wente wines d’oeuvres, evenings on the porch, twine wines—and four fetching tour of the Wente Winery—where are launched. Meredith said all and salty cheeses. One quadrant colored recipe cards from the entwine is produced—followed entwine varietals are handled of the box held Parmesan cheese Food Network Kitchens, one to by a taste of its four varietals. The separately from the time the grapes and it liked the Pinot Grigio and pair with each of the varietals: tours are held on the third week come to the crush pad. The grapes the touring tasters liked the pairing. Seasoned potato chips and Char- of each month, Thursday through come from both Wente vineyards 2009 Chardonnay California. donnay—tapenade crostini and Saturday. and other growers in California Meredith said, “The entwine Char- Pinot Grigio—sautéed asparagus On a mid-February late morn- appellations. painting of brown cows grazing in donnay is not a big oaky Chardon- with fennel and gorgonzola for ing, visitors headed to Wente on She was a regular eno-docent, green pastures under a sunny blue nay.” It’s aged in used American, the Merlot—and individual skil- Tesla for the tour. Underneath explaining how red and white sky trimmed with white puffs of French, and Hungarian barrels. She let meatloaves for the Cabernet the arbor on the north side of the wines are handled differently. She clouds. Although not needed to- suggested Kettle Chips from the Sauvignon. winery, sat a white tablecloth interspersed information about the day, pole-mounted heaters stood magic box, and the tasters were The recipe cards were of a size table. Each place featured a cloth de-stemmer/crusher, the towering at alert. left with a right-on pairing. The to fit into Cristina and Linda’s napkin, silverware, small square steel-jacketed fermentation tanks, The guests sat at the table for label also suggested grilled cheese recipe boxes—that may have plates, four wine glasses all nar- punching down and pumping over, pairings of simple food from the sandwiches. been passed down from Grandma. row, and a square shallow box with spreading the pumice on the vine- mysterious box of four divisions 2009 Merlot California. Cris- They looked at the cards and chat- a grained lid. yard, the clanking bottling line, the to pair with the four entwine vari- tina said it would be right for her ted. “We’re planning a girlie get Tour leader Meredith Wheeler barrel room, and plenty more— etals. When Meredith said entwine cooking, which uses much nutmeg. together to cook and taste,” said greeted the visitors. She wore a with information about how the eschews some traditional descrip- The label said it tasted like summer Linda. Leave your platform shoes black T-shirt with white lettering: collaboration between the Food tors such as, “Barnyard,” Linda plums and among the suggested in the trunk so you can walk the “entwine” on the back, and “Hello, Network and entwine came about. said, “Good, I don’t want dirt. foods were grilled pork, wild walk and not trip over the hoses. my name is Delicious,” on the Meredith said the Food Network The pretty ivory-colored labels salmon, pizza, tomato sauces, and Put on one more layer of clothing front. The tees are available for wanted to include wines in talking are inscribed, “entwine” in lower mac and cheese. The grapes were than you think you’ll need; the purchase. Upended glasses stood about food. After a thorough search case, and the Food Network logo fermented in upright steel contain- wind could whip up and sections on an upended barrel, along with they chose Wente. shows prominently. entwine’s ers. The touring tasters liked it. of the winery are cold. a bottle of entwine Pinot Grigio The Delicious tour was appro- stated aim is to simplify the enjoy- 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Cali- Wente Estate Vineyards, 5565 glowing golden green. Delicious priate for the non-professional, ment of wine. Beginning the brand fornia. “Boom,” said Cristina. Tesla Road, Livermore: Tours and poured a glass for those who with plenty of basic information. with a lower case ‘e’ evokes e.e. “Jewelry in a glass,” said Linda. simple pairings the third weekend could walk and taste wine at the It ended in the barrel room. Then cummings rendering of his name to The tannins are well under con- of each month, Thursday, Friday, same time. she opened a door to the outside show he was a poet of the people. trol, yet present, in this fruity and or Saturday. Cost is $25 per person. Walking the walk and talking and the splendid table. The invis- The four entwine varietals herbaceous version. It gives the Sign up online at entwine-wines. the talk, well-informed Meredith ible hillsides beyond were a child’s lean toward the acidic to prevent raspberry and the thyme. Cheese com or by phone 925.456.2305 Rotary to Host 'Grease' Sing-a-long to Raise Funds for Nonprofits The Tri-Valley Rotary in asso- just sit back relax and enjoy the programs. ciation with Open Heart Kitchen show. For those who do want to The Vine Cinema, is located will be presenting its third sing- sing, the screen displays subtitles at 1722 First Street in Livermore. along fundraising event. This is a during the music portions of the Some restaurants participate in chance for audience members to film. the after the movie dining program create a disturbance inside a movie The Tri-Valley Rotary Club are committing portion of the sale theater and not get thrown out. periodically hosts fundraising to the OHK. The movie concludes It will be an opportunity to sing- events throughout the year. The at 7:30 p.m. Contact openheart- a-long to the songs from the movie sing-along pre-event starts at 4:45. kitchen.org for more information "Grease" on Sunday, March 25 at This is an opportunity to socialize about the dining out program. the Vine Cinema in Livermore. or relax with food and wine and Tickets are $10 kids, $15 Pre-event social will be at 4:45 maybe win a few prizes. Rotary adults. They may be purchased on- p.m. followed by the 5:30 p.m. members will conduct raffles, auc- line at trivalleyrotary.org or call the sing-a-long screening. tions and a costume contest. ticket hotline (925) 272-1603. Visit The audience will be able to Proceeds benefit Open Heart www.singalong.trivalleyrotary. sing out loud to popular rock and Kitchen, Rotary International’s org to find more information or roll songs like “Greased Light- End Polio Program, Tri-Valley purchase tickets in advance. You nin’,” “Summer Nights," and Rotary’s annual Livermore VA may also purchase tickets at the “You’re the One That I Want." Hospital Veteran’s BBQ and other theater box office on the day of the If singing is not your thing, then local and international Rotary event, if available. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 7

'Food for the Soul' Concert to Benefit Open Heart Kitchen The First Presbyterian Church, winds (mostly) and piano will at Fourth and L Streets in Liver- open and close the concert. Phyl- more, will host "Food for the Soul," lis Harding , clarinet, and Alan an afternoon of Chamber Music Copeland, cello, will join pianist to benefit Open Heart Kitchen, on Janet Holmes in the opening work, Sunday, March 18th at 4 pm. The Paul Juon's "Trio Miniaturen." program will include a variety of The concert will conclude with music from many places and in the lively "Sonatine Humoresque" many combinations. by French composer Jean Hubeau A string quartet with violinists played by Sue Waller, flute, Phyl- Jamie Klang and Phillida Chemi- lis Harding, clarinet, Roy Pollock, nais, violist Kathleen Fasenfast and horn, and Janet Holmes, piano. cellist Alan Copeland will perform There is no charge for this Schumann's 2nd String Quartet. concert, but donations will be Members of the quartet will join gratefully accepted for Open Heart sopranos Janet Holmes and Sharon Kitchen, which serves prepared Surrena in two movements from nutritious meals to hungry people Vivaldi's "Gloria." Harpist Anna in the Tri-Valley area every day Lorenz will play three contempo- of the week. Founded in 1993 as rary pieces by Albert Zabel, Carlos an interfaith effort, Open Heart Salzedo and Nancy Gustafson and Kitchen serves more than 200,000 Performers to present Food for the Soul Chamber Music Concert at 4 p.m. March 18, 2012, at First will join soprano Sharon Surrena meals annually. Presbyterian Church Livermore, Fourth and L Streets. Pictured clockwise from upper left are Sharon in Gounod's beautiful "Ave Maria." For more information contact Surrena, soprano; Phyllis Harding, clarinet; Sue Waller, flute; Roy Pollock, horn; Anna Lorenz, harp; Two relatively obscure 20th Phyllis Harding at 925-447-8630 Phillida Cheminais, violin; Jamie Klang, violin; Alan Copeland, cello; Kathleen Fasenfast, viola; and century composers writing for or Janet Holmes at 925-829-0244. Janet Holmes, soprano and piano.

Swankville Authors Plan Book Signing East Avenue Middle School Staging 'Romeo S.B. Fried and Georgie H. Ikuma, co-authors of Tales From Swankville, will be signing their much-talked-about book at Barnes and Harriet,' a Spoof on Shakespeare's Play & Noble located at 1149 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek, California, on Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m. A portion of the sales of all books sold By Carol Graham as possible in the productions,” bers adds to the musical-tragedy- that day, including Tales From Swankville, will go toward the purchase It takes sass to put the “shake” said Kelly Cartwright, one of the comedy’s playfulness. of Nook books for Children’s Hospital of Oakland. in Shakespeare, but that’s just two parent volunteers who run “We are two parent volunteers This collection of essays about competitive parents and their sub- what East Avenue Middle School EAMS’ after school drama club, who love the theater, music and sequent “bad” behaviors, set-off a firestorm of controversy. From the (EAMS) stu- Acting Up! working with young people,” said Pleasanton Patch to the Huffington Post, Bay Area television to the radio dents will be Following September audi- Cartwright of herself and partner airwaves, Tales From Swankville continues to make headlines on both doing on March tions, cast members met weekly Stephanie Fish. “Together we’ve the local and national levels. 9 and 10. to rehearse, bumping it up to directed 10 musicals – 6 at EAMS “We are thrilled to participate in a Barnes and Noble event that is In the mu- twice weekly through February. and 4 at Arroyo Seco Elementary focused on improving the lives of children in our community,” said S.B. sical “Romeo “We purchase the scripts, rights, School. Stephanie takes the lead on Fried, author of Tales From Swankville. “Ultimately, this has been our message all along.” and Harriet,” costume and set design pieces us- the musical numbers, I design the “It’s time we look in the mirror and check our own behavior before quarreling cho- ing donations and help from the sets and costumes, and together we we push our children to their breaking points,” says author, S. B. Fried. rus members East Avenue Boosters,” said Cart- muddle through the choreography. “Mirrors are inanimate objects capable of silently expressing brutal Oregano, Car- wright. “We receive tremendous We both help the students learn to honesty. A mirror, however, only reflects our outer appearances. What paccio, Risotto, support from the EAMS’ parents, project and express themselves.” if we had mirrors that reflected our words, actions, and behaviors so that Prosciutto, Antipasto, Pesto, Mayo staff and administration.” Debra Olson said her 8th grade we could see what we’re really like and how we treat other people?” and Romano help create a delec- Admission is free. The play daughter has learned much from tably funny spoof of Romeo and begins at 7 p.m. both nights. her experiences performing with Juliet. “We’ll also be putting on a spe- Acting Up! over the past few 2133A Las Positas Ct, Livermore Set in modern day New York cial assembly for Jackson Avenue years. “She’s gained confidence City, clerks of the swanky Mon- Elementary 4th and 5th graders who onstage which has in turn helped (located off of N. Livermore Ave.) tague’s Department Store and the will walk here on March 12,” said her in everyday life,” said Olson. second-rate Capulet’s Discount Cartwright. “She’s learned that if you want to Furniture, Jewelry Mart meet to trade insults. Natu- Seeing Romeo in a white lei- do something well, you have to & Household Items rally, the two heirs to the retail sure suit a la John Travolta’s Tony practice . . . a lot!” empires fall in love. Only in this Manero, along with an outrageous Cartwright added, “We receive Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm case, the ending is a happy one. parody of the most romantic scene a lot of satisfaction from directing Nifty Gifts & More 925.454.3349 “We look for scripts with larger in literature, will likely make quite these productions.” A Thrift Store ~ Now Open! www.futures-explored.org or easily expandable casts so we an impression on the audience. An The school is located at 3951 can include as many students eclectic collection of musical num- East Avenue, Livermore. Present this coupon and receive FREE GIFT with purchase.

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The Wild Vine, Vibrant colors and mys- their membership purchases. www. mont. Pieces covering a wide variety of terious patterns invite you to explore woodfamilyvineyards.com musical styles. Included will be "Send the visions of six local artists: Joanna Chocolate and Cabernet, Fenestra Win- in the Clowns" by Sondheim, featuring Crawshaw, Julie Hayward, Edmee Keele, ery, March 10 and 11, noon to 5 p.m. Flugelhorn Soloist Cliff Mercer; "Suite Lela Witherspoon, Nicole Wakeman and Wines paired with different chocolate from Porgy and Bess" by Gershwin, the Linda Jeffrey Sailors. Exhibition March dishes, both savory recipes and sweet "Die Fledermaus Overture" by Strauss, 1-April 5. Reception 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs., chocolate treats. $12.50. 83 Vallecitos "The Beatles Go Brass" by Lennon and March 8. 2187 First Street, Livermore. Rd., Livermore. McCartney, and more. Tickets: $8-$15. Artists' Flea Market, sponsored by the Gold on Greenville, Charles R, Bent Creek, Parking: $2. 510-659-6031 or smith- Pleasanton Art League. Saturday, April McGrail, and Wood Family wineries are center.com 28, 2012; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delucchi Park, on the Leprechaun wine trail celebrating Youth Music Festival, 10th annual festival First Street at Neal, Pleasanton. New and "Gold on Greenville" on St. Patrick's Day, Sat., March 10, 2 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts used art supplies and equipment, frames, March 17, noon to 4:30. Gold Medal Wine Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. mat board, canvas, pottery seconds, tasting and delectable desserts will be For tickets, visit www.firehousearts.org. discounted original artwork, art books featured. Be sure to enter the Greenville Pinkalicious presented by Bay Area Chil- and tapes, photography, craft supplies, Gold Gift Basket Raffle. $5 tasting fee at dren's Theater, March 10-18, Fridays 7 new and used brushes, watercolor and each winery. p.m., Sat. and Sun. 2 and 4:30 p.m. Front oil paints, colored pencils and lots more. Cedar Mountain Winery, March 17, Row Theater. www.sanramon.ca.gov “Corned Beef and Cabernet” - 12-4 Trout Fishing in America, March 15, 7:30 MEETINGS/CLASSES p.m. help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day & p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, Pleasanton Art League and Livermore “All things Irish.” Cabernet Sauvignon 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Art Association general meeting, Mon., paired with Corned Beef. This is an an- headtheater.org or 373-6800. March 19, 7:30 p.m. Guest artist is pencil nual event. Corned Beef compliments Jayme Stone, Banjoist Extraordinaire, artist Peggy Magovern. Cultural Arts of Cedar Mountain Winery. Tasting fees March 16, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Building, 4455 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. apply. March 18, BYOB, fill your own 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Public is invited. No charge. bottle, noon to 4 p.m. Earl has created firehousearts.org. Everything Poetry (in two parts), Second a special “Red Blend” table wine for this Molly’s Revenge, Fri., March 16, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday Soup-workshops 2nd Saturday event only. Bring a clean 750 ml wine St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- of every month, 10 a.m.-12 noon Fire- bottle, fill, and cork and label it for only yard Road, Pleasanton. Molly’s Revenge house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, $8.00 per bottle. Use a winery bottle for is returning to St. Clare’s for St. Patrick’s 'Abstraction' Exhibit at The Wild Vine Pleasanton; Third Tuesday Trope- poetry $9.00. If you fill 12 bottles we will pay the Day Dinner. Molly’s Revenge is a dynamic, critiques 3rd Tuesday of every month, sales tax. 7000 Tesla Road, Livermore. acoustic Celtic band known for its unique Six local artists invite viewers to an "Abstraction" experience at the 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Towne Center Books, Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 31, and infectious enthusiasm. Tickets are 555 Main Street, Pleasanton. Contact 2012 – April 1, 2012 at over 35 Wineries $40 per adult, $20 for children under 12. Wild Vine in Livermore. Vibrant colors and mysterious patterns give a Cynthia Bryant at PleasantonPoetry@ throughout Livermore Valley, noon to That includes a dinner of corned beef unique perspective of the internal human experience. ci.pleasanton.ca.us. 4:30 p.m. Chance to taste wines before and cabbage with beverages. Members Each artist brings a different philosophy, experience and presence to Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday they have been bottled, getting a behind of the public are invited. It is not neces- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their the scenes look into the winemaking sary to be a member of St. Clare’s to this show. The artists featured in the show are: own materials and easels. Open to all process. Meet winemakers, bottle your buy tickets. Tickets are available at the Joanna Crawshaw is a graduate of Boston's Art Institute. Her paint- artists. Professional artist models (nude). own wines, enjoy food pairings, and church office. For more information call ings and collage pieces provide a glowing and, emotionally charged No instructor. Students under 18 need other activities that vary by winery. Tick- 925-462-4802. written parental permission to attend. ets are $30 advance ($35 event day) and Music Dept. Benefit Concert with Wake atmosphere. Joanna's passionate work communicates immediately with Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Arts include 2 days of barrel tasting, exclusive the Dead, Fri., March 16, 8 p.m. Las Positas the viewer. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, discounts, keepsake glass, and special College, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Julie Hayward is a graduate of San Jose State University in graphic tea and refreshments are available. Call activities at each winery. For a list of Arts Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus or email Barbara Stanton for more info activities, participating wineries, and to Hill Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase design. She uses multimedia to explore the contemplative human experi- about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - purchase tickets, visit www.LVwine.org. tickets will be available online at www. ence. Her internal dream-scapes smolder with ancient and sacred themes. [email protected]. Charles R Vineyards Annual Tax Day Dart brownpapertickets.com with the venue Edmee Keele, born and raised in Panama, is now living in Livermore. Art in Public Places, join a local group Board. Saturday, April 14 from Noon of Las Positas College, or call 1-800-838- She uses visual abstractions to reveal emotional experiences, turning of artists and paint on selected Friday to 4:30pm. Bring a sense of aim and 3006. Tickets will also be available at the mornings around town. ACC/Art Critique have taste buds ready to enjoy "Empty door. For further information call the Per- them into expressions of harmonious resolve. and Coffee invites artists to express Cupboard Beans with Wine & Dart Board forming Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 Lela Witherspoon, a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado themselves in watercolor, acrylic, oil For Fun." It's a game of chance (and skill). or call Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119 is a traditional based artist, a master of oil paints and pastels. Her subject more details check out the website for Also look for some wine specials to ease Ashu Classical Saxophonist, March 18, 3 Poetry On Canvas Pleasanton or contact the pain of Tax Day. 8195 Crane Ridge p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad matter is thought provoking and vivid. Claudette at PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. Road, Livermore, (925)454-3040, www. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. Nicole Wakeman believes that art connects us, to our environment, Com ~ ACC Meets each Friday at vari- charlesrvineyards.com Food for the Soul, a Chamber Music our community, and each other. She wants the viewer to experience a ous locations. 4th Annual Wine Tasting Silent Auction, Concert to benefit Open Heart Kitchen Girls Night Out Classes, Make family Sun., April 22, noon to 4 p.m. Purple on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 4 p.m.. new perception of the world through textures and layering of colors. memories by attending a class together. Orchid Inn & Spa, 4549 Cross Road, First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Linda Jeffery Sailors operates a fine arts business in Livermore. She Painting, jewelry making and paper art Livermore. Benefitting the Leukemia Streets, Livermore. Information contact strongly supports the fine arts in the Tri-Valley area. Linda has a deep are now available to experience locally. and Lymphoma Society. Hosted by Janet Holmes, at 925-829-0244 or Phyllis Classes led by artist Claudette McDer- HIKE members of Team in Training. Lo- Harding at 925-447-8630. understanding of the power of color in her work. mott. For more information e-mail or cal wineries will showcase their wines Lizz Wright, jazz, March 21, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC The "Abstraction" show will be on display March 1 through April 5 call to sign up for classes 510 543-4776 for tasting. There will be finger food, Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First with a reception taking place on Thursday, March 8, 2012, from 6-7:30 [email protected] ~ Individual music, inspirational speakers, and, raffles. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. and group classes available. Silent auction items to fit every budget. org or 373-6800. p.m. at the Wild Vine, 2187 First Street, Livermore. Make It & Take It, 2nd Thursday of each http://winehike2012.ticketleap.com/ Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, March 23, 8 p.m. month, with guest artists and demos. winehike/ Use code: SUPPORT or call LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 March is “Fuse Flower Holder” only $15 925 413 7788 for tickets First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS dios at the Firehouse Art Studios 142A Art Glass Studio, 174 South L St., Liver- ater.org or 373-6800. Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- McLeod Street will take place from 5:30 more. Contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447- MUSIC/CONCERTS Piano and organ concert, featuring con- cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art to 8:00 upstairs. This is across the street 1962 www.artglassstudio.weebly.com Music every Saturday in the tasting room cert pianist Daniel Glover and organist classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, art from the Bankhead Theater on the corner Beginning Stained Glass, start and finish from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate Jerome Lenk, Fri., March 23, 7:30 p.m. exhibits and information pertaining to of McLeod and 1st Streets. Art on view a small stained glass window (14” x 14”) is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- First Presbyterian Church, Livermore. the art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The will be by Lynne Shephard, Claudia Willis, using cutting and manufacturing skills. days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather Featuring the music of Liszt, Bach, Franck gallery has been open since 1974 and is Martha Eddleman, Valerie Daft, Regina Learn how to use basic glass tools. Limit- Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. and more. Tickets for this event may be run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Leyva, and Linda Beach, and ranging ed to 8 students. Additional studio hours Information at 449-1871 or www.red- purchased for $25 in advance or at the Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information from pastels, prints, encaustic, oils to are available at a daily, weekly or monthly featherwinery.com door. www.brownpapertickets.com. call 449-9927. acrylics in both traditional and contem- rate. Tools and supplies are $174. Does Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance Livermore Amador Symphony, concert Expressionist painter Marco Rosales porary styles. Contact Lynne Shephard not include glass. 5 week class, 2.5 hours Collegium playing session for ama- Sat., March 24, 8 p.m. featuring violin Shaw works are on display at Pruden- ([email protected]) for more each. Your choice of: Weds 10-7, Thurs-Sat teur musicians, Peter Maund, director. soloist Laura Hamilton; works by Wagner, tial California Realty through March 15. information, or like us on Facebook. 10-9, Sun 10-4. Classes are ongoing. Art Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Bankhead Prudential California Realty is located at Passion for Pastels, Harrington Gallery, Glass Studio, 174 South L St., Livermore. Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Information Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 1790 First Street, Livermore. The show is Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447- [email protected] or 925-424- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. open for viewing during regular business Ave., Pleasanton. March 14-April 4, 2012. 1962 www.artglassstudio.weebly.com 1209 or 925-984-4395 Larry Carlton, four time Grammy Winner, hours or by appointment. Contact Cher Opening reception, Wed., March 14, 6:30 Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at the March 22, 8 p.m., Firehouse Arts Center, Wollard at 925 824-4824 or cherw@ to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. WINERY EVENTS Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. cherw.com for information. Group of pastelists reside in the bay area. Wood Family Vineyards, featured Thurs- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month firehousearts.org. Freeze Frame, top 25 photos from Tri- www.firehousearts.org. day, March 8, 5 - 8 pm. at First Street 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz Children’s Variety Show, Sat., March 24, 1 Valley Conservancy contest on exhibit at Livermore Art Association, Spring Art Wine Co, 2211 1st St. in downtown from the 1920's, 30's. p.m. Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, the Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Show, March 31 and April 1, The Barn, Livermore. Join Rhonda sample Wood Mission Peak Brass Band, presented by Donlon Way, Dublin. Featuring Amazing Ave., March 1-31. On view during regular Pacific Avenue, Livermore. Awards event Family Vineyards wines. Extended Fam- Ohlone College Music Department, Fri., Mr. Pete. A former Ringling Bros. and library ours. Saturday night. www.livermoreartas- ily "Club" members who purchase wine March 9, 8 p.m. Smith Center at Ohlone Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown. $5 Art Happens! Thurs., March 8. Open stu- sociation.org this evening will receive credit towards College, 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fre- youth. www.ci.dublin.ca.us Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 9

Top Shelf's: Disco Fever, Motown revue, go to sunol.net/srt or call 925.862.0664. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Fea- history, sociology, science, the climate, craft beer and appetizers in a variety March 24, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Play On!, a comedy by Rick Abbot. March turing Le Tableau Magnifique, premier and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, of downtown businesses. Information 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 10-11, 16-17, 2012. Friday-Saturday ballet company with Livermore School for further questions is available from the Pleasanton Down- firehousearts.org. 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Doors open 20 of Dance. www.bankheadtheater.org We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- town Association (925) 484-2199, www. Pleasanton Community Concert Band, minutes before show time. Tickets $10. or 373-6800. centered book group led by a small pleasantondowntown.net. spring concert, March 25, 2:00 - 3:15. General admission. Buy online at www. Alonzo King LINES Ballet, April 28, 8 p.m. group of book club veterans, with Mad Science of Mt. Diablo brings its trav- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad asburylivepresents.com or at the door. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 reading selections based on member eling science fair to the Pleasanton Public Avenue, Pleasanton. 447-7270. Asbury Players, Asbury United Methodist First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- recommendations and consensus. Library on Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. An Evening with Rita Coolidge, 8 p.m. Church, 4743 East Ave, Livermore. (925) ater.org or 373-6800. No homework required– share your The programs are hands-on and inquiry March 30. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 447-8699. Friday Night Dance Parties, themed insights or just listen in! Contact Susan based, and provide a strong educational St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Grease, Amador Valley and Foothill High parties each Friday night from Salsa to at 337-1282 regarding the We’re Talkin’ focus in a fun environment. The program org or 373-6800. School production, March 17-24, 7:30 Swing, includes a group dance lesson Books! Club. will be held in the library meeting room The Dunwell's Pop Rock Band from Leeds, p.m., Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita at 8:15. $15 cover charge, 8:15 dance Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasan- at 400 Old Bernal Avenue. No registration England, 8 p.m. March 30, Firehouse Arts Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets at www.fire- lesson, 9:00-10:30 for dance parties. ton events: Gem Faire, March 9-11, Fri, is required. Free admission tickets will Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. housearts.org. It's All About Dancing, 171 So. J Street, 12pm - 6pm; Sat, 10am - 6pm; Sun, 10am be distributed in the Children’s reading www.firehousearts.org. Godspell, March 23, 24, 25, 30 & 31 and Livermore. 925-449-9292, or studio@ - 5pm. Adults $7 weekend pass, Child area beginning at 1:30 p.m. For more Atlantic Brass (Quintet) March 31, 8 p.m. April 1, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Las itsallaboutdancing.com. under 12 free accompanied by adult. information on this and other library Del Valle Fine Arts Concert, Bankhead Positas College, Barbara F. Mertes Center Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Beads, Lapidary events, please visit the library’s website at Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. for the Arts Main Stage Theater, 3000 MOVIES Equipment, Silver, Gold, all your jewelry www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/services/ bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Advance Documentary film Autumn Gem will be needs under one roof. Classes and dem- library, or call the Children’s Desk at (925) Bill Harley, 2-time Grammy winner, Sat., purchase tickets will be available online shown at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, onstrations. www.gemfaire.com 931-3400 ext. 8. March 31, 2 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m. at www.brownpapertickets.com with 2012 at the Livermore Public Library Museum on Main, preschool pre-literacy 2012 Dublin St. Patrick's Day Celebra- late show. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 the venue of Las Positas College, or call Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. program, M.o.M.’s Reading Time. For tion, March 17 and 18, festival at Civic Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www.fire- 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will also be avail- Meet the “Chinese Joan of Arc,” Qiu Jin, ages 2 to 5 and families, free reading Plaza, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade, March housearts.org. able at the door. For further information a radical women’s rights activist. There is program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reading 17, 9:30 a.m. Dublin Blvd. Shamrock 5K Wesla Whitfield, April 1, 2 p.m. Firehouse call the Performing Arts Events Line at no charge for this event. The Friends of at 10 a.m. with theme crafts following. Fun Run & Walk, Sun., March 18, 8:30 a.m. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Rosefield at the Livermore Library have underwrit- Donations appreciated. No reservations Civic Plaza. www.ci.dublin.ca.us. anton. www.firehousearts.org. 925.424.1119 ten this program as part of the Friends required. Large groups or playgroups Goodguys 30th All American Get- John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil, April The Importance of Being Earnest, March Authors and Arts Series. For additional please phone in advance: 925.462.2766 Together, March 24 - March 25, 2012, 6 and 7, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 28, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead events, check the library’s website at or email: education@museumonmain. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. www.livermorelibrary.net. org. 2012 M.o.M.’s Reading Time Dates Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton. Over firehousearts.org. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Jewish Cultural Film Series, "An Article and Themes: March 14, The End of the 3,000 All American or American Powered Jazz Concert featuring guest guitarist, Shout, pop anthems and ballads per- of Faith," Sunday, March 11, 3:30 p.m.; Rainbow; April 11, Art Smart; May 9, Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Mimi Fox, April 7, Las Positas College, formed weekends April 13 to May 5 at "Kaddisch Fur Einen Freund (Kaddish Please and Thank You; June 13, Flag Day; Street Machines and Trucks, Vendors and Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts the Studio Theatre, Pleasanton. Tri-Valley for a Friend)," Sun., March 11, 7:15 p.m.; July 11, We All Scream for Ice Cream; Au- Exhibitors, Indoor and Outdoor Car Show, Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Repertory Theatre production. www. "Mabul (The Flood)," Thurs., March 15, gust 8, It’s A Circus; September 12, Fiesta; Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral, Model Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase tickets trivalleyrep.com. 7:30 p.m. Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street in October 10, Creepy Critters; November and Pedal Car Show, Arts and Crafts will be available online at www.brown- The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan, April 13 Livermore. To purchase tickets online or 14, Thank You, Veterans; and, December Show, Kids Play Area, Pinstripers Brush papertickets.com with the venue of Las - May 5, Role Players Ensemble, 8 p.m. Th., for more information: www.eatbayjew- 12, Light Up the Seasons. The Museum Bash and Auction. For more information Positas College, or call 1-800-838-3006. Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Village Theatre, 233 ishfilm.org or call 510.318.6456 on Main is located at 603 Main Street in visit www.allamericangettogether.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Front St. Danville, www.ci.danville.ca.us Classic films at the Pleasanton Library, historic downtown Pleasanton. Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. California For further information call the Perform- Beauty and the Beast, presented by Las Positas College and the Pleasanton Murder by Merlot, a wine tasteless event. Secretary of Resources John Laird, Tues., ing Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or California Theatre Center, Bankhead Public Library present the series. Theme Interactive Mystery Dinner Theatre April 10. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- call Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore on this year is ‘Three Great Directors." Ad- presented by GibsonHouse Mystery road Avenue, Pleasanton. $10 General Pacific Chamber Symphony - a profes- Wed., April 25. Recommended for grade mission is free. The series is hosted by Performers at Sunol Valley Golf Club. Admission, $5 Members & Seniors, $3 sional symphony orchestra. 8:00 p.m. K-5. 9:30 a.m., 122 seats available; 11 Candace Klaschus, Professor of Media Fri., March 9. Wine tasting attire most Students/Teachers with ID. All tickets are April 14 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 a.m. class size openings. www.ctcinc. Studies at Las Positas College. Klaschus welcome. 3-course gourmet meal and paid at the door. All tickets are open seat- First St., Livermore. Program: Handel/ org/1112tour/1112Tour_Order_Form. offers a brief talk about each film prior farcical mystery play, all for $59 per ing. Information www.museumonmain. Mozart - Water Music, Symphony #41 html or call 800-606-0424. to the screening. The three great film Sleuth, tax and gratuity included. Seat- org or (925) 462-2766. "Jupiter." www.bankheadtheater.org Best of the Best, Las Positas College, April directors featured in this year’s series are ing begins at 7:15 p.m. The Sunol Valley Prose & Poetry Workshop, Sat., April 14, 3 or 373-6800. 28, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts Howard Hawkes, John Ford and Alfred Golf Club, 6900 Mission Road, in Sunol. p.m. Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, Sista Monica Contemporary Blues Artist, 8 Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Hitchcock. Refreshments are served. A Reservations required at (925) 862-2408. Donlon Way, Dublin. Learn how to use p.m. Sat., April 14, Firehouse Arts Center, Livermore. Advance purchase tickets will complete list of the ‘Three Great Direc- www.SunolValley.com. voice control, tone and body mechanics 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. be available online at www.brownpaper- tors” films is available at the Pleasanton 5th Annual Cuban Culture Week: March to help deliver a message. Poets from all firehousearts.org. tickets.com with the venue of Las Positas Public Library. Movies will be shown the 12-16, 2012, Musicians, Singers, Danc- backgrounds and levels are welcome. Pleasanton Chamber Players, April 15, 3 College, or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets first Thursday of each month through ers, Writers. Las Positas College, 3000 There will be a $5 entry fee at the door p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad will also be available at the door. For June 7, 2012. No registration required. Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. www.se- which includes refreshments. Please Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. further information call the Performing The library is located at 400 Old Bernal manacubana.org for times and locations contact Jonnie McCoy-Howell, the City’s Better Than Ezra, April 20, 8 p.m. Dough- Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or call Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, of events. Information contact Catherine Poet Laureate, at (925) 452-2105 or email erty Valley Performing Arts Center, Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119 call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. Suárez at CSuárez@laspositascollege. [email protected] for more 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. www. edu or 925.424.1212. detailed information. sanramon.ca.gov COMEDY CHORAL Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. An Eve- Run for the Parks, Sun., April 15, 5K, 10K, Edgar Winter, April 21, 8 p.m. LVPAC Comedy @ Firehouse Arts with Mike Valley Concert Chorale, March 10, music ning with Isadora Duncan, Tues., March kid's 1 mile fun run. Benefit for Liver- Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Pace, March 8, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts from weddings and coronations. www. 13. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad more Area Recreation and Park District. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. valleyconcertchorale.org. Avenue, Pleasanton. $10 General Admis- Registration information email info@ org or 373-6800. www.firehousearts.org. Broadway Chorus, March 30 - April 1, 2012 sion, $5 Members & Seniors, $3 Students/ finishlineproduction.com. Night at the Improv, March 24, 8 p.m. at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Teachers with ID. All tickets are paid at City of Dublin All American Car Show, ON THE STAGE Tickets $10. Front Row Theater, 17011 Rd., Pleasanton. 8 p.m. March 30 and the door. All tickets are open seating. Sat., April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage Moon Over Buffalo, by Ken Ludwig (of Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. www. 31; 2 p.m. April 1. www.trivalleyrep.org. Information www.museumonmain.org Park and Museum, 6600 Donlon Way, Lend Me a Tenor fame), is a wild and sanramon.ca.gov or (925) 462-2766. Dublin. Classic, muscle, tuners, exotic, wacky backstage farce ably helmed Comedy @ Firehouse Arts with Darren OPERA Trout Fishing in America, March 15, 7:30 imports, custom cars, trucks and motor- by award winning director Jim Colgan. Carter, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Broadcast from the Met, Dublin Regal p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, cycles. DJ, food trucks and vendors will Chanticleers Theatre’s first show of the Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Hacienda Cinema. Ernani, March 14; 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- be on site. Free admission. 556-4500 for 2012 season, Feb. 24 to March 18, 8 p.m. www.firehousearts.org. Manon, April 7 and 25; Turandot, April 14, headtheater.org or 373-6800. information on entering show. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sundays. Chanticleers Paula Poundstone, April 13, 8 p.m. LVPAC May 2. First date is a morning showing, St. Patrick's Day-themed Brew Crawl on Mariachi Sol de Mexico, April 27, 8 p.m. Theatre, 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley. Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First second date afternoon. Check for exact Friday, March 16 from 6-9 p.m. hosted LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 General admission $18, seniors, students, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. curtain time. 560-0900. by Pleasanton Downtown Association. First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- military $15. Tickets www.chanticleers. org or 373-6800. Livermore Valley Opera presents Puc- Costumed guests will sample local ater.org or 373-6800. org, [email protected] or The Impuls-ible Film Project, Friday, April cini’s Tosca, March 10, 11 and 17, 18, Bank- 510-SEE-LIVE (510-733-5483) 20, Pleasanton Teen Improv troupe Crea- head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents tures of Impulse return to the Veterans www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. "Dividing the Estate" by Horton Foote, a Memorial Building stage at 7:30 p.m. Recital, featuring tenor Marco Stefani. darkly comic portrait of a family divided. to present a revival of a format made March 17, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Directed by Susan E. Evans. Performances popular by the Un-Scripted Theater 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Infor- through March 18. Douglas Morrisson Company in San Francisco. Three teams mation at www.firehousearts.org or Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. of improvisers will take to the streets of 931-4848. Post-play discussion March 10 matinee. Pleasanton to shoot three improvised Tickets $10 preview, $20 Sat. matinee; short films based on your suggestion. MISCELLANEOUS $28 evening performances and Sun- Tickets are also $5 per person, and all Political Issues Book Club meets the day matinee. (510) 881-6777; www. tickets are available at the door. 301 Main 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads dmtonline.org. St., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4828. books about issues and trends that Sunol Repertory Theatre Melodrama, are driving current affairs in both the "Rogue of the Railway," Fri. and Sat., 8 DANCE national and international arenas. Topics p.m. March 9-24. Sunol Glen School, Swan Lake, Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. that have been covered include politics, 11601 Main St., Sunol. Tickets by mail and Sun., April 22 at 3 p.m. Bankhead governance, economics, military affairs, 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Community

One of the main sources of of his shop. Rather than using the money for Livermore Valley traditional ice, a Cyclops refrig- ranchers and farmers between erating machine was driven by an 1900 and 1914 was raising electric motor to keep the shop’s large draft horses. To exhibit the meat cold. He put a window in results of their efforts, local men one wall of the unit. organized horse shows. The March 10, 1906 issue In 1904, a typical horse show Francis Sadoc Fennon of the Herald ran a front-page in Livermore featured a parade of article about the disappearance of over 20 blocks long that exhib- Mr. Stoeven, who had evidently ited not only the heavy work- first child in California in 1861. Frank and Annie McCormick, customers a week to guess at absconded from his creditors, horses—Normans, Clydesdales, His father died of tuberculosis daughter of a well-known valley its weight—only one guess per his wife, and his children. Two Percherons, Belgians—but also when Frank was only 14. His ranching family, at St. Michael’s. person. Out of 1,104 guesses weeks later, W.H. Martin and F.S. horses that were roadsters, trot- older brother and his father were After the ceremony her parents made, six customers guessed Fennon bought Stoeven’s busi- ters, and carriage horses. About butchers; presumably, Frank hosted a dinner at their home. In 625 pounds: Mrs. O’Leary, Dan ness from his creditors for $1,800 2,000 out-of-town visitors came learned the skills of that trade the afternoon the newly-married Teeters, William Munos, William and carried on their butchering for the event. from them. He came to Liver- pair left for their wedding tour. Dolan, John Callaghan Sr., and L. business in both Pleasanton Francis “Frank” Fennon was more at age 23, probably at first In 1907 they bought one of my Van Horn. The prize for the clos- and Livermore. In 1908 Fen- the Grand Marshal for at least working in one of the butcher favorite houses in Livermore, the est guess was a prime rib roast; non bought out his Pleasanton seven of these horse shows. shops in the community. In Janu- Victorian cottage at 2221 Third the actual weight was 625 ½ partner; he was left with his two Today our rodeo parade’s grand ary 1897 he took over the butcher Street. They had eight children, pounds. We’ll never know how shops in Livermore. One year marshal is an honorary office, shop of Collier and Burns and born from 1892 to 1902. Fennon solved his dilemma—the later, he sold his original shop to but Frank’s duties were far from called it the Grand Central Meat At Christmas time in 1897 extant newspapers do not tell us! Moy Brothers. In 1914 he closed honorary. He was in charge of the Market. the Herald acknowledged that In April 1903, according to the Stoeven shop. horse parade, planning the order The Livermore Heritage Guild Fennon, the newcomer to the the Herald, Fennon added to Fennon often traveled to Reno and route through the streets. has an early photo of such a butchering business in his Grand his butcher shop equipment a to purchase cattle that he shipped He had to choose knowledge- Livermore shop, showing large Central Meat Market, had out- “computing scale that is a marvel back to Livermore by train. On able friends who could help him carcasses hanging from a ceiling rivaled all other butchers in town of mechanical ingenuity.” The his trip in the fall of 1918, he be- set up and control the parade of track (an overhead trolley) and with his display: “Fatted calves, article adds, “Mr. Fennon has came ill and spent several weeks horses, most of them stallions, smaller carcasses hanging from young stall-fed steers, porkers, also one of the latest model cash in a hospital there. He returned and keep them quiet in front of a wall track. Two butchers stand mutton, and lambs are there in registers and taken altogether his home and everyone assumed he the reviewing stand at the corner ready to serve their customers. galore. Upon a raised platform shop is thoroughly up-to-date.” was better, but he died several of Lizzie (now Livermore Av- They are wearing capacious bib are two huge porkers . . . they are In December 1904 William weeks later on October 18 in enue) and First Streets. In 1901 aprons; one of them has protec- as fat and round as butter balls. Stoeven opened a new butcher Livermore. He had been active Fennon himself showed two tive cuffs on his wrists. There On the center of the table is a shop in Livermore, called the as a volunteer firefighter and as a horses he owned— “Reno” and are thick wooden butcher blocks miniature snow-covered wagon California Market, on the south Native Son of the Golden West. “Carson.” for cutting the meat. One man to which are hitched four roast- side of First Street between Annie died thirteen years later. Frank Sadoc Fennon was born stands behind a marble-topped ers. A wee pig attends to the driv- McLeod and Lizzie Streets in the in San Pablo, California, in 1865. counter that displays various cuts ing . . . ’Bound for the Klondike’ Connelly building. The main fea- (Readers can reach me at His parents had immigrated of meat. is written on the wagon’s side.” ture of his shop was a cold stor- [email protected].) from Longford County, Ireland, On the morning of 26 Novem- Earlier in December, Fen- age system. It was about 15 feet sometime before the birth of their ber 1891 Father Power married non hung a beef and gave his square and located in the middle

Harvest Park Middle School Students Give Back to Their Community

On March 9, 2012, Harvest in academic lessons to our gar- library. The flowers will represent local artists that will help infuse tile mosaic to symbolize school Park Middle School has a mini- dening, artwork, service projects the school colors in red, white and appreciation for the Visual and spirit and pride. mum day schedule. After school and more," Principal Ken Rocha blue. Ammar has raised money Performing Arts at Harvest Park. School Assembly: In mid- lets out, students and staff will con- stated. "It is amazing to seeing so and volunteered time by seeking The school plans to incorporate lo- March, Ceaser Chavez's grandson, duct multiple small-scale service many groups of people come to- help from Harvest Park's Student cal artists and students in painting Anthony Chavez, will talk with projects. Students will organize, gether for a common purpose. I'm Council, Parent-Teacher-Student several murals on campus. Harvest Park students about his implement and carry out a multi- excited for our students and com- Association (PTSA), California Leadership class: Leadership grandfather's legacy and the impor- faceted beautification project. munity. Also, all of these projects School Employee Association teacher Annie Bauman is helping tance of giving back to your com- This will be one of many service are generated from donations and (CSEA), local businesses, and guide students by creating a new munity through Service Learning. days that will occur over the next volunteer time.: community members. flowerbed design that will be a fo- He will urge students to do little few years. The projects include the fol- Local Artist: Parent and Local cal point on campus. Students are things to make the community bet- "Our student projects are the lowing: Artist Tatianna Salvator has been working in the school's greenhouse ter for others. The leadership class beginning to many wonderful Eagle Scout: 8th grader Am- selected to restore and bring to life and are growing their own flowers is preparing lessons for teachers things. In times of having less mar Campwala is coordinating the two old rusty utility boxes. She with help from the ecology club. ahead of time that focus on charac- money, our resourcefulness is in- planting of dozens of new flowers will paint a nature scene mural on They will also create a large "HP" ter education and service learning. credibly important. We are tying around the perimeter of the school each box. This is the first of many Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 11

Army Reserve Pvt. Albert A. Muscat Jr. has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Muscat earned distinction as an honor graduate and was recently promoted to the rank of private first class. He is the nephew of Carlos Muscat of Fairfield, and Vivian Y. Garcia of Livermore. The private first class is a 2009 graduate of Granada High School, Livermore. Girls Learn about Careers in Technical Fields Several local residents made the academic Dean's List at Azusa Pacific Uni- Girls in grades 6 through 9 versity. These students are honored for a fall semester 2011 academic standing designed replicas of wind tur- of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. They are joined by more than 1,750 other bines, programmed LEGO robots, students receiving the same honor. Livermore residents are: Psychology major Christopher M. Armienti; Athletic Training major Amy A. Dykes; Music and dismantled computer hard drives Worship major Joel A. Jaeger; Liberal Studies major Kaila V. Long; Liberal and dusted objects for fingerprints. Studies major Chelsea Marriott; Biology major Katelyn McMenamin; English These were only a few of the major Adam C. Nunez; Accounting major Kimberly D. Trautloff. Pleasanton activities that were part of the residents are: Nursing major Julianna M. Haykin; Marketing major Nicole M. long-running "Tri-Valley Expand- McIntosh; Business Administration major Nickolas J. Pickering; Liberal Studies ing Your Horizons" (EYH) confer- major Amanda C. Schultz; Liberal Studies major Mariah K. Worley; and Liberal Studies major Emily Young. ence whose goal is to spark girls' interest in science, technology Cornell University's Curran Reddy of Dublin has been placed on the Dean's engineering and math careers, held List of the College of Arts and Sciences for Excellence in Scholarship for the last Saturday at the Diablo Valley Fall 2011 semester. The College of Arts and Sciences is Cornell University's College, San Ramon Campus. largest undergraduate college. More than 300 girls participat- ed in the 33rd annual conference entitled, "Your Future is Within Your Grasp," which featured keynote speaker Dr. Alexandra Lab Director Parney Albright joins school Superintendents Kelly Burgar, of Tri-Valley Orthopedic Bowers of Livermore (seated) and Parvin Ahmadi of Pleasanton at Hebert Selected for National Post Specialists. Dr. Burgar performs the PC Maintenance and Repair workshop at EYH. See a video of arthroscopy and micro-vascular the day's events. Photo Jacqueline McBride/LLNL Linda Hebert, president of media, the art of networking, green surgery and treats conditions af- Diversified Marketing and Com- building and communication, she fecting the bones, muscles, nerves, munications in Pleasanton, was enjoys sharing her experience by and tendons of the hand, wrist, installed as the 2012 regional mentoring and training others to and arm. The day also featured 15 work- year," Susan Springer, EYH co- trustee of the National Associa- help achieve their highest level of "How do you expand your ho- tion of Home Builders (NAHB) success. shops, several provided by LLNL chair said. rizon?" she asked. "Try something scientists, including: Modern Al- "We continue to reach out to Professional Women in Building As an active member of the new, be curious, study and learn." (PWB) Council this month NAHB Home Builders Association of chemy -- How Livermorium Came girls who might not otherwise She discussed why she chose To Be, presented by Nancy Stoyer; attend in order to expand the di- International Builders’ Show in Northern California (HBANC), her medical profession, the ef- Orlando, Fla. California Building Industry As- Green Power, by Sonia Wharton, versity portfolio of the conference As regional trustee, Hebert will sociation (CBIA) and NAHB, fort it took to reach her goal, and PC maintenance and repair, by attendees," Springer added. serve as oversight for the PWB Hebert has chaired and served on statistics of women in medical Merry Carter; the Physics of Angry "This is the second year that we Council area trustees and desig- numerous committees. She was fields. Today, 30 percent of medi- Birds, by Tom Luu; and Amazing provided registration scholarships nated committees and working named both local and regional cal school students are female, and Every-Day Chemistry, by Carolyn and bus transportation to girls groups. She will also serve as vice 1999 Associate of the Year for the one in 20 orthopedic surgeons is a Koester and Fowzia Zaka. who attend Livermore's Junction chair of the council, supporting HBANC and received the Presi- woman, she said. A special group activity as- Avenue School. To encourage at- PWB Chair Alicia Huey in man- dent’s Award from the HBANC Dr. Burgar also spoke about signed teams to build a small tendance, we sent bi-lingual letters aging the council’s business and Sales and Marketing Council her interest in science, which was catapult made from everyday items in English and Spanish to parents. representing the interests of council in 2001 and 2004. She received spawned by her family and her such as cardboard, rubber bands, Our Hispanic attendance climbed members throughout NAHB. the 2010 Chairman’s Award for belief that "science was fun." and plastic spoons, and then test to 13 percent and the girls were “I am grateful for the opportuni- outstanding service to the BIA "I remember attending an event the product for its ability to propel excited to come back again this ty to serve Professional Women in Bay Area. Nationally, Hebert was similar to this (EYH) when I was an object into the air. year," she said. Building Council in this capacity,” named the NAHB PWB Woman young," she said, encouraging At a career fair held during the EYH is organized and spon- Hebert said. “As the home building of the Year as well as Trustee the girls to participate fully in the industry continues to emerge from of the Year in 2010.The NAHB lunch hour, participants visited sored by Lawrence Livermore day's activities. booths and met representatives National Security, LLC; Sandia a difficult period, I look forward to Professional Women in Building Lawrence Livermore National working with members at the local Council is the voice of women in from companies and organiza- National Laboratories/California; Laboratory Director Parney Al- tions, including the Lab's National American Association of Univer- and national level on issues that are the building industry, dedicated bright was among a group of important to the industry.” to promoting professionalism and Ignition Facility and Engineering sity Women; and Diablo Valley visitors, including local elected of- Directorate. In addition, the Lab's College, San Ramon Campus. Hebert has over 25 years of ex- supporting its members at the lo- ficials, Lab managers, and educa- perience as a sales and marketing cal, state and national levels with Fun with Science show and hands- For more information about consultant for both large and small networking and educational option and community leaders who on demonstrations drew a crowd. the EYH conference, go to the builders and builder associate com- portunities, legislative awareness toured the workshops, and spoke "We are happy that the con- Website. See a video of the day's panies. As a national speaker on and outreach, and professional and with students and presenters. ference was a success again this events. marketing, the female buyer, social personal development.

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(Organizations wishing to run notices 7777 for more information. and Village High Schools. Applications for Alameda County Master Gardeners. welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Supportive Services for Veteran Fami- the scholarships can be downloaded at www. Visit the Earth Friendly Demo Garden in ministry. Call 449-6820 for more information. Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care lies Program offers services to Veteran amadorvalleyscholarshipsinc.org Livermore Valley wine country and hear Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- of Bulletin Board or email information to families, including housing assistance. The Pleasantonians 4 Peace, is sponsoring Master Gardeners from the eastern county non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday [email protected]. Include name program can offer rental deposit assistance a candlelight vigil, 7 p.m. Wed., March 14 share their knowledge about the following school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. of organization, meeting date, time, place for those veterans who are ready to move in in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main topics: March 10 – Planting Drought Resis- All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. and theme or subject. Phone number and and simply need move in cost covered. The Street, downtown Pleasanton. Participants tant Containers; and April 14 – Spring in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 contact person should also be included. program is looking to work with landlords will reflect on the human and monetary Garden. Master Gardeners are on duty at the Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) who will accept rental deposit assistance costs of the war, honor veterans who have Garden on the second Saturday morning vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., Volunteer opportunity, Firehouse from the program, who can provide a safe sacrificed, and visualize ways of moving each month. This Earth Friendly Demonstra- worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All Arts Center Volunteer Program Orientation: clean apartment complex and landlords beyond this conflict to a more peaceful tion Garden is full of drought tolerant plants. are welcome. Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 pm. RSVP required. who are willing to work with Veterans who world. Peaceful War Protest on the fourth Its purpose is to provide an educational Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Join our fantastic team of volunteers for may have housing barriers. Reina Brunson, Wednesday of the month, March 28, between experience featuring "Water Wise" plants Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all an inspiring and rewarding experience in SSVF Housing Specialist, (510) 358-5866, 5 - 6 at the corners of First and Neal Streets. as an alternative to the traditional home ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s the arts. Positions include Theater Usher, [email protected] Questions?? Call Cathe Norman at (925) landscape. It is located at 3575 Greenville Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study Will Call Window, and Gallery Desk. Theater Widowed Men and Women of North- 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail. Road next to the Martinelli Event Center in Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer volunteers must be at least 16 years old, ern CA., Friendly bridge in Hayward, March com; or [email protected]. www.Pleas- Livermore. For more information visit http:// 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at and gallery volunteers at least 21. For more 18, 1 p.m., RSVP by March 13 to Elma, 510- antonians4Peace.org acmg.ucdavis.edu or call (510) 567-6812. 846-8650 for weekly programs. information, or to RSVP, please contact the 582-1308. Lunch at DVC culinary facility in Spring Boutique , Our Savior Lutheran Jungle of Jewels, March 9, 10 and 11, Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Volunteer Program at 925-931-4855, or Concord, March 22, noon, RSVP by March Ministries will be hosting a Spring Boutique 2012. The Discovery Shop is located in the Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 [email protected] 18 to Ruby, 462-9636. Champagne brunch on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mission Plaza Shopping Center at 1987-A p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages Casting Call for Movie Extras, hiring for in Pleasanton, March 25, 11 a.m., RSVP with The event will take place in the gymnasium Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Contact Monda at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. long filming days on May 1 and May 8, pos- check by March 18 to Jill, 510-881-4788. at Our Savior, 1385 S. Livermore Avenue in Wiseman, Mgr. at (925) 462-7374 for more Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study sible dates in-between. Ages 25-50 yrs. clean Happy hour in Pleasanton, March 29, 5 p.m., Livermore. Everyone is invited to attend. information. All proceeds benefit the Ameri- at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and cut Male & Female Business Types. Casting RSVP by March 27 to Kathy, 398-8005. Lunch Spring into shopping for Easter, Mother’s can Cancer Society’s programs of research, children's choir for kids. Child care during all Sat., March 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Courtyard in Pleasanton, March 31, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by Day, graduations, weddings and more. Please education, service and advocacy. events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. by Marriott Pleasanton Conference Room, March 27 to Marge, 828-5124. contact the church office with questions, Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas 5059 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Absolutely no Tri-Valley Democratic Club, meeting 925-447-1246. Support Group meets every fourth Tues- Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following phone calls, please. Bring a pen, know your Mon., March 19, 7 p.m. IBEW Hall, 6250 Vil- Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- day of the month at 10 a.m. in the second the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 current sizes and be well groomed. Photos lage Parkway, Dublin. Kevin Fagan of the SF ated, Linda Paine, Co-founder of the Election floor conference room at Heritage Estates p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La taken at no charge. Chronicle will be discussing the Occupation, Integrity Project, will be the guest speaker. Retirement Community. The address is 900 Scola at 447-9800. Tri-Valley Chapter of the National Fed- 99%ers and how the media covers these Luncheon is on Saturday, March 10, 11:30 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Stepping Stones on Grief Journey eration of the Blind meeting on Saturday, events. Refreshments, Q&A. a.m., at The Rock House Restaurant, 1840 Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or workshop, bimonthly event. St. Elizabeth March 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Cafeteria East Bay Singles Charity Ball, Saturday, Portola Avenue, Livermore. Cost of lunch is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasan- Room 2 at Valley Memorial Hospital in March 24, 2012, 8pm-Midnight, at the Mar- $20 per person. For reservations or informa- Creating A Happier, Healthier You, ton. 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. March Livermore, 1111 East Stanley Blvd. Any visu- riott Hotel Bishop Ranch, 2600 Bishop Ranch tion call Phyllis at 925-462-4931 or email series of free seminars at the Pleasanton 8 & 22, 2012. No preregistration is necessary. ally impaired or interested person is urged Drive, San Ramon. 100% of the donations will [email protected]. Library presented by Dr. Christine Dickson. These sessions are open to all, regardless of to attend. Call, Carl, 449-9362 for more info. go directly to the Sight Project of The Seva American Legion Post 237, is looking They are held on the third Thursday of each religious affiliation. Please call Mary Hagerty Rummage Sale, St. Michael School ben- Foundation, located in Berkeley. A donation for new members, Meetings are the second month at 7 p.m. Topics include: March 15, at 925-846-5377 for more information. efit, March 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school of $20 at the door is requested, which is tax- Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Vet- go on a low information diet; April 19, build Catholicism, St. Michael Catholic Church yard, 345 Church St., Livermore. Includes deductible to the fullest extent allowed by erans Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Those your emotional intelligence; May 17, move in Livermore will screen all ten episodes 6th grade Earth Team recycling booth that law. The Ball features dancing to today's hot- served in the military between the following beyond your mind; June 21, become an op- of Father Robert Barron's groundbreaking includes a craft station where children can test hits and the greatest songs of yesteryear. dates you are qualified for admission into the timist. Dickson holds a Dual Ph.D. in Clinical "Catholicism" series, followed by a question make crafts out of recyclable items. The 8th Adults of all ages are welcome. Everyone is American Legion. WW II Dec 7, 1941- Dec. Psychology and Industrial-Organizational and answer session led by Suzanne Slupesky, grade will operate a bake sale booth. encouraged to dress in their finest for this 31, 1946. Korean War Jun. 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, Psychology, and received her training at the Catholic theology scholar. One episode will Livermore Amador Valley Garden elegant soiree. The Ball is co-sponsored by 1955. Vietnam War Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975. National Naval Medical Center’s Department be featured per night for 10 consecutive Club will meet on Thursday, March 8, 7:00 Society of Single Professionals, Singles Sup- Lebanon/Grenada Aug 24, 1982 - Jul 31, 1984. of Internal Medicine. Library programs are Mondays through March 12, 2012, from 6 at Alisal School's multipurpose room 1454 per Club, Wine Socials, BayAreaSingles.com, Panama Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan 31, 1990. Gulf War/ free and open to everyone. Call Penny John- p.m. to 9 p.m. in St. Michael Parish Hall located Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Tom Bressen MatchYourKey, East Bay Singles Over 45, War on Terrorism Aug 2, 1990 to present. son at 925/931-3405 for information. 400 Old on the 300 Block of Maple Street, Livermore, of Urban Farmer will speak on irrigation for Doctors of San Francisco Meetup, and many Bring a copy of discharge document DD-214 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. California. Admission is free. Father Barron's the garden and lower water use plants. Visi- other organizations in the Bay Area. Anyone to a meeting. Mailing address is Amer. Leg. Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Mili- series visit www.catholicismseries.com. St. tors are welcome. For more information call wishing more information about this and Post 237, P.O. Box 823, Pleasanton, Ca. 94566. tary" is a 501(c)3 non profit military support Michael Parish, 458 Maple Street, Livermore, Bev at 925-485-7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. many more events for singles may visit www. Livermore Lions Club, 2nd Annual Crab organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has 925-447-1585. Amador Valley Quilt Guild meeting on ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962. (renewal) Feed or Corned beef and cabbage been in operation since January 2004. It Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Saturday, March 10, at 1:30 pm at the Pleas- Tack Sale, Trash for Trails and Tri-Valley (for non-crab eaters) on March 24. The event is dedicated to the continued support of Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended- anton Middle School, 5001 Case Avenue, Trailbazers, Inc, are holding a Tack Sale of is being held at The Barn, 3131 Pacific Avenue, deployed troops. Preparation of comfort style with choir and band, family worship. Pleasanton. The meeting is open to all those horse equipment and donations of baling Livermore. The $45.00 ticket(s) is good for all packages takes place every other week - all 10:30 a.m. contemporary led by band, Sunday who are interested in the culture, history and twine which is recycled to make outdoor you can eat Crab or Corned beef and cab- year long. Providing morale support for School for children and middle-schoolers. artistry of quiltmaking. Judy Sisneros is an furniture. This event is Sunday, March 11 from bage. The ticket also enters the purchaser in those deployed. All information provided is www.centerpointechurch.org; 925-846-4436. innovative quilt artist from Rocklin. In 2009, 10am to 5pm (rain date is April 1). Limited a change for a door prize of a Nook reader. confidential and is not shared for security St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 she went to Cambodia for three weeks to space available for sale tables. So RSVP as During the event various other fund raising purposes. To submit a name and address, in- Florence Rd., Livermore. Sunday service at teach young girls to hand quilt. These girls soon as possible to [email protected] functions will be held (50/50, raffle). Dessert quire about donations or helping, please visit 10 a.m. For details please see our website were rescued from the sex slave trade, and or call Dianne Offutt at 1-855-OWL-CROSS. will be provided for a donation to the Liver- www.operationsam.org, email operation- at www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. Leo Arrow- quilting was part of their recovery, which you This event is at Owl's Crossing Ranch, 7890 more Lion's Club. The event runs from 5:30 [email protected] or call 925 443-7620 for smith at 456-0845. will learn about in the presentation. Judy Camino Tassajara, Pleasanton. Refreshments PM to 9 PM with food served during event more information and the calendar of events. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- will also present a trunk show of her own will be available. Be ready to buy and sell tack. by the Lion's and the Leo's. The proceeds of yard Road, Pleasanton. Services on Sunday, creative quilts. Plus bring baling twine, there is an award the event go to support the Livermore Lion's RELIGION 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. All are welcome Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring for the most twine delivered. The twine is services to the community. Ticket purchases Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco and worship, whether or not you feel called Club, Sat., March 10, 32 to 51 miles, Pleasan- recycled and the proceeds are all donated contact Lion Ben Barrientos at 925 449 9974 Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. to participate in any other way in the com- ton, Danville, Livermore loop, meet 8:45 a.m. to the improvement of local trails. or [email protected]. Livermore Information 447-8747. munity. For more information call the church at Jakroo in Pleasanton, Kathy Strain, 785- Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, Lions' 87 years and still in support of the Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada office 925-462-4802. 4355. Sun., March 11, 38 miles San Ramon will take place at the Livermore Civic Center Livermore community. Some tickets may be Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, to Blackhawk, meet 10 a.m. at Central Park, Library on Thurs., March 8, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. available at the door. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Services on Sunday Peter Rathmann, 336-0973. Mon., March 12, Frank Rainer will show digital photographs of San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- at 8 a.m. and 10:30 am. Children's Sunday 30 miles from Heather Farms up northside of the trip he and his wife Sigrid recently took to invites new and long-time residents to tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith school during the 10:30 a.m. service. For Mt. Diablo, meet 9 a.m. Wed., March 14, 23/47 Korea. Adults are invited to this free program its monthly luncheon on March 15 at Faz Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or more information call the church office at miles Benecia and Carquinez Bridges with held on the second Thursday of each month Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. The EastBaySecularJews.org. (925) 447-3289 or SaintBartsLivermore.com. two starting points, 9 a.m. at Heather Farms, in the Community Meeting Rooms of the speaker will be Harry Hubinger, an author of Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church 10:15 a.m. Martinez train station, Richard Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Av- a monthly column "Stamps on my Passport." Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. follows the traditional 1928 Book of Common Skow, 939-6949. Wed., March 14, 30 miles enue, Livermore. For additional information The cost is $21. Call Grace, 828-8554, for Information, 447-8840. Prayer. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Livermore to Lake Del Valle, meet 9:30 a.m. please call 925 373-5500. reservations or information. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school at the airport, Alberto Lanzas, 510-825-9581. Spring Break SAT Prep Class in Liver- Citizenship Process, The Hindu Com- Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. wor- provided. Fr. Ben Brown at 925/906-9561. Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to more - LARPD is offering an intense SAT munity and Cultural Center, of Livermore ship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible study/ Lenten Retreat, “The Fruits of the Holy contact the leader for details on where to prep class April 2 -5 from 9 am - noon each (Shiva Vishnu Temple) will be conducting a Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (informal). For Spirit: Tools to Transform Your Life From the meet and what to bring. day. Classes will be held at Robert Liver- free Citizenship Process and Related Issues information, call 925-447-1246. Inside Out” presented by Fr. Tom Allender, Donate books, March is a month that more Community Center 4444 East Avenue, presentation on Sat., March 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 S.J. at St. Charles Catholic Community, 1315 focuses on children’s literacy. The Kumon Livermore. Register at larpd.dst.ca.us or 373- This presentation is open to all. Shiva-Vishnu East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday wor- Lomitas Ave., in Livermore March 12-14. Fr. Math & Reading Center of Vallejo will show 5700, or go to susanprep.com for additional Temple Assembly Hall, 1232 Arrowhead Ave, ship. Information 447-1950. Tom will give two identical sessions each its commitment to children’s literacy by information. Livermore . This will be a presentation/talk St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 day 9:45-11:00 am and 7:30-9:00 pm in the partnering with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF, Scholarships available for Amador, by Aruna Venkidu ESQ on how to obtain US North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services on church. Monday’s topic is “Love within that www.rif.org ). Please drop off gently used Foothill and Village seniors: In 1965 a Citizenship and related issues. For more infor- Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday brings us true Joy and inner Peace.” Tues- books at the Livermore Kumon Math and group of Pleasanton educators and busi- mation contact Suman Jain at suman1218@ school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school day’s topic is “Fruits developed within the Reading Center, 1094 E. Stanley Blvd., Liver- ness people got together for the purpose of yahoo.com or call the temple 925-449-6255. at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. attitude of Patience, Generosity, and Kind- more (located in the Trader Joe’s parking lot). raising money and awarding scholarships Free income tax help, Feb. 1-April 14. followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. ness.” Wednesday’s topic is “We live lives of [email protected], (925) 371-1996 to graduating seniors. 47 years later Ama- AARP tax aide volunteers, trained and certi- United Christian Church, celebrating 50 Faithfulness in our families, in our parish, and Bingo, fund-raiser for Christensen dor Valley Scholarships, Inc. has awarded fied by IRS.. Serving seniors and low-middle years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. at M in our work.” All denominations are invited to Middle School (CMS) 8th grade students for $469,000 in scholarships. Amador Valley income taxpayers. Available at Livermore St., Livermore; worships on Sunday morning join St. Charles in a spiritual renewal. For more their DC/NYC trip. Bingo Ranch date for this Scholarships, Inc. awards its general scholar- Library, Dublin Library and Pleasanton Senior at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Sunday information contact Julie at upcatholic@aol. event is Thursday March 15. Bingo Ranch, ships as well as 8 memorial scholarships to Center. For information on schedules go to morning and first Fridays. The community is com or 925-447-4549 ext 114. 3070 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Call 925-606- graduating seniors from Amador, Foothill aarp.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669.