VOLUME L, NUMBER 15 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 Livermore to Consider Funding 2-1-1 Livermore Councilmem- safety system." set up the program and keep health and human services. Gary said, the reality is ber Stewart Gary expressed The 2-1-1 system is man- it running. The first year of It operates 24 hours a day, there are zero dollars going concern that funding for the aged by Eden Information operation, 10,000 calls were 7 days a week with multi- to 2-1-1 from Livermore. 2-1-1 phone system was not and Referral (Eden I&R), a answered when the service lingual capabilities. That has never happended included in grant funding nonprofit organization. began in 2008. Now that Mayor John Marchand before. "You will not get my approved by the city council The city council voted 5 number is over 10,000 a expressed hesitation about vote for the budget without on Monday. to 0 to approve the grants as month. "Every year we have using general fund money. this funding." Gary asked that staff recommended by the Hu- to start from scratch to find It could set a precedent. Councilmember Bob Wo- Find Out What's bring back options to fund man Services Commission, the funding," she said. Other groups could make the erner said that consideration the service in the upcom- which do not include fund- The cost to run the pro- same request. The concern is should be given to using Happening where do you stop, March- ing budget cycle to create a ing for 2-1-1. The motion gram is $1.4 million a year. budget funds on a one time more stable funding source. Money comes from Alameda and stated. Check Out Section A included Gary's request to Councilmember Doug basis while city staff looks Section A is filled with He explained that the 2-1-1 have staff come back with County, cities in the county, for an appropriate solution information about arts, Horner said he agreed with number provides help to options to fund the 2-1-1 and the private sector. Gary that the program needs to finance the program. people, entertainment and those with pressing, but non- system. 2-1-1 is a free, non-emer- It was also suggested special events. There are a more stable source of fund- emergency needs. Without Barbara Bernstein Ex- gency, confidential, phone ing. "Eden shouldn't have to that Livermore staff work education stories, a variety it, the 911 system overloads. number and service that of features, and the arts and ecutive Director at Eden go with hat in hand to every with other cities to create a entertainment and bulletin "2-1-1 is here to stay. It is I&R, told the council that it provides access to housing city every year to ask for method to ensure funding board. an extension of the public has been a real struggle to information, and critical money." for 2-1-1.

Dublin Two Valley Farmers' Districts Market Opens Rated on For Season Minority, Low- The Dublin Farmers' Income Efforts Market will open its third season on Thursday, April By Ron McNicoll 18, at Emerald Glen Park. A group dedicated to closing the education gap for The Market will run each African American, Latino Thursday, from 4:00 to 8:00 and low-income students has p.m., through September 26 handed out report cards to (with the exception of July more than 140 districts in the 4, when the Market will be state, including Livermore held at a special time, from and Pleasanton. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). The two were the only The City will partner districts in the Valley that once again with the Pacific qualified for the report card Coast Farmers' Market As- from the standpoint of hav- sociation (PCFMA) to oper- ing enough students in the ate the Market. The PCF- three student categories to MA, in celebrating its 25th meet the evaluating group's Anniversary, will feature threshold. contests, games, Cookin’ at Education Trust - West the Market demonstrations, (ETW), with headquarters and promotional giveaways in Oakland, released the at the re-opening of the report cards last week. The Dublin Farmers’ Market on organization is 10 years old. April 18. Other events tak- It is affiliated with Educa- tion Trust, which is located ing place that day include Photo - Doug Jorgensen Claire Abele (left) and Julia Cable show the difference between the design for their windmill and one in current in Washington, D.C. The musical performances by national group has lobbied the Quarry Lane School Jazz use. Congress on education is- Band and Jazz Orchestra, sues, including the No Child as well as “Coffee with the Left Behind Act. Chief” and “Coffee with the ETW looked at four edu- Council,” enabling Dublin Junction Students Capture Grand cation categories. In the first residents to get to know category, performance on the Dublin Police Chief API tests, Pleasanton re- and Dublin Mayor and City Prize in Engineering Competition ceived an A for Latinos and Councilmembers in an in- African Americans taken By Carol Graham bines," said Junction Avenue in Engineering last month forum for stimulating stu- formal setting. together as one category. Two young Livermore Throughout the season, K-8 student Claire Abele. at the Alameda County Sci- dent interest in science, To earn an A from ETW the Dublin Farmers’ Market scientists have found an "We've come up with a way ence and Engineering Fair technology, engineering in the API performance cat- will also feature weekly award-winning way to com- to fix that." (ACSEF). and mathematics. Middle egory, a district must meet or special events, such as free bine their love of engineer- The two 13-year-olds "We were surprised, and high school students exceed the statewide target music, wine and beer tast- ing with saving the lives of worked together for months amazed, awed when we who are home schooled and API score of 800 on a 1000- ings, cook-offs, local en- birds. to create their project "Sav- won," said Abele. from public, private, charter, point scale. tertainment, and children’s "There are a lot of birds ing Raptors One Windmill "A-W-E-D," clarified and parochial schools within Pleasanton earned a B games and activities. being killed each year by at a Time," winning the partner Julia Cable. the county are eligible to on API test performance The City’s weekly themes the Altamont pass wind tur- middle school Grand Prize The ACSEF provides a (See WINNERS, page 8) (See RATING, page 4) this year include: "First Thursdays" (First Week of the Month): The "First Thursday" events will include musical per- Private High School formances, in addition to beer and wine tastings from Planning to Open in local breweries and vintners. On Thursday, September 5, Livermore This Fall the City will host a staged concert in the park, featur- By Ron McNicoll (SFBPA) is led by CEO and ing Evolution, a well-known A private high school board president Douglas Journey cover band. academy that will include re- Treadway. He formerly was "Dublin Cooks" (Second cruiting of foreign students president of Ohlone College, and granting an International and has held other educa- Week of the Month): This tional posts. night will feature cooking Baccalaureate plans to open in the fall of 2013 in Liver- SFBPA will be opening demonstrations, taste tests, more. this fall in the same two- and cook-offs, where resi- The San Francisco Bay story office building that the dents and local service orga- Preparatory Academy (See SCHOOL, page 4) nizations can show off their talents in the preparation of Photo - Doug Jorgensen a variety of foods, such as Zone 7 To Make Arroyo The first ever Axis Community Health’s fun, foolish, and fabulous 5K Walk & Run got chili, pulled pork, ribs, and underway last weekend in Pleasanton's Hacienda Business Park. Proceeds from the salsa. August 8 will feature Stretch More Natural run help to provide affordable medical care in the Tri-Valley. a “Cabernet Cook-Off,” where participants will try to A rocky, barren stretch construction of the project at create the best pairing with of the Arroyo Mocho near the April 17 meeting. a local winery’s cabernet. Isabel Avenue and Stanley The project will be the Pleasanton Bans Use of Polystyrene The featured winery for boulevard will be planted first for Zone 7 that will Using polystyrene foam street vendors and other such as Cup of Noodles. this event will be Auburn- with trees, thanks to a proj- transform a more typically (PS6) containers to package food outlets to provide their Food vendors would have James. ect being undertaken by urban flood control channel, food will not be allowed in customers with containers until January 1, 2014 to re- "Community Night" Zone 7 Water Agency. with its concrete barriers, Pleasanton starting July 1, that are either recyclable or place PS6 containers. (Third and Fifth Week of Directors approved the into a more natural creek 2013. compostable. Daniel Smith, Director the Month): This night will environmental impact re- setting. The city council unani- The new rules would not of Operations Services, said again provide local groups port for the project at their No total cost estimate mously approved the ban. impact the use of the con- there are several reasons to with an opportunity to show- meeting March 20 on a 6-1 was announced. That num- The ordinance will re- tainers for raw foods, such as implement the ban. In most case their talents, and offer vote. Director Sandy Figuers ber will be estimated by staff quire food vendors, in- trays for raw meats in super- cases the PS6 containers end up information about their was the dissenter. The board when directors meet April cluding restaurants, delis, markets and food prepack- up in landfills. They don't will authorize bidding for (See ARROYO, page 4) organization. The Market supermarkets, cafeterias, aged outside of Pleasanton, (See BAN, page 2) will also feature entertain- ment from local musical, theatrical, and dance groups. PET OF THE WEEK On May 16 and 30, the Inside Meet Maddie, a loveable three-year-old tabby bound to win Dublin Farmers’ Market the heart of anyone who meets her. She’s looking for a will feature a “Dublin Idol” SECTION A Editorial...... 4 home with her “baby” brother Max, a friendly fellow who competition, where kids and adores his big sis. Pair up with Maddie and Max at Valley teens in grades 5-12 will be Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 Humane Society (VHS), Tuesdays through Saturdays able to compete to win the Bulletin Board...... 11 Roundup...... 3 from 10 am – 4 pm and Sundays from 12 noon – 4 pm. crown. Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 8 VHS is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. For "Family Night" (Fourth more information please call (925) 426-8656, or visit www. Week of the Month): De- MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 valleyhumane.org to see other adoptable cats and dogs. (See MARKET, page 12) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 Find us on Facebook, too. PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013 Astronauts Provide Kids with a Glimpse into Space Travel By Carol Graham actually has is a room inside universe and it's important crew coordination, and the after being asked by a young tional Laboratory. Above Livermore's an aircraft modified to fly that we are good stewards final studying and prepara- student how astronauts go to Jernigan hopes that those Bankhead Theater, in the a parabolic trajectory. Not of our home planet." tion, eventually the day the bathroom. (The answer who attended the talk gained twilight blue sky, the first everyone feels good in this Yet, even with all the comes when you get to go is a toilet with suction, and insight into NASA's space- stars started to appear. aircraft, so it has the nick- training possible, things can out to the launch pad," he lap straps so one stays put.) flight program and were It's likely they didn't go name the Vomit Comet." go awry. Readying for one said. "You feel the excite- Other questions included: inspired by the presentation. unnoticed; the crowd arriv- Jernigan showed slides spacewalk, Jernigan said, ment that is the culmination How many people have been "I also hope that students ing for the presentation was of both training and space- "Our suits checked out fine, of all the preparation. Let's in space? (roughly 530), understand the importance particularly interested in walks on the International our crew members wished go on that trip together." How do you eat when food of education in opening up the heavens. They'd come Space Station, a football- us a good walk, but when The film showed crew floats? (with wet spoons, opportunities for their future to see two local astronauts, sized working laboratory we went to open the hatch, members high-fiving first also open bags of nuts care- and that they are inspired who happen to be married 240 miles above the earth. it would not open. We tried time astronauts as they fully or they will be all over to pursue their own dreams to each other, speak about "We trained on a mission to open it many times. passed the 50-mile high the cabin); How much does a with passion and commit- "Destination: Space Station simulator that has many "We finally called down mark, lifting open a heavy space suit weigh? (92 lbs.) ment. and Beyond." switches and displays, pro- to mission control and said, hatch door in space with Jernigan and Wisoff are "Education," she added, On March 27th, Tammy viding a lot of information 'Houston, we have a prob- only fingertips, exercis- currently employed at the "is an amazing ticket to an Jernigan, Ph.D. and Jeff to assimilate in a very short lem.' After a long pause a ing on a spinning treadmill Lawrence Livermore Na- extraordinary future." Wisoff, Ph.D. spoke of their time," she explained. "There very apologetic voice re- while strapped to it, and separate nine trips aboard are people in another area sponded, 'I hate to ask you playing baseball with a ham- one of the four space shuttles who are the most devious this question, but are you mer and a peanut. that flew a total of 125 mis- people you will ever meet, turning the handle the right The presentation was part sions before the shuttle pro- because they will put failures direction?' If you've ever of the Rae Dorough Speaker BAN gram was retired in 2011. into the system. You need to seen a picture of the shuttle Series, which invites engag- (continued from page one) Jernigan flew missions diagnose those quickly and hatch, it's got a gigantic ar- ing speakers to inspire and biodegrade. When they are a notice sent to businesses on the Columbia, Endeav- take the appropriate action. row showing which way. I inform audiences on a wide crumbled, little pieces end about the ordinance drew our and Discovery. Wishoff They failed our engines, assured them that we both variety of subjects including up in the stormwater drains. only two comments, with was aboard the Endeavour, our computers, our life-sup- had turned the handle the science, health, adventure In addition, there is a health no protests. In and Out said Atlantis and Discovery. port systems. We got very correct way." and entertainment. The impact. Heating the contain- that it was already in com- "The space shuttle was good at diagnosing those The spacewalks during talk by the astronauts was ers releases a carcinogen. pliance. Smith said, "What an extraordinary vehicle," failures." that mission had to be can- sponsored by Lynn Seppala. He stated that the ban will we learned was that many said Jernigan. "It was a The arduous training pays celled. After returning to The series honors Rae Dor- help the city to meet its new businesses had already made very complicated vehicle off with the extraordinary earth it was discovered that ough, a Livermore resident stormwater requirements to the switch." that required a great deal view from space. a screw had come out of the and supporter of cultural reduce trash in its discharge Mayor Jerry Thorne com- of training. Many people "The Earth is a beautiful mechanism likely during events. All presentations are by 40 percent over baseline mented, "This is something think NASA (National Aero- lone blue orb with a thin, the launch. It had jammed followed by a question and by July 2014. It will also I would have done before nautics and Space Adminis- fragile atmosphere suspend- the gears. answer session. assist in meeting the goal banning plastic bags. When I tration) has a zero-gravity ed in the darkness of space," Wisoff's part of the pre- "I have never given a talk of zero waste going to a was at HP, we got rid of foam room, and that we train in said Jernigan. "Our planet sentation included a video. where I wasn't asked that landfill. containers in 1990." that room. What NASA holds all known life in the "After all the training, the question," said Jernigan, Smith told the countil that

Photo - Doug Jorgensen A vineyard triptych by Nova Starling attracted viewers during the Livermore Art Association's annual spring show held at The Barn last weekend. Seven works were selected for a City of Livermore Special Award. After the show, these works will be displayed in City Hall for one month. The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013 - PAGE 3 Community Fair Follows Celebration of Completion of Stanley Blvd. Project The Public Works Agen- tractive route for bicyclists pedestrian wanting to walk the ribbon cutting ceremony, contact Arthur Carrera, B Funds, the Highway User cy is hosting a celebration of and pedestrians to connect or cycle along the beautiful after which guests and the Principal Civil Engineer at Tax Account Funds, TFCA the completion of the multi- to the neighboring cities of Shadow Cliffs recreation public will be invited to (510) 670-6477. For cel- Funds from the Bay Area modal, safety and streetscape Livermore and Pleasanton,” area. Plaques featuring walk or ride their bicycles ebration event information, Air Quality Management improvements project along said Alameda County Super- historical, botanical, and along the new multi-use path please contact Nanci Erven- Department, and contribu- Stanley Boulevard--a high- visor Scott Haggerty. “This sustainable practices infor- and roadway to the quarry Collins at (510) 670-6477. tions from Stopwaste.org volume roadway travelled is also a huge improvement mation have been placed intersection. Funding sources for the and quarry operators in the by approximately 30,000 to the Tri-Valley’s network along the pathway to create For project information, project included Measure area. vehicles daily. of bicycle, pedestrian and a more interactive, educa- The Stanley Boulevard trail systems.” tional experience. Benches Improvement Project is The newly constructed are installed to provide rest- the first of its kind in the bike lanes in both directions ing places for those enjoying county road system to de- provide a vital cycling link the pathway. ploy “green” transportation between the cities of Liver- The public is invited to the infrastructure practices that more and Pleasanton. New celebration of this project’s incorporate recycled water bus shelters and pedestrian completion on Saturday, for irrigation, recycled as- crossing installed along this April 13th. A community phalt and concrete materials route improve accessibility fair featuring the Tri-Valley for the multi-use pathway, and will promote the use bike lane/trail networks, energy efficient LED street- of public transit to the East safety information, and per- lights, and bio-swales and Bay Regional Park District’s sonal sustainability practices filter strips to intercept and Shadow Cliffs Regional will begin at 10:00 a.m. at filter storm-water runoff. Recreation Area. Shadow Cliffs recreational “The completion of this Separated from the main area. With two-way traffic green project improves the roadway by a guardrail is a routed along the westbound roadway for motorists and pathway that offers an alter- lanes, eastbound Stanley now offers a safe and at- native to the casual cyclist or Boulevard will be closed for

Award fir Trail Completion For more information about the award The City of Dublin and the East Bay and the Alamo Canal Trail, visit www. Regional Park District were recognized by dublin.ca.gov the American Public Works Association - Northern California Chapter, with the Pleasanton Candidates “2013 Project of the Year Award for Small Audio CDs of the city council can- Cities” for the successful completion of didates statements for the May 7, 2013 the Alamo Canal Trail/I-580 Undercross- City of Pleasanton Special Vote By Mail ing Project. Election in Alameda County are available The Award is for agencies from cities at the Registrar of Voters office located at or counties with a population of 75,000 or the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 less, to promote excellence in demonstrat- Fallon Street, Room G-1, in Oakland. ing creativity, ingenuity and efficiency in The audio is available in five languag- the delivery of public works projects that es- English, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog have a profound and positive impact on and Vietnamese. the community. While the project is small The audio CDs are available for use in size and cost, the Alamo Canal Trail by voters with visual impairments. To project was nominated because of the listen online, visit the Registrar of Voters significant positive impact on the com- website at www.acgov.org/rov. munity by closing the trail gap underneath For more information or to request the I-580 freeway, thereby encouraging copies of the CDs, contact the Registrar bicycling and walking, and promoting a of Voters office at (510) 272-6933. healthier lifestyle.

PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013 Pleasanton Opts Out of Energy Council Pleasanton declined to obtaining the funds to do other agencies one vote. retrofitted to become more EDITORIAL join a proposed countywide so. He said the city should Pleasanton Councilmem- energy efficient. energy council. It will pur- monitor the JPA. If it seems ber Jerry Pentin, who repre- He added that there is sue an effort to create an advisable, the city could ap- sents the city at Stopwaste. not a lot of grant money Volunteering Is Good energy council comprised ply to join at a later date. org, commented, that the out there. Pleasanton has We urge people to volunteer to help beautify of Pleasanton, Livermore Stopwaste.org approved voting structure would allow recently been successful in several Livermore school sites on April 27. and Dublin. the formation of a joint pow- four agencies to determine obtaining funds through low School sites include Del Valle High School, The city council vote last ers authority (JPA) for the what happens regardless cost loans. These include Livermore High School and farm, East Avenue week was unanimous. energy council. Its purpose of what the other agencies a $2.9 million loan at 1 Middle School, Junction K-8 School, Croce Steve Bocian, assistant would be to create clearer may want. percent from the California city manager, said that staff governance and structure for Pleasanton Director of Energy Commiission to be Elementary School, Rancho Elementary School, recommended that Pleasan- countywide energy activi- Operations Services Daniel used to install LED street- Vineyard K-12 Alternative School, and Granada ton not join the JPA. Issues ties. The council would work Smith said that Pleasanton, lights and a $1 million zero High School. include formation of a new to obtain energy related grant Livermore and Dublin are interest loan from PG&E to The project is under the auspices of the Liver- regional agency that would funding and to develop and starting a discourse that upgrade city facilities. more Community Service Council, which was create policy; the probabil- implement programs and could result in a local energy Councilmember Cheryl ity that due to the weighted polices intended to reduce JPA. Cook-Kallio said of the created through a partnership between the City of voting, Pleasanton would energy demand, increase en- Smith pointed out that Stopwaste.org proposal, "I Livermore and the Livermore Valley Joint Unified receive a lesser amount of ergy efficiency and advance Pleasanton has a plan to am concerned about any School District. funding; focus would be on the use of clean, efficient and become more energy ef- group that could have policy The Council identifies and plans projects; the other side of the hills, renewable resources. Each ficient that is well under- making powers that would works to increase volunteer participation; evalu- minimizing Tri-Valley needs; city and the Alameda County way. The ideas were and impact Pleasanton.: and there is the potential to have been invited to join the are still groundbreaking. Mayor Jerry Thorne ates past projects; recruits organizations and duplicate efforts of other JPA and governing board. As an example, a memo- added, "It feels a little like private individuals; and provides communication agencies. The board voting would randum of understanding empire building. It is wise to participating organizations and the community. Bocian pointed out that be weighted with Oakland with PG&E is unique to any to step back and see what More information is available at www.JustServe. Pleasanton is well equipped having three votes; Alam- city in California. Under happens. I like the idea of org. and experienced in carrying eda County, Hayward and the agreement, homes and the Tri-Valley effort." The website helpguide.org, published in col- out its energy policy and in Fremont two votes each; all mobilehomes have been laboration with Harvard Health Publications, notes that there are many benefits to volunteering. The SCHOOL right match can help a person find friends, reach (continued from page one) liberal arts institutions, or out to the community, learn new skills, and even taxpayer-funded Livermore of the LVCP classrooms. Treadway likes the top 100 world university," advance a career. Volunteering can also help pro- Valley Charter Preparatory Students currently attend school's future "not only according to its web page. tect mental and physical health. (LVCP) high school plans classes at the former Portola for its forward looking cur- The school's web page Those reasons, along with the chance to make to occupy on Independence School in Livermore. riculum, but even more im- also states that students will a difference, should encourage people to step up Drive near North Canyons The two high schools' portantly for the learning be "highly engaged and Drive. partnership in setting up processes we will put into carefully selected from all and volunteer. The location is across the their programs at the Inde- place based on the latest continents of the world." street from Cornerstone Fel- pendence Drive building research on brain function Diplomas granted would lowship and Costco. Some figures to be close. Batchelor and development, as well be the International Bacca- of the offices in the building serves on the SFBPA board as the richness of a student laureate and the University are leased to private busi- of directors. body from all around the of California A-G diploma. nesses now. As a private school, SFB- world." The Independence Drive WattzOn Program Moves However, Bill Batchelor, PA will rely on tuition for its The focus internation- building is adjacent to the CEO of Tri-Valley Learning operation. Tuition will be ally will be on China. The Montevina property, which Ahead in Livermore Corporation (TVLC), which $12,500 for U.S. residents, website names a separate has 17 small stand-alone operates LVCP, said at an and $29,500 for international coordinator for the board- buildings formerly leased as The City of Livermore provides a boost for the local Open House in the 80,000 students. Boarding will be at ing and exchange program. offices. The Montevina site will work in partnership economy, he added. square-foot building in "a three-star hotel," says the Treadway has run a program will be the new home for the with WattzOn and Chevron Past programs yielded 9 March that he expects all of academy's web page. for UC Extension that links Livermore Valley Charter Energy Solutions to move its to 20% in typical savings. the building to be available Treadway told The Inde- with China. School (LVCS), a K-8 el- Capacity Project forward. Social media, such as for classes within two years. pendent in an e-mail from The private academy has ementary school operated by The Livermore City facebook, Twitter and a At that time, both schools Dubai, where he was travel- established high goals. One TVLC. The move may begin Council heard a presenta- student blog will be running will occupy the site. ing, that he was "looking is to "secure admission for as early as May, and the goal tion on the program at its information on volunteer No date has been an- forward to launching the every graduate into one of is definitely to be open for meeting on Monday. energy efficiency ideas. nounced for the opening new school." the top 100 U.S research or the fall semester there. Lisa Wood of Chevron Consultations will be explained that the Capacity available at the Livermore Project consists of two major Civic Center and Rincon RATING initiatives. One is aimed at libraries. (continued from page one) helping residents and small WattzOn representatives campus. businesses save money. The will be available by appoint- for students in low-income ematically possible to earn a C for both Latinos and Af- second is helping to build families. an A, despite the district's rican Americans, who were This metric combines ment every first and third Latinos with African Ameri- a workforce to meet future Monday of the month, from Livermore was given a overall API score of 915, measured against whites. employment needs. B for its Latino and African said Ahmadi. The fourth and final cat- cans. It does not measure 4:00pm to 6:00pm, at the low-income students. John Enberg, WattzOn Civic Center and/or Rincon American and low income ACHIEVEMENT egory for ETW addresses senior program manager, student test performances. GAPS MEASURED college readiness. It tells Livermore was given a D Library for consultations. in college eligibility (the A- described the company as The Civic Center Library The second category, the The third category deals how many Latinos and Af- providing a personal en- "improvement category" with achievement gaps. This rican Americans are gradu- G requirement) and a B for will also hold consultations graduating students in four ergy management platform from 2:30pm to 4:30pm measures how much the measures Latinos and Af- ating from high school in that helps families and in- subgroups improved over a rican Americans separately four years, and how many years. Pleasanton earned a on the first Saturday of the B for college eligibility, and dividuals, companies and month. Appointments will five year period of API tests. against test performance by are completing the "A-G" communities, to save energy Subgroups must have gained whites. It does not measure course work requirement for an A for high school gradu- be taken beginning March ation. and money. WattzOn com- 28, 2013. at least 100 API points over low-income students. For a admission to UC or a CSU bines advanced technology, Home energy consulta- five years. district to earn an A, there behavioral science and data tions are a 45 to 60 minute Livermore received a must be a 30-point gap or and analytics to provide conversation about how to B for Latinos and African less between whites and the Farmers' Market Brings innovative energy manage- save energy in the home via Americans, which are count- minority group. ment solutions. habit and low-cost changes. ed as one group in this cat- Livermore received an F "One of the coolest as- WattzOn software analyzes a egory. The district was given for African Americans, and Back 'Match' Program pects is that we hire stu- resident’s smart meter utility a B for low-income students. a D for Latinos. Speaking to Pleasanton received a D for this gap, Livermore assistant The Livermore Farmers' farmers’ markets. Between dent energy interns and data to provide a personal- Market is once again taking 2009 and 2012, CalFresh train them as home energy ized report of energy usage Latinos and African Ameri- superintendent Cindy Galba cans together, and a C for said that there was improve- part in the Market Match redemptions in PCFMA’s consultants," he continued. and saving opportunities. program. Market Match farmers’ markets (just those They are paid $14 an hour Results are printed at the low-income students. ment for the Livermore Pleasanton superinten- Latinos, African Americans, offers farmers’ market cus- markets open each of those WattzOn is working with time of consultation. tomers an extra $5 in free four years) increased 577%. the Livermore High School WattzOn’s energy saving dent Parvin Ahmadi not- and low-income students. ed that Pleasanton scored However there is a gap. The produce when they spend As PCFMA exists to support Green Engineering Acad- programs have been re- at least $10 in the farmers’ small farmers, supporting emy. viewed by Lawrence Berke- very high on performance district has been putting achievement among La- measures in place to make market with their CalFresh- the Market Match program The interns focus on no ley National Laboratory and EBT card. is an easy way to support our cost energy savings. the American Council for tinos, African Americans improvements. and low-income students, The measures include Market Match helps low- farmers while also benefit- Webtools are used to Energy-Efficient Economy. income families who rely on ing the communities served track and report on the ef- To make an appointment, but was clearly short on hiring a consultant who will improvement over the five make specific recommenda- the state’s CalFresh program by the markets.” fectiveness of the program. please call 800-314-5997 to increase their buying pow- In 2012 the Livermore PG&E use can be tracked from 9:00am to 5:00pm, or testing years. tions about what needs to "The rubric they use for be put in place, specifically er while purchasing fresh Farmers' Market served al- on line. Rewards consisting email livermore@wattzon. and healthy foods for their most 60 CalFresh customers. of local gift cards are given com. Residents may also the 'Improvement Grade' for African Americans, said makes it very difficult, but Alba. families. CalFresh which Total CalFresh sales were out for those who achieve make appointments online at is known as SNAP – the $1,893, while Market Match savings, Enberg stated. That livemoresavemore.org. not impossible for districts The district will look at such as ours to earn an A," attendance rates, academics, Supplemental Nutrition As- incentives were $824. said Ahmadi. and mobility. "No matter sistance Program – in other The Livermore Farmers' Although all subgroups when a student comes in to states, is the statewide food Market is held year-round ARROYO made test gains, ranging the district, we want to make assistance program operated on Sundays from 10 a.m. (continued from page one) from 21 to 63 points, it did sure he or she is engaging, by the California Depart- to 2 p.m. at Railroad Ave. ment of Social Services & L Street (Historic Train 17 and go out for bids on talists have pointed out that not qualify the district to se- and families are engag- cure a higher grade. It would ing, and we are providing which replaced food stamps Depot). The market is also the project. benefit in the past. and helps low-income Cali- open Thursdays, May 16 Zone 7 has a funding part- Environmentalists are take a 100-point gain in each rigorous curriculum for all of the three subgroups to students," said Alba. fornians to purchase food. through Oct. 17 from 4 to 8 ner -- the Alameda County on board with the plan. The The Market Match pro- p.m. at Carnegie Park at 3rd Surplus Property Authority. Alameda Creek Alliance earn an A, said Ahmadi. Pleasanton's performance However, it's still math- on the achievement gap was gram also benefits the farm- & J Street. The county built a bridge sent a letter of support. One ers who sell in PCFMA’s last summer over the Arroyo of the organization's an- Mocho on its Staples Ranch nounced goals is to encour- property, and now must miti- age the future potential to gate for it. The county will have steelhead coming up be contributing $100,000 to the arroyo to spawn in pools the arroyo restoration. in the Altamont. Figuers voted against the The trees will help cool (Opinions voiced in let- community service. Her Miller in his candidacy for bring new ideas forward. motion because planting water to a temperature more ters published in Mailbox record shows a broad back- Pleasanton City Council. David is a genuinely nice trees will eventually cause favorable to fish. Removal are those of the author and ground with such avenues of I believe that David person, with a wonderful branches to fall into the ar- of the concrete barriers will do not necessarily reflect service as Parks and Recre- Miller will stand up to bu- family. His children attend royo, and will add to mainte- help fish travel upstream. the opinion of The Inde- ation, Planning Commission reaucrats bent on imposing Pleasanton schools. He has nance expenses. Zone 7 will Zone 7 says that no steelhead pendent. Letter Policy: The and six task forces, including their agendas on the citi- a degree in Electrical Engi- have to pick up the debris have been seen in the Arroyo Independent will not publish the recent Downtown Hospi- zens of Pleasanton. David neering and 25 years experi- to keep the arroyo clear for Mocho for years. anonymous letters, nor will tality Guideline Task Force. believes in sensible growth ence in the high tech field, flood channel purposes. The plan also received the it publish letters without Her experience and leader- and development that will earning several patents. At the same time, Figuers endorsement of Livermore ship roles in this diverse preserve Pleasanton’s small Please join me in voting names. Abusive letters may town life-style. He is op- for David Miller for Pleas- said that tree branches in the city government, which be rejected or edited. Fre- range show her willingness stream would be good for the identified it as an area of to listen to residents, her in- posed to the urban high rise anton City Council. quent letter writers may have dependent thinking and her development that threatens fish, because it gives them interest for the Iron Horse publication of their letters Trail. watchful eye on the city’s our City. David understands places to hide. Environmen- delayed. Letters should be CEQA Reform fiscal sustainability. that the negative impact on Matt Sullivan submitted by e-mail to edit- It is no wonder that Pleasanton's infrastructure, [email protected].) Pleasanton Kathy’s endorsements num- schools, traffic and public As a former Pleasanton ber many residents rep- safety services will be se- City Councilmember and Vote Narum for Council resenting a multitude of vere. (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Planning Commissioner Harvey Kameny neighborhoods and interests. 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The Livermore Aquacowboys swam at the USA Swimming, 2013 Far Western Championship. The meet was hosted by Quicksilver Swim Team at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center April 4-7, 2013. The meet featured 184 teams with 1861 athletes swimming 372 relays and a total of 7559 splashes over 4 days. Swimmers came from California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Minnesota as well at Virginia and Edmonton, Canada. Swimming for the Livermore Aquacowboys were Shahini Ananth (15), Nathaniel Boas (17), Jenna Chew (15), Caroline Eckel (11), Alex Gonzalez (14), Haley Hamza (17), Mathew Hayes (12), Nina Hayes (17), Katie Kulp (16), Stephen Mackanic ( 17), Celine Nguyen (15), Shelby Swanson (18), Trent Trump (16) and Alex Wang (17).

Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Foothill High School freshman baseball team were Riders pedaled up a hill during the annual Cinderella off to a great start in the EBAL with a 2-1 victory over Classic Challenge, a 65/95-mile recreational bicycle De La Salle. It was a typical pitching duel between two ride (not a race) for women/girls only. The race is well prepared teams. The DLS Spartans got on the board hosted by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club, which quickly with a run in the first inning and left the bases donates a sizable portion of the proceeds to women's loaded. The FHS pitching tightened up from allowing organizations. Many of the riders wore costumes. only one more runner to reach 3rd base over the next 6 innings. Connor Isozaki threw 4 strong innings, giving up only 2 hits. Joey Lea got the win with his solid two Livermore National LL final eight events including sweeps Livermore National Little League in the 100 free and the breaststroke. innings of work. Justin Goodman brought home the scores: The same trio of Brand, Plattel, and save with a strong 7th inning. FHS tied things up in Majors: 50/70 teams traveled to Gribbel did the honors in the 100, San Bernadino to play in the annual while Chung, Lissi Knell, and Katie the fourth inning with singles by Dario Dondero and tournament. Joining the home run club Tsui swept the breaststroke. Troy Bachand followed by Nolan Burton's RBI. The were Erik Griffin from the A's and Bret The Dons' Rachel Knowles Hunter Houghton slides into 3rd base as Stephen Geyer Oelrich from the D-Backs. finished first in the fly and captured Falcons took the lead in the 5th. Justin Goodman led T-Ball: A's vs. Cubs: The A's the top two spots in diving behind receives the throw in a Granada Little League AAA game. off with a single and was sent to third on a double by played a terrific game. Mason Calderia performances by Lauren Hall and Photo - Bill Nale made an incredible play at second base, Morgan Fiske. Tyler Wineger. Tate Alley shot a ball past the DLS short and Anthony Yazurio went 3 for 3 at Led by a trio of double first place stop, allowing Goodman to score the eventual game the plate. The Cubs were on the ball finishers, the Amador Valley varsity Mackenzie Bammer also had a relay, the Amador Valley JV boys today, with Noah Montalvo hitting a girls swimming and diving team turned nice day; winning the IM and finish- swimming and diving team came from winning run. The FHS offense knocked out 7 hits, led home run, and Elias Ferran getting an in a steady performance to defeat ing second in the breaststroke. She behind by winning or tying the next by Wineger's 2-3 performance. Pictured is Connor extraordinary out at home plate. Carondelet 112-74. also swam on the medley relay team seven events and then held on to record Astros vs. Giants: Astros' Caleb Amador's trio of Kirsten Brand, along with Sinclair, Ashley Person, a 98-81 victory over De La Salle. Isozaki. Baker had an Alligator chop to 1st base Eva Chung, and Iris Brand all turned and Erin Walsh. Amador was swept in the opening for the out. Andrew Cumming made in two first place finishes to pace the The Dons dominated several event of the meet to fall behind by a sliding dive to catch the ball in the Dons scoring. Kirsten won the 200 and events. Walsh and Lucy Bell went 1-2 10 points, but leading the comeback Registration fees include elec- outfield. Gavin Baker hit the ball well 500 free events, while sister Iris won in the 100. Bridget Booe and Rachel was Sam Sornsen who helped get the 12 events. and brought in two runs. the 50 and 100 free. Chung tossed in Leading the way for the Dons were tronic timing. Heavy rain may cancel. Bench finished behind Sinclair in the Dons back on track by winning the No refunds issued. Fee for early Minor A: Cardinals vs. A's: For some variety to the Amador attack by 200 for a 1-2-3 finish, and Booe also next event, the 200 free. With Jeff Kevin Yan and Sam Sornsen who each the Cardinals, Ryan Emerson played winning the IM and the breaststroke. grabbed a pair of firsts. Yan won the IM registration, through May 28, is $50 finished in second in the 500 for a 1-2 Wang finishing second, the Dons for the short course, $75 for the longer great defense and Brice Berry helped Rachel Knowles also had a fine day placement. gained back four points in the event. and the fly while Sornsen scored a first out his team with his hitting. For the by winning the fly and placing second in the 100 and 200 free. Showing their course; from May 18 to June fees are The Dons' Jacqueline Wood and They gained another four points in $65 and $90. A's, Dylan Garcia played great defense in the 200. Bench went 3-4 behind Bammer's the next event, the IM, when Keven depth, no other Don swimmer finished at short and third, and Septh Freitas Amador's other first place finish first in more than one event. Riders of all ages are welcome. second in the breaststroke, and Yan, Tom Sornsen, and Geunho Kye Riders ages 12 and under must be showed bat skills with his hitting came in diving where Lauren Hall led Anika Kilkenny, Bree Reynolds and when 1-3-5. Scoring a first in the fourth event a trio of Don divers atop the podium. of the meet was Jerald Kagele in the accompanied by an adult rider. All Bailey Beanland went 1-2-4 in the The Dons took their first lead of minors under the age of 18 may not Hall was followed by Morgan Fiske backstroke. the meet after the 50 free when Jerald 50 free. Later Chris Azuma won the Granada Little League and Laruen Koloayashi. 500, Ben Oliver the backstroke, and sign up on-line. Riders can compete on Divers Maddie Morotto won the Kagele won the event, and Tom So- any type of non-motorized mountain Granada Little League score: event with Heather McKenzie plac- rensen and Tyler Bergmann finished Perry Jia in the breaststroke. The final Minor AAA: Giants 10, Phillies individual first was scored by Shawn bike, including tandems, unicycles and After getting down early, the ing third. third and fourth. hand powered vehicles. 8: The Phillies were up for the first 4 Amador Valley varsity boys swim- In a meet with Granada, Erin Making sure Amador stayed on O'Hare in diving. innings and it looked like it could be To register, or for more informa- ming and diving team made a gallant Walsh led the Dons to an almost clean top, Yan and Sam Sornsen swam to tion, go to www.savemountdiablo. a non-scoring game for the Giants. effort at a comeback , but, in the end, sweep as Amador Valley's in JV girls their second individual firsts of the The Giants came back to win with org they fell short, losing 104-82 to De swimming and diving team dominated meet in the next two events. First Yan Devil Dirt Ride Ryan Wenzel making great defensive La Salle. with a 134-49 win. Amador touched took the Fly and then Sornsen won the The Devil Dirt Ride, set for June plays in each inning. A huge 3 run The Dons fell behind by 12 points the wall first in 11 of the 12 events 100 free. Combined with Wang's first 9, is Diablo's first mountain biking home run by Thomas Stevenson was LHS Alumni Baseball after the first two events despite Nick with Walsh garnering firsts in the IM in the following event, the 500 free, event. It will start at Castle Rock Park Livermore High School baseball a highlight. Dylan Krauss hit a 2 run Johnston's second place finish in the and 100 free. the Dons gained only one point over in Walnut Creek and ride through the double. Antonio Rivalie scored off alumni will be hosting the Annual 200 free. They gained eight points in The Dons also swept a trio of the three events but still held a five Diablo Foothills, Shell Ridge Open Alumni Baseball game this year on of his single after stealing two bases. the IM when Bryan Hughes, Kevin individual events with Walsh leading point lead going into the 200 free relay. Space and Mt. Diablo State Park. Zakary Gooby scored with 2 steals. April 20th at 11:00. Lunch will be pro- McLauglin, and Alex Gilchrist went Rachel Bench and Rebecca Pollitz to a With the meet potentially on the line, Riders can compete in the 15.4 vided after the game. Any questions, Koston Markham pitched to close the 1-2-4, but gave six of those points win the 100, while Pollitz did likewise Amador swept the relay to jump out mile or 18.4 mile distances. Prizes game for the Giants' win. back in the next event, the 50 free. in the 50 free; with Katie Micheletti to a 15 point lead. These points were are awarded at the post event expo Jason Chen and Max Gastineau could and Lauren Mezzetta filling the next critical because, despite Ben Oliver with snack and beverages for all. only get points for second and fifth two slots. Kaitlyn Schnierer topped and Copeland Green's second place This landmark event is sponsored by Pleasanton Girls in the sprint. the Dons' other sweep, in the fly, finishes in the back and breaststroke Renaissance Club Sport and benefits Hope rose again after the fly when with Lexi Venema and Ashley Person events, Amador's lead dropped back to Save Mount Diablo’s land conserva- Softball Hughes and Thomas Gjerde went 1-2 coming in 2-3. five points entering the final relay. tion efforts. Pleasanton Girls Softball League and Gilchrist finished fifth. Mike Wrapping up the first place swim- The Dons "A" Relay team of Yan, The race begins at 8:30 a.m. The score: Pasquale and RJ Scott's 2-3 in the 100 ming finishes were Rachel Bench in Brandon Plihal, and both Sornsen's two distances will start 30 minutes Major Black: Maverick Networks kept the Dons only six back, but the the 200 free, Emma Furr in the 500 finished first to make sure Amador apart with the longer distance starting 11, ACC Environmental 4: Maver- Dons lost six points in the 500 even free, and Mackenzie Bammer in the would keep the lead going into the first at 8:30 a.m. Parking, registration/ ick Networks played a solid game. with Jordan Resnick's second place breaststroke. Lauren Kobayashi also diving event, which was conducted 10 bib pick up, start and finish are all at Arabelle Franco stayed strong in the finish and then the 200 free relay all grabbed a first in diving. days later. Divers Shawn O'Hare and Castle Rock Park, 1700 Castle Rock circle as did Ellie Stark behind the but ended the Dons comeback attempt In the only event in which they Joe Zimerman clinched the victory Road in Walnut Creek. The longer plate. Emily Crimi, Lauren Hermes when the Spartans went one two to didn't finish first, the Dons still did well by finishing first and second when the distance is a 2 lap 9.2 Mile Loop that and Olivia McGee had perfect plate push the deficit to 22 points. as Anika Kilkenny, and Bailey Bean- diving was held. has 1,600 ft of climbing totalling 18.4 appearances getting on-base safely Johnston and Chen went 1-2 in the land went 2-3 in the backstroke. The JV boys swimming and div- miles with 3,200 ft of climbing. The each at-bat. Seven girls scored 7 runs backstroke, but it was too little too late ing team swept their way to a 130-45 shorter distance is a 2 lap 7.7 Mile Loop and 7 girls had RBIs. Top Players: for Amador. Despite a slow start in the medley victory over Granada High in EBAL with 1,200 ft of climbing totalling 15.4 Maverick Networks - Lauren Hermes, Amador Valley stayed within action. The Dons finished first in all miles with 2,400 ft of climbing. Olivia McGee, Nicole Thorton; ACC striking distance for the first eight Environmental - Delany Phipps, Emily events of the meet, but in the end could Trinidad, Beth Williams not close the deal and lost to Granada 93-77 in varsity boys swimming and diving action. Livermore Girls In the early events, Bryan Hughes Softball posted a first in the fly and a second Livermore Girls Softball: in the IM while Jason Chen had a U8: Maroon 12 vs. Lightning pair of seconds, one in 50 free and Bugs: top player for Maroon 12 was one in the 100 free., but in a series Rebecca Goodman with two singles of close finishes, the Dons trailed and also playing great defense at by 10 points going into the 500 free. second base. Amador finished 2-3-4, with swims by RJ Scott, Jordan Reznick and Michael Brooks, to gain two points and, after Amador Swimming winning the 200 free relay, closed the In a meet that was close for the gap to six. first few events, the Amador Valley Granada, however, pulled away High School varsity girls swimming in the back and breast strokes despite and diving team slowly pulled away second place finishes from Nick John- from Granada and eventually posted ston and Anthony Jhong. a 117-69 victory. The Dons were up six after the Paris Sinclair posted a pair of medley relay, but saw their lead drop individual first place finishes and a to four after the 200 free, even with matching pair of relay firsts to lead the Kirsten Brand's second place finish, Amador Valley JV girls swimming and and then split the points in the IM; with diving team to a dominating 121-65 Eva Chung, Bernadine Martin, and win over Carondelet. Cate MacGregor going 2-3-5. Sinclair opened the meet by swim- The turning point came in the 50 ming on the winning medley relay free where Iris Brand, Caitlyn Plattel, team and then followed in the next and Lily Gribbel went 1-2-3 to gain the event with a win in the 200 free. Later Dons 10 points. There was no looking in the meet she won the 500 free, and back after that point as Amador out then capped off her performance by pointed the Matadors in six of the swimming anchor in the winning 400 free relay team. The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013 - PAGE 7

Veterans to Be Honored During LHS-GHS Baseball Game By Carol Graham One of the reasons Granada High School baseball coach Steve Richards opted to combine the cross-town Solid wins over the Bay Oaks Strykers and FCA rivals varsity game with an event to honor area veterans The Livermore Fusion U13 Maroon Girls kicked off the is to inspire the young players. spring season this weekend with a tough match against Sparks capped a weekend of strong soccer play for "If it weren't for veterans you wouldn't be going Diablo FC. Fusion started the match strong with a solid the Livermore Fusion SC U11 Maroon Girls as they to school here and playing baseball right now," Rich- defense keeping Diablo scoreless at the half. At the start opened Spring League with back-to-back wins. Behind ards told the players. "They made this possible for of the second half Fusion came out fighting, creating lots of the defensive wall of Faith Rogers, Rebecca George, us. They were your age at one time, and they were chances at a goal. Diablo's defense held strong and the two Danielle Castro and Athena Lewis, the Fusion Maroon thinking of doing a whole lot of other things besides rivals ended the game in a 0-0 draw. The 2013 Livermore team held Bay Oaks to just one goal, taking Saturday’s going to war." Fusion U13 Maroon girls are (bottom row) Alyssa Silva, contest, 4 – 1 with goals by Ashleigh Ward, Kayla Gallo After reading a newspaper article about Granada Hailey Hahlbeck, Sarah Baxter, Madison Hood, Lauren and Kyah Coady. Sunday’s game pitted the Maroon team High School graduate and wounded marine corps Meeker; (top row) Alora Garcia, Sarah Vlah, Camille La against FCA Sparks. Fusion shut-out the Sparks team veteran Staff Sgt. Jason Ross, Richards said, "I went Blanc, Kailee Haskins, Nicole Fairbanks, Hayli Edwards, 5 - 0 with goals scored by Kyah Coady, Alivia Ganz, old school" to find him. Kaitlin Krakoski and Coach Ben Graham Missing were Kaleigh Castillo, Faith Rogers and Lily Redell. In the "I looked through the phone book to find Marylin Kamy Farro, Kayla Jones and Hayley Thompson. Carter (founder of Livermore Veterans Foundation) photo, U11 Maroon player Kyah Coady battles for the and asked her for help. I got more inspiration as I got ball against Bay Oaks in the Fusion’s 4-1 win. in a safe and positive environment raised go to support new trail develop- going. The idea kept growing." and play regardless of talent level or ment and park maintenance for the Richards is inviting all veterans to attend the LHS ability. Cheer participants will learn District. LARPD operates the open - GHS varsity baseball game on Wednesday, April 24th the fundamentals, cheer at games space parks of Sycamore Grove Park and compete locally. All games will (and the former Veterans Park), Hold- at Granada High School, 400 Wall Street, Livermore. be played in Livermore at the high ener Park and Brushy Peak Regional schools. All practices will take place Preserve, which include more than "Before Sgt. Ross throws the first pitch to Granada in Livermore. The season begins on and Army Sgt. Christian Valle throws the first pitch to August 1 and concludes in early No- 1,300 acres. In addition, the District vember. Online registration is open at maintains multi-use trails throughout Livermore, we'll invite all veterans to stand behind www.LJFL.org. the community. them on the infield. This is a big thank you to all of There is an early registration dis- To help prep the course, LARPD count of $50.00 for football and $25 will be closing a half-mile portion of them." for cheer. Registration cost increases the paved trail at the Arroyo Road end The afternoon kicks off with a flagpole dedication after April 30. Each player pays a of Sycamore Grove Park, in addition $35 refundable volunteer fee. Sibling to the park entrance and parking lot at ceremony at 3:15. "The new flagpole will be an im- discounts apply. With the help of Arroyo Road. Portions of the trail will portant part of the baseball field," said Richards. "The local businesses and residents, LJFL be repaved to make the park safer for military will raise the flag. A plaque will be added say- has a limited number of scholarships visitors. Closure will be from Monday, for needy families. Applications are March 25, to Monday, April 1. The rest ing thank you to all of our veterans, whether wounded, available at www.LJFL.org and must of the path, starting at the Wetmore be submitted by April 30. Road entrance, will remain open. healthy, or still active. We want to include and honor Anyone interested in coaching is a broad spectrum of those who've served." invited to go to www.LJFL.org and The courses will be on paved and register by filling out an application unpaved trails through the park, start- The Livermore Fusion Family members and the community as a whole are to start the process. LJFL provides ing and ending with race festivities at likewise invited to come out and enjoy an afternoon of training for all coaches; no experience Wente Vineyards wine garden area U12 girls Maroon soccer necessary. located at the main vineyard on Arroyo team began the spring baseball and appreciating our service members. Registration will close when the Road. The trails only accommodate Admission is free with the game starting at 4 p.m. league reaches 16 teams. No players strollers with off-road wheels. season with two wins. On are ever cut. All players play the entire To register, visit www.finishline- Proceeds from snack bar sales, raffles and donations game on offense or defense. Players are production.com. Those registered Saturday, the girls scored will go directly to Sgt. Ross and Sgt. Valle, both of not limited to a few plays per game. in advance will be able to pick up a 3 goals in the second half whom suffered severe injuries while serving in the Everyone plays the entire game. timing chip and T-shirt early from 9 For additional information, inter- a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, at the to battle their way to a 4-3 middle east. ested parents should visit: www.LJFL. Robert Livermore Community Center, victory over Impact. On Sgt. Ross had been clearing an area of explosive org. President and Vice-President of 4444 East Ave. LJFL are Rico Richardson and Matt Sunday, Fusion played devices in Afghanistan two years ago when he stepped Archer. a great defensive game on an undetectable pressure plate. The explosion hit Day at the A's his entire group of marines with Ross taking the brunt Livermore Community Day at the a g a i n s t L a m o r i n d a , Fusion Soccer A’s will be held to support athletic pro- winning 2-1. The games of the blast. Registration for fall recreational grams. The date is Saturday, April 13, and select soccer now open. Regis- 2013, Oakland A's vs. Detroit Tigers. were a total team effort "This could be my son," said Richards. "This could tration for Livermore Fusion Soccer be my kid. Reading about it tore into me. I knew we The first 10,000 fans receive a 2012 AL with goals from Alexandra Club is open online. Please visit www. West Division Champs Fleece Blanket. had to do something." fusionsc.org. Walk-in registration on Lower Box Seats, Community Tailgate Borgna, Kayla Lewis, When asked what veterans need to do to participate, Sunday, April 14th, 10am-2pm at BBQ, Parking, T-shirts included. Sierra Street, and Drew the Livermore High School Student Featuring the Granada High School Richards said simply, "Just show up. Enjoy the baseball Union. For questions or more informa- Jazz Band performing the National Pagtakhan. Pictured are tion, please visit us at www.fusionsc. Anthem. Tailgate 11:00am-12:30pm. game. Stay as long as you like - a few minutes or the org or call (925) 443-7570. Drew Pagtakhan and Kayla whole time." Game time 1:05pm. Family Ticket & Business Sponsor Lewis making a break Richards has invited Livermore Mayor John March- packages available. Visit the LVJUSD toward their opponents' and and Superintendent of Schools Kelly Bowers to Run for Education website for flyer or to order online: Pleasanton Partnerships in Edu- www.livermoreschools.com goal. attend, along with the local fire and police departments, cation, PPIE will hold its 1st An- who have each donated $250. "I'm also working on nual Pleasanton Run for Education on Sunday, April 14, 2013. The event having two color guards - one from the marine corps will include a half marathon, 5K and and one from the army. We will have three golf carts 1-mile Kids’ Challenge. Both the half marathon and 5K routes pass through on hand to help anyone get around who needs assis- the scenic historic Main Street of tance." Pleasanton and finish at the Alameda VFW Post #7265 will provide a color guard. County Fairgrounds. The Pleasanton Run for Education As for the Granada players, who will be sporting is presented by ClubSport Pleasanton camouflage jerseys, Richards added, "Every kid is and 100% of the proceeds from the half marathon, 5K & 1-mile Kids’ totally jacked. This event, and having the guys show Challenge will benefit Pleasanton up and throw out the first pitch, makes them feel like schools. they're a part of something special." PPIE is a non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting Pleasanton For more information, call Steve Richards at (925) public schools by raising funds for 373-0820. programs that are threatened by state budget cuts. “It is our hope that this event will be an annual highlight that will bring the community together contact David Perotti at 925-586-2811 the pin on all par 3 holes, long drive to increase support of our education or [email protected] contest, range balls and a special prize initiatives,” said Kelly French, Pleas- for the highest team score. anton Run for Education chair. Following the tournament, there To register for this family-friendly Pleasanton Jr. Football will be a tri-tip/chicken buffet dinner. event or to sign-up to volunteer on race Pleasanton Junior Football League Dress code: no denim, soft spikes and day, please go to www.ppierun.com. (PJFL) is taking registration for the collared shirt required. 2013 Contact Football, Flag Football Proceeds will go towards the fight and Cheerleading season. PJFL offers against cancer. For information or to Run for the Parks contact football and cheerleading for register, contact the tournament chair The third annual Run for the boys and girls in the 2nd through 8th Larry Troen at 443-7575, 216-1389 or Parks, presented by the Livermore grades as well as flag football for [email protected]. Area Recreation and Park District, is boys and girls in the 2nd through 12th set for Sunday, April 14, in Sycamore grades. Everyone plays in PJFL. There Grove Park. With the theme “Preserv- are no tryouts and there are no cuts. ing Our Open Spaces,” this event Contact Football registration Jr. Football Signup features three different route options includes a uniform and all necessary Livermore Junior Football League for varying ages and abilities - 10K equipment. Contact players practice is registering players for the 2013 run/walk, a 5K run/walk and a Kids’ 3 times per week beginning in early season. 1-Mile Fun Run. New this year will August and play games on Saturdays LJFL is founded under the prin- be an additional aid station added to ciple that every Livermore child who at the Pleasanton Sports Park begin- serve both courses. ning in early September. Flag Football wants to play football or cheer should have the opportunity. Entry for the 10K, starting at 9 registration includes a jersey and all a.m., and 5K, starting at 9:10 a.m., necessary equipment. Flag players Due to its success over its six-year existence and the support of LARPD races is $30 by April 12 or $35 on practice once a week beginning in mid- race day. Entry for the Kids’ 1-Mile August and play games on Saturdays and the high school football programs, LJFL is expanding to all children aged Fun Run, starting at 9:20, is $10 by at Hart middle School beginning in April 12 or $15 on race day. Family mid-September. Cheer registration 7 through 14 (as of September 1, 2013.) Football participants will learn entry is available for $25 per person includes a uniform and training with for families of four or more. All funds practice two times per week beginning the fundamentals of contact football in late June and cheer on Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports Park beginning in early September. For more details and to register a player or cheerleader visit PJFL. com. Follow PJFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/PleasantonJuniorFoot- ballLeague.

Play Golf, Fight Cancer Dancers for the Cure (DFC) Relay for Life will host a charity golf tourna- ment on Fri., May 3 at the Las Positas Golf Course in Livermore. Format is 4 person team scramble, limited to the first 30 teams. Entry closing date is April 18. Start time is 12:30 p.m. with registration between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Fee is $105 per person. Holes can be sponsored for $150 each. The event includes closest to PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013

that a sick child can put a family discharging air guns is illegal within There is a $5 per vehicle parking For more information, go to cost is $7:00, which includes lunch budget in crisis. Dana organizes the city limits. fee at either entrance to Sycamore www.sagecenter.org, email aspen@ style refreshments. All ages are a fundraiser each year to support Grove Park. A $2 donation is re- sagecenter.org or call 510-526-1793 welcome. the charity and blood drives are quested to help support the programs ext. 6. The Mellotones combo has held in Team KC's name. Dana has Earth Day unless other fees are specified. channeled her grief toward helping Each year, Earth Day, coming up Participants may call 925-960-2400 been playing for various activities others. on April 22, 2013, focuses attention for more information. Fair Seeks Volunteers (private parties, celebrations, etc.) Virginia "Dee" Williams: In on the fact that recycling simply The 101st Alameda County Fair in the Tri-Valley area for the past recent times, twelve year breast makes sense environmentally. is in need of volunteers to assist with several years. The group consists cancer survivor Dee Williams has Americans alone threw away more Every 15 Minutes the many activities and programs of seven musicians including piano, also been battling a neurological than 13.1 million tons of textiles in The Pleasanton Unified School during the annual summer event. District and the Pleasanton Police Each year, volunteers help to make bass, drums, guitar, trumpet and disorder similar to MS, along with 2010, according to the U.S. Envi- fibromyalgia and arthritis; however, Department will be presenting the the Fair the success it is. Individu- saxophone, plus a vocalist. They she does not let it stop her from act- ronmental Protection Agency. These “Every 15 Minutes” program at als, companies and organizations are play what some might call the Great ing as a volunteer for the American include items that could have been Amador Valley High School on April welcome. The Fair also presents a American Songbook; that is, popular Cancer Society. Dee is a Call Back donated to charities or recycled into 11 and 12. “Every 15 Minutes” is great fundraising opportunity and tunes of stage, screen and radio, plus volunteer who talks to cancer pa- wiping and polishing cloths, paper, a high impact anti-DUI program, a chance to be a part of a positive all-time favorites from the Swing tients to determine if their needs have car insulation and even building which derives its name from the and successful community event. Era of the 1930s and 1940s. These SPECIAL PET been met while undergoing chemo or materials. frequency at which a person is killed Interested volunteers can email dance sets feature music that blends a radiation. She also spends time talk- in an alcohol or drug related collision Jamie Osborn at josborn@alam- Cookie would be a wonderful At Plato's Closet stores in the tasteful balance of melody, harmony, ing with recently diagnosed breast in the United States. The program edacountyfair.com. and rhythm. addition to any family, She is cancer patients to help relieve their Livermore area, clothing recycling is designed to teach young adults For details on how to submit an a special girl and a special concerns as they're starting their also makes sense financially. Renae about the dangers and consequences entry for judging in the fair, go to of driving under the influence of www.ACFairExhibits.com. needs girl. Cookie is deaf journey. This is called the Reach Gaudette, director of Plato's Closet, Tomato Extravaganza to Recovery program. Dee is also says that the resale stores' franchise alcohol or drugs. The program will Competition deadlines include: Love Apple Farms is organiz- - although it hasn't seemed to one of the Walnut Creek American owners put the principles of Earth be directed at high school juniors and Best of the Bay Wine Competition, ing a free event open to the general seniors of Amador Valley and Valley April 26; Sauvignon Summit and stop her for a single moment. Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Day to work every day by buying Better coordinators for Livermore Christian High Schools. Zin Challenge, April 26; Amateur public with a mini-class covering all She is a happy, healthy, and Pleasanton. Look Good, Feel gently-used, current style clothing Part of the program involves Wine Competition, May 22; aspects of tomato growing. Western loving, friendly pit bull - that Better teaches women who are and accessories and reselling it to a mock fatal traffic collision. The For more information, please Garden Nursery in Pleasanton will would make a wonderful undergoing chemotherapy or radia- teen and twenty-something guys and collision simulates a DUI crash in visit www.AlamedaCountyFair. host a Tomato Extravaganza Day tion how to pick out, take care of girls who are looking for style, qual- which some young adults are killed. com, or call (925) 426-7600. on April 13. family dog. TVAR was so and wear wigs, as well as teaching ity and today's fashion trends at up to The collision will be simulated at Tomatoes are the number one 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 11, committed to this darling girl, make-up techniques since their skin 70% off original retail prices. crop grown by American home gar- tones may be changing. And, for the 2013 on Del Valle Parkway adjacent History Lecture they decided to put her into past four years, Dee has also been a The earth-friendly numbers to Amador Valley High School. The Livermore Heritage Guild's deners and they want to know how a foster home. But to give Relay For Life Team member and posted by Plato's Closet stores na- Paramedics, firefighters, police of- history lecture will feature guest to get the best quality and quantity her the very best chance in walks the track in support of the tionwide in 2012 demonstrate that ficers handle the mock crash just as speaker Harry Briley. out of their yields. The mini-class American Cancer Society. the brand's approach is resonating they would the real thing. Juniors He will tell the World War II at Tomato Extravaganza Days will life, TVAR enrolled her at To vote, go to www.breakaway- with young fashion trend setters. Al- and seniors observe the emergency story of Jack Rittenhouse, who be led by local expert tomato grow- crews in action and witness the arrest signed up for the California State Diablo K-9 so she could learn fromcancer.com/champion/voting. together, Plato's Closet stores bought ers from Love Apple Farms and htm of the intoxicated driver. Guard in 1941: "The Invasions That all the needed obedience nearly 50.4 million items from This is the 12th year the Pleas- Never Were." State guards were es- will cover various tomato growing commands with Shane - customers last year, making those anton Police Department and the tablished across the country to patrol topics such as: selecting the right her trainer. He has already Public Safety items available to new shoppers and Pleasanton Unified School District for foreign military invasions. variety for the area, pruning, stak- Open House putting about $160 million back into has presented the program. The lecture will be presented ing, fertilizing, irrigation, organic declared that she is a "very the pockets of the sellers. In order to facilitate the col- on Wed., April 17 at the Livermore pest control, disease prevention, Dublin will host a Public Safety Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. cool dog." She will come For more information about lision portion of the program the growing in containers. Western Open House on Saturday, April 13, Police Department will close part Doors open at 7 p.m. with the talk with 3 free follow on private from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Plato's Closet in the Livermore of Del Valle Parkway from 9:00 at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation Garden's Tomato Extravaganza training classes with Shane Held at Fire Station #17 and the area, please visit www.platoscloset. AM until approximately 2:00 PM is $2. Day will also include free tastings Office of Emergency Services in com. on Thursday, April 11, 2013. The For more information, call of local, artisan honey, goat cheese, to be sure she continues to Dublin, this free community event roadway will be closed between 443-9740. and olive oil. keep up with her new found is an opportunity to meet local Main Street and Harvest Road. firefighters and law enforcement, Campfire and Spiders Western Garden Nursery is skills and life. For more The Livermore Area Recreation Traffic will be detoured around the offering a diverse selection of heir- tour a fire station and the Office of collision scene. Residents of the area Dance to Mellotones information please contact Emergency Services, and check out and Park District ranger staff will The Mellotones, sponsored by loom tomato plants this Spring from present Music Around the Camp- will be allowed access to and from Cindy at [email protected] all of the equipment Dublin's Police their homes. Numerous emergency the VFW Post 6298, have been called Love Apple Farms. Varieties offered and Fire Departments use to keep fire on Sat., April 13. Meet Ranger include local favorites such as Black or sue james at ssuejames@ Danny Haberman at 7 p.m. in the vehicles will be involved and people back to play the Great American the community safe. in the area will hear a lot of sirens Krim and Sungold, as well as rare gmail.com. Fire Station #17 is located at reserved picnic area at Sycamore Songbook, music to dance to at the Grove Park. Join this rocking for a short period of time. Calstar Spring Tea set for Wed., April 17. and unusual ones like Rainbow Love Broder Boulevard and Madigan will be landing their helicopter to Avenue in Dublin. campfire to celebrate the start of The tea, presented by Pleasanton and White Oxheart. the camping season. There will transport an “injured” party to the Western Garden Nursery is hospital. Other entities involved VFW Post 6298 will be held at the Pacesetter Award be live music from Ranger Danny Veterans Memorial Building, 301 located at 2756 Vineyard Ave., and Jonny Williams from Crawdad will be: City of Pleasanton Streets Relay For Life of Livermore Children's Carnival Department, Livermore-Pleasanton Main Street Pleasanton. Dancing Pleasanton. For information, call received the Pacesetter Award in The 3rd annual Children's Republic, plus fixings for s’mores Carnival will be hosted by the and hot chocolate. Please call the Fire Department, Paramedics Plus, will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The 462-1760. March 2013. Relay For Life of Graham-Hitch Mortuary and Valley Livermore was one of a handful Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge ranger office at 925-960-2400 for #2117 on Sun., April 21. directions. Care Hospital. to receive this honor in the State A follow-up assembly will be of California. This is a recognition Festivities will take place be- Spiders and Their Kin is the tween 1 and 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, topic of a Sun., April 14 program. held at Amador Valley High School program for those events that meet in the gymnasium on Friday, April established criteria by the American 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 2 p.m. The event will include a bean at Sycamore Grove Park, 5211 12, 2013. No street closures are Cancer Society Relay for Life that involved with the assembly. WINNERS have been shown to help grow bag toss, lollypop pull, balloon dart Arroyo Rd. (continued from page one) Relay For Life events. The program throwing, hole in one and more. They creep, they crawl and participate in the fair. It was year, and will be held April is designed to recognize events, Each child, from the ages of 2 to 12, they give many folks the heebie- AgPark Volunteers which are leading the way in this will receive a free meal consisting jeebies. They are the eight-legged Workday volunteers are needed held March 9th at the Alam- 15-16 at the California Sci- challenge. The Pacesetter standards of a hot dog, chips and drink plus a animals of our world: spiders and at the Sunol AgPark on Sat., April 13 eda County Fairgrounds in ence Center, formerly called free cotton candy, bag of popcorn their relatives. Join this program are formatted to show Relay com- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pleasanton. the California Museum of mittees’ commitment throughout and ten game tokens. Additional in Sycamore Grove Park to discuss The work will include breaking the Relay planning process. tokens and food can be purchased these wonderful creatures. Learn ground on a new kids' garden. Learn "We contacted GE. They Science and Industry. This year's Relay for Life of for a nominal fee. about some of the different types about the farm's natural resources, sent us windmill models," All proceeds will benefit the around the world and learn which "Lawrence Livermore Livermore will be held June 22 at sustainable agriculture practices, said Abele. "We based our Livermore High School. Opening Elks National Foundation and major are considered dangerous. There and education programs. Bring National Laboratory pays ceremonies are at 9 a.m. followed projects. will be a few live specimens for us gloves and hand tools. Snacks and three-blade set on those for the expenses of our coun- by a suvivors' lap at 9:30 a.m. Those with questions may email to look at. drinks will be provided. models. Our blades were During the Survivors Lap, Tammy Sturgill at k.sturgill@ ty winners including airfare, upbeat music plays as all cancer comcast.net. about a third the size, but motel and meals," said Junc- survivors at the event take the first they created almost three tion science teacher Jan Ben- lap around the track cheered on by the other participants who line the Storytime with times as much electricity." nett. "I had 15 students from track, celebrating their victory over the Farmer Livermore Selects How does that happen? our school attend the county cancer. For more information about Storytime with the Farmer will "It's just the design," said science fair. We entered two Survivors contact Barbara Boberg be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tues., Cable. "We don't think it's projects that won first places at 925-443-2106 or at bjboberg@ April 23 at Forest Home Farms Interim Police Chief comcast.net or Kathleen Schoen- ever been tried before." and one Grand Prize winner. Historic Park in San Ramon. Randy Sonnenberg who During his retirement, ing, Media Chair at katlaing@ The event includes stories, Abele looked thoughtful. I am just so proud of these comcast.net will serve as interim Liver- Sonnenberg has remained songs, a special springtime craft and "I don't want to talk about kids and what they've ac- a visit to the sheep. Children must be more Police Chief until a active in law enforcement accompanied by an adult, but only replacement is found for vortexes, I don't even want complished." Dublin Library children need to register. professional associations Chief Steve Sweeney who and keeps abreast of issues to go there," she said, then For Cable, the achieve- Anniversary For registration information added, "The length of the The Dublin Library will cel- please call the San Ramon Com- retired last week. and trends facing commu- ment helped her realize ebrate its 10th Anniversary this munity Center at Central Park (925) Sonnenberg served 30 nities. Chief Sonnenberg is blade is a third in size so that she can accomplish her Saturday, April 13 with an open 973-3200 or register online at www. there's a smaller radius in goals. "Keep going and house. sanramonrecguide.com for activity years in the Foster City Po- currently a member of the Activities are planned from #83740. Cost is $5 for residents and lice Department. During his International Association which it can disturb the air. never give up, even if you 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Li- $6 for non-residents. Ages 3-5 only. tenure there he was a police of Chiefs of Police, and the Since it creates three times think your project is not brary, 200 Civic Plaza. Space is limited. the energy we can use a lot The schedule includes: 10 a.m. Forest Home Farms Historic officer, sergeant, lieutenant, California Police Chiefs good," she said. "Try for Crackers the Clown, 11 a.m. Pixar Park is located at 19953 San Ramon captain and retired as Chief Association. He is also a less of them, so basically we it. Think outside the box; Movie Shorts; 1 p.m. Vice Mayor Valley Blvd., just south of Pine Val- of that department in 2004. mentor and coach and is a can avoid making a wall of that's what's going to get you Don Biddle; 1 p.m. Poetry Out Loud ley Road in San Ramon. For more in- He is an experienced law performance by Sharanya Stanley of formation about Forest Home Farms sought after speaker with windmills that birds can't get places." Dublin High School; 2 p.m. special Historic Park call (925) 973-3284 or enforcement professional Police Departments in the around." guest appearance by author Ying visit www.SanRamon.ca.gov. and has served on numer- State of California. As one of only two Chang Compestine; and 4 p.m. ous boards and commit- music with Extended Roots. Sonnenberg has tempo- middle school Grand Prize Food is being provided by Assault Calls tees including: Chairman rarily relocated to Livermore winners (the second being Dublin High School's catering class, The Pleasanton Police Depart- of the Northern California so he can be completely ac- awarded in biology to an the Gourmet Gaels. Throughout the ment received multiple calls last Police Planners Officers As- cessible to the community day, drop in at the Library Program Wednesday reporting a male subject Oakland charter school stu- Room and help make a birthday that was seen wearing body armor sociation, San Mateo County and the Police Department dent), Abele and Cable will book for the library. Tell us what the and running with an assault weapon Criminal Justice Council, during his interim tenure. receive a fully-funded trip to Dublin Library means to you. and was Vice-Chair of the in a residential area near Fairlands He has been married for 32 the California State Science Drive and Pimlico Drive. He was San Mateo County Police years, has two sons and six Fair (CSSF) in Los Angeles, Cancer Champion Vote later spotted by a Zone 7 employee Chiefs Homeland Security grandchildren. During the Amgen Tour of Cali- the state's most elite science running into the Arroyo Del Valle, Committee. Sonnenberg earned Bach- fornia (May 12-19, 2013), a local just north of Stoneridge Dr., about competition for middle and cancer survivor, patient, caregiver, Livermore City Manager elor of Political Science ¼ mile east of Santa Rita Rd. or advocate will be named Break- Marc Roberts stated, “Chief from California State Uni- high school students. away from Cancer Champion for Responding patrol units ar- The CSSF is the final making a difference within their rived and quickly established a Sonnenberg will do an excel- versity, Stanislaus, a Master community and inspiring others. perimeter. The East County Tacti- lent job during his time as of Public Administration science fair of the academic Livermore, as a host city for cal Team, which happened to be the interim Chief. We will from the University of Cali- the May 18 race day, has two training nearby in Livermore, also nominees. draw on his expertise and fornia and holds a Breakaway from Cancer Cham- responded. They utilized an armored leadership over the next few Certificate from the Cali- pions will be granted special ac- vehicle to approach the subject along months. Chief Sonnenberg fornia Commission on Peace cess to the 2013 Amgen Tour of the service road. The subject, a 16 makes a fine addition to an California and will be recognized year-old male, was found to be in Officers Standards and on stage. Each Champion will lead possession of an Airsoft gun which already outstanding Police Training for his graduation the Breakaway Mile through their closely resembled an actual rifle. Department.” from "Command College." community, a special one-mile He was also in possession of a walk to honor cancer survivors worldwide. The Champions will be brown utility vest which is similar joined by a peloton of their support in appearance to body armor. He team members, including caregiv- was cited for discharging an air gun ers, family members and healthcare within the city limits and released professionals who support their fight to a parent. against cancer. As a precaution, the staff and Nominees are: Dana Croghan: After losing her children at the nearby Hacienda daughter to carciocarcinoma, Dana Preschool were instructed to shelter began Team KC to help children and in place during the incident. their families while they are in the Although nobody was injured hospital. Team KC helps families during this event, the Pleasanton with items such as gas, food, even Police Department wants to remind rent, that are not covered by insur- members of the community that ance because she knows first-hand The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013 - PAGE 9

Paul Benson in New 1 9 5 4 was in great pain and un- Shawn C. Cox, Hayden G. d e n t o f Resident of Livermore Jersey, a n d able to walk about. But she Johnson, Jonathan R. Bliss, San Jose Mar. 30, 1918-Mar. 20, 2013 s h e passed still looked forward to life’s and Cole S. Fairhurst, and for over Beloved husband, father, earned a w a y simple pleasures every day. great-grandchildren Nai’a 40 years. grandfather, great-grandfa- a bach- s u d - She enjoyed sitting on her and Koa Johnson. Dottie He served ther, friend, builder, volun- e l o r ’s d e n l y back porch overlooking the was predeceased by her five years teer, WWII Army veteran of sci- on April Arroyo Mocho Creek or husband of 57 years, Bruce i n t h e and Christian. e n c e 4, 2013 tending to her garden as the N. Bliss. A r m y , Born in Anita, IA, Paul degree i n t h e children played. For Mad- Dottie graduated from worked as worked as a w i t h comfort eline, family was always Urbana High School, in a welder bricklayer, a ma- o f h i s first and she will be missed Urbana, Illinois, in 1943. for Ford c o n t r a c - jor in home. dearly. She graduated from the Uni- Motor Co. tor and 27 bio-resource science at the Dan leaves behind his Madeline is survived her versity of Illinois at Cham- and NUMMI. After retiring years with University of California, loving mother, Donna Momb sons Steven (Susan) of Oak- paign-Urbana in 1947, with in 1999, he moved and lived IBM as a Berkeley where she and and his soul mate of 15 years, land and Michael (Jean) of a BS in Physical Education, with his daughter Janelle customer Hank met and later married Pat Carter as well as his twin Livermore, grandchildren and was a member of Torch, and her family where he s e r v i c e in 1992. children Andrew and Jessica Alison, John, Daniel, and Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Phi was an essential part of their engineer & She attended Tulane Uni- Momb and their spouses, Kristen, and great grand- and Mortarboard. She was lives. He spent his retire- manager. versity Medical School with step-daughter Deborah Burg children Zachary, Madeline, an excellent athlete, and ment devoting his time to H e Hank in New Orleans, earn- and spouse, and grandsons and Elizabeth. She is also participated in, coached, and his children and grandchil- loved to ing both her medical degree Aiden and Luke. Dan also survived by twin sister Toni supported athletics through- dren, especially to his two hike in the mountains, help and a master’s degree in leaves behind a multitude of Giuffre of San Jose, brother out her lifetime. Dottie was grandchildren he lived with, others, restore antique clocks public health in 1993, be- friends and acquaintances. Lawrence (Patty) of Car- recruited to play women’s Jasmine and Bobby, always and work with his hands. coming the first physician Graduated from Mt. Dia- nelian Bay, many nieces professional baseball during dropping and picking them Paul is survived by his in her family. She completed blo High School in 1972, and nephews, and caregiver WWII, but instead, chose to up from school, taking them wife Juanita, children Karen her residency in dermatol- Dan was a master painting Kathy Wolf of Livermore. follow a teaching career. to cheer, dance, baseball Rinker (Donald) of Castro ogy at Tulane Medical Cen- contractor and retired from You will always be in our Dottie began her long- and soccer practices. He at- Valley and David Benson ter in 1997. the trade after 25 years. A hearts with your open arms time work with children and tended their dance recitals, (Diana) of Burbank, grand- Cecile and Hank moved dedicated member of the and sense of humor. young adults as a women’s cheer competitions, soccer children Bradley Rinker to Pleasanton and opened local AA Fellowship, Dan’s Funeral Mass will be physical education teacher and baseball games. The (Shannon) of Ft Walton their practice, Pacific Der- 7 ½ years of sobriety was a celebrated at St. Michael’s and coach in 1947. She Zepeda family has been very Beach, FL, Nora Rinker matology. She was also on proud accomplishment of Church, 458 Maple Street, taught at schools in Grand blessed to have him in their & great-grandson Evan of staff at ValleyCare Medi- both his and his family. Livermore on Friday, April Rapids, Michigan, until daily lives. Castro Valley, his brother cal Center. Dr. Lee cared Known for his love of tie- 19, at 11:00 am. A reception her retirement in the early He was preceded in death Carl Benson (Marge) of for her patients as if they dye and Hawaiian shirts Dan will follow at Madeline’s 1970’s. She quickly re- by his beloved wife Cessie Ames, IA, and step-children were family members. In also loved reading; garden- home. She will be laid to turned to part-time work (1986), parents Valentine Evelyn Fearon (Donald), Di- her spare time, she enjoyed ing; the outdoors, especially rest next to her husband with children at a church, and Sophia Lopez, sisters anna Orloff (Norman), Stan gardening, cooking, reading, the redwoods; antiquing; at Golden Gate National bowling alley, and fitness Mary and Molly. He is sur- Mansfield (Lori), Elaine exercising, Tai Chi, knitting, traveling; and dreaming of Cemetery in San Bruno. In club, all in Grand Rapids, vived by his four children Mansfield (Gary Schultz). Chinese painting, playing fixing up his VW Bug. lieu of flowers, the family and again retired in2005. John Jr. (Jennifer), James, He was preceded in death by the piano and spending time A Celebration of Life will requests donations to one Dottie lived in Grand Jenifer and Janelle (Rob- his first wife Esther. with her family and friends. be held on Friday, April 12 at of the many Parkinson’s Rapids until 2009, when ert), 12 grandchildren, 4 A Celebration of Home- She is described as a caring 11:00 am at Callaghan Mor- Disease charities. following the death of her great grandchildren, brother going will be held on Sun- and loving mother and wife tuary, 3833 East Avenue, husband, she moved to Heri- Joe Lopez (Sheila), sister day April 14, 2pm at Asbury with a good sense of humor Livermore. A reception will Bess Ban tage Estates in Livermore, Eleanor Baker (Buzz) and United Methodist Church, and a gentle spirit. follow at Asbury Methodist Resident of Livermore to be near her family. No numerous nieces, nephews 4743 East Ave., Livermore Dr. Lee is survived by Church at 4743 East Avenue, Bess was born in North public services were held per and friends. CA. her husband, Dr. Hank Fung Livermore. McAlester Oklahoma on Dottie’s wishes. Memorial The Lopez and Zepeda Donations may be made and their children, Kristen In lieu of flowers, dona- October 4, 1923. She died gifts may be made to the families would like to thank to Hope Hospice of Dublin and Brandon; her mother tions may be made to the on March Physical Education Depart- our family and friends from or Open Heart Kitchen of Fung Chun Lee and father American Diabetes Associa- 31, 2013 ment, supporting low-in- the Livermore community, Livermore. Kan Chee Lee of Dublin; tion in his name. in Liver- come students, in care of G. Sunset Elementary, Granada her sisters Mona Lee Chin m o r e , Koning at Navajo Elemen- High School and St. Mi- Marc L. Lakner of Castro Valley, and Nancy Madeline with her tary School, 2936 Hughes chael's School for the love July 18, 1955 - March 25, Lee Goggans of Nashville, family at Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM, and support everyone has 2013 Settima Murphy TN. Madeline passed away her bed- 87105. given us during this difficult Resident of Livermore side. Marc was born in Los The viewing was held peacefully on April 3, 2013 Arrangements are by Cal- time. on Tuesday, April 9 and at age 84. She touched many B e s s laghan Mortuary. Visitation will be held on Alamos, New Mexico, to grew up John and Avo Lakner. He the memorial service on lives with her gentle spirit. Thursday, April 11, 2013, Wednesday, April 10 at the Madeline was born in San in Paris, John Lopez from 5:00-9:00 PM, with a had lived in T e x a s . Livermore Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Jose, California in 1929, John Lopez, age 74, resi- funeral service on Friday, Piedmont Avenue in Oak- graduated from Notre Dame She came dent of Livermore passed April 12, 2013, 11:00 AM since 1957 o u t t o w h e r e land, followed by a burial High School and attended away on April 5, 2013, sur- at Lima Family Santa Clara service at 12 p.m. at the San Jose State College. Califor- rounded by his family after a Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester he was a nia during graduate of Mountain View Cemetery, Madeline married her valiant fight with esophageal Blvd, Santa Clara. Interment 5000 Piedmont Avenue, loving husband Jim in 1950 the war as cancer. to follow Santa Clara Mis- Livermore a young H i g h i n Oakland. and very soon became a He was a former resi- sion Cemetery. The family prefers gifts homemaker raising her three b r i d e . 1973. He She lived went on to in her memory to the UCSF boys, eventually in Palo Foundation P.O. Box 45339 Alto. While the boys were in Oak- become an land and A l a m e d a San Francisco, CA 94145- still young, Madeline and 0339; online at makeagift@ Jim discovered a passion for eventual- C o u n t y ly moved Haircuts Will Benefit Deputy Sheriff and retired UCSF.edu. sailing that would keep them active for the next 30 years. to Livermore, Ca. where she after 25 years. raised three daughters. She Clean Water Fund Marc had a passion for Bille Stanford Her many friends from the Palo Alto Yacht Club will re- graduated from Cosmetol- Fusion 3 Salons will have in the aftermath of Hurricane the martial arts and received Andersen ogy School in Hayward in his first degree black belt in Bille Stanford Andersen, member Madeline as outgo- a special "cut-a-thon" to raise Katrina. Fusion 3 raised ing, full of life, and hostess 1967. When she retired in money for the Clean Water $8000 for that one. Danzan Ryu Jujitsu from died April 7, 2013 at the age the early 80's Bess and Al of the bridge club. But life Fund. The Fund works to A donation to CWF can Rory Rebmann when he was of 93. In the week before his Ban moved to their beauti- was not all play for Madeline provide clean water supplies go a long way. The CWF 20. He continued to train, stroke, he had been ballroom ful vineyard property in practice and teach with Rory dancing with his compan- as she also worked as the around the world, including says that as little as $12 can bookkeeper for the Palo Alto Calistoga. They spent many the United States. for many years and also ion Betty wonderful years there enter- provide clean drinking water advanced to second degree Beebe. Military Academy while the Fusion 3 Salons has loca- for one person for a year in boys were in local schools. taining family and friends. tions in Livermore, Pleas- black belt. B i l l e Bess enjoyed golf, traveling Madagascar, said Ennis. Cooking was a favorite w a s t h e Later, as empty nesters, anton, and Brentwood. The CWF projects have Madeline and Jim found and playing bridge. But her cut-a-thon will be held from past time, and he especially s o n o f greatest joy was spending taught water sampling and time to travel, riding the Ori- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, enjoyed experimenting and Danish im- time with her family. testing for safety to students ent Express through Europe April 15, at only the Pleasan- talking about new recipes. migrants She is survived by three examining waters of the Marc is also remembered John and or taking their humble RV to ton location, 722 Main St. Columbia River. CWF has the wide open spaces of the daughters, numerous grand- for his patriotism and flew Anna An- children, great grandchildren Haircuts, which normally paid for kits to test for E. coli the American flag daily d e r s e n . Baja peninsula in Mexico. cost $44 and up, will be $20, bacteria in the Great Lakes, Madeline moved to Liver- and great-great children. as well as the Marine and He mar- A Memorial Service will with the entire proceeds added Ennis. Air Force flags for enlisted ried Izora more California in 1991 and going to the fund. No other became a charter member be held on April 13, 2013 and commissioned family Britton after meeting her in at 2:30 p.m. at Our Savior services will be available. members. France at the end of WWII. of the Guild that formed There will be 15 haircut- the Livermore Valley Opera Lutheran Church in Liver- His memory is survived Bille is survived by his more, CA. ters on duty, to serve a total by his father and mother John three children, Brittony, later that year. She was a of 88 time slots, said Anna Board member for more Arrangements by Cal- and Avo Lakner; his wife of Mark, and Sally and their laghan Mortuary. Ennis, a Fusion 3 stylist. 27 years, Denise; daughters partners plus his only grand- than 15 years, keeping the The action is part of Earth child, Gabrielle Thomas. archives in the early years, Lt. Stephanie Lord (USAF) Dorothy Alice Month activities around (Bradley), Jennifer Rader Bille's "Andersen's Book- a very demanding job, and the planet. Fusion 3 Salons (Sgt. Scott, USMC); sister keeping Service" was a part acting as its Treasurer. Dolan Bliss regularly conducts benefits Dorothy Bliss, a resident Holly Bachleda (John); and of the Livermore business Madeline was heartbro- for various public causes, of Livermore, California, many other relatives and community for over 50 ken by the early passing of said Ennis. The salons are passed away peacefully on friends. years. her son Rourke at 39 years linked to Aveda hair prod- of age in July 1993 and then January 24, 2013. She was Marc will be at rest in A ceremonial service ucts, which is carrying for- later that year the passing born on September 1, 1925 Tennessee, which was a for Bille will be held on ward the support for the place he cherished with Thursday, April 11 at Alden of her beloved Jim in De- in LaPorte, Indiana, to Earl cember. As a young widow, Jeremiah Dolan and Dorothy Clean Water Fund (CFW). extended family. Lane Nursery in Livermore Fusion 3 has undertaken from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All Madeline kept herself in- Elizabeth Boldt Dolan. She past fund-raisers for CWF. friends of Bille are invited volved in the community, was deeply loved by her Dr. Cecile Wun-Sze Lee Donations for one of them .Pleasanton resident and to come and celebrate his continuing her work for the family and friends, and will life. Please send no flowers. Opera and in the lives of her be missed by all. went to a clean-water project physician Dr. Cecile Wun- in the Central Valley. Ennis Sze Lee passed away at Alden Lane will decorate children. As a parishioner Dottie is survived by the hall. at St. Michael’s Catholic her three children, daughter said she thought up the cut- home surrounded by her a-thon benefit model to help family on March 28, 2013 at If anyone wishes to Church, Madeline found Cathie Bliss and Douglas S. the age of 46 after a coura- contribute something, then new ways to give to her Cox, Jr., of Livermore, CA, geous five-year battle with please make a donation in community by opening her son Robert C. Bliss and Paula an aggressive form of breast Bille's name to the charity home to the church Grief J. Bliss, of Soquel, CA, and cancer. of your choice. Support group, fixing many daughter Rebecca Bliss of She was born in Hong a dinner on St. Patrick’s Livermore, CA. She is also Kong on May 13, 1966, and Daniel Robert Momb Day. survived by grandchildren moved with her parents to July 19, 1954 – April 4, 2013 In recent years Madeline Cailen A. Cox, Evan D. Cox, the United States at the age Resident of Livermore of one. A 1984 graduate of Daniel was born in Fair- Cherry Hill East High School banks, Alaska on July 19, PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013

(continued from page 4) tractive city employer in the show up at the 6 meetings. Ranch Road is still vis- retaining structures are made again that roads are indeed of rights” for communities region, we must reduce the OHV use is not going away ible throughout most of such as this one from the structures, and uphold Mea- throughout California. It proportion of revenue spent and if young people do not Pleasanton even though the North Sycamore Specific sure PP. requires disclosure of en- on personnel. Last year 80% have a place to use they will "Hayward Hotel" is only vis- Plan adopted on June 1992: vironmental, public health, of our funds were spent on resort to illegal use, which ible from some Pleasanton "All grading plans, cut and no one wants. neighborhoods. I signed the fill slope design, compac- Pleasanton Roads and other development im- employees leaving little to Janet Winter pacts, that public questions Carnegie SVRA is work- ballot arguments in favor of tion procedures, retaining spend on services. Almost Pleasanton and concerns be addressed, nothing was spent on capital ing on a plan that will pro- Pleasanton Measure PP that structure designs shall be provides for mitigations improvements. vide quality riding areas, included words "massive prepared by a licensed civil I can’t believe these tac- of impacts, and articulates Second, we need to be preserve the historical and grading of hillsides" and "a engineer and include the ap- tics are still happening. Al- a legal process to address cultural features of the Tesla mile long road spanning the propriate recommendations though past General Plans a more attractive place for and Alameda properties, top of many of our Southeast from the approved geotech- had language that should non-complying projects. I business so that more busi- they plan on including ev- Hills," co-wrote the hillside/ nical report." have witnessed first hand have protected our hill- nesses are contributing to erybody compared to the ridgeline protection portion Measure PP, adopted by sides, Pleasanton city staff how CEQA works to protect our revenue stream. While so call Friends of Tesla that of Measure PP with a former voters in November 2008, communities, and without it, constantly recommended, too much of the 40 year old want to spread hate, exclude, planning commissioner, and states housing units and and city councils approved, Pleasanton would be a very Hacienda Business Park is and discriminate against drafted the text that became structures shall not be placed different place today. hillside developments that either undeveloped or va- OHV users. the first three lines of the on slopes of 25 percent or should never have been Developers and large cant, large businesses have hillside/ridgeline protection greater or within 100 feet of business interests, who contemplated. Finally, in chosen to locate across 580 portion of Measure PP. a ridgeline. Its only exemp- 2008, our citizens took mat- have propagated a myth that in Dublin. For too long Experienced Roads have been consid- tion is for housing develop- CEQA is being abused and Pleasanton has had a reputa- Leadership ered a man-made structure ments of 10 or fewer housing ters into their own hands by is delaying or stopping good tion of being almost hostile David Wright since the Pleasanton Zoning units. referending the Oak Grove projects, are pushing this to businesses. The previous Pleasanton Ordinance 520 was enacted The city manager, in defi- development above Kot- reform. Who benefits from mayor and some city coun- Another Voter Support- on April 3, 1968 (and per- ance of Measure PP provi- tinger Ranch with its mile- this change? Developers cil members would express ing Kathy Narum: haps earlier) with the defini- sions, wants authorization to long road atop the ridge and who would like projects ap- their distaste for some busi- Why Kathy? She has tion of "structure" adopted construct highways, streets, collected enough signatures proved without messy public nesses already located here. paid her dues to be on the when Warren R. Harding and roads on terrain greater to put Measure PP on the involvement. Oil and natural These same people wanted Pleasanton City Council. was mayor. In the 1970s, than 25% slope regardless ballot. Measure PP passed gas companies who are plan- to decide which businesses With the Eastside Pleasanton Pleasanton citizens stepped of the size of the proposed overwhelmingly, which ning large scale environ- could do business here. As Plan before the commu- up to protect Pleasanton's housing subdivision. That should have protected our nity, we need someone with ridgelines and hillsides. way, roads for new subdivi- remaining hillsides because mentally damaging hydrau- a result, fewer businesses de- "Restrict construction on sions on hillside property lic fracturing (“fracking”) Kathy Narum's judgment, exceptions could only be ap- cided to locate here. Hence, terrain with slopes greater can traverse environmen- proved by the voters. process to extract hard to we see the commercial suc- experience and independent than 25%" says the Pleas- tally sensitive ridgelines, reach resources throughout thinking--to ensure that that Now the city staff, 4 years cess in Dublin. anton General Plan adopted creekbeds and unstable steep after its passage, is trying to California. And even state As a veteran who takes plan is topnotch. Her 5 years February 9, 1976. Several slopes, circumventing Mea- government, who would as a planning commissioner manipulate Measure PP so elections very seriously, months earlier, Pleasanton's sure PP. roads can be built on slopes love to avoid community please join me in supporting will be useful--but more first hillside preservation The city council has al- opposition to the high speed important--is her Co-chair over 25%. They claim a road David Miller for Pleasanton ordinance adopted on July ready voted once that roads is not a “structure," so not rail project and their plans City Council. role and liaison to the East 14, 1975, with the primary are structures. The planning to divert Sacramento River Pleasanton Task Force itself. author being city staff mem- commission has already covered by Measure PP. But water to San Joaquin Valley She brings experience to the ber Kenneth Scheidig, used voted twice that roads are a road is a structure, and the Off-Road Vehicles ballot arguments mentioned agribusiness interests. Who Ken Clarke task force. the word "structure." Ordi- structures. Furthermore, the nance 763 states: "Streets, provisions of Measure PP roads several times; both the loses? The public. Wandering Wheelers Jeep Because of her chairing of the “Heritage Tree Board buildings, and other man- can be amended by a vote Planning Commission and The Pleasanton City Club Council action is merely of Appeals” and because of made structures [must be] of the people only, not by City Council have already symbolic, but clearly dem- I am writing about the Al- her five years on the “Parks designed and located to in the City Council. The city unanimously determined onstrates the side of the liance Aims to Change Plans and Recreation Commis- such a manner to as to com- manager attempted to amend that a road is a structure. issue they are on. If you for Tesla Park article in your sion,” Kathy will introduce plement the natural terrain it last week during Spring If they succeed with their April 5th edition, I find this and landscape." Measure Break without any election. tactics, Measure PP ceases are as concerned as I am article to be extremely poor a thoughtful and informed vision for the Eastside Pleas- F, adopted in 1993 by the To protect our scenic hills to exist and development about this, please contact journalism, the author did voters to save Pleasanton from development and to your state legislators and the anton Plan--where the chain will scar our hillsides. not even provide his or her Ridge, also contains the prevent a network of streets Please write your coun- Governor’s office to express name and there is very little of lakes, parks and open word "structure" twice. scarring environmentally space, adequate infrastruc- cilmembers at citycouncil@ your opposition. effort to present both sides Roads are man-made sensitive ridgelines which ci.pleasanton.ca.gov before of this issue. ture and the right mix of structures, and roads on could result in potentially housing and commercial the 4/16 council meeting I find many misleading steep slopes also require hundreds of housing units and tell them to support their Off-Road Subsidy statements in this opinion will inter-meld-- much to retaining walls/structures, in Pleasanton's most scenic Art Hull passed off as a news story. the benefit of all Pleasanton voters, and the law we put in which are also man-made hills and ridges, demand that place, by stating a road is a Livermore To begin there is no Tesla residents. structures. In many Spe- your elected officials honor Fact Check: Tax Payers Park, this is nothing more Also, she'll support fam- cific Plans, references to the voters' wishes, reaffirm “structure” and is covered by Fund Most of Off-Highway than a marketing ploy by Ce- ily oriented sports and rec- Measure PP. Vehicle Division Budget leste Garamendi. The Tesla reation facilities worthy of In the 2013-2014 budget, and Alameda properties are the quality of life we already the Off-Highway Motor Ve- far from “Unspoiled." Tesla enjoy in Pleasanton. She has hicle Recreation (OHMVR) is the site of the first coal a broad base of support and Scoping Session Set for Division of the California mine in California. That area endorsements as residents State Parks Department is was mined way before any recognize she is fair and slated to collect about $85.1 environmental regulations independent. Recology Waste Disposal Plans M. More than 75% of that were put into effect and environmental damage is Yes, I know Kathy! She San Francisco plans to Yuba County Supervisors project also proposes an money comes from motor cares about the quality of voted 3-1 to approve an amendment to the Recol- vehicle fuel tax, representing evident all over the property. change where it delivers its The Alameda property has a life in all of Pleasanton, and waste. The current agree- agreement with San Fran- ogy Ostrom Road Landfill the tax on over 150,000,000 she is no slouch when it cisco to complete the report Conditional Use Permits gallons of gasoline mostly large canyon that was filled ment with Waste Manage- when the Hetch Hetchy comes to championing what ment takes the city’s waste for the Recology Green Rail to clarify the terms of the sold to average drivers, less Aqueduct was built. There she believes is in the best Project to transfer trash to permit related to materials than 25% will come from en- to the Altamont Landfill site are signs of human caused interest of our wonderful in Livermore. The contract is Yuba County via truck and brought to the site for alter- trance fees and Off-Highway environmental damage ev- community. For 16 years, train. native daily cover (ADC), or Vehicle (OHV) sticker fees. anticipated to expire in 2015 erywhere you look. In the she has done so. based on the San Francisco’s In November, Recology "beneficial reuse." Of that 150,000,000 gal- same paragraph it is stated A vote for Kathy Narum terminated its contract with The amendment would lons of gasoline, only 13.3% current diversion rates. “State-owned Tesla Site.” is a vote for experienced Changing where San San Francisco to allow the allow for the development is for registered OHV ve- While it is true that it is leadership in Pleasanton environmental review to be of a rail spur from the exist- hicles. The OHMVR Divi- Francisco waste is taken owned by the state, the prop- and a vote for "quality of would mean that fees used to completed before a contract ing rail line on South Beale sion is handed over this fuel erties were purchased with life" and for the "community is awarded. That action was Road in Yuba County onto tax windfall based upon an OHV Trust Fund money fund a variety of projects in synergy" which we wish to the Valley would be substan- designed to head off litiga- the Yube-Sutter Disposal, outdated formula. The state for OHV use, the purchase continue-- in order to grow was approved by the State tially reduced. Waste taken tion. Three lawsuits were INc. (YSDI) property. The legislature has thus far been Pleasanton into the future. filed - two demanded an spur is located on Beale unwilling or unable to cor- Legislators for OHV use. to the Altamont Landfill In another paragraph it says generates a per ton fee, with environmental review and Air Force Base; which has rect this travesty because of the other, from a rival trash raised objections to its use. the OHV lobby. OHMVR “Since 2000, the OHMVR Roads As Structures a portion going to recycling Division has tried twice to Cindy McGovern education programs, another hauler Waste Management, Under the plan, trains would parks cost 6 times as much alleging an unfair bidding bring lidded containers of as other state parks to oper- gain environmental approval Pleasanton part to Livermore as the to expand off-highway mo- Last week's Weekly ar- host community, and the process. Recology is expect- material onto the site 3 to 5 ate, and are the most highly ed to seek a new agreement times per week between the subsidized state parks. Con- tor recreation into Tesla ticle on “Pleasanton City remainder is set aside to pur- Park. It has abandoned both Council holds off Measure chase open space in the east with San Francisco once the hours of 6:00 am and 7:00 tact your state legislature; efforts.” In the paragraph report is completed. pm. "Beneficial reuse,” tell them that OHMVR can PP vote” provided insight county area. The host fee before that it is stated “The that city staff is recommend- goes to the Livermore Valley Yuba County Planning is a concept that states that have their 13.3 % of the gas state is in the process of Department (Yuba County) some materials can be used tax, but please give back our ing to the city council that a Performing Arts Center to a general plan update and road or street not be deemed repay its Bankhead bonds. in cooperation with the City as an amendment to on site 86.7% to fix our roads and environmental review of and County of San Francisco soil and then used as daily other state parks. a structure. City staff origi- There would be an impact the proposal to create a on fees available for future will prepare the Environ- landfill cover. Beneficial vehicular recreation area nally supported a road being a structure but then changed open space acquisition. If mental Impact Report/En- reuse materials would not 'Responsible Growth' on the Tesla site. The Draft vironmental Assessment count as incoming tonnage EIR is expected to be issued their mind. The former city Recology moves the waste Edward Janas council once and the Plan- to Yuba County, over 40% (EIR/EA). since it is not considered Pleasanton in summer 2013.” These The proposed project site actual “waste.” two paragraphs contradict ning Commission twice of the Altamont fee would I have read with interest each other; the fact is the have voted 5-0 that a street be lost. is to be located at 5900 Os- The public scoping meet- in our local publications the OHMVR is in the process is a structure. A scoping meeting will trom Road in Yuba County ing on the Draft EIR/EA will information offered by the of environmental review of Concern about roads be held in San Francisco to and travels through portions be held on Wednesday, April various candidates running the plan at this time. on hillsides and ridgelines determine what should be of three parcels totaling 723 17, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. – for the vacant Pleasanton Carnegie has been used was a major reason Mea- studied in the environmental acres owned by Recology in 8:30 p.m. in Room 431, San City Council seat. by motorcycles since the sure PP was written. Roads review for what is called the southern portion of Yuba Francisco Planning Depart- Each of the candidates 1940’s and was purchased are referred to in both the the Recology Green Rail County. ment, 1650 Mission Street, offers their approach to by the OHMVR Division in Argument in Favor of PP Project and amendments to If approved and con- San Francisco. Because the guiding Pleasanton's future. 1979, not 1998 as stated in and the Rebuttal to the Ar- Recology's conditional use structed, the spur and Un- scope of the Project in Yuba Each includes in that fu- your article; the majority of gument Against PP. In the permit and solid waste facil- loading Facility would be County remains substan- ture "Responsible Growth." the damage was done way Arguments in Favor it states, ity permit. used to transport waste origi- tially unchanged since the But, interestingly enough, before the OHMVR Divi- “They approved massive At the end of March, nating in San Francisco. The previous Notice of Prepa- none actually defines what sion became involved with grading of hillsides, a mile ration (NOP) was issued, they mean by "Responsible the site. As for endangered long road spanning the top and in light of the scoping Growth." When I read fur- and protected species, the of many of our Southeast meetings held in Wheatland, ther, I noticed that Kathy Na- same endangered and pro- Entrepreneurship Speaker CA on March 17, 2011 and tected species exist on the Hills.” In the Rebuttal to rum has accepted campaign Argument Against PP it Marysville, CA on May 16, donations from Ponderosa Livermore Lab’s Site 300 Event about Building a Business 2012, an additional scoping a Superfund Site across the states, “This council major- Homes II, Inc., James Tong, ity approved mega-mansions Las Positas College will An Oakland native, Hunt- meeting will not be held in street and on the Connolly er is the recipient of many Charter Properties etc. Ranch (the husband of Ce- housing developments on present D-Unique Tools Yuba County. I guess we know where leste Garamendi) where they ridgelines that move more President and CEO Nanette industry awards and has Comments on the scope her loyalties lay and who provide food, water, plus than 70,000 truckloads of Hunter at the third event been a participant in the and content of the Draft En- will guide her definition of fencing for Tule Elk and then dirt to create roads and hous- in its new "Business and Entrepreneur Mentoring vironmental Impact Report/ "Responsible Growth." sell Elk hunts at $10,000 ing pads.” Entrepreneurship Speaker" Program, an "Inc. Maga- Environmental Assessment a head in which they use If three councilmembers Series from 5-6:15 p.m. on zine" and William J. Clinton may be given at the scoping Best Candidate pick-up trucks and ATV’s to deem roads are not struc- Wednesday, April 17. Foundation Partnership. meeting or sent in writing to Doug Miller hunt the Elk on their ranch, tures they will essentially The program will be held Sponsored by the college's the Yuba County Planning Pleasanton I believe the animals get nullify Measure PP. Roads in the Lecture Hall (Room Business and Marketing De- Department, 915 8th Street, I am supporting David along just fine with the OHV requiring drainage structures 2420) of the College's Multi- partment, the "Business and Suite 123, Marysville, CA Miller for the open city use, this is evident by the and retaining wall will again Disciplinary Building. Entrepreneurship Speaker" 95901. The comment pe- diversity of wildlife on the be built on 25% or greater At the April 17 event, Series events are free and riod for this NOP will run council seat in Pleasanton. Carnegie property. While I have great respect slopes and within 100 ver- Hunter will describe her open to Las Positas College from April 4, 2013 to May East Bay Regional Parks tical feet of a ridgeline. journey to develop a business students and members of the 3, 2013. for the other candidates in has 112,000+ acres and the race, I believe that David Permanent scarring of our her father founded based on public. Seating is limited; All comments must be in 1,200 miles of trail that pro- the Universal Square, an early arrival is encouraged. writing or electronic format is the best choice because of vide recreation of all forms hillsides and ridgelines will his strong business experi- occur. Please email your city all-in-one carpentry layout Visitors are reminded that and must be received by except OHV, in comparison tool invented by an extended the campus has a $2 parking 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 2013. ence and leadership skills. Carnegie is the only oppor- council before the next hear- There are two critical ing on April 16th. family member. Because of fee. Daily tickets are avail- Comments submitted in re- tunity for OHV recreation in able from vending machines issues. First, we need to all of Alameda and Contra Hunter's efforts in targeting sponse to the previous NOP continue the effort under Costa Counties. EBRPD was and developing accounts, the in the campus parking lots. will be considered in addi- Hillside Destruction Universal Square is now sold The College is located at tion to any new comments Mayor Thorne to put our surprised at the Planning Anne Fox fiscal house in order as other meeting by the number of in hardware stores across the 3000 Campus Hill Drive, submitted in response to this Pleasanton country and used by carpen- Livermore 94551. For more NOP. Additional informa- California cities and towns OHV people that showed up Roads are most often face bankruptcy. While the and asked for OHV recre- ters, professional builders information, visit the Col- tion is available at www. the must visible eyesore of and "do-it-yourselfers." lege website at www.las- co.yuba.ca.us/Departments/ City of Pleasanton must ation opportunities, we were ridgeland housing. Santos continue to be the most at- one of the 3 largest groups to positascollege.edu.

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HG12622380 sitio web de California Legal business as: The Cuttery, Way, Livermore, CA 94550, Services, (www.lawhelpcali- 20405 Santa Maria Avenue, is hereby registered by the NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: fornia.org), en el Centro de Castro Valley, CA 94546, following owner(s): (AVISO AL DEMANDO): Ayuda de las Cortes de Cali- is hereby registered by the Judy Tweten, 830 Keystone TONINA M DOBBS AKA fornia, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) following owner(s): Way, Livermore, CA 94550 TONINA DOBBS o poniendose en contacto Christina G. Wheeler, 1240 DOES 1 TO 10, Inclusive Marigold Road, Livermore, CA 94551 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant began to trans- act business under the ficti- tious business name(s) listed above on April 1, 2008. Signature of Registrants :s/: Christina G. Wheeler, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Al- ameda on March 14, 2013. Expires March 14, 2018. The Independent Legal No. 3432. Published April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013. 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Signature of Registrants :s/: Lorraine Davis, General Partner PAGE 12 - The Independent, APRIL 11, 2013 Pleasanton Hosts Free Community Recycling Day The City of Pleasanton Unused or expired phar- they may harm fish and other Among the items that will will host its annual free maceutical drugs will be aquatic life. not be accepted are mat- Community Recycling and collected at the same loca- For more information, tresses, furniture, smoke E-Waste Collection on Sat- tion. All prescription and please call (925) 931-5506. detectors, and appliances. urday, April 13, 2013 at the over-the-counter drugs for City’s Operations Service humans and pets will be ac- Center at 3333 Busch Road cepted from Pleasanton resi- in Pleasanton. The public dents. Intravenous solutions, may drop off items between injectables, and syringes will 8:00 a.m. and noon. The not be accepted. event is free to Pleasanton Since 2008, the City of residents. Pleasanton’s drop-off events Among the items that will have resulted in the collec- be accepted for recycling tion of approximately 3,000 are computer components, pounds of medications that digital cameras, power ca- Pleasanton residents can recycle their obsolete otherwise might have been bles, toner cartridges, video computer components at the Free Community Recycling disposed into the sewer game systems, MP3 players, Day scheduled on Saturday, April 13 at 3333 Busch system or been diverted to keyboards, DVD, and other Road. Photo by Dino Vournas. the landfill. Drugs should electronic items, fluorescent not be disposed of in the light bulbs, and CFL bulbs toilet or sink because they and tubes. Incandescent the collection of reusable not available to businesses. contain chemicals, traces lights will not be accepted. shoes, clothing, bedding, lin- Participants are encouraged of which can pass through All household batteries sizes ens and textiles. Shepherd’s to bring their paper in a box wastewater treatment to the A to D, 6V, 9V and button Gate will be on site to ac- for easy handling. San Francisco Bay where batteries will be accepted. cept donations of house- The event also includes hold items such as dishes, pots/pans, small hand held kitchen appliances, and gen- tly used children’s items. In addition, paper will MARKET be shredded and recycled. (continued from page one) This service is for Pleas- anton residents only and is signed to give families an opportunity to spend more time together, this night will feature games and activi- ties for the kids, including face painting, Crackers the Clown, crafts, and a host of fun and interesting shows and exhibits. The Valley Children's Mobile Museum will also be open each week, offering fun activities in addition to their "Traveling Missions" exhibit. For more information about the Dublin Farm- ers’ Market, including the “Dublin Idol” competition, please visit the City of Dub- lin website at www.dub- lin.ca.gov/farmersmarket. Businesses interested in sponsoring the Market can contact Shari Jackman at (925) 556-4555. For more information about the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Associ- ation, please visit www. pcfma.com THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A Fresh Works III: 3rd Annual Juried Exhibit Opens at Harrington Gallery

Fresh Works, the an- Saturday, May 25. The The title “Fresh Works” of Prints, Drawings, and family’s poverty through in bioscience “as a re- nual spring open exhibit free opening reception, was the result of Har- Photographs for the Cantor her childhood was both searcher with test tubes and coordinated by the Har- which includes the awards rington Gallery Director Arts Center at Stanford difficult and a gift, having centrifuges” at Stanford. rington Gallery at the Fire- ceremony, will be held Julie Finegan’s desire to University. She stated, given her an adolescence She says she now travels house Arts Center, opens Saturday, April 27, from have artists submit work “Pleasanton clearly fosters without a TV, radio or the globe for her art, and Wednesday, April 24. 1-3 p.m. that was fresh and new, . . . enthusiasm for art, and record player, and there- “pay(s) more attention to Adjudicated by art Included in the fes- rather than something that (that) the area hosts a con- fore forced her to draw to lights, shadows, colors, curator Elizabeth Kathleen tivities is presentation of has made the circuit of ex- centration of accomplished entertain herself. She went textures and small details.” Mitchell of Stanford Uni- a special $500 award en- hibits in the local art scene. and visionary artists.” on to study early childhood The City of Pleasanton’s versity, the exhibit this year dowed by Pleasanton resi- "The theme also suggests The following is a ran- development and painting Young @ Art program features works in a variety dents and art patrons Gary something new, daring, dom sampling of four art- “in order to keep that part has a session scheduled of media from 73 different and Nancy Harrington. different, hot-off-the-press, ists whose work is included of myself alive,” earning in conjunction with this artists, both established The public is welcome to paint still drying, figura- in the exhibit: a BA in Studio Arts and spring’s exhibit. The class names and newly emerg- enjoy refreshments and tively of course,” says Fin- Farshid Namei is the eventually leading work- for youth ages 5-11 is titled ing talents. The exhibit meet with the artists who egan. “It could also be an recipient of local, national, shops on “Art for Personal “Mix Your Medium,” and will be on display through will be in attendance. opportunity for an entrant and international awards Growth.” takes place on Thursday, to submit something that is for her oil and acrylic Martin Lasack comes May 2, from 4:30-5:45 the inspiration piece for a works, having come to her to his craft by way of a BS p.m. For more information new series of paintings or “dream career” of a full- in Scientific Illustration and to register, visit www. sculptures.” She went on time painter after training from CSU Hayward. He pleasantonfun.org. to explain that the impetus in engineering in Iran, has exhibited work in such The Harrington Gal- for establishing the now then coming to the United institutions as SFMOMA lery is located inside the annual exhibit was to offer States, earning her MBA and the Oakland Museum. Firehouse Arts Center, local artists the experience and working a reward- Self-describing his work 4444 Railroad Avenue, of a professionally juried ing career in finance. She as “Painterly Realism,” Pleasanton, Calif. Gal- exhibit, as well as the op- says, “I had always known his most common medium lery hours are Wednesday portunity to come together in myheart that someday I is oil paints on canvas or through Saturday, 12-5pm, with artists, both estab- would be financially secure board, with a penchant for Saturday 11am-3pm, and lished and emerging, living enough to pursue my natural subjects, particu- also one hour before most outside the Tri-Valley. dream,” which happened in larly birds. performances and during The exhibit juror this 2002 when she was able to Yao-pi Hsu came to intermissions. Admission year is Elizabeth Kathleen leave her corporate office photography as a result of for this exhibit is free. Mitchell, the Burton and for a life of painting. a pivotal return to China Donations are accepted. Deedee McMurtry Curator Zoya Scholis says her after 30 years immersed

"Inner Peace" by Paul Fitisoff "Number Twenty-Three" by Iretta Hunter "Rusty" by Leslie Ruth 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 Paris Combo Brings an Enchanting Evening of French Glamour and Song to Livermore

Each season LVPAC chanteuse Belle du Berry 2004 they took a break Presents introduces Bank- are backed by Australian from touring but returned, head Theater audiences David Lewis on piano and renewed and refreshed, to to a range of artists from trumpet, Django-influenced make an exclusive appear- around the globe. One of guitarist Potzi, bassist ance in 2011 at the Holly- the last events in the World Emmanuel Chabbey, and wood Bowl and begin work Music series this season is drummer François Jeannin. on another album. the multicultural sound of The group began when du Paris Combo’s just jazz quintet Paris Combo Berry, Potzi and Jeannin released fifth album, appro- who will appear for one first performed together priately named “5,” brings performance only on in the mid-1990s in the touches of cabaret, jazz, Wednesday evening April historic Belleville district multicultural world music 24, 2013. of Paris. After collaborating and alternative pop sounds With their fusion of on the closing ceremony to explore the many shades French pop music, cabaret, of the Albertville Winter of love. gypsy, Latino, North Af- Olympic Games, they went During the 2012- rican and Middle Eastern on to form Paris Combo 2013 season, the LVPAC rhythms, Paris Combo has a few years later, honing Presents World Music established a style that their cosmopolitan style series has introduced lo- Paris Combo Jazz Quintet JazzTimes called “thor- playing café gigs along cal audiences to a range oughly enchanting and the Seine River. Their of performances from universally appealing.” swing-based world music Chinese circus acrobats and welcome the engaging and Latin rhythms, will LVPAC Presents season are Although Paris Combo found a broad audience and drummers from Burundi to Mediterranean style music ignite audiences in an available at the Bankhead is French-based, their they released four albums Hawaiian and Afro-Cuban of Canadian guitar master unforgettable evening of Theater, 2400 First Street music reflects the influ- featuring an eclectic mix music and both traditional Pavlo on June 28, 2013. music. Livermore. Tickets may ences and backgrounds of sultry ballads to vibrant and contemporary forms Pavlo’s style, rooted in his Tickets to see Paris also be purchased online at of the five members of dance numbers. After of Flamenco. This sum- Greek heritage and blended Combo, Pavlo and remain- www.bankheadtheater.org the band. The vocals of their album “Motifs” in mer, LVPAC Presents will with touches of flamenco ing shows in the 2012-2013 or by calling 373-6800.

Rock and Roll It at The Hop for the Museum on Main

Whether you’re a a long history of social age to join the event where wall flower or you love events through the ages. party goers may purchase to bunny hop join Mu- We plan to visit a different wine, beer, and soft drinks seum on Main for a stroll decade and style of music at the no-host bar and down memory lane at each year. For instance we snacks will be served up the first annual Dance of could do a 1920s inspired for a small fee. the Decade fundraiser, a speakeasy or even a 1970s The Museum on Main 1950s “Sock Hop.” The disco. There are so many is located at 603 Main CoolTones Big Band will fun eras to celebrate. ” Street in historic downtown play live music on Satur- Sock Hop guests will Pleasanton. It is open to day, April 27th from 7pm dance and listen to music the public Tuesday through to 11pm at the Veteran’s from the 1950s, take part Saturday from 10:00 a.m. Memorial Hall, 301 Main in fun games, contests, and to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Street in Pleasanton. photo ops in a 50s vintage from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. “This is the first Dance automobile. Costumes are For more information of the Decades event encouraged. about current exhibits and by Museum on Main,” Tickets to the event are programs, visit the Mu- says Jim DeMersman, $20 per person in advance seum’s web site at www. the museum’s executive and $25 at the door. Guests museumonmain.org or call Photo is of the Amador Valley High School Junior Prom, 1959 director. “Pleasanton has must be over 21 years of (925)462.2766.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 3 “It’s Magic!” America’s Longest Running All

Star Magic Revue Comes to the Bankhead 2012 SEASON2013 Called “a must for magic buffs of all ages” by The Los Angeles Times, “It’s TONIGHT! Magic!” will deliver an all Kathy Mattea new show of magic, mystery A Musical Love Letter and illusion when it returns to Appalachia to the Bankhead Theater in THU APR 11 7:30pm April. This full-length afternoon performance designed to ap- peal to the whole family is Menopause a showcase of magical arts the Musical that incorporates comedy, Gfour Productions sleight of hand, and spec- APR 12,13 8 & 2pm tacular stage illusions. These award-winning magicians have all been featured at the exclusive Hollywood club, The Beatles The Magic Castle, as well as in shows around the world. Concert Making its third return to Experience the Bankhead Theater, “It’s West Coast Performing Magic!” will appear in a sin- Arts Presenters gle performance on Sunday SUN APR 14 3pm afternoon, April 21, 2013 at Juliana Chen 3:00 p.m. Developed in Los An- • David Zirbel at age Casino was named “Best of an injury and went on to geles in the mid-1950s, the 13 was the youngest magi- Las Vegas.” win the 1997 Magic World Vintage Tales, original “It’s Magic!” vari- cian ever invited to join • Garry and Mihaela Championship, the highest Modern ety show sparked interest in the International Guild of Carlson are international distinction for any magician. the magical arts and ran for Prestidigitators and he was acclaimed entertainers who Her skills have left audi- Tributes nearly 30 years. Co-founder soon touring and winning bring a modern approach ences spellbound in shows Livermore School of Dance Milt Larsen also opened awards worldwide. His visu- to the age old art of stage around the world. Ballet Company The Magic Castle for magi- ally stunning performances trickery. With charm and “It’s Magic!” is just one FRI APR 19 7pm cians and magic enthusiasts, deliver a combination of imagination, these talented of several LVPAC Presents which eventually became comedy, theater, dance, mys- partners take audiences on shows specifically selected his primary focus. In the tery and illusion. an unforgettable theatrical to engage the imaginations mid-1990s, a renewed in- of young people and their It’s Magic! • The award-winning journey of the imagination Thrilling New Show of terest in family-friendly team of Victor and Diamond with unique and breathtak- families. Coming in June, Magic and Mystery magic shows led to a col- the young Quebe Sisters re- never fail to entertain with ing grand illusions. SUN APR 21 3pm laboration between Larsen their flawlessly-orchestrated • Dan Raspyni’s unique turn with their championship and producer Terry Hill to illusions. With coordinated twist on the centuries-old fiddle playing and vintage recreate an all new “It’s movements that are perfectly art of juggling and his clever three-part vocal harmonies Magic!” show. After opening paired with seductive back- one-of-a-kind stunts have to open the 95th Annual The Paris in Southern California, the ground music, their act has earned him two Guinness Livermore Rodeo weekend. Combo show quickly expanded to mesmerized audiences in Book world records and The Livermore Valley Per- venues around the country. the title “Juggling Genius.” forming Arts Center offers Eclectic and Exciting hundreds of shows around WED APR 24 7:30pm Featuring an ever-changing the world. With impeccable comic tim- $14 student tickets to virtu- roster of world-class masters • With his incomparable ing and remarkable feats of ally every LVPAC Presents in the magical arts, each year event. talents, Bruce Block brings coordination, he has enter- the show offers audiences of The Bankhead Theater is a unique combination of tained audiences in venues The Lettermen all ages the opportunity to from nightclubs to the White located at 2400 First Street comedy, juggling, magic and The First Gentlemen of Song experience the wonder and House for 30 years. in Downtown Livermore. vaudeville to the stage. A FRI APR 26 8pm suspense of the very best in • A talent for magic and The ticket office is open regular on Holland America magic and illusion. illusion has taken Juliana Tuesday through Saturday cruises, he has appeared on CALL CLICK The 2013 “It’s Magic!” Chen from her native China from 12:00 noon to 6:00 “The Tonight Show” and 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org show will feature a variety to Canada and back. Trained p.m. To purchase tickets call Comedy Central, and his of performers in a fun-filled, as an acrobat, she discovered 925-373-6800 or visit www. COME BY show at the Sahara Hotel and two-hour live stage show: magic while recovering from bankheadtheater.org. 2400 First Street • Downtown Livermore

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 Pleasanton Vegan Wins 'Iron Chef' Competition

By Ron McNicoll raw-food dishes, against dehydrating appliance to a vegetarian in 2005, and For Lisa Books-Wil- two chefs who cooked their make won-ton wrappers migrated to the vegan diet liams, the competition was food. "I could have cooked, out of coconut, carrots and a few years later. Veg- just as tension-filled as any but organizers asked me salt. The dehydration pro- ans don't eat milk or egg Iron Chef contest that is to go up against that," she cess also warms the food. products, in addition to seen on television. said. She used a blender to rejecting meat and fish, as Books-Williams, a Another element that make a soup base, and fill- all vegetarians do. Pleasanton resident, was in provided stiff competi- ings for the foods. On Iron She credits her loss of the middle of a three-way tion was the status of Chef TV, the flaming fry- 100 pounds to the switch competition to find the best Books-Williams' com- ing pans and smoking bar- to a vegetarian diet and the chef in the first "Vegan petitors. They both work becue grates look dramatic, elimination of sugar and Iron Chef San Francisco" at the top of the staff at but Books-Williams has an flour. competition March 21. two prestigious vegetar- answer for that. She said Books-Williams teaches All were nominated ian restaurants in the Bay that her food preparation private classes in veg- by Bay Area vegetarian Area. "I was competing "was spectacular. People etarian and vegan food groups. The contest in the against the heavy hitters. I were watching me opening preparation, in both raw kitchen of a San Francisco felt like Seabiscuit," said coconuts." and cooked foods. She church had no connection Books-Williams, referring Where does the Bay also helps give a class in to the Iron Chef TV shows. to the 1930s racehorse that Area Vegan Iron Chef plant-based nutrition at As with those shows, Iron became a symbol of over- winner go next? In 2011, a Redwood City Kaiser for Chef referred to the person coming great odds. contest billed as a national people recovering from who survives the rigorous "Seabiscuit" won this competition was held in medical conditions, such challenge. one. Four judges, all from Portland, sponsored by a as diabetes. She teaches in Although Books- the vegan food industry, vegan society there. It has conjunction with a doctor, Williams had her own gave her three dishes high not been held since. Books- who talks about the medi- cheering section of friends marks. The associate pub- Williams said she would cal aspects of better health. and people who have taken lisher of a vegan magazine love to carry the vegan People can sign up for food classes from her, media group "said my food Lisa Books-Williams message to a national com- her private classes via e- some people told her that was genius," said Books- petition, almost anywhere mail at lisa@thriveholistic. she didn't have a chance. Williams. "slice the vegetables and cooking the food, a vegan in the United States, if com or at 925-989-1811. For one thing, Books- Although presenting serve," it is much more chef processes it. people organize one. Williams was preparing all raw foods might sound like complicated. Instead of Books-Williams used a Books-Williams became Activities Designed to Celebrate 'Pride Week' in Dublin The City of Dublin's to elementary and middle the artwork of Racheal Ko, Senior Assistance, School grades K-12. Prizes include Civic Center Regional Meet- “Dublin Pride Week” event school beautification proj- who was an 8th grader at Beautification, Parks Beau- gift certificates and City ing Room, and Saturday, will take place from Sat- ects, including painting and Wells Middle School last tification and Creek Cleanup Council recognition. May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the urday, April 27th through landscape work. Addition- year when she submitted projects. Volunteers will be • Family Bicycle Work- Library Community Room. Saturday, May 4th. The ally, volunteers participated her “Dublin Pride” painting. invited to a BBQ at the Heri- shop, Saturday, May 4th, Stay afterwards for a con- City is seeking volunteers to in a number of clean-up Additionally, several faith- tage Park following all vol- from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 versation. assist with several activities projects around the City. based groups and service unteer activities from 12:00 p.m., at Frederiksen El- • Prescription Drug Col- planned for this year’s event. “Dublin Pride Week has organizations will assist in – 1:00 p.m. Docent led tours ementary School. lection Event - Dublin Po- “Dublin Pride Week” become a wonderful tra- providing volunteers and of the Dublin Heritage Park • “Bag It” Movie – Free lice Services will be par- is an annual program that dition in our community, support for the event. and Museums will also be showing of this year’s ticipating with the Drug seeks to demonstrate ways in where the spirit of volun- Residents and groups offered. All volunteers will thought-provoking docu- Enforcement Administration which individuals or groups teerism is alive and well,” interested in volunteering receive a free reusable bag. mentary. Americans use in this year's national pre- can act to improve the com- said Mayor Tim Sbranti. can visit the Dublin Pride • Food Drive during Vol- 60,000 throw-away plastic scription drug "Take-Back munity and to work to im- “Residents joining together Week website at www.dub- unteer Day on Saturday, bags every five minutes. But Initiative." Dublin Police prove the world through en- to make our city a better linprideweek.com or call April 27, and throughout where is “away?” Where do Officers will be collecting vironmental awareness and place truly defines the pride (925) 833-6650. the week, at grocery stores the bags and other plastics expired, unused, and un- volunteerism. This year’s and love that they have for The following events and in Dublin. end up, and at what cost to wanted prescription drugs theme is, “Our Hands, Our our community.” activities will be occurring • Free Household Haz- the environment, marine for destruction. The free and Future.” The program encourages this year throughout Pride ardous Waste (HHW) Col- life, and human health? The anonymous collection event In 2012, approximately youth participation and hosts Week: lection and Compost Give- movie runs 65 minutes and will take place on Saturday, 500 volunteers assisted on an annual poster contest to • “Volunteer Day” – Sat- Away Day, Saturday, May space is first-come, first- April 27, from 10:00 a.m. projects throughout the com- engage youth in the event. urday, April 27 from 8:00 4th. served. Showings will take to 2:00 p.m. in the Civic munity, ranging from help- This year’s Dublin Pride a.m. – to 12:00 noon. Volun- • Dublin Pride Poster and place on Wednesday, May Center parking lot at 100 ing seniors with household Week posters will feature teers are needed to help with Essay Contest for students, 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dublin Civic Plaza. maintenance and yard work,

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 5 Dispatchers to Be Recognized During Public April’s Art Happens Celebrates Safety Telecommunications Week National Public Safety a 9-1-1 call from a young in California in 1981, and National Poetry Month Telecommunicators Week girl reporting that her father quickly grew to national will be celebrated on April just shot her aunt and uncle recognition. In 1990, Con- To celebrate National sions;" Panama 14 – 20, 2013. right in front of her. “This gress designated the second Poetry Month, many of the Red’s artist exhibi- National Telecommu- was a very difficult call for full week of each April as a participants in the April tion showcasing nicators Week honors the both the girl and myself but time to remember the critical 11th Art Happens in down- the photography of first link in the chain of in the end I felt complete role that dispatchers play in town Livermore focus on Brent McGarvey, a emergency police, fire and gratification knowing I was keeping us all safe. the written word. senior at Granada medical responses. able to calm the young girl The job of a Public Safe- Art Happens takes place High School; The Livermore Police , gain her trust, resulting in ty Dispatcher has evolved on the second Thursday “Brushstrokes & Department will honor its 18 the successful apprehension considerably over the last each month in downtown Wine Notes” at Public Safety Dispatchers at of the suspect.” Raquel said. half-century. The early days Livermore from 6 to 8 p.m. Winemaker’s Pour the Alameda County Public Agencies across the where an officer or clerk Set for the evening are House, offering the Safety Dispatcher Banquet in nation are thanking and might have simply answered events such as a poetry ing and Songwriting with chance to create art while Oakland, on April 20, 2013. honoring their 9-1-1 call- the phone, relayed calls slam at Panama Red Cof- Steve Kritzer." winetasting (for a separate This year’s recipient of takers and dispatchers for over a console radio, and fee Company, an invita- Also occuring that fee); and Sanctuary Ultra the Dispatcher of the Year dedicating time and energy kept a paper log have given tion to play “block party evening are events such as Lounge exhibits local art award will be given to PSD to serving their communi- way to a highly technical, boggle," get “Written” “Spring has Sprung," an and winds up the night Raquel Derting. Raquel has ties. These public safety multi-tasking environment body painting and check outdoor exhibit at Artis- with Karaoke. been a Public Safety Dis- professionals are there for that requires dispatchers to out “Written Urban Art” at tic Edge at Blacksmith Art Happens is coordi- patcher with the Livermore the American public when undergo extensive training the Downtown Art Studios. Square; a demo and talk nated by the Bothwell Art Police Department for five needed most. They answer and develop a strong skill Bring a guitar and some about photo processes from Studios and Downtown years and previously with 9-1-1 calls and ensure that set. Dispatchers are expect- basic guitar knowledge the artists in Figurehead Art Studios with help from Union City Police for 9 callers receive professional ed to handle whatever calls (recommends 1 year+ play- Gallery's current exhibit, Livermore Performing Arts years. She was recognized and timely assistance and for help come in, whenever ing experience) to ABC "Different Paths, Alternate Center, a not-for-profit by her peers for her profes- quickly get the help they they come in. They do this Music Source for “Sing- Photographic Expres- corporation. sionalism, customer ser- need. At the Livermore Po- while providing simultane- vice skills and dispatching lice Department they are ous radio exchanges with abilities. Raquel recalls her known officially as Public field units and tracking most prideful moment as a Safety Dispatchers. Tele- everything using multiple dispatcher when she handled communicators Week began computer systems. 'She Loves Me' Opens This Friday at the Firehouse Pacific Coast Repertory ite Beauty and the Beast. with several New York City Theatre presents She Loves Bratton-Kearns (featured dance companies where she Me with Music by Jerry dancer) grew up in Pleas- currently lives. Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon anton and attended Contra Tickets are $19-$35 Harnick, and Book by Joe Costa Ballet Centre for eight each, and are available at Masteroff. years. She graduated in the Firehouse Arts Center The show will run from dance from UC Irvine, stud- Box Office, by phone at April 12, 2013 through April ied at Alvin Ailey in New (925) 931-4848, or online at 28, 2013: Friday and Satur- York City for two years, www.pcrtproductions.org or day at 8pm and Sundays at and has since performed www.firehousearts.org 2pm. All performances will take place at Firehouse Arts Center, located at 4444 Rail- road Avenue in Pleasanton. The show is directed and choreographed by Broad- way veteran Lois Grandi. Pleasanton resident, Lauren Bratton-Kearns, back from New York will be a fea- tured dancer in the show. Bratton-Kearns was last seen in PCRT’s opening season production of Disney favor- 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 Quilts of Valor Featured at 'Quilts from the Heart' Show in Pleasanton What do local high made. During the show, school students, veterans visitors will have the op- and quilters have in com- portunity to make a block mon? All of them share a for a Quilt of Valor. The desire to comfort wounded quilts in this special exhibit veterans through their will be donated to Quilts of sewing of quilts—but not Valor-East Bay. just any quilts—these are Alex Anderson is a Quilts of Valor, quilts given well-known artist in the to honor veterans who have quilting community. She been wounded in service to Quilt of Valor (top) and served as the host for Artist Rondall Reynoso our country. opportunity quilt (lower HGTV’s “Simply Quilts” will present a special Beautiful patriotic- photo). for 11 years and is a found- program. Pictured at right themed quilts are sewn ing partner of “The Quilt is one of his paintings. by “rookies,” people Show,” a full-service in- unfamiliar with quilting teractive online video/web and sometimes a sewing TV for quilters, and “Quilt machine itself, thanks to Life” magazine. She was the side-by-side assistance chosen as the 2008 Silver of seasoned quilters from Star Award winner given the Amador Valley Quilters by the International Quilt guild in Pleasanton. More Festival to an individual Special Speaker Slated at Art than 25 “rookie” quilts and “whose work and influence 40 Quilts of Valor by guild has made – and continues Show at Trinity Church members will be on display to make – a sizable and at the guild’s show “Quilts positive impact on the Artist Rondall Reynoso Valley artists have regis- is needed; just come and from the Heart” on April quilting industry and com- will be the guest speaker at tered to display various have fun with dove de- 20 and 21 at the Alameda Amador Valley Quilters munity.” Trinity’s 5th annual Christ works of art on the “Cre- signs, collaborative canvas County Fairgrounds in and Quilts of Valor-East “Quilts from the Heart” Centered Art Show April ation” theme in the show art, cake pops, bright and Pleasanton. Livermore’s Bay have partnered to show hours are Satur- 20 and 21. gallery. The gallery and colorful collage, sculpture, Alex Anderson is the fea- sponsor the “Rookie Quilt day from 10 am to 5 pm Reynoso’s formal the show’s planned events MUD, modern art, and tured artist. There will also Project,” which introduces and Sunday from 10 am abstraction deals heav- are open to the public and prophetic painting. be more than 300 addition- community members to the to 4 pm. in the Young art of quilting and to make ily with metaphors, both will be held in Trinity’s Rondall Reynoso stud- al quilts shown as well as California Building on the Quilts of Valor for North- sociological and spiritual, worship center. The show ied art and art history at the demonstrations, vendors, fairgrounds. Admission is raffle baskets, door prizes, ern California veterans. $10, children under 12 are including the exploration gallery is open Saturday, Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, Through two local Pleas- April 20 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 and activities for visitors. admitted free, and parking of the boundaries between NY where he received his There will be a drawing anton high schools and is free when mentioning p.m. and Sunday, April 21 2-D and 3-D as a metaphor M.F.A. in painting and for the opportunity quilt, community work parties, a “quilt show” to the parking for the relationship of the 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. a Masters in art history. “Ruby’s Fruit Baskets number of quilts and pre- attendant. corporeal and the spiritual. The Christ Centered Art Currently he is in the PhD Redux." sentation bags have been His main lecture on April Show features two main program in Art & Religion, 20 is entitled “Art and events: “The Art of Cre- with a focus on art history, Eight Elements Every Writer Website Must Have Scripture.” This lecture ation” on Saturday, April at the Graduate Theologi- looks at the approach scrip- 20 at 11:00 a.m. and “Cre- cal Union in Berkeley, CA. Linda Lee will be the WordPress and Social Media tration at 1:30).The cost ture takes to art, including ating Art – Come & Play” His work has been exhib- guest speaker at the next and runs a web design busi- for CWC Members is $10, unexpected arts such as on Sunday, April 21 at 6:00 ited in over fifty solo and monthly meeting of the ness helping organizations nonmembers, $15. Anyone abstraction and perfor- p.m. “The Art of Creation” group exhibitions nation- California Writers Club Tri- and authors build and run interested in the program or mance art, and puts forth will feature music by Mark ally. In 2008, Reynoso was Valley Branch on Saturday, their websites. She is the the organization may attend the rudimentary theology Stoebe’s band True North, one of seven North Ameri- April 20, 2013, at the Four founder of Smart Women with no obligation to join. Stupid Computers, Word- Reservations requested by an original mini film on Points by Sheraton, 5115 of art. can artists selected by the Hopyard, Pleasanton. Press Bootcamp and Ask- contacting Deborah Bernal Trinity Church, 557 “Creation” by Granada Nagel Institute to take part Linda Lee will discuss mepc-Webdesign. Find out at reservations@trivalley- Olivina Ave., Livermore, High School graduate Paul in a cross cultural seminar the key components of a more about Linda at http:// writers.org no later than www.trinitylivermore.org, Dane, the Skit Guys video in Indonesia from which website including social askmepc-webdesign.com. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. is again hosting the annual drama on “Adam & Eve," an international traveling media badges, a sales page The CWC Tri-Valley For more information Christ Centered Art Show. and the lecture by Rondall exhibition has emerged. for your book, sample book Branch invites writers of all about California Writers This year’s show theme is Reynoso. “Creating Art – Rondall currently lives in content, Media and Press kit, genres and experience levels Club Tri-Valley Branch “Creation” from Genesis Come & Play” is designed the North San Francisco and more. to learn about their craft at contact Paula Chinick at chapter 1 and Colossians for all ages to come and Bay with his wife, Pamela, Lee is an experienced its monthly meetings. The president@trivalleywriters. 1:15-20. To date, 32 Tri- create art. No experience and their five children. speaker and trainer. She meeting is Saturday, April org or visit www.trivalley- is a recognized expert in 20, 2:00-4:00 pm (regis- writers.org.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 7 Autism speaks: Are we listening? April is Autism Aware- I'm often asked for my Because we are quick to ness Month, celebrated opinion about the reasons judge each other and our- around the nation. This for this increase. We could selves, we get little angels column, adapted from a talk deliberate for hours about who are non-judgmental given a year ago at Liver- the vaccines, the environ- and who respond lovingly more’s First Presbyterian ment and better or different to those who are lovingly Church, represents the views diagnoses and labels. But non-judgmental with them. of the mother of a child with I don’t go there anymore. You can see where I'm autism. Annette Musso has I don’t choose the techni- going here. I see what some created a nonprofit founda- cal, medical pathway to call the “problem” of autism tion called CAST, for Cre- explain it. Instead, just as I as a gift that we can be ative Autism Solutions Team, choose to celebrate Matteo grateful for and learn from. to help children with autism as God gave him to me, I I choose to interpret autism and their families succeed in also choose to explain au- this way rather than as a life. She can be contacted at tism in the same way. condition that we have to Amateur and experienced musicians enjoyed playing and singing together at the 925-784-1537. Here’s why. I'm sure you regret as if it were a punish- By Annette Musso agree that we're in a bit of a ment or a terrible burden. Of ukulele circle at Galina’s Music Studio. When Matteo was diag- mess down here on Earth. course I will do everything nosed with autism 5 years Good news though: I choose in my power to help Matteo ago, I'd have never guessed to believe that God has de- emerge from autism. I want Galina’s Music Studio that I'd feel blessed to stand cided to send us teachers in that, but I don’t need it to in front of you today talking the form of small, innocent, live a joyful, fulfilling life Starts Ukulele Circle about him and his condition. adorable little angels who with my son. When a parent walks out will help us straighten out That life is a gift from of the doctor’s office after By Patricia Koning califragilisticexpialido- Galina is also hoping this mess if only we will God, and as we live it to- Galina’s Music Studio hearing that her beautiful learn from them. gether, Matteo is blooming cious” from the musical to continue building her child has autism, when she is brought together a small and movie Mary Poppins. children’s choir program Because we don't com- in his own way and his own group of ukulele enthu- loaded down with 5 pounds municate clearly or lovingly time as I am feeling blessed. While learning and playing for ages 7 to 17. The chil- of therapy and support siasts on Sat., March 30 these songs, the group also dren’s choir performed at enough with each other, I will leave you with for the studio’s first ever group brochures, it’s hardly He sends little angels who some closing questions exchanged information and the studio’s winter recital grounds for celebration. ukulele circle. Led by pro- experience about chords and may perform at the struggle with language to based on my years with Mat- fessional guitarist Stuart Well, friends, with five challenge us to notice all teo and so many other chil- and strumming techniques. upcoming spring recital. years of experience and Frazier, the group included The first meeting of the This month, Galina’s is the different ways we can dren who have autism. What both experienced and hard work and by the grace communicate. gifts has God given you? ukulele circle went so well holding recording sessions of God, I'm doing just that beginning ukulele players, that Galina is planning for choir members to create Because our earthly pri- Are your gifts wrapped up several of whom became -- standing in front of you orities are sometimes con- in sadness, pity or hopeless- to hold meetings twice a music CDs for Mother’s embracing my son and his interested in the instru- month, instead of once Day gifts. For more infor- fused, we get little angels ness? Give it some thought, ment after spending time autism as a precious gift. who don’t care how we look, and maybe you’ll choose to monthly as she originally mation and audition times, As many of you know, what brand of clothing we in Hawaii. planned. The group will visit www.galinasmusic- do what the little angels of people are sometimes upset wear, how powerful we are autism show us how to do, “Ukulele is an easy meet on the 2nd and last studio.com and choose by the behavior of children instrument to learn, espe- at work or how much money which is to unwrap all of Saturday of the month “Children’s Choir.” with autism. That’s not hard we have. cially for young children from noon to 1 pm. She hopes to have the our gifts and savor them for to understand: they may not Because we let the events what they are. because it only has four “Anyone is welcome to children’s choir perform communicate with words, strings,” explains Galina of our daily lives stress us Autism speaks. Are we come, even if it is your first with the ukulele circle one they may make odd sounds out and drain our energy, we Corkery, owner of Galina’s time playing the ukulele,” day. “I’d also like to take listening? at inappropriate times, they get little angels who know CAST, in conjunction Music Studio. “It’s also an says Galina. “Playing with a trip to the beach with may not eat the food put in instrument that is very en- how to block out the world's with the Las Positas Com- a group is fun, and you the ukulele circle,” says front of them or they may stress by finding innocent, munity College Psychol- joyable to play in a group, also learn a lot from the Galina. live in their own private even with different ages unobtrusive ways to comfort ogy Club, is sponsoring an other players.” The next meetings for worlds rather than partici- themselves. They don’t turn evening with Gerd Winkler. and levels of experience.” Stuart has played in a the ukulele circle will be pate in the things going on Stuart started out the to drugs, alcohol or violence It is an introduction to the number of groups includ- on Saturday, April 13 and around them. to help themselves feel bet- Sonrise Program. He will event by defining a ukulele ing his current quintet, Saturday, April 27 from The Centers for Disease circle – a place where fel- ter, not even when they are also discuss the 4 Sonrise Blind Dog, who have been noon to 1 pm at Galina’s Control has released new labeled or mocked by their principles: language and low ukulele players gather together for 19 years. He is Music Studio, 2222 Second statistics regarding the rate peers. to share and play music communication, flexibility, an accomplished solo folk Street, Suite 2 in down- of autism. As of this month, Because we sometimes interactive attention span together. The group first and fingerstyle guitarist town Livermore. There is a 1 in 50 children in the USA disguise our true intentions learned chords for “Under and eye contact. It will be and has opened concerts $5 fee to cover the cost of is now being diagnosed on and feelings behind masks heldp on Tuesday, April 23rd the Boardwalk,” a hit song for Murial Andersen, the meeting and ukuleles the autism spectrum and of smiles, we get little angels for the Drifters in 1964, from 7-9:00pm at Las Posi- Michael Chapdelaine, and are available for purchase. about 85% of them are boys. who are radars of positive tas College. Please check and were playing and Todd Hallawell. Stuart To reserve a spot, visit Autism is now considered an energy, who know what's the CAST website (www. singing the song within was a finalist in the 2009 www.GalinasMusicStudio. epidemic and is drastically going on inside us at any castcal.org) for details. Call 10 minutes. The group Livermore Talent Show at com or call (925) 960- affecting an entire genera- given moment. You can’t (925) 456-HOPE (4673) for then moved onto “Super- the Bankhead Theater. 1194. tion of children. fool them -- believe me! seating.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS free, donations appreciated. Works Livermore. To register for the seminar board. Food pairings will enhance www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Theater in San Ramon. The troupe’s Plants and Bicycle Wheels, Celebrate from 73 established and emerging please call 925-337-1799 or email the experience and give you ideas for The Paris Combo, April 24, 7:30 p.m. final show will be their appearance on the importance of plants on our planet artists using a variety of media are [email protected]. dishes that complement a favorite Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., May 12 at The Teen Comedy Festival and their influence on nutrition, our on display from Wednesday, April 24 Call for artists, City of Livermore and the Charles R wine. www.CharlesRVine- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org in Chicago, Illinois. All shows begin at lifestyles and sustainability. Local through Saturday, May 25. Gallery Commission for the Arts will accept yards.com or 373-6800. 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from all Bay Area Livermore artists and children will hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday on-line applications from Artists for Celebrate Earth Month At Wente Vine- The Lettermen, April 26, 8 p.m. Bank- shows go towards travel expenses for celebrate the impact of plants by from 12-5pm; Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 the 2013 Urban Art Program, Utility yards, Audubon Tour & Tasting, Sat- head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. the Chicago trip. Tickets for Amador decorating bicycle wheels with creative p.m. Free public reception and awards Box Mural Project. Applications will be urday 4/20, 1pm & 3pm; Garden Tour, www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Theater shows are $12 adults, $7 plant themes. On May 18th the wheels ceremony with artists Saturday, Apr. accepted at callforentry.org until 11:00 Tasting, & Hands On Activities, Sunday Debussy Trio, Del Valle Fine Arts concert, students. www.firehousearts.org, will be displayed by participating 27, 1-3pm. pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. 4/21. Tickets at www.wentevineyards. April 27, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse businesses in downtown Livermore The Big Draw Festival, featuring profes- Drawing Classes at the Figurehead com. Wente Vineyards Event Center, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad along the path of the Amgen Tour of sional chalk art street painting and a Gallery taught by Ozell Hudson Jr., 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. For headtheater.org or 373-6800. Avenue, Pleasanton. California. Those interested in decorat- variety of performances and events MFA. Tuesdays, Portrait Drawing, April information, call 926-456-2405. Music Department Student Recital, Menopause The Musical, April 12 and ing a wheel with a plant theme, can in downtown Pleasanton on May 10 9 through June, 11, Morning Series Live Music, The Winemaker's Pour House, May 1, 12:30 p.m. Las POsitas College, 13 8 p.m. and April 13 2 p.m. Bank- email [email protected] by April and 11 , 2013. Proceeds will benefit 9-11AM; Evening Series 7-9PM. 2241 First St., Livermore, 215-2656. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 15th for more information. Photographs Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council’s Arts Contact 925-353-0419 or email ball@ www.winemakerspourhouse.com. Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts. Includes lesson guide. www.ctcinc.org., of selected artwork will be posted on in the Schools Grant Program. Informa- figureheadgallery.com to register. The April 11, 6-9 p.m. Jimmy Ashley; April Free admission. 424-1100. 800-606-0424. the international Fascination of Plants tion on reserving a square at www. Figurehead Gallery is located at 2222 12, 7-10 p.m. James Nagel; April 13, Juice Newton, pop and country singer, 8 Hair, spring musical, Las Positas College, Day website (http://www.plantday12. pleasantonarts.org 2nd St., Livermore. Visit figureheadgal- 7-9:30 p.m., Chris LeBel; April 14, 4-7 p.m. Fri., May 3, Firehouse Arts Center, April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. Barbara eu/news.htm#01-13). Art in the Vineyard, Livermore Art lery.com for more information. p.m. Chris Ahlman; 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Mertes Center for the Arts, 3000 Cam- Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each Association Show at Wente Vineyard Introduction to Analytical and Observa- Library Weekend at Tamas Estates, April firehousearts.org or 931-4848. pus Hill Dr., Livermore. $10 students/ month, 6 to 9 p.m. April 11. Downtown Estate Winery and Tasting Room, 5565 tional Perspective Drawing Classes 13 and 14, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Library California Symphony, 8 p.m. May 3, seniors, $15 general admission. www. Livermore. Art displays, poetry, Tesla Rd. Livermore; Sunday May 26, at the Figurehead Gallery taught by flights are complimentary for Salute Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838- entertainment, special events. For the 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Art Carolyn Lord. No prerequisites. Offered Club Members and three guests. $10 Livermore. Featuring the 7th Conduc- 3006. brochure go to www.bothwellartscen- show, demonstrations, entertainment, 4/21 through 6/10. 8 consecutive for non-members. Call 925-456-2380 tor/Music Director Candidate for the She Loves Me, Pacific Coast Repertory ter.org. wine tasting. weeks, skipping Memorial Day. Two for more information. 5565 Tesla Rd., permanent position with the California Theater, weekends April 12-28, 8 p.m. Livermore artist, Gloria Sayers, is sessions offered: Sunday evenings, Livermore. Symphony, Robert Trevino and violinist, Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Firehouse Arts exhibiting her paintings at the café MEETINGS/CLASSES 6-8PM or Monday mornings, 9-11AM. Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley Caroline Goulding. www.bankheadthe- Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. at Garre Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton All materials and art supplies included. wineries will be hosting "Wine Wednes- ater, org. www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Livermore for the months of March Art League, meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., Class fee is $200. Contact 925-353- days" each Wedneday April through Oc- Laurence Juber, acoustic guitar, May Cinderella, April 19 - May 5, Presented and April. The café is open weekdays April 15, Almond Avenue School, Liver- 0419 or email ball@figureheadgallery. tober. One featured winery will be open 4, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 by San Ramon Community Theatre, 11 am to 2 p.m. and weekends 11 am more. Program on digital photography com to register. The Figurehead Gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests "wine- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Front Row Theater, Dougherty Station to 3 p.m. presented by Bill Hackett. No admission is located at 2222 2nd St., Livermore. down" from the work week or just grab firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Seasons of the Valley, an exhibit of the charge. Visit figureheadgallery.com for more a taste of wine before going out to 50’s/60’s Doo-Wop Celebration, featur- Canyon Rd., San Ramon; sanramonper- art of Bettie Goosman is displayed at Photo contest, East Bay Regional Park information. dinner in the Tri-Valley. April 17, 2013: ing “The Alley Cats,” Sat., May 4, 8 formingarts.com. 973-3343. The Prurple Orchid Inn, 4549 Cross District is running a Park Stories Photo Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Longevity Wines, 2271 S. Vasco Road, p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., It’s Magic, April 21, 3 p.m. Bankhead Rd., Livermore to the end of June. Contest. Entry free and open to the 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Suite B, Livermore, 925.443.9463. April Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Art can be viewed daily from 8am. to public. Theme is volunteering in the their own materials and easels. Open 24, 2013: Concannon Vineyard, 4590 or 373-6800. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. 6pm. For more information call (925) regional parks. Entries due Thurs., to all artists. Professional artist models Tesla Road, Livermore, 925.456.2505 Judy Collins, one of the most iconic Best of the Best, Sat., April 27, Las 606-8855. April 11. Information www.ebparks.org/ (nude). No instructor. Students under 5th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser, voices in folk music, 8 p.m. Fri., May Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Relatively Speaking, an exhibit featuring features/Park_Stories_Photo_Contest 18 need written parental permission to Benefit for the Leukemia and Lympho- 10, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Barbara Mertes Center for artists who are related, will be on 15th Annual Artists' Flea Market, attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell ma Society. Sun., April 28, noon to 4 Livermore. Ticket includes an all-inclu- the Arts, showcasing performing arts display at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. p.m. at The Purple Orchid, 4549 Cross sive gala party. www.bankheadtheater. students. Las Positas College Founda- First Street in Livermore, from March 6 DeLucchi Park, Pleasanton (next to Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Road., Livermore. Live performance org or 373.6800. tion fund-raising. 424-1100. to May 7. Artists include Louise Gray, the Farmers' Market). A great place able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton by John Lee Hooker, Jr., silent auction, Pacific Chamber Symphony, Sat., May Reach for the Stars, Livermore Valley Andrew Roberts-Gray, Jonathon Miler, to buy paints, frames, canvas, art for more info about the workshop, wine tasting, finger food. $35 advance, 11, 8 p.m. Works for chorus, orchestra; Education Foundation fund-raiser for Joanna Crawshaw, Ronald Rigge, Lisa books, bargain art, pottery seconds, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ $40 at the door. http://.WineHike. Haydn and Beethoven. Bankhead The- arts in the schools, April 28, 2 p.m. Rigge, Linda Ryan, and Grace Ryan. and inexpensive supplies for kids. earthlink.net. ticketleap.org or 413-7788. ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Wente Vineyards. showcasing work Want booth space so you can clean out Colored Pencil Classes “Basics and Be- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org of Ron & Lisa Rigge, 5565 Tesla Rd., your hobby room or studio? A 10’ x 10’ yond”. Instructor Maryann Kot. Starting MUSIC/CONCERTS Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., or 373-6800. Livermore. Work displayed in the space costs $25. For more information, at 9:30 AM on Mon., April 15th for five Music every Saturday in the tasting May 16, Barbara Mertes Center for the Requiem for a Heavyweight, Role Play- Estate Winery tasting room through call Gail at 925-846-8960. Sponsored weeks and also 6:30 PM on Tues., April room from 12 to 4; open every day Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 Campus ers Ensemble, April 26 - May 18, 2013: April. 456-2305. by Pleasanton Art League. 30th for five weeks. Classes will be if the gate is open and for sure on Hill Dr., Livermore. 424-1100. Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Imagination Expressed, Pleasanton Ukulele Circle in April, meets on April held at the Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 to John Hammond, May 17, 8 p.m. Bank- $20-$28: www.villagetheatreshows. Art League show at Museum on Main, 13th and April 27th. Meetings every 8th Street, Livermore. Sign up at Way 5. Red Feather Winery, 5700 Greenville head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. com, or 925-314-3400; or the Com- Pleasanton. April 9 through June 10. 2nd and last Saturday of each month Up Art and Frame, Livermore. 925-443- Rd., Livermore. Information at 449- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. munity Center, 420 Front St. Reception April 14, 2 to 4 p.m. www. from 12noon-1pm at Galina’s Music 3388. View Maryann’s artwork at www. 1871 or www.redfeatherwinery.com Livermore-Amador Symphony joined by Ramayana, Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage PAL-ART.com. Studio located at 2222 Second St., maryannkot.com. Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Valley Concert Chorale and Pacific Mas- Company production, May 10-19, Quilts from the Heart, Amador Valley Suite 2, Livermore. Please confirm your urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 terworks Chorus, May 18, 8 p.m. Ode Fri., Sat., and Sun., May 15 and 16. Quilters display work at Alameda participation at (925) 960-1194 or via WINERY EVENTS South Livermore Ave., Livermore. to a Joyous 50th Season. Bankhead Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- McGrail Vineyards and Winery, an- Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 2400 Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Featured artists Alex Anderson; special dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring niversary party: 5 years, 5 wines, 5 Collegium playing session for amateur First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- org or 931-4848. exhibit Quilts of Valor; opportunity quilt some music to share with the group. pairings. 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., April 12. musicians, Peter Maund, director. ater.org or 373-6800. Student One Acts, Black Box Theater, drawing. April 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Ukuleles are available for purchase. Chef Tony from Double Barrel Wine Bar Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin Jazz Night Concert, vocal and May 22, 12:30 p.m. and May 24, 8 p.m. April 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://www. Small $5 fee to cover costs. will prepare 5 gourmet pairings for you Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Informa- instrumental, 8 p.m. Sat., May 18, Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, Las amadorvalleyquilters.org/ Black & White Fine Art Photography to enjoy with 5 McGrail wines. This tion [email protected] or Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Essential Nude Figurative Show, April Seminar at the Figurehead Gallery by anniversary party will be a blast, with 925-424-1209 or 925-984-4395 Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. 424-1100. 18-21, Bothwell Arts Center, 8th and H John Lytton. Reception and presenta- live music from the Bacchus Brothers, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band will appear Livermore. 424-1100. Streets, Livermore. Reception on April tion, Friday, April 19, 7-9:30 PM. a scavenger hunt with prizes, and a at The Castle Rock Restaurant in Liver- Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hornet, COMEDY 18, 7 p.m. No admission charge. www. Seminar, Saturday, April 20, 1:00-3:00 delicious tapas-style dinner. $85/per- more/at Portola Ave. Band performs Memorial Day show, May 26, 2 p.m. Capitol Steps, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Bank- LivermoreArtAssociation.org. PM. Lytton is a black and white fine-art son; $75/club member. Down to Earth: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Dance Floor, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Photography Show at Prudential Realty, photographer from New Mexico who Vineyard Tour with Mark Clarin, 2 to Small Cover. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. work of Joie Cameron-Brown at 1790 uses classical techniques with digital, 2:30 p.m. Sun., April 1, estate Cabernet Kathy Mattea, April 11, 7:30 p.m. Bank- org or 931-4848. First Street, in the Vine Plaza. The medium and large format cameras. He vineyard, (Complimentary tour - tasting head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. MOVIES show runs through May 5. The public is will discuss how he is able to produce is $10). www.mcgrailvineyards.com, www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. ON THE STAGE Free Classic Film Series, Pleasanton welcome to view during regular busi- digital prints that rival traditional 5600 Greenville Rd Livermore, (925) The Beatles Concert Experience, West Creatures of Impulse, the popular Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, ness hours, or by appointment with silver-based images in permanence 215-0717. Coast Performing Arts Presenters, April award-winning teen improv troupe, 1st Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Cher Wollard, 925-824-4824. and visual quality. John will present a Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge 14, 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 presents: Puppets of Impulse on Tour. through June 6, 2013. The program Fresh Works III: Annual Open Juried digital portfolio of his work. His prints Rd., Livermore, Sat., April 13, 11 First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Three different Bay Area venues: is hosted by Candy Klaschus, a film Exhibit. Harrington Gallery at the are also on display at the Figurehead a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Salute tax day and ater.org or 373-6800. April 11-13 at The Amador Theater in historian who coordinates the Humani- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Gallery. The gallery is located in the celebrate the finer things in life--great Arlo Guthrie, April 22, 7:30 p.m. Bank- Pleasanton (www.firehousearts.org), ties program at Las Positas College. Avenue, Pleasanton. Admission is Old Theater Mall, 2222 2nd St. in wine. Try your luck at the famous dart head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. and April 25 at California High School The programs are free and all are THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 9

welcome to attend. Penny Johnson at day festivities will start and end at the Pleasanton, Pleasanton Downtown in 1850 is portrayed by Charlie Chin. P-51C ‘Mustang.’’ Visitors are invited 925/931-3405. OPERA Wente Vineyards Wine Garden area Association, (925) 484-2199, www. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad to tour the aircraft inside and out Opera San José continues its 29th located at the main vineyard on Arroyo pleasantondowntown.net Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. for a $12 donation for adults and $6 DANCE season with Suor Angelica & Gianni Road. www.larpd.dst.ca.us/ Speech Performance Night, 8 p.m. Fri., org. for children under 12. World War Las Vegas Contemporary dance the- Schicchi, a double-bill of Giacomo History Lecture, Livermore Heritage May 3, Barbara Mertes Center for the 8th annual Hidden Gardens of the Val- II veterans are free. Thirty-minute atre, April 13, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley Puccini operas with libretti by Giovac- Guild, speaker Henry Bailey, “The Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 Campus ley Tour, May 19, 2013. Valley Humane flight experiences are available for a Performing Arts Center, Albion Rd., San chino Forzano. Eight performances are California State Guard.” Wed., April 17, Hill Dr., Livermore. 424-1100. Society’s self-guided tour of gardens in tax-deductible donation. Flights on Ramon; sanramonperformingarts.com. scheduled from April 13 through 28 at doors open 7 p.m. talk at 7:30 p.m. Hike for Hope 2013, memorial hike Pleasanton. www.valleyhumane.org either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per 973-3343. the California Theatre, 345 South First Suggested donation $2. Livermore and fundraiser for Hope Hospice, San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, Sunday person. P-51 flights are $2,200 for Le Tableau Magnifique, premier ballet Street in downtown San José. Tickets Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave., Saturday, May 4, check-in begins at and Monday, May 26 and 27, 2013 a ½ hour and $3,200 for a full hour. company for Livermore School of are on sale at the Opera San José box Livermore. 8:30 a.m. and goes until 10:00 a.m. in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 Al- For reservations and information on Dance, will perform “Vintage Tales, office, online at operasj.org or by phone Quilts from the Heart, Amador Valley Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. costa Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both flight experiences, call 800-568-8924. Modern Tributes” at the Bankhead at (408) 437-4450. The Suor Angelica Quilters, April 20 and 21, Alameda Two trail options. Registration fee $35. days. Festival features professional Livermore Airport, 636 Terminal Circle Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore, on & Gianni Schicchi production is made County Fairgrounds, Young California TheHikeForHope.com or by calling Hope kite flying demonstrations, arts & crafts adjacent to the control tower. Ground Friday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. (925) 373- possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs Building, Pleasanton. Featuring Liver- Hospice at 925-829-8770 for a printed booths, entertainment on 3 stages, tours and display will be from 12 p.m. 6800 or www.livermoreperformingarts. Grant from the City of San José. more artist Alex Anderson and a special registration form. puppet shows, two large kids’ activity to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 26; from 10 org. Tickets are $26, $22, and $18, Metropolitan Opera Schedule, screening exhibit of Quilts of Valor to be donated Annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society Spring areas, food booths by local non-profits a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, with $15 tickets available for students at Regal Hacienda Cinema in Dublin: to wounded veterans. The show in- Iris Show and Plant Sale will be held and more. The festival also includes May 27 and 28. Flight experiences are and seniors. Giulio Cesare, April 27, 9 a.m., May 15, cludes more than 400 quilts, vendors, on Saturday, May 4, 2013 between 1 an early morning hot air balloon scheduled before and after the ground Dance Performance, 8 p.m,. Sat., May 6:30 p.m. demonstrations, door prizes, raffle and 5 p.m. First Baptist Church of Wal- launch on May 27th at 6 a.m. (weather tours. May 26 Big Band of Rossmoor” 11, Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, baskets, and activities for visitors. nut Creek, 2336 Buena Vista Avenue, dependent). For more information, call will perform during the afternoon. Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill MISCELLANEOUS Hours are Saturday from 10 am to 5 Walnut Creek, California. The show is the City of San Ramon Parks and Com- Locally based aircraft will be on display Dr., Livermore. 424-1100. New Lindsay Wildlife Museum classes, pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission open to the public, there is no admis- munity Services Department at (925) Monday, May 28. They include: AT-6s/ Valley Dance Theatre, Ballet Master- 3-week long Saturday classes run from is $10, children under 12 are free, and sion fee. For additional information call 973-3200 or check out the website at SNJs/Harvard, T-28s, P-51s, P-40, Works, 7 p.m. Sat., May 25, 2 p.m. April 13-27. The Signs of Spring class parking is free when mentioning "quilt Mary Sindicic at (925) 606-0355. www.ArtandWind.com and a Yak 18. Military vehicles of the Sun., May 26, Bankhead Theater, 2400 in March lets children discover how show" to the parking attendant. 22nd annual Livermore Wine Country Wings of Freedom Tour, May 26, 27 era will also be on display. Historical First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- plants bloom, insects hatch, reptiles Sock Hop, Saturday, April 27th, 7pm - Festival, Downtown Livermore, May 4, and 28 at the Livermore Airport. The photographs and memorabilia will be ater.org or 373-6800. move, birds migrate and mammals get 11pm Veteran's Hall, 301 Main Street, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 5 10 a.m. to Collings Foundation’s Living History displayed. All of this is no extra charge. Carolina Lugo’s & Carolé Acuña’s Ballet ready for babies as California wakens Pleasanton $20 in advance/$25 at the 5 p.m. Featuring Premium Wines and Display of Aircraft includes Boeing For further information call Kevin Ryan Flamenco, 8 p.m. May 25, Village from the winter. The Water Explorations door (over 21 only). Dance to the music Craft Beer tasting, shopping & dining, B-17 ‘Flying Fortress,’ Consolidated 925.216.4371. Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Adults class in April lets young children have of the 1950's performed live by The entertainment, arts & crafts, family fun B-24 ‘Liberator,’ and North American $25, seniors $20, children and students fun discovering the mysteries of water Cool Tones, enjoy fun games and prizes and more. www.livermoredowntown. w/ID $20. 1-800-838-3006, www. and water mixtures, and get a little wet No-host bar and snacks. Benefit for the com. brownpapertickets.com/event/329881. in the process. Classes are 10-11 AM Museum on Main in Pleasanton. Tickets Spring Faire, Dublin Heritage Park and Information www.carolinalugo.com for age 2.5-5 with an adult, and 3-4:30 at 462-2766 or the Museum, 603 Main Museums, May 11, noon to 5 p.m. Ven- Community Garage Sale Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn PM for age 4-6 (and teacher's helpers St., Pleasanton. dor booths, live music. Corner of Dublin how to dance with great instructors age 9-14). Register online at www. Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club Blvd. and Donlon Way. 452-2101. Benefits Mission Project from It's All About Dancing, new dance wildlife-museum.org annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 73rd Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, every week from Salsa, Tango, Swing Run for the Parks, April 14, 2013 - Syca- 27, 9am to 1pm at the parking lot of May 11, 2 to 5 p.m. Pleasanton Tri-Valley Church of Christ (4481 East Ave, Livemore) and more. Group lesson starts at 7:30, more Grove Park. 10K starts 9 a.m. Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, followed by open dance until 9:45 in - fee $30 by April 12/$35 on Race Day, Rita Road, Pleasanton. All plants are Pleasanton. Anyone can enter their will host a Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 13th our new location at the Bothwell Arts 5K starts 9:10 a.m. - fee $30 by April grown by members of the garden club homegrown roses in this local tradition from 8am-3pm. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore; 925- 12/$35 on Race Day; kids’ 1 mile fun and are sold for low, low, prices. There that began in the 1930’s. Registration The event will include music, games, food for sale, and 449-9292. $15. run starts 9:30 a.m. - fee $10 by April will be an assortment of annuals, pe- gets underway at 8:00 a.m. www. 12/$15 on Race Day; Special Family rennials, roses, succulents, vegetables ThePleasantonRoseShow.com. lots of great garage sale bargains. The church invites any AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS entry of $25 per person is available to and garden related items. Garden club An Evening with Dr. Yee, Tues., May 14, interested community members to rent a 10' x 18' stall in General auditions, Producers Associates, families of 4 or more. Funds raised go members will provide expert advice. 7 p.m. Museum on Main Ed Kinney which they can sell their own garage sale items. Spaces are Inc.: 47th Season of Musical Theater in to support new trail development and For more information call Bev at 925 Lecture series, In honor of Asian-Pacific Oakland, Casting for 3 summer shows park maintenance for the Livermore 485 7812. Islander Month, Dr. Yee, a non-fictional $30. Sellers get to keep all their own profits. Contact Orinda – Annie Get Your Gun, A Chorus Line, Area Recreation and Park District. Race 1st Wednesday Street Party, Cinco de Chinese herbalist who immigrated to Weiss at [email protected] or (925) 606-7598 to reserve Legally Blonde: The Musical. Summer Mayo, May 1, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown the United States during the Gold Rush your space or register online at www.trivalleychurch.org. 2013 will be the 47th season of the Woodminster Summer Musicals. Cast- All funds received by the church will benefit the Guate- ing all roles in all three shows. Adults mala Mission Project, a summer missions trip serving in San and teens of all ages. Three children in New Exhibit in Dublin Focuses on Cristobal, Guatemala. A team of 8 will travel to Guatemala Annie Get Your Gun (boy 10, girls early teens, must sing, audition with adults). in July partnering with a Guatemalan church called Amor Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller 'Suburbia:From Ranch Town to Ranch House' Sin Temor ("love without fear") to install efficient, safe Road, Oakland. April 13 or 14, noon to wood-burning stoves in rural low-income communities. The 4 p.m. no appointments. Prepare two The City of Dublin has opers bought 4,500 acres Owens, who’s evocative contrasting songs. Dancing 10 a.m. announced the opening and began work on ‘San images depict these modern group will also teach conversational English to college stu- April 14, wear soft sole shoes, no heels. of the exhibit Suburbia; Ramon Village’ in Dublin. pioneers at home in Dublin dents and lead a Bible school program at a local orphanage. Bring head shot and resume. www. From Ranch Town to Ranch The Volk-McLain Com- during the early 1960s. Also woodminster.com, Harriet at 510-339- 0241 or [email protected]. House. pany built several thousand on display are mid-centu- The exhibit opens on moderately-priced homes, ry appliances, technology CHORAL Sun., April 14 at the Dublin advertised as "City Close; and fashions on loan from Valley Concert Chorale, Songs of Heritage Park and Muse- Country Quiet,” with ameni- ‘Antiques & Eclectika’ of Serenity: Featuring the music of two of the choral world’s most creative ums, 6600 Donlon Way, ties such as cabana club, golf Dublin. contemporary composers, Las Positas Dublin. The public is invited and new stores, schools and The exhibit will run College Chamber Choir will join the to the opening from 1 to 4 organizations. through June 30 2013 and Chorale in performing Durufle’s p.m. The exhibit explores the is open during museum beautiful Requiem, and Lauridsen’s moving Lux Aeterna. Sat., April 13, 7:30 "Suburbia” explores advertising for the subdivi- hours; Wednesday through p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 4th & the housing developments sions of San Ramon Village, Sunday from 1:00-4:00 pm. L Streets, Livermore. Tickets are $20 that transformed Dublin Silvergate, Ecco Park, Glen Admission is free for walk- advance, $25 at the door. High school from a ranching town of Oaks and Redwing Valley. ins. Group tours may be and college students $10 with valid student ID. Children 12 and under are less than 500 people to a Included are works by the arranged by phoning (925) free. www.valleyconcertchorale.org or young suburb. In 1960, two former Independent news- 452-2101. (925) 866-4003 Southern California devel- paper photographer Bill 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013

stage seats 680 people. The There is a reference state fish is the Califor- book at the library that I nia golden trout, one of use occasionally called The four native trout from the California Blue Book that rugged upper Kern River lists state government offi- area. A beautiful species, cials from 1849 to the year it became the official state it was published. One day fish in 1947, but by then recently while looking up a was almost extinct. In 1978 name in the index, I turned federal legislation created to the back of the book, the 303,000-acre Golden but ended up some pages California State Insignia Trout Wilderness. Plans were made to restore and before the index began. corner, a grizzly bear on a maintain the golden trout’s The chapter here was titled patch of green, a wide red habitat. Another fish, the Nancy Harrington talks about sculpture, Joyful Play. “State Insignia.” Curious, stripe at the bottom. Above garibaldi, became our of- I began looking through the red stripe are the words ficial state marine fish in it. The first item was the “California Republic.” This 1995. It is a lovely golden California State Great became the official flag of orange and common in the View Public Art through Seal, starring the Goddess California in 1911. shallow waters and reefs Minerva. According to the The state colors are Yale of the southern California a Hole-in-Wall old myths, Minerva had blue (a deep purplish blue) coast all the way up to and sprung full-grown from the and golden yellow. These For this Saturday’s Pleasanton Public Art Walk, led by including Monterey Bay. head of Zeus. She could were chosen by Rebecca Nancy and Gary Harrington, participants will learn about a We have a state song, be compared to Califor- Bragg of the University of hole-in-wall to have a perfect view of a Pleasanton Public Art “I Love You, California” nia, which became a state California class of 1876. piece. Frequent stops at sculptures and murals are provided (1951), a state motto, without first becoming a Since about 1911, they to hear stories and admire each Public Art piece. This free, Eureka! (1963), a state territory. She came to repre- have been used in ribbons Drawing of Poppies by second of four Saturday monthly-guided art walk, begins at rock, serpentine (1965), sent wisdom and reason. on official state documents. the parking lot of the City Council chambers on Old Bernal Tillie Calhoun a state mineral, gold— She is seated in front of a They became officially Avenue this Saturday, April 13th, at 8:30 am. Allow about what else! (1965), a state scene which includes water the state colors in 1951. two hours for walk. topknot. Our state tree is gemstone, benitoite (1985), on which ships are sailing, The state flower is, of This Southern Pleasanton Saturday Art Walk will include the redwood, which was a state folk dance, the and the Sierra is pictured in course, the golden poppy Public Art at the Library, City Hall, Civic Park, Centennial officially chosen in 1937. square dance (1988), a the background with snowy (Eschscholzia californica), Park, and the Firehouse Art Center. The southern art walk However, in 1953 a special state dance, the West Coast peaks. On the land around in 1903 the oldest of state is repeated in June; the northern art walk in May. law was passed to ensure Swing (1988), and even a her are a grizzly bear and insignia. April 6 is rec- Twelve sculptures have been donated by the Harringtons that both species of red- state soil, San Joaquin soil a miner. This design was ognized as “Poppy Day.” and through Another H.A.P.P.Y. (Another Harrington Art wood, the coastal redwood (1997). The state animal is, produced in 1849 but was The flower is found wild Partnership Piece for You). Discover more about this art and the Sierra big tree, are of course, the grizzly bear. not officially the state seal throughout California, partnership and how any donation is appreciated during the included in the designa- It was officially designated until 1966. and hardly anywhere else walk. Brochures with maps will be distributed. tion. They are named after in 1953, even though the Our state flag is the bear until recent shipping of The Pleasanton Public Art Walk brochure and map can the great Cherokee chief, last grizzly in Califor- flag, which closely follows seeds. Its Latin name was be downloaded from either www.harringtonartpartnership. Sequoyah, who invented a nia was killed in Tulare the design on the flag raised in honor of the surgeon on org, or www.publicartarchive.org/pleasanton. system of syllable charac- County in 1922. It was the in Sonoma on June 14, a Russian ship that came ters so that the tribe could only species of bear found 1846 to declare California’s to San Francisco Bay in read and write in its own here in the Tri-Valley area. independence from Mexi- 1816 on a scientific expedi- language. Although once The state fossil is the saber co; it was taken down about tion. Despite the drought common in the Northern tooth cat, the second most Students Invited to Submit Art a month later when the the poppies are blooming Hemisphere, redwoods common mammal found U.S. declared war against brightly on our hills now. are now confined almost in the Rancho La Brea tar U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) invites all Mexico. It features a red The California Val- entirely to California. pits in southern California. high school students in the 15th Congressional District to star in the upper left hand ley Quail is also widely submit original artwork for the annual Congressional Art The state insignia I It was about a foot shorter distributed throughout Competition. The first-place winner’s work will be displayed have written about so far, than living lions, but nearly the state and became the in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The winner also will receive I’m sure are not new to twice as heavy. It had a official bird in 1931. They two round-trip airline tickets to Washington, DC to attend a the reader, but there are bobtail like the bobcat and gather together in coveys reception with other young artists. many more. The Pasadena roamed the state during of up to about 30 birds. Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 28” x 28” x Playhouse was declared as the late Pleistocene Era, However, in the spring 4” (including the frame). All artwork must be submitted no the state theater in 1937. reaching extinction about they separate into couples later than Friday, April 12, 2013. Entries may be dropped off It is the first stage in the 10,000 years ago. The teeth to raise their chicks. At at Rep. Swalwell’s District Office located at 5075 Hopyard U.S. to produce all 37 of for which it was named our house, we love to see Road, Suite 220, Pleasanton, California 94588. The winner Shakespeare’s plays. Its were eight-inch long upper the large groups. In April will be announced in late April. cornerstone was laid in canines. It became the of- The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to pro- we worry about the chicks 1924. Many early actors ficial fossil in 1973. vide an opportunity for Members of Congress to encourage under the bushes outside and actresses studied and I will continue with and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. our dining room window. worked there. It closed in the list in an upcoming Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been The plump quail are beau- 1969, but was restored by column. involved with this nationwide competition. tifully colored and have a the City of Pasadena and Readers can reach me at For more information, visit: https://swalwell.house.gov/ distinguishing mark—their reopened in 1986. Its main [email protected]. services/art-competition or call 925-460-5100. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices in www.narfe.org. cally to Open Heart Kitchen, serving hot meals be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., April 16 at the high EastBaySecularJews.org. Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 to Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box Volunteer drivers, Senior Support Program in Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin, and to school library. For questions, contact Alex First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925- 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin of the Tri Valley is looking for Volunteer Drivers the international projects of Church World Riley at [email protected]. Sponsored by more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday 447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Board or email information to editmail@ to transport seniors to their medical appoint- services for hunger relief. The Tri-Valley Walk is the AVHS PTSA Wellness Committee and AVHS School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 Little Brown Church, United Church of compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- ments out of the Tri Valley area (San Ramon, one of eleven taking place in the Bay Area the Challenge Success a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 a.m. tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or Walnut Creek, etc). The Senior Transportation weekend of April 20-21. More information may 50 Shades of Red, casino and auction room are located at Third and N Streets. The worship. All are welcome here. www.little- subject. Phone number and contact person Program supplements existing public and be obtained at BayAreaHungerWalk.org. evening benefit the Livermore and Granada Reading Room, which is open to the public, brownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. paratransit services by providing rides via Plants and Bicycle Wheels, Celebrate the High School Safe & Sober Grad Night. April features books, CDs and magazines for sale. Pathway Community Church, 6533 Friday.) volunteer drivers. Volunteers must have a valid importance of plants on our planet and their 12, 7 to 11 p.m. Robert Livermore Community For information, call (925) 447-2946. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Quilts from the Heart, Amador Valley driver’s license, a registered vehicle, carry influence on nutrition, life-styles and sustain- Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Evening Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Quilters, April 20 and 21, Alameda County Fair- automobile liability insurance, and have a clear ability. Local Livermore artists and children will includes light appetizers, raffle prizes, starter Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at adult programs. Biblically based practical mes- grounds, Young California Building, Pleasanton. DMV record. Please contact Jennifer Cullen for celebrate the impact of plants by decorating chips for gaming, dancing, silent and live 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church sages, nondenominational. All are welcomed. Featuring Livermore artist Alex Anderson and a more information at (925) 931-5387 or email: bicycle wheels with creative plant themes. auctions. $45 in advance, $50 at the door. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday www.pathwaycommuntiychurch.org (925) special exhibit of Quilts of Valor to be donated [email protected]. Funding for this program On May 18th the wheels will be displayed www.lhsgradnight.org or www.granadagrad- of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night 829-4793. to wounded veterans. The show includes more is provided by Alameda County Transportation by participating businesses in downtown night.com. program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, call Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 S. than 400 quilts, vendors, demonstrations, Commission (Alameda CTC) and Measure B Livermore along the path of the Amgen Tour Garage sale, Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 447-6282. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship service. door prizes, raffle baskets, and activities for Funds. of California. Those interested in decorating Livermore, (4481 East Ave.) is hosting a Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. Bible Basics visitors. Hours are Saturday from 10 am to 5 Community Resources for Independent a wheel with a plant theme, can email art@ community garage sale on Saturday, April 13th Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Class, which explores the main teachings of pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $10, Living (CRIL) offers services to help people rajnishkhanna.com by April 15th for more to raise money for a youth mission trip to Gua- Information, 447-8840. the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday night. Call children under 12 are free, and parking is free with disabilities and supports them to live information. Photographs of selected artwork temala this summer. For only $30, community Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. 371-6200 or email [email protected] when mentioning “quilt show” to the parking independently and participate in their com- will be posted on the international Fascination members are invited to rent a 10' x 18' space Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. wor- for more info. attendant. munity for as long as they are willing and able of Plants Day website (http://www.plantday12. in the parking lot to sell items or represent/ ship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible study/ Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East Top Chef Grand Tasting, Sunday, April 28 to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, eu/news.htm#01-13). advertise an organization. The garage sale Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (informal). For Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www.trival- at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin Fremont and Livermore to provide information Pleasantonians for Peace, Peaceful starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. There will information, call 925-447-1246. leychurch.org. Update on classes for The Story from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Rotary Club and referrals and provide community education War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the be vendors, music, hot dogs and sodas, and Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service 10:15 to of Dublin. Includes sampling of food and wine, at senior centers and affordable housing month, April 24, between 5 - 6 at the corners all proceeds go toward sending students to East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday wor- 11:30 a.m. silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at the complexes to residents of Southern Alameda of First and Neal Streets. Call Cathe Norman at San Cristobal, Guatemala, to help the poor and ship. Information 447-1950. St. Michael’s Centennial celebration, Dublin Rotary website www.rotarydublin.org County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ needy. Anyone interested in renting a space Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- mass and dinner, April 27, at St. Michael or through a local Dublin Rotarian. Prices are Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. (first come, first served), contact Orinda Weiss vices 10:30 a.m. 545 No. L Street Livermore. Church. Mass at 3 p.m. followed by a $50 for a single ticket and $375 for a table of be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by Pleasantonians4Peace.org at (925) 606-7598 or [email protected]. (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. celebration dinner with two seatings: 5 p.m. eight. Funds raised from this event will benefit FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril. 15th Annual Artists' Flea Market, Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 and 6 p.m. Tickets for dinner are available in the Tri-Valley YMCA and the Dublin Rotary Club [email protected]. All services are free. Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeLucchi annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 27, 9 North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services on the rectory and at the school. For additional projects. Tri-Valley Communities Against a Park, Pleasanton (next to the Farmers' Market). a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking lot of Amador Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday information, please email Jacki Tyler jtyler@ Livermore Valley Business and Profes- Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley CAREs), A great place to buy paints, frames, canvas, Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school at csdo.org from St. Michael's School or Sister sional Women will meet at 6 p.m. on April 17 Tri-Valley CAREs monitors nuclear weapons art books, bargain art, pottery seconds, and Pleasanton. All plants are grown by members 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Emmanuel [email protected]. at Applebees in Livermore, 4301 First St. Guest and environmental clean-up activities through- inexpensive supplies for kids. Want booth of the garden club and are sold for low, low, followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. Unity of Tri-Valley Church, Sunday speaker is Harriet Tubman Wright, Founding out the US nuclear weapons complex. All are space so you can clean out your hobby room prices. There will be an assortment of annuals, United Christian Church, celebrating 50 services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. Director of The Wright Resort- A BodyMindSpirit welcome at the monthly meeting at the Liver- or studio? A 10’ x 10’ space costs $25. For perennials, roses, succulents, vegetables and years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. at M Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, choir, Wellness Center. The cost of dinner is $20. more Civic Center Library Thursday, April 25th more information, call Gail at 925-846-8960. garden related items. Garden club members St., Livermore; worships on Sunday morning classes, and Children's church. 9875 Dublin Please RSVP no later than April 15th to sal- from 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call Sponsored by Pleasanton Art League. will provide expert advice. For more informa- at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Sunday Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles west of [email protected] or 925-413-6065. Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated tion call Bev at 925 485 7812. morning and first Fridays. The community is Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, www.trival- Drop in computer tutoring, Need help website at http://trivalleycares.org will feature Sharron Angle as guest speaker. Foothill High School’s Academic & welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming leyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. with downloading E-Books from the library to Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, Author of the book, "Right Angle" and political Activities Booster Club (AABC) is offering 6 ministry. Call 449-6820 for more information. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 your E-Reader, sending E-mail attachments, , Jelly Belly ride, meet 9 a.m. in Martinez, Kevin activist for Main Street America, Sharron scholarships of $500 each to the graduating Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concannon North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don social networking, blogging, general internet Thieben, 437-5919. Sun., April 14, 64 miles gained national attention when she challenged seniors. Applicants must attend a higher Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday school & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday questions, or ??? Pleasanton Library, Thurs- from Livermore Airport to Collier over Vasco Harry Reid for his seat in the United States education college/university. Three of these – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. All are 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 days 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ask at the Reference and Tesla/Corral Hollow, Ken's birthday ride, Senate in 2010. Sharron is a strong advocate scholarships are on academic basis and other welcome. 1-888-805-7151. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Desk or call 925-931-3400 (press 7 for Ref. meet 9 a.m. at the airport, Ken Hernandez, for constitutional principles and truth in media. three are based on need. Application forms Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Scott Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Desk) Library programs are free and open to 510-329-9481. Wed., April 17, 38 miles from The event is scheduled for Thursday, April are available with Mrs. Bing at the Counseling Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, services children go to Kid’s Church following worship, everyone. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931- Central Park in San Ramon to Blackhawk, 11, 6:30 p.m., at Cattlemen's Restaurant, Desk at Foothill HS. Awards will be based on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back 3400 for information. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Livermore and back, meet 10 a.m., Peter 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Members on effort, activities and interests both in and worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 Pleasanton. Rathmann, 336-0973. Anyone planning to go $26, guests $30. For reservations contact out of school. Consideration will be given to are welcome. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Crab Feed, Friday, April 12 at the on a ride is asked to call the leader for details Devy Torrence, [email protected] or students who have demonstrated academic Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 925-449-4848. Livermore Vets Hall open to the public. Beer, on where to meet and what to bring. 925-234-2209. improvement during the past four years. The Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Grief Workshops, eight-week series of wine and soda will be available for purchase St. Michael Parish Annual Dinner / Auc- Widowed Men and Women of Northern last date of application is Friday, April 19, ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s workshops. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 along with plenty of gift baskets. Music will tion, theme "Bollywood, A Journey to India," CA., Happy hour in Pleasanton, April 18, 5 p.m. 2013. Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Eight Thursday be by TankhalfFull. The Livermore High School April 13th 2013. Largest fundraiser supports RSVP by April 16 to Marge, 828-5124. Friendly Free Healing Touch Sessions for Tri- Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer evenings at 7:30 p.m. April 11th Through May Alumni Association (LHSAA) Crab Feed, 6:00 all of the Parish education programs including, bridge in Pleasanton, April 20, 1 p.m. RSVP Valley Veterans April 13, May 11 and June 8. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at 30th. Pre-registration is requested. Space PM to 10:00 PM. Tickets are $45.00 and may but not limited to, St. Michael’s School, Faith by April 13 to Ruby, 606-1757. Lunch in San Available time slots: 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., or 846-8650 for weekly programs. is limited. A one-time $15.00 donation is be purchased by contacting: Ray A. 925-606- Formation, Hispanic ministries and many more. Ramon, April 24, 11:30 a.m. RSVP by April 21 11:30 a.m. Free Healing Touch sessions for ac- Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. requested. These sessions are open to all, 5518; Cheryl P. 925-443-3375; Debbie H. Entertainment by Bollywood Dancers; American to Marsha, 830-8483. Champagne brunch in tive, inactive, combat or retired Veterans from Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 regardless of religious affiliation. Please call 925-640-5587. Benefit for LHS band. dinner with selections of Indian cuisine. Robert Pleasanton, April 28, 11 .m. RSVP by April 20 any military branch. Healing Touch Program p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages Mary Hagerty at 925-846-5377 for more Gun Safety Now, downtown Livermore for Livermore Community Center, 4444 East to Jill at 510-881-4788. is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. information." a candlelight vigil to show that we have not Ave., Livermore. Cocktails 6-7 p.m. followed Become a volunteer literacy tutor for Association. Advance reservation required as Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study Lynnewood United Methodist Church, forgotten the victims of SandyHook, Aurora, by dinner, dance performance live auction the Livermore Public Library and make a real space is limited. Sessions held at Las Positas at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Sunday worship and all the casualties of gun violence. Signs and dancing. Donations are needed of empty difference in someone’s life!. Over 65 adults College, Veterans First Center, Building 1000, children's choir for kids. Child care during all at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare and are available to hold or bring your own. Sat., baskets, gift cards, services, tickets, etc. Ticket are waiting for help. A free tutor training Livermore. Student status is not required. For events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. (First Sun. of April 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Lizzie Fountain Park, and information at www.saintmichaelliv.org/ workshop will be held at the Livermore Library more information or to schedule a session, St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ave., month 9 a.m. is traditional with organ, 10:30 2248 First St, Livermore. Organized by Action Bay Area Workshop, University of Phoenix on Saturday, April 20th, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. please visit www.quantumhealinghth.com or Livermore. Meditation groups following the a.m. is informal with guitar.) Rev. Heather in Tri-Valley. Nicky Neau, 925-895-6145. T Bay Area Campus hosts free event to help job Once you are trained, you can tutor any day or call 925-352-8917. John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 p.m. Leslie Hammer minister. All welcome. www. American Cancer Society Discover seekers stand out in local job market. Saturday, any time. To register, or for more information, and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Scola lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. Shop is requesting donations of jewelry for its April 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of call 373-5507. RELIGION at 447-9800. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone signature jewelry event, "Time for Jewels." The Phoenix® Bay Area Campus, 2481 Constitu- Tri-Valley Democratic Club, meeting 7 First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 Las Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended event will be on Fri., April 19 and Sat., April 20. tion Drive, Livermore. The workshop is free and p.m. Mon., April 22. IBEW 595 Hall, 6250 Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy at 10 with choir and band. Childcare offered for Donations may be left Monday through Friday open to the public. Attendees are encouraged Village Parkway, Dublin. California Democratic Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional Service a.m. For details please see www.stinnocent.net infants through age 6 and children start in the between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday between to bring copies of resumes and cover letters. Party Convention Decompression. Those at- in the Sanctuary and children’s program. For or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) 278-1916. worship service. 10:40 a.m. contemporary 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on Sunday from Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club tending the convention will share the experi- more information www.fpcl.us or 925-447- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- worship led by a band. Sunday school for noon to 5 p.m. The Discover Shop is located meets Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7:00pm at ence. Refreshments. Public invited. 2078. yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, children and middle-schoolers. www.center- in Mission Plaza at 1987 Santa Rita Road in Alisal School's multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Spring Boutique, Our Savior Lutheran Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut St., 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday pointechurch.org 925-846-4436. Pleasanton; information 462-7374. Rita Road, Pleasanton. Ernie Wasson, Nursery Ministries will be hosting a Spring Boutique on Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 a.m. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Tri-Valley Chapter 397 of the National and Garden Curator of Cabrillo College, Santa Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Chil- welcome to come and worship with us and to (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 Contrac- Active and Retired Federal Employees Cruz will speak on how to grow, water and event will take place in the gymnasium at Our dren's classes during adult worship service. enjoy our hospitality. For more information call tors Avenue, Livermore. Sunday services: 8:45 Association (NARFE) will meet Thurs., April prune Salvias. Final preparations will be made Savior, 1385 S. Livermore Avenue in Livermore. AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 the church office 925-462-4802. a.m. (Low Mass) and 10 a.m. (High Mass 11 at Vic’s All Star Kitchen, 201 A Main St. in for the Annual Plant Sale at the Amador Valley Come and browse through jewelry, knitted p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, with Sunday School). Other Holy Days as Pleasanton. Federal employees and retirees are High School parking lot on Saturday, April 27, items, jams and jellies, photo cards, home com. 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Sunday services announced. For information, call msg. center at invited to learn about a national association 9:00am to 1:00pm. Visitors are welcome. For décor, and more. For more information, contact Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco with Rev. Joyce Parry Moore, Rector: 8:00 am 925/906-9561. that advocates for them. Attendees need not more information call Bev at 925-485-7812 or Nora Zinnel at [email protected]. Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Contemplative Eucharist with Taize music; Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 be NARFE members. A no host luncheon will visit www.lavgc.org. Free Parent Education Event: Helping Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.net. 10:20 am Godly Play for children; 10:30 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. begin at 11:30 a.m., business meeting will Tri-Valley Hunger Walk takes place in Families Balance Academic, Social and Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada am Sung Eucharist with choir (child care Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- follow at 1 p.m. Look for chapter signs at the Pleasanton on April 20th, with registration at Sport Pressures. The Amador Valley High Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. available). Youth Group meets Sundays from 1301. www.thecrossing.org restaurant side entrance. To request more 9.00am and a 9.30 start time. The walk is an School (AVHS) PTSA Wellness Committee and Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with 4 to 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall for “Rite 13” Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting information, directions or transportation to the easy 3 miles along Santa Rita Road in Pleasan- AVHS Challenge Success will host speakers the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- and Journey to Adulthood” programs. www. at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 6500 meeting, please call Gary at (925) 373-6758. ton. Walkers are encouraged to find sponsors “Helping Families Balance Academic, Social tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith saintbartslivermore.com for more information. Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services Background on NARFE is on the Web at http:// to contribute funds which will be distributed lo- and Sports Pressures." The presentations will Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East at 10:00 a.m. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013

Community Wishes Retiring Police Chief a Fond Farewell By Carol Graham residents, friends and pub- Bay communication systems Also attending were makes his force available. career in Livermore and The crowd of people lic service members spoke which improved commu- Mayor Emeritus Dr. Mar- "He has earned and de- I have all of you to thank chatting in the sunshine fell about what Chief Sweeney's nication between public shall Kamena, Vice Mayor serves time off with his for it," Sweeney said in his silent as faint sirens in the 29-year service, the last safety agencies, and being Stu Gary, former Council- family. He can go anywhere address. "I want to thank distance grew louder. five and a half as chief, has instrumental in merging the member Jeff Williams, and in Livermore and know that the members of the police Three police cars led by meant to the City of Liver- Livermore and Pleasanton representatives from the we are safer and better off department for the sacrifices three motorcycle officers more and the surrounding SWAT teams to provide offices of Senator Mark because of his commitment you make every day. I'm delivered retiring Livermore communities. expanded resources and DeSaulnier and Assembly- and service." proud to be a part of a team Police Chief Steve Sweeney Pleasanton Chief of Po- specialized police services. member Joan Buchanan. The "Final Salute" re- that places so much empha- and his family to his "Final lice David Spiller said, "I "It's humbling to look "Chief Sweeney set the ception was presented by sis on community and qual- Salute Retirement Celebra- think every profession has out at this room and see model as a leader, and it car- the City of Livermore and ity of life. Any success I've tion" at the Robert Liver- a personality type - cops do, there are hundreds of years ried over to his force," said open to all. The celebra- had is a reflection on you." more Community Center and chiefs do. But not this of public service gathered Livermore Valley Joint Uni- tion included a list of the Sweeney plans to con- on March 28th, one day man. This man is in a class here today," said March- fied School District Superin- "Top Ten Reasons Why tinue living in Livermore before his final day with the of his own. He is a leader and, of the dozens of police tendent Kelly Bowers. "He Chief Sweeney is Ready to with his wife Nicole and department. among leaders. For me, as officers, firefighters and provided student resource Retire" created and read by three children. "I was overwhelmed by a new chief, I have to tell public officials among the officers and developed a Livermore Police Officers "I want to encourage the the number of people who you how lucky I was to be standing room only crowd. program for drug detection Association president Glen department to do its best to attended," said son Braden working next door to Chief "Chief Sweeney's commit- dogs, so he works on pre- Robbins, a song performed serve the city," he added. Sweeney. "When we pulled Sweeney." ment wasn't just his own, ventative measures not just by Sweeney's son and du- "Be the kind of police or- into the parking lot and saw Mayor John Marchand but that of his entire family. reactive. When our parents aghter to honor his public ganization you would want a few hundred people stand- thanked Sweeney for im- He was willing to make that get anxious about legitimate service legacy, and a slide- serving your family. Work ing outside, waiting to see plementing Neighborhood sacrifice because his family things like lock downs and show presentation highlight- together, take care of each my dad, I got choked up." Watch and community out- is part of the community he cyber bullying, he responds ing both his personal and other, and continue to honor He wasn't alone. During reach programs, being a serves." to that. He educates us and professional life. this great department and the celebration, dignitaries, strong supporter of the East "I've had a wonderful this great city."

Corbett Honors 10th Senate District Women

Senate Majority Leader families, including her munity College District, Ellen M. Corbett (D-San Le- own,” Corbett said. “Her Emily Duncan, Union City andro) on Thursday named leadership in founding the Vice Mayor, Carol Dutra- Fremont resident Julie Alameda Blue Star Moms Vernaci, Union City Mayor, Ramirez as the 2013 10th Chapter CA 23 is a testa- Pat Gacoscos, Union City Senate District “Woman of ment to her commitment to Councilmember, LaDonna the Year.” East Bay families. It is my Harris, Alameda County Ramirez is the Founder honor to name Julie as 10th Chief Probation Officer, and President of Alameda Senate District ‘Woman of Jennifer Hosterman, Blue Star Moms / Chapter the Year.’ ” former Pleasanton Mayor, CA23. This non-profit has Senator Corbett also Susan Muranishi, Alameda assisted hundreds of lo- celebrated the outstanding County Administrator, Anu cal military families with accomplishments of other Natarajan, Fremont Vice school supplies, toys for local trailblazing women Mayor, Nancy O’Malley, the holidays, and coats and that enhance the quality Alameda County District bicycles for children since of life in the community Attorney, Sandra Spagnoli, 2009. It has provided re- last night. Those honorees San Leandro Police Chief, sources for parents of de- include Norma Ambriz- Diane Urban, Hayward Po- ployed soldiers, returning Galaviz, Merritt College lice Chief veterans and supporters of President, Gari Browning, Senator Corbett recog- military families. Ohlone College President, nized Ramirez and the 14 Pictured are women who were honored as Trailblazers by Senator Corbett. They are “Julie Ramirez has dis- Sue Chan, Fremont City Trailblazers at a reception (from left) Kathy Watt (representing Sue Chan), Sandra Spagnoli, Susan Muranishi, tinguished herself as an Councilmember, Susan held Thursday evening at the Nancy O’Malley, Anu Natarajan, LaDonna Harris, Diane Urban, Julie Ramirez, Senator active community resident Cota, former Chancellor of Pleasanton Veterans Memo- Ellen Corbett, Dr. Norma Ambriz-Galaviz, Jennifer Hosterman, Pat Gacoscos, and Dr. and supporter of military Chabot-Las Positas Com- rial Building. Gari Browning.