VOLUME LI, NUMBER 8 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Lab Project Explores Aerogels For Local Desalination Efforts

By Jeff Garberson converting salty water to that are plagued by meager Nearly one-fifth of the the United Nations standard Find Out What's A small research effort fresh. supplies of brackish water world’s population lacks for basic needs, 13.4 gal- by Lawrence Livermore The world’s fresh water and lack the infrastructure fresh water today, and that lons per day. Africans, for Happening National Laboratory and challenge is immense. The required to operate large, ex- fraction may double by example, have access to 5.3 Check Out Section A Stanford University is try- research project makes no pensive desalination plants. 2050, according to some gallons per day. Section A is filled with ing to determine whether claim to offering a compre- The aerogel approach be- reports. These kinds of statistics information about arts, aerogels – solid materials hensive solution. ing examined at the Labora- While Americans typi- help motivate the Laborato- people, entertainment and that are so light that some Still, it shows early prom- tory has technical advantag- cally use 100 or more gal- ry’s research effort, accord- special events. There are varieties float in air -- might ise of someday helping in es that may make it suitable lons of water per day, there ing to Michael Stadermann, education stories, a variety help respond to one of hu- isolated surroundings like for small, out-of-the-way are large parts of the world a chemist who described the of features, and the arts and manity’s greatest problems, arid parts of Asia and Africa settlements. where people get less than entertainment and bulletin (See DESALINATION, page 6) board.

Shortfall on Benchmark Dublin Led to Schools ValleyCare's Push on Seek Finances Parcel Tax By Ron McNicoll ValleyCare Health Sys- tem began a determined Extension effort last year to return its The Dublin Unitied financial books to black ink. School District will go be- The drive originated in fore voters in a mail-only October, when the board election asking for a five- of directors saw a negative year extension of its current signal in its bond payment parcel tax, Measure L. documents. The Alameda County ValleyCare lost $5.1 mil- Registrar of Voters will lion in fiscal year 2013, which ended June 30. It was begin mailing out ballots on the last of four consecutive April 7. They are due at the years in which ValleyCare registrar's office by 8 p.m. showed losses. on May 6. However, the real alarm The last day to register bell that sounded for di- for the May election is April rectors had to do with the 21. Voters may do so on the total of its net cash flow in county registrar of voter's comparison with the annual web site, the Secretary of payment that ValleyCare is Photo - Doug Jorgensen State's web site, or at city making on the principal and Blossoms in Dublin and Livermore signal an early start hall and post offices. interest of its bond debt. to spring. The current parcel tax, in ValleyCare took out $90 use for the past five years, million in bonds, in separate will expire in June. The rate issues in 2007 and 2010, and is set at $96 per parcel an- still has $86 million remain- nually, regardless of the size ing. Its bond payment annu- Alameda County Places Health of a parcel. The extension ally amounts to $7.8 million. proposal, which continues ValleyCare has set aside the same tax level, has been those dollars in an untouch- designated Measure B. able reserve for the coming Care Tax Extension on June Ballot The same conditions annual payment. The Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty tion projects. In addition, County However, in the bond would apply, including an Board of Supervisors ap- was excused from the vote if Measure A's reauthoriza- Seventy-one percent of oversight committee, an agreement, there is a clause proved a ballot measure because he was in New York tion were to fail this June, it Alameda County voters that states ValleyCare shall exemption for seniors who seeking an extension of the selling Alameda County could go back to the voters backed Measure A when apply for it, no money for not go below a ratio of 1.25 county's health care tax. Transportation Commission in 2016. it was first introduced in when its net cash flow is administrators, and all funds Voters will be asked to bonds. The half-cent health care 2004. The measure required remaining in the Dublin measured against its bond extend Measure A, the half- The board voted a second sales and use tax provides two-thirds of the voters to payment obligation. school district. cent sales tax, to 2034. The time on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to additional support for emer- approve it. The same re- For purposes of the bond The current district par- payoff, ValleyCare's net cash extension adds 15 years to formally place the measure gency medical, hospital quirement still exists. cel tax has been raising flow must be at least $1.25 the current 2019 expiration on the June 3 ballot. The inpatient, outpatient, public Three-quarters of the rev- $1.2 million annually, said for every dollar that it spends date. The measure will ap- vote was unanimous. health, mental health and enue raised through the tax superintendent Steve Hanke. on the bond payment. That's pear on the June 3, 2014 The decision to go to substance abuse services goes directly to the Alameda As Dublin adds more parcels the 1.25 ratio. ballot. voters in June was to avoid to indigent, low-income Health System, the public in its development, that fig- However, ValleyCare's Four of the five supervi- competition in November and uninsured adults, chil- health authority that encom- ure could grow to be $1.5 ratio turned out to be 1.01, sors voted on Feb. 11 to with the countywide sales dren, families, seniors and passes Highland and several million or even $2 million or $1.01 of cash flow net approve the tax extension. tax initiative for transporta- other residents of Alameda (See HEALTH CARE, page 4) revenue to $1 of bond ex- (See PARCEL TAX, page 5) penditure. It became clear to the board in October that the ratio had sunk that low, after Pleasanton Schools auditors finished the audit of the fiscal year. Look at Restorations Instead of waiting for the bondholders to sug- Pleasanton Unified tenance, counselors, vice School District trustees are gest that ValleyCare hire an principals, and other catego- looking at restoring many ries. The presentation was internal auditor, the board programs, though not all, actively sought a consultant. for the board's review only, back to the levels in the rela- not for action. In December, the board tively prosperous days of the The district will receive hired Thomas Pyper, a San 2007/08 fiscal year. $5.1 million money that Ramon CPA with hospital The board at its meeting comes from the state's new financial experience, stated Feb. 11 heard a proposal Local Control Funding For- ValleyCare Interim CEO from Deputy Superintendent mula (LCFF). Scott Gregerson. Luz Cázares that would The district proposes to Gregerson said that Val- restore some categories in spend $2.9 million from leyCare has not missed any tech support, building main- (See PLEASANTON, page 4) bond payments. He expects that ValleyCare will be climbing back up to a point Livermore Ranks High in at least near to the 1.25 ratio in the current fiscal year, Complete Streets Policies which ends June 30, 2014. He projects that the ratio The cities of Hayward according to the National will be above 1.25 by the and Livermore have been Complete Streets Coali- fiscal year that ends June recognized as national lead- tion, a program of national Photo - Doug Jorgensen 30, 2015. ers in making streets safer non-profit Smart Growth Gregerson also noted that Karen Powell holds up the shirt she received during the Pink Truck visit. For more and more convenient for America. 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PAGE 2 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Gain Reported In Energy Generated by NIF Target By Jeff Garberson an extreme response to criti- powerful laser that fires at a ure the laser beams so that An impressive increase cism that appeared more po- rapid rate. the targets would remain in energy from a laser target litical than scientific, but one It is also not clear how to relatively cool as long as experiment was reported last that clearly got the attention manufacture the targets that possible, on the belief that week by Lawrence Liver- of Laboratory management would have to be fabricated a hotter target would resist more National Laboratory in and the federal agency that at a rate of many per second compression to thermo- A metallic case called a hohlraum holds the fuel research using the National supports the Laboratory, the and somehow popped in a nuclear densities. capsule for NIF experiments. Target handling systems Ignition Facility, the world’s National Nuclear Security perfect position to be hit by Last fall, they reported precisely position the target and freeze it to cryogenic most powerful laser system. Administration. converging laser beams. improved results – the high- temperatures (18 kelvins, or -427 degrees Fahrenheit) As reported by Laborato- The experiment reported Today’s NIF researchers est energy observed at that so that a fusion reaction is more easily achieved. Photo ry researchers in the scientif- in Nature was the latest in a appear to be focusing on time – using this approach. by Eduard Dewald/LLNL ic journal, Nature, and in two research effort that is aimed down-to-earth efforts to im- However, their analysis other scientific publications, at moving NIF closer to “ig- prove experimental results. showed that damaging in- squeezing the innards of the a news release issued by the the energy generated by the nition,” a long-sought goal. This is in contrast to recent stabilities were holding them target to about 1/35 their Laboratory. target explosion exceeded Ignition leads to the power- years, when the possibility back. Instead of rocketing original volume. Also unclear is whether the energy that reached the ful energy burst that may of moving smoothly and rap- uniformly outwards, as it At that point, the fusion the improved results will target’s fusion fuel. occur when thermonuclear idly along a path to civilian was predicted, the plastic fuel formed what the re- mollify critics – those who The details of the experi- burn induced in the core of energy was dangled entic- surface of the target was lit- searchers called a “hotspot” do not understand that re- ment agreed well with com- a fusion fuel capsule ignites ingly in an apparent bid to erally shredding, mixing its where the deuterium and search outcomes can’t be puter model calculations, the fuel around it. find new sources of support. unwanted heavy molecules tritium began to produce the scheduled, those still upset suggesting that the research- Even without ignition, Laser program manage- with the fusion fuel and neutrons and alpha particles by past oversell of the ci- ers are beginning to develop NIF is already useful for its ment developed glossy bro- inhibiting fusion reactions. that are characteristic of fu- vilian energy potential and a sound understanding of the intended purpose: allow- chures and presentations The experiment reported sion reactions. those from other states who physics involved. ing weapons researchers to under the rubric of LIFE, in Nature involved a “trade- Analysis showed that the have wanted NIF’s funding Energy released in the study the physics of nuclear for Laser Inertial Fusion En- off,” Callahan said. They alpha particles stimulated for themselves. target explosion was about explosions on a laboratory ergy. The power plant con- configured the laser pulse more fusion energy release, One favorable comment 17,000 joules, compared scale, without returning to cept was heavily promoted to heat the target earlier, which in turn produced more came from a long time for- to 10,000 joules of energy full scale weapons testing. at scientific meetings, in which made the target harder alpha particles – hinting at mer critic, Stephen Bod- reaching the target fuel. It comes closer to recreating community gatherings and to compress but suppressed the kinds of self-sustaining ner, a competitor who used These are modest amounts of the full range of extreme in Congress, often to the dis- the damaging instabilities. It reactions that are necessary to head a comparable but energy, comparable to what temperatures and pressures comfort of those who noted was this approach that pro- for ignition. The Nature smaller laser effort at the is consumed by ordinary of a nuclear explosion than that NIF was funded for duced the improved results. article described this still- Naval Research Laboratory household light bulbs every other scientific instruments nuclear weapons research, The Nature report was elusive goal as “a run-away in Washington, D.C. minute or two. However, can. not a approach to civilian authored by a large number self-heating process (that) “A lot of people were getting more energy out than If it can be achieved, energy. Laser program staff of researchers, including one releases energy many times saying (NIF) should be reached the fusion fuel is an ignition would add to NIF’s were strongly discouraged from Los Alamos, reflecting greater than that absorbed by killed off,” he said in an important milestone, sug- capabilities and increase its from speaking out unless the shared nature of contri- the (target.)” interview conducted by the gesting that the researchers value to the defense effort by they supported LIFE. butions to a major national Exactly how to go be- New York Times. “Now, the may be on the road to greater creating ever more extreme This attitude has changed facility. yond these results to reach general view is that they’re future returns. physics that are not available dramatically with new man- NIF’s 192 laser pulses ignition is still not clear, Cal- doing much better science. The experiment comes otherwise in the laboratory. agement. were each about 15 bil- lahan said. Lead physicist There’s been a significant at an opportune time for In addition, ignition Behind the scenes, while lionths of a second long and Omar Hurricane said much improvement.” the huge laser facility, as a would increase the energy the criticism was being internally structured with the same thing, according to study is being completed to of a single target explo- heard and repeated in Wash- higher and lower pulses of help determine its level of sion dramatically enough ington as well as in scientific energy. They hit the inside government support and how to revive serious interest in circles, what was sometimes walls of a small gold cham- it will operate in the future. someday harnessing rapid- forgotten was that the prob- ber, nearly half an inch in ValleyCare Thrift Shop That study, sometimes called fire explosions, perhaps at lem of reaching ignition is length, that contained a pea- the 120-Day Study, was a rate of 10 per second, for extremely difficult and can’t sized target of frozen fusion END OF THE MONTH SALE prompted in part by political generating civilian power. be scheduled as if it were a fuel – the heavy forms of criticism of its operation and That is not possible using bridge to be built. hydrogen, deuterium and This Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. leadership. NIF, which is a single-shot Still, the researchers have tritium. Staff for one powerful laser and which commonly made progress. The chamber walls pro- EVERYTHING IN THE STORE senator, California’s Dianne suffers damage that must be According to Debbie Cal- duced X rays, which ir- 1/2 OFF! Feinstein, have even specu- repaired after a high power lahan, who leads a major radiated the target surface. lated out loud about whether experiment. It is not clear part of the NIF target effort, The surface boiled off like 1911 Second Street, Livermore NIF should be closed down – how to make a comparably past efforts tended to config- an outward-moving rocket,

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Provisional Certificate of Authority #019200474 PAGE 4 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 U.S. Brings More Money to Aid State EDITORIAL In Drought Impact on Agriculture The Simple Things Two Livermore cancer patients received a The federal government Improvement Plan (EQIP). formation they need to make through a better Farm Bill has stepped in to help ease There also will be $5 mil- decisions in relation to a or another legislative ve- surprise visit recently from a pink fire truck the drought's impact on lion available in California changing climate. hicle, but that first requires a named "Christine." California. for protection of vulner- The 2014 Farm Bill was much better Congress," said The two patients were given a ride, then New funds being made able soils in drought areas. signed by Obama on Feb. 7. Garamendi. available to agriculturalists This includes such things Asked about the Farm Bill's Interested landowners signed their names on the side of the truck. were announced Feb. 14 by as stabilizing stream banks impact on agriculture in the and managers interested in The truck belongs to the Pink Heals tour President Obama and Sec- and replacing upland sites Valley, Altamont rancher seeking EQIP assistance program headquartered at the Solano County retary of Agriculture Tom that have been stripped of Darrel Sweet said that it is have until March 3, 2014 to Vilsack on a visit to Fresno. vegetation. too soon to know just what apply for available funds. Chapter of the Guardians of the Ribbon-Pink Obama has directed the On the consumer side of impact it will have. The USDA California Heals. It is used to provide support to cancer U.S. Department of Agri- the USDA mission, $560 Sweet recently attended a Farm Service Agency (FSA) patients. culture (USDA) to imple- million is being offered cattle producers conference. has launched an Emergen- The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department ment the livestock disaster to California food banks He said, "Even our people cy Conservation Program assistance programs in the to help families that are in Washington don't know (ECP) availability for mul- assisted the Pink Heals pink fire truck by 2014 Farm Bill as a top economically impacted by what's in it, and what's not tiple counties in California, organizing off duty firefighters and their priority. The plan is to have the drought. Many work- in it." including Alameda County. families to come out and show community the programs available for ers in agriculture and in Alyson Aquino, manager ECP provides emergency sign-up by April 15. occupations and towns that of the Natural Resources funding and technical assis- support at both locations as well as providing "This assistance, coupled serve agriculture have faced Conservation District in tance to farmers and ranch- an escort with on duty firefighters in the fire with aid being made avail- increased unemployment Livermore, also said that it ers to rehabilitate farmland engine. able across government because of the drought. is too soon to understand all damaged by natural disasters should provide some relief Along those lines, money the ramifications of the bill. and for implementing emer- The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters during this difficult time," will be forthcoming to fund Rep. John Garamendi, gency water conservation Foundation also provided both families with said Vilsack. 600 summer meal sites in a member of the House Ag- measures in periods of se- firefighter foundation tee shirts. The livestock assistance drought-stricken areas. ricultural Committee, and a vere drought. The program’s Tears were shed - not in pain, but joy. program will provide $100 Earlier in February, pear farmer and cattle ranch- initial focus will be to pro- million in assistance to pro- USDA announced plans to er in the Delta, commended vide assistance to livestock It is moments like these that remind us that ducers in California. put $20 million in EQIP the Farm Bill for meeting producers with emergency simple gestures can make a difference. Livestock producers will funds for agricultural con- agriculture's needs in crop water needs. Interested be able to sign up also for servation and enhancements insurance reform, "smart in- producers can sign up for losses that they experienced on key agricultural lands vestments in specialty crops, ECP between February 10 in 2012 and 2013. Under in the state. Enhancements organics, conservation," and and March 27, 2014. the last Farm Bill, it took include cover crops, or- agricultural research. For more information USDA more than a year to chard pruning, irrigation Garamendi said the bill on ECP, EQIP and other Corbett Climbs to get money out the door for efficiency, and protection of will create more jobs in disaster assistance programs those years, said a USDA grazing lands. California agriculture. How- and loans including EQIP, news release. USDA also announced ever, he said the reduction contact the Alameda County $156,000 in Election Bid Another $5 million will establishment of regional in food-stamp funding was Resources Conservation In her bid for the 15th defeated him in 2012. be available in Califor- Climate Hubs across the "harmful, but failure to pass District conservationist Aly- Congressional seat currently The other committees nia in areas of extreme or nation, including one at this bill would likely have son Aquino at 371-0154 held by Rep. Eric Swalwell donating to Corbett were exceptional drought.The UC Davis. The centers will led to much steeper cuts." ext. 116 or alyson.aquino@ money is available through help farmers, ranchers and "We can do much more to ca.usda.gov, or visit www. (D), Senate Majority Leader panels organized to fund election efforts of Sens. the Environmental Quality communities obtain the in- prevent hunger in America acrcd.org or FSA online at Ellen Corbett (D) has in- http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ca. creased her fund-raising to Mark Leno, Darrell Stein- a total of $156,000 as of berg and Kevin DeLeon. January 31, 2014. Leno's committee will lead PLEASANTON Corbett added $91,000 to his planned run for lieuten- (continued from page one) the $65,000 that she raised ant governor in 2018. up to Sept. 30, 2013. Ap- Swalwell released his LCFF on program restora- four years ago, thanks to a mon Core curriculum), it in FY 16, would bring kin- proximately 24 percent of numbers in January, before tion. Another $1.1 million continuing donation from increases the need. We have dergartners to 25 per class. the donation amount to date the Federal Elections Com- would fund enough full-time ValleyCare Health System. more aging technology, and Its cumulative cost would be is from committees, with the mission posted the final equivalent personnel. The They were in addition to the need more staff time to go $17.6 million by FY 2021. remainder from individuals. three-month donation period remaining $1.1 million from one full-time nursed funded out there and support it." Ahmadi said, "Everyone LCFF Cázares has proposed by the district. The proposed budget would like to see scenario Among the committee on the internet. Swalwell raised putting in undesignated re- However, ValleyCare also adds 3.5 fte's for cus- 3." donations were $10,000 serves. notified the district this year todians at the elementary Scenario 1 would reduce from two electrical workers $1,060,000 in 2013, with Still ahead for the board that it no longer will contrib- schools, bringing that to 99 only first and second grades union committees and $2000 $279,000 coming after Sep- in its budget consideration ute the funding. ValleyCare, percent of the 07/08 budget. to 25 by FY 15, then add from the Pete Stark Re- tember 30. Some $666,000 will be talks with teachers' which is a non-profit, faces High schools and middle third grade in FY 16, and election Committee. Stark or 63 percent came from in- union representatives, which expenditure belt-tightening schools added positions, kindergarten in FY 17. Cu- held the congressional seat dividuals, and the remaining will determine salary levels as its board of directors bringing them to more than mulative cost by FY 2021 for 40 years, before Swalwell 37 percent from committees. in the coming fiscal year. fashions a plan to move 80 percent of the 07/08 would be $16.2 million. The board held a public away from red ink in recent budget. The increases follow Trustee Jeff Bowser said hearing at the Feb. 11 meet- budgets. years of deferred mainte- that he likes scenario 2. ing concerning the union's The tech positions to nance,. Trustee Valerie Arkin said HEALTH CARE openers for talks, but no one be restored at the elemen- The board looked at three that teachers want scenario (continued from page one) appeared. There are no spe- tary schools amount to six scenarios for Class Size Re- 3, if possible, but the price cifics in the topical proposals hours per day, and represent duction (CSR). Superinten- tag is higher. other hospitals and clinics. lion. Based on this estimate, at this state of negotiations. 108 percent of the level of dent Parvin Ahmadi said that The board voted unani- The remaining quarter is Alameda County could ex- However, the hearing at this service in the 2007/08 bud- she favors scenario 2, which mously for four candidates allocated by the Board of pect to continue receiving point in the process did pro- get. Middle schools, with would bring k-3 class sizes among five for the area Supervisors and subsidizes more than $120 million in vide people the opportunity 2.25 full-time equivalents down from 30 to 25 by FY district board for California nonprofit hospitals and a net- annualized revenues begin- to make general comments (fte's) will be at 126 per- 2018, and to 24 by FY 19. By School Boards Association. work of community clinics. ning July 1, 2019, if county about what they would like cent of the 07/08 level. FY 2021, it would cost the The board will return in- voters approve the extension to see in the contract. Cázares said, "Tech sup- district cumulatively $15.1 cumbents Jamie Hintzke and Since 2004, Measure A Some $160,000 of the port at sites is something we million, the cheapest of the Arkin, back new candidate has generated more than of the termination date of the restoration money will go hear constantly. There was a three alternatives. Bowser, and vote for Dub- $1.02 billion in tax revenues measure. toward picking up the cost of need to begin with, and now Scenario 3 would put lin school board member for the county’s health care A consulting firm con- two full-time district nurses. with the move to Smarter 25 students in first through Amy M organizations. Receipts for ducted a telephone survey The positions were created Balance testing (for Com- third grades by FY 15, and the current fiscal year are of 609 likely November estimated to be $125 mil- 2014 voters to weigh public opinion on the reauthoriza- tion of the measure. Key findings from the polling SHORTFALL data showed that there is (Opinions voiced in let- you would be mistaken. lobby and also to save our are impressive. The poem (continued from page one) strong support for renewing ters published in Mailbox Only a small percentage of local Tesla Park wilderness - haunts me and drives me to disciplined (in the efforts)," the measure at the existing are those of the author and the OHMVR program fuel with its endangered species, action. If you didn't read it, said Gregerson. tax rate and that the support do not necessarily reflect tax subsidy comes from Native American features, you must. Thank you Francis Gregerson was hired in is equally strong among June the opinion of The Inde- actual OHV recreation activ- and historical sites - from Dipeso for writing it and April 2012 as a developer and November 2014 voters. pendent. Letter Policy: The ity. The majority is based on certain destruction. Kevin Gunn for sponsor- of partnerships. He helped The survey also found that Independent will not publish highway travel by all-wheel ing it. establish a relationship with county voters believe it is anonymous letters, nor will and 4 wheel drive vehicles 100,000 Homes UCSF for a cancer program important to continue to it publish letters without and travel to hiking, fishing, Jeannette Gosnell Health Care and the like – not OHV rec- that brings counseling about provide a healthcare safety names. Abusive letters may Livermore Walter D. Harvey be rejected or edited. Fre- reation like that at Carnegie. cancer to Pleasanton one day net since more than 45,000 Last Sunday night, Feb. Livermore per week. quent letter writers may The OHMVR Division 9th, 60 Minutes did a story The Obamacare signup residents are estimated not have publication of their let- is guaranteed a continuous Gregerson replaced for- to be eligible for any health called "100,000 homes". In fiasco and the ongoing wide- ters delayed. Letters should stream of fuel tax money, this report, we find that it spread and justifiable ob- mer CEO Marcy Feit, who insurance programs under left ValleyCare Feb. 4, after be submitted by e-mail to one of the few units in the is more expensive to treat jections about the measure the Affordable Care Act editmail@compuserve. state government that gets a homeless person in the itself are just the tip of that 17 years in the position, or cannot afford coverage and 42 years total with Val- com.) a trust fund. While all other emergency room one time Orwellian iceberg. Starting under Covered California. leyCare. State Parks were faced with per month than to give them with this tax year, thousands Board president John Language that would OHV Getting Free Ride reduced services and clo- an apartment. of new hires at the IRS will Sensiba has not commented appear on ballot reads as Dale A Schauer sure, the OHMVR Division To date, a number of cit- be determining annually about why Feit is no longer follows: "Without increasing Livermore was on an expansion agenda. ies have been able to provide who will receive a wealth at ValleyCare. He said he the existing half-cent sales Commuters on I-580 Not even schools or pro- apartments to 80,000 people. redistribution subsidy (a will address the subject later. and use tax for essential might be interested in know- grams for the needy are so At the end of two years, 85% family of four making up to The board's vote to install health services, to provide ing that some of the tax on lucky. I am sure golfers or of the people were still in $94,200 could qualify), and Gregerson as interim CEO trauma and emergency med- the fuel they burn while skiers would like the same their apartments. who will be fined and how was unanimous. ical services and primary, stopped in traffic is going state subsidy for their hobby. This program did not much (up to $12,500 per Consultant Pyper has preventative healthcare for to pay for Off-Highway If a 29,000 acre OHV require additional public year by 2016) for exercising been appearing at board local residents including Vehicle (OHV) parks such expansion in Kern County funding; the money is al- their constitutional right not meetings. His final report indigent, low-income and as Carnegie, and not on goes through, the OHMVR ready in place to take care to have health insurance. is not completed. How- uninsured children, fami- fixing potholes or reducing Division will have over of the homeless. We are This basic right was exer- ever, Gregerson said he lies and seniors, to prevent gridlock. Many OHV user 110,000 acres in State OHV just spending the money in cised and widely accepted parks, not counting the hun- expects the board will accept closure of county clinics groups, like some at the a different way. long before Obamacare dreds of thousands of acres Pyper's report at a meeting and hospitals and to re- Livermore City Council on You can go on-line at came along. Did Obama this month or in March. February 10, 2014, promote for OHV riding on BLM and www.cbs.com/watch/ and amend the Constitution? cruit/retain highly qualified Forest Service land. But the ValleyCare is a private, nurses and healthcare pro- the myth that “they” pay for type in "100,000 homes." Every individual/family OHMVR Division wants It sounds counter-intuitive, has unique financial needs, non-profit hospital. Its board fessionals, shall Alameda all State OHV park opera- tions and land acquisition. more right near Livermore. but it works. It works amaz- obligations and priorities meetings are not open to the County extend the essential This is simply not true. The OHMVR Division with ingly well. that should not be subjected public. Only board meetings healthcare services measure of public district hospitals One only has to go to their fuel tax subsidy bought to government scrutiny. until June 2034 with annual are open to the public. the California State Parks the Tesla Park land to ex- Some have mortgage pay- fiscal oversight/review?" Haunting Poem Off-Highway Motor Vehicle pand Carnegie, but didn’t Fred Norman ments; others don’t. Some Recreation (OHMVR) Di- do an acquisition EIR to Pleasanton have car payments. Some vision website to find that determine if it was suitable RE: January Teen Poet of have children in college only 27% of the (OHMVR) for OHV use. Now they are the Month, The Independent, and/or student loans to pay (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Division budget comes from trying to push through open- Section A, Page 4, Thursday, off. Some provide finan- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala OHV park entrance fees and ing Tesla to OHV recreation, February 13, 2014. cial support to other family Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell planning to create a nearly Editor: Janet Armantrout green/red sticker vehicle "Fatty," is an excellent members. Some tithe, etc. 5,000 acre OHV park about The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing registration fees. About 73% poem by Francis Dipeso And some realize that insur- Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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If you think that The poetic skills used here insured; as with the lottery Livermore Valley to write Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 73% represents the taxes on in bringing the cruel act of there are far more losers during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. their legislators to end the Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. the fuel burned while actu- bullying to our attention (More MAILBOX, page 5) ally riding in OHV parks, tax give away to the OHV The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 - PAGE 5 LARPD Reports No Long (continued from page 4) egie SRVA to protect these enjoy a great variety of out- than winners. None of this areas, I was not speaking of standing entertainment close Term Debts or Obligations matters to the creators and Carnegie. to home with free parking supporters of Obamacare. I spoke of the comments and at modest costs. The Livermore Area Rec- James Marta & Company, Spring 2014 Parks & Play Nor can these factors pos- made at a State Parks Off- LVPAC, the nonprofit reation and Park District who conducted the audited activity guide. Participants sibly be taken into account Highway Motor Vehicle corporation that built and (LARPD) board of directors stated that the district is not in the photo showcase the by the IRS. Or will some be Recreation Commission operates the theater, and its received a report confirming carrying a lot of debt. There growing racket sport of required to annually update meeting in Hollister Ca. board of directors continue that the district is in good are no long term obligations, pickleball that can be played the IRS with detailed infor- The Woman I spoke of is to make payments on the financial shape according to such as bonds. at the Robert Livermore mation on personal/fam- Ann Marie Sayers, she is $22 million in bonds used to an audit covering the 2012- The audit included rec- Community Center. Players ily finances beyond gross an Ohlone Storyteller. She build the Bankhead Theater. 13 fiscal year. ommendations. One was the who attended the meeting income? spoke at the Commission They had counted on new The audit produced an need to plan for replacement were Kelly Edwards, Nancy If Obama and his min- meeting of the Ohlone borrowing and new contri- “unmodified” opinion that, or repairs of assets. "It is Edwards and Cherie Leines. ions can do this with health People Interpretive Center butions to make ongoing insurance they could also that was built at the Hol- payments to a New York in accounting terminology, is critical to build reserves for Others pictured on the cover do it with long term nursing lister SRVA and how Ann bank and to build the larger the best LARPD can receive. the future. You know you but unable to attend the care, earthquake, tornado/ Marie Sayers thanked Hol- regional theater. That is not LARPD financial man- have to replace large capital meeting are Cynthia Fla- hurricane, flood, wildfire lister SRVA for making the possible now that the state ager Don Humphrey told items over the years," said herty, Russ Wilson, Desiree insurance, etc.; the “justifi- Ohlone people visible for the has withdrawn redevelop- the board at its meeting Becker. Ralph, Stephanie Ryan and cation” would be the same. first time since first contact, ment money funded with last week that the district is Humphrey stated, "The Carolyn Ainsworth. Sound Orwellian? You bet! with the Parks efforts! This tax overrides. The lower carrying no uncovered li- district will be updating its In announcements, Gen- was a very powerful mes- court voted not to reinstate ability with regard to retiree reserve policies both in the eral Manager Tim Barry Editorial sage to me, being of Native LVPAC's redevelopment benefits. Monthly payments operating budget and capital reported that Robertson Park Tina O’Neill, Secretary American descent. money and appeals to higher to the Alameda County Em- improvement budget. We has a new rental from Road- Spiritual Assembly of the Those that are opposing courts are costly and could ployees Retirement Associa- will be looking at what needs side Relics that will feature Baha’is of Pleasanton the expansion of Carnegie take as long as two years or tion take care of the district's to be accomplished over the a vintage flea market at the On Behalf of the Spiritual SRVA appear to have not more for a decision. Many obligations. The program is next 10 to 15 years." Pole Barn at the park. The Assembly of the Baha’is of read the Carnegie SRVA knowledgeable persons feel considered to be 100 percent At the meeting, the Board market will be held from Pleasanton, CA, we thank General Plan or the State the appellate court will not funded through 2027, ac- also recognized LARPD 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third you for the Editorial pub- laws governing SRVA’s, reverse the opinion of the cording to Humphrey. program participants who Saturdays in March, April lished in the Independent both of these state that the lower court. David Becker, CPA with are pictured on the Winter/ and May. on January 30, 2014, de- SRVA must protect the en- It is important that we do scribing the efforts of the vironment and all species not let the Bankhead close, Interfaith Interconnect of the whether endangered, pro- even for a short time. As Tri-Valley. tected or not. The SRVA long as LVPAC makes pay- It is through these posi- must also protect all cultural ments to the bank from their Arroyo Seco School Plans Family Reading Night tive monthly discourses and and historic sites. As a mat- very limited and diminish- Cultural events, that the ter of fact the laws and rules ing reserves, the bank has On Wednesday, March 5, Each family will choose share and enjoy reading. The Interfaith Interconnect pro- for SRVA is stricter than no incentive to work out the teachers at Arroyo Seco two sessions that could in- schedule of events follows: motes conditions in which other State Parks! a plan that will allow the School are hosting a Fam- clude elements of reader’s 6:00-6:10 p.m. Welcome in all the Religions of the world We have the opportunity Bankhead to survive. The ily Reading Night from 6-8 theater, poetry, art, crafts the Multipurpose Room; can truly work together in to make Carnegie SRVA the bank and the public must be PM. Arroyo Seco families or technology. Arroyo Seco 6:15-6:45 p.m. - Families the utmost harmony, in con- national model of how an told the regional theater is with children of all ages are teachers and support staff attend session 1 of their Off-Highway Motorized no longer a possibility and, formity with the principle welcome to attend. Arroyo will conduct the activities in choice; 6:50-7:20 p.m. - Recreation Area can be done therefore, LVPAC does not of “unity in diversity and classrooms. sustainably and at the same have the ability to continue Seco is located at 5280 Irene Families attend session 2 diversity in unity." On this Way in Livermore. Family Reading Nights of their choice; 7:20-8 p.m. basis, we will collaborate time protect our environ- to pay both operating and This is Arroyo Seco’s encourage students to value, - Book giveaway to children to promote shared values, ment and history. Instead debt service costs. LVPAC unity of vision, and universal of saying no to expanding should withhold future pay- fourth Family Reading rights and justice. Carnegie SRVA why don’t ments to the bank until a Night. we work to put Livermore on plan to meet this crisis is The event is one way to Ohlone Quote the map as the home of the worked out. It is incumbent build positive relationships Ken Clarke best Off-Highway Motor- on LVPAC, and all involved, between teachers and par- ized Recreation in the world! to be realistic on what is pos- ents and allow all families Wandering Wheelers (continuedPARCEL from page one) TAX I first would like to thank Happy Trails sible to move toward a sound to contribute to students’ the Livermore Independent financial plan that can save success in school. Students annually by the end of the trict would have to remove for what is the first un-biased Bankhead Theater our theater. attending Family Reading projected new five-year pe- $1.2 million in spending article on the issue of the John Shirley We all owe a great deal Night may improve their riod, said Hanke. from its budget. "Our focus Carnegie SRVA expansion Livermore of appreciation to all the fine desire to read and learn, and Parcel tax revenue over will be the same, but we that I have read. Secondly I The Bankhead Theater is people who donated money lead to increased student the past five years has en- would not have the ability' was misquoted on an Ohlone a wonderful and very valu- and worked hard to give our achievement. abled Dublin to hold down to do as much," said Hanke. community its fine theater. I Indian village at Carnegie able part of Livermore. The Families will choose class sizes, and put money "With voter approval of know LVPAC's leaders want SRVA. I understand that vitality of our downtown from a variety of activi- into technology. the extension, we can keep there are some areas in the restaurants and stores reflect to keep the Bankhead open. ties that focus on reading expansion area that are spiri- Hanke said that if the par- the momentum going," he the importance of the theater. We must all work together to and language arts skills. tual to the Ohlone people Residents from Livermore, see that it does. cel tax were to fail, the dis- said. and State law requires Carn- the Tri-Valley and beyond Straight Talk About the Drought You’ve heard California is in a drought, and you’ve probably seen how low our lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are. But what does that mean to you? As your local water provider, Cal Water has adequate water supplies to meet your needs through 2014. Still, as we face the driest year on record, your conservation efforts are critically important. 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Use water wisely. It’s essential. www.calwater.com PAGE 6 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 DESALINATION (continued from page one) New Analysis Method Expands Number and effort last week to the Valley costs of most large scale Type of Proteins Researchers Can Study Study Group, meeting in desalination plants, based Pleasanton. on reverse osmosis, tend Stadermann is a chemist to remain about the same An international team Calif. The SLAC machine, proteins – a soluble protein chemist W. Henry Benner, who grew up in Germany whether the brines have of researchers has demon- an X-ray Free Electron Laser called streptravidin that is a physicist Stefan Hau-Riege, and joined the LLNL staff higher or lower concentra- strated a new method for (XFEL), is one of two such commonly used molecule postdoctoral researchers and after earning his Ph.D. at the tions of salt. studying the structure of machines in the world – in biology for binding sub- physicists Tommaso Pardini University of North Caro- Thus, for example, the proteins that could lead to along with Japan’s SACLA stances and bacteriorhdop- and Alexander Graf (who lina. Today, he works in the aerogel approach may have important advances in biol- – that can produce hard sin, a membrane protein has since left LLNL), and Laboratory’s laser program, advantages for the removal ogy and other fields. X-rays. isolated from bacteria living biologists Brent Segelke and where he helps develop of lethal salts like arsenic For the first time, protein Using the predominant in salt ponds. The structures Matthew Coleman. targets such as those being that are often found in some crystals have been studied method for analyzing pro- of both proteins are well Among the institutions that participated in the re- used in the present effort to groundwater – in Bangla- in two dimensions at room tein structures, synchrotron understood, so the proteins search besides LLNL and achieve “ignition” on the desh, for example – at trace light sources, researchers served as model systems. temperature with X-rays, PNNL were the University huge NIF laser. concentrations that cannot using a new technique that who take snapshots of pro- The team measured the be tasted but that build up of California, Davis, Arizo- When fellow chemist Ted could open the door for teins must work in three di- resolution of the two pro- na State University, the Cen- dangerously in the body. Baumann showed him a new scientists to learn more mensions and need a billion teins at 8.5 angstroms (a size tre for Free Electron Laser carbon aerogel, he noted According to an article about an important class copies of the same protein that would fit in the period Science based in Hamburg, that technical characteristics in the LLNL publication, of proteins that constitute all stacked up on each other at the end of a sentence Germany; the Paul Scherrer might make it suitable for Science & Technology Re- about one-third of all human to get a better image of what more than 500,000 times). Institute in Villigen, Swit- pulling salts out of water view, research to date has proteins. the protein looks like. In subsequent experiments, zerland; and the LCLS at the efficiently by using electri- shown that water can be The scientists report their In effect, synchrotron they have already obtained SLAC National Accelerator cal forces. pushed through the carbon findings about this X-ray machines require crystals better resolutions and even- Laboratory. First, the aerogels can aerogel with low pressure diffraction method in the to be grown in three dimen- tually, the scientists would Since 2005, LLNL has hold an electrical charge. and that only a low voltage March edition of the Inter- sions to distribute the radia- like to reach a resolution conducted proof-of-princi- That means that salts, need be applied to attract national Union of Crystal- tion damage from the X-rays of 2 angstroms, a level at ple experiments for using dissolved into positively the dissolved salts. It has lography Journal. over many molecules, but which individual atoms can X-ray free electron lasers charged components like shown that accumulated The membrane proteins that makes it difficult to be distinguished. for biological imaging and sodium and magnesium and salts can be removed from that can now be studied study about one-third of In addition to Frank, oth- structural biology. Those ex- negatively charged ones like the internal surface with a more easily using the LCLS all human proteins, called er members of the LLNL periments were led initially compounds of chlorine and simple flushing rather than machine are often embed- membrane proteins, because multidisciplinary team that by former LLNL physicist nitrogen, can be attracted to back pressure. ded in the boundaries of crystals of these proteins assisted in conducting the Henry Chapman, who is now pieces of aerogel that have These are encouraging cells and perform a num- are hard to grow in three three-day May 2012 ex- a director at the Centre for Free Electron Laser Science opposite charges. findings because of the pos- ber of vital cell functions, dimensions. periments were postdoc- in Hamburg. Second, they are riddled sibility that they might lead including nutrient uptake, Now with the LCLS toral researcher and physi- cal chemist Mark Hunter, with both larger and smaller to lower operational energy transport and signaling. XFEL machine, scientists pores. The larger pores costs than can be achieved They are important not can use exceptionally bright allow salty water to pass with standard technologies. only because they represent and fast X-rays to take a through. The smaller ones There are still many ob- about one-third of all human picture that rivals current give them a huge internal stacles that must be over- proteins, but also because methods, with a sheet of surface area – the largest of come before the aerogel ap- they constitute about two- proteins only one layer thick. any known material. One proach, known generically thirds of all current phar- “We can do this because gram contains more internal as capacitive desalination, maceutical drug targets for the X-ray pulses from the surface area than 10 tennis is ready for serious applica- fighting diseases and other LCLS are so bright and so Donate your old car, truck, courts. This means there is tion. Work to date must be human-related health issues. fast that we can produce RV or Boat. It’s fast, easy & a lot of surface for the salts scaled up and the process “Our work demonstrates a measurable X-ray dif- you get a tax deduction! to be deposited on. tested for longer periods for the first time that two- fraction signal before the The chemists drew on of time. dimensional protein X-ray sample is destroyed. This a Laboratory graduate fel- Still, the problem is huge, crystallography is a po- type of two-dimensional lowship program known as and as the historically severe tential method toward ob- measurement is not possible the Lawrence Scholars. The California drought suggests, taining protein structure at synchrotron light sources Call 1-888-686-4483 post doctoral fellow working it is changing with passing information,” said Matthias because the sample is de- or visit www.trivalleyconservancy.org on the project is Yatian Qu, time. Experts point out that Frank, a physicist at the De- stroyed by radiation before whose advisor is Stanford fresh water supplies cannot partment of Energy’s (DOE) enough of the signal can be Donations help preserve land for future generations. engineering professor Juan be taken for granted year Lawrence Livermore Na- obtained,” Frank said. Trivalleyconservancy.org | 925.449.8706 Santiago. after year in a world where tional Laboratory (LLNL). “The structures of the One reason for the inter- the population is growing Frank co-led a team of proteins tell us about their est in the aerogel approach is and where rivers, lakes and two dozen scientists with function, which is why it’s that its energy costs should reservoirs dry up, oceans rise crystallographer James Ev- important to better under- decline with lower concen- and glaciers melt. ans of Pacific Northwest Na- stand their structure,” ac- trations of salts, such as are Desalination is one ap- tional Laboratory (PNNL) cording to Frank. found in ponds and aquifers proach to dealing with the that used the Linac Coherent “We believe that ulti- SparkleSparkle poolpool that have lower concentra- problem, and the small Light Source (LCLS) at the mately the two-dimensional tions of salt than does sea LLNL-Stanford project SLAC National Accelerator X-ray crystallography per- • weekly Pool Maintenance water. holds out hope of improv- Laboratory in Menlo Park, formed at room temperature • Filter Cleaning By contrast, the energy ing the technology. may someday allow us to observe molecules in ac- • Equipment Installation & Repair tion, or to make what some • Pool Inspections call ‘molecular movies.’ LIVERMORE This would permit us to Residential & Commerical (continued from page one) better understand the pro- teins’ functions and how to (925) 577-7111 The assessment is based transportation stops and cy in action," said Debbie control them by drugs,” he on the Complete Streets facilities, transit priority sig- Bell, Transportation Planner continued. policies both communi- nalization, and other features for the City of Livermore. In 2012, scientists ties passed last year, which assisting in the provision of "We're proud of our commit- showed they could use an encourage planners and en- safe travel for all users. ment to safer streets, and this XFEL on a crystal of pro- gineers to design and build The city will work with national recognition goes teins 10 to 20 sheets thick. streets that are safe and other agencies, transit dis- to show that we have good Frank, Evans and their team convenient for everyone, tricts, and jurisdictions to reason to be." aimed at reducing the num- regardless of age, ability, maximize opportunities Nationwide, a total of ber of layers further. income or ethnicity, and no for Complete Streets, con- 610 jurisdictions in 48 states The team developed a matter how they travel. nectivity, and cooperation have Complete Streets poli- way to create one-sheet- Pool Service The National Complete in designing and building cies in place. thick layers of two different Streets Coalition reviewed transportation projects. 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Dublin Sees Vineyard Potential, otherMajor EBRD holdings in- adjacent Contra Costa Coun LESS FOG. the whole development, said - ty, forming an even larger parcel is 236 acres. It is com - city officials. holding that would provide (AB 1358) and with the POTENTIAL FOR 1650 prised of 7.6 acres in creek recreational activities for the Open Space(EIR). in OK for MollerACRES FOR E.B.R.P.D. Ranch - The Moller subdivision side trail open space, 1 acre Tri-Valley. The Dublin City Council - The most significant open Ayn Wieskamp, the Val neighborhood park, and 136 was approved five years approved a revised plan for- acres of rural residential/ag space connected to Moller ley's representative on the- ago. The new plan reduces the Moller Ranch subdivi ricultural open space. Ranch is 1650 acres north EBRPD board, told the In maximum allowed density sion, reducing its density, The 136 acres is not and east of the development, dependent, "We don't have from a maximum of 684 to City of Livermore Complete and giving the green light zoned for dedicated open- just outside the city. the land yet. There has been 478 homes. That land is projected Find Out What's to two important open space Developer Braddock and space, but given the agri a lot of discussion at the city CHANGE THE WORLD FROM HERE areas. - cultural zoning in hopes that to go to East Bay Regional council. The council wants it Logan's plan comes in well Happening The council voted unani it would attract vineyard Park District (EBRPD), and to happen. There has to be an below that cap, with 370- (See DUBLIN, page 4) mously for the change at its operators. That would add serve as an open space buffer Check Out Section A single family homes pro Dec. 18 meeting. Included- to the Valley industry and- for northeast Dublin. Section A is filled with posed for 79.6 acres, for an The land would link to Streets Policy. information about arts, in the vote were an altera nicely complement the ag average density of 4.6 units tion in the East Dublin plan ricultural historical theme of people, entertainment and per acre. special events. There are and the General Plan, and The total Moller Ranch education stories, a variety approval of a supplemental Axis of features, and the arts and environmental impact report entertainment and bulletin Growing The policy states that board. to Meet County Fair The Need Come learn more about our programs 2012 was a significant Manager Will year at Axis Community Livermore will plan for, Lead State Fair Health, with more people Rick Pickering, who using services than ever be- has managed the Alameda fore. Axis provided 38,000 starting August 2014 County Fair in Pleasanton medical visits; 7,000 mental for the past 14 years, will health visits for children, have a new job on Dec. 28 adults and families; 4,800 design, fund, construct, op- -- manager of the California teen drug and alcohol visits;- State Fair. 22,000 adult drug and alco Pickering said that he is hol visits; and 36,000 WIC looking forward to the chal- nutrition visits. lenge of helping the state “Each month, 300 new fair, known as Cal Expo, rise medical patients came to again in attendance. erate, and maintain a safe School of Management School of Nursing Health The state fair reported Axis,” said Sue Compton, more than 1 million in at- Axis CEO. “To meet this tendance at a peak about 10 need, we expanded evening years ago, said Pickering. and weekend hours. In That number has declined fact, the need for affordable steadily to 736,000 in 2011, primary medical care is so and efficient transportation • BS in Management Professions according to Venues Today, acute, particularly for low- a publication devoted to Photo - Doug Jorgensen income and uninsured Tri- coverage of the sports and Valley residents, that we’ve- entertainment industry's live begun planning for an ad locations. - Cal Expo attendance de ditional clinic set to open in • MS in Organizational • Bachelor of Health Services clined because of tougher 2014, which will double our service capacity.” system for all users in all economic times in the Sac- Friends and family gathered to welcome home Marine Lance Corporal Anthony Fernandes (AJ) of Livermore. ramento area. Axis purchased a build- Pickering will replace- He is returning from deployment in Afghanistan. AJ serves with the HMLA-469 Helicopter Squadron, Marine Air ing at 5925 W. Las Positas Norb Bartosik, who is re Group 39, 3rd Marine Air Wing. The ceremony was hosted by the Livermore Military Families organization. He Blvd. in Hacienda Business tiring. He will face a new was met at a downtown business, then escorted to his home. Park. When renovated it set of circumstances at Cal will include 28 exam rooms, Development • ADN/BSN to MSN in Expo. The county fair is a - 8 mental health counseling street and roadway new non-profit, and has paid its - tools needed by California rooms, a pharmacy and own way for many years,- California Utilities Partner with Lawrenceto achieve aggressive renew domain expertise in engi able energy and greenhouse other services. The overall including the capital im neering and applied science. - provements to facilities. The Livermore to ImproveThe CPUC approved State’s- Energy Gridgas goals; application of the project cost is $9 million. The collaborative project country’s most sophisticated The new facility will signifi fair is run by directors from California utilities will funding for a five-year re will tap LLNL expertise throughout the county, who search and development cyber security technology cantly impact healthcare in Nursing (RN required) use the advanced technolo- to develop new tools and - hire the general manager. to the state’s energy grid, the Tri-Valley. More people construction, retrofit, or re- gies and expertise of Law- agreement between Pacific techniques to address chal- Cal Expo is owned by Gas and Electric Company,- which relies increasingly on will be able to access pri the state, so state money is rence Livermore National lenges California faces as it digital systems; planning for - Laboratory to improve the Southern California Edi implements its clean energy mary and preventive care, used, although the objective son Company, San Diego widespread deployment of resulting in better health is for the fair to be self-sup efficiency, security and policy agenda. electric transportation; and safety of the state’s utility Gas and Electric Company, Called California Energy build a smarter- outcomes. When people porting, said Pickering. The and Lawrence Livermore helping to governor appoints the board systems under an agreement Systems for the 21st Century energy system that will ac (See AXIS, page 12) approved last Thursday by (LLNL). The grant will (CES-21), the initiative is construction projects. of directors. - (See ENERGY GRID, page 4) Pickering said that his the California Public Utili- provide the utilities with expected to yield benefits Plus, online degrees now available. proudest achievements at ties Commission (CPUC). access to LLNL techno including: creation of the NEW - logical capabilities, such as the county fair have been The agreement will provide "so many things we have up to $150 million in fund supercomputing, and related done so very well to become ing over five years. the fastest growing fair in Improvements that will North America in the past four years." Pickering credited his staff, the 26-member fair Castlewood Appeals board, and the support he has received from other officials Ruling on Lockoutment lockout during contract be considered, include but and the community for the Castlewood Country Club negotiations in 2010 was OPEN HOUSE success. will appeal a National Labor legal or not. An NLRB judge "There are more than Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that it was illegal. 3000 fairs in North America. ruling that declared its lock- Castlewood disputes that We are ranked 33rd, which out of union employees to finding. puts us in the top 1 percent," If the illegality of the - be illegal. said Pickering. Unite Here Local 2850 lockout stands, Castlewood are not limited to, sidewalks, at the USF PLEASANTON CAMPUS In addition to being a lo would have to pay the locked president Wei-Ling Huber cation for the fair in summer, out employees the wages and the stabling of horses told The Independent that she received a courtesy call they would have earned be- year-round, the fairgrounds Photo - Doug Jorgensen - from Castlewood manager fore they came back to work in Pleasanton play host to Oct. 16, some 25 months community events and com Jerry Olson notifying her of - For new subscription:the filing. after the lockout began. mercial shows more than shared use paths, bicycle The appeal was turned in Some of the 61 employ Tuesday, March 4, 5:30pm 300 days each year. Success is "all about the Dec. 21, the last day that it ees went on to other jobs Dawn softened the colors of the hills as seen from May Nissen Road. - - at some point during the people that surround you. could be. (See LOCKOUT, page 4) a final draft for the Trans There is not much great At issue in the appeal is- - - event that included wine, portation Expenditure Plan ness without them," said whether or not the manage (TEP), which would deter Pickering. The fair em food, and fun. - laboratories. In answering a mine how monies collected lanes, bicycle routes, paved ployees 82 full-time staff survey, residents found the members, and 400 part-time Also in Pleasanton, candi JANUARY 2012 through Measure B1 would First Half of 2012 Pleasanton Rezonedcity to beLand; a great place Livermore to live Focused on Creatingbe spent over Jobs the next 30 workers, such as parking During the first six dates began filing for vacant The Alameda County attendants and grounds- and raise a family. The city months of 2012, Pleasanton seats on the city council and Transportation Commission (See 2012, page 3) keepers. for mayor. again served as a host for the During fair time, 1000 rezoned properties for high Amgen Tour of California (ACTC) held a workshop Livermore continued its on December 16 to develop volunteers are added, and density affordable housing, bicycle race. Learn more or to RSVP call meeting the requirements focus on developing high Dublin launched a new shoulders, street trees and 925.867.2711 8 Online:2000 business partners. He Visit www.independentnewsfree.com tech jobs through coop- is aware of the numbers, of a lawsuit settlement with eration with the national PET OF THE WEEK because "each day, they Urban Habitat and the State Shallow (pictured) and Makita were recently surrendered are looking for something Attorney General's office. to us after their family could no longer care for them. They to eat. We become a city are four year old boxers who know all simple commands overnight." - visit Pickering many fair man Inside such as sit, stay, and shake. They both love to be with landscaping, planting strips, www.usfca.edu/pleasanton people and enjoy spending time with each other. If you are agement honors include the presidency of the Western- Classifieds...... 10 looking for a well-trained dog who will be your best friend, look no further. For more information, call 925-426-8656 Fairs Association, and up Editorial...... 4 coming induction into its SECTION A or go online to www.valleyhumane.org or www.facebook. Hall of Fame. Art & Entertainment...... 8 Roundup...... 3 com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable dogs and Pickering is proud that cats. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street Sports...... 6 Photo by Melissa Bonnel accessible curb ramps, or email [email protected] during his tenure, the county Bulletin Board...... 11 in Pleasanton. fair began many green poli- Milestones ...... 12 Obituaries...... 9 cies. The site's green waste - - grass clippings and leaves - Short Notes...... 7 Phone:- is made into ground mulch, MAIN SECTION Call us at (925) 243-8014. crosswalks, refuge islands, ) (See PICKERING, page 6) pedestrian signals, signs, and street furniture, bicycle *Subscription is free to residents of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton & Sunol. parking facilities, public The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 - PAGE 7

Livermore High Wrestlers Bring Home NCS Division Title The North Coast Section (NCS) held its invitational dual meet wrestling tournaments on Feb. 15 in which the best teams in the section are invited to compete to become North Coast Champions. The Livermore Cowboys competed in the Division 2 tournament and went undefeated on the day to become the North Coast Section Division 2 team champion. Livermore dominated every school they faced, defeating Mt. Diablo 75 Pictured is Granada senior Madyson Souza defending to 6; Alhambra 55 to 22; and Las Lomas 43 to 27. against Livermore’s Rachel Esser in a crosstown rivalry Pleasanton Seahawks pictured are (back) Emily Claridge, In the Division II championship, Livermore opened with match. nine victories in the first 11 matches, including five pins, in Nawoo Kim, Nick Wonosaputra, Caroline Eckel, Calvin defeating Las Lomas. David, Kyle Kenny, Amber Fornoles; (front) Paige Jacob Roach (152), Dylan McNaney (170) and Bryan Bennett, Jordan Lee, Jaewoo Kim, Olivia Kim, Bryson Cortez (120) each scored first-round pins, and Keith Neal Huey, Alex LeCoque, and Dominick Wonosaputra. Not (220) and Logan Potter (106) had second-round pins. Pictured: Daniella Hawkins The North Coast Section held the girls' wrestling tourna- ment in which female wrestlers in the North Coast Section competed by weight class for NCS Championships. Liver- more and Granada each had one wrestler compete. Sarah Helb from Granada, competing in the 121 pound weight class, took fifth place. Kayla Smith from Livermore High, competing in the 170 pound weight class, took fifth place.

Granada Girls Soccer Playing for a Cure The U13 West Coast Warriors battled top ranked Mill Amador Valley High School soft- Valley in the Norcal Premier State Cup finals. The Team in NCS Playoffs ball opening day, Tues., March 25, will The Granada High School varsity feature the 5th Annual Breast Cancer Warriors came back from a 0-2 deficit at the half to tie women’s soccer team beat Livermore Awareness Game. the game at the end of regulation play. In overtime, High School in their EBAL season The teams will start the season by finale with a 2-1 victory. In a very "Playing for a Cure." Special features the Warriors fired off a shot that sealed their fate as close match, the Granada women came include survivor first pitch, pink bases, champions. Pictured are newly crowned Norcal Premier from behind to secure the victory. The pink softballs, pink uniforms, breast win gives the Matador ladies an op- cancer awareness table with literature U13 champions, the West Coast Warriors with Coaches portunity to compete in the 2014 North and survivor stories, breast cancer Dave Mahabali and Troy Dayak. Coast sectionals division I bracket. merchandise for sale, breast cancer “The Granada ladies trained hard research donation box, pink sno cones, knowing that Livermore had a strong bake sale, and 50/50 raffle. All dona- team and that it was going to be a tions and 50 percent of raffle money Chris Sanchez and William Eads registration begins at 7:15 a.m. with battle,” said Coach Kate Poynter. “I will go to Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day. have qualified so far. This was the the race start at 8:30 a.m. am very proud of the effort.” Amador Valley will play San last folkstyle wrestling tournament of On-line registration information St. Michael's/St. Charles (SMSC) 4th Grade Girls "Basket Granada High School needed a win Ramon Valley with the goal to "strike the season for Cyclone. The wrestlers at www.dublinca.gov. Last minute over Livermore High School to have out breast cancer." will now begin their middle school pre-race registration will be available Bombers" captured the Tri-Valley CYO American any chance of getting into the North Opening festivities begin at 3 p.m. wrestling season at their respective on Thursday, March 13 from 3:00 PM Division Basketball Championship. The 4th grade SMSC Coast Sectional playoffs. With a fired The first pitch is 4 p.m. schools. Cyclone's freestyle wrestling to 7:00 PM at World of Shoes, 7871 up Livermore High School team, LHS Amador Valley High School is season will begin in April. Cyclone Amador Valley Boulevard, Dublin. "A" team brought home the championship trophy by capitalized on a long throw-in from located at 1155 Santa Rita Road in Martial Arts is located at 4555 Las Event T-shirts are available for defeating a strong St. Joan's team 16-7. Members of Sara Wilkinson to LHS captain Tori Pleasanton. Positas Rd., Unit E in Livermore. all pre-registered participants. Entry Nicolo to give the Cowboys a 1-0 lead. fee for individuals $25 (chip timed), the team are pictured (front)Jayden Thomas; (middle) Down a goal, Granada made $23 (not timed); families (chip timed) some strategic adjustments and Quarterback $21 per person for immediate family Kendal Lemmons, Jordan Knight, Georgia Pournaras, moved defender Emilie Allum from Pleasanton Seahawks The Pleasanton Seahawks age- from Dublin of three to six members living at the Olivia Hardesty; (back row) Coach Pournaras, Karlie the back line into the midfield. The Edward Achziger, of Dublin, a same address; corporate and running move allowed Granada to put more group swimmers proved they are Geissbuhler, Sonia Fletcher, Madison Braswell, Natalie champions at the Zone 2 Champion- sophomore at Marist College, has been clubs $23 (chip timed). On site regis- pressure on Livermore’s midfielders. named a member of the men's football tration is $35. Urban, Bella Finch and Coach Fletcher. On a run from the back, Granada’s ship meet held in Moraga, January 25-26, 2014. Many best times were team for the fall 2014 season. Achziger For Fun Run information please Melissa Ellis was fouled giving is a quarterback on the team. call (925) 556-4500. Megan Amick a great opportunity to achieved and 14 PLS swimmers made the All-Star Zone 2 Team which meet Marist is also ranked 10th in the serve up a perfectly placed cross into northern United States in U.S. News & the box where the Granada forwards takes place March 1-2 in Burlingame. Novice: Alexis Mesina- best times World Report's 2013 "Best Colleges" Run for Education includes a half marathon (13.1 miles), Race training group information, and had several chances to shoot. Senior guide and is listed by Kiplinger's Pleasanton Partnership in Educa- 5k (3.1 miles), a kids' challenge for ages information on how to participate in the Taylor Huston was able to hit it home 25 Brst, 25 fly, 100 IM. Aanika Singh- best times 100 fr, 25 back. Maya Wang Personal Finance as one of the best tion Foundation (PPIE), online regis- 12 & under, and much more. Following post-race Expo. To learn more about to tie the match at 1-1. values in private colleges and universi- tration opened at www.ppierun.com the race, participants and spectators PPIE Foundation, visit www.ppie. Livermore fought hard to keep the - best time 100 Free. Intermediate: Paige Bennett- best ties. For more information visit www. for the 2nd Annual “Pleasanton Run enjoy food, fun and entertainment at org or find Pleasanton Partnerships game even but Granada kept pushing marist.edu. for Education,” taking place Sunday the post-race Expo. in Education on Facebook. forward. Seniors Katelyn Lipman, times 100 Fr, 25 Breast, 25 Fly. Alcina Kenny - best times 50 free, 25 breast, 25 April 13, 2014. To register and learn more, log PPIE is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Jessica Hopkins, Haleigh Atkinson The run starts and finishes at the onto www.ppierun.org. There you’ll foundation that supports all schools in & Katelyn Lortie kept the pressure on fly. Alex LeCoque- best times 50/100 Fr, 25 breast. Sahil Mehta- best times Alameda County Fairgrounds and also find Sponsor opportunities, Pre- the Pleasanton Unified School District. in the attack while seniors Madyson High School Basketball Souza and Nicole Lutz led the defense. 25/50/100 Fr, 25 bk. Dominick Wono- Tri-Valley TV’s last televised Granada players Amanda Valentine, saputra- best times 50/100 Fr, 25 bk, basketball game of the season features Megan Amick, Grace Laura, Kamryn 25 fly, & 100 IM. Jovanni Shen- best a match-up between cross-town rivals, Lipman, Hanna Beauchamp, Rachel times 100 Fr, 50 bk. Brycen Martin & Granada and Livermore high school Braun, Lauren Sandy, Mia Volpatti, Ernest Wang participated in the meet. for the Battle of Livermore. The game Pre-Junior 1 Group: Hailey Fe- takes place on Friday, February 21 at FREE ADMISSION Julia MacDonald, Alex Clowers, Jes- sica Casey, Kylie Long provided sai – best times in 5 events. Elinor Livermore. It will start airing on Satur- positive support to help turn the tides. Kry – best time 200 free. Mattias day, February 22 at 7 p.m. on Comcast With 10 minutes to go, Emilie Allum Bengtsson – 100% best times. Ryan TV Channel 30 and AT&T U-verse via pounded the game winner home giving Fortani – best times in 5 events, 2 new Channel 99 as well as streaming on the Matadors a 2-1 victory and securing JO cuts. Akshay Gupta – best times the TV30 website at www.tv30.org. a spot in NCS playoffs. 100 fr, 100 IM. Bryson Huey – best For complete air dates and times “It has been a great year for us times in 6 events, new FW in 50 back. visit the Tri-Valley TV website at www. as we have seen the team grow and Jordan Lee – best times in 4 events, tv30.org or watch anytime from any- improve, “ said Troy Dayak, director JO cut 200 free, new JO 50 free. Cloe where by going to tv30.org and use our of the girls soccer program at Granada Gosselin – best time 200 free. free Video on Demand service. DVDs High School. “Both Livermore and Junior Group: Jaewoo Kim and of the games may also be purchased Granada have some wonderfully Olivia Kim both made the Zone All- by going to the website. talented players and coaches and a Star team. Farrah Brown - best time Play by play and color announcing program that they can be proud of.” 50 back. Lauren Jhong -best time 100 will include TV30 sports personalities Granada secured a spot in the 2014 IM. Olivia Kim - 6 new best times. Ian Bartholomew, George Dr. “B” ALL FREE! Bring the entire family. North Coast Sectionals in the Divi- Jaewoo Kim - 4 best times. Lizzie Baljevich, and Tim Sbranti. Interviews sion 1 Girls Soccer bracket. Granada Balicanta - 4 new best times. Kyra during the game will include coaches, played Freedom High on Wednesday, Black - 3 new best times. Kat Cory - 6 principals, players, students, and more. Find out about Camps, Day Care, Preschool, February 19. new best times. Duhita Gondhalekar - 2 new best times. Kaela Lee - 6 new best times. Mackenzie Lee - 4 Livermore Half Family Vacations, Sports, Scouts, Enrichment, best times. Vicky Luo - 2 best times. Warriors State Rachana Mukkamala - 4 new best Marathon Performing Arts, Gymnastics, Martial Arts & More Cup Champs times. Stephanie Shao - best time The new Livermore Half Marathon This past weekend the West Coast 200 free. Izzy Smedley - 4 new best will run on March 29, 2014, according Soccer U12/U13 boys' top division times. Emma Washum - 4 new best to event producer Project Sport. Schools for all ages & subjects teams concluded the season at the Nor- times. Gwyn Wong -100% best times. Runners will pass through down- cal State Cup Tournament in Modesto, Aaron Lin - 2 best swims. town, into the vineyards and finish on Don’t miss the Biggest Camp & School Fair of the season California. Representing West Coast Pre-Senior: Swam Well: Niklas First Street. Soccer Club in the U13 Boys division Bengtsson & Matthew Neufeld The 13.1 mile run will be followed was the top ranked West Coast Warriors New 'A' Times: Nicole Stiles, by a downtown festival of local winer- '00Boys team. The Warriors competed Fallon Brown, Laurel Heckman, ies, craft beer, artisan chefs, specialty against the very tough and experienced Meghan Hogue, Emma Valentine, boutique shopping and live music. FREE CAMP Mill Valley Fusion team. Calvin Chui, Pieter Cory, Rishab Nair Registration for the Livermore Half Marathon is underway. Entry will Sat., Feb. 22 The game started with heavy & Robert Torres. winds blowing north to south. In the New 'Junior Olympic’ Cuts: Bella approach its full price of $89 as race day RAFFLE first half, Mill Valley opted for the early Hernandez, Marrissa Lawrence, Katie nears. Register at runlivermore.com. advantage with the wind. Within the Risher, Calvin David, Kyle Kenny, THIS 11 am - 2 pm first 5 minutes, Mill Valley was able Alex Ren, Justin Tsai, Hannah Fran- to score off a corner kick that sailed zwa, Nawoo Kim, Nja Zuniga, Ben West Coast Tryouts past Warriors' goalkeeper, Tanner Lan- Sproul, Jack Wilkerson & Grace The West Coast Soccer Club will phear. West Coast was able to generate Nimmo. be holding competitive youth soccer SATURDAY a few attacks with Jack Burke, Dylan New 'Far Western' Cuts: Emily tryouts for the upcoming 2014 season. Greenly, Brandon Trevethan, and Dar- Claridge, Caroline Eckel, Daniella Boys and girls at all ages and skill PLEASANTON ren O’Neil on the outside. However, Hawkins, Claire Suen, Nick Wono- levels are welcome. Tryouts continue with the wind fighting against them, saputra, Amber Fornoles & Tyler Lu through April 13 for those in older age JoJo the Clown • Sports Activities • Food Truck and Mill Valley’s center defender on Varsity: Erik Holmes- best times groups. Please visit website for age fire, their offensive attack was stifled. 100 Fr, 100 bk group dates and to pre-register. http:// Mill Valley capitalized off a free kick westcoastsoccerclub.com/team-news/ 4575 Rosewood Dr. by Walmart, Sport Chalet & Kohl’s to propel them into a 0-2 lead. Cyclone Wrestling register-now-for-west-coast-tryouts/ At the half, Coach Mahabali The Cyclone Wrestling Club sent adjusted the team formation to take 13 wrestlers to the Tournament of Off Interstate 580 @ Hacienda Dr. & Owens Dr. advantage of the elements. He placed Champions qualifying tournament Register for U14 Brandon Harmon, Miguel Angel, at Delhi High School in Delhi last Hunter McDaniel and Nathan Negrette Saturday. The team brought home a Spring Water Polo www.TriValleyCampFair.com into the defensive line. He adjusted to total of 9 medals. The Livermore LAZERS, a USA the center of the field with Saul Guit- 8th grade captain Jordynn Parker Water Polo (USWP) club presented terez and Eddie Topete to help create brought home 2 medals. She finished by the Livermore Area Parks and scoring opportunities for forwards. in 2nd place in the girls' division and Recreation District that encourages Last chance to Register for Exhibitor Space In the 50th minute, forward Este- 2nd place in the boys' division. She high standards of play and good sports- van Murillo crossed to forward Julio ended the day with a record of 4 wins manship, is accepting sign-ups for the Fuentes Jr. who headed the ball in for and 2 losses. Fellow 8th grade captain Spring Session, which runs from Feb. goal number one for the Warriors. Ten Christian Lopez recorded 2 wins and 24-May 16. All experience levels are minutes later, Murillo was fouled 20 1 loss, (by only 1 point). He finished welcome; new boys and girls will be ALSO yards away from Mill Valley’s goal. in 2nd place. asked to complete a swim test and Murillo fired a bullet of a shot past 7th grader Stephen Corso-Clark must be able to swim two laps (50 FREE the goalkeeper to equalize the game. came away with 4 wins, all by pin, yards) without stopping. As a USWP Goody Bag to 80+ club team, all practices and tourna- LAFAYETTE At the end of regulation, the game and no losses to cruise to a first place first 300 was tied 2-2. Captains McDaniels and finish. Competing in his first middle ments will be sanctioned, requiring Sun., Feb. 23, 11 am - 2 pm Booths Harmon lost the toss, placing the team school tournament, 6th grader An- all participants to be registered with families against the wind in overtime. As the USWP. For more information on sign- Acalanes High School thony Casillas was 4-1 with 2 pins. 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd., 1/2 mile off Hwy. 24 near I-680 overtime period began, left defender, He finished in a two way tie for first ups, call LARPD at 925-373-5700, or Christopher Barron found Murillo place. Another 6th grader, competing visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us. For more www.ContraCostaCampFair.com who took on 3 players and crossed in his first middle school tournament, information about the LAZERS, visit the ball for a deflected goal and the was Alejandro Garcia. He finished http://lazerswaterpolo.weebly.com or championship win. in second place with a record of 3-1 e-mail [email protected] Winning a Norcal State Cup cham- and had 1 pin. pionship after being together for only 7th grader Ethan Montesinos a year is an incredible feat. Many of turned in a great day of wrestling com- Mavericks FastPitch them will be playing at the high school ing in second with a record of 4 and 1. The Mavericks FastPitch 12U www.SportStarsOnline.com level next year. He recorded 3 pins. 7th grader Mya Livermore team is still looking for a West Coast Soccer Club is based Waechtler finished 2-2 with 1 pin and few more girls to round out the roster in Livermore, CA. Players from came in 3rd place. 7th grader Brandon for 2014. Focus for this coming year all over the Tri-Valley and Central Archer suffered a hand injury at the is player development, play time and Valley play for West Coast teams. end of his 3rd match. Despite having team growth as an A-team. To schedule Produced by Tryouts for this U13 championship a private tryout or to learn more about to injury default his last 2 matches, he (925) 408-4014 team takes place this Sunday, Febru- finished with a record of 3-2 and came the Mavericks' organization please ary 23, 2014, from 12pm-2:30 pm at in 3rd place. contact us at MavericksFastPitch@ [email protected] Livermore High School. Additional Other wrestlers who competed hotmail.com or visit www.mavericks- tryouts for boys and girls in U12, 13, in the tournament were Phoenix fastpitch.com. & 14 age groups will also take place Badertscher, Brandon Bruns, Xavier www.TriValleyCampFair.com this Sunday. For more specific age Henry, Eddie Garcia, and Alex group tryout information, visit www. Johnson. Shamrock Fun Run westcoastsoccerclub.com or contact The Tournament of Champions The Shamrock 5K Fun Run and [email protected] with will be held in Loomis on March 15th. Walk in Dublin will be held on Sun., any questions. Cyclone wrestlers Christian Lopez, March 16, 6815 Dublin Blvd. Race day FREE ADMISSION PAGE 8 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Elizabeth Blumenstock Leads Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Debut in Livermore By Carol Graham Festival in Goettingen, When Elizabeth Blu- Germany and Sonoma menstock was eight, her County’s Live Oak Ba- mother developed a crush roque Orchestra, nor serv- on a violin teacher. It ing as Artistic Director for turned out to be a match either the Corona Del Mar made in heaven. Baroque Music Festival “My mother was a in Orange County or Les church organist, and taught Surprises Baroques in Los Amador Friends of Music music in public schools, Angeles, Blumenstock so she took my musical can be heard performing Presents 'Magic of Music' education seriously,” says with the chamber groups Blumenstock. “She had Musica Pacifica, Ensemble The Amador Friends of Music will host the 10th Annual been widowed when I was Mirable, Trio Galanterie, Magic of Music on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at The Mar- three and, perhaps in hopes and Galax Quartet. riott in Pleasanton, 11950 Dublin Canyon Road. of getting to know the vio- Yet even with such an Festivities are planned between 5:30 pm -11:30 pm. linist, started me on violin expansive and influential The event includes appetizers, a sit-down dinner, silent lessons with him. They career, Blumenstock has and live auctions, entertainment by the music students, didn’t stick together, but I not lost her sense of humor. and dancing to the tunes of the awarding-winning AVHS stuck with the violin.” “There was one time when Jazz A Big Band ensemble. Tickets are required and may Some matches are pure I couldn’t find my street be purchased through www.amadormusic.org or contact destiny. clothes in the dressing the event Chairperson, Sally Baker, at (925) 518-5916. Blumenstock’s mastery room after a concert,” she Marking its 10th year, the Magic of Music has enabled of the Baroque violin has recalls. “I discovered that the music program to support unprecedented growth. The led to her performances I had worn them under my marching band now numbers more than 300 students. being described as raptur- concert dress all the way Directors Mr. Jonathan Grantham and Mr. Mark Aubel ous, riveting, technically Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock leads the Philharmonia through the concert. The also teach 2 jazz bands, 4 concert bands, 2 string orches- sparkling, and of compel- Baroque Orchestra in a program of virtuoso Baroque skirt had been sticking out tras, several choirs, and year-round guard and percussion ling verve and eloquence. works by composers. the bottom by about four ensembles. The Magic of Music funds have been used to purchase new marching band uniforms, instruments for “I think I am not alone be playing an Andrea Guar- ers wrote for them, so we inches. I had been wonder- every ensemble, transportation equipment, and classroom in finding the violin an ex- neri violin, built in 1600 in are hopefully somewhat ing why I had felt so warm teaching tools, and have met numerous other needs over tremely expressive instru- Cremona, Italy, which is on close to recreating a sound in that cold church - and I the years. ment,” says Blumenstock. generous loan to me from world that didn’t exist for have no doubt at all what Guests in attendance at the Magic of Music will be “It rose to incredible popu- the Philharmonia Baroque some 200 years,” says the audience thought of my entertained throughout the evening by the music students larity because of its ability Period Instrument Trust.” Blumenstock, who de- fashion sense!” of Amador Valley High School. to imitate the expressive The Baroque period, scribes Baroque orchestras Blumenstock learned

human voice better than 1600 - 1750, accentuated as intimate, collegial and to love music listening to virtually any other instru- an artistic style that was lots of fun. “Playing these her mother’s LPs at home ment. It has, or can have, extravagantly ornamented instruments makes me feel while growing up. In great tonal variety - from and exuberant. In fact, closer to the composers I high school, she attended satiny to piercing, to husky, the word “baroque” comes admire - Bach, Purcell, and a boarding school that of- Author to Introduce Book at dark, bright, sweet - and a from the Portuguese word Handel among others.” fered an extensive music quite good dynamic range. barroco, meaning an imper- After moving from program. “I played in the Artistic Table in Livermore I particularly like that you fect or misshapen pearl. Oakland last summer, school orchestra and in the can vary the tone and dy- Musically, the Baroque Blumenstock now resides chamber music groups, and Local Author Intelligence of- namics of any given note, period saw the creation near Los Cerrillos, New sang in the chorus,” she P. C. Chinick and ficer, who has been as you can with your voice, of tonality, as composers Mexico - a picturesque old says. “It makes me want winner of Writer recruited by OSS. for expressive effect.” and performers used more west village off Highway to weep to see how little Advice 2013 “Scin- Their mission is tillating Starts,” Blumenstock leads the elaborate musical orna- 14, known as the Turquoise music education is provid- derailed when the launched her first head of Shanghai’s Philharmonia Baroque Or- mentation, made changes Trail, between Santa Fe ed in public schools now. novel, “Red As- opium trade kid- chestra on a five-day tour, in musical notation, and and Albuquerque, whose Early exposure, to anything Music from the Heart of valuable and beautiful, is scher - Living in naps Mac. Anya’s developed new playing earliest occupants, the Fear.” shenanigans may Europe, which will make techniques. Baroque music Pueblo Indians, had been an almost irreplaceable gift its debut at the Bankhead to a child.” The book launch have been the expanded the size, range, mining for turquoise and will be held on cause and she must Theater on Wednesday, and complexity of instru- galena during the same The Bankhead perfor- March 5th. mance begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27 at 7 find the courage to rescue mental performance, and years the Baroque move- pm. at Artistic Table, 56 S. Named Musical Tickets, priced from $45 him and redeem herself. To also established opera, can- ment was taking place in Livermore Avenue. Signed America’s “Ensemble of - $65 and $15 for students, find out more about Red tata, oratorio, concerto, and another part of the world. copies will be for sale dur- Asscher go to www.redas- the Year,” the Philharmo- can be purchased at the sonata as musical genres. While not performing ing the event. scher.com. nia Baroque Orchestra “A Baroque orchestra as a concertmaster for the box office, online at www. The book is the first of Ms. Chinick grew up is renowned for stellar is made of instruments Philharmonia Baroque, bankheadtheater.org or a spy thriller series set in in the Pacific Northwest. performances of Baroque, that are built as they were American Bach Soloists, by calling 373-6800. The 1943 Shanghai. Although She has been a Livermore Classical and early-Ro- at the time the compos- the International Handel theater is located at 2400 the novel is a work of fic- resident for more than 20 mantic era music on period First Street in downtown tion, there are several fac- years. She is the president instruments. Livermore. tual characters who feature of California Writers Club, “Sometimes our modern Philharmonia Bqroque Symphony program “I would hope that in heavily in the plot. Shang- Tri-Valley Branch and world feels incredibly Works to be performed at the Bankhead Theater are hearing and remembering hai known as the Paris of recently started her own transient – it changes so by Georg Muffat, Fasciculus I “Nobilis Juventus” from our performance,” says the East was also home to independent publishing quickly, and things that Florilegium Secundum; Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, So- Blumenstock, “audience the notorious Green Gang company, Russian Hill were once assumed to be nata III from Sacro-profanum Concentus Musicus; Johann members feel the feelings who controlled the opium Press www.russianhill- permanent are lost for- Schein, Suite VII from Banchetto Musicale; Heinrich that are written into the trade. press.com. ever,” says Blumenstock. Von Biber, Sonata IX from Sonatae tam aris quam aulis music - joy, sorrow, love, The story is told through She says, “There is a “It can be both exciting servientes; J. Schmelzer, Balletto a 4 Pastorella; Jospeh all of it - and feel richer the eyes of Anya Pavlov- huge learning curve to and comforting to keep Umstatt, Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A and more contented for the itch, a Russian expatriate self-publishing and many something beautiful alive Major; Johann Pisendel, Sonata for Orchestra in C minor, experience.” working for the War De- authors are not prepared. and vibrant which might JunP III 2b; J.S. Bach, Ricercar a 6 from The Musical For more information, partment, and Macdonald My goal is to eliminate the otherwise disappear from Offering; and Georg Phillip Telemann, Overture-Suite in visit philharmonia.org. “Mac” Benson, a Naval stress of self publishing so the earth. I am fortunate to B-flat major “Les Nations.” writers can do what they do best—write.” Second City Launches Series of Spring Comedy Shows at the Bankhead Theater The Bankhead Theater the spontaneous solo stand- Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy April 4, “3 Blonde Moms” in downtown Livermore. will welcome an uproarious up of Paula Poundstone, to Poehler, Steve Carell, and be featured in the LVPAC Tickets may be purchased night of trademark improvi- the physical comedy of the Bill Murray. For years, Sec- Spring Gala with their hu- at the box office, on-line at sation and hilarious sketch Flying Karamazov Brothers, ond City alumnus populated mor, based on the ups and www.bankheadtheater.org or comedy from The Second will be offered from now NBC’s “Saturday Night downs of suburban life. by calling 373-6800. City on February 23. The through May. Live” with such superstars They will be followed on Chicago-based group helped The Second City opened as John Belushi, Dan Ayk- April 6th by the laugh-out- launch the careers of such in a small Chicago cabaret royd and Gilda Radner, and loud physical comedy and Livermore Cinemas superstars as Bill Murray, theater in December 1959. recently Cecily Strong and daredevil stunts of Canadian 3 days to kill (pg13) dlp 1:15 4:05 7:10 9:50 Tina Fey, Steve Carell and In the decades since, it has Jason Sudeikis joined their duo Circo Comedia. pompeii (pg13) dlp 4:20 7:00 pompeii (pg13) dlp-3d 1:30 9:40 Amy Poehler. “Happily Ever become one of the most in- ranks. In addition, their April 17th heralds the lego movie (pg) dlp-cc 12:05 1:05 2:25 3:25 4:45 5:50 Laughter” features some fluential and prolific comedy Canadian sister theater pro- return of the incomparable 7:05 8:10 9:25 of the best sketches, songs venues in the world. Under vided a successful launching Flying Karamazov Broth- THE MONUMENTS MEN (pg13) dlp 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:55 and improvisations from the leadership of Paul Sills, pad for the careers of John ers, whose juggling prowess Robocop (pg13) dlp-DBOX 1:10 3:55 6:50 9:35 the group’s 53-year his- Howard Alk and Bernie Candy, Eugene Levy, Rick with everything from plates Robocop (pg13) dlp 12:10 2:55 5:55 8:45 tory in one Sunday evening Sahlins, the group devel- Moranis and many others and flaming torches to ran- endless love (pg13) dlp 12:15 3:20 6:45 9:15 performance at 7:00 p.m. oped an experimental and through SCTV. dom items submitted by the frozen (pg) dlp 12:00 2:40 5:20 8:00 ride along (pg13) dlp 12:00 2:25 4:50 7:15 9:50 Generally recommended for unconventional approach “Happily Ever Laughter” audience is both completely winter’s tale (pg13) dlp 12:05 3:10 6:20 9:20 mature audiences, tickets for to creating and performing celebrates The Second City’s unpredictable and irresist- About last night (r) dlp 12:40 3:45 6:55 9:45 the show range from $25 to comedy based on improvi- long history of smart cutting ibly funny. american hustle (r) dlp 1:00 4:00 6:50 9:45 $45 for adults. sational games. edge comedy with the next Also returning to the preview, thur, February 27th: non-stop (pg13) dlp 8:00PM “Happily Ever Laugh- The members of The generation of comedians Bankhead will be stand-up son of god (pg13) dlp 10:00pm ter” is just the first of five Second City have served as actively getting audiences comedian Paula Poundstone comedy shows planned for some of comedy’s greatest involved in the show. on May 3rd and The Capitol the reminder of the LVPAC ambassadors. Their brightest The Second City will be Steps’ political satire on Presents series at the Bank- stars have hit the road with followed by five additional May 6th. head Theater this season. A The Second City Touring comedy performances at the The Bankhead Theater is range of experiences, from Company including Tina Bankhead this season. On located at 2400 First Street The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 - PAGE 9 Foundation Presents Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Strategy Seminar The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation When Sandra Wing was undergoing chemotherapy and treatments, so they can both survive, and also thrive.” (SJWHTF), a non-profit organization that provides funds radiation for her cancer several years ago, she learned about Jnani Chapman’s talk will feature discussions and dem- for complementary therapies to cancer patients undergoing Jnani Chapman and the complementary therapies she was onstrations of tactics such as Yoga Therapy and Oriental chemotherapy or radiation treatment, will conduct a free of advocating for cancer patients. “The relief I was able to Medicine. Participants will learn about Pranayama breath- charge seminar for the community. experience with the different therapies Jnani advocated is ing practices of Yoga and other stress reduction techniques--- The "Integrative Medicine Survivorship Strategies in the basis for my desire to start this foundation,” explained all strategies that help cancer patients. Cancer Treatment and Post Treatment" seminar will be Sandra. “Treatments such as acupressure and guided imag- The public is invited to attend this free event, and is held on Saturday, February 22 from 10 AM to 1 PM at 900 ery helped alleviate a great deal of my stress, anxiety and asked to call to make reservations to 866-862-7270 or email Main Street, Suite 101, Pleasanton. Jnani Chapman, RN, an pain. Our goal with the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies [email protected]. Please leave your integrative medicine clinician at St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation is to help other cancer patients access similar name, address, email address and phone number. Space is in San Francisco, will conduct the session. limited.

Richard Del Tredici of DAR as well as DUVCW, heartedness and left an in- lived in a trailer park for Company, delivering them David (and Lisa) Hipple of Richard Del Tredici, 73, having traced her roots to delible mark of kindness four years. Then, anticipat- to Shepherd’s Gate and Livermore, CA and Ben- died at home with his fam- both revolutionary as well on each person she met, in- ing the birth of their first later to the veterans at the jamin Hipple of McCall, ily by his side February 12, as union Civil War veterans. cluding her extended social child, they built a house Livermore V.A. Hospital. ID; and four grandchildren. 2014, after a courageous and She met and formed lifelong network and family. Kathy on a lot behind the parents' In the evenings, he enjoyed Memorial and celebration of grace- friendships with many dis- will be remembered for so house. While they lived in watching the deer graze on life service will be on March ful battle tant relatives. This was truly many aspects of her person- Palo Alto, Marlise worked the extensive lawns there. 8, 2014 at 1 PM at Hillcrest with can- a labor of love. ality, especially her nurtur- as a layout artist for Macy’s He was generous to causes Congregational Church , 404 cer. Born Carmen is survived by ing ways and glowing spirit. advertising department in in support of nature and Gregory Lane in Pleasant to Walter her daughter Martha (Mark) Kathleen is survived by San Francisco. wildlife. Hill. Donations in memory In 1953, after earning a and Hel- Jones, son Eric (Denise) Jell- her son, Charles Sommer- Survivors include daugh- of Jane can be made to Hope inghausen; grandchildren; hauser, ( Nancy) Livermore; mathematics degree from ter Susan Bruijnes and her Hospice at www.hopehos- en Del San José State, Hans was Tredici, Erin Jones, Matthew Jones, Michael Sommerhauser, hired by Lawrence Liver- partner Stephan Bianchi pice.com, or to the American he grew up in San Anselmo, Steven( Kristin) Jelling- (Laura) Burbank, CA., and more Labs to support physi- of Santa Cruz, son Ray Field Service at www.afsusa. lived in Pleasanton for 50 hausen, Tim Jellinghausen, her grandchildren, Collin cists in their work. His first Bruijnes and his partner Cin- org/donate years, and was a local high Michael Jellinghausen, and and Delaney Sommerhauser, job was to use a Marchant dy Cobb of San Francisco Arrangements by Cal- school teacher/principal for great-grandson, Noah Jell- and Chivaune Sommer- desk calculator to check the and brother-in-law Claude laghan Mortuary, 925 447- 38 years. inghausen; sister-in-laws hauser and her great grand- results given by their new Mandell of Pleasanton. Hans 2942 www.callaghanmor- Richard loved knowl- Maurine Rosquist, Pat Kehl babies, Rohan and Olivia UNIVAC computer. When also leaves behind numerous tuary.com edge, travel, and all things and Lela Kehl, and brother- Montbriand. the UNIVAC was proven re- relatives in the Netherlands Italian. With his gentle in-law Karl (Lorene) Jell- Kathy was preceded in liable, he became a computer and many friends in Liver- William Ernest Ralph strength, kindness, smile, inghausen. death by her parents, Wil- programmer. He was named more. He was born May 29, and helping hand, he was an She will be greatly liam and Marguerite Dough- Supervisor of Batch System There are no plans for 1933 at home in the small inspiration to everyone who missed by all her extended erty, her husband, Charles Development in 1960. In a memorial service. Dona- community of Altamont, knew him. family, including her church Eugene Sommerhauser, her 1961, he moved his family tions may be made in Hans’ CA. Bill attended grades Family was most im- family at Our Savior Luther- brother Conway Dough- to Livermore to avoid the name to the Valley Humane 1-8 in the one-room school- portant to Richard: Judy, an Church. It would be her erty, and her sister, Loretta commute from Palo Alto. In Society. house, May School, located his wife of 50 years, chil- wish that donations in her Fowler. 1964, he became Division on what is now called Old Leader of the System De- dren Lisa (John), Michelle name be made to Our Savior She is survived by her Jane Hipple May School Road. (Rocco), and Aaron (John), Lutheran Church, 1385 S. brothers, Bernard Dough- velopment Group. By 1968, he had been promoted to As- Jane Hipple passed away Bill graduated from brothers David of New York, Livermore Ave, Livermore, erty, Phoenix; Forrest peacefully on Feb. 1, 2014 in Livermore High School Robert of Montreal, Peter CA 94550. Dougherty, Scottsdale, and sistant Department Head for Planning. Mr. Bruijnes ulti- Livermore, California. where he of Boston, sister Ann of El Tony Dougherty, Phoenix, Jane was born November studied Sobrante, and three trea- and her sisters Maxine Sill, mately achieved the position Faye Walsworth of Deputy Director of the 21, 1926 and lived much of Agricul- sured grandchildren, Lizzie, July 15, 1915-Feb. 9, 2014 Phoenix; Sharon Aldridge, her early life in various plac- ture and Marcus, and Calvin. He was Faye Walsworth passed Phoenix, and Alice Patrone, National Magnetic Fusion Energy Computer Center. es in the Midwest and East- Shop. also blessed to be surround- away peacefully on Febru- Fontana, CA. ern part of the US. Eventu- He was ed by loving and supportive ary 9, 2014, at the age of 98. A private celebration of In 1957, neither NASA nor the Air Force had any ally the family ended up in active in friends and extended family. Al- life will take place in March their school Funeral mass and recep- though in Long Beach, CA. In capability to track a satel- lite, so they called on Mr. home- activi- tion were held Wednesday, for the lieu of flowers, the family town ties in- February 19, at St. Augus- last few requests donations be made Bruijnes and his team to predict where Sputnik would of Co- cluding American Legion tine Church, 3999 Bernal years to the ValleyCare Charitable lum- Award, FFA Green Hand, Ave., Pleasanton she lived Foundation, 1111 E. Stan- land. By about 1965, Law- rence Livermore Labs had a bus, CA Scholarship Federation Donations in Richard’s in Maine ley Blvd., Livermore, CA Ohio. (CSF), Baseball, Football, memory to your favorite with 94550. computer system written in a higher-level language, a Jane Block L, FFA treasurer and charity appreciated. one of grad- Regional Vice President, her daughters, she lived in system that was time-shared, Hans R. Bruijnes and had batch capability. It uated Star State Farmer, Junior Carmen Irene Kehl Livermore for many years. Hans R. Bruijnes of from class treasurer, King of She was often seen walking was well ahead of anything Jellinghausen Livermore died peacefully else in the industry. They Ohio Junior Carnival, Football Carmen Irene Kehl Jell- around town to the Library on February 12, 2014 from State University in 1948 Scholarship Award, and and various stores, espe- set up an archival storage inghausen, long time Liver- complications of congestive base and did a lot of cross with a Bachelor of Science BofA Award. more resident, passed away cially her favorite ones – The heart failure. At 86 years old, in Home Economics. He purchased his first Dollar Tree and the Grocery compiling, switching be- peacefully Saturday, Au- he was tween different computer She then headed west to ranch at 17 and continued gust 31, Outlet! Faye never met a enabled explore the world. By 1950 the Ralph family tradition stranger and always had a systems. They were able 2013 of to es- to run a number of things she was working in San of ranching and farming. conges- smile on her face and a story cape the Francisco. In January 1951 Over his lifetime he owned, to tell. in parallel on their Cray tive heart discom- supercomputer before the she married Joe Hipple, who farmed and leased ranches failure. She is survived by her forts of a was a graduate student at UC from Fresno to Chico raising son, David (Sharon), her factory itself had developed Car- number robust parallelism. Hans Berkeley. Jane’s death came a variety of crops includ- men was daughter, Evelyn, her daugh- of health just 5 days after what would ing sugar beets, asparagus, ter, Cynthia Ross (Gary), also did pioneering work on born in issues computer-generated speech have been their 63rd wed- wheat and barley, just to Yuma, five grandchildren, and four that had ding anniversary. Joe passed name a few. Perhaps Bill’s great-grandchildren. and music. He and his col- AZ on begun to slow him down. leagues really enjoyed their away on Dec 1, 2013. It greatest joy was property Dec. At her request, her body Mr. Bruijnes was a well- seems that Joe wanted Jane and ranch development. He was donated to the Univer- work. On his retirement in 17,1927, known character in down- 1989, Hans was surprised to come home, so now they was also a partner in the to Paul Martin Kehl and sity of New England for town Livermore, familiar are together again. DePaoli Equipment Com- medical research and ana- to learn that the lab had kept Susie Margaret Shull Kehl. to customers and staff at him out of the draft years Throughout her married pany. He was also active in She followed her parents, tomical study. No services Trader Joe’s, Panama Red life, Jane supported and nur- researching and developing are planned at this time. earlier because his work older brother; Ralph Kehl, Coffee Company, Van’s was important to national tured her husband Joe and the Windmills that are on younger brother; Bill Kehl, Health Food, Dimitri’s Tav- security. two sons, and she constantly the Altamont Pass. and loving husband; John Kathleen Philomena erna, and the Classical Clock In addition to his com- helped other people. It is Bill was preceded in William Jellinghausen. Sommerhauser Shop. A little less than a puter skills, Mr. Bruijnes safe to say that most of the death by his parents, Wil- She went to college at May 18, 1939 – Feb. 9, 2014 year ago, Hans had moved was a skilled craftsman. Like family’s adventures could liam, Sr. and Marie (Gohler), Arizona State College-Flag- Kathleen Philomena from his home of 50 years many men of his generation, not have happened without and his long time partner staff (now called NAU) in Sommerhauser passed away into Rosewood Gardens, a he made much of the fam- her support, her patience, Serena Delevati. 1945 where she immedi- peacefully on February 9, retirement complex closer ily’s furniture. and her creative ability to He is survived by his son ately met the love of her 2014 at the age of 74 after to downtown. Tall, dynamic Hans was restless, ener- create a secure home wher- Steve (Neila), grandsons life, John, whom she mar- a brief but valiant battle and outgoing, Hans stood getic and loved to explore. ever she and Joe went. Joe Steven, Jr. (Katja) and Jesse ried May 3, 1946. Once with lung out in a crowd. He was cu- He took relatives visiting and Jane thought up many (Lea) and 6 great- grand- John graduated college they cancer. rious, opinionated and out- from overseas on memo- ideas and in many ways children, stepchildren Debra moved to Prescott, AZ and Kathy going. He liked to question rable tours of the West. Jane provided the logistics Radford grandsons Bryan finally settled in Livermore, was born people and to tease them. Once, when some Dutch to make them happen. These and Nolan, Jackie Upshaw- CA in 1950. on May Many people found him relatives planned to visit, successful ideas included Lawson (David) grandsons They lived in Livermore 18, 1939 entertaining. they found the cheapest fare Joe’s construction of the Theo and Jack, and Daniel until their passings in 2004 to Wil- Hans was born on August to the West Coast landed family home and a second Upshaw (Carmen) grand- in Portland, Oregon. Hans (John) and 2013 (Carmen). liam and 16, 1927 in the Dutch city of home for their retirement children Corina, Dominic, Mar- Eindhoven, the youngest of was happy to drive from years, a couple of trips to and Julia, his sisters Dorothy Carmen worked for Caratti’s Livermore to pick them up. Jewelers in the 50’s and she guerite three sons born to Johannes Europe, and many camping Santucci (Lou) of Liver- Bruijnes, a physicist, and He often took his family trips throughout the USA. more, and Elizabeth (Betty) did philanthropic work as Dough- camping in a Volkswagen a member of the sorority erty in Phoenix, Arizo- his wife, Johanna Van der She was in the thick of it Kimble of San Francisco, Hauw. His brother Frans microbus he had converted for many years as a one- 6 nieces and nephews and Beta Sigma Phi. Once she na. She graduated from to a camper, and for many became a mom, she devoted St. Mary’s High School in died at age 10. His oldest woman support system for numerous great-nieces and brother Henk, also a physi- years, he owned a plane and herself to being a loving Phoenix, and earned an AA would fly the family to camp Team Hipple, and it always nephews. degree from the College of cist, died in 1975. seemed like she loved what Services will be at Cal- mother and homemaker. The Bruijnes family on beaches in Baja Califor- John and Carmen trav- the Redwoods. Kathy was nia. He also kept in touch she did. She always had laghan’s Mortuary, 3833 came to America in 1933 those bright eyes and happy East Avenue, Livermore, eled on road trips throughout married to Charles Eugene when Johannes, as V.P. of with other pilots on his ham the country every summer Sommerhauser in 1957. radio. Hans visited relatives smile. on Saturday, February 22 at Philips Corp., set up a fac- Jane is survived her sons 10:00 AM. with the family, and on their Kathy worked as a grow- tory making X-ray tubes in in Holland almost every own after the kids moved er and sales manager at a Mount Vernon, New York. year, often arriving at their out. They also traveled the wholesale nursery for many They returned to Holland in homes unannounced. After world during John’s retire- years in Smith River, CA; 1938, just before the Nazi his retirement and before Obituary/ ment: cruised the Panama then lived in Long Beach, occupation. Hans never for- her death of cancer in July of Canal, cruised to Alaska, CA for more than ten years, got how surprised and happy 1999, Hans andMarlise trav- Memoriam Policies took a train tour of Canada, and after moving to Liver- his parents were to see him eled to Russia, China and to traveled to England with an- more in 2007, she became a one day when they feared he many other countries. Hans Obituaries are published in The Independent caretaker, working with Vis- had been killed in an air raid. cestors from the 1700’s John drove to New York and back at no charge. There is a small charge for and Mary ship, traveled to iting Angels for five years. After the war, the Bruijnes on several occasions. When France and Germany to fol- An avid horticulturist family returned to the U.S. the DMV refused to renew photographs in the obituaries. low John’s WWII 100th In- and gardener with a natural Hans attended Middlebury his driver’s license two years green thumb, Kathy always College in Vermont. Soon fantry Division battle sites, ago, he prevailed on his Memoriam ads can also be placed in and took several trips to had a special touch with he met the love of his life, friends to drive. When no Germany following both plants. Kathy enjoyed go- the charming and artistic volunteers were available, The Independent when families their genealogy roots and ing to the gym, and met Marlise Papendorf. They he would ride his bicycle want to honor the memories many dear friends that way. married in 1950. meeting with distant rela- downtown. of their loved ones. There is a charge for tives and friends. She also enjoyed watch- In 1949, Hans and Mar- For many years after his Carmen worked long and ing her grandchildren play lise joined his parents in retirement, Hans would join memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad. hard for many years on her sports including her favorite: the Barron Park neighbor- former colleagues weekly genealogy background. She Granada basketball games. hood of Palo Alto, where Jo- for breakfast and lunch. thoroughly enjoyed follow- A loving mother, grand- hannes Bruijnes had moved For several years, he col- Please send an email to ing her roots from Europe to mother and wife, Kathy to be near a fellow Dutch lected pastries donated by [email protected] America. She was a member embodied the spirit of good physicist. The newlyweds the Panama Red Coffee PAGE 10 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Dublin Citizens' Transition Journey - author of the Golden State. Ragin' Cajun Hensley, and Jennifer Pepito. from India that celebrates the Las Positas College Com- 11:30 social time; 12:00 lunch Ragin’ Cajun, an evening Mail-in registration dead- beginning of spring. Participants Police Academy munity Education is offering a and program; Book and lunch of music, dancing, a gourmet line is March 6. Online pre- throw brightly-colored pow- Adults who reside or work in $22.00, Lunch only $15.00 registration deadline is March dered pigments on each other Dublin may now apply for the series of three Life Transitions dinner, beads, live and silent classes with performance coach Lunch will be a smorgasbord of auctions, and more, will be held 13. (There will be no deadline as a way to commemorate the ten-week 2014 Citizens’ Police "California Food." Reservations extensions.) Cost begins at $30 vibrant, abundant colors of Academy, hosted by Dublin Lisa Gentile, M.S. The spring on Friday, March 7, 2014, 6 to 11 2014 classes will take place required. 925-846-8826. p.m. at Casa Real at Ruby Hill for CHEA and HSLDA members springtime and to say farewell Police Services. The Academy 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Febru- and $35 for non-members. At- to the long winter. It’s described will be held on Wednesdays, on three Wednesdays in March Winery, 410 Vineyard Avenue, from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.: March ary 25: Julaina Corwin-Kleist Pleasanton. the-door registration is avail- as beautiful, messy, and most of from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and contributing authors of able at slightly higher prices. all . . . fun. beginning April 2, 2014. The 5, 12, and 19. Each class will The Mardi Gras themed meet at the Las Positas College Written Across the Genres. Ragin’ Cajun is the annual Spouses can attend for just an There will be plenty of free Academy will culminate with Julaina teaches writing classes additional $15. activities for the family: face a graduation on June 4. campus in Livermore. fundraiser event for the Sandra Throughout the series par- in the Tri-Valley. This book is J. Wing Healing Therapies Celebration Christian Center painting, henna tattoo artists, The goal of the Citizens’ a collection of work from the is located at 1135 Bluebell Drive dance performances, and live Academy is to teach the public ticipants will become familiar Foundation. The Foundation with relevant research findings classes. It contains a variety provides cancer patients in the in Livermore. HSLDA Members music to enjoy while you grab about law enforcement opera- of fiction and non-fiction ex- should call the CHEA office at dinner at one of the mobile tions, foster kinship between and applied strategies. 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Convention, Saturday, March Coroner’s Bureau, and Gangs beginnings, storytelling, and ner for twelve, and a one week 22, at the Marriott Hotel, the opportunities provided by of the American Booksellers lakefront stay at Sierra Shores CHEA is a Christian statewide and Drugs. Participants will Association, where he worked homeschooling organization 11950 Dublin Canyon Road, have an opportunity to tour vulnerability and connection. Condo. Pleasanton. Her topic is Single Part 3, March 19, will for the past 20 years. Free. This is just a sampling of that provides training, conven- the Alameda County Crime Reservations are always helpful tions, publications, resources, and Hot: How to Be Happy No Lab, Juvenile Hall, Santa Rita explore signature strengths, some the items. There will also Matter What. understanding motivation, and 925-846-8826. be amazing silent auction items and more for the home-educat- Jail (the fifth largest jail in Towne Center Books is ing community. “The secret to being happy the nation), as well as get a creating new beginnings. including a stay at a Santa Cruz and single is to stop searching for "Transition is our internal located at 555 Main Street in cottage, a weekend in Twain taste of officer training at the downtown Pleasanton. that perfect partner,” according Emergency Vehicle Operations experience of external change. Harte, authentic Italian pottery, to. Lovejoy. “Focus on being Course (EVOC). In our culture of constant contact Disneyland tickets, Sears Point Help with E-Books happy and fulfilled regardless of Sessions are limited to 25 and perpetual performance we Weird & Wonderful tickets, local winery tours, and Need help with downloading your outer circumstances. Then participants on a first-come, hesitate to address our rewiring. Weird and Wonderful Ani- local theater tickets. E-Books from the library to you will be a radiant magnet for first-served basis. Potential It takes a certain amount of mals is the topic of the Sun., your E-Reader, sending E-mail drawing more love and happi- participants must be at least time, energy, and courage. But Feb. 23 program presented by Special Needs attachments, social network- ness into your life.” 18 years old and must success- if we ignore our shifts we lose the Livermore Area Recreation ing, blogging, general internet Lovejoy, MSW, is a Certified alignment and burn out. This The Christian Home Edu- fully complete a background and Park District ranger staff. cators Association (CHEA) of questions, or other information. Life Coach, speaker, workshop investigations check, sign threatens the very capacity for Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 2 Come to the Pleasanton Li- leader and author who helps performance that we originally California presents a Special waiver forms, and be approved p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, Needs Solutions Conference brary Tuesdays between 5 p.m. people follow their unique, by the Chief of Police. Felony tried to protect. The Life Tran- 5049 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. and 6:30 p.m. authentic path to joy and ful- sitions Series is a refreshing March 22 to give parents re- convictions or serious criminal Join this program for a look sources and methods to meet Ask at the Reference Desk fillment. She is a former chair- arrests are cause for dismissing and celebratory look at fitting at animals from around the or call 925-931-3400 (press 4 person of the Graduate School transition work into daily life," everyday teaching challenges. an applicant. world that have some strange The conference will be held at for Ref. Desk) of Holistic Studies at John F Applications are available explained Gentile. habits, look a bit unusual and Call Merry Luskin at Kennedy University The fee for each of the Celebration Christian Center in online at www.dublin.ca.gov, strike most of us as just a bit Livermore. 925/931-3400 for information. The East Bay Singles Con- by e-mail, fax, or in person three classes is $39. Sign up weird. Participants will mostly The programs are free and vention begins at 7:30pm, with for all three and receive 10% The one-day conference (8 at the Dublin Police Services be looking at pictures, but there a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) will cover open to all. No registration the Keynote Address; followed (100 Civic Plaza). To request off your order. Enroll online at may be one or two live animals to required. by a Dance Party until Midnight. Las Positas College Community many aspects of special needs. that an application be sent to see as well. Canceled if raining. Three tracks will be available The cost is $20 at door. Adults you via e-mail or fax, please Education www.laspositascol- There is a $5 per vehicle of all ages are welcome. lege.edu/communityed or call including The Basics, Instruc- Holi Festival contact Sergeant Dave Snider at parking fee at either entrance tional Strategies, and Beyond A Holi Festival will be held at The Convention is co-spon- 925-833-6681 or dave.snider@ 925.424.1467 for more infor- to Sycamore Grove Park. A $2 sored by The Society of Single mation. Basics. Bishop Ranch on Friday, March dublin.ca.gov. Once completed, donation is requested to help Faith Berens, Special Needs 14, 2014 5pm–7pm. Professionals, the world’s larg- applications may be submitted support the programs unless Consultant for the Home School The location is 2680 Bishop est non-profit singles organi- by e-mail, fax, regular mail, Book Events other fees are specified. Partici- Legal Defense Association Drive, San Ramon in Bishop zation; and by SPiN Singles or in person. The application Events at Towne Center pants may call 925-960-2400 for (HSLDA), a national home- Ranch 2 Parking Lot. Meetup. Anyone wishing more deadline is March 21, 2014. Books: more information. school advocacy organization, There is no admission information about this and many Read It and Eat, Friday Feb is the featured speaker. Other charge. more events for singles may 21 with Michelle Richmond speakers include special needs Holi is an ancient festival visit www.thepartyhotline.com experts Roneta Dickey, Sharon or call 415-507-9962.

Hearings to Take Input on Pink Fire Truck Proposed Bus Service Changes The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAV- Pays Surprise Visit TA), operator of the Wheels bus service, is seeking public input on potential service changes planned to take effect in Two Livermore cancer Heals is a great organization August 2014. The public is encouraged to attend any of the patients, Delaney Newton, 3, and we were very happy three public meetings to discuss and provide feedback on and Karen Powell, received that they were able to come existing or new route recommendations. a surprise visit from the Pink to our city and make a dif- “Your comments are important in helping Wheels plan Fire Truck. ference in our community. enhancements on existing routes and provide direction on Powell and Newton were Both locations were very designing potential new routes to fit the needs of the public. each given a ride in the fire well attended by family and Attendance at this public meeting and your feedback is vital truck. They signed their friends who came out to to have Wheels better serve you,” says Pleasanton Mayor names on the side of the show support." Jerry Thorne, Chair of the Board. truck, a tradition whenever Newton has been battling Public meetings will be held at the following times and the truck makes a visit to a brain cancer since last fall. Photos - Doug Jorgensen Her father is a member of locations: Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Fire Chief James cancer survivor. Matt Thau, Engineer 9B the Livermore Pleasanton Tuesday, March 4, 2014, Livermore Amador Valley Miguel was on hand for the visits (top photo, left); in the Transit Authoirty office, 1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- Fire Department. Livermore, 4 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, March 5, 2014, Dublin middle photo, Karen Powell receives a gift; the lower fighters Foundation, wrote, The visiting engine, Library, 200 Civic Plaza, 4 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, March photo Delaney Newton signs her name on the truck. "The Livermore-Pleasanton "Christine," was named for 12, 2014, Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, 3:30 Fire Department assisted Christine Franklin who was to 5:30 p.m. the Pink Heals, pink fire very active in the cancer In addition, a public hearing will be held in connection truck by organizing off duty community, helping patients with the LAVTA Board Meeting to give the public an op- firefighters and their families during their time of need. portunity to share their thoughts on existing or new routes. to come out and show com- The pink truck was do- It will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the munity support at both loca- nated in May of 2013 by the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority office, 1362 tions as well as providing an Vacaville Fire Department to Rutan Court, Suite 100, Livermore. escort with on duty firefight- the Solano County Chapter Hearing impaired and non-English speaking attendees ers in the fire engine." of the Guardians of the Rib- may arrange for sign language or foreign language transla- The Livermore-Pleasan- bon- Pink Heals, which is a tion at any of the public meetings or the public hearing by ton Firefighters Foundation non-profit that gives support calling 925-455-7500 at least three business days prior to also provided both families to cancer patients. the hearing and/or meeting they wish to attend. with firefighter foundation According to the Pink Those who wish to comment on the potential service tee shirts. Truck founder Dave Gray- changes, submit written comments to the LAVTA Board Thau commented, "Pink bill writing, “The Pink Heals of Directors, 1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100, Livermore, Tour and the Cares Enough CA 94551, or by e-mail to [email protected] no later than to Wear Pink” program is April 6, 2014. about our community, our For information, go to www.wheelsbus.com. family, our neighbors, and our leaders and how it will help bring us back together to focus on our own people Teen Job Career Fair Planned now, rather than on prom- The City of Pleasanton partners with the cities of San ises that were never kept, Ramon and Dublin and the Dublin/San Ramon Women’s opportunities that were lost, Club to present the annual Teen Job and Career Fair on and things that might have Saturday, March 1, 2014. This free event will take place been. Pink will heal as long from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center as we do it in service to our located at 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton. women and what they mean Teens ages 14 through 19 will have the opportunity to to us in our communities, meet with local employers, pick up applications, and ap- not just because they are ply for jobs. Teens can also attend a series of workshops sick or stricken with cancer. on Managing Finances; Interview Techniques & Etiquette; Because if we use illness Volunteering; How to Enter the Workforce and Application as the sole motivation for and Resume Development. action, once the sickness The event will also feature mock interviews and op- is gone, so is our cause for portunities for students to meet and talk with professionals coming together.” from a wide variety of fields. More information about For more information, please visit www.ptownlife.org/ the program can be found at work or call (925) 931-3474. www.pinkfiretrucks.org

LEGAL NOTICES The registrant has not yet National Dr. Ste. B, Liver- 2014. Expires January 22, The registrant has not yet begun to transact business more, CA 94550, is hereby 2019. begun to transact business FOR INFORMATION using the fictitious business registered by the following The Independent Legal No. using the fictitious business PLACING LEGAL name listed above. owner(s): 3598. Published January name listed above.. NOTICES Signature of Registrants Yorkshire Roofing of North- 30, February 6, 13, 20, 2014. Signature of Registrants EMPLOYMENT ADS Call 925-243-8000 :s/: Stacy Rago ern California Inc, 7275 Na- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS :s/: Yufan Zhu Reach Tri-Valley homes & FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed tional Dr. Ste. B, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of CA 94550 FILE NO. 486933 with the County Clerk of businesses with an ad FILE NO. 487145 Alameda on January 23, This business is conducted The following person(s) do- Alameda on January 16, in The Independent The following person(s) doing 2014. Expires January 23, by a Corporation ing business as: Property 2014. Expires January 16, business as: Bio-Balance 2019. The registrant began to Management By Owners, 2019. Classified Section every week. Stress Relief, 4049 First The Independent Legal No. transact business under the 2615 Trevor Pkwy, Pleas- The Independent Legal No. Street #236, Livermore, CA 3597. Published January fictitious business name(s) anton, CA 94588, is hereby 3599. Published February The Independent mails your ads into 94551, is hereby registered 30, February 6, 13, 20, 2014. listed above on 1/14/14. registered by the following 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014. businesses & homes. by the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Stacy Rago, 2292 Cabernet NAME STATEMENT :s/: Kenneth Falconi, Presi- Yufan Zhu, 2615 Trevor NAME STATEMENT Way, Livermore, CA 94550 FILE NO. 487120 dent Pkwy, Pleasanton, CA 94588 FILE NO. 487223 This business is conducted The following person(s) doing This statement was filed This business is conducted The following person(s) do- Call 243-8000 for information. by an Individual business as: Roof Max, 7275 with the County Clerk of by an Individual ing business as: Scotsman Alameda on January 22, The Independent, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 - PAGE 11

Realty Group, 2587 Skim- MERCHANDISE mer Court, Pleasanton, CA Bay Area 94566, is hereby registered 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ Estate Ranch by the following owner(s): YARD SALES Gordon Corsie, 2587 Skim- 100 Acres YARD SALE Castro Valley Mediterra- mer Court, Pleasanton, CA 2/22/2014 94566 8:00AM - 1:00PM nean Estate, 5,835 sq. ft., This business is conducted 552 HANOVER STREET peaceful luxury, by an Individual LIVERMORE 100 beautiful acres, The registrant began to transact business under the grand estate which fictitious business name(s) 127) LOST/ FOUND showcases the finest in listed above on 7/13/2009. FOUND materials & finishes. Signature of Registrants WHITE MALE PUPPY Kristy and Company Offered at $2,550,000 :s/: Gordon Corsie Mines Road area , This statement was filed Livermore Estate Ranch and Land Ladies with the County Clerk of Please call www.EstatesandRanches.com Alameda on January 24, (925)447-3525 J. Rockcliff 2014. Expires January 24, 925.251.2536 REALTORS Understand the New NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS Kristy Nancy Danielle Wendy 2019. Peixoto Valett Santa Maria Modrell The Independent Legal No. 155) NOTICES CA BRE# 01256255 / 01741240 / 01929112 3600. Published February “NOTICE TO READERS: 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014. Mortgage Rules California law requires that FICTITIOUS BUSINESS contractors taking jobs that By Cher Wollard NAME STATEMENT total $500 or more (labor ATR, QRM, QM are all tied in with the CFPB . FILE NO. 487228 and/or materials) be licensed What do buyers, sellers and those seeking to refinance their The following person(s) doing by the Contractors State mortgages need to know about this alphabet soup? business as: SuryaSolar Inc., License Board. State law 5150 S. Forestdale Circle, also requires that contractors Some prognosticators have been predicting Doomsday with the Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby include their license numbers introduction, as of Jan. 10, of new regulations designed to protect registered by the following on all advertising. Check your consumers from the kinds of abuses that contributed to the real contractor’s status at www. owner(s): estate downturn. SuryaSolar Inc., 5150 S. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- Forestdale Circle, Dublin, CSLB (2752). Unlicensed In fact, many mortgage consultants seem to be taking the persons taking jobs less CA 94568 changes in stride. than $500 must state in their This business is conducted advertisements that they are “It’s not really a big change for us,” said Matt Hergert with by a Corporation not licensed by the Contrac- Diversified Mortgage Group, Pleasanton. “When I qualify my The registrant began to tors State License Board.” transact business under the clients, I don’t take them to the edge.“ fictitious business name(s) REAL ESTATE The new regulations, issued by the Consumer Financial Protec- listed above on 1/15/2014. 160) BOAT/RV RENTAL tion Bureau – that’s CFPB – take a “back to basics” approach to Signature of Registrants SPACE mortgage lending. The hope is that consumers who meet the new :s/: Chetan H. Patel, CEO Inland Valley This statement was filed guidelines will be less likely to find themselves in trouble with Publishing Co. their mortgages down the road. with the County Clerk of Client Code:04126-00001 Alameda on January 24, Re: Legal Notice for "No debt traps. No surprises. No runarounds. These are bedrock 2014. Expires January 24, Classified Ads concepts backed by our new common-sense rules, " said CFPB 2019. The Federal Fair Housing director Richard Cordray The Independent Legal No. Act, Title VII of the Civil 3601. Published February Rights Act of 1964, and state Typically, banks and other firms that issue mortgages sell them 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014. law prohibit advertisements on the secondary market, often through Fannie Mae and Freddie for housing and employment Mac. This frees up capital so they can make more loans. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS that contain any preference, NAME STATEMENT limitation or discrimination The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection FILE NO. 487191 based on protected classes, Act of 2010 stipulates that most lenders must keep at least 5 percent The following person(s) doing including race, color, reli- of the loans they issue. business as: Considerate gion, sex, handicap, familial Beauty, 3550 Helen Drive, status or national origin. Lenders complained that this “risk retention” requirement Pleasanton, CA 94588, is IVPC does not knowingly would increase their costs, which they in turn would pass on to hereby registered by the accept any advertisements consumers just as the housing market was starting to recover. So following owner(s): that are in violation of the law. Congress created an exemption: Mortgages that meet guidelines Nancy E. Curtice, 3550 Helen Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 set by federal regulators are exempt. This business is conducted Enter the Qualified Residential Mortgage or QRM. QRM by an Individual guidelines align with Qualified Mortgage (QM) guidelines that The registrant has not yet Professionals Choice provide lenders with legal protections and which most have been begun to transact business following for the past few years. Livermore’s Top Producing using the fictitious business Ivy Real Esate Agent 2012 name listed above. So what are these guidelines? Ivy Livermore’s Top Producing Signature of Registrants Real Estate Directory Lenders are required to make reasonable, good-faith determina- Real Estatewww.IvyLoGerfo.com Agent 2012 (925) 998-5312 :s/: Nancy E. Curtice tion that the borrower will be able to repay the loan. This is known www.IvyLoGerfo.com This statement was filed Local guide to the Valley’s Leading with the County Clerk of as “Ability To Repay” or ATR. 925 998-5312 Real Estate Professionals & Services To determine ATR, underwriters use many of the same criteria Alameda on January 24, BRE #01267853 2014. Expires January 24, as in the past, carefully considering: 2019. • Current employment The Independent Legal No. • Income and assets 3602. Published February Fracisco Realty • Debt obligations, including alimony and child support 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2014. & Investments Livermore’s Top Producing Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt • Housing related expenses Ivy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Real Estate Agent 2012 NAME STATEMENT (925) 998-8131 • Debt-to-income ratios FILE NO. 487653 • Credit history www.IvyLoGerfo.com The following person(s) doing www.MikeFracisco.com Mike Fracisco DRE #01378428 REALTOR® The guidelines also limit lender fees to 3 percent of any loan 925 998-5312 business as: Baggy Britches, above $100,000 and restrict "steering," or giving financial incen- 3868 Stanford Way, Liver- GENE WILLIAMS ® more, CA 94550, is hereby Mortgage Consultant, REALTOR Sandee Utterback tives to loan officers or mortgage brokers to push people intoBRE #01267853 registered by the following (510) 390-0325 (888) 823-8315 higher-interest loans. owner(s): CINDY WILLIAMS DRE#00855150 The criteria that has changed the most is stricter requirements ® (1)Beatrice Hall (2)Paul Je- CRS, GRI - REALTOR WWW.SANDEEU.COM for debt-to-income ratios. This refers to the percentage of the rome Hall, 3868 Stanford (925) 243-0900 Way, Livermore, CA 94550 www.williamsteam.net borrower’s income that is needed to pay his or her monthly bills, This business is conducted Over Three Decades of Experience!!! “Specializing in Livermore’s Finest Homes” including the new mortgage. by Married Couple QRM sets the new cap at 43 percent, higher than the 45 percent The registrant has not yet Gail Henderson Broker Associate, MPA Real Estate... cap most underwriters previously used. That 2 percent shift could begun to transact business Commercial • Residential using the fictitious business A People Business make a difference in how much money a family can borrow. name listed above. (925) 980-5648 On the other hand, the guidelines do not set hard-and-fast rules Signature of Registrants www.gailhenderson.com Experience, Honesty, Integrity CA DRE#01709171 regarding credit scores or the amount of downpayment required :s/: Beatrice Hall to secure a mortgage. These can be considered on a case-by-case This statement was filed Steve & Lorraine basis. with the County Clerk of Mattos Alameda on February 6, Borrowers who fail to meet the new criteria will have a harder 2014. Expires February 6, 925.426.7978 time finding a loan and may end up paying a higher interest rate. 2019. MORTGAGE LOAN For example, about 9 percent of jumbo loans – those over The Independent Legal No. CONSULTANTS $625,500 in our area -- go to borrowers with debt-to-income ra- 3603. 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The Pacific Chamber age to Mozart in character a unique combination of Symphony (PCS) with and style and shows his 19th century classicism, Lawrence Kohl, conduc- fascination with Mozart at English influence, and is Fred Hersch tor, performs a program of the time he composed it. In melodic, yet filled with two classical works and a his diary Schubert wrote, modern sophistication. The newly commissioned piece “As from afar the magic four movements are titled: by composer Christopher notes of Mozart’s music Sherlock Holmes, Irene Award-Nominated Caliendo to celebrate its still gently haunt me… Adler, Dr. John Watson 25th anniversary. they lighten our existence. and Moriarty. Composer, The concert will be pre- They show us in the dark- guitarist, conductor, teacher Jazz Pianist Fred sented on Sunday, March 2 ness of this life a bright, and publisher, Caliendo has at 2:00 pm in Livermore’s clear, lovely distance, written over 500 classical/ Hersch at the Bankhead Bankhead Theater, 2400 for which we hope with world music compositions, First Street. confidence.” Schubert, some of which comprise Six-Time Grammy accolades. His 2-CD set Mozart’s composition, the greatest symphonist his American Tangos, With three collaborative “Alive at the Vanguard” the Clarinet Concerto in after Beethoven and before American Gypsy, Chamber albums released in the past won the 2012 Grand Prix A Major, was to be his Lawrence Kohl with Brahms, was one of the Jazz, Classical Jazz and 12 months and his sixth du Disque by the Academié final purely instrumen- orchestra. first of the great Romantic World Music collections. Grammy Award nomina- Charles Cros in France. tal work and was one of composers. Many parts of His unique blending of mu- tion recently announced, He recently received a the last to be completed. could be capable of imitat- the symphony can easily be sical styles within the clas- jazz pianist Fred Hersch Grammy Award nomina- Maestro Kohl, a consum- ing the human voice as mistaken for Mozart. The sical school has attracted arrives at the Bankhead tion for Best Instrumental mate clarinetist, will solo deceptively as it is imitated third movement is a direct a considerable following. Theater in March on a solo Improvised Jazz Solo in with the orchestra. Kohl by you. Truly your instru- homage to the Minuet in Critics have called him piano tour. “Song Without Words #4,” has performed and toured ment has so soft and lovely Mozart’s Symphony No. “America’s next Gershwin” Hersch has been called a duet with guitarist Julian with the San Francisco a tone that nobody with a 40, but the lengthy and (Vatican Press, Rome). He a poet laureate of mod- Lage who appeared last Symphony, was awarded a heart could resist it.” The sensual second movement studied at the New England ern jazz piano. Part of season at the Bankhead full fellowship at the Aspen Concerto was written in is undeniably Schubert. Conservatory of Music and the LVPAC Presents jazz Theater. Hersch and Lage’s Music Festival, was the Vienna near the beginning In his fourth work graduated with a BA from series, tickets for Fred duo album “Free Flying” first Chancellor’s Fellow of October 1791. The com- commissioned by PCS, Lowell College of Music. Hersch’s solo performance was released in 2013. at UCLA and is a National pleted score was sent off Christopher Caliendo Caliendo received the on Friday, March 7, 2014 at A native of Cincin- Art Association prizewin- to Stadler in Bohemia and celebrates the 25th an- prestigious Henry Mancini 8:00 p.m. range from $25 nati, Ohio, Hersch began ner. Mozart, impressed by it received its first perfor- niversary of PCS with Award for Film Composi- to $45 for adults and $15 playing the piano at the the genius of his clarinetist mance at Stadler’s benefit “Sherlock Holmes: A tion and was invited by for students. age of four, was compos- friend Anton Stadler, com- concert in the Prague The- Symphonic Suite”. This 29 Mancini to study at UCLA, The first artist in the 75- ing music by age eight, posed a delicate interplay atre on October 16, 1791. minute work is a beautiful where he received his Mas- year history of New York's and winning national piano between the soloist and Seven weeks later, Mozart complement to the Mozart ter of Fine Arts degree with legendary Village Vanguard competitions starting at the orchestra. “Never,” wrote was dead. Concerto and has a similar highest honors in theory/ to play week-long solo age of ten. He developed Mozart to Stadler, “would I Schubert Symphony melodic impetus to the composition. Other awards engagements, Hersch has an abiding love for jazz won numerous awards and have thought that a clarinet No. 5 (1816) pays hom- Schubert Symphony. It is (continued on page 3) (continued on page 4) THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 3 Grand Masters of Illusion to Appear BANKHEAD THEATER LVPAC Presents will season present the high-energy 13 /14 magical adventure “OUT- ERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries,” featuring Cana- West Coast Presenters dian master illusionists Ted Pink Floyd and Marion Outerbridge, for Concert one performance only at the Bankhead Theater on Satur- Experience day, March 1, 2014. with House of floyd It has been described by friday feb 21 at 8pm the Ottawa Citizen newspa- per as “a show that blends il- Livermore-Amador Symphony lusion, magic, theater, danc- ing and a dash of wonder,” American Idols and has enticed audiences of saturday feb 22 at 8pm all ages, selling out venues across North America. Laughing Matters With the help of an elabo- Second City rate Victorian time machine, sunday at 7pm the Outerbridges invite au- feb 23 diences into a mysterious clock tower equipped with a variety of timekeeping A Passionate Approach to Latin Guitar devices where they travel Guitar Passions back in time together. As tuesday feb 25 at 7:30pm the audience experiences SPonSored by ABC Music source & Academy time accelerating and slow- ing down, they become part Ottawa citizen levitation. Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter of a race against time and participate in predicting the tion to his stage performanc- chine,” “Sword Basket,” and urday evening, March 1, at Richard Marx contents of a time capsule. es in a variety of venues, he “A Lady Divided.” 8:00 p.m. range from $25 to thursday feb 27 at 7:30pm Illusionist Ted Outer- has developed illusions for Ted Outerbridge is the re- $45 for adults and $15 for bridge has been called “the and appeared in numerous cipient of numerous awards students. Grand Masters of Illusion most successful professional films and television shows. and accolades, including LVPAC Presents offers magician in Canada” and Born in Germany, Marion being given the Ontario a range of world-class per- Outerbridge has set box office records Outerbridge studied dance Contact 2011 “Award of Ex- forming arts events at the Clockwork Mysteries throughout North America extensively in the Nether- cellence.” In a world where Bankhead Theater, including saturday mar 1 at 8pm and Europe. Outerbridge fell lands, Russia, and the United modern technology and the music from classical and in love with the art of magic States. She joined the Ted internet make knowledge jazz, to rock and bluegrass, when he was just seven years Outerbridge Magician Ex- widespread and techniques as well as theater, dance and A Celebration of old and, after receiving a traordinaire show as a dancer hard to keep secret, the comedy. Since it opened in Pacific magic kit as a Christmas and lead assistant in 1999 Outerbridges’ remarkable 2007, the venue has strived gift, was soon performing and quickly became integral skill and precise execution to make the performing arts Chamber for neighborhood birthday to the show. They married in continue to hold audiences accessible to audiences of Symphony parties. By the age of 18, he 2006, making them partners spellbound with a sense of all ages by offering family- sunday mar 2 at 2pm was appearing internation- both on and off the stage, and wonder. oriented programs and $15 ally and since then, has made their chemistry contributes Tickets to see “Clock- student tickets to nearly ev- evoking the essence of early Music creating magic and illusions greatly to their signature work Mysteries” at the ery LVPAC Presents event. his lifelong career. In addi- illusions such as “Time Ma- Bankhead Theater on Sat- Philharmonia Coming in April will be Baroque a special afternoon show wednesday mar 5 at 7:30pm PACIFIC CHAMBER SYMPHONY featuring the physical com- (continued from page 2) edy and daredevil stunts of include the Artin Arslanian 925-373-6800 or online at A limited number of tickets Circo Comedia on April 6th, Scholarship for Humani- www.bankheadtheater.org. at $50/person are available and an evening with the al- ties, a Decorative Scroll As part of the Silver An- only in advance. Space is ways original and irresistibly 925.373.6800 from the City of Los An- niversary Season celebra- limited and early reserva- funny Flying Karamazov call geles for outstanding gifts tion and their 7th Season in tions are encouraged. Brothers on April 17th. click www.bankheadtheater.org as composer, guitarist and the Bankhead Theater, PCS The Bankhead Theater come by 2400 First Street / Livermore teacher; and the Peabody is inviting the audience to Go to www.Pacific- is located at 2400 First St., Grant for Scholarship. join them for a dinner and ChamberSymphony.org Livermore. Tickets may be Tickets are $50, $45, wine reception immediately for a reservation (or phone purchased at the box office, $35, $25 and $10 for after the concert at The 800-630-7836 or email online at www.bankhead- students are available at Sanctuary just across the info@PacificChamberSym- theater.org or by calling the box office, by calling street at 2369 First Street. phony.org. 373-6800.

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 SECRET (continued from front page) MODERN JAZZ (continued from page 2) Company production is music in high school that at Rutgers University. He comprised of two large has propelled his long and is a passionate spokesman alternating casts, with the successful professional and fund-raiser for AIDS young actors not only local career. Billboard magazine services and education to Pleasanton, Livermore, has described Hersch as agencies, producing and and Dublin, but also travel- being able to “consistently performing numerous ling from San Ramon, excavate deep emotions benefit recordings and from the wellspring of concerts. Whether playing Danville, and Castro Valley timeless beauty, ancient solo or in an ensemble, to be in the production. traditions and always, Hersch earns the praise of The Secret Garden the true spirit of modern listeners everywhere and marks the final production jazz.” He has brought his was acclaimed by The New of the inaugural season innovative approach to a York Times as “a largely of the new collaboration range of creative projects, unsung innovator of jazz between renowned Bay collaborating with instru- for the 21st century.” Area Children’s Theatre mentalists and vocalists The month of March (BACT) and the City of across the worlds of jazz, 2014 will bring a par- Pleasanton’s Civic Arts classical, and Broadway, ticularly diverse program and issuing more than three of performances at the Stage Company. dozen recordings as leader Bankhead. Fred Hersch Mark Duncanson, or co-leader. will be followed by Rocka- Civic Arts Stage Company One of Hersch’s billy Hall of Famer Rusty coordinator and Senior projects was My Coma Evans and Ring of Fire in Program Specialist with Dreams, a jazz theater a fast-paced tribute to the the City of Pleasanton, project that debuted in music of the inimitable says, “It has been such 2010. The multi-media Johnny Cash on March a pleasure to watch this production with vocals, 8, 2014. The month also season of Civic Arts Stage Katherine Yeh portrays Robin (above), while Caitlyn Clinton plays the role of Medlock (below). instrumentals and com- includes performances by Company unfold. I have puter-generated imagery international master of the was based on dreams and Sarod, Amjad Ali Khan been a huge fan of Bay advanced. The principal visions Hersch retained and his sons Amaan Ali Area Children’s Theatre’s characters have risen to the after emerging from a Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, educational approach to the challenge of speaking with two month coma in 2008. who perform traditional theatrical process with our dialects and memorizing Brought on by an undiag- Indian classical music on young performers. Through long monologues.” nosed case of pneumonia, Thursday, March 20th, the structured and educational Robinson went on to Hersch’s medical condition bluegrass harmonies of the rehearsals and the produc- discuss the troupe as a was so dire it was uncertain Gibson Brothers on March tion staff modeling profes- whole. “The actors are so he would survive. Even af- 21st, and contemporary sional and age-appropriate engaged with the work and ter coming out of the coma, Scottish and Celtic music behaviors, I have seen supportive of each other. it was some time before with Battlefield Band on he could speak and eight the 27th. A star-studded these young performers It is always a pleasure to months before he could big band show celebrating grow; and “growth” is the watch their work on stage, walk. He channeled his re- the music of Frank Sinatra perfect theme to close the but, in this instance, it covery into the creation of and Harry James brings the season on with the won- has also been a joy to see music that expressed what month to a close on March derful story of The Secret their off-stage interac- he had experienced while 31st. Garden.” tion - counterparts helping comatose. The Bankhead Theater Director Rachel Robin- each other with blocking, Hersch has taught at is located at 2400 First son, states, "I have been older actors showing the The Juilliard School, The Street in downtown Liver- so impressed by all of the younger ones where to New School, the Manhat- more. Tickets to all perfor- actors' work on The Secret make an entrance, the full tan School of Music, and mances may be purchased is currently on the Jazz at the box office, on-line at Garden. It is a challenging, company sitting together Studies faculty of The New www.bankheadtheater.org beautiful, and unique show, to watch the scene that is England Conservatory and or by calling 373-6800. which was written with a taking place on stage. It complete musical score has been an ideal environ- and Movement Ensemble. ment in which to work We have introduced some - and I credit a great deal very advanced techniques of our on stage success to of physical theatre, and the the fact that we have such actors have soaked every- a positive and energized thing up. It has been a joy company!" 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 to watch the actors grow… The Firehouse Arts They have developed a Center is located at 4444 (925) 454-1974 sense of physicality and Railroad Avenue in down- www.neptune-society.com focus that is nuanced and town Pleasanton. Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 5 Annual International Film Series Arrives at the Vine March 9 The annual International Film Series will screen on Sunday, March 9 and Thursday, March 13 at the Vine Cinema & Alehouse, 1772 1st Street in Livermore. “We love being at the Vine,” notes Riva Gambert, the Film Series director. “Our screenings are a com- munity gathering and the Vine’s location in downtown Livermore makes it an ideal theatre for the public to see our films.” The March 9, 4:30 pm screening is a family-friendly film produced in Poland and Rus- sia. “Igor and the Cranes’ Journey is suitable for 10 year-olds as well as adults. It is an engaging story about a boy’s wish to save the life of a hatchling who can’t accompany his parents on the long bird migration from Russia to Africa,” Gambert explains. The 7:15 pm screening is the highly acclaimed drama Defiance, which follows the Bielski Broth- ers from their escape from the Nazis to their becoming resistance fighters and creating a camp in the forests of Eastern Europe which provides life-giving shelter for hundreds of refugees during World War II. The final film to be shown on March 13 at 7:30 pm is Fill the Void, Israel’s submission for “Best Foreign Film” at the 2013 Oscars. “This is a poignant personal story about a young woman’s dilemma. Should she follow her heart or marry the older man her family believes is the best spouse for the family.” Gambert adds, “Movies are a great way of visiting the world without actually getting on a plane. That’s why our motto is ‘See a Film. See the World.’” The Festival is presented by the Jewish Federation of the East Bay. It is sponsored by City National Bank, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, RINA Accountancy, Diablo Magazine, Destination Wealth Management, Congregation Beth Emek, Temple Beth Torah and Tri- Valley/Tri-Cities Midrasha. Igor and the Cranes’ Journey For the complete schedule or to purchase tickets: www.eastbayjewishfilm.org or call 510.318.6453.

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Hold it! Don’t throw one of those lying around), which could be anything that avocado pit away! and then quietly, and very from a lamp to a coffee Plant it! quickly, squirreling away table to a chest-of drawers The sixties were big on a few bricks and rushing to even a couch. If they recycling and using avail- By Sarah Bobson them back to your pad. A liked what they saw, they able items. One of the fun red brick weighed (still would help themselves. fads was planting an avo- does) about 5 or 6 pounds, The whole process was cado pit. Instead of buying Avocado Pit Plants and Other Fun Sixties Fads so someone like me, at very New York: a combi- a big plant such as a potted 5’1” (back then) and 106 nation of a flea market and palm to add a little deco- first avocado pit. “It’s just into the world. The stem television and an easy chair pounds (back then as well) a homeless-person-rum- rous foliage to the apart- an experiment,” she said. continued to shoot upward. and a husband who liked could purloin, at most, two maging-through-the-trash ment, someone discovered “I’m not sure it will even Leaves branched off of it. to sit in that easy chair. All at a time. This meant mak- social phenomenon all that you could get the same grow.” Visiting her one After several more weeks, three of them had to be ing several trips in order wrapped into one. How- effect for free. Well, not day, I saw a pit suspended Nora planted the experi- relocated to the other side to obtain enough bricks, ever, I suspected it was exactly for free. You had at the top of a glass of ment in soil. As it grew, of the room. which was always a tricky more than just a New York to buy the avocado, but water, with four toothpicks she pinched the top set of Another fun fad using proposition, at least for moment. It was the hippies’ the fruit cost pennies back stuck in it at the 3 o’clock, leaves. “You have to keep (mostly) recycled items me, because I didn’t want way of getting around a then. Of course, if you 6 o’clock, 9 o’clock, and doing that,” she said, “oth- was making your own to appear to be either a system of commerce based happened to eat avocados 12 o’clock positions. It erwise the plant will grow bookcase out of red bricks cheapskate or, worse than on taxes that supported the anyway, you could think of looked harmless enough, too tall for your apart- and planks of wood. The that, a thief. I didn’t have war they didn’t support. the leafy result as costing like some experiment in ment.” Avocado trees can idea was to stack a row of to worry because so many The furniture recycling was nothing. What most people an earth science class. reach a height of between several bricks at opposite people were doing it. In a different, quieter protest failed to realize, though, I actually felt sorry for 20 to 40 feet. Although she ends of each other and fact, if you were especially in the streets. was that avocados come the little ‘ole thing, stuck was concerned about the place a plank on top of it. industrious, you could These days, I occasion- from trees. If you planted and exposed in such an “plant” growing too tall, You could place another get your entire household ally see items left in front an avocado pit, you ulti- indecorous fashion. For she apparently wasn’t con- row of several bricks to furnishings by scavenging of peoples’ houses with an mately got an avocado tree weeks, Nora and I watched cerned about it growing too make a second shelf, but it the streets for discarded accompanying sign that growing in your apartment. the glass of water with wide for her apartment. wasn’t advisable because furniture. Here’s how the says either “For Sale” or If you had a big apartment, the pit floating on top as it Several months passed. that would result in a less- system worked. Late at “Free. Help Yourself.” I you didn’t have a problem. grew long, gangly roots. By this time, the “plant,” stable structure. You might night, people would cart have a flashback. I hang However, if you lived in We waited for something now deserving of its true say this was the 60s ver- out of their apartment some around for awhile, hoping smaller digs, reaching that else to happen, but nothing identity as a tree, had sion of modular furniture unwanted item and place it to catch a glimpse of the “ultimate” stage resulted did. Then one day, several completely taken over the without the IKEA brand. at curbside. The next day, occupants of the house, in a scary scene worthy of weeks into the experiment, right side of Nora’s living You obtained the red or evening, other people, to see whether they’re old the “Rocky Horror Picture the top side split open and room. That would have bricks by walking past ostensibly out for an eve- enough to have been hip- Show.” a stem sprouted. It was been great if she hadn’t an abandoned lot where a ning’s casual stroll, would pies during the 60s, when I remember when my all very exciting, watch- already had furniture there. building had once stood look over the used item even getting rid of your friend Nora planted her ing new life emerging As it happened, she had a (there always seemed to be (in some cases very used), junk could take on social significance.

Members of the Euclid String Quartet (pictured at left), in String Quartet Works with Music Students in Livermore for a performance Del Valle Fine Arts Program at the Bankhead Theater, presented “master classes” at local schools. The performance and classes are sponsored by Del Valle Fine Arts (DVFA), as part of the organization's commitment to bring music into the schools. The first stop was at East Avenue Middle School where the quartet held two sessions, one with beginning strings, a second with advanced string players. At Livermore High School, students from the advanced orchestra worked with the quartet. The final stop was at Christensen Middle School, where the advanced orchestra met with the quartet.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 7 Eugene O’Neill Foundation Announces Tribute Season to the ‘Father of American Drama’

For the first time in its generated over 40 original the play melds politics, of Big Daddy’s family, relative value. When is it with the National Park Ser- 40 year history, The Eu- one-act scripts. In January, Immigration, cultural loss including his son Brick time to face a truth? When vice at the Eugene O’Neill gene O’Neill Foundation, the O’Neill Foundation and revenge in a tale of and Maggie the “Cat," is it time to escape from National Historic Site in Tao House has announced performed staged readings a parole who gets out of Brick’s wife. With its focus it? And whose truth are Danville. The Foundation a full season of theatrical of seven of these plays at jail to learn that his wife on social mores, greed, we talking about in the provides a wide range of programming. the Museum of the San has run off with his father. sexual desire, repression first place? These plays community and education- “This promises to be a Ramon Valley. “We love El Paso Blue will have a and death, Cat is seen by are masterful at demand- al programs for students great year of staged read- giving emerging Bay Area staged reading in the Old many as representative of ing that an audience ask and adults throughout the ings and full productions playwrights a chance to Barn at Tao House on May the mid-twentieth century themselves these questions. year, including the Eugene from the Foundation,” find their unique dra- 18 at 3:00 p.m. Southern plantation era. It is what gives these plays O’Neill Festival (in Sep- said Program Director matic voices," commented “O’Neill’s significance Eugene O’Neill’s epic enduring power,” accord- tember), Playwrights’ The- Eric Fraisher Hayes. “We Hayes, “These playwrights can hardly be overstated: masterpiece The Iceman ing to O’Neill Foundation atre (in January and May), will be holding events in represent the theatre of the without O’Neill, there Cometh, directed by Eric Program Director Eric and programs for high downtown Danville as well future.” would have been no Fraisher Hayes, will be Fraisher Hayes. school students (in March as Tao House at the Eugene Two Playwrights’ Arthur Miller or Tennes- produced at Tao House The 15th annual Eugene and July). The Foundation O’Neill National Historic Theatre events are planned see Williams, let alone where it was penned by O’Neill Festival — with receives no federal support Site in Danville CA where for May – David Mamet or Sam O’Neill. It will be the first specific performance dates, for its activities, and is playwright O’Neill lived On Sunday, May 4, the Shepard,” said critic Sarah professional production of ticket prices and venues to dependent upon members’ from 1937-1944 and where Foundation will present a Churchwell in her review the play in the Bay Area be announced — will also donations, and business he wrote his most notable staged reading of Arthur of O’Neill’s A Long Day’s in nearly 40 years. Writ- feature an exhibit of visual and foundation support for plays.” Miller’s A View From Journey into Night in ten in 1939, The Iceman art devoted to the festival its programs. In the first half of 2014, the Bridge, directed by London’s The Guardian in Cometh, O’Neill’s award- theme of “Escape” at the www.eugeneoneill.org the Foundation’s Play- long-time Bay Area actress 2012. winning drama, centers on Village Theatre Gallery in wrights’ Theatre series will and director Joy Carlin. EUGENE O’NEILL the drunks and dreamers Danville during the month focus on work inspired by The play tells the story of FESTIVAL at Harry Hope’s saloon in of September along with O’Neill, the only American Brooklyn longshoreman In September, the Eu- Greenwich Village where several other events, in- playwright to receive the Eddie Carbone’s fate- gene O’Neill Foundation a dozen low-life and shady cluding educational panels Nobel Prize for Literature. ful decision to betray his has planned the 15th Eu- characters have their never- and exhibits. In September, the Eugene community in pursue of his gene O’Neill Festival with to-be-accomplished pipe ABOUT THE O’Neill Festival will focus obsession with his niece. a theme of “The Art of Es- dreams challenged by trav- EUGENE O’NEILL on “The Art of Escape” – a His willingness to “name cape.” The centerpieces of eling salesman, Theodore FOUNDATION: theme prevalent in many of names” has tragic conse- this year’s Festival will be Hickey. The Eugene O’Neill O’Neill’s plays. quences and mirrors the fully staged masterworks “Both of these plays Foundation is a not-for- “There is no doubt that dilemma that Miller and of American dramas focus- challenge ideas of truth profit membership organi- today’s American play- many others faced when ing on the Festival theme and illusion and their zation which works closely wrights owe a great deal to brought before the House — a popular Tennessee the early twentieth century Un-American Activities Williams drama of decay plays of Eugene O’Neill,” Committee in the 1950s. A and superficiality and a said Hayes. “We can readi- View From the Bridge will powerful O’Neill classic ly see how Eugene O’Neill have a staged reading in written at Tao House. $ avod i Living Trust 599 inspired some of America’s the Old Barn at Tao House Tennessee William’s e most distinguished late on May 4 at 2:00 p.m. sizzling drama Cat On a p !obar t twentieth-century drama- On Sunday, May 18, Hot Tin Roof, directed Package Includes: tists, including Arthur Mill- award-winning author by George Maguire, will • Revocable Trust • Wills er and Tennessee Williams. Octavio Solis will direct a be produced in conjunc- O’Neill is truly the ‘Father staged reading of his own tion with Role Players • Advance Healthcare Directive • Financial Powers of Attorney of American Drama’.” critically acclaimed play El Ensemble at the Village PLAYWRIGHTS’ Paso Blue. Considered by Theatre in downtown THEATRE many to be one of the most Danville. 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Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org information pertaining to the art field, during regular business hours or by models (nude). No instructor. Stu- Winery; March 26 - Garré Vineyard & or 373-6800. 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery appointment. For information, contact dents under 18 need written parental Winery. Check for the winery listings MUSIC/CONCERTS Contra Costa Wind Symphony pres- has been open since 1974 and is run Cher Wollard at 925-824-4824. permission to attend. Cost $20 per at www.lvwine.org. Blacksmith Square, music every ents “Mountains and Canyons.” as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Pleasanton Art League Spring Show, session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Cedar Mountain Winery, wine tasting Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, The Grand Canyon, Mount Diablo, Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- March 7-9, Alviso Adobe, 3465 Old 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and at Swirl on the Square, Thursdays, 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Machu Picchu and the Shenandoah tion call 449-9927. Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. Reception refreshments are available. Call or 5 to 10 p.m., 21 So. Livermore Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears River serve as the inspirational Just Add Water – Black on White: The and awards Sun., March 9, 12:30-2 e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info Ave., downtown Livermore. Offering regularly at: The Castle Rock backdrop for Contra Costa Wind Sym- Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse p.m. www.pal-art.com. about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - flights, wine by the glass and wine Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola phony’s upcoming Spring Concert, Arts Center presents two new concur- 1,000 Words, group exhibition, [email protected]. by the bottle to complement food and Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday featuring the West Coast premiere of rent exhibitions. The large gallery will Harrington Gallery, March 8-April 19, Preschool Art classes: Thursday entertainment at Swirl. cedarmoun- each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance a new transcription of Ferde Grofé’s host “Just Add Water,” featuring four reception Wed., March 12, 7 to 9 p.m. mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children tainwinery.com, 373-6636. floor, full bar, small cover.. “Grand Canyon Suite” by Randol prominent Bay Area watercolorists Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Las Positas Vineyards events: Friday, Pink Floyd Concert Experience: Alan Bass, as well as a reprise of and two ceramic sculptors: Melanie Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. class. Classes cover drawing, February 21, join Winemaker Brent An Evening of Pink Floyd starring Steven Reineke’s “Mount Diablo: A Lacki, Claire Schroeven Verbiest, org or 931-4848. painting, print-making, sculpture and Amos for a private tasting & tour of House of Floyd. Fri., Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Symphonic Portrait.” The concert Anne F. Fallin, David Savellano ceramics. For further information the winery and vineyards. Tasting will Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., will also feature Satoshi Yagisawa’s painters, and Mark Goudy and Liza MEETINGS/CLASSES please contact Thomasin Dewhurst begin in our private room and feature Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org “Machu Picchu: City in the Sky” and Riddle ceramicists. In contrast, the Classes at the Figurehead Gallery: at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ a special flight selected by our or 373-6800. Bass’s arrangement of “Shenando- adjacent Old Engine Bay Gallery will Figure Open Studio: Long Pose, on hotmail.com or visit http://children- winemaker along with cheese, crack- Livermore-Amador Symphony, ah.” Lesher Center for the Arts,1601 exhibit “Black on White,” with artists the Third Saturday of the month sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ ers, and chocolate. $20 for wine club American Idols, Copland, Hanson, Civic Drive, Walnut Creek; Sunday, Cary Bailey, Holly Wach, and Rebecca 3/15, 4/19, 5/17, 6/21 with Jacob Art Classes, For children, teens and members and $30 for non-members. Schubert, winners of Competition March 9, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Tickets Fox and works in ink, charcoal, and Hankinson, Ozell Hudson, or Carolyn adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- By appointment only, call 925-449- for Young Musicians. Feb. 22, 8 p.m. 943-7469 or lesherartscenter.org. welded steel respectively. Open Lord. 9 am –1 p.m. $30. Please ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture 9463 or info@laspositasvineyards. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Wake the Dead, blending Celtic music through February 22 at the Harrington register at www.figureheadgallery. and ceramics taught by highly com. 1828 Wetmore Rd., Livermore. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org and music of the Grateful Dead. Fri., Gallery in the Firehouse Arts Center com/classes.html or call Ken Ball at experienced artist and art instructor, The Winemaker's Pour House, Live or 373-6800. March 14, benefit for Las Positas in Pleasanton. Regular gallery hours: 925-353-0419. Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and music: Feb. 20, 6-9 p.m., Natalia Guitar Passions, evening of Latin in- College music department. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from Acrylic painting class, taught by artist weekend classes, Homeschool class- Sings; Feb. 21, 7-10 p.m., Better spired jazz. Wed., Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts, 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 Linda Ryan. Fee $100 includes ma- es, Special classes during school Days; Feb. 22, 7-10 p.m., Tank Half Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., main stage. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad Av- terials. March 4 for four weeks, 1:30 breaks offered. Please phone (925) Full; Feb. 25-6-9 p.m., Glenn Osur Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Livermore. Tickets at www.brownpap- enue, Pleasanton. Donations always to 4:30 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ at the Piano; Feb. 27, 6-9 p.m., or 373-6800. ertickets.com or call 1-800-838- appreciated. 2466 8th St., Livermore, 443-3388. hotmail.com for further info. Natalia Sings; March 1, 7-10 p.m., Richard Marx, Grammy Award winning 3006; information 424-1100. “Multiply by Six Million: Portraits and Course is designed to give you a solid Piano and keyboard lessons, For Tumbledown House. 2241 First St., songwriter. Thurs., Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. 12th Annual Youth Music Festival, Stories of Holocaust Survivors,” an understanding of the medium. To sign children to adult. Beginner to early Livermore. www.winemakerspour- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., March 15, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse exhibition showcasing photographer up contact Way Up Art and Frame at intermediate level. Half-hour private house.com or 215-2656. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Evvy Eisen’s 15-year-long project to 925-443-3388 or email frameit@ classes or small group classes Winter Wonderland Progress Wine or 373-6800. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or create portraits of Holocaust survi- wayupartandframe.com. offered. Twice-yearly recitals. Please Trail - Saturday, February 22 from Under the Streetlamp, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. 931-4848. vors living in California and to collect Show and Tell, Artists are invited to a phone (925) 216-7231 or email 12:00 - 5:00; enjoy our winter wine Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Cabaret, Faith Prince ‘Have A Little their personal histories. Museum on monthly function at the Bothwell Arts [email protected] for and culinary delights. Explore some Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ra- Faith,’ March 16, 2 p.m. Firehouse Main, Jan. 8-Feb. 28. The Museum Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Tues- further info. of Livermore Valley's West side mon. www.sanramonperformingarts. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., on Main is located at 603 Main Street day of each month at 7:00 p.m. at PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, wineries; follow our progressive com or 973-3343. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or in historic downtown Pleasanton. the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth now meeting the 1st Thursday and wine and food trail. With purchase 52nd Annual Solo and Ensemble 931-4848. Open to the public Tuesday through St., Livermore. Artists bring finished 3rd Wednesday of each month of a ticket, each of the participating Music Festival. Sat., March 1, Amjad Ali Khan and Sons, Master of Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 or unfinished work to show and if 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in wineries will provide complementary Mendenhall Middle School, 8:30 a.m. the Sarod. Thurs., Mar. 20, 7:30 p.m. p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 desired, receive a critique from the Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge wine tasting and a food pairing. The to 4:30 p.m.; Command Performance, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., p.m. For more information about cur- group. Refreshments are brought by ourselves to poetically relay our participating wineries are Rodigue Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org rent exhibits and programs, visit the the artists, and a donation of $5.00 thoughts, emotions and experiences Molyneaux, Cuda Ridge Wines, Las 1385 So. Livermore Ave., 7:30 to 9 or 373-6800. Museum’s web site at www.museu- is desired although not mandatory. through poetry. Become a member & Positas Vineyards, and Fenestra p.m. Hosted by the Livermore Valley The Gibson Brothers, bluegrass. Fri., monmain.org or call (925)462-2776. Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller share your work - Contact PoetryOn- Winery. A recommended route would Joint Unified School District music Mar. 21, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, To the Point, an exhibition by local at [email protected], or Linda [email protected] for more info on be to start at Rodrigue Molyneaux program. Admission is free. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. colored pencil artists, will explore the Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Theme Challenges, Membership & at 3053 Marina Avenue, cruise to Pacific Chamber Symphony, A Cel- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. vibrant and versatile art created by ingarts.org Opportunities. Cuda Ridge Wines at 2400 Arroyo ebration of PCS: Mozart - Concerto Freddy Cole, American jazz original. artist Maryann Kot and her students. Colored Pencil Classes, "Basics and Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd Road, mosey on over to Las Positas for Clarinet in A Major; Schubert Wed., Mar. 26, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead The show will be on view for theater Beyond." Instructor Maryann Kot. and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 Vineyards at 1828 Wetmore Road, - Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major, 2 Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. patrons from January 8th to March Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Mon., Feb. p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located and finish at Fenestra Winery at 88 p.m. Sun., March 2. Bankhead The- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- 5th, 2014. Bankhead Theater, 2400 24 for five weeks and also 6:30 p.m. at 2222 Second St., Suite 2, Liver- Vallecitos Road for dessert. To order ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 6800. First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- on Tues., Feb. 25 for five weeks. more. Please confirm participation tickets, at $30, visit www.eventbrite. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Battlefield Band, Scottish folk band, theater.org. Classes at the Bothwell Art Center by calling (925) 960-1194 or via the com and search event "Livermore Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Thurs., Mar. 27, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead New Show at the Livermore Art 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Sign up website at www.GalinasMusicStudio. Valley Winter Wonderland." Call any evoking the essence of Early Music. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Association Gallery, Winter: Waiting at Way Up Art and Frame, Livermore. com. Beginners are welcome. Bring of the participating wineries for more Wed., Mar. 5, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- for Spring" Artwork will be displayed 925-443-3388. some music to share with the group. information. With purchase of a Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 6800. to make the viewer feel warm and ACC / Art Critique & Coffee meetings Ukuleles are available for purchase. ticket, Wine Club Members of any of www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Air Supply, March 28, 8 p.m. Dougherty cozy, think about vacationing in the now at New Leaf in Pleasanton's Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. the participating wineries receive a 6800. Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 snow or traveling to warmer climates. Vintage Shopping Center on Bernal pass for free wine tasting at each of Las Positas College Faculty Show- Albion Rd., San Ramon. www.sanra- Of Winter here in the area will be & Vineyard. Brings together profes- WINERY EVENTS the participating wineries during the case, 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 6. Barbara monperformingarts.com or 973-3343. a major focus on the walls of the sional, local and emerging artists Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley month of March 2014. F. Mertes Center for the Arts, main Paula Cole, pop/rock, March 28, 8 Gallery at the Carnegie Building, 2155 meetings each Friday at 10:30 a.m. wineries will be hosting "Wine Barrel Tasting Weekend Sat., March stage. Free admission. 3000 Campus p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Third Street, Livermore. to share latest work, fine tune each Wednesdays" each Wednesday 29 and Sun., March 20. noon and Hill Dr., Livermore. Tickets at www. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. All the Lovely People an exhibit of piece with gentle critiques and share through October. One featured winery 4:30 p.m. Taste wines right out of the brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800- firehousearts.org or 931-4848. works by local painters Gina Kaiper, tips, techniques and opportunities. will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help barrel, meet winemakers, and more. 838-3006; information 424-1100. Del Valle Concert Series, 8 p.m., Jim Schnitter and Lily Xu, at the Join the mailing list and receive the guests "wine-down" from the work Each winery will host a unique expe- Fred Hersch, jazz pianist. Fri., Mar. 7, March 29, Poulenc Trio: 10th season office of Prudential California Realty, latest news on when and where the week or just grab a taste of wine rience during barrel tasting weekend 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First gala. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 1983 Second Street, in downtown next meeting will be held. PoetryOn- before going out to dinner in the including at least 1 barrel sample for St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 9

ater.org or 373-6800. School. Visit www.sunol.net for more how to dance with great instructors with reading selections based on Palmer, author, photographer pres- at the Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton Community Concert information and on-line tickets sales from It's All About Dancing, new member recommendations and ents the program on Sun., March 16, Pleasanton. The event includes tea Band, Spring Concert, March 30, 2 Admission $15 reserved seating. All dance every week from Salsa, Tango, consensus. No homework required– 2 p.m. Friends of the Library Authors tables decorated by the members, p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 sorts of inept characters, including a Swing and more. Group lesson starts share your insights or just listen in! and Arts Series program. Livermore food, raffle prizes, lucky teacups, a Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. hotel owner and her staff, reporters, at 7:30, followed by open dance Contact Susan at 337-1282 regarding Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. hat contest and silent auction. The pleasantonband.org investors and thieves, a sleuth, until 9:45 in our new location at the the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. www.livermorelibrary.net. program will feature The Swingin’ Carmina Burana - Valley Concert movie directors and producers, and Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken 1,000 Words - a literary response, Blue Stars of the USS Hornet. The Chorale, 3 p.m. Sun., March 30 at wannabe’s descend upon Hotel Livermore; 925-449-9292. $15. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. poet laureate San Kay Harrison tickets are $50 and must be reserved the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Escargot creating chaos. Features local authors reading their will host an event related to the art by March 24. For more information, St., Livermore. The Chorale, in col- Asbury Players presents "Murder's AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee exhibition at the Harrington Gallery, call Carmen at (925) 216-4203, or laboration with Masterworks Chorale Bad But Monday Can Kill You," a Children’s Opera Auditions, Saturday, and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., March 27, 6:30 p.m. go to www.amadorvalley.assistance- of San Mateo, also celebrating its comedy by Pat Cook. March 15, 21 February 22nd, 12:00-4:00 PM, the Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and 1st annual Livermore Half Marathon, league.org. This chapter of a national 50th anniversary, presents Orff’s and 22, 8 p.m.; March 16, 2 p.m. award-winning Cantabella Children’s Peet's. Information go to http://face- Sat., March 29, start and finish in philanthropic organization has many masterpiece Carmina Burana. Tickets Asbury UMC, 4743 East Avenue, Chorus and Solo Opera will hold book.com/StoriedNights downtown Livermore. runlivermore. programs that benefit residents of at the Bankhead box office, online Livermore. Clueless Sam-Spade- auditions for their summer opera Monte Carlo and Auction Evening, com. all ages in the Tri-Valley, and the at www.bankheadtheater.org or call wannabe Harry Monday gets totally production of Menotti’s Chip & His Feb. 21, 7 to 11 p.m. Robert 19th annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, proceeds from the event will provide 373-6800. committed to the case when he is Dog at Valley Community Church, Livermore Community Center, 4444 hosted by Assistance League® of school clothes and shoes to children Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Harry unexpectedly called in to the Restful 4455 Del Valle Pkwy, Pleasanton. East Ave., Livermore. Fund-raiser Amador Valley, April 5 from 12-4 in need. James. Mon., Mar. 31, 7:30 p.m. Glen Psychiatric Annex after a patient Boys (unchanged voices) and girls for Safe and Sober Grad Nights for Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., has been murdered. This show will ages 10-18 with strong voices and Livermore and Granada high schools. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org keep you guessing until the last red musical ability are invited to audition $45 in advance, $50 at the door. or 373-6800. herring is tossed out. Tickets $10 to sing lead roles and in the chorus www.granadagradnight.com or www. Tri-Valley Repertory general admission. Purchase tickets (solo parts in the chorus as well). We lhsgradnight.org. ON THE STAGE online at AsburyLivePresents.com or especially welcome singers with extra An Evening with Author Steve Guys and Dolls, Diablo Theatre Com- at the door. Doors open 20 minutes talent such as ability to act, dance, or Minnear: Dublin & The Tri-Valley, Presents 'I Love You, You're pany, Feb. 1-March 1. Lesher Center, prior to show time. Free parking. Call play an instrument such as trumpet The WWII Years, March 11th, 7 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For 925-447-8699 for more information or horn, drums, or violin. No previous p.m. Museum on Main 2014 Ed tickets, call 925-943-SHOW (7469) or use our online contact form to opera experience necessary. Upon Kinney Speakers Series, Firehouse Perfect, Now Change' or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or send us a note. receipt of audition form and $20 Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, www.diablotheatre.org. One Act Plays, Las Positas College audition fee, you’re audition materi- Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Mercy Watson to the Rescue, Bay Theater Department, March 19 at 1 als, including practice tracks will be admission, $7 seniors, $5 members, Area Children’s Theatre, Feb. 22 p.m. and March 21 at 8 p.m. Barbara provided. Financial aid is available. and $3 students/teachers with will stage "I Love You, You’re and 23, March 1 and 2 at 11 a.m. F. Mertes Center for the Arts, black Performances are July 11 & 12. For ID. Tickets may be purchased at Perfect, Now Change!" in Danville and 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Front Row box theater. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., more information and to register, visit Museum on Main during regular weekends March 1 to 16. Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., Livermore. Free admission. Tickets cantabella.org/summer-opera/ or call operating hours or by phoning the Performances will be held at San Ramon. www.sanramonperform- at www.brownpapertickets.com or 925-292-2663. museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets ingarts.com or 973-3343. call 1-800-838-3006; information at the event subject to availability. the Village Theatre, 233 Front The Secret Garden. Presented by Civic 424-1100. CHORAL Livermore Valley Coin Club 51st Street. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Arts Stage Company in partnership Creatures of Impulse Presents teen Carmina Burana - Valley Concert annual coin show and sale on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. with Bay Area Children’s Theater. The improv troupe, Face Off, March 20- Chorale, 3 p.m. Sun., March 30 at Sunday March 9, 2014, from 10 on Sundays. Opening night is Sat., beloved childhood classic brought to 22, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, March 1. life on stage as an enchanting musi- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Livermore. The Chorale, in collabora- 940 Larkspur Drive Springtown in cal production. Orphan Mary Lennox www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. tion with Masterworks Chorale of Livermore. More than 30 dealers from I Love You, You're Perfect, returns to England to live with her San Mateo, also celebrating its 50th all over Northern California will offer Now Change is presented in the form of a series of vignettes reclusive uncle and his invalid son COMEDY anniversary, presents Orff’s master- gold, silver, and base metal coins, connected by the central theme of love and relationships. The Colin, where she discovers a magical Second City, comedy, Sun., Feb. 23, 7 piece Carmina Burana. The Chorale’s make appraisals and purchase coins play's tagline is "Everything you have ever secretly thought secret garden in this compelling p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First own concert pianist and accom- from the public. Admission is free. tale of forgiveness and renewal. On St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- panist Daniel Glover will perform Numismatic displays, information about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives stage at the Firehouse Arts Center ater.org or 373-6800. Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy with full table. Lunch service will be available. and in-laws, but were afraid to admit." Friday, February 28 and March 7, orchestra. Tickets at the Bankhead For further information please call This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths 7:30 p.m.; Saturday March 1 and 8, MOVIES box office, online at www.bankhead- Stephen Kramer at (925) 980-9307. and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as 7:00 p.m.; and 2 p.m. matinees on Student Film Festival, Las Positas theater.org or call 373-6800. St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl, Saturdays and Sundays March 1, College, Barbara F. Mertes Center for Downtown Pleasanton merchants, 'the relationship.' 2, 8, 9. Tickets are $12, $15, $18; the Arts, main stage, Sat., March 1, OPERA restaurants and local breweries, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love Child or Senior: $6, $9, $12. Tickets 1 to 9 p.m. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by G. Saturday, March 15 for the St. and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs available at www.firehousearts.org, Livermore. Tickets at www.brownpap- Rossini, Livermore Valley Opera Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl, 5 to 8 p.m. of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car, and pick- 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse ertickets.com or call 1-800-838- production, March 15, 16, 22 and Information, go to the Pleasanton up techniques of the geriatric set. This revue pays tribute to Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 3006; information 424-1100. 23, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Downtown Association website, www. Avenue, Pleasanton. Classic Films at the Pleasanton Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org pleasantondowntown.net/ those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries, Library, 7 p.m. first Thursday of each or 373-6800. 31st Annual City of Dublin St. their face at the portal of romance, and to those who have master of illusions, Sat., Mar. 1, 8 month through June 5, 2014. Las Patrick’s Day Celebration, March dared to ask, 'Say, what are you doing Saturday night?' p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Positas College and the Pleasanton MISCELLANEOUS 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dublin TVRT has reunited the cast and artistic staff to re-create St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Public Library present "Make 'em Political Issues Book Club meets the Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. Green ater.org or 373-6800. Laugh" Series" Hosted by Candy 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads and White Gala, Fri., March 14, 6 the sell-out smash hit from their 2010 season. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Klaschus, film historian and Coor- books about issues and trends that p.m. Dublin Senior Center. Parade, It is produced by Kathleen Breedveld, Directed by Chris- Change, playing at the Village The- dinator of the Humanities Program are driving current affairs in both the March 15, 9:30 a.m. Amador Plaza - tina Lazo, Musical Direction by Joe Simiele. atre, 233 Front St., Danville. Tri-Valley at Las Positas College. A brief talk national and international arenas. Dublin Blvd. - Village Pkwy - Amador The cast includes Morgan Breedveld, David Irving, Min Repertory Theatre production. March about each film is presented prior Topics that have been covered Valley Blvd., sponsored by Dublin Kahng, Amy Lucido, Alex Orenberg, and Paula Gianetti. 1-16. Tickets at www.danville.ca.gov to the screening. Refreshments are include politics, governance, econom- Lions Club. Pancake Breakfast, Sunol Repertory Theatre 2014 served. For more information, call ics, military affairs, history, sociology, March 15, 7 a.m. Fire Station 16, Book and lyrics are by Joe DiPietro, music by Jimmy Production of “Hotel Escargot” Penny Johnson, 925-931-3405. science, the climate, and religion. 7494 Donahue Dr., Sponsored by Roberts. Sunol March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, Admission is free. 400 Old Bernal Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further Alameda County Firefighters - Local To purchase tickets, go to www.villagetheatreshows.com/ 29. Admission $15 reserved Seating. Ave., Pleasanton. questions 55. Shamrock 5K fun walk and run. events/ or call (925) 314-3400. All Performances at 8 p.m. Sunol We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a March 16, 8:30 a.m. race begins at Glen School Theatre, 11601 Main St., DANCE member-centered book group led by Civic Plaza. www.ci.dublin.ca.us For more information about TVRT visit: www.trival- Sunol. Proceeds benefit Sunol Glen Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn a small group of book club veterans, Rivers and Glaciers of California, Tim leyrep.org or call 925-462-2121.

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When I Grow Up - Rotary Program (Organizations wishing to run notices area to Sunol, past Calaveras Reservoir Students who take part in Bulletin Board, send information to PO to Ed Levin Park, meet 9:30 a.m., Steve in the Livermore Rotary's Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Kowalewski, 510-246-2815. Wed., Feb. 26, READY Program at Junc- of Bulletin Board or email information to 40 miles, from San Ramon Central Park to [email protected]. Include name Diablo Junction and Walnut Creek, meet tion Avenue K-8 School of organization, meeting date, time, place 9:30 a.m., Jim Conger, 876-4949. Anyone were able to see and do and theme or subject. Phone number and planning to go on a ride is asked to contact some of the things that contact person should also be included. the leader for details on where to meet and Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) what to bring. adults do in different jobs Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek AAUW and careers. Students spent March 4th, 2014 at 7:30pm at Castro presents: Is Climate Change Gobbling a recent Saturday morning Valley Adult School 4430 Alma Ave., Castro Up Our Food Supply? Meeting 11:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose room Valley. Topic: Birds of Enchantment: Birding to 2 p.m. on Sat., March 8 at Crow Canyon Puerto Rico and a Bit Beyond presented by Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. working in teams and indi- Jaan Lepson, an Ohlone Audubon member Speaker, Fran Moore is a fourth year PhD vidually doing hands-on kit with a Phd in Zoology. His presentation will graduate student at Stanford University. building. concentrate on birding in different habitats Her presentation will place climate change of Puerto Rico, with a dash of the Lesser An- in the context of other on-going changes in Art Krakowsky began tilles. No admission charge. Refreshments the world food economy such as population the morning having students served. For more information and directions growth, economic growth, and biofuels. each build electric motors visit the website www.ohloneaudubon.org. Also, Fran will tell us about her research and Livermore-Amador Genealogical how it relates to the global food economy. using a magnet, copper wire Society, meets 7:30 p.m. March 11. Can reserve at http://daw-ca.aauw.net/ and paper clips. Students Featured will be Tim Cox speaking on Hard climate or send $26.00 check (Please note were fascinated to see how Drive Organization: Making Use of Your if you prefer the vegetarian option) made electricity from a battery in Computer File Folders. He will show how to to Danville Alamo WC AAUW by March 1, name files for easy identification and make 2014. Mail your check to Danville Alamo WC a magnetic field could make it easy to find the items you have saved. AAUW, P O Box 996, Alamo CA 94507. a coil of copper wire rotate. Tim Cox has been a family historian and Livermore Library Board of Trustees, Some students were creative genealogist for more than 20 years. He is meets 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 27 at the Civic the past Education and Events Coordinator Center Library, 1188 So. Livermore Avenue. and made propellers for for the California Genealogical Society and An agenda will be posted at the library 72 their motors. Library. L-AGS meets at Congregation Beth hours prior to the meeting. Later students assem- Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct. Pleasanton. Visitors Donations Needed. The American Can- are always welcome. Contact for more cer Society Discovery Shop in Pleasanton bled kits of plant cells, us- information [email protected]. is requesting donations of women’s acces- Local Scholarships Available, Amador sories, costume or precious jewelry for its ing a magnifying glass to Valley Scholarships, Inc. awards scholar- annual jewelry event “Glitz and Glamour” on identify different parts of ships each year to graduating seniors from April 25-27, 2014. Please take a moment to earth worms or assembled Village, Foothill and Amador High Schools. peek in your jewelry box and closet and do- The guidelines and application can be nate some of your bangles, beads, purses, wooden kits of dinosaurs, downloadedat www.amadorvalleyscholar- scarves and shoes. Help make a difference and bulldozers. shipsinc.org. Completed applications will be in the fight against cancer. Donations are Time ran out before the picked up from each school office on Friday, accepted at the shop during open hours: students could experience March 21 Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. The Antigone - Greek Tragedy, Tri-Valley Discovery Shop is located at 1989-E Santa what hands-on activities the Classical Christian Academy (TVCCA) Rita Road, Pleasanton. Contact Sue Duke other groups worked on as announces its performance of Antigone at 925-462-7374 for more information. their Enrichment activities. Feb. 27th and 28th at 7 p.m. at Our Savior All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Ministries Sanctuary, 1389 S. Livermore Rd., Society’s programs of research, education, In the future READY Livermore. 4th – 8th grade actors will pres- service and advocacy. students groups will rotate ent this classic tragedy of conflict between “Zeitgeist” will be shown on Sat., to a different activity for man’s law and god’s law. Entrance is free Feb. 22 at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village to the public. There will be a reception Parkway, Dublin. A meet and greet potluck enrichment. The main goal following the Friday evening performance begins at 6:30 PM, while the film starts of the READY Program is where school board members and staff around 7:00-7:15 PM. This is the first of to have students see the con- will be available to any families desiring to the “Zeitgeist” trilogy of films. This 2007 nection of what they study know more about Livermore’s only classical documentary critiques religion, our culture, education program. the banks (which is always fun), and more! in school and how it will be Crab Feed, April 25, 2014, 5:30 - The new Zeitgeist films tend to look more used in different careers in 10:00pm, Robert Livermore Community for solutions, while this one attempts to the future. Center, 4444 East Avenue. The Livermore tear down false notions. The film is 123 High School Alumni Assoc. (a non-profit minutes. Admission is free/$3.00 donations The Livermore Rotary fundraising supporter for LHS) is working accepted. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Club's READY Program is with the LHS Band in this 2nd Annual Crab For more information, call 925-462-3459.” designed to have Rotarians Feed to raise monies for new Marching Band Tea Dance featuring The Mellotones In the two photos, students at Junction K-8 School learn using hands-on building kits. Shoes. There will be plenty of crab, pasta Combo Jazz Band, presented by VFW Post and Livermore High School & salad for guest along with live & silent 6298, 1 to 3:15 p.m. on March 19, April Interact students mentor auction items. Lots of wine, travel & gift 16 and May 23. Veterans Hall, 301 Main Junction students, from the items you don’t want to miss. Contact the St., Pleasanton. Music from the American fifth to the eighth grade. LHSAA [email protected] or LHS songbook played for listening and dancing Band http://livermoremusic.org/index.html. for a variety of ballroom experiences.. The Livermore Rotary Reservations may also be made at http:// Admission $10. Food and drink will be Club's READY Program mkt.com/lhsaa. provided. Proceeds benefit needy veterans Daffodil Show Set at Alden Lane in Livermore is into it's fourth year. It Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring and their families. Information joephylb@ Club, Sat., Feb. 22, 47 miles, Altamont att.net or 443-2224; bobolness2@gmail. The Northern California Show entries will be ac- There is no admission is designed to have adult Pass- Patterson Pass loop, meet 9:30 a.m. com or 443-2245. Daffodil Society will pres- cepted Friday evening and charge. The public is invited mentors each Monday assist at the Livermore Airport, Alberto Lanzas, Quarry Lane School open house on 510-825-9581. Sat., Feb. 22, 50-55 miles, Sunday, March 2. For Jr.K-12: 1 - 4 p.m. ent its 45th Annual Show Saturday morning. Show to attend. Alden Lane Nurs- students in subject areas as well as discuss how what conditioning ride for Cinderella Classic, at the Dublin campus. For preschool: 3 - 5 on March 1 and 2 at Alden hours are Saturday 1 to 5 ery is located at 981 Alden meet 9:30 a.m. at the Park & Ride on p.m. at the preschool campuses in Pleas- they learn now will be used Lane Nursery in Livermore. p.m. and Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. Lane in Livermore. Airway Blvd. in Livermore. Sun., Feb. 23, anton. For additional details, visit www. in their futures. 37 miles from Pleasanton Ridge staging quarrylane.org/rsvp or call 925.829.8000. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 11

Benefits For Fallen Heroes (BFF open on Sunday, May 4, 2014, from 10 a.m. S.A.M. has been in operation since January community is welcome. United CC is an 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 ity of the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, a Secular Heroes), Benefit Poker Tournament to to 5 p.m. at various locations throughout 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Open and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Humanistic Jewish community, but is open assist the family of Paul Chenkobich, a Alameda and Contra Costa counties. More support of deployed troops. Preparation for more information. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary to the entire community. (Non-members are retired Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Captain than 40 garden talks will be scheduled of comfort packages takes place every Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- aged children go to Kid’s Church following asked to donate $5 per session.) Further who passed away after a three year battle throughout the day. Workshops - In addition other week - all year long. Providing morale non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 sessions are scheduled for March 2, and with occupational brain cancer. Saturday, to the Tour and plant sale, a series of support for those deployed. All information school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all April 13 with topics to be announced. For in- March 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Livermore workshops will be offered this spring. www. provided is confidential and is not shared a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in formation, please contact (925) 240-5612. Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. bringingbackthenatives.net for security purposes. To submit a name Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Unity of Tri-Valley Church - Sunday Entry donation of $100 includes $100 worth Pleasantonians 4 Peace, A Peaceful and address, inquire about donations or Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. of coupons to local merchants in addition to War Protest will be held on the fourth helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, gaining eligibility for the tournament’s grand Wednesday of the month, between 5 - 6 email [email protected] or call a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. blended with choir and band. Childcare choir, classes, and Children's church. 9875 prize of a week-long Hawaiian vacation at the corners of First and Neal Streets. 925 443-7620 for more information and the org/ All are welcome. offered for infants through age 6 and Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles for four, plus $500 in gift cards from local Call Cathe Norman at (925) 462-7495; calendar of events. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 children start in the worship service. 10:40 west of Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, merchants. Prizes will be awarded for five Matt Sullivan at [email protected]; or Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for a.m. contemporary worship led by a band. www.trivalleyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. player teams. The poker tournament is [email protected]. www.Pleasanto- RELIGION all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday school for children and middle- Lynnewood United Methodist, Worship limited to the first 50 players. Online prereg- nians4Peace.org First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org services are 9:00 and 10:30 am with istration is required. For more information, Arthritis/Chronic Pain Support Group, Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory 925-846-4436. childcare at both times and Sunday school visit www.bffheroes.com, or email info@ Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Asbury Method- Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 at 10:30 am. 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. bffheroes.com. ist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Service in the Sanctuary and children’s office at 846-8650 for weekly programs. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, pastor. 925 19th annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Information, contact Barbara 503-449- program. For more information www.fpcl.us Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- 846-0221, www.lynnewood.org. hosted by Assistance League® of Amador 3861, or email [email protected]. Free will or 925-447-2078. Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 1301. www.thecrossing.org Manifest Health, Wealth & Happiness Valley, April 5 from 12-4 at the Castlewood donations accepted toward room rent. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting in 2014 - Law of Blooming and the Law Country Club in Pleasanton. The event Bereaved Mothers' Network of the St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 6500 of Attraction presented by author/trans- includes tea tables decorated by the mem- Tri-Valley, offering support, understanding 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is adult Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services formational life coach Udana Power. Mon., bers, food, raffle prizes, lucky teacups, a and compassion to mothers who have suf- at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for at 10:00 a.m. Feb. 24, 7:30 pm., at Unity of Tri-Valley hat contest and silent auction. The program fered the loss (past or present) of a precious worship service. AWANA children's program youth, and children's choir for kids. Child Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., will feature The Swingin’ Blue Stars of the child. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. care during all events. 447-1848, www. College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 #120, Dublin. $5 suggested love offering. USS Hornet. The tickets are $50 and must environment. Monthly meeting held at 7 P.M. Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. trinitylivermore.org. a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or RSVP to Jean Horne, 510.962.6950 or be reserved by March 24. For more informa- on the first Tuesday of the month. Livermore Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas call 447-2351. [email protected] Also see www. tion, call Carmen at (925) 216-4203, or go Civic Center Library in Community Room Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church trivalleyunity.com and Unity of Tri-Valley’s to www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org. "B." Small voluntary donations to help with Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 Facebook page. This chapter of a national philanthropic or- meeting and outreach costs are appreciated. Congregation Beth Emek, Center for p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Sunday Grief Journey, Grieving people need time ganization has many programs that benefit For further information reach Katie Strube at Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- La Scola at 447-9800. services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am and space to honor their grief. Each person’s residents of all ages in the Tri-Valley, and the [email protected]. munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 (High Mass with Sunday School). Other Holy grief journey has its own path and its own proceeds from the event will provide school Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy Days as announced. For information, call time. Although there is no right or wrong clothes and shoes to children in need. to new and established residents of the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with at 10 a.m. For details please see www. msg. center at 925/906-9561. path, there are stepping stones that are part Tri-Valley CAREs, meeting 7:30 p.m. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino of each grief journey and will be explored in Thurs., Feb. 20, Livermore Library, room A, first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith (831) 278-1916. Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtri- this eight-week series of workshops at St 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Tri-Valley CAREs on the second Wednesday of the month, Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 valley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge works to strengthen global security by Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, EastBaySecularJews.org. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Well Community Outreach Center Drive, Pleasanton Thursday evenings at stopping the development of new nuclear family activities, and monthly adult socials. First Church of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. ministry provides meats, canned and dry 7:30 p.m. March 13th. through May 8th. For weapons in the US and promoting the elimi- Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only further information please call Mary Hagerty nation of nuclear weapons globally. New and www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is a.m. All are most welcome to come and available prior to the start of the school at 925-846-5377 long-time members alike welcome. Community Resources for Indepen- held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. year). Those with an immediate need or Movie Night, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews’ Tuff Girl Fitness and the Livermore dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help and reading room are located at Third and For more information call the church office who would like to donate nonperishable occasional movie night series continues Valley Chamber of Commerce, ribbon cutting people with disabilities and supports them N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 925-462-4802. food items, please call the office at (925) on Saturday, March 8 in Castro Valley with ceremony to commemorate the 5-Year to live independently and participate in their open to the public, features books, CDs and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 479-1414 to begin the process. Wednesday “When Do We Eat?” a 2005 comedy in Anniversary with the City of Livermore. community for as long as they are willing magazines for sale. For information, call 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday which an old-fashioned Jewish father vows Refreshments and snacks will be served. and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in (925) 447-2946. Sunday Services: Contemplative Eucharist 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment to bring his stubborn family together after The event will start at 4 p.m. RSVP getfit@ Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Choral only. The Outreach Center will be open every being slipped a dose of ecstasy during the tuffgirl.com 925-518-4114 1108 E. Stanley information and referrals and provide royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service Eucharist with choir 10:30 a.m.; child care 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh annual Passover celebration. There will Blvd. Special evening event on Saturday, community education at senior centers and at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church for children under 5 available at 10:30 and Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be be a separate movie for kids. The 4 p.m. Feb. 22nd from 7-9 p.m. with food, music, affordable housing complexes to residents provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday service. on a first come first serve basis between movie will be followed by a potluck dinner, raffles from local businesses including a of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, so bring a dish to share. A $5 donation is 32g iPod Touch, membership specials. RSVP office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, East Avenue, Livermore, worship service Livermore. requested from non-member adults. Please Erica Martin [email protected] 925-518- Livermore 94550 and can be reached by call 447-6282. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are wel- Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat, an call 510 888 1404 for directions and more 4114 1108 E. Stanley Blvd. phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday come. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) informal gathering to discuss ideas,10:45 information. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews is a Widowed Men and Women of Northern 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- Little Brown Church, United Church a.m. at Café Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., Castro Secular Humanistic Jewish community CA, Brunch in Livermore, Feb. 23, 12:30 cril-online.org. All services are free. more. Information, 447-8840. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Valley. The topic is “Can Judaism survive serving non-religious Jews in the Greater p.m., RSVP by Feb. 20 to Ruby 462-9636. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. without a strong Orthodox community?” East Bay and is affiliated with the Congress Lunch in Fremont, Feb. 26, noon, RSVP by Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. wor- littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat is an activ- of Secular Jewish Organizations. Feb. 23 to Bette 510-357-7873. of the month at 10 a.m. in the second ship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible Pathway Community Church, 6533 Bingo Bash, benefit for Children's floor conference room at Heritage Estates study/Sunday school. For information, call Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Hospital - Cooley's Anemia, hosted by Italian Retirement Community. The address is 900 925-447-1246. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Catholic Federation Branch #258, Sat., E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 adult programs. Biblically based practical Feb. 22 at St. Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday messages, nondenominational. All are Maple St., Livermore. Doors open 6 p.m., Lee Parlett 292-9280. worship. Information 447-1950. welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 per person NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings org (925) 829-4793. Are You Hearing includes one bingo packet for 10 games. Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Saturdays at 6 p.m. 5860 Las Positas Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 Pizza, snacks and beverages available for Support Group is a twice-a-month parent Road, Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship And Understanding purchase. Prizes and raffle. Dancing to support group for parents with children to calvarylivermore.org. service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. the music of DJ Joe Buonsante, surprise age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of hav- St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 Bible Basics Class, which explores the entertainment. Reservation deadline is Feb. ing bipolar or other mood disorders. It meets North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 The Sounds of Life? 18. Call Helen W. 462-3798. If unable to at- First and third Tuesdays of each month on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email Kenneth Billheimer, tend, a donation would be appreciated mail from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Pathways Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday [email protected] for more info. to E. Meier, 6597 Lansing Ct., Pleasanton, To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Au.D. Hearing Services CA 94566. #114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist 2014 Bringing Back the Natives no registration required and is free. Suzi p.m. 449-3824. trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for Pleasanton Livermore Sierra Parini, Au.D. 4460 Black Ave, #F 1613 Second Street Garden Tour registration for the Sunday, Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or by United Christian Church, celebrating The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist May 4 events is now open. A variety of bird- e-mail: [email protected] 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. and butterfly-friendly, pesticide-free, water Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Jacque Pedraza 484-3507 960-0391 conserving, low maintenance gardens that Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Hearing Aid Specialist www.pleasantonhearingservices.com contain 60% or more native plants will be support organization based in Livermore. on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The & Debra Qualls. 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Foothill Brings Home Awards Thirty-five members in the fields of marketing, from Foothill DECA re- finance hospitality, and man- cently attended California agement. DECA’s 63rd Annual State Winners: Andrew Nam, re- Career Development Con- tail merchandising, 2nd; sports ference. The conference and entertainment business op- was held at the Marriott in erations research, 4th; Angela Anaheim, California, on Fe- Jocson, principles of hospitality Pictured (from left) are Roland Huang, Shivi Bhatnagar buary 6-9, 2014. This event and tourism, 4th; Anmol Gupta, provided an opportunity restaurant and food service and Andrew Nam - 4th place in the Sports & Entertainment where close to 2,000 fu- management, 4th; Ari Kim, Operations Research Event. Photo - Ray Wei ture marketing and business finance business operations leaders came together to pre- research, 3rd; Ashna Jasuja, ment business operations re- professionals working in a pare for their careers. These finance business operations search, 4th; Shivi Bhatnagar, variety of industries, have future leaders competed for research, 3rd; financial services sports and entertainment busi- designed these events to their chance to represent team decision making, 3rd; ness operations research, 4th. contribute to the develop- California at DECA’s Inter- Byron Lo, community ser- Other finalists (top 8) in- ment of skills necessary national Career Develop- vice project, 2nd; food market- cluded: Ardin Lo, Edward Im, for careers in marketing, ment Conference being held ing, 4th; Christine Oh, public Luka Qin, Nihar Patil, Olivia management, finance, hospi- Girl Scout Troop 30524 caroled at Heritage Estates in in Atlanta, Georgia in May. relations project, 4th; apparel Huang, Pierre Genard, Ray- tality and entrepreneurship. Livermore during the holidays, bringing cheer to the Foothill DECA secured and accessories marketing, mond Peng, Sophie Nguyen, Regardless of the event residents including a very proud grandmother. numerous spots for the In- 4th; Kate Oh, public relations and Tanvi Antoo. Students students compete in, ev- ternational Career Develop- project, 4th; Neha Nirkondar, have a chance to compete in ery competition provides a ment Conference. Competi- finance business operations over 40 competitive events. constructive avenue for indi- tions tested members' prepa- research, 3rd; finance team The leaders in the field vidual and team expression, ration and quick thinking decision making, 3rd; Roland of marketing education, in initiative and creativity. skills, competing in events Huang, sports and entertain- cooperation with business

Christine Xu, a graduating semifinalists in early April. the 2013-2014 academic year. Chelsea Noonan of Liver- senior at Amador Valley High The Commission on Presi- Dean's List recognition is given more, graduated with a Bachelor School in Pleasanton, has been dential Scholars will make final to those students whose grade of Science in Nursing in Nursing named one of more than 3000 selection of the scholars, one man point average is 3.2 or higher from the College of Nursing and candidates in the 2014 U.S. and one woman from each state, with no grade below a C for the Health Innovation at Arizona Presidential Scholars Program. the District of Columbia, Puerto previous semester's work. While State University's December They were selected from nearly Rico and students living abroad; at The Citadel, Marc is working commencement ceremony. 3.4 million students expected to 15 students-at-large; and up to 20 toward a BS in Physics. More than 4,700 students at graduate from U.S. high schools students form the creative and ASU turned their tassels to the in 2014. performing arts. The scholars left and had their degrees con- Inclusion in the program, will be announced in May. Loyola Marymount Univer- ferred at university commence- now in its 50th year, is one of the Those selected will be invited sity has announced the students ment ceremonies in Wells Fargo highest honors bestowed upon to Washington, DC, for several named to the Dean’s List for Arena on ASU's Tempe campus. graduating high school seniors. days in June for a recognition the Fall 2013 semester. Among ASU President Michael M. Crow Scholars are selected on the ceremony and to participate in them are several local students: served as the official speaker for basis of superior academic and events and activities with their Matthew Calder, Livermore; the undergraduate ceremony. artistic achievements, leadership elected representatives, educa- Nicole Conrad, Livermore; Katharine Dubowy, Livermore; Stella Pinto, the Kid Connection aide at Marylin Avenue qualities, strong character and tors, and other leading individu- Natalie Collier, a native of involvement in community and als in private live. Nathan Reyes, Dublin; and Dante School is pictured with two of her students holding Sblendorio, Livermore. Dublin, CA is among the 232 school activities. Christine is the daughter of high-achieving students from books donated by the Livermore Rotary Club. The basket Further consideration is Jack Xu and Qian Huang. Students named to the Dean’s list have completed 15 semester Whittier College who made the in the middle holds many of the other donated books. based on students' essays, self- Fall 2013 Dean's List. Under- assessments, descriptions of Marc Jacob Eteve of Live- hours at LMU and earned a Stella gave each student in her program a book at the cumulative grade point average graduate students are awarded activities, school recommenda- more, has been named to the Dean's List honors if he or she end of the first session of the program. Marfel Kusko is tions and school transcripts. A Dean's List at The Citadel, of 3.5 or better. Additionally, a student must have completed all earns a 3.70 grade point average the classroom Title 1 teacher at Marylin Avenue school. panel of educators will review The Military College of South (GPA) while completing a full- these submissions and select 560 Carolina, for academic achieve- of his or her courses and never Sheila Fagliano was the Livermore Rotary Club lead for received an F in any course. time course load (12 units) in the ment during the fall semester of fall and spring terms. the project.