VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 13 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 College Is Open to Exploring Campus Use for July 4 Fireworks The board of trustees that There was no vote on the in- Because the fireworks com- ability insurance needed to move have the volunteers under the oversees Las Positas College is formation item. However, no one mittee is not a designated non- the event forward. There is no umbrella of the city. I think this open to exploring the feasibility on the board raised any objec- profit, the Livermore City Coun- time to put together a structure will be a much bigger and much of Livermore using the college tions to pursuing the idea. cil on Monday took the group to form a 501 c3 committee, he better event.” campus as the site of its next It now appears that pending under its wing as a volunteer added. Brown said the next steps July 4th fireworks community the availability of private fund- group. Assistant city manager The committee is part of the will be to work with the college Find Out What's celebration. ing and finalization of appropri- Troy Brown explained that the nonprofit LARPD Foundation. to develop a memorandum of The Chabot-Las Positas Com- ate permits and approvals, the group could not sign contracts Livermore Mayor John understanding (MOU) and to Happening munity College District trustees Livermore 4th of July Fireworks nor obtain liability insurance. As Marchand stated, “At this point, look at the cash needs of the Check out the heard a brief message about the celebration will move to Las a city volunteer organization, the the city’s active involvement committee. It will take 30 to 45 item at its meeting March 20. Positas College. group would be able to obtain li- makes sense. It’s a great idea to second section (See FIREWORKS, page 4) Section II is filled with infor- mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board. Transportation Funding Measure Santa Rita Is First in U.S. With Own Qualifies for Ballot Power Microgrid Enough cities with the major- Alameda County over a 30-year Santa Rita Jail is now able ity of the population in Alameda period if voters were to approve to take itself off the power grid, County have voted in support a ballot measure planned for the and provide its own power using of a transportation funding plan November 2012 election. renewable energy. to qualify it for the November Measure B3 would ask voters Alameda County authorities, ballot. to increase the sales tax from a working for four years with The Transportation Expen- half cent to a full cent. If ap- Chevron Energy Solutions, have diture Plan (TEP) would guide proved, the tax would become completed an $11 million project the spending of $7.7 billion permanent. that will store energy on-site in a on transportation projects in (See MEASURE, page 12) large battery array. It is the first operation of its kind in the United States, said officials. Talk Looks at Connection The new system will allow the jail to switch off from the main Between Stress and Health power grid at times when those By Carol Graham either it’s over or you’re over,” power rates are at their highest. It During his recent talk at Las he said. “We turn on the exact will also provide a quick, reliable Positas College, Stanford pro- same stress response for 30-year power back-up when the main fessor Dr. Robert Sapolsky took mortgages.” grid experiences a power outage. the opportunity to explain and The presentation, held Previously, just switching over to elaborate on the curious title of Wednesday evening, March 21, generators created a blackout for his book, “Why Zebras Don’t was hosted by LPC’s Psychol- 10 seconds. Get Ulcers: Stress, Health and ogy Club and Psi Beta, a national The microgrid, which was Coping.” dedicated March 22, will allow honor society, as part of its an- Santa Rita to operate on a much “For 99% of the beasts on nual Brain Awareness Week. The greener basis. Using that green this planet, stress is about three 200 available tickets were sold power and buying main-grid Photo - Doug Jorgensen minutes of screaming terror out within a week of announcing power at lower rates in off- Troy Rhodes (center) heads for the ball during a match. Molly Scheid, West Coast Wicked player on the savannah, after which (See STRESS, page 4) peak hours will save taxpayers (left), watches the action. $100,000 annually. The 113-acre jail site contains fuel cells, five wind turbines and A New Soccer League For Special Needs Children the largest array of solar panels By Patricia Koning Soccer gives him the advantage soccer to the player’s abilities,” the game and stay safe. passion and help these kids have operated by any public agency Troy Rhodes is in a league of of physical activity, being part explains Stewart. Livermore High School var- some fun.” in the nation. Santa Rita is the his own, literally. This six-year- of a group, learning social skills, We Can Soccer meets once sity soccer player Marissa Shied In his first game, Troy scored third-largest jail in California, old with Down Syndrome is the and of course, having fun.” a week on Saturday afternoons. is Troy’s buddy and is actively a goal. “The coaches and play- and the fifth largest in the United first participant in West Coast West Coast coaches Stewart Each one-hour session is split trying to raise funds and recruit ers really greeted him with open States. Soccer Club’s We Can Soccer, a and Carolynn Rafferty started between practice and playing more players and volunteers for arms,” says his father Dusty The jail houses 4000 prison- soccer program for special needs We Can Soccer as part of the in a game with West Coast rec- We Can Soccer. “I got involved Rhodes. “It was a real welcoming ers, has 500 security personnel, children. organization’s spring soccer reational players. Each special because I wanted to do commu- atmosphere.” serves 12,000 meals daily, and “Since he could walk, Troy season. The program is open needs player is paired with one nity service and combine it with The idea, says Stewart, is to needs 3 megawatts of power. has loved kicking a ball,” says his to players of all ages with any or more buddies during the game, something I love – soccer,” she treat the We Can Soccer kids Eighteen buildings cover a total mother Shelli Rhodes. “We Can form of disability. “We adapt the who help the player participate in explains. “I want to share my (See LEAGUE, page 8) of 1 million square feet. Supervisor Scott Haggerty, whose district includes Liver- more and Dublin, attended the Investments in ceremony. Haggerty’s chief of Pleasanton Council staff, Chris Gray, said that Science Help Haggerty believes that the new Focuses on How to installation “will be efficient, and Strengthen the hopefully a trend-setter for others Manage Future Growth Economy to follow.” The Pleasanton City Council opment is an issue. If residential Investments in science and Supervisor Nate Miley, whose has been wrestling with how to development were constrained, technology help strengthen the district includes Pleasanton, said deal with state laws and regional commercial growth would also economy and increase job cre- in an informational video about regulations that impact the city’s need to be constrained, said Bo- ation, according to a story from the project that it is the first time growth. cian. Currently, Pleasanton does the Department of Energy. the county has participated in A subcommittee comprised not limit commercial develop- The article points out that a “this level of partnerships” with of councilmembers Cindy Mc- ment. recent report by the National the private sector and public Govern and Jerry Thorne has He said that one of the objec- Academies notes that the return agencies. been meeting to discuss options tives of a new growth manage- on investment is $1.20 to $1.67 Participants are Chevron En- the city could utilize for growth ment ordinance would be to for every federal dollar spent on ergy Solutions, PG&E, the management. retain the current development research and development (de- Department of Energy, the Cali- Last Tuesday, the entire review process. Growth manage- pending on the industry). The re- (See GRID, page 3) council weighed in on the is- ment should be used to regulate turn occurs when publicly funded sue following a report on the the pace of residential unit con- researchers develop technology subcommittee’s progress to struction consistent with state that either creates industries, or date. Of particular concern are law. Bocian said one option to changes an existing industry. regulations that prevent city’s manage growth would be to The National Labs have a history limiting growth due to lack of establish an annual allocation of making available these tech- infrastructure, such as sewer of units. The allocation formula nologies to entrepreneurs, and capacity and water. would be based on the regional working with industry to transfer Assistant City Manager Steve housing numbers assigned to innovations to market. Bocian noted that any growth the city. For example, 3200 units Recently, America's Next Top control measure must be drafted over a seven year period could Energy Innovator Challenge of- to meet regional housing alloca- produce a set number of 458 units fered start-up companies access tions within an established hous- per year. to the 14,000 patents held by ing element plan period. The city Bocian said another option the National Labs, at a reduced is responsible for taking actions would be to link annual unit al- cost. As a result, 36 companies Rabbit Adoption to eliminate infrastructure con- locations to population growth signed 43 option agreements Hi. My name is William. I’m a straints that could limit growth. objectives using 2.77 residents Photo - Doug Jorgensen allowing them to license the gorgeous Mini-Lop new to rescue. The link between constraining per unit. Yet another idea would While the weather doesn't look much like spring, wildflowers are technologies. I’m a wee bit shy. I need someone housing and commercial devel- (See GROWTH, page 5) popping up in local vineyards. (See INVEST, page 2) who will be patient, tender and spoil me. If you give me love, I PETS OF THE WEEK promise to love you back. To meet Inside Georgia (left) is a 2 year old Calico cat with a calm demeanor and a beautiful William, join us this Saturday from face. She was discovered as stray in April 2011 with 4 babies that were just 12-3 pm at our Adoption Event at days old. The local county shelter called us and asked for help. We jumped the Dublin Petco, 11976 Dublin Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 at the chance and rescued these sweet babies. Georgia's babies were all Blvd. East Bay Rabbit Rescue adopted by July 2011, leaving her by herself, sad and scared. Georgia is a Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 10 (EBRR) is in need of people who quiet feline who loves napping and curling up with her favorite person. Her can adopt, volunteer or foster. For Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 6 best friend is Tazzie (right), a 4 year old tortoiseshell. Tazzie was surrendered to a county shelter in March 2011. We rescued her in April 2011 and she has more info, call 925-519-1723, or Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 email [email protected]. Visit been looking for a new forever home ever since. Both are the best of friends www.eastbayrabbit.petfinder.com Mailbox...... 4 and get along WELL together. To learn more, call 925-426-8656 or visit the to see more pet profiles. website www.valleyhumane.org. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Photo courtesy of Melissa Bonnel PAGE 2 - The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012

RECORD LASER within 1.3 percent of predictions? about 80 percent of the children who developed the disease had POWER AT NIF That would be a close match. been fully vaccinated. Lawrence Livermore National The Laboratory did not Most striking was the pertussis incidence among children eight Laboratory’s National Ignition Fa- respond to a request for clarifi- to 12 years old who had gone three or more years since their last cility (NIF) fired the most power- cation about this or some other vaccination, typically administered before starting school. There ful laser shot ever two weeks ago, important issues. were 103 whooping cough cases in this age group, which trans- exceeding its design threshold of One question is whether lated to a rate of 3,600 cases per 100,000 children, Witt reported 1.8 million joules in 192 simul- laser energy was evenly divided at a conference last year. By contrast, the rate was 10 times lower taneous pulses, each lasting 23 among the 192 laser pulses. In for four and five year olds who were recently vaccinated — 350 billionths of a second. target experiments, the pulses per 100,000 children. The ultraviolet pulses races generate intense X-rays inside Expressed another way, the study found that vaccines were only along 192 parallel arms toward a 10-meter target chamber. Mir- a hollow container called a 24 percent effective for preventing whooping cough in 8-12 year rors and optics steer them to arrive at the chamber with precise hohlraum. The X-rays burn off the outside of the fusion fuel-filled olds. timing as would be required to explode a fusion target, although in target with such power that the target implodes, forcing an explo- Witt emphasizes that individual vaccinations are not the only this shot the goal was demonstrating and analyzing laser perfor- sive burst of fusion reactions. The X-rays must bathe the target shield against whooping cough. No vaccine is 100 percent ef- mance rather than hitting an actual target. uniformly to make the implosion-explosion symmetric. If some fective, he notes. In any case, Marin County has a substantial The shot was a partial answer to critics who said the system pulses arrive with significantly different energies than others, little community that opposes the use of vaccines. That means more would never reach the energies it just demonstrated. It is not yet or no fusion energy may be produced. unvaccinated children, more sick children and greater likelihood clear whether it can reach the goal of ignition, which occurs when Another key question is whether optical components and coat- of exposure. the center of a target containing fusion fuel experiences very hot ings were damaged by the high power shot. The Livermore laser “Any group that is unprotected multiplies the risk to the rest of fusion reactions that trigger fusion in the cooler surrounding fuel. program has pushed the development of damage-resistant optics the community,” he says. On a single shot basis, ignition could generate net energy and and coatings in parallel with its drive for extreme laser power, but Ten California children died of whooping cough in 2010, a increase hope that some kind of laser system might eventually lead limits still exist. Damage is common because the slightest impuri- figure that Witt has called “a catastrophe” because the disease is to practical power plants. ties can cause uneven heating and pitting, which become worse largely preventable. NIF is typically introduced as an experiment that may someday every time the laser fires. Components are extremely expensive. Whooping cough is uncomfortable for adults. Violent, uncon- lead to a shortcut to harnessing thermonuclear fusion for electrical Was this a record-power single shot that can’t be repeated soon trolled bursts of coughing can break ribs and burst blood vessels. energy. For example, in Senate hearings two weeks ago, Califor- because of damaged components? Or was there so little damage It can be deadly for infants. One percent of babies less than 2 nia Senator Dianne Feinstein cautioned against short-changing that it could be fired again soon? months old die if they come down with the disease. That’s a lot the NIF budget by spending too much on the international fusion more likely if they are part of a family that refuses all vaccina- energy research program called ITER. However, NIF is part of CHILDREN’S WHOOPING COUGH tions. a very different program. It was created for and continues to be VACCINATIONS STUDIED In the 1930s, with a population less than half of today’s, the funded as part of the U.S. nuclear weapons program. During the 2010 whooping cough epidemic, the worst in half U.S. was experiencing some 250,000 cases of whooping cough In the absence of full scale nuclear testing, which the U.S. end- a century, a review of 135,000 Kaiser-San Rafael patient records every year, with 7,500 deaths. The introduction of a vaccine in the ed 20 years ago, NIF allows weapons researchers from Livermore, showed that a standard vaccination schedule did not protect eight late 1940s was a profound medical blessing for the nation. By the Los Alamos and Sandia to come closer than by any other means to to 12-year-old children well against the disease. The study, pub- 1970s, the U.S. was experiencing around 1,000 cases of whooping creating the temperature and pressure extremes of thermonuclear lished in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, raises questions cough per year. explosions. NIF complements other facilities at the weapons labo- about whether the interval between childhood vaccinations should Since then, the incidence has risen dramatically again as par- ratories that allow these scientists to carry out the research neces- be reconsidered, especially when an outbreak appears imminent, ents who never experienced the disease see no reason to have their sary to verify that the U.S. nuclear stockpile is reliable without full according to the leader of the study, Dr. David Witt. children vaccinated. “Our population has lost their fear of child- scale tests. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is particularly a disease of chil- hood illness,” Witt says. Ignition would establish a new level of capability for weapons dren, probably because of behavior and hygiene. Children play in In the meantime, studies like Kaiser-San Rafael’s suggest more and energy research and for other studies such as astrophysics. groups, share food and drink, aren’t often careful about washing attention should be paid to how long a vaccine provides immunity. The Laboratory announcement said the shot two weeks ago hands and covering their mouths when they sneeze or cough. Witt thinks it is particularly important for the medical system to was “one of the most precise ever fired at NIF: The energy pro- Witt and two physician colleagues reviewed the records of be “agile” in case another outbreak starts, ready to provide more duced was within 1.3 percent of its goal.” However, it was not about 15,000 children and found 132 cases of whooping cough, booster vaccinations on short notice. clear what the 1.3 percent referred to. Was total energy output more than triple the number recorded for adults. Surprisingly,

INVEST (continued from page one) According to economic ex- perts, science-driven technology has been responsible for over 50 percent of the growth of the U.S. economy during the last half cen- tury, and the Energy Department has played an important role in that growth. The Department’s Office of Science runs the Na- tional Labs. As John Hopkins University’s former president William R. Brody explains, "Knowledge drives innovation; innovation drives productivity; productiv- ity drives our economic growth. Baskin-Robbins Grand Opening Celebration Set Baskin-Robbins is hosting a community-wide event on Sat., March 31 at noon to celebrate the grand opening of its shop in it Livermore, located at Spring into Baskin-Robbins in Livermore for a special community-wide event to celebrate the grand opening of its shop located at 4323 1st Street. The noon to 4 p.m. on March 31 will feature such activities as face painting, balloon twisting, live entertainment and Baskin- Robbins frozen treats to celebrate the season.

The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 - PAGE 3 College to Host Intership Forum ACE to Add Train During the closure large trucks will transport sands and gravels for dam construction onto the Las Positas College invites The ACE train will be providing expanded employers and students to regis- service. Calaveras site. It is not safe for private vehicles or cyclists to share the narrow portions of the ter now for a free Internship Fo- Roxanne Lindsay, Tri-Valley Community rum at 3-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Outreach Representative at Altamont Commuter road with these large haul trucks. The project consists of building a new earth April 19, in the Barbara Fracisco Express Train, told the Pleasanton City Council Mertes Center for the Arts, Room last week that ridership is improving immensely. and rock fill dam next to the existing dam. An- ticipated completion of the entire project is late 4128. As a result, ACE is increasing its 6 car trains to A reception for employers and 7 cars. 2015. For information go to the San Francisco Pub- prospective interns will follow Currently, there are three trains that run daily. the forum. At the reception, em- In April, a fourth train will be making the round- lic Utilities Commission website www.sfwater. org/sunolvalley. ployers can provide information trip from Stockton to San Jose. about available internship posi- In the future, Lindsay noted, ACE is working tions and meet potential student with the 49ers to provide a Sunday train to games Good Friday Protest interns. Employers and students at the new Santa Clara stadium when it is built. The annual Good Friday protest will be held April 6 near the Lawrence Livermore National who plan to attend are asked to Laboratory. register at www.internshipsfo- Citizens United Ruling rum.eventbrite.com. Space is The California State Assembly voted 48-22 The theme, "Occupy Good Friday, Proclaim Good News to the Poor." Keynote speaker is limited and early registration is last week to approve Assembly Joint Resolution recommended. 22, jointly authored by Assemblymembers Bob Nichola Torbett, founding director Seminary of the Street. Marylia Kelley, of Tri-Valley CAREs, “We are excited to offer this Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Michael Allen Internship Forum which is very (D-Sonoma County). The Assembly now joins will discuss nuclear weapons activities. The event begins at 6:45 a.m. with music fol- relevant in today’s economy and with the growing grassroots movement pushing job market,” said Las Positas Congress to overturn U.S. Supreme Court’s Citi- lowed by a 7 a.m. program at the corner of Vasco Road and Patterson Pass Road in Livermore. College Work Based Learning zens United ruling, which stated that corporations and Internship Coordinator Les- are people. The service will include a call to action, proces- sion, stations to visit and a chance to proclaim lie Gravino. “The purpose of the Hawaii and New Mexico have already passed forum is to explore how interns similar resolutions, and cities around the state legal witness and to risk arrest at the gates of the Lab. add value to organizations and and nation have also declared their support for a how to optimize the benefits for constitutional amendment overturning Citizens A community gathering will be held at about 10 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, both interns and employers.” United v. Federal Election Commission. Gravino explained that the fo- The Supreme Court ruling held that the First 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Refreshments and light breakfast foods will be provided. rum will be conducted in the style Amendment prohibited the government from of TED (Technology, Entertain- restricting political expenditures by corporations For information, got to www.trivalleycares. org. ment and Design) conferences. and unions. It has been roundly criticized and “Presenters will have 15 minutes has helped lead to the creation of Super Pacs, to communicate the essence of which are funded by wealthy donors, and are now Rebates Offered to Replace Lawn their internship experiences and dominating the presidential campaign. The City of Pleasanton is offering rebates to convert front lawns to water-efficient plants and inspire the audience with their “The Citizens United decision is judicial best thinking and practices.” activism run amuck,” Wieckowski said. “For landscaping. Presenters will include employ- more than a century, Congress and the Supreme Converting non-recreational use lawn to ers, faculty and interns. Court have recognized the need to differentiate water-efficient landscaping will save money, For more information, contact between people and the vast amount of wealth maintenance time, and water. Gravino at (925) 424-1876, lgra- at the disposal of large corporations. The flood- Receive $0.50 per square foot of converted [email protected]. Las gates were opened by this ruling and now a small landscape, maximum $500 for single-family Positas College is located at 3000 number of very wealthy interests are having a residents for converting a minimum of 250 square Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. greater influence on our national politics than feet. Multi-family complexes, commercial, and ever before.” irrigation customers can receive a maximum of $3,000. However, this program is intended to be Calaveras Road Closure combined with Zone 7’s Water-Efficient Land- Calaveras Road will be closed to vehicle, pe- destrian and bicycle traffic between Geary Road scape Program, matching rebates – that means to the Alameda-Santa Clara County boundary up to $1,000 for single family (SF) residents and April 9 through June 8 while the Calaveras Dam $6,000 for multi-family (MF) residents, com- is being rebuilt. mercial, and irrigation customers. The closure will be weekdays only. The road On July 1, 2012 the City’s rebate drops to will remain open on weekends from 6 a.m. on $0.25 per square foot, maximum $250 SF resi- Saturdays to midnight on Sundays. dents and $1,500 for MF and commercial and Access to the East Bay Regional Park Dis- irrigation customers. trict's Sunol Regional Wilderness will remain For program details, please visit www.pleas- open from the north at all times and from both antonwaterconservation.com and click on the link the north and south on weekends. “City Programs for all Water Customers."

GRID (continued from page one) fornia PUC, and the California that tradition, improving the for our customers.” Energy Commission. The agen- community’s grid stability while The California Energy Com- cies helped provide some of the consistently providing a safe, mission provided nearly $2 mil- funding. “This is the granddaddy secure and humane environment lion in funding for the project (of such projects,)” said Miley. for inmates and staff.” through its Public Interest Energy Sheriff Greg Ahern said, Jim Davis, president of Chev- Research program. CEC chair- “Throughout our history, Al- ron Energy Solutions, stated, person Robert Weisenmiller said, ameda County has worked to “The project reinforces our com- “This project is a major step for- integrate pioneering technologies mitment to improving grid stabil- ward in transforming California’s into our operations. The smart ity while reducing carbon emis- energy grid and making a cleaner grid at Santa Rita Jail continues sions and reducing energy costs energy future possible.”

Lab/Las Positas College Science and Engineering Seminar to Explore Direct Imaging of Planets

“Building an Instrument to two LLNL experts: Bruce Macin- college’s scientific community Image Extra-Solar Planets,” a tosh, Ph.D., Astronomer, Optical of students, staff and faculty,” new seminar in the second sea- Sciences Group Principal Inves- said Dean of Math, Science, son of the Lawrence Livermore tigator, Gemini Planet Imager Engineering and Public Safety National Laboratory (LLNL)/Las project; and Lisa Poyneer, Ph.D., Neal Ely, Ph.D. Positas College Science and En- Engineer, Optical Sciences and Biology Instructor Nan Ho gineering Seminar Series, will Signal & Image Processing added, “The series offers a way take place on Tuesday, April 3, Groups. The seminar is part of a to look at how science is done. A 6-7:15 p.m. in the Multi-Disci- series, “Theory to Practice: How unique feature of the series, espe- plinary Building 2400, Room Science Gets Done.” cially for a community college, is 2420. “Though more than 700 plan- the focus on the ‘big science’ that The event is free and open to ets have been discovered orbiting LLNL does that requires cross- the public. Parking is $2. other stars, we have only just be- disciplinary expertise.” The seminar discussion topic gun to be able to take pictures of Las Positas College is located is the Gemini Planet Imager these faint, distant worlds. Direct at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in (GPI), a powerful new instru- imaging is extremely challeng- Livermore. ment that will be delivered to the ing, but scientifically essential; 8-meter Gemini South Telescope images and spectra of an exo- this year. Presenters will discuss planet will tell us what it’s made how scientists and engineers of and eventually if it harbors work together on three aspects life,” the abstract explains. of the GPI: balancing instru- “The series is designed to ment science requirements with enhance the partnership shared engineering design, innovating by the two Livermore institutions new technologies, and under- and provides a forum for labora- standing and mitigating defects tory scientists and engineers to in hardware. share their broad range of basic The seminar presenters are and applied research with the PAGE 4 - The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 FIREWORKS (continued from page one) days to complete the logistical the city turned to Las Positas as housing development next to the of charges that in previous years EDITORIALS planning as to what the event a possible site for renewing the campus. were charged to the event.” A will look like. celebration. The event was 27 Further, there is only a two- police training day would be Irish American Hall of Fame The college district was ap- years old, and drew as many as lane road into the campus. That scheduled to provide for the po- Congratulations to Concannon Vineyard founder proached by Livermore as a 14,000 people. The festivities could create a traffic bottleneck lice presence. There would be no James Concannon for being recognized as one of “The potential venue, because its past have drawn 1000 to 2000 cars to between the freeway and the additional costs or overtime pay site at Robertson Park has been on-site parking. Many parked on college parking lot. Mertes em- for the police. The public works Great Irish Americans of Yesterday” at the 2nd Annual reduced in capacity. adjacent roads. phasized that there was no board budget would absorb the cost of Irish America Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and No celebration was held last With San Ramon discontinu- discussion of any plans, because providing employees to set up Luncheon. He is the first vintner to be formally inducted year at the traditional site, the ing its celebration this year for none have been drawn up yet. the area. This may mean there into the Irish America Hall of Fame. Livermore Area Recreation and fiscal reasons, Livermore would At Monday’s Livermore City would be delays in some street Past inductees include John F. Kennedy, President. Park District’s (LARPD) Robert- have the last July 4 fireworks Council meeting, Councilmem- or landscape maintenance. When James Concannon planted white Bordeaux son Park, because of the lack of show in the Tri-Valley. Likely ber Laureen Turner suggested There still will be other costs, cuttings in late 1883, Concannon was one of the first funding in the city and LARPD the Livermore event would draw approaching Wheels to provide including 24 hour security for wineries to make Bordeaux-style wines in California. budgets. a big crowd from around the Tri- rides from downtown to the fire- guarding the fireworks installa- LARPD Board Member Steve Valley in good weather. works event. tion two days before the event. Over the next four generations, the Concannon family has Goodman is working with the There is plenty of parking on Councilmember Bob Woener Another cost is the rental of earned recognition for pioneering of Concannon clones Livermore Fireworks Communi- campus, and lots of open space said that tickets to ride a bus portable toilets. 7, 8 and 11, bedrocks of California Cabernet Sauvignon ty Committee to return fireworks where crowds can gather. Part of could be pre-sold. Those plan- “If the fund-raising pays for that replanted much of Napa Valley in the 1970s. Con- to the 4th-of-July night sky. “It the study and exploration of the ning to attend could have dinner fireworks (an estimated $23,000), cannon bottled America’s first varietally labeled Petite was a difficult decision to elimi- venue will be a determination of in the downtown and then take then a modest parking or walk-in Sirah over fifty years ago. nate the July 4th celebration from the exact locale on campus. the bus out to view the fireworks fee can cover the rest of it,” said John Concannon, fourth generation vintner, noted, the previous LARPD budgets, With the newly opened Isabel display. Gary. but even if funding for the 4th Avenue interchange and the Por- LPC president Kevin Walthers Livermore Fireworks, the “James Concannon’s achievements have shaped our of July fireworks had remained, tola Avenue overpass, it should commented about potential li- group of 15 residents who formed desire to build on his legacy of tradition with innovation a new location to host the event be easy for Livermore residents, ability to the district in his memo as a committee under the LARPD in grape-growing, winemaking and estate management would have been needed,” said and people outside Livermore, to to the college board meeting. He Foundation, has begun fund-rais- practices.” Goodman. get to the campus, said Livermore said that the college has told the ing efforts. It’s still possible to return to Councilmember Stewart Gary. fireworks organization commit- The committee hosted a the site. However, it would be He is the council’s liaison to the tee that it would like to support fundraiser on March 22 that Social Issues in Focus a greatly reduced event. There fireworks committee. the event. raised almost $7,000 in addition Local churches are becoming involved in educating would be much less revenue Gary mentioned that locating However, that support is con- to the $5,000 previously donated the public in regard to social issues. collected. At the same time, ex- at Las Positas College would ditioned on the premise that the by community members and Two upcoming series are planned, one on human traf- penses would not shrink much, allow for more music and more college and the district will be sponsors. ficking the other on prison reform. said LARPD assistant general activities. The site has been vet- “appropriately protected from The group’s chairperson, The class on human trafficking is sponsored by the First manager John Lawrence. ted by the fire department for liability, and (that) all neces- Wendy Weathers, said that Liver- The former parking capacity safety. sary steps are taken to ensure more Fireworks expects to write Presbyterian Church in Livermore. The four part class at Robertson has been shrunk A NEED TO LOOK AT that no costs are passed along to a check by the end of this week begins April 11, with additoinal programs on April 18, by 50-60 percent, because an TRAFFIC, FIRE SAFETY students.” for $12,500 as a deposit to the 25 and May 2. All start at 7 p.m. To sign up or for more adjacent site that was vacant will Traffic and fire safety are the If any agreement results from fireworks company that will run information, go to www.fpcl.us/adults.html. have homes on it by July. The concerns held by trustee Barbara the talks, it would come to the the display. The series on prison reform is sponsored by the religious district was charging $20 per car Mertes, who represents Liver- college board for a vote, said The next organized fund-rais- community of the Tri-Valley. Asbury United Methodist in for admission. more on the college board. She Walthers. er will be at Round Table Pizza Livermore will host the presentations. A small circle of Also, two lighted soccer fields told The Independent that there Walthers told The Indepen- at 1024 East Stanley Boulevard prison volunteers in Livermore originated the series. where crowds sat and stood on are many questions that would dent that moving the event to April 4. People can download a July 4th will now have artificial have to be answered in talks the campus is “really a matter of coupon on the group’s web site Programs are April 22, May 6 and May 20. Panelists turf. The under-pads for the involving the city, college and sitting down and working out the and bring it in between noon and will talk from 6 to 8 p.m. at each session. Ex-prisoners artificial turf stand up to punish- park district. details. I’m excited to have it on 9 p.m. Round Table will donate will share vignettes. ment from players who run over Mertes said that safety is her campus. It’s gotten to the point 20 percent of purchases toward Both series are designed to encourage people to become it, but if crowds sit or stand on primary concern. The talks must that I can’t go anywhere without the fireworks. more involved, and to pass on the understanding of some it for awhile, the pads would be address any fireworks threat to people coming up to me and say- Friends of Livermore (FOL) of the problems faced today. degraded. the surrounding fields, which are ing that the fireworks are coming, is collecting money to help In that context, residents and dry in July. There is also a large and how exciting that is.” bring back Livermore Fireworks. “There are a thousand details Chairman Bob Baltzer stated, “As to work out, but everyone is in a true grassroots organization, we general agreement that this is a feel an obligation to participate in good spot to have the fireworks,” this effort as an organization. We STRESS added Walthers. are asking for individual contri- (continued from page one) Being able to accommodate butions of $100 per individual, people from Pleasanton and Dub- which we will consolidate and Dr. Sapolsky’s visit. and turn it into cash: glucose in no time to start repairing. Do it primary elements that help “We’re not like normal ani- the bloodstream,” said Sapolsky. tomorrow, do it tomorrow, do it lin is good for the college, too, turn over to the LARPD Founda- people cope effectively: having said Walthers. Valley residents tion for the benefit of Livermore mals,” Sapolsky told the audi- “The second thing is that that tomorrow.’” an outlet for frustration, a sense paid for a $498 million college Fireworks. Our goal is to raise ence of students, faculty and energy needs to be delivered as That’s how it works for many of predictability and control, a community members. “We don’t soon as possible: heart rate and of the common western ailments perception of life improving, and district bond, which has seen $5,000 although we will be happy get sick like normal animals, and breathing increase.” and diseases, said Sapolsky, such social support. Of these, social $175 million used to add build- if we raise more.” we don’t die like normal animals. From there, other bodily func- as colds, cold sores, viruses and support is the number one thing ings at Las Positas. Visiting the Another financial consider- What we do, with any luck, is tions shut down, including diges- adult-onset diabetes. that helps people cope well with campus on July 4 would be a ation will be the notion of bring- spend three quarters of a century tion, growth, repair and repro- However, Sapolsky makes it chronic stress. good opportunity to see and use ing some benefit to the college. having our bodies go to hell on duction. “You don’t worry about clear that stress has nothing to He added that, “Stress man- the facilities that the public paid Gary said that the education code long-term projects if you’re not do with cancer. “There has never us. That’s westernized disease; agement techniques can work for, he said. says that in using the college fa- sure there’s going to be a long been a decent epidemiological we live well enough and long collectively – meditation, aerobic Walthers said that in prelimi- cility, “one has to be giving back term,” said Sapolsky. “If a tor- study in humans showing that exercise, prayer, mindfulness. nary talks with fireworks backers, to one of the college’s interests. enough that our bodies slowly nado is due this afternoon, you stress increases the chances of fall apart over time. However, they need to be done he has insisted on traffic control We’ll talk to a couple of campus don’t spend the morning outside or accelerates existing cancer,” regularly and the biggest thing entering and exiting the parking clubs or charities. They can keep “The connection between gardening.” he said. “There is no connection stress and heart disease is so is that you must enjoy doing lots to prevent a big traffic jam. part of the gate receipts.” Finally, stress hormones flood there at all, which is important them. solid that it accounts for the “The city knows how to deal College trustee Carlo Vec- the brain. “Short term, they do because there are all sorts of “If I were to do 20 minutes with parking control. It won’t be chiarelli, whose district includes most famous personality profile wonderful stuff,” said Sapol- quacks making a fortune off of meditation a day, I’d have a much of a problem at all,” said Pleasanton and Dublin, said that in all of medicine: the Type A sky. “You feel aroused, alert, in cancer patients. All they’re do- stroke.” Walthers. cooperating with the cities on personality.” the moment; your memory and ing is setting patients up to be on Las Positas College psychol- When the key component of concentration are better. That’s their deathbed thinking, ‘Too bad ‘ZERO COST projects are “things we should ogy instructor Ernie Jones said, TO TAXPAYERS’ be doing. It brings students and this personality type is carried why all of us, no matter how long I didn’t have different priorities “The department established a too far, it’s referred to as toxic we live, will remember exactly in life. All my fault.’ That’s Gary discussed traffic and parents to campus. They can see Distinguished Speaker program financing. He said, “We will talk all of the improvements we’ve hostility. People who are impa- where we were when we heard bad science, bad medicine and several years ago. Our emphasis in a month or so with neighbors made at Las Positas for the past tient, who strive joylessly, and the news that Britney Spears had ultimately, bad ethics.” has been on topics that are based who have low self esteem are at shaved her head.” Heart disease, however, is in science, have practical applica- in the northwest part of the city, six years,” he said. the greatest risk of developing For animals attempting to affected by ongoing psychologi- tions and are inspirational. It’s and listen to them about traffic For more information on physical problems. survive threats, these are neces- cal stress. High blood pressure an opportunity for our students management. We want parking sponsoring the event, visit the “When you’re at the super- sary physical reactions designed causes fluid to pound through to attend lectures and meet some up on the college site, and not in Livermore Fireworks website market and you pick the line to ensure survival. The problem, arteries with force and turbulence of the most influential minds in the developed neighborhoods.” www.LivermoreFireworks.org. that’s going too slowly, do you said Sapolsky, is when we turn that results in microscopic tears, science today.” As for fire safety, the fire Online donations can be made on the stress response for purely scars and inflammation. go berserk?” Sapolsky asked. During Sapolsky’s presenta- marshal would be on the site, on the site as well. Checks made psychological reasons. Chronic stress is also tough on “If you’re looking at the cashier, tion, an audience member leaned said Gary. payable to the LARPD Founda- “After a while, the stress re- the nervous system. “Those same forward to ask LPC’s Dr. Robin LARPD’s Lawrence said that tion with “Livermore Fireworks” thinking, ‘Oh no, don’t ask how sponse is more damaging than the hormones that enhance brain she is today’ instead of checking Roy, “Are all your guest speakers in the past, the city moved per- noted in the memo space may be stress itself,” he said. “Every- function during a crisis, deplete so good?” sonnel from an entire fire station mailed to Livermore Fireworks c/ out the Elvis sightings in the Na- thing your body’s doing is valu- dopamine (a neurotransmitter tional Enquirer, your blood pres- Upcoming presentations can to Robertson Park, and was able o LARPD Foundation, Attention able in a state of emergency, but that helps control the brain’s be found at www.laspositascol- sure is going to be too high. If to function from there. Sandra Kaya, 4444 East Avenue, you never grow, you never repair pleasure centers),” said Sapolsky. lege.edu. The college is located The intent is to have the cele- Livermore, CA 94550. For more this is what you do 40 times a day and you never plan for the future. “We’ve defined the link between at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in bration with “zero cost to taxpay- information, contact Carolyn - whenever someone could have If you turn the stress response on stress and depression.” Livermore. held open the elevator door for for too long, you get sick.” Sapolsky said there are four ers,” said Gary. That includes city Siegfried, Marketing Chair at and college district taxpayers. (925) 518-5580 or via email at you but didn’t or cuts you off in Sapolsky, a professor of biol- traffic – you are going to damage ogy and neurology at Stanford The city “will forego $50,000 [email protected]. your cardiovascular system.” University and research associate Yet most people deal with with the Institute of Primate Re- stress on some level. Referring search at the National Museum of to homeostasis, the system that Kenya, is the author of a number regulates an organism’s inter- of articles on stress, and books nal balances such as pH, blood including “A Primate’s Memoir,” (Opinions voiced in letters HMOs, I wanted to make sure made donations have enabled us Sharon Parks, Jennie Castner, sugar and temperature, Sapolsky and “Junk Food Monkeys.” published in Mailbox are those that there was no confusion of to make a down payment for the Nicole Castner and Livermore said, “A stressor is anything that In explaining why zebras of the author and do not neces- my advocacy. fireworks display. High’s Interact Club. knocks you out of balance. If you don’t get ulcers, Sapolsky said, sarily reflect the opinion of The Our country needs medical I would like to thank the fol- While we can now make a think you’re about to be thrown “About 20 years ago, it was Independent. Letter Policy: The care reform because of its low lowing merchants and vendors th down payment for fireworks out of homeostatic balance and discovered that it’s actually bac- Independent will not publish ranking in quality (24 out of 32 for providing food, wine and display there are other costs as you really aren’t, there’s a techni- teria, Helicobacter pylori, that anonymous letters, nor will it countries on life expectancy—of entertainment at the fundraiser well to operate the event. We still cal way of describing you: you’re causes stomach ulcers. Yet it publish letters without names. the 13 countries that were tied or last Thursday night: Roger & need more money to cover those neurotic as hell. You’re being has everything to do with stress. Abusive letters may be rejected below the U.S. in 1960, 9 sur- Debbie Kardinal, Flaca’s Chips costs which are outside of the anxious, you’re being paranoid Only 10% of the people with the or edited. Frequent letter writers passed the U.S. by 1990). & Salsa, Gerard’Z Bees, Sierra City of Livermore’s resources. – you’re being profoundly hu- bacteria will develop an ulcer. may have publication of their Nevada, Wente Vineyards, Las For those who could not attend letters delayed. Letters should be man.” What you have to have is an Thank You Positas Winery, Double Bar- and would like to donate we When stressed, the body un- interaction between the bacterial submitted by e-mail to editmail@ Wendy Weathers rel Wine Bar, Thomas Coyne compuserve.com.) have a “Pizza Night” fundraiser dergoes several key, presumably vulnerability and some sort of LARPD Foundation Chairper- Winery, The Winemaker’s Pour at Round Table Pizza Restaurant life-saving, alterations. First, lifestyle risk factor. son Livermore Fireworks House, Little Valley Winery and at 1024 E. Stanley Blvd. This and above all else, energy rushes “What stress does to your Response to Letter First off I am grateful to the Livermore Area Park and Recre- will be held Wednesday, April 4, Edward B. Clark, M.D. to the muscles. “It’s like you go stomach walls is to say, ‘You’re City of Livermore for provid- ation District. 2012, 12:00pm to 9:00pm. 20% Livermore to the bank, empty your savings running for your life. This is ing 90% of the resources for the I would also like to thank the of your total purchase will go to This is a response to Gail Livermore Fireworks event. We following volunteers. Without help bring back the fireworks. Shearer’s letter to the Indepen- would not be able to make the these people the fundraiser would Please download the flyer on dent March 22. She mentioned fireworks happen without their have not been possible: Mayor our Website and take it with you Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala her discussion with one of the Associate Publisher: David T. 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Those who attended and Teleby, John Look, Terri Baker, The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 - PAGE 5 GROWTH (continued from page one) Series Looks at Need for Prison Reform be to establish a point system to this year has been lowered from A series on how to deal with Change California’s Prisons?” ty?” will be addressed on May Sweeney; Psychiatric Consider- determine which developments 60 percent to 50 percent of al- prisons is planned for the com- Panelists include retired Ex- 6. Panelists include detention ations Terry Kupers M.D. Court would be built in a given year. locations. ing months. It is sponsored by prisoners will share vignettes commander, county jailer Carla and Prison Consultant; Secure Points could be awarded for Pleasanton receives its water religious communities of the (CDCR) correctional officer Kennedy; effective prison sys- Housing Issues (SHU), Ron such things as infrastructure Tri-Valley. Vernell Crittendon; medical, tems, Jeanne Woodford, former Ahnen, President Calif Prison from Zone 7 and also pumps wa- Asbury United Methodist mental health issues, Keramet warden and CDCR director; Focus, Professor; and area leg- improvements, quality of design, ter from the underground basin. amenities provided, green build- Church will host the presenta- Reiter, JD, PhD candidate, re- Senator Loni Hancock, chair of islation, Assemblywoman Joan The city is currently conducting a tions. Panels will talk from 6 to search activist; moral imperative public safety committee; defense Buchanan; formerly incarcerated ing, and environmental impacts. recycled water feasibility study. 8 p.m. with hospitality available of change, Geoffrey Gaskins, lawyer Jack Noonan; and Jenny vignette, Jerry Elster Bocian added that Pleasanton One issue with recycled water until 9 p.m. The series is free. organizer for the Bay Area Reli- Johnson, formerly incarcerated The California Department can also rely on its general plan is the location of Pleasanton over However, donations are accepted. gious Coalition Against Torture; vignette. of Correction and Rehabilita- provisions to reinforce growth the groundwater basin. There Asbury is located at 4743 East and recidivism, Vanessa Nelson, On May 20, the topic will be tions is a closed department of control measures. These include could be an increase in salts. It Avenue, Livermore. Ex-prison- director Lifers Alliance, and “Where can change happen?” state services with no outside the urban growth boundary, may result in having to treat the ers will share vignettes. Robin Rederford, formerly in- Speaking will be Juvenile De- oversight housing over 150,000 hillside restrictions, and smart water in the basin to remove the The first program on April 22 carcerated vignette. tention, Institutional Change men and women costing about growth principles. will focus on the topic, “Why “What about community safe- Lisa Hill, Superintendent, Camp $10 billion. Thorne voiced a theme about salts. “If we don’t use recycled future development. He and other water, we may not have enough,” councilmembers were concerned city public works director Daniel Class on Human Trafficking Is Planned that lack of infrastructure cannot Smith told the council. Rev. Roberta McReynolds, evenings beginning April 11. an exploration of gender in the PM each Wednesday. Entrance be used to prevent a city from There are options to reduce or pastor of parish care at First Human trafficking, a type Bible, a look at power, cultural is through the courtyard on K zoning for its regional housing eliminate lawn area and replace Presbyterian in Livermore, will of human slavery, is a large gender expectations, immigra- Street between Fourth and Fifth allocation. He wondered who it with drought tolerant landscape present a four-part class on hu- phenomenon in today’s world. tion, responsible tourism, and Streets. would be responsible for fixing as a way to conserve water. man trafficking on Wednesday Included in these discussions are what response the church can Following is an outline of spe- problems, such as lack of water Kurt Erends, Zone 7 assistant make to this international issue. cific topics for each week: or schools. general manager, said the water Human trafficking has been Session 1 (April 11) an over- Bocian commented that state supply is a long term concern. Campo di Bocce Rewards named as a major concern by view of the problem and what is law has established a school im- Presbyterian Women nationally. causing it to spread. “There is an adequate supply The public is invited to this Session 2 (April 18) explores pact fee that is supposed to miti- to meet the need for the next 10 gate the impacts of development. Livermore School Students informative and timely series. the power dynamics in sex traf- to 15 years. After that, we run In a pilot program developed opportunity to divide into teams There is a one-time charge of ficking. He added that nothing limits a the risk of running short. Let’s to support excellence in educa- $10.00 to cover the cost of infor- Session 3 (April 25) deals school district from exploring and play the game of Bocce, hope the Delta can be improved tion in the Livermore Valley working with Campo di Bocce mation provided at the class. For with the role of globalization. other financing measures through to increase the long term supply.” Joint Unified School District, staff. general information or to become Session 4 (May 2) discusses cooperative agreements with He suggested that using recycled Campo di Bocce of Livermore “Students will leave with a better informed, sign up on the the role the internet plays. developers, such as gift fees and water is a good option to provide has partnered with East Avenue better understanding not only of church website (http://www.fpcl. Further information on the school site construction. more water. Middle School to reward selected the rules of the game, but an ap- us/adults.html), or in Fellowship upcoming November ballot mea- Cindy McGovern said there He added that there is the students of the month for aca- preciation of this popular Italian Hall following Sunday worship sure in California sponsored by are other constraints that could demic excellence, citizenship and services, or call the church office the organization “Case Against potential to partner with Hetch- multi-generational sport. Campo limit growth. Those could be sports achievement. The ABC di Bocce will be providing com- at (925) 447-2078. The class will Sexual Exploitation” is available geographic limits, for example, if Hetchy and EBMUD to deal awards stand for Achievement, plimentary food, soft drinks, meet in Room D1, beginning at 7 at http://www.caseact.org. a new road were needed. It could with water supply. A study of a Behavior and Character. Bocce, and best of all, a good be so expensive no one could desalination plant in Antioch is The program, a communi- time – all designed to reward a fund it. She would like to look underway. “The solution to the ty support effort of Campo di job well done by our East Avenue at how commercial development water supply has to be regional,” Bocce’s COO, Ben Musolf, Dolphins,” said Vicki Scudder, impacts housing. She pointed Erends declared. was created around Musolf’s Principal. out that Walnut Creek looks at Sullivan said there doesn’t concept of Building Brilliance “Both the School District commercial and housing growth seem to be a good plan for long One Roll at a Time. “The game and Campo di Bocce hope this each year and attempts to reach term water acquisition. “Water is of Bocce is a natural way to bring program will expand to the other Livermore’s students, parents a balance in the development of never in the equation when hous- midde schools in the District, as each. and staff together in a social and it’s a great way to introduce such ing numbers are mandated. We team building environment like a fun sport to young people and McGovern said of the ability just keep building stuff without none other.” said Musolf. to provide the infrastructure for to reward our District youth for knowing where the water is com- On April 9, ABC Award win- their excellent achievements. growth, there could be a nega- ing from.” ning students and their parents Giochiamo a Bocce! Let’s Play tive impact on the quality of life. will learn about Bocce via a Bocce.” For instance, level of service demonstration lesson, have the requirements could be reduced at intersections. City Manager Nelson Fialho told the council that the city is required to identify any infra- structure constraints and how it would deal with them. He said there is some possibility that state law could change that could limit growth. He mentioned lack of water and reduced air qual- ity as possibilities that could be considered in the future. Councilmember Matt Sullivan wondered who would have to pay for infrastructure. Fialho replied, “It could be the taxpayers would have to pay for infrastructure. There are also grants, federal and state funds and debt financing as options.” Sullivan said, “Fixing the infrastructure is thrown into the laps of taxpayers. I like the idea of a point system. We need to be more proactive at the state government level in letting them know how these issues impact local government.” Sullivan stated coming up with growth management is a very important priority. “We need to involve the community more. If we can’t use infrastructure to limit growth, the cap would be the regional housing allocation. That’s all the housing we would approve.” Sullivan suggested looking at commercial and indus- trial growth as well when it comes to infrastructure. Currently there are no limits for commercial and industrial growth. McGovern said that cities are being asked to do the impossible. She suggested taking those iden- tified constraints and limiting the growth rate based on the removal of the constraints. It takes time to clean up such things. If that could be possible, I think it would be a way to meter the growth rate, McGovern explained. Councilmember Cheryl Cook- Kallio pointed out, “Infrastruc- ture does come in conflict with regional housing allocation num- bers. Those numbers are allo- cated in a vacuum. There is a total disconnect at the state level with what local government has to accomplish. I am worried about our quality of life and how we can take care of traffic, schools and water needs. The state says ‘just do it.’ That means we can- not have wonderful communities. There are no good answers at this point.” Cook-Kallio said there is no money to build infrastructure. “We can’t create water out of thin air.” The council heard a presenta- tion about water supply prior to discussing growth management. Cook-Kallio said it is coun- ter-intuitive to set up housing numbers without considering the water supply. “I’d like someone to say population and housing will reach a crisis when it comes to water.” The council was told that the state requires a 20 percent reduction in water use by 2020. Projected water project delivery PAGE 6 - The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012

The Pleasanton Rage U16D3 Orange team includes (top row, left to right) Malcolm Cerri, Claire Hickel, Vanessa Villanueva, Tori Larsen, Ashlyn Harris, Kylie Cardozo, Danielle Leedeman, Katie Oross, Kayla Cerri, Cassie Santana, Joe Santana; (bottom row) Laura Morgan, Patricia Norcross, Lauren Fan, Danielle Deike, Lindsay Curlett, Nikki Cerri, and Molly Grozier. The team turned in a standout season. For details, see Sports Notes.

Photo - Doug Jorgensen The first tri-meet of the 2012 track and field season included teams from Amador Valley, Granada and San Ramon Valley high schools. The San Ramon girls' team defeated both Amador and Granada. Granada girls defeated Amador 81 to 55. In boys' action, Amador defeated San Ramon 80 to 56, while San Ramon defeated Granada 69 to 67. Amador boys ran past Granada 77 to 59. Pictured are the 1600 meter events.

Jose Boiler Works Inc. 2: Fire Stop Sprinkler grader Chris Sanchez lost 4-2 in the finals goalie S. Grimes (5+ saves). Offensive Souza also made several key defensive plays Company: Theresa Colberg - solid perfor- and finished in second place. Ryan Petersen, summary: C. Crevelt 1/1A; A. Faith 1/1A; in the field. The top defensive players for mance on the mound. Recorded 5 K’s in 3 7th grade, went 4-1 and finished in 3rd place. N. Frazier 2; J. Herwig 1;M. Minton 1; C. the Giants were Joshua Bach making quick innings of work. Isabel Mayfield - scrappy 7th grade heavyweight Chris Houle finished Smith 1A; S. Williams 3; outs at 1st base and Adam Greer was at the play behind the plate stopping a dozen passed in second place. All three wrestlers qualified U15 Phantoms vs San Ramon Talons: top spot for defense receiving great catches balls. Kayla Rios - Played solid defense at for next year’s Tournament of Champions at Livermore 4 – San Ramon 3: The U15 boys at 2nd Base. 2nd base and made a critical out with a 4-3 Del Oro Highs School in Loomis, CA. improved their record to 6-2 to take 2nd Minor A: Diamondbacks vs. Tigers: put-out to end the inning and prevent other Daniel Nunez, 8th grade, was 3-1 and place in the East division with a victory Top offensive players for the D Backs was team from scoring the go ahead run. San Jose finished in 3rd place. All three of Daniel’s over the well matched San Ramon team at L. Shepard, S. Langefels, and H. Borg, for Boiler Works Inc.: Morgan Harrison - drove wins were by pin. Fellow 8th grader Chris Robertson field on Saturday. Earlier in the the Tigers was M. Bernal, B. Vash, and J. the ball to right for a double and scored a Lassen finished in 4th place. 2 of Chris’ wins season, these teams met in San Ramon where Snodgress. Top defensive players for the run. Jenna Brown - solid pitching and a nice were by pin. Two 7th graders placed in the Livermore battled to a 5-4 overtime win, and D Backs was C. Martin, R. Martin, and C. bunt to get aboard. Johanna Abello - solid B brackets for the Cougars. Alex Batson had San Ramon was looking to even the score. Hutton, for the Tigers A. Cabrera, J. Ornelas, defensive performance Top Players: Fire 2 pins and finished in 4th place. In his first The teams traded goals through the game and A. McKeever. Stop Sprinkler Company - Theresa Colberg, tournament ever, Louis Ortiz went 3-1 with with Livermore getting the go ahead goal Tigers vs. Cardinals: Top offensive play- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Isabel Mayfield, Kayla Rios; San Jose Boiler one pin and finished in 3rd place. 3 wrestlers in the 4th quarter off a perfectly executed ers for the Cardinals include Zack Neal and Amador Valley High School varsity swimming and diving team Works Inc. - Johanna Abello, Jenna Brown, did well but came up short of placing. 8th play from behind the goal by Goold to Andrew McAlinden. Top offensive players Morgan Harrison grader Kyle Tadokoro was 2-2. 7th grader feed Broklesby wide open out in front. The for the Tigers were Maliah Chapman, Jacob trailed until the final event of a meet with Granada High School. A Major Teal: Uncle Credit Union 12, Miguel Castro was also 2-2. 6th grader Coben Livermore midfielders owned the face-offs Bauman and Hollis Sturgill. Top defensive sweep of the breaststroke and a win in the 400 free relay pushed View Mobile Dental 2: Uncle Credit Union Turk lost in the consolation semifinals and while Livermore’s long pole defenders (B. players for the Cardinals were Aaron began the season strong and with full support finished the day 3-2. Bernstein, N. Marcel, E. Mork, J. Reggiardo, Nathanson, Danny Bochner and Dakoda Amador over the top in a 98-88 win in EBAL action. In the photo from all players. Caileigh Sanders pitched There were 24 schools represented with T. Staton) with J. Faith in the goal kept the Hood. Top defensive players for the Tigers is Granda's Nick Silverthorn. a solid game with Savanah Grey and Claire over 600 wrestlers competing. very physical San Ramon team in check. include Ozzy Cervantez, Darren Dangler Helmer making solid plays and plenty of Offensive summary: B. Broklesby 2; H. and Brayden Vash. outs. The opposing team, View Mobile Goold 1A; D. Marks 2/1A; Tigers vs. Giants: Top offensive players Dental, played hard and stayed in the game Tri-Valley Aquatics U15 Phantoms vs Pleasanton Tornados: for Tigers include Jacob Bauman, Armando Pleasanton Rage U16 The Course at Wente vs. Pleasanton with the big hitters being Brittany Barrow- Tri-Valley Aquatics made a strong show- Livermore 13 – Pleasanton 8: Livermore Cabrera and Darren Dangler. Top defensive Glass: Lauren Pollack pitched a no-hitter cliff and Michelle Syre. Top Players: Uncle ing at the Pacific Swimming Junior Olympics brought its physical game to Foothill HS for players for Tigers include Hollis Sturgill, The Pleasanton Rage U16D3 Orange in her first outing of the season! Natalia Championships in San Ramon, California. team completed its season with a second place Credit Union - Savanah Grey, Claire Helmer, a win against the fast Pleasanton team. Liver- Andrew McKeever and Ozzy Cervantez. Badger had a whopping hit for a single. Caileigh Sanders; View Mobile Dental - Brit- Between the 17 TVA swimmers that hopped more dominated the first half but stumbled Minor AA: finish at the Association Cup last Sunday Sophia Youngberg had a hard-driving single. in the pool over the three-day meet, there in Elk Grove. In the finals, Rage Orange tany Barrowcliff, Michelle Syre in 3rd quarter to allow Pleasanton to take the Tigers 13, Cardinals 12: For the Tigers Kristen Yen scored Pleasanton Glass ‘s first Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists 8, were 36 finals (top-16 finishes). lead 7-8. Livermore turned it around in the 4th Austin Melendez, Eric Halsch, and Aidan faced the Clovis Crossfire 98G, the winner run. Isabel Garcia-Flores had a great out One of the weekend’s most notable of the other semifinal round. Rage Orange Fusion 3 Salon 7: This was a tight game with 5 unanswered goals to finish the game. DeMello made great catches on the field. The at 1st. Nice Fielding. Laryn Bennett was a with excellent defense and pitching from swims was Thomas Gjerde’s gold medal-fin- Goalie K. Wright had an outstanding game Cardinals were on fire at the plate. Joey Katen surrendered a goal early in the first half, but great catcher for the team. Top Players: The ish in the 200 Fly with an eight-second drop quickly locked down on defense while the both sides from Ashley Bedard of Tri-Valley with over 10 saves. Offensive summary: B. hit a double knocking in two runs. Duncan Course at Wente - Natalia Badger, Lauren Orthopedic Specialists and Allison Harizal in the Preliminary heats and another drop in Broklesby 2; H. Goold 1; D. Marks 5; J. Maloney had a base hit and made some great Rage attack looked to create scoring chances Pollack, Sophia Youngberg; Pleasanton time during Finals. Maria Carlson also took on the other end of the field. Neither team of Fusion 3 Salon. Harriett Jones highlights Short 1; G. Vest 2; L. Warner 2; stops as catcher. Giovanni Costello helped Glass - Laryn Bennett, Isabel Garcia-Flores, Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists’ evening first in the 200 Free. U15 Phantoms vs Danville Venom: out the team by striking out two batters. On would prove able to convert throughout the Kristen Yen Other finals came from Nate Borchers rest of the game, however, and in the end the to work out a 2 strike walk in the bottom of Livermore 6 – Danville 1: The Venom put defense Colton Osborne made a great catch Mini White: Healthylivingrule vs. Ar- the sixth to ultimately account for the win. (500 Free), Carlson (50, 100 Free), Stephanie up a great effort on their home turf but were on a fly ball. Crossfire outlasted Rage Orange to take the ray Power: There were many great catches, Doi (200 Fly), Gjerde (100 Fly), Jason Lau championship 1-0. Emily Gee played her first softball game and not able to contain Livermore’s midfielders Cardinals 16, Giants 9: Standouts on throws and hits. From healthylivingrule.com, reached on a single in her first at bat. Top (100, 200 Fly), Tyler Lu (50, 100 Free; 50, who owned the transition game. Midfielder the Giants were Pitcher Neil Shah with two Despite the tough loss, the girls’ suc- Hannah Kramer caught a fly ball at pitcher. 100 Fly), Devin Shepodd (200, 500 Free; 200, cess at the Association Cup capped off a Players: Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists K. Wright stepped in to play goalie on short strike outs and Andrew Berg who did an Alex Stokoe threw a great strikeout. Nikki - Ashley Bedard, Emily Gee, Harriett Jones; 400 IM), Kyle Shepodd (100, 200 Breast; notice to limit the Venom to a single goal. excellent job at catching for the team. For tremendous season filled with noteworthy Trueblood made a great catch at 1st base for 400 IM), Claire Suen (50, 100 Free; 50, 100 accomplishments: Fusion 3 Salon - Allison Harizal, Holly Prinn, Offensive summary: H. Goold 2/1A; C. the Cardinals Colin Pearce hit an in the park an out. From Array Power, Annika Jernstedt Alysa Simonson Back; 100 IM), Natalie Tang (200, 500, 1000 Lovoi 1; D. Marks 1/1A; R. Twesten 1/1A; grand slam and had 4 RBI’s. Andy Hankins • In reaching the finals, the Rage Orange was awesome at catcher. Grace Haubner did Free; 100, 200 Back), Caleb Wagner (100 advanced more deeply in the Association Cup View Mobile Dental 9, Maher Educa- G. Vest 1/1A; had 2 base hits and 2 RBI’s and Garett Robb a great job pitching. Nora Manger came in tional Services 6: View Mobile Dental wins Breast), and Julian Wagner (100, 200 Back; hit a double and knocked in one RBI for than any other Rage Division 3 team has in and also did a fantastic job pitching. Top 200 Breast; 400 IM; 1650 Free). the last ten years led by Raven Maier Bell with a double, the team. Dale Spence struck out a batter Players: healthylivingrule.com - Hannah great pitching from Allie Sanchez and great With the weekend wrapped up, the Granada Little League and also stole 2nd base. Dylan MacDonald • Three first place finishes and once Kramer, Alex Stokoe, Nikki Trueblood; Ar- swimmers look toward the Far Westerns Granada Little League results from second place finish out of four tournaments fielding from Allison Camillucci. Maher made an excellent stop at third base that led ray Power - Grace Haubner, Annika Jernstedt, Educational Services had great pitching from Championships, which will be held in last week: to an out at first. entered Nora Manger Morgan Hill, California from March 29th Farm: A’s vs. Diamondbacks: The A’s • A second consecutive undefeated sea- Kara Haynie and Serena Crittenden and great Minor AAA: A’s 13, Tigers 5: Nathaniel Delores Gragg – Keller Williams fielding from Hannah Friesen. Top Players: to April 1st. and the Diamondbacks faced off for the Basinger pitched two no run innings to start son in league play, with an uncapped goal Realty vs. Balloons and Beyond: This was TVA’s home pool is located at Las Positas second time this past Saturday. The A’s had differential of 45 Maher Educational Services - Serena Crit- the A’s off. He was supported by the run scor- the first game ever played by most of the tenden, Hannah Friesen, Kara Haynie; View College, Livermore. an amazing day in the field with outstand- ing hits by Cameron Stephenson and Josh • A second consecutive District 3 league girls. They all did a great job, and it ended ing plays by Logan Hahn in the outfield and championship Mobile Dental - Allison Camillucci, Raven Collom. The Tigers runs came off doubles up being a very close game that was very Maier Bell, Allie Sanchez Tyler Mutz at second base. Hudson Lehew by Nick Hill, Geyer, and a single and inside The team is coached by Joe Santana and exciting to watch. The pitchers and catchers was outstanding at the plate, hitting a line Malcolm Cerri. Major Black: Tim McGuire Team– Phantom Lacrosse the park home run by Knight. were fantastic. Top Players: Delores Gragg Alain Pinel Realtors 2, Cardinal Jewelers Livermore Phantom Lacrosse results: drive double in the second inning. A’s 14, Cardinals 6: Zach Parodi pitched – Keller Williams Realty - Nina Balestreri, 1: It was a close game from start to finish U11 Phantoms vs Berkeley Bears: Giants vs. Cardinals: Both teams dem- two no hit innings, of four total innings for the Pleasanton Girls Softball Shawna Katz, Madison Schooley; Balloons with great pitching by Alyson Isaacs for Livermore 11 – Berkeley 6: The Bears were onstrated their offensive skill by hitting so A’s, as well as hitting a double for 2 RBI in Pleasanton Girls Softball League results and Beyond - Kayla Bettencourt, Yolanda Cardinal Jewelers and Jessica O’Neal for undefeated before stepping onto the natural well that innings lasted no more than 10 from last week: Mora, Emily Sanchez Tim McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors. turf at Robertson field in Livermore, where minutes. The top offensive players for the T-Ball: Summit Financial Group vs. West Maui Condo Rentals vs. Alta Sales There was no score until the top of the 4th the U11 Phantoms continued their winning visiting Cardinals included Grant McCarthy, Richert Lumber Co., Inc.: Claire Andre Group: Nice pitching and great fielding all when Nicole Rasmussen drove home So- streak to step into 4th place in the 19 team Zachary Van Huis, and Michael Johansson and Kyla Springer from Richert Lumber around as both teams competed hard. Alta phia Brown, who’d reached 1st base with a East division. The teams stayed within 1 driving deep line drive hits to the outfield Co., Inc. played great and both made outs. Sales Group’s Mia DeLaCruz pitched well, strong single up the middle. Tim McGuire goal until late in the 4th qtr. when the attacks for extra base hits. The top offensive play- Emily Schuchardt also had a great hit for Isabela Otero did a great job catching, and Team–Alain Pinel Realtors scored in the and middies put in 4 quick goals to pull ers for the home team Giants were Gregory Richert Lumber Co., Inc. Summit Financial Abby Cortez made some nice defensive bottom of the 5th on an amazing home run ahead. The defense and goalie S. Grimes Mayhew who hit a double on his first time Group’s Breanna Huff made amazing plays plays. For West Maui Condo Rentals, Izzy by Jenna O’Neal, scoring Mary Rockwood, (6+ saves) stymied an aggressive offensive at bat since recovering from a broken wrist. when playing pitcher and Kendra Avery also Sanchez, Olivia Sanchez, and Lindsay Mary having reached 2nd base with a pow- attack by the Bears. It was a very physical William Eccles hit the ball deep to clear the played great at 1st base. Summit Financial Salmon led off the game with hits. Top erful double. Both pitchers threw well and game and the refs let it play out as long as bases. Defensively for the Cardinals, Jacob Group’s Paige Bennett had a fantastic hit Players: West Maui Condo Rentals - Lindsay pitched complete games. Top Players: Tim the play was clean. Offensive summary: A. Sanchez continues to impress. While play- that went to center field. Top Players: Sum- Salmon, Izzy Sanchez, Olivia Sanchez; Alta McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors - Jenna Faith 2/1A; N. Frazier 1; J Herwig 1; M. ing pitcher, Jacob Sanchez cleanly caught mit Financial Group - Kendra Avery, Paige Sales Group - Abby Cortez, Mia DeLa Cruz, O’Neal, Jessica O’Neal, Mary Rockwood; Minton 2; S. Williams 3/1A; M. Nowaczyk a fly ball and ran to first base to double off Bennett, Breanna Huff; Richert Lumber Isabela Otero Cardinal Jewelers - Sophia Brown, Alyson 1; M. O’Conner 1; the runner completing an unassisted double Co., Inc. - Claire Andre, Emily Schuchardt, Balloons and Beyond vs. West Maui Isaacs, Nicole Rasmussen U11 Phantoms vs San Ramon Stealth: : play. In the same inning, Jacob Sanchez Kyle Springer Condo Rentals: Emily Harmon, Luciana Senior: Kaelin Construction Inc. 12, Livermore 9 – San Ramon 2: The rain held fielded a ground ball, ran to second base KB Homes vs. Bella Luna Studios: Garcia, and Adrianna Martinez had great hits De Los Angeles Tax Service 0: Kaelin off for a beautiful morning of Lacrosse at for the force out then ran down the runner Bella Luna Studios’ Isabella Rodriguez had and played solid defense for Balloons and Construction’s pitchers, Laura Kaelin & Jen- Robertson field in Livermore. The Stealth at first base who had rounded the bag and a big hit in her first at bat that cleared the Beyond. Hailey Verstrepen, Katelyn Marins, nie Gentry, combined to pitch 7 no-hit shutout came to play but could not get their offense tagged him out, turning another unassisted bases. KB Homes’ Emily Bull had strong and Christina Herdman played great on of- innings including 15 strike outs (Kaelin 9 / going against the Livermore defense and double play. Brendan O’Hara and Ashton defensive skills that kept the game intrigu- fense and made outstanding defense plays Gentry 6) and allowing only 4 runners to ing. Top Players: KB Homes - Emily Bull, for West Maui Condo Rentals. Top Players: reach base. Maddie McGuire had the big- Annalise Demange, Zoe Wagner; Bella Ballons and Beyond - Kuciana Garcia, Em- gest hit of the game with a 2 RBI double in Luna Studios - Lauren Gray, Catie Neilsen, ily Harmon, Adrianna Martinez; West Maui the first inning for Kaelin Construction Inc. Isabella Rodriguez Condo Rentals - Christina Herdman, Katelyn Shannon Easley made key defensive plays Micro White: Valley Plumbing vs. Martins, Hailey Verstrepen for De los Angeles Tax Service to end three NetApp: All the girls deserve recognition Delores Gragg – Keller Williams Realty rallies, while Madison Hill pitched well both for playing under extreme conditions. Not vs. Healthylivingrule: On Healthylivingrule, in relief and in two scoreless innings to limit one player complained about playing in the Diana had a great hit. Corey and Isabella the damage. Top Players: Kaelin Construc- rain. Good job girls. High five’s to Emma played great defense and also hit well. From tion - Jennie Gentry, Laura Kaelin, Maddie B., for Valley Plumbing, for her big out at Delores Gragg – Keller Williams Realty, McGuire; De Los Angeles - Shannon Easley, 3rd . Elena had a close call at 3rd and a Kayli made several outs while playing 3rd Madison Hill, Clarrisa Punla well-hit ball. Samantha R. had a great hit up base and got a hit. Makenna shined at 1st Kaelin Construction Inc. 9, Hyatt Sum- the middle. NetApp were helped by Grace base and catcher, and also hit very well to merfield Suites 2: Hyatt Summerfield Suites and Leah L. with great hits, along with Ava get on base. Britney had 2 great hits and fell to Kaelin Construction Inc. 9-2 as pitch- R. Top Players: Valley Plumbing - Emma scored for the team. Top Players: Delores ing made all of the difference in this contest. Buttafoco, Samantha Riter, Elena Soltero; Gragg – Keller Williams Realty - Britney Top Players: Kaelin Construction Inc. - Lucy NetApp - Grace Lozano, Leah Lozano, Aguilar, Makenna Luke, Kayli Shimanuki; Brunswick, Alicia Castellucia, Kendal Ava Ryan Healthylivingrule – Isabella Rule, Corey Martinez; Hyatt Summerfield Suites - Andie Micro Teal: The Course at Wente vs. Timby, Diana Zachlod Becker, Molly Burchett, Tiana Garza Marleen Armstrong–Farmers Insurance: Mini Teal: Securities America 9, Images Kate Sanders turned a double play when she By Lori 6: Securities America and Images by caught a pop fly and threw the runner out at Lori opened the season with a BLAST this 3rd base. Izzy McElroy fielded a hard-hit week. Peyton Williams led off the game (and Kayla Smith Wins Gold ground ball at pitcher and threw her out at the year) with a solid hit and was a star at 3rd Seventh-grade wrestler Kayla Smith 1st base. Audrey Davis hit the ball in the air base, while Ellie Flora showed off her hitting from East Avenue Middle School pinned all into the right field for a whopping hit. Marissa skills for Securities America with 3 beautiful her opponents in route to winning the gold Macias had an outfield hit. Abbie Kumpf hit singles and 2 RBIs. Behind the strong pitch- medal at the annual Harvest Park Wrestling a girl pitch single. Sofia Blaschka pitched ing and hitting of Rachel Singh, Images by tournament on March 24. Smith recorded two solid innings. Top Players: The Course Lori took the lead into the final frame, but all her victories with pins in the first round at Wente - Audrey Davis, Izzy McElroy, were shut down by Isabella Restani’s fast- and completed her impressive day with a 30 Kate Sanders; Marleen Armstrong–Farmers balls. Top Players: Securities America - Ellie second pin over Carolina Perez from Bancroft Insurance - Sofia Blaschka, Abbie Kumpf, Flora, Isabella Restani, Peyton Williams; Middle school. Marissa Macias Images By Lori - Rachel Singh East Avenue collected 10 medals at A2 Technologies vs. Workbench True Mini Black: Hopyard Ale House 7, tournament advancing four wrestlers to the Value: Faced with a bases-loaded jam and Jabwire 5: The girls fought a hard battle. finals and claiming one gold medal. one out, A2 Technologies’ pitcher, Ella Mc- Isabella Fragomeli pitched a great game and Seventh-graders Bryce Disbrow (139 Carthy, threw home to catcher Erica Haley Sophia Ghoddoucy and Kayla Gonzaga were pounds), Kadny Fabian (70) and eighth- to get one out, and then Ella Hodges fielded solid on the field. Megan Reilly, Courtney grader Bobby Flores (100) advanced to a grounder at 2nd and threw on to Natalie Beaudin, and Gabby Toby were awesome the championship finals claiming the silver O’Sullivan at 1st to retire the side. O’Sullivan at bat and led their team to victory. Top medal in their weight division. Both Disbrow also delivered a big hit for A2 Technologies. Player: Jabwire - Isabella Fragomeli, Sophia and Fabian each collected two pins in route Workbench True Value was led by Elizabeth Ghoddoucy, Kayla Gonzaga; Hopyard Ale to the championship finals. Hollmeyer, Emily Mackin, and Katie Yozzo. House – Courtney Beaudin, Megan Reilly, Other wrestlers from East Avenue who Top Players: A2 Technologies - Erica Haley, Gabby Tobey medaled were Bryan Torres (98), Alex Ella McCarthy, Natalie O’Sullivan; Work- Minor Teal: Savvy Seconds 5, Uncle Griffen (95) and Robert Woods (140) each bench True Value -Elizabeth Hollmeyer, Credit Union 2: Uncle Credit Union played taking third place in their weight division. Emily Mackin, Katie Yozzo hard their first game of the season with Justin Javier (70), Logan Potter (90), and A2 Technologies vs. Athens Burgers: Sierra Lema making over 4 catches at 1st Tristan McDougall (125) each took fourth Brooke Inman went 2-for-2 with two RBI’s, base; Isabel Fernandes pitching and Brenna place. Kayla Smith had the fastest pin for Maddie Benson flashed her speed on the Adams connecting with several powerful the team pinning one of her opponents in basepaths and pitcher Leila Lyions made hits. In the end Savvy Seconds took home 15 seconds in the first round. a nice catch for A2 Technologies. Sophie the win with Olivia Jones leading runs and Gonzalez had a hit, Mason Helk pitched well Haleigh Lopes and Tori Reiner’s significant and Ruby Harkness made a terrific debut for contributions.Top Players: Uncle Credit Christensen Wrestling Athens Burgers. Top Players: A2 Technolo- Union - Brenna Adams, Isabel Fernandes, The Christensen Middle School wres- gies - Maddie Benson, Brooke Inman, Leila Sierra Lema; Savvy Seconds - Olivia Jones, tling team had seven wrestlers place at last Lyions; Athens Burgers - Sophie Gonzalez, Haleigh Lopes, Tori Reiner Saturday’s Harvest Park tournament. Making Ruby Harkness, Mason Helk Fire Stop Sprinkler Company 2, San the finals for the second week in a row, 6th The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 - PAGE 7

In Granada Little League baseball, the Minor A Rangers hosted the Diamondbacks in league play Friday afternoon. Centerfielder Celeste Summers looks for the out at second base. Livermore's U11 midfielder splits the defense in front of the San Ramon’s goal on the way to a 9-2 win on March 24 in Phantom The West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy optional Lacrosse action. gymnasts competed in the Northern California Level 8, 9 and 10 State Championships, hosted by Champion Gymnastics to take the lead. Another notable player was ball tenaciously, completing the play. Two Academy, in Stockton, on March 24, 2012. Level 9 gymnast Justin Torres who went 3-3 and an honorable pitchers, one for each team, pitched complete Isabella Orecchia finished in 5th place on beam with a 9.150, 9th mention for Ethan Gundersen who went 2-3 innings with three consecutive outs: Jesse after taking a hard shot to the jaw. The game Haight for the Cardinals, and Julian Quigley, place on vault with a 9.250 and 10th place all around with 35.225. ends 5-7 Red Sox. for the Dodgers. Both are to be commended Level 8 gymnast Anna Siebel finished in 10th place on bars T-Ball: Dodgers vs. Rangers: Top Dodg- for their achievements, especially this early in ers: Adam Valentine, T.C. Hill, Christopher the season. On offense, there were multiple and beam and 9th place all around with a 34.900. Both Isabella Owen; Top Rangers: Tyler Orth, Luke Santin, hard-hit balls. The Cardinals’ Weslee Brink- and Anna qualified for Regionals. Pictured are Anna Siebel and Trent Ter Keurst. man hit a lead-off double into deep center Cardinals vs. Red Sox: Top Red Sox: field, and Kyle Sands had two extraordinary Isabella Orecchia. Brody Stringfellow, AJ Hattaway, Andrew hits, a line-drive triple to the left field wall Navarro; Top Cardinals: William Fuller, and a last-inning double to deep left center. alive and swinging. Max Thorpe hit a triple Dwayne Noel, Jack Davis. The Dodgers’ Daniel Vergara had a colossal the fifth inning to lead the A’s to victory over stand-up double, in which he hit a fly ball all the Cardinals. He was helped by a spectacular with three RBIs and a single with an RBI. Dylan Cole hit a double with 2 RBIs. Alex the way to the left field fence, very narrowly diving catch in the outfield in the fourth by Livermore National LL missing a home run. Vincent Dixon and a single that drove in two Scull hit three singles with an RBI each at Livermore National Little League bat. Eli Nuddleman smashed a huge single Giants vs. Padres: For the Giants: Ethan runs in the fifth inning by Alec Lewis. For results: Henderer made an out at third base, got a the Cardinals Garcia had 3 RBI on a double, with three RBIs. Brett Whitelaw hit a double AAA Division: Diamondbacks 15, with two RBIs and was hit by a pitch result- hit, and showed great hustle, for which he Guthke with an RBI single, and another RBI Padres 10: The Diamondbacks were led by received a game ball. Colby Cairel contrib- from a single by Eastman. ing in another run scored. Jake Kennedy hit Jorden McCullar who pitched a great game a single with an RBI and did well his first uted an RBI, and Lukas Stifter made an out A’s 10, Cardinal’s 8: In a game that went and made a nice catch at 3rd base in the at second base, for which he received a game back and forth, the Cardinal’s Caleb Chance outing as pitcher. Brittany Pettit played 2nd inning. Kyle Winkler had a solid single well at 2nd base. For the Red Sox: Mikey ball. For the Padres: London Bishop had had 2 hits, one for a double, and Jacob Garcia and scored a run in the third. Mason Smith two strikeouts in two well-pitched innings. also had a 2B, with Quinn Tudor throwing two Duperly, Chase Richards, Joey Orluck and was on fire, he had a triple and a double and Dylan Prusso combined for strong pitching Derek Craven had strong hitting with two scoreless innings. While the A’s battled back drove in 3 runs to lead the Diamondbacks to doubles, and Josh Amick had a double and in the later innings with Vincent Dixon mak- performances. Richards hit a triple and victory. The Padres Matt Fiedor made a great scored a run. Aden Cavalcanti made an drove in two runs. ing a outstanding defensive play at third base catch when Mason Smith smashed one out Dodgers vs. Giants: John Stangal from to help Cameron Stephenson who pitched 3 all star catch behind the plate on a pop up. to center field. Then his twin brother Josh East Avenue wrestler Kayla Smith wins Gold Medal at the Harvest Brandon McDougall also provided offensive the Dodgers had a great 2 innings pitching, strong innings, and Jordan Collom closeout Fiedor, not to be outdone by his brother, got a retiring the first 3 batters in the first inning. Park Wrestling tournament. Smith pinned all her opponents the the game with a scoreless final inning. firepower for the Sox. double after hitting one out to left center field. Dodgers 14, Cardinals 4: Cardinals: Cooper Wilcox’s had 2 RBI’s with a smash- Rangers 8, Orioles 0: The Rangers started Another great hit was made by Nate Findley ing double to the outfield in the 5th inning. first round. the official season with an impressive 8-0 Bambos Charalambos played an excellent who hit a long triple to center field game today. From his sacrifice RBI’s to his For the Giants, Sean Smith did a fabulous win over the Orioles. Rangers Adrian Ayala Padres 9, Cardinals 6: Cardinals out- job pitching, especially during the second pitched 4 great innings. Dylan Baxter had a golden glove in the outfield. We are looking standing players: Dane Winslow went 2 for played throughout the game by Ashton Marr. finish, they took a 10-4 lead and never forward to seeing more from such a dedi- inning. Aiden Martinez did an outstanding Parker Pompilio powered the Dodgers with looked back. great play at 3rd base. Devon Pearce was 3 3 with a double and an RBI; Randy Rego job getting 2 RBI’s for the game. for 3 at bat with 2 RBI’s. For the Orioles, cated player in the future. Dodgers: Branden went 1 for 2; Niezman went 1 for 3; Padres 3 great hits. The Dons also got first place finishes Harvey performed with great confidence and Rockies vs. A’s: For the Rockies: Hersh Giants vs. A’s: As the Giants took the field from Gastineau (50 free), Andrew Song Cole Seely had some great hitting and Grant outstanding players: Tyler Felipe went 2 Rudrawal caught a line drive to first base, Borjon pitched a very consistent game. was a definite contributor in the Dodgers win for 3 with a double; Matt Fiedor pitched an Julius Lorenzo immediately demonstrated (200 Free), Sam Sornsen (100 free), Kennet today. Hard hitting John Joiner showed off fielded some great grounders, and struck great defensive plays. His consistency carried Pipe (500 free), Wang (back), and Jhong outstanding game; Joe Mifsud came in as out a batter while pitching. Michael Anoline his batting skill each at bat. the closing pitcher over from inning to inning as he led the team (breaststroke). Livermore American LL Cardinals 15, Yankees 6: For the Yan- fielded a grounder to short and tagged out the with great plays. While at the plate Jonas Swimming on the relay teams that also Padres 12, Giants 2: Padres outstanding runner at third base. Noah Olson hit a fly ball Livermore American Little League kees: Michael Bearden - displayed his hard players: Colton Berlinn hit a towering double Mellinger went 3 for 3 and rallied for his finished first were Parker Brown, Gastineau, results: hitting batting ability. Jarett Williams - pitch- to center, earning a double and bringing in team. For the A’s Gavin Nunes led his team Jerald Kagele, and Song in the 200 free, and into left field. Erick Ruloma and Nate Findley the first run of the game. Cameron Adriens Majors: Indians 5, Giants 4: Giants ing with heart and dedication, and even in the each pitched outstanding innings. swinging the bat every inning with good solid the 400 free relay team of Ben Oliver, Pipe, played another close game. They put forth a rain, never gave up. Logan Ruiz was on his hit a home run to right field, bringing in two hits that advanced his teammates. On defense Wang, and Bergman. Diamondbacks 11, Giants 1: Jaiden other batters. Jonah Johnson had a great throw good team effort, though came up short in the A game and never let the rain get in his way Jimenez, starting pitcher for the Diamond- Louis Wright fielded the ball with ease and end. Indians standouts: Kaine Montez - hit a - his defensive plays to his hard hitting at bats. from right field to second base. For the A’s: captured several outs at 2nd backs, struck out 2 and gave up no runs. Defense: Line shot out made by Landon The Amador Valley Varsity swimming double to knock in the winning run; Bradon For the Cardinals: Jordan Scates came to life Jaiden was walked twice at the plate and Cardinals vs. Dodgers: Danielle Hanley and diving team trailed until the penulti- Jackson - Pitched an excellent game; Albert during today’s game. Jordan has been hard Ratinho as well as another play where he started the Cardinals offense going with a scored a run. Colby Smith started the scor- threw to first baseman Anthony Molleson mate event of the meet, but a sweep of the Amavaiza - played a good game at 3rd and at work during practice and it has definitely ing off with a Grand Slam in the 1st inning, huge double to move the runners. On defense 1st. Giants standouts: Bryan Torres, single; paid off. From stopping plays at third base, for an out. Pitcher Gabe Emfinger did not Tyler Layman threw three laser throws to his he also hit an RBI single and recorded 2 allow a hit in the 2nd inning. Cole Meyers, aggressive at bats; Brendan to catching pop flies in the out field and the stikeouts while pitching. Caden Emry had a first baseman for three outs.Drake Ornellas McCafferty, scored two runs, aggressive unforgettable connects he made at bat is why A Dibision: Giants vs. Rockies: For the had three huge hits for the Dodgers driving great game at the plate with an RBI single. Giants Shane Pollard outstanding offense base running Scates deserved the game ball. He also scored a run. The Giants were led in some runs. Aiden Bessolo played great AAA Division: A’s 15, Red Sox 6: The A Division: Yankees 12, Cardinals 8: For and Colin Rodriguez outstanding defensive defense by cleanly fielding a grounder and by the solid pitching of Jacob Dennet and player. Bad weather and wet fields didn’t stop Red Sox and the A’s played Saturday under the Yankee: Michael Rasmussen powered out Caelob Stimpson. setting on 2nd for the force out. cloudy skies. The Red Sox started strong a three run double and scored a run and went the Diamondbacks and Dogders from a fun Diamondbacks 10, Dodgers 6: Mason filled and exciting game The Diamondbacks posting 5 quick runs in the top of the 1st. Joe 3 for 3 and showed strong defense at both Smith started off the regular season for the Doughty had a double with 2 RBIs. Matthew 1st base and catcher. Connor Toland lead MVP’S Zach Sousa and Jack Hansen showed Amador Swimming Diamondbacks with a booming home run to off their top notch fielding ability at Shortstop Led by Kevin Yan’s two first place Hagan was 2 for 3 with a RBI, hitting a line off the top of the 3rd with a hard single that right field. Mason later walked and scored drive rocket to centerfield in the 3rd. Nick and 1st. Zach at 1st had the Diamondbacks finishes, the Amador Valley JV boys swim started a 5 run rally, and smashed a double a run in the game. Bobby Farner pitched 3 team blasted Granada by a 133-50 score. Hill and Jake Blanchard displayed great in the 4th. He had 2 RBIs and scored a run first double play of the season by catching solid innings and struck out 5. Bobby also a pop up and alertly stepping on 1st. While The Dons took first in every swimming defense when they caught A’s runner Evans while doing a great job catching and play- had a single to left field and scored 2 runs in a pickle, then tagged him out to prevent Jack at shortstop raced toward home plate event at the meet. ing outfield. John Clapp showed his range in the game. Jack Wilson pitched 3 innings Yan won the 50 fly and 100 IM and also the A’s from scoring in the 3rd. The A’s were charging a ball hit down the 3rd baseline, to catch a flyball. The Dodgers shined with and had 6 strikeouts. Jack also had a single, nice hits and great plays on 1st and 3rd base. swam on the medley relay team that finished a force to be reckoned with throughout the nearly picking it out of the air. At the plate double and drove in 3 runs. The Dodgers game. James Wilcox was outstanding, going Dodgers MVP Andrew Kramar shined on first. That relay team of Yan, Michael Chew, John had two solid base hits, scoring a run, attack was led by the strong pitching and Anthony Jhong and Max Gastineau got the 3 for 3 with 4 RBIs, which included a deep and driving in an RBI in the 4th. For the 3rd base by fielding a hard ground ball then hitting of Grant Ikeda. Also for the Dodg- pouncing on third for the out. Charlie Lat- meet off to a good start when, combined drive in the 3rd that went all the way to the Cardinals: Matthew Thompson caught a fly ers Brandon Martin had a solid pitching fence to earn him a double. Nathan Jones kowski proved his skill on 1st by snagging with the ‘B’ team of Jeff Wang, Jason Oliver, ball in the 1st Inning. Daniel Waxman threw performance and Zack Saal played great at Alex Gauthier, and Aaron Silva third place launched a single in the 2nd to get the A’s the ball to first baseman for the 3rd out in the grounders blistered down the line. Dominic 2nd base and center field. Johnson had a hot bat and launched balls in scoring position. Aidan Edwards followed 3rd Inning. Parker King hit a triple allowing AA Division: Rockies vs. Cardinals: For up with a solid single in the 2nd to score the the team to score 2 runs. all over the field. the Rockies, Xavier Lortie and Eli Hargis T-Ball: Giants vs. Cubs: The Cubs go ahead run. The A’s never looked back, Red Sox 7, Cubs 5: Red Sox and Cubs both hit solid doubles. Noah Olson fielded grabbing the lead and holding on to win had a see saw battle today where the game started off strong with Ethan Rolandelli excellently at third base, catching a pop fly having a great at bat the 1st inning and the game 15 to 6. Top A’s players: James could have gone either way. Both teams and throwing out several batters at first base. Wilcox, Nathan Jones, Aidan Edwards. Top played very well and ultimately the Red staying strong with solid hits throughout Joey Gomez was on fire pitching, and struck the game. While Quinten Wetzel stood his Red Sox players: Joe Doughty, Nick Hill, Sox finished on top. For the cubs, the team’s out a batter. For the Cardinals, Austin Statham Mathew Hagan. offensive and defensive superstar Jordan ground on the field with outstanding plays hit a double and Sundar Thomas had a great at both 1st base and pitcher forcing the outs AA Division: Cardinals 14, A’s 12: For Treventhan played a remarkable game earn- throw from center field to second base. the A’s: The Nuddleman brothers, Ben and ing himself a 2 base hit, 2 RBIs and a pop for the Cubs. The Giants quickly fought back Cardinals vs. Dodgers: The opening with 2 strong doubles from Austin Murray Eli showed their skills as catchers. Alex Scull fly catch. Garret Montgomery proved his day match-up between the Cardinals and displayed great defense and also hit well, catching skills are no joke when he caught pushing the runners around the bases. Ryan Dodgers was a fast-paced and impressively Millies carried the defense with 2 spectacular scoring runs for the A’s. Cole Reppas con- an infield fly ball forcing two outs against well-played game. Both teams’ defense nected with a solid hit to score a run. For the the Red Sox. Sam Friedmann a.k.a. “Sam plays and obtaining the out in both the 1st shone, with the pitchers racking up plenty of and 3rd inning Cardinals: Drew McDonald showed off his the Man” went 3 for 3, all doubles. Top Red strikes, and fielders persevering to produce athleticism with exceptional fielding, batting, Sox players for the game were Antonio Sotka Cardinals vs. Padres: Outstanding outs. Particularly notable defensive plays performance in the field for the Cardinals and to top it off his terrific pitching skills. and Jacob Gundersen. Jacob had a clutch hit included Weslee Brinkman’s first inning out Aaron Stone had a solid hit in the bottom of in the 6th inning that brought in two runs to by Andrew Kennedy. Awesome offensive at second base, in which he was injured in a power for the Cardinals supplied by Jake the 5th to win the game 14-12. tie up the game. Antonio followed up with collision with the runner, but held on to the A’s 15, Red Sox 4: The A’s bats were another hit which brought in another two runs Johnson. For the Padres, great defense was PAGE 8 - The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012

breaststroke and a win in the 400 free relay pushed them over the top in a 98-88 win they can about the country they represent. over Granada High. City of Dublin Recreation Department is Pleasanton Jr. Football offering “British Soccer Camp” sessions for The Matadors dominated the early part Pleasanton Junior Football League Join the Second Annual Race the following ages: Ages 3-5 Mini Soccer of the meet, outpointing Amador in the first (PJFL) is now taking registration for the four swimming events, plus diving to take a 9am-10:30am $140; Ages 6-14 Half Day 2012 Contact Football, Flag Football and 9am-12pm $188; Ages 7-12 Half Day/ Emer- big 51-27 lead going into the fly. However, Cheerleading season. PJFL offers contact the Dons wouldn’t get outpointed in any ald Glen 9am-12pm & 5pm–8pm $248 football and cheerleading for boys and girls Teams are also welcome to attend For the Parks on April 15 event the rest of the way. in the 2nd through 8th grades, as well as flag Bryan Hughes won the fly and, with the and receive a week of focused instruction help of Cameron Kurotori (third) and Michael football for boys and girls in the 2nd through to prepare them for the fall season. Team By Patricia Koning entrances. The park is home to am, followed by the 5K at 8:45 Brooks (fifth) stemmed the Granada tide, 12th grades. Everyone plays in PJFL. There Camp Rates are available from your Camp The second annual Race for a variety of wildlife, including am and the 1-mile children’s race gaining four points. Next Jason Chen won are no tryouts and there are no cuts. Coordinator. the Parks will take place on April frogs, pond turtles, dragonflies, at 9 am. Awards for the 5K will the 100 free to help Amador gain another to Contact Football registration includes Sign up at www.ci.dublin.ca.us or, points and after Hughes, RJ Scott, and Jordan a uniform and all necessary equipment and for more information please contact Rich 15. This is a scenic run through muskrats, deer, butterflies, liz- start at approximately 10 am and Resnick went 1-3-5 in the 500 free, Amador contact players practice 3 times per week Jochner at: 925-556-4558, or rich.jochner@ Sycamore Grove to support the ards, and birds such as red-tail awards for the 10K will start at had narrowed the score to 70-56. beginning in early August and play games dublin.ca.gov Fourteen points is still a challenge to on Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports Park Livermore Area Recreation and hawks, white-tail kites, scrub approximately 10:30 am. Award make up in four events, but the Dons got beginning in early September. Park District (LARPD) Founda- jays, magpies, and meadow- categories for both races are 13 10 of those points by going 1-2 in the 200 Flag Football registration includes a free relay. The team of Chen, Hughes, Kevin jersey and all necessary equipment and flag Fischer Added tion. The event features a 10K larks. & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, McLaughlin, and Nick Johnston took first players practice 1 time a week beginning in Bay Area golfer Todd Fischer has been while David Becker, Justin Pasquale, Sri added to the field of golf professionals for run, 5K run/walk, and a 1-mile This year’s race has a differ- 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and mid-August and play games on Saturdays the 2012 TPC Stonebrae Championship, a Gandhi, and Resnick finished second. at Hart Middle School beginning in mid- children’s race for ages 12 and ent course than last year. The older. Finisher awards will be Johnson’s first in the back helped Nationwide Tour event to be played April narrow the gap to two points 79-77. Then September. 12-15 at the picturesque TPC Stonebrae, under. start is at Wente Vineyard at given to all children completing Amador suddenly found themselves up by Cheer registration includes a uniform overlooking San Francisco Bay from atop “This is a fantastic family 5050 Arroyo Road. The course the 1-mile children’s race. 10 eight points when McLaughlin, Pasquale and training and cheerleaders practice two the Hayward hills. and Copeland Green went 1-2-3 in the times per week beginning in late June and Fischer, 42, a Pleasanton product and event. We would like to see for 10K runners goes all the way Entry fees are $30 for the 10K breaststroke. cheer on Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports former star at the University of San Francisco, even more children participate to the Sycamore Grove entrance and 5K, $10 for the children’s With a 90-82 lead going into the final Park beginning in early September. received the fourth and final sponsor exemp- event Amador just had to finish in the top For more details and to register a player tion for the TPC Stonebrae Championship. this year,” says Jim Carlson, on Wetmore Road and back race, and $25 per person for fami- two, but they did better than that, winning visit PJFL.com. Follow PJFL on Facebook Other exemptions have been awarded to Pro recreation division manager for through the park to Wente Vine- lies of four or more before April the 400 free relay behind the swimming of at Facebook.com/PleasantonJuniorFoot- Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, the Tour- LARPD. “We want the commu- yards. Those running the 5K will 12. Fees go up $5 if you register Chen, Johnston, Hughes, and McLauglin ballLeague. nament Host, as well as PGA TOUR veteran icing the meet for the Dons. Scott McCarron of Napa, and up-and-coming nity to come out and enjoy the complete a shorter loop, turning the day of the race. pro Gregor Main of Danville. beautiful trail through Sycamore around about mid-way through Packets can be picked up on A trio of swimmers won two events and Community Day at A’s Fischer, winner of the Nationwide Tour’s swam on two winning relay teams to lead Livermore community can support 2002 Fort Smith Classic, was a member of the Grove and the post-race festivi- the park. The 1-mile children’s Saturday, April 14 from 9 am to the Amador Valley JV girls to a big 128-55 Livermore Valley Joint Unified School Nationwide Tour from 2001-02 and 2007-11, ties at Wente Vineyards.” race goes out the LARPD bridge noon at the LARPD offices at win over Granada High. The Dons won every District (LVJUSD) athletic programs by and played on the PGA TOUR from 2003- swimming event, falling short of first only attending the Oakland A’s vs. Cleveland Indi- 06, when he won $2.8 million. He has not Last year’s inaugural Race and back. Visit www.finishline- 4444 East Avenue. On race day, in the diving event. competed this year on either the Nationwide ans game on Sunday, April 22. The National Tour or PGA TOUR, and is expected to make for the Parks raised $5,000 for production.com/events/running/ packet pickup will start at 7 am The trio in question was Bridget Booe, Anthem will be performed by Livermore’s Paris Sinclair and Erin Walsh. These three his 2012 debut at TPC Stonebrae. the LARPD Foundation. Funds RunForTheParks to see course at Wente Vineyards. Registration were instrumental in the Dons victory as they own, Granada High Junior, Braden Sweeney. The TPC Stonebrae Championship re- swam on the 200 and 400 free relay teams Family packages, field level seats, tailgate turns to TPC Stonebrae for its fourth season were used to support the Valley maps. will be available the morning of and split six of the eight individual events BBQ, parking, t-shirts and more are avail- on the Nationwide Tour. The TPC Stonebrae Rock Gym and for park and trail The 5K and 10K courses will the race. T-shirts are not guaran- between them. able. Sponsor packages are available and Championship will showcase world-class In addition to the relay wins, Booe won include sponsor name on event signage golf in a festive atmosphere that is designed maintenance. be 80% on unpaved trails through teed with race-day registration. the 200 and 500 free races, Walsh the IM and and t-shirt. The order deadline is March 31, to bring together the community at the Na- Sycamore Grove is a 775- the park. The trails are not accept- For more information and to 100 free, and Sinclair took the 50 free and 2012. More information can be found at tionwide Tour’s only Northern California 100 back. Katie Michiletti joined the trio on the LVJUSD website (www.livermore- appearance April 10-15. acre park with entrances at 1051 able to running strollers unless register, go to the website www. the 200 relay while Lindsay DeWilde took schools.com) or by emailing communityrela- For more information about the tourna- Wetmore Road and 5211 Arroyo they have off-road wheels. finishlineproduction.com/events/ part in the 400 free relay. DeWilde also won [email protected]. ment, visit www.TPCfun.com the 50 fly and swam on the winning medley Road (Veterans Park entrance). The 10K race starts at 8:30 running/RunForTheParks. relay team along with Anika Kilkenny, Katie A 2.5-mile path connects the two Tsui, and Kylie Copenhagen. Golf Tournament The final first place finish for the Dons A Golf Tournament to benefit the was Rachel Bench in the breaststroke. Granada and Livermore High Safe and Sober Grad Night is set for Fri., April 20 at Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore. Registration to Begin for Sites at Camp Shelly Pleasanton Seahawks This will be a 4 player scramble format; The Pleasanton Seahawks swim team 10 a.m. driving range, 11 a.m. registration, Camp Shelly at Lake Tahoe is • Wednesday, April 4: Group turned in a superior showing at the Spring noon putting contest, 1 p.m. shotgun start, operated by the Livermore Area reservation appointments begin Junior Olympics Championship hosted 6 p.m. dinner, auction, awards. by SRVLA in San Ramon March 16-18. Prizes, raffles and awards during the Recreation and Park District. The at 8 a.m. at the Robert Livermore Along with many new best times, the PLS event. Fee of $135 per golfer includes green camp provides a family-friendly Community Center. swimmers had many new cuts and top ten fees, carts and range balls, $5 gift shop mer- camping experience set in a pine • Saturday, April 14: In-person placements. chandise spend, box lunch, champion dinner Pre-Junior Group: New Junior Olympic buffet and beverage cart service available; and fir forest near Lake Tahoe’s reservations accepted from 9 (JO) Times: Vickie Luo, Alex Ren and Nicole dinner only is $25 per person. south shore on land leased by the a.m. to noon at the Community Stiles; New Far Western (FW) Times: Kyra Sponsorships are available. For infor- Black; New Pacific Reportable Time (PRT): mation, contact Linda Jarrell at lbjarrell@ U.S. Forest Service. Center. Kyle Kenny. comcast.net or 381-0151. On site, campers can play vol- • Monday, April 16: Regular Pre-Senior: Sofia Barrera - 15th 100 back FW, 11th 200 back FW; Alexander leyball, horseshoes or pingpong walk-in reservations open from Hernandez - 9th 50 back FW, 3rd 50 breast Memorial Run and BBQ as well as ride bikes around the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through PRT, 2nd 100 breast PRT, 12th 50 fly FW; The California Peace Officers Associa- paved campground loop. LARPD Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Shawn Kim - 13th 50 fly FW; Drew Ko- tion (CPOA) invites everyone to participate bayashi - 3rd 50 free FW, 6th 100 free FW, in a very special event honoring those who’ve park rangers lead activities such • Tuesday, May 1 and sub- 6th 50 back FW, 9th 100 back FW, 4th 50 lost their lives in the line of duty, while mak- as ice cream socials, volley- sequent dates: Reservations fly PRT, Audrik Christian - 8th 50 free FW, ing our lives safer. The 4th Annual California 8th 50 back FW, 11th 50 breast FW, 14th Peace Officers Association’s Memorial Run ball tournaments against Camp accepted by phone at 925-373- 100 breast FW; Pieter Cory – 13th 100 breast and Family Barbecue will be held on Satur- Concord, wildflower walks, star 5700 (credit card only) and by FW; Christopher Jhong - 16th 50 free FW, day, May 12, at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, gazing and campfires. Minutes mail (check only). Include form 8th 100 free FW, 16th 500 free FW, 15th 100 Pleasanton. This is an extraordinary way to breast FW, 4th 200 breast PRT, 4th 200 IM salute those who have given the ultimate from Camp Shelly, visitors can from LARPD website and mail PRT; Jonah Cooper - 3rd 200 free PRT, 1st sacrifice, while at the same time supporting their families and co-workers who are left find opportunities for biking, to 4444 East Ave., Livermore, 50 back PRT, 200 back PRT, 1st 50 fly PRT, behind to cope with the tragic loss. swimming next to sandy beaches, CA 94550. 1st 100 fly PRT; Wolfgang Lachance - 5th 100 All proceeds from this family oriented free FW, 4th 1650 free FW; Michael Martin event will go directly to the Concerns of fishing, horseback riding and hik- To learn more about Camp - 15th 50 back, 8th 100 back FW, 10th 200 Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) (California ing in the beautiful Desolation Shelly, visit the LARPD website back; Samantha Howell - 9th 100 free FW, Chapter), a non-profit organization whose 1st 1000 free PRT, 15th 100 back, 10th 200 sole mission is to assist with the rebuilding Wilderness. at www.larpd.dst.ca.us or the back FW; Danielle Zacharias - 10th 1650 free; of lives of surviving family members and Each of the 25 campsites has Happy Shelly Campers page Vera Umansky - 11th 100 back; Jeffrey Tang affected co-workers of law enforcement of- - 12th 50 free; Alexander Gilchrist - new FW ficers killed. Each year, between140 and 160 a parking slot, picnic table, fire on Facebook at www.facebook. 100 back, 10th 200 back FW, 13th 400 IM, officers are killed, while carrying out their pit with grill, food locker and com/campshelly. 10th 100 fly FW, 5th 200 fly FW; Jonathan sworn duties. Their families and co-work- a level spot for a tent. Several Mui - 9th 100 breast; Kyle Oslund - 10th ers are left to cope with these tragic losses. 100 breast, 10th 200 breast FW; Anthony C.O.P.S has more than 15,000 members and sites have space for boats, tent Young - 12TH 100 breast, 11th 200 breast provides resources and assistance to help these families rebuild shattered lives. There trailers and motor homes as well FW; Nathaniel Sproul - 9th 200 fly is no membership fee to join C.O.P.S., for as vehicles or trailers up to 28 Senior Group: Hannah Folmar 200 back the price paid is already too high. New FW; Thomas Neufeld 1000 free New The Memorial Run’s 10K & 5K Walk feet long and 10 feet high. A few FW; Bernadine Martin 1650 free New FW & Run courses are made up of small roll- sites accommodate people who ing-hill trails that run throughout the scenic Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The Kid’s have mobility impairments. A EDGE Gymnastics 1-mile run is laid out through a portion of central restroom has flush toilets EDGE Gymnastics team members the park’s lawn area. competed 2012 NorCal Level 8-10 State Trophies will go to the top 5K and 10K and hot showers. View of Camp Shelly. Championships, Champion Gymnastics in male and female finishers, with medals given Camp Shelly is open in 2012 Stockton, CA on March 23 - 25, 2012. three deep in designated age groups in the Level 8: (6th place finish) Junior B: 5K and 10K runs for both male and female from Friday, June 15, to Tuesday, additional $4 per night for each mobility impaired or those with Samantha Durante, 4th all-around (37.25), participants. Special awards will also be Sept. 4. Fees are $35 per night, 3rd bars (9.4), 5th vault (9.225); Junior C: given to all kids participating in the Kids’ site booked in the group rental. special medical needs (docu- with up to eight people per camp- Kelley Hebert, 2nd all-around (37.925), 1st Fun Run (ages 12 and under). The minimum group reserva- mentation needed). Reservations The entry fee for the 10K or 5K Walk/Run tie vault (9.625), 2nd beam (9.45), 3rd bars site. There is an additional fee tion is five sites for two nights. must be made in person from 9 (9.325), 3rd floor (9.525); Junior F: Marcela is $35.00 pre-registered or $40.00 (after of $5 per night for an additional Matheus, 3rd all-around (37.375), 2nd tie May 8 and race-day). The Kids’ Fun Run is Reservation dates open in April a.m. to noon at the Robert Liver- $20.00 pre-registered or $20.00 (after May vault (9.5), 3rd tie bars (9.2), 3rd floor (9.525), vehicle, with no more than two are set for: more Community Center, 4444 4th beam (9.15); Senior A: Samantha Jower, 8 and race-day). Entry fee will include the always-popular commemorative T-shirt, vehicles allowed at a site. Group • Monday, April 2: Advanced East Ave. 2nd beam (9.4), 5th bars (9.175), 5th floor beverages and a delicious barbecue lunch, reservations are available for an (9.5); Junior F: Angelica Leporati, 2nd all- catered by Outback Steakhouse, and a huge reservations for those who are Groups looking to register in around (37.075), 1st vault (9.575), 1st beam raffle. The family BBQ begins at 10:00 advance may call 925-960-2400 (9.275), 4th tie floor (9.35); Kelsey Ferranti, a.m., and includes the Outback’s tri-tip or 4th all-around (36.325), 2nd floor (9.45), 5th chicken, side salad, chips, and fruit. Run beginning at 9 a.m. to make an vault (9.025), 5th bars (8.95) entrants receive a meal ticket with paid LEAGUE appointment for setting up group Level 9: (5th place finish) State Team race registration - extra meal tickets can (continued from page one) ten weeks of games and prac- reservations. Member: Yasmine Yektaparast; Junior D: be purchased at the event for $12 (adults) tice and includes the uniform. Stephanie Relova, 1st all-around (36.675), and $7 (kids 12 and under for a choice of a no different than the recreation 2nd floor (9.3), 4th bars (9.225), 4th beam hamburger or a hotdog). Play started on March 17, so (8.975); Naomi Albertson, 1st bars (9.375); The Memorial Run will be held at players – same uniforms, same late sign-ups will be prorated. Senior A: Yasmine Yektaparast, 1st all- Shadow Cliffs Regional Regional Park, procedures. “Most families with located at 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. Scholarships and sponsorships around (37.6), 1st beam (9.625), 1st floor special needs children also have (9.55), 3rd tie vault (9.375); Isabella Martin, Check-in and race-day registration will open are available. at 7:30 a.m., 10K will start at 8:20 a.m. and other children,” he says. “The 3rd beam (9.275), 5th bars (9.075); Senior the 5K will follow at 9:00 a.m. The Kid’s Mile C: Kendall Green, 5th vault (9.325), 5th “We’ve created the venue, the will begin around 10:15 a.m. The post-race special needs kids wind up watch- scholarships, and the environ- bars (9.15); Senior D: Nicole Corkill, 1st awards ceremony and barbeque are scheduled ing their siblings take part in lots all-around (37.5), 1st beam (9.55), 1st bars to start around 11:00 a.m. ment,” says Stewart. “Now we (9.375), 5th floor (9.25) For more CPOA’s Memorial Run and of different activities. This is a just need more players. I know Level 10: (5th place finish): Junior A: Family Barbeque information and/or an chance to integrate these children Kara Jones, 3rd tie vault (9.5), 3rd bars application, contact On Your Mark Events they are out there. Families just (9.15), 5th beam (9.325); Junior B: Hannah at 209-795-7832, or visit their website. To into our community.” aren’t aware of this opportu- Hitchcock, 3rd all-around (37.15), 2nd floor register online, go to Active.com. It’s also an opportunity for (9.55), 5th tie vault (9.575); Senior B: Serena nity.” Leong, 4th all-around (37.025), 1st beam other soccer players like Marissa For more information, visit (9.75), 5th floor (9.325) British Soccer Camps to undertake community ser- www.westcoastsoccerclub.com A well known soccer company in the vice. As We Can Soccer grows, United States & Canada, Challenger Sports, and look under the “We Can California Gymnastics has been invited to hold one of their “British Stewart envisions more buddies Soccer” tab or contact Carolynn California Gymnastic Academy’s Level Soccer Camps” in Dublin. The City of Dublin coming from the older, competi- 10 girls competed at the NorCal State Cham- Recreation Department has teamed up to Rafferty at 209-740-3421 or pionship on March 23, 2012 in Stockton. host the week long “British Soccer Camp” tive teams. wecansoccer@westcoastsoccer CGA’s Level 10 Team brought home during the week of August 6-10 at Emerald The program costs $150 for the Team Champion Banner, edging out 17 Glen Park, Central Pkwy. club.com. competing gyms for the title. The camp will run Monday through Fri- Individual team members won four day. Each child will be coached by a member Individual State Championship Titles. In of Challenger’s team of 1,100 British soccer the Junior age group, Sylvie Seilnacht is coaches flown to the USA exclusively to work All-Around State Champion and State Bars on these programs. Challenger Sports will Champion as well as placing 3rd on Beam and hold over 3,500 Soccer camps this summer 4th Floor. Sofie Seilnacht is the State Beam and will coach over 130,000 players between Champion and placed 2nd All-Around and the ages of 3 and 19. 3rd on Floor. In the Senior age group, Heather Challenger’s coaching syllabus provides Hescher is the State Bars Champion, 2nd an innovative daily regimen of foot-skills, All-Around and placed 3rd on Floor and 4th moves, juggling, tactical practices & daily Beam on beam. Stephanie Stamates placed tournament play. Challenger also weaves 4th on Beam and 5th on Bars. lessons on Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, All four teammates now move on to Leadership and Sportsmanship into the the Regional Championships in Las Vegas camper’s daily routine. to compete against athletes from Arizona, The British Soccer Camp program Utah, Nevada, Northern California and also provides a unique cultural experience Southern California in a bid to compete at the for the players, highlighted in the Camp Junior Olympics National Championships in World Cup. The coaches use this daily Hampton, Virginia. tournament to teach the players about life, Additionally, Sylvie Seilnacht and customs and traditions of other countries. Heather Hescher qualified for the NorCal The campers are asked to make up soc- State Team, comprised of the 6 highest scor- cer chants, wear the team colors of their ing athletes, regardless of age group, from country, bring flags and learn as much as the NorCal State Meet. 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their shooting techniques. Franciska E. Diemont degree in Biological Sciences k n e w o f Aranda Johanson, Ali Aranda, high school sweetheart Charles and Chemistry. He worked in his tenac- His hobbies included fishing, Lee Farrell in 1944. They had Oct. 24, 1953-March 14, 2012 hunting, weightlifting, cooking, Holly Bridges, Shelly Bridges, Franciska Diemont was born various Bay Area hospitals as a ity for life, two son’s Charles Lee Farrell & photography. He was also an and Karen Hixxon; grandsons in Bandung, Indonesia to the late Medical Technologist for years which was Jr. and John Robert Farrell. As avid weightlifter and instrumen- Doug Roehr, George Roehr, John Robert and the late Ilse Therese and then gravitated to the Biotech constantly a young wife and mother of two tal in encouraging others in the Bridges III, and Jason Seybert; Francine Diemont. world where he worked for the emanated she enjoyed dirt bike riding, fish- mastery of bodybuilding. He en- and great-grandchildren Morgan In 1955, her family moved last 30 years. He was employed through his ing and hutning with her family. joyed working with handicapped Ebbitt, Riley Johanson, Brooklyn to Holland and then emigrated by Xoma, Chiron and finally, charisma Geraldine went on to retire from children to which he was affec- Bridges, Brianna Bridges, Jessica to the United States in October Genentech. and sense the City of Livermore as a As- tionately known as “Teddy Bear.” Bridges, Brett Bridges, and Mag- of 1959. For sports, he enjoyed water of humor. sistant City Clerk. Geraldine is a EJ was an enthusiastic story teller gie Bridges. Franciska grew up in El Cer- and snow skiing, racquetball and He could member of the Sac & Fox Tribe who was eager to talk to people A Memorial Service will rito, attended Presentation High handball, running, volleyball, make any- of Kansas, and was a member of in all walks of life. be held at 2 p.m. in the Asbury School and graduated with a B.A. golf and tennis and pumping iron. body laugh. He was a loving the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He is survived by his devoted United Methodist Church sanc- in psychology from UC Berkeley. He was an avid philatelist and son, brother, father, and friend She was an avid smeamstress wife Doreen; daughters, Tammy tuary in Livermore on Saturday, After college, she returned to numismatist and, in general junk to many. and machine embroider. She and Monique Smith; son, Joel March 31. A special thank you to Holland briefly to work for Ar- collector. He enjoyed maintain- Shane is survived by his moth- also enjoyed square dancing and Andrew Smith; wife’s daughters the staff at Quail Garden Assisted amco. She also worked in human ing and driving his 1974 Triumph er and father, Randy and Toni motorhome outings with her Amy Sanchez and Janelle Es- Living Home and Hope Hospice, resources for several firms in the TR6 in its original condition. Remillong, his brother Chad groups. trada, grandchildren Serena, Ju- for outstanding care and support San Francisco area. She lived in He is survived by his loving Remillong and his sister Brittany Geraldine is preceded in death lian, Jonathon, Elijah, and Lexie; through Dorothy’s final days. Livermore with Peter Mallon, her wife of 29 years, Barbara, his sis- Remillong, as well as his Grand- by her husband Charles Far- Sister Barbara Chapman; Nieces Arrangements by Callaghan companion of 25 years. ter Patricia of Tucson, Arizona, mother Gloria Remillong, and rell. She is survived by her son Toni, Janelle, and Jalyn; brother Mortuary. Franciska was involved with sister Sue of Gladwin, Michigan, countless aunts, uncles, cousins Charles Farrell Jr. and his wife James Chapman, as well as a host the local music community in one niece, Bryn , of Tucson, Ari- and friends. Cindi Farrell of CA, son John of family and friends. Frank E. Green Livermore and cherished her zona as well as a great-nephew, “To the passing of a dear Farrell and his wife Robbie A celebration of life for EJ Resident of Pleasanton relationships with the artists and Alex, of Perry, Michigan. friend. Gone but not forgotten, Farrell of CA, granddaughter will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Frank was born on Oct. 24, friends. He will be cremated and his misplaced in body, but not lost in Cassandra Farrell, and one great Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 1931 in El Reno, Oklahoma Franciska is survived by Peter ashes will be buried near his fa- our hearts. As the ache of know- grandchild Ralyna. Callaghan Mortuary and Liver- and passed away peacefully and her brother Tony and his wife ther and mother in Michigan. ing we’ll never hear your voice A memorial service will he more Crematory, 3833 East on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Dana, and her two nieces Skyler “Whatever limits us, we call again subsides, we take comfort held on Thursday, March 29, at Avenue, Livermore, CA, (925) Pleasanton, CA. He was 80 years and Kirin. She will be dearly Fate” in the memories of conversations 11:00 am, at Holy Cross Luthern 447-2942. old. missed by her close friends and “Do not go gentle in that dark we had in the past. A true friend, F r a n k Church, 1020 Mocho St., Liver- family. night” a big brother, a father. We’ll miss served his more, CA 94550 “Rage, Rage against the dying you so much my friend.” - James Dorothy Jean country in A viewing will be held on Dan M. Sheldon of the light” Angel Patterson Bridges the US Ma- Friday, March 30th, 12:30 - 1:30. Resident of Livermore Services were held Wednes- Dorothy Bridges, a long time rine Corps The Graveside service at 2:00 Dan passed away Sunday, day, March 28, 2012, at Cal- Joseph “EJ” Smith resident of Livermore, Califor- as a Ser- p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park March 25, 2012, after staging a laghan Mortuary. In lieu of flow- Joseph “EJ” Smith, 70, of nia, died peacefully on March 25, geant in the & Funeral Home (The Riverside brilliant fight with cancer, but the ers, please make contributions to Livermore, CA, went home to his 2012, surrounded by family after 1st Marine Bldg) 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hugh- grim reaper bested him. The American Cancer Society or eternal rest Saturday, March 24, a long battle with Alzheimer’s D i v i s i o n son, CA 84215. D a n Hope Hospice of Dublin, Cali- 2012, at Fremont Kaiser Hospital D i s e a s e . Regiment, was born in fornia, 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite following complications of con- D o r o t h y 3rd Battalion Ypsilanti, 100, Dublin, CA 94568. gestive heart was born in Weapons. Michigan failure. Fort Dodge, While serving in Korea he re- i n 1 9 4 4 Randall Shane Remillong He was Iowa, on ceived a Purple Heart. He was an Obituary/ and joined On Tuesday, March 20th, born April O c t o b e r Engineer at Lawrence Livermore the United 2012, God called Randall Shane 12, 1941, in 13, 1926, National Laboratory for 36 years Memorium States Air Remillong to Heaven, and placed Culpeper, and lived and a resident of Livermore since Policies F o r c e i n him safely in the palms of His VA, to the 47 years in 1960. Frank enjoyed traveling 1965. He hands. Shane was born on Sep- late Joseph Livermore. with his family, golfing, fish- tember 19th, 1981 in Fremont, and Cathe- S h e w a s ing, and completing the family Obituaries are published in served as genealogy. a n A e r o California. rine Smith. the daugh- The Independent at no charge. ter of Ralph Farrell Patterson He enjoyed life and treasured M e d i c a l Shane excelled with honors He was a his wife and children He is pre- There is a small charge for Specialist during the Viet Nam in the IT Industry, which he had graduate of and Mary Louise Thomas Pat- terson of Iowa. She was also the ceded in death by his son Jerry photographs in the obituaries. conflict. He was discharged a strong passion for his entire Carver Re- in 2010. He is survived by his life. On May 11, 2003, Shane gional High School. After which, devoted wife of John Douglas from the USAF in 1969 in Cali- Bridges Sr. loving wife of 53 years, Barbara; fornia where he made his home. brought an angelic little girl into EJ served his country in the Viet- Dorothy was a loving wife, and children Daniel and Linda of Memorium ads can also He entered Sacramento State this world, Nevaeh Marie Remil- nam War from February 1961 mother, grandmother and great- Livermore. be placed in University where he earned a long. Anybody who knew Shane, to February 1965 in the United grandmother. She was an avid A Visitation will be held on States Air Force Strategic Air reader, patriot, and gardener, Monday, April 2nd at 11 a.m., The Independent Command as a member of the who most of all enjoyed spending Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m., when families want to honor 328th Civil Engineer Squadron. time with her family and friends. Open Heart Kitchen all at Callaghan Mortuary. Burial the memories of their loved After serving his country, EJ She retired after 26 years at the will follow service at Roselawn Seeks Board Members worked as a machinist, welder, Livermore Public Library. She Cemetery in Livermore with ones. There is a charge for highway inspector, he gradu- was a member of Eastern Star, Military Honors. memorium ads, based Open Heart Kitchen (OHK), scope of talent on our Board and ated from Laney College as an Daughters of the American Revo- the only hot meal program in the encourage interested parties to Engineer. lution, and the Livermore Area on the size of the ad. Tri-Valley area, is seeking several apply,” she adds. EJ was employed as a Senior Genealogy Society. Dorothy Geraldine G.Farrell board members to support the Open Heart Kitchen feeds Technologist in Lasers (LSEO) and her late husband were also July 21, 1928 - March 23, 2012 organization’s efforts to feed the the hungry every weekday as an for Lawrence Livermore Na- very active with the local Fleet Resident of Livermore Please send an email to hungry in the region. interfaith effort, and serves more tional Laboratory for 27 years. Reserve Association. Geraldine G. Farrell was born [email protected] Applicants should have a pas- than 200,000 meals annually. July 21, 1928 in Fairfax Okla- He retired from LLNL in June Dorothy is predeceased by to receive additional sion for Open Heart Kitchen’s There is no qualifying process her parents, husband, and sister homa: only child of the late John mission to feed the hungry and to receive meals. Meals can be 2003. EJ was an professional archer Mary Lou Cardio. She is survived and Anna Lasley. information. the desire to dedicate their time eaten at OHK’s multiple serving She met and then married her and talents towards that effort. sites, or taken to go. OHK works and was ranked in the top 25 by brother Richard Patterson; The Director term of office is in cooperation with the Alameda archers in the world. He spent son John Bridges II; daugh- two years and Directors may County Community Food Bank, many hours on the field helping ters Mary Roehr and Nancy renew their term for subsequent more than a dozen local food pan- friends and colleagues perfect Bridges; granddaughters Becky two-year terms, not to exceed a tries, and various Tri-Valley non- maximum of four terms or eight profits with missions to promote years. nutrition and hunger relief. “Board directors play a very To apply, complete an appli- pivotal role at Open Heart Kitch- cation, available at www.open- en and can become integrally heartkitchen.org and email it to involved in making a big dif- nrichardson@openheartkitchen. ference in the success of the org. For more information on program,” according to Open OHK, contact Linda McKeev- Heart Kitchen Board President er at executivedirector@open Joan Tiefenthaler. “We are hop- heartkitchen.org or call 580- ing to further expand the broad 1616.

EASTER WEEK SERVICES PAGE 10 - The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 Enthusiastic Audience Enjoys Big Dawgs Rescue Triathlon Basics–Try a Tri? - 7 Best Friends Campus is a non- The 1st Annual Blue Dog Rescue pm–8:30 pm, Thursday, April 5: profit 501(3)(C) school. Invisible Children Fundraiser Day and Fund-raiser will be held Sat., From Sprint to Ironman, triathlons For more information, go to www. By Carol Graham March 31 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the offer a variety of opportunities to bestfriendscampus.com. There’s an incomparable mo- Blue Bar in Livermore. challenge yourself and help get you This will be a benefit for Big into shape. Join REI’s Jo Lynn Mc- ment before a live performance Cabe to discover the ins-and-outs of Student Representative when the lights go down and the Dawgs Rescue. Big Dawgs was triathlons: types, distances, how to Dublin is now accepting appli- audience’s collective anticipation founded in May 2009. It is run by get started, how to train, and what cations for the position of Student centers on the stage. The hush volunteers and staff with the goal of to expect on race day. Representative to the Parks and Com- placing large breed dogs and provid- Backpacking Basics: 7 pm–8:30 munity Services Commission for the can feel louder than applause. ing sanctuary for them. pm, Thursday, April 12 backpack- 2012-2013 school year. Then the entertainment be- The fund-raiser will include ing essentials: choosing a pack, The Student Representative to the gins. dog shampooing, live K9 school selecting proper clothing and the Parks and Community Services Com- “At the top of the show,” said demonstration, giveaways, raffles right footwear, and understanding mission is a 12-month assignment Braden Sweeney, 17, “I ran on and more. the basic gear needed to reach the commencing July 1 and terminating The Blue Bar is located at 2293 destination. on the following June 30. The City stage ready to give a few remind- First Street in downtown Liver- Register to reserve a seat for Council appoints one student to this ers and briefly talk about Invis- more. these free presentations at www.rei. Commission, preferably of Junior ible Children. I was greeted by For more information about Big com/dublin. The presentations are or Senior standing. The Student two rounds of amazing applause. Dawgs go to BigDawgsRescue.org. free and open to the public, and will Representative is required to attend be held at REI, 7099 Amador Plaza the Commission meetings held on Because of the stage lights, all I Road, in Dublin. The public may the 3rd Monday of every month at could see was darkness. I didn’t Spring Stars contact the Dublin store’s Customer 7:00 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center. expect that kind of reaction.” Spring Stars is the Sat., March Service Department for more infor- Commissioners receive $50 for each 31 program to be presented by the mation, (925) 828-9826. meeting attended. The audience attending The application deadline is April Braden’s production, Performing Livermore Area Recreation and Park District ranger staff. Meet Ranger 27, 2012. for the Protection Plan: a Vocal Glen Florey at 8 p.m. at Sycamore Best Friends Campus For questions on the application and Dance Showcase at Liver- Stevie Rae Stephens Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore Rd., A ribbon cutting ceremony will process, please call 925-556-4500. more High School on Saturday Livermore. be held for the Best Friends Campus night, March 24th, was behind With the spring equinox just on March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Youth Committee gels, Bruno’s, Nestle Tollhouse, around the corner, the night sky is Best Friends Enrichment Cen- him all the way. ter has been located in Pleasanton Dublin is now accepting applica- Strizzi’s and Granada Bowl, looking less like winter every night. tions for the Youth Advisory Commit- “The enthusiasm from the With four planets visible in the sky since 2006. It includes Pre-school, audience was powerful,” said Ni- Braden was able to produce the and Orion shining in the southwest, After School, and Summer Camp tee for the 2012-2013 school year. show without a deficit – allow- it will be a great night for astronomy. programs that help children reach The Youth Advisory Committee is cole Sweeney, Braden’s mother. their full potential while balancing a 12-month assignment commencing “It was a very responsive, high ing every dollar earned to go to Please dress warmly and wear com- Invisible Children whose efforts fortable walking shoes; this program cognitive, socio-emotional, and June 1 and terminating on the fol- energy audience – the best kind includes hiking about two miles. physical skills. lowing May 31. The Committee is to be able to perform for.” include establishing a radio sys- Canceled if raining, but come enjoy Although the Pleasanton site had composed of up to sixteen Middle More than 20 teenaged and tem to warn vulnerable areas of a night hike if it is only cloudy. an ideal geographic location, it did and High School students. Committee not have an extensive outdoor facil- young adult singers and danc- LRA activities. Justin Llamas There is a $5 per vehicle parking Members are required to attend the fee at either entrance to Sycamore ity. Best Friends is now located on meetings held on the 4th Wednesday ers performed for an audience Stevie Rae Stephens has been a five acre campus at 2828 Marina training and singing with Braden duced as Braden’s, last minute Grove Park. A $2 donation is re- of every month at 7:00 p.m. During of 425. quested to help support the programs Ave, Livermore. the summer months of June through “The show had a professional for nine years. “When he asked snafus can crop up. unless other fees are specified. Par- The school serves ages 0 to 10. August, meetings will be held as production quality to it,” said me to sing for his event, I ac- “When we did our mic check ticipants may call 925-960-2400 for A ribbon cutting ceremony begins necessary. more information. at 1:00. Food, drink, and popcorn spectator and Theater Arts gradu- cepted without hesitation,” she 20 minutes before the doors will be served. The application deadline is Friday, ate Regina Linse. “I loved that said. “A quote from a song I opened I couldn’t find my har- There will be many fun activities April 27, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. For questions on the application while there were original songs wrote was on the front of the mony,” Braden said of the show’s April Events for young children. Children are program. That was the best part finale he’d been practicing with Programs planned at REI in welcome to bring bikes to ride on process please call at 925-556- such as Stevie Rae Stephens’ a bike lane. 4500. ‘We Will Be,’ there were also of my night: reaching the hearts his sister Lauren for months. April: well-known songs such as Shelby of the audience.” “The panic hit me like a ton of Olsen singing ‘The Girl in 14G,’ The quote read, “You will be bricks. While the audience filed and Danielle Pierce singing safe one day, You will never have in before the show and during Fenestra’s 'Conjugation' Delivers Win at ‘Gimme Gimme.’” to run again, You will be loved intermission, my sister and I ran The fundraiser was held to one day, The way you know you out to my car and sang through New World International Wine Competition support Invisible Children, a should.” the duet repeatedly. non-profit organization founded The most often-heard com- “During each of the last five by Laura Ness sioned by the Lodi Tokay As- ing and organizing in prep for in 2004 to bring an end to the ac- ment following the show was numbers, I would announce the Fenestra Winery is really on sociation and conducted by Tim bottling. They’ll be sampling a tivities of the Lord’s Resistance about the performers’ extraordi- performer and then run down the a tear, says Assistant Winemaker, Hanni, CSW and Virginia Uter- vertical of 09, 10 and 11 Sangios Meredith Miles. She and Wine- Army and its leader Joseph Kony nary level of talent. “Every act hall to rehearse the harmonies mohlen, MD), preferred. Check this weekend, so come and enjoy was unique, and the talent was with my sister. In the end, the maker Brent Amos are proud it out at: http://www.consum- a little taste of Italy. who abduct children as young that their 2007 Conjugation, a as seven years old to be used as unbelievable,” said Wilson. “It song and the harmonies went erwineawards.com/Documents/ Over at Ruby Hill, Chris Bordeaux blend, was named best 2010SurveySummaryReport. Graves will be sampling their front line soldiers, supply carri- was a great mix of singing and really well.” dancing. I loved every minute Nicole stated, “We couldn’t red wine at the 2012 New World pdf 2010 Zinfandel Livermore Valley ers and slaves in a guerilla war International Wine Competition. Drinkers who prefer sweet Estate Reserve “Peacock Patch,” they’ve waged for 26 years in of it.” be more proud. It was very Livermore Chief of Police rewarding to watch Braden not The wine also received double wines tend to go for Riesling, as well as the 2010 Petite Sirah Central Africa. gold, best of varietal, and best Steve Sweeney, Braden’s father, only come up with an idea, but Gewurztraminer, Moscato, White Livermore Valley Estate Reserve. “I knew nothing about Invis- of class. The Fenestra 2009 Gra- Zin and reds with residual sugar. They’ll be offering futures on ible Children until recently,” said, “Not only did the show follow through with the planning ciano was awarded double gold, turn out to be a great fundraising and organizing required to actu- Sweet wine drinkers tend to be both, and Chris himself will be said audience member Betsy best of varietal, and best of class, female and younger. there from 1:30 till closing on Wilson. “Interestingly enough, event, but also proved to be a ally turn that idea into a reality as well. It was a great showing all Hyper-sensitive palates tend Saturday. Braden chose to do this fund- great opportunity to showcase the – all with the sole purpose of around. Here’s the synopsis: to prefer dry and slightly off-dry Cedar Mountain is sampling raiser months before the Kony talent of our local youth.” having an impact on those less 07 Conjugation (Livermore wines, including Pinot Grigio, the 2009 Syrah, and on Satur- videos went viral, before many Performers came from the fortunate than himself.” Vly)—Best New World Red & dry Riesling, light reds and day, they’re bottling olive oil. people like me had ever heard Tri-valley and Bay Area. “Every Braden said, “I learned that Best of Varietal & Best of Class sparkling wines, preferring wines BYOCEB (bring your own clean about Kony and the terrors he performer was phenomenal and anyone can take their resources, & Double Gold; 09 Graciano described as dry, light, fruity and empty bottle!) and can fill it with has brought to thousands of brought something special to talents, hobbies or interests and (Lodi)—Best of Varietal & Best balanced. your choice of olive oil, Arbe- people.” the show,” said Braden, a senior use them to help the world in of Class & Double Gold; 08 Cab- Sensitive tasters go for a quina, Pendolino, Italian Blend, Braden’s goal was to raise at Granada High School. “I am their own individual way. I think ernet Franc (Ghielmetti Vyd)— broader selection, and are open to or a blend of the above. 375ml = $5,000. “I wasn’t sure if I could grateful to have so many friends that is the coolest thing. Not only Gold; 10 Semonnay (Livermore just about everything, as long as $10; 500ml = $13; 750ml=$20; Vly)—Silver; 08 Petite Sirah reach it,” he said. “But we in the theater/entertainment com- that, but if you give back through it’s dry, balanced and somewhat 1liter or 1 qt = $30 Forget your munities who were willing to something you love, you have a (Ghielmetti Vyd)—Silver; 09 fruity. bottle? No worries, you can buy passed it! In total the event Tempranillo (Lodi)—Silver; 08 raised $5,360.” With sponsors help make this show something fun time doing it. Tolerant tasters seem to adore one of theirs. to enjoy and remember.” “I am already thinking of how Petit Verdot (Ghielmetti Vyd)— big, mouth-filling heavier reds, Cuda Ridge Wines will treat such as Mony Nop Real Estate, Silver; 07 Tourvanillo (Silva- like Cabernet, Zin, Petite Sirah you to tastes of 2010 Petit Ver- Amos Productions, the Bankhead Yet even with a show as pro- I can help someone else.” fessionally and seamlessly pro- spoons Vyd)—Silver; 09 Malbec and varietals they haven’t heard dot, 2010 Black Label Cabernet Theater, Uncle Yu’s, Noah’s Ba- (Silvaspoons Vyd)—Silver of. Hence, their Tolerant profile. Sauvignon, and 2010 Syrah. On the heels of this, the 2012 Unsurprisingly, tolerant tasters Purchase Futures at substantial Lodi Consumer Awards were an- tend to be male and older. discounts. Posada’s Catering will Livermore Stage 3 Finish Amgen Tour of nounced, and Fenestra took home Consumption habits at home have Contemporary Southwest- quite a haul, with these wines and restaurants were also studied. ern plates available for purchase. California Arts Projects at the Spring Art Show winning Platinum: 2007 Liver- Sweet tasters were highly likely Live music both days (Steve more “Conjugation;” 2009 Lodi The Commission for the Arts City’s costs. All Livermore artists Art on Wheels Project- The to drink cocktails or beer over Fread on Sat, Roger Kardinal Malbec; 2009 Lodi Graciano; wine, while Tolerant tasters over- on Sun). invites all aspiring and profes- are encouraged to participate and Art on Wheels Project is open to 2007 Livermore Cabernet Sauvi- sional artists to participate in showcase their artwork during whelmingly preferred wine. The At Occasio, John Kinney in- all artists. Artists are invited to gnon; 2008 Ghielmetti Cabernet supposition of the study was that vites you to “Walk on the Wild the Livermore Stage 3 Finish this exciting event. There are decorate bicycle wheels donated Franc; 2008 Ghielmetti Cabernet if there were more choices for Side,” with samplings of 2010 Amgen Tour of California Arts only fourteen banners which will by the Livermore Cyclery and Sauvignon “sweet” palates, they would drink Cabernet Franc and 2010 Petite Projects, which will be featured be distributed to those that have The First Street Wine Company. Gold medal winners were: more wine. Hence the rocket- Sirah. You might note that the at this weekend’s Livermore Art pre-registered during the Spring The decorated bicycle wheels 2008 Estate Syrah; 2007 Lodi launch velocity in popularity of 2009 Cabernet Franc recently Association Spring Art Show. Art Show. The finished artwork will then be displayed at several Tourvanillo; 2008 Ghielmetti wines like Moscato, which the received a 90-point rating from As previously announced, the would have to be submitted by participating businesses in the Petite Sirah; 2009 Lodi Tempra- younger consumers can’t get Wine editor, Virginie Boone, who projects include the Street Pole April 16, 2012. Downtown and auctioned off nillo; 2007 Lodi Touriga; 2010 enough of. commented, ” Occasio continues Art Banner Project, Bike Race Bike Race Photo Contest- during the race day festivities. Livermore Pinot Gris; 2008 Meredith invites you to come to plumb the depths of the Del Photo Contest, and Art on Wheels The Bike Race Photo Contest Part of the proceeds from the Estate Mourvedre; True Red out for barrel tasting this week- Arroyo vineyard and its abilities Program. encourages all photographers, auction will be donated to Relay Lot 26 end, where Fenestra will be with each of the red Bordeaux Street Pole Art Banner Proj- both professional and amateur, for Life-Livermore. All those The NV Tawny Port was a sampling the 2009 Conjugation grapes, this time deftly showing ect- Several artists have already to be out on race day and take interested in decorating a wheel Silver medal winner, while the and the 2009 Estate Syrah. what it can do with the enfent signed up to paint street pole ban- photographs of this momentous or businesses in the downtown 2008 Ghielmetti Petit Verdot was terrible that is Cab Franc. Give it ners to promote the Amgen Tour occasion. After the race, all those interested in hosting a wheel can a Bronze medal winner. BARREL TASTING SNEAK some time to open and then enjoy of California in Livermore. One registered for the contest will now register for this project. Meredith notes, “This is an PEAKS its densely layered richness of side of each banner will carry the submit their prized photos in the Registrations to participate in interesting and important compe- If you fancy Sangiovese, Ro- cherry and coffee and plum.” official Amgen Tour of California hopes of winning their selected tition because it is mostly judged drigue Molyneaux invites you This is a truly exceptional these arts projects are being taken by consumers, not wine experts. design, while the other side will category. There are two separate at the Livermore Art Association into their newly reorganized and wine, and was produced in a very They also break the wines into- amazingly “high tech” barrel limited quantity. With less than have painted artwork by partici- divisions – Adults and Youth. Spring Art Show on March 31 & taste categories.” pating artists or local groups. The The Youth Division has no cost room, where all the barrels are la- 15 cases, John is taking orders April 1 at The Barn. Registra- In fact, those taste categories beled with UPC codes, enabling for this wine in advance of a pole banners will be displayed in to participate in this program. For tions are also accepted at City are Sweet, Hyper-Sensitive, the winemaking team to assidu- general tasting for members on the Downtown Livermore area those in the Adult Division, the Hall. For more information or to Sensitive and Tolerant, based ously keep track of everything Saturday, April 14th. Members from April 23-May 20, 2012. registration fee is $25/person and register, please contact Theresa on testing of the kinds of wines that has been done to the wine can reserve their wine by contact- After their display, the banners entry fee is $10/photo submis- De La Vega at (925) 960-4049 or a survey group of about 1500 resting in each barrel. Makes life ing the winery. will be auctioned off and the sion. The registration deadline [email protected]. tasters in a 2010 study (commis- a lot easier when doing blend- proceeds will be used to cover the is May 9, 2012.

LEGAL NOTICES The registrant began to trans- above on February 9, 2012. Stephen Sartori, Managing Signature of Registrants:s/: act business under the ficti- Signature of Registrants:s/: Member David Morrison, Managing FOR INFORMATION tious business name(s) listed Heather L. Day This statement was filed with Member PLACING LEGAL above on February 16, 2012. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda This statement was filed with NOTICES Signature of Registrants:s/: the County Clerk of Alameda on March 6, 2012. Expires the County Clerk of Alameda Call 925-243-8000 Patrick C. Anderson on February 28, 2012. Expires March 6, 2017. on February 8, 2012. Expires This statement was filed with February 28, 2017. The Independent Legal No. February 8, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. 3200. Published March 15, The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT on February 16, 2012. Expires 3199. Published March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2012. 3201. Published March 15, February 16, 2017. FILE NO. 461683 22, 29, April 5, 2012. 22, 29, April 5, 2012. The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: Connoisseur 3197. Published March 8, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Music Group, 1721 Morning 15, 22, 29, 2012. NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 461354-55 NAME STATEMENT Glory Rd., Livermore, CA FILE NO. 462511 The following person(s) FILE NO. 461487 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- doing business as: (1)Bay The following person(s) do- 94551, is hereby registered by NAME STATEMENT the following owner(s): ing business as: Altamont Area Family Fitness Centers ing business as: Time Saver FILE NO. 462177 Beer Works, 2402 Research (2)Personal Best Family Fit- Quilts, 5926 Cypress Point (1)Patrick C. Anderson, 2179 The following person(s) doing Dr, Livermore, CA 94550, ness, 65 W. Hamilton Ave., Dr, Livermore, CA 94551, Chestnut St., Livermore, CA business as: Nature Days is hereby registered by the Suite 4, Campbell, CA 95008, is hereby registered by the 94551 (2)Kyle T. Cecil, 1721 Family Child Care, 5294 following owner(s): is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Morning Glory Rd., Livermore, Felicia Ave, Livermore, CA Altamont Beer Works LLC, following owner(s): Holli Peel, 5926 Cypress Point CA 94551 (3)Randall Chase 94550, is hereby registered by 2402 Research Dr, Livermore, Bay Area Family Fitness Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 Thomas, 1995 Monterey Dr., the following owner(s): CA 94550 Centers LLC, 65 W. Hamilton This business is conducted by Livermore, CA 94551 (4)Car- Heather Lorraine Day, 5294 Ave., Suite 4, Campbell, CA This business is conducted by an Individual los A.Velaquez De Leon, Felicia Ave, Livermore, CA 95008 a Limited liability company The registrant began to trans- 689 Moraga Dr., Livermore, 94550 This business is conducted by The registrant began to trans- act business under the ficti- CA 94551 (5)Shawn D. Zak, This business is conducted by a Limited liability company act business under the ficti- tious business name(s) listed 1848 Newport Ct., Tracy, an Individual The registrant began to trans- tious business name(s) listed above on January 1, 2011. CA 95376 The registrant began to trans- act business under the ficti- above on N/A. Signature of Registrants:s/: This business is conducted by act business under the ficti- tious business name(s) listed Signature of Registrants:s/: Holli Peel a General partnership tious business name(s) listed above on February 1, 2012. The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 - PAGE 11

This statement was filed with ment, County of Alameda, EMPLOYMENT 56) ADULT CARE NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE the County Clerk of Alameda 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 65) HELP WANTED Independent Contractors 155) NOTICES Inland Valley on February 10, 2012. Expires 907, Oakland, CA 94612 Wanted. Senior Home “NOTICE TO READERS: Publishing Co. February 10, 2017. NETWORKING/SOUTH Entry Level Health Care. Must have ex- California law requires Client Code:04126-00001 The Independent Legal No. COUNTY BIDDERS CON- Construction Helper perience. Senior Solutions, that contractors taking jobs Re: Legal Notice for 3202. Published March 15, FERENCE RFQ #900980 for Mobile Modular Manage- Inc (925)443-3101. 22, 29, April 5, 2012. Cremation, Inurnment and ment Corp is searching that total $500 or more Classified Ads 160) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY (labor and/or materials) be The Federal Fair Housing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Interment Services, Mon- for construction helpers licensed by the Contractors Act, Title VII of the Civil NAME STATEMENT day, April 9, 2012, 2:00 p.m. w/ basic handyman skills. BE WARY of out of area State License Board. Rights Act of 1964, and state FILE NO. 462588 – Castro Valley Library, 3600 Tools provided. FT & PT companies. Check with the State law also requires law prohibit advertisements The following person(s) doing Norbridge Avenue, Canyon positions. Pre-employ- local Better Business Bureau that contractors include for housing and employment business as: Town Cab, 3211 Room, Castro Valley, CA ment screening process before you send money or their license numbers that contain any preference, Leahy Way, Livermore, CA NETWORKING/NORTH includes criminal back- fees. Read and understand on all advertising. limitation or discrimination 94550, is hereby registered by COUNTY BIDDERS CON- ground check & drug test. any contracts before you sign. Check your contractor’s based on protected classes, the following owner(s): FERENCE RFQ #900980 for E-Verify Employer Shop around for rates. status at including race, color, reli- Faizanullah Amin, 3211 Leahy Cremation, Inurnment and EOE/M/F/V/D Company MERCHANDISE www.cslb.ca.gov or gion, sex, handicap, familial Way, Livermore, CA 94550 Interment Services, Tuesday, Se habla Espanol April 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Please apply in person at 127) LOST/ FOUND (800)321-CSLB (2752). status or national origin. This business is conducted by IVPC does not knowingly ac- What Can You – General Services Agency, Unlicensed persons taking an Individual 5700 Las Positas Road LOST 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room jobs less than $500 must cept any advertisements that The registrant began to trans- Livermore, CA 94551 Red Poinsettia 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, state in their advertisements are in violation of the law. act business under the ficti- Clip Earring Lost CA that they are not tious business name(s) listed Response Due by 2:00 Ayudante de downtown Livermore, TO PLACE A Buy for $650,000? licensed by the above on March 7, 2012. p.m. on May 8, 2012 County Construcción Friday 12/16. If found, CLASSIFIED AD By Cher Wollard Contractors State Signature of Registrants:s/: Contact: Evelyn Benzon La Corporación Mobile please call Call (925)243-8000 With interest rates hovering around 4 percent, the market is (510) 208-9622 or via email: License Board.” Faizanullah Amin Modular Management (925)447-1762 abuzz with first-time homebuyers taking advantage of some great This statement was filed with [email protected] esta buscando a individu- the County Clerk of Alameda Attendance at Networking os con experiencia básico opportunities to purchase their piece of the American Dream. on March 7, 2012. Expires Conference is Non-manda- en la construcción. Her- But it’s also a great time for move-up buyers – those folks who March 7, 2017. tory. Information regarding ramientas estarán propor- the above may be obtained at already own a home but are looking to transition into something The Independent Legal No. cionadas. Posiciónes de the Alameda County Current bigger, perhaps newer, in a more desirable neighborhood or of- 3203. Published March 15, tiempo completo y medio 22, 29, April 5, 2012. Contracting Opportunities fering more amenities. Internet website at www. tiempo. El proceso de la PLACE YOUR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS acgov.org. investigación del pre-em- Current median prices for detached resale homes range from NAME STATEMENT 3/29/12 pleo incluye cheque de CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE/CALL IN $405,000 in Livermore to $500,000 in Dublin and $640,000 in FILE NO. 461700 CNS-2285891# historia policial y prueba Pleasanton. The following person(s) doing THE INDEPENDENT Legal de droga. Reach over 29,000 homes Entry level in the Tri-Valley homes include older condos and business as: Neera Natural No. 3212 E-Verify empleador Health, 2468 Armstrong St., Compañía de EOE/M/F/V/D by direct mail in Livermore, townhouses priced at $100,000 to $350,000, and small homes in Livermore, CA 94551, is NOTICE to JUDGMENT DEBTOR Se habla español the $300,000s in Livermore and Dublin or in the low $500,000s hereby registered by the fol- Favor de aplicar en Pleasanton, Dublin & Sunol. in Pleasanton. lowing owner(s): "NOTICE to debtor Verna L. Tait: Based upon a judgment persona a 5700 Las Occasionally a small fixer in Livermore pops on the market Supreme Joy Distributors, Inc, Positas Road Livermore, 2468 Armstrong St., Liver- entered against you in favor of in the $200,000s, but those are few and usually snatched up Paul Patterson, application for CA 94551 more, CA 94551 quickly by investors or first-time homebuyers who are prepared This business is conducted by payment from the Consumer a Corporation Recovery Account of the to move fast. The registrant began to trans- Real Estate Fund is being In all three cities, the move-up market starts in the low- to act business under the ficti- made to the Department of mid- $600,000s. This is the point at which a 20 percent downpay- tious business name(s) listed Real Estate. above on N/A. ment will keep your mortgage payment at about $2,500 a month, Signature of Registrants:s/: "If payment is made from plus taxes and insurance. Anita Thompson, President the Consumer Recovery Ac- count, all licenses and license So what can you buy at this price point? This statement was filed with What $650,000 will buy in the Tri-Valley the County Clerk of Alameda rights that you have under on February 16, 2012. Expires the Real Estate Law will be As of Tuesday, there were 13 resale homes on the Multiple February 16, 2017. automatically suspended on Listing Service in Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton priced be- the date of payment and The Independent Legal No. tween $625,000 and $675,000. Of course some of those homes 3207. Published March 22, cannot be reinstated until the 29, April 5, 12, 2012. Consumer Recovery Account will sell for more than list price, and a few may sell for less. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS has been reimbursed for the If 13 seems like a small number to you, that’s because it is. NAME STATEMENT amount paid plus interest at the prevailing rate. Inventory is exceptionally low for this time of year. This means FILE NO. 462540 many homes are snatched up quickly, sometimes with multiple The following person(s) doing business as: CBI, 1508 Shat- “If you wish to contest pay- offers that push prices higher. tuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA ment by the Real Estate In fact, properties in this price range are selling very quickly. Commissioner, you must 94709, is hereby registered by According to TrendGraphics, a real estate analysis service, the the following owner(s): file a written response to the Cheeseboard Cooperative application addressed to the average days on market for homes like these 53 in Livermore, 40 Inc, 1504 Shattuck Avenue, Department of Real Estate in Pleasanton and a mere 27 in Dublin (condos and townhouses Berkeley, CA 94709 at 2201 Broadway, PO Box tend to take a little longer to sell). This business is conducted by 187007, Sacramento, CA. a Corporation 95818-7007 within 30 days Those 13 homes are about evenly divided, with four detached The registrant began to trans- after mailing, delivery, or houses in each of the three cities, plus a luxury condo in Dublin. act business under the ficti- publication of this notice and mail or deliver a copy of that Two are short sales; one is bank-owned. tious business name(s) listed Facts to note about those 13 properties: above on March 1, 2012. response to the claimant. Signature of Registrants:s/: If you fail to do so, you will • All of the Pleasanton properties are three-bedroom, two-bath Carrie J. Blake, President have waived your right to houses on very small lots. Three of them were built in the 1990s. present your objections to This statement was filed with The fourth is a 100-year-old Craftsman cottage with an upgraded the County Clerk of Alameda payment." on March 6, 2012. Expires kitchen on Division Street, near downtown. At 1410 sq.ft., it is March 6, 2017. THE INDEPENDENT Legal the smallest home in this price range. The other houses are a bit The Independent Legal No. No. 3213. Published March 29 & April 5, 2012. larger – 1619 sq.ft., 1624 sq.ft. and 1777 sq.ft. 3208. Published March 29, • Homes in Livermore in this price range are larger and on April 5, 12, 19, 2012. ANIMALS bigger lots. They range in size from 2449 to 2694 sq.ft., with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TO PLACE A NAME STATEMENT CLASSIFIED AD four bedrooms and two or three bathrooms, on one-fifth acre lots. FILE NO. 462529 Call (925)243-8000 Three of them are in the 1990s-era developments off Mines Road. The following person(s) do- 2) CATS/ DOGS The fourth, built by Northbrook in 2009, is in The Grove. ing business as: True Home Training, 51 Murdell Lane Apt ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, ·• Dublin offers the most variety in this price range, includ- #60, Livermore, CA 94550, for adoption ing a four-bedroom home on a 4570-sq.ft. lot in the hills built in is hereby registered by the information contact 2000; a slightly larger five-bedroom home on nearly a third of following owner(s): Valley Humane Society an acre, also in the hills, built in 1988; a brand new zero-lot-line Delano Ralph Araya, 51 Mur- at dell Lane Apt #60, Livermore, (925)426-8656. home in Piazza, a planned development; a four-bedroom home CA 94550 Adopt a new best friend: on one-fifth acre in the hills; plus the condo. This business is conducted by TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- The condo is the largest home in the valley in this price point, an Individual mal Rescue, offers animals at 2701 sq.ft., with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. Built The registrant began to trans- for adoption every Saturday act business under the ficti- and Sunday, excluding most by Toll Brothers in 2011, it is highly upgraded, with hardwood tious business name(s) listed holidays. On Saturdays from floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and high- above on N/A. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are end shutters, among other amenities. Signature of Registrants:s/: available at the Pleasanton Delano Araya, Owner Farmers Market at W. An- New construction available for move-up buyers This statement was filed with gela and First Streets. Two In addition to properties listed on the MLS, there are new the County Clerk of Alameda locations will showcase cats housing developments with houses and condos in this price on March 6, 2012. Expires only: Petsmart in Dublin from range. The Grove, off Mines Road south of First Street, still March 6, 2017. 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet The Independent Legal No. Extreme in Livermore from has a few new homes available, priced in the mid-$600,000s to 3209. Published March 29, 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, low $700,000s. April 5, 12, 19, 2012. cats are available at Petsmart FanFare in north Livermore offers energy-efficient homes FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, on average-size lots priced from the high $500,000 to the low NAME STATEMENT and Pet Extreme in Livermore FILE NO. 462974 from 12:00 to 4:00. For more $700,000s. The following person(s) doing information, call Terry at The largest homes in Shea’s Montage development in north business as: Ryan McHale (925) 487-7279 or visit our Livermore are priced under $600,000, but with added amenities, Winery, 3854 Pestana Way, website at www.tvar.org Livermore, CA 94550, is some of these homes could end up closer to the $650,000 range. hereby registered by the fol- FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Units in this community typically are detached homes on small lowing owner(s): Cat & kitten adoptions lots with patios. (1)Christopher J. Sorensen now at the new Livermore In east Dublin, builders D.R. Horton, Sorrento and Toll (2)Margaret McHale So- Petco on Saturdays from rensen, 3854 Pestana Way, 10:00AM to 2:30PM. Brothers all offer models in the mid-$600,000 range. Most of Livermore, CA 94550 We have many adorable, these homes have three or four bedrooms at about 2000 sq.ft. This business is conducted by tame kittens that have Lot sizes vary. Husband and wife been tested for FIV & FELV, When you purchase new construction, you may have choices The registrant began to trans- altered & vaccinated. act business under the ficti- We also have adult cats & about colors, upgrades and amenities – for a price. Often the tious business name(s) listed ranch cats for adoption. features you see in the model home are not standard, some may above on N/A. Signature of Registrants: not even be available from the builder, meaning you would have s/: Christopher J. Sorensen, to make those modifications on your own after purchase. Owner Be sure you have a clear idea of what your budget can afford This statement was filed with before signing up for gourmet-grade appliances or hardwood the County Clerk of Alameda on March 19, 2012. Expires flooring. March 19, 2017. Whatever community you are looking in, your local Realtor The Independent Legal No. can help you find the right house in the right neighborhood for 3210. Published March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012. you and your family. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Prudential California Re- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT alty, Livermore. FILE NO. 462896 The following person(s) doing business as: True-Tek Sales and Marketing, 2428 Via de los Milagros, Pleasanton, CA 94566, is hereby registered by Easter Baskets to Benefit the following owner(s): Tek Dawg Sales LLC, 2428 Open Heart Kitchen Via de los Milagros, Pleasan- The Real Estate Alliance of Livermore is holding an Easter ton, CA 94566 This business is conducted by Baskets auction for charity. a Limited liability company The group, which is open to Realtors and affiliated real estate The registrant began to trans- professionals who serve Livermore, meets Thursday mornings act business under the ficti- tious business name(s) listed at the First Street Alehouse, 2106 First Street. above on 2/16/2012. Members are invited to create and donate baskets of goodies to Signature of Registrants:s/: be auctioned off at the April 5 meeting. The board of directors of Vern Klein, Principal R.E.A.L. has already prepared a basket worth hundreds of dollars, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda filled with wine, sweets, gift cards and other goodies. on March 15, 2012. Expires Proceeds will benefit Open Heart Kitchen. March 15, 2017. Doors open Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. for networking. The Independent Legal No. 3211. Published March 29, The meetings run from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Admission is $4. Light April 5, 12, 19, 2012. refreshments are served. NOTICE of INVITING BIDS For information, see the website at www.realestateallian- NOTICE is hereby given that ceoflivermore.com sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSA-Purchasing Depart- PAGE 12 - The Independent, MARCH 29, 2012 Speaking Truth, Feelings Best Way to Stand Up to Bullies By Ron McNicoll and you look at the friend who in the back of his head. The ar- son, a counselor at Lydiksen and The events by Terrell brought Forget about the experts who is next to you in the audience. rows were always in front. One Valley View elementary schools, many teachers and administra- simply dispense information Spontaneously, people were sob- should confront any attacks with who came to the microphone tors forward to talk to students, about bullying. Instead, open bing, and embracing. They got truth, and with listening to the during the final part of the pro- said Roush. She said that it’s up to your friends, parents and the point of what bullying really other person, he said. gram. likely there will be strong support others and trust them to work is about, and what the stakes are, Some of the underpinnings of Johnson said that she and for creation of an anti-bullying out processes to deal with the and why they would be motivated bullying come from racism, said Foothill counselor Jennifer Roush group, which could also deal problem. to do something about it. Terrell. It is the basic imposition both have their preliminary pink with related problems, such as That was the word from Cal- At the end of the event, Ter- in America of the class order/ slips, but “we will be all right.” suicides. vin Terrell, who worked for rell invited audience members status by a white majority in the However, “I have little chil- many years with the successor to come up and apologize to higher ranks of power, he said. dren telling me traumatizing group to the National Conference someone in the audience, if they Racism in the United States events, which I need to hold in of Christians and Jews before so felt. There were speeches that is not just a white dominance strict confidence. Who will be starting his own business, Social were extremely moving. over blacks and other minorities. there for them?” asked Johnson. Centric, in Phoenix. One young woman said she There is also the “poor white She urged parents to have Terrell spoke on March 22 was sorry for the “stupid stuff trash” category, to tell some more contact with their children at Foothill High School during that I put them through.” She was whites that better is expected of and to let them know how they a student Assembly and a staff referring to her parents, who were them. “Notice no one talks about feel about them. training session. At night, there not in the audience. black trash or Mexican trash,” “Your children are a special was a public event at a Pleasanton The “stupid stuff” was the said Terrell. gift. I learned so much from your hotel that drew 150 students and petty behavior the young woman The first instance of racism children. This community is a parents. displayed sometimes. It was in America was the conquering very special community. Your Although he did provide in- certainly petty compared to her of the Native American. The children humble me. I can’t formation at the evening meeting, mother’s great suffering in the second major one involving wait to do my work (in her own Terrell made it clear that it’s the former Yugoslavia, when she the slavery of the black person, counseling practice). It’s my process of opening up and trust- saw relatives kill each other, just which is well-known. Less in passion.” ing others that is the effective tool because one was a Muslim, and circulation is the information that Roush, who set up Terrell’s to fight against bullying. one was a Catholic. Irish, too, were enslaved. Many visit to Pleasanton, told The In- One way Terrell demonstrated “I acknowledge they are really of them wound up in the Carib- dependent that she is preparing this point was to have everyone strong. My mother is a non-preju- bean, where their descendants are to leave the district for her own close their eyes and visualize dicial person. She is teaching me called red-legs or rednecks, after practice eventually. This is the a scene that he described. In it, that everyone is equal. The whole the hot irons that were burned on second consecutive year she has someone with a gun was shooting world could do the same. It’s like their necks and legs. received a pink slip. in a school. The screams were we look in a telescope, and the Terrell opened his talk with a Roush is planning to organize coming closer. You were holding view is narrow,” she said. commemoration of Native Amer- a permanent group at Foothill the hand of a young child next One point made by Terrell is ican tribes “who once stood here, that will take an organized ap- to you. Still the screams came that people have to stand up to and now I stand with them.” proach to deal with bullying. closer. Then it was over. You es- bullies. He said that no samurai The workshop also heard a caped death. You open your eyes, warrior every died from an arrow poignant note from Abby John-

Senior Housing Provider to Manage Livermore Interfaith Housing Nonprofit senior housing pro- Livermore Interfaith Housing for affordable housing. vider American Baptist Homes of and Center Interfaith Housing are Members of 10 Livermore the West (ABHOW) has added living the legacy of civil rights churches serve on the nonprofit five California communities to leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. board of Livermore Interfaith its growing affordable hous- In the wake of his assassination Housing, which has developed ing portfolio, bringing the total in 1968, churches in many com- and managed three communities number of affordable housing munities carried on his vision, for 43 years. communities to 31. with these two agencies choosing “Our entry into the Livermore The new communities are: to focus on affordable housing market in such a big way, and our Hillcrest Gardens Livermore, for seniors. growing presence in San Rafael, Vineyard Village and Arbor “We’re thrilled to be associ- will allow us to better leverage Vista, all under the auspices of ated with Livermore Interfaith our experience working with Livermore Interfaith Housing of Housing and Center Interfaith state and federal housing agen- Livermore; Parnow Friendship Housing, who both chose AB- cies to the benefit of the residents House, owned by Center Inter- HOW to manage their com- there,” Hanna says. faith Housing of San Rafael; and munities,” says Travis Hanna, Founded in 1949, ABHOW is Lomita Manor in Lomita. ABHOW’s director of operations known for its leadership in senior housing and health care. The company serves more than 5,000 residents in 42 retirement com- MEASURE munities in California, Arizona, (continued from page one) Nevada and Washington. Livermore Mayor John ceptable to everyone. Now we all Marchand made that announce- need to work together to pass it," ment at Monday's city council declared Haggerty. meeting. The TEP also provides pass- Marchand pointed out that through funding to local juris- the funding proposal includes dictions for local streets and $400 million to bring BART to road maintenance and bike and Livermore along 580. "It is the pedestrian projects. It also allo- first time, there has been funding cates funding for specific capital for BART in Measure B." projects, including $132 million Alameda County Supervisor for Route 84 widening to I-680, Scott Haggerty stated, "I'm happy $28 million for I-580 interchange that elected officials throughout improvements, and $5 million for the county understand the merits widening Greenville Road. of extending BART to Liver- more. In addition to providing transportation, the BART exten- sion speaks to improving air quality and health. "I've really appreciated work- ing with measure to make it ac- THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Art, Community, & Education

Library Is Both the Venue and Beneficiary of the Rotarian Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Patricia Koning Saturday, April 21 will be a night like no other at the Liver- more Public Library’s main civic center branch. The normally quiet stacks will come alive with Scottish fiddling, a string quartet, a harpist, mariachis, Mexican folk dancing, bluegrass and Irish music, opera singers, ballerinas in stunning tu-tus, fine Livermore Valley wine, and delicious hors d’oeuvres all in celebration of the Rotarian Foundation of Liver- more’s 25th anniversary. The Rotarian Foundation is celebrating a quarter-century of giving back to the community, so naturally the event is a fundraiser benefitting the Livermore Public Library. “The library is such a focal point in this community and a true asset,” explains Lori Souza, a member of the Founda- tion’s Board of Directors. “People of all ages use the library, so it’s the perfect beneficiary for our anniversary celebration and the perfect venue. We want this to be a unifying event for the entire community – it’s about much more than Rotary.” The Livermore Public Library has seen a 50% reduction in its materials budget, part of cuts to all city services as a result of the eco- nomic downturn. Library director Photo - Doug Jorgensen Susan Gallinger explains that the Library at Night board of directors has opted to reduce materials purchases rather says Gallinger. library including the Reading Livermore Valley wines and two Livermore Rotary Clubs, the than hours. “When we considered The Rotarian Foundation’s 25th Room, the alcove behind in the hors d’oeuvres by Checkers Cater- Rotarian Foundation of Liver- closing one of our branches, the anniversary celebration will pro- main stacks area, and the Storytime ing will be served throughout the more is a nonprofit, charitable community spoke out,” she says. vide the community a chance to Room in the children’s area. The library. Ballerinas from the Valley organization focused on youth, “We believe that it is better to support the library and enjoy the entertainment line-up includes a Dance Theater, dressed in their service, and creating opportunities maintain our current hours and building after dark. The only other string quartet from the Livermore- most fantastic costumes like the for Livermore organizations that spend less on new books, DVDs, time the library has been used as an Amador Symphony, vocalists from Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nut- enrich lives and build a stronger and other materials.” event venue was for the building’s the Livermore Valley Opera, music cracker, will circulate throughout community. The two Livermore The reduction in the materi- grand opening celebration in 2004. performed by Mike Bocchicchio the building to inform guests about Rotary Clubs joined together to als budget means that the library The evening will begin at 7:30 and the Virtual Trio, bluegrass the different performances. The create the Foundation to create a will buy fewer new materials like pm with a Mariachi performance and Irish music artists Reggie and Storytime Room will be open for significant corpus, now at $1 mil- books, DVDs, CDs, and games in front of the building. This will Jesse Gaylord, Scottish fiddler Don dancing later in the evening. lion, to support major projects in and fewer copies of popular items. be followed by performances by Homan, and harpist Anna Lorenz. “The idea is not to sit in one Livermore for many years. In the past, when the library staff students in Junction Avenue K-8’s The behind-the-scenes circu- spot all evening, but to explore “The Rotary clubs are more saw that an older item had sud- Mariachi Club and the Grupo lation area will also be open for this beautiful building and im- focused on service projects,” denly become more popular, evi- Folklorico Tlapalli, a traditional viewing with library staff on hand merse yourself in local talent,” explains Souza. “The Foundation denced by the number of holds and Mexican folk dance group based to answer questions. Ever won- says Nadine Horner, the event’s allows us to make larger monetary requests for the item, they might in Hayward. dered what happens to a book after co-chair. “It’s a chance for people grants and accomplish large proj- purchase additional copies – such For the rest of the evening, you put it into the automatic check- to learn more about the Rotarian ects like the mobile health unit.” as the Hunger Games trilogy. there will be rotating performances in beside the circulation desk? This Foundation.” The mobile health unit, a part- in different locations around the “Now that’s just not possible,” is your chance to find out. Established in 1987 by the (continued on page 5) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Art & Entertainment Comedy @ Performer Brings Contemporary Blues and Gospel Music to the Firehouse Firehouse Arts Center Headlines Award-winning singer/song- writer “Sista Monica” Parker Darren Carter brings her energetic brand of con- temporary blues and gospel music Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts to the Firehouse Arts Center on Center will continue its Comedy @ April 14. Firehouse Arts series on Thursday, The Firehouse Arts Center will April 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with host “the lioness of blues," for an comedian Darren Carter and open- 8 p.m. concert. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad ing act, David Lew. The Firehouse Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. Arts Center is located at 4444 Parker is well known as a gifted Railroad Avenue in downtown Darren Carter (right) and David Lew (above) are next singer and songwriter of contem- Pleasanton. porary blues and gospel music. She Opener Lew, the “confident up in Comedy @ Firehouse Arts series. has produced 11 CDs and has been underdog," says he wants to “have nominated twice for Billboard every crowd take a break from Music Awards (BMA) Blues Foun- their daily grind and let them dation’s Best Soul Blues Female laugh all their worries away." most prestigious clubs, including lar guest on Comics Unleashed, Artist of the Year honors. Sista Monica The Northern California native the Laugh Factory, Hollywood Carter is quickly becoming well In 2011, Sista Monica per- has entertained around the world, Improv, Comedy and Magic Club known to comedy audiences ev- formed with India Arie at the Up- CD release "Can't Keep a Good demonstrating with humor how and The Ice House. His unique erywhere. town Theater in Napa, Calif. after Woman Down", provided the mu- people should always be happy in blend of comedy, sketch and im- Tickets are $15 for general returning from a European tour that sic for contestant Melanie Moore’s their own skin. personation has attracted industry admission on a first-come, first- included performances in Paris, winning performance. Next, Carter takes the stage, attention in comedy, acting, and served basis. Tickets may be pur- France, Bern, Switzerland, Monte Tickets are adults $16, $20 and unleashing a flurry of imperson- music. After being spotted by hip- chased online at www.firehouse- Carlo and Greece. Prior, she and $24; child $12. They may be pur- ations, observations, and outra- hop superstar Snoop Dogg for his arts.org up to three hours prior her band performed with BB King chased online at www.firehouse- geous social commentary that impersonations of the rapper, he to the performance, by phone at at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz, Calif. arts.org up to three hours prior critics call “one of a kind” and “a has performed multiple times at (925) 931-4848, or in person at the In December of the same year, to the performance, by phone at must see." His charm and vivid Snoop's annual family reunions. Firehouse Arts Center Box Office. Sista Monica received national (925) 931-4848, or in person at the imagery paint a picture that is both After appearing in the summer Box Office hours are Wednesday- recognition when her original Firehouse Arts Center Box Office. song, “Show Me What You’re relatable and one of a kind. blockbuster, Be Cool, with John Friday, 12 noon-6:00 p.m., Satur- Box Office hours are Wednesday- Working With” was selected by Friday, 12 noon-6:00 p.m., Satur- Carter is a Los Angeles-based Travolta and on TV shows such day 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and for choreographer Ray Leeper for the day 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and for Comedy Central's Premium Blend, two hours prior to the performance. comedian who has performed 2011 finale of the television show two hours prior to the performance. worldwide and become a fan BET's Comic View, The Tonight The entrance to free parking is on So You Think You Can Dance. The The entrance to free parking is on favorite at many of America’s Show with Jay Leno, and as a regu- Spring Street near First Street. song, from Sista Monica’s 2005 Spring Street near First Street.

Rocky Mountain High a Tribute to John Denver

Guitarist/vocalist Ted Vigil will also played drums and percussion keyboardist for award-winning perform his tribute to the music of in concert, jazz, symphonic and bands Ricochet and Montgomery John Denver in Rocky Mountain marching bands. After gradua- Gentry. Vigil and Kilgallon then High at the Firehouse Arts Center tion, he began singing and playing collaborated to write and record on April 6th and 7th. drums in Top 40 bands throughout songs for their CD "Sing My Performances are at 8 p.m. at the Pacific Northwest. During Songs". the Firehouse Arts Center located that same period, he performed in The most often-heard comment at 4444 Railroad Avenue in down- “Godspell” and “Puttin’ On The at Vigil’s performances is, "I can't town Pleasanton. Ritz” at Washington Center for the believe how much he looks and Vigil’s gift for the music, along Performing Arts. sounds like John Denver. It really with his polished and energetic In 1990, Vigil began writing, took us back!" performing style, has earned him recording and performing original Tickets are adult $20, $25 and many dedicated fans. In a very compositions and, in 2006, won $30; child $12; senior $20. They short time, he has developed into the national title for "Talent Quest" may be purchased online at www. a national act, performing last in Laughlin, Nev. After that win, he firehousearts.org up to three hours year at the John Denver Festival, began performing his John Denver prior to the performance, by phone the CMA Fan Fair Festival in Tribute Show nationwide, sharing at (925) 931-4848, or in person Nashville, Tenn. and the Travelin’ the stage with Keith Anderson, at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Inc. Country Cruise, among many Jeff Bates, and Kevin Sharp on Office. Box Office hours are other venues. the annual "Traveling Kountry Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 Vigil, raised in Seattle, Wash., Kruz" with the Royal Caribbean p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 began performing in the church Cruise Line. p.m., and for two hours prior to band at age eight and continued In 2010 Vigil performed with the performance. The entrance to perform in musical produc- Steve Weisberg, John Denver's to free parking is on Spring Street tions into high school where he lead guitarist, and Eddie Kilgallon, near First Street. Ted Vigil Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 3 The iPod of King George I times during the trip. is rich in thematic detail and emo- The work is in the form of tional depth. The poignant slow a suite of short pieces. Maestro movement in particular is both Kohl has selected his favorites delicate and profound. The final for this concert, including “Alla movement, which superimposes Hornpipe," which has been used fugal counterpoint over the sonata in television commercials, and form, still inspires awe in both “Allegro in D," familiar from the audiences and musicians. film “Dead Poets Society.” Tickets are $39/$34/$29, $7 The 41st Symphony is the cul- students. They are available at mination of Mozart’s symphonic the Bankhead Theater box office, career. It is a glorious work, and 2400 First Street, Livermore, by one of the greatest symphonies phone at 925.373.6100, or online ever written. The work as a whole at Livermoreperformingarts.org.

Pacific Chamber Symphony, formance will be at 8 pm, April 14, on “pre-order," having not yet the resident professional orches- in Livermore. been invented), he was forced to tra at the Bankhead Theater, will “Water Music” was commis- require an entire barge full of live endless variety, present two large works at its final sioned by King George I as an musicians to accompany him. It concert for 2011-2012: Handel’s accompaniment for an excursion is recorded that George and his exciting entertainment “Water Music," and Mozart’s 41st on the Thames in July, 1717. guests liked the music so much (the Symphony (“Jupiter”). Led by Because his iPod failed to arrive work required several hours to play An Evening with Maestro Lawrence Kohl, the per- in time for the event (it was still in its entirety) they hit “replay” 3 ita Coolidge FRIDAY NIGHT! RMar 30 at 8pm One of Rock and Pop’s Most Admired Singers tlantic Brass A Quintet Mar 31 at 8pm Del Valle Fine Arts Eve Ensler’s he Vagina TMonologues Apr 7 at 2 & 8pm A Performance Bene ting Tri-Valley Haven aci c Chamber PSymphony Apr 14 at 8pm Handel•Mozart each for the Stars! RAn Afternoon of Arts for the Arts! Apr 15 at 2pm Livermore Valley Education Foundation dgar Winter EApr 21 at 8pm An Icon of Classic Rock and Roll

BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 www.bankheadtheater.org 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Art & Entertainment The Arts Are Coming to the Pleasanton Farmers' Market

The City of Pleasanton has co- booth will be located on the grassy Future booth participants will sponsored a booth at the Farmers' area adjacent to the Farmer’s include the high school improv Market with the Pleasanton Cul- Market booths at Main Street and group, Creatures of Impulse; tural Arts Council (PCAC) that West Angela Street in downtown theCantabella Children’s Chorus; will be called Arts Encounter. The Pleasanton. the Pleasanton Art League; and booth will provide an opportunity The first booth will be on April more. They will all provide an for families and people of all ages 14, 2012. It will feature a “Color by opportunity for people to become to interact with all the different arts Numbers” Mural, designed by Ms. directly involved with art. disciplines. Langan’s art class in Pleasanton For a schedule of art activities, On the second Saturday of the Middle School. Everyone is in- check the Pleasanton Cultural Arts month from April through October, vited to join in, color a square, and Council website at www.Pleasan- PCAC will partner with different sign his or her name. The squares tonArts.org. arts organizations to help introduce will then be pieced together to There is no charge to the public the community to different art form a large 4’ x 3’ mural. The – although donations are always fields, as well as the organization finished muralwill be displayed in welcome. that specializes in that field. The the Pleasanton Library. V-Day: Livermore 2012 Presents a Benefit Production of "The Vagina Monologues" Rebecca Roberts On April 7, 2012, at 2 p.m. and and Any One Of Us: Words From women’s experiences. Ms. Ensler 7 p.m., V-Day: Livermore will Prison and screenings of V-Day’s has performed the play to great ac- present a two show benefit read- documentary Until The Violence claim throughout the world – from Pianist Rebecca Roberts to Present ing of Eve Ensler’s award winning Stops. Zagreb to Santa Barbara, from play The Vagina Monologues at the For over 30 years Tri-Valley London to Seattle, from Jerusalem Concert at Trinity Church Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Haven has provided shelter and to Oklahoma City. Villard Books/ Rebecca Roberts’ piano style album came in 2007. Authentic This production will support Tri- services to battered women and Random House first published has been described as a fusion – Then and Now, featuring the Valley Haven and its services to their children, victims of sexual The Vagina Monologues, which of classical music and pop tunes gospel tunes “Just a Closer Walk victims of domestic violence and assault and homelessness. Their includes a foreword by Gloria blended with traditional hymns and with Thee” and “Amazing Grace” sexual assault. services include a 24 hour domes- Steinem, in February 1998. A contemporary praise and worship was recorded in 2009. Rebecca’s V-Day is a global activist move- tic violence shelter, rape crisis special edition was released in hard songs. She will perform a concert piano journey began back in the ment to end violence against center, family homeless shelter, cover and paperback in February on April 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Trin- 1970’s with seventeen years of women and girls. food pantry, self help legal pro- 2008 in honor of V-Day’s ten year ity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., in piano lessons with Fremont piano Last year over 5,800 V-Day gram, counseling and prevention anniversary. Livermore. teacher Joyce Smoak. benefits were held around the education. The Vagina Monologues will Roberts’ four CD’s constantly For the past 22 years Rebecca world raising funds and aware- be performed at the Bankhead Hailed by The New York Times remind her fans that she has always has served as staff pianist at Trinity ness towards ending violence as “funny” and “poignant” and Theater in Livermore on April 7 against women. These highly by the Daily News as “intel- at 2 and 8PM been much more than just the Church in Livermore. successful events raised over $5 ligent” and “courageous,” The Tickets may be purchased on- average church pianist. New Be- The concert is sponsored by million through performance of Vagina Monologues, which was line at mylvpac.com or livermore- ginnings, featuring “My Life Is in Trinity’s Music Ministry De- Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, first performed off-Broadway by performingarts.org. You Lord” with the Forrest Gump partment. There is no admission The Vagina Monologues, read- Ms. Ensler, dives into the mys- The Bankhead Theater is lo- – Feather Theme, was recorded charge. The public is invited. For ings from V-Day’s A Memory, A tery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, cated at 2400 First Street in down- in 2003. A Step Closer, featuring further information see www. Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer outrage and excitement buried in town Livermore. “Be Thou My Vision” with Claire trinitylivermore.org or call (925) De Lune was recorded in 2005. 447-1848. Another Reason, her Christmas Jazz Saxophonist Anton Schwartz Pays Tribute to Stanley Turrentine

Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts career with a Number 1 hit and radio charts. Center will host jazz saxophonist four Grammy nominations, first in Tickets are adults $16, $20 Anton Schwartz in a tribute to rhythm & blues and then in jazz. and $24; child $12; senior $20. “The Sugar Man," Stanley Tur- Schwartz has developed an en- They may be purchased online at rentine (1934-2000), on Friday, thusiastic following at high-profile www.firehousearts.org up to three April 13, at 8:00 p.m. jazz venues across the country, hours prior to the performance, The Firehouse Arts Center is including the Blue Note in New by phone at (925) 931-4848, or in located at 4444 Railroad Avenue York, Washington D.C.’s Blues person at the Firehouse Arts Center in downtown Pleasanton. Alley and the Monterey Jazz Fes- Box Office. Box Office hours are Turrentine is known as one of tival. His appearances at Yoshi’s in Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 the most distinctive tenor saxo- the San Francisco Bay Area draw p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 phonists in jazz. Known for his sellout crowds and his four CDs p.m., and for two hours prior to big, warm sound, "The Sugar have earned outstanding reviews the performance. The entrance Man" or the original "Mr. T" was and strong airplay. His most recent to free parking is on Spring Street inspired by the blues and turned the recording, “Radiant Blue," reached near First Street. Anton Schwartz inspiration into a very successful the Top Five on the American jazz

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ROTARY (continued from front page) nership between the Foundation of instruments. Past recipients easy walking distance,” explains and ValleyCare Health System, have included Open Heart Kitchen, Horner. “We will have volunteers provides medical care to people the Dictionaries for Young Schol- to direct people as they arrive who could not otherwise afford ars project, the Las Positas College and park. If necessary, we have it. The 39-foot, custom-made unit Foundation for the establishment an overflow parking area with a travels to schools, senior centers, of a scholarship, Shakespeare’s shuttle.” To help the parking plan and other places throughout the Associates, and Horizons Family run smoothly, guests are asked to community. It also will provide Counseling. register in advance. medical services in an emergency. Horner and Souza hope to The cost is $50 per person and The Foundation also distrib- attract 700 guests to the event. is partially tax-deductible. The utes over $50,000 each year to Anyone concerned about finding a performers are donating their time. programs that focus on youth. parking space near the library that Many Livermore Valley wineries are donating their wines, keeping This year, the Foundation awarded evening need not worry – a parking the event’s costs down and allow- Junction Avenue K-8 $11,900 for plan was one of the first elements ing a large portion of the proceeds a second chain-link fence and a they tackled in planning the event. to go directly to the library. set of goal posts to complete the “Between the library, city hall, For more information and to school’s futsal courts and $5,000 to and the police department, there register, visit http://rotarianfoun- the Mariachi Club for the purchase are many parking spaces within dationlivermore.org. Summer Enrichment Camp Offered in Pleasanton Pleasanton's enGAGE! Sum- can also benefit from participating available at elementary schools in mer Enrichment Camp is designed in enGAGE! Summer Enrichment Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore Arrone, acrylic painting by Carol Maddox. to allow kids to stretch themselves Camp. with more information available at: beyond grade-level standards and The camp will be held at Har- www.engagethegifted.org use higher order thinking skills vest Park Middle School from June Deadline to register is May 15, to become creative problem solv- 18 – July 13, at 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 2012. New Show Opens at Wente ers. Classes are taught by local noon Monday through Thursday. GAGE (Gatehouse Academy Carol Maddox will present an the afternoon of the reception only. teachers. Courses include Creative (No class on Wednesday July 4; for Gifted Education, Inc.) is a exhibit of her paintings at Wente Carol is a signature member Problem Solving, Digital Imaging class will be held on Friday July Pleasanton based non-profit or- Vineyards Estate Winery from of American Watercolor Society, and Web Page Design, Garden 13.) Students may attend for two ganization dedicated to providing April 1 to 30 April, 2012. The National Watercolor Society and of Character/Greenhouse Effect, weeks or for the full four weeks. engaging, intellectually stimu- artist's reception will be Saturday California Watercolor Association. Lego NXT Robotics, Exploring Tuition is $350 for four weeks or lating, challenging and creative April 7, 1:00 to 3:00, 5565 Tesla She has won many awards in these Our World Through Media and $185 for two weeks. Scholarships learning opportunities. For more Road, Livermore. The tasting and other organizations, including Art, Music Production, Illustra- are available for qualified students. information please email info@ room is open daily 11am to 4:30 the Gold Medal of Honor award tion and Design, and Brain Fitness Application brochures will be engagethegifted.org pm. in the 137th Annual Int'l AWS Ceramics. The exhibit will cover a variety exhibit in New York. She received Applications are now being of subjects and styles ranging from a BA degree from California Col- accepted from students who have realism to non-objective abstracts. lege of the Arts, Oakland. She completed third, fourth and fifth Sign Up for Painting Session in Carol's painting has been called taught painting for 4 years at the grades. Though enGAGE! courses "evocative." Using watercolor, Pierre Chariot Ecole d'Aquarelle in are designed for motivated and ad- South Livermore Valley gouache, mixed media, acrylic and Bruxelles, Belgium, and has lived vanced learners to develop creativ- oil, her pieces often exhibit land- 9 years in Europe. She will teach ity and problem-solving skills, stu- The Tri-Valley Conservancy Academy of Art University in San scape influences. Additionally, she her 10th workshop in Umbria, Italy dents need not be GATE-identified invites artists to capture the es- Francisco. Bryan won “Best of will have matted works available in fall 2013. to enroll. Bright underachievers sence of the South Livermore Show” at the 2009 Laguna Plein who struggle in traditional classes Valley Area. Air Invitational and “Collectors Selected private properties will Choice” at the 2010 Laguna Plein 'Textured Explorations' Exhibition at Wild Vine be open to Tri-Valley Treasures Air Invitational. Plein Air competitors May 5 to 7. Studio Seven Arts Gallery in The Wild Vine Wine Bar & individual elements are just as Paintings will be judged by Pleasanton will display the artwork Lounge hosts local artist Nicole compelling as the whole, dynamic Bryan Mark Taylor an accom- on May 12 and 13. Wakeman in her solo show of in texture, color and movement." plished landscape painter. Bryan For complete rules and a release abstract and mixed media acrylics, An award winner at last year's is currently working out of his form go to www.trivalleyconser- " Textural Explorations, " April Livermore Art Association Spring Bay Area studio and teaching vancy.org. The registration dead- 5 - May 3, 2012. Art Show, her work can also be in the Graduate School at the line is May 1. An Artist's reception will be seen at Nicolewakeman.com held Thursday, April 12 from 6-7:30, 2187 First Street in Liver- more and is open to the public. 2133A Las Positas Ct, Livermore Nicole will be exhibiting new (located off of N. Livermore Ave.) work of an entirely abstract nature, TRAVEL heavily textured and high chroma, where the materials themselves are BUG Furniture, Jewelry the initial inspiration. & Household Items "My guiding principle when Located in building a piece is to create for Downtown Livermore Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm the viewer an up-close experience 2269 Third Street Nifty Gifts & More 925.454.3349 of the materials, and an experi- www.futures-explored.org ence of emotion from a distance. (925) 447-4300 A Thrift Store ~ Now Open! "Aurora", Acrylic & Mixed Media Each piece is successful when the Present this coupon and receive FREE GIFT with purchase. on Canvas, 2011 www.travelbuglivermore.com 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Art & Entertainment Glory Be: Godspell at Las Positas "Come see for yourself and be inspired." by Harry Stoll Make no mistake, Jesus makes DO NOT CROSS set in front of A disappointedly small audi- it clear that his way is the only the platform on which Jesus will ence was not disappointed at this way, a common theme among die.As the end nears, Jesus tells performance of parable, song, and religions. That doesn’t take away the Judas character, to do what you dance. The sets were wide, high from the message that the ways he must and do it fast. and handsome, the performers advocates are for the good. He climbs the platform, blesses were professional and animated, The cast play both themselves bottled water (one of the many inspired, and flat out good, the and Biblical characters. The cast nice touches) in Hebrew. The sky sound was magnificent, with no list does not say who plays whom. behind him is grey. “I’m dying, I’m sense of the performers being That’s perhaps intentional to show dying.” Perhaps it’s his ideas that mic’d. The lighting ran the range these are people who Jesus Christ are dying. Let us hope (pray?) not. from subtle to glaring, to dark, to hung with, but it does the audience His followers clamor and reach up shadows with great effectiveness. no favor. Audrey Brooks is the to him, trying to climb the police As the—alas scant—audience adulteress, who Jesus forgives, but barricades. Police come to arrest waited for the show to start, large tells her, “Go, and sin no more.” KJ him. Signs appear, labeling him white lettering appeared on the Brown is both a current character an heretic, a terrorist, a commie scrim, with religious heavyweights and a Judas-like betrayer (and pinko, and a cult leader. weighing in. Deep believers, is John the Baptist). Lithe slight The guitars pick up beautifully doubters, non-believers and skep- Abigail Vass does a lot of jump- to echo his plaint. He holds his tics were all well-represented. ing into people’s arms and she’s arms high, an invisible platform Thomas Jefferson, Saint Francis excellent at it. Steven McCloud is lowers and he is dead. of Assisi, Anne Lamott (author of the prodigal son and is elastic and This production deserves a larg- “Operating Instructions”), Martin entertaining. er audience. Community theater Luther, Nietzche, Buddha, Sen- The costumes are a nice mix of has a special place and the amount eca, Frederick Douglas, Benjamin periods. The musicians, in a very of hard work and dedication has Franklin (“God helps those who striking assemblage, are arrayed provided a bravura performance. help themselves”), Da Vinci, high on a platform at the back of Believe it or not, the ideals are Sartre, Mother Theresa, Jerry the set, at the corners. In the way worthy. Is this the way life should Fallwell, and more and more. The of contemporary musicians they be lived? Come see for yourself stage-wide lettering was magically are simply clad in non-descript and be inspired. The auditorium cosmic, with back lighting visible, T-shirts. They do it right, rocking is comfortable and modern with the thinker was identified, and the when rocking is required, backing good sight lines. lettering dissolved. off and backing up when that’s Ghandi told us, “I like your appropriate. The band is Jeffrey Las Positas College, Main Christ. I do not like your Chris- Wasik, Kenneth Baxter, Jake Stage, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, tians. Your Christians are so unlike Whitaker, Curt Azevedo, Phillip Livermore; March 30 to April 1, your Christ.” Didlake, and Diana Cefalo. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sun- This circle of words was un- Wisely sets many scenes at day 2 p.m. Photo - Doug Jorgensen broken and repeated, leaving the the Occupy Wall Street. Yellow Tickets $10-$15 (plus small audience to ponder. Judging from barricades labeled POLICE LINE service fee) 800-838-3006. lack of conversation about the electrician. All did good work. is striking in simple white. He thoughts not much was being pon- The play’s prologue is Tower commands without shouting. Is dered. Several audience members of Babble, with performers milling intense but not manic. He delivers leaned to the side and stretched to about in various costumes, talking the usual wonderful ideas such take camera phone shots of their to their hand and hearing voices, as loving thy neighbor, turning Annual Duck Races to Be Held on seatmate, then showed the seat- drinking lattes on the go and gener- the other cheek. He also says to mate. “Look it’s you.” One of the ally behaving as we behave. render upon both God and Caesar. April 21 in Livermore quotes was about how we make The cast (in order listed in the Perhaps this last is an admonition God in our image. Spots of hand program) is KJ Brown, Audrey to pay your fair share of taxes. The 20th annual Livermore more McDonalds. held enlightenment flashed around Brooks, Kathy Hileman, Abigail Koponen has eight times played Duck Races will be held on Sat., Each duck will have a num- the room. Vass, James Koponen, Josh Gates, a character who dies in a play. Of April 21 on the Arroyo Mocho at ber attached and assigned to the “Godspell” comes from the Jeremy LaClair, Jim Willis, Pamela course, you know this is no excep- Robertson Park in Livermore. number on each entry form. The word “gospel,” or “good story,” Aquilar, Kaelise Hileman, Stephen tion. He dies well. The event runs from 11 a.m. winning duck entries eligible for which it certainly is. It was con- McCloud, and Nikki Abercrombie. The scenes mix contemporary to 2 p.m. This is a fund-raiser for cash prizes will be announced at ceived and originally directed by They sing, my how they sing, and sights and Biblical. A nice shadow Livermore schools and nonprofit the conclusion of each race. Win- John-Michael Tebelak on Broad- dance, and frolic, and jump into box scene has Jesus relating the groups hosted by the Livermore ners need not be present and will way. Stephen Schwartz wrote the one another’s arms. They group tale of the Good Samaritans. He Lioness Club and the Livermore be notified by phone. music and lyrics. hug, die, struggle, laugh, and gen- script is loosely based on the Y's Men Club. Over $5,000 in cash For more information, call Wesley M. Wisely directs this erally light up the place. Gospel according to Matthew. prizes will be given away to duck Betty Harvey at 449-1315 or Jim stellar effort at Las Positas; Diana Yes, yes, yes, the songs. In- Christians may be uncomfortable sponsors. Travis at 321-1123. Tickets printed Cefalo is the musical director; spired. “Day by Day” is especially with that, but after all it is the prin- There will be Little Duckie by Camino Press are $5 per entry. Faith Blevins, the choreographer; encouraging with a we-can-do it ciples that matter here. In another Races for kids age 12 years and They are available from some Jeremy Hamm designed the stun- attitude. It appears near the start nice lighting technique, shadows younger. The race is free with a Livermore school PTAs or write ning set; and Mike Rinaldi is the and is reprised at the end.. of characters are shown on the side parent present. There will be prizes to Livermore Duck Races, PO Box theater technician, carpenter, and James Koponen as Jesus Christ walls slanting in toward the stage. awarded compliments of Liver- 48, Livermore, CA 94551. Wine Country THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 7 Opportunity to Taste Wine Before It's Bottled This weekend, wine lovers will Petite Sirah. Food and Wine Pair- Food pairing and wine blending have the opportunity to taste wines ing Demonstration featuring Petite activities all day. Italian Mediter- of the future as Livermore Valley Sirah 12:30pm & 2pm. Live Music ranean Faire. wineries host two days of barrel 1-4pm. Rodrigue Molyneaux, 2010 tasting. Crooked Vine Winery, 2010 and 2011 Sangiovese in the barrel The Saturday, March 31 and Petite Verdot. Live Music: James room. Complimentary tasting to Sunday, April 1 tasting is presented Nagel 1:30-4:30pm. Food for all ticket holders. by the Livermore Valley Wine- sale from Ruby’s Woodfire Piz- Ruby Hill Winery, 2010 Zin- growers Association. za. fandel (Peacock Patch) and 2010 Each participating winery will Cuda Ridge Wines, 2010 Cab- Estate Reserve Petite Sirah. Food host unique barrel samples and ac- ernet Sauvignon (Black Label), available for sale at the Ruby Hill tivities like bottle your own wines, 2010 Syrah, 2010 Petit Verdot. Winery Deli. Vendors include vertical tastings, food pairings, Live music both days. Saturday: Pampered Chef, Gourmet Tempta- winemaker discussions, and more. Steve Fread 1-4:30pm, Sunday: tions, Gerardz Honeybees The wineries will offer discounts Roger Kardinal 1-4:30pm. Posada Stony Ridge Winery, 2010 Zin- on futures and case purchases. Catering will have food for sale. fandel. Live Music: James Nagel Wineries are open from noon Darcie Kent Vineyards, 2008 1:30-4:30pm, Food For Sale: to 4:30 p.m. Cabernet Sauvignon (Madden Ruby’s Wood Fire Pizza. Wineries taking part in the bar- Ranch). Live Music: 1-4pm. Tamás Estates, 2010 Zinfan- rel tasting are the following: Food Demonstrations at 12:30pm net Sauvignon (Wisner Vineyard), selling wood-fired pizzas both del Riserva. Live Music by Jon Bent Creek Winery, tasting & 2pm. Food available for sale at 2009 Petite Sirah (Clark Vineyard), days. Live Music. Williams and Crawdad Repub- 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and Underdog Wine Bar. 2009 Petite Sirah (Sblendorio Mitchell Katz Winery, 2009 lic. 2010 Petite Sirah. Wine Blend- Eagle Ridge Vineyard, 2008 Estate Vineyard), and 2009 Syr- Syrah (Clark’s Corner), 2010 Pe- The Steven Kent Winery, 2010 ing featuring barrel sample wines Petite Sirah, 2009 Zinfandel, ah (Clark Vineyard Winemaker. tite Sirah (Falling Star Vineyard), Cabernet Sauvignon. Bread and guests can blend to their own 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. BBQ Winemaker, John Evan, will be 2010 Sangiovese (Crackerbox), cheese pairing with featured wines liking. Live Music on Saturday Pulled Pork Sandwiches avail- hosting his smell-a-thon aroma bar and 2010 Zinfandel Port. Music Wente Vineyards, 2010 Caber- featuring Roger Kardinal. able for sale. Vendors include: as guests identify aromas from the both days 12-4:30pm. American net Sauvignon (Charles Wetmore), Big White House, 2009 Cab- glassware, linens, glass jewelry, barrel samples. Food available for Kobe Char-Dogs & Sausages 2010 Petite Sirah (Small Lot). ernet Sauvignon (Wisner Vine- monogrammed bags, and exotic purchase. with Chips will be available for Live Music by Jon Williams and yard), 2009 Petite Sirah (Clark wood treasures Las Positas Vineyards, 2010 sale. Crawdad Republic Vineyard), 2009 Petite Sirah Eckert Estate Winery, 2010 Zin- Cabernet Sauvignon and 2011 Murrieta’s Well, 2010 Malbec. Westover Winery & Event (Sblendorio Estate Vineyard), fandel and 2010 Carignan. Bottle Cabernet Sauvignon. Casbah Gimanellis pinwheel sandwiches Center, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Syrah (Clark Vineyard). your own Carignan. Wines paired Mediterranean Kitchen will be for sale and 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Port Winemaker, John Evan, will be with Cheese Fondue. selling exotic foods made from Nottingham Cellars, 2010 Cab- (Pleasanton Ridge). hosting his smell-a-thon aroma bar el Sol Winery, 2008 Tempra- certified organically grown ingre- ernet Sauvignon (Casa de Vinas) White Crane Winery, Syrah. as guests identify aromas from the nillo and 06 Syrah. Discounts: dients with no preservatives. Wine- and (2) 2011 Chardonnays. Wine- Lancôme of Paris makeovers. barrel samples. Food available for Club Pricing on Bottle it Yourself maker Charlie Kidd will discuss maker, Collin Cranor will discuss Meatball plates in White Crane sale. Wine. Meet the Winemaker both the varietals that made Livermore his regimen for barrel fermented Port & Wine Sauce. Bodegas Aguirre Winery, 2010 days 12-4:30pm. Bottle it Yourself famous while leading a walk in Chardonnay. Sample Chardonnay Wood Family Vineyards, 2010 Petite Sirah, 10 Malbec, 2010 ’06 Syrah. Bottles, Corks, Foils, the vineyards. In the winery, learn from different appellations and Zinfandel and 2010 Petite Sirah. Tempranillo. Blending Session and Labels will be provided. about the growing and production Cabernet Sauvignon from Ameri- Taste the future “Muy Bueno." every 1.5 hours (12pm, 1:30pm, en Garde, Berry Port. Dis- of Petite Sirah. can and French barrels. Seminar Bart’s Blazing Q will be offering 3pm). BBQ Hamburgers available counts: Futures available for sale. Les Chênes Estate Vineyards, are 1, 2, 3 and 4pm and cost $10 a sample of meatballs with their for sale. Meet the winemaker both days 2010 Syrah (both press and free (club members free). BBQ sauce to pair with Wood Cedar Mountain Winery, 2009 12-4:30pm. run samples). Maison de Les Occasio Winery, 2010 Petite Family wines. Syrah. Barrel Tasting paired with Fenestra Winery, 2009 Estate Chênes Cheeses, Mustards, and Sirah and 2010 Cabernet Franc. Tickets include a Livermore Bissinger Raspberry Creams. Syrah and 2009 Conjugation (Bor- Chutneys. Salamies, chocolates, Page Mill Winery, 2010 Pe- Valley Wine Country logo glass. Olive Oil Bottling 12-4pm: Bring deaux Blend). BBQ Sandwiches and mustard sampling. New Curry tite Sirah. Food Pairings. Craft Tickets are $30 until noon Fri., your own bottle and you can by Blue Sage Catering for sale. Mustard will be featured. Vendors featuring wine charms, March 30 at www.lvwine.org and fill it with your choice of Olive Paintings by Mike Robles on dis- Longevity Wines, 2010 Bar- candles, cork wreaths, Cookie Lee, $35 at the event. Oil. play both days. bera, and 2010 Sangiovese. Jew- and Olivina Olive Oil. Charles R Vineyards, 2010 Pe- Garré Vineyard & Winery, elry artist, Michelle, will have Retzlaff Winery, 2011 Cabernet tite Sirah. Compare the 10 Petite 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and works displayed for sale. Live Sauvignon, 2011 Merlot, 2011 Sirah from the barrel with the ’08 2010 Primativo. Café is open Music. Food will be available for Chardonnay, and 2011 Sauvignon Free Registration Petite Sirah in the bottle. Rustic Saturday 11am-3pm and Sunday for purchase. Blanc. with this Ad Wood Oven Pizzas by Tutte Al 9am-3pm. Vendors will be selling McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Rios-Lovell Estate Winery, Call or sign-up online! Exp. 04/30/12 Forno. crafts. 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. Aroma Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pe- Concannon Vineyard, 2007 John Evan Cellars, 2009 Caber- Challenge. Soleil Pizza will be tite Sirah, Syrah, Several Ports. Lessons in Piano, Voice, Guitar & Ukulele All Ages & Levels Welcome! Individual • Group Lessons (925) 960-1194 GalinasMusicStudio.com

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the visions of six local artists: Joanna in Downtown Pleasanton; www.event- 4th Annual Wine Tasting Silent Auction, Bones series, edgier pieces by contem- Crawshaw, Julie Hayward, Edmee Keele, brite.com/event/3111292961, phone Sun., April 22, noon to 4 p.m. Purple porary writers. April 3, 2012, 8 p.m. 22311 Lela Witherspoon, Nicole Wakeman and 925.399.6690. Orchid Inn & Spa, 4549 Cross Road, N. Third St., Hayward. $10 open seating Linda Jeffrey Sailors. Exhibition March Murrieta's Well Vineyard Tour & Tasting Livermore. Benefitting the Leukemia (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org 1-April 5. 2187 First Street, Livermore. with Sergio Traverso, Sat., March 31, and Lymphoma Society. Hosted by Shout, pop anthems and ballads per- Artists' Flea Market, sponsored by the 1 to 3 p.m. tour and tasting, 3 to 4:30 HIKE members of Team in Training. Lo- formed weekends April 13 to May 5 at Pleasanton Art League. Saturday, April p.m. bottle signings. Murrieta's Well cal wineries will showcase their wines the Studio Theatre, Pleasanton. Tri-Valley 28, 2012; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delucchi Park, co-founder Sergio Traverso will explain for tasting. There will be finger food, Repertory Theatre production. www. First Street at Neal, Pleasanton. New and the seasonal changes in the vineyard. music, inspirational speakers, and, raffles. trivalleyrep.com. used art supplies and equipment, frames, Taste some of the most popular wines Silent auction items to fit every budget. The Mikado, A Wonderfully Silly Vic- mat board, canvas, pottery seconds, and learn how the unique terroir makes http://winehike2012.ticketleap.com/ torian Musical Farce, Friday, Saturday discounted original artwork, art books Murrieta's Well wines so special. Space winehike/ Use code: SUPPORT or call 8pm; Sunday 2pm; April 13- May 5, 2012. and tapes, photography, craft supplies, is limited for this exclusive event. Silver 925 413 7788 for tickets Role Players Ensemble presents The new and used brushes, watercolor and Spur Members, $10 each, limit 2 tickets Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. Sex and oil paints, colored pencils and lots more. per membership. All other guests, $20 MUSIC/CONCERTS politics come together in this best-loved Open Call @ Harrington Gallery, 2nd each. 925-456-2395. 3005 Mines Road, An Evening with Rita Coolidge, 8 p.m. comedy of Gilbert & Sullivan, set in the annual open juried art exhibit. May 30- Livermore. March 30. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First mythical village of Titipu where flirting is June 30. Reception: Saturday, June 2, Eggstravaganza, Good Old Fashion St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. a capital offense. The Village Theatre, 233 2012, 1:00-3:00 pm. This exhibit is open Easter-Egg Hunt, April 7, compliments org or 373-6800. Front Street, Danville. Tickets $18 - $26 – to artists 18 and over who reside or work of Cedar Mountain Winery. Bring the The Dunwells Pop Rock Band from Leeds, call (925) 314-3400 or buy tickets online in the greater Bay Area. For prospectus, kids and their baskets to hunt for eggs England, 8 p.m. March 30, Firehouse Arts at www.villagetheatreshows.com, or at information and entry form, go to library. at the vineyard. Children (6 and up) Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. the Community Center, 420 Front St. constantcontact.com/download/get/ 12:15 start time; Toddlers (5 & under) www.firehousearts.org. The Vagina Monologues, April 6 and 7 at file/1102050517351-254/Prospectur+ hunt 12:30 start time. If needed, a third Atlantic Brass (Quintet) March 31, 8 p.m. 8 p.m., April 7, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, and+Entry+Form%2C+Fresh+Works+- hunt for overflow will start at 12:45. Feel Del Valle Fine Arts Concert, Bankhead 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- The Livermore Art Association ++Spring+2012+Exhibit+at+FAC+-++. free to bring a picnic and dine in our Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. headtheater.org or 373-6800. pdf. Deadline for submittal is April 10, picnic area. Reservations are required bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. 2012 Reach for the Stars! Livermore Gallery will feature the jewelry 2012. Juror is award-winning Berkeley (to make sure there are enough eggs Bill Harley, 2-time Grammy winner, Sat., Valley Education Foundation’s second of Diana Carey during the month painter, photographer and video artist for all of the kids). Make reservations on March 31, 2 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m. annual Reach for the Stars fund raiser Kim Anno. or before March 29 at 373-6636 or email late show. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 features a dynamic arts showcase of of April. Diana creates unique at [email protected]. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www.fire- elementary, middle and high school pendants and earrings from carved MEETINGS/CLASSES Olive Oil Bottling, March 31-April 1, noon housearts.org. students from Livermore Valley Joint stone, silver, copper and bronze. Introduction to piano and keyboard: to 4:30 p.m. Cedar Mountain Winery, Wesla Whitfield, April 1, 2 p.m. Firehouse Unified School District’s visual and Beginner piano and keyboard lessons for 7000 Tesla Rd., Livermore. BYOCEB (bring Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- performing arts programs. Sun., April The gallery will be displaying about children and adults. Lessons introduce your own clean empty bottle!) and fill it ton. www.firehousearts.org. 15, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 30 pieces from her collection. The and develop basic piano-playing skills, with your choice of olive oil, Arbequina, John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil, April St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. pieces will be for sale. LAA Gallery sight-reading, music appreciation and Pendolino, Italian Blend, or a blend of the 6 and 7, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, org or 373-6800. some theory. For further information above. 375ml = $15; 500ml = $17.50; 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Beauty and the Beast, presented by hours are 11:30-4:00 Wed-Sun, please contact Thomasin Dewhurst 750ml=$20 1liter or 1 qt = $40. Forget firehousearts.org. California Theatre Center, Bankhead and also Thursday evenings until at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ the bottle? No worries, you can buy Jazz Concert featuring guest guitarist, Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore on hotmail.com one of ours! Mimi Fox, April 7, Las Positas College, Wed., April 25. Recommended for grade 8:00 during the Farmer’s Market Kids Camp, Tri Valley Repertory Theatre is Ruby Friday at Ruby Hill Winery, Friday, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts K-5. 9:30 a.m., 122 seats available; 11 season. Located in the historic now accepting enrollment for its 2012 March 30 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm in Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Hill a.m. class size openings. www.ctcinc. Carnegie Building at 2155 3rd St. Summer Kids Camp. Show will be Dis- the tasting room. The cost is $10.00 for Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase tickets org/1112tour/1112Tour_Order_Form. ney's Aladdin Jr. at new TVRT Rehearsal Gem Society members, $15.00 for non- will be available online at www.brown- html or call 800-606-0424. Livermore. For more information call Studio, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Ste 101, members; $10 for anyone under 21 years papertickets.com with the venue of Las Best of the Best, Las Positas College, April the Gallery 925-449-9927. Pictured is Pleasanton. Registration at (925) 462- of age. Price includes a glass of wine, 2 Positas College, or call 1-800-838-3006. 28, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts a malachite and copper necklace by 2121 or visit the website: http://www. barrel tastings, 1 complimentary slice of Tickets will also be available at the door. Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Hill trivalleyrep.org/childrensShow.php. pizza, light snacks and ‘Smores by the fire For further information call the Perform- Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase tickets Diana Carey. Session 1: Grades 4-9 July 11th through pit - (weather permitting). Additional ing Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or will be available online at www.brown- July 15th 9:00am-4:00pm with perfor- wine and pizza will be available for sale. call Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119. papertickets.com with the venue of Las ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS mances on Saturday, July 16; Session 2: www.rubyhillwinery.net/, 400 Vineyard Anton Schwartz Presents Turrentine Positas College, or call 1-800-838-3006. "Beyond Boundaries–an Exhibit of Grades 2-8 July 18th through July 27th Avenue, Pleasanton. Tribute, Fri., April 13, 8 p.m. Firehouse Tickets will also be available at the door. Three Contemporary Cuban Artists," 9:00am-3:00pm with performances on Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 31, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- For further information call the Perform- presented by the Figurehead Gallery Saturday, July 28; Session 3: Grades 2-8 2012 – April 1, 2012 at over 35 Wineries anton. www.firehousearts.org. ing Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or from March 20 through April 14. The July 30th through August 10th 9:00am- throughout Livermore Valley, noon to Pacific Chamber Symphony - a profes- call Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119. show will feature the work of visiting art- 3:00pm with performances Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Chance to taste wines before sional symphony orchestra. 8:00 p.m. Arsenic & Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, ists Eira Arrate, Grettel Arrate, and Estela August 11. Each session culminates in they have been bottled, getting a behind April 14 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 directed by Matthew Goff. The Fetterly Estevez, who have traveled to Livermore two performances. the scenes look into the winemaking First St., Livermore. Program: Handel/ Playhouse, 3467 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 10, as part of Cuban Culture Week, or La Se- Make It & Take It, 2nd Thursday Nights, process. Meet winemakers, bottle your Mozart - Water Music, Symphony #41 Vallejo. General admission: $15 / $12 se- mana Cubana, an annual festival hosted with guest artists and demos. April is own wines, enjoy food pairings, and "Jupiter." www.bankheadtheater.org nior. Call (707) 649-1053 reservations or at Las Positas College. The Figurehead “Mosaic Iris” only $15 Art Glass Studio, other activities that vary by winery. Tick- or 373-6800. visit www.bayareastage.org. Dates and Gallery is located on the second floor of 174 South L St., Livermore. For more ets are $30 advance ($35 event day) and Sista Monica Contemporary Blues Artist, 8 times: April 20, 21, 27, 28, May 4 and 5 at the Old Theater Mall, 2222 2nd Street, information contact Roberta Jones include 2 days of barrel tasting, exclusive p.m. Sat., April 14, Firehouse Arts Center, 8 p.m.; April 22, 29 and May 6 at 6 p.m. Livermore. For more information, please at: 925-447-1962 www.artglassstudio. discounts, keepsake glass, and special 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. call 925-337-1799, or visit the gallery weebly.com. activities at each winery. For a list of firehousearts.org. COMEDY website at figureheadgallery.com. Beginning Stained Glass, start and fin- activities, participating wineries, and to Pleasanton Chamber Players, April 15, 3 Comedy @ Firehouse Arts with Darren Freeze Frame, top 25 photos from Tri- ish a small stained glass window (14” purchase tickets, visit www.LVwine.org. p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Carter, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Valley Conservancy contest on exhibit at x 14”) using cutting and manufactur- Unwined After Party! after the Livermore Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. the Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore ing skills. Learn how to use basic glass Valley Winegrower’s Barrel Tasting Better Than Ezra, April 20, 8 p.m. Dough- www.firehousearts.org. Ave., March 1-31. On view during regular tools. Limited to 8 students. Additional Weekend at the Wente Vineyards Estate erty Valley Performing Arts Center, Paula Poundstone, April 13, 8 p.m. LVPAC library ours. studio hours are available at a daily, Tasting Room and Tamas Estates Tasting 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. www. Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Passion for Pastels, Harrington Gallery, weekly or monthly rate. Tools and sup- Room with wine and live music. Wine sanramon.ca.gov St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad plies are $174. Does not include glass. available by the glass and the bottle. Edgar Winter, April 21, 8 p.m. LVPAC org or 373-6800. Ave., Pleasanton. March 14-April 4, 2012. 5 week class, 2.5 hours each. Wed. 10-7, Saturday, March 31, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. No Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First The Impuls-ible Film Project, Friday, April Free and open to the public. Group of Thurs.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-4. Classes are reservations required. For information St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 20, Pleasanton Teen Improv troupe Crea- pastelists reside in the bay area. www. ongoing. Art Glass Studio, 174 South call 925-456-2305. Wente Vineyards org or 373-6800. tures of Impulse return to the Veterans firehousearts.org. L St., Livermore. For more information Estate Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Memorial Building stage at 7:30 p.m. Garre' Vineyard Cafe, Bettie Goosman's contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447- Livermore. ON THE STAGE to present a revival of a format made paintings in oil and watercolor land- 1962 www.artglassstudio.weebly.com. Garré Winery, Champagne Easter Brunch Godspell, March 30 & 31 and April 1, Fri. popular by the Un-Scripted Theater scapes are being displayed at Garre' on Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Las Positas Company in San Francisco. Three teams Vineyards Cafe 7986 Tesla Rd., Livermore, WINERY EVENTS p.m. in the Grand Pavilion at the winery, College, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the of improvisers will take to the streets of from March 1 through April 30. The Ruby Hill Winery is Handles Gastropub’s 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. Informa- Arts Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Pleasanton to shoot three improvised restaurant is open for lunch Monday featured Winery for the month of March. tion at www.garrewinery.com (925) Hill Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase short films based on your suggestion. through Friday from 11:00 am to 2:30 Throughout the month, Handles will be 371-8200. tickets will be available online at www. Tickets are also $5 per person, and all pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 pouring select Ruby Hill wines from their Charles R Vineyards Annual Tax Day Dart brownpapertickets.com with the venue tickets are available at the door. 301 Main am to 3:30 pm. For more information call custom tap system including Elevato and Board. Saturday, April 14 from Noon of Las Positas College, or call 1-800- St., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4828. (925) 447-8415. Cielo Viola! Special Prix Fixe menu avail- to 4:30 p.m. Bring a sense of aim and 838-3006. Tickets will also be available Livermore Art Association, Spring Art able Thursday-Saturday with custom have taste buds ready to enjoy "Empty at the door. For further information DANCE Show, March 31 and April 1, The Barn, Ruby Hill Pairings. Gem Society Club Cupboard Beans with Wine & Dart Board call the Performing Arts Events Line at Swan Lake, Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. Pacific Avenue, Livermore. Awards event members will receive 10% off! Reserve Fun." It's a game of chance (and skill). 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Rosefield at and Sun., April 22 at 3 p.m. Bankhead Saturday night. www.livermoreartas- tickets to the Winemaker dinner on Also look for some wine specials to ease 925.424.1119 Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Fea- sociation.org March 29 with Chris Graves, featuring the pain of Tax Day. 8195 Crane Ridge Staged reading of "Looking for Normal" turing Le Tableau Magnifique, premier The Wild Vine, Vibrant colors and mys- freshly tapped Ceilo Viola! For more Road, Livermore, (925)454-3040, www. by Jane Anderson. The second in Douglas ballet company with Livermore School terious patterns invite you to explore information visit Handles Gastropub charlesrvineyards.com Morrisson Theatre's (DMT) new Bare of Dance. www.bankheadtheater.org Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 9

or 373-6800. contact Jonnie McCoy-Howell, the City’s Dublin. Classic, muscle, tuners, exotic, Ravenswood Progress League at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet, April 28, 8 p.m. OPERA Poet Laureate, at (925) 452-2105 or email imports, custom cars, trucks and motor- Ravenswood Historic Site in south LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Broadcast from the Met, Dublin Regal [email protected] for more cycles. DJ, food trucks and vendors will Livermore. Open to adults and children First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Hacienda Cinema. Manon, April 7 and detailed information. be on site. Free admission. 556-4500 for ages 8 and up. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, ater.org or 373-6800. 25; Turandot, April 14, May 2. First date Run for the Parks, Sun., April 15, 5K, 10K, information on entering show. April 29, at Ravenswood, 2647 Arroyo Zydeco at the Bothwell! Dance and is a morning showing, second date kid's 1 mile fun run. Benefit for Liver- Mariachi Sol de Mexico, April 27, 8 p.m. Road, Livermore. Two seating locations Zydeco Dance Lessons, $15, live zydeco afternoon. Check for exact curtain time. more Area Recreation and Park District. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 are available: inside the home or outside music, gumbo, beer & wine available 560-0900. Registration information email info@ First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- on the covered porch. Tickets are $37 for purchase. March 31, Motordude finishlineproduction.com. ater.org or 373-6800. per person. Reservations are being Zydeco; May 19, Mark St. Mary and the MISCELLANEOUS City of Dublin All American Car Show, 16th annual Ravenswood Victorian taken now until the event is full. For Delta Blues & Zydeco band; Ted Sherrod Political Issues Book Club meets the Sat., April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage Tea, presented by the Livermore Area more information, call 925-443-0238. Dance Instructor both nights. Doors 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Park and Museum, 6600 Donlon Way, Recreation and Park District and the Reservations forms www.larpd.dst.ca.us. open at 5:30, Dance Lesson 6:00, live books about issues and trends that music starts at 6:30. $15, more info at are driving current affairs in both the www.bothwellartscenter.org. Bothwell national and international arenas. Topics Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. that have been covered include politics, Sneak Peak at Fair Concerts governance, economics, military affairs, AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS history, sociology, science, the climate, The 100th anniversary celebra- Auditions, Oklahoma, Tri-Valley Reper- and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, tion of the Alameda County Fair tory Theatre, Monday, April 16 and for further questions will feature some well known Tuesday April 17 at 7:30pm at the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s new centered book group led by a small performers for concerts held in the rehearsal space, 1020 Serpentine Lane, group of book club veterans, with amphitheater. Suite 101 Pleasanton. Please bring 32 reading selections based on member Tower of Power will perform on bars Rogers and Hammerstein standard. recommendations and consensus. Accompanist provided. No a capella or No homework required– share your Wed., June 20 at 7 p.m. tapes allowed. Please bring a headshot insights or just listen in! Contact Susan Salt-N-Pepa will take the stage or picture a completed resume, your at 337-1282 regarding the We’re Talkin’ on Sun., June 24 for a 7 p.m. con- conflict calendar and download and Books! Club. cert. 38 Special is scheduled for fill in an audition form at www.trival- Museum on Main, preschool pre-literacy leyrep.com. Be dressed and ready to program, M.o.M.’s Reading Time. For one 7 p.m. on Fri., June 22. dance. All roles open. Performances at ages 2 to 5 and families, free reading Other performers scheduled are the Bankhead Theater July 20-Aug. 5. program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reading Lonestar, June 23; Rick Springfield Please contact the producer with any at 10 a.m. with theme crafts following. questions: kbreedveld@trivalleyrep. Donations appreciated. No reservations on June 28; a Blues Festival on com. For additional information visit our required. Large groups or playgroups July 4; the Temptations on July 25; website at www.trivalleyrep.com, or call please phone in advance: 925.462.2766 Morris Day & Time on July 7 and 925-462-2121. or email: education@museumonmain. org. 2012 M.o.M.’s Reading Time Dates Kellie Pickler on July 8. MOVIES and Themes: April 11, Art Smart; May 9, In Honor of the Fair’s Centen- Classic films at the Pleasanton Library, Please and Thank You; June 13, Flag Day; nial Celebration free stuff will be Las Positas College and the Pleasanton July 11, We All Scream for Ice Cream; Au- Public Library present the series. Theme gust 8, It’s A Circus; September 12, Fiesta; given away every day for the next this year is ‘Three Great Directors." Ad- October 10, Creepy Critters; November 100 days. Included will be an mission is free. The series is hosted by 14, Thank You, Veterans; and, December iPad, one free season pass, meet Candace Klaschus, Professor of Media 12, Light Up the Seasons. The Museum Studies at Las Positas College. Klaschus on Main is located at 603 Main Street in and greet with Rick Springfield, offers a brief talk about each film prior historic downtown Pleasanton. free tickets to the fair, Oakland A's to the screening. The three great film Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. California tickets, carnival ride wristbands, directors featured in this year’s series are Secretary of Resources John Laird, Tues., movie passes, one night stay at the Howard Hawkes, John Ford and Alfred April 10. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- Hitchcock. Refreshments are served. A road Avenue, Pleasanton. $10 General Hilton, meet and greet with Kellie complete list of the ‘Three Great Direc- Admission, $5 Members & Seniors, $3 Pickler and more. tors” films is available at the Pleasanton Students/Teachers with ID. All tickets are Visit Facebook to sign up www. 38 Special performs on June 22. Public Library. Movies will be shown the paid at the door. All tickets are open seat- first Thursday of each month through ing. Information www.museumonmain. facebook.com/alamedacountyfair. June 7, 2012. No registration required. org or (925) 462-2766. Prizes will be announced each day ing, fruits, flowers, vegetables, the Contests & Competitions page. The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Prose & Poetry Workshop, Sat., April 14, 3 on Facebook. quilts, horticulture, goats, beef, Alameda County Fairgrounds Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, p.m. Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. Donlon Way, Dublin. Learn how to use Entries are being taken for the llamas, swine and horses to name are located at 4501 Pleasanton voice control, tone and body mechanics fair. There are hundreds of catego- a few. To enter an exhibit, go to Ave, Pleasanton, (925) 426 7600, CHORAL to help deliver a message. Poets from all ries to enter including woodcarv- AlamedaCountyFair.com and visit AlamedaCountyFair.com Broadway Chorus, March 30 - April 1, 2012 backgrounds and levels are welcome. at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita There will be a $5 entry fee at the door Rd., Pleasanton. 8 p.m. March 30 and which includes refreshments. Please 31; 2 p.m. April 1. www.trivalleyrep.org. Students from Yotsukaido, Japan Visit East Avenue Middle School East Avenue Middle School work, the design of quilt squares Miller, Jeff Seidl, Abby Paterson, (EAMS) welcomed twelve visit- based on an in-class literature and Isabella Widmann. ing Japanese students on March lesson of Ms. Lesandro, 7th/8th At a breakfast in their honor, 19 and March 20. These middle Grade Honors Teacher. Their students were joined by their adult school students from Yotsukaido, squares were incorporated into a chaperones, meeting and mingling a suburb of Tokyo, were hosted wall-hanging (shown in attached with Livermore Valley Joint Uni- by the EAMS students as part of picture). fied School District (LVJUSD) a reciprocal visit between their The whirlwind six-day visit Superintendent, Kelly Bowers; city and Livermore. The students included special events, tours of LVJUSD Director of Curriculum, “shadowed” EAMS students dur- Bay Area attractions, and lots Melinda Hall; LVJUSD Board ing the school day, participated in of time visiting with their host Member, Anne White and the classroom work and special proj- families and sharing an “American school's Dolphin mascot. The stu- ects, and experienced “a day in the experience." Host students were: dents left with gift bags of Dolphin life” of an East Avenue “Dolphin." Emma Baier, Claudia Bui, Brittany souvenirs, EAMS sweatshirts and They even were assigned home- Conley, Olivia Jackson, Mackensie many happy memories. Students in front of quilt. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Community

Livermore Fire Department 1874-1920, Part II

After the fire department yard, Peter Moy’s residence, and town had voted for a municipal headquarters moved from the the church burned completely. bond issue to cover its cost of Second Street firehouse to the However, heroic efforts by the $10,750; a similar small fire new one at McLeod and First fire department kept the flames engine today would cost about Streets, one of the old bells was from spreading farther. $120,000. Larger modern fire hung in a tower on the roof of At this time the town became engines that we see traveling our the new town hall. In 1908 an concerned over the slow re- city cost between $300,000 and electric bell tapper was installed sponse times of their hand-drawn $400,000. so that the bell could be rung by vehicles. The fire department The Seagrave finally arrived turning a switch rather than pull- suggested that the town offer $5 in Livermore on August 16, ing ropes. The fire department to the first cars to arrive at the 1920. The fire department, in still kept a hose cart house on L firehouse or the hose cart house anticipation of the new truck, had Street, where the now famous in response to an alarm. The hose been reorganized. All members Livermore light bulb glowed. carts and other apparatus could were dismissed, and the new Twenty new uniforms were then be hooked to the cars so that department under Chief Engineer ordered and arrived in February they could be pulled to the site of L.E. Wright, First Assistant En- Courtnay Smelser was among the students who donated blood. 1908: the navy blue coats had the fire. The Valley Garage came gineer R.A. Hansen, Second As- two rows of brass buttons, and to the help of the fire department sistant Engineer Carl G. Clarke the hats had L.F.D. in gold across by offering to rent cars for tow- had just twelve firefighters: L.A. the front. Each fireman also had ing. In October 1919 alone the McVicar, Charles E. Crane, John Del Valle Phoenix High a nickel-plated badge. Valley Garage submitted a bill J. Hock, Jack Gardella, Louis An article in the Livermore for $40. Renteria, Larry M. Johnson, Herald said that at their first Finally, in 1919 the town pur- Frank Savage, J.H. Colldeweih, School Blood Drive inspection before the town trust- chased its first “auto chemical en- N.D. Dutcher Jr., John E. Jensen, ees, they “presented a very natty gine,” a used 1915 Model T that Robert L. Worth, and Fred Tret- Del Valle Phoenix High School ‘I think it went really well. We appearance.” A third hose cart the fire department refurbished zel. These men were purposely students and staff recently turned brought in 33 units, which can was ordered in December 1909 and equipped with a 50-gallon chosen for their mechanical tal- the College and Career Center into save 99 lives. I think we did really for $70. soda and acid extinguisher. Fore- ent, so they could understand the a Red Cross Blood Drive Center. great!’ says Aryiah who helped In 1911 the town bought man L.H. Wright supervised the intricacies of the Seagrave and Red Cross staff and student vol- coordinate the Blood Drive. a chemical fire extinguisher project, and he said, “It may not hose nozzles, as well as for their unteers transformed the room into When asked why she chose to “engine” named the Success. It be as ornamental as those turned firefighting experience. a receiving area, private interview donate, senior Courtnay Smelser consisted of a 45-gallon metal out by the factory, but it will be Today, visitors at the head- spaces, donor stations and a snack said, "I gave blood because when tank suspended horizontally on a just as useful.” Town minutes quarters of the Livermore-Pleas- table for donors to rest. The event they told me I could save two pair of wheels similar to those of for October and November show anton Fire Department at 3560 was conceived and coordinated people’s lives, I thought that was a hose cart. A 100-foot hose was the purchase of the Ford chassis Nevada Street in Pleasanton can exclusively by members of the pretty neat. I wanted to do that. I coiled in a wire basket above the for $290, $60 for a set of tires, see old uniforms, a restored hose Student Leadership class at Del am an organ donor too." tank. By this time there were 33 and other supplies for $366 from cart, and the original fire bells Valle Phoenix High School. Senior Erik Singh stated, "Iwan- hydrants throughout the town. the Valley Garage. The fire bell from both cities. The student coordinators, Madi- ted to make good karma; I want to The fire department was reorga- mounted on top of the new town The “Firefighters Parade” mu- son Hinrichs and Aryiah Brubaker, help other people out." nized in 1912 so that members hall was replaced by an electric ral by Kean Butterfield and Vera communicated with Red Cross Felicia Elam, the Red Cross were assigned to the piece of siren in 1919. Lowdermilk on the east side of staff and scheduled the event, liaison in donor recruitment, stated equipment closest to their homes In 1920 Livermore trustees the old fire house on First Street recruited staff and students to be how impressed she was by the ef- or places of business. Five approved the creation of quarters features in the middle and to the donors, and coordinated an addi- forts of the student coordinators groups totaling 49 men served for firemen in the second story right the old hand pumper, the tional cohort of student volunteers and the student donors. "Iwas be- under Chief P.H. McVicar. Yearly of the town hall. Part of the large 1919 Model T, and the Seagrave. to support the Red Cross staff on yond proud of the students. They pay was still $12.00. hall was partitioned off into The Seagrave restoration is near- the day of the event. were very dedicated; I wish all of On August 4, 1916 a di- three small rooms, with sleeping ing completion by an enthusiastic Madison wanted to coordinate a my high schools were like that. sastrous fire that started in the quarters and a kitchen for fire- team of men, but as with all Blood Drive at Del Valle Phoenix They did a great job." Horton and Kennedy Lumber men, and the rest of the hall was similar projects, often the little High School, because she had been Principal Kat Hannah stated, Yard planing mill on Railroad left for the town court and trustee things take the longest. The Du- part of a blood drive in the past at "It is great to see our students con- Avenue spread to St. Michael’s meetings. A slide pole was put in arte Highway Garage on L Street Granada High School. Now 18, tributing in such a tangible way, Church, then located on First to the engine room on the ground houses the restored Model T, the Madison has given blood 8 times helping others with this important Street. Burning shingles from floor. On duty every night was Seagrave, and the 1944 Mack; herself. She states that she does it gift, a gift of life." the yard were carried by a strong at least one firefighter who was it is open on the third Sunday of because she is a universal donor Groups interested in sponsoring west wind up to the church roof qualified to drive the town’s new each month. with type O negative blood and a blood drive, are asked to check and steeple, far above the reach pumper truck, a 1920 Seagraves her blood can be given to anyone out the Red Cross website: www. of firefighters’ ladders and avail- capable of throwing 750 gallons (Readers can reach me at who needs it. redcrossblood.org able water pressure. The lumber of water a minute on a fire. The [email protected].) Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 11

LARPD Adds Marketing, Operations Supervisor

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District hired Emily Bal- lus as the Marketing and Opera- tions Supervisor. The position will oversee marketing, facility rentals and community relations, among a variety of other duties. A 25-year veteran sports and event specialist, Ballus has worked with both public and private cor- porations, sports commissions and local governments and businesses to create partnerships that pull diverse organizations together. Ballus most recently launched Q Private Timothy R. DeMartini Productions, a concert and event graduated on March 9, 2012 from 13 production company in the Central weeks of intense training in the 1st Valley. She also served as the first Battalion Alpha Company at Marine Executive Director for the Miracle Corps Recruit Training Depot San Di- Pleasanton based Jamie's Dance Company competed in the Starpower Northern California Regional Mile Improvement District, a ego. He qualified as an expert shooter. He will be continuing his education at Dance Competition in Sacramento on March 17 and 18. In the face of the stiff competition all dancers property-based improvement dis- Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base whot competed for Jamie's Dance Company received 1st place in his or her category and placed in the trict in Stockton. for his military occupation specialty of top 10 for his or her division. The studio also received 2 special judges awards, a most entertaining Ballus’ sports career highlights Data Communications. He is the son dance of the weekend award and a coreography award. "I am so proud of my dance team and all of include expanding the Women's of Jim and Donna Claire DeMartini their hard work and dedication." said studio owner Jamie Zimmerman. The dance team includes Megan United Soccer League San Jose and brother of Kimberly DeMartini of CyberRays' marketing and sales Livermore. Timothy is a 2008 graduate Bono, Megan Colbacchini, Donny Collinson, Geneva Ekren, Lauren Hottle, Jamel Jones, Stephanie Li, of Livermore High School. efforts where she served as Execu- Alanna McComb, Chase Pedersen, Tristan Scott-Seghposs, Gavin Turner, Tesia Toth, Melissa Widas, tive Director of Ticket Sales and Zoren Ziatek, and Blake Zimmerman. Marketing. As the National Direc- tor of Marketing Programs for the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Ballus was instrumental in spear- heading marketing platforms for Company Honored for Sales Growth the tournament, which became the Les Jacob and Leon Gundersen, Select Imaging, Dublin, CA, have highest attended women's single been honored for their company’s sales growth by CPrint® International sporting event in history. Prior to during the bi-annual board meeting in Oakland, CA. CPrint® awards the Women’s World Cup, Ballus printers who have demonstrated a significant sales growth over the past served as the Director of Game and year. Player Operations for the launch of According to Todd Nuckols, CPrint® president, Select Imaging is Major League Soccer. among an elite group of companies who are seeing sales increases in the A small business owner in her slow economy. “Select Imaging is focusing on principles and practices own right, Ballus founded MOJO geared to exceptional customer service,” said Nuckols. “This effort is Sports Event Solutions, a special resulting in increased sales even in a time of an economic slowdown. A events and sports production com- company who can achieve growth in these times can only achieve it by pany. Through MOJO Sports, Bal- being the best print provider for its business customers.” lus led the Silicon Valley Football CPrint® International is an organization of independently owned Classic to financial success and family-based businesses that strive for professionalism and performance saw the event generate more than among small business that commonly lack highly developed systems $14 million in economic impact and leadership. Companies from throughout North America participate for the City of San Jose during in the program. her tenure. She has also produced Select Imaging is the only printer in the Tri-Valley area of Dublin, international soccer friendlies with Pleasanton, Livermore and San Ramon California that qualified for the professional teams from Mexico, prestigious CPrint® designation. Argentina, Colombia, the former Select Imaging is located at 6398 Dougherty Road, Suite 27, Dublin, USSR and England. Ballus is currently working on Pictured (left to right) in the attached photo are Les Jacob (Select CA 94568. For more information about the company, call 925-803-1210, e-mail [email protected], or visit the company’s website at www. her doctorate in sports manage- Imaging), Todd Nuckols (CPrint President), and Leon Gundersen SelectImaging.com. ment at the United States Sports (Select Imaging). Academy.

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices Retired Public Employees under at (925) 447-1676 Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. at www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. Leo Arrow- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Calpers Retirement, meeting April 5, 10:45 San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club DAR is a women's service organization. smith at 456-0845. Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of a.m. at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit and Grill, 3064 invites new and long-time residents to its Members are descended from a patriot of Adult Inquirer's Class, St. Clare’s Episco- Bulletin Board or email information to ed- Pacific Ave., Livermore. For more information, monthly luncheon on April 19 at Bridges Golf the American Revolution and are dedicated pal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, [email protected]. Include name of contact Muriel Springer, 447-1920. Club Restaurant, 9055 S. Gale Ridge Rd., San to patriotism, preservation of American his- adult inquirer's class, Sunday mornings Janu- organization, meeting date, time, place and Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Ramon. 11:30 to 2pm. Cost is $21. The speaker tory, and securing America's future through ary and February. Learn about the Episcopa- theme or subject. Phone number and contact Club, Sun., April 1, 32 miles Dublin to Sunol, will be Becky Worley, correspondent to the TV education. Contact Maris at 443-3087 or lian faith. Rev. Carol Cook will be the guide. person should also be included. Deadline is meet 9:30 a.m. at Dublin High School, Alberto show "Good Morning America." Call Grace, [email protected]. For more information call the church office 5 p.m. Friday.) Lanzas, 510-825-9581. Wed., April 4, 29 miles 925-828-8554, for reservations & information. D.A.R. Daughters of the American 925-462-4802. Sign up on the church kiosk or Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club from Lafayette on loop that includes the 3 Hope for Crohn's, giving from the heart Revolution, Jose Maria Amador Chapter, on the web site: www.stclarespleasanton.org. will meet on Wednesday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. Bears, meet 9:30 a.m. at Lafayette/Moraga dinner, dance and silent auction fund-raiser, Pleasanton. Meetings first Saturday of the St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church at Alisal School's multipurpose room 1454 Regional trailhead, Gail Blanco, 872-1001. Sat., April 21, Veterans Memorial Bldg., Pleas- month at 10 a.m. Group is comprised of de- follows the traditional 1928 Book of Common Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. This is a change Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to anton, 5 to 11 p.m. RSVP at 1-855-RAB-HOPE scendants of Patriots of the American Revolu- Prayer. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. from the usual meeting date. Nicholis Stad- call the leader for details on where to meet or [email protected]. Information at tion. It is a service organization that provides Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school don of Monrovia Nursery will speak about and what to bring. www.hopeforcrohns.org. contests, awards and scholarships and events provided. For information, contact Fr. Ben new plants for the year with plant samples Pleasantonians 4 Peace, is sponsoring Volunteer Case Managers Needed, celebrating American history. For members, Brown at 925/906-9561. and door prizes. Visitors are welcome. For a candlelight Vigil in front of the Museum on The Tri-Valley Youth Court is looking for prospective members, and information on Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East more information call Bev at 925-485-7812 Main, 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton, adult volunteers to act as Case Managers meeting location, contact Ann 510-507-5509 Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 to or visit www.lavgc.org. 7 p.m. on Wed., April 11. Participants will for the middle and high school youth par- or [email protected]. 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925-447- Book sale, Friends of the Livermore reflect on the human and monetary costs of ticipating in the program. Case Managers Community Resources for Indepen- 4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Library on Sunday, April 1 from 12:00 PM - the war, honor veterans who have sacrificed, contact their assigned cases to remind dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 4:00 PM, rain or shine, for our regular monthly and visualize ways of moving beyond this them of court nights, class dates and help people with disabilities and supports them Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Holy Week and book sale. There will be craft books, fiction conflict to a more peaceful world. Peaceful find/approve community service options. to live independently and participate in their Easter Services: Palm Sunday (April 1): 8 a.m. and classics, children's books, non-fiction and War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the The Tri-Valley Youth Court meets on the community for as long as they are willing and 10:15 a.m.; Maundy Thursday (April 5): more. Outdoor plaza of former library, corner month, April 25, between 5 - 6 at the corners 2nd Monday night of the month at the and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Service at 7 p.m., Watch through the Night of Pacific Ave. & S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. of First and Neal Streets. Call Cathe Norman Pleasanton Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to pro- begins at 9 p.m.; Good Friday (April 6): Morn- For more information, call 925-443-0766. at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ Ave. For more information, please contact vide information and referrals and provide ing Prayer (ending the vigil) at 9 a.m., services: Mention "The Independent" and get $2 off gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. Tonya Clenney at 337-7175/tonyaclenney@ community education at senior centers and 12 noon and 7 p.m.; Great Vigil of Easter (Sat. when you spend $4 or more. Pleasantonians4Peace.org. communityyouthcourts.com or visit www. affordable housing complexes to residents April 7): 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday (April 8): 8 a.m. Ohlone Audubon will meet on April 3 at GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) communityyouthcourts.com. of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley and 10:15 a.m. For more information: www. 7:30 pm in the library of Pleasanton Middle 5th Annual Tradeshow, Wed., April 18, 5 to 8 Youth Volunteers Needed, The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Liver- stclarespleasanton.org or call the church School, 5001 Case Avenue, 94566. Bob Lewis p.m. over 20 booths. Tuff Girl Fitness (Trader Youth Court is looking for youth volunteers more 94550 and can be reached by phone office 925-462-4802. will present a program on Madagascar's six Joe’s Shopping Center 1108 E. Stanley Blvd., ages 13-17 to act as Jurors, Court Clerks at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will hold its an- endemic families of birds (Asites, Ground- Livermore). Buffet and no host bar available. and Advocates. The Youth Court occurs on or by e-mail at [email protected]. nual community potluck seder on Saturday, Rollers, Cucko-Rollers. Vanga, Mesites and www.gnontrivalley.com. Cost is $10/pp for the 2nd Monday night of the month at the All services are free. April 7 at 5 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, Malagasy Warblers) as well as Lemurs and members and $15/pp for non members. Pleasanton Council Chamber at 200 Old 2466 8th St. in Livermore. The seder is non- Chameleons. No admission charge and Please RSVP by April 14th at gnoners@ Bernal Ave. For more information, please RELIGION religious and features a progressive secular refreshments served. For more information gmail.com contact Tonya Clenney at 925-337-7175/ Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada haggadah with lots of music, followed by call 925-447-8843 or go to web sitesite www. Drop-in computer tutoring, Need [email protected] Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. a non-kosher-for-passover potluck dinner. ohloneaudubon.org. help with downloading E-Books from the or visit www.communityyouthcourts.com. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 Children are welcome. Suggested donation Tri-Valley Republican Women host library to your E-Reader, sending E-mail Spring Break SAT Prep Class in Liver- East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday wor- $10 per adult (13 and over). Members and speaker Kevin McGary, President of the attachments, social networking, blogging, more - LARPD is offering an intense SAT ship. Information 447-1950. children free. For more information, reserva- Frederick Douglass Foundation of California general internet questions, or ??? Pleasanton prep class April 2 -5 from 9 am - noon each Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday tions and potluck assignment, please email and author of the book, "Instanity!" Thursday, Library offers programs Thursdays 6 p.m. day. Classes will be held at Robert Liver- Services 10:30 a.m. 545 N. L Street Livermore. [email protected] or April 12, 6:30 p.m., Cattlemen's Restaurant, to 8 p.m. Questions? Ask at the Reference more Community Center 4444 East Avenue, (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. call 510 888 1404. 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Guests $30, Desk or call 925-931-3400 (press 7 for Ref. Livermore. Register at larpd.dst.ca.us or 373- St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 Easter Celebration, Sun., April 8, 11 a.m. members $26. For reservation and dinner Desk). Library programs are free and open to 5700, or go to susanprep.com for additional North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services on Easter Service, Refreshments, and For the selections, contact Phyllis Couper, 925-462- everyone. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400 information. Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday Kids: Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Drama. Park- 4931 or email [email protected]. for information. Scholarships available for Amador, school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school way Fellowship, 7485 Village Parkway, Dublin. Hot dog eating contest, May 5 during Dress a Girl Around the World Sew Foothill and Village seniors: In 1965 a at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. (925) 828-0359, www.ParkwayOnline.org Livermore Valley Wine Festival in down- Fest: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9am – 3pm, group of Pleasanton educators and busi- followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. Grief workshops, each person's grief town Livermore. The event is sponsored by St. Michael Hall, 300 block of Maple Street, ness people got together for the purpose of United Christian Church, celebrating 50 journey has its own path and its own time Spanky's Dog House in Livermore. Classes Livermore. For more information, please raising money and awarding scholarships years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. at M line. Although there is no right or wrong will be over 18 and 18 under for six contes- contact Suzanne Slupesky: suzbeck@yahoo. to graduating seniors. 47 years later Ama- St., Livermore; worships on Sunday morning path, there are stepping stones that are part tants. To enter go to www.spankysdoghouse. com, 925-352-8447. dor Valley Scholarships, Inc. has awarded at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Sunday of each grief journey. They will be explored com and the "Contact Us" page on subject Volunteer drivers, Senior Support Pro- $469,000 in scholarships. Amador Valley morning and first Fridays. The community is in this eight-week series of workshops. St. line enter "CONTEST ENTRY" and age. Draw- gram of the Tri-Valley is looking for Volunteer Scholarships, Inc. awards its general scholar- welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge ing will be held April 15 to select contestants. Drivers to transport seniors to their medical ships as well as 8 memorial scholarships to ministry. Call 449-6820 for more information. Dr., Pleasanton. Eight Thursday evenings at All entries must be in by April 13. appointments outside of the Tri-Valley area graduating seniors from Amador, Foothill Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 7:30 PM. April 12th through May 31st. Pre- Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open (i.e. Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, etc). The Senior and Village High Schools. Applications for to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of registration is requested. Space is limited. to new and established residents of the Transportation Program supplements exist- the scholarships can be downloaded at www. Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, A one-time $15.00 donation is requested. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the ing public and paratransit services by provid- amadorvalleyscholarshipsinc.orgSpring into Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. These sessions are open to all, regardless of first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon ing rides via volunteer drivers. Volunteers shopping for Easter, Mother’s Day, gradua- 925-305-9468. religious affiliation. Please call Mary Hagerty on the second Wednesday of the month, must have a valid driver’s license, a registered tions, weddings and more. Please contact the Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- at 925-846-5377 for more information." Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, vehicle, carry automobile liability insurance, church office with questions, 925-447-1246. non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, family activities, and monthly adult socials. and have a clear DMV record. Please contact Free income tax help, Feb. 1-April 14. school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. 678 Enos Way, Livermore. 925-447-3289, Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit www. Jennifer Cullen for more information at (925) AARP tax aide volunteers, trained and certi- All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. www.saintbartslivermore.com. All are wel- PleasantonNewcomers.com 931-5387 or email: [email protected]. Fund- fied by IRS.. Serving seniors and low-middle Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 come to attend. Palm Sunday 4/1, Liturgy Duck Races, Sat., April 21 in the Arroyo ing for this program is provided by Alameda income taxpayers. Available at Livermore Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- of the Palms and Eucharist 8 and 10:30am. Mocho at Livermore's Robertson Park, 11 a.m. County Transportation Commission (Alam- Library, Dublin Library and Pleasanton Senior vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., Maundy Thurs 4/5, Holy Eucharist 7pm. Good to 2 p.m. Fund-raiser for Livermore schools eda CTC) and Measure B Funds. Center. For information on schedules go to worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All Friday 4/6, Stations of the Cross 12noon and and nonprofit groups presented by the Parent Project, Axis Community Health aarp.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669. are welcome. Good Friday Liturgy & Holy Communion Livermore Lioness Club and the Livermore and Dublin Police Department present the Beginners Internet classes at the Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 12:30pm and 7pm. Easter Even 4/7, Solemn Y's Men Club. Over $5000 in cash prizes; Parent Project, a nationally acclaimed pro- Pleasanton Library, monthly four-class Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Sung Eucharist 7:30pm. Easter Sunday 4/8, Little Duckie Races. Need not be present to gram that gives parents the tools they need series to learn to surf the Internet and send ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Festive Sung Eucharist, 10:30am and Easter win. Information, 449-1315 or 321-1123. Each to prevent or change problematic adolescent emails. Absolute beginners are welcome. Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study Egg Hunt for Children 11:45 am. duck has a number attached and assigned to behavior. The 10-week course begins April 4 Classes are held at 9:00 am with a choice of Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, a number on each entry form. Entries are $5 at Valley High School, 6901 York Ave., Dub- Tuesday or Thursday sections. Registration 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at 678 Enos Way, Livermore. 925-447-3289, each and are available from some Livermore lin. Cost: $100 per person, $150 per couple. is required. Reserve a spot at the Reference 846-8650 for weekly programs. www.saintbartslivermore.com. A farewell school PTAs or write Livermore Duck Races, Registration and information: (925) 201-6210. Desk, or call 925/931-3400, extension 7. Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. English tea and garden party will be held on PO Box 48, Livermore, CA 94551. Free Diabetes Self-Management Library programs are free and open to ev- Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 April 1 at 11:45am to celebrate the ministry of Widowed Men and Women of North- Classes. This 6 to 7 week series will teach you eryone. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400 for p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages Interim Rector, The Rev. Debbie Low-Skinner. ern CA., Lunch in Livermore, April 5, 11:30 how to manage your diabetes with exercise, information. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The newly called Rector, The Rev. Joyce Parry- a.m., RSVP by April 2 to Janet, 443-3317. healthy eating (including the foods you love) Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Mili- Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study Moore, will begin her ministry on April 16. General meeting, birthday dinner in Liver- and medications, and answer all your ques- tary" is a 501(c)3 non profit military support at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and Centerpointe Church, Pleasanton, will more, April 15, 5 p.m., RSVP by April 8 to tions about living with diabetes. Tuesdays, organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has children's choir for kids. Child care during all observe Holy Week with both daily media- Enez, 455-4271. Happy hour in Pleasanton, April 17 through May 29, 4 pm- 6 pm at the been in operation since January 2004. It events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. tion services and special worship celebra- April 19, 5 p.m. RSVP by April 17 to Marge, Dublin Senior Center. Class is open to adults is dedicated to the continued support of St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas tions at its campus at 3410 Cornerstone 828-5124. Friendly bridge in Dublin, April 21, of all ages (not just Seniors) with pre diabetes deployed troops. Preparation of comfort Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Court. Palm Sunday services will be held 1 p.m., RSVP by April 17 to Jeanne, 361-6110. or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda packages takes place every other week - all the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Sunday, April 1 at 9 a.m. (blended) and 10:30 Luncheon in Dublin, April 22, 1 p.m., RSVP by County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 year long. Providing morale support for p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La a.m. (contemporary). Daily lesson, meditation April 17 to Paula, 484-3667. Lunch in Danville, to register. Space is limited. those deployed. All information provided is Scola at 447-9800. and communion services will be held at 9 April 26, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by April 23 to Mar- Swap Meet, Valley Spokesmen Bicycle, confidential and is not shared for security Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone a.m. April 2 through April 6. Good Friday sha, 830-8483. Lunch in Pleasanton, April 29, Sun., April 1, 1 to 4 p.m. Dublin High School purposes. To submit a name and address, in- Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended- services will follow at 7 p.m. on April 6. Easter 1 p.m. RSVP by April 26 to Athene, 846-0111. cafeteria, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. Swap, quire about donations or helping, please visit style with choir and band, family worship. Sunday services will start at 9 a.m. and 10:30 Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets sell or just plain look, bicycle swap meet. www.operationsam.org, email operation- 10:30 a.m. contemporary led by band, Sunday a.m. The services will be identical and include Mon., April 16 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Information, call Bonnie Powers, 828-5299. [email protected] or call 925 443-7620 for School for children and middle-schoolers. upbeat worship as well as choral pieces by Parkway, Dublin. Doors open 7 p.m., meeting Free admission. more information and the calendar of events. www.centerpointechurch.org; 925-846-4436. the church choir. Pastor Mike Barris will de- at 7:30 p.m. Kevin Fagan of the SF Chronicle Overeaters Anonymous. No weigh- Daughters of the American Revolution St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 liver the message at both services. For more will be discussing the Occupation, 99%ers ins, dues or fees. Meetings Tuesdays and (DAR), Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, Florence Rd., Livermore. Sunday service at information, please see www.centerpointe- and how the media covers these events. Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. St. Barts, 678 Enos Way, meets 9:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month 10 a.m. For details please see our website church.org or call 925-846-4436. Refreshments Q&A Livermore. Call Nora for further information from September to May at Asbury United