VOLUME XLVII, NUMBER 23 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 New Air Guidelines To Impact Development By Ron McNicoll tions from the Homebuilders egory, any new development has 50 as a threshold. A subdivision Development that would be T h e B a y A r e a A i r Association, which spoke to the implications for greenhouse gas above that number might trigger located near residences or “sen- Quality Management District board to voice concerns about generation. Cities and counties the need for consideration in a sitive receptors” — seniors and (BAAQMD) has approved guide- the measure. asked that the air board for guide- CEQA report, said Richardson. children who generally are more lines designed to meet Califor- The guidelines are not regu- lines so the information can help Such things as being close to a sensitive to pollution’s effects nia’s greenhouse gas emission lations, so there is no penalty if them meet the requirements of freeway or an industrial site are — must follow the guidelines, if laws and protect the public’s they are not met. However, fail- California’s new climate change factors that go into making up they push pollution over a certain health from too much exposure to ure to meet them could be cited laws, such as AB 32, said Rich- the number. threshold within 1000 feet of the air pollution resulting from new in a lawsuit filed by opponents of ardson. However, Richardson empha- development. development. a project. The guidelines could be BAAQMD will be offering sized that the example is only Such development could be The two separate categories a factor in the suit. city and county planners metrics hypothetical. Each development any pollution-yielding source. were approved as part of the same The air board is believed to that will help them determine is judged on its own merits. Major sources could be large de- Find Out What's plan on a 14-0 vote June 2 at the be the first in the United States how much pollution would be VIGILANCE ABOUT velopments, big industrial sites, BAAQMD board meeting in San to link air pollution guidelines generated by different kinds of HEALTH IMPACTS or freeways and busy streets with Happening Francisco. for CEQA-type documents in the uses. In the other category, health auto and truck exhaust. Diesel Check out the Supervisor Scott Haggerty, context of trying to combat green- The air board staff looked at impacts of toxic emissions on the truck fuel is of concern as a big an air board member, recused house gases, said BAAQMD various factors in a hypothetical public, the air board has looked at emitter, with its link to cancer. second section himself. An aide said that he has spokesman Aaron Richardson. subdivision, and came up with both ends of air pollution: giving Section II is filled with infor- received campaign contribu- In the greenhouse gas cat- an approximate number around and receiving. (See GUIDELINES, page 5) mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board list Suit Aims to Sink Water Supply Accord By Ron McNicoll However, an attorney for the A lawsuit that attacks the plaintiffs indicated that in high Monterey Agreement, which set water years, more agricultural up the current state allocation surplus water would be available of water from the State Water to urban districts. There was no Project in 1995, has been filed comment on what the situation in Sacramento. would be in dry years. It is not clear what impact, Center for Biological Diversi- if any, there would be to the ty (CBD), two Delta agricultural Zone 7 Water Agency, which water districts, and a sport-fish- Illustration copyright © 2010 by Marie Lafrance is a state water contractor and ing organization are joined as from The Firehouse Light by Janet Nolan. the wholesaler for the Valley. (See WATER, page 4) Tricycle Press Measure D Appears Author of Book On 'Firehouse Headed for Defeat Light' to Give Early returns showed Mea- Charter Properties and James sure D losing. With about 41 Tong, through Frederic Lin, The Livermore Heritage Guild percent of the vote counted, there donated $120,000 in cash to will host author Janet Nolan were 4212 "no" votes and 3291 the campaign. There has been from Illinois as this month’s on the "yes" side. If the trend $67,465.86 in non-monetary guest speaker for the History continued as more votes were contributions. The campaign lists Lecture Series. Janet has written Photo - Doug Jorgensen counted, Pleasanton voters will $327,379.94 in debts. a new children’s book based on Helen Salvadero, Marylin Avenue first grader, shares a story she wrote with State Senator Tom have rejected the Oak Grove In the superior court judge Livermore’s long burning light Torlakson. development. race, with 59% of the votes bulb. The book is illustrated by Supporters of Measure D counted, Victoria Kolakowski Marie Lafrance. State Assembly Member Tom Torlakson spent over half a million on the was leading with 47,906 votes; The talk will be Sun., June 13 campaign to have the 51-home John Creighton was second with at 2 p.m. at the Duarte Garage. development in the southeast 32,746; and Louis Goodman, “The Firehouse Light,” Ja- Describes Marylin Avenue as a Model School hills of Pleasanton approved. 22,539. Zone 7 Water District By Patricia Koning net’s book traces the history what I’ve known for some time— ning for State Superintendent of Frederic Lin Family for Oak incumbents Sarah Palmer, John State Assembly Member Tom how well targeted resources can Public Instruction. Grove, the Yes on D committee, Greci and Bill Stevens appeared of firefighters, beginning with Torlakson took a break from help a school.” For his compaign manager reported it spent $514,143.61, on the way to re-election. Chal- volunteers who fought fires with the election on Tuesday to visit Torlakson, a Democrat repre- Gloria Omania, the visit was a $135,000 in the final days of the lenger A.J. Machaevich was lead- buckets of water and hand-pulled Marylin Avenue Elementary senting the 11th District, is serv- homecoming and a reunion. She campaign. The reports were filed ing Vic Macias 8,000 to 6,887 hose carts. The book illustrates School in Livermore. “This is a ing his third and final term in the attended Marylin Avenue as a last Friday. with just over 62% of the votes the changes that have taken place good way to spend Election Day, California State Assembly. He child. Her sixth grade teacher In contrast Save Pleasanton’s counted. in fire departments and equip- seeing something inspirational,” previously served two terms in Jim Kashiwamura, or “Mr. K” Hills, opponents of Measure D, Additional results were not ment over the 109 years that the he said. “This visit reinforces the State Senate and is now run- (See MODEL, page 5) spent $6,915.28. They collected available in time for The Inde- light bulb has been burning. The just over $5700. pendent's deadline. “centennial” bulb continues to shine in Firehouse #6 in Liver- more. Government Compensation Expanded for County to Vote on Appeal She will be coming to Liver- (SeeLIGHT, page 3) Some Older Lawrence Lab Cancer Patients By Dublin Charter School A program that has paid out ing to show old health and safety pational Illness Compensation By Ron McNicoll School Board earlier this year to more than $118 million in medi- records, the Department of Labor Program, started in 2001. Provi- The Alameda County Board start the Tassajara Prep School. cal compensation to former announced. sions are complex, but in general, of Education is scheduled to vote State law requires approval for Lawrence Livermore National The same already goes for Lab it has been offering compensation June 22 on an application for a the charter school from the local Free Pet Laboratory employees has been employees who worked more of up to $150,000 to Laboratory charter high school in Dublin. public school district. However, Adoptions expanded. recently on certain projects, such employees who can demonstrate, The board meets at 313 W. the local district’s decision can Anyone who worked for the as the Cannikin nuclear test on “at least as likely as not,” that, Winton Ave., Hayward. Exact be overruled by an appeal to the Lab from 1950 through 1973, and Amchitka Island in 1971, and because of their jobs, they devel- time for the morning meeting has county school board. That deci- This Weekend who has certain cancers or other those who were monitored for oped a cancer that could be asso- Maddie’s Fund®, in partner- not been set. sion, in turn, can be appealed to diseases, may now be eligible for radiation exposure. ciated with radiation exposure. The Tri-Valley Learning the state board of education, ship with 38 animal sheltering government compensation and The federal program, called Cancer is not the only dis- (See COMPENSATION, page 4) Corp. was denied permission on organizations in Contra Costa medical benefits without need- the Energy Employees Occu- a unanimous vote of the Dublin (See CHARTER, page 4) and Alameda Counties, will sponsor Maddie’s® Matchmaker Adoptathon on June 12 and 13. Free adoption of dogs and cats will be offered to qualified homes Pleasanton Residents throughout the weekend at each participating organization, as Will Pay More for Water well as many PETCO, PetSmart Pleasanton residents and busi- of 10 cents per 100 cubic foot. and Pet Food Express locations. nesses will be paying more for It is anticipated that 60 percent In an effort to help empty water. The size of the increase of residential users would fall participating shelters, Maddie’s will depend on usage. within the second tier. Fund will give the groups $500 The Pleasanton City Council (A Ccf represents 100 cubic for each adoption performed over approved a four tier system for feet or 748.05 gallons of water.) the two day event. The Founda- residential water and changes in The goal in instituting the tion hopes to spend more than the commercial rate. They will new tiered system is to convince half a million dollars. go into effect on August 1, 2010. Pleasanton residents to use less The adoption event is being This is the first water rate in- water. Currently, the average held to honor the memory of the crease in ten years in Pleasanton. Pleasanton household uses 450 Foundation’s namesake, a min- During that same period, Zone 7 gallons of water a day, well above iature schnauzer named Maddie; water district has increased its the national average of 290 gal- to increase awareness of shelter rates by 55 percent. lons per day. animals and their need for loving Next year, the city will also Daniel Smith, Pleasanton homes; and to shed light on the increase sewer fees. director of public works, told the Photo - Doug Jorgensen tireless efforts of the shelters and Residential users in the lowest council that the city has absorbed adoption guarantee organizations tier will pay the wholesale rate of the cost increases approved by Amador Valley High School celebrated after winning its first NCS baseball championship. Amador in Alameda and Contra Costa $1.82 for up to 20 Ccf a month; Zone 7. The city has cut its own Valley defeated crosstown rival Foothill High School 12 to 1 in the North Coast Section Division I Counties that work so hard to the highest tier will be charged costs in providing the water by championship game. Amador extended its winning streak over Foothill to six games. Amador’s save the lives of countless dogs $3.05 for using over 60 Ccf; the reducing staff and freezing over- Alex Osterholt pitched 6 1/3 innings of relief, limiting the Falcons to four hits and one run to lead and cats. second tier users pay $2.05 for 21 time. “The city is no longer able the Dons to the victory. Amador came into the game ranked No. 6 in the state by Cal-Hi Sports “It is our hope that by 2015 to 40 Ccf, and third tier, $2.35 for to absorb the increases,” Smith and No. 7 by MaxPreps.com. They finished the season with a 25-3 record. Foothill finished the all healthy and treatable dogs and 41 to 60 Ccf. The top two tiers in- (See WATER, page 8) season at 20-8. cats will be saved in the United clude a recycled water surcharge States,” said Dave Duffield, Maddie’s Fund founder. “We Pets of the Week believe that the American people Inside Aloha! Meet Oahu and Maui, two kittens named after the will lead the charge. Maddie’s Hawaiian Islands. On June 12 and 13, these two kittens Fund is investing in the fantas- Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 and all of their friends are free to good homes! Visit Valley tic work being done by animal Humane Society at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton shelters and adoption guarantee Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 10 on June 12 or 13 and your adoption fee is waived. All organizations to help achieve the Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 6 animals adopted are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped goal. Events such as Maddie’s® Matchmaker Adoptathon provide Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 and given age appropriate vaccines. This Adoptathon visibility for this very important Mailbox...... 4 event is sponsored by Maddie's Fund. Visit the website (See PET, page 3) www.valleyhumane.org or call 925-426-8656 for more information. PAGE 2 - The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 Parking Fee to Go up at Sycamore Grove Lab Appoints New Deputy Director Beginning July 1, the daily price for seniors (60 years of Center. The Community Center parking fee at Sycamore Grove age and older). Annual parking is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Park and Veterans Park will passes may be purchased from through Friday and is located at For Science and Technology increase by one dollar. The cur- LARPD Park Rangers or at the 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia has rent daily parking fee of $4 is Robert Livermore Community been selected as the Deputy Di- increasing to $5. rector for Science & Technology The Livermore Area Rec- (DDST) to steward the continued reation and Park District, like long-term health of science, tech- many other agencies and munici- palities, is struggling during this nology and engineering at the difficult economic time. Facing Lawrence Livermore National a 2010-2011 budget deficit, staff Laboratory. members are working to bal- Díaz de la Rubia has served as ance the budget and still provide an Associate Director for Chem- as many quality services and istry, Materials, & Life Sciences. desirable facilities as possible. Since June 2009, he has been the The daily parking fee increase at acting S&T Principal Associate Sycamore Grove and Veterans Director and Laboratory chief parks is just one piece of the R&D officer. The new position overall action plan to address the budget deficit. is effective immediately. Sycamore Grove and Veterans Lab Director George Miller parks combined total 774 acres. stated, “Over the last two years, The connected parks offer hiking, he has helped facilitate sig- biking and horse trails; picnic nificant changes in structure tables; restrooms; and barbecues. and management processes in Sycamore Grove’s entrance is the S&T Principal Directorate located at 1051 Wetmore Road. that have resulted in increased Tomás Díaz de la Rubia Veterans Park’s entrance is lo- business efficiencies and organi- cated at 5211 Arroyo Road. zational integration.” in 2007. In addition to being a Physics of the APS in 2008. He At this time, the annual park- In addition, Díaz de la Rubia member of the Board of Direc- holds both a bachelor’s of sci- ing pass for the parks will remain led the development of LLNL’s tors of the Materials Research ence degree (summa cum laude) at $48 for Livermore residents scientific and engineering strate- Society between 2002 and 2005, and a Ph.D. in physics from The and $60 for non-residents per cal- gic human capital program and in he was the vice chair (chair elect) State University of New York, endar year. There is a discounted helping plan for the Laboratory’s of the Division of Computational Albany. future through the 100-day plan and the creation of the five-year strategic roadmap. Díaz de la Rubia said. “LLNL has always taken pride in trans- lating innovative scientific con- cepts and ideas into solutions that impact the most important national security problems and global societal priorities of our time. Game-changing science and technology in the national interest is what we do best. I’m privileged to be a part of it.” Díaz de la Rubia joined the Laboratory as a postdoc in 1989. Since 2002, he has held a variety of senior management positions. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles focused on the application of high-per- formance computing to materials properties in extreme environ- ments, and co-edited several books. His work has been cited more than 5,800 times. Díaz de la Rubia was elected a fellow of the American Physi- cal Society in 2002 and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP Camera to Nuclear Security Practices Presented of Community Education and Development for Catch Illegal A delegation of U.S. Department of Energy Tri-Valley Haven. "In these difficult economic and State Atomic Energy Corporation "Rosatom" times, it is a joy to be able to form partnerships (ROSATOM) officials completed a week-long such as these with the community. We are touched Dumpers effort aimed at sharing best practices in nuclear that the Oakland Raiders are looking out for the Alameda County has installed security. community and giving back." a camera to catch those dumping The delegation visited the Y-12 National Tri-Valley Haven Days with the Oakand Raid- items illegally in unincorporated Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn. and ers are Aug. 28, Oakland vs. San Francisco, and East County. Oct. 10, Oakland vs. San Diego. the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Supervisor Scott Haggerty (LLNL) in Livermore. Ticket prices range from $40 to $56. Order forms can be found at www.trivalleyhaven.org. announced the camera is located Led by Rosatom’s Deputy Director Gen- near Lorraine Road and Hartford eral Yevgeniy Sofyin, Rosatom experts met Avenue in North Livermore with National Nuclear Security Administration Transportation Working Group (NNSA) Administrator Tom D'Agostino, Princi- The Alameda County Transportation Im- area. pal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Defense provement Authority (ACTIA) and the Alameda These cameras operate by Nuclear Nonproliferation Kenneth Baker, and County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) motion detection to capture pic- Associate Administrator for Nuclear Security invite Alameda County residents, businesses tures of potential violators. The Brad Peterson in Washington, D.C. and interested parties to take an active role on a cameras operate both during the “The United States and Russia continue to Community Advisory Working Group (CAWG) day and night time periods. They foster close cooperation in the area of nuclear to assist in the development of the Countywide can easily be relocated to differ- security,” said NNSA Administrator Thomas Transportation Plan and Expenditure Plan. ent areas as needs change. It is D’Agostino. “Our nations have a unique respon- Members will provide input on the follow- expected that these cameras will sibility to ensure the security of nuclear material ing: improve the safety and aesthetics around the world. These meetings highlight • Development of the Countywide Transporta- of areas that usually experience our continued commitment to implementing the tion Plan, a 25-year transportation plan. illegal dumping activities. nuclear security agenda outlined by President • Development of an Expenditure Plan that Residents have been con- Obama and President Medvedev.” will serve as a funding element of part of the cerned by incidents of illegal In his first visit to the U.S., Sofyin and his Countywide Transportation plan and go to voters dumping along the county roads team were able to observe protection force-on- for approval. in the area, and requested County force demonstrations, performance testing of Applications are due by June 30. officials to take action to elimi- physical protection systems, and presentations Download an application from the AC- nate these illegal activities. on the practical implementation of personnel TIA website at: www.actia2022.com/ Supervisor Scott Haggerty reliability programs at both Y-12 and LLNL. The files/managed/Document/968/CAWG_Applica- stated, “I am pleased with the exchange is designed to enhance both parties’ tion_051110.pdf Complete and return it by June installation of the camera by the understanding of the challenges faced in nuclear 30, 2010 to ACTIA c/o Steering Committee, 1333 security and the creative solutions devised to meet Broadway, Suite 300, Oakland, CA, 94612, or fax Public Works Agency. Illegal those challenges. (510) 893-6489.For more information, contact dumping is not only unsightly, This week’s cooperation builds on the efforts Tess Lengyel at [email protected] or (510) it creates hazardous conditions of the U.S.-Russian Nuclear Energy and Nuclear 267-6111, or Beth Walukas at bwalukas@accma. along county roads. The hope Security Working Group, which was established ca.gov or (510) 350-2326. is that these cameras will deter under the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Com- illegal dumping activities, and mission during the July 2009 Summit. Federal Assistance for Workers help us catch those who commit As stated in their Joint Statement on Nuclear Congressman John Garamendi (D-Walnut such acts.” Cooperation, President Obama and President Creek, CA) joined Secretary of Labor Hilda L. The Public Works Agency in Medvedev recognized the special responsibil- Solis, Congressman Jerry McNerney, and Con- partnership with the Sheriff’s ity of the United States and Russia for security gressman Pete Stark at the New United Motors Department and the District of nuclear weapons and agreed to broaden and Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) automobile plant Attorney’s Office will use these deepen U.S.-Russian long-term cooperation to in Fremont Monday to announce new federal as- cameras to prosecute those who further increase the level of security of nuclear sistance for former NUMMI employees who lost commit illegal dumping activi- facilities around the world. their jobs when the plant shut down April 1. ties. Secretary Solis announced a National Emer- ACE Train Event Just a Drill gency Grant, awarding up to $19 million with PET People driving along Stanley Boulevard last $11 million released initially made available (continued from page one) week were startled to see an ACE train stopped to the California Employment Development cause.” near the quarries with what appeared be police Department, assisting workers who recently Valley Humane Society is activity around it. lost their jobs with the closure. This funding taking part in the adoptathon. It According to an ACE spokesperson, it was a will serve about 4,347 workers affected by the is located at 3670 Nevada Street drill. The drill was part of a Transportation Se- closure of NUMMI, and 39 other supplier com- in Pleasanton. All adoptions curity Administration exercise. It began Tuesday panies affected by the closure of the NUMMI fees are waived to good homes near Stanley and El Charro Road. plant. Agencies receiving the funds include the on June 12 and 13. Adoption ap- Local and regional law enforcement agencies Alameda County Workforce Investment Board, plication process and screening participated in the exercise to train area bomb Contra Costa County Workforce Development practices still apply. squads on how to respond to explosives threats Board, and Workforce Investment Board of Tri-Valley Animal Rescue on public transit. Solano County. adoption locations are: Thirty-five California counties were home to Dogs and cats, East County Tri-Valley Haven, Raiders Team UP at least one NUMMI supplier. The five counties Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Tri-Valley Haven has been selected by the with the most suppliers included: Alameda (389), Drive, Dublin, June 12 and 13, Oakland Raiders to sell tickets to all home games Santa Clara (204), Los Angeles (126), Contra 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and keep a portion of the proceeds. Costa (79), and Orange (73). Dogs and Cats, Pleasanton "We are thrilled," said Jennifer Dow, Director Farmers’ Market, Main Street at West Angela Street, in Pleasan- ton, Saturday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dogs and cats, PetSmart, 6960 LIGHT In her book, Nolan chronicles Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, (continued from page one) way Museum on the corner of June 12 and 13, noon to 4 p.m. Portola Avenue, North L Street, the many historic changes that have happened during the 109 Cats only, Pet Extreme, 4500 more to see the light bulb and Livermore, California. Enter at Arroyo Vista Drive, Livermore, meet members of the community, the Pine Street side. Cool drinks years that the famous light bulb has been burning in the Liver- June 12 and 13, noon to 4 p.m. including those who aided in her will be provided and fans will be For more information on research. The book will be avail- turned on. A $2.00 donation sug- more Firehouse. All ages are invited to attend this event. There Maddie’s Fund & on Maddie’s able for purchase and signing at gested. Call the Heritage Guild’s Matchmaker Adoptathon event, the History Lecture. History Center at 449-9927 for is no admission charge. Books will be available for please visit their website at A hose cart and the model more information. http://www.maddiesadoptathon. 1919 T fire car that was the first, Another opportunity to meet purchase. Towne Center Books is locat- org/ or visit their Facebook fan motorized fire vehicle in Liver- Janet Nolan, author of the “Fire- page at http://www.facebook. more will be on display. house Light” will be at Towne ed at 555 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton. com/home.php#!/MaddiesPetA The event will be held at the Center Books in Pleasanton at doptathon?ref=m Duarte Garage/Lincoln High- 10:30 a.m. on Sat., June 12

PAGE 4 - The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 Storage Facility Expansion Turned Down The Alameda County Plan- required is a site development gone to great lengths to ensure Lanferman countered that the EDITORIAL ning Commission denied an review (SDR). Measure D does improvements. This is a needed area has grown to 50 wineries. application to expand the Ideal not limit a SDR. facility for a growing commu- “Ideal has been there the entire Valley Cities Going 'Green' Boat and Camper Storage facility Lanferman referred to Ideal nity. time. It hasn’t deterred the devel- on Tesla Rd. as an “established and well used Barry Rose, a Castro Valley opment of the wine region.” Valley communities have been strong advocates of The commission found that Livermore resource. It has a good resident, said he saw the expan- Commission Chariman Cor- “greening” their cities. the proposal was in conflict with history of compliance with con- sion as an asset to the entire bone said that the current expan- Measure D. ditions for development.” county. sion is subject to an SDR. The Green living is more than just a fad, according to the The vote was 6 to 1 for the de- He added, “If people think the question is whether the request co-founders of Natural Capitalism Solutions. Sustainability Representatives of Friends of nial, with one abstention. Chari- land will be plowed under and Livermore, Friends of the Vine- represents an expansion or a con- can save the environment and the U.S. economy. L. Hunter man Ken Corbone stated that the turned into potatoes or hogs, they yards, the Sierra Club, and the tinuation of the current PD. Lovins and Elliot Hoffman made that observation during a question is not whether Ideal can are mistaken.” Tri-Valley Conservancy asked Brian Washington, county expand or if there is a need for County planner Jan Beatty counsel’s office, said that Ideal talk in Pleasanton. more storage. The debate is over the commission to deny the Livermore and Pleasanton, together with Dublin, formed countered that under Measure project. has a PD that allows agriculture Measure D compliance. “It’s D the storage facility is a non- Bob Baltzer, chairman of use and an existing storage use. a Solar Cities consortium to make it easier to install solar pretty clear where that lands.” conforming use and could not Friends of the Vineyards, pointed The commission needs to deter- energy on homes and businesses. To set an example, Liver- County planner Jan Beatty expand. She also noted that the out that Ideal is a nonconform- mine if the use falls within one more installed solar panels on its city hall. stated that under Measure D the use is contrary to provisions in of the categories allowed under storage facility is a nonconform- ing use under SLVAP as well as Livermore and Pleasanton have instituted green building the South Livermore Valley Area Measure D. Measure D. The fact that SDRs ing use and could not expand. Plan (SLVAP) in that it does not are discretionary actions, makes ordinances for both residential and commercial construc- President of Friends of the The Migliore family, which expand or enhance viticulture. Vineyards, Tamara Reuss, told the applicant’s argument that tion. owns Ideal, has ten days to ap- Ideal can continue to operate the commission that the SLVAP there is a vested right to develop Now Pleasanton is preparing to take another step for- peal the decision to the Board of at its current size as a noncon- needs to be protected. “The vi- the entire site very challenge- ward. The city has been participating in an ad hoc Green Supervisors. forming use, she added. sion it is serving is extremely able. An earlier attempt to expand Members of the public spoke important. The fact there are Commissioner Alane Loisel Economy Group. Stakeholders participating in the group the use ended in 2005 with a for and against the proposal. wondered why, if Ideal could come from business, education, unions, residents, legisla- 50 wineries shows the grow- negative vote from the Board of Those in favor of it pointed ing promise of the region.” She have developed the entire parcel tors, government, conservationists and environmentalists. Supervisors. to the need for a place to store said that the argument that the in 1983, it couldn’t do so now. They talk about how working together they can make the The proposal by the Migliore boats, RVs, and other large ve- proposal is not an expansion is “Isn’t that inverse condemna- city sustainable in the future. family is to add 720 spaces to hicles. They noted that the City an attempt to obscure what it is tion,” she asked. the 1000 spaces that exist at the of Livermore does not allow - an addition of more vehicles. “If Washington replied, “No, Pleasanton is also involved in a Bay Area network facility. The expanded project them to be parked on the street because a discretionary approval, formed by Natural Capitalism Solutions, which trains and that’s not an expansion, I don’t was proposed to take place in and will issue tickets when there know what is,” she declared. the SDR, is required to be in advises companies and government agencies on how to four phases over four years. is a complaint. Other speakers made similar place before the owner can use become more sustainable. As part of the program, the city The property, originally a William Ormond stated that points, particularly focusing on the additional land. When an hog farm, has been in the fam- he likes to be able to go out, get SDR is required, there are no will have a license to a newly developed software package ily for more than 40 years. Ideal noncompliance with both SLVAP that is interactive. It allows the city to model and analyze into his motor home and get away and Measure D. Winery owner vested rights.” first received permission for the from his job. “Ideal is very con- Max Rios called the proposal In commenting on the pro- facilities for “green” compliance. storage facility in 1983 when venient. It is a beautiful facility. an enormous project. “The lot posal, Commissioner Glenn All of the cities are working on climate action plans, to the property was granted a PD It is important to recognize that will be larger than the Oakland Kirby said, have less impact on the environment. All of these efforts zoning. They built on a portion there is a need for storage.” “There have been improve- of the property. Coliseum. It’s a bad project for put the area in the forefront of planning. John Shirley said that Ideal the area.” ments on the site. There is no Ideal’s attorney, David Lan- had been a wonderful facility. “It Speaking for the Tri-Valley denying the need. However, a ferman, argued that the PD zon- has been good to Livermore.” Conservancy (TVC) was execu- nonconforming use cannot be ing applies to the entire prop- Marge Wood declared that tive director Sharon Burnham. expanded. With a PD zoning the erty, therefore the proposed 720 Ideal represents a need that must She stated that the TVC feels use is fixed. The footprint was spaces does not represent an ex- be filled. “It’s not unsightly. It’s strongly that the expansion would set in 1983 and again in 1990. pansion. He told the commission clean and tidy. The family has open a door that could be harmful Measure D further locked in the COMPENSATION that the Migliore’s believe they done a fine job with landscap- down the road. She noted that footprint. That says that this is an (continued from page one) have a vested right to develop ing.” SLVAP plan is very specific about expansion.” their entire property. He stated Lisa Migliore Stanford said He added later that he was re- of concern. Chronic beryl- the Nevada Test Site in more what can and cannot happen in that the plan is to use the legal she had no argument with Mea- the area. Any allowable commer- luctant to change something that lium disease is also covered by recent years. zoning already on the property. sure D. However, she stated that he believes was the intent of vot- Other groups are less clearly cial uses must support agriculture the Compensation Program. Sur- He said that Ideal has a vested the discussion is about what and the wine industry. ers who supported Measure D. vivors may qualify following the categorized. The big research right to add spaces. All that is began in 1983. The family has death of the former employee. labs like Livermore, Los Alamos The new announcement makes and Oak Ridge, weapons and it easier to qualify for the com- non-weapons research programs CHARTER pensation by specifying that Lab have often been intertwined, to (continued from page one) employees and contractors from the scientific benefit of all. By which would have the final two comprehensive high schools, IN ACADEMICS rejects the application. the 1950-1973 period who are combining employees and con- say. said Zukoski. Dublin High School does a Zukoski said that school dis- diagnosed with any of 22 cancers tractors at these labs in a single The applicants want to open As for financing, the char- good job of educating all stu- tricts oppose independent charter will be presumed to have gotten pool, the Compensation Program the school in 2012 with 200 ter school would receive its dents, and has graduates going on schools. It’s a different story sick because of their jobs. They has been available to many con- students as freshmen, then add a money directly from the state, to Stanford, MIT and other elite at the state board of education. could thus be eligible without ducting non-weapons R&D. class of 200 each year until it is not through the Dublin school schools, said Hanke. There the members have an eye the need for finding old work Those who worked at Law- a four-year high school. district, said Zukoski. There The Academic Performance only on whether the applicants location or radiation exposure rence Berkeley Lab through 1961 Tri-Valley Learning Corp. is also would be some federal and Index (API) scores released by have met all 16 of the necessary records or proving that working constitute one of the beneficiary comprised of Dublin residents state grants. “The federal and the state in May show that Dublin criteria. conditions caused the illness. groups whose cancers are pre- who want the school, along with state governments love charter High School scored 849 on the Hanke said that if there were It was unclear at the time of sumed occupational, and yet very Livermore residents who have schools,” said Zukoski. API, and was rated in the 9th an appeal to the state, it may be little nuclear weapons research SCHOOL DISTRICT decile overall in the state, and the that just the division created in the Independent’s deadline why been successful in establishing EXPLAINS REJECTION 9th decile in comparison to the the community would be enough the earliest date of qualification took place there starting a few the Livermore Valley charter years after World War II. Dublin schools superinten- statewide schools most resem- to reject it. He said that a request precedes opening of the Labora- elementary and high schools. dent Stephen Hanke said that bling them. The state wants all in Fillmore for a charter school tory in the Fall of 1952. One Similarly, those working at John Zukoski, a Dublin resi- the district staff reviewed the schools performing above 800. met that fate. possibility is that workers are Oak Ridge Hospital or the Oak dent working for the proposal, application from a professional By comparison, in the Pleas- The state board rejected the intended to include those at Cali- Ridge Institute of Nuclear Stud- said that the Livermore group standpoint, as required by law, anton district, Amador Valley application 6-2, and did cite divi- fornia Research & Development ies Cancer Research Hospital has been very helpful with advice and found it falls short. “They High School scored 879, and sion in the community. However, Co., a Standard Oil of California through the late 1950s and early about procedures. can’t put the program into effect was in the 10th decile statewide, the circumstances were different. subsidiary whose research on 1960s form a qualified compen- SMALL SCHOOL that they say they will. There are and the 7th decile in the school’s Applicants were trying to convert nuclear materials production sation group, as do controlled ATMOSPHERE SOUGHT not enough students to support comparison group. Foothill High the lone public school in the started at the Livermore site fusion researchers working at Parents behind the Tassajara it,” said Hanke. School scored 889, and was in the district to a charter school. Nine before the Laboratory itself was General Atomics 1960 through Prep drive want a publicly fi- The charter school also would 9th decile statewide, and the 8th of the school’s 17 teachers had 1969. nanced school that reproduces have trouble finding enough decile in comparable schools. made the application. established. the atmosphere of a college prep To date, 1,004 eligible Liver- The situation at Lawrence teachers with multiple credentials In the San Ramon Valley dis- Hanke said that charter schools Livermore demonstrates how school, said Zukoski. Having a for such a small distribution of trict, Monte Vista High School were allowed by state govern- more Lab employees have re- school with a maximum enroll- ceived more than $118 million difficult it is to create a clear students, said Hanke. However, scored 897 and was in the 10th ment to improve education in ment of 864 is important for the Zukoski said that meeting the decile statewide and the 8th in deficient districts. However, that from the Compensation Program. division between weapons and prep school, he declared. Nationwide, the program has non-weapons. For many years, requirements would not be a comparable schools. San Ramon doesn’t fit Dublin’s description, Zukoski said that Dublin High problem. Valley High School scored 884 said Hanke. “Individuals in paid out more than $5.7 billion. all employees had high level school provides a good educa- “Q” clearances and could shift It’s not clear to Hanke where and was also in the 10th and communities sometimes create Congress established the pro- tion. The new group is not critical the charter school would set up 8th deciles in the respective a charter for other reasons,” but gram to provide “compensation back and forth between the pro- of the school. grams. Some never crossed the shop. All the district must do categories. these are not needed and not and medical benefits to workers However, Zukoski added that is offer comparable facilities. DIVERSION COULD wanted, he said. who became ill as a result of line while others moved daily. people move to Pleasanton, Dan- There are none, said Hanke. The HAVE AN IMPACT BILL WOULD CHANGE working in the nuclear weapons Some spent years in weapons, ville and San Ramon for the high only vacant school is the former Zukoski said that dollars fol- APPEAL PROCESS industry,” according to the pro- then years in non-weapons, and schools. Some areas of Dublin Neilsen elementary school on low students, not school districts, The Dublin application comes gram website. then moved back to weapons. also attract home-buyers because the city’s west side. It does not so the charter school would not at a time when the Legislature is Whether government com- All employees were monitored of their local elementary schools. meet space requirements for high be taking dollars away from the looking at cutting the state board pensation was justified can be, for radiation. Some weapons If Tassajara Prep were approved, school facilities, he said. Dublin district. of education out of the appeals and was, hotly debated. It is rare research (computer modeling, it would also be a magnet for There is no money to build However, Hanke said that process. A bill written by Demo- to be able to prove scientifically for example) was conducted people seeking an academically a new high school, said Hanke. while the Sacramento funds crat Sandre Swanson of Oakland the cause of an individual case of in offices far from radioactive high-performing high school, Dublin is spending all of the are administered separately, the would eliminate the state appeal, materials. Some non-weapons said Zukoski. money it will ever receive from ongoing funding to pay staff at and make the county board the cancer. Roughly 30 percent of a Tassajara Prep would go be- population gets cancer whether experiments involved radioactive the state for expanding high the charter school would come court of last resort. materials and processes (mag- yond what Dublin High is already school facilities for the district from the same pot, and is done The bill, AB 2320, passed the they work in weapons programs providing with standards for col- or not. Most weapons workers netic fusion.) until development is at build-out based on a per-pupil revenue Assembly last week, on a 48-29 lege entrance, said Zukoski. in the community. allocation. If there were fewer vote, with all Democrats for it, never encountered significant A complete list of covered ill- “We want a high caliber edu- radiation exposures at work. In ness and sites where employees Construction has been un- pupils at Dublin High, it might and all but two abstaining Repub- cation for top universities, such derway, and will be finished for not be possible to reach a critical licans voting against it. The bill addition, at Livermore, medical and contractors may qualify for as Stanford and MIT,” explained compensation, either presump- the entire campus in two years. mass that would enable starting goes next to the Senate. studies have shown workers to Zukoski. The question of geogra- The high school will have 2500 a class that is not part of the core AB 2320 has the backing of be unusually healthy in having tively by the simple fact of em- phy also has arisen. East Dublin ployment or by making a case students, plus or minus 300, at curriculum, said Hanke. teacher and school employee significantly lower mortality is developing. While it has el- build-out, said Hanke. Currently Summing up the district’s po- unions and the statewide admin- rates than the average working involving work, health and safety ementary and middle schools, there are 1450 students. sition, Hanke said that the charter istrators association. A spokes- population. records, is at the Department of there is no high school. The $120 million expansion school is “not needed, not wanted woman for Swanson said that The Compensation Program Labor website http://www.dol. Zukoski said that location is and upgrade will include all nec- and divisive.” Some 75 speakers he thinks that decisions about has become something of a gov/owcp/energy/regs/compli- less important, and its up to the essary classroom and lab space, a protested it at the Dublin hearing. charter schools should be as lo- patchwork of benefits. Some ance/law/SEC-Employees.htm. district to offer an appropriate new gym, and a fine arts perform- Another large number opposed cal as possible, and not left up to compensation groups include For additional information facility by law. But putting a ing space. It will be paid by the it at a hearing May 25 before the the state. workers and contractors whose about the Compensation Program campus in east Dublin would state allocation money, a local county board, said Hanke. Zukoski said that most dis- efforts were clearly in the main- or to schedule an appointment for help residents there. bond, and developer fees. Zukoski was the only person tricts oppose independent charter stream of weapons research or claim-filijng assistance, contact The charter school also would Dublin made a decision years who spoke for the application schools. “The state looks objec- production; for example, those the Labor Department’s Califor- provide students a choice of dif- ago to go to build-out with only at the Dublin meeting. He told tively at what is the program, and nia Resource Center toll-free at ferent class offerings, as other one high school, said Hanke. The Independent that the charter do we have confidence in being who worked in the Pacific test- Tri-Valley cities have with their ing program in the 1950s and 866-606-6302. ACHIEVEMENT GOOD group wants to wait to speak up able to provide education? It when it goes to the state board would be unfortunate to take that WATER of education, if the county also lens away,” said Zukoski. (continued from page one) plaintiffs in the suit, which Central California. The plaintiffs Southern and Central California Agreement. was filed June 3. Defendant is the in that suit were attacking the to spend public money benefit- Water Agencies have grown State Water Project (SWP). The validity of the EIR. ting their private businesses. since 1995 to serve much more aim is to invalidate the Monterey CBD attorney Adam Keats development. The current wa- The judge ruled SWP had to (Opinions voiced in letters public funds. Agreement. start over with the EIR. It was not told the Independent that if the ter supply must be counted on. Monterey Agreement were in- He cited what Zone 7 has done published in Mailbox are those With such an in-direction The agreement was attacked completed until last month. The of the author and do not neces- station, BART could serve all of in court a few years ago; the current plaintiffs promptly filed validated, and the earlier SWP since then. The agency used up Livermore and the region far bet- priorities restored, it would make its previous 46,000 acre feet per sarily reflect the opinion of The plaintiffs won. The contention their suit, saying the resulting Independent. Letter Policy: The ter and at less than one-third the then was that the hearing that was EIR is not sufficient. more agricultural surplus water year contingency in the South cost of alternative 2b, endorsed in flood years available to urban Bay Aqueduct. Later, it acquired Independent will not publish used to adopt the agreement was They contend that the agree- anonymous letters, nor will it by the city council. Without that held at a virtually secret meeting ment was used by private devel- districts. more capacity, bringing the total publish letters without names. station most BART users from in an obscure water district in opment and ranching interests in Zone 7 assistant general man- to 80,000 acre feet. 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Wong said that he Project for that 80,000 acre feet has a station near Isabel with station, like an international air- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. can’t imagine any judge would capacity in the South Bay Aque- good freeway access and abun- port extension, should not be Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. dant surface parking, it will be a allow the situation to revert back duct. That debt won’t go away. (More MAILBOX, see page 9) to the days before the Monterey gross, unconscionable waste of The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 - PAGE 5 GUIDELINES MODEL (continued from page one) commented Stern. (continued from page one) The state air board has passed Livermore principal planner The guidelines could affect knew him, stopped by the staff, and provide professional the API when the results come out regulations designed to cut back Susan Frost said that the city in-fill parcels near Hacienda school to say hello. development. “The extra profes- in August,” said Keller. “I know on diesel fuel as a source. The has adopted a new general plan Business Park and the BART Torlakson and Omania toured sional development time was this because we’ve been measur- regulations will take a few years and certified the new EIR for it. station and places along I-680, the school with principal Jeff critical,” said Keller. “Our teach- ing our students all year.” to be fully implemented, and will “I don’t believe we will have to said Stern. Keller, Livermore School Board ers had to learn how to drive data Keller and Gary also talked not eliminate the entire problem go back and amend policies for Having to deal with new president Stu Gary, superinten- and prepare many kinds of assess- about how Marylin has benefitted concerning diesel. the guidelines. When we write guidelines could add some cost dent Kelly Bowers, and several ments. We were able to send our from strong community support. On the receiving end of pollu- an EIR on projects, we will to the list for a project. However, staff members. A highlight of the teachers to several conferences A community outreach worker, tion, if a residential development have to take the new guidelines’ there is no way of knowing now visit was the staff room, which is that really helped us change the funded by the United Way and is located near a big emitter, the thresholds of significance into what that might be, she added. covered wall to wall with graphs culture at the school.” City of Livermore, has helped developer needs to meet stan- account.” Proponents of affordable and charts of assessment results Keller also used the QEIA parents become more involved dards for protecting the project’s Livermore is working on a cli- housing were concerned at the and student achievement. Keller money to increase Marylin’s in their children’s education. The inhabitants. That might mean mate action plan, and likely will air board meeting that the need explained some recent successes, second science specialist’s hours school contains a food pantry. In introduction of mitigation mea- have to take the new numbers for more mitigation to meet the like the fact that second graders, from approximately 30% to addition, Open Heart Kitchen sures. into account for that, said Frost. new standards might cost them so on average, made 15 months full-time. With two science spe- provides weekend meals for chil- Some mitigation measures Pleasanton planning man- much that the development could worth of progress in their read- cialists, science instruction does dren. The Rotarian Foundation of are not very expensive, such as ager Janice Stern said that with not be built. ing ability over the course of the not interrupt the literacy block Livermore’s mobile health unit locating a building’s air intake on regard to the guidelines related Richardson said that air board 9-month school year. that happens during the first two pays regular visits to the school its far side, away from a freeway, to residents’ health, “we support agency staff has developed case Torlakson wanted to visit hours of each school day. During to ensure that students receive and expanding an open space a healthy living environment. studies of low income projects Marylin Avenue because over the literacy block, the science preventative medical and dental buffer between building and a But until (dealing with the new that could be sited in a safe loca- the past three years, the school specialists assist with reading care. pollution source, said Phil Mar- guidelines) becomes routine, tion near freeways, for example. has received $850,000 in fund- intervention. Torlakson described Marylin tien, an advance projects advisor we’ll probably rely on air pollu- The same is true for any transit- ing from the Quality Education Marylin has made impres- as a model school, both for its for BAAQMD. tion consultants to interpret the oriented development near BART Investment Act (QEIA), which sive academic gains. In the 2009 academic success and the level LOCAL IMPACTS regulations.” stations or freeways, he said. Torlakson authored in 2006. The Academic Performance Index of neighborhood, city, and com- NOT CLEAR YET Since the guideline affects “We want to avoid putting legislation (Senate Bill 1133) was (API), Marylin raised its score by munity involvement. Marylin’s Planners in Livermore and projects within 1000 feet of free- vulnerable populations at risk. the result of a lawsuit settlement 40 points, from 744 to 784. The small class sizes and extra re- Pleasanton said the guidelines ways, and potentially major roads Sometimes just proper setback over State education funding. school was one of about 50 state- sources are a rarity among public are new. They haven’t had much such as Santa Rita Road and from freeways are needed,” said “I’ve been sharing the Marylin wide to emerge from Program schools. time to become familiar with Hopyard Road, it could “affect Richardson. Avenue story with many people. Improvement (PI), from nearly “We have to turn around what them yet. a large proportion of the city,” This is what we mean by reform 3,000 schools in PI. Over a three- is happening to education in this that works,” he said. “What I’ve year period, Marylin gained 117 state,” he said. “I’m convinced learned from visiting Marylin points on the API, making it one I’ll be able to help the legislature and other schools receiving of the top schools in the state in see its way back to adding money QEIA funds, is that smaller class terms of point gain. to education instead of cutting New Music Program for Livermore sizes really do enable differenti- Keller is confident that this and to give more local control By Patricia Koning be offered to all of the District’s ing received twice-weekly in- ated learning.” year the school will pass 800, the by changing the threshold for Months after eliminating all fifth graders, approximately struction in a stringed orchestral Marylin uses the QEIA money target for all schools in the state. passage of a parcel tax to a simple District funding for elementary 900 students. Alba said that in instrument. Instruction in band to lower class sizes, hire new “We will gain 30 to 60 points on majority.” music, on June 1, the Livermore discussions with elementary instruments was available in Board of Education voted to school principles, they expressed fifth grade. restore one elementary music enthusiasm for a program that In the late 1990s, music be- teaching position. The position would reach all fifth grade stu- came the designated prep period is entirely funded by donations dents. “I’m not in support of a for all fourth and fifth grade through the Livermore Valley program that is not available to teachers. At that time, all fourth Education Foundation (LVEF), all students,” said Runyon. and fifth graders either studied an with support from the Livermore Board president Stu Gary instrument or took a general mu- Cultural Arts Council (LCAC), agreed with Runyon, but added sic class. The general music pro- ABC Music, Wente Vineyards, that his two children have very gram was eliminated in 2003/04 the Gene Morgan Insurance different attitudes toward music because of a budget shortfall. Agency, and many individual classes. “One would have loved From 2003/04 to 2008/09, community members. it, but for the other it would have the District employed six music “We have an opportunity to been a waste of time,” he said. instructors teaching instrumen- create a new music experience Trustee Anne White pointed tal music to elementary school for our students,” said Cindy out that students often are forced students. In 2009/10, the fourth Alba, executive director of cur- to study other subjects they grade strings program was elimi- riculum and special projects. “We wouldn’t choose. “Some people nated, resulting in the loss of 3.75 cannot maintain the program that would be dragged kicking and FTE instructors. we’ve had in the past, but we screaming into math class and That year, the state visual can create a new program that we make them go anyway. Not and performing arts categorical builds a foundation and interest everyone wants to learn to read,” dollars funded the fifth grade in music.” she said. “I agree with provid- instrumental music program. She presented to the board ing it for all kids.” She felt that Beginning with the 2010/11 a proposal for an introductory all students should be in music school year, those categorical exploratory music class that classes. dollars will be “swept” to meet would be offered twice a week For all fifth graders to take the general funds obligations leaving to 600 fifth graders across the class, it would have to be offered no District funding for elemen- Livermore Valley Joint Unified once rather than twice weekly, tary music. School District. The class would said Alba. “I thank LVEF and LCAC cover music theory, piano key- The program is a far cry from for making this possible,” said board, song flute, vocals, and an the robust elementary music Gary. “We need to start fundrais- introduction to band and orches- program that Livermore students ing now for 2011 because things tra instruments. once enjoyed. Starting in the are not going to get better, at Trustee Kate Runyon ques- early 1990’s, interested fourth least not for the next three years. tioned why the class wouldn’t grade students that passed test- We’re all going to have to pitch in to help.” Grade Schools Lead Fund-raising Drive The parent-centered fund-rais- Pleasanton Schools Educational will be before they go on summer ing drive to restore programs in Enrichment (PSEE) has raised vacation, said district spokes- the Pleasanton school district has more than $76,000 toward a goal woman Myla Grasso. reached 50 percent of its goal. of $90,000, over 80 percent of The school board will formal- Much of the fund-raising the goal.. ly approve the donations for the has been concentrated on the A big contributor to the drive different positions to be restored elementary school level, where was a two-day event at the Bank- at its meeting June 22. Parents 70 percent of the goal for that head Theater last weekend. It have been able to earmark their level has been reached, according raised $29,600. contributions specifically for to figures updated on June 6 by Student art was auctioned on certain uses, for example, library Pleasanton Partners in Education Friday night. There were sepa- assistant positions and technol- (PPIE). The non-profit group is rately ticketed musical perfor- ogy specialists. conducting the drive. mances on Saturday by student The goal at the elementary musicians from each of the three level has been $399,375, with school levels in the Pleasanton $280,952 raised so far. At the district. middle school level, $88,526 has The fund-raisers and school been collected, toward a goal of district are still collecting dona- $229,689, which is 38 percent tions. However, June 8 was a ten- attainment. tative deadline to begin summing The high school goal is up the situation. Starting work $325,000, and $97,226, or 24 on allocating the money then percent of the goal, has been will provide the district a better reached. handle on how many positions it In a separate campaign to can restore. save the band and strings pro- In turn, the district can let laid- grams in the elementary schools, off workers know what their fate PAGE 6 - The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010

Photo - Bill Nale The winning team, The Dogs of War, posed with John Madden The spring soccer division winning Pleasanton Rage U11 Premier team Photo - Doug Jorgensen (3rd from right) and Steve Mariucci (2nd from left). The Dogs took home another title (and a very large trophy) over the weekend Olympic Silver Medalist Merrill Moses was on hand during the of War are (left to right) Fil Calderon, Chris Albanese, Joey when they finished in first place at the Santa Cruz Pro Am Beach Soccer First Wednesday Party on June 2 in downtown Pleasanton. Bernardi, Dave Alaimo, Ben Nicosia, Bob Rogers. The Dogs of Tournament. Ten members of the team participated in the 2 day event. Moses was the goalie for the water polo team. He was at Little War defeated Mooch’s Gumbas in the finals. All five games were played on sand; the games consisted of three Valley Winery to meet and great his fans. Little Valley Winery exhausting 12 minute periods played in temperature that reached 85 degrees. Saturday's 8am game was the only game played on "packed owner Sandi Bohner admires his medal. sand," as the Rage took the field against Dublin and won decisively Dogs of War Take Bocce Honors 19-1. Then under the blazing sun and a very loose playing field of San Francisco Bay Area leg- letes, celebrities, dignitaries and sand the afternoon became a little more concerning as the girls tied ends John Madden and Steve business leaders to enjoy wine the Placer Pride 10-10. However, thanks to careful strategy planning Jeff Squires. The pair combined with Keeper ing. Declan Alsup helped the Dodgers stop Mariucci hosted the 12th Annual tasting, catered Italian cuisine Niko Lecco to completely shut down any the Braves from having a big inning in the by beach coach Jim Frost the girls knew they needed a shutout in scoring opportunities for Diablo. 2nd. He got the first out of the inning fielding “Battle of the Bay” Bocce tour- and celebrity-filled bocce courts their third game on Sunday in order to advance to the playoffs. They In the second half Ballistic United a hard grounder at 2nd base and made a good nament on June 2nd. Mogulaire in a venue dedicated to the old quickly went to work scoring the game's only throw to JT Fulmer at 1st. Then, with the Inc. joined the fun with a luxury delivered an 8-0 shutout over the Thunder. In the semi finals, The goal 2 minutes in. Left back Evan Sherwood's bases loaded and one runner already home world game of bocce. Rage beat the Wipeout 8-6. The finals were just by coincidence against through ball found Kyle Crains perfectly for the Braves, Declan snagged a blistering automobile exhibit that provided Beneficiaries of the charity Livermore a team that these girls have gone head to head with more timed run. Crain got in 1 vs. 1 with the Diablo line-drive and tossed the ball over to JT to celebrity guests a sneak peek of event include Juvenile Diabetes keeper and calmly finished his chance to put complete the double-play, ending the inning. than once. The team stayed on top of Livermore throughout and won the score at 1-0 Ballistic. Diablo pushed Defense kept the Dodgers in the game again the recently announced Con- Research Foundation, Northern the championship title with another shutout 2-0. Pictured are, from hard to get back in the game but Pleasanton in the 3rd. Ryan Haley’s inning-ending double cours d”Elegance “ coming to California Special Olympics, keeper Niko Lecco dominated his penalty play really got things going for the Dodgers. the Bay Area in July 2011. left, coach Jim Frost, Juliet Allen, Sam Frost, Haley Okumura, Hunter area effectively turning aside Diablo's attack. The bats came alive in the bottom half of the Easter Seals/Kaleidoscope and Vice, Bianca Stubler, Sadie Grozier, Jessica Hayes, Sarah Broacha, Winger George Mayer had a sharp blast on inning as Declan, Ryan and Ben Wold all The tournament took place in Tri-Valley High School Football Amy Schoendienst, not shown, but participating was Mia Banducci. goal from 25 yards that forced the Diablo scored for the home team. Ben and Declan the Livermore Valley wine coun- programs. keeper to make a spectacular save. both hit doubles tonight, each finishing the Photo - Kathy Schoendienst The win kicks off a new era for Ballistic game going 3-4 with 2 RBIs a piece. JT try at the popular eatery Campo Kuoni Destination Manage- United as the club looks to create playing also batted in a run with a clutch double in di Bocce. A packed house of 800 ment Inc. produced the $500 per opportunities for older Ballistic players. the 5th. Aidan McCarthy help the cause with guests or so watched the festivi- Top Offensive Players: Kyle Crain, a big night at the plate going 3-4, added a ticket / $5,000 per team event. Andrew Cruz. Top Defensive Players: Niko RBI, scored a run and showed some great ties, highlighted by the presence After the sun set in California”s Lecco, Michael Janjigian hustle on the base paths. Kade Ogden led of competitive players. Ronnie beautiful Tri-Valley region, the the charge for the Braves again. He went Ballistic Premier Soccer showed first game jitters. Ballistic created 4-5 from the leadoff position, with a deep Lott, Keena Turner, Bryant team dubbed “Dogs of War,” Pleasanton Ballistic United Club Premier several great scoring chances. The best op- Pleasanton National LL hit to left field in the th4 and also pitched a Young, George Siefert and Jim captained by local concrete com- U20 team defeated Diablo FC 1 to 0:: Kyle th portunity was Kris Hall's shot from 5 yards Pleasanton National Little League solid 5 inning, striking out three. Drake Otto were some of the sports pany JJ Albanese, beat Steve Crain's goal in the 47th minute turned out to out which was turned aside on a nice save highlights: Wilbur and Alex Moirano also helped the be the game winner as Ballistic United Men's by the Diablo keeper. Diablo's attempts to A Division: Braves vs. Dodgers: Both Braves cause, both going 3-4 for the visi- icons in attendance. Mariucci”s “Mooches Goombas” Premier (under 20) soccer team defeated attack Ballistic over the top were thwarted teams started off slowly, but things quickly tors. Top hitters: JT Fulmer (2-5, double, 2 Over the years, this mixer has team for the ultimate in bocce Diablo FC by a score of 1-0. The first half by Central defenders Michael Janjigian and picked up were they left off Saturday morn- runs scored, RBI); Aidan McCarthy (3-4, was played at a frenetic pace as both teams brought together famous ath- bragging rights. The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 - PAGE 7

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Association Management Solutions, Trios last Wednesday at the Granada Bowl at the plate, going 2 for 2 and always causes runs for the Diamondbacks. Josh Freitas in Livermore. problems for the opposing team on the base LLC was led by Helena Haase who had a had a great outfield assist from center field rd single and an RBI, Claire Helmer who had Mark Eiden, in the Summer Fun Time paths. Ryan pitched a perfect 3 inning for for the third out to end the Rockies threat league, bowled a 237 game. Right behind the Dodgers, striking out the first two batters a single and was solid at catcher, and Han- late in the game nah Myers who had two hits, two RBIs and him was Jason Barrett with a 234. Gene and getting the third to groundout. The last Rockies vs. Dodgers: The Rockies last Bruihl turned in a 278 game in the Cham- out of the inning was the play of the game. pitched two shutout innings including getting game was phenomenal, both teams were out of a bases loaded jam with no outs. 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Austin Stuber recorded 138 over himself. Jack Hollmeyer was the star of the Livermore American Little League Single A Division: Cardinals vs. Or- average with games of 254-246-184 to end Mets today. The big southpaw pitched two AAA Division: Padres 7, Diamondbacks ange Giants: This was a fast-paced game with a 684 in the Generation Gap league on perfect innings for the home team, striking 6: The AAA Padres clinched third place with a between two well-matched teams on a sunny Sunday night. out three. He also went 2 for 2 at the plate 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks. Noah Reno Saturday morning. Both teams' defense was and had 2 RBIs. Kevin Santero had a great pitched well for the Padres with 9 strikeouts. formidable; three outs were made in many day at bat for the Mets as well, going 3 for Tai Phan had a single and an RBI and Bobby of the innings. The Cardinals' Dominic Pleasanton Spirit Run 3, scoring a run and hitting in a run in the Canteline scored two runs and hit a single. Scott and Caden King had a great partner- 1st. Top Hitters: JT Fulmer (1-2, run scored); ship at second and first bases, respectively, More than 1,200 runners are expected For the Diamondbacks, Grant Murphy led the Father's Day when the Rotary Club of Ben Wold (2-2, 2 singles); Top Defensive offense with two triples. Dante De Mayo had successfully completing two difficult plays. Players: Ryan Haley – 3rd inning: P (2 Ks, Austin Statham, as pitcher, also made two Pleasanton's stages its 17th annual Spirit rd a single and double. Tyler McMahon pitched Run in downtown Pleasanton. a perfect 1-2-3 inning); Declan Alsup – 3 well, recording 6 strikeouts. Top Padres Play- impressive stops, throwing to Ryan Hanley inning: 1st Base (great backhand scoop out at first base, who handled the balls expertly Main Street will be closed from 5 a.m. rd ers: Noah Reno, Tai Phan, Bobby Canteline; until about 11 a.m. between Del Valle Park- of the dirt); Aidan Dougherty – 3 inning: Top Diamondback Players: Grant Murphy, and tagged the base for the outs. For the SS (great throw from SS for the out, made 2 Giants, Brody Resler-Miller made a clean way and Neal Street on June 20. st th Dante De Mayo, Tyler McMahon. The Father's Day tradition has contin- outs from 1 ; Aidan Dougherty – 5 inning: AA Division: Indians 2, Astros 1: The fi- tag at second base. Offensively, both teams 1st Base (fielded 2 tough grounders, made hit reliably and strongly, with noteable hits ued to grow as runners, families and kids nal game of the season ended with the Indians participate in either a 10K or 5K run or the the outs himself) taking the Astros 2-1, to tie both teams for for the Cardinals by Nico LaManna, among Dodgers at Padres: The Dodgers and them a solid single which he followed up kids' challenge. 3rd place. Top Astros players: Aaron Aguilar Race-day registration will be accepted This weekend marks the 92nd year of the Livermore Rodeo, Padres finished off the 2010 baseball year played a fantastic game, going 2 for 2 with with some fast base running. For the Orange in fine fashion this weekend. Garrett Alsup Giants, Daniel Vergara hit two blasts through starting at 7 a.m. in the Round Table Pizza known as the “World’s Fastest Rodeo.” Events are June 12 and 2 singles as well as displaying excellent parking lot on Main Street. The 10K run will led the Dodgers attack today, going 4 for fielding with an unassisted double play in the the infield, and Landon Ratinho pulled a line 13 at Robertson Park Stadium. Grand entry is at 2 p.m. each day. 4, scoring a run and hitting 4 RBIs. Aidan drive down the the third base line. start at 8 a.m. on Main Street followed by 2nd. Carson King also plaed an impressive the 5K run at 8:20. McCarthy followed him in the batting order game with a single and a double in two at- Diamondbacks vs. Orange Giants: In Gates open at 10 a.m. Competition is in the following events: and made for a tough middle of the lineup their final match-up of the season, the Dia- The courses wind through Pleasanton bats and strong defensive plays at shortstop neighborhoods, the Alameda County Fair- saddle bronc and bareback riding, wild cow milking, steer today. Aidan hit 3 hard singles and added 2 including a diving stop with an exact throw mondbacks faced the Orange Giants for what RBIs for the visitors. Logan Seitz didn’t let turned out to be a battle of the web gems. grounds and on trails along the scenic Arroyo to first to get the runner in the 4th inning. del Valle. Traffic also will be slowed by wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, barrel racing (pictured) up the pressure for the Dodgers, going 4 for Bailey Kemp showed phenomenal skill in the The D’backs opened up with impressive 4 with a clutch double in the 4th inning. On play from Nathan Bruan and Wyatt Jackson. partial lane closures along the race courses. and bull riding. Bailey Castello is this year’s Miss Livemore outfield, making a great catch of a long ball This will affect Valley Avenue, Paseo Santa the defensive side, the boys in blue looked hit deep to centerfield. Top Indians players: Then Brandon Sandoval arrived on the scene, Rodeo. The Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls are the specialty act. just as good. It was warmest day we had all making multiple outs and pulling off a double Cruz, Del Valle Parkway, Division Street Allejandro Cabassa – hit a solid single for and St. Marys street between about 7:30 They perform trick riding and roping. On Thursday, June 10, season, but it was Ben Wold who brought the 2 RBIs in the 2nd inning. Paul Curbelo – hit play. Then the Giants got in on the action. heat today when he took the mound in the Pitcher Dylan Silva pulled off a double play a.m. and 9:30 a.m. there is a Family Night — featuring local team roping and wild nd a single in the 2nd inning, and 4th inning. Proceeds go to support the Rotary Club 2 inning. Only one batter reached base that Grant Peterson – first time pitching in the of his own, and combined with the solid glove inning, while Ben struck out the other three. of Landon Ratinho at first for another. The of Pleasanton's scholarship program. In the cow milking. The admission to this event is free. The annual season, showed some great skill. last 12 years, more than $320,000 has been Declan Alsup continued where Ben left off Tigers 2, Cubs 8: In the first of three two would join forces later with Ratinho rodeo parade is June 12, starting at 10 a.m. on Second Street in in the bottom of the 3rd inning, striking out pitching and Silva catching for some spec- raised for scholarships to deserving Pleas- playoff games in the AA division, the fans anton graduates who need financial help to downtown Livermore. For more information about events and two batters while pitching a perfect 1-2-3 were not disappointed. It was another great tacular outs at the plate. Daniel Vergara and inning. The Padres had a great game. We Ethan Henderer had solid glovework as well, attend college. game between the two very evenly matched In 2009 the Pleasanton Rotary awarded tickets, go to www.livermorerodeo.org. knew they’d be ready to play after meeting games. The Tigers scored early, but the Cubs creating a few web gems of their own. At up with these guys earlier in the season and the plate Jimmy Rodriquez and John Stangl 21 scholarships ranging from $750 to $2,350. rallied back, with the bottom half of the bat- The total was $24.400. Recipients will be they were. Elan Soloman was the ace of the ting order coming through with timely hits. hit to the fence for the D’backs while Adam staff and threw nothing but smoke for the Patterson, Dane Winslow, and Cody Franco announced at the schools' awards ceremonies nd Joe Bartoni had a two out single in the bot- this month. 2 inning of the game. Not many boys will tom of the second inning. Elijah Kutsenda, hit for power for the Giants. want to step up to the plate when that kid’s Cubs vs. A's: For the Cubs: Ayden The run is sponsored by Sensiba San whose bat had been quiet of late, ripped a Filippo LLP, a Bay Area-wide accounting on the mound over the next few years. He lead off homerun over the fence in the bottom Martinez solid hits for the Cubs and Colby struck out two batters. Chad Cliff followed Cairel also had solid hits, while Jake Car- firm with an office in Pleasanton. rd of the 3rd inning to ignite the Cubs. In the To register for the runs, please go online in the 3 and pitched really well for the home 4th inning, Sam Bush made it safely to first michael played 2nd base and 3rd base and team. After a shaky start, he settled down also had very solid hits for the Cubs. For the to www.spiritrun.com. Online preregistration base on a “swinging bunt” that caught the closes at midnight June 16. Runners can and struck out the last batter to get out of Tigers by surprise. While the Cubs played A's: Evan Nystrom – Big hit for a double, the jam. Top Hitters: Garrett Alsup (4-4, 1 nice catch on a fly ball, received game ball. help Pleasanton schools by designating a hard on the field, the MVP’s of the game school and/or a school organization when run, 4 RBIs); Aidan McCarthy (3-4, 2 RBIs); were Matt Hagan and Tyler Revay. While Landon Wiedenfield – Fantastic hit to left Logan Seitz (4-4, double, 1 run, 3 RBIs); Top center for a double registering. The Rotary Club is continuing nd they were unable to play due to recent injury its practice of donating $5 per registration to Defensive Players: Ben Wold – 2 inning: and illness, they came out to the game and Diamondbacks vs. Cubs: On the Cubs P (3 Ks, 0 runs): Declan Alsup – 3rd inning: side , Jimmy Theberge, Joey Mifsud and Pleasanton schools when runners designate cheered on their team mates, proving that it a group or school. P (2 Ks, 1-2-3 inning) takes every team mate to have a successful Joshua Spencer had giant hits that impressed everyone. For the Diamondbacks, John For information about the Rotary Club game. The Tigers did not go down without a of Pleasanton, please see www.pleasanton- fight. Evan Caperro had a single and a stolen Stang,l Dylan Mizuhara, Jimmy Rodriguez Pleasanton Phantom and Gavin Powers were the big hitters smak- rotary.org. The Pleasanton Phantom summer travel base in the 1st inning, and an RBI double in the 4th. Ian Partridge made an amazing ing the ball to the field. softball teams have started their season. Black Giants vs. Dodgers: For the Pleasanton’s 12C Phantom traveling diving catch at first base in the 2nd inning Golf Tournament and struck out 4 batters from the mound later Black Giants, the defense was extremely softball team scored two wins in San Carlos impressive. In the first inning, Jacob Nixon The 3rd Annual Dublin Community Golf over Memorial Day weekend. The tourna- in the game. Joseph Fields helped keep the Tournament will be held June 22 at the Dublin game close for the Tigers with excellent caught a pop up and fielded two grounders ment included 16 teams with Phantom earn- and was responsible for all three outs. In the Ranch Golf Course. The event begins with a ing the 8th seed position by Sunday morning. fielding at 1st base. Both teams played a 1:00pm shotgun start, followed by a buffet great game and are looking forward to the following innings, Julian Quigley recorded On the way, the ladies played two San several defensive gems and hit the ball hard dinner and silent auction. Ramon based teams and then had to replay next game in this best out of 3 series for first place in the LALL AA division. Good luck into the gaps. Rylan Myhre used his glove to San Ramon South for the single elimination make several plays at shortstop including a play. Unfortunately after being up by 5 runs to both teams! Cubs 6, Tigers 0: The final playoff game cleanly fielded grounder with a perfect strike in the bottom of the 7th inning, San Ramon to second base for the out. Jack McDowell (brewing rivalry!) rallied to win. Phantom for the AA division was filled with action and great baseball. The Cubs came to hit played first base like a pro catching various star pitchers were: Kelsey Congdon, Madi- throws that came his way. Jason DeSantis son Avery and Marisa Camarena. Phantom with great hitting from most of their team. Although the Tigers struggled, they fought was an all around playmaker using his glove catchers threw-out numerous steal attempts: and arm on defense and running the bases ag- Regan Lacy, Erin Overland. Brilliant bunters hard and never gave up. For the Tigers, Nolan Smith hit a single up the 3rd base line gressively. For the Dodgers, Mason Swanger were Jenna Crawford, Carley Robertson, was tremendous in the field playing defensive Taylor Campbell and Paige Heacox. in the 1st and made another great hit in the 4th inning. Drew Braudrick showed nerves stopper. Shaun Smith was strong behind the of steel in the final innings of the game, dish at catcher and Aiden Follis played great when he struck out 5 players and made a both offensively and defensively Seahawks Sets Records great throw to first to Joseph Fields to get Black Giants vs. Diamondbacks: The The Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) swim a player out. Evan Capurro continued his Black Giants hosted the Diamondbacks in a team members made the cut at the Tiger Meet hitting streak with a huge single in the first game that featured solid offense and defense in Stockton May 28 to May 30, setting new inning. For the Cubs, Shane Clifton went 3 from both teams. For the Diamondbacks, records and achieving new time standards. for 3, and he hit an over the fence homerun Brandon Sandoval, Jimmy Rodriguez, Gavin Pre-Senior results from Tiger: 22 new earning 2 RBIs. Brad Archer also hit a huge Powers and Wyatt Jackson all showed skills PLS All Time Top Ten times - Eva Chung, over the fence home run for the team. Elijah using their bats to produce several hits to the Maggie Kauffeld, Anna Parker, Kayla Kutsenda had a line drive down the 3rd base outfield grass. For the Giants, Jason DeSantis Lindsay, Hanna Folmar, Maxime Rooney, line for a double in the 5th inning. Clifton, was tremendous on offense with multiple hits Jeff Tang, Kyle Oslund, Thomas Neufeld, Archer, and Conner Livingston also showed including one that went all the way to the Jon Ong, Ryan Vicencio, and Jeff Wang all great pitching to keep the Tigers from scor- fence. Alex Flegel helped the Giants with his swam very well. RJ Scott and Alex Gilchrist ing. The Cubs win the AA division and the bat and speed as he hit a hard ground ball swam the 800 free on Friday night and both Tigers got 2nd place. Way to go boys! Top down the third base line and ran the bases earned spots on the PLS All Time Top Ten players for the Tigers: Drew Braudrick, Nolan with determination. list. Congratulations to Eva Chung for a Smith, and Evan Capurro. Top players for Cardinals vs. Athletics: The Cardinals New Team Record in the 11-12 girls long the Cubs: Shane Clifton, Brad Archer, and quickly made three outs in the first inning, course 100 Breast (1:20.19). Elijah Kutsenda. aided twice by Matthew Sciascia's sparkling Junior/Pre Junior groups: Adrien Rooney T-Ball: Marlins vs. Giants: Both teams fielding at first base. Jacob Burke was also made FW in 100 breast, Tim Yao A times showed great hitting skills and hustle on instrumental in the Cardinal's defense, mak- in the 50/100 breast, Shawn Kim new A the field. Top Marlins players: Thomas ing some excellent plays later in the game at times in 100 back and 50 fly, Matt Huo McKnight, Ryan Miria, Alex Scull; Top first base. For the Athletics, Gabe DeCarsky new A time in 100 breast, Mike Yao new Giants players: Joey Makarewicz, Michael attacked the balls at short stop. Offensively, JO in 50 breast. Bliss, Ryan Jones. Alex Alamillo had a terrific game, driving in Novice group results: The group sent a run with a solidly hit single, and Michael a handful of swimmers to this meet but Turpin hit a double and a single well into the had some terrific results; Novice Katie Livermore National LL outfield. The Athletics' Scott Dougherty had Abhyankar established her first B time in Livermore National Little League a strong hit up the third base line. Nathan 100 breast. highlights: O'Neill of the Athletics and Austin Statham Majors: Cardinals 8, Dodgers 0: Cardi- of the Cardinals were commended by their nals pitcher Koll Waddle pitched 5 scoreless coaches for their overall good efforts and Pleasanton Girls Softball innings and struck out 13 batters while giving positive attitudes. Pleasanton Girls Softball League up only 2 hits to lead the Cardinals to an 8-0 Cubs vs. Black Giants: For the Cubs: highlights: victory over the Dodgers. Waddle went 2 for Tyler Blue had solid hits for the Cubs while Micro Division: Contra Costa Co. 3 at the plate with an RBI. Andrew Romero Christopher Johnson did a great job playing Public Auto Auction vs. Jabwire: Top Play- also went 2 for 3, adding 2 RBI and a stolen 1st Base. Ayden Martinez had solid hits 3 ers: Contra Costa Co. Public Auto Auction base. Wyatt Pennybacker struck out 6 in 3 times for the Cubs and Joey Mifsud played - Kate Carroll, Molly Perez, Audrey Voit; innings pitched for the Dodgers, while get- great shortstop with the season ending with Jabwire - Niav Chapman, Kristina Cuevas, ting two hits in two at bats. Dodger pitcher an awesome double by Ryan Kelly for the Peyton Williams Dylanger Rucker pitched 2 1/3 strong innings Cubs final game. For the Black Giants: Jack Accurate Impressions vs. Greyhound and struck out one. Derion Hampton batted McDowell played great defense including Properties: Top Players: Accurate Impres- well, going 1 for 2. fielding a hard hit ball and throwing the sions - Nicole Anderson, Amelie Chabot, AA Division: Dodgers vs. Diamond- runner out at 2nd base. Kyle Winkler was an Camille Rodriguez; Greyhound Properties backs: Eric Ruloma had a double and 2 RBI's offensive machine with several hits includ- - Kate Derham, Kelly Meyrath as the Dodgers came back from a deficit to ing a double to the fence. Collin McDowell Minor Teal Division: ViewMobile- give the Diamondbacks a fight. Catcher and Zachary Sousa hit the ball all over the Dental.com 6, Richert Lumber Co., Inc. Mason Smith kept the game going strong and field and ran the bases well. Jason DeSantis 0: ViewMobileDental.com beat Richert had a great hit to the outfield which resulted played great defense and offense for an all Lumber Co., Inc. in this playoff game with in another RBI. Slugger, Caden Emry had a score of 6 to 0. For ViewMobileDental. a strong hit to first and played well in the com, Reya Paulos struck out five batters and outfield. The D'backs were led by pitcher pitched a complete game shut-out. Grace Colton Berlin. 2nd baseman Benjamin Tiede- Nielsen fielded her position well and also man had a great catch and threw for an out, hit a double. For Richert Lumber Co., Inc., while Ian Humes ran the bases. . Jessica Schmidt pitched four innings and Rockies vs. Cardinals: Joshua White struck out four batters, allowing only one pitched a good game for the Rockies, run. Jessica Emde made two outs in one while Sean Pascul and Robert Hoffs field- inning with her solid defensive skills. Top ing was terrific. Camron Aslin and Jacob Players: Richert Lumber Co., Inc. - Mi- chelle Cyr, Jessica Emde, Jessica Schmidt; PAGE 8 - The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 Livermore Man Launches

This is a scramble, best-ball type tour- any group of women – from six to fifty-nine nament. Handicaps are not used. This inter- participants. A Concours d'Elegance generational community tournament raises In addition, the Trek Women Triathlon funds for the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance Series is reaching out and supporting women Eric Pestana, a Livermore vehicles manufactured (in most Program, which provides quality recreational who have recently lost their jobs. experiences for children who otherwise might Valley entrepreneur, has booked cases) from 1949 until now. By not get this opportunity. a Father’s Day event into his sticking to products of the past Teams or individuals can register at www. Golf Tournament dublinrecguide.com. The cost of $90 Adults, Golf tournament on Mon., June 21 series of car-related celebrations 60 years or so, he said, “You $50 Seniors (50+) and $50 for Teens includes at Ruby Hil Country Club in Pleasanton leading up to what is billed as can truly see the evolution of greens fees, cart and dinner. will benefit the The Boys and Girls Clubs a ground-breaking Concours these automobiles from when The tournament includes holes for Lon- of Tracy. gest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole-in-One Former 49er Keena Turner will host d’Elegance on the grounds of aerodynamics started taking and a Putting Contest plus a special “Grip the event. Foursoms are $1400, including Wemte Vineyards in the middle over and they began considering It and Rip It” appearance by Dublin mascot dinner tickets for guests; single golvers Glen the Guide. $350 including dinner; $80 tournament of next year. that in Milan and elsewhere in For more information, please contact the dinner. Fee includes shirt, hat, give-aways, Before the grand finale, which Europe.” Parks and Community Services Department photo opportunity with Keena, 18 holes of will cost what Vegas types like to To Pestana, any $250,000 at (925) 556-4500. golf, specialty holes, dinner, and silent and live auctions. call “a bill,” all of the events are car is worth taking a gander at, 15U Summer Baseball Sponsorings are available. Information free. They begin on June 20, with whether it was made in postwar Granada Wolf Pack Baseball Club www.bgcoftracy.org. the Father’s Day fete at the Four Italy or contemporary Silicon 2010 Summer Team is seeking talented and Seasons Silicon Valley Hotel in passionate players for its 15U tournament Golf Touranment Valley, home of the fabled Tesla, team. Season will be during June and July. The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley East Palo Alto. an all-electric super-roadster Experienced coaching; highly competitive will host the 2nd annual Every 15 Minutes Cars are the main thing, said favored by the likes of George baseball. Contact Manager David Journey Charity Golf Tournament on Mon., Aug. 2 Pestana, 34, who, as a young at [email protected] for at the Ruby Hill Golf Club. Shotgun start Clooney and David Letterman. tryout info. is 8 a.m. lad in Los Angeles and the East Pestana called Teslas the Entry fee up to July 12 is $175; $195 after Bay, liked to lie on his stomach vintage classics of tomorrow: that date. Funds go to finance the presentation Baseball Camps of the Every 15 Minutes program for high and draw the ones he saw around “They’re the Model T, the Model Livermore High Varsity Baseball Coach school juniors and seniors in Livermore. him, beginning with the vintage A of this generation.” David Perotti is hosting two summer camps. To participate or for sponsorship oppor- American roadsters and hot rods Each camper will receive individual instruc- tunities, contact either Captain Scott Trudeau Entrance to the concours will tion from coaches and Livermore High play- 371-4717 or Dave Bedford 980-8143. that his parents adored. be restricted to 2,500 partici- ers, a snack each day and a camp shirt. There Pictured are, left to right, Theresa Martin, Christopher Guido, Pestana said about 20 excep- pants. VIP tickets will be $250, are two 5-12 year old camps that cost $100 Krishnan Rajagopalan, Karen Wang, and Chelsea Finn. and $125. The two dates are: June 28-July Football Training tional vehicles will be on display general tickets will cost $100. 1 (four days only) and July 12-16 and run Livermore Youth Football and Cheer at the Four Seasons, along with Free activities around the from 9-12 each day. For more info to sign (LYFC) is seeking 12-14 year old football attractions like a virtual golf di- area leading up to the concours up please contact David Perotti at (925) players that want to train and play youth 586-2811 or [email protected] or check championship football. Athletes will train orama where people can swing a include: website www.eteamz.com/lvb with doctors, personal speed and fitness Nike club at any one of more than • A downtown Los Gatos dis- trainers, former NFL players and coaches. This is a program that will prepare athletes a thousand courses from around play. North Santa Cruz Avenue Ironhead Lacrosse to be leaders in the high school program the world. will be closed to allow parking A large selection of summer lacrosse they select. Athletes will compete against Seahawks Class of 2010 The Father’s Day event, set of as many as 50 elegant cars on programs are now open for registration. high comp teams in neighboring cities and Ironhead Lacrosse offers activities for youth regions to gain experience in the diverse skill for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will kick Sept. 25. boys and girls, men and women of all ages sets that their programs contain. off a yearlong series of parades, • A similar show, this time at and experience levels. Events and league Heads off to College This is an intense 5 month program that sessions are conducted at Cabernet Sports focuses on nutrition, fitness and condition and promenades, tastings and putt- Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, in Livermore. For more details visit www. skills development. The athletes will receive The crew start their day in the abouts promoting Pestana’s big set for April 2, 2011. ironheadlacrosse.com or call Bob Mezeul specific instruction on eating and condition- perseverance and sticking with bash on July 23, 2011: the Mo- • Free admission to the Black- at 925-989-4553. ing from experienced professionals. pre-dawn hours several times a the swim program.” gulaire Concours d’Elegance at hawk Museum, housing a col- This is designed for athletes that are week as they ready themselves to prepared to give 110% to reach their peak The swimmers did not spend Wente Vineyards in Livermore. lection of classic cars, on May Basketball Camp performance levels in preparation for high maneuver through multiple tasks: all of their time in the water. Las Positas College Girls Basketball school, and college football programs. Mogulaire is the name of 28, 2011. Camp is set for July 26-30, 4 to 6 p.m. Early There are discounts on fees for families ten weekly practices, weekend Krishnan was an East Bay Re- Pestana’s 2-year-old firm, de- • A Driver’s Tour featuring fee payment $50 by July 2; $75 late fee. Mail with multiple athletes. Payment plans and meets, high school, homework, gional Parks District Lifeguard. signed to promote a variety of elegant motorcars wending their checks to: Las Positas Women’s Basketball scholarships are available on a limited basis. academic tests, and additional Office, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, Visit the program website at Livermorekids. Christopher received the rank products, using audacious autos way from Walnut Creek to Liver- CA 94551. Make Checks Payable to: Las com or call The Athletic Director Eric with outside activities. Then there is of Eagle Scout, earned the AP as a hook. more on July 9, 2011. Positas Women’s Basketball. Access the questions at (925) 200-1556 or e mail Liver- time left over for family, friends, Registration form on: www.laspositascol- [email protected]. Or with representa- Scholar with Distinction award Pestana said the winery event More information is available lege.edu/athletics. Contact Lindsay Wisely tives in person at the Livermore Farmers fun and sleep. With a GPA aver- and is the recipient of the marquis will distinguish itself from other at www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ar- with questions: [email protected]. Market on June 10 at the corner of J Street age of 4.0 these hard working scholarship from the Pedrozzi concours-type car shows in Cali- ticle. All proceeds benefit Las Positas College and Third. This porgram is supported by the Women’s Basketball Oakland Raiders, Valley Christian, Granada athletes have become masters Foundation. As a member of fornia by concentrating only on and Livermore High Scools. at multitasking, while integrat- Leadership at AVHS, Theresa Triathlon Series ing their time and talent. The stated, “I take part in school Saturday, June 21 is the kick off to On Cheerleading road to success is always under events and I participate in com- Your Mark Events’ 23rd annual Tri-For-Fun Livermore Youth Football and Cheer Triathlon Series, at Shadow Cliffs Park in is looking for cheerleaders from age 5 to construction and the graduating munity service.” WATER Pleasanton, On Your Mark Event’s Tri-For- 14. LYFC provides a complete training high school seniors of the Pleas- Karen was voted most ath- (continued from page one) Fun Triathlon Series. and development program for Junior Cheer anton Seahawks (PLS) Swim Utilizing the lake and rolling hills of athletes. Previous experience is not required. letic at Foothill HIgh School, said. “We have no choice but to living. Shadow Cliff Park and the flat paved roads Coaches emphasize “positive reinforcement Team have learned the fine art of is a member of the National raise rates.” Pleasanton sewer fees would running through Pleasanton and Livermore, techniques." The teams compete at the local project management. Meet the the Tri-For-Fun features a course distance and National Level. Competitions include French Honor Society, a CSF Even with the rate increase, go up based on increases ap- of 400-yard Swim (warm, clean lake); Jamz and USA Cheer at exciting venues such PLS Class of 2010: Christopher member and the co-president of Smith said that the Pleasanton proved by Livermore and the 11-mile bike (loop course, flat streets); as Great America, Marine World, Santa Cruz Guido, Krishnan Rajagopalan, Dublin San Ramon Services 3.1-mile run (rolling fire trail). The course Beach Boardwalk, Granada and Livermore the Uganda Club. She said, “My rates are the least expensive in is perfect for the newcomer as well as the High Schools, Napa etc. All registered play- Theresa Martin, Karen Wang, most proud athletic accomplish- the area. District. Ruby Hill residents seasoned triathlete. Along with the shorter ers participate. and Chelsea Finn. ment was when I made it to the receive sewer service through (than usual tri distance) course and the safe, The athletes compete against nearby cit- The average water users (20 friendly, and non-competitive atmosphere, ies and teams made up of the athletes they will As part of their logistical Olympic trials in 2008.” Chelsea to 24 Ccf) will see an increase Livermore. the Tri-For-Fun makes an excellent event compete against at a high school level. planning, these elite athletes was in the AVHS Marching Band of $5.20 per month on their bills Smith stated, “Over the next for the numerous first-time triathletes. It’s There are discounts on fees for families decade, the city will be facing not unusual to see a 10-year old running with multiple athletes. Payment plans and will be attending the college of as Trumpet Section Leader and for use. Those in the highest along side with a 70-year old. (Last year, scholarships are available on a limited basis. their choice, including UC Davis 1st Chair Trumpet in the AVHS tier, the monthly increase would some real issues with regard to the youngest and oldest participants recorded Visit the program website at Livermorekids. utilities.” He urged Zone 7 and were 6-years old and 78-years old.) Though com or call The Athletic Director Eric (Christopher and Krishnan), CSU Wind Ensemble. Both Karen and be $16.40 for 60 Ccf and up to the three Tri-For-Fun triathlons are not with questions at (925) 200-1556 or e mail - Sacramento (Theresa), Princ- Chelsea will continue to swim in $51.40 for 100 Ccf usage. DSRSD to use reserves and competitive with awards (remember, it’s [email protected]. Or meet with eton University (Karen) and MIT college. In addition to an increase in increase efficiencies before au- for fun), there is a digital timing clock so representatives in person at the Livermore tomatically hiking rates. each participant can check on his/her time Farmers Market on June 10 at the corner of (Chelsea). Christopher, Krish- They take special memories residential rates, commercial and personal achievement. J Street and Third. nan, Karen and Chelsea will be irrigation rates are going up. It is Smith said that the city will be The 2010 On Your Mark Tri-For-Fun with them. Krishnan remembers proposing conservation rates in Series dates are June 19, July 17, and anticipated there will be an aver- studying Engineering. Theresa a favorite moment, “when Coach the future. “Most people are not August 21. The Tri-For-Real will be held Football Program plans to study Nursing. Todd attempted to run across the age 21 percent increase in water on September 19. All races will start at Football players from 7-11 years old bills for commercial users. There happy with these rate increases. 7:00 a.m., at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, are welcome to participate in the Livermore Christopher stated of his time pool cover.” “I’d have to say They understand the reasons 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA. There Youth Football and Cheer (LYFC) program. with the team, “The most impor- that my favorite PLS moment are three tiers: low use, moder- is a 1,000-participant maximum for each LYFC is a 37 Year old “Pop Warner”style ate use and high use tiers. The behind them.” These reasons triathlon. The triathlons do sell out. tant qualities I gained from Se- traditional football program. Previous ex- was when I was in Coach Todd’s monthly increase at the low use include the rise in what the state Entry fee for the three Tri-For-Funs perience is not required. Athletes are trained ahawks swimming are time man- group,” remarked Theresa. “A is $55.00 in advance, and $65.00 day of. by experience coaches utilizing “positive” rate is anticipated to be $7.95 (30 charges for water and the city Participants will receive a commemorative coaching. Development of character as agement and perseverance.” lightning storm began during Ccf); moderate $23.85 (90 Ccf), and Zone 7’s cost to maintain T-shirt, refreshments, snacks, and entry into well as fitness and nutritional guidance “I learned the value of hard our practice, so we all got out and improve infrastructure. For the always exciting raffle (must be present are provided. Athletes are provided 60 full and high use, $47.70 (180 Ccf). to win). ($65.00 advance, and $75.00 day hours of training prior to their first game work and consistency with re- of the pool and Coach Todd let Irrigation rate changes will pro- example, Smith pointed out there of for the Tri-For-Real, which also includes of the season. Optional fitness programs spect to attending practice,” us do relays in the muddy grass are 600 miles of pipe under- trophies and medals.) and football camps are available to further duce a $45.90 per month increase Check-in and registration will begin prepare the athletes in advance of the season. explained Krishnan. and we all played in a mud slip- for low use (170 Ccf), $81 for ground that need to be taken care at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave hitting the All registered players participate. Chelsea stated, “Motivate in-side.” Chris mentioned one moderate use (300 Ccf) and $189 of. “People are not just paying water at 7:00 a.m. The players compete against nearby for water.” To register or to receive more information cities and teams made up of the athletes yourself, don’t let your parents of his favorite PLS experiences for high use (700 Ccf). about On Your Mark Events’ Tri-For-Fun they will compete against at a high school or coaches be your primary mo- was when Coach Steve took the Some discounts will be ad- He added that even when the Triathlon Series, call 209-795-7832 or visit level. This is the only football program tivation.” reservoirs are full, the costs to their Web site at www.onyourmarkevents. offering this diverse and complete skills Senior Elite group to the Olym- ministered differently as well. com. training systems. Karen noted, “Being at PLS pic Training Center in Colorado The 30 percent discount for low bring in water and treat it are Special fundraising programs are in place has taught me the importance Springs this past spring break for income residents will not change. fixed. for athletes and their families. “The only way to get people Women's Triathlon There are discounts on fees for families of being persistent and working training. In addition, Chelsea There will be changes in the The 2010 Trek Women Triathlon Series, with multiple athletes. Payment plans and hard.” stated, “I will miss my friends senior discount. Smith said that to stop using more water is to with races planned in eight markets across scholarships are available on a limited basis. Head PLS Coach, Steve Mor- seniors on fixed incomes with charge them. There will probably the United States, is coming to the Shadow Visit the program website at Livermorekids. and coaches.” be a drought charge instituted by Cliffs Recreation Area in Pleasanton, on June com or call The Athletic Director Eric silli, stated, “We celebrate our “The Seahawks wish them fairly small houses are the target with questions at (925) 200-1556 or e mail the state. Those top tier rates will 27. The Trek Women Triathlon Series joins graduating PLS swimmers not the absolute best in the years to group for a discount. Currently, the Danskin Triathlon Series, another Xxtra [email protected]. Or meet with a 20 percent discount is allowed go higher. There is not enough Mile property, as the only major women’s representatives in person at the Livermore only for their accomplishments, come,” announced PLS Senior water in California to go around,” triathlon events created by women, run by Farmers Market on June 10 at the corner of but, more importantly, for their Coach, Heather Morsilli. at age 62. The discount requires women, exclusively for women. J Street and Third. over $656,000 subsidy from the Smith declared. Maggie Sullivan, Trek Series Director general fund. Councilmember Jerry Thorne and president of The Xxtra Mile has been suggested it was time to move an integral force in women’s triathlons, and Under the new system, the at the forefront of creating opportunities for Golf Classic Raises Funds for Jr. Diabetes Foundation 20 percent discount for seniors forward with consolidation of women in the sport of triathlon since the first utilities, such as DSRSD and th would kick-in at age 65. Those Danskin event in 1990. The Philadelphia The 5 Annual “Summer to several generations of fans. help emotional support and hope already on the program would Livermore Amador Valley Water Inquirer recognized Sullivan as the “The Classic” Golf Tournament, din- “We want to invite the entire Grande Dame of Women’s Triathlons.” for the future because of events be grandfathered in. The discount Management Agency (LAVW- Triathlon Hall of Famer and Ironman ner and concert to raise money East Bay out to this fun, worth- like this.” would be available only if water MA). “There has got to be Master’s world record holder, Sally Edwards for the JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes while event,” said Jason Skeoch, some duplication. If there were will again serve as Chief Inspiration Officer Once again, the title sponsor usage were at 40 Ccf or lower. for this second year of the Trek Women Tri- Research Foundation, is Friday of San Ramon, a co-founder this year is Chevron, and Wente Smith said the change would one agency, would we need two athlon Series. “My role will be to help women August 13, 2010 at the Wente of Active Charity, “People can Vineyards is a generous support- mean the city would reduce its general managers and all the find what it takes to participate in this type of complex in Livermore. It is open golf, or they can just come for er, along with Service Champions subsidy from the general fund to staff. I think we should look at activity,” explains Edwards. “I’m thrilled to whether the cities can take on be part of Maggie’s team in helping women to the general public. the dinner and concert. There is Heating & Air Conditioning. “We $345,000. the LAVWMA functions. I can’t exceed their own expectations.” The event is hosted by Ac- no need to do both, although you appreciate the great support of Smith said that water rates The Pleasanton race distances consist tive Charity, a group of local are welcome to do so.” will continue to increase. In believe we can’t come up with a of a half mile swim, 12.5 mile bicycle ride, our sponsors,” said Skeoch. businessmen and their supporters Over four million Americans the future, the city will pass- way to eliminate LAVWMA.” and 3.1 mile run/walk. Participants are For information on how to DSRSD, Livermore and Pleas- encouraged to go to www.trekwomenstri- who have already raised over $1 now have diabetes, many of them sign up to golf, or for dinner and through annual Zone 7 water rate athlonseries.com for registration. For further million dollars for JDRF. The children. Sadly, the numbers are increases. Zone 7 is projecting anton comprise the LAVWMA. information, call toll free at 1-877-221-9665 concert tickets, see www.Cure- The agency takes care of taking or send us your questions at info@trekwo- charity fundraiser is co-hosted growing. Every thirty seconds, 8.25 percent increases in both Type1.org/summer. For press, treated sewage from DSRSD menstriathlon.com. by Tri-Valley Bank. another person in the United 2011 and 2012. There will also The Trek Women Triathlon Series is publicity and media sponsorship be an increase tied to the cost of and Livermore for disposal into dedicated to providing women with every This year’s event will feature States is diagnosed with diabetes. opportunities, please call Mark the Bay. opportunity to support themselves and their a special treat— a concert per- “My teenage daughter has Type-1 Curtis at (510) 393-9903 or individual causes. 100% of the money from formance by, “Super Diamond,” diabetes,” said Jim Horalek, of the Series’ Participant Pledge Program is [email protected]. donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foun- a popular Neil Diamond tribute Alamo, East Bay President of dation and The National Association of Team band. Neil Diamond has written JDRF, “She is getting the medical Survivor. The Xxtra Mile has also launched “I Want to Tri for My Cause.” Through this five-decades worth of hit songs, promotion, the Series contributes a portion so “Super Diamond” will appeal of registrant fees to the charity of choice for The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 - PAGE 9

(continued from page 4) would do a puzzle or complete Defense who with his awesome will begin with: "Do no harm." rifices in pay and benefits from we spend much more per capita. subject to the TOD policy some kind of an easy-ish physical obstacle course and high energy It's very desirable that BART various departments. We were There are many other govern- (section 2, MTC resolution 3434) challenge and so on throughout was everyone’s favorite stage of reach Livermore. BART could, told that the top employees had ment failures. One wonders what due to the infeasibility of hous- the day. the event. however, reach Livermore in no pay increases and now had is next. ing development. In both cases The contestants solved and Congratulation to the top three such a manner that it would shat- to pay a small portion to ben- The five needed reforms in- the extension serves the same went to 17 locations downtown. teams: The Riders, 2 hours and ter Livermore. That may sound efits. Many people in Livermore clude: cannot vote for = cannot purpose: reduce urban automo- Below and attached (the same) is 2 minutes (Andy and Clark); like an argument for bypassing should be so lucky. Last year, contribute to with a maximum of bile traffic. a list of retailers who we would Purple Rain, 2 hours, 18 minutes downtown. It isn't--at least as I I made a spreadsheet of those $50 per voter per candidate per Whether BART stays in the like to thank for their participa- (Mathew and Emeka); and DNA, see things. If BART is built on people earning over $100,000 election including by the candi- freeway median east from Isabel, tion and or contribution. 2 hours, 18 minutes (Dean and the outskirts of Livermore, our and this year I added current pay. dates; three mandatory debates which I far prefer, or continues Lia & Tim wanted to take this Ashley). rather delicate community will Year over year has seen dramatic for every election televised in along 2b, the Isabel station is opportunity to thank the Down- Thank you all for a wonderful lose its center-of-gravity. A "new increases in pay as well as the prime time and publicly financed; critical. town Livermore retailers who day. We look forward to coming Livermore" will grow up on our number of people in that pay gerrymandering outlawed; none made this event possible: Elite back to Livermore for another borders, and the Livermore we category. The increases measure of the above on every ballot; a Businesses Thanked Self-Defense, Eddie Pappa's, round. cherish will become a backwa- from approximately $4000 per 1920 hour real work year exclud- Tim and Lia Fantasy Comics, Hairtini, First ter. I grew up in Los Angeles. year to over $12,000. ing campaigning for all govern- Livermore Street Ale House, Dom's Sport- BART Extension In the last couple decades, Los It is time to get real with the ment employees. Tim and Lia put together ing Goods, Van's Health Foods, Tom O'Neill Angeles has tried to reverse the budget. High expense items and These reforms may happen an "Amazing Race" style fun Luna Loca Restaurant, Valley Livermore dreadful decisions it made in the employees should be cut. The if there is a large voter turnout event. Contestants travel around Rock, and Shakabuku. I write regarding deliberations fifties and sixties--when central- rank and file should not bear the resulting in the defeat of many Livermore solving clues which And a very special thank about the best route for BART ex- city transportation was uprooted burden of the new budget. Emer- Republican and Democratic in- led them to a location where they you to Sensei John at Elite Self- tension to Livermore. I hope you and very nearly destroyed. For gency services for the northwest cumbents. Support their challe a long time in the fifties, six- area of Livermore should be ties, and seventies, there was a sacrificed. Everything should be Environmental Poison Alert steady movement out of cities; examined. Paul Weiss the suburbs flourished, and the Livermore inner-city corroded, deteriorated, Oil Spill California consumers will PPIE Awards $58,000 in Education Grants became dysfunctional and a place Walter Battagello soon be human guinea pigs for a science program that fostered poverty, crime, and Pleasanton highly toxic pesticide if approved Pleasanton Partnerships in Spectrophotometers: $2394.94 ugliness. After reading your May 27 for use in state agriculture. Education (PPIE) Foundation Preparing Students for Success- – Lata Mistry, Amador Valley High ful Employment: $2500.00 – Greg School, funds to purchase spectro- I hope the advent of BART to edition, I had to take pen in Replacing a soil fumigant has annouced the PPIE Educa- Giglio, Village / Horizon High Livermore will not have similar hand. ruled damaging to the ozone tion Grant awards for 2010. Forty photometers and test tubes for use School, funds to provide materials in five major labs and final exam lab effects. The way to avoid these is Some long-winded writer had layer, METHYL IODIDE was One Pleasanton Unified School for students to develop job place- practical in biotechnology. to run BART through downtown. all the answers. I sure would like approved by the EPA despite District teachers’ / faculty ap- ment portfolios, train on successful LCD Projector: $795.00 – Denise This will cost more, and will take him to answer this one. scientific objections that “its high plications have been selected to job interview techniques, develop Morgan, Donlon Elementary School, longer to accomplish. I hope I was brought up in Montreal, volatility and water solubility receive a total of $58,000.00 in & determine appropriate work place funds to provide an LCD projector to Que., Canada. World War II was will guarantee substantial release funding for their Education Grant etiquette & attire; for placement into though, as I said, that your first utilize when teaching math, language principle will be to do no harm. on. The news was scary. Every- to air, surface and ground water, projects. workplace opportunities in the City of and arts concepts; to enrich and ex- Pleasanton governmental offices. I would rather wait longer, and day, the wolf pack was sinking with exposure to many people”. The $58,000 includes a grant pand teaching anything that floated. The Battle In fact, chemists consider Mei donation of $25,000 from Oracle, Global Studies Curriculum En- Comparative Human Anatomy pay more, than see Livermore earmarked to support projects / hancement: $1948.79 – Richard Dissection: $1953.25 – Renee Ogle, wounded and deteriorating from of the North Atlantic, the North- so dangerous that only small needs falling within the Science, Gorton, Foothill High School, funds Amador Valley High School, funds a well-intended project. west Passage, the Bering Sea - all amounts may be used in their Math, and Technology categories. to provide teaching resources & to provide materials for hands on those ships went down. laboratories, and only with ex- Accusplit, a Pleasanton-based equipment to address a variety of laboratory activities for Anatomy & Livermore Budget Whatever happened to the treme care. Five Nobel Laureate pedometer company donated learning modalities and encourage a Physiology classes Ken Bradley hundreds of oil tankers that chemists objected strongly to its higher level of critical thinking in the Puzzle Perfection & Magical exploded, spewing oil into the EPA approval. $1,032 to support wellness proj- Global Studies curriculum Livermore ects. Throughout the PPIE Grant Matching: $268.49 – Lori Sjodahl, At a recent city council meet- oceans? What about battle ships The California State Regula- Teaching Kindergartners to be Mohr Elementary School, Support to program’s 20 year history, the Responsible for Their Belongings: ing the council voted to establish full of fuel that were torpedoed; tors’ own scientific committee foundation has awarded over purchase materials helping students submarines with the toxic fumes also reported concern about $1051.41 – Kelly Gossett, Lydiksen phonically decode & read words us- an administrative services depart- $707,000.00 in grants. Elementary School, funds to purchase ing picture clues when needed ment. We were told that there form their batteries, oil spills. I Mei’s “potential threat to pub- PPIE Foundation offers Edu- two storage units providing the op- Interactive Teaching Tools: were cuts from other departments could go on. Panic. Etc.? How lic health”. They warned that cation Grants for Pleasanton Uni- portunity to teach responsibility, $1377.75 – Jamie Smith, Hart Middle in order to form the new one. come the oceans survived? “methyl iodide is a highly toxic fied School District employees organizational skills, independence, School, funds to provide a document Later in the meeting, we found The chemicals they use today chemical, and use of this agent to fund projects that are student- and space allowance camera & LCD projector to allow out that only the responsibility are the real danger. would result in exposures to a focused, that promote creativity A Day In The Life: $2113.10 interactive teaching and to improve was removed "primarily from Let nature take its course. large number of the public and and innovative thinking, and that – Myla Grasso, PUSD, funds to whole class instruction There were no clean ups in thus would have a significant ad- provide support to film, edit, and the finance department." This offer expanded learning opportu- Getting Active with Animals: new department will require WWII. Nature did it. How were verse impact on public health." nities to students. Grant requests produce a DVD providing parents $349.88 – Amy Turner-Bull, Amador with a greater understanding of their thousands of dollars per year to the seas protected? Unbelievably, our Department are accepted in amounts up to Valley High School, funds to provide Amazing, all that debris in the of Pesticide Regulation plans to $2500.00, and supplement, not high school student’s school experi- materials to engage students in ac- operate. The public is being told replace, district funding. ences on a day to day basis tivities focused around living things; that the city is cutting expenses, oceans, yet it righted itself. The approve this dangerous chemical The PPIE Grant program Helping 1st Graders Master Sight focusing on reproduction, life cycles, not increasing them. coast lines had plant life, animals, for use in strawberry and tomato also offers Student Grants twice Words: $315.00 – Jennifer Heid, and behavior I requested that the city look birds survived. The oceans have fields, fruit orchards, and nurs- Donlon Elementary School, funds Learning to Read Words by Heart: for cuts in capital expenditures. recovered, by nature alone, there eries after the public comment a year. These promote positive to purchase DVD’s to support the learning experiences inside and $1406.00 – Cindy Vance, Donlon Staff said this was not possible were no clean ups. deadline of June 29. mastery and understanding of sight Elementary, funds to provide book Enlighten me, please. Heming- The Department describes outside the classroom, and sup- words. as the city would lose funding on port co-curricular and extra cur- sets to teach high frequency words substantially all of the projects if way style - terse, concise, suc- a few token safety regulations, The End to Monday – Friday and early reading strategies ricular activities and projects. Spellers!: $1256.68 – Lisa Highfill, they were delayed. So far, it looks cinct, pithy. none of them very reassuring Black History Month Rally: No lecture. in light of present lax to non- Pleasanton Partnerships in Fairlands Elementary School, funds $1400.00 – James Vaughn, Amador like only about 30 percent of the Education Foundation, a commu- to purchase Sitton Spelling Program, Valley High School, funding to pro- projects would be so affected. existent enforcement of current nity-based volunteer group, exists to help bridge the gap between vide speakers and entertainment for The council should direct staff to Vote for Change regulations. to enhance learning experiences spelling instruction and writer’s annual school festival give a project by project break- David Williams Simply saying that this killer for students of the Pleasanton workshop Assistive Technology for The down to help decide the projects Livermore chemical “will not get into food Unified School District through Document Cameras: $1400.00 Challenged Reader: $2500.00 – Mi- that could be delayed. BP gave large contributions or drinking water” and “will not a partnership of businesses, – Teresa Huk / Kelly Gibson – Vintage chelle Verkuilen, Vintage Hills El- At the last meeting I com- to the members of Congress, expose people to harmful levels” schools and the community. Hills Elementary School, funds to ementary School, funds to purchase including Senator Obama. So is about as believable as BP’s purchase two document cameras to mented that there were over PPIE Foundation Education technology providing students with 160 city employees who earned did the other oil industry com- promises that “no damage will re- improve whole class instruction learning disabilities greater access to Grants, 2010: Peace Maker Conflict Resolution over $100,000 and that it might panies. Adequate regulations and sult from a possible blow-out”. AP World History Summer Insti- the grade level curriculum inspections may have prevented Only massive public opposi- tute: $1000.00 – Delise Anderson / Program: $2500.00 – Abby Johnson, Supporting Student Learning be appropriate to look for cuts Chris Murphy – Amador Valley High Valley View Elementary School, Through Use Of Technology: $795.00 in this area. Actually, last year the oil spill. tion can stop this untested plan to School, funds to pay for a five day funding to purchase peer-to-peer con- – Mary Christine Wise, Donlon El- there were over 160 employees, Wall Street and the banks gave poison our environment. Write to: AP World History Summer Institute flict resolution program, providing ementary School, funds to provide this year it is over 180 and that contributions to the members of PESTICIDE REGISTRATION Conference student involvement and training an LCD projector to utilize when does not include the fire depart- Congress and Presidents Clinton BRANCH, DEPARTMENT OF Literature For Learning: $1500.00 Turning Point for Biology: teaching math; to enrich and expand ment. The average pay for the fire and Bush. Inadequate regulation PESTICIDE REGULATION, – Alma-Ruth Avalos, Valley View $1725.00 – Craig Kelso, Foothill teaching resulted in the recession that has PO BOX 4015, Sacramento, CA. High School, funds to provide a real department is over $141,000 per Elementary School, funds to provide Barton Reading Site License: year. This is about $56,000 more hurt most Americans. 95812, or E-mail to mei_com- literature offering a well-balanced time student assessment system with $2500.00 – Charles Young, Walnut remotes to provide biology students per year per person than firemen We rank 11th in longevity ments @cdpr.ca.gov. before reading & language arts program Grove Elementary School, funding and 30th in infant mortality, but June 29. integrating social studies & science immediate & individual feedback to to purchase site licenses for levels 1 in the City of Hayward. RedCAt Audio System: $1100.00 their answers and to assists teachers – 3 of the Barton Reading & Spelling We have heard about the sac- – Jacob Berg, Lydiksen Elementary in determining whether the concept System in order to expand program / School, funds to purchase an audio has been grasped tutors to Walnut Grove amplification system enabling better Guided Reading Books: $1200.00 communication with students – Kerry King, Vintage Hills Elemen- TouchMath For Special Educa- tary School, funds to provide guided tion Students: $2287.23 – Kathlene reading books to supplement current Bruen, Lydiksen Elementary School, reading program funding to provide math interven- Classroom Sound-field Amplifi- tion program for special education cation System: $2200.00 – Nancy Louis Joseph Eula Sr. His family is comforted by the Koh-Zakaria, Donlon Elementary United States Air Force from woodworking, and various proj- students On May 30, 2010, Louis Jo- vision of Big Lou in Heaven 1952 to 1956 as a cargo specialist ects involving his trusty John Physical Education Workshop: School, funds to purchase two audio seph Eula Sr. joined his father, with Kate and Shadow, talking amplification systems enabling bet- on transatlantic flights and as a Deere. $624.00 – Kathlene Bruen, Lydiksen mother and brother and now sits Yankees, Giants and Jets. He is Elementary School, funds to pay for a ter communication for students with member of the Air Police on the He is survived by his sister, auditory processing and / or attention with the Lord. On his passing, hovering over a pot of tomato island of Bermuda. Carol Harrington; his brother, six day Summer Elementary Physical he was surrounded by family gravy or a BBQ. He is reading Education Workshop deficit disorders After honorable discharge, Wesley Relation; children: Gloria Interactive Digital Whiteboard: Student Benches: $1125.71 – Ann including his wife, Janet. a book, listening to jazz, most of Vic worked various jobs in sev- Fleming, David Tardiff and Mi- $1924.65 – James Clark - Foothill Kyle, Lydiksen Elementary School, Born in the Bronx on May all, we hear him laughing. eral industries, eventually secur- chael Tardiff; five grandchildren, High School, funds to fund digital funds to purchase two permanent 28, 1929, he spent 20 years in A funeral mass was held on ing a position as a mechanical benches for students to use as a gath- Tony, Erik, Sara, Collin and whiteboard to enhance student & the military. Upon retiring he Monday, June 7, at St. Michael’s designer and president of the Jessica; and several nieces, neph- teacher presentations and delivery of ering place to do projects, draw, read embarked on a very success- Catholic Church, Livermore. or work on other assignments local chapter of the United Steel ews, and great-nieces/nephews. standards based course content ful sales career in the security Arrangements by Callaghan Workers at Cone Blanchard He was preceded in death by his Learning Science Though Another Gaga Ball Court: $2000.00 – Di- industry. He would tell you his Mortuary. View: $2073.18 – MichalAnn Conley ana Leyva, Valley View Elementary Machine Company in Windsor, daughter Laurie Ann in 1967. School, funds to provide materials career accomplishments would VT. He continued his career The family suggests that do- – Mohr Elementary School, funding fade in the light of his success as to provide equipment / materials to build a Gaga Ball court for recess Henry Victor "Vic" Tardiff in mechanical design and was nations be made in his memory allowing students to develop skills play a family man. He was a husband, Henry Victor "Vic" Tardiff, instrumental in the creation of to The American Legion, P.O. beginning with basic microscopic Mathematical Reasoning & father and grandfather first and 75, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 U.S. Patents. Box 361656, Indianapolis IN observation & progress to use of Problem Solving: $962.67 – Rachael foremost. He had a storybook at Marshall Center in Placerville, He later earned high positions 46236-1656. Maher, Lydiksen Elementary School, compound light microscopes romance with his first love, Kate, CA after a long battle with can- at both Westinghouse Hanford A memorial service will be Online Production of Student funds to purchase provide math which lasted 56 years. Kate and cer.. He was surrounded by his materials to help improve problem and Lawrence Livermore Na- held on June 12, 2010 at 10:00 Newspaper: $500.00 - Mary Craw- Lou have two adoring sons and family. tional Laboratory, where he a.m. at Celebration Christian buck – Foothill High School, funds solving & reasoning daughters-in-law, Bud and Deb- Reading Voices: $574.00 – Ra- Vic was born March 28, 1935 retired in 1993. Center, 1135 Bluebell Drive, to pay for summer Internet Youth bie and Joe and Nadia. in Claremont, NH, the son of Vic- Journalism Advising Workshop chael Maher, Lydiksen Elementary Vic enjoyed several hobbies Livermore. Refreshments will School, funds to purchase digital He is survived by his grand- tor and Beatrice (Ryan) Tardiff. including amateur astronomy, follow. 2010-2011 Spring Science Ex- children, Ryan, Kara and Jen. travaganza: $1594.40 – Beth Cutter, audio recorders allowing students to Vic served his country in the reading, home remodeling, Amador Valley High School, funds record themselves while reading and to purchase materials / supplies for to track their progress educational science festival geared Vernier Labquest Units: $1484.00 toward supporting elementary school – Drew Melby, Foothill High School, science education. Designed by 9th funds to provide equipment to assist – 12th grade chemistry students, with data collection and analysis, various stations teach students K-5 focusing on the teaching of labora- about science tory concepts and understanding of Increase Recess Activity Success- the data fully: $426.09 – Nancy Day, Valley Digital Visual Presenter: $700.00 View Elementary School, funding – David Middleton, Foothill High to provide equipment (balls, jump School, funding to provide a digital ropes, hoop sets, equipment cart) to visual presenter allowing students enable students to be active and enjoy and teachers to digitally enhance recess time presentations and support the social Dissections for Grades 3 - 5: studies curriculum $300.00 – Janet Dobbs, Valley View Healthy Hearts at Valley View: Elementary School, funds to purchase $1655.05 – Brent Miller, Valley materials for dissection by students View Elementary School, funds to in grades 3 – 5 purchase heart monitors to increase Triple Beam Balances & Digi- student involvement in physical tal Scales: $2236.75 – Heideh activity and expand their knowledge Farahmand, Lydiksen Elementary of target heart rate, aerobic activity, School, funds to provide equipment and improved fitness to supplement & enhance current PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 Hope Hospice Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary in May Hope Hospice marked its January, 1985. We cared for ten family caregivers do things they 30th anniversary in May at a time patients that year. There were never imagined they could do, when more Americans turn to only three employees at that time and in making death of a loved hospice services for comfort care and the rest were volunteers.” one a positive experience. The at home. The journey of hospice The team moved to their first most unlikely people turn out care has evolved over time and office in Dublin in 1987. to be wonderful caregivers with is now considered an essential Archer explains her initial guidance and support from the option of support services for experience: “For me, it was a hospice team.” families whose loved ones face scary time. I wondered if I could Looking forward, Karen says, a life limiting illness. actually do this kind of work. I “I think the biggest challenge we Hope Hospice had its begin- was interested because my grand- face is to change the belief that nings in 1978, when a group of father had died of prostate cancer hospice is not just for the last citizens in the Pleasanton/Liver- and spent the last three weeks of few days but to make the journey more area became concerned his life in severe pain. When I more comfortable and meaning- about terminally ill people facing heard about the opportunity to ful in the weeks and months that the end of life as they remained be a part of Hope Hospice at my precede a person’s final hours.” in the hospital. Led by Richard church, I thought it was a good Hope Hospice has served L. Martin of Pleasanton, who idea. Everyone has to die but over 4,000 patients since 1980 was working as a church deacon being at home and not in pain and, since its inception, devoted in local hospitals, the group seemed to make sense.” volunteers have contributed over began to meet and to learn more She explains, “My second 100,000 hours of time in homes, about the hospice philosophy of patient as a nurse volunteer was nursing homes, the office, and at Financial awards were granted by the Livermore Soroptimist to the following Livermore care. The early objective was to an 18 month old baby who had a special events. Peter Wong, MD, organizations: Axis Community Health; CCISP - Back Pack Project; Good News Bears; Horizons respond with compassion to the brain tumor. There was nothing the organization’s first medical Family Counseling; LARPD Aquatic Program; Tech Trek and Vast Foundation. Soroptimist grants emotional, physical, social and more that the doctors could do. director who continues today at were also given for the Women's Opportunity Award, to a woman who is head of the household, spiritual needs of terminally ill He had a four year old sister. He Hope Hospices states, “As Medi- attending school and working; the Violet Richardson Award, to a young woman's outstanding people and others affected by the died in his parent’s bed during cal Director of Hope Hospice for volunteer efforts, and the Ruby Award to a woman making a difference in the lives of women and loss of a loved one. the night. The call went out to nearly 30 years, I have seen our girls in our local or international community. Martin explains that on one us. It was horrific for the family. organization grow to become one of his hospital visits he asked the But he was at home surrounded of the most respected providers staff about the people “at the end by the love of his parents. That’s of high quality hospice care in the of the hall” and was told that they as good as it could have been. area. I’m proud of the dedication 4th of July Vendors Sought combined medical team has one of the A highlight of the conference was were terminal – nothing could That experience told me I was and skill of our staff in providing The annual Fourth of July Cel- largest amounts of medical aesthetic an address by guest speaker Steve ebration by the Livermore Area experience in any one location in the LeFever, a well-known leader in the be done for them. He wondered strong enough to stay in hospice this special kind of healthcare to Recreation and Park District is draw- Tri-Valley area. Pam’s addition will development of practical financial why those patients weren’t sent work.” our patients.” ing near. The District is seeking ad- add 10 years of medical aesthetic programs and training for the inde- home and was told that their Later, Archer was hired as a Richard Martin says, “The ditional vendors to join in the fun. experience to the total. pendent business community, Fong health insurance would no longer case managing nurse and worked credit for the success of Hope Gates open to the event at 3 p.m. Three years ago Aventine Medspa said. During his speech, LeFever cover them; they couldn’t afford simultaneously as the Volunteer Hospice goes to those determined on Sunday, July 4, at Robertson Park, launched at the base of Ruby Hill. It’s discussed his role as a successful to go home nor to a convalescent Coordinator. At the time, all people who saw the possibilities 3200 Robertson Park Road. The event operated by John Romano, MD and entrepreneur and commercial banker. features fireworks, pony rides, petting Patrick Wong. Named after one of And, he gave his perspective on finan- home, which would cost them the nurses were volunteers who and contributed their ideas, skills, zoo, carnival area, food and bever- the 7 hills of ancient Rome, Aventine cial analysis, business management even more. called on hospice patients in creativity and just plain hard ages, hat making and more. started as locally operated, non- and practical business decisions. After he and other volunteers the evening after working their work to see this dream become a To round out the fun, LARPD franchise concept focusing on non- Plato's Closet buys and sells brand visited a hospice in San Rafael, regular day jobs. There were no reality. I feel blessed to have been is looking for a vendor to sell glow invasive medical esthetic treatments name, gently-used clothing such as he says, “I took the new found social workers or home health part of such a quality organiza- by a skilled medical staff. While it’s Forever 21, 7 for All Mankind, Ex- necklaces and a barbecue food ven- knowledge to some ‘can do’ aides so the nurses handled ev- tion which has served so many in dor to sell pulled pork sandwiches, still locally operated, Aventine has press, and American Eagle. barbecue chicken and sausages. expanded to uniquely offer a full For more information about people in our community and erything…they provided bedside their hour of need. Each person Community organizations are service hair salon, a path to upgrade Plato's Closet in Pleasanton, please they literally took off and man- care as well as emotional support. who has given of themselves in invited to participate in either picking to plastic surgery and an entire suite contact Linda Fong at 925-460- aged to find ways to implement Lay volunteers provided personal any way has added so much to up trash or running a water booth. of massage services. During the 8881. the entire program.” care services and respite for the the lives of those who have left These groups would receive a stipend last year and a half, Aventine’s staff Incorporated in February, families along with the nurses. us and to their families. People for their efforts. Individuals looking has grown from 6 employees to 26 employees and now encompasses 3 APR Moves up in Rankings 1979, Hope Hospice was initially There was no reimbursement for typically comment that ‘hospice to participate are invited to volunteer Alain Pinel Realtors (APR) was at the event entrance gates. suites next to Ruby Hill. formed in a small storage room hospice services at the time from is a God-send’ and that is because While Aventine is still devel- ranked the sixth largest real estate at Pleasanton Elementary School. either health insurance plans or of so many working together to Potential vendors and volunteer firm in the United States based on groups and individuals who would oping, the goal is be “the spa” to One of the earliest volunteers, Medicare. The money came from bring about these results.” support the Livermore Valley Wine its sales volume in 2009, moving like to get involved can contact Spe- up two positions from their 2008 Ann Rathjen, remembers read- individual donations. Charles Crohare, Hope Hos- cial Event Coordinator Katrina Hole Country. Expansion allows wedding ing about it in the newspaper and Volunteers say that people pice Board President shares the day services, corporate retreats or ranking, according to REAL Trends at 925-373-5748 or khole@larpd. 500, a compilation of a nationwide decided to join the effort. She de- often assume hospice work is de- excitement of this important dst.ca.us. For more information on group gatherings. Campo di Bocce has developed a study of leading residential real estate scribes her experience in joining pressing, but quite the contrary is milestone in the organization’s the Fourth of July Celebration, visit companies. In spite of the market www.larpd.dst.ca.us. “spa” menu for Aventine’s patrons. the team: “We were all in one big true. There’s humor and laughter history. “As a member of the conditions, APR had a successful room. We got to know each other in the process as well. It happens 2009, gaining market share while board, I extend my congratula- other companies declined. The firm really well. I think one of the with the nursing team regularly tions in recognizing the vital Program on 'Ants' most incredible outcomes of my and is a great form of tension and "Ants" are the focus of a program Back from Conference had a sales volume of almost $5.7 contribution of the Hope Hospice to be presented by Livermore Area Linda Fong of the Plato's Closet billion in 2008 and served 6,350+ experience was the camaraderie stress relief. Many patients have a team over the past thirty years. I Recreation and Park District ranger store in Pleasanton recently returned clients through its 32 offices. and friendships that developed. sense of humor about dying and am proud to be part of an orga- staff on Sunday, June 13. from the company's annual con- Once again, APR has been ranked When you were there it was very have a realistic view of things and nization that continues to give ference in San Diego, Calif. with at the forefront of both the San Fran- special…you knew you were often are joking with their family Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at cisco Business Times’ and San Jose so much to so many and look knowledge and insight to enhance with kindred spirits.” over the course of their time in 10 a.m. at Veterans Park. the local retail business. Business Journal’s Top Residential forward to sharing in its growth Their strength is legendary, as is Held May 11-14 at the Hilton Real Estate Firms lists, as both the #2 Ann later was hired to manage hospice care. of reaching more families with their ability to ruin a picnic or raid San Diego Resort & Spa, the confer- Largest Residential Real Estate Firm medical records and then became For Karen, “The high points compassion, dignity and excel- the kitchen pantry. Ants are amazing ence agenda included such topics as in the Bay Area, with $3.67 billion in office manager and, in retire- for me are in seeing all the lence in the future.” insects that are found all over the financial and inventory management. gross sales by Bay Area offices. world. Some are hunters, some are ment, continues as a volunteer. goodness in people, in helping Attendees received information that APR has proven to have the She recalls, “When I started we gatherers, and some are farmers. Join Highest Agent Productivity, High- provided them with tools to become had three or four patients. To LARPD ranger staff to look into the more profitable and efficient, as well est Office Productivy and Highest life of these little critters and explore as to help them enhance the overall Average Sales Price out of any large see Hope Hospice grow over some of the different species found customer experience at their indi- residential real estate brokerage in time to the number of people around the world. vidual stores, according to Fong. the Silicon Valley, as reported by we have helped over the years There is a $4 per vehicle parking "After attending this year's Plato's the San Jose Business Journal – Top fee. A $2 donation is requested to help is just amazing. Looking back, Closet conference, I was inspired and Residential Real Estate Firms in I wouldn’t trade my experiences support the programs. Participants Silicon Valley. APR had the highest motivated to continue to strive for over the years for anything. I may call 925-960-2400 for more the best when it comes to my local agent productivity with $5,020,920, information. business here in Pleasanton," Fong highest office productivity with love my connection to Hope said. "The four-day event provided $400,000,000, and highest average Hospice.” Pam Linney Joins Staff all of us with one-on-one business sales price with $1,020,000. Karen Archer, RN, and current Pam Linney, formerly of Radi- and financial consultations along with APR not only continues to lead Clinical Coordinator, remembers ance Day Spa, has joined the staff at advertising and marketing sessions, the Bay Area in home sales, but also the early years at Hope Hospice. ranks as the largest privately-owned Aventine. Pam will be joining a team which I believe were very helpful. “We saw our first patient in April directed and supervised by plastic And, the agenda offered a variety of and independent residential real estate surgeons John Romano, MD and workshops where I could network company in California. of 1980. I began as a volunteer in Prasad Kilaru, MD. Currently, the with my colleagues."

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PAGE 12 - The Independent, JUNE 10, 2010 Meeting to Take Input on Ironhorse Trail Route The East Bay Regional Park District in cooperation with the City of Pleasanton is hosting the first of three community meetings to discuss the 1.6 mile extension of The Iron Horse Trail from Santa Rita Rd to the Pleasanton/ Dublin BART Station. Closing this gap will complete the Iron Horse Trail through Pleasanton. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tues., June 22 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. The East Bay Regional Park District has retained the services of Callander Associates to per- form a feasibility study on the alignment of the Iron Horse Trail from the current terminus on the north side of the Pleasanton/Dub- Map shows proposed route of trail. lin BART to the existing segment at Santa Rita Rd to the south. The trail is currently proposed Photo - Doug Jorgensen as a paved multi-use trail lo- cated primarily within the former Friday night concerts got underway last week in Pleasanton. The concerts, which begin at 7 p.m., Southern Pacific (SP) Railroad are held in Lion's Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Street. right-of-way established in 1891 and abandoned in 1977. In 1998 a license agreement was entered into by and between EBRPD and Alameda County for the purposes Livermore Business Expands of constructing a trail within this former right-of-way. Tenth Congressional District There was talk at one time Representative John Garamendi of placing the alignment along visited Aero Precision in Liver- Owens Drive and other streets more in an effort to learn more as an alternative alignment, but about the innovative spirit, com- this was met with resistance from mitment to quality and agile residents and the Pleasanton City business model that has made this Council who stated that Pleas- small business so effective and anton wanted a “real Iron Horse profitable despite difficult world- Trail alignment.” wide economic circumstances. The exact alignment has not A stocking distributor, been identified. The proposed Aero Precision has been sell- alignment will pass under I- ing OEM products since 1993. 580, follow the utility corridor “We’re proud of our pedigree through the BART main parking and stand firmly behind the ser- lot, through the Kaiser/Oracle of- vices we provide to US military fices, and pass through Creekside forces and international militar- Park, then navigate through the Stoneridge/Santa Rita intersec- ies around the globe. Our past tion to meet with the existing successes and recent growth is a segment on the south side of direct result of the professional- Santa Rita Rd. Along this route, ism and burning desire to satisfy Pictured from left to right are Rep Garamendi, Gary Cohen (Rep’s it will cross Owens Dr, Hacienda our customers displayed daily Dr, West Las Positas, Tassajara by Aero Precision employees at Chief of Staff), Ertugrul Turhal (Aero Precision VP of Business Creek, and the Arroyo Mocho every level of our organization,” Development), and Evren Ergin (President/Founder of Aero Canal. explains Evren Ergin, President Precision). They are in the warehouse, examining an aircraft In the current study, Callander and Founder of Aero Precision. component prior to export Associates will evaluate the Congressman Garamendi took proposed alignment challenges, a tour of Aero Precision head- the executive management, Aero Precision has sole stocking dis- environmental impacts, traffic quarters. He had an opportunity Precision displays an aggressive tribution agreements with Crane and arterial roadway crossing to meet and converse with em- nature and a willingness to go the Aerospace, Hamilton Sund- issues, existing utility conflicts, ployees, and hear a presentation extra mile to satisfy its customer strand, Honeywell, Texstars, and most importantly comments by the Business Development base; I’m proud of what this or- CEF, Curtiss-Wright and addi- and concerns from Pleasanton VP, Ertugrul Turhal. Topics ganization continues to achieve, tional strategic OEM partners for residents and business owners. included sales achievements, and I’m excited about what Aero various product lines. For more The initial information that Cal- new initiatives for employees Precision’s growth and charitable information on Aero Precision, lander compiled will be presented (cross training, retirement plans, involvement means to the greater visit www.aeroprecision.com. at the June 22 meeting along with health coverage) and community Livermore community.” maps and graphics. involvement (Aero Precision is Aero Precision is a leader in fully engaged in Soup Kitch- aerospace distribution and ser- en volunteering, breast cancer vices and a premier worldwide and leukemia research fund stocking distributor of aircraft drives, food shelter donations OEM parts. With 17 years of and local job fairs). In the last reliability, quality products and 12 months, Aero Precision has unparalleled customer service, more than doubled its workforce Aero Precision facilitates spare and increased annual revenues part purchasing, repair coordi- by 34%. nation and aircraft maintenance Garamendi said that he was program management using a impressed with what he saw in unique logistic support model to the short time he witnessed the source military aircraft solutions Aero Precision team in action. for the US Government and over “From the warehouse personnel, 60 allied military forces. Aero to the sales administrators, to THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 Art, Community, & Education

Pictured are students who received grants. Seated center front is Nancy Bankhead, a member of LCAC. LCAC Provides Crucial Support to School Music Programs By Patricia Koning to be a strong supporter of arts 23 cultural organizations within schools,” says LCAC president fund this full-time position and Last year, the Livermore Valley education. Livermore united with a common Chuck Hartwig. “We decided to important that we do it before the Joint Unified School District faced Last month, LCAC stepped up goal of promoting educational and dedicate a substantial portion of end of the school year so there is the fact that it would have to drasti- to provide critical support to two cultural activities within the city. our education fund to help support less disruption in the elementary cally reduce music programs in its essential music programs—the The organization has a strong focus the elementary music teacher.” music program,” explains LVEF schools, a result of severe cuts to Livermore Valley Education Foun- on arts education for Livermore LCAC donated $6,000 to LVEF president Vicki Schellenberger. K-12 education funding at the state dation’s (LVEF) effort to fund a children. to help the organization meet its LCAC has close ties with both level. But through the leadership of full-time elementary music teacher “We felt it was important to goal of just over $90,000, enough of Livermore’s Rotary Clubs— organizations like the Livermore and the Livermore Rotary Music work closely with the Livermore to fund one full-time position with Hartwig is a past-president of Cultural Arts Council (LCAC), the Scholarship program. Valley Education Foundation this benefits. “It was important that we Livermore Rotary and his wife Livermore community has proven LCAC is an association of year, given the budget crisis in our reach that $90,000 mark to fully (See LCAC, page 2) PCAC Recognizes Young Artists, Arts Supporter The Pleasanton Cultural Arts (YEA) Awards were given in cre- observed, “The arts make such a of this year’s Arts Supporter of the The Arts in the Schools program Council (PCAC) members share ative writing, music, dance and the difference in all our lives. These Year, talked a little bit about the includes grants for teacher. Rivara the philosophy that quality arts visual arts. awards are made possible by organization. She pointed out that noted that there had been a record education programs should be The Arts Supporter of the Year people who believe in the arts and it is an all volunteer entity. “PCAC number of applications this year. accessible to everyone in the com- goes to an adult. It recognizes the in supporting young people in the is organized in the belief that the She thanked Charlotte Severin, munity. outstanding contributions to the arts.” arts nurture the spirit of those in one of the founders of PCAC, for Helping to carry out that theme, arts by special people in the Tri- She mentioned the Renee Smith our community," she stated. having the vision to move forward PCAC recognized young artists Valley area. The award consists of family, Phyllis Wentworth family She mentioned just a few of the with the organization. and a supporter of the arts who a book selected by the recipient. and the Max Biggs family; all have activities. PCAC is involved in Severin presented the first place have been involved with the arts. The PCAC donates another copy established monetary awards for Arts in the Schools, the annual Po- award in visual arts, stating, “We The awards ceremony was held of the book to the Pleasanton students. etry, Prose and Arts Festival, and are extremely impressed with the last week. Library. PCAC President Margene Ri- concerts to help finance the various quality of the work of the appli- The Youth Excellence in Arts Jill Vellinger, from PCAC, vara, who was also the recipient programs, among other activities. (See PCAC, page 3) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 Art & Entertainment Livermore Commission for the Arts Presents First Awards The Commission for the Arts becoming a classroom teacher and Poetry Club, Editor of the school’s for the City of Livermore has says, “I want to incorporate art and literary and artistic magazine, and formed an Award Program for music into my classroom. I know Editor of Fusion, a community graduating seniors from the high this will prove to be helpful for the magazine for teens. His Advanced schools in the Livermore School student’s learning abilities, just as Placement English teacher said of District. Students applied and it has helped me. With every art him, “This intelligent, kind, sensi- were chosen by the Art’s Com- project, I hope I will be able to help tive and highly motivated young mission and awarded $200. The them realize that each and every man is exactly the kind of citizen award winners were announced at one of them has their own way of I would like to see in a position of a recent Livermore City Council creating and looking at things.: influence in my country. Alex will meeting. They are as follows: Ashley Defenbaugh, Livermore be attending McGill University. Paige Anaya, Granada High High School, is the recipient of Elizabeth Sims, Livermore School, is the recipient of the the Art Commission’s Award for High School, is the recipient of Performing Arts Award in music. Performing Arts. Ashley has been the award for Visual Arts in Pho- She began taking flute lessons studying piano for 10 years and tography. She has won several in 6th grade and played in Sym- has also played flute for 8 years in awards in photography in school, phonic and Marching Bands, and the band programs in our school many at the Alameda County Fair Orchestra Winds all 4 years in high district. Ashley will use the award and also shown her photography school. She has been accepted to money to study music during her at the Bankhead Theatre in our Biola University where she plans college years and says she hopes own city’s Art Walk. She says, to major in music and says after to play piano in the pit orchestra photography allows me to express college she hopes to share her of a musical in San Francisco or my thoughts and ideas in a way musical knowledge while teaching New York. that is directly connected with the in the classroom. Alex Frogner, Livermore High world, yet pliable enough to create Sara Persaud (Photo by KC Johnson) Katelyn James, Granada High School, is the winner of the Liter- my own image. Elizabeth has been School, is the award winner for ary Arts award. He says his pas- accepted to UC Santa Cruz and Visual Arts. She has been involved sion is creative writing and he also plans to major in art and become many years in music and ballet loves photography. He has been a photography teacher. as well. Katelyn is planning on heavily involved in the school’s Dance Program LCAC Celebrates Three Decades (continued from front page) of Performances Khabira is a past-president of distributed $11,000 in grants and ter, Casey Kim, Megan Kristovich, Livermore Valley Rotary. “Again, scholarships, ranging in value from Chris LeBel, Olivia Miano, Allison because of the state of the schools, Valley Dance Theatre 2010 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, combining $250 to $1,000, to 37 Livermore Reggiardo, Joseph Rojas, Richard we felt this was a good year to help spring production has the theme classical and modern dance in a in- middle and high school students Sarrica, Laura Schildbach, Sadie Rotary bridge the gap in their mu- A String of Pearls. Performances novative interpretation with a twist on May 12 at a Livermore Rotary Serdahl, Robert Shi, Valerie Som- sic scholarships,” he says. will take place at the Bankhead of humor. Short pieces, including a meeting. Following the awards mer, Rachel Sowa, Kyle Talley, In 2001, Livermore guitarist Theater, 2400 First Street, Liver- ballet rendition of Glenn Miller’s ceremony, college bound senior Clifford Tam, Keyon Taravati, and businessman Michael Ferrucci more, on Saturday, June 19, 2010 big band classic A String of Pearls, Paige Anaya played the Chami- Tristen Thalhuber, and Jenna Wil- established the Livermore Rotary at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. complete the program. nade Concertina for flute for the liams. Music Scholarship program. Open The audience is invited to join “Over the past 30 years, liter- assembled Rotarians and guests. to any student currently enrolled in members of the ballet company at ally thousands of young students Her performance was followed by a middle or high school in Liver- a gala 30th Anniversary reception have studied classical ballet at our award recipients Bronwyn Hager- more, the awards are intended to at 5:00 p.m., prior to the evening studio in Livermore and attended ty, Laura Schildbach, and Keyon help students further their musical performance, on the lobby patio. our summer ballet camps,” says Taravati, joined by guest Torianne pursuits. The program is funded A String of Pearls celebrates Valley Dance Theatre founder Lamb in a string quartet playing by benefit concerts sponsored by Valley Dance Theatre’s three de- Betsy Hausburg. the 1st movement of Borodine’s the club and by donations from Bonsai Show cades of dance in the Tri-Valley “Thousands more people have second string quartet. individual Rotarians and members with a program of classical and enjoyed our annual full-length “We are grateful to Sandia Na- of the community. Planned for contemporary works that includes productions of The Nutcracker and tional Laboratories and Lawrence The awards have grown in- Gershwin’s An American in Paris, our spring productions. We invite Livermore National Laboratory, June 19 and 20 creasingly popular, far outstripping Vivaldi’s Four Season and Glenn them to experience the exhilarating along with many individual con- the resources that Rotary has avail- Miller’s classic A String of Pearls. artistry of A String of Pearls and tributors, for their contributions to The 2nd Annual Valley Bonsai able for the program. A handful The program combines company celebrate this important 30th An- LCAC,” says Hartwig. “Our work Society Show will be hosted by the of awards were given in 2001, a favorites with new and original niversary milestone with us.” is a reflection of this community’s Valley Bonsai Society on June 19 number that increased to over 20 choreography in a display of Val- Tickets to A String of Pearls values.” and 20 at Alden Lane Nursery in in the past two years. “This year, ley Dance Theatre’s range and are $18 for adults and $8 for stu- The following students received Livermore. The show will be from the awards committee was startled versatility. dents. Tickets to the reception are Livermore Rotary Music Scholar- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. to receive requests from over 50 The ballet sequence from $15 each. Tickets are available at ships this year: Paige Anaya, Chloe Two special demonstrations students,” explains Kathy Streeter, George Gershwin’s An American www.livermoreperformingarts. Brunton, Cianna Chavez, Duncan are planned at 1 p.m. each day. On a member of both Livermore Ro- in Paris leads the audience past org/tickets or by phone at 925- Cluff, Ashley Defenbaugh, Kiera Saturday, Charles Harder will be tary and LCAC. “With only $6,000 Paris landmarks, accompanied 373-6800. They may also be Detert, Elizabeth Dimits, Brinda featured; master bonsai designer available to fund requests totaling by familiar melodies that convey purchased at the Bankhead Theater Dixit, Cassandra Dukes, Ethan Sam Adina is the Sunday expert. over $25,000, the committee was energy and romance. The young box office, Monday-Saturday from Epperly, Sierra Freeland, Eric There will be displays, a raffle, in despair over being unable to musicians of Sycamore Strings 12 noon-6:00 p.m. Ticket prices Gateno, Amanda Gile, Ethan Ha, and door prizes. fulfill the obvious need.” Academy then provide live ac- include a $2.00 Bankhead Theater Bronwyn Hagerty, Cassidy Herro, Admission is free. With help from LCAC and in- companiment on a journey through facility fee. Alyssa Horning, Megan James, Alden Lane Nursery is located dividual Rotarians, the two groups Katelyn James, Franklin Kerstet- at 981 Alden Lane, Livermore.

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 3 PCAC (continued from front page) cants. It is heartening to see that Music, was sponsored by the Ro- Joanne Biggs presented the top that he didn’t know where to be- and works in stained glass. She youth will be in the forefront of tary Club of Pleasanton. The award award named in honor of her late gin. He noted that among many has designed the costumes for an the arts in the future.” was presented by Don Lewis. He husband. She described him as a other activities, she is the current upcoming children’s opera, and Nari Kim, a junior at Foothill said he was pleased that jazz had multi-talented man who always president of PCAC, chairman of she has served on the city’s Civic High School, was the first place been added as a category. “The honored high achievement. the grand opening event for the Arts Commission. winner and recipient of the Phyllis music allows the performers to Tsai is a junior at Foothill High Firehouse Arts Center, and one of In accepting the award, Rivara Wentworth Award. She submitted look into their art and souls. What School. Her teacher said of her, the four founding members of the said, “I love Pleasanton. I love the I like about jazz is that a work is several portraits and a still-life. “The muses inspire Vivian. She Pleasanton Cultural Arts Founda- arts. I am glad to be part of PCAC probably never played the same and contributing what we can to Kim described how she created way twice.” won’t ignore the muses that rumble tion, which has been instrumental a black and white pastel of an old The winner was Michael Czaja, in her soul.” in making the arts center a real- make other people’s lives better.” woman. “I tried to explore depth a student at USC. He plays the Tsai read three poems, one ity. Rivara told the young award by using light and dark contrast to saxophone. Czaja and fellow musi- was inspired by her grandfather, She is also an artist, who paints winners, “Keep your dreams alive. create the wrinkles to portray the cian, Greg Chin (piano) performed who was a conscripted soldier; They are very important.” hardships she has been through.” their rendition of “My Foolish another was a commentary on the In addition, there was a self-por- Heart.” educational system, called “The trait in watercolor. The face is The Renee Smith Music Award Way We Waste Our Youth.” The black and white. There are bright went to two musicians, Connie final poem talked about loss as one Series of Comedy Performances colors dripping down one side, Chen and Da Eun Kim. Both Chen grows older. which Kim said were an effort to and Da Eun Kim are freshman at The second place winner in to Benefit Open Heart Kitchen bring out the feeling of joy. Amador Valley High School. Da literary arts was Rhiannon Kelly, Gordon Gaines presented the Eun Kim is a violinist. Chen plays who submitted a short story. Comedy Uncorked, benefitting the Open Heart Kitchen, is back for second place award in visual arts to the piano. Kelly read her short story, another summer series of laughs at Retzlaff Vineyards in Livermore. Caroline Kim. She is also a junior Bob Williams, conductor of the which Wright described as, “a The series kicks off Saturday June 19 with Joe Klocek, Michael at Foothill High School. Pleasanton Community Concert mood piece. It resonates with mo- Meehan, Norm Goldblatt, and Sandy Stec. Caroline Kim displayed a Band, judged the music competi- ments of magic.” Featured on July 24 will be Johnny Steele, Will Durst, Debi Durst, monochromatic portrait of her tion. He said of the winners, “It Not present for the ceremony Michael Bossier, and Lynn Ruth Miller. family, which she said was cre- doesn’t get any better than this.” was the dance award winner. A The August 21 line-up will feature Tim Babb, Will Franken, and ated so she could become familiar The literary awards were pre- second place award went to Kris- Anthony Hill. sented by Dave Wright. “It was On Sept. 18, Fred Anderson, Aundre the Wonderwoman, and Lynn with color. She works in various wonderful to judge these people,” napriya Somasekharan for Indian medium. Gaines pointed out that dancing. Ruth Miller will entertain. he stated. The shows begin at 7:30 pm (doors open at 6 p.m.). Caroline works in a variety of The 1st place winner was the The final award of the evening Retzlaff VineyardsRetzlaff Vineyards is located at 1356 South Liver- styles from surrealism to land- recipient of the Max Biggs Award. was presented by Rob Woodworth more Avenue in Livermore. scape. He said of the landscape, It went to Vivian Tsai for her to Margene Rivara, Arts Supporter Complete show details and tickets are at www.comedyuncorked. “This is just wonderful.” poetry. of the Year. Woodworth said there A new award category, Jazz was so much to say about Rivara 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 Education Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation Awards $253,000 to 53 Students

By Patricia Koning The Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation honored the recipients of its 2010 awards on June 3 dur- ing a luncheon at the Vine Cinema. This year the Foundation awarded $253,000 in scholarships to 53 recipients, bringing the cumulative total distributed in the past three years to just under one million. “We had so many amazing applicants this year. Many of you wrote about your concern for the world around you. That is what we are looking for,” said Paula Orrell, president of the Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors. “We want to hear from you, about how you are doing. We wish you all the success in the world.” Mario Pedrozzi was a success- ful businessman, proprietor of the Valley Food Center and Livermore Hotel, city councilmember and Kelly Carpenter and Christopher Guido, recipients of the 2010 vice mayor. When he died in 2002, Marquis Scholarship. his will stipulated that most of his estate be used to establish the Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foun- dation to provide college scholar- Brennan Mills, winner of an undergraduate Pedrozzi Scholarship, ships to graduates of Livermore with Felicia Roeser, office administrator of the Pedrozzi Scholarship education, legal, and business. The and due in mid-March. high schools as well as graduates Foundation. goal, says board member Maurie The winners of the 2010 Mario of Alameda County high schools Louis, is to encourage more ap- Pedrozzi Scholarships are: attending St. Patrick’s Seminary plicants as well as donations to the Technical/Vocational: Zoe Ash- and University in Menlo Park. Carpenter. She will major in biol- health,” she explains. “I plan to Foundation. craft and Amanda Seuss. The Foundation awarded its ogy at U.C. Santa Barbara this fall, study gender-based violence in The Pedrozzi Foundation schol- Community College: Michael first scholarships in 2008. The goal with the career goal of becoming a Russia.” arships are unique in that they are Bauer, Hillary Erbert, Remington of the organization is to eventu- pediatrician. About 25% of applicants to the available for students in many Fox, Brennan Graber, Christie ally provide a $2,000 scholarship At the luncheon, Nicole Sadler Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship Foun- forms of post-secondary education, Groth, William Hughes, Amber for every eligible student that and Julie Bergmann, both 2004 dation are awarded scholarships. including community college, vo- Laigo, Alexandre Laronde, Al- applies. graduates of Granada, found they Many of the recipients said they cational school, four-year universi- anna Leasau, Carolyn Masi, Paige “Mario always said ‘rich is the had more in common. They both heard about the program through ties, and graduate school. Miller, Natalie Rokov, and Eric person who does not want,’” said attended U.C. Davis and received word-of-mouth. “To find one scholarship that Smyth. Gene Hale, a friend and business Pedrozzi Foundation scholarships Kristen Clements, a 2009 grad- provides awards at all these dif- Graduate School: Julie Berg- partner of Mario Pedrozzi. “He for graduate school. uate of Granada, learned about the ferent levels is unusual,” says mann, Sima Patel, Christine Quinn, wasn’t one to buy something just Sadler is entering a master’s de- Foundation at last year’s awards Philomena Rambo, a vice princi- Nicole Sadler, and Brian Shaw. because he wanted it. Over the gree program in biology with a fo- banquet for graduating seniors. “I pal at Granada High School. “We Undergraduate: Alexandra Al- years he kept that in mind and put cus on stem cell research at Purdue saw that a bunch of my classmates promote the Pedrozzi Foundation biani, Jason Black, Kristen Clem- his money into savings, stocks, and University. Since graduating from had gotten scholarships from the everywhere we can. This is such a ent, Jelena Cyr, Gerrit Davis, Jill property. He was a great friend and U.C. Davis in 2008, she’s been Pedrozzi Foundation, so I had to great opportunity for graduates of Dayton, Mary Dec, Diljot Dhil- I’m glad we’ve been able to turn working at Roche in Pleasanton; in check it out,” she says. “I was Livermore’s high schools.” lon, Brigitte Eder, Corwin Eder, his life savings into this founda- fact, she left the Pedrozzi luncheon thrilled to learn that it is not just Michael Bauer, a 2009 gradu- Matthew Hawkins, Julie Herman, tion.” to attend her farewell party at the for graduating seniors.” ate of Granada, received a $1,000 Chelsea Jones, Lauren Jow, Ka- The two winners of the $20,000 company. While she’s found her The U.C. Davis freshman won a scholarship for his studies at Las trina Kalantar, Arman Khachiyan, Marquis Scholarship, Kelly Car- work at Roche very fulfilling—she $2,000 scholarship. She is studying Positas College. That scholarship, Harsha Koneru, Sophie Libkind, penter and Christopher Guido, worked on a cervical cancer diag- clinical nutrition and hopes to use he says, will cover about half of Nicole McCaffrey, Brennan Mills, both graduates of Granada High nostic tool—her career goal is to her degree to help girls with eating his expenses for the school year. Mallory Morelli, Catherine Nguy- School, expressed their thanks teach at a community college. disorders. He received several other smaller en, Sarah Roth, Arielle Sallai, to the board and selection com- This fall Bergmann will begin This year the Foundation scholarships that will pay for the Carly Shelar, Alexander Summers, mittee. “This is amazing,” said a doctorate program in medical formed an advisory panel with rest. Bauer plans to transfer to U.C. Kaitlyn Tallarico, Joshua Volponi, Guido, who will study chemical anthropology at the University the goal of getting the word out Davis in 2011 to pursue a degree and Kathryn Whittaker. engineering at U.C. Davis. “I was of Kentucky. She has a master’s about the organization. The panel in civil engineering. Undergraduate 4 Year Marquis thrilled just to be interviewed for degree in public health from Johns includes representatives from For more information, visit Scholarship: Kelly Carpenter and the Marquis Scholarship.” Hopkins University. “Medical many different sectors of the www.pedrozzifoundation.org. Ap- Christopher Guido. “I can’t tell you how honored I anthropology is like cultural an- community—arts, ranchers, the plications for the 2011 school year St. Patrick’s Seminary Award: feel. I’m still kind of in awe,” said thropology with a focus on public national laboratories, agriculture, will be on the website in January Leonard Marrujo.

Entertainment & Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 5 John Zukoski Joins the Shake- Learn to Cook speare's Associates Board with Olive Oil Shakespeare’s Associates have great community here,” Chair- A cooking demonstration, wine announced the addition of John man of the Board Philip Manwell pairing and book signing with Zukoski to their board of directors said. “We’re all looking forward to author Fran Gage will be held at this month. working with him.” Victorine Olive Oil in downtown Already an active commu- Zukoski joins the 9-person Livermore on June 26. nity member, Zukoski created the board just in time to help produce Gage is the author of “The New public service blog and website Romeo & Juliet and The Real American Olive Oil.” “Around Dublin” (AroundDub- Thing for the July 8 – August The class will include tastings linBlog.com) that gathers and dis- 7th performances at Concannon of three olive oils, cooking demon- seminates information about com- Vineyard. Tickets range from $25 stration and tasting, complimentary munity activities in and around the to $39, day-dependent, with dis- wine paring and book signing. city of Dublin. counts for seniors and others. The event is Sat., June 26 from “I saw a need to help my neigh- Target Family Night, Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. The class fee is $55. bors know about all the arts and July 11th includes $5 youth tickets. Enroll in person at 21 So. Liver- The Voodoo Fix, based in Los Angeles, is embarking on a summer tour and cultural events we have right here For tickets and information call more Ave at Blacksmith Square will be playing on Friday, June 11 at 8:30 p.m. at the Wild Vine in downtown in our valley, and all of the civic 1-800-838-3006, or visit Liver- in Livermore, or call 454-8770 or Livermore and on Saturday, June 12 at White Crane Winery at 6:00 p.m. developments in Dublin. Creating moreShakes.org. 454-8777. Returning to his East Bay roots is drummer, Trey Astbury, a 2004 graduate a central hub for the information of Foothill High School. The band members met while attending Whittier was something I could do to help,” College in southern California and have been playing the blues together stated Zukoski. He has also served Talk on Legend of Two Joaquins ever since. Currently in the studio recording their second EP, the Fix as Treasurer of the Dublin Rotary is gearing up for their summer tour which is sure to deliver funk and fun Club as well as the Dublin Learn- The Museum On Main Ed at Lynnewood United Method- to Livermore during the weekend of the Livermore Rodeo. Pictured are ing Corporation. Kinney Lecture Series presents “ ist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, The Voodoo Fix from left to right: Trey Astbury: Drums, Vocals; Andrew Zukoski works for Robert Half Dead In The Sierra: The Legend Pleasanton. International in San Ramon, and of Joaquin Murieta and Joaquin Award-wining filmmaker War- Russell: Guitar, Keyboard; Will Halsey: Bass, Vocals; Abe Rivers: Guitar, now serves on the board of Shake- Valenzuela” by filmmaker Warren ren Haack from San Francisco Vocals; Scott Parrelli: Guitar, Vocals. speare’s Associates in Livermore. Haack. There will be a screening State University, Department of Photo: Jordan Irwin, Take a Picture It Lasts Longer “He has a vibrant personality and discussion of his narrative Cinema, will lead a discussion and a keen interest in creating a film at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 17 about the research and making of his film on the two Joaquins, followed by a screening of his 'The Wizard of Oz' Performance 30-minute narrative film, Dead In Pleasanton Community Band The Sierra: The Legend of Two “The Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Dance Studio @ Gym- Joaquins. Performs in San Francisco finity on Sat., June 19. Admission is $5 members and The Pleasanton Community The show includes music, dance, gymnastics and tumbling. Dance seniors, $10 non-members, and $3 minute performance. The Festival ranges from ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical to contemporary. Concert Band will continue to starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. students and teachers with ID. No celebrate its 35th Anniversary by Some of the numbers are performed to songs from “Wicked,” such as reservations necessary. Purchase both days, with the Golden Gate “No Good Deeds,” “No One Mourns the Wicked,” and “Thankful.” playing at the Golden Gate Park Park Band featured at their regular tickets at the door. Band Festival in San Francisco The performance will be at Gymfinity Gymnastics, 230 So. Vasco For information call the mu- time from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Rd., Livermore on Sat., June 19 at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 at noon. There is no charge to attend and seum on (925) 462-2766. The mu- The Friends of the Golden Gate All tickets are $5 for this full length production. For tickets, call seum is located at 603 Main Street, everyone is welcome to enjoy two Park Band will present The Let’s days of great band music. 960-9440 or email [email protected]. Pleasanton. Hours are Wednesday Do It Again in 2010 Fourth Annual through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The participating bands on Sat- For more information about the Dance Studio, call 960-9440 or Golden Gate Park Band Festival urday, June 12, are: 11 a.m. - San the dance director Rochelle Popovits at 408-806-6828, shellypop@ and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Visit www. on Saturday and Sunday, June 12 museumonmain.org. Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom sbcglobal.net. and 13, at the historic Spreckels Band, Noon - Pleasanton Com- Temple of Music band shell in the munity Concert Band, 1 p.m. - US Park’s beautiful Music Concourse, Air Force Band of the Golden West located between the California Reading 'Camp' Opens at Pleasanton Library from Travis Air Force Base, 2 p.m. Academy of Science and the DeY- - Foothill Symphonic Winds from The Pleasanton Public Library reading fun by completing a bonus p.m. and are perfect for campers 7 oung Museum. card to become eligible for a prize Los Altos Hills, 3 p.m. - Oroville will unveil a lavishly constructed years old and up. Space is limited The Festival showcases the Community Concert Band, and 4 theme set for the 2010 Summer at the conclusion of the program. and all programs will require a professional Golden Gate Park “Last year we had an authentic p.m. - Daly City AllStars Band. Reading Program on Saturday, ticket that can be claimed (at no Band, the US Air Force Band of For more information on the June 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Old West theme that included cost) at the Children’s Desk, one the Golden West from Travis Air an old fashioned hoedown with Festival go to www.friendsofgg- Each year, a theme is selected for half-hour before the start of each Force Base, and ten Northern Cali- pband.org. The Golden Gate Park the reading incentive game which square dancing and a live caller,” show. fornia community bands. Each of says Library Director Julie Farn- Band’s web site is www.golden- is enhanced with an elaborate In July, the library hosts several the guest bands will present a 45- gateparkband.org. set that is constructed within the sworth. “We’re looking forward to series of “campfire tales” includ- Children’s Library area. On open- a new adventure this summer that ing Toddler Laptime on Monday ing day of the program, the library will take us into the great outdoors mornings at 10:00, 10:45 and staff arrives at work in costumes and everyone is invited to join in 11:30, for parents with children that coordinate with the program the fun,” she adds. ages 18-36 months; Pre-School theme. Last year, nearly 4,000 Pleas- Storytime Cinema on Friday morn- This year, Children’s Librarian anton youngsters signed up to ings at 11:00, for campers ages 3 to Sandy Silva has selected a program participate in the Summer Read- 5; and S’More Stories Please, for theme of Camp I-Wanna-Read, ing Program. The summer is jam children of all ages, on Tuesday which continues through August packed with activities for library mornings at 11:00. 6. Children of all ages can sign campers of all ages with a full slate For more information about up for the program by visiting of special programs. The hilarity of Camp I-Wanna-Read and a com- the KP Camp Counselors tents in Daffy Dave— everyone’s favorite plete listing of the library’s excit- the Children’s Department of the high energy singing clown— kicks ing programs and activities, visit library. Prizes are claimed when off Wow Wednesdays on June 23 our website at www.ci.pleasanton. happy campers complete 10, 20 at 2:00 p.m. Summertime movies ca.us/library.html or call the Chil- and 30 hours of reading and the are scheduled on Thursdays at 1:00 dren’s Desk at (925) 931-3400. hardiest campers can extend their 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 Education & Entertainment Local Students Contribute to Worldwide Effort to Eradicate Polio By Patricia Koning worth a point, but any other coins Last week, Granada High or bills found in the bucket deduct School junior Erika Carlson hardly from the class total, so classes sat down at lunchtime. She, along sabotage each other. “Penny wars with the rest of Granada’s Interact are lots of fun,” says Carlson. “It’s Club, was too busy selling “Sum- become a tradition here.” mer Kisses”—good-bye notes The 50-person Interact Club at with Hershey’s Kisses that were Livermore High School (LHS) has delivered earlier this week. The raised $4,000 for End Polio Now project was a last-minute fund- through two e-waste recycling raiser for Granada’s Interact Club drives, a basket/service auction, to earn a little more for Rotary helping at the Rotary Crab Feed, International’s End Polio Now and through promotions at local campaign. restaurants. English teacher Helen “Our goal was to raise at least Gladden advises the LHS Interact $2,000 for the polio campaign, Club. and we actually raised over $3,000 When Granada’s Interact Club this school year,” says Carlson, the puts on a fund-raiser like Penny co-president of Granada’s Interact Wars or Summer Kisses, the stu- Club. She doesn’t expect to raise a dents drive the project. Science significant amount with the Sum- teacher William Rasor, who ad- mer Kisses, maybe $50, but it’s a vises the club, helps the students new type of fund-raiser they are fill out paperwork and manages testing. any funds raised, but they do the “It’s not something we can rest. lose on,” says Zoe Klingman, the Rasor began advising the In- other co-president of the club. “We teract Club at the start of the aren’t buying the kisses until after 2008/09 school year because he we sell the grams.” was looking for a way to get more Over the course of the school involved at Granada. “I moved to Members of Granada and Livermore High Schools' Interact Clubs at Livermore Rotary’s Fall Gala year, the students raised money Livermore three years ago, when I fund-raiser. through several tried-and-true started teaching at Granada, so my fund-raisers. They served as wait involvement with Interact helped fall the Interact Clubs in Rotary has pledged a $355 million chal- contracted polio. Today the wild staff for Livermore Rotary’s Crab me meet people in Livermore and District 5170, which covers much lenge grant if Rotary can raise poliovirus persists in only four Feed and will help the club run get to know the community,” he of Alameda and Santa Clara coun- $200 million by June 30, 2012. countries: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, parking at the Livermore Rodeo says. ties, choose an international Rotary Rotary’s progress against polio and Afghanistan. this weekend. Interact is Rotary Internation- service project to support. is impressive. According to the The money raised by both of On campus, they partnered al’s service club for young people Rotary International has been Gates Foundation, when Rotary Livermore’s Interact Clubs will with another service club on the ages 14 to 18. Interact clubs are working for the past 20 years to started its polio eradication pro- provide polio vaccinations for penny wars, which raised $1,000 sponsored by individual Rotary immunize the world’s children gram, more than 350,000 children more than 11,500 children. For for Interact. In the penny wars, clubs, which provide support and against polio, part of a worldwide worldwide were infected annually. more information, visit www. each class gets a bucket in which guidance, but they are self-gov- effort to eradicate the disease. The In 2008, fewer than 2,000 children rotary.org/en/EndPolio. to collect pennies. Each penny is erning and self-supporting. Each Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Shakespeare Brings Cinema and Theater Together The Vine Cinema & Alehouse will present Shakespeare in Love this Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 pm to celebrate the upcoming opening of Livermore Shakespeare Festival. The festival at Concannon Vineyard will consist of Romeo & Juliet, the theme of Shake- speare in Love, and Tom Stoppard’s comedy The Real Thing. Tom Stoppard is the screenwriter of Shakespeare in Love. “I love seeing the cinema working so closely with the local community,” said volunteer Donna Blevins. Blevins volunteers for both groups and runs an informal Vine Club of movie enthusiasts. The Vine is selling tickets for only $7 to encourage attendance. Staff from Shakespeare’s Associates will be on hand to talk about the film and the summer shows. “It’s informal and fun,” commented Peggy Riley, board member of SA. “It’s a great way to kick off the Shake- speare season.” The Vine Cinema & Alehouse is located at 1722 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550. For tickets and information about the cinema visit www.vinecinema.com. For Livermore Shakes call 925-443-BARD or visit www.LivermoreShakes.org.

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Getting their groove on were audience members (photo at right) who attended the Austin Powers Movie & 60’s Era Costume Party at the Vine Cinema & Alehouse last week. The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center costume and movie social was a benefit for local performing and visual arts centers and its programs. Pictured is Monica Kulander. Wine & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 7 Review: Heidi Chronicles All Of Us By Susan Steinberg edge of her graduation dance. Her ley – ‘NEAT AND CLEAN FOR victims and the Kent State shoot- evaluate the decisions that shaped It’s titled “The Heidi Chron- more daring friend Susan spots an EUGENE.” ings), the Equal Rights Amend- them. icles”, but it’s really a history irresistibly sexy boy (“he can twist Affecting a tone of sophisticat- ment marches and Gay Liberation It’s a tribute to the small cadre lesson for everyone. For Baby and smoke at the same time”), rolls ed cynicism, he sneers at her plan rallies, plus the lighter side of Elvis of gifted performers who bring the Boomers it’s the story of our up her skirt, unbuttons the top of to become an art historian: ”Don’t Presley, John and Yoko, moving play’s characters to life that we have lives. For younger viewers it’s a her sweater, and heads off in his say that – it’s so suburban.” Soon on through LBJ’s death, Nixon’s become invested in them, and cared review course on the second half direction. Mortified, Heidi sits he is teasing her about wanting to resignation, and the historic Roe about every step of their journeys. of the Twentieth Century. For all down with a book, immersing her- write Marxist interpretations of art, v. Wade decision. Intense audience discussions could of us it’s a cautionary tale about self in the less threatening world of a la Herbert Marcuse, prominent We’ll be introduced to Women’s be heard during intermission, with the small choices we make very Death, Be Not Proud. left-wing history professor (whom Conscious-Raising Groups (hys- many remaining in their seats, early that affect the whole span of Enter Peter Patrone, a sweet this reviewer remembers fondly as terically parodied by Wasserstein), gripped by the immediacy of their our lives. boy trying for a glib veneer of a courtly old European lecturer). feminist protest demonstrations, experience. Playwright Wendy Wasser- intellectual disdain, (“I love bored, Self-proclaimed editor (of a tiny weddings, baby showers, and the Special bouquets to award-win- stein’s perceptive narrative begins depressed women…”). Intrigued liberal paper, “but growing”), he change from the Protest Genera- ning actress Emily Garcia as Heidi, in the early 60’s, clearly remem- by his patter, Heidi starts to play has the annoying habit of grading tion to the ME Generation. We’re the linch-pin of every scene, as bered by some, ancient history to along, pretending they are elegant everything, from books to people. reminded of “Jaws,” Nadia Co- effective in her silences as in her others. Guiding viewers back in passengers on a cruise ship, aloof He’s obviously a man on the make, menici, Jimmy Carter, Harvey speeches. Dustin Dean Battaion time is effectively accomplished from the crowd of kids around in more ways than one. Milk, and Woody Allen. inhabited the irreverent Scoop to by the clever use of popular music, them. Declaring that she’ll keep Casually mentioning that he’s Along the way, we see social perfection, and Cin Separi sensi- clothes and hairstyles, and espe- her champagne glass (a plastic on his way to pick up Gene (Mc- change, as females are admitted tively conveyed the anguish of a cially by the projected images of punch cup} as a precious souve- Carthy) and Paul (Newman), he to formerly all-male Ivy League dedicated doctor facing a cruel and famous people and events. nir, Heidi and Peter swear eternal invites Heidi to come along, sleep- schools, and Women’s Studies are untreatable killer disease. Cheers The gasps of instant recognition friendship. It’s so endearingly ing with him first. Surprisingly, added to curriculum lists. Some for Chelan Glavan as a brittle and the whispered queries, “Oh, – and familiarly – sophomoric! she agrees, despite his scorn for women move up the corporate Susan, and the cast members who WHO is THAT?” on opening night Blackout and a quick jump to her motto, “All people deserve to ladder, and even on to the Supreme played a kaleidoscope of smaller testified to the success of Director l968 New Hampshire where Heidi, fulfill their potential.” Impressed in Court bench. But were the femi- roles with admirable authenticity. Susan Hovey’s brilliantly innova- now an earnest college student, is spite of himself, he muses, “You’re nists who pursued careers rather This is a must-see show for tive multi-media design concept. helping out at a community meet- a serious good person…you’re than homes and families really our times, rewarding viewers with The play is staged by the Tri-Val- ing for Eugene McCarthy, liberal prissy but I like you.” And so an- fulfilled by changing the balance nostalgic memories, much food ley Repertory Theatre at its Studio presidential candidate. Backdrop other lifelong bond begins. of American society, or did their for thought, and first-class theatri- Theatre in Pleasanton. photos flash by, showing snapshots In these two short scenes we’ve dogged crusade leave them with cal showmanship (oops, I meant Opening projections create from Vietnam, Janis Joplin, Dustin met the four characters who will empty personal lives? showpersonship). the look and feel of the 60’s, with Hoffman in “The Graduate,” and evolve through the next three de- Pose that same question to all Performances continue Friday photo clips including Bob Dylan, Star Trek’s Spock reading Mad cades. Their paths will diverge, but of us: What were our choices, and and Saturday evenings at 8 PM and Jerry Lewis, LBJ, and The Beatles. Magazine. we’ll watch their individual growth how have they worked out for us? Sunday matinees at 2 PM through A final image shows a high school Still hovering on the sidelines, and their future interactions with Has the world changed for the June 27 . For reservations, call 925- dance, with neat girls and clean-cut Heidi is accosted by Scoop Rosen- fascination. better because of our lives, or is it 462-2121, visit www.trivalleyrep. boys looking impossibly young, baum, an abrasive wiseguy who And we’ll follow the march merely different? That’s the power com, or go to the Studio Theatre putting us “back in the day.” challenges her with calculated of history through the anti-war of this play, which forces viewers Box Office at 1048 Serpentine Heidi, an uncomfortably shy caustic jabs: “Oh, you’re from the traumas (cue the Vietnam napalm to consider their own lives, and Lane, Pleasanton. girl, is nervously hovering at the Seven Sisters Schools, like Welles-

Chouinard, Wente Capture Best of Show Awards Wente Vineyards and Chouinard awarded to wineries who entered tion & Wine Tasting Event, slated earning awards were as follows: Stony Ridge Winery: bronze 2005 Estate Vineyards captured top awards at for Wednesday June 30, from 6:00 Bent Creek: bronze 2008 Chardon- Trifecta, gold 2007 Estate Syrah, silver the Best of the Bay Wine Compe- nay, silver 2007 Red on Red, silver 2007 2005 Estate Petite Sirah; the Alameda County Fair Best of tition, which is open to all com- pm to 8:00 pm, at the Alameda Petite Sirah; Charles R Vineyards: bronze The Wine Group: Concannon Vineyard: the Bay Wine Competition & Zin mercially bonded wineries located County Fair Palm Pavilion. 2008 Barrel Aged Petite Sirah; Chouinard bronze 2008 Reserve Chardonnay, bronze Challenge. Tickets for this special wine Vineyard: bronze 2007 Malbec, gold MJ’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, bronze 2007 Re- in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Cuvee (red table wine), Best of Bay Dessert serve Syrah, bronze 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, The judging took place May San Benito, San Francisco, San tasting event are $50.00 per cou- and gold 2006 Petite Sirah, silver Sparkling bronze 2007 Merlot, gold 2006 Reserve 17-18, at the fairgrounds in Pleas- Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz ple, which also includes Preferred Wine; Cuda Ridge Wines: bronze 2008 Petit Cabernet Sauvignon, silver 2009 Riesling, anton. and Solano counties. Parking and Fair Admission for Verdot; Deer Ridge Vineyards: bronze 2006 silver 2007 Merlot, silver 2006 Captain Estate Petite Sirah, silver 2006 Estate Spe- Joe’s Petite Sirah, silver 2006 Reserve Top awards were: 2010 marks the fourth year for two adults. This event will most cial Blend; Eagle Ridge Vineyard: bronze Petite Sirah, silver 2009 Pinot Grigio, silver Best of White Bay Wine - Wente the Zin Challenge, a unique “com- likely sell out so reserve your ticket 2006 Private Reserve Petite Sirah; 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir; Underdog Wine Vineyards 2008 Chardonnay Riva petition within a competition”. now at: 925-426-7678 or wine@ Eckert Estate Winery: bronze 2007 Merchants: Darcie Kent Vineyards: bronze alamedacountyfair.com Viognier, silver 2008 Semillon; Fenestra 2007 Zinfandel, silver 2009 Gruner Veltliner Ranch, Arroyo Seco Celebrating one of California’s Winery: bronze 2007 Touriga, bronze 2006 Rava’s Blackjack, silver 2009 Sauvignon Best of Bay Red Wine - J. Lohr most popular red wines, the Zin All wines entered into both Tourvanillo, bronze 2006 Merlot, bronze Blanc Rava’s Blackjack; Vineyards 2007 Merlot, Los Osos, Challenge attracted 79 entries competitions will be displayed 2004 Port, gold True Red Lot 24, silver 2008 Wente Vineyards: Best of Bay White Paso Robles in the Wine Garden throughout Semonnay, silver 2009 Riesling, silver 2009 2008 Riva Ranch Chardonnay, bronze from 45 wineries. A total of 8 Dry Rose, silver 2007 Mourvedre, silver Tamas Estates 2008 Double Decker Red, Best of Bay Dessert - Chouinard Gold medals were awarded in the the Alameda County Fair, June 2007 Zinfandel; Las Positas Vineyards: bronze 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, bronze 2006 Petite Sirah Port, Mohr-Fry Zin Challenge, which is open to 23 through July 11 (closed Tues- bronze 2008 Chardonnay, silver 2007 Petite Murrieta’s Well 2007 Meritage Red, bronze 2008 Chardonnay Morning Fog, bronze Ranch, Lodi all commercially bonded wineries days). Sirah Casa De Vinas Covarrubias; Lavish Laines Winery: gold 2007 Estate Grown 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, gold 2008 Riva Best of Zin Challenge - Rock within the United State producing For more information about Zinfandel; Ranch Chardonnay, gold 2009 Sauvignon Wall Wine Co. 2008 Zinfandel, Zinfandel. the Alameda County Fairgrounds, McGrail Vineyards and Winery: bronze Blanc, gold 2007 Zarzuela, gold 207 Petite Sonoma County the annual Fair, and the 2010 Fair 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; Occasio Sirah, gold Tamas Estates 2007 Sangiovese The public is invited to mingle Winery: silver 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, silver Riserva, silver Tamas Estates 2007 Zin- This year 274 wines were en- with the winemakers and taste the Concert Series, please visit http:// 2008 Petite Sirah, silver 2008 Zinfandel; fandel, silver 2008 Riesling, silver 2007 tered and judged from 64 wineries gold medal wines at the upcoming www.alamedacountyfair.com or Retzlaff Vineyards: bronze 2006 Estate Merlot, silver 2007 Crane Ridge Merlot; by three panels of judges. Best of the Bay Wine Competition call 925-426-7600. Cab/Merlot Blend, bronze Estate Cabernet Wood Family Vineyards: bronze 2007 Port; Ruby Hill Winery: gold 2008 Grapeful Madden Ranch Syrah, silver 2007 Zinfandel A total of 18 Gold medals were & Zin Challenge Awards Recep- Livermore Valley wineries Red, silver 2007 Estate Reserve Zinfandel; (Old Vine). 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 Art & Entertainment

she has concentrated on finding a way to lindaryanfineart.com for details. Wine and Cheese Pairings, Wente Director Lisa Tromovitch and actors from marry her love of the human form with her Vineyards. Sat., June 26, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Shakespeare’s Associates present scenes passion for abstract art. Joanna's current MEETINGS Sample local artisan cheeses paired with and discuss themes from their upcoming work represents a move from mood based Pleasanton Art League and Livermore the finest expression in food and wine season—romantic Romeo & Juliet and art to work that provides an atmosphere Art Association, meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., pairings by Wente Vineyards. $20 Wine Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing. Under- in which the work can come alive and June 21 at Almond Ave. School, 1401 Club Members, $25 for all guests, plus written by the Friends of the Livermore communicate with the viewer. Almond Ave., Livermore. Guest artist will tax. Estate Winery Tasting Room, 5565 Library. Admission is free. For more The Contra Costa JCC will open three be Alan Ryall. In his presentation, Alan Tesla Road, Livermore. For reservations, information call 925-373-5505. new exhibits featuring work by Michael will describe is own journey as a marine call 925-456-2305 or purchase tickets on Blown Sideways Through Life, June 26 Yashar, a collection of Ketubot, and Tra- artist and will use images of his work to line at shop.wentevineyards.com. and 27, July 3 and 4. Creative Writers ditions: From Generation to Generation, illustrate techniques that he uses to achieve Taste of Terroir, July 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Producers Group Presents: "Blown Side- an eclectic collection of Judaica from realistic effects in his oil paintings of the featuring Livermore Valley Winemakers ways Through Life" by Claudia Shear. the local community. The exhibits will San Francisco Bay, the ocean, boats of and Bay Area Chefs teamed up to create Adult themes and language. Performances ACC (Art, Critique & Coffee) meets be housed at the Contra Costa JCC’s various types and ships from the Age of innovative wine and food pairings for at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on June 26, Fridays at 10 a.m. at Borders Cafe in Friedkin Art Gallery, Gallery 925, and Sail. Alan and his wife Flori continue to guests to enjoy. In a blind tasting, our at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on June 27. Pleasanton. The group welcomes artists Tice Valley Gallery from May 12 through live and work in Livermore where he media judges, Leslie Sbrocco, W. Blake Cost: $23.50 At the Bothwell Arts Center and art lovers to view the latest works September 17, 2010. Gallery hours are still gets out for an occasional sail on Gray, and Jessica Yadegaren will pres- 2466-8th Street, Livermore. Information: be members as they discuss how to Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to San Francisco Bay. There is no admission ent awards for taste top pairings while 373-6800 or www.LivermorePerformin- better each piece before release to the 8:00 p.m and Fridays, 9:00 am to 3:00 charge to attend the meeting. guests vote for people's choice awards. gArts.org.events public. “Fine Art is an art that combines p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the Art Chat Lecture Series, Danville Village In addition to the pairings, there will be many years of practice, education and exhibits. Admission is free. The Contra Theatre Art Gallery, A series of discus- a silent auction, a dessert room filled with COMEDY experimentation. We find with a cup of Costa JCC is located at 2071 Tice Valley sions about art intended to demystify the sweets, ports, and more. The Palm Event Comedy Uncorked, benefitting the Open Blvd. in Walnut Creek. art world and provide for a meaningful Center, 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasan- Heart Kitchen, is back for another summer coffee and a relaxed atmosphere, we Call for Artists, Art in the Park, Danville, exchange of ideas while surrounded by ton. To view participating wineries and series of laughs at Retzlaff Vineyards in can share our thoughts as we help each 12th Annual Fine Arts Festival, October the changing exhibitions at the newly restaurants or to purchase tickets, visit Livermore. Performances are June 19, other review our work through a great 2 & 3, On the Town Green, Front Street renovated Village Theatre Art Gallery in www.LVwine.org. July 24, August 21 and Sept. 18. Shows many ideas given by the group, that Park, by the Library. Categories: Paintings Danville. Wed., June 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. begin at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. combines experience in Watercolor, in All Media, Photography, Ceramics, 233 Front St., Danville. Topics include: MUSIC/CONCERTS Complete show details and tickets are at Oil, Acrylic and Mixed Media.” Founded Sculpture, Graphics and limited openings Growing your Art Career and Becoming Concerts on the Green, Summer Series, www.comedyuncorked.com. Performers in 2007 this Pleasanton based group in Fine Jewelry (no crafts). Sponsored by a Gallery Artist; Ever wondered if you Tuesdays through Sept. 24. Music 5 to include Joe Klocek, Michael Meehan, has taken on everything from Realism Alamo Danville Artists’ Society and the have what it takes to show your work in 8 p.m. at the Livermore Valley Plaza in Norm Goldblatt, Sandy Stec, Johnny to Surrealism and Abstract artworks. Town of Danville, this event is a Fund galleries; Unsure how to approach gal- front of the Bankhead Theater. No admis- Steele, Will Durst, Debi Durst, Michael Members will present an exhibit, “A Raiser for Art in the Schools of the San leries for representation; and Know how sion charge. Each week, two Livermore Bossier, Lynn Ruth Miller, Tim Babb, Will Passion for Art,” during the month of Ramon School District. Art in the Park to prepare your portfolio and yourself wineries featured; also beer selected by Franken, Anthony Hill, Fred Anderson, includes a Judged Inside Art Show and to make an effective approach. Free to downtown bartenders. Non-alcoholic Aundre the Wonderwoman. Retzlaff Vine- July at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery food, wine and live entertainment. Booth students and all art enthusiasts. RSVP beverages will be available. Restaurants yards is located at 1356 South Livermore in San Ramon. Pictured is a watercolor spaces are 10’ x 10’ and the fees are $85 for by Monday, June 21. Panelists Include: will offer food for purchase. The Liver- Avenue in Livermore. by Mahesh Baishya of ACC-Art, Critique non ADAS members. Artist’s applications Geri Arata, MFA, Arata Fine Art, SF; more Downtown Inc. website lists the available: e-mail ormawebb@comcast. Claudia Worthington Hess, Worthington restaurants, wine shops and tasting rooms DANCE ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS net or call 925 828-9170. Gallery West, Pleasanton; and, Tricia at www.livermoredowntown.com. Dance the Magic Showcase 2010, June Livermore Art Association Gallery, Louise Gibler Exhibit , oil paintings Grame, MFA, PhD. To RSVP or for more Doo Wah Riders, Livermore Valley Per- 13, Xtreme Force Dance Company in located in Carnegie Park, offers art consisting of still life, landscape, floral information, please contact Shelley Barry, forming Arts Center Presents. June 11, Livermore. The performance includes classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, art and figurative subjects for the months of Gallery Specialist @ (925) 314/3460 or 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First dancers of all levels and ages dancing exhibits and information pertaining to the May and June 2010 at the Garre Vineyard [email protected] St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, www. to all Disney music. At 2:00 p.m. in the art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The & Winery 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. livermoreperformingarts.org. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, gallery has been open since 1974 and is Hours of operation are Monday through WINERY EVENTS Velocity Handbell Ensemble concert on Livermore. Tickets at 925-373-6800 or run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Friday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and weekends Thomas Coyne Winery at Blacksmith Sat., June 12 at 7 p.m. Asbury United www.LivermorePerformingArts.org. Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All the pieces are Square, Downtown Livermore, 25 S. Methodist. No admission will be charged OLIO, June 13, Spark Dance Studio annual call 449-9927. framed and done in the chiaroscuro style Livermore Ave. Saturday and Sunday for this concert. A free will offering will recital. All seats reserved. At 1:00 p.m. and Seward Johnson Sculptures Downtown of painting. from 1 to 6 p.m. Live music every be collected to supplement the cost of 4:30 p.m. in the Amador Theater, 1155 Pleasanton, interactive exhibit by sculptor Art exhibit, May 21-June 30th – Occasio Saturday: June 12 Hurricane, June 19 Asbury Ringers attending Odyssey 2010, Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Information: J. Seward Johnson placed on sidewalk Winery hosts artist Patrick Segui’s latest Kenny Robbins Band, June 26 Liam. a handbell conference at UC Davis in 925-931-3444 or www.ci.pleasanton. locations. The eleven life-size, three- exhibition, “Back Behind the Big Top.” http://thomascoynewinery.com. June. The church is located at 4743 East ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts.html. dimensional bronze sculptures depict the This show depicts many scenes of an Ed- Nottingham Cellars, 2245C South Vasco Ave., Livermore. For information, call Saturday Night Dance Parties, themed everyday activities of people who may be wardian circus – Ringmasters, trapeze art- Rd., Livermore. Acoustic event concert ww.AsburyLive.org. parties each Saturday night from Salsa found anywhere, from a man reading a ists and gypsy caravans. Patrick’s unique June 11, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Featuring 2010 Concert at Wente Vineyards, Thurs., to Swing, includes an optional group newspaper on a park bench and an elderly style has decorated the Winery’s previous Of Shape and Sound and I The Mighty. June 17, The Fray. Thurs., June 24, Liza dance lesson at 7:15. $15 cover charge, woman carrying a bag of groceries to a auction lots, and his intriguing mis-en- Tickets are $15 at the door. club members Minnelli. Ticketmaster.com or by call- 7:15 dance lesson, 8:00-10:30 for dance child welcoming a soldier home from duty. scene transports the viewer to another era. get in free with RSVP 925.294.8647, ing the Wente Vineyards Box Office at parties. It's All About Dancing, 171 So. The exhibit will remain in place through Fridays – Sundays, noon – 5 p.m. 2245B nottinghamcellars.com. 925.456.2424. Wente Vineyards, 5050 Livermore Avenue, 925-449-9292, or June 30, 2010. More information about South Vasco Road, Livermore, 371-1987, Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, June Arroyo Rd., Livermore. [email protected]. the J. Seward Johnson exhibit is avail- www.occasiowinery.com 12th & 13th celebrate the local cowboy Jennings & Keller, Sun., June 20, 2 p.m. A String of Pearls, Saturday, June 19, 2 able by contacting Pleasanton Fine Arts New works by Livermore artist Joanna heritage and flag day. There will be Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Coordinator Julie Finegan at jfinegan@ Crawshaw will be displayed through cowboy decorations and flags from all An acoustic duo based out of Miami. Their St., Livermore. Valley Dance Theatre’s ci.pleasanton.ca.us or (925) 931-5355. June 30, 2010 at the Wild Vine, 2187 the great wine regions around the world. music is called “Fusion Folk Americana” 30th Anniversary Celebration brings to Trunk show, Livermore Art Association First Street in Livermore. Refreshments Serving chili and sourdough bread both – a blend of many different elements life Gershwin’s An American in Paris, Art Gallery, summer jewelry and other will be provided. Joanna is an abstract days. Two new wines will be released: that comes from their vast musical back- Glenn Miller’s classic A String of Pearls, wearable art, Fri., June 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m. artist from Livermore, California. She Primitivo and iL Segreto. iL Segreto is grounds. No admission charge. www. and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, plus exciting Wine and cheese will be served. Carnegie is a 2005 graduate of the Art Institute of an easy drinking red wine cuvee under ci.pleasanton.ca.us new works. www.livermoreperformin- Bldg., 3rd and J Streets, Livermore. www. Boston. Since her move from Boston, $20.00. The Primitivo is finally back and Manriquez & Rubis, Sun., June 26, 2 garts.org. Livermore ArtAssociation.org. she has concentrated on finding a way to is great. Event has a $5.00 tasting fee, p.m. Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Ber- The Wizard of Oz, presented by Dance Livermore Art Association 8th an- marry her love of the human form with her waived with purchase. 3053 Marina Ave., nal Ave. Specialize in Latin American Studio at Gymfinity. Sat., June 19, 11 a.m. nual U.S. Bank show at the US Bank passion for abstract art. Joanna's current Livermore. Information 925-443-1998 or music. They sing, play guitar, charango, 230 So. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Public is in Livermore on display until June 30. work represents a move from mood based www.rmwinery.com. zomponas, cuatro and bombo, featuring invited to attend. Most artworks are for sale. Open during art to work that provides an atmosphere Nottingham Cellars, Meet and Greet an extensive repertoire of popular and US Bank's business hours: Mon-Thu in which the work can come alive and Sylvia Thompson on Sun., June 13, noon folk songs from Latin American. www. MOVIES 9:00-5:00, Fri 9:00-6:00, and Sat 9:00- communicate with the viewer. to 5 p.m., 2245C Vasco Rd., Livermore. ci.pleasanton.ca.us Shakespeare in Love, Thurs., June 10, 7 1:00. US Bank is located at 2125 Second What Lies Above Below & Through Sylvia Thompson is the featured artist for p.m. Vine Cinema & Alehouse, 1722 First Street, Livermore. Juried Art Exhibition, May 14 through the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Asso- ON THE STAGE St., Livermore. $7. Hosted by Livermore New works by Livermore artist Joanna June 19, explore 31 artists’ responses to ciation featured event: The 29th Annual The Heidi Chronicles, Tri-Valley Repertory Shakespeare Festival as a kickoff to "A Crawshaw displayed through June 30, the subjects of surface, depth, transpar- Harvest Wine. nottinghamcellars.com Theatre Studio Theatre production. June Summer of Love." Tickets to the movie 2010 at the Wild Vine, 2187 First Street ency and opacity at Ryan Fine Art gallery, Tamas Estates, Livermore, Salute Wine 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27. 1048 at www.vinecinema.com. Information in Livermore. Artist reception to be held 171 So. J Street, Livermore. The gallery Release on June 19, 6 to 8 p.m. Reserve Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. about upcoming performances, go to on Thursday, May 20 from 6pm to 8pm. is open lunchtimes Thursday – Saturday by June 11. Complimentary for Club Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. Ticket www.livermoreshakes.org. Refreshments will be provided. Joanna and Friday evenings. An extension of this Members, up to two additional guests information 462-2121 or www.trival- is an abstract artist from Livermore. She exhibition will hang at Panama Red Cof- may attend for $10 each. Visit shop. leyrep.com. OPERA is a 2005 graduate of the Art Institute of fee Company, corner of First & K Street, tamasestates.com or call 925-456-2380 to Scenes from Shakespeare's Romeo & Children's Opera, Cantabella Children’s Boston. Since her move from Boston, from May 18 through June 19. See www. purchase tickets or make your reservation. Juliet, Tues., June 22, 7 p.m. Livermore Chorus will present three performances Space is limited. Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Artistic of The Piper of Hamelin, a fully staged Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010 9

opera by renowned composer John Rut- 2010. Completed applications must be & Community Services Department, Author Jonathan Curiel, Sun., June 27, 2 ter. Saturday, July 24, 2010, 3:30pm and accompanied by an $8 application fee Sunday, June 20 from 10am to 2 pm in p.m. Livermore Library, 1188 So. Liver- Good News for 7:30pm; Sunday, July 25, 2010, 3:30pm, and a CD or cassette tape for preliminary the Group Picnic Area at Emerald Glen more Ave. Journalist in San Francisco at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita screening. Additional information may Park. Cost is $3 per person, which will and the author of Al' America : Travels Road, Pleasanton. Characters in this be obtained by calling the competition guarantee your family reserved table Opera Lovers Through America's Arab and Islamic All opera-lovers who missed classic opera include the piper, the mayor chairperson at 447-1947. seating in our Group Picnic Area and all Roots. The book details the historic in- and the corporation, the lame child, the Father's Day Photo Contest, sponsored by the games, activities, entertainment and fluence of Arab and Muslim culture on some of the Metropolitan Opera’s shopkeeper, the townspeople and the Alameda County CattleWomen's Associa- ice cold lemonade. All you need to bring America, from the time of Columbus most stunning theatercasts have a rats! Proceeds from the Sunday matinee tion. Cash prizes: $50 for first place, $30 is your picnic lunch and dad. Register to the modern age. Underwritten by the last chance to see seven of them will be donated to music programs of for second place, and $20 for third place. on-line at www.DublinRecGuide.com. Friends of the Livermore Library. Admis- the Livermore and Pleasanton public Anyone can enter. The winning photos Call 556-4500 if you would like more this summer. sion is free. For more information call Dublin’s Regal Cinema will schools. Tickets $10 student, $15 adult. will be published in The Independent as information. 925-373-5505. More information: 925-292-2663/Can- well as on the Alameda County Cattle- Book Into Film, June 27, "The Namesake,” 4th July Celebration, noon to 2 p.m. show each “live” performance tabella.org. Women website. The photo theme is a film based on the book by Jhumpa Wayside Park, First and Neal Streets, recording Wednesday evenings Opera in the Vineyard, August 1, A fund "Show why your father deserves BEEF Lahiri. View the movie at 2:00 p.m. in Pleasanton. Patriotic speeches, music at 6:30 on the following dates: raiser for the Livermore Valley Opera. for Father's Day." The photo can be of the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old by Pleasanton Community Concert Bring your own picnic and experience mu- Fathers, Grandfathers, or "Father-like" Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. A comparison “Aida” June 16th, “Romeo et Ju- Band. Free. liette” June 23, “Eugene Onegin” sic and song. Information: 925-960-9210 figures. Entries are due by June 17, 2010. of the movie with the book follows. Free. Ranchers of the Amador-Livermore or www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com. For contest details go to AlamedaCoun- Information: 925-931-3405. Valley, Aug. 19, A panel of local ranch- July 7, “La Boheme” July 14, tyCattleWomen.com. Alameda County Fair, June 23-July 11 ers discuss the history and practices of “Turandot” July 21, and “Carmen” MISCELLANEOUS Livermore Rodeo Parade, Sat., June 12, (closed Tuesdays), Alameda County ranching in the Amador-Livermore Valley. July 28. Livermore Valley Restaurant Awards, downtown Livermore along 2nd and 3rd Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Farm animals, An event in the Ed Kinney Lecture Series More performances may be Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- Streets. 10 a.m. start. Free. 16-days of live horse racing, professional sponsored by the Museum on Main. At tion has implemented a new program to Livermore Rodeo, June 12 and 13, Rodeo entertainment, midway and carnival, food, 7:00 p.m. at the Lynnewood Methodist shown later in the summer, but recognize restaurants that support and Grounds at Robertson Park, Livermore. fun for all ages. www.alamedacountyfair. Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, no further schedule is currently promote Livermore Valley wines and Joaquin Murrieta: Dead In The Sierra, com. CA. Museum members: $5, others: $10. available. For later dates inquire wineries. To nominate a restaurant, Thursday, June 17, Join filmmaker, War- A cooking demonstration, wine pairing Information: 925-462-2766 or www. at the theater. please visit www.LVwine.org and click ren Haack, for a screening and discussion and book signing with author Fran Gage museumonmain.org. the "Nominate a Restaurant" link at the of his narrative film on the famous outlaw will be held at Victorine Olive Oil in bottom of the homepage. Nominations Joaquin Murrieta. Museum on Main Ed downtown Livermore on June 26. Gage must be received by July 1st. The Restau- Kinney Lecture series. 7 p.m. at Lyn- is the author of "The New American Olive rant of the Year Award will be announced newood United Methodist Church, 4444 Oil." The class will include tastings of at the annual Taste of Terroir event held Black Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets are $5 three olive oils, cooking demonstration on July 22 members and seniors, $10 nonmembers, and tasting, complimentary wine paring 38th annual Competition for Young $3 students and teachers with ID. Res- and book signing. The event is Sat., June Musicians, Livermore-Amador Sym- ervations are suggested. Tickets may be 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. The class fee is $55. phony Association competition is open purchased at the door. Call the Museum Enroll in person at 21 So. Livermore Ave to instrumentalists and vocalists who on Main at 462-2766. at Blacksmith Square in Livermore, or call reside or attend school in Livermore, California Writers Club, Tri-Valley 454-8770 or 454-8777. Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, or San Ramon. Branch, meeting June 19. International Women Photographers of the Twenti- Students are eligible through grade 12. If best-selling thriller writer Jeff Carlson eth Century, Thurs., June 27, 7 p.m. not enrolled in high school, the maximum tells you why, when and how to bend, Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore age is 17. All instruments will be consid- break and beat the laws of publishing Ave. Marcy B. Freedman will present a ered. The purpose is to select two young with his lecture on Breaking The Rules one-hour talk with slides, highlighting the musicians who will perform as soloists To Breaking In: Ten Tips To Sell Your work of several amazing women photog- with the symphony on Feb. 12, 2011. First Novel. Information: www.trival- raphers. Underwritten by the Friends of the Each winner/soloist will be awarded $250. leywriters.org. Livermore Library. Admission is free. For The application deadline is Sun., Oct. 3, Father’s Day Picnic, City of Dublin Parks more information call 925-373-5505. Artist Chosen for On-Line Juried Exhibit artists were selected by the juror work, “‘This piece is a mixed Laurence Bradshaw, Professor of media representation of the love Art at the University of Nebraska and protection a mother gives to at Omaha, U. S. A. her child. The mother bird is pro- Bradshaw states, “Tricia Poulos tecting her chick from the weather Leonard of Pleasanton success- perched above a nest containing an fully mixes media to portray the egg a future offspring in the wings. idea of ‘In the Nest’ with the dove- I was thinking of the love I have for like formations emphasized by its my own chicks and how I want to lightness." protect them from the harshness of The exhibition will be fea- the world. This painting was com- tured online at the website www. posed using watercolor and acrylic upstreampeoplegallery.com and paints with collage material on 140 continue for 12 months, closing lb. Arches watercolor paper. It is May 31, 2011. 22X30 inches.”’ Poulos Leonard says of her

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Artist Tricia Poulos Leonard of Pleasanton has received a Special Recognition Merit Award for art work in the “12th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media Juried Online International Art Exhibi- tion” hosted by UpstreamPeop- leGallery. This international exhibition received approximately 200 entries from around the world and 40 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010

Edward Teller Science Scolarships Awarded to Four Seniors Four high school seniors from challenges including catapult and will prepare them for high school. Livermore and Tracy have been hovercraft building. In the fall, He has served as a teaching as- awarded Lawrence Livermore Hawkins will attend University of sistant for the Science Olympiad National Laboratory’s (LLNL) California at San Diego to study team at the Freiler School in Tracy. prestigious Edward Teller Science mechanical engineering. Coleto plans to attend Santa Clara Scholarship. Paul completed Granada High University this fall, where he will The awards, instituted in 2004 School’s Biotechnology Pathway study engineering physics. in honor of the late Dr. Teller, program, designed for students Shi was awarded the Sandia renowned physicist and Lab co- interested in pursuing biotechnol- National Laboratories Outstand- founder, are given annually by the ogy as a career path. The Sandia ing Science Achievement Award Laboratory to graduating seniors National Laboratories Women’s as a junior and has worked in a who excel in science studies. Council honored her as the out- laboratory at Sandia during the This year’s award winners from standing Granada High School summer. the Livermore Valley Joint Uni- junior girl in science. She attended a microbial ge- fied School District are Matthew She was a captain and outstand- nome annotation workshop at the Hawkins from Livermore High ing member of the Granada High Joint Genome Institute and made School and Manika Paul from science bowl team that placed such an impression that she was Granada High School. The Tracy second in the regional competition. asked for input on expanding the Unified School District winners She participated in a Department training to high school students. are Dennis Coleto of West High of Transportation program in Her team that attended the work- School and Mary Shi of Tracy which she was named “Engineer shop was the only group from a High School. Each receives a of the Future.” high school, while others repre- All ten Girl Scouts from Pleasanton Girl Scout Troop 30778 were scholarship of $1,500 toward a Coleto regularly participates sented a university, college and presented their Silver Award Pins and certificates on June 2 for college education. in advanced placement physics a medical school faculty. Shi will Hawkins has applied his science study sessions, and often assists attend Yale University in the fall. completing over 40 hours of work apiece on their Silver Award course curriculum to extracurricu- students who ask for help. He has Richard Farnsworth, Scott Wil- Project. The Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette Scout lar activities. This year, he and two led science activities at elemen- son and Nadine Horner of LLNL can earn. The girl’s project included planning and staging both a classmates built and programmed tary school science nights, made presented the awards to the stu- Brownie Scout “Girls’ Sport” Try-It Badge event and a baby-sitting an autonomous robot that qualified presentations about engineering dents at the high schools’ awards event for local parents. In addition, the girls collected paper products for the world championships. He to eighth grade classes, and helped ceremonies. to donate to a local women’s shelter. Pictured are: (front row, also has participated in engineering incoming freshmen learn skills that left to right) Carly Krakauer, Naomi Chan, Anika Kilkenny, Claire Holt and Caroline Lilja; (back row) Shivani Doraiswami, Bianca Bacaltos, Colleen McCullough, Courtney Cavanaugh and Heather McKenzie. Political Book Wins Award incredible and suspenseful presi- The book is still available dential campaigns in American his- at www.Amazon.com. “Age of tory. Every week was a cliffhanger. Obama: A Reporter’s Journey…” Curtis was there for every dramatic is now available for Kindle users. step, from Barrack Obama’s up- More information is at the pub- set victory in Iowa; to Hillary lisher’s website at www.Nimble- Clinton’s and John McCain’s stun- Books.com. ning comeback wins a week later Curtis currently splits his work in New Hampshire; and, all the time between Danville, where he way to the final primary, reporting runs MarkCurtisMedia, and Provi- “live” from Mount Rushmore in dence, Rhode Island, where he is South Dakota. the Weekend Anchor and Chief Then it was on to both political Political Reporter for WLNE-TV conventions and the November ABC-6. He is currently complet- election and, finally, the Inaugura- ing his Doctorate in Educational tion. “Age of Obama: A Reporter’s Leadership at St. Mary’s College Journey…” takes you to every key of California in Moraga. moment, from beginning to end!

Girl Scout Troop 31209 completed their Silver Award Project with Danville author and political Troop Members Earn the installment of the new address sign for the Girl Scout Cabin in reporter Mark Curtis has won a Bronze Awards Livermore. The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award available “2010 International Book Award” to a Girl Scout Cadette. To attain this award, a young woman works for his book, “Age of Obama: A Girl Scouts from Troop 32007 have been working on their Bronze to complete a series of leadership challenges and an extensive Reporter’s Journey with Clinton, Award for the last year. McCain and Obama in the Making service project in her community. Lowes of Livermore helped by Their project, Stop the Hunger, was inspired by Open Heart Kitchen’s allowing the troop to purchase the needed supplies at cost. Holly of the President 2008,” which took need for additional food supplies. These girls attended monthly Girl Scout First Place in the category: “Cur- Leader meetings to collect food from local Girl Scout troops to donate Simpson (LVCS), Kristin Rose (Home), Marisa Malone (LVCS), and rent Events/Political-Social.” to Open Heart. They made their last drop off of food last week. Kathy Biehl (LVCS) planned and worked their project for just over a The book was also a finalist The girls, Grace Ogunfunmi, Haley Thacker, Jessica Murray, and year. The girls and Troop Leader, Kristine Biehl, would also like to in the “Non Fiction Narrative” Kaitlyn Biehl (all LVCS), also participated in Girl Scouts of Northern thank their project advisor, Matt Malone, who assisted and taught category. California Golden Gate Bridging. This was the 29th anniversary of the the girls how to use the tools needed for the project. 2008 marked one of the most GGB marking the girls accomplishments to a new program level.

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Couple Celebrating 75 Years of Marriage Robert Oliver and Edna Deme are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 16, 1935. They signed their marriage certificate at the Wahoe County Court house in Reno, Nevada. The couple drove up in a Chrysler automobile. They were accompa- nied by their friends Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nelsen. Robert and Edna met through a mutual friend, Eleanor Maker, in 1931. Both attended Oakland High School. Before Robert graduated from Oakland High in 1933, in gave the love-of-his-life a promise ring. While Edna was a senior at Oakland High, Robert was off working in the Gold Coun- try at a gold mine called the Eclipse U.S. Navy Ensign Matthew Scott Clement (in photo), son of Cliff and Sue Mine in Mokeleme Hill. There he Clement, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD would send love letters back to Robert and Edna Deme on May 28, 2010 and was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy. The Edna, with lit bits of gold hidden Guest Speaker was U. S. Vice President Joseph Biden (pictured at left). Ens. under the stamp on the envelop. Oakland to Livermore in 1968. response by saying; “Whatever Clement successfully completed four years of intensive academic, physical, and Edna would keep both the letters Edna has been asked many Bob tells me to do, I just nod my professional training, resulting in a Bachelor of Science Degree with Merit with and the gold the next 76 years. times, what is her secret to a long head and say yes, then I go about a major in Astrophysics and a minor in German. As a graduate of the Naval doing what I want.” Academy, Ens. Clement completed a four-year, total immersion program where Robert and Edna moved from successful marriage, she always a strong, balanced academic program, focused on the educational needs of the Navy and Marine Corps, is superimposed on a strict, professional military train- ing environment emphasizing the development of leadership skills. Following graduation, Ens.. Clement has been assigned to Nuclear Submarine School where he will con- tinue intensive studies and training for 18 months in order to serve as a Naval Officer aboard a nuclear submarine; home port to be determined at completion of all Nuclear Submarine training. Clement is a 2006 graduate of Granada High School in Livermore. Patriot Awards to Be Given to Three Recipients Friends and family members from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, and his wife Roberta moved here Society, the group that operates motivate others to demonstrate are invited to a champagne re- July 4, as part of the Pleasanton in 1969, and Ed so loved this town the Museum On Main. Ed was love, pride, faith, belief, and devo- ception on Monday, June 14, at Downtown Association’s concerts where they were raising their sons particularly gifted in interviewing tion to community. Pleasanton’s Museum On Main to in the Park series. Scott and Brad that he changed some of the oldest members of our Nominations and selection honor the recipients of this year’s From 1998 until his final illness careers rather than accepting a town as part of the museum’s oral of each year’s award recipients Ed Kinney Community Patriot in 2005, Ed Kinney was the Master transfer to another state. The Kin- history project. He established the are made by the 7/4 Celebration Awards. This year’s awardees are of Ceremonies for “Celebrating neys joined the Community Pres- museum’s popular lecture series Planning Team and a committee Brad Hirst, Dave Wright, and Freedom and its Evolution since byterian Church, where Ed became that now bears his name. made up of past award recipients Rosiland Wright. the Revolution” – the all-volunteer one of the founding members of “One of the ways we wish to or their survivors. Past recipients The sixth annual awards recep- Fourth of July event for Pleasan- the now-famous Balloon Platoon, honor Ed’s memory in perpetuity include: Jack Dove and Roger McLain (2005); Hank Gomez and tion will take place from 5:30-7:00 ton, set in Lions Wayside Park. marching in parades with that is by annually presenting the Ed Juanita Haugen (2006); Ron Hyde p.m., with presentations beginning Ed was an inspiration to those of group until he traded his mop for a Kinney Community Patriot Award and Charlotte Severin (2007); Bob at 6 p.m. Each of this year’s re- us who worked with him on this microphone, becoming the “Voice to individuals who have exhibited Athenour, Rebecca Bruner, and cipients will be introduced, with a and other projects. He exempli- of Pleasanton” in 1974, the year the service behavior entitling them Howard Neely (2008); and Barbara summary of the many good things fied loyal service in the develop- he began announcing parades on to be called Community Patriots,” Hempill and Ken Mercer (2009). they have done for this community. ment of his community, both as Main Street. His was the familiar, said W. Ron Sutton, founder and Members of the all-volunteer 7/4 Museum On Main is located at 603 an elected official (former mayor friendly voice narrating more than producer of the local Fourth of July Celebration Planning Team include Main Street. and city council member) and as two dozen local parades. celebration, adding, “Remember, it Ron Sutton (chairman), Ward The award recipients also will an everyday citizen volunteer – a Another way Ed showed his love is individuals, not organizations, Belding, Jack Dove, Jerri Long, be introduced to the community community patriot. of this community was through his who change the world.” Lisa Lorentz, Ken McDonald, and at the Fourth of July celebration Ed was dedicated to his family, volunteer involvement in the Ama- The annual award is presented Bob Williams. to be held in Lions Wayside Park his church, and his community. He dor-Livermore Valley Historical to those whose actions inspire and 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Widowed Men and Women of Northern elle Ortiz is incoming Honored Queen. Recep- about volunteer opportunities like fostering youth or adult Fridays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box CA., Champagne brunch in San Ramon, June tion and dance following the ceremony. dogs/cats, socializing shelter animals, helping Valley Dance Theatre School, 2247 Second 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin 13, 11:45 a.m., RSVP by June 10 to Marsha, Livermore Area Blood Drive - Friday, at adoption events & fund-raisers, & many St., Suite B, Livermore. Call Margaret Ward, Board. Include name of organization, meeting 830-8483. Bocce Ball in Pleasanton, June 14, 1 June 18, 1-7:00 p.m. at Asbury United Meth- other roles available for you to participate in. 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen, 447-1833. date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone p.m., RSVP by June 11 to Eleanor at 846-2728. odist Church, 4743 East Avenue (note new Age 18+. Orientation is July 10, 1:00-2:30 PM ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, number and contact person should also be Lunch in Danville, June 16, 11:30 a.m., RSVP location!). There is a severe shortage of blood at East Count Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason (CL) is a nonprofit, peer-based, self-help sup- included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) by June 14 to Marsha, 830-8483. Happy hour in the Bay Area, and only 3% of the eligible Drive in Dublin. Bring $10 cash or check to port group for people with difficulty discarding Rodeo dinner dance, hosted by the Liver- in Pleasanton, June 17, 5:30 p.m., RSVP by people give blood. Please help save a life by help cover the cost of material. Information unwanted possessions. Meetings in Room 7 at more Knights of Columbus Friday June 11 at June 15 to Marge, 828-5124. Friendly Bridge giving blood. The process takes 1-1½ hours, at www.tvar.org 7 p.m. every Monday 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Michael’s large hall. The cost is $25.00 in Livermore, June 19, 1 p.m., RSVP by June and snacks and refreshments are served after Exceptional Needs Network Murder St. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. per person which includes a Rib Eye steak 16 to Harriet, 447-8229. Luncheon in Dublin, you donate. You must be 17 years old, and have Mystery Dinner Gala, Fri., June 25, 6 p.m. Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just dinner and dancing from 8-11. Music by DJ June 24, 1:30 p.m., RSVP by June 22 to Sylvia, a form of identification with you. To sign up, Raise funds for Tri-Valley developmentally come or call our one of the volunteers: 925-200- Power. Cocktails will be from 5-6 and dinner 510-568-2521. Buffet breakfast in Livermore, go to www.GiveLife.org, and use RLCC as the delayed children and ENN's Camp Arroyo. 1943, or go to www.ClutterLess.org. from 6-8. For tickets contact Mark Duguid at June 17, 10:45 a.m., RSVP by June 25 to Hilda, sponsor code. For more information contact Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Retired Public Employees Association, 925 443-5873 298-8808. Amy Band Concert at the Bankhead Tom Petty at 925-980-8164. East Avenue, Livermore. Tickets can be all retired public employees under the Calp- Tri-Valley Democratic Club, Mon., June Theater, Livermore, July 3, 7 p.m., seating on Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network, purchased at http://ennetwork.org/MMN/Mur- ers retirement program are invited to attend 21, 7 p.m. A forum concerning the California first come, first served basis, RSVP as soon as meets 7 p.m. June 21, Harvest Park Middle der_Mystery_Night/Home.html bimonthly meetings at Emil Villa's Hickory Water Bond and the BP Disaster. Speakers possible to Christy, 361-0931. School, 4900 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. 1980 Granada High 30th Reunion: June Pit & Grill, 3064 Pacific Ave., Livermore, at include Bill Quirk of the Hayward City Council Golden Spoon in Livermore will be offer- Topic will be Gentle Chiropractic: Nurturing 25, 2010 Pine Street Bar & Grill Mixer 8:00pm, 10:45 a.m. Dates: August 5 speaker is Margaret & Elanor Starmer Western Region Director ing "up to 50" fund-raisers over the next couple the Whole Person - Emotionally, Mentally and June 26, 2010 The Club at Las Positas-Beeb's Hankle from Explorititas (former Elderhouse) of Food & Water Watch. Q&A - Discussion of weeks. On June 10 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Physically presented by Dr. Nicole Valega, DC, Dinner Reception 6:30-11:30pm, After Party, speaking on planning group trips for seniors., - Refreshments - Public Invited - Free. IBEW up to 50 percent of sales will go to Rancho HBCE and Dr. Andrea Pritchett, DC, Owner Jackie Tarin Rankl's Residence 11:30pm to Oct. 7 speaker will be Veronica Conley from Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. Las Positas Elementary School 5th grade sci- of Vital Life Wellness, www.vlifewellness. 1:00am. Tickets on sale now $95 per graduate, DMV senior ombudsman program, and Dec. Amador Valley Quilt Guild, meets Satur- ence camp. Bring in a flyer. The second will com. This meeting is free for Chapter mem- $70 for guest through June 1st. Find informa- 2. For more information, call Dona Allen, day, June 12 at 1:30 pm at the Pleasanton Middle be in support of the American Cancer Society bers and first time visitors. Meetings are held tion on www.Granada High.com/alumni /free 443-3484. School, 5001 Case Avenue, Pleasanton. The Relay for Life on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to on the third Monday evening of each month. register, Facebook and Classmates Sunday Bingo, All regular game pay-outs meeting is open to all those who are interested 11 p.m. Golden Spoon is at 2100 Portola Ave, For further information, please visit: www. Bikers and Bands Ride for Autism, Sat., $250. Free game guarantees payout of $350. in the culture, history and artistry of quiltmak- Livermore. 300-8988. holisticmoms.org or email Tri-ValleyHMN@ June 12, Livermore. Live music from 6 Liver- Flash games for a chance to win up to $1,199. ing. The guest speaker will be Bobbi Bullard Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, hotmail.com more bands, food and drinks. 10 a.m. start in One session of speed. Free bagels and coffee. of Bullard Designs. This is presentation about June 12, 20 miles Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Free Diabetes Class Series in Pleasanton front of Pit Stop, 4084 East Ave. concludes at Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Session begins at good design principles to help build confidence bike trail, meet 10 a.m. at parking lot, Randy and San Leandro. Morning and evening classes, the Pine Street, 875 Rincon. Ride is $25 per 4:00pm. Must be 18 years old. Bingo Ranch, in your own creative ability. Huey, 518-8439. June 13, 40 miles tide to 7 week series starting June, July and August. person and includes a Luau Lunch halfway 3070 Pacific Ave., Livermore. 606-7777. Night Movie at the IBEW presents, "End summit of Mt. Hamilton, meet 9 a.m. corner This ADA accredited program is offered by through the ride at noon and admission to Pine Proceeds go to LVCS/CCEF. of the Line," how huge corporate commercial of Alum Rock Ave. and Mt. Hamilton Rd., the Alameda County Diabetes Program. Call Street after the ride. Entertainment starts at 5 The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. in fishing businesses are wiping out the world’s Alaine Nadeau, 577-6586. June 16, 30 miles, 510-383-5185 for times and location. p.m. Admission if not riding is $10. Benefit for Livermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday, stock of fish. Sat., June 26, 7 p.m. Discussion meet at Shannon Center at 10 a.m. Anyone Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to the Early Intervention of Autism and Autism Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas Vidas - Refreshments - Public Invited - Free. IBEW planning to go on a ride is asked to contact new and established residents of the Tri-Val- Speaks. Information at facebook/autismarmy. Youth Ranch has been running Bingo for 16 Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. the leader for details on where to meet and ley. Activities include a coffee on the first org or [email protected].. years and is now working with Christensen, Country-Western Barbecue, June 28, what to bring. Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club Arroyo Seco and East Ave Schools, and Excep- Pleasanton VIP Club, good food, dancing The 13th Annual Pooch Parade will second Wednesday of the month, bunco, Mah invites new & longtime residents to their tional Needs Network and All American Sports to the Paul Micheal Band with music and a take place on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in Jongg, bridge, walking and hiking groups, monthly luncheon on June 17 at Faz Restaurant, Academy Teams. Come play Bingo and support show. Tickets $10 available at the VIP Desk, downtown Pleasanton. This event runs in family activities and monthly adult socials. 600 Hartz Restaurant, Danville from 11:30 to the kids in Livermore. Call 925-606-7777 for senior center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. conjunction with the "1st Wednesday Street Information, call 215-8405 or visit www. 2pm. The speaker will be San Ramon Mayor more information. 931-5370. Party" sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown PleasantonNewcomers.com. Abram Wilson. Cost is $19. For information, RELIGION Tri-Valley Animal Rescue needs volun- Association. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and Free teen workshop, Pleasanton Com- call Myrna, 560-0656. St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 teers August 5-8, 2010, with the following the parade starts at 6 p.m. at Lions Wayside munity Counseling Center, topic: ways to keep Pleasanton VIP Travelers, Columbia North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services skills: veterinarian, veterinary technician, Park, corner of First Street and Neal. Enter busy, have fun, and stay safe over summer State Park, National, Hotel and Railtown, June on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday and dog and cat grooming. Volunteers will your pooch, any size, in any of the seven vacation. Teens will have opportunity to share 19, $78 members, $79 nonmembers. Reserva- school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school at participate with Tri-Valley Animal Rescue in categories for great prizes! The entry fee is with one another and participate in a creative tions sign up at the travel desk at the Pleasanton 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. fol- the East Bay Stand Down, a 4-day event in $10.00 per category. All proceeds benefit the project. Pleasanton Library on Sun., June 13, Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. lowed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. Pleasanton. Volunteers can participate during Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. For 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Participants will receive Learn Scottish Country dancing at the United Christian Church, celebrating any or all of the four days. Anyone interested complete details and registration, go to www. a Jamba Juice gift card. Open to ages 13 to Livermore class of the Royal Scottish Country 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. in volunteering can contact Leslie Haas at trivalleyguidedogs.org. 18 (high school only). Call Jenny to register, Dance Society, San Francisco Branch. Lively at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday 925-216-2569, or at [email protected] Bethel No. 1, Dublin will hold the 174th 600-9762 ext. 7#. reels and jigs, graceful strathspeys. All ages. morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on For more information about TVAR, please Annual Installation on Sunday, June 13th, 2:00 Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is holding an Adults Mondays 8 to 9:30 p.m. Livermore Sunday morning and first Fridays. The com- visit www.tvar.org. pm, at the Castro Valley Masonic Lodge. Dani- orientation for new volunteers. Come & learn Veteran's Hall, 522 South L St., Livermore; munity is welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 for more information. Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 Speaker Offers Tips and Tricks to Achieve a Writing Career to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, The California Writers Club– even start submitting it.” We’ve trilogy, hailed by New York Times Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. members and $27 for nonmembers, 925-305-9468. Tri-Valley Branch offers writers all heard so-called Writing Rules blockbuster James Rollins as including lunch. Anyone curious Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. of all genres and experience levels like these… none of which are “Harrowing, heartfelt, and rock- about the group is invited to attend Services on Sunday at 8:30, 11 a.m. and 6 the opportunity to learn about their p.m. with Sunday school or Bible study for absolutely true. hard realistic. Not to be missed.” with no obligation to join. Reserva- all ages at 9:45 a.m. Bible study for adults craft and share their work. 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