VOLUME XLVI, NUMBER 15 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009 Dim Economy Brings Changes to Fair By Ron McNicoll crunch’s impact on potential from Alameda County govern- “We may have to run 15 Gate Fields season. The Alameda County Fair buyers. ment. The make-or-break revenue days (of racing) with not as The only bright spot for will be going through some The only silver lining in rent- producer is horse racing. many horses as we would like Pleasanton has been the addition changes this year that have been als to outside organizations has Horse racing has been in trouble to have. We actively recruit of more racing dates. Pickering brought about by the poorer been the continued success of the in California. It has been squeezed horses from Arizona, Oregon, said that normally Pleasanton economy. quarterly Good Guys car shows. by other forms of wagering, such Washington, and even Idaho,” hosts 10 or 11 racing dates. How- Among the changes are a The spring show last month drew as Indian casino gambling. More said Pickering. ever, the Solano County Fair, Wednesday opening on July 1, between 60,000 and 80,000 recently, legal on-line and tele- The track needs 800 to 1000 which is operated by county gov- closures on the two Mondays in people over two days, said phone betting have made inroads. horses for a successful race ernment, sees new revenue op- its run, and an increase of racing county fair CEO Rick Pickering. The number of horses in Cali- meet. There are about 500 to portunity by giving up horse rac- Mark Rydell dates above last year. The fair During the fair, a boosted fornia available for racing here has 600 head of thoroughbreds ing, and tearing down its track to laid off 10 percent of its employ- number of volunteers will be tak- been reduced by changes in wa- stabled at the Pleasanton track. have a developer build a com- ees at the end of last year because ing over the work of the laid-off gering. Eastern states have race Others will be transported in, mercial mall. Solano County will 'Golden Pond' rentals of the fairgrounds facili- staff. Pickering said that the re- tracks that have slot machines. In- even on a daily basis. keep the remainder of the site for ties have been sagging. A major sponse to the call for more vol- vestors in those lucrative busi- Stall capacity at the Pleas- the annual fair. The addition of Director to RV show was canceled, because unteers has been excellent. nesses come to California to buy anton track is 724. About 20 racing dates improves the Pleas- Be Honored many of the dealers are out of The fair is a non-profit orga- horses, so there are fewer left for percent of the horses there now anton fair’s financial outlook. business as a result of the credit nization. It receives no money racing here. are participating in the Golden Director Mark Rydell will be in (See FAIR, page 4) the spotlight at the California In- dependent Film Festival on Fri., April 17. Rydell will be presented with the 2009 Golden Slate Award for Interest Increases in excellence in directing. The cer- emony, along with the screening of the film, “On Golden Pond,” Businesses Classes will take place at the Vine Cinema in Livermore. The event begins The demand for businesses Business owners and those at 8 p.m. classes has skyrocketed at Las planning to launch a business Prior to the festivities at the Positas College over the past can access information and guid- Vine Cinema, there will be a VIP year, according to the college. ance with one click at Las Positas reception on April 17, 5 p.m. at In response, the college has in- College’s new website the Entre- the Crooked Vine Winery in Liv- creased the numbers and types preneurial Resource Center at ermore. of classes offered in order to www.entrepreneurialhelp.com/ Rydell was nominated for an meet that demand. index.html. Resource topics in- Oscar for his direction of “On “It is part of our mission to clude: Start Up, Training, Tri- Golden Pond.” The movie won anticipate and meet the needs Valley Region, Special Audi- three Academy Awards: Best Ac- of a dynamic, ever changing ences, Marketing/Advertising/ tor, Henry Fonda; Best Actress, workforce and economic land- Sales, Finance/Taxes/Law, E- Katharine Hepburn; and Best scape,” says Lisa Weaver, Las Business and Technology, Im- Adapted Screenplay. Rydell said Positas College Business De- porting/Exporting, Managing it was a privilege to work with partment Coordinator, Business and Business Operations, and Fonda and Hepburn. and Marketing Professor, and Incorporating/Partnerships/Fran- Over the years, his pictures Economic Development Con- chising. Resource links guide have been nominated for thirty- tact. “Right now, we are seeing visitors to sites that answer a va- nine Academy Awards. Asked Pictured are math teacher Marie Johnson, drive sponsor; student Estevan Ibarra, rugby player; an unprecedented demand for riety of questions. which film was his favorite, Rydell and Red Cross Phlebotomist Diana Castillo. resources and support—and the Resources also are available replied, “I have never made a pic- business department has re- for students and anyone consid- ture I’m not proud of.” sponded.” ering entrepreneurship. One link, He came to producing after ca- The department offers pro- for example, offers a self-quiz reers in music and acting. Rydell Granada Sets Record for Blood Donations grams for business profession- helping individuals assess als, entrepreneurs, and students began his career as a musician, The American Red Cross students has been incredibly into a machine that separates the whether entrepreneurship is a through a new website, new good fit for their talents, skills, during which he said he wanted Northern California Blood Ser- positive.” Johnson added that red blood cells from the rest of the (See DIRECTOR, page 13) classes, and work-based learn- and personality types. Another vices Region and Granada High their next blood drive will be on blood - which is returned to the ing. School joined together on Tues- June 2 and they will be opening donor. (See BUSINESS, page 4) day, March 31 to collect 172 the event to the public (appoint- Red Cross Northern California pints of blood, marking the big- ments preferred). Region CEO Jay Winkenbach said, South Livermore Session to gest one-day high school blood Throughout the day, 198 stu- “It is because of people like Marie drive for the Red Cross in the dents came to the Livermore Johnson and the students at Discuss Definition of a Winery Bay Area in more than 10 years. school’s small gym to donate. Granada High that we have the Definition of a winery will clude the definition of a winery, Math teacher Marie Johnson While the majority donated one blood supply needed to help save be the first topic addressed in ancillary uses of a winery, on-site organizes the Granada High pint of blood, eighteen of these lives. Granada has consistently discussing potential changes to wine production, tasting rooms School blood drives. She said, students donated two pints of red been a leading source of high the South Livermore Valley and retail. “This drive, in my opinion, was blood cells through a special pro- school donations.” Area Plan. Because of the large turn-out perfect. Everything went as cess called ALYX. ALYX allows High school and college stu- The town hall meeting will for the first session, the Alameda planned, donations were donors to safely donate certain dents provide nearly 29 percent of be held Wed., April 22 from 6 to County Planning Department smooth, and we surpassed all of components of their blood in the blood the Red Cross collects 8 p.m. decided to host meetings on in- our goals. The feedback from the larger amounts. Blood is drawn (See DONATIONS, page 14) Discussion points will in- (See WINERY, page 4)

Tommy Tune World War II: Stunning U.S. Growth Described Tommy Tune A year before World War II be- Franklin Roosevelt’s promise, in Highlights gan, the U.S. was still in the grip a Fireside Chat before the War of the Great Depression. Eleven began, that the United States Spring Gala years after the 1929 economic would become the “great arsenal An Evening with Tommy collapse, American unemploy- of democracy,” implying that it Tune is the Livermore Valley ment remained high. Nearly half would supply weapons and Performing Art Center's Spring of white families lived in pov- equipment instead of troops to Gala. It will be held Sat., April 18 erty, and 90 percent of black its allies in Europe. at 8 p.m. families. The cities of Kennedy’s title Tommy Tune and the Manhat- Five years later, when World were Rouen, France; Washington, War II finally ended, the U.S. had tan Rhythm Kings will fill the D.C.; and Stalingrad, USSR. risen with historic speed to a new Those cities, in his view, evoke Bankhead Theater with the level of prosperity that led to pro- smooth musical favorites. major wartime events and pow- found changes in the country and erful currents that combined to Tommy has received the highest around the world. Winston leave America strong and wealthy honor for Artistic Achievement, Churchill said in his typically at war’s end, ready to undertake The National Medal of Arts. In eloquent language: “The United an historically unprecedented addition to singing, dancing, and States stand at this moment at the expansion of its powers, while acting, Tommy has garnered nine summit of the world.” other belligerent nations were (See GALA, page 14) How this dramatic change decimated and would take de- came about was the topic of a talk cades to recover. at the Bankhead Theater last In August 1942, the first U.S. week as David Kennedy, Pulitzer- heavy bombing raid took place Photo - Doug Jorgensen 'Coffee with prize winning professor at in Rouen, against a German-con- The annual Cinderella event, sponsored by Valley Spokesmen, offers an opportunity to ride Stanford University, told “A Tale trolled railway center. While Cops' Planned of Three Cities.” bombing damage was modest, bicycles and "dress up" for the occasion. A sub-text of the talk was This Saturday (See WWII, page 4) The Livermore Police Depart- ment has schedule April's “Cof- Zone 7 Water Agency Can Save Money By Eliminating Duplication fee with the Cops” event. Representative(s) from the By Ron McNicoll 1 about the potential savings. It Jensen. That would reduce the cost same financial projects, but bro- role in hiring, so it takes nine Zone 7 Water Agency could was a progress report, with the by 25 percent, because Zone 7 ken down into different budget months to recruit and fill a posi- Police Department, possibly to final draft due May 31. The staff would no longer have to pay the year overlaps. Eliminating that tion. That could be speeded up include a Police Captain, the save approximately $411,000 annually by dropping the ser- function areas of which Jensen county for its services. overlap would save finance by eliminating the duplication, Downtown Resource Officer, vices of certain Alameda County spoke are costing Zone 7 some The biggest change that Zone staff 300 work hours, and free said Jensen. Crime Prevention and/or a Patrol departments, and taking over the $1,232,000, because the work is 7 could make would be alignment that time for them to do other In the payroll process, the Officer, will be available at Peet’s duties, or contracting some of done by the county for Zone 7. of its fiscal year with the calendar things, said Jensen. county charges $29,000 for its Coffee, 152 S. Livermore Avenue, them out. If Zone 7 were to take over year. The county’s budget year is Hiring personnel is an ex- services. “The service is excel- from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Consultant Dave Jensen pre- the work, as law permits, the an- six months off from Zone 7’s. That ample of duplication that is lent. However, one of our clients Saturday April 11, to chat with sented a report to the Zone 7 nual costs could shrink to ap- means that Zone 7’s finance staff costing money to Zone 7. Both signed a contract (with an out- community members. The ob- board at a special meeting April proximately $821,000, said spends 10 months a year on the the county and Zone 7 play a (See ZONE 7, page 4) jective is to go where the people already gather and get to know them and allow them to ask ques- PET OF THE WEEK tions in a casual setting. Inside A Star is Born! Her name is Barbra Streisand and, true to The May event is scheduled her namesake, she just loves attention. 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PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 Wildflower Festival in Sunol Park Sunol Regional Wilderness friendly, butterflies, to ethno- will be holding its seventh an- botany, to a longer flower hike nual Spring Wildflower Festival to Little Yosemite waterfalls at 2 on Saturday, April 11 from 11am pm. Activities also include arts - 4 pm. The festival will take and crafts, flower dissection, tem- place near the Old Green Barn porary henna tattoos, live music A big milestone was passed on Visitor Center at Sunol Regional by "Extended Roots," and a plein March 28th. The Livermore Ro- Wilderness at the end of Geary air painting demonstration by deo Foundation, the non-profit Road off of Calaveras. local artist Carolyn Lord. There section of the rodeo, was granted This will be a celebration of are no food concessions in the tax-exempt status and also held the birds, bees, flowers and trees, park so visitors should bring a its first event. This event, a spa- along with a celebration of the lunch and non-alcoholic bever- ghetti feed fundraiser, was held 75th anniversary of the East Bay age and enjoy a picnic in the Regional Park District. Anyone great outdoors. in conjunction with the 2009 with an interest in wildflowers Livermore Rodeo Queen Con- Senator Ellen Corbett (D - San or nature is encouraged to at- Leandro) will be addressing the test. Both the Queen Contest and tend - there is something for all the Foundation Dinner were huge public at 12:00 pm, and joining ages. Interpretive staff will ex- District naturalists for a one-hour successes. plore easy ways to identify wild- guided wildflower walk from The Queen Contest was the flowers and lead hikes to the 12:30-1:30 pm. best in years, with four very tal- best wildflower viewing areas to The event is free to the pub- ented and beautiful women com- see different varieties. lic. However, the usual $5 park- peting for the title of Miss Liver- Slideshows, exhibits, and ing fee will be charged. Call 510- more Rodeo 2009. They were hikes of various lengths and 544-3240 or visit Kristi Sutherland from Rachel Nelson subjects will be offered through- www.ebparks.org for more infor- Brentwood, Rachelle Reich from out the day by Sunol natural- mation. Lodi, Samantha Materne from Rodeo and Rachel Nelson from Liv- ists. Hikes range from kid- ermore. Rachelle Reich was voted first runner up. This year’s Miss Livermore Rodeo is Rachel Nelson. Easter Egg Hunts Scheduled Rachel was Miss Livermore Jr Rodeo last year and also held the Junior Crown at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo. She attends Las Positas The 28th Annual Easter Egg For more information, call Lee Hunt will be hosted by the at 784-6808. College, where she is studying business. Tthe judges said that it was Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch on a very good competition and that Rachel Nelson stood out. The Sat., April 11. An Easter Egg Hunt will be Rodeo Association is proud to have Rachel as the 2009 Queen and The hunt will take place at held Sat., April 11 at the Flag- looks forward to her representing the Livermore Rodeo throughout Amador Valley High School in pole Plaza in downtown Liver- the year. Pleasanton starting at 10 a.m. more. "We like to say a huge thank you and a job well done to Amanda Toddlers through fifth grade The hunt begins at 11 a.m. Delaplane, Miss Livermore Rodeo 2008. You have been a great are invited to take part. The Easter Egg Hunt is spon- Queen, a great friend and a wonderful ambassador for not only our There will be a $100 golden sored by Woopsiedaisy Toy event but the sport of rodeo as well. You are always welcome at the egg to find, along with 6000 Shop. In addition to hunting for Livermore Rodeo," eggs. eggs, participants can take part The Livermore Rodeo Foundation Dinner was the kick-off event There will be a special $100 in a bonnet contest, a sack race, for the organization. Around 350 people sat down to a family style hay hunt for children in 6th an egg run, and have photos spaghetti feed served by the Granada HS Football Team and spon- through 8th grades. taken with the Easter Bunny. sored by L&M Unique Boutique, Checkers Catering, Markstein The event also includes The festivities continue at the Beverage Sales, Colombo, Berloger Vineyards and Red Feather prizes and a special visit from the Vine Center at 12:30 p.m., includ- Winery. With all 350 people stuffed in to the barn, the Queen con- Easter Bunny. There is no admis- ing an opportunity to take pho- testants were introduced and the winner was announced. It was ex- sion charge. tos with the Easter Bunny. citing to hear the crowd cheer during the introductions and ex- tremely special when the winner was announced. "The crowd went crazy as they say." Operation Gateway Offers The Livermore Rodeo Foundation would like to thank Kirsten Transition Program for Veterans Barranti, a local attorney, for donating the hundreds of hours she spent filling out and submitting all the paperwork to get this orga- Las Positas College is offer- program also offers opportunities nization up and running. Without her advice, counsel, gentle prod- ing a new summer transition pro- for veterans to experience the ding and total commitment to this goal the Foundation would still gram, Operation Gateway - A community and camaraderie they will foster and develop be an idea talked about for many more years. Veteran's Transition to Success. The four-day program will run throughout their experience at This year the Livermore Stockmen’s Rodeo Association is open- July 16-19. It is designed as an the college. ing up its downtown banner sponsors to the public. These banners orientation and workshop for re- Veterans who participate in are hung on the downtown street poles from approximately mid- turning veterans who wish to fur- Operation Gateway and are en- May till after the rodeo. For $100 a sponsor can put a family or ther their education at Las Positas rolled for at least ¾-time at Las business name on a banner and show support for Livermore’s big- College. Positas College will receive a gest and oldest event, The Livermore Rodeo. Call Dave Fagundes Operation Gateway will serve book stipend for the fall semes- at (925)373-9454 for all info concerning the Rodeo Downtown a minimum of 25 veterans each ter. Sponsorship Program. There are only 24 spots available. session. The four-day seminar Operation Gateway is Las With only a couple of months left before rodeo time, things are will be dedicated to in-depth edu- Positas College's latest effort to getting busy. Volunteers are getting the rodeo grounds in shape, cation/career planning, class- expand its veterans services pro- sponsors are being contacted, contracts are being finalized and the room expectations, finance and gram. multitude of small things are getting squared away. This year's ro- benefits information, campus For more information, please deo is the weekend of June 13th and 14th. The World’s Fastest life, community resources and contact Todd Steffan at (925) Rodeo makes for a day of fun in the sun, a place to be with friends veteran support services. The 424-1582. and family. The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP

Buchanan Honored of the Lab following the service. Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) Among the participating groups is Tri-Val- was honored recently at the annual San Ramon ley CAREs. Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF) dinner in Danville. The honor recognizes Renewable Energy Assemblymember Buchanan’s 18 years of ser- Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) has vice on the San Ramon Valley Unified School introduced a major renewable energy initiative District Board, prior to her election to the As- in the form of three bills. The bills are H.R. sembly. 1774, the Smart Grid Advancement Act, H.R. “Joan’s on-going service and commitment 1730, the Vehicles for the Future Act, and H.R. to our students and schools is remarkable. The 1775, the Grants for Renewable Energy Educa- foundation is thrilled to honor her 18 years as a tion for the Nation Act, or the GREEN Act. school board member,” said Vanessa Chan, Ex- H.R. 1774, the Smart Grid Advancement Act, ecutive Director of the San Ramon Valley Edu- would initiate development of a more efficient cation Foundation. electrical grid. The bill would task states and Each year the SRVEF honors an individual utilities with establishing goals for reducing for his/her exceptional dedication to the stu- electrical use during peak times through the use dents of the San Ramon Valley. An advocate for of smart grid technologies. Smart grid refers to children, Buchanan has been one of the San systems or technologies that help reduce use Ramon Valley’s most effective community ac- during times of peak consumption, such as in tivists. During her 18 years of service on the the afternoon versus late at night. “This bill is part of the foundation of a more SRVUSD Board, she led a turn around of the Photo - Doug Jorgensen schools finances and her expertise in budget- sustainable energy plan for our nation,” said Rep. McNerney. “Smart grid technologies will Sunshine and rain have produced a colorful array of wildflowers throughout the Valley. In the ing put the district on solid financial footing. photo, poppies create a frame for Ravenswood Historic site in Livermore. She also spearheaded the facilities bond pro- both save consumers money and help reduce grams and master plans that have built state-of- greenhouse gas emissions.” the-art schools. This bill would also improve the Energy Star Buchanan stated, “I am proud of what we Program - an initiative that gives consumers the have accomplished in the district by working tools to purchase energy efficient and cost-sav- Career-to-Work Program Graduation Scheduled together and I am honored to be recognized by ing appliances. Currently, the program labels engine to witness the “Every 15 The graduation will take place commonly used appliances such as washing Five Pleasanton students from individuals for whom I have tremendous re- Horizon High School will partici- Minutes” drill at Amador High April 9 at the Pleasanton Tennis spect.” machines and refrigerators with information School, and respond to a medi- Complex. about their efficiency. The Smart Grid Advance- pate in a graduation ceremony to celebrate completion of a Ca- cal call. DeSaulnier Endorsed ment Act would better integrate smart grid fea- tures into the Energy Star Program. reer-to-Work internship program. The Contra Costa Building Trades Council For the past decade, students has endorsed State Senator Mark DeSaulnier in The second bill, H.R. 1730, the Vehicles for the Future Act, lays the groundwork for the more in the Horizon School-Age Par- his bid for California’s 10th Congressional Dis- ent Program have been provided trict should the seat become available. The vote widespread use of plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles by creating the electrical infra- a five week employment intern- (taken April 1, 2009) was unanimous among ship with the City of Pleasanton the Council’s local affiliates. structure needed for these cars. Currently, one significant barrier to the wide- to gain knowledge and skills in Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, D-Walnut the real work world. This year, Creek, is expected to vacate the seat upon her spread use of plug-in hybrid electric and elec- tric vehicles is that charging stations are not five students participated in the confirmation as Undersecretary of State for Arms program which began on March Control and International Security in the State readily available. This bill would task public utility commissions with developing plans to 10, working on the job from 9:45 Department of the Obama administration. a.m. to 2:15 p.m. three days per The Trades Council, a local affiliate of the improve the infrastructure needed for these cars by installing charging stations in commonly week in various city departments. California Building and Construction Trades One student worked in the Council and of the AFL-CIO, represents used locations such as gas stations and parking garages. Human Resources department approximately 30,000 workers throughout where she developed a database Contra Costa County. The Tenth District The third bill, H.R. 1775, the GREEN Act, would help create a workforce ready for a green for applicant correspondence. includes the Contra Costa communities of Another intern worked in the Antioch, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, Orinda, economy. The bill would provide $100 million in competitive grants for the development of Support Services division with Moraga, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, and part of the city mechanics, learning Concord. career and technical training in the field of re- newable energy. Post-secondary institutions and about automotive technology in theory and hands-on instruction. Good Friday Protest career and technical schools could use these grants to enter into public-private partnerships Staff supplied books about ca- The annual Good Friday action will take reers in the industry, and took place April 10 at the Lawrence Livermore Na- to develop these training programs. “These grants will ready the next generation him on a field trip to Las Positas tional Laboratory. College to expose him to the Members of the religious peace community of workers for good-paying, green collar jobs,” said Rep. McNerney. “This bill goes hand in automotive program at the cam- and other advocates will meet at 6:45 a.m. at pus. Another student who is in- the corner of Vasco Road and Patterson Pass hand with the others because it will help create the workforce needed to build our nation’s green terested in becoming an Emer- Road. Keynote speaker will be Rev. Nobuaki gency Medical Technician energy infrastructure.” Hanaoka. Participants will march to the gates (EMT) was assigned to the Liv- ermore-Pleasanton Fire Depart- ment where she provided some clerical functions and was also invited to ride along with a fire PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 DOE, EPA Reach Agreement on Lab Clean-up EDITORIAL The U.S. Department of En- the site,” said DOE National sequently, DOE worked with en- time beyond the perimeter of the ergy (DOE) and the U.S. Envi- Nuclear Security Administration vironmental scientists at LLNL Laboratory. ronmental Protection Agency (NNSA) Livermore Site Office to identify high operating cost Seventeen facilities are cur- Michell Grows To K-8 (EPA) have agreed to accelerate Manager Alice Williams. “The facilities on the interior of the site rently operational. The remain- the re-start of soil and ground- accelerated re-start will be ac- for shutdown. Other interior fa- der of the treatment facilities in Livermore’s Joe Michell School will add seventh and water treatment facilities at complished through the utiliza- cilities were allowed to run until the re-start agreement will be eighth grades in the next two years as the result of recent Lawrence Livermore National tion of a combination of new they needed to be shutdown due operational by December 31, action by the board of trustees. Laboratory (LLNL). Selected hires, subcontracting, and over- to parts breaking down. 2009. DOE and EPA have also Michell is currently a K-6 school. Some of the board treatment facilities had been time.” The DOE focus was to ensure agreed to re-evaluate the cleanup was leaning to keep it that way, but parents wanted their shutdown due to a reduction in When DOE was informed of that treatment facilities on the in areas where it is no longer ef- the Fiscal Year 2008 Congres- the budget reduction in 2008, perimeter of the Laboratory fective and will involve state K-8 and ultimately prevailed. The decision was sional Federal budget appropria- the agency’s priority was to en- would operate to protect the pub- regulatory agencies and commu- unanimous. tion for cleanup at the site. sure that contaminants in the lic and prevent further spread of nity stakeholders in the decision- Parents said Michell has its own identity. “We want to “We are pleased to have subsurface would not spread fur- the contaminated plumes. The making process. As part of the be a school that keeps it simple. This is a family reached an agreement with EPA ther offsite and that there was no strategy was successful because agreement reached during infor- environment where children can be very comfortable,” that focuses our resources on our risk to the public during the time recent sampling showed there mal dispute resolution, DOE will top cleanup priorities - - protect- that some of the treatment facili- was no further spread of the con- pay the EPA $165,000. said Richard Crampton. ing the public and cleaning up ties were not operational. Con- taminated plumes during this Though Michell is going to K-8 at a time of cutbacks throughout the system, the school demonstrated a “we can” spirit in crusading for the change. We think the Innovation Network Looking for Entrepreneurs New Role for board made a wise decision. Tri-Valley Innovation Net- typically see an upswing in en- open for local entrepreneurs to work (TVIN), the first network trepreneurial activity during a enter the TVIN Innovator’s Con- Lab Proposed focused on helping Tri-Valley down economy. With these fac- test. All entrants will receive entrepreneurs succeed, has tors in mind, we are very excited publicity and score sheets com- launched a new on-line network to launch a network focused on pleted by a review panel, as well In Study and complementary events that ensuring the success and as access to local investors. The A collaboration of six na- provide education, networking sustainability of innovation winner will be given the oppor- tional and regional groups has FAIR opportunities, access to re- through networking, education tunity to attend the next local released a study advocating a (continued from page one) sources, and assistance to locate and access to resources,” said Keiretsu Forum meeting as well Toby Brink, President of the Tri- total stockpile of 500 nuclear There will be no racing on Mon- help the revenue stream. funding. as the slate of TVIN sponsored Entrepreneurs can now join Valley Business Council. events, including the first show- warheads and the down-sizing of days, as usual, and also on Tues- Explaining the shift of the TVIN is funded by the Tri- the nuclear complex from eight days. this on-line network at case scheduled for July 2009. To youth exhibits, Pickering said www.trivalleyinnovation.com to Valley cities to support local in- enter a startup, please go to sites to three. DARK ON TWO MONDAYS that at one time there were create a business plan, attend novators and entrepreneurs. "We www.trivalleyinnovation.com/ Among the recommendations The fair itself will shut down enough wood shop classes in area educational events, find mentors are grateful for the support pro- contest and sign up for free. is a plan to direct research at the on the two Mondays between high schools to produce 35 or 40 and build professional networks. vided by the Tri-Valley cities,” TVIN will host a launch event Lawrence Livermore National opening day July 1 and closing displays of furniture, which took While there are a number of said A.J. Major, Chairman of the on April 22nd from 5:30pm to Laboratory toward energy, envi- day, July 19. The fair calendar up plenty of the Young Califor- on-line and offline services dedi- Board and Managing Partner 7:30pm at Casa Real in Pleasan- ronmental and global climate re- itself is a new departure. It’s be- nia building’s area. Now there are cated to entrepreneurs, TVIN is with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co. ton to bring together local entre- search. The Lab would no longer lieved to be the first time the fair “only one or two high school focused on building local rela- “It demonstrates their strong preneurs, investors, service pro- be part of the National Nuclear will open on a Wednesday, in- wood shops functioning, and we tionships with resources that are commitment to the entrepreneur- viders and press. Winner of the Security Administration (NNSA). stead of the usual Friday. In past have five or six (displays),” said critical to the survival of Tri-Val- ial community in the Tri-Val- TVIN Innovator’s Award will be In addition, NNSA control of years, the fair would have opened Pickering. ley startups. ley”. announced by Randy Williams, Sandia National Laboratories in on June 26. It was reaching the point that ”Innovation and entrepre- In addition, the Tri-Valley Founder of the Keiretsu Forum, Livermore and the Nevada Test There will be the traditional the fair staff had to hang big ban- neurship are a vital part of the Business Council is sponsoring the world’s largest organized an- Site would be ended. opening week fireworks on Fri- ners to offset the vacant space Tri-Valley economy. We also a contest. Nominations are now gel investor organization. The Nuclear Weapons Com- day night. As in the past, the fair look from dwindling exhibits plex Consolidation Policy Net- will close on a Sunday. In effect, there, he said. work study looks at how to re- the new schedule with its addi- Pickering said that he Junction Avenue Middle Schools Continues duce weapons in the near term, tional Wednesday and Thursday couldn’t predict what attendance including recommendations for should help attendance, because will be like this year. It’s too de- Long Tradition of Recognizing Academic Excellence the Administration's pending Mondays are usually the slowest pendent on the weather. Last year, By Patricia Koning dents from different grade levels. als in multiple events, such as nuclear posture review. It ex- weekday in commerce and the the first week of the fair had such School districts have been on Students take tests in the subject seventh grader Drake Foote pands on the complex transfor- entertainment business, accord- thick smoke from northern Cali- a roller coaster of budget reduc- areas to earn a spot on a team. In (bronze in math and social stud- mation launched by the Bush ad- ing to Pickering. fornia forest fires that people tions and layoffs for years, result- oral interpretation, public speak- ies, silver in science) and eighth ministration. YOUTH DISPLAYS stayed away. It was hard to see ing in many programs being cut ing, and academic writing, the grader Andy Gonzalez (gold in The release of the study fol- DISPERSED the race track from the grand- one year and then later reinstated. students compete individually. social studies and academic writ- lows on a speech by President Another change will occur in stand across the infield, he said. Standing out against this turbu- In the science competition, ing, silver in science). Seventh Barack Obama in which he de- the Young California Building. However, the addition of rac- lence is Junction Avenue Middle the teams answered questions on grader Peter Cable took home clare that a nuclear free world is Constructed in the 1970s entirely ing dates and the line-up of free School’s Academic Olympics, a ions, genotypes, the law of su- one of each color—gold in aca- a long term national goal. with fair revenue, it has displayed concerts that are included on the program that has been recogniz- perposition, condensation, mito- demic writing, silver in math, and The study concludes that a the fruits of 4-H and ROP pro- fair ticket give Pickering some ing and rewarding student chondria, organelles, convergent bronze in science. much smaller weapons complex grams, and other youth-oriented optimism. “We are a significant achievement since 1985—the boundaries, inertia, volcanoes, The winners of the 24th annual could maintain the reduced num- projects. Such projects have regional draw. People come from year when Ronald Reagan began Newton’s laws, chloroplast, and Junction Avenue Academic ber of weapons in a deterrent shrunk in size and number over as far away as Sacramento, his second term as president, strike slip faults, among other Olympics are: stockpile. It recommends that the years. They will be dispersed Monterey, San Francisco and Gorbachev became leader of the topics. After each question was Math: Gold- Justin Davis (6th), NNSA adopt a "curatorship" ap- to other buildings, except for the Angel’s Camp.” Soviet Union, Calvin and read, the teams worked quietly Dominic Lestochi, (6th), Matthew Cable proach that emphasizes chang- 4-H cake sale, which will con- Santa Clara County, where the (7th), Stephen Goode (7th); Silver- ing existing weapons as little as Hobbes debuted, and the together and wrote their answers Thomas Clark (6th), Peter Cable (7th), tinue at Young California. county fair dwindled from three Nintendo Entertainment System on a white board, which they held Karla Gomez (7th), Tyler Neabeach possible and refrains from intro- The space formerly occupied weeks eventually down to four was released in the United States. up for scoring. (8th); Bronze- Chris Hinds (6th), Kelsey ducing new military capabilities by the youth exhibits will be days, has many people now at- On Wednesday, March 25, “They instantly know if they Pettis (6th), Drake Foote (7th), Joseph of warheads. used by an expansion of commer- tending the Pleasanton fair, he Rojas (7th). Los Alamos Lab would handle Junction students went head to are right or wrong,” said Junc- Science: Gold- Roxanne Pignolet cial exhibits. It is expected to said. head to prove their prowess in tion principal Susan Sambuceti. (6th), Ryker Johnson (7th), Keyang the nuclear components curator- math, science, social studies, oral “Which is nice because in other Sun (8th); Silver- Dominic Lesstochi ship, Sandia New Mexico the interpretation, public speaking, tests it can take days and weeks (6th), Drake Foote (7th), Andy Gonzales non-nuclear components and and academic writing in the to learn your score.” (8th); Bronze- Dorothy Richards (6th), Pantex would accelerate dis- th Peter Cable (7th), Mackinna Hart (8th). school’s 24 annual Academic All of the questions are tied Social Studies: Gold- Rogelio mantlement and storage. BUSINESS Olympics. to state standards, so the compe- Molina (6th), Kieran West (6th), Liz There is a recommendation (continued from page one) “It’s really great to recognize tition is, in a sense, a warm-up Person (7th), Andy Gonzalez (8th); that NNSA reduce the number of page allows website visitors to computer, administrative, and Silver- Dominic Lestochi (6th), Vanessa places where weapons grade and academic achievement and help for the California Standards Tests Valenti, (6th), Karla Gomez (7th), contact faculty, sign up for fu- technical services to local busi- kids feel good about their suc- they will begin taking next Michelle Runyon (8th); Bronze- Justin weapons quantities of nuclear ture mailings, contribute com- nesses, schools, community or- cess in school,” said Livermore month. Students won’t receive Dion (6th), Casey Tanod (6th), Drake materials are stored, such as ments about the website, and re- ganizations, and Las Positas Col- School Board president Kate the CST results until late in the Foote (7th), Jacob Campbell (7th). highly enriched uranium, which quest specific information. The lege. Its mission is to foster the Oral Interpretation: Gold- Ryker would be used in a nuclear de- Runyon, whose eighth grade summer. Johnson; Silver- Mackinna Hart; website highlights Las Positas highest standard in business re- daughter was competing. “I think Once the competitive events Bronze- Jacob Carnes. vice. Finally, the report suggests, College programs and classes source solutions while providing that’s why this program has lasted were finished, the academic Public Speaking: Gold- Generose "NNSA federalize its forces, end- that support the needs of small on-the-job training for students. for so many years. Both my kids Olympians, their parents, and Cabusaoo; Silver- Guianpeter Joe Gaba; ing the current hodgepodge of business owners and entrepre- As part of the business, students Bronze- Kelsey Pettis. contractors managing security." have loved participating in the teachers enjoyed dinner courtesy Academic Writing, 6th grade: neurs. learn how to repair computers Academic Olympics.” of the Livermore Mosaic Ma- Gold- Gabriela Olivera, Silver- Chance Among the groups taking The focus of the information and offer this as a free service to In the math, science, and so- sonic Lodge and the Junction Owen, Bronze- Casey Tanod; 7th grade, part in the study are Tri-Valley is on the Tri-Valley region, Las Positas College students, cial studies competitions, the stu- PTA. The evening concluded Gold- Peter Cable, Silver- Madeline CAREs, the Natural Resources which, according to a Tri-Valley staff, and faculty. Glaviano, Bronze- Samantha Gilmore; Defense Council and the Project dents participate on three- or four- with an awards ceremony, during 8th grade, Gold- Andrew Gonzales, Business Council report, has Gravino notes that LaPTechS person teams comprised of stu- which several students won med- Silver- Tonette Pham, Bronze- Joshua on Government Oversight. been poised to become one of the marked its 10th anniversary on Barros. Bay Area’s fastest growing re- April 1 with a celebration in the gions for small business startups library. WWII and innovation. The website (continued from page one) ZONE 7 homepage features photos of Tri- the raid was the beginning of a losses and those of his Anglo- were civilians. China lost 10 (continued from page one) Valley industries including sci- three-year effort to destroy Axis American allies. He considered million, including six million side firm) for $18,400,” said ence, high tech, wine making and industrial capacity and damage Anglo-American battles in North civilians. The UK lost 350,000, Jensen. The county provides in- viticulture, biomedical, automo- civilian morale. It was an out- Africa, Sicily and Italy to be di- of whom 100,000 were civilians. surance coverage for Zone 7, but tive, and retail. “One of our most growth of a deliberate decision versions from the real war. World War II was the first war in the agency could join a pool. A valued partnerships is with the by the U.S. to follow a strategy Shortly after the victory at which civilian deaths outnum- representative of a professional Tri-Valley business community,” first advocated by the Italian gen- Stalingrad, he said, “The Red bered military ones. association of water agencies Weaver says. WINERY eral Giulio Douhet, who argued Army is fighting on their front The war enhanced America’s called Jensen, and told him that Janice Noble, Dean of Aca- (continued from page one) forcibly that after World War I alone…We are waiting for a real ability to prosper economically. it could provide a quote for Zone demic Services for the Business, dividual topics raised during the that the strategic bombing could offensive in the west to take However, if its economic growth 7. Computing, and Applied Tech- kick-off meeting. change the course of wars by de- some of the load off our backs.” was dramatic and historic, Jensen will recommend keep- nology Division, added, “We Currently, a winery is defined stroying economic targets. There were many other issues Kennedy said, so was its evolu- ing the county for tax collection, have acted swiftly to meet the as a facility where wine making The second city was Washing- dividing the U.S. and Britain tion from a resolutely isolation- public works, property and sal- demand by increasing our course must be the primary activity. ton, D.C., where in October 1942, from their Soviet allies, the first ist nation before the war to the vage, the employee recognition offerings and availability,” Planning Director Chris Bazar the powerful War Production of which were decades of mistrust leader of international coopera- program, and the county Noble says certificate and degree commented at the kick-off ses- Board held an acrimonious meet- and hostility between liberal de- tion by the end of it. U.S. initia- assessor’s office’s functions. programs are available. sion, one thing that the county ing to resolve competing de- mocracies and an iron dictator- tives led to establishment of the '$400,000 IS SIGNIFICANT’ New offerings include the fol- needs to do is add clarity to the mands of civilian and military ship. Europe had always been the International Monetary Fund in Responding to Jensen’s pre- lowing: definition. For example, do leaders for financial and man- main focus of Roosevelt’s inter- 1944, the World Bank in 1945, sentation, director John Greci • Introduction to Quick- grapes need to be grown on site, power resources to carry on the est. He had made it clear that he the Marshall Plan in 1948, and stated, “The $400,000 is signifi- Books; the on-line class begins what percentage of the grapes are war. The debates of that day led wanted to oppose German ex- the General Agreement on Tar- cant savings. We’ll be able to fall semester. required to be processed on site. to a new sense of economic real- pansion by supplying “the imple- iffs and Trade in 1947, leading accomplish things quicker.” He • One-day Saturday classes in What level of retail is permis- ism that would protect the inter- ments of war,” not by sending eventually to the World Trade also wanted to know what em- the Supervisory Program: Deal- sible? ests of the American populace, Americans to fight. Organization more recently. ployees think of making such ing with Difficult People, Team The county looked at eleven industrial capacity and economy In a country whose mainland These were watershed events in changes. Building, and Successful Perfor- other wine regions in the state. at the expense of narrow military was almost untouched by the the evolution of the post-War Board member Bill Stevens mance Appraisals. Find registra- All required some type of use goals. The decision involved a war’s devastation, this had the world. asked whether the amount of sav- tion information at permit for a winery. Ten of the reduction in the number of inevitable result of stimulating America’s latent power was ings would help with retail water www.laspositascollege.edu/ eleven required a permit for a tast- American soldiers deployed. U.S. industrial output and im- recognized years earlier by two rates. index.php. ing room, which was allowed The third city, Stalingrad, was proving the standard of living. of its staunchest enemies. In Sep- Zone 7 assistant general man- The college also offers a work only with an on-site winery. Days where at least 350,000 German By the end of the war, Kennedy tember 1940, while reluctantly ager John Yue said that as the base learning program. and hours of operation and num- soldiers were killed or captured told his audience, the U.S. planning the attack on Pearl Har- study continues, the cost benefit Leslie Gravino, Las Positas ber of patrons were regulated in in the bloodiest battle of that war, economy had grown by more bor, Admiral Isoruku Yamamoto dollars will emerge more clearly. College Work Based Learning several of the counties. All re- or any other. Russia might have than half while the economies of warned that Japan would “run Livermore water supervisor Coordinator, noted, “This year, quired use permits for special collapsed — many western ana- its allies, Britain and the Soviet wild for six months” after the sur- Randy Werner told the board, “I we have seen a dramatic increase events. lysts predicted that it would — Union, had declined by one- prise, but that he had “utterly no see that you want to work well at in enrollment of experienced The meeting will be held at but instead prevailed at immense third. In 1940, U.S. unemploy- confidence for the second or third your end, so we’ll have lower people who have lost their jobs the Robert Livermore Commu- cost. Many historians see the ment had been 14 percent, and year” as the U.S. gathered water rates.” He asked that the and want to change careers or re- nity Center, 4444 East Ave., Liv- surrender of the exhausted Ger- by 1945, it was essentially zero. strength. board put the savings into lower tool their technological capabili- ermore. man force at Stalingrad as the At war’s end, the U.S. had half In Germany more than a year water rates. ties.” For additional information, turning point of the war. In the the world’s manufacturing capac- later, learning of the Pearl Har- Stevens wanted to know Students learn new skills contact senior planner, Jana West, it gave important confir- ity and generated more than half bor attack, Adolf Hitler happily whether Zone 7 could make all through Las Positas Technical Beatty Weldon at mation to the American plan to of the world’s electrical energy. claimed that a Nazi victory was of the changes as soon as it re- Support (LaPTechS), a student- [email protected] or 510- limit total numbers of ground As terrible as the human toll now assured. However, his more ceives the report, and has time to run business providing low-cost 670-5400. troops and retain manpower was in World War II, the U.S. was perceptive foreign minister, digest it. within the continental U.S., and also better off in the cold statis- Joaquim von Ribbentrop, Jensen said there is a “labor helped to justify postponing an tics of death. According to warned, “We have just one year component,” and it might take Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell invasion of Europe from 1943 to Kennedy, the U.S. suffered to cut off Russia from her Ameri- time. However, if the change were accomplished, he would recom- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout 1944. 405,000 killed, almost none of can supplies” or the war will be- Sales Manager: Jessica Scherer This strategy embittered So- them civilians, while the USSR come much more difficult. mend the move at the time a The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 switch could be made to align (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) viet leader Josef Stalin, who re- lost 24 million, of whom 16 mil- Ribbentrop’s understated The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. peatedly complained about the lion were civilians. Germany lost warning came to pass. 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3IP, 1R, 2H, 3K. Phillies-Kujacich- 2IP, 5R, cer Lujan providing great defense. For the Tigers vs. Jack in the Box Red Hawks. 7H, 2K. Cubs, Zach Oliveira went three for three with Coaches’ selections - Cassidy Bates, Isabella Yankees 8, White Sox 9. Top Hitters base hits and 2 RBI’s. Maverick Wilson La Rosa, Jessica Gresho (MT). Yankees: Chandler Davis in the park HR with ripped a massive triple followed by a double Austin Precision Bubble Gum Girls vs. 2 RBI, Weston Nale 3 1B and Michael Puso from Kenny Mayfield. One of the highlights MyGarter.com Supergirls. Coaches’ selec- with 2 1B. White Sox Gavin Clements with of the night was Aaron Noriega blasting a tions - Jenny Stoner, Raegan Demo, Caitlyn 1B and 2RBI. Best Pitching: Yankees Austin home run. Quartaroli (BBG). Austin Precision Bubble McMillan - 5 strike outs on 25 pitches. Jordan A Division: A's vs. Diamondbacks: A's Gum Girls vs. Chili Peppers. Coaches’ Mello and Blake Downey. White Sox: Jack- brought a little heat of their own as they took selections - Grace Masingale, Carlie Spruiell, son Taylor 4 Strike Outs, Kyle Tupper and on the Diamondbacks. Blake Texeira opened Emma Valentine (BBG); Karly Johnson, Leon Jarrett. up the game with a line drive past third for Brianna Wheelock, Maddie Lovdahl (CP). Minor AA - A’s 8, Padres 12. Top a single. A few batters later, Blake Freeland Chili Peppers vs. Jack in the Box Red offensive players A’s: Brian Cuy 3B, 1B, 4 hit a bomb to center field, clearing the bases Hawks. Coaches’ selections - Melanie RBI, Ben Rocha 2 runs scored, and Domenic with a grand slam. In the second inning, Laronde, Shannen Haase, Lindsay Brown Giuliano 1B. Padres: Ben Dupuis 2B, Dmitri Colby Smith did the impossible and fol- (CP). Nummi Scorpions vs. All Pro Mort- Boyd 1B and Michael Silva 1B. Top defen- lowed Blake up with a grand slam of his own gage Shooting Stars. Coaches’ selections - sive players A’s: Adrian Ayala - pitcher, The D'backs followed up with big hits from Tiara Birdsong, Maya Pillon, Emma Cameron Geyer - catcher, Brian Mahoney - Bobby Farner, Gage Berg, and Colton Berlinn. Stoneberger (S). pitcher. Padres: Chad Hemmig - pitcher, Jack Then, with authority, the A's Jeremy Theobold Hot Tamales vs. Classic Images Dare Kath - catcher, Hector Salcedo at 2nd. With took control of the game with an amazing Devils. Coaches’ selections - Amelia the score tied at the top of the 4th, the Padres stretch at 1st and throw to 2nd for 2 outs. Sobrepena, Jennah LaVerne, Rebecca Ander- were able to take a five point lead and hold Padres vs. Cardinals: Top Players Pa- son (HT). Hot Tamales vs. MyGarter.com it into the bottom half with the outstanding dres: Matthew Kovacs, Antonio LaManna, Supergirls. Coaches’ selections - Amelia performance of the pitcher/catcher team of Carter Purl; Cardinals: Chris Johnson, Sean Sobrepena, Alyson Machi, Tori McKenzie Hemmig and Kath. Pascual, Jacob Dougherty. (HT). Padres 7, Rays 12. Home Team Offense: T-Ball: Padres vs. Cardinals: The Pa- T-ball: Brent Bowen Photography Fire- Seth Street 1B; Dillan Martinez 1B; Sean dres played a great game against the Cardi- crackers vs. Les Schwab Jr. Black Widows. Croghan 3b. Home Team Defense: Sam nals. All the Padres had great hits up at bat Coaches’ selections - Sarah Stear, Jessica Miller (Pitcher); Colton Casey (Pitcher); and Matthew Lytle had a great defensive Warren Madeline Addington (F). Brent Bowen Nick Swanson (Field). Visiting Team Of- catch. Outstanding players: Connor Day, Photography Firecrackers vs. Daoust Electric fense: Ben Dupuis; Hector Salcedo; Jack Giovany Fuentes, Matthew Lytle and Dylan The Mighty Lady Bugs. Coaches’ selections Kath. Visiting Team Defense: Alex Gonzalez Mizuhara. - Phoebe Omweg, Julia Passannante, Chloe (First); Dmitrij Boyd (Pitcher); Chad Hemmig The Diamondbacks and Giants played an Daoust (MLB). (Pitcher). exciting game. On the Diamondbacks, Elijah Giants 7, Phillies 3. Top hitters Phillies- Brower played hard despite multiple injuries. Nate Wilson smacks the ball for a double Logan Bellini was on fire playing the infield, Pleasanton Girls Softball Photo - Doug Jorgensen bringing in 2 runs in the 3rd inning; PJ Kalcic throwing several players out. Bobby Pollard Pleasanton Girls Softball League high- also had a big hit to center field for a base hit had a great hitting game, with one double. On lights: Amador Valley and Livermore runners battled it out in the 110-meter hurdle event during a in the same inning; Riley Van Trease triple the Giants, Aleksandr Cortez and Matty Scias T-Ball: DeMesa/Yu Dentistry vs. dual meet. The Livermore women won their side of the meet 85 to 51, the Amador men were with RBI in 4th inning. Top defensive plays each got two players out. Jackson Nystrom Hopyard Alehouse and Grill: Mia Hildebrand by the Phillies-Eric Azevedo caught an in- had big hits throughout the game. had an awesome out at home. Emily Gossett victorious by an 84 to 52 margin. field pop fly and threw the 1st base runner out A’s vs. Dodgers: Both teams were in top had a huge hit. Kylie Fleshman was great at for a fabulous double play in the bottom of form on Saturday afternoon. Quinn Johnson fielding the ball. Grace Haubner had some the 3rd; Luke Morriscoe showed outstanding played great defensive ball as pitcher. He was great throws. Maya Morgenstern had a big catching abilities behind the plate for most of quick getting the ball to 1st base. Anthony hit. Lauren Sowers was a great catcher. Top Youth Soccer for the NCS championships. The Pleasanton Hurricanes under-13 the game. Top Pitchers Giants-Reid Heffron Molleson owned 2nd base making 2 outs. players: DeMesa/Yu Dentistry - Grace The Boys team wasn’t quite as successful boys A lacrosse team moved to 12-0 on the showed outstanding pitching for 2 innings; Jordan Borges smashed the ball into left field Haubner, Maya Morgenstern, Lauren Sow- The Pleasanton Ballistic United Soc- as the Girls, but even though they were Northern California Junior Lacrosse Associa- Top Hitters for the Giants-Zach MacDonald in the 2nd and 3rd inning. All players showed ers; Hopyard Alehouse and Grill - Kylie cer U-15 squad acquitted themselves very missing a couple of their top swimmers, they tion season, after beating a pair of teams by double w/2RBI; Troy Wentworth double w/ great defensive progress making multiple Fleshman, Emily Gossett, Mia Hildebrand well at State Cup this weekend at the Cherry acquitted themselves well. Scott Arellano a combined 29-5 this past weekend. 3RBI. Top defensive plays Giants- Jason Van outs. Williams Witters Real Estate Team vs. Island Soccer complex near Sacramento. On pulled a third in the 50 free with a 22.33 time. The weekend started off with a 15-5 win Bladel and Tyler Rodgers. TopDot: Williams Witters Real Estate Team: Saturday afternoon, they battled Delta Elite And placed 11th in the 100 free. Both times over the South Valley Chiefs in San Jose. Minor A- Padres (Offense) Angel Becerra, Top players: Williams Witters Real Estate in a very physical contest, which remained qualify for NCS. Krishnan Rajagopalan placed Joshua Collum, Christopher Irwin (Defense) Livermore Girls Softball Team - Kenna Asmussen, Maille Smith, 16th in the fly, qualifying for NCS and Jake Conner Neads scored five goals, with Jamirr scoreless until the 18th minute when Dane Holland and Matt Maria Cui adding three Ethan Payne, Jordan Collum, Benjamin Livermore Girls Softball Association Kendall Witters; TopDot - Niav Chapman, Shaffar sped down the right wing and crossed Bahls qualified in the 200 yard free. All three Knuth: A’s (Offense) Jason Wigginton, results: Haley Kolon, Lauren Loiselle relay teams had a good meet and qualified for each in the win. Nick Stivers had two goals, Hopyard Alehouse and Grill vs. Will- for Duke Driggs, who volleyed home em- with Ben Rittler and Clint May adding one Vincent Dixon, Logan Fernandez (Defense) Senior (High School) division: Liver- phatically. The game was not decided how- North Coast thanks to the efforts of Eric Malini Tia, Wesley Gladen, Garrett Borba. more Eclipse 17, Livermore Blackout 2. WP iams Witters Real Estate Team: Top players: Gates, Edward Zhang, Jason Cunningham, each for the Hurricanes. May and Neads had Ray’s (Offense) Zachary Stewart, Roberto - Breanna Henry. 3B - Briatanni Marstan (B). Hopyard Alehouse and Grill - Lindsay Craft, ever until the last five minutes when Seth Jack Payan, Joey Silva, Rajagopalan, Bahls, two assists apiece with Daniel Payne and Niermeyer scored on a bicycle kick while the Iacomini, Ryan Layton (Defense) Caleb 2B - Katelynn Erickson, Michelle Benz (B); Sierra Defreitas, Kayla Galvez; Williams and Arellano. Andrew Totaro getting one each. Zane Manaa, Hachler, R.J. Mata, Quinn Tudor. Padres April Camacho, Bradie Rosa (E). 2 hits - Witters Real Estate Team - Elyse Bordenave, Elite’s keeper was out of the play lying on the INVITATIONAL MEET Enrico Schiaffino, Kevan Knaggs and Chris- Sierra Deaver, Chloe Flashberger ground for a final 2 to 0 victory. Top (Offense) Sawyer Demares, Thomas Rosa (E). 4 RBI - Kelsey Giradelli (E). Jake Bahls brought home a first in the tian Son turned in strong games on defense Stevenson, Trevor White. Defense: Kyle Pleasanton Wildcats 15, Livermore Black- Micro Division: Pacific Dental Care vs. Offensive Players: Duke Driggs, Seth grueling 500 free and a second in the 200 to and Josh Miller picked up his 11th win of the Correia, Logan Greenough, Angel Becerra. out 5. Older’s Landscaping: Pacific Dental Care’s Niermeyer; Top Defensive Players: Suchi lead the Amador Valley Varsity boys to a season in the goal. Red Sox (Offense) Trevor Kerby, Ryan Livermore Driver Family Impact 10, Gianna Lyng caught a pop up fly to get the Kuo, Justin Lui. third place finish in the Second Annual Tom On Sunday, the Hurricanes made the trip Lortie, Noah Wiesner (Defense) Elijah Beedles, Livermore Nummi Storm 10. 2B - Icacia runner out at 1st base. Julia Gonsman caught On Sunday morning, Ballistic were hop- Wilson Invitational held at the Amador pool. up to Napa and pounded the Napa Force by Logan Finch, Nicholas Gregovich: Giants Pereida, Nicole Sandoval, Victoria Rowell the ball from the pitcher to get the runner out ing for an easier match against Marin F.C, Other top 10 finishes: Eddie Zhang 8th 200 a 14-0 final. Broder Heggelund and Neads (Offense) Kinaar Desai Jarrett Jorgenson, (I). HR - Ic. Perieda (I). 3 hits - Ic. Pereida (I). at home. Jayden Silva showed excellent however their opponents had other ideas and free, 4th 100 fly; Jason Cunningham 5th 50 Gabriel Parrish (Defense) Ethan Dreger, Harry 2 RBI - Ic. Pereida, Ocean Garcia, Rowell (I). fielding at 3rd base for an out. Donna Keller free, 5th 100 free; Krish Rajagopalan, 5th 100 scored three goals each to lead the offense. they competed for every loose ball, con- Maria Cui, Stivers and Clint May had two Rose, Devin Shah. Pleasanton Sizzle 14, Livermore Driver Fam- showed great catcher skills in the 4th inning. stantly pressuring the Ballistic players into fly , 6th 500 free; Eric Gates 9th 100 free, 2nd A’s (Offense) Tamur Asar, Logan ily Impact 12. 2B - Icacia Pereida, Jackie Power hitting by both Pacific Dental Care and back; James Cheney 10th 500 free; Tim each, with Payne and Holland getting one Older’s Landscaping. Top players: Pacific making mistakes. Despite creating many each. The Hurricanes also moved the ball well Fernandez, Vinnie Dixon (Defense) Grant Maruskin, Ocean Garcia, Victoria Rowell (I). chances, neither team could break the dead- McLaughlin 5th back. Borjon, Malini Tia, Matt Hargraves. Ray’s 2 hits - Indeilsa Pereida, Jackie Maruskin, Dental Care - Meghann Klein, Ava Nicole The Amador Valley Varsity girls were around well, with Payne, Rittler and Holland (Offense) TylerRene Enderlein, Cameron Ocean Garcia, Victoria Rowell (I). 2 RBI - Mosley, Jayden Silva; Older’s Landscaping lock and they finished tied 0-0. Top Offensive missing a few swimmers, but still managed getting two assists each, while Neads, Justin Players: Colin Hartland, Jason Chow; Top McGee, R.J. Mata (Defense) Ethan Katelyn Krueger, Ic. Pereida, Maruskin (I). - Isabella Fragomeli, Abigail Fried, Abby to finish third in the Second Annual Tom May, Clint May, Tor Heggelund and Chet Arrowsmith, Peyton Peterson, TJ Farmer. Middle School Black division Smith Defensive Players: Michael Viebeck, Erik Wilson Invitational held at the Amador pool. Koziol had one assist each. Connor Veit Friends of PGSL vs. Cardinal Jewelers: Knaggs. Yankees (offense) Cameron Moghadam, Jacob Brent Bowen Photography Lady Tek-No Cassidy Booe and Nicole Plihal turned in the anchored the defense, along with Manaa, Eijansantos, Jaren Eijansantos; (defense) Jacob 14, Da Crew 6. For Da Crew, Alex Villazon Top players: Friends of PGSL - Kayla Although unbeaten going into their third top individual performances, finishing fifth Knaggs, Schiaffino and Son. Miller got Morton, Jonathan Nguyen, Michael sent a soaring triple to left field to knock in Gregory, Hailyn Park, Katherine Reedy; game on Sunday afternoon, Ballistic knew in the 500 free and 50 free respectively. Booe another win in the goal, posting his fourth Nowaczyk: Phillies (offense) Aaron Udoutch, a run and made some great plays defensively Cardinal Jewelers - Marley Diligent, Emily that they had to beat the highly ranked Clovis also took 8th in the 200 free. Other top 10 shutout in the last five games and fifth overall Jared Blackman, Dillon Pedro; (defense) at third base, Paige Darrow played great at Murawski, Madysyn Sweeney Odyssy in order to advance to the next round. finishes: Marie Schmidt 7th 200 free; Theresa this year. Luke Legins and Eric Carrolan also Alex Northrop, Greyson Hubbs, Jeremy shortstop and hit the ball hard all game long, Borg Fence vs. Pacific Dental Care: Very The Galaxy had already won their first two Martin 8th 200 IM, 8th fly; Alicia Brown 9th Adams. and Danielle Paulazzo had two hits knocking tight game with each team contributing big IM, 9th fly; Emma McGuiness 9th 100 free, turned in great efforts on Sunday. games 2-0 and 5-1, and it did not take them Thus far this season, the Hurricanes have A’s (Offense) Garrett Borba, Andrew in two runs and played solid at second base. hits and big outs. Julia Thomas and Brooke very long to show Ballistic why they are 7th back; Erica Efigenio, 6th breast; Chris- Choumas, Jason Wigginton; (Defense) Outlaws 12, Da Crew 11. For Da Crew, Szurgot were the offensive MVPs with 2 great tina Zhang 8th breast. out scored their opponents 136-20 in the 12 placed so highly in the state and national games. Westley Gladen, Robert Sandoval, Cameron Sara Novell pitched three strong innings with hits each, including line drive singles. Kealy rankings. Ballistics defense failed to properly Eric Hildebrand and Ben Sornsen posted Schrader. White Sox (Offense) Gunnar three strikeouts had a base hit and scored a run, Morrissey and Chenoa Bodero proved to be clear the ball and it fell invitingly to the clovis impressive performances in individual events Hollingshaus, Gustavo Gonzales, Daniel Kristin Paulazzo had two doubles knocking a dangerous combination at catcher and to lead the Amador Valley JV boys to a second Pryor; (Defense) Tyler Thompson, Morgan in two runs while playing great defense, and pitcher when they were able to throw out the left-midfielder, who gave Ballistics keeper place finish in the Second Annual Tom Granada Little League no chance with a ferocious shot which took Labrucherie, Zachary Hollingshaus. Leah Taulton had two hits with two runs Pacific Dental Care runner at home as she Wilson Invitational held at the Amador pool. Granada Little League highlights: Farm - Angels (Offense) Austin Lee, batted in along with solid defense at first base. streaked in from 3rd base. Top players: Borg a deflection on its way into the top corner of Hildebrand finished first in the 50 free and Junior 80’s - Livermore American Gi- Fence - Kealy Morrissey, Brooke Szurgot, the net. Ryan Van Bladel, Max Weasner, (Defense) Middle School Red division: Carl’s Jr. second in the back while Sornsen grabbed ants 0, Granada Braves 8. Granada Braves Daniel Bobosky, Jacob Keeler, Ryan Wenzel: of Livermore The Force 28, The Black Julia Thomas Clovis had a lot of speed up front and their second in the 100 free and third in the 200 free. pitcher Brandon Jefferis dominated the game Padres (Offense) Catherine Linney, Carson Widows 11. Even though the Widows lost, Mini Rec Division: Ogden Costa Cre- left winger showed it, driving into the penalty Other top ten finishes: Alec Psinakis 4 th, 6th and led the Braves to a win over the previously Tracey, Luke Shepard, (Defense) Kyle they made some good plays. Shannon ative Group vs. Eddie Papa’s: Ogden Costa area forcing a Ballistic defender to bring him back; Matt Sun 7th IM, 5th back; Chris undefeated American Giants. Jefferis pitched Rodgers, Vijay Memula, Ben O’Connor. Rosemark scored twice and played a good Creative Group and Eddie Papa’s both played down and concede a penalty kick. Ballistic Mowry 9th back, 9th breast; Alex Iniguez 5th an impressive complete game no hitter and T-Ball - White Sox (Offense) Dominic outfield, Kirah Van Trease caught a popup at an exciting game. Ogden Costa Creative keeper, Michael Viebeck almost stopped the 50 free, 3rd 100 free; Camren Chang 10th 100 did not allow any walks while recording13 Driscoll, Eduardo Angeles, Shane Waechtler third base and had a hit, and Claira Curtis Group’s Morgan Seely made a great Pop Fly kick, but it squirmed under his arm and into breast; Trevor Bielby 9th breast, 10th 50 fly; strikeouts. Braves top batters were Ryan (Defense) Riley Hargaves, Christopher caught a hard hit fly at second. catch. Jayden got a piece of the ball that the net. As the teams trotted off the field at Jordan Fite 5th 100 free; Eric Song 6th 100 Mathia with a single, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Hutton, Ethan Braman: Angels (Offense) G.R. Dahl Construction Base Raiders screamed down the field and team mate Aniza halftime, the outlook was rather bleak for free; Kent Shapiro 7 100 free; Alec Grotegut Brandon Jefferis had a single and 1 run scored. Andrew Bates, Sam German, Brandon Shah 14, Red Hots 0. The Base Raiders broke a Munoz showed off her skills in the outfield. Ballistic. 4th 500 free; Michael Lenz 7th 500 free; Christian Stultz had 2 singles and 2 RBI’s. (Defense) Jordan Fritz, Nicholas Lydon, close game open with an 11-run fourth Eddie Papa’s Makenna Shaffer showed great In the second half, Clovis appeared to Shridar Ghandi 8th 500 free. Marcellus Bayless had a single and 1 run Bobby Zepeda. A’s (Offense) Michael Mal, inning. The Base Raiders’ Stephanie Rucker catching skills catching a foul tip. Jordyn The Amador Valley JV Girls placed scored. Braves Ian Clutter contributed defen- Nicholas Gladen, Izaih Garrido (Defense) went four-for-four at bat and pitched a shutout Craft played great defense along with team take the foot off the gas and seemed content second in the Second Annual Tom Wilson sively. American Giants pitcher Trevor to sit back on defense and play for time. The Aiden Ayres, Jaxson Mosby, Andrew Berg. last inning, Corrina Dias reached base twice mate Jessica Shockley. Top players: Ogden Invitational held at the Amador pool The girls Escover pitched good for the Giants. Escover Rays (Offense) Joey Keller, Christopher and made two great last-inning plays at third Costa Creative Group - -Home Top Player 1 strategy very nearly back-fired on them be- were led by Elle Surber who tied for the High pitched 2 1/3 innings with 6 strikeouts. - Jayden, Aniza Munoz, Morgan Seely; Eddie cause Ballistic had no intention of settling for Meinecke, Zach Van Huis (Defense) Austin base, and Christy Bryant had her first hit of Point award for the meet. Surber one the 100 Major - Giants 13, Padres 4. Giants led Melendez, Kyle Drobick, Josh Henninger. the year and scored. Papa’s - Jordyn Craft, Makenna Shaffer, a 0-2 defeat. Instead, they began to take over IM and the back and participated in a second the game from the beginning with strong 10-under: Livermore Police Officers Jessica Shockley the midfield and were rewarded for their place finishes for the medley and 200 free hitting. Padres played good defense. Top Association Valley Villains 16, Haque Chi- Farmers Insurance Group vs. Pulte dogged determination when they pulled a relays. The 400 relay turned in an impressive Hitters: Giants - Anthony Aquilar - 1HR, Livermore National LL ropractic Lil’ Rebels 6. The Valley Villains Homes: Snickers had a great catch. Lil’ goal back. A free-kick from midfielder Baron performance, finishing first. This team con- 3RBI, 3 run scored; J.T. Storti - 1B, 2B, played a great all-around game, and were led Speedy was fast on her feet on 1st base. sisted of Katie Lai, Lani Cohen, Emily Truax 3RBI, 1 run scored; Nick Stanley -2 1B, 3 run Livermore National Little League high- Kim was clipped into the Clovis net by lights: by great defense by catcher Sophia Pearson Superstar great pitching and catch. Grace Nandor Krause with the finest of glancing and Laurel Vandiver. Top 10 Individual scored; Padres - Kyle Moylan - 2 1B, 2 run and shortstop Ashley Cole. Offense was Neilson had a big hit, double. Mia Battelgia performances: Emily Truax 5th 200 free, 8th scored; Jason Bohl -1B; Brandon Derdak - Junior 80’s: he Livermore National headers. Padres defeated the San Ramon A’s by the helped out by some great hits from Courtney had some great pitches and was great at Suddenly Clovis didn’t seem quite so 100 free; Nicole Martin 9th 200 free , 3rd 1B; Top Pitchers: Giants - J.T. Storti - 5 2/ Ganguet, and all the girls ran the bases well. fielding. Julianna Pribela was an awesome back; Amber Brown 10th 200 free; Kaite Lai 3 innings, 7 strikeouts; Padres - Arron score of 11 to 10 in a thrilling extra inning confident of victory and Ballistic threw men game. Mitch Licata and Bobby Griffin pitched Thomas Marcel, DDS & Kolka Furniture batter. Top players: Farmers Insurance Group 7th IM, 5th 500 free; Lani Cohen 3rd 50 free, Andrews - 1 inning, 2 strikeouts; Michael Lil’ Devils 12, Kolka Furniture Lightning - Lil’ Speedy, Snickers, Superstar; Pulte forward in search of the equalizer The final 2nd 100 free; Jessica Choi 8th 50 fly; Laurel Bohl - 2 innings, 1 strikeout. well for the Padres, with Bobby Lyons fifteen minutes were very nerve-racking ones scoring the winning run in the top of the 8th. Bolts 1. The Lil’ Devils defeated the Light- Homes - Mia Battelgia, Grace Neilson, Vandiver 9th 50 fly, 4th back; Lizzie Bagget Minor AAA - Yankees 8, Phillies 9. ning Bolts with a season-high 14 hits. For the Julianna Pribela for Clovis as they repelled numerous Ballis- 10th 100 free; Monica Bello 7th 500 free; Top hitters Yankees: Chandler Davis 1B, 3B, Majors: Diamondbacks 4, Athletics 3: The Diamondbacks and Athletics played a Lil’ Devils, Jenny Connolly had three hits, Ogden Costa Creative Group vs. TSI: tic attacks from set-piece corners and free- Lena Lane 8th 500 free, 3rd breast. 3RBI, and 2 runs scored; Austin McMillan Lily Ryan pitched 3 strike outs while team- kicks. In the end, they hung on just long closely-contested game, dominated by good Kylie Martinez had two hits, and Kate Marcel 2B, 3B, RBI and 2 runs scored; Matthew scored three runs. mate Emma Patten had 2 hits and 2 RBI’s enough to preserve their 2-1 victory but their Rodriguez 2B and RBI. Top Hitters Phillies: pitching, with the Dbacks pulling out the victory in the bottom of the 6th, 4-3. Tylor Nummi Red Hot Sliders 13, WIN Home followed by 2 great hits by Charisa Shin. relieved expressions at the final whistle were GHS Lacrosse Johnny Bailey 2B and 2RBI; Jack Lutz 1B; Inspection Hot Shots 12. For the Red Hot Ogden Costa Creative Group did there best a clear indication that they knew that they had Granada High School boys' lacrosse team Cody Bray 2B and 2RBI. Top Pitchers Silva started the game off on the mound, pitching 4 strong innings for the Dbacks, Sliders, Alyssa Ramirez threw a perfect throw out there today. Sara Costa not only showed just dodged a bullet. Ballistic finished their played Amador Valley High with a final score Yankees: Jordan Mello and Austin McMillan. to first to try to get a runner out, Alyssa her great pitching skills but also her ability Top Pitchers Phillies: Raymond Carlson and allowing only 1 hit, no runs, and striking out season with three very credit-worthy perfor- of GHS 1, and AVHS 16. Phillip Hopkins 10. Not to be out done, Tyler Wallis pitched Bonfiglio rounded first on a walk and ended to catch a great line drive. Inez Denocourt had mances against quality opposition. They had a terrific 14 saves and Jared McCallister Johnny Bailey. Yankees had a strong lead up on second base, and Angelina Medeiros 2 powerful hits and Sofia Gluck did an with 4 runs in the 1st. Phillies took the lead 5 solid innings for the Athletics, but his were competitive in all three games and can had the sole score with Max Hanna assisting. biggest impact was his base- clearing double got a base hit with an RBI. awesome job protecting 1st base. Top play- look forward to next season with great On Friday April 3, Granada traveled to at the top of the 3rd with Bailey’s double Burton Family Livermore Crew 4, Tho- ers: Ogden Costa Creative Group- Sara bringing in 2 runners. Yankees Rodriguez to tie the game at 3 in the top of the 5th. In confidence. Top Offensive Players: Nandor California High. With a rowdy, cheering the bottom of the 6th, with the score tied at mas Marcel, DDS & Kolka Furniture Lil’ Costa, Inez Denocourt, Sofia Gluck; TSI - double tied the game up in the bottom of the Devils 1. The Livermore Crew defeated the Emma Patten, Lily Ryan, Charisa Shin Krause, Seth Niermeyer; Top Defensive Play- crowd Granada started out strong but lost a 3rd. Phillies 4 runs in the top of the 5th 3, the Diamondbacks sent Billy Henderson ers: Baron Kim, Erik Knaggs. bit of steam in a very physical game. The final (2-3, 3 rbi) to the plate with runners on second Lil’ Devils in an exciting matchup of the two Moonshot Girl vs. Niki Ward Photogra- couldn't be beat even with Yankees Davis 3B remaining unbeaten teams. For the Lil’ phy: For Moonshot Girl, Reya Paulos was The Livermore Crew 95, won the first score was GHS 6, and CHS 18. The scorers and two RBIs in the bottom of the 5th. and third. Billy came through again with a smash to center, scoring Tylor Silva for the Devils, Jenny Connolly led the offense with awesome at catcher. Brookee Christian played game of the spring soccer season. The for GHS with one point each were Chris Held, Angels 6, Giants 5: Top Hitters: Angels- 1st and had a great hit. Hanni Schott pitched Division One Girls Under 13 Gold team game winning run. Parker Reynolds had 2 two hits and the only RBI for the team, and Jared McCallister, Scott Reno, Zach Martin, Jack Walker-2x1B, run scored; TJ O’Ferrall- Tori Nicolo had a hit and scored the only Lil’ and had a great hit. For Niki Ward Photog- played the Sonoma County Alliance at Kellman Eric Martin, and Clint Morris. The sole assist 2x 1B, RBI, run scored; Chris Machi- 2x1B, hits for the Athletics, and for the Diamond- backs, Connor Spalding, Shane Silva and Devils run. raphy, Alison Smith pitched two strike outs, Fields in Livermore, shutting Sonoma out was made by Chris Held. GHS goalie Jimmy run scored. Top Hitters: Giants-Jake Linney- KMS Interiors Blackout 11, Kolka Fur- went 2 for 2 at bat and made two plays at 2nd with a decisive 2-0 win. In the first half, Goritz made an impressive 11 saves. 2x1B, 2 runs scored; Jordan Buranis-2B, 1B, Tony Galindo each had a hit. AAA Division: Giants 8, A's 7: In the niture Lightning Bolts 0. The Blackout base. Olivia McGee had an amazing catch at Jessica Hopkins, kicked to the goal, only to RBI, run scored; Kuhn-2B, run scored. Top received two great hits from Katelyn Roze 3rd base and Claire Larsen pitched an amazing Pitchers: Angels-Jack Walker-3IP, 2R, 2H, Giants first regular season game, their bats have the ball deflected by the Sonoma goalie. came alive as they scored 8 runs in the first resulting in two RBIs, a strong hit by Tiaja inning. Top players: Moonshot Girl - Brookee Katie Lortie, was able to retake the ball and, Youth Lacrosse 4K. Giants-Jordan Buranis-6IP, 6R, 12H, Andrews who brought in two runs, and good Christian, Reya Paulos, Hanni Schott; Niki 5K. The winning run was scored in the 3 innings, Grant Lowenstein had two solid with a well placed kick, score the first goal Livermore Phantom Lacrosse U13 B: hits. The Giants starting pitcher Luke defense by Madissen Taylor who fielded the Ward Photography - Claire Larsen, Olivia of the game. During the second half, once bottom of the 6th inning by the Angel’s Luke ball and threw an out at first. McGee, Alison Smith Great teamwork led to a Phantom 12 to 5 Hottinger off a hit by TJ O’Ferrall. Hernandez held the A's scoreless through 3 again, Jessica Hopkins powered towards the victory over Skyline on Saturday. First innings. A’s Pitcher Michael Nelson came in Burton Family Livermore Crew 17, Accurate Impressions vs. TSI: Accurate A’s 4, Yankees 3. Top Hitters for A’s - Livermore Police Officers Association Val- Impressions had two big hits by Jordan net, and this time, was not denied, scoring the quarter the Phantom started off strong with Blake Lesky 2B, 1 RBI; Adam Padilla - 1B, the 4th holding the Giants scoreless through second goal for the Crew. Every girl on the 4 goals made by Frieders, Christoff, Marks 2 innings. The A's rallied for 7 runs with ley Villains 7. For the Livermore Crew, Laura Ciesielski and Tes Cayton in the 2nd inning. 1 RBI; William Chacon 1B, 1 run scored; Duterte led the team with first- and second - Kami Kodama had an excellent 5th inning by team worked hard for the win, playing with and Lee. The Phantom had great plays in the Top Hitters for Yankees - Blake Downey - 3B, Landon Finnegan and Zack Ostrander both going 2 for 3 with a clutch hit by Cruz Perez inning triples, and Shannon Blockley and pitching a no-hitter. TSI was solid through- skill and determination, preventing Sonoma second quarter and their passing skills showed 1 RBI; Vincent Yandell - 1B; Troy Forward out the game with great pitching, hitting, and from scoring a single goal. in the 6th inning. John Takemura's double Mattie Thompkins each had an RBI. by getting 4 goals past the Skyline defense. - 1B. Top Pitchers A’s - Wes Katz and Blake KMS Interiors Blackout 13, Hot Shots fielding. Excellent pitching was seen in the Martin’s attempts at the goal did not go Lesky; Yankees - Jordan Mello, Blake into deep left and being driven home in the 3rd inning ended up being the winning run 4. For the Blackout, Robyn Dobson led off 1st and 2nd innings, and TSI hit many strong unnoticed by Skyline and they set players out Downey and Connor Glasco. with a great hit, Maggie Kildae had a two-run line drives in the 3rd inning, bringing in Amador HS Swimming A’s 13, Devil Rays 3. Top Hitters for A’s in the Giants 8-7 win over the A’s. to block him. Kudos go to the Phantom AA Division: Cubs vs. Giants: The triple, and good defense by Katelyn Roze who many home runs. Top players: Accurate In competition with some of the best defense Christoff, Ogee, Richardson and - Noah Thompson 3B; Wes Katz - 2B, 1B, knocked down two grounders and made Impressions - Olivia Austin, Taylor Hitchens, swim teams in the state, the Amador Valley 3 RBI’s; Lucas Anninos - 2B, 1 RBI; Top Cubs and Giants played a great game. For the Prabhu who kept the Skyline team on their Giants, Hunter Speers hit a triple and drove throws to first for putouts. Kiana Meagher; TSI - Natalie Lambross, Dons showed they could hold their own. The toes while the Attack and Mid had 6 attempts Hitters for Devil Rays - Tyler Stulz - 1B, 1 8-under: Nummi Scorpions vs. Classic Lauren Milligan, Lilly Ryan combined team (girls and boys) finished 7th RBI; Noah Stewart - 1B, 1 RBI. Top Pitchers in two RBI’s. Garrett Barker had great plays at the Skyline goal. Third quarter goalie at shortstop and strong hits during the game. Images Dare Devils. Coaches’ selections - ACC Environmental vs. CTS: Jessica out of 39 teams with the girls finishing 5th Waelde showed his fast saving techniques A’s - Trey Cortez and Tanner Wright; Devil Camille Best, Tiara Birdsong, Emme Poe Emde - strong pitching, good defense at 1st; out of 31 teams and the boys finishing 13th Rays - Kevin Spence, Joe Murphy and Jason Sumir Gray hit a big double down to right and blocked 3 attempts by Skyline. The final field. For the Cubs, Andrew Williams hit a (S); Sydney Mendoza, Kinnedi Self, Alyssa Katelin Young - good pitching, hit, run out of 29 teams. Frost. Silva (DD). William D. Thomson Mighty scored; Keara Greenan - Single, good play on Catherine Breed led the way for the Dons, quarter was very exciting with teamwork Angels 15, Phillies 5. Top Hitters- triple way into center field. Nolan Smith winning an Individual High Point Award and from Beaulieu, Brady and Pelote who kept Angels- Brandon Zaunbrecher-2B, 3B, 3 fielded a ball at first and threw it to Victor winning and qualifying for All-American in the ball moving giving Marks the ability to runs scored; Andrew Walker- HR, 1B, 4RBI, Samara to tag out the runner at second. Zach the two events she swam (200 IM & 100 Fly). score 3 goals and 5 attempts made by 2 runs scored; Luke Hottinger-2B, 1B, 2 Voisin pitched two innings and struck out In the 100 fly, her time in the broke the meet Frieders, Gomes and Jessick. RBI, 2 runs scored; Garrett West-1B,2B, 2 most of the side. record, and also broke Amador’s school Pleasanton 14-year-old boys lacrosse: RBI; Jack Walker-2B, 1B, 2 runs scored. Top The Cubs and Cardinals had a slugfest record (previously held by Cathy Coler, ’00). The Tornadoes barely lost to the Sequoia Hitters-Phillies- Matt Benavidez-1B, 1 run with many runs scored. For the Cardinals, Breed also swam on the 200 medley team scored; Pruett-1B, 1RBI; John Bailey-1B, 1 Michael Friesen hit a triple, with Vassilis Firehawks 4 to 5 in sudden death overtime Dimitripoulos smashing a double and Spen- which finished third and the 400 free relay action after a tough fight, with goals by run scored. Top Pitchers-Angels-Jack Walker- team which placed fourth. All of Amador’s Michael Roeder, Devin Bell, Justin Garcia, relays teams, whose other members were and Jake Ackman and assists by Andrew Natalie Wong, Tory Houston, Jenn Docto, Natsch and Grayson Poe. Shots on the goal Marie Schmidt, Lindsey Baxter, and Rachel also by Ryan McGlaughlin and Brian Culy. Miller qualified for North Coast. The 200 free relay team finished 10th overall. Jordan Cain and Alex Acosta picked up 3 Five more girl swimmers qualified for grounders each. 6 face-offs won by Michael North Coast individually. Danielle Stickler Roeder, and 13 goals saved by Conner placed third in the 100 back, Houston fin- McFarlane. ished third in the breaststroke and seventh in Another sudden death overtime decided the IM; and Wong placed 11th in the IM and against the Tornadoes who lost 5 to 6 to qualified in the 100 fly. Schmidt qualified in Oakland Skyline, with goals by Kenton both the 200 and 500 free while Casey Koos, Devin Bell, Michael Roeder, Jake Coughlin also qualified in the 500 free. Ackman, and Justin Garcia, and an assist by The dive team also held their own against Ryan Mahoney. 3 shots on the goal also by stiff competition. In an 11 dive meet, Tyler Justin Gibson. Jordan Cain was the Grounder Pullen came in 4th place (out of 16) with a King at 4 with others picked up by Logan score of 459.05, Alexa Hernandez came in McHone, Sam Sorensen, Joseph Chacon, 18th (out of 42 girls) with 343.25, Emma and Grayson Poe. Face-offs won by Michael Rigl came in 21st with 307.75, Marina Mihov (24th) with 286.45. All four qualified Roeder, Kenton Koos, and Brian Culy. The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 - PAGE 7

field; Gaby Sanchez - Great pitching, 3 great Bryson also showed his defense talents with great day getting on base four times and Disbrow (127) and Corbin Cofer (160) took Jason Silva finished with a 3-1 record on the rd Ritchie throwing a strike out, and a third out outs on 1st; Jorie Fanfa - good hit with an two unassisted outs to keep the lead over the scoring three runs, while Trevor Escover had second place and Brandon West (104) and day to finish 3 at 106 lbs. and Shebazz play by Wallace at second to Massie beating RBI, great out on 1st base; Shreya Nagdev - mighty Mets. For the Mets, Tyler Kelly had three hits, a double, two runs and two Tyler Miller (135) took fourth place. The Murtuza took 3rd at 120. 2 great hits with an RBI. a great day on defense getting two outs at RBI. Giants’ closer, Michael “shut-’em- team won the title with 84 points, Mendenhall The 6th Grade team for Mendenhall came the runner by seconds. Mini Upper Division: J. Lohr Vine- first. He also made several hits including down” Brown, struck out eight of the last nine finished second with 49 points, followed by away with a third place finish in the team yards & Wines 10, Fritz’s Lanscaping Com- doubles in the 4th and 6th innings. Bryan outs to save it for the Giants. Junction with 49 points. standings. Wrestling at 140’s, Jeffrey Football/Cheer Signup pany 2: Jessie O’Neal pitched an impressive Peeso also had a strong day with the bat JR 90s Division: Red Sox 7, San Ramon The eighth-grade team advanced five Brinkley, after winning a tough second match Livermore Youth Football and Cheer full game for J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. including a single and RBI in the 4th inning. Valley J90s Cardinals 4: The Red Sox had an wrestlers to the finals winning four gold in overtime 2-0, came home the champion Livermore Youth Football and Cheer Amanda Harding and Arabelle Franco showed Grant Peterson showed strong defense at the all-around good game against the Cardinals. medals. Thomas Lovett (107) won an excit- with a 6-5 win in the final. Jason Bohl only (LYFandC) is starting registration for the great defensive skills and were strong at the end with a great hustle. Red Sox top players: Chandler Shetron showed good defensive ing match over Ben Bassine from Fallon 3- allowed 2 points in his three matches to win upcoming season. plate. Top players: J. Lohr Vineyards & Mike Bryson, Joey Campos, Tyler Naumann; effort at third by making a leaping catch of bad 2 and Tyler Rardon (124) edged out Austin the 121 lb. bracket and Grant Billings took th This is a full contact football league that Wines - Arabelle Franco, Amanda Harding, Mets top players: Bryan Peeso, Tyler Kelly, hop grounder in the bottom of the fifth. Alex Hamilton from Harvest Park with a 4-2 win first at 115. Other 6 graders to wrestle well has been established for 36 years. The goal is Jessie O’Neal; Fritz’s Lanscaping Company Grant Peterson. Kohn provided the Red Sox with an insurance to claim their titles. Nick Lang (116) and Mac were Jacob Martinez (4th at 89 lbs.), Austin nd th to teach the fundamentals of both football and - Karen Didio, McKenna Harris, Kelly Jefferies Yankees 16 - Orioles 13: Yankees top RBI in the top of the seventh. Noah Robbins Morgan (140) both had impressive wins in Brooking (2 at 106 lbs.), Michael Bohl (4 cheer needed to make the transition into high Minor Rec Division: AMS 7, Pilates players: Brandon Paulson, Brandon Bruns, closed the game for the Red sox with four their championship match winning, 11-0 and – 113 lbs.) and Matt Kirby (4th – 121 lbs.). th school. The league works together with the on Spring 5: Kendall Ciesielski hit a strong Adam Lagodzinski; Orients top players: strikeouts in the sixth and seventh inning. 16-0 respectively. Nick Vickers (116) and The lone champion for the Mustang 8 local high schools to ensure its participants single to 1st. Olivia Smith had a single and Rece Wilkins, Ryan Wilkins, Cameron Meier. Robbins also hit two for three with a single Scott Chapeta (140) knock off top-seeded graders was Brandon Self, who won the 85 are learning the fundamentals needed for their played good defense. Serena Carmona-Hester Yankees 19, Phillies 19. For the Yankees and a double. wrestlers in their weight class to advance to lb. bracket with a 7-5 overtime win. Clayton nd very competitive football and Cheer pro- hit the ball well. Mariam Nino had a single Gabe Pinon had a triple and a double. Dalton the finals to take second. Keith Dehollander Bueno took 2 in the tough 95 lb. class by grams. LYFandC’s emphasis is on proper and stole 2nd base expertly. Kamryn Brown Johnston played great defensively and Trent (128) took third and Ralph Gonzales (86), winning 2 matches after a first round loss. technique and fundamentals, responsibility, had an RBI single and made a good defensive Crisp had a couple of key hits. For the Phillies Livermore Aquacowboys Tyler Macasocol (101), Zac Byers (140) , Kyle Campiotti lost his first match by the accountability, and most importantly being out at 1st base. Alexis Bianco had an RBI Gavin Napier had a Grand Slam home run in Andre Flores (160) and Aaron Untalan (169) score of 3-2 only to pin his next three Thirteen Livermore swimmers represented rd a good person and teammate. single and pitched an excellent inning. Top the third inning. Jeremy Davis helped out took fourth place. Tyler Rardon and Mac opponents and come away with 3 at 116. All coaches are required to attend coach- players: Pilates on Spring - Alexis Bianco, with three hits and Xavier Pelican was the Livermore Aquacowboys at the 2009 Morgan won their third straight Tri-Valley Marshall Peters finished the day for Pacific Swimming Short Course Junior rd ing clinics each year to strengthen their Kamryn Brown, Mariam Nino; AMS - Serena outstanding defensively. The tie game will be Olympics on March 20 - 22. wrestling title and ended their season unde- Mendenhall by taking 3 in the 169 lb. class. knowledge of the game. Carmona-Hester, Kendall Ciesielski, Olivia played off at a future date TBA. The Aquacowboys put in an impressive feated in league competition. East won the Overall it was a great day for Mendenhall Football and cheer squads have been very Smith AA Division: Astros 2, White Sox 1: showing with seven swimmers earning spots team title with 75 points, Junction finished wrestling as 21 wrestlers took the mat and 17 successful in the highly competitive Diablo Contra Costa County Public Auto Auc- Outstanding players for the Astros were Chris in the finals competition. Evan Carlo swept second with 64 points, followed by Harvest came home with a medal. Valley Youth Football Conference (DVYFC). tions 9, Pleasanton Police Officers Associa- Powell (pitched 7K), Ralph the 15-16 year old back events by taking first Park with 58 points. Registration will be held April 16 from 6-8 tion 3: Contra Costa County Public Auto Miller (1 single, 1 run), and Connor place in the 100 and 200. Carlo finished 3rd TEAM SCORES – 6th Grade 1. East 66, pm at Round Table Pizza 1024 East Stanley Auctions - Tatiana Costa, Myranda Marzocco, Livingston (first base). For the White Sox: in the 400 IM, 4th in the 200 IM and 12th 2. Christensen. 59, 3. Mendenhall 56, 4.Har- Foothill Little League Blvd. Discounts are available at January and Katie Shigemoto; Pleasanton Police Officers Kendall Hornbeck (2 singles, 1 RBI), Nicho- place in the 100 fly, earning new Far Western vest Park 51, 5. Fallon 32, 6. Wells 21, 7. Pleasanton Foothill Little League high- February dates. Information go to website Association - Madison Dragotta, Nina Harpell, las Monica (pitched 4K, 1 single), and cuts in each event. CSD 18, 8.Iron Horse 14, 9. Junction 14, 10. lights: www.eteamz.com/lyfc or email Ashna Jasuja Zachariah Eme (second & third base) Alex Gonzalez took 2nd place in the 100 Hart 11, 11. Pleasanton 10 CHAMPION- T-Ball: Mud Cats vs. Grasshoppers: [email protected]/lyfc Pilates on Spring 7, Precision Auto Pirates 12, Tigers 6: For the Pirates: back, 3rd in the 50 back and 8th place in the SHIP 69 pounds –Brandon Untalan (East) There were plenty of cheering fans that came The league is currently accepting appli- Repair 6: Top players: Precision Auto Ryan Durrant - Hit 3 RBI’s and played great 200 IM. Andrew Hayes finished 5th in the dec. Noah White (Chr) 9-5, 75– Jordan out to watch an exciting game between the cations for both football and cheer coaches for Repair - Taylor Gloyne, Kelsey Natsch, catching with an out at home. Ryan Mitchell Manibusan (IH) dec. Tyler Blasatti (HP) 8- the upcoming season. Lauren Schaefer; Pilates on Spring - Charli - Great infielding and pitching. For the Tigers 100 back and swam to a new personal best 7, 81–Andrew Figueroa (Fal)) dec. Kollin Mud Cats and The Grasshoppers. Benjamin Faris, Gabriella Hughey, Loren Roundtree Brandon doubled to bring in Ian Toland. time in the 50 free to earn two new Far Western Mass (HP) 7-3, 89- Brooks Bain (HP) Robinson, Bryan Wolfe, and Isaac Bauman TransPak, Inc. 4, Gary West Masonry 4: Ryan Carlson tripled to bring Brandon Wil- times in his events. Patrick Kulp swam to a dec.Russell Lovett (East) 10-7, 95- James each hit a home run leading the way for the Samantha Rhoads pitched the last two in- liams Home. Kaylee Woods had a RBI 13th place in the 100 fly finals. Trent Trump Martin (East) dec. Jacob Roach (East) 11-4, Mud Cats. Great defensive plays by Noah Family Sports Fest nings striking out several batters to hold the bringing home Isaac Montes placed 7th with a new Far Western cut in the 106-Adam Wemmer (CSD p. Austin Brook- Powell, Jayden Payne, Holden Meyer which The City of Dublin will host the 3rd game at a tie. Top players: TransPak, Inc. - Rockies 6, Reds 1: Rockies rallied for 50 back. ing (Men), 113- Grant Billings (Men) forf. helped to counter the excellent hitting by the annual Family Sports Fest on Sun., April 19 Hunter Garcia, Skye Horner, Samantha their second win with 3 runs in the 3rd and 3 Katie Kulp won 8th place in the 200 IM Drew Ines (HP), 121-Jason Bohl (Men) Grasshoppers. Top Offensive Players: Isaac at Dublin High School and the Dublin Swim th and achieved 3 new Far Westerns (200 IM, Bauman, Alex Wheeler, Bryan Wolfe; Top Center. Activities are planned from 1:30 to Rhoads; Gary West Masonry - Rena Dragony, runs in the 5 . Top Players, Rockies: Rigo 400 IM, 100 free). Sarah Swanson earned a dec.Tim Ragusa (Jun) 8-0, 139-Jeffrey Defensive Players: Noah Powell, Jayden Samantha Osterholt, Kieran West Zapien for 3 rbi’s, Jose Mariscal for a great new Far Western in placing 6th in the 50 Brinkley (Men) dec. Justin Sillman (PMS) Payne, Holden Meyer. 4:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. Pleasanton Police Officers Association outfield catch, and Andrew Scull for great breaststroke. Also achieving new Far West- 6-5, 150- Aidan Dang (Chr) p. John Davis A Division: Jaxx vs. Defenders: It was The swim center will offer free swim- 3, CPU Tech 0: Top players: CPU Tech - defense. Top Players, Reds: Ryan Bond ern times were Allie Clark (100 breaststroke), (Chr), 169- Aaron Jennings (East) dec. Marcus a very exciting game with both sides playing ming and safety demonstrations. Dublin Bailey Beanland, Caitlyn Peal, Abby Sage; with great pitching and hitting, Avneet Singh Shahini Ananth (200 breaststroke) and Alec Casllas (Chr) 6-4, Hwt- Richard Alvarez very hard. The Jaxx offense was led by Tom Cyclery will conduct minor bike tune-ups Pleasanton Police Officers Association - with great fielding, Luke Foscalina with great Grabarek (100 free). Kylie Clark, Moriah (Wells) THIRD PLACE 69 -Brenden Stoev with two hard hit doubles, and Gabe and check tire pressure. Local competitions Cassie Balducci, Madison Dragotta, Shreya hitting. Simonds and Shelby Swanson each put in Mickelburg (HP) dec.Torin Nelson (Hart) 7- Bonjiorno had three runs batted in. The of pitch, hit and run (ages 7 to 14) and Junior Madan Cubs 14, Diamondbacks 4: Diamond- 6 , 75 -Austin Cornish l (Wells) p. Christo- Olympic competitions (ages 8 to 13) will take Minor Upper Division: Crunch n’ backs: Garon Michaelis hit a ground rule strong performances in their events. pher Reese (HP), 81 -Harrison Wayne (Chr) defense was anchored by Ryan Singh with a Munch 3, Four Star Erectors 2: Crunch n’ double and played solid defense behind the Results: Boys: Alex Gonzalez (10) — dec. Nathan Gaither (HP) 5-0, 89- Issac number of stellar plays at third base as well place in basketball, soccer, tennis and track Munch: Hanna Mallie showed excellent plate, Scott Stafford pitched a solid 2 innings 200 free 2:29.93, 100 IM 1:17.56, 50 free Dugger Chr) dec. Jacob Martinez (Men) 8-6, as a fantastic catch by Luca D’Emilio at and field. Winners will advance to represent defense with a double play. Alana Mendez and caught a low fly ball hit to left field by 30.97, 100 back (2nd) 1:09.28, PRT, 200 IM 95- Joe Villarreal (Chr) inj. Aaron Changeur shortstop. Dublin in regional competitions. threw out a steal. Sophia Brown hit a double Wesley Williams, Jason Nunuz played solid (8th) 2:39.80, 50 back (3rd) 33.03, PRT; (Fal), 106-Parviz Nouriour (Fal) dec.Anthoney AAA Division: Rockies 15, Red Sox 22: All events are free, including refresh- Trent Trump (12) — 200 IM 1:10.52, 50 free Another back-and-forth game for the Rockies ments. For more information, call 556-4500. driving in the winning run. Four Star defense. Cubs: Ryan McDonnell connected 28.53, 50 fly 30.07, 100 free 1:02.18, 50 back Garcia (Jun) 15-1, 113- Travis Furr (Hart) who came out swinging today amassing a Erectors: Kyra Sexton showed excellent for two solid singles. Wesley Williams (7th) 31.10, 100 fly 1:09.55, Alec Grabarek dec.Michael Bohl ( Men) 2-1, 121- Domink dozen hits in the loss. Ben Carter lit up the fielding and at bat the entire game. Ashley stopped a line drive hit to third for an out and (14) — 50 free 24.58, 200 free 53.05, FRW, Luzader (East) dec. Matt Kirby (Men) 7-5 ot, boards with 3 consecutive hits, Scoring three Open Water Swim Group Balestreri’s head was in the game with pitched three innings, DeAndre Hawkins 200 free 1:58.10; Andrew Hayes (15) — 50 139- Stefan Holt (East) p. Braeden Zeitler runs and driving in 2 more. Trevor Holt was excellent fielding. Haley Wesenberg also slapped a 2 RBI single brining home Michael free 23.12, FRW, 100 back (5th) 58.84, (Chr), Ryan Ferreira (Chr) dec. Thomas also key at the plate getting on base 3 times A new open water swim group is starting showed excellent fielding while at 1st base. Honeycutt and DeVonte Hawkins. FRW; Evan Carlo (16) — 400 IM (3rd) Vanderschoolt (CSD) 5-2, 169- Josh Crawford with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Greg Arnold was up this season at Shadow Cliffs Regional Both teams played a great game with an Astros 10, Reds 2: Astros top players: 4:31.14, FRW, 100 fly (12th) 55.71, FRW, (Fal) showing off his sweet swing with three solid Park in Pleasanton. Membership in this non- exciting finish. Top players: Crunch n’ Justin Kovach who scored his first run, Ray 200 back (1st) 2:00.04, PRT, 100 free 53.42, TEAM SCORES- 7th Grade 1. East singles. Top Offensive Players: Ben Carter profit group is open to all qualified individu- Munch - Sophia Brown, Hanna Mallie, Alana Funk with strong pitching and hitting, Sean Avenue 84, 2.Mendenhall 49, 3. Junction 49, als. We will have day and evening swim Mendez; Four Star Erectors - Ashley Balestreri, Rolandelli with an incredible diving catch. 200 IM (4th) 2:05.28, FRW, 100 back (1st) 4. Wells 37, 5. Christensen 25, 6. Hart 18, Top Defensive Players: Andrew Soldati. Kyra Sexton, Haley Wesenberg Reds top players: Brendan McCafferty for 57.36, FRW, 200 fly 2:07.29, FRW; Patrick 7.Fallon 17, 8.Pleasanton 14, 9. Harvest Majors: A's 7, Angels 7: The Angels times. The lake temperature can reach up- TG Information Systems 4, Four Star great pitching and hitting, Jonathan Song for Kulp (16) — 100 fly (13th) 56.55; Allie Clark Park 11, 10. California School of Deaf (CSD) played the A’s to a very exciting 7 – 7 tie. The wards of 75 degrees during the warmest Erectors 2: Janelle Tannis pitched four shut- strong hitting, Gerardo Cabassa - finally back (10) — 100 IM 1:21.51, 100 breaststroke 10 game was suspended after 8 innings due to months . If interested, or to sign up, you can out innings. Top players: TG Information in action after a broken finger, comes on 1:26.82, FRW, 50 breaststroke 39.16; Sarah CHAMPIONSHIP 80- Aaron Cortez darkness and will be resumed at a later date. check our website at shadowcliffsorcas.com. Systems - Sammi Salustri, Kiley Stowell, strong with great hitting. Swanson (10) — 50 fly 35.35, 100 breast- (East) dec. Jordan Garcia (Wellst) 6-3, 87- In the top of the third inning the Angels scored For further information you can contact Al Janelle Tannis; Four Star Erectors - Jordan Pirates 3, Cubs 5: Cubs: Jordan Esling stroke 1:29.48, 50 free 32.22, 50 breaststroke Nick Campiotti (Men) p. Cristian Brosius the first run of the game. Stephen Chipman DeGraw at (510) 414-7928 or John Bower at (6th) 38.57, FRW, 100 free, 1:11.61, 50 led off the inning with a walk. Chipman then (925) 294-9050. Niermeyer, Danielle Taylor, Haley Wesenberg caught a low fly ball hit to 1st base. He also back, 38.33; Moriah Simonds (11) — 100 (Wells), 96 -Bryce Stovall (East) dec. Tyler stole second base, advanced to third on an TG Information Systems 5, Four Star had a solid hitting performance with a double breaststroke 1:24.35, 50 breaststroke 37.93; Joy (Fal) 6-1, 106 -Dominex Kovacs (Men) infield ground and scored on an error by the Erectors 1: Top players: Four Star Erectors in the 3rd and a single in the 4th. Austin Shahini Ananth (11) — 100 breaststroke dec.Fabian Lemus (CSD)3-0, 114- Brain A’s. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the - Emma Furr, Kourtney Gonzaga, Siena Brown hit a home run in the 3rd bringing 1:18.88, 50 breaststroke 36.01, 200 breast- White (Men) dec. Joseph Guerrero (Wells) 7- Angels Kyle Lawrence pitched to the mini- Soccer Registration Moca; TG Information Systems - Kassie home Chase Dunn. Dunn pitched 2 solid stroke 2:47.71, FRW; Katie Kulp (12) — 400 5, 120-Josue Medina (Jun) p. Jacob Richey mum three batters with the help from the Livermore Youth Soccer League is tak- Kochan, Paige Sellick, Janelle Tanis innings. He caught a low fly ball hit towards the IM 5:03.99, FRW, 50 free 27.62, 100 back (Hart), 130- Brett Lewis (PMS) p. Taylor Angels defense. Joshua Ott caught a line drive ing registration for the upcoming season. Four Star Erectors 4, E Squared Auto- pitcher mound, then threw the ball to Jordan Disbrow (East), 140-Vince Volpatti (East) p. Registration can be accomplished on-line at motive 0: Katey Moore, pitcher, had a shut- Esling at 1st base for a double-play and the 1:09.21, 200 free 2:11.52, 200 IM (8th) Blake Sweet (Chr), 159- Shawn Hamby at second and then threw a dart back to Brock out game, 11 strike-outs, four runners out at 3rd out at the bottom of the 5th. Pirates: Drew 2:25.49, FRW, 100 free 58.99, FRW, 50 (East) dec. Corbin Cofer (East) 4-2, 250- Matt Gustafson at first base to double off the A’s Three Methods Available www.lysl.org. Reg- 1st. Top players: Four Star Erectors - Fiona Braudrick - Pitched solid with 4 strikeouts back 32.42; Kylie Clark (13) — 200 breast- Neale (East) p. Artemio Fennoy ( Junc) runner. Jordan Ott made a spectacular play at istration is available by mail. Instructions Moreno, Katey Moore, Danielle Taylor; E and also hit a single. Noah Reno - Played great stroke 2:44.97; Shelby Swanson (14) — 100 THIRD PLACE 80- Bruno McLeod his catcher’s position by catching the fly ball will be available on the website after April 4. Squared Automotive - Madison Gallagher, infield, catching 2 fly balls and also hit fly 1:04.91, 200 fly 2:23.79. (Chr) , 87-Chazz Finnigan (Fal) tf. Tate Chen for the third out. In the top of the fifth inning LYSL P.O. Box 881 Livermore, CA 94551; Danielle Hammer, Katie Jefferies a double. Cameron Priest - Hit a double with HP)16-1, 96- Peter Whitney (Jun) p. Grahan the Angels added to their lead. Luther Little (925) 461-7570; www.lysl.org. Major Rec Division: PAR, Inc. vs. DPR a RBI Miller (Hart), 106-Jason Silva (Men) dec. led of the inning with a single. Angels led 4 New players must supply a photocopy of Construction, Inc.: 3PAR, Inc. came out AAA Division: Athletics 2, Angels 1: West Coast Gymnastics Brandon West (East) 9-1, 114- Konner Mass – 0. In the top of the seventh inning, Kyle their legal passport or birth certificate at time Alicia Woo from West Coast Olympic Lawrence led of the inning with a double and hitting. Every player got a great hit. Quality The Angels were fierce competitors for the (HP) dec. Peter Cable (Jun) 11-8, 120 - scored on Jordan Ott’s line drive single to of registration. League registration is re- pitching from Erica Goldhawk and Carly Athletics in Tuesday night’s intense game. Gymnastics competed at the Level 7 State Shehbaaz Murtuza (Men) p. TJ Rizvi (Chr) right field. Little stole second base and then quired for all players in all playing programs. Krakauer. Lauren West’s double into deep For the Angels Carter Dickson had great Championships this past weekend in Stock- , 130- John Modruga (Jun) p. Vas Stover scored on Matt Weir’s single to give the left field and Jessica Medina’s triple. Top hitting and offense. Nate Redditt had great ton. Alicia had a great season taking first place (Hart), 140- Devin Berghoff (Chr) p. Tyler Angels a 7 – 4 lead. In the bottom of the players: 3PAR, Inc. - Jaime Altman, Jessica catching while playing through an injury. The AA in every invitational meet she competed. Miller (East), 159- Camden Smith (Jun) p. seventh inning the A’s scored three unearned Cheerleading Medina, Lauren West Athletics ended the Angels undefeated win- The following are the results from the State Steven Rollins (Chr), 250-Ignacio Delgado runs to tie the game at 7 – 7. Both teams were Nor Cal Elite AllStars team is open to California Car Sounds, Inc. 8, 3Par, Inc. ning streak thanks to heads up ball and great Championships: (Wells) p. Richard Alverez (Wells) 5: Jillian Quintanal got the California Car coaching. Benjamin Kerling and Will Mohler TEAM SCORES – 8th Grade 1. East 75, scoreless in the eighth inning as the sun ages 5-18. Nor Cal Elite is a competitive all Alicia Woo: 9.450 Vault 3rd, 9.550 started to set and the game was suspended at star cheer program that competes at local Sounds, Inc.’s only hit; a 2 run double in the both stole home base. Jacob Kerling had 3 2. Junction 64, 3. Harvest Park 58, 4. Hart th 3rd inning. Jazzy Perez pitched 3 innings and unassisted outs on first base. Bars 1st, 9.525 Beam 4th, 8.87 Floor, 52 , 5. Christensen 45, 6. Mendenhall 38, 7. a 7 – 7 tie. Jordan Ott, Kyle Lawrence and Parent information night is April 20 at 37.400 AA 4th. Stephen Chipman pitched excellent for the 6:00pm. For more information contact us at struck out 8. She battled and got through 2 Mariners 15, Giants 3: Top players for the Fallon 27, 8.CSD 18, 9. Pleasanton 10, 10. Angels giving up six hits, 2 earned runs, innings with the bases loaded. Melissa Mariners: Mauricio Zavala 2 Run double, Wells 7 (925) 245-1552 or check the web at walked only 4 and struck out 7. Top Offensive www.nceallstars.com Muller was 2 for 2, and scored 2 runs for Mile McPeak breaks hitting slump and wacks Gymfinity Gymnastics CHAMPIONSHIPS 83- Brandon Self Players: Matt Weir, Luther Little and Joshua 3PAR Inc. Jacquie Price was also 2 for 2. a 2 run triple to right field. Darian (The D- (Men) dec. Curtis Angess (Jun) 7-5ot, 92 -Zac The level 7 team from Gymfinity Gymnas- Ott; Top Defensive Players: Joshua Ott, Top players: California Car Sounds, Inc. – Man) Look slammed one close to a home run; Wilner (Hart) dec Clayton Bueno (Men) 10- Jordan Ott, Carl Mubarak. Chloe Connoly, Jazzy Perez, Jillian Quintanal; ball bounced over the center field fence. tics competed this past weekend at the Norcal 4, 100- Louis Deprez (Hart) dec. Tommy Bowling News 3Par, Inc. – Erica Goldhawk, Melissa Muller, Giants’ pitcher Hosmer played a heroic game State Championships held in Stockton. Kelley Barrera (HP) 6-2, 107-Thomas Lovett (East) Mushy Machado, in the Cheyenne League, Jacquie Price and punched in a double of his own and a RBI. Hebert, 10, with a 9.2 and Shannon Gray, 11, dec. Ben Bassine (Fal) 3-2, 116-Nick Lang Pleasanton National LL rolled a 805 including games of 280-279-246 3PAR, Inc. 10, Richert Lumber Co. 8: The Giants team rallied and scored 3 in the with a 9.3, led the way for Gymfinity on (East) dec. Nick Vickers (East) 11-0, 124 - at the Granada Bowl in Livermore. Greg Erica Goldhawk pitched 3 outstanding in- late innings. vault. Medaling on bars were Isla Andrews, Tyler Rardon (East) dec.Austin Hamilton Pleasanton National Little League high- 9, and Rebecca Meister, 12, with great scores lights: Bolender rolled 142 over series average with nings striking out batters. Followed with Athletics 15, Padres 9: The Athletics (HP) 4-2, 129-Ryan Viano (Chr) p. Shawn games of 210-186-172. Julia Cilk catching a high fly ball to get the defeated the Padres 15 to 9 in Thursday night of 9.425 and 9.375, respectively. Angelica Vinzent (Fal), 134-Rio Castillo (Chr) dec. AA Division: Pirates 10, Cubs 11: The runner out on 1st to end the game. Top blustery game. The A’s top offensive players Leporati, 12, Allison Honig, 15, and Kaitlin Cubs enjoyed their first win on Saturday In the Friday Night Cheyenne league, Alec Strzemp PMS) 12-2, 140-Mac Morgan Mark McCreary bowled a 279, Rich Canada players: Richert Lumber Co. - Monique were: Jacob Kerling with 2 singles and a Hausmann, 12, also brought home medals on (East) tf. Scott Chapeta (East) 16-0, 151- against the Pirates, but it was a close one. A Davidson, Kailey Sanchez, Kiersten Sand- stolen base, Kyle Archer with a triple and 2 bars with their identical 9.0 scores. nail-bitter to the end, the Cubs’ fans were on a 278 and Mike Stephenson finished the night Rafael Menjivar (CSD) dec. Zac McPherson with a 256 game. In the Monday Getaway ers; 3PAR, Inc. - Julia Cilk, Jenny Gentry, RBI’s, Boney Noreiga with 2 doubles and 2 Gymfinity’s best beam routines were by Chr) 6-1, 160- River Sandoval (Junc) dec. the edge of their seats hoping to hold on to Erica Goldhawk RBI’s, and Joseph Dominguez with a double Kelley Hebert with a 9.325 and Rebecca John Paul Parisi (Hart) 8-6, 169- Travis their one run lead in the final inning. The Fours league, Aaron Fick rolled 65 over Senior Division: DPR Construction and 3 RBI’s. Meister with a 9.3. Haley Brott, 13, led the Chubb (HP) p. Josh Pease (HP), 205- Keanu Cubs racked up four runs from walks, helped average for a 236 game and Sam Hagler 64 Inc., Chaos 8, Livermore Team J9 3: The Athletics 13, Padres 8: The Athletics way for Gymfinity on floor with a 9.15, while Anderson (Jun) p. Jake Hicklin (HP) along by a sliding third base steal by Nick over for a 218 game. Gerald Cain, in the teams jumped out to 3-3 tie after the first Benjamin Kerling’s big bat roped a in the Kelley Hebert, Angelica Leporati and Michelle THIRD PLACE 83- Anthoney Dumag Massie who walked home first. In the field, Balhorn/O’Dell Construction League, bowled inning and then kept the score tied through park grand slam, a triple, a double, and a Shalit all brought home floor medals with (Jun), 92- Brandon Olson (Junc) p. Ralph Jeremy Mast at short stop caught a high fly a 267 and Gail Carroll a 223. In the Modified five innings with solid pitching and defense. single. Logan Cole added a in the park home scores of 9.1. The level 7 team for Gymfinity Gonzales (East), 100-Eric Westphal (Chr) ball for an out and quickly threw to Trevor Guys & Dolls League, James Seltmann DPR Construction Inc. rallied in the sixth run of his own and brought in a runner. While also included Amy Morrison, Jaime Gray, dec. Alex Cairel (jJun) 10-7, 107-Rickey Wallace at first for a double play, holding the recorded a 279 game, Joe Dimaggio a 248, inning to go ahead for good with Rachel Cilk Logan Koch stoked a double for 2 RBI’s, 2 Gabriella Lemoine and Taylor Hurst. Romero (Hart) p. Tyler Macasocol (East), Pirates to only two runs. In the second, five Dennis Mitchell 243 and Norm Schlaegel a hitting a powerful double to left-center and singles, and stole home base. Full scores - Child B age group: Vault - 116-Kyle Campiotti (Men) p. Farzon Sayah more runs were scored, two of which were Kelley Hebert, 9.2, 6th; Isla Andrews, 8.65. RBIs from Colin Ritchie’s base hit and 233. Wednesday Wonders bowler Gene driving in three runs. Melanie Sensiba made Majors: Yankees 6, White Sox 3: In a (Jun) , 124- Ken Ainslie (Wells) dec. Carlos Maloney rolled 57 over average for a 226 a long stretch to pull in a fly ball near 2nd base hard fought twilight affair, the Yankees edged Bars - Andrews, 9.425, 8th; Hebert, 8.925. Sotelo (CSD) 2-0, 129-Keith Dehollander another with Ronak Parikh’s base hit. On to help the DPR Construction Inc. defense. the White Sox 6-3. Truman came up big on Beam - Hebert, 9.325, 4th; Andrews, 9.075, defense in the third, pitcher Jake Massie game. Dan Stuber, in the Friday Family (East) inj.def Thomas Cook (Chr), 134- Affair league, rolled a 247 game. In the Reno Kate Mecozzi added to the scoring with two the hill throwing two strong innings with 8th, Floor - Hebert, 9.1, 8th; Andrews, 8.8. Conner Veit (HP) p. Max McKernan (Chr), struck out two batters, with the third out from hits and two RBIs. For Livermore Team J9, three strikeouts. Jake Defrenchi pounded a All-around - Hebert, 36.55, 8th; Andrews, a Jake Massie play to Wallace. In the fourth, Getaway League, bowling 78 pins over 140- Al Russell (Jun) dec. Zac Byers (East) average was Bill Krekling with a 220 game. Kensey Anderson had two hits, and the double and Ryan Ball came through in the 35.95. Child F age group: Vault - Gabriella 3-1, 151- Giorgio Bryant (Hart) p.Tyler it was Tyler Bonitz’s pitching that kept the pitching of Breanna Henry and Emma Grim clutch once again, going 2 for 2, with a double Lemoine, 8.55. Bars - Lemoine, 8.975. Neaback (Jun), 160- Grant Bonham (HP) p. Pirates scoreless with three strike outs. In the Senior Bowler Don Tunison rolled a 248 combined to hold the DPR Construction Inc. in the third. For the White Sox, Ryan Beam - Lemoine, 8.4. Floor - Lemoine, 8.8. Andre Flores (East), 169- Marshall Peters final inning, with a one run lead, the Cubs game, Harry Thompson a 236 and Jim offense until the last inning. Top players: Meagher was solid on the mound and Robert All-around - 34.725. Junior A age group: (Men) p. Aaron Untalan (East), 205- Kayleb needed to score more for insurance. Parikh McQuaid a 224 game. Livermore Team J9 - Kensey Anderson, Payne kept the game close with an RBI. Vault - Shannon Gray, 9.3, 4th; Michelle Hart (Fal) started off with a base hit and advanced to Shawn Donohue, in the Generation Gap, Emma Grim, Breanna Henry; DPR Con- Collin Shetron was a one man wrecking crew Shalit, 8.75. Bars - Shalit, 8.15; Gray, 8.0. TEAM SCORES - Girls Division 1. second from Tyler Briggs’s walk. After Parikh bowled 87 over average with games of 275- struction - Rachel Cilk, Kate Mecozzi, Melanie with a hit, stolen base and a run scored. In Beam - Shalit, 8.9, 7th; Gray, 8.2. Floor - Junction 38, 2. Christensen 15, 3. Wells 14, stole third, Ritchie again came up with a base 211-222 for a 708 series. Also Adelfa Free- Sensiba the end, the Yankee juggernaut was too Shalit, 9.1, 5th; Gray, 8.625. All-around - 4. CSD 10, 5. East 7 hit, bringing Parikh home. Briggs also man rolled 62 over average with a 220 game; Leslie Wolf–State Farm Insurance 15, overpowering for the Pale Hose. Top players Shalit, 34.9; Gray, 34.125. Junior B age scored on forced walks, making the score 11- CHAMPIONSHIPS 90- Linda Tran 8. The Cubs defense then held the Pirates to Payton Giambrone a 266 and 255 game in the Livermore Team J 8: Caitlin Gray was for Yankees: Truman Griffeath, Jacob group: Vault - Rebecca Meister, 9.075. Bars (Wells) p. Brianna Hevle (Jun), 111- Summer Friday Family Affair league. awesome at the plate, going 2 for 2 with a DeFrenchi, Ryan Ball. Top players for White - Meister, 9.375, 3rd. Beam - Meister, 9.3, Johnson (Jun) dec. Sarah Gelb (Jun) 12-4, only two runs following an out by pitcher walk. Two spectacular catches in center Sox: Ryan Meagher, Robert Payne, Collin 4th. Floor - Meister, 8.95. All-around - 165- Alex Schenk (jun) p. Rebecca Patron- Ritchie to Nick Massie at first, followed by field. Holly Fehrmann ripped a hard line- Shetron Meister, 36.7, 6th. Junior C age group: Vault Carreon (CSD) drive to right field. Christina Schuler played Yankees 10, Red Sox 4: In an epic battle, - Amy Morrison, 8.775. Bars - Morrison, THIRD PLACE 90- Alina Kotowski incredible defense at 3rd base along with a the Yankees throttled the Red Sox 10-4. For 8.775. Beam - Morrison, 8.6. Floor - (Chr) dec. Giselle Manzano (Jun) 7-4, 111- nice hit up the middle. Top players: Holly the Yankees, Truman Griffeath was in MVP Morrison, 8.875. All-around - Morrison, Bryanna Miller (Hart) p. Victoria Askin (Chr) Fehrmann, Caitlin Gray, Christina Schuler form going 3 for 3 with a clutch double with 35.125. Junior D age group: Vault - Angelica th 165- Bernandette Allen (East) the bases loaded in the 4 . Ryan Silvas was Leporati, 9.075. Bars - Leporati, 9.0, 7th. The Mendenhall Mustang 7th grade a terror at the plate going 3 for 3 and stealing Beam - Leporati, 8.725. Floor - Leporati, 9.1, wrestling team took second place at the end Livermore American LL 4 bases. Ryan Ball crushed an RBI double 7th. All-around - Leporati, 35.9. Junior E age of year league tournament this past weekend Livermore American Little League high- and came in to save the game, pitching three group: Vault - Kaitlin Hausmann, 8.1. Bars at Livermore High School. Mendenhall only lights: solid innings. For the Red Sox, Kyle Con- - Hausmann, 9.0, 7th. Beam - Hausmann, had 5 wrestlers competing for the overall team T-Ball: A’s had their best performance of stable had two timely hits and Dylan Guilin 9.025. Floor - Hausmann, 8.25. All-around trophy. Of the five wrestlers, three brought the season so far Saturday in their game had a strong pitching performance. Christian - Hausmann, 34.375. Junior F age group:Vault home the gold, and two came home with against the Rays. Lots of great hits and Morris had a base hit and pitched the final - Haley Brott, 8.9. Bars - Brott, 8.95, 8th. bronze. Nick Campiotti, wrestling in the 90 outstanding plays in the field. Top players innings to keep the game close. Top players Beam - Brott, 8.975, 5th. Floor - Brott, 9.15, lb. division, got things started for Mendenhall included Samantha Newton, Declan for Yankees: Truman Griffeath, Ryan Silvas, 6th. All-around - Brott, 35.975, 6th. Senior as he won three straight matches (all by the O’Hara, Brittany Pettit and Daniel Waxman Ryan Ball. Top players for Red Sox: Kyle C age group: Vault - Jaime Gray, 8.475. Bars way of pin) to take home first. Dominex Royals vs. Rangers: The Rangers played Constable, Dylan Guilin, Christian Morris - Gray, 8.675. Beam - Gray, 8.9, 8th. Floor Kovacs won the 106 lb. title with a hard an outstanding game on Monday against the Giants 6, White Sox 10: The Giants - Gray, 8.925. All-around - Gray, 34.975. fought 3-0 win and Brian White, once again Royals. There were great hits in the by Daniel Cavalieri hit a 2 run double in the 1st, Senior D age group: Vault - Taylor Hurst, came back from being down 5-2, only to turn Connor Murphy and Damian Stiles. Connor and then went on to pitch a 1 hit, no walk, 8.375. Beam - Hurst, 7.3. Floor - Hurst, 8.35. his opponent late in the match to win by the also did an excellent job at 3rd base while 9 strike out shut-out against the tough White Senior E: Vault - Allison Honig, 8.7, 8th. score of 7-5 in the 115 lb. championship. Damian defended 1st base like a pro. Reef Sox team. Daniel was helped by great hitting Bars - Honig, 9.0, 5th. Beam - 7.85. Floor Sweeney and Riley Watson starred in the 2nd and defense by Aaron Arndt and Jack Frevert. - Honig, 8.9. All-around - Honig, 34.45, 8th. inning with big hits that got them safely to The Whites Sox had three double plays in the 1st base. Royals top players: Tyler Ramirez, game including a 6-3-1 turned by Robbie Kyle Johnson, Michael Bliss. Payne, Logan Potter, and Colin Stafford. Middle School Wrestling Pirates vs. Rays: Top Pirates players; A’s 4, Indians 3: The game was a nail East Avenue Middle School pulled off Koston Markham, Max Thorpe, Jakob Scott, biter to the end with the A’s edging out. Both the hat-trick in wrestling on Saturday claim- Ethan Voelker. The balls were flying into the sides providing great pitching and clutch ing the sixth-grade, seventh-grade and eighth- outfield left and right as both teams played hitting. Indians had taken the lead in the 2nd grade team championships at the Tri-Valley a great game. inning but then A’s tied it in the 4th. In the League wrestling tournament. Athletics vs. Rangers: The Rangers' 5th the A’s took the lead and was able to hold East advanced 18 wrestlers to the cham- Tallon Chambers was a power hitter with a on in the 6th. Top players for the A's: Tito pionship finals, claiming 12 gold medals. line-drive to center in the 1st inning and Quihuis, Demetris Wagner, Brandon Pereira; Sixth-grader Brandon Untalan (68- lb), James showed impressive skill fielding balls. Top players Indians: Alex McCollum, Tho- Martin (94), and Aaron Jennings (159) led the Matthew Welles did a great job defending 2nd mas Brown, Jared Maranon. sixth-grade team winning the gold medal in base and had an awesome hit to left field in JR 80 House Division: The LALL Jr their weight class. Russell Lovett (85) and the 3rd inning. Nolan Durns did an excellent 80’s Giants continued their winning ways (8- Jacob Roach (94) took second place and job in the 2nd inning with an impressive hit 1) with a 16-5 victory over Tassajara Valley. Domink Luzader (117), Stefan Holt (136) and to center and a big play at 1st base. Ethan The game didn’t start off well for the Giants Brenadette Allen (150) took third place. The Durns was a star in the 3rd inning with a big as they fell behind early, 3-2 after 2 innings. team won the title with 66 points, edging out hit before he flew around the bases making it But in the third, J.T. Mahler broke things Christensen 59 points, followed by safely home. There were great hits and great open when he smoked a triple to right-center Mendenhall with 56 points. fielding by both teams. and was promptly plated by Elijah Leon’s 2 The seventh-grade team brought home A Division: Red Sox 18, Mets 8: Mike run rocket shot homer to center. The Giants five individual titles. Aaron Cortez (72) , Bryson, Joey Campos, and Tyler Naumann struck hot again in the fifth inning where they Bryce Stovall (93) ,Vince Volpatti (135), were at the top of their games for the Red Sox, strung together six more hits and five runs. Shawn Hamby (150) and Matt Neale (200) led each having 4 hits for the night. All three The three run seventh was capped by Jesse the team winning gold medals in their weight players came through with big hits and RBIs, Davis’ two-run smash homer. He finished class. Vince Volpatti and Matt Neale had an including Mike Bryson’s towering home run the day with four hits and three runs scored. impressive day pinning all three of their to take a big lead in the 2nd inning. Mike In the leadoff spot, Javonn Williams had a opponents to claim individual titles. Taylor PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009

Spring Splendor The lecture will be held at the Civic including the skills of passing, setting, www.noewaste.com or call 866-335- on Marsh Creek Road about 2 miles were chosen by Superintendent Brenda Spring Splendor is the theme of a Center Library, 1188 So. Livermore spiking and serving in a fun atmo- 3373. past Regency Drive signal in Clayton. Miller. Livermore Area Recreation and Park Ave. Doors open at 7 a.m. The talk sphere. Campers will be in an encour- The event is sponsored by Elec- www.savemountdiablo.org. Each honoree and his/her principal District ranger to be presented Sat., begins at 7:30 p.m. Come early for aging environment. The camp will be tronic Waste Management. Four Days on Diablo will be offered were guests of Livermore Rotary for April 11. refreshments and conversation. This held from 5 to 7 p.m., and campers will April 29 to May 2. See eagles and lunch and the teachers received a copy Meet Ranger Lewis Reed at 10 a.m. event is open to the public. A $2 be divided into groups based on age falcons flying above a western box of his/her principal’s write-up, a gift at the Wetmore Road entrance to Sy- donation is suggested. and skill level. Cost is $112. Annual Duck Races canyon riddled with hundreds of caves certificate from Bent Creek Winery, camore Grove Park. For more information, call 443- All camps will meet at the Robert The 17th annual Livermore Duck . . . wildflower meadows and dense Olivina Olive Oil, Alden Lane Nursery, Remnant stands of native grassland 9740. Livermore Community Center, 4444 Races are set for Sun., April 26 at the woodland views uninterrupted for and LVPAC; a calendar and parking offer a unique glimpse at the area’s East Ave., Livermore. For more infor- Granada High School swimming pool many miles. Crossing just two small pass from LARPD; a bottle of wine natural history. Once covering thou- Vintage Easter Eggs mation or to register, call 925-373- in Livermore. The action will take roads in four days, the group will be in from Wente’s; karate lesson and dis- sands of acres in California, less than 1 5700 or visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us. place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is a fund- the middle of a vast wilderness just a count coupon from United Studios of The Livermore Heritage Guild is raiser for Livermore schools and non- half hour from home. This is the thirty Self Defense; and a surprise certificate percent of our native grassland is left. featuring a special exhibit of vintage Where patches of this distinct vegeta- profit groups. Over $5000 in cash mile Diablo Trail - from Walnut Creek for one lucky Outstanding Educator. Easter decorations, eggs and cards at Literary Events prizes will be given out to duck spon- to Brentwood. Space is limited. They also received a rose and a com- tion have resisted the statewide re- the Carnegie Building through the end Upcoming events at Towne Center placement by exotic grasses, wildflow- sors. www.savemountdiablo.org for more memorative photo framed for exhibit- of April. Books include the following: There will be a Little Duckie Race information or to register. ing in their school’s display case. ers are often found. In this two-hour The items are from the personal Author illustrator, Elisa Kleven will field trip participants will learn the for kids 12 years and younger. The race The awards program was filmed collections of Anna Siig and Tilli be at Towne Center Books 2:00 Wed. is free with a parent present. Partici- and can be viewed on Comcast Channel natural history and ecology of grass- Calhoun. Both are local historians, April 15. Everyone 6 and older is lands and learn some of the important pants receive prizes compliments of Civil War Lecture 26 on Tuesday, April 1, at 7am, 6pm authors and artists. A number of their invited to join Elisa in making a carou- Livermore McDonalds. Civil War Veterans of the Tri-Val- and 8pm. species that inhabit them, ranging from note cards and books will be available sel craft while learning how Elisa comes subtle grasses to showy wildflowers. The Livermore Lioness Club and ley will present a talk at 7 p.m. on The following educators were hon- for purchase, including Tilli's latest up with her ideas. Free with book the Livermore Y's Men Club will float ored. The group will meet at the park en- book, "The Holm Family Cookbook." purchase. $5.00 without. Reservations Thurs., April 16 in the tractor barn at trance and take a van to the starting and stir plastic ducks in the pool, 400 Forest Home Farms. Elementary School Educators: In addition, the Art Gallery features please so we know how many supplies Wall Street. Members from the Granada Janice Paquette, Altamont Creek El- point. From there attendees will hike to a number of items for purchase that to order, 846-8826. Over 100 Civil War veterans lived remote reaches of the park. Please call swim team will dive into the pool and here in the Tri-Valley area at one time ementary; Connaugth Lindberg, Ar- have been created by local artists such Pleasanton Poet Laureate, Martha retrieve winning ducks. Each duck will or another. All were Union veterans royo Seco Elementary; Allyn Teicheira, 925-960-2400 to make reservations. as handmade cards, paintings, textiles Meltzer will celebrate her first book at There is a $3 per vehicle parking have a number attached and assigned to except for three known Confederates. Leo Croce Elementary; Steve Grajeda, and jewelry. a Poetry Party on Friday, April 17 at the number on an entry form. The Jackson Avenue Elementary; Anna fee. A $2 donation is requested to help The Carnegie Building is located at 7:00. The evening will include photographs support the programs. Participants may winning duck entries eligible for prizes and drawings of a number of the vet- Mcintyre, Marylin Elementary; 3rd and K Streets in Livermore. It is Towne Center Books is located at will be announced at the conclusion of Michelle Nunes, Portola Elementary; call 925-960-2400 for more informa- open Wednesday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. 555 Main Street, downtown Pleasan- erans. Richard ‘Dick’ Finn is past presi- tion or visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us. each race. Individuals who submit the dent of the Livermore-Amador Genea- Terry Mastrantonio, Rancho Las Posi- to 4 p.m. For more information, call ton. winning entries are not required to be logical Society. tas Elementary; Patti Belleci, Emma C. 449-9927. present and will be notified by tele- Register for this lecture and receive Smith Elementary; Pat Boyle, Sunset Distinguished School phone. one free admission to Civil War Day at Elementary; Regina Leyva, Livermore Tri-Valley Appreciation For more information, call Betty Pleasanton Middle School is one of Spring Break Camps “Tri-Valley Appreciation,” a lec- Forest Home Farms. All ages are $10. Valley Charter School 261 California middle and high schools Harvey 449-1315 or Jim Travis 321- Call 925-973-3200 to register for ac- Middle School Educators: Nicole The Livermore Area Recreation ture about the area we live in, will be 1123. Tickets are $5 per entry. They Gorin, Christensen Middle School; Al that have been selected as 2009 Cali- and Park District is offering students of presented by Steve Thomas from 7 to tivity #62110 or register online at fornia Distinguished Schools, an an- are available from some Livermore www.sanramonrecguide.com. Call the Garcia, East Avenue Middle School; various ages an alternative to sitting at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the school PTAs or write to Livermore nual award that recognizes some of the home this Spring Break. A number of Lynnewood United Methodist Church, farm at 925-973-3284 for more infor- Aimee Thompson Youngbood, Junc- state’s most exemplary public schools. Duck Races, PO Box 48, Livermore,. mation about this event. tion Avenue Middle School; Anne day camps will be held from Monday, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. The CA 94551. Pleasanton Middle is one of the 136 April 13, to Friday, April 17, during lecture is one in the Ed Kinney Lecture Forest Home Farms is located at Spencer, Mendenhall Middle School middle schools so recognized in the 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. in San High School Educators: Steve Syth, Livermore students' break from school. Series of Pleasanton’s Museum On Del Valle/Phoenix Continuation; Peg state. A brand new Junior Adventure Main. Beautification Committee Ramon. This year, the selection process Camp for Spring Break is geared to- No reservations are necessary. Ad- Hauselt, Granada High School; required schools to provide an in- The Livermore Beautification Jeannette Garza, Livermore High ward students in fifth through eighth mission is $5 for museum members, Committee is a city advisory board that School; Jill Nonn, Vineyard depth description of two “signature” grades. In addition to hanging out at the $10 for non-members, $5 for teachers Cat Care Month practices implemented at the schools teen center Elbow Room at the Robert and $3 for students with valid ID. runs community events and makes The makers of Fresh Step litter, Principals: Shari Johnston, Leo that are replicable and directly related recommendations to the Livermore Lucky stores and the East Bay SPCA are Croce Elementary School; Vicki Livermore Community Center, the Thomas will talk about the Bay City Council. The only requirement to Scudder, East Avenue Middle School; to the success of their students. During camp will include four fun field trips Area with its combination of climate hosting a Cat Care Month Adoption an intensive site visitation by a trained during the week. perfection, geographic diversity, serve on the committee is be a resident Drive in Livermore on Saturday, April Kat Hannah, Del Valle/Phoenix High team of external educators, additional of Livermore and be interested in fur- 11, from noon- 3 p.m. at the Lucky School Spring Break Sports Camp is an- unique history and recreational abun- thering the goals to plant for the future. Livermore Rotary has honored out- evidence about the effectiveness of the other new option for students ages 5 to dance. Learn about interesting places store located at 2000 Portola Avenue in “signature” practices was gathered and 11. LARPD staff supervise this camp to visit, unique weather, geography, The Beautification Committee has a Livermore. The East Bay SPCA will standing educators for the past 6 years. analyzed. lot to do with the trees. Members join showcase a variety of cats looking for To learn more about Livermore Rotary that will use the outdoor fields, aquatics and nature along with easy and interest- with the city Maintenance Department go to www.livermore-rotary.org. Pleasanton Middle School focused center and gymnasium at the Robert ing walks and hikes. a loving person or family to take them on two practices which targeted clos- Livermore Community Center. The This program includes over 100 to hold California Arbor Day assem- home. ing the achievement gap: “Lesson blies at elementary schools every March. The Adoption Drive event will take sports camp is designed for beginning color slides, interesting facts, and stimu- In cooperation with the Livermore Reading Volunteers Study” where small groups of teachers to intermediate campers, though the lating anecdotes. place at: Lucky Supermarket 2000 collaborate to create lessons targeting Unified School district, private schools, Portola Avenue Livermore, CA 94551 The Livermore Public Library in- staff has the experience to challenge The presentation is an outgrowth of vites young adults, going into grades 6 a specific need, and “SDAIE” (Spe- campers of all ability levels. his website “Tri-Valley Trails," which the Livermore Amador Valley Garden From 12 noon to 3 p.m. cially Designed Academic Instruction Club and Alden Lane Nursery, each From 12 noon to 3 p.m. the makers and up, are invited to become Young Campers will learn traditional sports features over 200 walking and biking Adult Volunteers (YAV) for the 2009 for Everyone), applied to science and and nontraditional games that improve trails in the area. The site has over 3,000 second grade student is presented with of Fresh Step litter also will host a free history instruction. Information about a seedling to take care of. “Ask the Vet” session at the Cat Care Summer Reading Game, "Be Creative coordination and cardio fitness. Cost photos and maps. The city-wide Earth Day Celebra- @ Your Library." Volunteers listen to these successful signature practices will ranges from $132 to $199 based on the Information is available at at (925) Month Adoption Drive, where pet be shared through the CDE Web site tion and community clean-up will be owners or families considering pet readers tell about the books they’ve camp selected. Morning and afternoon 462-2766 or go to read, award prizes, and assist with and other venues. sessions will be available, and campers www.museumonmain.org. held in conjunction with the Livermore adoption can meet one-on-one with John Whitney is the principal of Area Recreation and Parks District on local veterinarian Dr. Pamela Rohrich storytimes, programs and crafts. All will be divided into age groups of 5 to th YAVs will be able to log hours for Pleasanton Middle School. The school 7 and ages 8 to 11. Saturday April 18 at Robertson Park. to ask pet-related questions. is located at 5001 Case Avenue in E-Waste Recycling To apply to be on the Beautification community service purposes. Another daytime camp will be the Committee, contact the City Clerk’s This year, new and returning YAVs Pleasanton. Skyhawks Spring Break Basketball A free e-waste recycling event will be held at the Alameda County Fair- Office at 925-960-4200 Educators Honored must complete a YAV Packet, and Camp, designed for ages 7 to 12. The bring a signed copy to one of the History Talk Skyhawks leaders will teach campers grounds in Pleasanton in April. The Livermore Rotary Club cel- Dates and times are Fri., April 17, training sessions scheduled at Civic Susan Canfield will be the featured the fundamental skills of the sport ebrated its “Outstanding Educators Rec- noon to 5 p.m. and Sat. and Sun., April Events on Mt. Diablo ognition Day” on Wednesday, March Center, Rincon or Springtown librar- speaker at the April 15 Livermore using games such as speed drills, ball Save Mount Diablo is offering sev- ies. YAV Packets will be available by handling, passing, shooting, defense 18 and 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off is 25. There were 22 honorees which Heritage Guild History Lecture. at 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Gate 12. eral special programs this spring. April 15 at Livermore Public Libraries Susan is the daughter of Elliott and rebounding. The goal is to have include 11 from elementary schools, 4 Electric items accepted will be tele- There will be a spring flower walk from middle schools, 4 at the high or available on the library’s website. Dopking, a well-known photographer. fun while learning basketball skills. to Three Springs on Sat., April 18, 9:30 The training sessions and additional This camp will be held from 9 a.m. to visions, fax machines, VCRs and DVDs, school level, and 3 principals. She will share his collection of photo- monitors, printers, cell phones, com- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walk is mostly changes to the YAV program are listed graphs taken over a 50-year period. He 3 p.m. the week of spring break and is The teachers were each chosen by puters, toner cartridges, video game through gentle terrain with one op- their principals using the principal’s in the YAV Packet. was a photographer in World War II. $171. tional steep climb to the upper springs. For more information please call An evening camp during the break systems, computer components, tele- choice of criteria. The principals were He also took photos at many Liver- phone equipment, fluorescent bulbs Boots or sturdy shoes advised. Heavy Sandy at 373-5500 extension 5583 or more schools, the rodeo and commu- will be the Spring Youth Volleyball asked to write a description of the and more. No household appliances, rain cancels. Leader: Sue Watson (925) teacher’s assets and why he/she was visit “Teen Space” on the library’s nity events as well as the Livermore Camp for ages 8 to 14. Club VIP staff 254-4077 or [email protected]; Meet: website at www.livermore.lib.ca.us to will teach youth the basics of volleyball furniture or paint will be accepted. chosen. The outstanding principals Lab and Sandia. For more information, go to MP14 - Pullout parking at top of grade download the YAV Packet.

Jimmie “Duke” Wills At 17 Marty joined the Navy where Kevin Peter, Timothy Stephen and sixteen great grandchildren, and a where they spent most of their lives. PJ clothing to patchwork blankets. Jimmie "Duke" Wills passed away he was discharged as Seaman First Rich David; six grandchildren, Kristi, great great grandson. hired on at Lawrence Radiation Lab, In Livermore, PJ was a huge vol- unexpectedly on March 27, 2009 at the Class on March 27, 1946. After being Tiffany, Kellan, April, Elizabeth, and Donations can be made in memory Berkeley, where she worked in the unteer. She booked more than 13,000 age of 59. Duke was born and raised honorably discharged from the mili- Katlyn; and three great grandchildren, of Lucila M. Camberos: Hope Hos- engineering department as a secretary. hours volunteering at the Valley Care in Livermore. tary, Marty joined Standard Building Averie, Nevaeh, and Audrey. pice,6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, A young engineer who was working Health System Auxiliary. She worked He loved camping, fishing and Company of San Francisco, and Services were held April 8 at St. Dublin, CA 94568, or to Menlo with Oppenheimer on the Cyclotron as a candy striper helping patients in hunting. Until his retirement in 2007, worked there as a carpenter. Shortly Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in College in memory of Lucila M. caught her eye. the hospital. She was board secretary, he worked for various contractors as after, Marty married his sweetheart, Livermore. Camberos, to the J.Jasmine Goltz PJ and James Bell married Dec. membership director, junior director, a warehouseman at the Lawrence Liv- Laverne Biagini and had 2 beautiful In lieu of flowers, a donation in Scholarship Fund, 1000 El Camino 1943 in Seattle, Washington. Shortly and thrift shop volunteer. She wrote ermore National Laboratory. children, Gary Michael and Karen Max's name to Hope Hospice would Real, Atherton, CA 94027. Checks there after Jim was rushed off to Oak profiles of volunteers and workers for He is survived by his children, Ann. There are also four grandchil- be appreciated. should be payable to Menlo College Ridge, Tennessee on a secret mission. the Auxiliary newsletter; one per Jesse (Amanda) Wills, Jake (Heather) dren Kim, Kevin, Karrie and Suzanne Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- with J.Jasmine Goltz Memorial Schol- They could not phone each other and month with 54 different write-ups in Wills, Lyla (Curtis) Jacobson, his and four great grandchildren, Jackie, tuary. arship Fund, in memory of Lucila M. all letters were opened and read by all. mother, Pansy Jean Wills, brothers, Lane, Allen and Maxx. Camberos to be entered on the memo security. Later PJ was able to transfer She was involved in the Cask and Terry Wills & Gary (Patty) Wills. He He left Standard Building and be- Lucila M. Camberos line. to Oak Ridge and they lived in a shared Mask acting group doing everything came foreman for Henry Dolger and A Visitation will be held on Thurs- 2 bed room home until married hous- from costumes to acting to refresh- is also survived by eight grandchil- Lucila Margarita Cortés Horta was dren, Ashley, Payton, Ethan, Corbin, built the Palisades in Daly City where th day, April 9, 4-9PM, with Vigil at ing was built. Jim Bell was supervis- ments. She also helped out at the “little the song “Little Boxes” was inspired born on the 7 anniversary of Mexican 7PM. A Chapel Blessing Service will ing the construction of the Magnetron. theater group” for years. She was Elijah, Anna-Lisa, Mary-Jean and Independence Day on September 16, Joshua, all of whom were very dear to by Malvina Reynolds in 1962. In 1963 be held on Friday, April 10, 2009 at After Oak Ridge, TN they moved involved in the Livermore Heritage Marty moved his family to Montclair, 1917 in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco to 12:00 noon all at Callaghan’s Chapel, back to Berkeley, working for Guild and the Valley Opera Guild. him. Agapito Cortés Vargas and Petra Horta A funeral service was held April 6 in the Oakland Hills. Also, that same 3833 East Ave., Livermore, CA. Burial Lawrence Radiation Labs. again and She especially enjoyed helping in year he was contracted by the Mendoza de Cortés. She later admit- will be on Monday, April 13th at Holy started a family, three boys, James several Livermore wineries tasting in Livermore. ted that in her early years she was Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- Claremont Hotel in Berkeley for a 3 Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. Christopher Bell, Peter McKean Bell, rooms on weekends. year renovation. In 1967 Marty and convinced everyone in the Mexico and David Walker Bell. All three are There is one thing that PJ loved her tuary. celebrated the birthday of her and her Laverne divorced. In 1968 he married Phyllis J Parker (PJ) still living. entire life and that was travel. From car Shirley, but became a widow in June identical twin sister. Lucila enjoyed The family moved to Livermore, in trips as a child to circling the globe as Jack Milton Turpin 1969. In the mid 70’s he met and needle working, she was an expert Formeriy Phyllis J. Bell, and born 1952 where Jim Bell was working at an adult she was always traveling. She Jack Milton Turpin passed away in married Alice and they lived in Pleas- seamstress and an avid gardener in- Phyllis J. Varey the new Lawrence Livermore Radia- traveled through most continents of his Livermore home on Friday March ant Hill, where they had a fun, loving cluding rock gardens. She married She was born on the fourth of July, tion Lab. the world. 27, 2009 at the age of 73. Jack was extended family together. Throughout Miguel Camberos Fitch in Mazatlán, 1918 in San Francisco, where her They divorced in 1960 and PJ PJ suffered a stroke in 2001, which born in Webster City, Iowa on Octo- Alice’s illness, Marty lovingly cared Sin. MX on April 29, 1937. They father Walter B Varey was completing married James M Parker in 1963. This changed her life forever. She suffered ber 30, 1935 to Ben and Marie Turpin. for her until she passed. Marty then made their home first in Hayward, his dental degree. Her mother Vida marriage caused a huge change in the severe neuropathy affecting mostly He was a longtime member of The moved to a Senior Apartment complex then in Oakland where they raised Van Syckle was a church librarian and family as Jim Parker had six children. her hands. Her description to me was American Legion. He worked in res- in Oakley to be closer to his family, their family. She was a Livermore very religious. PJ enjoyed fireworks For a short time there were 9 children that picking things up felt like grab- taurants all of his life. He loved gar- where he met Phillip and his Mother; resident. on every birthday. and 2 adults living in a 3 bedroom bing a wire brush by the bristles. dening, fishing, 49ers and the Giants. Phyllis. They lived there until moving Lucila is preceded in death by PJ grew up in Everett, Washington house. She had to sell her home of 50 years He enjoyed baking Christmas good- to Livermore in 2003 to be closer to Miguel in 1992, by her grandchildren and graduated from Everett High Phyllis was an artist. She had an and move to a condo in Cherry Creek, ies, and was especially was known for Phillip’s family whom Marty adored. Edwin M. Hicks in 1996 and J. Jas- School. She made lots of scrapbooks eye for capturing the world. She knew CO. She moved to Colorado to be his chocolate fudge and decorating for Chapel Blessing was held April 8 mine Goltz in 2000, in addition to 7 and was involved in the Girl Reserves what she liked and she wanted the right close to her son David. When the the holidays. in Livermore. Burial followed at Holy siblings. She is survived by her twin, (Girl Scouts). She had no TV or video look including color combinations, condo became too much for her, she Jack was preceded in death by his Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Hay- Maria Rogelia Cortés Horta of games but did listen to the radio and textures, and lighting. PJ loved to moved to Sunrise assisted living at parents, Ben and Marie Turpin, his ward. Guadalajara, Jal, MX and her sister loved music. She played the piano. garden and had great gardens with lots Cherry Creek and later to Brighton sister, Dixie Deese and his son, Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- Antonia Cortés de Bingham of She attended Rodgers Business Col- of flowers. She was proud of her work Gardens of Denver a much nicer place. Norman Turpin. Jack is survived by tuary. Blackfoot, ID. She is also survived by lege to learn shorthand and the secre- in the Everett victory garden during She died in her room while asleep his sons; Robert (Liz) Turpin of her children Flora M. Hicks, John tary profession. She also attended WW2. She sewed everything from 03/27/2009. Oakdale and Donald (Karen) Turpin Richard Camberos and wife Carole, Univ. of Washington and Whitman of Livermore, his ex-wife, Theresa Vernon Max Gosney Maria Elena Stoner and husband Phil College as well as the University of Turpin of Livermore. He is also sur- Vernon Max Gosney passed peace- Stoner, and Antonia L. Goltz and California; Berkeley. She had an ex- vived by his sisters, Sharon Varney of fully in his sleep on April 1, 2009. He husband Larry Goltz; grandchildren, tensive vocabulary which grew her Livermore and Toni Camp of Oregon was born on Feb. 24, 1928 in Winona, Robert W. Hicks and wife Michelle whole life. She was very organized and granddaughters, Melissa Perez, Washington, to Ethel and Charlie Des Jardines, Peter T. Hicks, Martha and could spell almost any word. Melinda Turpin and Tracy Wilson and Gosney. He had lived in Livermore for C. Hicks, Monica C. Hicks, Matthew One of her first jobs was as a eight great grandchildren, all of whom 39 years. V. Hicks, Michael J. Camberos, Daniel receptionist and office manager for her were very dear to him. Max graduated from St. John High J. Camberos, Christina Camberos fathers’ thriving dental practice. Her Graveside services were held School in 1946 and Washington State Rapp and husband Brian Rapp, (twin) second job was for Boeing Corpora- April 8, 2009 at Memory Gardens University in 1951 before serving in Raymond A. Stoner and wife Adriana, tion as a secretary in the engineering Cemetery, Livermore. the Air Force during the Korean Con- (twin) Michael D. Stoner and wife dept. She transferred to the Naval Air Arrangements by Callaghan Mor- flict. Max was lifelong sports enthu- Deborah Siler Stoner, Sherry Stoner Station, Seattle and held a similar po- tuary. siast, having played for the USAF Decker and husband Kurt Decker, sition. She and her friend Jeanne Bates fast-pitch All-Star team. He was also Paula Stoner Straley, Suzanne Goltz, moved down to California together an avid golfer and a member of SIRS. Martin Anthony Kunich He is survived by his wife of 58 Martin Anthony Kunich went years, Joby Gosney and his sister Joan home to be with his heavenly family on Schuster. Max and Joby had five sons, April 3, 2009. Martin Anthony Kunich Charles William, his wife Susan Lynn was born to Angelo and Ane Kunich Gosney, Patrick Max (deceased) and on November 13, 1925 in Salinas. his wife Rhonda Hanson (deceased), The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 - PAGE 9

Organizations wishing to run notices in contact Hiram Van Blarigan at 925 455 6591 Lila Galindo offers an hour of simple and fun Mrs. Bing at the Foothill HS Counselling April 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Locations of religious affiliation. Call Mary, 846-5377 Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box or Email [email protected]. “non-exercises.” This class is every Wednes- office. The last date for application is April throughout Santa Clara Valley and Penin- with questions. 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Teaching, Interested in sharing a talent day from April 22 until June 10. Lila Galindo 13, 2009. . sula. Free admission; registration required at Potluck Passover Seder, Tri-Valley Bulletin Board. Include name of organiza- or teaching a class? Livermore Adult Educa- is currently a yoga instructor at the The Yoga Livermore Duck Races, April 26, 2 to www.gngt.org before April 18, 12 noon, or Cultural Jews will hold a community potluck tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or tion is looking for teachers for the Fall, need Company in San Ramon. No experience is 3:30 p.m. Granada High School swimming until the tour reaches capacity, whichever on Sat., April 11 at 5 p.m. at the Bothwell subject. Phone number and contact person not be credentialed. Call 925-606-4722 for necessary. For further information, check the pool. Over $5000 in cash prizes. Benefit for comes first. Space is limited; register early to Center, 2688 8th St. in Livermore. The seder should also be included. more information. library’s website at www.aclibrary.org or schools and nonprofits. Free Little Duck race ensure a place. Volunteers receive invitations features the reading of a Secular Progressive Sunol Tree Planting, The Sunol 4H Ballroom Dancing, Fri., April 17, Pleas- contact the library at (925) 803-7275. Dublin for kids 12 and under with a parent present. to visit native gardens throughout the year. Haggadah. The Haggadah is the traditional Gardening Project is teaming up with the anton Senior Center. Dance to the sounds of Library is a branch of the Alameda County $5 per duck. Information, 449-1315 or 321- For more information, email [email protected]. retelling of the exodus from Egypt, which the Sunol Business Guild, Western Star Nurs- Don Veca Big Band. Doors open at 7pm, Library and is located at 200 Civic Plaza in 1123. RELIGION Secular Humanistic Jewish movement ex- ery, and local residents for an Arbor Day tree dancing from 7:30-9:30pm. Ages 18+ wel- Dublin. OSHA Fall Arrest Systems, The Chabot- Asbury United Methodist Church, pands to a celebration of freedom all over the planting on April 24th at 3pm. Thirty trees come. Advance ticket price: $7R/$8N, At Whole Birth Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Las Positas Community College District’s 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sun- world. The seder is child-friendly. The pot- will be planted in front of the Sunol Welcome Door: $8R/$9N. Call 931-5365 for reserva- yoga can benefit both mom and baby in so OSHA Training Center will offer an OSHA day worship. Maundy Thursday service luck is not kosher-for-pesakh. The suggested sign across the street from the school. This tions. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol many ways! Work with breath and postures 3110 Fall Arrest Systems course April 14 Thurs., April 9, 7:30 p.m. Good Friday donation for non-member adults (over 13) is invitation is extended to the 4-H community Blvd, Pleasanton to learn labor management. Classes are through 16 to help construction businesses Service, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday $10. For reservations, call Jamie at 510 888 and the Sunol Glen community. The 4-H Widowed Men and Women of North- Tuesdays, 6:45 P.M. - 8:00. Livermore protect workers and reduce fall hazards. The sunrise service at 6:30 p.m., Easter celebra- 1404 or e-mail reservations@Tri- million trees project has joined with the ern CA., Friendly bridge and optional lunch Valley Tennis Club, 2000 Arroyo Road, three-day course will provide an overview of tion at 9 a.m. Information 447-1950. ValleyCulturalJews.org. Arbor Day foundation with a goal of planting in Livermore, April 18, 1 p.m., RSVP by Livermore. The next 6 week session is April state-of-the-art fall protection technology and Community Good Friday service, Fri., Studies of St. Paul the Apostle, 5 week a million trees to offset CO2 emmissions by April 15 to Harriet, 447-8229. Birthday 21 - June 2 (no class May 12th). Members address OSHA requirements for fall protec- April 10, noon at Holy Cross Lutheran Bible study series hosted by the St. Charles/ 2012. All 4-H clubs & local communities dinner in Pleasanton, Amarone Restaurant, $40 / Nonmembers $80. Sign up at the tion. The course also features a one-day field Church, 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Spe- St. Michaels’ Bible Study Group beginning will be planting trees nation wide and across April 19, 5 p.m. RSVP by April 16 to Lou, LVTC front desk. For any questions about exercise demonstrating fall protection equip- cial ecumenical service featuring a combined Monday, April 20 and running through May Canada on the 24th. Please contact Danielle 628-4463. Luncheon at Mimi's Cafe in the class, contact the instructor, Katherine, at ment. Topics to be covered during the course choir, pastors from six congregations, and a 18 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Borromeo Hall, Newman to reserve a spot. Space is limited. Dublin, April 21, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by 925-371-5574. include principles of fall protection, compo- remembrance. All are invited. 1315 Lomitas Ave., in Livermore. The Bingo fund-raiser, The EGGS- April 18 to Kathy, 398-8005. Happy Hour at Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network, nents of fall arrest systems and limitations of Dealing with grief, support group for presenter for this series is well known scrip- travaganza Easter celebration will benefit the Palomares Cafe in Castro Valley April 24, 4 meets 7 p.m. Mon., April 20, program on fall arrest equipment. The program will be at those who have lost a loved one. Sessions ture scholar Fr. Tom Bonacci. This is a study Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch and Arroyo Seco to 6 p.m., RSVP by April 22 to Jill, 510-881- organic gardening. Shawn Seufert, owner of the training center, 5020 Franklin Dr., Pleas- Thursdays starting April 16 to June 4, 7:30 that is open to all faiths and ages. A donation Elementary PTA. All players will receive a 5852. Terra Bella Farms in Pleasanton will offer anton. For more information and to register p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 of $5/evening for the speaker would be free Treasure Hunt game ($500 payout) and Wildflower Walk, Sat., April 11, John information on how to evaluate soil; how to for the course visit www.osha4you.com, or Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Preregistration appreciated. For more information contact a prize-filled easter egg. At the intermission Muir National Historic Site, two hour walk amend soil; when to start planting; what call (866) 936-OSHA. is required. Space is limited. A $15 donation Julie at [email protected] or 925-447- 10 lucky players will win prizes. Bingo begins at 9 a.m. Meet at the CalTrans Park produce does the best; and organic pest San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club, is requested. Meetings open to all, regardless 4549 ext114. Ranch, 3070 Pacific Avenue, Sat, Apr 11th, and Ride, corner of Alhambra Ave. and control, all just in time for planting season. luncheon 11:30 a.m. April 16 at Alden Lane Doors open at 4pm, arrive early (5:30pm) to Franklin Canyon Rd., Martinez. Bring wa- Living Vine Fellowship, 4100 First St., Nursery in Livermore. Nursery owner Jacquie obtain paks and prize egg. Contact Sylvia ter. Wear good walking shoes, trail is steep. Pleasanton. This meeting is free for mem- Courtright-Williams will present a talk on Martin or Dawn Whalen with any questions: If rains heavily, walk cancelled. Free. Infor- bers, as well as for first time visitors to Tri- kitchen gardening. Contact Paula at 735- [email protected] or 925-373-4898. mation, call 228-8860. Valley HMN. For further information, please 6483. Camp 55, Alviso Adobe Community Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring visit www.holisticmoms. Senior Health Fair, Ridge View Com- Sunrise Service at Shadow Cliffs Park, May 18-22, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A Club, Sat., April 11, 51 miles from Ferry New Technologies and the Effect on mons, 5200 Case Ave., Pleasanton. Sat., school program for children. week long camp for ages (55+). Learn about Bldg. in SF to Sausalito, meet 9:15 a.m., Tourism Marketing: Social Media, Web April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free Three different worship ser- the history of Pleasanton and the new Alviso Kevin Thieben, 437-5919. Sun., April 12, 35 2.0, PR 2.0 and more Marketing & PR admission. Health professionals will be on vices will be offered Easter Sun- Worship director Brian Marriott Adobe Community Park. Lectures, cheese miles from Danville to junction on Mt. educational seminar presented by the Tri- hand to answer Medical and Health ques- day at Centerpointe Presbyterian will lead all three services. Pas- making, Art and crafts, daily gourmet box Diablo and down northside, meet 9 a.m. at Valley, California Convention & Visitors tions. If there are any questions please call lunch. Attend all week or choose a Day(s) to Danville Railroad Museum, Mike Smith, Bureau on April 20. The session will cover or e-mail Lucille Granica, Activity Chairper- Church. tor Barris will deliver the mes- attend. Call Pleasanton Senior Center for 628-4333. Tues., April 14, 25 miles Dublin all levels of expertise, whether new to mar- son, at 925 462 6298 or [email protected]. Early risers can celebrate the sage entitled, "Cancel Easter - more information. (925)931-5365. $110R/ area, meet 6 p.m. at Shannon Center, Jim keting and PR or an experienced professional. 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast, hosted Who needs it anyway?" $121N all week, $25R/$28N Daily. Duncan, 209-1369. Wed., April 15, 32 miles Attendees must pre-register to attend this by Sunol 4-H, Sun., April 26, 8 a.m. to noon, resurrection of Jesus Christ at Hearing Loss Association of America, pigs and bears, meet 9 a.m. at Olympic event at www.trivalleycvb.com/meetings. Sunol Glen Elementary School. Also a bake sunrise services at Shadow Cliffs After the contemporary ser- Tri-Valley Chapter, meeting, April 16, meets Staging Area, Briones Reservoir, Henry Full Day Registration: CVB Members: $75, sale, plant sale and silent auction. Proceeds Regional Park starting at 6 a.m. vice, there will be two free Easter in the Valley Community Church, at 4455 Lam, 708-4066. Wed., April 15, 30 miles Non Members: $85 Half Day (morning or benefit 4-H group projects. Adults $6, chil- Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton at 7:00 PM. Diablo to Blackhawk on vintage bikes, 9 a.m. afternoon session includes lunch): CVB dren $4. For more information, or for advance on April 12. Centerpointe Pastor egg hunts, one for kids five and The program will start at 7:30 PM. Meetings at Heather Park Farms, Pete and Sharon Members: $50, Non Members: $60. Regis- tickets, contact a Sunol 4-H member or call, Mike Barris will deliver the mes- under; the other for first through are open to the public, are free, and refresh- Culshaw, 932-0790. Thurs., April 16, 25 tration Deadline is April 15, 2009. No Paulette Hartkopf (510) 862-6247. sixth graders. ments are served. The Speaker will be Barbara miles Dublin area, meet 6 p.m. Shannon cancellations or refunds after April 1, 2009. 7th Annual Going Native Garden sage, entitled "Truly the Son of Bell. She is a clinical social worker who Center, Jim Duncan, 209-1369. Anyone Scholarships, Activities & Academics Tour, A free, self-guided tour of home God." Pastor Jim Meek from Trin- People attending the sunrise works with hard of hearing and deaf people. planning to go on a ride is asked to call the Booster Club (AABC) of Foothill High gardens that are water-wise, low mainte- ity Baptist Church in Livermore service are advised to dress She will describe ways of coping with hearing leader for details on where to meet and what School (Parent Teacher’s Club) is offering 6 nance, low on chemical use, bird and butterfly loss in a world of hearing people. The meeting to bring. scholarships of $500 each to Foothill HS friendly, and attractive. A variety of home will present an Easter drama. warmly. In the case of torrential will be captioned for the benefit of those with Yoga for Stress Relief, Dublin Library, Seniors. The application forms are on AABC gardens landscaped with California native Following the sunrise service, rains, the service will be shifted extreme hearing loss. For more information April 22 - June 10, noon - 1:00 p.m. Instructor site at www.foothillfalcons.org and with plants will be open to the public Sunday, Centerpointe will offer a blended to the nearby Centerpointe cam- traditional worship service with pus, located off the intersection organ music and a choir at 9 a.m. of Valley Avenue and Busch on its campus at 3410 Corner- Road. For more information, stone Drive. The band-led con- please see temporary service follows at www.centerpointechurch.info or EASTER SEASON 10:30 and offers a full Sunday call 925-846-4436. SPECIAL SERVICES PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 'Ramona Quimby' on Stage Fusion: A Zine for Livermore Teens, A family favorite, Ramona ing problems and getting Produced by Livermore Teens Quimby, will be performed by the along.” City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stacy, who is in third grade at By Patricia Koning tion for teens; it will also be ed- says Sallai. Stage Company on April 17-19 Alisal Elementary School, has Livermore teens now have a ited and produced by teens. Fouts Herman, a junior at Livermore and 24-26. performed in piano recitals, mu- new venue for creative expres- selected Gianna Devoto, Alex High School, heard about the Evening performances will sicals and dramas. She adds, “I sion—Fusion, a new zine pro- Frogner, Julie Herman, Cynthia editorial board from her AP En- take place on April 17, 18, 24 and love the expression the actors use duced by the Livermore Public Jing, and Arielle Sallai, all high glish teacher, who presented it as 25 at 8:00 p.m. Matinees will when they say their lines. They Library that will debut in July. school students in Livermore, to an opportunity to help out the take place on April 19, 25 and 26 sound very professional. I think Submissions of short fiction, po- serve as the Fusion editorial community. “I think a teen zine at 2:00 p.m. All performances will the audience will like the seri- etry, and all mediums of art are board. To qualify for the edito- goes hand-in-hand with the reno- be at the Amador Theater, 1155 ous scenes, like Ramona trying being accepted through Monday, rial board, the teens needed an vations Livermore is making to Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. to get her dad to stop smoking, April 20. eye for art, good writing skills, enhance its culture—the next Two Ramona Quimby-related and the funny scenes, too.” Livermore teen librarian and knowledge of InDesign soft- generation needs a place to ex- community events, a special pre- At 2:00 p.m. on Saturday af- Sandy Fouts was inspired to start ware. press itself,” she says. “The zine sentation at the Pleasanton Li- ternoon, April 11, 2009, the com- a teen zine after seeing a similar The editorial board is respon- is a way to show everyone what brary and a food drive for Open munity is invited to a preview publication produced by a New sible for all contact with the com- kind of young talent our town Heart Kitchen, will occur in con- event at the Pleasanton Library, Mexico library at a conference munity regarding Fusion. They has and get more teens interested junction with the production. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, where last summer. “I thought the New will review the submissions and in artistic expression.” In the play, which was named Director Paula Wujek with speak Mexico publication was amaz- choose the pieces to go into the A grant from the Rotarian a Distinguished Play by the about author Beverly Cleary and ing. I also thought with all of our publication, with Fouts provid- Foundation of Livermore, which American Alliance for Theatre the plot of Ramona Quimby. In talented teens, that Livermore ing oversight. They will also lay Fouts received late last year, will and Education in 1995, play- addition, cast members will per- could do the same thing,” she out and edit the zine. A profes- fund the first issue. She hopes to wright Len Jenkins has brought form scenes from the play and says. “Outside of the Alameda sional graphic designer will re- make Fusion a biannual zine, to life several books in Beverly answer questions from the audi- County Fair, there aren’t too view the final version of the zine published in July and December Cleary’s “Ramona” series. ence. many places for teens to show- before it goes to print. of each year, but needs to secure “Maybe it’s the ‘little sister syn- In addition, the audience is case their creative work.” “They will be doing every- funding for the second issue. drome’ or the universal experi- invited to bring donated food Fouts’ daughter came up with thing. I will step back and ob- “My hope is that after the first ence of feeling misunderstood, items to each performance for name, which she thought re- serve their work,” says Fouts. issue comes out, some local do- but I think there is something for Open Heart Kitchen’s box lunch flected both the diversity of “This is a great opportunity for nors will step forward so we can everyone to relate to in this play,” program. Needed items include Livermore’s teenage population these teenagers to use some of continue,” says Fouts. The New says Civic Arts Stage Company individually-wrapped granola and the diversity of the art that the skills they’ve learned in Mexico publication is supported Director Paula Wujek. “The ma- bars, snack-size boxes of raisins will be showcased in the publi- school.” by a major corporation that pays passage through third grade and cation. Fusion will be a full-color jor themes will be readily appar- through her family relationships. and juice boxes. A labeled do- Devoto and Sallai are both a stipend to the teen editorial ent: sibling rivalry, family The Ramona Quimby cast is nation barrel will be situated in publication of about 32-36 pages seniors at Granada High School board. struggles, and the joys and pain the theater lobby. distributed across Livermore. and work on the school newspa- Submission forms are avail- comprised of five boys and nine A zine is a small circulation of growing up are displayed with girls. Sika Lonner and Stacy Tickets to Ramona Quimby per, The Pomegranate. Both are able at the library and on the sensitivity and humor.” Shimanuki share the roll of are $14, $18 and $20 for adults publication designed for a lim- aspiring journalists. “I have ex- “Teen Space” section of the Liv- Ramona is unpredictable, ex- and $8, $12 and $16 for children ited target audience. According perience doing editorial work for ermore Public Library website Ramona, each performing in half to the Art Gallery of Ontario, “the asperating, boisterous and inde- of the public and School Con- and seniors, aged 62 and over. my school newspaper, but I’ve (http://lplteens.wordpress.com/). pendent. She delights in aggra- cert Series performances of the They may be purchased online main difference between a maga- never done anything like this. It Submissions are due by Monday, vating her older sister, Beezus at www.civicartstickets.org up zine and a zine is that zines are will be interesting to see the dif- April 20. For more information, play. not out there to make a profit but, (Beatrice Quimby), is constantly Sika, a third-grader at Walnut to three hours prior to the per- ferences between working with a contact Sandy Fouts at the Liv- getting into trouble, and some- Grove Elementary School says, formance, by phone at (925) rather, to add other, often unheard standard print newspaper and a ermore Public Library (925-373- times “makes a big, noisy fuss” 931-3444, or in person at the voices into the mix.” more creative literary/art zine,” 5500 extension 5583 or “I started acting in San Diego Fusion is not just a publica- when things don’t go her way. before we moved here. I think Amador Theater Box Office. [email protected]). Beezus narrates the play, in- the audience with think this play Box office hours are Monday troducing the Quimby family is fun to watch, especially when through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 Shakespeare Summer Acting Camp Scheduled and friends and setting the scene Beezus gets mad. There are seri- p.m. and for two hours prior to for the collection of vignettes Livermore Shakespeare Sum- that Shakespeare can be fun, they Shakespeare Festival this sum- ous times, too, like when their the performance. Group dis- mer Acting Camp for Tri-Valley really take to it, and that makes mer. The class culminates in the that trace Ramona’s tumultuous counts are available. dad loses his job. It’s about fac- Teens will be offered July 6 to 17 me so proud. The Summer Act- students’ pre-show performance at the Bothwell Arts Center. ing Camp is perfect for high on the LSF stage at Concannon Russ Marcel, Shakespeare’s school students interested in per- Vineyard, July 17th. Associates’ Education Director, forming, whether they’re begin- The Livermore Shakespeare will guide teens through their ners or have had plenty of expe- Festival Summer Acting Camp Copenhagen: the uncertainty principle own adventures in this acting rience on stage. We get on our for teens, from entering high class. feet and have fun with school through recent graduates, by Susan Steinberg by the two men themselves. chalet in Germany: ”I suppose I Marcel, a Livermore resident, Shakespeare’s words through meets July 6 – 17, Mondays “Everything is relative.” 100 Frayn’s Tony Award-winning could ask my wife to kindly sew is a professional actor and direc- improvisation, theatre games and through Fridays from 2:00 – 4:00 years ago Einstein upset centu- play has energized that event a yellow star on my ski jacket.”) tor currently teaching acting and stage combat.” pm at the Bothwell Arts Center, ries of belief and science with that with crackling dialogue, rapid- As Heisenberg, Paul Shakespeare at Bellarmine Col- The Acting Camp will focus (8th and G Streets) Livermore startling theory. Later fire volleys of ideas, scientific Silverman is a stormy sea of self- lege Preparatory High School in on "A Midsummer Night’s Tuition is $275. Financial Aid is Heisenberg posited the Uncer- facts and theories, personal at- justifications, defensive San Jose. Dream," one of Shakespeare’s possible, application required. tainty Principle, further under- tacks and rebuttals. apologetics, nostalgic regrets, Russ states, “I love teaching funniest and most rewarding Registration information: mining our faith in exact scien- In the opening night audi- and desperate defiance crashing this class, because the students comedies. They play will be per- www.LivermoreShakes.org tific measurement. ence, scientists and “ordinary against the solid rock of Bohr’s have a blast. Once they realize formed at the Livermore “Education” http:// Both theories are in constant people” were all equally riveted righteous judgment. www.livermoreshakes.org/pro- play throughout Michael Ryan’s by the lively intellectual and Between the two men, com- grams/Education.php. Send fascinating drama emotional exchanges, trying to menting as a dispassionate ob- Benefit for Firehouse Arts Center questions by e-mail to: “Copenhagen,” currently pre- reconcile their own reactions to server, is Margarethe, Bohr’s wife, Education@Shakespeare sented by Shakespeare’s Associ- the script and its historic truth the moderator and mediator. She The Pleasanton Cultural Arts community’s economic and cul- sassociates.org ates at Livermore’s Bothwell behind the birth of the atom finally loses her deliberately-as- Foundation is selling tickets for tural vitality. Center for the Arts. bomb. sumed detachment, inserting “That’s Entertainment: A Gala And the subject is not just sci- On stage, long after their heated accusatory reminders of Benefiting the Firehouse Arts ence, although the protagonists, deaths, Bohr and Heisenberg are the vicious Nazi regime. Center.” Niels Bohr and Werner still attempting to explain their Most vivid is the terrified The gala will be held at Heisenberg, were two towering 1941 meeting and its conse- memory of her famous husband Castlewood Country Club in the pioneers of early 20th-century quences. Their encounter is ac- crawling on his knees down a Pleasanton foothills. The event physics. tually a series of different rocky beach to the fishing boats will include dining, live enter- Bohr had been the elder states- retellings, filtered through old that would rescue him and thou- tainment and visual arts. It will man of the European scientific memories and reconstructions. sands of other Jewish Danes from be held Saturday, May 16, from community, and enthroned at his Each man starts from a differ- scheduled deportation and 6:00-10:00 pm. Copenhagen Institute with a ent viewpoint (relativity) and death. Kim Merrill’s carefully An exhibit and sale of out- Nobel Prize. Heisenberg was a neither possesses the same recol- controlled performance enhances standing art created by local art- young scientist from the pariah lections as the other, so it is im- the intensity of her indignant ists, plus a live auction, featur- post-World War I nation of Ger- possible to know whose memo- outbursts. ing unique items and value- many, grateful to be welcomed ries are more accurate. Can either Neither dry dialectic nor ca- packed get-away packages, will as a young acolyte by the gener- even truly discern his own mo- sual conversation, the script de- round out the agenda. Tickets ous-spirited Bohr. tives, being both the observer and fies conventional categorization. are $140 each and must be pur- Their relationship quickly be- the observed participant? This Capturing the essence of the still- chased in advance. Premiere came collegial: Heisenberg as the “uncertainty” will continue to vital debate over scientific moral seating is available for reserved brilliantly daring but often over- haunt them and posterity, includ- responsibility, the impassioned tables of eight. impetuous “Young Turk," and ing the audience. dialogue leaves an indelible im- “This is this most exciting Bohr as the reliably steady ana- Had Heisenberg come to pression on every hearer. Each has event that we have presented on lyst and thoughtful reconciler of Copenhagen, as Bohr suspected, experienced something akin to behalf of the Firehouse Art Cen- differences. to glean information about the Jacob’s wrestling with the angel, ter because it brings us all one Their personal lives also in- rumored American nuclear weap- and no one emerges untouched step closer to realizing this cul- tertwined, with Heisenberg be- ons project? Had he come to seek by the encounter. tural addition to the commu- coming like another son in the absolution from Europe’s Pope Demands on the actors and lis- nity,” said Debbie Look, cam- Bohr family, vacationing with of Scientific Morality to justify teners are intense, but immensely paign director and chair of the them and intimately connected working on such a project in war- rewarding as the human drama event. “We have designed this with their children, including time? behind the scientific giants of a evening to reflect the real arts ex- their tragically-drowned eldest Was Heisenberg really trying past age and their looming legacy perience coming in 2010. We boy. to build an atom bomb for Hitler? in our own time are vividly expect everyone to be thor- Heisenberg himself went on Did he actually fail because of brought to life. oughly delighted and proud to to receive the Nobel Prize in basic calculation errors? Or was In this community, it is a must- be a part of the project.” 1932, a mere 10 years after it a subtle subconscious refusal see for everyone, and, for many, For more information or to Bohr’s, and established himself to develop such a monstrous a “see-again” stunner, as it has volunteer at the event, please as a leading German scientist. All WMD? been for this three-time reviewer. contact Debbie at might have remained friends, Reviled after World War II by Be sure to take time for the fasci- [email protected], since the European physics com- Allied scientists (including many nating wall display of old maga- or call 925-846-1007. munity seemed one big interwo- former colleagues) as a Nazi ac- zines, photos and memorabilia The Firehouse Arts Center, ven family — squabbles and all complice, he relates bitterly how from the era of the play. Thanks currently under construction, is — ignoring national boundaries the “blood-stained” hands of are due to all those who created being built on the site of the his- in their passion for sharing and those who built the Hiroshima the costumes, setting, lighting, toric Fire Station #1 on Railroad debating new ideas. and Nagasaki bombs refused to music, and intricate ensemble ac- Avenue in downtown Pleasan- The Nazis changed all that, as shake his “innocent” ones. tion of this tricky theater piece ton. With its 240-seat theater, “racial laws” forced Germany’s The play reads like an for bringing such a stimulating 2000 square feet of art gallery many famous Jewish intellectu- insider’s reminiscences of all the and thought-provoking work to space and spacious art class- als (including Freud and great names in 20th century phys- the Valley! rooms, this new facility will en- Einstein) to flee for their lives. ics, both the scientific facts and Performances of rich the city’s visual and perform- By 1941 Bohr, half Jewish, was personal anecdotes — an abso- “Copenhagen” will continue on ing arts offerings and make a vi- living under constant threat in lutely fascinating compilation. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, tal contribution to the Nazi-occupied Denmark when Richard Massey adopts the and Sundays at 2 PM (except for Heisenberg, by then head of patriarchal cautionary role of Easter Sunday) through April 26 Hitler’s nuclear fission program, Bohr with an unbelievable mas- at the Bothwell Arts Center The- came to visit him. tery of both the scientific facts ater, Eighth and H streets Their interaction, personal and the emotional variables of (Livermore’s former Recreation and scientific, would be as diffi- his life. (With typical dry irony Center). Call 800-838-3006 for cult to determine in later years as he responds to Heisenberg’s im- tickets, as the venue is small and the interaction of the atomic par- pulsive offer of the use of his ski intimate. ticles in their laboratories. What was said — what exactly hap- pened that night — has been fiercely debated ever since, even The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 - PAGE 11 A Phenomenal Performance By Nancy O'Connell he had a quiet, sustained passage, pianist matched his contempla- The Wild Vine Gallery will feature the WINE(9463). Tesla Vintners, 5143 www.museumonmain.org. Wu Han, pianist, looked like the pianist shone forth. The “An- tive passage, seldom overshad- abstract figurative paintings of local Tesla Rd., Livermore. Three Tall Women, Role Players En- a butterfly with gossamer wings dante” ended with a quiet owing him. artist, Linda Ryan, for the month of Working, Las Positas College spring semble, Danville. April 17-May 9. and she swayed back and forth as pizzicato of plucked notes with After the intermission, Sergei April. There will be a reception, musical. Performances April 17 and www.danvilletheatre.com. she played, whereas David subdued chords in the piano. The which is open to the public on April 18 at 8 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. Livermore Native American Pow- Rachmaninoff’s “Sonata for Pi- 16, from 7-9 p.m. at the Wild Vine Musical based on the book by Studs wow, April 18, 11 a.m. Las Positas Finckel, ‘cellist, moved very 3rd movement “Allegro con ano and Cello in G minor” was Art Gallery and Wine Lounge, 2187 Terkel. Performances in the theater at College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Liv- little, yet their concert was ex- Spirito,” featured virtuoso parts heard. The pianist opens with a First St., Livermore Las Positas College, 3033 Campus ermore. Contest, dancing, arts and traordinary. for both performers - the ‘cellist six-note theme in the Lento. A 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Workshop, Hill Drive, Livermore. $10 general crafts, gourd dancing. Free admis- Dressed in a loosely fitted, in running 16th notes. The pia- Dublin April 18th-19th, information admission, $7 seniors/students. In- sion. Information, call Smoke slow, mournful melody in both www.spotlightaa.com formation 925-424-1100 or Johnson, 577-8471. flowing gown of brilliant colors nist had big chords contrasting voices is then followed by the Dance, Voice, Ballroom Perfomance www.laspositascollege.edu/ Livermore Earth Day Celebration, in orange, turquoise, and purple with rapid scampering notes. His longer Allegro Moderato section Company Auditions, Dublin Open performingarts. Sat., April 18, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with equally colorful shoes, she intonation was flawless and his which had very difficult passages to All dancers andd singers ages 5- Copenhagen, science, politics and con- community clean up, education was graceful in all of her move- notes in the high thumb positions 18yers April 25th, information troversy, performances April 2-26, booths, children’s activities, earth for both players. In the second www.spotlightaa.com Bothwell Arts Center Theater, 8th friendly vendors. Robertson Park, ments. He wore a dark suit. His rang true. He played rapid 32nd movement the ‘cellist’s spiccato Artists' Flea Market, Saturday, April and H Streets, Livermore. Tickets 1- Livermore. Information, 373-5748. only departure from the conser- notes in the middle of his bow, technique would have chal- 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeLucchi Park, 800-838-3006, Shakespeare’s As- Chorus Line, Tri-Valley Repertory vative attire was a red and white rather than near the frog, which lenged a lesser talent, but he First St. & Neal, Pleasanton. Great sociates production. Theatre (formerly Pleasanton Play- bow tie. He played completely would have been physically place to buy paints, frames, canvas, Marcus Roberts Trio, Thursday, April house), Mainstage Musical, Bank- played flawlessly. Themes intro- art books, etc. Clean out the hobby 9, 8 p.m., imagination and quick head Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- from memory, she needed her easier. The entire work ended in duced were reminiscent of two room or studio: sell extra art supplies, musical reflexes project a style that is more. April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, music. Yet despite the contrasts a flurry of brilliant running notes. of Rachmaninoff’s piano concer- equipment, bargain art, etc. 10' x 10' powerful, rhythmic, and free. Tick- 8, 9, 10. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. in their approach to the music, Sergei Prokofiev’s “Sonata for tos, and the rich melodies were spaces $25. No commission. Sign up ets $55/$40/$35/$30/$12 students. Sun. 925-373-6800, they created a concert which was Cello and Piano in C Major” was by calling Dorothy Maestas 925 846- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., www.livermoreperformingarts.org. followed by Finckel’s effortless 6726. Sponsored by Pleasanton Art Livermore. 925-373-6800, Concert, New World Music Academy memorable in every way at the composed in 1949 when crossing of all four strings, lead- League. Non-PAL artists welcome. www.livermoreperformingarts.org in Pleasanton, teaching staff will be Bankhead Theater on Sunday af- Prokofiev was too ill to play the ing to a fiery conclusion. Call for Artists, 11th annual Art in the Spring Rose Show, April 11, Dublin performing Saturday, April 25 at 2 ternoon, March 20. piano anymore. Wu Han told a The third movement, an An- Park, October 3 & 4, 2009, in Dan- Senior Center. Presented by the Mount p.m., at Valley Community Church, In their all-Russian program, story before their own perfor- ville, on the Town Green, Front Street Diablo Rose Society. Sanctioned by 4455 Del Valle Parkway in Pleasan- dante, began in the piano with a Park, in front of the Danville Library. the American Rose Society. Entries at ton. The roster will include interna- their first work was Miaskovsky’s mance of this work. Prokofiev soulful, passionate theme. The Sponsored by Alamo Danville Art- 7:30 a.m. Judging begins at 10 a.m. tionally renowned local pianist Mark “Cello Sonata No.2 in A Major,” died on the same day as Stalin, ‘cello joined in. After building ists’ Society. Booth fees for 10’ x 10’ Public welcome to enter roses. Infor- Anderson, soprano Cass Mann, flau- composed in 1948. Miaskovsky so there was no mention of to a powerful climax, the Adante space is $70 for ADAS members and mation, Vicky Shore, 200-6972. tist Teresa Orozco-Petersen, jazz vocal was a very popular Russian com- Prokofiev’s passing in the media. $85 for non-members, plus 10% Spencer’s Theater of Illusion, Sat., recording artist Melanie O’Reilly, drew to a quiet close. The last commission for the Art in the Schools April 11, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley guitarist Paul Keyes, jazz pianist Ben poser in his native country. He However, musicians from all over movement challenged both play- fund. Beautiful location, apprecia- Performing Arts Center, 17011 Anjo, and other guest artists. Admis- taught Kabalevsky and Russia made their way to ers. They surmounted every dif- tive public, nice artists make this a fun Bollinger Canyon Rd. $34/$19 youth sion is free, with a hitch. Instead of Khachaturian, whose violin con- Prokofiev’ s home for the ficulty. Shimmering arpeggios in & worthwhile event. Applications under 12. Tickets at charging admission to recitals, each certo as arranged for flute was “wake”to pay homage to the available by e-mailing www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com, audience member is asked to bring a the piano part accompanied his [email protected] or calling 973-ARTS. nonperishable food item as an admis- heard on the previous night in the great composer. Richter played long, sustained melody when he 925 828-9170. Guitarist David Burgess, Sat., April sion ticket. For more information Bankhead. He also composed 27 the piano throughout the after- brought back the six-note theme Pleasanton Art League, Livermore 11, 8 p.m. Grand Theatre Center for about the upcoming Faculty Recital symphonies during his lifetime! noon. of the beginning of the entire Art Association, meeting Mon., the Arts, 715 Central Avenue, Tracy. Saturday April 25th or about the acad- His “Cello Sonata” was written The Prokofiev began with a April 20, 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Adults $20; Students $10. Purchase emy in general, please call (925) work. An exciting, fiery conclu- Building, 455 Black Ave., Pleasan- online at www.atthegrand.org, by 462-5400. for Mstislav Rostropovich, the sensuous solo 'cello in the low- sion brought the audience to a ton. Guest artist will be western painter, phone (209) 831-6858 or at the box Band Concert, April 25, Pleasanton amazing ‘cellist whom David est register. Soon the piano en- standing ovation. Gary Bergren, who will demonstrate office. Discount for groups of 10 Community Concert Band 9 a.m. to Finckel studied With. In the tered. There was an exciting part Several curtain calls later the a portrait in oils. The public is invited. more. http://www.atthegrand.org. noon at the Farmers' Market, 30 Miaskovsky, warm and rich with his pizzicato double stops There is no charge. Contra Costa Wind Symphony, Angela Street, Pleasanton. Free. In- audience was rewarded with an Art exhibit, Carol Faber, of Pleasan- Scandinavian Connection concert formation: 925-846-5897 or sounds emanated from the tal- and the pianist in a brittle, stac- encore - the second movement ton, will show several of her paint- features music of bye Nordic coun- www.pleasantonband.org. ented duo and filled the theater cato sound against his plucked of Shostakovich’s “Sonata for ings in the California State Univer- tries including works by Grieg and Oil Solutions, Thurs., April 30, 7:30 on that warm Sunday afternoon. chords. Again, this movement Cello and Piano in D minor.” sity, East Bay Bachelor of Fine Arts Sibelius. Guest conductor Jerker p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First David had a bowing technique ended quietly with a ‘cello har- Exhibition in the University Art Gal- Johansson, Sweden; pianist Nancy St., Livermore. Livermore Speakers Pyrotechnic and exciting, this lery, 25800 Carlo Bee Blvd., Hay- Rude and flugelhorn virtuoso Noel Series features Amory Lovins, chair- which appeared effortless, yet he monic. In the second movement movement is a personal favorite. ward. The exhibition will be open Weidkamp. 7:30 p.m. April 15, Cen- man and chief scientist of Rocky was fully in control. his notes were deep and soulful, The ‘cellist has glissandos, forte from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays- ter for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Mountain Institute, an independent, Much of this sonata was in- while her bright rainbow of col- crossings of three strings, Thursdays April 2-23. Admission is Walnut Creek. $18 regular, $15 se- entrepreneurial, nonprofit think tank. spired by Russian folk songs, as ors shimmered and her hands free. In addition to paintings, the niors, $12 students, 943-7469 $40 and $30. 925-373-6800, pizzicato, and harmonics up in exhibition will include photography, www.lesherartcenter.org. www.livermoreperformingarts.org. in the music of Bartok and played the musical response. A the stratosphere as the pianist sculpture and works on paper. Con- Mosaico, Thursday, April 16, Las The Essential Nude, juried art show, Kodaly. The end of the first move- quiet, contemplative whisper has octave passages and arpeg- currently, the Satellite Gallery, in the Positas College Early Music Series, 8 April 30 to May 3, Bothwell Arts ment concluded with a ‘cello har- drew the Moderato to a close. gios. Much of the cellist’s part is back of the University Gallery, will p.m. college library, 3000 Campus Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. monic while the pianist had a In the 3rd movement with its show "Pre-Columbian Sculpture," Hill Dr., Livermore. Renaissance Opening reception, April 30, 7 to 9 written in the treble clef rather including figures and faces from the music of Italy, Southern France, and p.m. Exhibit hours May 1, 2 and 3, melodious last statement. The rollicking playful tune, there was, than the usual bass or tenor clefs. ancient Mesoamerican traditions of Spain in a Mosaico of Florentine 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closing reception, ‘cellist then descended from his for the ‘cellist, the very difficult Triplets across all four strings the Olmec, the Maya, and the Aztec. Carnival, garden, birds, and love May 3, 2 to 4 p.m. harmonic and played a short pas- crossing of all 4 strings at a rapid bring the work to a dramatic Information is at http:// songs in the music of Diego Ortiz, That’s Entertainment: A Gala Ben- sage. He had the last word in the fire pace. Wu Han produced a class.csueastbay.edu/artgallery/ or Marco Cara, and Pierluigi di Palestrina efiting the Firehouse Arts Center, close. 510-885-3299 Campus parking is among others. Pre-concert talk, post May 16, 6:00-10:00 pm, at the dialogue! This critic has never singing tone on the piano, not a The Bankhead Theater is at- $5 per day. Pay machines are in lots concert reception. Tickets $15, stu- Castlewood Country Club with din- seen a sonata recital in which the harsh, percussive one so many tracting more first class artists to E2, F, G, H, K and N. dents $5. Marilyn Marquis, Artistic ing, live entertainment, an art sale cellist has memorized the entire pianists of today display. Both Livermore. Its acoustics are ex- Easter Egg Hunt at Tesla Vintners on Director. Call 925.424.120 and live auction. Tickets are $140 program. An amazing feat. Ordi- players obviously listen carefully Sat., April 11 at 1pm. Find the “spe- [email protected]. each. Sponsors/volunteers welcome. cellent and sound travels to the cial” egg and win a prize Arts and History lecture, April 16: "The Tri- www.pleasantonartsfoundation.org. narily, music is in front of both to one another. In the sonata last row of the balcony. We now crafts, coloring contest with prizes Valley and its Trails." An event in the One Woman Show, “Through the Eyes performers. form, there are two equal parts. It have a veritable feast of outstand- for the kids. Live music and enter- Ed Kinney Lecture Series. Presented of Faith,” a show about everything In the 2nd movement, the “An- is not a concerto where every- ing musical treats like this tainment by The Singing Winemaker. by trailmaster, Steve Thomas. 7:00 from generational ties, family secrets dante Cantabile,” there were thing is sublimated to the solo- Bring a picnic lunch, taste wines from p.m. at the Museum on Main, 603 and what happens when a little girl highly talented duo who have the three small boutique wineries. Main Street, Pleasanton. Cost: $10 mixes her Catholic faith with a black beautiful melodies. He had great ist. When there was a quiet, performed worldwide to critical Event fee is $5 per child. RSVP donation, $5 for museum members. Pentecostal Church. May 29, 8 p.m. strength in his bowing technique muted section in the ‘cello, the acclaim required and space is limited. For Reservations are recommended. 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On 100)EQUIPMENT FOR SALE DISPLAY ADVERTISING in 140 Once you find a house you love, make an offer. act business under the ficti- by the following owner(s): Sundays, cats are available at Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of SAWMILLS FROM ONLY Cal-SCAN newspapers state- Much has been written about how slow the market it is, leading tious business name (s) listed Loni Jean Frankland, 1170 Petsmart in Dublin from 1:00 1964, and state law prohibit wide for $1,550! Reach over 3 above on February 4, 2009. Larkspur, Livermore Ca $2,990 - Convert your advertisements for housing some buyers to believe they can take weeks to make a decision. to 4:00, and PetCo in San Ra- Logs To Valuable Lumber with million Californians! FREE Signature of Registrant: 94551 mon from 11:00 to 3:00. For and employment that contain email brochure. Call (916) Some also believe they can ask for huge price reductions and de- /s/:Dominick Mazotti This business is conducted your own Norwood portable any preference, limitation or 288-6019. www.Cal- more information, call TVAR at band sawmill. Log mand significant concessions from sellers. This statement was filed with by:an Individual (925) 803-7043 or visit our discrimination based on pro- SCAN.com (CAL*SCAN) skidders also available. tected classes, including race, In a few cases, that is true. But the Tri-Valley housing market is the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant began to trans- website at www.tvar.org. on March 5, 2009. Expires act business under the ficti- www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ color, religion, sex, handicap, NEWS RELEASE? Cost-effi- heating up, especially among homes priced under $600,000. 330n - FREE Information: 1- familial status or national ori- cient service. The California March 5, 2014. tious business name (s) listed FOUND AN ANIMAL? Press Release Service has 500 If a house is well-priced, it will likely sell for within 5 percent of The Independent Legal No. above on March 20, 2009. FREE SECTION. Call 800-578-1363 x300n. gin. IVPC does not knowingly (CAL*SCAN) current daily, weekly and col- asking price – the current median is 3 percent under asking. Some- 2471. Publish March 26, April Signature of Registrant: Barbara accept any advertisements lege newspaper contacts in 2, 9, 16, 2009. /s/:Loni Jean Frankland 925 243-8000 to let 49,118 118) FREE/GIVEAWAY that are in violation of the law. California. FREE email bro- times, more than one buyer will make an offer, driving the final sales This statement was filed with households know! FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 160)BOAT/RV and RETAIL chure. Call (916) 288-6019. price over asking. the County Clerk of Alameda GOT OLD JUNK www.CaliforniaPressRelease With your agent’s help, you can write a good offer that you think NAME STATEMENT on March 27, 2009. Expires 4)FOUND FREE/GIVEAWAY SECTION LOOKING FOR RETAIL FILE NO. 422198 Service.com (CAL*SCAN) March 27, 2014. FOUND COCKATIEL On 3/8/09 Call 925 243-8000 Barbara OR will be accepted. The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. STORAGE SPACE? 190)POOL SERVICES The seller then has the choice to accept or reject your offer, or to business as:Fastek Technical Alameda & Murrieta in Liver- 125)HOUSEHOLD GOODS 2479. Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, more Call 925 443-6377 Great Location Off Hwy 580 POOL SERVICE write a “counter offer.” You may go through several counters before Services, 4479 Stoneridge 2009. Place your household items On Kitty Hawk Road Drive, Ste. C, Pleasanton Ca both sides are satisfied with the terms of the agreement. 6)LOST here for sale. Call For Details Email: 94588 is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 925 243-8000 or go on-line [email protected] Once all parties have signed the agreement, the buyer’s agent the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT LOST Orange Male Short Haired at will “open escrow” with a title company. Your earnest deposit – Fastemps, Inc., 4479 FILE NO.422649 www.independentnews.com 163) HOMES/TOWNHOUSE Stoneridge Dr., Ste. C, Pleas- The following person(s) doing Cat. Vicinity of Drake or Alden FOR SALE usually 1-3 percent of price – will be held in escrow until the trans- anton Ca 94588 business as:Software Solu- Land. 130)MISC. Please Call 925 443-1634 FORECLOSED HOME AUC- action closes. This business is conducted tions, 187 Old Bernal Ave., #8, CAN’T AFFORD a WASHER & by:a Corporation Pleasanton Ca 94566 is TION. Northern California. You have a certain amount of time – usually 17 days or less – to AUTOS/BOATS/RV’S/TRUCKS DRYER? Yes You Can! New - 1000 Homes Must SPARKLE POOL make sure the property you have fallen in love with is truly the The registrant began to trans- hereby registered by the fol- Brand Name Washer & Dryers Be Sold! REDC / Free Bro- Weekly Pool & Spa Maint . act business under the ficti- lowing owner(s): 10)AUTOS WANTED - No Cost!!! Quantities are Lim- chure: 1-800-653-7072. Equipment Install & Repair home of your dreams. tious business name (s) listed Shanti Sai Ram, 187 Old ited. Log on Now for Details: www.USHomeAuction.com Pool Inspections No property is perfect. Even brand new homes have issues. above on July 1, 1989. Bernal Ave., #8, Pleasanton DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE (CAL*SCAN) 925-577-7111 $1000 Grocery Coupon. Your www.FreeOfferWD.com Sometimes there are problems with the neighborhood – the house Signature of Registrant: Ca 94566 (CAL*SCAN) License #537418 /s/:Mari Ghazey This business is conducted Choice. Noahs Arc - Support may be on a busy street or under a flight path to the airport, the local This statement was filed with by:an Individual No Kill Shelters, Advance Vet- the County Clerk of Alameda Registrant has not yet begun erinary Treatments. Free Tow- school may not meet your standards, or perhaps a neighbor has a on March 12, 2009. Expires to transact business under the ing, IRS Tax Deductible, Non- dog that barks all day. March 12, 2014. fictitious business name or Runners. 1-866-912-GIVE. You will not be able to change any of these things, so do due The Independent Legal No. names listed. (CAL*SCAN) diligence, learn everything you can and decide if you can live with 2472. Publish March 26, April Signature of Registrant: DONATE YOUR CAR: it. 2, 9, 16, 2009. /s/:Shanti Sai Ram Children’s Cancer Fund! Help This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Save A Child’s Life Through Don’t assume the nearest schools are the ones your child would the County Clerk of Alameda Research & Support! Free Va- attend. Check with the school district. You can find test scores at NAME STATEMENT on March 24, 2009. Expires FILE NO. 422297 cation Package. Fast, Easy & star.cde.ca.gov March 24, 2014. Tax Deductible. Call 1-800- The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. Read any homeowners’ association documents carefully. business as:B.B. buckles, 830 252-0615. (CAL*SCAN) 2480. Publish April 9, 16, 23, If you are concerned about safety, consult the police department Keystone Way, Livermore Ca 30, 2009. EMPLOYMENT 94550 is hereby registered by about crime statistics for the neighborhood. Megan’s List the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 56) ADULT CARE www.meganslaw.ca.gov will tell you if there are registered sex of- Judy Tweten, 830 Keystone NAME STATEMENT Way, Livermore, Ca 94550 FILE NO. 422890 CAREGIVERS fenders living nearby. This business is conducted The following person(s) doing NEEDED for elder care. Some problems are with the property itself. Most are minor – by:an Individual business as:Hang On Ears, Light housekeeping small plumbing leaks, windows that stick, faulty fixtures. The registrant began to trans- 1050 Harvest Circle, Pleasan- errands transportation act business under the ficti- ton Ca 94566 is hereby regis- meal prep personal care. Major problems – termite infestations, extensive water damage, tious business name (s) listed tered by the following Please fax resume defective roofs – can be costly to repair. above on March 1, 2009. owner(s): 925 371-8118 Sellers are obligated to inform you of any problems they know Signature of Registrant: Annette C. Sage, 1050 Harvest 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY /s/:Judy Tweten Circle, Pleasanton Ca 94566 about. In Livermore, sellers must also provide a copy of the build- This statement was filed with This business is conducted 100% RECESSION PROOF! ing permit history. the County Clerk of Alameda by:an Individual Be Your Own Boss! Your Own But sellers don’t always know everything about their own prop- on March 16, 2009. Expires The registrant began to trans- Local Vending Route. Includes March 16, 2014. act business under the ficti- 25 Machines and Candy for erty, so it is important to hire professional inspectors. The Independent Legal No. tious business name (s) listed $9,995. MultiVend LLC, Many lenders require at least a pest inspection. In addition, you 2474. Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, above on March 15, 2009. 1-888-625-2405. (CAL*SCAN) will almost certainly want to have a home and probably a roof 2009. Signature of Registrant: BE WARY of out of area com- inspection. /s/:Annette C. Sage FICTITIOUS BUSINESS panies. Check with the local You can also have the chimney, pool or spa inspected. If it is an This statement was filed with Better Business Bureau before NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda older house with tell-tale signs of damage from tree roots – buckled FILE NO. 422531 you send any money or fees. on March 30, 2009. Expires Read and understand any concrete, for example – it may be advisable to have the sewer line The following person(s) doing March 30, 2014. business as:Production Spe- contracts before you sign. checked. In some rare cases, a structural examination or mold test- The Independent Legal No. Shop around for rates. cialties, 2338 Sheffield Dr., 2481. Publish April 9, 16, 23, ing may be prudent. Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby 30, 2009. registered by the following Inspections cost $200 to $1,500. It is money well spent. You can owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pay directly or have them billed to escrow, usually for an additional William K. Arnold, 2338 NAME STATEMENT fee. Sheffield Dr., Livermore Ca FILE NO.422316 94550 The following person(s) doing Some buyers cancel their deals based on what they have learned. This business is conducted business as:Let’em Eat Cake, More often, they ask sellers to make repairs or give them a credit to by:an Individual 132 S. Vasco Rd., Livermore have repairs done later. The registrant began to trans- Ca 94551 is hereby registered act business under the ficti- by the following owner(s): The seller is not obliged to pay for repairs. They may, however, tious business name (s) listed Sara Beth Pickens, 4294 agree to your request rather than risk losing the sale. Sometimes above on January 2009. Amherst Way, Livermore Ca buyers and sellers share the costs. Signature of Registrant: 94550 /s/:William K. Arnold This business is conducted Once you have satisfied yourself regarding the property and re- This statement was filed with by:an Individual ceived a commitment from your insurance company, your agent the County Clerk of Alameda Registrant has not yet begun will have you remove inspection contingencies. on March 20, 2009. Expires to transact business under the By this time, your loan officer will have received an appraisal of March 20, 2014. fictitious business name or The Independent Legal No. names listed. the property along with a list of any additional documents required 2475. Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, Signature of Registrant: by the lender. It is important that you and your agent stay in close 2009. /s/:Sara Pickens contact with your loan officer throughout the homebuying process. This statement was filed with STATEMENT OF the County Clerk of Alameda You can remove appraisal and loan contingencies once you have ABANDONMENT OF USE OF on March 16, 2009. Expires approval on your mortgage. If you do not have final approval within FICTITIOUS BUSINESS March 16, 2014. the allotted time, you might ask the sellers for an extension. NAME The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 398868 2482. Publish April 9, 16, 23, With all contingencies removed, you are now truly in contract. The following person (s) has 30, 2009. Should you decide to back out, you risk forfitting your earnest (have) Abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE deposit money. Edward S. Walsh, 812 North FOR CHANGE OF NAME Start packing. Line up movers or reserve a van. Give notice to Vasco Road, Livermore Ca Case No. RG08381525 your landlord, if appropriate. Notify utility companies of your move 94550 SUPERIOR COURT OF The fictitious business name CALIFORNIA, date. Send change-of-address cards. statement was filed on July 25, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA About a week before the close, you will sign documents, usually 2007. 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, at the escrow company’s office. Your agent and/or your loan officer Cortix Water Products (US) CA 94612-4280 Inc., 1160-1188 West Georgia TO ALL INTERESTED may meet you there. Street, Vancouver, BC V6E4A2 PERSONS: The first document you receive will be a called a HUD-1 state- This business is conducted Petitioner: ment, which lays out the financial details of the sale. Your agent by:a Corporation Aaliyah Samar filed a petition Signature of Registrant: with this court for a decree may have received a copy in advance to review. /s/:Hamish Cumming changing names as follows: Some of the numbers on the HUD-1, such as property taxes, will This statement was filed with Present Name: be estimates. You will be refunded any amount owed you soon after the County Clerk of Alameda Aaliyah F. Samar the transaction is closed. on March 16, 2009. Expires Proposed Name: March 16, 2014. Frenetta Y. Hendrix All buyers must sign all documents. Bring photo identification. The Independent Legal No. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that If you plan to put the property in a trust, you may also need your 2476. Publish April 2, 9, 16, 23, all persons interested in this trust documents. 2009. matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below The HUD-1 will indicate how much is needed to cover the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to show cause, if any, why the downpayment and closing costs. This must be given to the escrow NAME STATEMENT petition for change of name officer before the mortgage is funded in the form of a cashier’s check FILE NO. 422299 should not be granted. Any The following person(s) doing person objecting to the name made out to the escrow company. business as:Machado Design, changes described above You should receive copies of all documents you sign. Keep the 2354 Tapestry Drive, Liver- must file a written objection HUD-1 someplace safe. You will need it for your tax return, as you more Ca 94550 is hereby reg- that includes the reasons for istered by the following the objection at least two court may be entitled to credits and/or deductions. owner(s): days before the matter is Once you and the sellers have signed all necessary documents Michael Machado, 2354 Tap- scheduled to be heard and and all conditions have been met, your mortgage company can estry Drive, Livermore Ca must appear at the hearing to 94550 show cause why the petition “fund” the loan – meaning send the money you are borrowing to the This business is conducted should not be granted. If no escrow company for dispersement. by:Husband and wife written objection is timely filed, The registrant began to trans- A new deed will be recorded with the county, usually the next the court may grant the peti- day. That’s when the house is yours. Your agent will present you act business under the ficti- tion without a hearing. tious business name (s) listed NOTICE OF HEARING with the keys, and you can move in. above on 1983. a.Date:5/1/2009 Signature of Registrant: Now the only thing left to do is throw a housewarming party. Be Time:11:00AM Dept: 31 sure to invite your agent! /s/:Michael Machado Room: 201 This statement was filed with b. The address of the court is: Cher Wollard is a Realtor with the County Clerk of Alameda 201 13th Street, Oakland, CA Windermere Welcome Home realty, Livermore. on March 16, 2009. Expires 94612 The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 - PAGE 13 California Independent Film Student Film, 'The Written Work,' to Screen Festival – Route 30 The Written Works, a film pro- 778 Films' Reading Between the from the point of view of stu- nation, and the moviesâ ™ impact By Leonard Pirkle duced by Chabot College stu- Lives. dents-insights that were news to is spreading. Take a mullet wearing hick dents and faculty, will be Three years ago, 778 Films the instructors. The student The Written Works came to named Arden, the illusive screened at the 11th Annual Cali- was created by Chabot College workers also insisted that Chabot the attention of the California In- Bigfoot, the only woman killed fornia Independent Film Festival students and faculty members. students be interviewed so that dependent Film Festival's Edu- at Gettysburg/Jenny Wade, throw in Livermore on Friday, April Supported by a grant from the their points of view about edu- cational Outreach coordinator, in a Hollywood writer, a ghost, a 17th at 10 a.m. at The Vine Cin- Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- cation-their own education- Dave Dibiase who arranged a Christian Scientist, a little musi- ema, in downtown Livermore. vancement of Teaching and the could be accounted for. Follow- meeting with McFarland, deWit cal theater, some fishing and The Written Works traces the William and Flora Hewlett Foun- ing this formula-students asking and the students. He learned that hunting, and top it all off with a discoveries-and self-discovery- dation, Chabot College instruc- and answering questions-778 Chabot had been awarded a sec- dancing, beer drinking, leg shav- of a student who has been as- tors Sean McFarland and Tom Films was born. ond grant. Under this new two- ing Amish spinster. This and signed to write a 15-page re- deWit began shooting video The 778 Films team has com- year initiative, the 778 Films more is what you will experience viduals. There’s a lot of beer search paper. The movie explores documentation of issues around pleted six full-length documen- team is training student/faculty while watching “Route 30.” This drinking, poker playing and sit- the complexity of interaction student learning on the College. taries over the last three years. film teams at 18 California com- is a film with three intercon- ting in lawn chairs on the edge between students and their writ- Four Chabot College students The movies have played a cen- munity colleges to do similar nected stories set in rural Penn- of a pit filled with water – but ing, and the different institutions were hired to help with the work. tral role in professional develop- work. sylvania, filled with authentic what better tools to unravel life’s in which students do this work. McFarland and deWit assumed ment as well as contributing to For tickets or information, go characters, unique stories and just big queries? Culled from over 200 hours of the four student workers would culture change at Chabot Col- to the California Independent plain simple fun. This is one of Third and by far my favorite, interviews, and two years in the not offer much more than simple lege. By request, thousands of Film Festival website at http:// the few times that I sat with a non- “Ordinary Bill” is a story about a stop grin on my face during an Hollywood writer who moves to making, The Written Works is the support for the grant. But the stu- copies of the movies are being caindiefilmfest.org/calindie/ entire film – “Route 30” is a treat this rural hotbed of left brain companion piece to the Chabot dent workers very quickly began distributed across the state and attend.html. to watch. stimulus and begins an earnest College student film company to offer insights about education Writer-Director John Putch search for a subject for his story. has delivered a film that is funny Bill’s neighbor happens to be an and touching. It is filled with Amish spinster who loves danc- homespun humor, wisdom and ing, drinking beer, watching Jerry Las Positas Foundation Gala Features 'Best of the Best' quite a few clichés thrown in for Springer and mostly, shaving her Community members are in- good measure. Putch, who is from legs. Played with perfection by recognize community members cal, music and interpretive speak- each. Proceeds from the Gala vited to attend "The Best of the who set an example of philan- ing. Presentations will be made benefit the students, staff, faculty the rural Pennsylvania country- Dana Delaney, Amish Martha is Best" gala on Saturday, April 25 side, has written about characters absolutely sweet and charming. thropy and leadership for all to to the Best of the Best Commu- and greater community that Las at Las Positas College in Liver- follow," said Charlene nity Honorees. The evening will Positas College serves. Histori- that you might just know, at bit Great characters, good acting and more. The annual black tie event exaggerated at times, but not by a perfect moving musical score McKenney, Chair of the be capped off with a dessert and cally, more than 90% of the funds includes an evening of the "Best Foundation's Board of Directors. champagne celebration of Las raised at the "Best of the Best" much. He has a respect and rev- make this film very enjoyable. of the Best" in Las Positas Col- erence for the strange, making his This year, there have a very At the Gala Event guests will Positas College and the Honor- are used to directly benefit the lege Performing Arts, gourmet be treated to a sampling of Liv- ees. campus community; less than characters bizarre but loveable. strong line-up of films at the Cali- food and fine local wine. Did Jenny Wade die from a fornia Independent Film Festi- ermore Valley wines and deli- During the evening, guests 10% is used for event overhead. At this year's event three lo- cious hors d'oeuvres presented by will have the opportunity to bid Established in 2003, the Las sniper’s bullet to the heart or one val. Route 30 is clearly one of cal community leaders, who are to the posterior as she bent over my favorites. The subject matter exceptional Tri-Valley restau- on unique items including wine Positas College Foundation was among the "Best of the Best" in rants in the elegant Atrium Room country meals and adventures, created to ensure that the stu- the oven to remove a loaf of is mostly adult. There is strong their communities will be hon- bread? Mandy ponders this ques- language, so this film is not ap- on the Las Positas College cam- special sessions -such as fencing dents, faculty, staff and commu- ored: Joe Callahan of Pleasan- pus at 3000 Campus Hill Drive or wine tastings - with Las nities that LPC serves have a pre- tion of faith throughout the first propriate for kids under 17 with- ton, Jim Concannon of Liver- story while dreaming of singing out parental supervision. The in Livermore. Positas College faculty, and high- mier community college. more, and former Dublin Mayor Mid-way through the end life style packages for pro- For additional information or in musical theater. All the while, film will be screening at the Vine Janet Lockhart. th evening, guests will adjourn to fessional, cultural and sporting to purchase tickets, please con- Mandy is nursing her best friend Cinema on Friday April 17 from "On behalf of the Las Positas whose husband accidentally shot 6 pm to 8 pm. Tickets are $8 in the campus theater for a Perform- events. tact Dr. Ted Kaye at the Las College Foundation and Las ing Arts Showcase featuring stu- Tickets are priced at $125 Positas College Foundation at her in the rear. “It’s physically advance of the festival but all Positas College, we are proud to impossible to die from a bullet tickets will be priced at $10 once dent presentations of dance, vo- (925) 424-1010. to the rear,” we learn while watch- the festival begins – so, get your ing this film. tickets ahead of time. Big Foot, a “cloven footed The Festival will be held April demon” is real, the ghost of the 16th through the 19th in down- Variety of Events to Celebrate Dublin Pride Week white woman is real, as we see in town Livermore with screenings the second story in Route 30. at the Vine Cinema and the Liv- Dublin’s annual Pride Week gram also seeks to demonstrate quired. dential solar energy – Wednes- While the characters, Arden, ermore Cinemas. Check out our event kicks off Saturday April 25th ways in which individuals or • “Water Wise Workshop” at day, April 29th. Stive and Rotten Egg delve into schedule of events at and includes many programs and groups can act to improve the the Dublin Library Tuesday, • Finally, residents can show the mysteries just listed, they www.caindiefilmfest.org and workshops to encourage people community. The following events April 28th at 6:30 p.m. in which their Dublin Pride by immortal- also discover God, and that his keep reading The Independent to work to improve the world and activities will be occurring residents will learn about izing a name or message on con- “perfect world” sometimes is for more California Independent through environmental aware- this year throughout Pride Week: drought tolerant gardening. crete benches as part of our Faerie made up of not so perfect indi- Film Festival information. ness and volunteerism. The pro- • “Volunteer Day” - Saturday, • Free Household Hazardous th Ring Project at the new Shannon April 25 from 8:00 a.m. – to Waste (HHW) Collection and Community Center. 12:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed Compost Give-a-Way Day Satur- The City is looking for vol- DIRECTOR to help with Senior Assistance, nd (continued from page one) day, May 2 . unteers to make this year’s event School Beautification, and Storm • Planet Dublin Poster Con- a success. To volunteer during to be the conductor, then became and Danny DeVito. To those who would like to Drain Awareness Projects. Volun- an actor and wanted to director. test for students grades K-12. Dublin Pride Week or to obtain Rydell said, “I had to get on pursue a career in directing, teers will receive a free t-shirt and “I was inclined to lead,” he said. my knees and beg to have ‘The Rydell says, “Study acting. That’s Prizes include Target gift certifi- more information about any of He describes the director as Rose’ made, to be able to use are invited to a free BBQ follow- cates and City Council recogni- our Pride Week activities, please the raw material. Much like a con- ing all volunteer activities from the father of the film, a person Bette Midler in the starring role.” ductor, a director should know the tion. visit www.dublinprideweek.com who creates a nutritious environ- He said of Midler, “She is full of limits and range of every instru- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. • “Solar Cities Workshop” to or call (925) 833-6650. ment where people can thrive.” enormous energy. Her ability to ment in the orchestra, firsthand. • Food Drive - The collection educate consumers about resi- He added, “I’ve always been a reach into herself and the depths It should be mandatory for every of canned and dry goods for do- good-natured father figure.” of her singing and performing are director to act, to experience act- nation to those in need will oc- The directing profession has unparalleled. The studio wasn't ing, to know what it's like to cre- cur during Volunteer Day and changed. Years ago, Rydell ex- interested in casting Bette. I've ate behavior in front of 100 throughout the week. plained directors were hired by made two pictures with her, and people with tape measures and • Guided Nature Walk on Sat- studios, handed a script, actors for both she was nominated for lights and marks on the floor. urday, April 25th along the Mar- and a film crew and told to shoot. an Academy Award. Hollywood Study literature, learn what’s tin Canyon Creek Trail from 1:00 “The director was an employee.” still doesn't know what to do with worth making.” p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration at Now, a director basically becomes her. There is no one like her in the He said he has been influenced www.dublinprideweek.com is re- the author of the film, the origina- world. She has an enormous tal- by other directors. “Elia Kazan tor, finding the material, funding ent that she rarely gets a chance was an important person in my and getting it filmed. to exhibit.” life. As his assistant, I learned a The current downturn in the When it came to “On Golden lot. I made a bunch of pictures economy has had an impact on Pond,” Rydell was told no one with Sydney Pollack. It is impor- Children's Songs moving making, said Rydell. “It is wanted to see old people and hear tant to study great directors, to much harder to obtain money to about death and dying. “I had to learn from them. At the Library create a movie, unless there is a be determined in order to raise the When it comes to the actual star attached. It is harder to make money.” process, Rydell declared, “You MaryLee Sunseri, sings marginal films that are special or Rydell began his career in New can’t make a picture by yourself. songs for little children.The pro- based on an original idea. Studios York, where he roomed with James When you arrive on a set there gram will be held on Wednesday, are much more careful with their Dean. “It was a very passionate are 80 people waiting for you to April 15 at 10:30 AM at the Civic money.” time, very idealistic. Marty tell them what to do. You have to Center Library for a morning of That’s why independent films Landau, Jimmy Dean and I were be prepared. They know when delightful songs and musical are important. He pointed out that pounding the pavement looking you are not. It usually takes years tales. This free program is espe- independent films are nominated for acting jobs. Even though we of preparation to prepare to make cially for toddlers, preschoolers, for the most awards. The filmmak- competed for roles, it was just a film. The actual paid prepara- kindergarteners and their parents. ers tend to be more daring. “There magical,” he recalls. “I watched tion time is about 4 to 6 months.” Civic Center Library is lo- is no way a studio would have his struggle (Deans), which mir- He said that prior to the begin- cated at 1188 S. Livermore Av- financed ‘Slumdog Millionaire.’” rored my own. His was a tragic ning of filming, he discusses his enue. Contact Youth Services at Technology has had an im- death. In the movie I reveal what ideas with the crew, to ensure (925) 373-5504 for more infor- pact. It has improved certain I thought was at the heart of his everyone is on the same page. “I mation or pick up a program kinds of filmmaking where daz- struggles.” believe in craft and planning. schedule at any one of the Liver- zling special effects are pursued In an interview published on There's nothing like a good acci- more Public Libraries. rather than a substantive story. The Hollywood Review blog, dent, but I don't think art is an “Films of real substance that try Rydell described Dean, “as very accident. Art is about choice.” to address real issues have a great handsome, very charismatic, very He added, “There is no such deal of trouble being financed. peculiar, a very unpredictable fel- thing as a typical day of filming. That wasn’t always true. When low. He was extremely seductive. It is a very arduous process.” films were less expensive to make, I don't mean just sexually, but af- He continued, “I am very studios were more daring.” ter five minutes with Jimmy, you happy in my profession.” “As a director, an artist has the would want to give him every- Rydell is co-artistic director of responsibility to tell the truth to thing that you owned. He was ir- the Actor’s Studio in Los Ange- large audiences. What other pro- resistible. But he was also very les with Martin Landau. fession allows you to lock people quirky and very difficult. He was When it comes to deciding in a darkroom for several hours passionate about everything. His which movie to make, he declared, and tell a story from your point of ambition was a product, in my “I read material and wait for the view?” he asked. He hopes that mind, of the rejection he felt as a hair on the back of my neck to people are moved or provoked child by the death of his mother stand up.” into thinking about issues after and the indifference of his father. Two films are in the works. seeing one of his films. There was a part of Jimmy that One is an autobiography of Chet Rydell's credits include The felt worthless, therefore he had Baker, the other the story of Greta Reivers (1969), The Cowboys to be a high achiever to identify Garbo. (1972), Cinderella Liberty (1973), himself. So he pushed himself to For ticket information, visit The Rose (1979), On Golden Pond excel in everything. That same www.caindiefilmfest.org (1981), The River (1984), For the drive also produced a reckless- Boys (1991) and Intersection ness in him that seemed to chal- (1994). In 2006, Rydell directed the lenge the ordinary limits that we movie Even Money which starred all face, and that's what ultimately Kim Basinger, Forest Whitaker, killed him.” PAGE 14 - The Independent, APRIL 9, 2009 GALA (continued from page one) Tony Awards for Broadway mu- sicals such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, and Nine. The gala evening, a fundraiser for LVPAC, will feature compli- mentary wine, desserts and cof- fee at a festive reception in the theater lobby immediately fol- lowing the performance. Tickets are $125/$115/$105/ $95. For tickets to any of the events, call 925.373.6800 or go online at www.bankheadtheater.org Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Emergency vehicles rushed to a crash site at on Del Valle Parkway near Amador Valley High School last week. The crash was a staged part of the "Every 15 Minutes" anti-DUI program, which is designed to teach young adults about the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The staged accident includes a fatality and an arrest for DUI. This is the eighth year that the Pleasanton Police Department has joined with the Pleasanton Unified School District to present the "Every 15 Minutes" program.

Livermore Launches 'Biggest Loser' Program If watching people sweat on to commit to get fit. will be part of the program. And television isn’t enough to get Community members are in- while there will be prizes for the you motivated, the Livermore vited to get a jump start for sum- top three “losers,” there is one Area Recreation and Park District mer and join Livermore’s Biggest big difference from the TV show has put together its own version Loser for group fitness training, - no eliminations. of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” nutrition guidance and weekly The nine-week program will On this show, losers are winners progress tracking. Workouts will run from April 28 to July 4. Any- based on how much weight they be supervised by personal train- one interested in finding out shed during the process. LARPD ers at the Robert Livermore Com- more can attend one of the orien- has created “Livermore’s Biggest munity Center gymnasium. In tations, scheduled for 7 p.m. Loser” to inspire local residents addition to experienced trainers, Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, participants will have access to a April 21. Winners of Livermore’s nutritionist. Biggest Loser will have the DONATIONS “We are looking for people honor of their names announced (continued from page one) who are ready to make a change during the annual Fourth of July for local patients. but perhaps don’t know where to Celebration at Robertson Park, Any healthy person age 17 or start,” said Senior Recreation along with other top prizes. older (age 16 with written paren- Supervisor Jim Carlson. “This is The program is $139 per per- tal consent) and weighing at going to be a safe place to start.” son if registered by April 21. Af- least 110 pounds may be eligible Workouts will be held in an ter April 21, registration is $159. to donate blood. Call 800-GIVE- encouraging environment, creat- For more information on LIFE (800-448-3543) or go to ing a supportive network with Livermore’s Biggest Loser, visit HelpSaveALife.org to schedule others who have committed to www.larpd.dst.ca.us or call 925- an appointment. wellness. A peer support aspect 373-5700. The next Livermore commu- nity blood drive will be on Fri- day, April 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Robert Liver- more Community Center. Donors wishing to sign up on the Web site can use RLCC as the spon- sor code or contact Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164.