County Reaffirms Decision on 3-Year Extension on Altamont Turbines Alameda County Su- the Vote at the Board's Its Earlier Decision

VOLUME LII, NUMBER 19 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 County Reaffirms Decision on 3-year Extension on Altamont Turbines Alameda County Su- The vote at the board's its earlier decision. The bers at nearby Brushy Peak, merous other studies pervisors reaffirmed their meeting May 5 was 3-2 with requests pointed to the nega- Morgan Territory, Ohlone The motion on May 5 was earlier voted to grant Al- Supervisors Scott Haggerty, tive impact on birds. The and other regional parks, the second reading of the Find Out What's tamont Winds Inc. (AWI) a Nate Miley and Richard newer turbines are more effi- and feast on the plethora of March 26 decision. As part permit extension to continue Valle in the majority. Keith cient. In addition, the newer- ground squirrels and jack of the approval on March Happening operation of 828 old-style Carson and Wilma Chan dis- model turbines – which are rabbits in the area. 26, supervisors asked the turbines in the Altamont sented. It was the same vote larger but have fewer blades EBRPD pointed out in its staff to write findings that Check Out Section A over the next three years. cast at the board's meeting - kill up to 70 percent fewer appeal for the supervisors were part of the hearing, and Section A is filled with At the end of the period March 26. birds than older turbines, not to grant the permit ex- insert them into the approval information about arts, in 2018, the towers are ex- Supervisors had been according to several studies. tension that 5,000 to 10,000 document for the conditional people, entertainment and pected to be shut down. The asked by the East Bay Altamont Pass is home to birds – including up to 2,000 use permit extension. Staff special events. There are replacement will consist of Regional Park District some of the oldest, and most raptors - die annually at then did so. education stories, a variety 33 new turbines producing a (EBRPD), the Livermore plentiful, wind turbines in Altamont Pass wind farms, Several audience speak- of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin maximum of 54 megawatts Area Recreation and Park North America. The area is according to a 2004 report ers, including California board. of power, said AWI presi- District and many environ- also a favorite spot for rap- by the California Energy Deputy Attorney General dent Rick Koebbe. mental groups to reverse tors, who roost in large num- Commission as well as nu- (See ALTAMONT, page 5) Federal Bill Brown to Would Make Reduce Music Core Environmental Subject Work on Music would join other Core Curriculum subjects Delta Plan in a proposed Senate Bill By Ron McNicoll that intends to reauthorize California Gov. Jerry the federal No Child Left Brown has announced that Behind Act (NCLB). The he will scale back plans for act expired in 2007. the amount of wetlands and The National Associa- wildlife habitat restoration tion for Music Education that has been part of the (NAfME) led a letter-writ- state's proposed major plan ing campaign among its to fix the Delta. 10,000 members to urge Environmentalists ex- inclusion of music in the bill pressed opposition to the alongside such established proposal, stating that core subjects as math, sci- Brown's idea would siphon ence and English. public and private funds After hearing that the from such things as recycled (See MUSIC, page 10) water projects, without delivering new water, or a better water system. They also say it will probably drain water flows from the Delta, causing harm to the environment. Under the new proposal, Photo - Doug Jorgensen Brown would retain the The park, located at the corner of Vervais Avenue and Main Street at the Main Street bridge over the Arroyo del Valle, portion of his plan -- the was renamed and dedicated as Rotary Park in ceremonies held last Friday. In addition to the park, a free-standing construction of two 30-mile clock was unveiled. The clock was presented as a gift to the City of Pleasanton by its three Rotary clubs--Rotary tunnels, each 40 feet wide Club of Pleasanton, Pleasanton North Rotary and Tri-Valley Rotary--as part of this year's 50 Years of Pleasanton -- to bypass the Delta, and celebration. The clubs raised the money to purchase the clock; the city funded the installation. Future plans for link the Sacramento River to the park include landscaping, two bocce courts, and picnic tables. On hand for the dedication was Mayor Jerry water facilities in the South Thorne (shown speaking in the photo). Delta. From there, the water would go to water agencies Robbee Kosak southward, including the Valley's wholesaler, Zone 7 Water Agency. The tunnels New President College to Offer Large Summer Session are expected to cost $25 Named For million, and would be paid Las Positas College is offering its largest summer ses- Positas aims to help students reach their educational goals for by the benefitting water Hertz sion in years. this summer. Forty-four of the courses are being offered agencies. "We're very happy about being able to do so, this sum- online; 35 will be held in the evening. Brown said on April 30 Foundation mer," said Jim Wright, Interim Vice President of Academic This summer's session is heavily focused on general in a speech at a state build- Robbee Kosak, Vice Services. "We want to really let people know that there will education requirements, something all students need regarding in downtown Oakland President of Advancement be more spaces available in classes." less whether their educational goals are to graduate with that he will revise the envi- at Carnegie Mellon Univer- With 152 course offerings, up from 116 last year, Las a two-year degree or move on to a four-year university, sity , was named president (See SUMMER, page 10) (See DELTA, page 10) of Livermore-based Hertz Foundation, which offers Friends of Tesla Park elite fellowships for graduate education in the sciences. Kosak will start in the Lack of Information Leads position on June 8, replacing Jay Davis, who has held the to Request for Extension post for more than five years. Davis will remain with Hertz as president emeritus and of DEIR Comment Period senior fellow. Friends of Tesla Park has off-highway uses into a In a telephone interview sent a letter to the California 3,100-acre area. from Pittsburgh, Pa., where State Parks Off Highway The expansion proposal she is preparing to move Motor Vehicle Recreation has been controversial. Off- to the Tri-Valley, Kosak Division requesting that it road enthusiasts, who sup- described herself as “very re-notice and extend the port the project, say they excited” to take over the comment period for the need more places to accom- reins at Hertz. Even before Carnegie State Vehicular modate the growing sport. competing for the Founda- Recreation Area (SVRA) Opponents, led by Friends of tion’s presidency, she had Tesla Park, claim the expan- long been aware of its activi- Draft Environmental Impact ties because some of her fac- Report (DEIR). sion would threaten wildlife, ulty colleagues at Carnegie Friends of Tesla Park, ecological resources, and Mellon were Hertz Fellows, in the letter, points out that historic sites. she said. documents referenced in the A call to the Off High- Her responsibilities at DEIR have not been made way Division provided the Carnegie Mellon, where she available. The organization information that a formal has worked for the past 15 writes that requests for the response to the letter is in years, include fundraising reports under the freedom the works. No details were Photo - Doug Jorgensen and marketing university of information act have not provided on when it would Melissa Santala, PhD talks to some of the students about her career. programs internationally. been provided to Friends of be issued or what might be She has worked in compa- Tesla. The group points out included in the letter. rable positions at Bucknell that the documents are nec- Friends of Tesla made the Students Learn about Careers University, Rensselaer Poly- essary in order for Friends of request for changes in the technic Institute, Northwest- Tesla and others to analyze process because of what it By Carol Graham about my education and and why I find it exciting ern University and Illinois the DEIR. says is a failure on the part The high school girls, 44 professional history, what I and rewarding," said Regina Institute of Technology. The DEIR looks at po- of the parks department to in all, came with plenty of do in my day-to-day profes- Soufli, a physicist at Law- She considers scientific tential impacts related to provide documents it has questions. sional life, my reasons for rence Livermore National progress to be “key to the the proposed expansion of "They wanted to know choosing this career path, Laboratory (LLNL). "The quality of our future and the (See OFF-ROAD PARK, page 10) (See DINNER, page 8) future around the world,” and believes that the Foun- dation makes an important PET OF THE WEEK contribution by supporting Inside Kiss me, Kate! You can’t resist the adorable freckles on outstanding young scientists. this sweet, three-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. Hertz Fellowship win- SECTION A Editorial...... 4 And those ears! Kate is available on a foster-to-adopt ners are selected not only basis. She enjoys children and other dogs, but gets for academic merit but for Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 evidence of focus and early Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 too excited to play with kitties. Stop by and smooch achievement, Foundation this pooch today: Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada representatives say. Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 9 Street in Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday from Hertz fellows show up MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 10 am – 4 pm. For more info visit valleyhumane.org or in disproportionately large Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 call (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/V. Kelly (See HERTZ, page 2) PAGE 2 - The Independent, MAY 7, 2015 New Air Quality Impact Award to Recognize Efforts in the Tri-Valley Those who are doing be submitted to www.sur- encourage carpools, transit, something good for air qual- veymonkey.com/r/AQIA- walking and biking for stu- ity in the Tri-Valley may be Nomination. dents; residents coordinate eligible for the Tri-Valley Due to its location and multiple errands with one Air Quality Impact Award. topography, air pollutants, car trip, bike or walk to their “Air quality is a serious including ozone that is pro- destinations, replace outdoor concern to residents in the duced west of the Tri-Valley, equipment and appliances Tri-Valley,” said Alameda mainly along the I-880 high- with cleaner fueled devices; County Supervisor Scott way corridor, are blown into businesses implementing Haggerty. “Over the years, this inland valley where it is clean technology in their Tri-Valley residents, busi- trapped. This combined with operations. nesses, schools and oth- the Tri-Valley’s stagnant air The Tri-Valley Air Qual- ers have responded to this and high summer tempera- ity Impact Award is promot- condition through a range tures and locally generated ed by the Tri-Valley Spare of efforts to minimize local emissions along this seg- the Air Resource Team, impacts to our air quality,” ment of the I-580 corridor comprised of representa- said Haggerty. "This is an create unhealthy conditions tives from Tri-Valley cit- opportunity to recognize and sometimes results in ies, Alameda County and them. The introduction of violations of national and LAVTA, who operates the Las Positas College President Barry A. Russell, Ph.D., (second from right) meets with the Tri-Valley Air Quality state air quality standards. WHEELS bus system, lo- award-winning students to recognize their achievement in the college's recent "LPC Impact Award is especially Examples of local re- cal business parks and En- Shark Tank" entrepreneurship competition. From left are the following: Business and timely as Spare the Air sea- sponse to these conditions terprise Rideshare, and is Marketing Department Coordinator Lisa Taylor Weaver, Ph.D.; LPC Shark Tank winners son kicks off this month.” include - employers en- funded by the Bay Area Air Dayllan Maar, Marcella Williams, Ryan Adler, Komal Sharma and Bobby Ho; President The deadline for nomina- courage workers to carpool Quality Management Dis- Russell; and Business and Marketing Instructor and "Head Shark" Tom Blinn. tions is June 30. They must or to use transit; schools trict (BAAQMD). Five Students Earn Awards at HERTZ (continued from front page) LPC's Shark Tank Competition numbers in lists of highly it has evolved to emphasize student per year, for a total of successful people with sci- graduate studies in both $250,000 over the five-year Five students reeled in Williams, who created so- is open to all students in all entific backgrounds, from physical and life sciences. It duration of a fellowship. awards at the recent Las cial media plans for small majors, is designed to spark inventors and corporate and has awarded well over 1,100 Kosak believes that gov- Positas College "LPC Shark business. interest in entrepreneur- military leaders to presti- fellowships. ernment funding, the “tradi- Tank," an entrepreneurship Nine teams or individuals ship, foster innovation and gious prize winners and Today, it grants about tional source of PhD support competition in the style of qualified to compete in the give students the opportu- members of highly selective 15 fellowships each year, a and research support in our the popular ABC TV show college's third LPC Shark nity to develop the mind- professional organizations figure that Kosak would like universities” (can) “no lon- of the same name. Winners Tank. Students presented set and skills of successful like the National Academy to be able to double since ger afford to supply these were presented with cash their ideas to a panel of entrepreneurs. The event is of Sciences. there are “at least 30 to 35 students with the level of prizes and will receive com- three judges. "Competing sponsored by the Business To Kosak, “That’s the (students) sitting out there” funding that they need for plimentary mentoring ses- in Shark Tank has helped and Marketing Department only reason the foundation who are “very deserving.” their education and for their which offers programs in exists….to enable these The financial commit- research. sions through Livermore's me improve my planning people to do the incredible ment is substantial each “So philanthropy really i-GATE Innovation Hub. and presentation skills," said Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting, Ad- work that they do.” time the Foundation awards has to step in and fill that Pleasanton resident Ryan Maar, who also won an LPC When it was established a fellowship: $50,000 per void.” Adler won the Grand Prize Shark Tank award last year. ministrative Medical Assis- by John Hertz, a young Aus- for MyMagicLink, an app "This opportunity is one of tant, Bookkeeping, Business trian immigrant, in 1957, that uses magician skills to the things I love about Las Entrepreneurship, Retailing, the Foundation focused on encourage personal growth Positas." 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While reviewing the case with still reviewing the potential case and could her, the reported victim said she had made still file charges against him at a later date. up the entire incident, and that no assault of He had been scheduled to be arraigned in any type had occurred. Alameda County Superior Court in Pleasan- The second report came in on Thursday, ton. That action was postponed until May 28. April 30, at approximately 7:52 PM, when a His attorney reported stated that his client 23 year old female reported being the victim is truly remorseful for what happened. of a sexual assault on the Arroyo Trail. LPD Jones, 35-year-old, was charged with immediately responded to the incident and Happy Mother’s Day gross vehicular manslaughter while in- requested the aid of both the Pleasanton toxicated in the deaths of a mother and her Police Department and the California High- We welcome you 14-month-old daughter. way Patrol in setting up a wide perimeter of He reportedly had attended the Livermore the area in an attempt to locate the suspect. to come tour our facility anytime! Wine Country Festival earlier in the day, On 5/1/15, the reported victim recanted her which concluded serving at 5 p.m. statement with detectives as they discussed The two were on the sidewalk along Mur- evidence that had been gathered. We are a 20-bed assisted living community that provides: rieta Boulevard. In the past three years there have been Two other victims were in the backyard three reported sexual batteries on or near the • 24 hour care of an apartment at the time of the collision. Arroyo Trail. 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The other was use to Plan Eastside Women with breast can- against cancer occurring Kwan said. of a test called PAM50, We urge the Pleasanton City Council to stop cer are 30 percent less likely in the first place, this was “Women who breastfeed which weights the function both the planning and environmental review to experience recurrence of “the first study we’re aware are more likely to get the of 50 genes thought to be of that examined the role luminal A subtype of breast associated with cancer for processes with regard to land on the eastside that cancer if they breastfed their babies, according to of breastfeeding history in cancer, which is less ag- identifying tumor sub-types of the city. a new study from Kaiser cancer recurrence,” accord- gressive,” she suggested. and estimating risk. The Eastside Specific Plan planning process Permanente. ing to lead author Marilyn “Breastfeeding may set up The study was part of a got underway in 2012 with establishment of In addition, women with Kwan of Kaiser’s Division a molecular environment continuing effort by Kaiser of Research, centered in that makes the tumor more to understand breast cancer a task force to consider options for the 1,100 breast cancer were 28 percent less likely to die of Oakland . responsive to anti-estrogen and to improve treatment. A acres. About 400 are considered suitable for the disease if they breast- Kwan also believes it is therapy.” study last year showed that development, including some 100 acres outside fed their babies, Kaiser the first study to examine Bette Caan, senior re- patients with very small the urban growth boundary. reported. the relation of breastfeeding search scientist with Kai- breast cancer tumors of the to type of tumor. In particu- ser’s Division of Research type called HER2+ may The original impetus for the specific plan The study examined the medical records of 1,636 lar, the research found that and co-author of the study, not need chemotherapy or arose from the need to meet regional housing Northern California and breastfeeding is protective speculated, “Breastfeeding antibody therapy, which need allocation numbers. The city had been Utah women with breast for cancers called luminal may increase the matura- can have serious side ef- sued in the past because it failed to reach its cancer and analyzed ques- A, including the most com- tion of ductal cells in the fects. Even without these numbers. However, it is now known that there tionnaires that the women mon breast tumor, labeled breast, making them less treatments, the study found, filled out. estrogen receptor positive susceptible to carcinogens tumors have a very low risk are sufficient sites zoned for housing within in It found that the protec- because they grow in the or facilitate the excretion of recurring five years after the city to enable the city to meet its numbers tive effect of breastfeeding presence of the hormone of carcinogens, and lead to diagnosis. through 2022 without developing the eastside. was greater for certain types estrogen. slower growing tumors.” In addition, in 2013 re- People have been speaking out at city council of tumor than for others, and Estrogen receptor posi- Asked why a larger sam- searchers found that patients was greater for women who tive or ER+ tumors represent ple of breast cancer patients who consume high-fat dairy meetings and at hearings on the eastside, ref- had breastfed for six months about 75 percent of breast were not studied, given products following breast erencing objections, similar to those voiced by or more. tumors. They are typically Kaiser’s ability to examine cancer diagnosis increase Councilmember Karla Brown. She opposed the An article on the research less likely to metastasize its large digital database their chances of dying from process in the first place, citing sprawl, school was published in the Journal than some other tumor types quickly and efficiently, a the disease years later. and are responsive to endo- Kaiser spokesperson noted In addition to Kaiser, overcrowding and traffic. Brown also pointed of the National Cancer Insti- tute. Support came from the crine therapy, such as treat- two study components that research participants in the out that with all of the recent rezonings, there National Institutes of Health ment with tamoxifen, which are outside standard clinical latest study came from the was no need to look at additional land for de- and from Huntsman Cancer blocks the effect of estrogen. practice and simple database University of Utah, where velopment. Institute. While the association analysis. the PAM50 test was devel- of breastfeeding with low- One was the administer- oped, and from the Univer- Mayor Jerry Thorne is now also proposing to While previous studies have found that breastfeed- ered cancer risk is clear, the ing of an ad hoc question- sity of Southern California . stop the process. He expressed concern about the drought and its future impacts on growth. Given the number of problems associated with development on the eastside, we see no reason to continue the process. The council should vote to stop it. (Opinions voiced in let- complex. Yes, they can walk BART Parking I saw on numerous occa- ters published in Mailbox are to BART. However, they all John Baum sions people who quite liter- those of the author and do not have cars (at least two per Pleasanton ally couldn’t stand without necessarily reflect the opin- family), they all use water, Your paper carried a story assistance being served an- ion of The Independent. Let- they all use resources that describing how BART rid- other glass of wine or beer. ter Policy: The Independent are extremely limited in the ers have to illegally park on If the event was called the will not publish anonymous Tri-Valley. Stoneridge Mall property “Livermore Vodka Festival” letters, nor will it publish BART parking in Pleas- in order to ride to BART. or the “Livermore Tequila Garbage Rates to letters without names. Abu- anton is another matter. The Apparently Bart only pro- Festival” or any other hard sive letters may be rejected parking facility is also filled vides parking for 10% of its liquor, would we have the Go Up in Livermore or edited. Frequent letter to the max. The fact that customers. Think about that same level of benevolence? writers may have publica- Stoneridge Mall has now for a second. I don't have to I doubt it. I will admittedly tion of their letters delayed. Livermore residents will would go from 60% to 50%. blocked a portion of their illegally park when I go to plead ignorance to this ques- William Smith, president Letters should be submitted parking lot off eliminates the airport. I don't have to tion, but did the vendors see their garbage collection by e-mail to editmail@com- of Union, said that he sup- much needed spaces for illegally park when I go to serving alcohol have the rate go up in order to cover puserve.com.) ports the rate rise to allow BART riders. Can the two the movies. I don't have to proper ABC off-site permit- the cost of a wage increase not work something out? for workers to make a living illegally park when I go to ting? If they did not, those and benefits for workers at Stoneridge Mall has more wage. Enforce or Repeal Safeway. establishments, Livermore the Alameda County Indus- Master Sergeant John than enough parking for Kent Kenny, CFO of The lack of BART station Downtown Inc. and the City tries (ACI) facility in San Wirts, U.S.A., Ret. its shoppers. The only time parking is another example Leandro where Livermore’s Livermore Sanitation, said of Livermore are in store for Livermore it is limited, is during the of the contempt the BART a doozy of a well-deserved recyclables are sorted. that the negotiations have Hip, Hip, Hooray! Our Christmas holiday season. IF labor-management monop- lawsuit! The Livermore City been a complex problem. do nothing but enact feel it is so important to use local oly has for its customer. "All parties have done a lot I love my city that I have Council agreed to the rate at good ordinances city council transportation then ample There appears to be no effort grown to call home. I love of compromising to make its April 27 meeting. It will has done it yet again! They parking must be provided. to make it convenient to use the culture here, and the come back to the council the rate increases manage- passed a bill to ban smoking This valley cannot handle mass transit. And if you wineries are a big part of in June for a final hearing. able," he stated. in Livermore! Exactly where the cars that are already here complain to the BART dis- that culture. However, there If approved, the new rates Cate Sarraille, vice is not clear to me or perhaps - just look at the nearly grid- trict secretary your letter is needs to be a responsibility would begin July 1. president of the Livermore even to the council! But it locked freeway through the forwarded to the black holes that has clearly not been Livermore Sanitation, Education Association, told feels good!!! Tri-Valley. Yet, contractors of External Affairs and Cus- shown when promoting Inc. (LSI) had requested a the council that the teach- Disregard the fact that are allowed to continue to tomer Access! Meanwhile, events like this, and the baseline increase in rates. In ers union supported the littering has been banned for build these high density con- the BART spokesperson Harvest Wine Celebration addition to the annual base- efforts of recycling workers decades, that there are ciga- dominiums and we, the local states "he was not aware of in September. I am not line increase, LSI requested to achieve a living wage of rette butts in our streets, on people are paying higher and the situation." Of course suggesting these be “dry” a special rate review due to $20.94 per hour by 2019. our sidewalks, in our parks, higher prices for less and bloated Bart management is events, but clearly changes recycling labor costs. Sierra Club member Ruth and parking lots in our town! less resources. Take a look at not aware of the situation. need to be made. Reach out the downtown area of Liver- LSI transports Liver- Abbey said that the club was We do not and will not They all have their special to local businesses (I volun- part of the Alameda County have the money to enforce more. New high density private parking spaces re- teer!) to sponsor something more’s recyclables to the family housing is going up Sustainable Workers Cam- this do nothing ordinance! served for the elites. Why along the lines of a sober facility in San Leandro to along First Street, Chestnut paign, which advocated for a I say examine all city ordi- would this monopoly care up station, where simple be manually sorted by re- nances, rules, and regula- and again along Vasco. They livable wage for the workers. about the ordinary rider. things like water, food and cycling workers. The cities tions. If they are unenforce- are on major, busy streets, It's time for local city of San Leandro and Alam- She noted that recycling and a breathalyzer test will all able repeal them, if they are train tracks run through. It is councils to demand that Bart be made available. They eda are among the other composting are important unenforced, either appropri- just a matter of time before be responsive to our neigh- do this at many concerts agencies that also process in order to reach higher and ate the funds to enforce them people complain about the borhoods. We all want to be higher diversion goals from and other events, why not their recyclables at ACI. and enforce them, or repeal noise level in these areas, environmentally responsible here? It’s only a shame that landfills. Livermore accounts for ap- them also! and parking for the people and use mass transit as much a tragedy had to happen to proximately one-third of the Councilmember Stewart and their guests? Good luck. as possible. But most of us force those changes. total recyclables processed. Gary said that he supported Parking and Water The parking garage in the are not going to ride a bi- In October 2014, ACI the blended rate request. Lori Bianchini downtown area of Liver- cycle to the BART station. Eastside Planning recycling workers voted "Both sides gave at the table. Livermore more will not be enough for We are going to drive a car. George Reid to become members of the Labor took a multi-year I recently read your ar- all the building currently Make it convenient and we Certified Hydrogeologist, International Longshore and wage delay. The city and LSI ticle about BART parking at underway. And, look at the will ride BART. Perhaps, as Co-recipient Mayor's Warehouse Union (ILWU). took a hit on profit margin. Stoneridge Mall in Pleasan- roads themselves. If the gov- a short-term solution, BART Award 2007 At this time, ACI began "Workers deserve benton. BART parking has been ernment would spend the tax could negotiate agreements Pleasanton discussions with the ILWU efits and a living wage," a serious problem for quite money properly allowed for with various private lots near Here are a few observa- for a collective bargaining Gary added. He said that a while, ask anybody who roads, maybe the Altamont Bart stations that would al- tions (based on 30 years our agreement. In December when the contract with LSI uses BART. would not be such a major low for customers to legally family has lived in Pleasanton) road hazard. Just wait until regarding growth, water restric- 2014, recycling workers be- was approved, if the city had I received a jury notice for park and ride BART. BART gets to Livermore, for tions, etc.: gan receiving a higher wage known what it knows now Oakland and I was required As Ann Reichert stated in sure there will not be enough her excellent letter, "BART • The pendulum of politics resulting in higher costs for about the worker issues, it to show up in the afternoon. has swung way to the right--out I left for BART in Pleasanton parking to accommodate all thinks that if you ignore of 5 City Councilmembers, none recycling. could have charged more for the people and cars. And, recycling to start with. in plenty of time only to find problems they will somehow are Democrats (I know that the In order to keep the rate what about water? Liver- go away." Well, the prob- Council positions are portrayed increase as low as possible, Councilmember Steven no parking anywhere. I drove the entire lot twice, just in more residents have already lems are not going away. In as not linked to any party but it ACI management and ILWU Spedowfski said that he cut their consumption by fact politicians that propose is not difficult to determine party agreed with Gary's com- case somebody may have affiliation). Some in authority representatives agreed to been leaving, no change. 25% last year, the water rates legislative solutions to Bart gradually increase recycling ments. He also pointed out have strong links to the Chamber Now I was faced with look- have gone up and contrac- problems are winning elec- of Commerce (an important workers’ pay and benefits that more education is needing for parking somewhere tors are allowed to continue tions. That should be a predictor in voting on issues). over a five-year period. ed to keep hazardous materi- outside the entire BART to build, putting more and wake-up call! • We are looking at high-den- In Livermore, an overall als out of recycling carts. facility, walking a mile, go- more cars onto our already sity housing in many locations (how are they going to fit 345 8.82% rate rise will result in At previous council ing home to call a taxi, figure overcrowded roads. When Disaster Waiting to meetings, workers said they the city and government of- residential units in the parcel at a $4.25 for a 20-gallon cart out the Wheels system in a Bernal and Stanley?), a 2-story ficials get serious about our Happen and $4.20 for 32, 64 and had found such things as hurry, or drive to Oakland Michael E. Delfino Starbucks franchise store in the Valley's parking and water 96-gallon carts per month needles and other hazardous and hopefully find park- Livermore heart of historic downtown, etc. situation, then I will. increase in residential rates. materials while sorting items ing there; not good options The Livermore Country And, now, even with current The commercial discount placed in the carts. when now you have wasted a water restrictions, some want Wine Festival has been a to continue with planning for a good amount of time already First Contact disaster waiting to happen potential 1,300 homes in eastern looking around for parking. Rich Buckley for years, and sadly, luck Pleasanton. Follow the money. BART parking is a serious Livermore finally caught up with us, Who really benefits from this issue in both Pleasanton and While looking for ways and the inevitable tragedy pace of unsustainable growth? 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Who are Greer, Ba- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. to an obviously intoxicated overcrowded schools, excessive Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. Pleasanton to build a new siago, Bearden, Mellander? individual. Despite this, as a traffic, etc. www.independentnews.com high density condominium vendor advertising my dojo, The Independent, MAY 7, 2015 - PAGE 5 ALTAMONT (continued from front page) Emotionally Moving Moments Mark Tara Mueller, challenged the turbines, which will ar- the insertion of the find- rive in 2018. It will then ings. Mueller said that under build the new project, said Pleasanton Schools Meeting CEQA, the board has to vote Koebbe. "We spent over $1 at the same time it inserts million and have a two-page By Ron McNicoll anyone say that." I'm willing to bet that each courses, which will be held the findings. "Here, findings list of activities we have al- A discussion of food "I tell students this story, one of you caught kids who in coordination with the were prepared after the fact," ready completed," he added. prompted sharings of posi- because sometimes people were trying to find their way, Common Core State Stan- said Mueller. Several speakers said that tive life experiences and judge them, and think they their purpose in life, and you dards. The vote was 4-0, Under questioning, AWI is not the small opera- heart-felt emotions by Pleas- are average or below aver- changed them forever." with trustee Joan Laursen Mueller said that she is not tor that Koebbe said it was anton School Board mem- age. They don't have to Trustee Jamie Hintzke absent. relying on any precedential at the March 26 meeting. bers, a student and a teacher. agree, or, if it is true, then said that some of her earliest The board also voted cases to make her point, but They said a web page shows The board, at its meeting it's time to take stock, get cooking memories involved 4-0 to approve disposal of on what CEQA law says. links to power companies in April 28, listened to a pre- help, and rise above that. her grandfather, who was a outdated math materials. Deputy County Counsel other states. sentation about the district's And that was what I wanted live-in chef for a wealthy Hintzke asked whether the Brian Washington did not Koebbe responded that culinary education program, them to be inspired about," family. district could donate the agree with Mueller. "There there are only two operations which operates at all of the said Little. "I was making toast textbooks to any organiza- is no action on the agenda. -- the one in the Altamont, middle and high schools. The board and the au- points with him, while I tion that might be interested It's fairly common to bring and another in Idaho, which The personal sharing dience applauded Little's was standing on a kitchen in using them in some way. the findings back. We think consists of 1400 turbines. started when student school speech. stool. He cooked for us on Director of Curriculum we are on solid ground," Those shown on a web page board representative Sabrina Trustee Chris Grant told his day off. He learned his and Special Projects Mindy Washington told the super- map are for future prospects. Luk, a Foothill High School a story about a fund-raising cooking skills in the Navy. Bolar replied that the district visors. "They are all holding com- senior, said how much it dinner where he was taken He had to cook for tons of could go through a legal Washington said that the panies. There is no activ- meant to her to be in the aside by a chef, who pointed people, so he was super-fast. process to do that, if the board always has the option ity, no production income. culinary program. at a man, and said, "That It was a pretty great time," district determines that they of not adopting the findings. They cost us money. They "This program had huge man saved my life." The said Hintzke. are usable. The pertinent or- "However, that is not recom- don't make us money," said effects on my senior year. It man was Jim Hansen, who Little and another culi- ganization would have to say mended. It would leave the Koebbe. gave me so many opportuni- was principal at Dublin nary program teacher, Pam that they will not be making county vulnerable." Koebbe said that all of ties," Sabrina said haltingly, High School about two de- Boni, were honored at the money on them. The East Bay Region- the money for the AWI site as she paused to collect her- cades ago, and more recently meeting with certificates of al Park District (EBRPD) comes from the site's rev- self and continue. "I was so principal at Amador High, appreciation for their ser- Board of Directors raised the enue. He also said that de- lucky to have (teacher) Mr. before his retirement. vice. They will be retiring same points in an April 23 spite audience members' (Brent) Boultinghouse come Two decades ago, the this year. letter to supervisors urging statements that AWI is head- to my school, and work boy, now the chef, was in Little went on to meet her them to reverse the March quartered in Tracy, its head- with Kit (Little, a culinary serious trouble with the law. goal of being above average. 26 decision. The letter was quarters are in the Altamont. teacher)." Hansen asked him what he Among her career honors are signed by EBRPD staff Nine members of various Noting that the board wanted to do with his life. Pleasanton Teacher of the counsel. The letter noted chapters of the Audubon and audience were laughing He didn't know. Then Han- Year and Alameda County that the Board of Supervi- Society spoke individu- at a humorous presentation sen asked him, whether he Teacher of the Year. Memorials, Burial, sors must still exercise its ally at the microphone. One by students earlier at the likes to eat. The young man On another item, the discretionary responsibil- Audubon member, Deborah meeting, Superintendent said, "Yeah." Hansen asked, board approved new math Cremation, Hill, said, "The extension is Parvin Ahmadi declared, "How about cooking?" He ity to make the required a huge step backward, and CEQA findings and deter- "We laughed and cried, and said he used to cook with Loss Support an embarrassment to the that's what this is all about." his grandmother. A little mine whether the benefits county." 189 Contractors Street of the project outweigh the Ahmadi recalled a mov- spark came on. I could see A letter sent by Michael ing speech that Little gave at it in him 25 years later," said Livermore, CA 94551 project's significant impacts E. Boyd, President (CARE) including impacts to birds a culinary program Thanks- Grant. (925) 344-6135 CAlifornians for Renewable giving feast last November, That student two decades www.valleypetloss.com and visual resources. The Energy, Inc., to the supervi- Park District urges the Board and asked Little to tell it. ago went on to the California sors gives notice of a breach Little said that when she Culinary Academy, and is of Supervisors to decline to of settle agreement by the make such a finding, and to was doing her supervised now the head chef at one of county with CARE based student teaching in 1976, her the best kitchens in the Bay deny adoption of a State- on motions to approve the ment of Overriding Con- supervising teacher gave her Area, said Grant. application of AWI to extend an evaluation of "average." siderations on May 5,20 15. its existing conditional use Speaking to the culinary No one from the park permit. Little said that she had teachers in the board's audi- district spoke at the May CARE was involved in very good grades as a stu- ence, Grant said, "I'm a big 5 supervisors' meeting. An the settlement where AWI dent and worked very hard. believer that every child EBRPD meeting was being agreed to replace its older Holding back emotion, Little has something that connects held at the same time. turbines. CARE plans to said, "No one ever told me them. Sometimes it's a coach Several audience mem- ask the court for a for a that I was average. I vowed in sports, or an English bers said that AWI should Writ of Mandamus against at that time never, ever to be teacher in writing, or some- COMING SOON! produce its financial records the County of Alameda, average. I've worked for 38 times a culinary teacher. to show that it is a small op- and the individual involved years in the district not to be They catch those kids, and eration. The board majority Supervisors, to enforce the average, and not ever to have change their lives forever. on March 26 said it granted Settlement. the extension because AWI is a small business operating in the county, much Pleasanton Looks at School Projections smaller than the other three Linda Futral PLEASANTON wind turbine operators in the The Pleasanton school years, at which time the East nual growth rate, said Mayor Broker, ASP, SRES, QSP, CDPE Altamont. The other three board and city council Pleasanton plan could be Jerry Thorne. One of best locations in Vineyard Estates 925.980.3561 companies have been re- took a deeper look at fu- half-built out. It's possible, As long as the city meets Retirement Community in Pleasanton. [email protected] powering to new machines, its regional fair-share hous- Newer and ready for you to move in and lindafutral.com ture growth's impact on the but not clear now, that there License #01257605 but were said to have the could be a need for an 11th ing obligation of 825 units enjoy! Easy living mobile home with schools during a joint meet- special assistance features. capital to do so. ing that discussed a demog- elementary school after that, spread over the next eight AWI vice president Bill raphers report and the East he said. years, it will conform to state BY APPOINTMENT Damon said that the budget Pleasanton Specific Plan, According to the consul- regulations, said Thorne. for the project is important if the plan were to move tant, the city won't need any to us for planning. "How- forward. more high schools or middle ever, it is confidential. It The city council will con- schools, because overall city would be overreaching by sider stopping the East Pleas- school enrollment will be the county to ask that it be anton planning at its May 19 declining. made public." council meeting. Johnson's statements Koebbe said that the The council and school were challenged by audi- firm has submitted a "spe- board met April 27. ence members Julie Testa cific milestone path" to the Demography consultant and former councilmember county, which lists dates for Isaac Johnson presented Kay Ayala. They pointed out permit approval, connection information about the dis- that the district set a 600 stu- studies and other actions, trict's future enrollment. dent cap for an elementary which will be finished in He said that there won't be school, 1000 for a middle 2017. a need for a new elemen- school enrollment and 2000 In 2017, AWI will order on high school capacity. Introducing Our tary school over the next 10 The numbers also are in the general plan. LARPD Board Supported Counclimember Karla Brown asked why there was Rescinding Permit Extension no discussion in the demog- New Mobile Edition! The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board raphers report about includ- of Directors passed a resolution asking the Alameda County ing those caps in projections. Board of Supervisors to reconsider its approval of the exten- Johnson responded that sion of a permit to allow Altamont Wind Inc. to continue the numbers in his report using old style turbines. may be higher than the dis- The vote was unanimous. Directors said that after reading trict desires, but still not the report on the issues involving the permit, they were in enough to justify a third high full support of the resolution. school or a fourth middle The Supervisors voted 3 to 2 in March to overturn the school. East Alameda County Board of Zoning Adjustment decision Assistant City Manag- to deny the request to extend operations for three years. er Brian Dolan showed a These turbines have been found to destroy raptor birds, slide that predicts that the particularly the golden eagle, in the Altamont. LARPD was Eastside plan at build-out contacted by the East Bay Regional Park District concerning would produce populations this county decision and urged to take action asking for the of 746 students in elemen- change in the vote. tary school, 360 in middle Without the extension, permits expire Oct. 31, 2015. school, and 194 in high Therefore the current granted extension is through Oct. 31, school. 2018. EBRPD and other environmental and preservation Building in East Pleas- groups have studied this issue and urged the county to re- anton would not add to the quire replacement of these older-generation wind turbines overall impact on schools, in with fewer modern and larger turbines that have proved to the sense that the city limits kill fewer birds. development through its an-

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Livermore Fusion U9 Girls Maroon team fought hard Joey Katen scores for the Granada Intermediate Black In a Livermore Girls Softball Association U10 game for a 2-2 tie with Benicia Arsenal on Saturday. Jessica team as umpire Bill Aboumrad looks on. Granada edged between the Lightning and Gators, the Gators won Orthman scored both goals. Lauren Lopez’s quick out San Ramon 6-5 in a game that was very well played with three homers. Back-to-back home runs by Emma decision to throw-in to Orthman gave Orthman the by both teams. This field at Max Baer park is the home Hatcher and Kate Hankins were followed up by a home opportunity to go straight to the goal. Strong defense of the Little League Intermediate World Series, which run by Natalie Geiger. was played by Alyssa Eaton; aggressive offense was will be held August 2-8. Photo - Bill Nale played by Abi Aranas. Goalkeeper Piper Sweeny made 5 saves.

Livermore Girls Softball Association U8 Red Hots are pictured after their 4 to 1 win over the Orange Crush.

The Fusion U10 girls Maroon team took to the field at Alameda Point on Saturday, squaring off against the Bay Livermore American Little League A Division Reds' Oaks Bombers. The girls started off strong connecting many Coach Hart congratulating his team on an exciting win passes leading to good pressure on the Bay Oaks' defense. The Fusion midfield and defense were solid and handled the and presenting Colt Piazza with his HR ball. opposing attack with good teamwork and communication. Hard work paid off and the team was able to net two goals, both by Olivia Draghi, for a 2-0 win. The team is now 3-2 in spring league play. Pictured is Kendra Riddiough taking the ball down the sidelines. Kendra would earn an assist from her shot on goal which beat the keeper, for a tap in by her teammate Olivia.

The Livermore Phantom U15 team played two games over the weekend. Saturday was against the Sacramento Stingers with Michael Nowaczyk tieing the game in the last two seconds; this put them into a sudden death overtime. Nowaczyk made two goals with Jaxon McLaren, Brent Petrik, Alec Faith, and Matt Hall each scoring one. Alec Faith had two assists while Jaxon McLaren, Michael Nowaczyk, Wade Matthews, and Luke van Buuren each had one assist. Goalie Shane Grimes made fourteen saves. On Sunday, they defeated the Pleasanton Livermore American Little League AAA game on 4/29 Tornados 8 - 6. Alec Faith scored a "hat trick" with his three featured Rangers' Tyler DeLisle and Orioles' Tyler Orth goals, Michael Nowaczyk scored two, with Andrew Choumas, The Livermore Fusion U13 girls Maroon Team is off to a strong Brent Petrik, and Max O'Connor each scored one goal. Assists Spring League start. Coming off last week’s win over West were by Angus Stewart, with two, and Michael Nowaczyk and Valley, the team went undefeated over the weekend in tough Matt Hall one each. Goalie Shane Grimes made sixteen saves. matches against top-ranked Barcelona Bay Area and Santa Over the two weekend games, goalie, Shane Grimes averaged Clara Valley Premier. Lily Redell scored against Barcelona. an outstanding save ratio of seventy percent. Pictured are Pictured is Ashley Rawashdeh scoring against Santa Clara. Angus Stewart and teammate Brent Petrik running the ball Next up for Coach Alec Taylor and the girls are matches down the field. against premier clubs Palo Alto and BSC Freeze.

Livermore Girls Softball Association10U Purple Bandits clinched 1st for the regular season and the #1 overall seeding for the playoffs with a win last Saturday. Team members include Lindsey Wilson, Makayla Munoz, Jessy Hall, Eva Chamberlain, Allison Gould, Lexi Sosine, The U13 Phantom Lacrosse team defeated the Courtney Clifford, Madison Braswell, Emily Whitten, Pleasanton Monsoon on Saturday, at Hart Middle School, Sarah Peterson, and Jayden Morton (not shown). 11-6. Pictured are Chad Madrid, near the goal, and Ryan Lortie, both playing attack and scoring goals. several key stops, catches, and outs Phillies vs. Rockies: For the Fusion Girls U10 Gold claimed 2 victories this past weekend throughout the game. Rockies game balls were awarded to against Mercy Soccer Club of Richmond and Pleasanton pick off the runner before the runner Rockies vs. A's: The A’s played Gavin Mills & Joshua Ghere. Gavin Livermore National LL could tag up. Playing shortstop in the a great game. Harmon Skeen played got 3 hits off the pitch, drove in a run Rage 06 White. Fusion's offense was tough, showing great Livermore National Little League bottom of the fourth, Enzo also made awesome offense and defense, get- & loaded the bases in the 3rd inning. skill maneuvering the ball to the goal 7 times over the results: a beautiful catch of a line drive. ting on base every time and catching Josh hit 3 singles with 2 off the pitch AAA Division: A's 8, Diamond- Nationals vs. Rangers: For the multiple pop flies. Troy Bannister was and drove in a total of 7 runs with 2 course of the weekend. Goals were made by Sierra Bradford, backs 2; The sun was shining and so Rangers, it was the top of the first another star player for the A’s. His 4th inside the park homers. In the field, Brooke Gale, Maddie Snodgress, Alexis Traynor and Lauren were the A's. In their mid-season hot inning, with Luke pitching and Jack inning baseline hit flew right past first Kaylee Bruan stopped 7 grounders & streak, the A's bats were on fire and the catching, where the Nationals scored base, getting him on base and bring- got an out with a throw to Dylan Stites Stoneberger. Strong defensive plays by Cassidy Bartolotto, pitching was stellar. Jessie Cortez was two runs. Like waking a sleeping giant, ing two runners home. It was another at 2nd base from the pitcher position Jessica Gutierrez, Brittany Haan, Sophia Simonds and Avery back in action off the d-list. Thomas the Rangers' bats came out swinging. great offense game for the Rockies. in the 3rd inning. White kept the ball out of their goal, only letting one get by. Schnapps started out on the mound With a 1, 2, 3 punch Cody and Seth Jackson Perotti and Zachary Nalick hit A's vs. Rockies: For the Rockies, and threw the heat striking out batter reached base, then Trevor hit a sacrifice big triples in the 2nd and 4th innings. Kade Wilder hit 2 inside-the-park Pictured is #10 Brooke Gale. after batter. In the 4th Ben Rho relieved fly scoring both runners. The Nationals The stand out defensive play of the home runs and drove in 7 runs. Cohen the starter and closed the game with played a great game as well showing game was a double play by Langston Knuth stopped 4 grounders in the field from Anthony Ponce (RF). Top hitters: RBIs on two hits for the Cardinals. a strikeout. Notable hits for the A's good sportsmanship and played excel- Bradley in the top of the 2nd. and tried to make plays to 3B, 1B & (3rd inn) Singles by Parker Larrabee He homered in the second inning and were from the bats of Dominic Gozzo, lent baseball. A's vs. Yankees: The A’s displayed home twice. His key throw to Sarah (1-1), Zachary Lindstrom (1-1), Logan singled in the fourth inning. The Rang- 'The Three Jak's and a Blak' as well as Giants vs. Pirates: Coming in strong defensive skills. While pitching, Theberge at home in the 3rd inning Rothe (1-2) loaded the bases. Carsen ers couldn't get anything going so long Thomas Schnapps. down two games, the Giants' bats Graham Shawler stopped the ball got 2 base runners out on the tag. Both Williams was hit by the first pitch to as Jacob was on the hill. Jacob held AA Division: Rangers vs. Pirates: came alive in this mid-week game. and threw it to first baseman Jamier Kade & Cohen received game balls. bring in the only run for the Cardinals. the Rangers hitless over two innings, The Pirates played their best game of Manuel Chavez got on base and stole Snowden to get the runner out. Later Majors: Giants vs. Royals: Score- allowed no earned runs, walked one the season against the Rangers. Tanner second in the 4th. Andrew Mitchell in the game, Jake Bradley at first ran board operators were busy at GLL Field and struck out four. The Cardinals beat Breesch played a great game driving had a great day at the plate with two toward second base to get the ball. He the Rangers thanks to 11 hits, includ- in 2 runs in the 2nd and in fourth hit a Granada Little League two on Saturday as the Royals and the singles and a RBI. Diego Valverde had then turned around and raced back to Granada Little League results: Giants combined for 21 runs, including ing five extra base hits. The Cardinals solo home run. Tanner struck out the a huge hit in the 5th bringing in two first just in time to get the runner out. nine extra base hits. Royals eventually scored five runs in the fifth on a single side in the fifth with a great pitching T-Ball: Dodgers vs. Red Sox: Matt T-ball: Red Sox vs. Orioles: The RBI’s putting the Giants back in the Red Sox played a good game with some won the offensive battle 11-10 in six by Austin M, a single by Austin, three effort. Trevor Olmo pitched three good lead. Spencer Langowski pitched the Neward made the catch of the game at innings. The Royals' starter Mateo errors, a walk by Maximillian H, and a innings, striking out five batters. In second base when a Red Sox player hit outstanding defensive plays by Mia first three innings with six strike outs Martin at second, Landon Annicchero W struggled, allowing six in four in- fielder's choice. The lead stayed with the third inning Trevor hit a single and then closed out the 5th inning with a pop fly, and Matt held out his glove nings, the offense banged out nine to the Cardinals after the second, when and scored the go ahead run. Caleb and snagged the ball. He tagged the at short, and Noah Yen in left center. a single and two RBI’s. Henry Ostermeyer, Knox Hooker, and pick up the slack and secure the win they scored two runs on a two-run McGiboney made an amazing catch Red Sox vs. A's: For the Red Sox, base to ensure the Red Sox player was for the Royals. The Royals staved off home run by Jacob. in centerfield to start a double play out. Reno Bolyard showed impressive the Anderer Brothers (Miles and Grant) Hayden Druba had a great game , hit- all displayed impressive hitting ability. the Giants as the Giants were unable AA Division: 4/14, Cardinals 7, in the third inning. The Rangers also ting a single and beating out an infield batting throughout the game, with three to match the Royals down the stretch. Red Sox 12: Nathan Blanton pitched played well. DJ Santiago led off the singles and getting around the bases A Division: Cardinals vs. Giants: ground ball. He followed this hit up Hitting was the name of the game The Giants scored on a three-run home well, striking out five and giving up game with the first of his three walks. with some heads-up base running, at the bottom of the third inning, all run by Dylan M and an RBI single by one earned run in two innings of work. Cody Terpstra followed with a walk. off pitches. Tuesday for the Cardinals, with 13 stealing second and finally advancing hits and 6 batters batting 1000. Top hit- Isaiah G in the fourth inning and a hit He also reached base twice, singling After a double steal, Seph Freitas hit home. Defensively, Druba was pitch- Phillies vs. Rockies: For the Rock- by pitch, a walk by Dylan, an RBI once. Each team posted seven runs in a towering single to right field for the ies, Kaylee Bruan and Dylan Stites ters: Austin Kralj, 2-2, double; Diego ing in the top of the 6th and scooped up Silva, 1-1, 2 RBIs; Robert Hansen, single by Antonio R, and a fielder's the first three innings. The Cardinals' Rangers’ first RBI. With two outs, a grounder and made a great throw to received game balls. Both players choice in the fifth inning. Despite their offense was powered by hits from Quinten Wetzel dropped in a hit right showed prowess in the field. Kaylee 2-2, 2RBIs; Logan Rothe, 2-2, RBI; first for the out. Daniel Sabino-Corral Lane Curtin, 2-2, RBI; Kyler Hutton, efforts, the Giants couldn't finish the Jacob Freitas, Ayden Duffin, Aiden in front of the batter’s box that scored did an awesome job defending the Red stopped 3 grounders and tried to force comeback. The Royals were sparked Clarin, and Gavin Bates. Dominic two more for the Rangers. In the second, plays at 1B & 2B. She got a force out 1-1. Top defense: Austin Kralj(P) 3 Sox behind the plate, stopping pitches strikeouts in 2 inn, Diego Silva(P) 1 by Dylan B and Mateo, who teamed Franco led the hitting attack with two Grant Vonheeder got the first of his two and making sharp throws to the infield. at 2nd base on a throw from Sarah up for four hits and six RBIs. The lead singles. In the final frame the Red walks. After Grant stole second, Sam Theberge who stopped the grounder at inn, Nicolai Barron(2B). 3rd inning For the A's, Dominic Hurtado struck saw a great play by Kyler Hutton(LCF) stayed with the Royals after the first, Sox pulled away to secure the victory. Milochik drove him in with an RBI out two batters and assisted in an out short. Kaylee also hit 2 inside-the-park when they scored three runs on an 4/18, Cardinals 6, Rangers 10: single.DJ started the third off with his home runs and drove in 8 runs. Dylan to Zachary Lindstrom(3B) to tag the at 1st. JJ Verceles played great defense runner out. James Chow received the RBI single by Dylan and an RBI triple After pushing across six runs in the second walk. Cody got on base with a as he tried to fend off runners stealing stopped four grounders, tagged 2 outs by Mateo. Two runs in the top of the top of the third, the Cardinals faced fielder’s choice, then scored when Seph at first base and forced an out at 3rd game ball for his overall performance. 2nd. Elias Ferran hit a long, hard drive Cardinals vs. Royals: Both teams second helped the Giants close their just a 9-6 deficit. Franco continued smashed a double for an RBI. In the to right field to bring in a run. base from short stop. He also ran down deficit to 3-2. An RBI triple by Neil his torrid hitting streak with two fourth, Quinten led off by swatting a a grounder in right field and threw clear fought a good fight, ending the game A Division: Rockies vs. Nationals: in a tie, with each team scoring only S and an RBI double by Isaiah gave more singles. An RBI single by Paul line drive to centerfield for a stand-up The Nationals were back in offensive to 3rd base to stop runners. Dylan also the Giants life. The Royals stopped Beasley, a two-run single by Stefano double. After walks to Enzo Battaglia hit three singles for the team. one run in the 3rd inning. Top defense: form. Anthony Yazurlo led off with a Robert Hansen(2B) to Lane Curtin(1B) the rally after Mateo got Connor P Matteucci (three RBIs total), and three and Grant to load the bases, the Rang- double, Jayden Ehler had two hits and Dodgers vs. Giants: Carlo Tra- to fly out. The M-Royals added eight walks fueled the Cardinals comeback. ers scored with walks to Sam and DJ. verso played fantastically on both to retire the first Royals' player of Nicolas Baxter slammed two doubles. the game. Logan Rothe(3B) cleanly more runs in the bottom of the third. Joey Keeler and Duffin also had hits. Several Rangers made outstanding Clancy Terpstra looked like a natural offense and defense; he hit off of the Donovan H singled, scoring Jensen R Duffin and Luke Schwarz gave it all defensive plays. Dylan Garcia ran pitcher each of his at-bats, and kept fielded a hard hit ball, threw a long ball playing behind the plate and had two to Anthony Ponce(1B) who was pulled to start the inning. they had on the mound but it wasn’t down a line drive to left field, making base hits. Zander Denis had a good day the Giants at bay while he was in the Rangers vs. Cardinals: Jacob K enough to stave off the Rangers' bats. the catch to end the Pirates’ rally and outfield. Avery Lockhart continued to off the bag, caught the ball and tagged with the glove catching a high pop fly. out the first batter of the 3rd inning. came up big at the dish and on the 4/22, Cardinals 12, Orioles 13: the second inning. Trevor Straume For the Rockies, there were big outfield work on her defensive skills by fielding mound, leading the Cardinals to a 10-0 Eleven hits were not enough for the turned a double play in the bottom of balls, and tagging players out at home 4th: Royals' first batter reached base on hits by Jacob Smithson and Jordan an overthrow, only to be tagged out by win over the M-Rangers on Saturday Cardinals. Keeler had two hits and the third. He caught a bullet to short Aldape. The defensive player of the plate. Tyson Headley hit another home at GLL Field two. Jacob racked up two two RBIs. After pushing across five and made the quick throw to first to game was Orlando Espinoza, making run and earned five RBIs. James Chow (2B) who received the ball The Independent, MAY 7, 2015 - PAGE 7

The Phantom U11 Lacrosse Team played three games this weekend. They defeated the Fremont Spartans 14-6 on West Coast Wrath U14 girls defeated Clovis to make it Saturday with goals by Jason Cruz, Kinsey Claudino, Bodhi to the semifinals of the State Cup. Pictured is Rachel English, Ben Operin and James Foley, assists by James McCarthy taking on the Clovis defense prior to her Foley, Bodhi English, Josh Gnovel, and Kinsey Claudino. Ryan Gill played well in goal. In double-header action on winning goal. Sunday, they defeated the Pleasanton Blast 11-4 and then the Pleasanton Cyclones 5-4. Goals were scored by James Foley, ball for a powerful hit triple. Rangers' at the plate, but still had some great Kinsey Claudino, Ben Operin, Lucas Wallin, Bodhi English, Star of the Game: Jack Prusso and highlights. Danielle Hanley was 2-2, Tyler Bury including a solid line drive. As pitcher, Josh Gnovel, and Jared McQuilliam; assists by Ben Operin, Intermediate Divison: 4/28 she threw out a runner to third base- Nick Hall, Kinsey Claudino and Bodhi English; good ground - Intermediate Pleasanton #1 15, In- man, Delilah VanderBeek, and also termediate LALL Blue 7: LALL Blue got a clutch out at home with the bases ball efforts by James Foley and Bryce Moy. Saves by Jared and Pleasanton #1 played for the first loaded. Sarah Deplitch was 2-2 on the McQuilliam and Kinsey Claudino. Pictured is #19 Jason Cruz. time Tuesday evening. LALL Blue day. Brianna Berstein hit a double came on strong in the top of the 3rd, and made a nice play to thrown out as new entries from across the state 1,500. Please keep in mind that when putting up 4 runs on solid base hits by a runner to second baseman Skylee added a higher level of talent to the registration reaches 1,500 participants, Eli Nuddleman, Adam Chapman, and Harris. Skylee also got a key out at Joe Doughty, along with heads-up base tournament. Leading the way Bryar registration will close. second base. Delilah got a hit, as did Edwards (Liberty HS) won a very The 5K is a stroller friendly run/ running by Nathan Jones who stole his Skylee and Joely Wolf. way around the bases and came in on a tough 120 lb. weight class. Tyler walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt road passed ball. Pleasanton #1 fought back Biasatti’s (Amador HS) only losses course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved and scored 4 runs in the bottom of the came from Daniel Garcia (Poway road. Strollers are not permitted on 3rd off the hot bats of Dylan D'Amico West Coast Soccer HS). Jonah Perez (Cal HS) took 4th. the 10K course. Both courses travel and Zane Joseph, whose single brought West Coast Wrath U14 girls Ethan De La Torre (middle school) through Sycamore Grove Park. The in the go-ahead run. LALL Blue's qualified for the semi-finals of State took 6th. Zachary Stewart (Granada Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for ages Nathan Jones halted Pleasanton's rally Cup with a win 2 to 1 over Clovis. HS) took 6th. Ken Coburn, president 12 & under) will take place at Wente when he made a fantastic play in left The team coached by Kendra Perry and coach for Guardian Knights said, Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on field by getting under & catching a deep includes TylerRene Enderlein, Kylie “Tyler is an amazing athlete and super either of the courses or the fun run. drive while sliding on his knees. After Karter, Camryn Hunsinger, Regan person. Everyone looks up to Tyler and Awards will be given 3 deep in 3 innings, it was anyone's game with Mah, Steffanie Angelo, Sydney Myers, his work ethic is unmatched. Bryar is each age group (M & F) 12 and under, Pleasanton up by only one run. In the Kate Wallace, Allyssa George, Abby very smart and coachable with over 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 5th inning, Pleasanton #1 muscled up Hoobing, Savannah Seals, Brianne and capitalized on well-placed singles ten years of wrestling experience. His 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Special prizes for Photo - Doug Jorgensen Radliff, Cora Schwan, Rachel Mc- calm, relentless demeanor is a great overall top 3 male and female race for a blockbuster inning, scoring 5 runs. Carthy, Kaila Vasconez, and Francesca The Amador Valley High School Dons men's volleyball LALL Blue's Jesse Goodman limited example for our club.” winners 5K and 10K run. Top 20 male Hyde. Guest players were Monique Head coach John Banke said, “The and female racers in both 5K and 10K the damage with a sensational catch of Reil "Mo," and Jessa Lyons squad defeated host Granada High School 3-0 in a a deep drive when he made a running competition at this tournament was the will receive a “TOP TWENTY’ techni- league match-up. The Dons improved their record to catch at the edge of the fence. At the end Both teams started strongly but toughest I have seen in a long time. The cal tee shirt. Special top 3 Firefighter of the evening, Pleasanton #1 secured Wrath had more purpose and took wrestlers that train with us are the most awards for both 5K and 10K. Ribbons, 22-6 for the season. the win with a final score of 15-7. the lead after a quick attack when dedicated in our area and put in a lot fire prevention materials, and ice cream 4/29 - LALL Intermediate Gold 9, Kate Wallace playing as a forward of hard work to be ready for this level will be served to all kids participating. Granada Intermediate Gold 5: LALL slotted home after a ball across the runs in the bottom of the third, the was 3 for 4 with 2 RBI's and Ronnie of competition and we had battled for Water and refreshments will Gold team’s Pitcher Kyle Kohn had box from Savannah Seals. Despite every point this weekend.” be provided at the end of the race. Cardinals faced just a 11-7 deficit. A Gomez, Jr. was w for 4 with a double, an amazing game Wednesday his the constant pressure, Clovis came two-run single by Conor Forde, an an RBI and 2 runs scored. Reds' Star President Ken Coburn stated, “We Wente Vineyards will have additional pitches came down like lightning on back and pounced on a chance after a have been at this for over seven years food and wine tasting for purchase. RBI single by Franco, an RBI single of the Game: Amelie Hart the mound. Kohn struck out 6 Granada 5/2 - Rangers 17, Reds 11: The first quick breakaway. In the second half, growing and inviting others to join Many of the event sponsors will have by Keeler (two hits and two RBIs), batters. Kyle Kohn also meant business Wrath came out fighting and despite and an RBI double by Blanton fueled place Rangers faced off for the second with his bat and brought in 2 RBI’s for our club and work towards building booths. All participants will receive the comeback attempt but the Orioles time against the second place Reds. the 90 degree heat, continued to a stronger wrestling presence in the a tee shirt and gift bag. Great raffle the Gold. Kyle Kohn launched a throw press. Wrath’s defense of Savannah piled on two more runs in the top of Both teams played well. The Rangers all the way from right field caught by Tri-Valley area. With our members and prizes are available to all runners and the fourth. Four Cardinals crossed the were ready for this tough match-up and Seals, Steffanie Angelo, Regan Mah, coaching staff continuing to develop additional tickets will be available for catcher Cole Gibson to stop Granada Sydney Myers and Francesca Hyde plate in the bottom half of the fourth, each player was able to contribute to the from scoring. Short Stop JJ Knight a state level system of training and purchase. The event is family friendly. making the score 13-11. An error, an offensive totals by getting at least one made 2 spectacular hard hit catches played well throughout the game. They competition schedule, I think we have On line registration can be filled out at RBI single Matteucci, an RBI single by base hit in the game. Rangers' Henry to make 2 key outs for the Livermore soaked up pressure and took chances made a big step in that direction. Our http://www.active.com/livermore-ca/ Beasley, and an RBI single by Clarin Gilette was 4 for 4 with an RBI and 4 Gold. Knight also had 3 RBI’s for the to push forward and make the most club has 14 state champions and 121 running/distance-running-races/7th- sparked the rally but again, not enough. runs scored and Max Kozak was 3 for team. Tyler Morano with 2 strikes of their passing skills. Midfielders state medals." annual-hook-and-ladder-run-2015 4/25, Cardinals 9, Rockies 8: For 3 with 2 RBI's and a run scored. Erik on him did not lose focus, hitting a Tyler Enderlein, Kaila Vasconez, Cora the Cardinals, Clarin stayed hot, going Schock was 3 for 4 with a double, 5 . Event website: www.onyour- home run for the Gold for 2 RBI’s for Schwan, Camryn Hunsinger, Abby markevents.com . 2-2 with a RBI and run scored. After RBI's and 3 runs scored. Rangers' Star LALL Gold. The Gold’s Pinch runner Hoobing and Kylie Karter worked to Fusion SC Fall Soccer Freitas tossed a scoreless second, strik- of the Game: Erik Schock Carson Mohler came in running like dominate in midfield and on the wings. Registration is underway for the ing out the side, Duffin got it done on 5/2 - Yankees 16, Angels 17: The a cheetah scoring both times. Single The pressure finally paid off when Livermore Fusion SC Recreation and Water Polo Signup the hill on the way to the win, allowing Yankees'shined bright under the lights RBI’s also came from Blaze Hill and four runs early but then settling in to for 5 solid innings, dominating the midfielder/forward Rachel McCarthy Select (Rec Plus) fall soccer programs. The Livermore Area Recreation James Duperly. In the 7th inning JJ was rewarded for her hard work and Registration is open through May 15th and Park District sponsors a USA strike out two through middle relief. Angels for the majority of the game. Knight came in and shut down Granada Franco had another hit and two walks, Strong hitting performances by Yan- scored a goal. Clovis worked hard with both programs starting in July and Water Polo team (USWP), the LAZ- Striking out all 3 batters. Game Over to try and get an equalizer and take running until November. ERS, which encourages high standards Forde had a hit and two RBIs, and kees' Ryker Bortoli, Luke Mederos, Final Score 9-5. Beasley came up huge with a bases Christian Jose and Chrissy Creeden. the game into extra time but Brianne While the Recreation program of play and good sportsmanship. As loaded double deep into right center, Despite solid defensive efforts by Radliff was a towering force in goal, starts at the U5 age group, the Select a USWP club team, all practices and securing the win. Christian Jose and Luke Mederos, and made two amazing saves in the program starts at the U9 age group. competitions are sanctioned, requir- 4/30, Cards notched another the Yankees fell short in extra innings. Livermore Girls Softball final 5 minutes. Mo and Jessa stepped Over 2,000 Livermore kids choose ing all participants to be registered victory in a thriller against the A’s. Yankees' Daniel Correa was awarded Livermore Girls Softball Associa- up from WCS Wave to help out Wrath Fusion SC as their #1 choice for soccer. with USWP. All experience levels After falling behind 2-0 after the first, the game ball for solid hitting and tion results: in the heat and were invaluable. Miss- To register a child for either of the are welcome, however athletes must Schwarz started a rally by lacing a another amazing performance as U8: Red Hots vs. Orange Crush: ing from the game due to injuries was fall soccer programs, or for more in- be able to swim two laps (50 yards) double into CF. Beasley knocked him catcher. Yankees' Star of the Game: Kaitlyn Bosques went 2-2, Lilian Alyssa George. formation, visit the Fusion SC website without stopping. in with a single and Forde’s single Daniel Correa Speckenheuer went 3-3 and Sophie at www.fusionsc.org or call the office To register, call LARPD at 925- plated Beasley. The A’s came right AA Division: 4/27 - Giants 8, McGinnis had 2 RBIs, sparking Red at 925-443-7570. 373-5700, or visit www.larpd.dst. back with 5 in the bottom of the frame Yankees 13: Both teams brought their Hots to a 4-1 victory in four innings to increase their lead to 8-2. The Cards hitting A-game to a night that featured Equestrian Ribbons ca.us. over Orange Crush on Monday, April On May 2 and 3, the Sterling Farms For more information about the couldn’t get on the board in the top of 23 total hits and 21 runs. Yankees' 27th. In the first inning, Orange Crush the third and Freitas struck out the side Aiden Grout continued his hitting Equestrian team won 5 blue ribbons Hook and Ladder Run LARPD LAZERS, visit lazerswater- pushed across its only run of the day and 17 reds (2nd place) plus 16 other The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- polo.weebly.com or e-mail lazerswp@ in the bottom to keep the Cards within ways adding another three hits and on an RBI triple. Red Hots didn't relin- six runs. After the Cards manufactured three RBIs leaving him a .560 average ribbons at Starr Vaughn Equestrian fighters Foundation will be hosting gmail.com. quish the lead after scoring three runs the 7th Annual Hook and Ladder 5 runs in the top of the fourth, the A’s and 12 RBIs for the season. Yankees' in the second inning, Alexis Traynor show just outside Sacramento mak- The summer session begins the came back with two more and led 10-7. hitting leader, Luther Hart, went 2 ing it the 2nd most winning team at Run, Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wente week of May 25, after the Memorial started it off with a single, followed Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. In the final frame, the Cards came up for 2 and is now hitting .594 with 14 by a monster double from Jessica the show. Day weekend. All age level teams play big. Franco and Keeler walked, Blan- RBIs this season. However, the game Sandi Gilbert won her hunter over Livermore. This event will include a during the summer session, which Guiterrez, Kaitlyn hit her first single 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids’ 1 ton and Freitas singled, and Schwarz ball went to Nicko Gomez for hitting that plated Alexis. Sophie hit another fences 2 foot 9 inch class and her Ju- runs until July 24: U14 Beginner and launched a bomb into right center for two triples, four RBIs, and putting in single that scored Jessica, then Ginger nior/Amateur Eq on the flat class riding mile fun run. The event benefits the Advanced teams, 15+ Boys and Girls a 2-run triple. Beasley again singled a solid defensive performance at first Hopcus with another single knocked Andy. Morgan Vonderach won 3 blue Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters teams. There will also be a Splash- to plate Schwarz, putting the Cards base. Hats off to the rest of the Yankees in Kaitlyn. In the fourth inning, Kai- Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that ball session in August, for children who hit for a combined five extra base ribbons riding Blugatti in an Eq on the up 12-10. After scoring one run in the tlyn hit a leadoff triple followed by a flat class and 2 over fences classes at supports, injured and fallen firefight- ages 6-10. bottom, Duffin shut down the A’s with hits on the night. Riley Durrant was the fielder’s choice for her second RBI of ers, the Burn Foundation and other a clutch game-ending backwards K to Yankee starter and gave up two runs the 2 foot 9 inch - 3 foot height. the game. Madison, Lilian and Ginger Kaylea Morrison rode High Roller local charities in the Tri-Valley. seal the win. The Cardinals are 5-4-1. on three hits over two innings. Joshua singled to load the bases with another Through April 30th, registration Ramon, Zach Peeso, and Rylan Sul- to win blue in her Hunter class also Phantom Softball Vote threat of scoring when the game clock jumping the 2 foot 9 inch - 3 foot height. is $30.00 for the adult 5K or $35.00 Notice is hereby given that Pleas- livan each pitched an inning in relief. ran out. Individual highlights "RBI’s – for the 10K ($20 and $25 respectively anton Phantom Girls Softball League Together, the Yankee pitchers threw 10 Sophie McGinnis – 2, Kaitlyn Bosques This successful equestrian team Livermore American LL strikeouts and let up 10 hits. is coached by Adrienne Grasso of for those 17 and under) and $10.00 for will vote for its 2016 Executive Board Livermore American Little – 1, Ginger Hopcus – 1. Hits: Lilian the kids’ 1 mile fun run. On May 1st, of Directors on Saturday, May 9, 2015. 4/29 - Rangers 6, Yankees 8: Speckenheuer – 3, Kaitlyn Bosques – 2, Livermore. League results: Yankees and Rangers faced off for the 5K and 10K registration fees increase Names of nominees will be presented T-Ball: 4/25 - Storm vs. Red Ginger Hopcus – 2, Madison DeJesus by $10.00 and kids 1 mile fun run by to the current Board of Directors. Vot- third and final time in what turned out – 2, Jessica Guiterrez - double, Sophie Wings: The Storms' George Mikhael to be a showcase of the league's premier McGinnis, Alexis Traynor, Donovan Guardian Knights $5.00. Registration closes May 29th, ing ballots will be available on Satur- was awarded a game ball for his ex- pitching. In the end, the Yankees were Morton. Guardian Knights Wrestling Club or when sold out. Starting time for the day, 5/9/15, 9am-5pm at the Pleasanton cellent defense in left field and at 3rd able to hold off the Rangers and claim 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m., followed Sports Park next to the Snack Bar by base. Mikhael also had a huge hit into the 8-6 win. Yankee pitchers Rylan Red Hots vs. Diamond Divas: Ties for Second Place in California Kaitlyn Bosques went 2-2 and Ginger State Freestyle Championships by the kids’ 1 mile fun run beginning GSB 7. All adults 18 years of age and the center field. Mitchell Haugen was Sullivan and Luther Hart both earned at 9:30a.m. older who are associated with the also awarded a game ball for doing a game balls for their performance on Hopcus with a double. Individual Recently, kids from across the Highlights: RBI’s – Delilah (pool state made an annual pilgrimage to To keep this event safe and enjoy- league (i.e. player parents, coaches, great job pitching. Haugen consistently the mound. Ranger pitchers, Justin able for all, we need to limit entries to board members) are eligible to vote. fielded the balls and threw for outs at Matchett and Mateo Bullis, also came player) – 2, Isabella Draghi – 1. Hits: the city of Fresno to compete in the first base. Haugen also had strong hits out strong throwing only 97 pitches Kaitlyn Bosques – 2, Delilah – 2, Gin- California USA Wrestling Freestyle throughout the game. over 5 innings. In the end, Yankee hit- ger Hopcus - double, Isabella Draghi, State Championships. For two days A Division: 4/28 - Rangers 4, ting made the difference in the game. Madison DeJesus, Sophie McGinnis, returning placers and National All- Angels 8: The Rangers had lots to Leading the charge was Sam Rosa Donovan Morton. Americans battled for the state title STOP YOUR PAIN! cheer about in the top of the first with with two hits and three RBIs. Anthony Orange Crush vs. Dolphins: The and an opportunity to qualify for the a 2-run homerun by Devin Ingersoll. Acosta also played a key role in the Orange Crush had very solid pitching National Championships in Fargo, Are you experiencing significant They managed to score another run in four run second knocking in two runs and defense, with Danielle Hanley and North Dakota. the 4th and again in the 6th. The stellar with a single. Luther Hart, Zach Peeso, Delilah VanderBeek pitching a shut- pain at your neck, shoulder, back…? out. Danielle was 2-2 at the plate and Team Final Standings Angels' defense kept the Rangers from and Jaden Vassallo also drove runs in 1. Titan Mercury having much more to cheer about dur- for the Yankees. The next game for Delilah hit a triple, which each getting WE CAN HELP!!! ing the rest of the game. Henry Gilette the Yankees is scheduled for Saturday two RBI’s. They also combined for a 2. Guardian Knights went 3 for 3 with a double and 2 runs morning at 10:30 against the Giants. defensive out. Melodei Brassart was 2. CYC Safe • Effective scored and Devin was 2 for 2 with Yankees' Star of the Game: Sam Rosa, 2-2 including a double. Katelyn Chow, 3. Palomino Academy included his homerun, and he also Luther Hart, Rylan Sullivan Jessica Barger, Brianna Berstein, and 4. Colt Wrestling Natural • Drug-free scored 2 runs. Rangers' Star of the AAA Division: 4/29 - Orioles 9, Sarah Deplitch also had hits. Skylee Among those wrestlers, local Game: Devin Ingersoll Rangers 11: The Rangers were off Harris made a great defensive play to wrestling club the Guardian Knights, 11750 Dublin Blvd, #201 4/29 - Reds 16, Giants 9: The Reds to a strong 5-1 lead after the first in- get an out at second base. brought 27 kids from 7 different bay and Giants treated their fans to some ning. Rangers' Tyler Delisle smashed Orange Crush vs. Red Hots: For the area schools to compete with the Grand Opening! 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Melodei runs in the 5th, which included the teams fought hard and played well. The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation first of Piazza's two 3-run homers. game was tied going into the sixth in- Brassart and Delilah VanderBeek each The Reds also managed to put a run ning, when the Rangers rallied for the had a hit. Alexis Tanner made a good th on the board in the 6th and held the win. Jack Prusso earned a game ball play at third base. Giants in the bottom of the inning to for pitching and Tyler Bury earned a Orange Crush vs. Blue Streak: 7 Annual force extra innings. Reds' players came The Orange Crush had a tough day out in the top of the 7th and pounded out 9 straight hits, scoring seven HOOK AND LADDER RUN consecutive runs with Piazza's second 3-run homer added in there for good measure. Other notable performances were from Wyatt Watson-Bird who Sunday, June 7, 2015 went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles an RBI and a run scored and Aaron Cahilig, Ryan 5K RUN/WALK, 10K RUN & KIDS ONE-MILE FUN RUN Bury, Ronnie Gomez, Jr., Ashton Marr, and Sam Flynn who each went 3 for 4 and combined for 5 RBIs, 5 doubles, Time: 8:00 a.m. 5K and 10K (Check-in: 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.) and 8 runs scored. Piazza finished the game with a 3 for 4 outing with the 2 homers and 7 RBIs. Reds' Star of the Place: Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 Game: Colt Piazza 4/30 - Cardinals 19, Yankees Benefits: The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is 23: Yankees were able to keep the Cardinals at bay in the final inning. a non-profit 501(c)3 that supports: Injured and Fallen Amaya Baca had 2 hits and 2 RBIs, with strong hits by Benjamyn Marr Firefighters, Burn Foundation & Local Charities in the Tri Valley. and Mickey Creeden. Yankees' Star of the Game: Amaya Baca Course: The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved and 50% dirt road 5/2 - Rangers 17, Reds 11: The Reds ended up dropping a closer game and is stroller friendly. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% to the Rangers than what the final score showed. The Reds got productive at- paved road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs bats from each member of the team and utilized those hits to score at least one travel through Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat with run in each inning save the bottom of the 6th. A highlight of the game was only one hill on the 10K. No Dogs. Reds' Colt Piazza's third 3-run homer of the season, and the third in just as The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (for ages 12 & under) will take place many at-bats going back to his final two at-bats against the Giants last at Wente Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher ribbons, ice cream Wednesday. Colt ended up leaving the game in the bottom of the 3rd after and fire prevention material for all kids. getting hit in the eye by an errant throw to second as he slid in safely. Aside Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. from Colt's 2 for 2 performance with his homerun and 3 RBI's, little Amelie Wente Vineyards will have additional food and wine tasting for purchase. Hart hustled her way to a 3 for 3 outing Registration & additional info at: with 2 runs scored. Reds' Ashton Marr www.onyourmarkevents.com PAGE 8 - The Independent, MAY 7, 2015 Farmers' Finalists Announced for Boosters Olympian Award Market The Livermore-Granada as Vice President and President Boosters were organized of her student class, Treasurer Open on in 1949 by a group of for- of the Fellowship of Christian mer Livermore High School Athletes, and played four years of volleyball. Playing volley- Thursdays athletes, former students, ball, Zoe earned NCS scholar and civic-minded business- athlete status, received three The Livermore Thurs- men to foster and stimulate varsity letters, served as team day Farmers’ Market will scholarship and athletics in captain, and was voted to the return on Thursday, May 7, the community high school. EBAL 2nd team. Zoe plans to 2015 with Northern Cali- This group felt that good attend Cal Poly or Azusa Pacific fornia’s freshest fruits and students, active in athletics, to pursue a career in teaching. Kylie Long is a Granada Delaney Gill-Sommerhauser Katherine Johnston Josh Ledbetter vegetables, live music, and were a nucleus of future Matthew Dremalas good citizens, with qualities High School senior who earned fun activities for all ages. a weighted GPA of 3.57. Kylie The market, located at Carn- of leadership, sportsmanship, earned a total of 5 varsity let- egie Park at 3rd and J St., and competitive spirit. ters while playing three years is open every Thursday In 1958, the Boosters of basketball and two years of from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and instituted the Olympian soccer at Granada in addition to runs through October 1. Award to honor male schol- playing year-round competitive ar-athletes from Livermore soccer. She received soccer’s “This farmers’ market is EBAL 1st team status her senior an integral part of our local High School. In 1966, the award was expanded to in- year, and helped lead her team food system. The California as captain to NCS first round farmers who participate clude newly opened Granada High School. Since 1979, the her junior year and the NCS in the farmers’ market ev- semifinalist her senior year. In Zoe Kline Amanda Montano Benjamin Morgan Domenic Lestochi ery week are selling fresh Livermore-Granada Boost- basketball, Kylie was selected fruits and vegetables that ers honor one male and one “Athlete of Week” by Norcal they grow themselves,” said female scholar-athlete from and the Alameda County Fair- each high school with the grounds. She and her teammates Allen Moy, Pacific Coast competed in NCS’s first round Farmers’ Market Associa- Olympian Award. Each of the 4 winners re- in 2012 and 2015. Kylie plans tion (PCFMA)’s Executive to attend Portland University to Director. “With the added ceives a $2,000 scholarship, and each of the six finalists play soccer and major in Physi- pressures of the ongoing cal Therapy. drought, these farmers are receives a $500 scholarship. Katherine Johnston is counting on the support of All eight finalists receive an a senior at Livermore High Livermore residents to help Olympian Finalist Award School with a weighted GPA sustain their farms.” Plaque. of 4.52. She has earned four Team award plaques are varsity blocks water polo and Kylie Long Samantha Whalen Tylor Silva Cole Souza Over two dozen Califor- three varsity blocks in swim- nia farmers and other local presented to the outstanding male and female athlete ming. In water polo she has All-League in softball in 2013 Livermore High School se- his sophomore year, and served food producers are expected been selected three times to the and First-team All-League in nior who received a weighted as team captain. In soccer, Tylor to be selling their products leaders on each varsity team. They are selected by fellow EBAL 2nd team and All-East 2014. She has been selected GPA of 3.65. He received the was selected EBAL honorable in the market on opening Bay 2nd team. She earned Most MVP for her team and received teacher’s award in English and mention his senior year. Tylor day. The market, which is team members. Valuable Player in Defense for This year the Olympian Tri-Valley Times and Bay Area Math his junior year, received plans to attend a four year sponsored by the Livermore her team her junior and senior News Group Athlete of the NCS Scholar Athlete awards, university and study business. Downtown Association, will Scholarship Awards banquet year and was team captain. Week. Her academic awards received the Carthage College Matthew Dremalas is a welcome several new pro- will be held at the Rob- Katherine has earned Advanced include Principal’s honor roll, Presidential Scholarship Award senior at Granada High with a ert Livermore Community Placement academic awards in Block L and NCS scholar ath- and achieved the prestigious Ea- weighted GPA of 3.98. He has ducers, as well as favorite Mathematics, Science, History producers from past seasons. Center on May 18. More in- lete. Samantha plans to attend gle Scout rank in Boy Scouts of earned eleven varsity blocks in formation on the banquet, as and Spanish. She has received Chapman University and major America. Benjamin participated soccer, football and golf. Mat- In addition, the market will Regents and Chancellors Schol- in Kinesiology. in four years of basketball and thew has received All-League feature locally-made salsa, well as photos and video of sports are available at www. arship Award from UC Berkeley Josh Ledbetter is a Liver- four years of lacrosse earning Honorable mention status in the Cheese Therapy food and has earned Alll-American livermoregranadaboosters. more High School senior who six varsity letters. In lacrosse, both soccer and football. In truck, and delicious French awards in water polo. Katherine earned a weighted GPA of he served as captain, scored soccer he has been named team baked goods from the sisters org plans to major in Computer Sci- 4.36. He earned the National 78 points (2nd most points on captain his junior and senior at Fraternite Notre Dame. This year's finalists are: ence at California Institute of Merit Scholarship-Letter of the team), led the team in goals year and selected MVP for his Patrons can enjoy Thirsty Delaney Gill-Sommer- Technology and play water polo. Commendation, the Daughters scored, and was selected EBAL team his senior year. Matthew hauser, a Granada High School Amanda Montano is a se- of American Revolution Good Honorable Mention. Benjamin has earned Principal Honor roll Thursday every third Thurs- senior, who has a weighted nior at Livermore High School day of the month, May Citizenship Award, and LHS plans to attend Carthage College status 10 times and has earned GPA of 4.26. She earned four who earned a weighted GPA of teacher’s awards in Chemistry, and major in Accounting. NCS scholar athlete status four through September, featur- varsity letters playing basketball 4.06. She has earned four var- PE, German, AP World His- Tylor Silva is a Livermore times in each sport. Matthew ing local wineries and brew- at Granada. Delaney joined the sity blocks in soccer and one in tory, and AP US History. He High School senior who earned will continue his soccer career eries. From June through 1,000 point club, was voted MVP softball. Amanda was selected competed four years in high a weighted GPA of 4.15. Tylor at Saint Mary’s College where August, the market will also at the West Coast Jamboree, was to the First Team All-EBAL in school swimming and water earned four varsity letters while he plans to major in Business host Family First Thurs- voted all-tournament at Valley soccer and is a four time North polo earning six varsity letters playing four years of baseball or Biology. day, providing fun kids’ Christian in 2013, and was se- Coast Scholar athlete. She has while participating in Liver- and four years of soccer. Aca- Domenic Lestochi is a activities coordinated by lected EBAL 1st team her senior been on the Principal’s Honor more’s Interact Club, Choose demically, Tylor received the senior at Granada High School year. Delaney’s GPA placed Roll four times and is currently the Right Club, and Young Life. academic block award all four with a weighted GPA of 3.61. He the Livermore Downtown her in the top 10% at Granada; the ASB Treasurer. Amanda Association. This farmers’ In swimming, Josh competed in years of high school, received has earned three varsity blocks in addition, she received NCS plans to attend Point Loma the NCS Championship meet his the English Department Award in wrestling. He won first place market provides Livermore scholar athlete and Principal’s Nazarene University and major freshman year, served as team his junior year, and received at the EBAL League tournament residents a great, convenient honor roll status. Delaney plans in Nursing. captain his junior and senior Principal’s honor roll all four in the 160 lb. weight division and way to support local Cali- to attend Cal Poly and major in Samantha Whalen is a se- year, was voted MVP his junior years. In baseball, Tylor was earned All-League First team fornia farmers, especially Computer Science. nior at Livermore High School year, and received the Booster’s voted most inspirational player honors in wrestling. He has been during the state’s trying Zoe Kline is a Granada High who earned a weighted GPA Team Award his junior year. Josh his freshman and sophomore selected team captain and Most drought. School senior who earned a of 4.13. She has earned four plans to attend UCLA or UCSB years, received the coach’s Improved wrestler for his team. weighted GPA of 3.96. During varsity blocks softball. Saman- to major in Economics. award his sophomore and senior Domenic plans to attend Penn her time at Granada, Zoe served tha was selected Second- team Benjamin Morgan is a year, received the MVP award State University and major in Computer engineering. Cole Souza is a senior at Granada High School with a DINNER weighted GPA of 3.70. He has (continued from front page) earned four varsity blocks in Dinner With a Scientist," soccer. Cole was selected First students were poised, mature Students attending the neering, and medical arts. idea what career they want," said Disa Zaplatosch, Me- and well-informed about the dinner are members of "I gained a better under- she said. "The majority Team All -League 2015 and Sec- chanical Engineer at Sandia ond team All-League in 2014. professional careers they'd GetSet: Girls Exploring standing of different jobs in find out along the way. It's National Laboratories, "is He has earned NCS scholar like to pursue in the future. Technology, Science and all kinds of fields of science okay to take pressure off an excitement that one day athlete status three times and There are limitless oppor- Engineering Together, an ex- and the college experiences when asked, 'So where do these girls will enter the has been selected team captain tunities and choices that tracurricular program open that prepare for these jobs," you want to go to school?' workforce and accomplish his junior and senior year. Cole emerge after college and to girls at all Tri-Valley high said Christine Lu, a sopho- or 'What do you want to great things. They are on a plans to continue his soccer graduate school." schools who have an interest more at Foothill. "It was a study?'" great track." career at Loyola Marymount At "Dinner With a Sci- in STEAM subjects. Cur- shame not to be able to talk It's a mindset Granada University where he will major For more information, in Biology. entist," Soufli was one of 15 rently, the enrichment pro- to all of the scientists, but freshman Meenakshi Sing- visit www.tvrop.org. Bay Area women working gram includes 200 girls from it was an enjoyable event. hal embraced. in STEAM fields (science, Livermore and Granada Plus, the food was deli- "The most memorable technology, engineering, High Schools in Livermore, cious." thing I heard was to be open art and mathematics) who Amador Valley and Foothill A dinner of stuffed pasta to new experiences," she Livermore Podiatry spoke with the Tri-Valley High Schools in Pleasanton, shells, fresh salad, home- said. "My favorite moment teens at Amador Valley High and Dublin High School in made bread and dessert was was listening to Wood Fam- School on April 21st. Dublin. catered by students at Vil- ily Vineyard's winemaker "By talking with profes- The atmosphere and for- lage High School, Pleasan- Rhonda Wood, a former sional women in STEAM, mat of Dinner With a Sci- ton's alternative high school. pilot, describe her wines and students realize there are entist allows students and Perhaps the most notable the science behind them. It many different opportuni- professionals to share a meal thing students gained is the was also nice to meet so ties and pathways they can and conversation in a setting knowledge that there is no many girls in the Tri-Valley take," said Danielle Mintz, more relaxed and intimate one right or wrong way to who have interests similar Granada High School's Col- than a typical career fair. choose a career path. to mine." lege & Career Specialist. "The night was set up "I wish," said Foxworth, GetSet is funded by the fo r all your foot care needs "High school is just the like 'speed-dating' where the "that I'd known it's okay to Tri-Valley Regional Oc- • Geriatric • Ingrown Toenails beginning of their journey. professional women rotated start thinking at a young age cupational Program, which I hope they received words to different tables so that what you want your career provides learning opportuni- • Plantar Fasciitis • Hammertoes of encouragement from the everyone had the opportu- to be." ties for students wanting to • Bunions • Sports Injuries professionals that will help nity to talk with different Yet Kaiser Permanente acquire career training and them find their place." people," said Mintz, who Registered Nurse Kelley technical skills. • Custom Orthotics • Laser Treatment Dinner With a Scientist, also serves as GetSet's Di- Brandley offered another However, the evening now past its fifth year, offers rector and event coordinator. perspective. was not beneficial only to • Warts/Fungus/Corns • Broken Bones an invaluable experience for "I was thrilled with how "In reality, most students the students. • Wound Care the students who are likely enthusiastic the high school entering college have no "What I'll take away from already aware of the gender- girls were about their fu- On-Site X-Ray biases surrounding STEAM ture," said Fontaine Fox- fields. worth, Product Manager at Livermore Cinemas "I was surprised to hear Google. "I shared software hot pursuit (pg13) 12:00 12:50 2:15 3:15 4:35 5:50 7:00 8:25 9:25 Livermore Podiatry that some of the young experiences from both a the d train (r) 1:15 4:00 6:55 9:50 women are concerned about fashion company and a high- avengers: age of ultron (pg13)-cc 11:55 2:25 3:35 6:05 7:15 9:45 Sally Pham, DPM being a woman in a male- tech company, illustrating avengers: age of ultron (pg13)-3d-DBOX 12:55 4:35 8:15 Podiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgeon dominated STEAM field," the breadth of software skill avengers: age of ultron (pg13)-3d 1:55 5:30 9:15 said Suzanne Singer, an applications. The students avengers: age of ultron (pg13) 1:25 5:00 8:45 LLNL Energy Systems and were super interested in age of adAline (pg13) 12:55 3:50 6:45 9:15 (925) 455-1555 Thermal Fluids Analyst. what the work environment paul blart: Mall cop 2 (pg) 12:00 2:25 4:50 7:15 9:45 48 Fenton Street, Livermore "That can potentially create is like at Google, as well as FURIOUS 7 (pg13) 12:35 3:40 6:55 9:55 issues, but passion for their what interviews consist of." home (pg) 11:50 2:10 4:30 6:50 9:05 work will keep them moti- The professional women ex machina (r) 3:50 6:50 9:35 vated. The support systems participating this year came monkey kingdom (g) 11:45 they build throughout their from diverse fields including preview May 14: careers will be incredibly computer science, dentistry, Mad max: fury road (r)-cc 7:00 9:55 helpful." nursing, viticulture, science, Mad max: fury road (r)-3d-DBOX 7:30 physics, optometry, engi- pitch perfect 2 (pg13) 7:00 9:45

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school employees and our busi- Guests at Stoneridge Shop- County Fair. ams, Pickfair Cellars – Golden Senior Resource Fair exercise and have fun. ness supporters in Dublin,” said To Celebrate Older Ameri- The cleaning will take place ping Center’s Indulge event Adult and Youth Exhibit Muscat; and, Best Label, Mike cans Month, the City of San Dr. Stephen Hanke, Dublin’s will also have the opportunity divisions both offer a range of Johnston – Heaven’s Gate form 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Superintendent Ramon and First Light Home May 16, 2015, at Sycamore to enter to win one of five spa competitive categories such The fair runs June 17 to July Care invites all adults, new re- Registration is open to packages, valued at $500. as Culinary Arts, Garden & 5, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore the public at www.American- tirees, seniors, and their families Road, Livermore. “Simon has had a longstand- Floral, Fiber Arts, Hand Crafts, a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. and caregivers to the annual Live SwimAcademy.com/DPIE. The ing tradition of celebrating Hobbies & Collections and For more information, visit To sign up and receive more entry fee is $5. Each registered Well Resource Fair on Saturday, details, call 925-449-8706 or Moms and the important roles Science & Technology. The www.AlamedaCountyFair.com, May 16, 2015. participant will receive a t-shirt they play in our lives,” said Youth division also includes a or call (925) 426-7600. email info@trivalleyconser- and refreshments. There will Beginning at 8:30am there vancy.org Holly Vander Wall, Director of School Projects category and The Alameda County Fair is will be a free pancake breakfast also be a Family Fun Festival Marketing and Business De- Talent competition. Categories held at 4501 Pleasanton Ave., provided by the San Ramon during the walk with live en- velopment at Stoneridge Shop- divisions accommodate all Pleasanton. Valley Fire Protection District. Cub Scout Open House tertainment, DJ music, family- ping Center. “Held right before ages, from 3-years-old and up, A vendor fair will be available All boys, currently in Grades friendly booths and more. Mother’s Day, Indulge events in addition to a range of ability throughout the event, which K through 4th and their fami- “Everyone has walks-- but create a perfect opportunity for levels, including physically and/ Bike Programs will include numerous profes- lies, are invited to attend an this is the Walk 4 Everyone! Moms - who always think of oth- or mentally challenged. May marks the month of sionals distributing valuable Ice Cream Social/Spring Open Dublin Partners in Education ers first - to focus on themselves Exhibit sub-categories range Bicycle Safety and Awareness information on exercise, nutri- House with St. Michael Parish has partnered with American and enjoy a social evening of from standards like pie baking, in the cities of Dublin and tion, travel, housing, financial Cub Scouts, Pack 903. Swim Academy and their won- fashion, food and fun.” quilt making and rose growing, Pleasanton. These cities will advice, hospice care and more The social starts at 7 p.m. on derful crew to accomplish an Simon’s Indulge events are to more niche competitive areas host several events to promote for everyone 50 and older. Wed., May 13. event that showcases our busi- free and open to women of all such as Christmas Tree Deco- bicycle safety and bicycling as a Health and wellness profes- The event will take place at nesses, schools and community ages. For more information, rating, Pinterest Patriotic Art, healthy way to travel, including sionals will also provide several St. Michael Parish Monsignor with an energizing three-hour visit http://www.simon.com/ Home Brew and Winemaking, the Bay Area’s 21st Annual Bike health screenings. Adams Park (corner of 3rd & event,” said Susan Campbell, stoneridge-shopping-center. Loom Bracelet Design, Robot- to Work Day, where thousands Two special presentations Church St.). Bring lawn chairs Executive Director of DPIE. ics, and more. of commuters are expected to will be provided for attendees. or blankets to sit on. If raining, “This is a family fun festival and Other categories include participate. the event will be held under a chance to earn money for our Heron Viewing On May 14, Energizer Sta- First, from 11:00-11:45am a Heron Viewing will be the Knitting/Crochet, Needle- panel of senior care providers the eaves at St. Michael School schools. We are looking forward work, Scrapbooking, Ceram- tions will be set up where classrooms. to seeing which school wins the topic of a Sun., May 10 program cyclists can stop and enjoy from Villa San Ramon, Visit- presented by the Livermore Area ics, Stained Glass, Dolls, ing Angels, and Hospice of the Pack 903 is open to all boys extra $500 for having the most Woodworking, Cake/Cupcake refreshments, receive free bike who are interested in scouting walkers,” she added. Recreation and Park District t-shirts (at select locations) and East Bay will address assisted ranger staff. Decorating, Homemade Jams/ living, in-home care, indepen- with a Christian orientation. For more information about Salsas Photography, Sculp- commute bags (while supplies For more information, con- the 2015 Walk 4 Education, Meet Ranger Claire Girling last), as well as sign up for a dent living facilities, and any and birders from the San Fran- tures, Poetry, Wool & Fleece other questions you have as you tact Karen Stevens at (925)876- please visit www.american- Show, Video, Website, Metal local drawing for prizes donated 3589 or kstevens4scouts@ swimacademy.com/DPIE or cisco Bay Bird Observatory at by local businesses. choose the best care for yourself 10 a.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, Work, Jewelry, Wood Carving, or your loved ones. Second, the gmail.com contact Jennifer Lee at 925-833- Scarecrow making, Pinewood The cities of Dublin and 7946 x105. 5049 Arroyo Rd. Pleasanton, along with BART, San Ramon Police Department Join Ranger Claire and Derby cars, Homemade and will discuss the biggest and Walk for Education Commercial Wine, Flowers/ Hacienda, and Dublin Cyclery, knowledgeable birders from the will host an Energizer Station most common scams that target American Swim Academy Mother's Day San Francisco Bay Bird Obser- Herbs, Floral Arrangements seniors from 12:00-12:45pm. is hosting a Walk 4 Education Stoneridge Shopping Cen- Garden Produce Small Animals at the East Dublin/Pleasanton vatory for an intimate peek at BART station* from 6:30 - Learn how you can protect to benefit the Dublin Partners ter invites moms to celebrate the nesting habits of great blue and Livestock. yourself and your loved ones. in Education (DPIE) and the Mother’s Day by enjoying an The Fair also offers a variety 9:00 AM. Additional Energizer herons. Use provided spotting Stations are planned from 7:00 This program is provided Dublin schools. The walk takes evening that focuses on fashion scopes to try to witness parents of live contests for all ages such by the City of San Ramon - place at Dublin High School – and fun. Indulge, Fashion + Fun as the Diaper Derby, Hippity - 9:00 AM at the West Dublin/ feeding chicks in the nest. Only Pleasanton BART Station*, Parks and Community Services Gael’s Stadium on Saturday, for Moms, takes place on Friday, a short walk is needed to reach Hop Races, Golf Putting, Kiss- Department. For more informa- May 16 from 9am until 12pm. May 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ing Contest, and Cooking and hosted by REI Dublin and the the viewing location. Reserva- cities of Dublin & Pleasanton; tion about this event please call The Dublin community, as well At Indulge, event attendees tions are required by emailing Pie-Eating Competitions. (925) 973-3250, email parks@ as students, friends and families can do much more than just shop For complete entry informa- Stanley Boulevard at Shadow [email protected] or calling Cliffs, hosted by Alameda sanramon.ca.gov or visit www. from every Dublin school, are for spring style must-haves. 925-960-2400. Group size is tion and rules, go to acfairex- SanRamon.ca.gov/parks. invited to participate in the Moms and their friends can hibits.com. The deadline for County Public Works Agency limited to 15 people. Ages 9 and and Livermore Amador Valley walk to raise funds and aware- experience a photo booth, live older only please. general entries is Wednesday, ness for the Dublin Partners in music, a painting class, fortune May 20, 2015. Some competi- Transit Authority; Alamo Canal Cattail Pond There is a $5 per vehicle Trail at Johnson Drive/580, Education. telling, appetizer samples from parking fee at either entrance tions are judged in advance of The Tri-Valley Conservancy the Fair and require earlier entry hosted by ClubSport Pleasan- is looking for volunteers who “This is an exciting new the center’s eateries, and more. to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 venture as we kick off our first The first 200 guests to check in at deadlines. ton; Pleasanton Senior Center, would enjoy the opportunity to donation is requested to help hosted by City of Pleasanton and annual Walk 4 Education. The the Mall’s Guest Services booth support the programs unless The Amateur Winemaking help maintain a conservation contest is one of the Fair’s early- New Leaf Community Market; easements – Sycamore Grove Walk 4 Education is an oppor- will receive a luxury cosmetics other fees are specified. Partici- tunity for Dublin Partners in bag. Any shopper who presents entry competitions and was held John Green Elementary School Park. The Cattail Pond needs a pants may call 925-960-2400 for in Dublin; and from 7:00 - 8:30 Education to collaborate with all $125 or more in same day more information. recently. This year’s winners are little “spring cleaning." Volun- Best White Wine: Brad Dyer, AM at Pleasanton’s Foothill teers will be removing cattails of the schools in the Dublin Uni- receipts between Friday, May fied School District. This is an 8, at 10 a.m. and Sunday, May Goose Down – Sauvignon High School*, hosted by Foot- and invasive plants. This is an County Fair Entries Blanc; Best Red Wine: Brad hill High's Safe Routes Club, opportunity to restore the natural occasion for the community to 10, at 7 a.m. will receive a $10 come together and celebrate our gift card to P.F. 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Ronald Lee Woodward 1952. She graduated with and maintenance person ing writing lyrics, singing ton Elementary School and relax, Harold enjoyed a 12/19/1929 – 4/8/2015 a teaching credential and with the Sunnyvale/Cu- and playing the guitar. He Amador Valley High School, passion for barbecue and Ronald “Woody” Wood- entered this profession for pertino School District. He worked in the manufacturing graduating in 1976. He en- cooking, crafting sauces ward passed away after a the next 33 years. her last enjoyed work and only re- industry but his true passion joyed baseball and golf, and experimenting with brief illness. He was 85 29 years were at Livermore tired a few years prior to his was music. playing golf on Amador’s new flavors. Many family years old. Ron was born in High school. passing. He enjoyed sports, Robert is survived by his golf team throughout high dinners were graced with the Terra Haute, IN, on Decem- Betty enjoyed camping fishing, camping, boating, mother Diane Mouser, his school. Like his father be- presence of his delectable ber 19, 1929 to Virgil and and water skiing with her gardening and spending time father Kevin Mouser, step- fore him, his love for the culinary aptitude. He often Nellie (Mimi) Woodward. family and friends. She was with his wife, children, fam- mother Lisa Mouser, son game of golf continued at complimented these meals He joined the Navy at 17 a huge fan of the SF Gi- ily, and friends. Conner, grandmother Bev- Castlewood Country Club with conversation about his years old during the Korean ants. She traveled across the Joe is survived by his erly Mouser Shank; broth- where his unmatched skills dear San Francisco 49ers War. While in the Navy he US and into Mexico in her wife Lynn, his daughter ers Jay Jay and Vincent; earned him the title Golf and Giants. More often than met and married Gloria R.V. and spent the winter Candice, his son Matthew, sisters, Lindsey, Alexa and Champion of Boys in 1977. not, Harold was decorated MacKinen of Vancouver, months living on the desert and his brothers Tony and Angelina; niece Anastasia After high school, Har- in red and gold or black and Canada, in Coronado, CA in Coachella Valley. Gilbert, his sister Susan, and and many aunts, uncles and old studied to become a orange. in 1951. They settled and Betty is survived by her several nieces and nephews. cousins. Robert is preceded plumber, joining the Plumb- Harold was a humorous, raised their family in Car- son Michael, stepdaugh- He was preceded in death in death by his grandparents ers Union 444 (now 342), caring, and stoic man, ad- diff-by-the-sea, CA. ter Julie Williams (Mike), by his parents, Gilberto and Bob and Loretta Coombs, working for Can-Am in mired by his family for his He worked for AT&T for brother Paul Koze (Lin- Maria Evangelina Sebastiao. Victor Mouser and John Pleasanton then Roeber’s endurance, hard work, and 33 years. He relocated to nea), grandchildren Neo- Joe will always be re- Shank. Plumbing Co. in Castro optimism. He is survived the Bay Area before retir- ma Ward (Jason), Soren membered as a loving hus- Services will be held at: Valley, ending his career as by his wife Shelley, children ing. Ron then went back to Helstrom, Astryd Helstrom band, father, brother, and a Callaghan Mortuary at 3833 foreman at KDS Plumbing. Harold IV and Danielle, school and became a Cardi- and great grandchildren very dear friend. East Avenue Livermore Ca. Harold’s backbreaking labor mother Edith, sister Kristine ology Technician at Kaiser Dylan and Dean Ward, Tris- on Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 became a prideful source of (and husband John), and Permanente in Martinez, ten Helstrom and numerous Robert Nathan Mouser P.M. (www.callaghanmortu- legacy as he would often many nieces and nephews. CA before officially retiring. cousins and nieces. Resident of Fremont CA. ary.com ) share stories of the projects Open House: Mother They lived in Martinez and Betty is preceded in death Aug. 26, 1981 – April 28, 2015 Please join us in a cel- he’d completed, the build- Edith Zosel's Residence, 940 Delhi before they moved to by her husband Robert Frary. Robert Nathan Mouser ebration of life following the ings he’d left his mark, Kolln St., Pleasanton, on Livermore to be closer to Memorial service will be a native of Antioch, Ca. service at The Barn at 3131 and the infrastructure he May 30th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. family. held May 9, 2015 10:00am passed unexpectedly Tues- Pacific Avenue, Livermore installed that many of us take He is survived by his at Callaghan Mortuary in day morning at Washington CA. for granted. His work was wife of 64 years Gloria of Livermore. Hospital in Fremont. Robert his humble way to give back Livermore. He is survived In lieu of Flowers, please touched Harold "Butch" to his hometown Pleasanton by his daughter Susan and donate to Asera Hospice or a many and the surrounding areas. A Non-Attorney favorite charity. August Zosel III his son-in-law Tom Furtado lives Harold “Butch” August On August 11, 1988, Har- Alternative of Livermore, CA. He also during Zosel III, 57, of Pleasanton, old married his wife Shelley Low Cost Legal Self Help is survived by his grandson Joe Luis Sebastiao his short California, died in Alamo at Lynn Stewart in Virginia Alex Furtado of Livermore, Joe Luis Sebastiao, 54, time on the Bruns Hospice House on City, Nevada. Together, they • Divorce • Modification CA and step-grandson Eric of Livermore, passed away, earth May 1, 2015 of cancer. raised their two children, • Small Civil • Living Trust Furtado of Carmichael, CA. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 and left Harold was born on Feb- Harold August Zosel IV Uncle Ronnie will also be after a long illness. us with ruary 5, and Danielle Nicole Zosel. • Probate missed by many nieces and A cel- life long 1958 at Harold III was a staunch nephews. He is preceded by ebration memo- supporter and avid mentor (925) 577-4736 Eden www.atlasdp.com his daughter JoAnne Tucker of life ser- ries, unconditional love, his Hospi- for the athletic careers of (2004) and her husband vice will spirit for life and love for tal in both his son and daughter. Gary Tucker (2004), of San be held at people. Robert’s personality Castro Harold traveled the west Atlas Document Diego, CA. He is preceded 11:00 am, and sense of humor could Valley, coast supporting his son’s Preparation by his son Michael Wood- Friday, light up a room. There was Califor- baseball career from high Services ward (2012) of San Diego, May 15, never a dull moment with nia to school to college. Likewise, 120 Spring St, PLS CA. 2015 at Robert Mouser around. he spent two years assisting I am not an attorney. I can only Harold provide self-help service at your To honor Ron’s request Callaghan Robert was born in San his daughter’s softball team. specific direction. Reg Alameda August County #96. Exp 07/30/16. there will be no funeral ser- Mortuary Leandro and lived in An- II and Edith Marie Zosel. When taking time to Charlotte R Hargrave LDA vice. May you be at peace Funeral, 3833 East Ave- tioch until moving to San He would later become the Dad. nue, Livermore, California, Leandro in his junior year older brother of Kristine 94550, 925-447-2942. Lisa and attended Arroyo High Marie Zosel. Elizabeth J. Herrington will be officiat- School where he graduated He was raised in Pleas- Frary (Betty) ing. in 2000 before returning anton, attending Pleasan- Resident of Manteca Joe was born January 27, to Antioch. Growing up he Oct. 2, 1934 – May 1, 2015 1961 in The Azores, Portu- loved to roller blade, ride his Obituary/ Betty was born in Oak- gal to Gilberto and Maria BMX bike, play roller hock- Memoriam Policies land to Paul and Mary Koze. Evangelina Sebastiao. He ey, baseball , football, wake The fam- graduated from Blaney High boarding and diving for the Obituaries are published in ily then School in 1979. On April 26, Deer Valley HS diving team. moved to 1986 he married Lynn L. Se- He was a natural athlete and The Independent at no charge. There is a small Pleasan- bastiao (Legerton) in Castro excelled in any activity he charge for photographs in the obituaries. ton where Valley, California. Joe was tried. He later developed a Mr. Koze employed as a landscaper passion for music includ- owned a Memoriam ads can also be placed in Feed and The Independent when families want to honor the Grain memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for Business on the memoriam ads,based on the size of the ad. corner of Main and Please send an email to St. John for a number of years. [email protected] Betty attended local schools and entered San Francisco State College in PAGE 10 - The Independent, MAY 7, 2015 DELTA (continued from front page) ronmental restoration plan and a healthier, sustainable recharge of the underground eral Clean Water Act for portion of the Bay Delta Bay-Delta ecosystem.” storage basin. Instead of water customers who take Conservation Plan (BDCP). A press release from supporting the underground their water directly from The restoration plan has Brown's office states, "The pipelines, Zone 7 should the Delta. been discussed alongside the plan would accelerate long- be developing alternative Phillips said that Brown twin tunnels as a package. stalled Delta environmental sources of water, such as wants to restore the Delta Now, Brown wants to shrink projects, including critical recycled water and water and help recovered wildlife the restoration portion of the habitat, wetlands, and flood- storage outside the Valley and habitat. "On the other package from 100,000 acres plain restoration." in places that can deliver hand, they propose dramati- Twelve Services Your to 30,000 acres. Brown ex- In the Valley, Zone 7 it, even when low amounts cally reducing restoration pects to drop the estimated have been allocated by the Realtor Can Provide general manager Jill Duerig projects by 70 percent." By Cher Wollard cost of environmental res- state. said that she would have to "In addition, Gov. Brown There are many services a real estate agent can provide. toration from $8 billion to see the updated documents Last year, Zone 7 could proposes a massive con- When should you contact your local Realtor? $300 million. from the Department of Wa- not take water from its two struction project that would Let’s start with the obvious: Funding would come ter Resources to learn details south Central Valley water bisect habitat that will likely 1. You Want to Sell Your Home from a combination of of Brown's new option. storage districts because the direct water flows from the Assisting property owner in the sale of their homes is, sources, including $75 mil- Duerig said that her im- state did not allow water to Delta. That construction of course, what real estate agents do. lion from the state water pression from seeing press move from north to south project, the Delta tunnels, A qualified agent will assess market conditions, deter- bond that voters approved reports is that it would help through the aqueduct. This will siphon public and pri- mine the value of your property so you can set the right in November. Cap and Trade Zone 7. The federal regula- prevented the paperwork vate funds without deliver- listing price, advise you on preparing your house or condo funds would pay for $20 to tory agencies, including the water transfers from taking ing new water, a better water for sale, assist you in filling out disclosure forms, market $30 million. The remainder, place. the home for the widest possible exposure, evaluate offers, National Marine Fisheries system, or improved local negotiate price and terms, and walk you through the escrow $195 million, would come Service and the U.S. Fish The Delta project would self-reliance and resilience," process to a satisfactory close. from the state budget. and Wildlife Service, were improve water for urban said Phillips. 2. You Want to Buy a Home In Brown's view, his uncomfortable with the Bay customers and agricultural Phillips added that Brown Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or you have new proposal would speed Delta Conservation Plan's districts, but harm farmers wants a faster way to build been through the process dozens of times, a good agent up restoration. "We can't approach, said Duerig. and the urban population the tunnels, and found a can help you find and secure the right property for you and just cross our fingers, hop- Livermore public works near the Delta, said Kathryn way to do it by cutting back your family. ing for the best in the Delta. director Darren Greenwood Phillips, Sierra Club Califor- on the habitat conservation Unless you are planning to pay cash, you’ll need to get Fish populations are at an said that he was not familiar nia director. She referred to plan. pre-approved by a lender. If you don’t have a preferred all-time low. Bold action is with the details of Brown's a letter from Jared Blumen- By its own choice, the Si- mortgage specialist already, your agent can refer you to imperative. We've listened feld, administrator for the someone they know and have worked with. change. Greenwood stated, erra Club has not been seated Your agent can do a market analysis to help you determine to the public and carefully "In general, we are sup- federal EPA Pacific South- with other environmental how best to structure an offer, and negotiate price and terms. studied the science. This portive of anything that im- west District. Blumenfeld's organizations among stake- Once in contract, he or she will open escrow, schedule revised plan is the absolute proves the water reliability letter sent last August to an holders at the table during inspections, explain disclosures and inspection reports so best path forward.” for the Valley." EPA official in Sacramento the BDCP process. "By par- you clearly understand the property you are purchasing, A federal official, Deputy Pleasanton director of stated that by taking away ticipating, you were saying negotiate repairs, and ensure that the signing of your loan Secretary of the Interior operations services Daniel a fresh water source (the that you thought there would documents and other closing paperwork goes smoothly. Michael Connor, said at the Smith said that the primary Sacramento River) from be a process ultimately end- 3. You Want to Purchase a Brand New Home April 30 news conference Zone 7 water sources de- the Delta, the plan would ing up in justifying building Many buyers don’t realize their Realtor can help them that the plan "will secure pend on the Delta for much violate standards in the fed- the tunnels," stated Phillips. find and get a good deal on a home from a builder. California’s water future Your agent can help you determine whether to use the of its direct supply and for builder’s lender or go with someone else, explain the paperwork to you and help you decide which upgrades will be the best investment in the long run. OFF-ROAD PARK They may even be able to negotiate price reductions or (continued from front page) additional upgrades. Most builders will work with your agent – and pay their requested under the freedom no documents responsive to recently released, it will be and OHMVR to produce the fee -- as long as that agent introduces you to the develop- of information act. the request or that the docu- impossible for the Friends requested documents and ment. Unfortunately, if you visit a development for the first According to Friends of ments were not available." and others to adequately given that the documents time without your agent, you likely will be on your own in Tesla Park, the group and The letter notes that the comment on the DEIR with- are necessary for the public dealing with the builder. others have requested cer- DEIR specifically sites use in the time frame allowed. to adequately comment on 4. You Are Moving Out of the Area or Buying Vacation tain documents on multiple of unpublished habitat moni- The documents have still not the CSVRA Preliminary Property occasions under the Public toring system (HMS) data been released. General Plan and DEIR, we You know your local Realtor can help you buy or sell Records Act from the State and the survey protocols, "If the intent of the DEIR request that the June 8, 2015 property here in the Bay Area. Parks Off Highway Motor which Friends of Tesla re- is to incorporate these docu- comment deadline for the Did you know that agents licensed in California can Vehicle Division (OHMVR) quested in December 16, ments by reference, such CSVRA Preliminary Gen- represent you anywhere in the state? Most agents will not help you buy or sell real estate in areas with which they are and California Department 2013, November 11, 2014 documents must be avail- eral Plan and Draft EIR be and April 22, 2015, as well unfamiliar, but they can find you a great agent who special- of Parks and Recreation. able for inspection at the suspended until all requested izes in the area you are looking to move to. "They have still not been as the specific letter to Dep- lead agencies’ offices, or documents are produced This is true not only for other parts of California, but for provided, on the basis of the uty Director Conlin dated at county offices or public and the public is provided a anywhere in North America. Some agents may even belong Department having found October 31, 2014. libraries. reasonable period of review to international networks. The letter continues, "In "Unless the requested after CSP and OHMVR For example, if your agent is affiliated with a large com- view of the failure of CSP documents are made pub- make “publicly available” pany, that company may have offices in other regions. Or and OHMVR to provide licly available, coextensive all requested documents. if your agent participates in a national coaching company SHORT NOTES the requested documents with the beginning of a com- The letter is signed by or has earned a designation such as Certified Residential (continued from page 9) and to the extent that these ment period, the DEIR may Celeste Garamendi and Specialist, he or she can refer you to other agents with documents have been cited School, and City of Pleasanton. be legally non-compliant." Friends of Tesla Park attor- similar credentials. *FREE T-shirt station, while in the Preliminary General It concludes by stating ney Laurens Silver. It is worth a phone call or e-mail to your trusted real supplies last Plan and DEIR documents that given the failure of CSP estate advisor to ensure you are not casting about blindly In addition to the May 14 for an agent in an unfamiliar area. activities, numerous events 5. You Are Moving, But You Don’t Want to Sell Your are planned in the Tri Valley to Home promote bicycling: SUMMER If you can afford to purchase your next home without • Free Bicycle Safety Work- (continued from front page) selling the one you now own, you may want to keep your shops in Dublin and Pleasanton. current property as an investment. Classes range from on-road including California State education core courses that courses this summer. Tuition and on-your-bike instruction and University of Califor- students might need at the for high school students Some agents specialize in rentals and have the ability to to family bike workshops. For nia schools. Courses like university level so students will be waived, giving high run credit and background checks on prospective tenants. dates and to register for the free nutrition, psychology and who are away at a university school students the chance Others will refer you to a property management company that can screen renters and look after the property in your classes, visit www.bikeeastbay. sociology will be offered and are coming home for to meet some of their gen- org/education. absence. • “Bike to Market” Events - both online and in face-to- the summer to work or be eral education requirements 6. You Don’t Want to Buy or Sell Now, but You May in Saturday, May 9 at Pleasanton face formats. Lab science with family can take those before they graduate. the Future. Farmers’ Market, from 9 AM – courses, including biology, courses while they're here," Courses are $46 per unit. Your Realtor can keep you up-to-date with market con- 1 PM, and Thursday, May 21, chemistry and anatomy, said Barry Russell, Presi- Apply to Las Positas College ditions, fluctuations in interest rates, legislation that may from 4 – 8 PM, at the Dublin will be offered during the dent, Las Positas College. and register for classes at impact property rights or affordability. Many agents provide Farmers’ Market. Cyclists day and in the evening to "We want students to know www.laspositascollege.edu. visiting the Dublin booth with monthly or quarterly newsletters, either by mail or e-mail. evidence of bicycling to the accommodate the needs of that we have the courses Las Positas College is Others meet with past and potential clients periodically to event (such as a helmet or bike), students. they need." located at 3000 Campus Hill discuss their real estate needs. will receive $5 “Carrot Cash” "We are focusing our Las Positas will offer ac- Drive in Livermore. But even if yours doesn’t, he or she will likely be happy vouchers to use at one of the efforts on offering general celerated six and eight week to provide the information you seek. market booths. Cyclists at the And if you need to rent a home in the meantime, your Pleasanton events will be able agent can help you find a rental or refer you to a Realtor to park in the free bike corral who specializes in rentals. and will receive a $1 “Carrot MUSIC Cash” voucher. (continued from front page) 7. You Want to Acquire Investment Property Rentals, fixers to flip, land for future development or • Dublin Flat Tire Repair Senate bill cleared the are Kentucky Republican improve the starting point Clinic - Saturday, May 30, from other types of investment property. Health, Education, Labor Sen. Lamar Alexander and that Chairman Alexander Your agent can help you find and secure property that 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, at the Washington Democrat Sen. intersection of the Iron Horse and Pensions committee and I agreed to work from. I will serve your long-term goals. Trail and the Alamo Creek Trail, unanimously on April 16, Patty Murray. am looking forward to work- 8. You Want to Buy a Business hosted by the City of Dublin and NAfME assistant executive The bill has reached the ing with my colleagues to Maybe you want to purchase an established business or Dublin Cyclery. director Chris Woodside mark-up stage in committee, continue to strengthen and secure space in which to open a new business. Bike to School events are said, “This is an enormous where members can offer improve this legislation on Some agents handle both residential and commercial real planned in Dublin and Pleas- achievement, the direct re- their amendments. the Senate floor and as we estate but, most likely, if your agent specializes in residential anton: After the vote, Murray is- • Dublin High School Bike sult of the incredible grass- work toward getting this properties, he or she will refer you to a commercial agent to School Day & Bike Festi- roots advocacy efforts of our sued a statement, “I am very signed into law." who knows the area, the business climate, sources of com- val - Friday, May 22. A bike members over the past few pleased with the bipartisan The bill has not been mercial funding, and local rules and regulations necessary welcoming station, located by months." process in committee, which given a number yet. to get you started. the big tree, will be distributing The new Act's authors allowed us to build on and 9. Your House Isn’t Perfect, But You Don’t Want to Move refreshments and giveaways to Maybe you love the location or the floorplan. Maybe cyclists. The Bike Festival will what you really want is your house – only better. be held during lunch that day Chances are your agent knows top-quality contractors, with a Bike Blender and Bike Trivia Wheel. plumbers, electricians, architects, landscapers and other • Pleasanton Bike to School home improvement specialists. Just ask for a referral. Days - Thursday, May 14, at 10. Your House Is Perfect, But Your Mortgage Isn’t Hart, Harvest Park, and Pleasan- Maybe what you really need is to refinance your mort- ton Middle schools. The schools gage. Opt out of your adjustable-rate loan before it adjusts will host Energizer Stations at again. Take advantage of current low interest rates. Explore the schools’ bike storage areas HARP, HECM or any of the other government-backed beginning at 7:30 AM . Free mortgages that may work in your situation. helmet fittings and giveaways, Your agent can refer you to a trusted mortgage specialist. as well as free bike tune-ups, occurred during the month of 11. You Want Information about Your Neighborhood. April and early May to prepare You are looking for updates on new developments, students for Bike to School days. schools, parks, transportation or other changes that could Bike tune-ups were provided by impact your neighborhood. Talk to your local Realtor. He the BikeMobile. or she may not be familiar with everything that is going on, • Foothill High School Bike but chances are your agent can find the answers you need. to School Day - Thursday, 12.Someone You Know Could Benefit from Your Agent’s May 14, from 7:00 - 8:30 AM. Services Energizer Stations, located in Maybe you are not planning to move, buy commercial or the front of school and at the bike storage area, will serve investment property, remodel your home or refinance your refreshments and have free t- mortgage. But someone you know – a friend, a neighbor, a shirts and commute bags, while family member – is thinking about making a change. supplies last. The best way to help is to contact your local Realtor For more information on today and pass along that person’s contact information. He Dublin events, visit www. Del Valle Fine Arts Bankhead Theater performers Jasper Wood, violinist, and Daniel or she will likely appreciate receiving the same professional dublin.ca.gov/bikemonth and Bolshoy, classical guitarist, conducted interactive outreach sessions in Pleasanton. service you experienced. for Pleasanton events, visit Cher Wollard is a Realtor with www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Outreach events were held at both Walnut Grove and Fairlands Elementary schools. bikeevents. This activity was supported by a grant from the Wente Foundation for Arts Education. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Livermore. The Independent, MAY 7, 2015 - PAGE 11

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By Carol Graham said Rotarian Steve Neef, an "The historic Carnegie It is a gift befitting an engineer who, with his com- building is a hidden jewel," organization whose motto is, pany A & E Design Services, said Gambs. "Service Above Self." designed the bandstand. "For In keeping with the clubs' "When the Rotary clubs example, after the rodeo focus on service, the Rotary came to me three years ago parade we always give out Bandstand will be available asking if there were a proj- awards, but have never had to be enjoyed by all. ect they could get involved a good outdoor location for "Anyone can use the in downtown, I told them a this." bandstand by signing up bandstand at Carnegie Park The beneficial addition is with the city," said Neef. was on my wish list," said due to the committed efforts "It's important to me that Rachael Snedecor, executive of the town's two Rotary everyone gets to use it at director of Livermore Down- clubs: the Livermore Rotary a reasonable cost. There's town, Inc. "They jumped on Club (of which Neef is a been talk of a $50 fee for it. Now Farmers' Market go- member), and the Rotary use and a cleaning deposit, ers and community gatherers Club of Livermore Valley. which is reasonable. I would at the park will have a great Because the former holds not want it to be any higher." venue to enjoy." weekly lunch meetings, it In those words, the benev- The Rotary Bandstand, is referred to as the Noon olent spirit of the 110-year- possessing both old-fash- Club, while the latter holds old club carries steadfastly ioned charm and contempo- breakfast meetings and is into another century. rary function, is scheduled to known as the Morning Club. To learn more, visit www. be completed this summer, Together they established livermorevalleyrotary.org or with landscaping added this the Rotarian Foundation of material and labor dona- neers & Land Surveyors, thropist Andrew Carnegie www.livermore-rotary.org. fall. The bandstand features Livermore, a tax-exempt a 20' gazebo over a 30' stage tions. Design Electric, Lowe's, donated $10,000 to estab- charitable fund which uses "It’s amazing to see how Northern Structural Inc., Tri- lish a Carnegie library in - an architectural trompe its resources for local proj- l'oeil designed to accommo- businesses have stepped up Valley Auto Body, and John the town whose population ects. for this community project," Linn Associates Inc. had recently topped 2,000. Jauo q in date larger groups without "The bandstand project the need of an oversized said Gambs. "We also have a donor The Classical Revival-style is being funded through the Companies that have pro- recognition program," said building, located northwest structure. foundation," said Dennis Roofing Located in Carnegie Park, vided goods and services at Gambs. "For contributions of the Fourth and J Streets Gambs, member of Rotary either a discount or at no cost of $1,000, donors receive a intersection, served as Liver- home of Livermore's Thurs- Club of Livermore Valley (209) 277-1909 day night Farmers' Market, include Barnett Concrete, bronze grape leaf with their more's main library until and project co-manager with Oliver De Silva of Sunol name or their company's 1966. Today, it houses the • New & Repair the Rotary Bandstand will Neef. provide a venue for concerts, Aggregates, RC Readymix name on it, mounted onto a Livermore Heritage Guild's • R esidential The foundation has bud- Company, Country Build- bandstand wall." museum and shop, a ge- performances, ceremonies geted $100,000 for the proj- • Commercial and addresses. ers Construction, California Gambs said details for nealogical library, and the ect, but hopes it will cost Water Service Company, buying the personalized Livermore Art Association Gutter • Inspections "It's a place to gather," much less with monetary, Kier & Wright Civil Engi- bronze leaves will be on Gallery. Lic.1000490 the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore’s website (rotari- anfoundationlivermore.org) in several weeks. While the local foundation was established in 1987, Rotary International began in 1905 when a Chicago attorney and three business- men met with the purpose of starting a club that would provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace worldwide. The name Rotary was chosen because weekly meetings rotated between members' offices, although within a year the club became so large it adopted the now-common practice of establishing a regular meeting place. Livermore's Carnegie Park also came into exis- Photo - Doug Jorgensen tence at the beginning of Warm spring weather drew large crowds for the annual Livermore Wine Country the 20th century. In 1911, Festival held in the downtown over the weekend. The event included entertainment, industrialist and philan- displays, arts and crafts, wine and beer tasting, art displays, and a variety of food. Livermore Downtown Inc. staged the festivities.

Fix It Day Community for Education at the Library Raises over $8,500 for LVEF The Livermore Civic Music filled the air, beanbags sailed through the air, Center Library is hosting a and people turned out en masse for "Community for free Citizenship and Natural- Education," a fundraiser hosted by Altamont Beer Works ization information session on Saturday, April 4. The event raised over $8,500 for the for legal permanent residents Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF). and interested naturalization About 500 people streamed through the brewery during applicants on Saturday, May the day-long event to take in live music from four bands, 9, 2015 from 2:00pm to play cornhole (a beanbag tossing game) for prizes, and 4:00pm, at 1188 S. Liver- vie for over $5,000 in raffle items, while enjoying fresh- more Avenue. cooked barbecue and tasty craft beers. This session will be con- LVEF co-founder Bill Dunlop declared the event a ducted by the U.S. Citizen- great success. "You never know how a first-time event ship and Immigration Ser- will go off. This one exceeded all of our expectations," vices in English and Spanish. said Dunlop. "LVEF looks forward to making Community Topics covered at this free for Education an annual Livermore tradition." session will include: Livermore Valley School District Superintendent Kelly • The Naturalization Pro- Bowers thanked the crowd and Altamont Beer Works for cess supporting Livermore schools. • The Naturalization Test Since its inception in 1991, LVEF has raised over $3.8 • Rights and Responsibili- million for Livermore schools through individual and ties of U.S. Citizenship corporate donations. LVEF supports a broad spectrum of Program highlights in- school programs, reflecting the Foundation's mission to clude: promote Straight A's in Academics, Arts, and Athletics • Overview of naturaliza- for Livermore schools. For more information visit www. tion eligibility requirements. lvef.org. • Step-by-step description of the naturalization process. • Free naturalization test preparation materials. Fresh Produce Picked Daily Please RSVP by emailing Asparagus Watermelon Paul Sevilla at prsevilla@ You’re invited! livermore.lib.ca.us, or call Cucumbers Strawberries 925-373-5573. To find out Onions Snap Peas Water Awareness Festival 2015 more information on U.S. Squash Tomatoes Citizenship, visit http:// Green Beans www.uscis.gov/citizenship. To view additional library Strawberries – $2.50 Per Basket events, check the library’s 1969 S. Livermore Avenue at Concannon website at www.livermoreli- Open Daily – (510) 439-7618 brary.net. California Water Service customers, come to this free event to learn about your water and enjoy music, food, face painting, raffle prizes, and more!

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The violinists are concertmaster Philip Santos from Oakland, Cecilia Tim Barry Huang and Darcy Van Valkenburgh from Pleasan- Tim Barry to Head CPRS ton, and Katheryn Hewatt from Oakland. Micah Naler The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is receiving recognition on a statewide level from of Pleasanton and Fremont resident Melissa Huang are the California Park and Recreation Society. resides in Livermore. “non-bowed” stringed in- LARPD General Manager Tim Barry has been the violists. The cellists are so-called ‘piano harp’ in- For this year’s an- struments: piano and harp. installed as the CPRS President for 2015, leading Paul Rhodes from Concord side the body of the piano) the 11-member statewide Board of Directors and and Pleasanton’s Michelle nual spring offering, the The fanciful harp is of are “hammered strings.” professional staff who are at the headquarters in Kwon. Pianist Danielle Na- public is invited to a feast course a representative of The Pleasanton Cham- Sacramento. ler is from Pleasanton and of string music, featuring the “plucked strings” fam- ber Players tackle two CPRS provides professional development and harpist and PCP Artistic the sumptuous family of ily, and the mighty piano, juicy masterpieces of the training, legislative advocacy, leadership develop- Director Dominique Piana bowed strings, plus two whose hidden strings (the (continued on page 5) ment, research and career advancement for members and is the voice of parks and recreation in California. “Achieving this role has been a career-long ambition, and enables me to meet and understand 'Save a Kitten' Event to Be Held Throughout May members from all over the state and compare notes on best practices and research that will enhance our “Save a Kitten” fund- kittens.While that may • Phase 1 (up to 1 pound services at LARPD,” Barry said. “I’m thankful that raiser will be held through- sould like a great thing, & 4 weeks old) — bottle our LARPD Board and my staff have supported out May 2015 at Pet Food there are more kittens than feeding every 3 hours my efforts to enable me to take this lead role in our Express stores. pet rescues and shelters can • Phase 2 (from 1-2 profession and really make a positive difference in The goal is to save kit- easily manage. pounds & 8 weeks old) — the parks and recreation movement in California.” tens by providing supplies Kittens cannot be canned food 3 times a day, Having been General Manager of LARPD for and fostering information adopted until they are big socializing nearly 12 years, Barry has been working in the during the beginning of and old enough (2 pounds • Donate to “Save a Kit- parks and recreation profession for about 42 years. "Kitten Season." & 8 weeks) to be spayed or ten” fundraiser at Pet Food He has a bachelor's degree in Recreation Adminis- In addition to flowers neutered. Express in May tration and a master's degree in Public Administra- and allergies, there’s some- People can help in the • Donate much needed tion, both from California State University, Long thing else that happens following ways: supplies for foster families • Foster kittens through (continued on page 4) every spring in Livermore and the surrounding area: a local shelter or rescue Monkey (continued on page 4) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Harvest Park Band to Film Tells the Story of 'The Perfect Perform on Capitol Steps The Harvest Park Middle School Symphonic ‘A’ Con- Harvest' in the Livermore Valley cert Band has been invited to perform in Sacramento for the California Music Education Advocacy Day “Stand Up for Music," on Thursday, May 21st on the North Capi- By Carol Graham tional ads we're bombarded tol Steps. Stand Up 4 Music (www.standup4music.org) Each year, nearing au- with," says Clarke. "John consists of a coalition of professional music education tumn, the air in the Liver- is a brilliant, captivating organizations united to advocate for music education in more Valley begins to feel and inspirational character California’s schools. This festival is very competitive. The Harvest Park different. It can be almost - a true renaissance man. Band has been selected as one of the finest middle school imperceptible - a breath of However, this story is real- musical ensembles in California. In addition to the Cali- coolness in the evening, an ly about Livermore Valley fornia Music Education Advocacy Day, the invitation also invigorating nip in the morn- and its potential to become includes a performance at the prestigious CMEA State ing - while the days continue a great wine making region Band and Orchestra Festival, held at the Mondavi Center to stretch out hot and languid. again. John is just helping restore that reputation." on the campus of UC Davis, Friday, May 22nd. But to winemakers, the air is electric. It is nearing It's a role Kinney is happy to take on. Under the leadership of Band Director Paul Perazzo, harvest. In 2007, he opened Occasio Winery, named after the this 60-piece ensemble is a full concert band of students "If you can do anything right, it has to be harvest," says Roman goddess of opportunity who bears the message: playing a full range of instruments of the woodwind, John Kinney, winemaker and owner of Occasio Winery. Occasio aegre offertur, facile amittitur - "Opportunity brass and percussion families. "You have to act when you feel that the grapes are at the comes rarely and is easily lost." The public is invited to enjoy these performances free point of expression." "Our focus is on the historic Livermore Valley, known of charge. For further information, contact Kristen Dean Last harvest, not only was Kinney - and every other as one of the fine wine-growing regions of the world. at 925-872-5859 or [email protected] winemaker in the valley - on high alert for that precise mo- We're not trying to make Napa wine or Rhone wine; ment when the grapes reached the perfect levels of sugar, everything we make reflects that sense of place," says 'Top Chef' Wine and Food acids and tannins, but 950 miles to the north, a film crew Kinney. "We study the heritage of Livermore grapes: was also waiting. what do we know of the wines that won such national and Event Fundraiser Set "We were on standby, ready to pounce at a moment's international acclaim? How were they made? What made The Rotary Club of Dublin will host its "Top Chef" notice," says Ryan Clarke, Vice President of Development them special? We've been peeling back layer after layer charity event again this year on Sunday, May 17 at the for Wallop Film, a digital marketing studio in Vancouver, like an onion." Mercedes Benz Dealership in Pleasanton. Canada. "We wanted to capture the harvest taking place "The Perfect Harvest" can currently be seen on Vimeo, The annual event draws approximately 300 people to because that is the moment John has to make the important a video-sharing website whose name is both a play on the sample wine and food from the Tri-Valley. The region's call. In October, the harvest and filming happened." words video and me, and an anagram of the word movie. top wineries and breweries team with local restaurants However, as with the grapes themselves, the work of "The film also will be available on our website when and chefs to create exciting food and drink pairings. filming had begun much earlier. the redesign debuts later this month," says Kinney. Wineries taking part in this year's event include Tesla "In the process of redesigning our website from the Filming took place over a week during harvest, al- - Singing Winemaker, Bent Creek, Bodegas Aguirre, ground up, I felt that a short film could play an important though the process - from creating a story board through McGrail, White Crane, Garre, Kissos, Ehrenberg Cellars, role in telling the story of Livermore Valley and Occasio editing - took considerably longer. Occasio, Pat Paulsen, Longevity, and Nottingham. Winery's place in it," says Kinney. "I was drawn to Wallop "Digital is now the primary medium people use to Restaurants and chefs participating include Posada, by their excellent track record in conveying a sense of interact with niche brands like Occasio," says Clarke, Handles, Stacey’s Café, Chef Marvin Bryant, Garre Cafe, place through film. And Occasio's story, like our wines, is noting that films usually range from $10K to $100,000. A Tasteful Affair and Coco Cabana. all about place." "Good storytelling is important on any digital platform, Breweries taking part will be Eight Bridges, Working Man, Altamont Beer Works, Schubros, and Jack's Brew- The resulting film, "The Perfect Harvest," is a haunt- and helps establish a consistency of brand messaging." ery. ingly beautiful, nearly four-minute video that seamlessly He adds that Wallop got its name because, "Good Cinful Delight, Adair’s Dessert and Nothing Bundt captures both the history and the promise of Livermore marketing should wake people up, it should feel like a hit Cakes also will have their bakery goods at the event. Valley wine country. in the back of the head." Wineries, breweries, restaurants/chefs and bakeries "I wanted to tell the story in a medium that gives our Yet "The Perfect Harvest" feels more like a seduction will continue to be added to the lineup. website visitors a physical sensation of place, of our ter- than a smack. Its images of soft hills, plump grapes and Tickets are now on sale. They can be purchased at the roir, of the valley's past greatness and our future potential," streaming sunlight draws viewers into a natural world Top Chef website, www.topchefdublinrotary.org or from says Kinney. "Something happened here in the 1880s that where one can practically taste the lemon and tart apple members of the Dublin Rotary Club. Single ticket prices made Livermore Valley synonymous with the great wines crispness of Occasio's Pinot Gris, the black current and are $45 per person or $350 for table of eight. of the world. I wanted to explore what this 'something' berry richness of Founder's Collection Cabernet Sauvi- Funds raised from this event will benefit Eric’s Corner. The mission of Eric's Corner is to raise awareness of was, and to share with our viewers my vision for our val- gnon, or the ripe fruit and nutty finish of Opportunity epilepsy and connect the community with resources to ley's future." Port-Styled Wine. effectively manage those with epilepsy. Eric’s Corner Kinney is referring to the valley's perfect storm of "Short films like 'The Perfect Harvest' help facilitate support group meets every third Thursday evening of the wine-making variables - climate, soil, talent - that led to word of mouth between brand advocates and their respec- month in Pleasanton. The purpose of these group meet- the fledgling railroad town's emergence onto the interna- tive networks," says Clarke. "Fans of John's wine now ings is to provide an open forum of sharing and learning tional stage in 1889. At the Paris International Exposition, have something to share with the same people they share about various resources available and they are facilitated Charles Wetmore's Cresta Blanca Sauterne earned, against his wine with." by individuals with over 15 years’ experience living with all odds, the highest award - the Grand Prix. To learn more, visit occasiowinery.com or vimeo. seizure disorders. "People crave human stories that cut through the tradi- com/114387256. Sponsors for this year's event include Mercedes Benz of Pleasanton and El Monte RV. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 3 Livermore High Presents a Nostalgic Look at the 50s in 'Bye Bye Birdie'

The Livermore High NYC. Add in hysterical who want to keep them School spring musical, Bye teenagers, baffled parents, from growing up too fast. Bye Birdie, takes a nostal- forlorn boyfriends, a rock A cast of 44, a tech gic look at the 50s Rock star—who has got “A Lot crew of 25, and an orches- n’Roll era. of Livin’ To Do” before tra of 20 have worked long Performances are May entering the army—and a and hard to produce the 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8pm and very determined interfering show. a Mother’s Day matinee on mother, and it is no wonder Tickets can be pur- May 10 at 2pm in the LHS that Bye Bye Birdie cap- chased at the door or online Performing Arts Theater. tures the timeless struggle at the LHS Cowboy Web- The story focuses on between kids trying to be store. Reserved seating is Albert Peterson (Jensen independent and parents $10; balcony seating $5. Kirkendall), who manages the career of teen heart- throb, Conrad Birdie (Grant Lowenstein), when he finds out Conrad is being drafted into the U.S. Army, which is the exact same day his Photo - Doug Jorgensen secretary, Rose Alvarez Cast of "Bye Bye Birdie" rehearses for opening night. (Amanda Tugangui), quits because Albert is still tied to his mother’s apron Last Kiss” on the Ed Sulli- Conrad, Albert and Rose night on television. Mama strings. Rosie comes up van Show, before he leaves. all stay in the MacAfee’s (Kirsten Floyd) will stop at BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15 with the idea of choosing Kim MacAfee (Kelsey home (Chandler Jones, nothing to break up Albert one of Conrad’s fans to Campbell) of Sweet Apple, Kylie Miller, Justin and Rosie and follows give Conrad Birdie “One Ohio is the girl selected. Beasley) before the big them to Sweet Apple from 'In My Life' Pays Tribute to the Beatles Simply Sinatra STEVE LIPPIA AND HIS BIG BAND In My Life – A Musi- topher Overall), George of songs bind this musi- Andy Nagle, said that a Thu MAY 7 7:30pm cal Theatre Tribute to the Harrison (Jesse Wilder) cal together, the audience friend gave him a biogra- Beatles will be performed and Ringo Starr (Axel also gets the opportunity to phy on Epstein, which was Almost Elton John at the Bankhead Theater Clarke)— from their sing- relive the most important the basis of the “In My REMEMBER WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG in Livermore on Monday, ing to the myriad of guitars moments of The Beatles’ Life” musical. Fri MAY 8 8pm May 18 at 7:30 pm. used throughout the band’s epic legacy, which spans “It took a while to get This tribute band por- decade-long career such as the entire 1960s period. the pacing, but we are trays the Beatles—John “Penny Lane” or “I Want As one watches The happy with the results,” The Best of Doo Wop Lennon (Nathaniel Bott), To Hold Your Hand.” Beatles progress through- Maher said. MUSIC OF AN UNFORGETTABLE ERA Paul McCartney (Chris- While the repertoire out that decade, the band's Maher added that Fri MAY 15 8pm manager Brian Epstein he wanted to make the (Murphy Martin) makes his portrayal as accurate as presence known throughout possible, with the band Beethoven and the Red Violin the musical, narrating his using the exact gear from LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY side of the story starting the box amps to the guitars. Sat MAY 16 8pm from his discovery of the Even the costumes they Fab Four at the Cavern used throughout the per- In My Life Club in Liverpool up until formance—from the suits A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES after the release of Sgt. to the ensembles they wore Mon MAY 18 7:30pm Pepper’s Lonely Hearts during their Sgt. Pepper's Club Band. Epstein plays a period—mirror the origi- very important role in this nals designs. Hula Lives On... show, not only because he Tickets may be pur- THROUGH THE MUSIC, THE DANCE was the man who discov- chased at www.bankhead- AND THE ALOHA SPIRIT ered the group, but he also theater.org, by phone at Sun MAY 24 2:30pm influenced their personal 373.6800, or at the Bank- touch with audiences and head Theater box office, BUY TICKETS "Sullivan funniest color" shows (from left) Nate Bott their fashion sense. 2400 First Street, Liver- call 925.373.6800 (John), Axel Clarke (Ringo), Jesse Wilder (George) and Tom Maher, one of the more. The show is appro- click bankheadtheater.org Chris Paul Overall (Paul). Photo - Michelle Fairless. co-producers alongside priate for all ages. come by 2400 First Street, Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 North Art Walk Set in Pleasanton on May 9

Nancy and Gary Har- rington will lead another 2 hour free Northern Art Walk this Saturday, May 9. North Art Walk: Meet- ing and leaving from the Pleasanton City Offices’ parking lot at 200 Old Bernal Avenue at 8:30am. The walk includes Neal Street north, Main Street, Museum, Chamber of Commerce office, Ray Street, and the Firehouse Arts Center. Since 2006, 26 new public art pieces have been installed in the Pleasan- Art walkers at Albus ton Downtown area. All art walkers will receive a 4-H Small Animal Field Day was held at The Barn in Livermore on April 26. The event Pleasanton public art bro- The Pleasanton Public download from www. was open to the public. 4-Hers from all over Alameda County and beyond came to the chure with art locations, Art Walk brochure and publicartarchive.org/pleas- event. Booths were set up to educate the public on various types of small animals. descriptions and map. map is also available by anton. 4-Her’s were on hand to answer questions. Showmanship clinics were held for cavy, poultry and rabbit. Quiz challenges were held for dog, poultry, cavy and rabbit in knowledge of care and breed identification. 4-Her’s gave formal presentations, Trinity Church to Present Special Concert exhibited pictures in the animal photo contest and had fun with the animal dress up contest. Pictured at left is Emma Goulart, Del Arroyo 4-H member, participating in California Baptist Uni- Church, 557 Olivina Ave., held for CBU scholarship the rabbit dress up contest. At right, Vered Golan from Redwood 4-H Club showing versity’s Women's Choir Livermore. opportunities, following her chicken at the poultry booth. Photos and information - Eric Heinke will perform in concert The School of Mu- the service for any High Sunday, May 10 at Trinity sic seeks excellence in School Juniors and Seniors, performance, which in turn and Jr. College students in- honors God. The Women's terested in pursuing music KITTENS BARRY Choir is one of four choirs at a 4-year university, and (continued from front page) (continued from front page) offered at CBU, consisting for those who just know (pre-ween kits, litter, food volunteering and giving Beach, where he grew well as a diverse recre- of 60 young ladies, direct- they want to keep doing etc) back because the kittens up. Prior to coming to ation program for all ages, ed by Dr. Dawn Gilmore. music as they pursue a dif- • Donate dollars for no longer require 24 hour Livermore, Barry worked including the state-licensed The ensemble provides a ferent degree program. shelters/rescues to care for care. his way up in various Extended Student Services fresh approach to music in For information regard- the kittens Phase 2 is mostly about city parks and recreation child-care program at all a variety of styles. They ing the concert, please call The majority of the socialization and getting departments throughout his elementary school sites. combine musical variety the church office at (925) kittens are born to stray or the kittens big enough to career, including the cities In another CPRS with a high level of perfor- 447-1848 or the School of feral cats. People who find be spayed and neutered. of Buena Park, Anaheim, statewide recognition, the mance in their ministry. Music office at (951) 343- these kittens bring them to Bay Area based re- Seaside, Woodland and LARPD Park Ranger staff Auditions will also be 4251. animal shelters thinking the tailer Pet Food Express Rohnert Park as a super- was honored with the 2014 kittens were abandoned. is helping as well. Pet visor, manager, superin- Award of Excellence in Too young to survive Food Express is collect- tendent and department Marketing and Commu- without their mother, they ing donations at all of its director. nications for the monthly require 24-hour care during stores during the month of At LARPD, he has been nature e-newsletter, Valley “phase 1” until they can Maya (those supplies will responsible for the suc- Wilds. Each issue features eat on their own (about be given to foster families, cessful completion of the articles on plants, animals a month). Most shelters through the shelter/rescue 71,000-square-foot Robert and park topics written by and rescues don’t have the programs). Livermore Community LARPD ranger staff; a pre- staffing levels to provide “We believe it’s our Center, the synthetic turf view of upcoming ranger- 24-hour care, the only way responsibility to fields at Robertson Park, led events for the month; to save those kittens is to help the shelters and various park improvements and other park district get them into foster care as rescues during this critical and new trails. Barry also news. Read the current and soon as they arrive. time,” said Michael Levy, oversees the maintenance past issues, as well as sign “Phase 2” of foster owner of Pet Food Ex- and operation of more than up to receive the newsletter care is often a great option press." 40 parks, including Syca- here: http://www.larpd.org/ for families with children For more information more Grove Park, Brushy open_space/vw_archives. University Choir to perform. looking to learn about go to: www.petfoodex- Peak Regional Preserve html. press.com. and Robertson Park – as THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 5 Author of 'The Martian' to Present Program for Writers published author to a print in 2014. A science fiction November 2015. The CWC Tri-Valley tion may attend with no deal as the guest speaker novel, the story follows an Andy compares himself Branch invites writers obligation to join. Reserva- for the California Writers American astronaut, Mark to his story’s hero, Mark of all genres and experi- tions requested by email Club Tri-Valley Branch on Watney, as he becomes Watney, by saying he is ence levels to learn about to reservations@trival- Saturday, May 16, 2015 stranded alone on Mars and on the same level of a their craft at its monthly leywriters.org no later than at 2:00 p.m. at the Four must improvise in order smart-a**. “It was a really meetings. The meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Points by Sheraton, 5115 to survive. It has been easy book to write; I just will be Saturday, May For more information Hopyard, Pleasanton. described as an Apollo had him say what I would 16, 2015, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. about California Writers Andy Weir was first 13 meets Cast Away. say. However, he’s smarter (registration at 1:30).The Club Tri-Valley Branch, hired as a programmer for The Martian, a film to be than I am and consider- cost for CWC Members is contact Jordan Bernal at a national laboratory at directed by Ridley Scott ably more brave.” Find out $12, non-members, $17. president@trivalleywriters. age fifteen and has been and starring Matt Damon, more at andyweirauthor. Anyone interested in the org or visit www.trivalley- working as a software is scheduled for release in com. program or the organiza- writers.org. engineer ever since. He is also a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects like relativistic Livermore Rotarians Give $59,830 physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned Andy Weir spaceflight. The Martian Back to the Community Andy Weir, author is his first novel. It was of the best-selling book, originally self-published in 2011 after which Crown Last week members of the two Rotary Clubs in Liver- CALICO – Livermore Child Abuse Intervention Proj- "The Martian," shares more awarded 10 grants to deserving non-profit organiza- ect - $5,000 his journey from self- Publishing purchased the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District rights and re-released it tions focused on youth and community service. Over the past 28 years the Rotarian Foundation of (LVJUSD) – Children’s health access - $5,000 Livermore has given back about one million dollars to the Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) STRINGS community, with this year’s recipients receiving $59,830. – Leadership development for high school students with (continued from front page) The recipient organizations include: disabilities - $5,000 Open Heart Kitchen – Children’s Weekend Box Lunch LVJUSD – Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Tech- chamber music repertoire, allusions to the Bohemian Program - $5,000 nology Program - $9,000 plus a gorgeous short gem folk style, perfectly tamed Reins in Motion – Funding to help offset the costs of a Granada High School Music Dept. – New keyboard for good measure: and incorporated in his horse trailer truck - $5,000 mallet instruments - $5,000 Mendelssohn composed classical discourse. AXIS Community Health – Contributions for a new LVJUSD – Elementary level GATE events - $5,330 his celebrated Octet as a In 1863 or 1864 Tchai- community health center - $10,000 Granada High School – Engineering & Computer Sci- 16-year old prodigy in the kovsky’s unique little ence Computers - $5,500 The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore, the Rotary autumn of 1825. The piece treasure came to life as a is scored as a “double Local Author to Deliver Mother's Club of Livermore, and the Rotary Club of Livermore student exercise for his Valley made these contributions. string quartet,” with 4 teacher maestro Anton Ru- Day Message at Lynnewood For more information, visit http://rotarianfoundation- violin parts, 2 viola and 2 benstein at the St. Peters- livermore.org, http://www.livermore-rotary.org, http:// cello parts. Remarkably, all burg Conservatory. On Mother’s Day, May 10, local author Margaret Zhao portal.clubrunner.ca/4915/ the instrumental parts get Founded in 2003, the will deliver the sermon at Lynnewood United Methodist to shine equally in a piece Pleasanton Chamber Church on the influence her mother had on her life. Zhao’s that combines deep exalta- Players are comprised of book, Really Enough: A True Story of Tyranny, Courage tion of life with astounding an eclectic group of local and Comedy tells of her mother’s courage living through and equally deep musical professional musicians the Cultural Revolution in China when Margaret was a mastery…this from a 16- gathering to play the music young girl. year old! they love for the local com- Zhao has entertained library and book-club audiences In the fall of 1887 munity in which they have with her humor and compelling life story. Really Enough, co-authored by Kathleen Martens, has won acclaim as Dvorák’ composed his made their homes. winner of the Sharp Writ Book Award for Best Biography second Quintet, Op. 81 for Reserved seating tickets piano and strings after a and Memoir. $15 - $20, with senior and Zhao has a new book, Humor Haiku, with original haiku failed attempt (in his mind) student discounts available. written in English and translated into Chinese. Both her to revamp his first Quintet, Purchase online at www. books are available on Amazon. Op. 5., which he had re- firehousearts.org up to two Lynnewood welcomes the public to worship services on trieved from a friend after hours prior to the perfor- Mother’s Day at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to hear Zhao talk trashing it shortly after mance; by phone at (925) on “Universal Love.” its premiere. He decided 931-4848; or in person at The church is located at 4444 Black Avenue in Pleasan- to start from scratch and the Firehouse Arts Center ton, directly across from the aquatic center. create a brand new one in Box Office, 4444 Railroad There is parking in a back lot behind the church. For the same key instead! The Avenue, Pleasanton. more information, call Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer at 925 work brims with lively 846-0221 or go to www.lynnewood.org. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Katie Fogerson (pictured at right), a fifth grader at Sunset Elementary School, shows off the guitar she won April 22 at Make Time for Music, a music showcase and fund-raiser benefitting the Livermore Valley Education Foundation (LVEF). There were two concerts. Seven bands, orchestras, and choral groups from Junction K-8 School, Mendenhall Middle School, and Granada High School entertained a packed house at the Granada gym. In the photo, bands and orchestras from Christen and East Avenue Middle schools and Livermore High School along with the East Avenue Choir performed at Livermore High School. Artist and Joe Michell School art teacher Kate Malson painted the guitar, which was the event's featured raffle prize.

Teachers Rock Contest Winners Announced Marcel Orthodontics recently hosted a Teachers Rock Contest. Each patient was given the opportunity to nominate one teacher by writing a 50 word essay that explained why his or her teacher has made a difference in the lives of students. Two winners were selected from among the 50 entries An “Edible Arrangement” or flower bouquet was delivered to every nominee rec- ognizing their contributions to communities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Tracy, Patterson, Discovery Bay, and Mountain House! One of the winers, Susan Ingram, who teaches music at Creekside Middle School in Patterson. Ms. Ingram was nominated by Francisco Ortiz, who plays trumpet under her instruction. Georganne Nuger was nominated by Brooke Carter. Ms. Nuger teaches 6th Grade Core at East Avenue Middle School in Livermore. Both teachers will receive a check for $500. The nominating students will have the honor of hosting a Pizza Party for their classmates, compliments of Marcel Orthodon- tics. Edible Arrangements of Pleasanton will also be delivering a congratulatory bouquet to both winning teachers. The second performance of Livermore Valley Charter Prep's "You're a Good Man, Charlie Ortiz wrote, "I was recently invited to audition to play my trumpet at Carnegie Hall. Brown" sold out Friday night. LVCP's first ever musical was also LVCP's first ever sell-out. She stayed after school with me, came in on weekends and helped me every way she The show went SRO, (Standing Room Only). Cast and crew include David Baker, Seth Benton, could to make sure my audition was perfect. She is this way with all of her students. We Gillian Bong, Marianne Calub, Mariel Chiong, Elijah Deakin, Jada Fox, Lisette Garcia, Joshua all appreciate her." Hart, Michael Hawkins, Sasha King, Audrey Kurz, Ethan Kurz, Shannon Lessard, Steve Millard, Carter wrote, "Mrs. Nuger is one of the most rockin' teachers in the universe. She is Sophie Morgan, Madisen Osborn, Erynn Pascual, Claire Peterson, JJ Sailors, Bailey Sako, caring because she will hug you tight when you are sad, give awesome advice when you Fox Schmidt, Athena Thomas, Zac Turner, Henry Wanat, Garren Weiss, Jonathan Weiss, and are mad, boost your confidence level by complimenting and she will have you learn your Camille Zaug. heart out. I appreciate everything." THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 7 “Best of Doo Wop” Celebrates the Sounds of an Unforgettable Era

An evening of songs will take audiences back to the 1950s and 1960s when an all new tribute show “Best of Doo Wop” takes the Bankhead Theater stage on Friday, May 15, 2015. The show features The Tokens, who popularized the American doo wop sound with their rendition of “Lion Sleeps Tonight;” The Safaris with Jimmy Stephens at the helm; the Del Vikings tribute group, and comedy host Tom Ogden. Originally from Brooklyn, The Tokens The Safaris with Jimmy Stephens took “Lion Sleeps To- night” to number one on the group, as well as pro- be The Safaris featuring ment legends as Billy the Billboard Hot 100 in ducing hits for other artists. Jimmy Stephens, who Crystal, Robin Williams, 1961, where it stayed for In 1998 The Tokens again recorded the popular song and The Osmonds. His three weeks. The Tokens reached number one, as “Image of a Girl” in 1960. charismatic ability to make released nine more hits the first group to sing the The Safaris toured with the impossible possible Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn has been teaching including “Tonight I Fell National Anthem in every other popular groups of and the humdrum hilari- poetry lessons at a number of elementary schools in the in Love” and “Portrait of Major League ballpark dur- the era, including The ous is also in demand on Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. He has My Love.” Musician and ing a single season, a feat Platters, Fabian, Brenda television, where he has visited Marilyn Ave., Sunset, Arroyo Seco, and Jackson singer Mitch Marlo, who recorded in The Guinness Lee, and Jackie Wilson. appeared in The World’s Ave. so far. He is scheduled to teach lessons at Altamont was just 13 years old when Book of World Records. The Del Vikings’ iconic Greatest Magic on NBC Creek and Rancho Las Positas. Gunn is hoping to spark “Lion Sleeps Tonight” was They were inducted into hit single, “Come Go With and The Great Magic of some interest in writing poetry among the third, fourth recorded, and his older the Vocal Group Hall of Me” contains perhaps the Las Vegas on FOX. and fifth grade students in Livermore. There has been a brother Phil Marlo have Fame in 2005. most recognizable musical The Bankhead The- very positive response from students and teachers alike. continued performing with Joining The Tokens will phrase in all of doo wop. ater is located at 2400 The Del Vikings tribute First Street in downtown band recaptures their ap- Livermore. Tickets may be pealing sound and memo- purchased at the box office, Livermore Teen Poet of the Month Announced rable style. Backed by The online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling The Teen Poet of the month for March is Amanda Tu- I’m the one who waxes while you wane, a American Gold Band, this gangui. The theme was stereotypes. towering thing, filling up the space you leave behind, evening showcases all the 373-6800. The contest is sponsored by Livermore Poet Laureate You, the one who shrinks. soul and spirit of the doo Kevin Gunn. The one who folds up. Sits tight. wop era, which bridged the Amanda is in twelfth grade. Her interests include per- I am the one who runs, gap between the big band forming on stage, painting, and engaging in all types of art and you are the one who stays behind to avoid music of the 1940s and in general. a wrinkly grass-stained skirt. the rock and roll of later "Stereotypes" Listen, for I am the one who speaks. decades. TRAVEL Such is the story of And how steady I sound, a grounded voice dictating Hosting the show will Man. Men. Women. how Man be magician and comedian BUG See, that’s you, and Men and Women should be. I am the one who forgets Tom Ogden. Twice voted you’re the one who’s soft “Parlour Magician of the Cruise from and round and sweet, I am writing the plot to someone else’s story. something that doesn’t speak. Year” at the renowned San francisco You’re the one whose pretty pink frame is too delicate The theme for May will be hypocrisy. Poems should be 30 Magic Castle in Holly- (925) 447-4300 to carry anger lines or less and submitted by May 31 to Livermorepoetry@ wood, Ogden has appeared In Downtown Livermore and see there, that’s me, gmail.com. Reference May Teen Poetry in the subject line. in Las Vegas, Atlantic I’m the one with strong lungs that toss words out, words The poem should have a title. Also include name, grade, City, and Lake Tahoe, and 2269 Third Street that grow and huff and billow over yours. school and interests. opened for such entertain- www.travelbuglivermore.com 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS and a variety of arts activities. In ad- a monthly function at the Bothwell and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 prizes for the most colorful, the most at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Livermore Art Association Gallery, dition, there will be live performances Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located outrageous, and the oldest. $10.00 Avenue, Pleasanton. located in the Carnegie Building, offers throughout the day, painted pianos, Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at at 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm per adult. Due to popular demand, this Las Positas College, vocal, instrumen- art classes, unusual gifts, painting Take A Seat Poetry Chairs on Main the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth participation by calling (925) 960- event is by reservation only. 925-447- tal, Mother’s Day Jazz Tea, 3 p.m. May rentals, art exhibits and information Street, Artful Bouquets at the Har- St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or 1194 or via the website at www. 8941 for reservation. 10, Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third rington Gallery and much more. www. unfinished work to show and if desired, GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Thomas Coyne Winery Spring Open 3000 campus Hill Dr., Livermore. St., Livermore. The gallery has been pleasantonarts.org/ receive a critique from the group. are welcome. Bring some music to House, May 23, 24, 25, noon to 5 p.m. http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- open since 1974 and is run as a co-op GeoJango: Geography & Art Gone Refreshments are brought by some of share with the group. Ukuleles are Release of four new wines: 2012 Sweet ingarts by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Wild, a new art exhibit opening at the the artists, and a donation of $5.00 available for purchase. Small $5 fee to Emilie, Chardonnay Port, 2009 Califor- Las Positas College, orchestra, wind 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street is desired although not mandatory. cover meeting costs. nia Port, 2002 Livermore Merlot, 2010 ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m., May 449-9927. Livermore. Reception for GeoJango is Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond Eldorado Petite Sirah. All wines will 14, Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, Members of the Pleasanton Art League Wednesday, May 13 from 4-6 p.m. in at [email protected], or Linda - Classes are for beginners and inter- be available for tasting. Food Vendors 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Public Art Circuit are currently the Founders Room. Emerging Artists, Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- mediate students. Classes start Mon., will be available. 2405 Research Drive, http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- exhibiting art at six businesses in the an exhibit of visual art featuring works ingarts.org May 11th 9:30 to Noon for five weeks Livermore, (925) 373-6541 or http:// ingarts Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing by students from the four District ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and and Tues., May 12th 6:30 to 9PM for thomascoynewinery.com Broadway Chorus Goes on Vacation, locations are: Bank of America at 337 High schools; Granada High School, share work with Professional Artists five weeks. Instructor Maryann Kot, Retzlaff Vineyards, Fleeces Food and May 15-17, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Livermore High School, Del Valle in sketching, painting, exhibiting and Location, Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Fun - Spinning with the Treadles to p.m. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Continuation School and Vineyard High marketing your work. ACC members 8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up Art Threads Guild, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets at 462-2121. Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & School. The exhibit will be open to the currently working on exhibiting theme and Frame 925-443-3388 June 6 at 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Liver- Best of Doo Wop, 8 p.m. Fri., May 15. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, public at the opening reception on May works, under the Inspiration of "The more. Bring your spinning wheel and a Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main 13 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibit will be Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen WINE & SPIRITS pot-luck dish to share for lunch. “Try Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at open from May 6 – June 13 and will Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday The Chef & The Winemaker - A it Out Circle” for those who would like or 373-6800. 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and be on view for patrons who attend any mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- Celebration of the Bay Area’s Most to learn to spin. Raffle prize drawing at Livermore-Amador Symphony, presents The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal performance or event at the Bankhead [email protected] Acclaimed Women Chefs, Wente 2:00. $5.00 per person. 925-447-8941 Beethoven and the Red Violin featuring Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in Theater. Receptions are free. Proceeds Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Vineyards Restaurant. Four dinners, 6 Retzlaff Vineyards, Annual Father’s Elizabeth Pitcairn, soloist. 8 p.m. May becoming a member of the Pleasanton from art sales benefit the Bothwell Arts 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring to 9 p.m. : Gayle Pirie, Chef/Co-owner Day Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 16. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Art League or for information regarding Center. www.livermoreperformingarts. their own materials and easels. Open of Foreign Cinema, Laszlo, and Show June 21 at 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org the Public Art Circuit, call John Triming- org. to all artists. Professional artist models Dogs, Cookbook author, James Beard Livermore. Table decorating contest or 373-6800. ham at (510) 877-8154. Freeze Frame 2014 Artist Reception (nude). No instructor. Students under Nominee, June 4; Tanya Holland, and win prizes for the most sumptu- Louis A. Botto (LAB) Choir Concert. Las Positas College Annual 2015 Fine and Exhibit, top 25 finalists from the 18 need written parental permission to Executive Chef/Owner of Brown Sugar ous, the most colorful and the most The Catholic Community of Pleasanton Art Photography Exhibition, April 27 Tri-Valley Conservancy’s 2014 Freeze attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Kitchen, TV personality, cookbook au- creative table. There will also be prizes presents the LAB Choir from 7:30-9 - May 15, 2015 in the Mertes Center Frame photo competition will be on Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. thor, 2013 California Chef of the Year, for oldest Dad, Dad with most kids p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at St. for the Arts Gallery, Building 4000 display at Cuda Ridge Winery. This Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Sept. 10; Joanne Weir, James Beard and maybe for the Dad who can carry Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal and in Building 2400 Hallway near is a collection of striking images of able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Award Winner, TV Personality, cookbook the most kids. $10.00 per adult. Due Ave., Pleasanton. This ensemble of Room 2420. 3000 Campus Hill Drive, nature, highlighting the diversity of life for more info about the workshop, author, Chef/Partner of Copita, Nov. to popular demand, this event is by young singers (14-20) is trained by Livermore. in the Tri-Valley. Meet and mingle with 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ 12. 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore; reservation only, 925-447-89341. Chanticleer (the award-winning SF Fresh Works #5: Firehouse Arts Center the photographers, enjoy live music, earthlink.net. event information 925.456.2424; choral group). The free concert will Harrington Gallery. On view through cheese and wine tasting. Guests are Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- dinner reservations at 925.456.2450 or MUSIC/CONCERTS include a wide range of musical styles. Saturday, June 6. This annual juried welcome to bring folding chairs and ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 wentevineyards.com/restaurant Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- catholicsofpleasanton.org installation features 73 artists using picnics. The Artist Reception and are welcome to join this class. Classes Las Positas Vineyards, Sunday, May 10, urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Strings in Every Which Way: Pleasan- a wide variety of media, including Exhibit will be on May 17, 2015 from cover drawing, painting, print-making, "Sunday Funday." Newest wine and South Livermore Ave., Livermore. ton Chamber Players. Sunday, May oil, watercolor, photography, drawing, 12:00pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit runs sculpture and ceramics. For further in- cheese pairing flight. $10 club mem- Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears 17, 2:00 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, sculpture, mixed media. Adjudicated by from May 1 through July 31, 2015. formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst bers, $15 nonmembers. For details, regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Lo- Philip Linhares, retired Chief Curator of Cuda Ridge Winery, 2400 Arroyo Road, at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ contact the winery at 449-9463 or rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- cally-based group performs a matinee Art at the Oakland Museum. For more Livermore. hotmail.com or visit http://children- [email protected]. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month concert of classical chamber music. info: 925-931-4849, or jfinegan@ Art in the Vineyard, annual Livermore Art sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ Charles R Vineyards Celebrates Moth- from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, On the program are Mendelssohn's cityofpleasantonca.gov. Regular gallery Association show at Wente Vineyards Art Classes, For children, teens and er's Day with Chocolate, Wine and small cover. Octet in E flat major for 4 violins, 2 hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd. adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, Roses, Sunday, May 10th from 11:30 Steve Fread performances: 5/7, 8-9 violas, and 2 cellos, op. 20; Dvorák's from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 Livermore. Sunday May 24, 2015, from painting, printmaking, sculpture and am – 4:30 pm with Truffles by Fab Retzlaff; 5/9, 1-4, Retzlaff wine auction Piano Quintet in A Major, op. 81; and a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad Avenue, 11:00am. to 5:00pm. Wine tasting, art ceramics taught by highly experienced Delights; Charles R “Dick” will present weekend; 5-10, 12-4, McGrail's; 5/16. Tchaikovsky's Adagio Molto for String Pleasanton. Donations always ap- demonstrations, entertainment. www. artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- each Mom a long-stem rose to honor 12-5 Wente; 5/23, 1-4 Retzlaff; 5-25, Quartet and Harp. Performing are: preciated. May 9 Special Event: “Artful livermoreartassociation.org whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, this special day. Bring a homemade 1-4 Retzlaff Memorial Day on the lawn; violinists Philip Santos from Oakland, Bouquets” Response Event: floral Art Under the Oaks Applications Now Homeschool classes, Special classes picnic and sip some Charles R wine on 5/28 4-8, Livermore Farmers Market; a renowned concertmaster, Cecilia arrangements created in response Being Accepted, sponsored by the during school breaks offered. (925) the patio. 8195 Crane Ridge Rd., 5800 5/30, 1-4 Retzlaff; 5-31 12-5, Wente. Huang and Darcy Van Valkenburgh to selected works in the exhibit will Livermore Art Association and Alden 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Greenville Rd. in Livermore 6-25 5:30-7:30 Cuda Ridge Neil Young from Pleasanton and Katheryn Hewatt be on display at the gallery during Lane Nursery; held under the shade hotmail.com for further info. Charles R Vineyards events: set. from Oakland; violists Micah Naler Pleasanton’s Big Draw festival. Hours trees at Alden Lane Nursery on July 18 Piano and keyboard lessons, For “Uncorked!” Fourth Friday Is Back at Simply Sinatra, Steve Lippia and his from Pleasanton and Melissa Huang May 9: 11:00-3:00 p.m. and 19, 2015 The application deadline children to adult. Beginner to early Charles R Vineyards! – kick off on Fri- big band. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 7. from Fremont; cellists Paul Rhodes Art Made Easy Show Pleasanton Senior is May 4. Applications can be picked intermediate level. Half-hour private day, May 22nd from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., from Concord and Michelle Kwon from Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. up at the LAA Gallery, located at 2155 classes or small group classes offered. Gather your friends and unwind with Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Pleasanton; pianist Danielle Naler Works representing are created during Third Street in Livermore or can be Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 music on the patio from “KNR.” $5 or 373-6800. from Pleasanton and harpist and PCP Fall, Winter and Spring Classes will downloaded at www.livermoreartasso- or email [email protected] (free for club members). Wine by the Almost Elton John, 8 p.m. Fri., May 8. Artistic Director Dominique Piana, be exhibited Monday May 4- noon to ciation.org/enter/enter.html#auto. For for further info. glass or bottle available for purchase. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., now from Livermore. Reserved seating Friday May 8th closing at noon. more information, send email to Erin PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Spring Fling Club Pick Up Party & Live Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org tickets $15 - $20, with senior and 37th Annual Las Positas College Spring Davis at [email protected]. meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd Music On The Patio -Saturday, May or 373-6800. student discounts available. Purchase Fine Art Festival. Art Exhibit: April Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The 16th from 11:30am – 4:30pm. Live Anthony Kearns – Ireland’s Foremost online at www.firehousearts.org up to 25th - May 14th. Reception: May 7th MEETINGS/CLASSES Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join music by “Souled Out” starts at 1pm. Tenor in Concert. In a rare California two hours prior to the performance; by 4.30 - 6.30 PM, MCA Gallery (Building Pleasanton Art League, Livermore us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- 8195 Crane Ridge Road/ at the end of appearance, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. phone at (925) 931-4848; or in person 4000). 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Art Association, meeting 7:30 p.m. cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Greenville Road. Founding member of The Irish Tenors, at the box office. Livermore. Mon., May 11, Cultural Arts Building, experiences through poetry. Become a Retzlaff Vineyards, Annual Mother’s Day the multi-platinum recording and The Swingin’ Blue Stars of The USS Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council third 4455 Black Ave., Plesanton. Program member & share your work - Contact Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 concert trio. Kearns is joined by Hornet Memorial Day Salute to the annual The Big Draw, taking place presented by Kim Bennett, botanical [email protected] for more at 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. fellow Irishman Patrick Healy at the USO, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. and May on May 9, 2015. The Big Draw is a painting. No admission charge. www. info on Theme Challenges, Membership Bring the kids, pack a brunch and piano. Reserved seating tickets are 24 at 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, downtown Pleasanton chalk and arts pal-art.com. & Opportunities. enjoy the day in the shade of our $27.00 - $40.00; available at www. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. festival. Includes sidewalk chalk artists Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd ancient pepper trees. Hat contest with firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or firehousearts.org or 931-4848. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 9

The Pacific Musicians, Benefit Concert 8 p.m. world premieres of dynamic, Pit Orchestra. May 30, 7 p.m., May 31, themed bras. Bra judging contests, in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 regular operating hours or by phoning for Oakland Children's Hospital , May edgy, and inspiring 10-minute plays. 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First raffle baskets, goody bags & a fun Alcosta Blvd. from 10am to 5pm both the museum at (925) 462-2766. 24, 2:30PM, at Trinity Baptist Church, Written by professional and emerging St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Finisher’s Party included. 100% of days. www.ArtandWind.com Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 13, 10 557 Olivina Avenue, Livermore, CA playwrights around the country . org or 373-6800. funds raised are donated to local Bay The Museum on Main 2015 Ed Kinney a.m. downtown Livermore. Livermore- 94551. Selections featuring Modest Student Repertory Theatre Company, a Area beneficiaries. Speaker Series An Evening With… [email protected] Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, class of student directors, producers, CHORAL The Museum on Main 2015 Ed Kinney Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Tuesday, Livermore Rodeo, June 13 and 14. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom actors, and designers at Ohlone College Music of the Silver Screen, Valley Speaker Series An Evening With… June 9th 7pm: Franklin Delano Robertson Park Stadium. Livermore. of the Opera, Ludwig van Beethoven’s produce the festival. Smith Center at Concert Chorale, May 17, 3 p.m. First James Beckwourth, Tuesday, May 12th, Roosevelt, commonly known as F.D. R., http://www.livermorerodeo.org/ Piano Concerto #5-The Emperor, and Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Streets, 7pm: James Armstead will portray the takes a look back at his accomplish- Alameda County Fair, June 17 through several patriotic songs to remember Fremont. $10. (510) 659-6031 or Livermore. www.valleyconcertchorale. mountain man, explorer, and fur trader. ments as an American statesman Sunday, July 5, Tuesday through Sun- our war veterans. The admission is SmithCenter.com org Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad and political leader who served as the day each week. A complete schedule is free. www.pacific musicians.org Nunsense, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets may be 32nd President of the United States. available on the Fair’s website at www. Super Diamond Tribute to Neil May 8-17, Village Theatre, 233 Front OPERA purchased online at www.museumon- Peter M. Small, a former educator, has alamedacountyfair.com. Facebook, In- Diamond, May 29 and 30, 8 p.m. St., Danville. Tickets at www.villageth- Livermore Valley Opera, May 31, 2 p.m. main.org, at Museum on Main during portrayed historical characters, includ- stagram and Twitter offer additional in- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad eatre.shows.com. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad regular operating hours or by phoning ing F.D.R., for audiences nationwide. formation, previews, updates, contests Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. The Livermore Valley Charter School Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. the museum at (925) 462-2766. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad and giveaways. For more information, org or 931-4848. Dramatic Dragons will be perform- org or 931-4848. Tails at Twilight, Fri., May 15, 6 to 11 Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets may be visit www.AlamedaCountyFair.com, or Dancing Harp Strings, June 7, 2 p.m. ing Willy Wonka Jr. Over 135 second A Grand Afternoon at the tropical p.m. Bella Rosa at Garré Winery, Liver- purchased online at www.museumon- call (925) 426-7600. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad through eighth grade students perform paradise known as Mia Nipote Winery, more. Evening of music, dancing, and main.org, at Museum on Main during Ave., Pleasanton. Concert of winners of in the spring musical and another 30 4 p.m. Sun., June 7. Livermore Valley scrumptious food with live and silent the 2015 Yvonne La Mothe Schwager students working on props, costuming, Opera fund-raiser. $90 before May 20, auctions to create a brighter future Harp Competition. www.firehousearts. lighting and sound. The performance limited to 110 people. (925) 200-7425, for cats and dogs. Benefit for Valley org or 931-4848. will take place will take place on www.livermorevalleyopera.com Humane Society. valleyhumane.org/ Hot Clubs of Cowtown, hot jazz and Wednesday, May 13 6:30 p.m. at the Hearts Against Hunger, 2 to 5 p.m., western swing. 8 p.m. Fri., June 12. Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh MISCELLANEOUS Sunday, May 17. Hosted by Tri-Valley Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Ave, Livermore. Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Rotaract club, a sister organization Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Las Positas College, one act plays, Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. to Rotary International. Purple Orchid or 373-6800. May 20 and May 22, 1 p.m. Black Box Features local authors reading their Resort and Spa in Livermore. Funds JOEL: the songs of Billy Joel, featuring Theater, Performing Arts Center, 3000 work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee will benefit Open Heart Kitchen. The Kyle Martin, June 20, 8 p.m. Firehouse Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- afternoon includes wine and beer, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., laspositascollege.edu/performingarts more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. food, live entertainment, door prizes Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or The Skin of Our Teeth, May 22-June 14. Information go to http://facebook.com/ and a silent auction. Tickets may be 931-4848. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 StoriedNights purchased at the door or go to www. New Interactive Jinx Jones and the Jazz-A-Billy- N. Third St., Hayward. Program and Las Positas College, speech perfor- eventbrite.com/e/hearts-against- Allstars, presented by Red-Legged facility of the Hayward Area Recreation mance night, 7 p.m., May 8, Main hunger-tickets Frog Productions, June 21, 2 p.m. and Park District. www.dmtonline.org Stage, Performing Arts Center, 3000 2nd annual Beer Tasting and Sudsy Online Calendar! Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad or 510-881-6777. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Supper, May 17 at St. Bart’s Parish Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Romeo and Juliet, Free Shakespeare in laspositascollege.edu/performingarts Hall in Livermore. For the price of org or 931-4848. the Park presented by San Francisco 21st Livermore Valley Wine Auction, admission ($35 general at brownpap- Shakespeare Festival, 7:30 p.m., June “Winemaking a Difference,” May 9, 5 ertickets.com), dine, dance and sample ON THE STAGE 27, 28, July 5, 11 and 12. Special p.m. at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. several brews during the evening, chat Playwrights’ Theatre, the Eugene O’Neill performance July 2. Amador Valley Includes dinner, auction, live music. with beer pros. 5:30-9 pm. Music by Foundation, Tao House featuring play Community Park, Santa Rita Road and Livermore Valley Winegrowers Founda- Queen of Hearts and The Mellotones. by Clifford Odets. A staged-reading of Black Ave., Free admission. tion, www.lvwf.org Advance tickets at $30 general, $15 Odets’ popular Golden Boy on Sunday, 2015 Spring Faire, Saturday, May 9, youth (7-20) and $8 children (2-6) May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Historic MOVIES from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the may be purchased from brownpaper- Site. Playwrights’ Theatre is produced Classic Film Series, First Thursday of Heritage Park and Museums, 6600 tickets.com until May 13. After that, by the Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao each month at 7:00 p.m. through June Donlon Way in Dublin. General admis- they will be sold at the door, at $35 House, in cooperation with the National 2015 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 sion to the French-themed Spring Faire general. Youth and children’s ticket Park Service. Reserved tickets for both Old Bernal Ave. June 4, My Left Foot. is free. Come to celebrate Mother’s prices will not change. Childcare will events are available online at www. Theme Almost True, presented by Las Day or just come to enjoy the beautiful be available. St. Bartholomew’s Parish eugeneoneil.org, or by phone at (925) Positas College coordinator of the springtime blooms in the park, shop for Hall is at 678 Enos Way, Livermore. 820-1818. There is limited seating Humanities Candace Klaschus, a film antiques and one-of-a-kind items, lis- There is parking on site as well as on available in the Old Barn performance historian. Pleasanton Library meeting ten to live music, and enjoy great food the street. site. All seats are $25.00 per person. room. The programs are free and all with a glass of wine or champagne. 2015 Top Chef Grand Tasting Event, Tri-Valley High: Intergalactic 2015. are welcome to attend. Note that some There are plenty of children’s activities Sun., May 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Rotary Club Creatures of Impulse, the Bay Area’s films are mature in content and may as well. www.ci.dublin.ca.us of Dublin annual fund-raiser at 5885 Find your local Performances, award-winning, nationally recognized not be suitable for children. 931-3400, 75th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, Owens Dr., Pleasanton. Food paired teen improv troupe, takes teen improv ext. 4. Sat., May 9, Pleasanton Senior Center, with wines from local restaurants and “out of this world” with a new Sci-Fi 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Exhibi- wineries; taste craft beers; dine on Events, Festivals, and more! show each night. Audience suggestions DANCE tors registration 8-10 a.m., show open delicious desserts. Door prizes, silent inspire fresh new characters, stories, Square dancing for all ages 8 years to public 2-5 p.m., awards ceremony and live auctions, free valet parking. and improvised songs each night…no and up, Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm 2:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by City of $45 per person. www.TopChefDublin- show is ever the same. Thursday, Fri- at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Pleasanton and Alain Pinel. No admis- Rotary.org. day, and Saturday, May 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 Livermore. Families and friends sion charge. 251-1111. Hula Lives On, 2:30 p.m. May 24, p.m. Free Preview Nights Tuesday and welcome. September classes are free Bras for the Cause “Diamond Jubilee” Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Wednesday, May 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. to new dancers. Questions? Margaret Breast Cancer Walk, Tri-Valley SOCKs Livermore. Kumu Gloria Ruiz Presents Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 925-447-6980. (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures). Halau Makana Lani in a Musical Avenue, Pleasanton. General admis- Valley Dance Theatre Spring Rep, 5/9/2015, 5:30pm registration, journey to the Islands of Hawaii. sion tickets: students $5; adults $10. Spring celebration of dance with 7:00pm walk start. www.trivalleysocks. Accompanied by the talented voices of Tickets available at www.firehousearts. repertory pieces both classic and org. Registration fee & minimum $200 Faith Ako and Weldon Kekauoha. www. www.independentnews.com/calendar org, 925-931-4848, or at the Box Of- contemporary featuring highlights from in donations required; register link bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. fice at the center. Free parking. Sleeping Beauty and a swinging salute on website. A fun evening 10k walk “Let’s go fly a kite!” The San Ramon (925) 447-8700 Ohlone College Playwrights Festival to the 1940's. Music accompaniment is through downtown Pleasanton with Art & Wind Festival, is scheduled for (Bill 2), Thurs., May 7 and Fri., May 8, provided by The Valley Dance Theatre most participants in decorated or Sunday and Monday, May 24-25, 2015 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015

(Organizations wishing to run notices (1 p.m.); Aug. 8: ABC's of garden design; FIEA student is fully insured, brings his/her in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Sept. 12: bulbs: the best drought resistant own spending money and expects to bear Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care garden color; Oct. 10: multiply and divide his/her share of the household responsi- of Bulletin Board or email information to perennials; Nov. 14: roses - selecting, bilities as well as be included in normal Michelle Hewitt to Receive Citation Award [email protected]. Include name planting and pruning. Gardening advice and activities and lifestyles. For information of organization, meeting date, time, place guided tours 2nd Saturday of each month. contact your Local Representatives Carol Area high school senior and theme or subject. Phone number and Garden open to public every day during or Susan Berger at 209-502-7443 or by e- Michelle Hewitt (pictured contact person should also be included. daylight hours. No admission charge. mail [email protected]. Information: at right) will receive the Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) "La Vita Charter," Bocce tournament www.forteexchange.org. Citation Award, the high- Tri-Valley Republican Women Fed- and fund-raiser, May 8, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Livermore-Amador Genealogical erated special announcement: due to a at Campo di Bocce, 175 E. Vineyard Ave., Society presents Anne Gillespie Mitchell. est offered by the AWANA heavy schedule in the State Assembly, Jim Livermore. Benefiting Livermore Valley On May 13 at 7:30 pm. She will speak clubs, a worldwide youth Patterson, 23rd Assembly District member, Charter Schools. Sponsored by Resource on Searching Successfully to Reveal Your ministry. The award cer- will speak at our dinner for Shannon Grove. Insurance Company. Food served all-night- Ancestors Story on Ancestry .com. Held emony will take place at 3 Shannon will speak to the group in the long; a DJ; raffles, games and prizes; wine at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada future. Assemblyman Patterson is serving and beer tastings; silent auction and more. Ct., Pleasanton. No charge and all are p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at his second term in the State Assembly. He Register at www.trivalleylearning.org/bocce welcome. Anne is a Product Manager at Trinity Church, 557 Olivina has supported ensuring the counting of Armchair Travelers, Livermore Public Ancestry.com and writes the Ancestry Anne Avenue, the host for the military ballots, fast tracking of licenses for Library Civic Center on May 14, 2015 from column for Ancestry.com. Her website Livermore club. vocational nurses, and is Vice-Chair of the 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Wilderness Press author Finding-forgotten-stories.com has a wealth Assembly Utilities and Commerce commit- Tom Courtney will discuss multi-day hiking of information to help you in your ancestral Michelle, who attends tee, introducing legislation to improve the adventures he features in his guidebooks, research. For addition information contact: Trinity was raised in Liver- business climate in California. Thursday, Walkabout Northern California: Hiking Inn Marilyn Glass and Diane Wiedel, Program more and currently resides May 14th, Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 to Inn and Walkabout Malibu to Mexico: Chairs. E-mail program@L-AGS. in Tracy on her family’s Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Social 6:30 Hiking Inn to Inn on the Southern California Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy pm, dinner 7:00 pm. $30 for members, Coast. Adults are invited to this free Club. Feed your wonder about the Night ranch. She has been active in school seniors have received for pre-school through high $34 for guests. RSVP by May 11 to Linda at program on the second Thursday of each Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the the Alameda County 4-H for the Citation Award so far school students. The all- 925-426-1474 or email krikorianpublish- month in the Community Meeting Rooms of 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- over nine years, raising steer from Livermore. volunteer staff is trained for [email protected]. the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. and swine. She was crowned This AWANA Club meets child protection and to work Hearts Against Hunger, 2 to 5 p.m., Avenue, Livermore. For additional informa- Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 Sunday, May 17. Hosted by Tri-Valley tion please call 925 373-5500. p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info the 2014/2015 Livermore on Sunday afternoons during with children/youth with Rotaract club, a sister organization to Widowed Men and Women of visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Junior Rodeo Queen and the school year and takes age-appropriate materials. Rotary International. Purple Orchid Resort Northern CA., May 14, 1 p.m. lunch in ers.org/ represented Livermore at registrations in late August and Spa in Livermore. Funds will benefit Livermore, RSVP by May 12 to Gloria, Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 many local events and ro- Open Heart Kitchen. The afternoon includes 846-8320. May 16, 1 p.m. friendly bridge, Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s wine and beer, food, live entertainment, RSVP by May 9 to Barbara, 426-8876. May costumes give free guided tours beginning deos in California. door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets 17, 1 p.m., general meeting, birthday lunch at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays She has been a member of may be purchased at the door or go to in Pleasanton, RSVP by May 14 to Gloria, of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 this AWANA club since first www.eventbrite.com/e/hearts-against- 846-8320. May 21, 5 p.m. happy hour in Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and grade. For one of the more LDS Lists New Presidency hunger-tickets Pleasanton, RSVP by May 19 to Mary, 736- the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Mount Diablo Rose Society: Sam 2350. May 23, noon, brunch in San Ramon, information on the Ravenswood Progress difficult requirements, she The Pleasanton Stake Tang and his counselors Po Jones, one of two candidates for vice- RSVP by May 21 to Marsha, 830-8483. League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- read the entire Bible during of The Church of Jesus Chi Ho and Tommy D. Jones president of the American Rose Society May 28, noon, lunch in Livermore, RSVP gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at her four high school years Christ of Latter-day Saints were released and received (ARS), will be a special guest speaker. Sam by May 26 to Gloria, 846-8320. May 31, (925) 443-0238. and summarized each book will describe his vision for ARS and then 12:30 p.m. lunch in Dublin, RSVP by May Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social announced the calling of an expression of gratitude speak about a recent trip he made to China 28 to Bette, 510-357-7873. group of retired men who join together to of the Bible using her own a new branch presidency for their years of service. to discuss the preservation and exchange Livermore Amador Valley Garden better enjoy their leisure time. Activities words. Only a small percent- for the Dublin 2nd Branch The new branch president of China's native rose species to enrich the Club will meet on Thursday, May 14, include golf, bridge, photography, travel, age of the seniors complete congregation. This is one of is Po Chi Ho with Tommy American rose hybridizing program. Sam's 7:00pm at Alisal School's multipurpose fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- the requirements for this talk will be followed by Roger and Janie room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men six Mormon congregations D. Jones as 1st Counselor Chapin, the regularly scheduled speakers. Novella Carpenter, author of the 2009 living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, 10-year award. Counting in the cities of Pleasanton and Andrew See-Long Lin Last year Roger and Janie spent six weeks memoir Farm City will speak on the his- and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch Michelle, eleven local high and Dublin. President Alex as 2nd Counselor. in England touring gardens. Presentation tory and current state of the urban farm on the first Thursday of each month at the President Po Chi Ho, of their travels entitled “Postcards from movement. Visitors are welcome. For more San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, 30 English Gardens." The meeting is on information call Bev at 925 485 7812 or San Ramon. Please read more about the Managing Director of Bear- Wednesday, May 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 visit www.lavgc.org. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and fish Networks, is married to pm at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Golf Tournament, Livermore High the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Jeanette Ho and they have Dublin. Guests are welcome. School Alumni Assoc.(LHSAA) is sponsor- information or to attend a meeting, call three children. Tommy D. Tri-Valley Chapter 397 of the ing its 5th Annual Golf Tournament on Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. National Active and Retired Federal Fri., May 29 at Las Positas Golf Course. Bras for the Cause “Diamond Army Pvt. Vanessa M. Pinon has graduated from basic combat Jones, an Attorney at Pearl Employees Association (NARFE) meeting "Shotgun Start-Scramble Format" starts Jubilee” Breast Cancer Walk, Tri-Valley training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of Law Group, is married to on May 14 at Vic’s All Star Kitchen, 201 with a 11:30 registration & 12:30 Tee Off SOCKs (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures). training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and Xiaojun Jones and they have A Main St. in Pleasanton. Attendees need and includes green fee, cart, range balls, 5/9/2015, 5:30pm registration, 7:00pm core values, and received instruction and practice in basic combat three children. Andrew Lin not be NARFE members. Formed in 1921, prizes, and dinner for $125.00/player. walk start. www.trivalleysocks.org. skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill NARFE represents five million Federal Can't make the golf, dinner & socializing Registration fee & minimum $200 in dona- is married to Lei Lin, they workers, retirees, spouses and their sur- $30.00 LHSAA raises funds to support tions required; register link on website. A and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed have three children and he is vivors. A no host luncheon will begin at Livermore High School's Students, Faculty fun evening 10k walk through downtown combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice IT Consultant for 1SC 11:30 a.m., and a business meeting will & Administrative needs. Contact: Kristen/ Pleasanton with most participants in system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. President Ho and his follow at 1 p.m. Look for chapter signs at Simon - 925-784-1367 or 925-784-9987, decorated or themed bras. Bra judging Pinon is the daughter of Gabriel A. Pinon and Monica V. Sakya the restaurant side entrance. To request Rich - 925-989-4372, Jim 925-548-8108 contests, raffle baskets, goody bags & a of Livermore. She is a 2013 graduate of Granada High School. counselors, with the sup- more information, directions or transporta- or go to www.livermorehighalumni.com or fun Finisher's Party included. 100% of port of their wives and chil- tion to the meeting, please call Gary at www.mkt.com/lhsaa funds raised are donated to local Bay Area Air Force Airman Macy J. Ehmen graduated from basic military dren, will lead a congrega- (925) 373-6758. Background on NARFE is Forte International Exchange beneficiaries. training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. tion of Mandarin speaking on the Web at http://www.narfe.org. Association (FIEA) seeking volunteer host NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & Earth friendly demonstration families for high school boys and girls Support Group meets monthly for parents/ The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that members and help them garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore. from various countries for the upcoming caretakers of children ages 5-17 years included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core increase their commitment Alameda County Master Gardeners present school year. Host families provide room, with (or suspected of having) emotional/ values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. to our Savior Jesus Christ, talks on a variety of topics., 10 to 11 a.m. board, and guidance for a foreign teenager. psychiatric disorders. It meets the third Ehmen is the daughter of John Ehmen of Ripon, granddaughter strengthen their families and May 9: Lively lavenders (also a lavender Couples, single parents, and families Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at of Linda Ehmen of Fremont, and niece of Dawn and Tom Ehmen wand making class for a $10 fee); June 13: with or without children living at home Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge of Livermore. The airman graduated in 2011 from Ripon High serve their fellowmen. getting your garden through the summer are all encouraged to apply. The exchange Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is School, Ripon. heat; July 11: dealing with pests and students arrive from their home countries drop-in and free. Contact person is Marsha diseases that bloom with the summer heat before the current school year begins. Each McInnis at 925-980-5331. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 11

Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, stone Court, Pleasanton. Services 9 a.m. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: group for retired men who seek activities Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's of each month at the Livermore Veterans services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 blended with choir and band. Childcare for Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. to enhance their retirement. Monthly Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. infants through age 6 and children start John Knox Presbyterian Church, meetings feature lunch and an interesting Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa- org/ All are welcome. in the worship service with their parents. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ tion, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 10:30 contemporary worship led by a band. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for about and join activities such as hiking, pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School Sunday school for children and middle- ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball and Pereira, 462-6415. 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group wood carving. There is also a neat group Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, RELIGION Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study (925) 846-4436. Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth of guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior adult 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road Friday of every month 50% off most of the plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 ministries meet every other month. Call the 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. store sale. For more information visit www. a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary office at 846-8650 for more information. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College Any retired man is welcome to drop by to shepgate.org/holiday and children’s program For more informa- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Ave. (United Christian Church). More learn about your opportunities. For more Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. information check our website: branch121. to new and established residents of the Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, com or (925) 315-7170. sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Val- [email protected] (put “SIR” in the first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night Cedar Grove Community Church, ley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Sunday subject line). on the second Wednesday of the month, a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- there is adult Bible study, youth activities 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship service; children’s program available. All ClutterLess Self Help Support Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, ship service. AWANA children's program and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. are welcome. Ongoing classes, groups, and Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, family activities, and monthly adult socials. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. care during all events. 447-1848, www. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. activities. Rev. Karen Epps, minister. http:// support group for people with difficulty dis- Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. trinitylivermore.org Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 www.unityoftrivalley.org/ 925.829-2733. carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors is a psychological issue, not an organizing Community Resources for Inde- Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to service. Information 447-8747 or www. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Well Community Outreach Center – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor help people with disabilities and supports uucil.org 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact ministry provides meats, canned and dry 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except them to live independently and participate Congregation Beth Emek, Center Claire La Scola at 447-9800. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Center for Spiritual Living some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come in their community for as long as they are for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and St. Innocent Orthodox Church, available prior to the start of the school Livermore Valley - People from all faith or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday year). Those with an immediate need or traditions, cultures, races and sexual 925-922-1467. More information at: www. offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. who would like to donate nonperishable orientations welcome. Sunday service clutterlesseastbay.org to provide information and referrals and Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at food items, call the office at (925) 479- at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs Fertile Groundworks offers op- provide community education at senior org. (831) 278-1916. 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting portunities to volunteer in a community centers and affordable housing complexes Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. educational garden each Tuesday and to residents of Southern Alameda County. ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment For more information contact revhar- Wednesday from 10:00-noon and Fridays The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- only. The Outreach Center will be open [email protected] or visit us at http:// from 3:00-6:00. Additional volunteer Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from csllvlighthouse.org. opportunities are available the 1st, 2nd be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. a.m. All are most welcome to come and Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Evening of Music, Congregation Beth and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:00- by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at First Church of Christ, Scientist, worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- will be on a first come first serve basis Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton: noon. The organization provides organically [email protected]. All services Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. ity. For more information call the church between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Congregation Beth Emek and Temple Beth grown produce to local food programs are free. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is office 925-462-4802. sen Drive, Livermore. Torah (Fremont, CA) invite everyone to an for those in need, as well as serving as a DBE Daughters of the British held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Lynnewood United Methodist energetic evening of music, 7 p.m. Sat., teaching garden. Those interested to visit Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain and reading room are located at Third and Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly May 16. Peri Smilow has been wowing www.fertilegroundworks.org and like us Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 447-3289. Church: Service Schedule: 8:00 congregation where all are welcome. audiences since the mid-1990's. Now, on our Facebook page (www.facebook. a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month open to the public, features books, CDs a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays nearly twenty years and four critically com/FertileGroundWorks) to sign-up for at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was and magazines for sale. For information, Adult Bible Study (check web-site): 10:25 with Sunday school for youth and adults at acclaimed albums later, Peri Smilow and volunteer opportunities. 4743 East Ave., founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) call (925) 447-2946. Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both services. her music are celebrated around the Livermore (directly behind Asbury United (3) organization made up of women of Sunset Community Church, 2200 Eucharist with choir, child care provided. Children are welcome in all services. Con- world. Visit www.perismilow.com for bio Methodist Church). British or British Commonwealth heritage Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- 1:00 p.m. Youth Group. www.saintbart- tact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221, and links to music and videos. Tickets are Eric's Corner is a free support and ancestry with a focus on charity and vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts slivermore.com send an email to [email protected] or available online (http://perismilowcbetbt. group for people who are dealing with a fellowship. Those interested in helping with at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church Little Brown Church, United Church visit website at www.lynnewood.org. bpt.me). Tickets are also available at the diagnosis of Epilepsy. Meetings are held at “the cause," enjoying social activities, and provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of Congregation Beth Emek and Temple Beth 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, forming long-lasting friendships, contact of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Torah offices, and at the door. Reserved Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 seating is $36, general admission is $18 the third Thursday of each month. For more Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for call 447-6282. 2580 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. and seniors/students are $10. Doors open information please visit us at ericscorner. additional information. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Pathway Community Church, 6533 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, at 7:00pm for dessert. The concert starts org American Legion Post 237, is looking Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown at 7:30pm. Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes for new members, Meetings are the second more. Information, 447-8840. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, ward, 1 p.m. Community HU Chant is the theme visitors to come experience a great time Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, adult programs. Biblically based practical The Church of Jesus Christ of of a non-denominational prayer activity while making a difference in our commu- Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 messages, nondenominational. All are wel- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Saturday, May 9th at 12:00 Noon. ,The nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Bring a copy of discharge document DD- a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. comed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Community HU Chant is held once a month & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. 214 to a meeting. Mailing address is Amer. adult Bible study/Sunday school. For org (925) 829-4793. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at each 1st Saturday at The Parkview, 100 The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Leg. Post 237, P.O. Box 823, Pleasanton, information, call 925-447-1246. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. For more infor- Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Ca. 94566. Asbury United Methodist Church, 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. mation contact by computer at j.marling@ Assistance League® of Amador Val- Pleasanton Military Families is 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., comcast.net, ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated a Pleasanton based support group for Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores group of volunteers, reaching out to those those who have a loved one serving in the Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings the main teachings of the Bible, meets at in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email doing it. Regular meetings are held on the the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. [email protected] for more info. third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. that are experienced. There is no better org. East Avenue, Livermore; worship service For more information, see our website, support than being surrounded by others United Christian Church, www. 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch. www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, who know what you are going through. uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- org. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Three times per year, the group collect tion offering community and spiritual Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. supplies and sends care packages to the encouragement for questioners, seekers North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Operation: SAM “Supporting All troops. Contact [email protected] for and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military the location of the next meeting. morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 support organization based in Livermore. Livermore Military Families, a 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; call a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday S.A.M. has been in operation since January support group for families in Livermore 449-6820 for more information. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued who have a loved one serving in the Granada Baptist Church, 945 aged children go to Kid’s Church following morale support of deployed troops. For Military, is intended to be a safe place for Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 information or donations, visit www. family members to come and share their Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all operationsam.org, email operationsam@ experiences and concerns with others who worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. understand what they are going through. 1-888-805-7151. in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Depression and Bipolar Support All family members are welcome to attend Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015

Fair Board Adds Director A new director has been selected to serve on the Board of the Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association. The Fair Association’s 26 Board Members oversee the operations of the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The new director is Rose Johnson of Pleasanton. President of the Fair Board, Richard Sealana states, “Rose brings a commitment to the community and is an innovative leader; she will be an asset to the Fair Board and the Fair community.” CEO of the Davis Street Family Resource Center in San Leandro since 1991, Johnson brings experience in business, government, and social service. Johnson’s community involvement includes work with Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and CAPPA (a statewide child development advocacy organization). “I am delighted to join this dynamic and dedicated Board of Directors as they re-envision a new Alameda County Fair- grounds that recognizes the successful history of our annual fair, but is prepared to rise to the challenge of a future filled Mayson Bothwell, 15 year old daughter of Don and with potential. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and lend Zandi Bothwell, has been named Miss Livermore Junior all of my skills and experiences to make the Fairgrounds a venue that is economically sound, jam-packed with year- Rodeo Queen. Her family has lived in Livermore for round activities, and able to showcase all that’s great about 5 generations. She attends Livermore High School Alameda County,” says Johnson. as a member of the class of 2018. Her goal is to become a large animal veterinary. Her hobbies include photography, riding her horse Kendall, rodeo, and of Hope Hospice Adds Directors course hanging out with friends. She competes single Community members Robert Boehm and Anne King stake, pole bending, goat tying and chute dogging. have been elected to the Hope Hospice Board of Directors. Bothwell is a member of FFA this year and will be They join the 15-member board, each of whom is elected showing her goat at the Alameda County Fair. She says, to a two-year term, up to three consecutive two-year terms. "I have grown up around horses, but have only been Robert “Bob” Boehm has extensive experience in business planning, procurement, cost management, supply competing in rodeo the last 2 years. The thrill of a good chain and mergers and acquisitions. He currently serves as Nicholas Humphrey ride is like nothing else. I am proud to be serving as the a consultant and interim chief financial officer to Sviral, Inc., Miss Livermore Junior Rodeo Queen 2015. in Sunnyvale. He also offers part-time consulting to startup companies. Boehm retired in 2012 from Deloitte Consulting Eagle Award Earned by where he had worked as a director since 2000. “With his business background, years of experience and Nicholas Humphrey knowledge of our community, Bob will be a great resource to Hope Hospice and the families we serve,” says Hope Nicholas James Humphrey of Troop 941 in Pleasanton Hospice CEO Victoria Emmons. “We welcome him to our was presented his Eagle Scout Medal, the Boy Scouts of Hope Hospice family.” American’s highest rank, at an Eagle Court of Honor on Dublin resident Anne King is vice-president/branch April 25, 2015, in Pleasanton. manager of Union Bank on Hopyard Road in Pleasanton, Humphrey, 17, a senior at Amador High School, has having served there since the branch’s opening in 2007. She earned 36 merit badges and a Bronze Palm. Nick has served is a member of the Foundation Board with Axis Community in his troop as Junior Assistant Scout Master, Senior Patrol Health in Pleasanton and is a graduate of the Chamber of leader, Patrol Leader and Troop Guide. His scouting journey Commerce’s 2008 Leadership Pleasanton program. King included helping run the Twin Valley Camporee, culminat- was appointed a member of the Hope Hospice Advisory ing in a weekend camp for over 300 scouts. For his Eagle Board in May 2013. Project, Nick designed, planned, organized and directed the “Anne has been involved with Hope Hospice as a member creation of a portable storage container for transporting mu- of our Advisory Council, and has worked in the community sic equipment for the Amador Valley High School Marching for many years,” says Craig Eicher, president of the Hope Band in Pleasanton. Hospice Board of Directors. “With her business and finance In addition to scouting, Nick plays baritone saxophone in Two of ABC Music Stores music students sang the background, Anne will be an asset to Hope Hospice and our National Anthem at the Stanford baseball game on Amador’s Jazz and Wind Ensembles and was section leader community.” during the 2014 marching band season. Sunday, April 26. Pictured performing are JD Cerruti For more information, call 925 829-8770 or visit Hope- and Jade Overton. Hospice.com.