VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 23 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 Supervisors Put Transportation Measure on November Ballot Measure B3, with $400 of the population of Alam- projects, help AC Transit reduce cut-through traffic to one full cent, and would million earmarked for a eda County. erase some of its shortfall in the city. continue in perpetuity. The Livermore BART extension, The board's discussion and restore some service, Supervisors already had measure requires the a two- Find Out What's will appear on the ballot in on the measure June 5 was fill potholes in streets in cit- discussed the measure in thirds majority in order to November. confined to a few questions ies, and bring $400 million depth at a hearing they held pass. Happening The Alameda County for Tess Lengyel, an Al- for the phase 1 Livermore a few months ago. ACTC officials have said Board of Supervisors voted ameda County Transporta- BART extension along the The measure is called B3, that the one-cent tax needs Check Out Section A because it is the third round Section A is filled with unanimously June 5 to place tion Commission (ACTC) freeway. to be a continuing revenue information about arts, the $7.7 billion countywide official who presented the Also for the Valley is of funding for transportation source because of major people, entertainment and sales tax measure on the board a short summary of $132 million to widen High- projects in the county from a shifts in the structure of special events. There are ballot. what the measure would way 84 between Interstates countywide sales tax. federal and state transporta- education stories, a variety The expenditure plan accomplish. 580 and 680 and at the I-680 The sales tax currently tion funding, which result of features, and the arts and for the funds had previously The measure will provide interchange. Pleasanton has in effect is one-half cent. in significant shortfalls for entertainment and bulletin been endorsed by city coun- more money than in the past sought the widening for If voters were to approve county and city projects. board. cils representing a majority for bicycle and pedestrian many years in an effort to B3, that would rise in 2013 (See BALLOT, page 4) Pleasanton Stark, Swalwell Head Council For November Election Democratic Congress- independent with Republi- OKs MOU man Pete Stark and fellow can and Conservative Party Democrat Eric Swalwell endorsements, received Groups Serving will face off in the No- 14,964 votes. Food Will Share vember run-off in the 15th In the Alameda County Storage Units Congressional District. 4th Supervisorial District, Stark led the balloting Nate Miley was re-elected The Pleasanton City with 28,137 votes; Swall- with 21,899 votes to 8142 Council approved a Memo- well's vote total as of Thurs- for challenger Tojo Thomas randum of Understanding day was 24,266. Christo- in the nonpartisan race. with Open Heart Kitchen pher Pareja, who ran as an (See ELECTION, page 4) to operate a refrigerated storage unit. The vote was unani- Saving Tesla? Budget mous. The Pleasanton Human Services Commission con- Proposal Would Pull $21 ducted a series of round- table discussions in 2010 Million From Off-Road Fund with local service providers By Jeff Garberson drive cars racing cross-coun- to better understand the A plan to keep up to 50 try. The bare, torn hillsides community’s human service state parks from being closed of the Carnegie off-road needs, barriers to services would move millions of vehicle park immediately and to identify emerging dollars out of an off-road to the east of Tesla can been trends and opportunities for vehicle fund, possibly mak- seen from Corral Hollow collaboration. ing it less likely that off-road Road, a visible demonstra- One of the needs that was enthusiasts will be able to tion of what Friends would identified was a centralized Photo - Doug Jorgensen expand anytime soon into like to avoid. refrigerator/freezer storage Tesla, an undeveloped, state- Gov. Arnold Schwar- unit in the Tri-Valley area Croce Elementary School in Livermore held its annual Hoe Down last Wed., May 30. Students performed square dances. Students met the Livermore Rodeo Queen and owned site some 10 miles zenegger proposed closing that would provide agen- east of Livermore. 100 parks in 2009 to help cies the ability to purchase watched a roping demonstration. Families were on hand to watch the festivities. The Tesla is named for the deal with a $60 billion state or accept donations of food annual Livermore Rodeo and parade are set for this weekend. The parade marches abandoned town that thrived funding shortfall, but he in bulk and then store it for off at 10 a.m. on Sat., June 9 in downtown Livermore. Rodeo action takes place June there in the 19th and early backed off the plan in re- a longer period of time, thus 9 and 10 at Robertson Park Stadium. 20th Centuries, connected sponse to public pressure. reducing their overall cost to Livermore and the rest of Last year, in the face of of providing food related California by wagon roads continuing budget crises, services. that are still visible in places. Gov. Jerry Brown proposed The cost of the regional Save Mount Diablo Turns Its Its 3,000 acres of hills, val- closing 70 parks by July 1, food storage project is es- leys and stream beds contain 2012, for much the same timated at approximate- rare and endangered plant reason. Support from non- ly $106,000. A total of Attention to County Solar Policy and animal species, as well profit groups and others has $116,973 has been raised. By Ron McNicoll covering as much as 2700 with a strong statement that as historical and cultural reduced the list of closures The money was collected Although based in Contra acres in the eastern Altamont our organization will be features that conservation- to 53. through donations and grant Costa County, Save Mount near Mountain House has involved in this, because ists hope to protect. The plan to keep nearly funding from the cities Diablo (SMD) has made it been filed with the county by we want to make sure that A grass roots group in all of these open is called of Pleasanton and Liver- clear that it will be involved Pegasus Energy Partners. Mount Diablo is not cut off Livermore, Friends of Tesla the Sustainable Parks Pro- more, Open Heart Kitchen, in the creation of Alameda SMD Land program from the rest of the Diablo Park, has formed to protect posal. It was put forth by Safeway Inc., and Alameda County's rural solar power director Seth Adams told range to the south," said the site from the devasta- state senators Joe Simitian County, Board of Supervi- ordinance. a county public meeting Adams. tion that could be caused by (D-Palo Alto) and Noreen sors Scott Haggerty’s and Alameda County is work- on solar policy May 31 in "This is not the same motorcycles and four-wheel (See TESLA, page 5) Nate Miley’s offices. ing on drafting an ordinance Dublin why the 41-year-old open space as somewhere With full funding for the for the location of solar nonprofit wants to help form else. This is critical open (See STORAGE, page 4) energy operations. One ap- Alameda County policy. space in East County to Breakfast plication for solar arrays "I wanted to come in (See SOLAR, page 4) Supports Troops San Ramon Switches from TV 30 On June 9th the Service By Ron McNicoll The move is expected to Melissa Tench-Stevens said Organizations of Pleasanton The San Ramon City have a negative impact on that she is analyzing the will host 2nd Annual Home- Council has voted to cease TV 30's budget, which is impact now. town Pancake breakfast and using TV 30 to televise its now supported by the cities She said she can't an- Troop Packout. Everyone meetings and Mayors Re- of Livermore, Pleasanton ticipate what each of the is invited to attend to sup- port. The city will switch and Dublin. remaining three cities would port our service men and to Contra Costa Television The switch could have an decide about support for the Element Name 'Livermorium' Is women who are deployed (CCTV) after July 1. effect on the three remaining station. The board, which overseas. The council made the de- cities if they have to contrib- will be the mayors of the Approved by International Panel The breakfast is free to cision May 22 on a 4-1 vote, ute even more than they are three surviving cities, (and all. Enjoy a full plate of with Councilmember Dave now to the TV 30 budget. technically San Ramon until The International Union Calif. A group of researchers pancakes, sausages, coffee Hudson voting "no." TV 30 executive director (See TV 30, page 4) of Pure and Applied Chem- from the Laboratory, along and juice. istry (IUPAC) has officially with scientists at the Flerov Last year over 750 meals Foundation Head Says Insurance May Cover Debt approved new names for ele- Laboratory of Nuclear Re- were served on a cold rainy ments 114 and 116, the latest actions, participated in the day. Donations last year sup- The Tri-Valley Com- non-profit organizations by A forensic audit goes much heavy elements to be added work carried out in Dubna ported over 185 packages munity Foundation (TVCF) TVCF, Hyde said that the deeper than a regular annual to the periodic table. on the synthesis of super- of special treats that were may be able to come through foundation has two insur- audit, which is all that is re- Scientists of the Law- heavy elements, including sent by Pleasanton Military on its promised philan- ance policies. quired by law. The forensic rence Livermore National element 116. (Lawrencium Families to our service men thropic money for various Hyde said, "I am hopeful audit found that much more Laboratory (LLNL)-Dubna — Element 103 — was and women. community non-profits. that everyone gets paid." He money than it appeared collaboration proposed the already named for LLNL’s Cash donations will be That was the word last said he has sent in the claims was being spent without names as Flerovium for ele- founder E.O. Lawrence.) accepted for care pack- week from Ron Hyde, who to the insurance companies, the board's knowledge, said ment 114, with the symbol Flerovium (atomic sym- ages or if you wish to drop has assumed the duties of but usually with insurance Hyde. foundation president, add- claims, there could be dif- The bylaws of the foun- Fl, and Livermorium for el- bol Fl) was chosen to hon- off something specific that ement 116, with the symbol or Flerov Laboratory of would be most welcome. ing to his title of chairman ferences of opinion about dation require that any ex- of the board. payment. penses over $1000 are sup- Lv, late last year. Nuclear Reactions, where The following items are Livermorium (atomic superheavy elements, in- suggested: Granola bars, Hyde replaced David A forensic audit of TVCF posed to come to the board. Rice. books by a new outside Amounts far over that were symbol Lv) was chosen to cluding element 114, were foot powder, disposable honor Lawrence Livermore synthesized. Georgiy N. razors, sun screen, jerky, Although there is a auditor showed discrepan- not submitted to the board shortage of funds to meet cies in payments made by for approval, said Hyde. National Laboratory (LLNL) Flerov (1913-1990) was a nuts, dark calf high socks, (See ELEMENT, page 9) red and black licorice, gum, all of the promises made to the foundation, said Hyde. (See FOUNDATION, page 5) and the city of Livermore, mints, lifesavers, and insect repellent non-aerosol. PET OF THE WEEK Entertainment will be Inside Woof! Meet Rufus- a year old terrier blend with a heart provided by The Foot Hill of gold. He loves to please humans and knows basic High School Jazz Band, The doggie manners. He is very anxious for his forever home Young American Patriots SECTION A Editorial...... 4 and would love to meet you. For more information, call and Ward Belding our own Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 925-426-8656 or go online to www.valleyhumane.org Uncle Sam. Bulletin Board...... 11 Roundup...... 3 or www.facebook.com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see Breakfast will be served other adoptable dogs and cats. Valley Humane Society on June 9 from 7 a.m. to Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. This 11:30 a.m. at Dellucchi MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 weekend (June 9, 9am-6pm and June 10, 10am-4pm) Park (next to the Pleasanton is the annual Maddie’s Fund Adoptathon. Farmers Market). Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 10

PAGE 2 - The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 Drawing for Prizes in Fireworks Benefit The Livermore Fire- starting at noon for any last works Committee would minute ticket buyers. like to invite everyone out Tickets are $2 a piece or for the raffle prize drawing three for $5. Sunday, June 10th 1:00pm All proceeds go towards in front of the Chalice foun- the July 4th Fireworks event tain on First Street and at Las Positas College. Livermore Ave. Mayor John Marchand will be drawing the winners for the following prizes: One week in a cabin at Lake Tahoe, annual family swim pass at LARPD donated by LARPD, glass and 24kt gold necklace donated by Lance Cavalieri Jewelers, Onyx earrings, and 16 bags of rich compost donated by Photo - Doug Jorgensen Waste Management. Joe Michell School in Livermore recently received grants to help fund after school enrichment Committee represen- programs. The programs include a gardening and cooking club and an art program. The tatives will be on hand gardening and cooking club students made lemonade and hummus using items they had grown themselves. The art group learned how to turn reusable materials into other items. For example, all things Mylar, such as juice pouches, chip bags and cracker bags are being collected. After washing and drying them, they can be sewn into dog leashes, tote bags and zipper pencil pouches. Last year, in two days, over 1000 juice pouches were collected, keeping them out of landfills. Fifth graders Hanna Kavanaugh and Max O'Connor show the work with the pouches, including a completed tote bag.

Liaison Panel Will Look At Water Slides’ Future Pleasanton’s liaison on the job, but all other bids The Pleasanton Park and committee with the East will be considered, too. Recreation Commission Bay Regional Park District Ultimately, the slides called for the June 11 meet- (EBRPD) will meet at 11 are out of the picture in ing to explore what can be a.m. on June 11 to discuss the master plan update for done. One commissioner the possibility of keeping the Shadow Cliffs. However, suggested that an outside Shadow Cliffs water slide that plan is for the long term, non-profit might want to operating in the future. and may not be realized for come in and operate the The slides were shut 20 years. slides. down late last year. At that Slide enthusiasts say The liaison committee time, EBRPD took pos- there is a big time window is comprised of staffs from session of them from the to find an operator for the both agencies, three EBRPD private operator, who had slides, who can pay off a board members, two city been running them since loan for the needed im- councilmembers, and two their inception in 1981. provements. EBRPD should park and recreation com- At past meetings, EBRPD examine that option. missioners. said there is no way that the slides could open this sum- mer. However, enthusiasts from Pleasanton want to find a way to operate the slides next year, and for many years thereafter. EBRPD estimates that $6.3 million wouild be need- ed to bring the slide opera- tion up to first-class safety and appearance qualities. The district has $13 million in a fund that could finance repair. However, that fund must take care of the entire two-county district, so the dilemma is how to pay for the water park. The former operator, Glenn Kierstead, who built the slides, has said that he can complete the job for $280,000. The park district has talked about going out for an RFP, after there is an inventory/cost estimate on what work needs to be ac- complished. Kierstead is free to bid The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 - PAGE 3

County Gun Ordinance Upheld on the Committee to develop support the Alameda County won its long-fought mission set out by California’s Legislature court battle in Nordyke v. King, success- in creating the Committee. The goal is to fully defeating a gun show operator’s chal- prepare a comprehensive strategy to bring lenge to its ordinance regulating firearms individuals with disabilities into gainful possession on County-owned property. employment at a rate close to that of the The ordinance was challenged in 1999 by general population. the Nordykes, who claimed the ordinance “As the grandson and son of California infringed on their constitutional rights be- workers each of whom could not have sup- cause of its impact on their gun shows at the ported our family without the thoughtful County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. accommodation of their employers and The Court acknowledged the exception co-workers, it is a personal honor to play a in the county ordinance that allows pos- role in representing California business in session of unloaded firearms at events on connection with the employment of disabled the Fairgrounds provided the firearms are Californians.” says Fried. secured when not in the immediate pos- session of an authorized participant in an Help with Identity event. This would allow for gun shows to Pleasanton police officers responded to a be held. report on May 24 of a trash can left adjacent Gun shows at the fairgrounds in Pleas- to the roadway on the 11000 block of Dublin anton were canceled in 1999 when Alameda Canyon Road. The body of a woman was County supervisors outlawed private gun found in the trash can. The Alameda County possession on all county property. The or- Coroner’s Office completed an autopsy and dinance was created in response to a July the woman’s identity remains in question, as 1998 shooting at the fair. does her age and ethnicity. The exact time A lawsuit by would-be gun show spon- and cause of death are not known. sors was rejected in May 2011 by a three- A sketch artist is working very closely judge appeals court panel. The panel noted with the Coroner’s office to create a drawing that the Supreme Court had ruled in 2009 of the woman’s face. A forensic anthropolo- that the government could prohibit guns in gist is also assisting so that the sketch artist “sensitive places.” can create as accurate a likeness as possible. In the decision issued last week by an This process is time consuming and decom- eleven-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court position is further prolonging the process in of Appeals, the Court found that “[n]o this case. The development of the composite matter how broad the scope of the Second will likely be the only means of identifying Amendment – an issue we leave to another the deceased. Police say they are hopeful a day – it is clear that, as applied to Plaintiffs’ sketch will be available by the end of next gun shows and as interpreted by the County, week. At that time, police will be looking this regulation is permissible.” for assistance from the public in identifying The Ninth Circuit found Alameda the woman. County’s approach to be reasonable and Anyone with possible information that the ordinance minimally regulates related to this case is encouraged to call gun shows on the County’s own property. the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) The court said the county ordinance would 931-5100. regulate weapons sales at gun shows “only minimally” and did not violate the right to bear arms. ‘Bring ‘em Back’ Aids Recycling Local retailers in Alameda County are now making it easy for residents to Pleasanton Lawyer Appointed recycle fluorescent light bulbs at no cost. Robert Fried, a labor and employment Administered by Pacific Gas and Electric partner in the Pleasanton law office of At- Company (PG&E) and StopWaste.Org, the kinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo has “Bring ‘Em Back” campaign encourages been appointed to the California Committee residents to bring used compact fluorescent on Employment of People with Disabili- light (CFL) bulbs and fluorescent tubes of ties (CCEPD). Secretary of the California all shapes and sizes to participating retail Health and Human Services Agency Diana locations for proper disposal. S. Dooley announced the appointment ear- Currently, fluorescent bulbs cannot lier this month. be recycled through residential curbside The committee was recently established programs and should not be disposed of in within the California Department of Re- landfills. Through “Bring ‘Em Back,” there habilitation (DOR) with support from the are now 18 stores in Alameda County that Health and Human Services Agency. As a will accept used fluorescent bulbs and tubes member of the panel, Fried will work with from residents. business leadership throughout the state To find a list of Alameda County stores as well as advocates for the disabled and participating in “Bring ‘Em Back,” residents agency and legislative leadership who sit can visit www.BringEmBackAC.org. PAGE 4 - The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 SOLAR (continued from page one) begin with, a crucial linkage about here is displacing ag- ral solar power would not ligott reported that the SRC EDITORIAL in particular. It is broken ricultural and ranch land, not have been needed, said Sch- said it was worth a scientific by a number of infrastruc- coming up with compatible neider. look. If solar arrays were ture projects, such as the uses," said Adams. Bob Baltzer said he didn't located in the east Altamont, Homes Needed Altamont Landfill, and af- Assistant planning di- think it is appropriate to that could drive out rodents This weekend, June 9 and 10, the third annual fected by the (California) rector Liz McElligott, who have solar "farms" in agri- that now feed on irrigated Maddie's Matchmaker Adoptathon will be held. aqueduct. Adding projects was chairing the meeting, culture areas of any kind, alfalfa. This could send rap- in this area is just wrong- said that the request to the including rangelands. Solar tors westward to the wind The organization has set a goal of finding homes headed," said Adams. planning department from installations are an industrial turbines to find their prey, for 3,000 animals and has designated $3 million The result of the projects supervisors is to come up use, which is forbidden un- possibly increasing raptor for area animal shelters. In addition to increasing has been very narrow corri- with a solar policy, includ- der Measure D. mortality rates from colli- dors still remaining for tran- ing the rural areas. There One of the proposed solar sions with the blades. the awareness of shelter animals and their need sit of endangered species. have been two successful policy points talks about Cimino reported the idea for homes, the event also focuses on the efforts The corridors are especially applications in the vicinity desirability of preserving of conducting a study of so- of the shelters and rescue organizations to save important, because the east- of 100 acres or so of the "prime agricultural lands." lar impact on the turbines' the lives of countless dogs and cats every day. ern portions of Alameda and Pegasus Energy Partners' Altamont rancher Darrel area and having a buffer area Contra Costa counties have 2700-acre proposal. Sweet said that prime agri- around the turbines "was Free adoptions of dogs and cats will be offered one of the highest concentra- The county wants to help cultural land, which usually looked on with some amount to qualified adopters. In return, Maddie’s Fund tions of endangered species the state meet its carbon includes irrigation, should of favorable consideration" will pay each shelter or rescue group $500 to in the United States, said emissions goals. Solar is not be singled out as pre- by the SRC. Adams. one way to accomplish the ferred over rangeland for McElligott said that the $2,000 based on the age and health of the animal. "When you look at the goals, she said. The Pegasus preservation. Rangeland is county has no money for The donation is a “stimulus package” to help entire Altamont, there are so project, and two other much just as important to ranchers such a study. She said that ease the costs of providing care for senior and many endangered species. smaller ones that have been as farm land is to farmers he it appears the only way a treatable pets awaiting adoption. If you are really trying to approved, want to be in the said. He said that any EIR study could be undertaken minimize potential biologi- eastern Altamont, because for a solar project should in- would be at the time a devel- In the last two years of the Adoptathon, cal, agricultural, and other they would be close to a clude a study of the impacts oper would prepare a project participating animals shelters and rescue environmental impacts, you place where they can upload on both prime agricultural EIR. organizations adopted out record numbers of will avoid the open space their power to the electrical lands and rangeland. Schneider said he won- and ag lands. You will push grid. SOLAR IMPACT dered whether a scope of animals. For example, Valley Humane Society (for) decentralized (solar) GO SLOWLY URGED ON TURBINES study could be developed by (VHS) in Pleasanton adopted out 90 dogs and locations in parking lots FOR RURAL SOLAR Meeting participants also the SRC. "Then a developer cats last year—over one-third of its annual total and roof tops and things like Dick Schneider, a co- discussed the response of would know what could be that," said Adams. author of county Measure the County Scientific Re- developed. It's not fair for of about 250 adoptions per year. Adams also suggested D, which regulates uses view Committee (SRC) that them to embark on a path, Shelter and rescue organizations will follow that the county designate beyond city limits in the works on the problem of and then find out they have their normal adoption procedures, which solar installations as an county's agricultural lands, reducing raptor deaths in the to spend $2 million or $5 typically includes filling out an application and industrial use. "These are said that the county should Altamont wind area. million," said Schneider. industrial facilities, with go slowly when it comes to The committee was ap- McElligott said that she an interview with an adoption counselor—minus power lines, transmission rural solar. proached by county plan- will write up comments the fee during the Adoptathon. In most cases, facilities, and transformers. Schneider cited a report ning staff, and the Ohlone from the meeting, then set animals can be adopted on the spot. They are not compatible that said the state could Chapter of the Audubon another meeting, since at- with agriculture," he said. meet its requirements with Society conservation chair tendees said they need time Cats and dogs will be available for adoption at a If there were 100 acres more wind power in So- Rich Cimino about deter- to digest the proposed draft variety of locations. Stoneridge Shopping Center of solar installation, 'is it lano county, development mining what impact plac- that they looked at during will host seven animal rescue organizations in the agriculture or industrial? of rooftop solar at homes, ing solar arrays in the East the meeting. main courtyard area: East Bay Animal Rescue It dominates the parcel. It businesses and public insti- Altamont might have on Meanwhile, wind turbine is an industrial use. Is that tutions, and thermal energy bird deaths from the wind repowering in the Altamont and Refuge, Cat Support Network, Contra Costa what you want to encourage from geysers. turbines west of the Pegasus is moving ahead. NextEra Humane Society, Feral Cat Foundation, German in agricultural areas? That's It is possible that in 50 proposal. dedicated a project May Shepherd Rescue of Northern California, the crux of the question, said years, technology will be Cimino and assistant 31 that will replace 400 Adams. changed so much that ru- planning director Liz McEl- older turbines with 34 new Safe Cat Foundation, and Tri-Valley Animal "What we are talking turbines. Rescue. Other local adoption sites include the East TV 30 County Animal Shelter (4595 Gleason Drive, (continued from page one) Dublin), Round Table Pizza (530 Main Street, July 1), will advise her as to budget is operating cost, By contrast, TV 30 want- Do you want to be a part of Pleasanton), Savvy Seconds (2080 1st Street, how much support they will the non-profit would have ed $71,520, but that also in- it, or don't you? We are a Livermore), PetSmart (6960 Amador Plaza commit during fiscal year to cut back dramatically, or cludes the half-hour Mayors member of the Tri-Valley 2012/13. even quit, without the city Report, which runs 22 times first, and Contra Costa sec- Road, Dublin), and Valley Humane Society (3670 Former Livermore May- subsidies. The foundation per week on two channels. ond," said Hudson. Nevada Street, Pleasanton). For a complete list of or Marshall Kamena, who is was begun last year to estab- Council meetings run five He said that when redis- locations, visit www.maddiesadoptathon.org. president of TV 30's foun- lish grant sources to create times per week. tricting occurred, "we went Anyone thinking of adopting a cat, dog, puppy dation board, said he is permanence. Western Associates asked with the Tri-Valley, and awaiting that board meeting San Ramon is making $13,440 for council meet- even wrote an appeal to be or kitten is encouraged to take advantage of because the foundation may its switch to save money. It ings. Adding the Mayors together." this special event. It will benefit the animal, the have to take up the slack. went along with the subsidy Report would bring it to "We go to Washington adoptee and the organizations who take care of The foundation already in the current fiscal year. $16,800. Western Associates with the Tri-Valley (for is committed to fund-rais- Now the city faces a $4 mil- already handles web stream- lobbying for regional fund- the animals until they can find homes. ing development that will lion deficit projection, so it ing of the meetings for San ing). We receive impressive enable the cities to cease budgeted only $15,000 for Ramon. money. At some point, we contributions to TV 30 in TV coverage next year. By choosing CCTV, have to say, we are or are five years. The city received bids meetings will be seen on not part of the Tri-Valley. The cities subsidize TV from TV 30, CCTV, and Channel 27, already the car- I think it's important to be BALLOT 30 now because of a federal West Coast Associates rier for that channel. Further, part of the Tri-Valley," said (continued from page one) law change two years ago. Group. San Ramon made switching to CCTV aligns Hudson. Previously, Comcast and the switch to CCTV because San Ramon with the remain- Asked about whether The measure is a one- the money may never come AT&T sent along funds from time opportunity to increase for completion of a track it will cost $13,056 for der of Contra Costa County, there is a legal problem their subscribers, at 50 cents coverage only of the council said some councilmembers. with San Ramon leaving the tax to a full cent. Special line. per month per household, to meetings. Raising the cover- They noted that CCTV also the board of directors, city legislation allowed the elec- TransForm transporta- TV 30. age to include the Mayors televises supervisors' meet- manager Greg Rogers said, tion for November 2012 to tion policy director Manolo The law change said that Report brings it to $22,000. ings. "The city is not a partner. add a half cent to the current González-Estay said that the companies no longer had For an additional $2000, the Hudson opposed the mo- The non-profit consists of half cent tax. the organization is endors- to pass along the money for city can receive coverage of tion to change to CCTV four board members (the The $7.7 billion would ing the measure because it operating expenses, only an the tree lighting ceremony because he felt that the issue four cities' mayors). It's not a finance projects through was able to include most of amount for capital costs. and the annual State of the was "about more than TV joint powers agreement." 2042. Then ACTC would what TransForm wanted, Since most of TV 30's City report. 30. It's about the Tri-Valley. come back to the voters for especially in regard to bi- more projects. The measure cycle, pedestrian and transit includes public review over- allocations. sight provisions. As to TransForm's change TRANSFORM JOINS in view about wanting to ex- MEASURE'S BACKERS clude the Livermore BART (Opinions voiced in letters on June 9 and 10. Spectators Livermore Rodeo. Detailed If you install at least The measure recently extension from Measure 3B, published in Mailbox are those of information on the rodeo 3kW, PG&E will put you on the author and do not necessarily are treated to some of the picked up the endorsement González-Estay said that reflect the opinion of The Indepen- world’s best and most ex- and LSRA is available at a Time Of Use Net Metering of TransForm, a transporta- the first phase of BART to dent. Letter Policy: The Indepen- citing barrel racing, saddle www.livermorerodeo.org. tariff, whereby you can sell tion and land use organiza- Livermore involves a study. dent will not publish anonymous bronc and bareback riding, We look forward to seeing surplus electricity during tion with offices in several That will look at a variety of letters, nor will it publish letters roping and bull riding. And, you at this year’s rodeo. summer days at $0.30/kWh, without names. Abusive letters and power your home during states. It maintains an office options. It doesn't necessar- may be rejected or edited. Frequent everyone will enjoy the pag- in Oakland. ily mean there will be a rail letter writers may have publication eantry of the Grand Entry, Solar Rebate the night for $0.10/kWh. The TransForm endorse- project, said González-Es- of their letters delayed. Letters the special recognition of Pierre & Sondra Bierre Battery storage is unneces- ment is an important step tay. A number of alternatives should be submitted by e-mail to our men and women in uni- Pleasanton sary -- the grid banks your in the campaign to pass will be examined, he said. [email protected].) form, wild cow milking, one surplus and consumption. of the finest rodeo announc- We want to thank the We sized our 5 kW system the measure, because the A significant step for City of Pleasanton and its non-profit has the backing TransForm's change in think- Support the Rodeo ers ever and, of course, non- large enough to power the stop rodeo clown humor. Energy & Sustainability house, swimming pool and of many environmental and ing was BART director John Tim Barry Manager, Laura Ryan, for community organizations in McPartland's motion that set General Manager, LARPD’s Robertson 50 miles per day of future Park is again hosting the the generous solar electric electric vehicle driving. If the county's urban areas. up BART's endorsement of LARPD homeowners rebate we re- TransForm objected at the project. It added a strong Are you interested in an “World’s Fastest Rodeo,” you are wondering where to thanks to the year-long ef- cently received. A year ago, invest for retirement, going public hearings to some fiscal analysis element to the exciting glimpse into the we were spending a fortune Livermore Valley’s historic forts of the world’s most solar is a great alternative features of the measure project, said González-Es- dedicated volunteer orga- on PG&E electricity. At the – you know exactly what when it was being shaped. tay. Seeing where and when past and supporting our Pleasanton Solar Expo last western heritage? If so, nization, the Livermore ROI you’re getting back. TransForm asked ACTC to the money would come from Stockmen’s Rodeo Asso- November, we discovered Over a 25 year lifespan, drop the Livermore BART for Livermore BART was please consider attending the price of solar panels has the 2012 Livermore Rodeo ciation (LSRA). In 1918, our micro-power-plant will extension, contending that important to TransForm. LSRA started the Livermore come down dramatically, prevent carbon emissions Rodeo to raise funds in sup- and we could benefit from equal to the weight of a port of the American Red a total of 4 rebates (from fully-loaded 737 passenger STORAGE Cross during World War I. Federal, State, City and the jet! Solar electric ranks as (continued from page one) The all-volunteer LSRA has installer, Solar Universe). These combined rebates one of the best purchases project secured, staff will ton city staff began working standing ( MOU), Open continued this western tradi- we’ve ever made. Thank order the storage units and Heart Kitchen will coor- tion, and this year, presents paid for 50% of our system on the project. cost. you, Pleasanton. prepare the site at Pleas- In addition to select- dinate all activities associ- the 94th consecutive annual anton's Operation Services ing the storage containers, ated with the operation and Center at 3333 Busch Road site location and securing maintenance of the facility for installation. additional funding for the between the non- profit or- There will be one unit for project, six non-profit orga- ganizations and the City. ELECTION dry storage, another for food nizations along with Open The MOU required that (continued from page one) requiring refrigeration and a Heart Kitchen agreed to all of the non-profit organi- Stark first took his con- Police Association, among aide to Swalwell, said, "We third for frozen foods. zations sign separate agree- gressional seat in 1973, and others. are very pleased with the operate and maintain the result. We feel it is good The city council allocat- food storage units. The other ments that would be admin- represents the Bayside 13th In campaigning, Stark ed $11,973 in grant funding istered through Open Heart District. The new 15th CD pointed to major legislation positioning, heading into six organizations are Holy retains some of the Hayward that he wrote, such as the November. It is amazing earlier this year toward a re- Cross Lutheran, Interfaith Kitchen. The agreements gional food storage project. address the following issues: and San Leandro territory of COBRA law on continuing that more (than 50 percent Sharing, St. Clre's Church, the 13th, and picks up the health care insurance pro- of) voters did not vote for Following the approval of St. Raymond's Parish, Trin- times of operation, access and rules, space apportion- Valley. tection for 18 months after Stark." the funds, the Human Ser- ity Lutheran Church, and Pareja, who was avail- vices Commission, Open ment among organizations, Swalwell is a Dublin employment ceases, and a Tri-Valley Haven. Through councilmember and former role in writing the Afford- able by phone as the returns Heart Kitchen and Pleasan- a Memorandum of Under- labeling and dating of food stored, responsilbity to meet planning commissioner. able Health Care Act. were coming in Tuesday health department standards He is a deputy district at- Swalwell said that the night, told The Independent torney, and has taken leave district needs a new person that with one-third of the and cleaning, liability insur- vote counted, he was not ance for each organization, from his job to conduct the in Washington. He said he (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) campaign. can work across the aisle conceding defeat. However, Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala security process for access Stark received the en- with Republicans on some realistically he felt that the Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell and site access as well as Editor: Janet Armantrout dorsement of Sen. Dianne issues. He proposed an idea results point to the 15th CD unit keys, temperautre logs, The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 Feinstein and all of the Bay for congressional members as being Democratic. First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at responsilibty for mainte- the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. The Area's Democratic congres- to spend more time in their The other factor is mon- Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up and for nance and apportionment sional delegation. districts, while still being ey, he said. "I spent only more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. of utlity and garbage service Swalwell was endorsed able to vote via security- one-tenth of what they each costs. Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 by some Valley council- coded electronic means. spent," said Pareja. during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. All have signed off on members, and the Livermore Lisa Tucker, a campaign Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. the MOU. The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 - PAGE 5 TESLA (continued from page one) Evans (D-Santa Rosa), who For example, the May able Parks Proposal to take regard the closures as likely 31 newsletter of the Blue effect, it has to be adopted as to cost much more than they Ribbon Coalition, a national part of the final state budget save. organization that supports and then voted on by both The Sustainable Parks “motorized access to public houses of the legislature. Proposal does not mention lands,” says the Sustainable The general point of the Tesla or the goals of Friends Parks Proposal intends to two senators who introduced of Tesla Park. Instead, it “steal” from the fund. the measure is that the parks proposes seven measures to The newsletter urged are “an extraordinary eco- help the California Depart- readers to phone their leg- nomic asset” that “pump ment of Parks and Recre- islators and prevent the tourism and hospitality dol- ation meet an estimated $11 “pilfering.” lars into the economy and million shortfall this year Friends of Tesla scoff at create jobs,” in the words and $22 million next. that assertion, noting State of Palo Alto’s Simitian. In One of these measures Parks Department figures addition, he said, closing involves transferring $21 indicating that 69 percent them would increase state million from the Off High- of the fund’s resources come costs and liability because way Vehicle Trust Fund to from gasoline taxes, which of crime, vandalism and fire the State Parks Department are paid for by all drivers, damage. for its general use. That not just off-roaders. Nancy If Simitian and Evans Trust Fund is where the Off Rodrigue, a member of the get their way and most or Highway Motor Vehicle Friends steering committee, all of the remaining parks Recreation Division, a unit calls the use of gas taxes “a remain open, supported in of the California State Parks matter of fairness." part by $21 million from Department, would obtain “Some of the off-road the Off-Highway Vehicle its resources to expand off- people think all of their Trust Fund, it is still unclear road motor recreation into money comes from user whether the Off-Highway Tesla, according to a state fees, but it doesn't,” she Vehicle Division has the parks representative. said. “Most of it comes from means to expand into the Not surprisingly, the off- gasoline taxes and it should Tesla site. road community is upset be divided among all the The Division is continu- by the Sustainable Parks parks. There are all these ing to update its general plan Proposal, and even more by underfunded parks that can for the Carnegie site, includ- recent votes in the state As- be used by everyone all year. ing the proposed expansion sembly and Senate support- They're going to close, while into Tesla. ing it. The general belief of the (off-highway vehicle) As Friends of Tesla has the community is that their parks are used by very few noted, it has been trying fees, licenses and gasoline people only part of the year, to carry out that expansion taxes have paid for the fund. and they want to expand." for the past decade, but has Moving it elsewhere for As of early June, the been unable to pass required other purposes is theft, they state budget process is not environmental reviews. claim. complete. For the Sustain- FOUNDATION (continued from page one) projects and charities in that The TVCF current bud- count. The fund is called a city, said Hyde. get, which ends in June, donor-advised fund (DAF). There was also a dona- contains a total of $2.3 mil- If there were a shortfall, tion to the San Francisco lion in revenue. The ex- that loss may be borne by the Shakespeare Festival. Its act amount of the shortfall organization, although the local connection is the free caused by the assumptions legal experts will have their Shakespeare in the Park that turned out to be discrep- say concerning the situation, plays that the company per- ancies is not known. said Fazeli. forms every summer in One newspaper report- The DAFs have to be Pleasanton. ed a $175,000 shortfall on sorted out from the TVCF In addition to philan- TVCF's books. However, accounts before there is a thropic enterprise, TVCF TVCF staff accountant Mark clear picture of the exact also has another operation, Fazeli told The Independent amount of the foundation's which funds such things as that the debt "is much higher debt. programs for foster children, than that." The existence of DAFs single mothers, and helping The correct figures can't explains why some chari- kids to get out of and stay be determined currently, ties in Tracy benefitted from out of gangs. TVCF runs said Fazeli. It depends on TVCF's, even though the the programs totally sepa- who is considered in charge foundation's announced rately from the philanthropic of certain accounts. mission is to serve the Tri- side. Some organizations that Valley. Hyde said that the pro- use TVCF as its collecting The particular donor, gram will be moved under charity can earmark specific an energy company in the the umbrella of another charities where they want Tracy area, had many of organization, which he de- the money to go. Those its employees in Tracy, so scribed as a "very solid organizations own the ac- wanted the money to go to group in San Francisco." PAGE 6 - The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012

Pictured are the Livermore American Little League Indians, 1st place winners in the Majors Division. They finished the Pleasanton's Michael Brdar (top center) celebrates season with an 18-2 record. Team members are (front row) with teammates after the De La Salle Spartans defeated Tanner Higgins, Jacob Calaway, Zachariah Eme, Braden the California Grizzlies 3-2 to win the North Coast Jackson, Kaine Montez, Scott Stafford; and (back row) Coach Section Division I Baseball Championship at the O.Co The Granada Little League Diamondbacks won the Charles Dunn, Coach Bobby Jackson, Ryan Carlson, Chase Coliseum. Dunn, Jack Perry, Travis Palma, Albert Amavizca, Cameron Majors tournament and will go on to the District 57 Songey, and Coach Rudy Montez. Tournament of Champions. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Nick Gregovich, Cameron Geyer, Ian Rasmussen, Drew Marples, Chase Griffin; (middle row) Ben Vilchis, Troy Wentworth, Jake Gooby, Noah Stewart, Angel Becerra; and (back row) Coach Paul Marples, Coach William Wentworth, and Manager Jim Geyer; Not shown: Conner Sweeney, Andrew Walker.

The Mojo 99 girls won the "Summer Time Fun" 12A softball tournament in Hayward on June 3rd, 2012. Pictured are (standing, from left) Coach Kyle Shaw, Jenny Connolly, Ellie Stark, Kailani Frey, Lauren Kong, Coach Mark Sanchez; (middle) Hannah Myers, Arabelle Franco, Alex Sanchez, Meghan Pickett; (front row) Emily The Granada Little League Minor AAA Texas Rangers took Shaw and Jenyce Dutcher. Not pictured: Madison Soble, first place during the regular season and won the post season Head Coach Kevin Gallagher, Coach Dan Soble. championship tournament to represent Granada in the District 57 Tournament of Champions (TOC). Pictured are (top row, from left) Assistant Coach Andy Overton, Assistant Coach Todd McPherson, Head Coach Jim Morrisroe; (second row) Adrian Ayala, Franco Moufarraj, Nick Puso, Scott McPherson, Devon Pearce and Rudy Ayala; (front row) Aiden Lewis, The 6th grade Mystics turned in an outstanding effort Tristan Shackelford, Ben Morrisroe, Austin Overton and in their final tournament of the 2012 AAU season. The Dylan Baxter. team went 3-1 at the annual "Jam On It" Memorial Day Classic in Reno, NV. The only loss came from a very strong hometown team from Reno. Members of the team are (front row) Taylor Sullivan, Sierra Marshall, Emily Trask, and Sydney Pournaras; (back row) Nicole Bartels, Arianna Salcido, Gigi Cole, Aliyah Barone, Jessica Bennett, Ashley Lamb and Regan Wiedenfeld. The Pleasanton Piranhas U12 baseball club logged a 5-0 record, scoring 37 runs while allowing only 14 over the 5 with a lead-off single by Jack Volponi. Seahawks at Open Jack then scored on a power-shot up tournament games at Manteca Big League Dreams Park The Pleasanton Seahawks Swim the middle by James Duperly. The over Memoria Day weekend. After sweeping pool play, the Team (PLS) showed their prowess in Yankees did not sit idle; they scored competition at the Annual Memorial 2 additional runs in the bottom of the Piranhas beat the North Coast Riptide 9-2 in the semi-final, Day Tiger Aquatics Swim Meet May 3rd on good-lookin’ line drives by then faced the Tiburon Pirates in the championship game 26-27 at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. PLS swimmers winning 6-4. With this tournament win, the Piranhas took over celebrated the weekend by shaving the #1 position in USSSA 12U power rankings for Northern times, while establishing many best California. Picture are team members (back row) Anthony times and new cuts. Pre Novice: Alcina Kenny es- Steller Harter, AJ Warford, Justin Clark, Carson Quintana, tablished lifetime best times (LTB): Justin Lavell; (front row) Jimmy Kaufman, Nick Orecchia, 50 free/back Novice: 100% best times (BTs): Max Heverly, Jeremy Lea, and Mitchell Lawrence. Adora Do, Sophia Stiles, Christina Tsai; Sophia Stiles earned new B times: 50 free/back/ breast/ fly and 100 free; Christina Tsai new B time 50 free and new A times: 50 back/breast/ fly; Dominick Wonosaputra swam a best time in 100 free dropping 10 seconds and New B time 50 back. Junior: Kyra Black (5 Junior Olympic (JO) times); Kat Cory (4 BTs); Grace Kim (Far Westerns (FW) 50 free); Lara Serban (FW 400 free); Alexa Bui (100% BTs); Laurel Heckman 6 BTs) ; Bella Hernandez (outstanding first long course meet); Paulina Umansky (T 200 free); Niklas Bengtsson (new BTs); Calvin Chui (BT 50 free); Kevin Gao, Will Rose, and Paarsa Heidari all made 3 BTs; Kyle Kenny and Aaron Li both had 100% BTs The West Coast Wildfire U12 girls wrapped up the Norcal spring league gold-level play with a 3-1 win over Bay Oaks Livermore American LL Storm. The Wildfire started the game knowing they either Livermore American Little had to win or tie to finish in first place. By the end of the League highlights: AAA Division: A’s 3, Yankees 5: first half, the Wildfire were up by two goals. The second half The first game of the AAA division started with a penalty kick in the box that gave Bay Oaks its playoffs was played Tuesday evening only score of the game. With the pressure on, the Wildfire between the Yankees and the A’s. Both teams played strong in their quests defense stepped up to shut the Bay Oaks offense down. to be champions. The Yankees took With one final goal late in the second half, the West Coast an early lead in the 1st on singles Wildfire closed out the spring season with a first place finish. by Cole Arnold and JJ Knight. Nick Hermann then drove in several runs Pictured are (front row) Tori Diehl, Maddie Stewart, Chloe on a well-hit blast for a double. On Brickwedel, Kylie Karter, Kira Karter, Amanda Zeck, Kaitlynn the mound, Cole Arnold pitched with Funsch; (back row) Head Coach Marlon Fernandez, Isabella accuracy and determination, recording 4 strike-outs in the first two innings, Barbero, Sydney Schultz, Lauren Souza, Claire Abele, Keili keeping the A’s off the scoreboard. The Prenton, Jennifer Gibson, Kylie Martinez, Meghan Giamona, A’s began to turn it around in the 3rd and Coach Paul Giamona.

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both JJ Knight and Blaze Hill. Tyler followed it up with two more in the runs in the top of the fifth inning, but Tristan Shackelford; short stop (6), Morano was in great form pitching fourth. In the second, the Diamond- they recovered thanks to a key hit for Rudy Ayala; 2nd base (4) and Devon for the Yankees in the 4th, getting 3 backs scored on a two-run single by a double from Austin Overton that Pearce; first base (3) executed a text- up and down with 2 strike-outs. The Barbalinardo, plating Ryan Phillips drove Devon Pearce in for a score that book 6-4-3 double play that helped A’s never gave up, coming alive in and Jimenez. The Cardinals’ Mejia brought the Rangers within one run. starting pitcher Adrian Ayala retire the 5th. Jake Mina fired up the team turned in a solid pitching performance. Patience at the plate allowed Dylan the side in the third inning. Adrian with a lead-off single. Aidan Edwards Top hitters for the Cardinals were Drew “Dump Truck” Baxter to get on base in was relieved by Scott McPherson who followed up with an impressive drive Dillion, Mateo Moncada, Dylan Silva, the top of the 6th. Tristan Shackelford struck out one and forced a ground to centerfied resulting in a double. The and Dylan Breesch. then hit another single (3 singles) to and fly ball out. Rudy Ayala came A’s scored 2 runs before the inning AA Division: Giants vs. Rock- advance Dylan to third. Adrian Ayala in to relieve Scott and helped the ended, reducing the Yankee lead to a ies: For the Rockies: Xavier Lortie (3 singles) followed suit with a game Rangers maintain their lead to close slim 2 runs. The A’s continued their “struck out the side” in the first inning tying RBI single. Heads up base run- out the game. tenacity in the bottom of the 5th with and hit a hard grounder up the center ning by Tristan and Adrian allowed amazing defense, including a diving for a single in the fourth inning. Eli both to score later in the inning. Devon catch at third by Nathan Jones worthy Hargis and Jacob Kelleher both hit Pearce closed out the 6th inning with Foothill Little League of a Golden Glove. The A’s ran out of solid doubles in the second inning. a double that found the gap between Pleasanton Foothill Little League innings though and the Yankees came Riley Scott struck out 3 batters in the center and right field but he was left results: out on top, taking the first game of fourth inning. For the Giants: Ethan stranded on second base. Majors: Rangers vs. Angels: On the playoffs with a final score of 5-3. Henderer contributed a run. Colby Up by two runs in the bottom of Friday 6/1, the Angels defeated the Top players A’s: Nathan Jones, Aiden Cairel had an unassisted out at sec- the 6th inning, the Rangers defense Rangers 5-4 in the final game of the Edwards, James Duperly; Top players ond base. Joshua Kim demonstrated had to face the top of the A’s batting regular season. The win clinched 1st Yankees: Cole Arnold, Blaze Hill, excellent teamwork by encouraging order. Rangers’ pitcher, Rudy Ayala, place in the Majors division. As a team, Tyler Morano. his teammates from the dugout. Matty with the superb fielding support of the Angels scattered 8 hits including 4 Sciascia had 4 strike-outs and a great third baseman Dylan Baxter and first doubles. The key Angels’ hits included throw to first for an out. baseman Devon Pearce, held the A’s an RBI hit by Nick Narciso, a 2 RBI Livermore National LL T-Ball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodg- scoreless in the bottom of the 6th to double by Dan Masek and the clinch- Livermore National Little League ers; Diamondbacks’ Tristan Weed had close out the game. For the second ing line drive RBI double to the gap by results: great at-bats all game long. Gavin Day year in a row, the Minor AAA division Ramon Cristwell. Blake Buffington AAA Division: Padres 4, Dodgers also of the Diamondbacks made a great Texas Rangers will be heading to the and AJ Warford also stroked hard 3: Top players Dodgers: Blake Burrell defensive play at 3rd base in the last District 57 tournament of champions doubles off the fence. On defense, led the Dodgers offense with 2 RBIs. inning. Hayden Hobbs of the Dodg- (TOCs), representing the Granada Angels pitcher Owen Camp carried the Ryan Hanley and Francis Contarciego ers, made an outstanding catch while Little League. team through the 4th inning striking held the Padres to four runs with their on the pitchers mound, throwing the Rangers 7, A’s 6: In the first game out 6 batters along the way. Mitchell outstanding pitching. Top players ball to first base where the runner was of a best of three series for the Granada Lawrence closed out the final 2 in- Padres: Logan Vinson sparked the forced out. Dodgers’ Drake Ornellas Little League AAA championship, the nings for the Angels with 5 strike outs Padres offense with a double. Joe finished the game with a big hit into Rangers hosted the A’s in what was a including 2 dramatic strike outs of the Mifsud made two stellar catches on left centerfield. very close game. Heads up defensive last 2 batters to end the game with the line drive hits. Eric Ruloma closed the plays by A’s second baseman Logan possible winning runs on base. game for the Padres by striking out the Finch in the first inning with a fantastic A Division: Giants vs. Orioles: side in the sixth inning. Granada Little League fly ball catch and a snap throw to first On 5/30 at Bernal Field, the Giants Diamondbacks 10, Cardinals 0: Granada Little League results: to pick-off a Ranger base runner for a faced the Orioles in A ball action. The The Diamondbacks shut the door AAA Division: Rangers 7, A’s double play and a perfectly thrown ball Giants’ offense had some big hitters, early on the Cardinals, capturing a 5: The A’s hosted the Rangers in a from Cameron Stephenson to Quentin including Derek Zhang and Matthew 10-0 victory on Thursday at Junction. best of three series for the Granada Ayres to catch a Ranger trying to steal Andre. Giants’ pitchers Jackson Flora, Seven runs in the first three innings Little League AAA championship. second, set the tone for the game Ajay Reyes, and Spencer Camastro, allowed the Diamondbacks to put A’s starting pitcher Quinn Ayres – every base was going to have to be did a great job of getting the ball over the game away early. An RBI double went two innings striking out two earned. The A’s outfield was dialed in the plate. In the final game for the by Colby Smith, an RBI single by and received defensive support from with excellent catches by Nathaniel Orioles, pitchers Tyler Ferrey, Nathan Jaiden Jimenez, and an error during Mammini, and Cole Gronley threw Photo - Doug Jorgensen second baseman Logan Finch, short Basinger in left field and Sam Ornelas the first inning and an RBI single stop Zack Parodi and first baseman in centerfield, helped account for the some strong pitches. Jeffrey Wang For the second consecutive season, Amador Valley by Mason Smith, an RBI double by Josh Collom who combined for four eleven fielding outs posted by the and Nihar Palkonda made some key High School and James Logan met in the North Coast Bobby Farner, and an RBI single by fielding outs in two innings. The A’s A’s. Zack Parodi was the A’s starting defensive outs, and Jackson Deaver Smith in the second inning supplied outfield was active. Sam Ornelas had pitcher and also scored the first A’s did a good job of backing up in the Section (NCS) Division I championship game. Amador the early offense for the Diamond- to get on his horse to catch a hard hit run in the top of the first inning, Zack outfield. Valley came into the game with a perfect 26-0 record; backs. Farner racked up three RBIs ball to centerfield that helped to hold logged two singles and an RBI for the on three hits for the Diamondbacks. the Rangers to one run in the second game. Following Quentin Ayres RBI James Logan, 23-1. James Logan came away with a The Diamondbacks’ Jack Wilson kept inning. Rangers starting pitcher single, Cameron Stephenson had a the Cardinals off the scoreboard for Scott McPherson pitched 1 2/3 in- hard hit ball to right field that scooted 1 to 0 victory and the title. Amador pitcher Johanna all four innings he was on the hill. He nings striking out three and received past the Ranger defense to put Cam- Grauer struck out 17 batters and allowed only three pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on support from both his infield and his eron on third base and drive Quentin two hits while striking out seven. The outfield. Dylan “Dump Truck” Baxter home. Jordan Collom came in as the hits. A misplayed fly ball produced Logan's winning and Diamondbacks added three more runs made a fantastic catch in centerfield to A’s relief pitcher and also helped his only run. Amador team members are Nicole Borchard, in the bottom of the fourth. A single hold the A’s to one run in the second cause by hitting an RBI single in the by Farner ignited the offense,, scoring inning. McPherson was relieved by fourth inning. Brienna Brown, Johanna Grauer, Ashley Lotoszynski, Jordan McCullar and Smith. That Ruby Ayala who went on to pitch 4 1/3 The Ranger bats were lively too, Jessica Acosta McKeehan, Victoria Molina, Hannah was followed up by Wilson’s double, innings tallying eight strike-outs, four Devon Pearce (triple and two singles) bringing home Farner. The Cardinals ground-outs and two fly outs. and Scott McPherson (three singles) Moreno, Jazzy Perez, Malory Masajlo, Zoe Price, Krista had base hits by Dane Winslow, and Zack Parodi came in to relieve A’s were both able to find the gaps and Williams and Nicole Yozzo. Drew Dillon starter Quinn Ayres in the third inning. each went three for three for a total Diamondbacks 12, Cardinals 5: Parodi pitched four complete innings of five Ranger runs batted in (RBI’s). The Diamondbacks won in blowout logging seven strike outs and three Other hot Ranger bats included solid fashion, 12-5 in six innings. The fly outs. He also received defensive hits by Rudy Ayala (two singles, 2 Diamondbacks scored four runs in support from catcher Cameron Ste- RBI’s), Aiden “L wis” Lewis (single) the sixth on an error, an RBI single phenson who gunned down a Ranger and Tristan Shackelford (two singles) by Bobby Farner, an RBI single by runner trying to steal third base with which resulted in both Aiden and Jack Wilson, and an error. The game a bullet throw to third baseman Jordan Tristan crossing home plate. The was back-and-forth heading into the Collom. Both teams were balanced Rangers infield also had good gloves, fifth, with five lead changes. The offensively in the third inning, each Diamondbacks finally managed to scoring one run and making fantastic grab the lead after a strong fifth inning. plays on the field. Aggressive base The Diamondbacks went up for good running by Ranger Aiden “L wis” on an RBI single by Jaiden Jimenez Lewis paid off in the top of the fourth off Moncada, plating Colby Smith. An inning, allowing him to cross home RBI single by Jimenez scored Smith plate to put the Rangers up by one. In to give the Diamondbacks the lead the bottom of the fourth inning, the for good. Gino Barbalinardo reached A’s Jordan Collom reached first base base three times. He scored two runs safely, followed by a hard hit ball to and had two RBIs. He singled in the second by Logan Finch to put two second inning. Farner recorded the win runners on the bases. Zack Parodi hit for the Diamondbacks. He tossed three a solid double that scored two and put innings of shutout ball. He struck out him in scoring position on second. Josh seven, walked two and surrendered Collom hit an RBI single (3 singles) two hits. The Diamondbacks jumped that put the A’s up by two in the bottom out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of of the fourth. the first. The Diamondbacks scored Things looked bleak for the two runs in the second inning, and then Rangers when they trailed by two

West Coast Soccer Wave U10G played a great game on Saturday afternoon in Livermore. Savannah Seals scored three goals to lead the offense, followed by Jillian Collom, Kara Kolte, and Monique Reil with 1 goal each for the day. Assists for the game were by Jillian Collom with 3, Monique Reil with 2, and Kaila Vasconez with 1. Defenders Jessa Lyons, Jessica Keaney, and Kaila Vasconez never let up on their opponents. Wave ended the game with a well deserved 6-4 win over Impact Soccer Club. PAGE 8 - The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 Veterans Remember History Behind Planes in 'Wings of Freedom Tour' By Carol Graham Hughes of his return from said Hughes. “The number Along with talking to It’s difficult to imagine England in 1945. “I was like was increased from 25 mis- veterans, visitors are en- the thoughts of all who everyone else; for 40 years sions once escort planes like couraged to tour the planes have gazed at the B-17 I didn’t want to think about the Mustang were added in and perhaps participate in Liberator named “Nine 0 the war or talk about it or 1944. It took us from 50- a flight. Kevin Ryan, a co- Nine,” a World War II fly- anything else. Then people 50 odds, to 60-40 odds.” organizer for the Livermore ing fortress whose famous started to ask, ‘What was Bomber crews affectionate- event, remembered when a nose art shows Christopher it like?’” ly nicknamed P-51s “Little B-17 pilot and his naviga- Columbus riding a bomb Over Memorial Day Friends.” tor (such close friends after while thumbing his nose at weekend, the Collings Foun- The Collings Foundation, the war that they served as the Nazis. dation brought its “Wings a non-profit organization each others best man) went Yet it’s easy to imagine of Freedom Tour” to the that makes 110 stops nation- for a flight together; the last those thoughts run the gamut Livermore Airport, giving wide each year, welcomes time either one had been on - depending on time, place the Tri-valley community veterans to come and talk a B-17 was three months and enlistment - from curi- an opportunity to begin to with attendees about their before the war ended when osity to awe, fear to rever- answer that question for experiences and memories. they were shot down over ence, dread to excitement. themselves. Volunteer Mac McCauley Germany. For the pilots who flew Along with the “Nine who flies for and travels “From veterans, we hear this warbird as young men, 0 Nine,” named after the with the tour, stated, “As appreciation for keeping revisiting is likely to stir last three numerals in its Tom Brokaw said, ‘they the planes flying and there- up all of those reactions at serial number, the tour were the greatest genera- by keeping WWII history Walt Hughes talked about his time as a pilot. once. showcased a B-24 Libera- tion.’ There’s not many of alive,” said Ryan. “When I got back to the tor named “Witchcraft,” and them left. It was a period of An attendee shyly ap- states, it took me a year to a P-51 Mustang fighter plane time that made all the differ- proached Hughes. “Mr. Wal- factory. While not ‘slave kids don’t always have a separate flying from being named “Betty Jane.” ence in the world about how ter Hughes, I have a copy labor,’ it’s what was called feel for what reality is,” he shot at,” said pilot Walter “I flew 35 missions,” we live today.” of your book. Would you ‘displaced persons’ labor,” said. “When we can show please sign it for me?” he he explained. “He didn’t them with a real aircraft, asked, holding out a copy have a choice in the matter; and describe the ordeals of of Hughes’ 1994 book, “A Germany took conquered high-altitude, cold, cramped Bomber Pilot in WWII: people back to work in their conditions with an enemy From Farm Boy to Pilot,” of factories. shooting at you, many of which one Amazon reviewer “What I say to veterans the young grasp for the first wrote, “Throughout the is, ‘If it hadn’t been for time what the war meant 70 book, Walter gives detailed you freeing my parents, I years ago.” accounts of the places where wouldn’t be here.’” he trained and fought, the The hope, he added, is people he encountered, and that the “flying museum” you get a really good sense can give more information of what it was like to be a to more people than static bomber in those days - of museums, and that by invit- how urgent the times were. ing attendees to go aboard “With more of Walter’s generation leaving us each the aircraft, they’ll get a real year, it is a blessing that feel for history. Walter took the time to re- “We like to give kids a count his experience, though sense of what it was like be- painful, for other genera- fore high-tech, bloody com- tions. I feel thankful that so puter games. With today’s many people, like Walter, animation and visual effects, sacrificed so much for my country.” Former pilot Al Sperring of Lodi was also on hand to Photo - Doug Jorgensen revisit the warbirds with his Runners followed the scenic route that took them through Sycamore Grove Park son. “We knew what was during the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation's 4th Annual Hook and going to happen,” he said Ladder Run. Funds raised from the sold event benefit the Livermore-Pleasanton of the early war years. “We Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that supports injured and fallen were going to be drafted Firefighters, the Burn Foundation and local charities in the Tri-Valley. and we’d have to go. A lot of people wanted to fly. A lot of people wanted to stay on the ground. Both options Junior Giants Program participating in the Kids’ Challenge their website. Online registration is had pluses and minuses.” The Livermore Area Recreation will receive a finisher ribbon and a available on Active.com. and Park District is once again offering cookie from Mr. Cookie, himself. He stood looking at the the Junior Giants program as a way to Entry fees for preregistration are Witchcraft. “It’s exciting reach out to those who may not have $10 for Kids’ Challenge; 5K and 10K, Baseball Camps the opportunity to get an introduction $22 grades K-8; $32.00 high school Livermore High Varsity Baseball to see,” he said of the type to baseball otherwise. students and adults; $22.00 each Coach David Perotti is hosting two of plane he flew from 1942 In collaboration with the San for families of four, or more. Race- summer camps. Each camper will Francisco Giants, the Junior Giants is a day Registration: Kids’ Challenge receive individual instruction from to ’45. Does it bring back noncompetitive league encompassing - $15.00; 5K & 10K - $30.00 grades coaches and Livermore High players, memories? “Oh, yes. Some more than just baseball. This innova- K-8; $40.00 high school students and a snack each day and a camp shirt. I’d just as soon not talk tive program gives youth an opportu- adults; $30.00 each for families of There are two 5-12 year old camps nity to play for free while developing four, or more. that cost $125. The two dates are: about.” confidence, integrity, leadership and All participants will receive a June 18-22 and July 9-13 and run In 1993, Mick Hanou teamwork. The integrated league for commemorative T-shirt and goodie boys and girls includes lessons in lit- from 9-12 each day. For more info to bag, as well as refreshments and will sign up please contact David Perotti at brought the tour to Liver- eracy and wellness to help emphasize each receive ticket to a huge after-race the importance of education, health (925) 586-2811 or dpperotti@yahoo. more’s airport. “It was a and violence prevention. raffle. The 10K Race will start at 8:00 com or check website www.eteamz. resounding success - the best An extension of the Little League a.m., with the 5K Run and Walk begin- com/lvb program, designed for those with little ning at 8:20 a.m. The Kids’ Challenge stop they had ever had, so baseball experience who can gain more events will begin around 9:30 a.m. we secured Memorial Day field time to boost their confidence. Check-in and race-day registration Volleyball Camp for Livermore in 1994,” he The program runs about eight weeks opens at 6:30 a.m. The Livermore High School Girls from June 16 to Aug. 11. Participants For more Spirit Run information Volleyball Program will be hosting said. “It’s the only stop that’s are divided into two divisions: ages and/or an application, call On Your Junior Cowboys Volleyball camps been continuous for 20 years 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. There will Mark Race Events at 209-795-7832, or from July 30th to August 2nd in the be a mandatory First Pitch meeting visit the website. Online registration Livermore High School Main Gym and has the same date every in early June, date to be determined. is available at active.com. Limited spots are available. Interested for girls entering 3rd through 9th year.” families can obtain a registration form grade. The All Skills Camps (9:00 Hanou’s interest in the by calling 925-373-5709, emailing am to 10:30 am for girls entering 3rd [email protected] or Triathlon Series to 5th grade, and 10:30 am to 12:00 war runs deep. “My mom visiting the LARPD website at www. On Saturday, June 16, a field of pm for girls entering 6th to 9th grade) was in the Dutch Resistance larpd.dst.ca.us. close to 1,000 first-timer, few-timer, cost $60, if received by 6/22, and $70 Volunteers are also needed to and many-timer triathletes will be upon entry. For more information and in occupied Netherlands coach the teams. One-hour practices on hand to kick off On Your Mark registration form, visit the Livermore during WWII. My dad was are held one evening a week, with one- Events’ 25th annual Tri-For-Fun Tri- athlon Series (four triathlon events), High School website, under “Athlet- forced to work in a German hour games on Saturdays. Practices ics” and “Girls Volleyball”. and games are held at Randy Johnson at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Field at May Nissen Park, 685 Rincon Pleasanton. Ave. Coaching involves teaching The Tri-For-Fun features a course children the basic concepts of playing distance of 400-yard Swim (warm, baseball; working with parents, the clean lake); 11-mile bike (loop course, community, LARPD and the Junior flat streets); 3.1-mile run (rolling fire trail). The course is perfect for the Giants Foundation; and teaching chil- newcomer as well as the seasoned dren to have good sportsmanship and triathlete. Along with the shorter high self-esteem. First-time coaches (than usual tri distance) course and are welcome; LARPD staff will be on the safe, friendly, and non-competitive site for games and practices. atmosphere, the Tri-For-Fun makes an excellent event for the numerous first-time triathletes. Fathers’ Day Run After the novice athletes master The Rotary Club of Pleasanton the first three Tri-For-Funs, they can will present the 19th Annual Fathers’ meet the challenge of the final event Day Run on Sunday morning, June 17, – the Tri-For Real. The final event of in downtown Pleasanton, at the Main the series is held at the same location, Street Arch. This exciting Dad’s Day but the distances have been increased to 700-yard swim, 20-mile bike, and community tradition will benefit the 4-mile run. The Tri-For-Real is also Pleasanton Rotary Club’s Scholarship professionally timed, giving our of- Program—assisting local high school ficial results. students. The 2012 On Your Mark Tri-For- There is a race or walk event for Fun Series dates are June 16, July 21, every member of the family, includ- and August 18. The Tri-For-Real will ing the 5K Run or Walk, or the 10K be held on September 16. All races will Run. In addition, there will be three start at 7:00 a.m., at Shadow Cliffs separate Kid’s Challenge Races—for Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd., children ages 2-8. The 5K and 10K Pleasanton. There is a 1,000-partici- certified courses are flat and fast, using pant maximum for each triathlon. The the monitored downtown streets of triathlons do sell out. Pleasanton and a portion of the paved Entry fee for the three Tri-For- and unpaved Arroyo Trails. The start Funs is $65.00 in advance, and $75.00 day of. Participants will receive a and finish lines are located under, or commemorative T-shirt, refreshments, very close to the Pleasanton arch, snacks, and entry into the always-ex- located on Main Street. The Kids’ citing raffle (must be present to win). Challenge is a number of 100-yard ($75.00 advance, and $85.00 day of for dashes on Main Street, finishing right the Tri-For-Real, which also includes underneath the arch. trophies and medals.) Multiple-triath- Trophies will go to the top male lon discounts are available. and female finishers. Beautifully Check-in and registration will etched-glass trophies will be given begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave to the top male and female Masters hitting the water at 7:00 a.m. (over 45-years old) winners. In ad- To register or to receive more dition, medals are given three deep in information about the Tri-For-Fun designated age groups for both male Triathlon Series, contact On Your and female participants. Each child Mark Events at 209-795-7832 or visit The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 - PAGE 9 ELEMENT First Sip Celebration at Ravenswood: (continued from page one) renowned physicist who element research since the discovered the spontane- Laboratory’s inception in Public-Private Partnership Realized ous fission of uranium and 1952 and have been col- by Laura Ness to take tours through the del should possess. Four received Gold medals from was a pioneer in heavy-ion laborators in the discov- The “First Sip Celebra- vineyards complete with a clones of Zinfandel (Du- the Best of the Bay Wine physics. He is the founder ery of six elements — tion at Ravenswood” com- narrative on the history on Pratt, Deaver, Primativo Competition, while the Pinot of the Joint Institute for 113,114,115,116,117 and memorates the long his- the vines, the wines, and Clone 3 and Wine Creek) Blanc and Pinot Grigio were Nuclear Research. In 1991, 118. tory of agriculture at the the venue (dress to enjoy were co-fermented and then awarded Silver. The Rose the laboratory was named Livermore also has been Ravenswood Historic Site walking through the rolling a kiss of Petite Sirah was took home a Bronze. Be sure after Flerov - Flerov Labo- at the forefront of investiga- in Livermore. It also pays vineyards). Meet enologist added to create depth. The to stop by the tasting room ratory of Nuclear Reactions tions into other areas related homage to what happens and winemaker, Chad Alex- fruit was grown in both the this weekend to sample these (FLNR) is located in Dubna, to nuclear science, such as when public and private en- ander, who will be on hand “head trained” vineyards as well as the exquisite 2008 Russia. cross-section measurements, terprises combine forces to to answer questions about and vineyards with a modi- Casa de Vinas Covarrubias The IUPAC states Liver- nuclear theory, radiochemi- preserve the integrity of the the wines. fied –“V” trellis. It’s a pleas- Cabernet Sauvignon. A new morium was chosen because cal diagnostics, separations land and create something The Ravenswood vine- ant, full bodied wine with tasting menu is now in place, over the years scientists chemistry including rapid beautiful to share. yard is farmed in “old-world Zin with aromas of warm with the option to purchase at Livermore have been automated aqueous separa- Viticulturists Michael style,” with head-trained gingerbread and a hint of the LPV Tasting, which in- involved in many areas of tions, actinide chemistry, Princevalle and Bryan Rahn vines, reflecting the historic wet clay tile. On the pal- cludes two additional tastes nuclear science: the investi- heavy-element target fab- with Coastal Viticultural essence of the Ravenswood ate, it’s sweet blackberries, and your very own etched gation of fission properties rication and nuclear foren- Consultants approached the Historical site. The wines plum tart and rum cherry ice LPV glass for just $15. of the heaviest elements, sics. Livermore Area Recreation from this vineyard have ex- cream. The long Zinny finish The Las Positas Vineyards including the discovery of The creation of elements and Park District with the ceptional flavor profile, with reminds me a bit of Cherry tasting room is open Friday- bimodal fission, and the 116 and 114 involved smash- idea of planting a vineyard rich, dark fruit and berry Kiajfa liquer. This wine Sunday, 12-5pm. study of prompt gamma- ing calcium ions (with 20 at the Ravenswood Historic flavors with a hint of spice, shines when paired with rays emitted from fission protons each) into a curium site. They offered to supply along with balanced tannins, grilled pork chops marinated SAY CHEESE AT OC- fragments following fission; target (96 protons) to create the plant material and labor good acidity and a palate- in pomegranate balsamic, CASIO the investigation of isomers element 116. for the vineyard. In return, pleasing finish. Bottles will molasses and Lea & Per- Occasio has debuted its and isomeric levels in many Element 116 decayed they would take the fruit and be available for purchase rins, and served with braised new Rosé of Pinot Noir, a nuclei; and the investigation almost immediately into make wine. at $25 each, and will be fennel with fig balsamic and dry Provencal meets Loire of the chemical properties of element 114. The scientists The vineyard project is shipped to buyers. They are dried cherries. Valley beauty, just perfect the heaviest elements. also created element 114 a collaboration of Coastal also available online at Rahn for the warming weather. “These names honor not separately by replacing cu- Viticultural Consultants, Estate Wines and Red Table WINERY HAPPENINGS Come to the tasting room to only the individual contribu- rium with a plutonium target Livermore Area Recreation Wines. THIS WEEKEND, check it out, and enjoy the tions of scientists from these (94 protons). and Park District, the City of The 2010 Rahn Estate JUNE 9 & 10 June Cheese of the Month, laboratories to the fields The creation of elements Livermore, and the Friends Grenache/Mourvedre is Page Mill Potty Party, which is Holey Cow from of nuclear science, heavy 114 and 116 generate hope of the Vineyards. A portion a 50/50 made from spe- Saturday & Sunday, June Central Coast Creamery. element research, and su- that the team is on its way to perheavy element research, of the proceeds will benefit cially selected clones of 9th & 10th This is a hand-crafted semi- the “island of stability,” an but also the phenomenal co- the Ravenswood Progress Grenache and Mourvedre Say goodbye to the Porta soft cheese made from whole area of the periodic table in Potty and welcome Page operation and collaboration League, which works to sup- co-fermented to produce a cow milk by artisan cheese which new heavy elements port public tours, historical luscious wine with ripe, dark Mill’s brand new beautiful makers near Paso Robles. that has occurred between would be stable or last long programs, and community fruit flavors and touches of restroom! With thanks to It pairs deliciously with the scientists in these two coun- and cultural special events chocolate. The bouquet fea- those of you who purchased newly released Rosé and tries,” said Bill Goldstein, enough for applications to at Ravenswood. tures cherries and roses and the 2010 Pinot More, the 2010 Sotto Voce. associate director of LLNL’s be found. Now, it’s time for these the lush texture carries dried new bathroom should be Physical and Life Sciences The official names will be wines to make their public cherries, lavender, molasses, completed this weekend. HORSE RACES Directorate. published in the July issue of debut. The public is invited bacon and chewy chocolate The new 2011 Pinot Gris BENEFIT DALE Scientists at LLNL have the IUPAC journal, Pure and to the “First Sip Celebra- brownies. You’ll enjoy the makes its debut, a delicious, VAUGHN-BOWEN been involved in heavy Applied Chemistry. tion” wine tasting on Sat- toothy tannins with heartier crisp, white wine, perfect SCHOLARSHIP FUND urday, June 16, from 12:00 fare. The Princevalle clone for Summer sipping! Come The Soroptomist of pm to 5:00 pm at Raven- of Grenache was selected take part in the festivities Livermore/Dublin are hold- Printmakers featured at Studio swood. Hosts for the event from a vineyard with small, all weekend long: free for ing “Days at the Races” at are viticulturalists Michael dark berries and deep fla- Underground Wine Club the Alameda County Fair Seven Arts This Weekend Princevalle and Bryan Rahn, vors. The Mourvedre TCVS Members. $10.00 for non- to benefit the Dale Vaughn- Studio Seven Arts will makes use of copper plates who will be pouring the in- clone A was produced from members and includes wine Bowen Scholarship Fund. host a weekend dedicated to that are covered in rosin dust augural wines from the Cor- Château de Beaucastel’s tasting, light snacks, & live The package is $150 per the Master Printmakers. The and heated, to create acid vino Bosco (Italian words French grapevine cuttings. music. person and includes 6 box gallery will showcase the resistant dots where next for ‘raven’ and ‘woods’) The berries from the Beau- seats near the finish line etchings and prints of David the artistic design is laid out, Vineyards. This event will castel clones are small and LAS POSITAS NEWS (formerly Dale’s father, Smith-Harrison, Stephen bathed in acid, and lastly the include tastings of the sweet, with thick skins and New releases at Las Clyde Vaughn’s seats), 6 fair McMillian and Tom Taney- surface transferred to paper Corvino Bosco Grenache/ intense flavors. Aged in Positas include the 2009 admissions and 1 VIP park- hill, all who will be in person to create multi-color prints. Mourvedre blend and the 100% French oak for a year, Tempranillo, 2011 Pinot ing pass. Dates available to discuss and demonstrate A special weekend at Zinfandel wine made from the alcohol is 14.2% and the Grigio, 2011 Pinot Blanc are: June 23, 23, 30, July their works. the gallery begins with a the vineyards, accompanied acidity quite lovely. and 2011 Rose. They are 1, 6 and 7. Please contact The works are entirely Collectors’ Reception on by a delectable assortment The 2009 Red Table already receiving praise Roxann at roxkas@pacbell. distinctive due to unique Friday night, June 8, (7:00- of gourmet appetizers that Wines Zinfandel has all the and accolades, and in fact, net with your first and sec- etching processes, such as 9:00pm) where a selection of accentuate the wines, along heady fruit flavors and hint the 2009 Tempranillo and ond date preferences. Seats the process used by Stephen wine will be served and con- with music. You’ll be able of spice that every Zinfan- Cabernet Sauvignon just donated by Allen Aldrich. McMillian of aquatint, that tinues with an open house on the following Saturday, June 9, (10:00am-2:00pm). Stephen, David and Tom No Fare Increase, Service Hours Added by Wheels will be discussing their fine For the fourth year in a The board of directors consecutive year. agency can restore some of throughout California. Over art prints, etching and wood row, the Livermore Ama- adopted its 2012-13 FY bud- Dublin City Council- the service hours that were the past three years, we have block techniques. dor Valley Transit Authority get of $15.2 million. The member Don Biddle, LAVTA cut during the economy’s worked hard to minimize the The gallery is located at (LAVTA) will not raise fares. budget includes an increase Chair, said that while the bud- downturn in 2009. impact on Wheels riders so 400 Main St., Pleasanton; LAVTA operates Wheels in service hours for the third get is approximately 4% high- “The economy and the they can continue to depend information at www.studi- buses and Dial-A-Ride para- consecutive year. It also meets er than the previous year’s state’s decision to cut transit on Wheels to get to work and osevenarts.com. transit service. reserve targets for the second budget, he is pleased that the funding have had a huge school,” Biddle stated. impact on transit systems

Nature Program entrants, including designers, dance a few of the steps and funds for the Sentinels of Free- longer and looser than a Race preciated. No Reservations Get Wet! is the theme of the academics, researchers and even teach you to say a few dom Scholarship Foundation Cut jersey. required. Large groups or Livermore Area Recreation and students. To help generate Indian words. which helps wounded veterans For information on the race, playgroups please call in ad- Park District ranger program on innovative ideas for zero net The program takes place at regain their self-sufficiency and to order a jersey, or to register, vance: 925.462.2766 or email: Sun., June 10. Meet Ranger Patti energy building designs, the 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, independence. go to the race website at www. education@museumonmain. Cole at 1 p.m. Sycamore Grove Architecture at Zero competi- 2012 at the Livermore Public Registration begins at 6 a.m. veteransvictoryvelo.com. org. For more information Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. tion will focus on the design of Library, Civic Center, located at on ride day in the parking lot of check the museum website at Join this program to explore a zero net energy building and 1188 South Livermore Avenue. the Foundation, 2678 Bishop www.museumonmain.org. the water world, catch some schematic design on a campus This performance is free and Drive in San Ramon. Riders can Flag Day Fun site at the University of Cali- will be held outside, with the choose from four routes, from Celebrate Old Glory at crazy-looking creek residents M.o.M.’s Reading Time this and figure out who rules in the fornia, Merced. International audience to be seated on tarps. the novice to the experienced: Win Tickets to the Fair experts will judge the entries Attendees are encouraged to 100-mile Century Ride begins June for Flag Day. The Museum TV30 will be giving away creek kingdom. Wear clothes on Main invites preschoolers and shoes that can get wet (no and award up to $25,000 in total arrive early for best parking at 7 a.m.; 60-mile ride begins at two tickets daily to “Lucky prizes in October. and viewing opportunities and 9 a.m.; 30-mile ride begins at 10 (ages 2-5) and their families to Fans” for the Alameda County bare feet or flip flops), bring a join in the monthly preschool towel, sunscreen and drinking Competition entries will be to bring appropriate sun gear. a.m.; and 15-mile Family Fun Fair. Drawings will be held from juried by the following interna- These programs are geared Ride begins at 11 a.m. pre-literacy program, M.o.M.’s June 10 until June 19, 2012. water. Nets will be provided. tional experts: Bob Berkebile, Reading Time. On Wednesday, There is a $5 per vehicle toward children ages 4 and The Family Ride will take Becoming eligible is easy. FAIA, Principal, BNIM Ar- older. cyclists up and down San Ra- June 13th from 10am-11am Go to the Tri-Valley TV website parking fee at either entrance chitects; Ed Mazria, Founder, participants will enjoy Flag to Sycamore Grove Park. A $2 The Livermore Public Li- mon Valley Boulevard, while at www.trivalleytv.org and click Architecture 2030; Alison brary’s Summer Reading Pro- the 100-mile Century Ride takes Day with books and activities in on the “Lucky Fan” icon. Once donation is requested to help Kwok, Professor, University honor of Flag Day which takes support the programs unless gram is a free program featuring riders to the ranger station on entered, that’s it. Winners will be of Oregon; Stephen Selkowitz, special events and prizes for Mt. Diablo, around Morgan place on June 14th. contacted and names announced other fees are specified. Partici- Program Head, Building Tech- This popular program spon- pants may call 925-960-2400 for all ages. Scheduled programs Territory, into Livermore and on TV30 as well as on the Tri- nologies Department, Lawrence sored by Target’s Early Child- Valley TV Facebook page. A more information. Berkeley National Laboratory. throughout the summer include back to the Foundation head- storytimes, crafts, wildlife quarters. hood Reading Grant Program person can enter as many times The deadline for entries introduces preschoolers to as they want. There is no cost is Oct. 1, 2012. To register or presentation and international There will also be live music, Old Time Tea Party performances. More informa- a barbecue and other fun events books and activities about the or obligation. Kids are invited to an Old learn more, visit architecture- unique people, places, and Tri-Valley Community Tele- atzero.com. tion can be found at any of the scheduled between 1 and 3 p.m. Time Tea Party at Museum on library’s three locations, or by on the day of the ride. events in the community. vision, a 501c3, provides pro- Main on Saturday, June 16th clicking on “Kids’ Place” at In addition, a custom bike Book reading begins at 10am gramming over channels TV from 10am - 12 noon. At the Old Dancers at Library www.livermorelibrary.net. jersey is available to com- with theme crafts immediately 28, TV29, TV30 on Comcast Time Tea Party, families are in- The Livermore Public Li- memorate this ride. The Club following. Free admission. Cable and on AT&T U-Verse vited to create their own yummy brary presents the Kalaikoil Cut bike jersey, $65, is a little Donations are always ap- via channel 99. (decaf) tea flavor, design a fan Dancers on June 13, 2012 as part Cyclists for Veterans and learn the language of fans, of the library’s Summer Reading Serious cyclists and recre- make a fancy necklace to wear, Program, “Dream Big, Read!” ational riders are invited to help and enjoy special treats! Decaf The Friends of the Library have severely wounded veterans by tea is donated by Peet’s Coffee underwritten this program. joining V3, the first Veterans & Tea of Pleasanton. Clap and dance along as Victory Velo set for Saturday, The Old Time Tea Party is the Kalaikoil dancers present Sept. 22, in San Ramon. part of Museum on Main’s Fam- the culture, language, geog- Riders can choose routes ily Days, free weekend events raphy and music of South from 15 to 100 miles to raise open to the public where chil- India through the traditional dren, parents, and grandparents, art form of Baharatanatyam. enjoy hands-on history fun. All The classical dance, much like activities at Family Days are free ballet and the hula, tells a story of charge and no reservations through a combination of dance, are required. music and drama. Kalaikoil dancers will show you how to Competition Opens Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins Ameri- can Institute of Architects, San Francisco chapter (AIA SF), in announcing the opening of the second annual Architecture at Zero competition for zero net energy (ZNE) building designs. ZNE buildings produce as much clean energy as they use during a year through a combination of designed energy efficiency and on-site, grid-tied renewable energy production. The Architecture at Zero competition is open to all PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 Free Screening of Documentary 'Bag It' Scheduled for June 19 The City of Livermore can who decides to take a Livermore Environmental Environmental Services closer look at this country’s Services, City of Livermore Division and Livermore cultural love affair with Water Resources, Livermore Sanitation are hosting a free plastics. Jeb’s journey in Sanitation, and StopWaste. community screening of the this documentary film starts Org will be on hand after- award-winning documen- with simple questions: Are wards to answer questions. tary, Bag It, Saturday, June plastic bags really neces- A free cotton shopping tote 16 at 10:00 am and again, sary? What are plastic bags will be given to those at- Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 made from? What hap- tending. pm at the Vine Cinema & pens to plastic bags after Visit the City of Liver- Alehouse, 1722 First Street they are discarded? What more at www.cityofliver- in downtown Livermore. he learns quickly grows more.net or call the City Bag It follows “every- far beyond plastic bags. of Livermore Recycling man” Jeb Berrier as he navi- More movie information Helpline at 925-960-8015 gates the plastic world. Jeb can be found at www.bagit- for more information. is not a radical environmen­ movie.com. Photo - Doug Jorgensen talist, but an average Ameri- Staff from the City of Hay bales dotted a field in North Livermore. In the background, fog crept over the hills.

Raymond Anthony of the Magna Carta Dames. Robert Livermore Com- ists,” said DSRSD General to agency administration,” He is survived by his Fagundes Mary Helen graduated from munity Center from 2:00- Manager Bert Michalczyk, said General Manager Jill mother Madeline Newkirk Lifetime Resident of Liver- James Madison University 4:00 PM on June 16, 2012. “He had his hand in devel- Duerig. of Livermore; his sister more in Virginia. During WWII Please contact Amanda Cle- oping the Dougherty Valley, and brother-in-law Elicia Raymond was born on she worked as a dietician ments at (970) 596-3283 in bringing recycled water Philip Bradley Newkirk and Harvey Benstein of April 15, 1920 and passed at a Naval Hospital. She for more information. Do- to this Valley, and in the Son, brother, uncle, Pittsburg; his brother and away on Monday, May 28 moved to New York City nations may be made in expansion of our wastewater friend. sister-in- law Paul and Anja 2012 in Livermore, Ca. and worked in sales and then her memory to: Save the treatment plant. Mr. Kohnen Born May 8, 1959 Newkirk, and nephew Gar- He was 92 years old. He is as a buyer for prominent Redwoods League 114 San- contributed to the expansion Tragically, he took his ret Newkirk, all of Pleas- survived by his wife Emma, department stores. She then some Street, Suite 1200 San of water, wastewater, and own life on May 30, 2012. anton. 4 sons, Mike (Linda), Don, moved to Texas and changed Francisco, CA 94104-3823 recycled water services to Phil was a 1977 graduate Tom, Jerry (Yvonne); five careers, becoming a high www.savetheredwoods.org east Dublin. And he was in- of Livermore High School granddaughters, ten great school teacher in Midland. (415) 362-2352 strumental in the expansion and earned a Bachelor’s Obituary/ grandchildren and one great She met her future husband, of the Livermore Amador degree from California State great grandchild. Wallace Clements, on a bus James Kohnen Valley Water Management University–Hayward. He A Mass of Christian Buri- trip to ski in the Rockies. Former Dublin San Agency that built the pipe- was the owner/instructor of Memorium al was held on Tues., June After they married, Ramon Services District line to transport treated Pianos N’ Strings in Dub- 5, at St. Michael Church in Wallace’s job with an oil (DSRSD) Board member wastewater from member lin. Policies Livermore. Burial followed exploration team took them and Zone 7 Water Agency agencies’ treatment plants at St. Michael Cemetery. to North Dakota where their in this Valley, west, over Board member James Koh- Obituaries are published in Arrangements by Cal- son was born. They soon the Dublin grade, to a deep nen died Tuesday, May 29, The Independent at laghan Mortuary. moved to the San Fran- 2012, in his home. water outfall in the San no charge. cisco Bay area and settled Kohnen served on the Francisco Bay. We are sad- Mary Helen in Livermore, where their DSRSD Board from 1992 dened at the news of Jim’s There is a small Clements (Wygal) daughter was born and to 2000. When running for death.” charge for Resident of Livermore where they built a beauti- office in 1992, Mr. Kohnen After serving his term photographs in the aged 88, of Livermore, CA ful home that they lived in said the District needs to with DSRSD, Mr. Koh- obituaries. and Montrose, CO died on for forty years. Mary Helen make plans to serve de- nen went on to serve on Friday, January 7, 2012 remained in Livermore until velopments planned for the Board of Directors of Memorium ads can also in Mon- 2008 when she and Wallace Dougherty Valley, directly the Zone 7 Water Agency be placed in t r o s e , moved to Montrose, CO to east of San Ramon and from 2004 to 2008. While The Independent C O o f be close to their daughter. east and west Dublin. “It’s at Zone 7 he was known for Mary Helen’s life in Liver- his attention to detail and when families want to honor compli- incumbent upon us and it the memories of their loved c a t i o n s more was enriched by many would be irresponsible for insistence on high quality close friendships. She en- us as a service district, if we work. He was instrumental ones. There is a charge for from Al- memorium ads, based z h e i m - joyed the cultural offerings didn’t aggressively plan for in Zone 7’s adoption of the In Loving Memory ers. of the Bay Area as well as services to meet the needs Groundwater Management Tim Barney on the size of the ad. the nature and scenery. She Plan and the Well Master Mary (in those areas) now and in 8/23/57 – 5/29/07 H e l e n loved to hike, camp, and the future,” Kohnen said in Plan, as well as the Stream Please send an email to was born birdwatch. In later years she a pre-election article in the Management Master Plan. The memory of you will never fade [email protected] in Jones- traveled extensively in the Valley Times on October 24, All three of these still guide The love we shared will never die to receive additional ville, VA U.S. and in Europe, Africa, 1992. He went on to say that the Agency’s activities hav- You were taken from us way too soon information. on February 3, 1923. Her and Asia. “the District should encour- ing to do with integrated Without a chance to say good-bye mother was Ruth Wygal Mary Helen is survived age the use of recycled wa- groundwater management (Wynn) and her father was by her husband, Wallace, ter and other water-saving and regional flood protec- William Alphonso Wygal. her son, Gregory Minot Cle- techniques.” Mr. Kohnen tion for eastern Alameda Her brother John Hugh Wy- ments, her daughter,Amanda delivered on his campaign County. “Mr. Kohnen was gal and sister Jean Wygal Ruth Clements, and four promises. a good advocate on the preceded her in death. Mary grandchildren (Jasper and “Mr. Kohnen played an Zone 7 Board for assuring Helen grew up in Jones- Edelawit Hoag and Charlotte integral part in creating the fiscal responsibility and ville, losing her father when and Gillian Clements). modern District that now ex- business-like approaches she was fourteen. She was There will be a memorial proud of her Wynn family service for Mary Helen in ancestry and was a member the Sycamore Room of the

LEGAL NOTICES This statement was filed with 3240. Published May 17, response on time, you may cerca. Si no puede pagar cross-complainant without FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3247. Published May 31, the County Clerk of Alameda 24, 31, June 7, 2012. lose the case by default, la cuota de presentacion, an attorney, is: NAME STATEMENT June 7, 14, 21, 2012. FOR INFORMATION on April 13, 2012. Expires SUMMONS and your wages, money, (El nombre, la direccion y el FILE NO. 464473 pida al secretario de la corte FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PLACING LEGAL April 13, 2017. Cross-Complaint and property may be taken numero de telefono del abo- The following person(s) do- que le de un formulario de NAME STATEMENT NOTICES The Independent Legal No. (CITACION JUDICIAL- without further warning from exencion de pago de cuotas. gado del contrademandante, ing business as: Roannes Call 925-243-8000 3238. Published May 17, o del contrademandante que Race, 576 Mayten Dr, Liver- FILE NO. 464837 CONTRADEMANDA) the court. Si no presenta su respuesta The following person(s) doing 24, 31, June 7, 2012. CASE NO. 109CV158607 no tiene abogado, es): more, CA 94551, is hereby a tiempo, puede perder el business as: Sutter Street, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following There are other legal require- caso por incumplimiento y Von Ryan Reyes (SBN TIC, 1771 Sutter Street, NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): NOTICE TO CROSS-DE- ments. You may want to call la corte le podra quitar su 205186) Livermore, CA 94551, is FILE NO. 464629 NAME STATEMENT (1)Erica Andracchio, 339 FENDANT: an attorney right away. If you sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Nathaniel R. Lucey (SBN hereby registered by the The following person(s) do- FILE NO. 465006 3rd Ave, San Francisco, CA The following person(s) do- (AVISO AL CONTRA-DE- do not know an attorney, you mas advertencia. 260796) following owner(s): ing business as: Hallie B. 94118 (2)Lauren Barnard, ing business as: All About MANDO): may want to call an attorney ERICKSEN ARBUTHNOT (1)John M. Petlansky, 31411 Accessories, 2265 Vintage Roof Guard Roofing Com- 460 N. Third #2, San Jose, Me Kids Salon, 156 South referral service. If you can- Hay otros requisitos legales. 152 N. Third Street, Ste Kasson Road, Tracy, CA Lane, Livermore, CA 94550, pany, Inc., a California corpo- CA 95112 (3)Megan Con- J Street, Livermore, CA not afford an attorney, you Es recomendable que llame 700 95304 (2)Jeffrey Leonard, 55 is hereby registered by the ration; DLM Plastering Co., don-Trant, 1586 Parkside Ct, 94550, is hereby registered may be eligible for free legal a un abogado inmediata- San Jose, CA 95112 Tourmaline Avenue, Liver- following owner(s): a California corporation; Gil- Tracy, CA 95376 by the following owner(s): services from a nonprofit mente. Si no conoce a un (408)286-0880 more, CA 94550 (3)Paul (1)Carolyn Billings (2)Michael man Construction Company, This business is conducted Jennifer L. Miller, 3176 Ro- legal services program. You abogado, puede llamar a un (408)286-0337 Wiese, 330 Knottingham Billings, 2265 Vintage Lane, an unknown entity; Foothill by a General partnership deo Lane, Livermore, CA can locate these nonprofit servicio de remision a abo- Circle, Livermore, CA 94551 Livermore, CA 94550 Air Conditioning and Heating, DATE: (Fecha): DEC 05, The registrant began to 94550 groups at the California Legal gados. Si no puede pagar a (4)Mark Hirsch, 42800 Cal- This business is conducted Inc., a California corporation; 2011 transact business under the This business is conducted Services Web site (www. un abogado, es posible que das Court, Fremont, CA by Husband and wife A&M Precast Concrete, Inc., Chief Executive Officer/ fictitious business name(s) by an Individual lawhelpcalifornia.org), the cumpia con los requisitos 94539 The registrant began to a California corporation; G Clerk listed above on March 17, The registrant began to California Courts Online para obtener sevicios legales This business is conducted transact business under the Depalma Construction, a David H. Yamasaki 2012. transact business under the Self-Help Center (www. gratuitos de un programa de by Co-partners fictitious business name(s) Sole Proprietorship; and By /s/: Signature of Registrants:s/: fictitious business name(s) courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), servicios legales sin fines de The registrant began to listed above on N/A. DOES 1 through 50, in- Clerk, by (Secretario) Erica Andracchio, Lauren listed above on 10/1/2006. or by contacting your local lucro. Puede encontrar estos transact business under the Signature of Registrants:s/: clusive L. Barajas Barnard, Megan Condon- Signature of Registrants:s/: court or county bar associa- grupos sin fines de lucro en fictitious business name(s) Michael Billings Deputy (Adjunto) Trant Jennifer L. Miller tion. NOTE: The court has el sitio web de California Le- listed above on N/A. This statement was filed with This statement was filed with This statement was filed with YOU ARE BEING SUED BY a statutory lien for waived gal Services, (www.lawhelp- Signature of Registrants:s/: the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda CROSS-COMPLAINANT: fees and costs on any settle- california.org), en el Centro John Petlansky, Manager on April 30, 2012. Expires 3241. Published May 24, 31, on April 25, 2012. Expires on May 8, 2012. Expires May (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO ment or arbitration award of de Ayuda de las Cortes de This statement was filed with April 30, 2017. June 7, 14, 2012. April 25, 2017. 8, 2017. EL CONTRADEMANDAN- $10,000 or more in a civil California, (www.sucorte. the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. TE): case. The court’s lien must The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. ca.gov) o poniendose en FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on May 4, 2012. Expires May 3237. Published May 17, LWGC, Inc., a California be paid before the court will 3243. Published May 24, 3239. Published May 17, contacto con la corte o el NAME STATEMENT 4, 2017. 24, 31, June 7, 2012. Corporation dismiss the case. 31, June 7, 14, 2012. 24, 31, June 7, 2012. colegio de abogados locales. FILE NO. 464887 The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene The following person(s) do- 3249. Published June 7, 14, You have 30 CALENDAR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tien 30 DIAS DE CALEN- derecho a reclamar las cuo- ing business as: Awakening 21, 28, 2012. DAYS after this summons NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 464000 NAME STATEMENT DARIO despues de que le tas y los costos exentos por by Desi, 7150 Foothill Road, and legal papers are served FILE NO. 465443 The following person(s) do- FILE NO. 464651 entreguen esta citacion y imponer un gravamen sobre Pleasanton, CA 94566, is The following person(s) doing NOTICE of INVITING BIDS The following person(s) do- on you to file a written re- NOTICE is hereby given ing business as: Bay Area papeles legales para presen- cualquier recuperacion de hereby registered by the business as: Livermore Hy- ing business as: Baljit Singh sponse at this court and that sealed competitive bids Family Fitness Centers 703- tar una respuesta por escrito $10,000 o mas de valor re- following owner(s): droponics, 22 Rickenbacker Fitness, 900 Bluebell Dr, have a copy served on the will be accepted in the of- RWD, LLC, 4250 Rosewood en esta corte y hacer que se cibida mediante un acuerdo Desiree Ralph, 7150 Foot- Circle, Livermore, CA 94551, Livermore, CA 94551, is cross-complainant. A letter fice of the GSA-Purchas- Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588, entregue una copia al con- o una concesion de arbitraje hill Road, Pleasanton, CA is hereby registered by the hereby registered by the or phone call will not protect ing Department, County of is hereby registered by the trademandante. Una carta en un caso de derecho civil. 94566 following owner(s): following owner(s): you. Your written response Alameda, 1401 Lakeside following owner(s): o una llamada telefonica no Tiene que pagar el grava- This business is conducted Jose L. Carrasco JR, 133 Baljit Singh, 5050 Hacienda must be in a proper legal Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, Bay Area Family Fitness lo protegen. Su respuesta men de la corte antes de by an Individual Wexford St., Brentwood, Dr #2322, Dublin, CA 94568 form if you want the court to CA 94612 NETWORKING Centers 703-RWD, LLC, por escrito tiene que estar que la corte pueda desechar The registrant began to CA 94513 This business is conducted hear your case. There may BIDDERS CONFERENCES 4250 Rosewood Dr., Pleas- en formato legal correcto el caso. transact business under the This business is conducted by an Individual be a court form that you can RFQ #900964 OEM (Original anton, CA 94588 si desea que procesen su fictitious business name(s) by an Individual The registrant began to use for your response. You Equipment Manufacturer) This business is conducted caso en lacorte. Es posible The name and address of listed above on N/A. The registrant began to transact business under the can find these court forms Toner and Ink Cartridges by a Limited liability com- que haya un formulario que the court is: Signature of Registrants:s/: transact business under the fictitious business name(s) and more information at the - Wednesday, pany usted pueda usar para su (El nombre y direccion de la Desiree Ralph, Owner fictitious business name(s) South County listed above on 01/01/2011. California Courts Online Self- June 20, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at The registrant began to respuesta. Puede encontrar corte es): This statement was filed with listed above on N/A. Signature of Registrants:s/: help Center (www.courtinfo. Public Works Agency, Con- transact business under the estos formularios de la corte SUPERIOR COURT OF the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants:s/: Baljit Singh ca.gov/selfhelp), your county ference Room 230, 951 Turn- fictitious business name(s) y mas infornacion en el Cen- CALIFORNIA on May 4, 2012. Expires May Jose L. Carrasco JR This statement was filed with law library, or the courthouse er Court, Hayward, CA and listed above on N/A. tro de Ayuda de las Cortes 191 N. First Street 4, 2017. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda nearest you. If you cannot - Thursday, Signature of Registrants: de California (www.sucorte. San Jose, CA 95113 The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alameda North County on April 30, 2012. Expires pay the filing fee, ask the June 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. s/: David Morrison, Presi- ca.gov), en la biblioteca de The name, address, and 3242. Published May 24, on May 18, 2012. Expires April 30, 2017. court clerk for a fee waiver at General Services Agency, dent/CEO leyes de su condado o en telephone number of cross- 31, June 7, 14, 2012. May 18, 2017. The Independent Legal No. form. If you do not file your Room 1107, 11th Floor, 1401 la corte que le quede mas complainant’s attorney, or The Independent Legal No. The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 - PAGE 11

Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA Stoneridge Dr., Suite 218, The Independent Legal No. EMPLOYMENT NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS Responses Due by 2:00 pm Pleasanton, CA 94588, is 3255. Published June 7, on July 26, 2012 County hereby registered by the 14, 21, 28, 2012. 56) ADULT CARE 155) NOTICES Contact: Stefanie Taylor following owner(s): ANIMALS Independent Contractors “NOTICE TO READERS: (510) 208-9610 or via email: Tana Mish Guker, 4646 Wanted. Senior Home California law requires that [email protected] Lakewood St., Pleasanton, 2) CATS/ DOGS Health Care. Must have contractors taking jobs that Attendance at Networking CA 94588 ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for experience. Senior Solu- total $500 or more (labor Conference is Non-manda- This business is conducted adoption information contact tions, Inc (925)443-3101. and/or materials) be licensed tory. Specifications regarding by an Individual Valley Humane Society at by the Contractors State the above may be obtained at The registrant began to 160) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY (925)426-8656. License Board. State law the Alameda County Current transact business under the BE WARY of out of area also requires that contractors Contracting Opportunities fictitious business name(s) Adopt a new best friend: companies. Check with the include their license numbers Internet website at www. listed above on N/A. TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal local Better Business Bureau on all advertising. Check your acgov.org. Signature of Registrants:s/: Rescue, offers animals for before you send money or contractor’s status at www. 6/7/12 Tana M. Guker adoption every Saturday fees. Read and understand cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- CNS-2324154# This statement was filed with and Sunday, excluding most any contracts before you CSLB (2752). Unlicensed THE INDEPENDENT Legal the County Clerk of Alameda holidays. On Saturdays from sign. Shop around for rates. persons taking jobs less Bay Area Housing Market: No. 3250 on May 23, 2012. Expires 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs than $500 must state in their TO PLACE A May 23, 2017. are available at the Pleas- advertisements that they are NOTICE of INVITING BIDS The Independent Legal No. anton Farmers Market at CLASSIFIED AD NOTICE is hereby given that not licensed by the Contrac- 3254. Published June 7, 14, W. Angela and First Streets. Call (925)243-8000 High Demand, Low Inventory sealed competitive bids will tors State License Board.” 21, 28, 2012. Two locations will showcase By Kelly DeYoreo be accepted in the office of MERCHANDISE cats only: Petsmart in Dublin REAL ESTATE The Bay Area real estate market continues to be challenging and the GSA-Purchasing Depart- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS from 12:00 to 4:00 and the 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ ment, County of Alameda, Inland Valley Publishing Co. fast-moving, with buyers battling over low inventory, and homes in NAME STATEMENT Pet Extreme in Livermore YARD SALES 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite Client Code:04126-00001 such short supply that they are selling up to twice as fast as a year FILE NO. 465502 from 12:00 to 4:00. On Sun- 907, Oakland, CA 94612 The following person(s) do- HUGE YARD SALE Re: Legal Notice for days, cats are available at ago. Listings are drawing multiple offers. In many areas, selling ing business as: Woopsie- Multiple families Classified Ads NETWORKING BIDDERS Petsmart in Dublin from 1:00 daisy Toy Shop, 154 South Saturday, June 9, 2012 The Federal Fair Housing prices are up significantly from this time last year. CONFERENCES RFQ to 4:00, and Pet Extreme J Street, Livermore, CA 8:00AM-3:00PM Act, Title VII of the Civil #900967 Highland Hospi- in Livermore from 12:00 to Inventory is down significantly in every Bay Area county this 94550, is hereby registered 3700 Pacific Avenue, Rights Act of 1964, and state tal (ATR) Project (Phase 1) 4:00. For more information, year as demand outpaces supply. In Livermore, for example, only by the following owner(s): Livermore law prohibit advertisements Medical Equipment: Holter call Terry at (925) 487-7279 (1)Elizabeth Fields (2)Brad- for housing and employment 106 single family homes were on the market as of May 1, 2012. Analyzer System and Elec- or visit our website at www. ley Fields, 1262 Claret Rd., that contain any preference, trocardiography (ECG) tvar.org 127) LOST/ FOUND 103 homes had gone into contract in the month of April, meaning Machine Diagnosis System Livermore, CA 94550 limitation or discrimination South County–Tuesday, This business is conducted FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Red Poinsettia based on protected classes, that, at the current rate of sales, Livermore had only a one month June 12, 2012, 10:00 a.m. by a Husband and wife Cat & kitten adoptions now Clip Earring including race, color, religion, supply of housing inventory, the lowest level since 2005. at Castro Valley Library, Can- The registrant began to at the new Livermore Petco Lost downtown Livermore, sex, handicap, familial status Dublin began the month of May with 39 single family homes yon Room, 3600 Norbridge transact business under the on Saturdays from 10:00AM Friday 12/16. If found, or national origin. IVPC does Avenue, Castro Valley, CA fictitious business name(s) to 2:30PM. We have many please call not knowingly accept any on the market, which is also a one month supply of homes at the and North County–Wednes- listed above on 10/1/2006. adorable, tame kittens that (925)447-1762 advertisements that are in current rate of sales. As is the case in Livermore, this supply of day, June 13, 2012, 2:00 Signature of Registrants:s/: have been tested for FIV & violation of the law. homes is as low as we’ve seen since 2005. p.m. at General Services Elizabeth Fields FELV, altered & vaccinated. Agency, Room 1107, 11th This statement was filed with We also have adult cats & Pleasanton had 93 homes on the market at the beginning of May, Floor, 1401 Lakeside Drive, the County Clerk of Alameda ranch cats for adoption. which was a supply of 1.2 months based on the rate of pending Oakland, CA Responses on May 22, 2012. Expires www.independentnews.com Due by 2:00 pm on July May 22, 2017. sales. Once again, this is the lowest level of housing inventory 19, 2012 County Contact: for the last seven years. Kai Moore (510) 208-4882 Throughout the Bay Area, the story is the same. Contra Costa or via email: kai.moore@ acgov.org Attendance at County, for instance, listed 1,875 homes for sale at the end of April, Networking Conference is down 59 percent from 4,525 homes a year earlier, according to Non-mandatory. Specifica- realtor.com. San Francisco has 1,044 listings, down 44 percent tions regarding the above may be obtained at the Al- from last year. Santa Clara County showed 40 percent fewer ameda County GSA Current listings than a year ago. Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www. One reason for the reduced inventory is that fewer homes are acgov.org. going into foreclosure. Foreclosure activity in the United States 6/7/12 fell last month to its lowest level since the start of the credit crisis CNS-2324472# THE INDEPENDENT Legal in 2007, driven largely by drops in western states including Cali- No. 3251 fornia, Arizona and Nevada. These three states posted a 7 percent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS decline in foreclosure activity last month over the prior month, NAME STATEMENT and a 29 percent drop from a year ago. FILE NO. 465462 The following person(s) do- Foreclosure resales - homes that had been foreclosed on in the ing business as: Livermore prior twelve months - accounted for 21.7 percent of Bay Area AllStars, 5194 Bianca Way, sales in April, the lowest since January 2008. It was down from Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby registered by the 25.5 percent in March, and down from 27.8 percent a year ago. following owner(s): Foreclosure resales peaked at 52.0 percent of all Bay Area sales Taylor Zentner, 5194 Bianca Way, Livermore, CA 94550 in February 2009. This business is conducted Distressed property sales - the combination of foreclosure by an Individual sales and short sales - made up about 40 percent of the market. The registrant began to transact business under the That was down from about 44 percent the month before and 45 fictitious business name(s) percent a year ago. listed above on N/A. Along with fewer foreclosed homes on the market, many sellers Signature of Registrants:s/: Taylor Zentner who don’t have to sell are staying put, waiting for a price recovery This statement was filed with before selling their homes. Still others, with underwater mortgages the County Clerk of Alameda on May 21, 2012. Expires (the homeowner owes more than the home is worth), can’t afford May 21, 2017. to sell unless prices rise. All these factors are contributing to a The Independent Legal No. low supply of available homes. 3252. Published June 7, 14, In spite of reduced housing availability, buyers continued to 21, 28, 2012. enter the market. Bay Area home sales increased in April to their NOTICE of INVITING BIDS NOTICE is hereby given that highest level for the same month since 2006. The median sale sealed competitive bids will price rose year-over-year for the first time in 19 months, reaching be accepted in the office of its highest point since September 2010. Some market watchers the GSA-Purchasing Depart- ment, County of Alameda, believe fence-sitters are moving to take advantage of lower prices 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite and ultra-low mortgage rates. 907, Oakland, CA 94612 Real estate information service DataQuick reported that a total NETWORKING BIDDERS of 7,675 new and resale homes sold in the nine-county Bay Area in CONFERENCES for RFQ #901009 Remanufactured April. That was up 13.1 percent from 6,789 in April a year ago. Toner and Ink Cartridges April’s sales were the strongest for an April since 2006, when South County - Wednesday, 9,129 homes were sold. June 20, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Public Works Agency, Con- The median price paid for all houses and condos sold in the ference Room 230, 951 Turn- Bay Area last month was $390,000. That was up 8.9 percent from er Court, Hayward, CA and $358,000 in March, and up 8.3 percent from $360,000 in April North County - Thursday, June 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. 2011. at General Services Agency, The low point of the current real estate cycle was a median Bay Room 1107, 11th Floor, 1401 Area price of $290,000 in March 2009. The peak was $665,000 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm in June/July 2007. According to DataQuick’s analysis, about half on July 26, 2012 County of the median’s peak-to-trough drop was the result of a decline Contact: Stefanie Taylor in home values, while the other half reflected a shift in the sales (510) 208-9610 or via email: [email protected] mix. Attendance at Networking “The uptick in the median sale price was to be expected. It Conference is Non-manda- gets tugged up as foreclosure resales ebb and activity picks up in tory. Specifications regarding the move-up markets, especially in higher-cost areas. We’re see- the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current ing the exact same trends with the median on the upside that we Contracting Opportunities saw when it was coming down, just in reverse,” said John Walsh, Internet website at www. DataQuick president. acgov.org. 6/7/12 Record-low interest rates and home prices that have dropped CNS-2325672# significantly from their highest levels are bringing buyers out of THE INDEPENDENT Legal the woodwork. No. 3253 “Affordability is extremely high and there is pent-up demand,” FICTITIOUS BUSINESS said Esmael Adibi, director of the Anderson Center for Economic NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 465591 Research at Chapman University. “Buyers who were sitting on the The following person(s) fence are now noticing that prices are firming up, which is bringing doing business as: Tana a significant number to the marketplace.” Mish Guker, MFT/PPS, 5674 But the biggest factor of all, Adibi said, is employment. De- spite disappointing national figures released June 1, showing that only 69,000 jobs had been created across the nation in May, Bay Area job growth remains strong, fueled by the technology sector, analysts say. “What is helping the Bay Area is that San Francisco and Sili- con Valley are showing the strongest job creation of any area of California,” he said. “Job growth basically translates into housing demand.” Ken Rosen, chair of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Ur- ban Economics at UC Berkeley, agrees that the “job engines of Silicon Valley and San Francisco” have stimulated the Bay Area real estate market. “It’s a boom,” he said. “It completely turned around in the past six weeks and the bottom is in hindsight now.” But it’s a mixed recovery, with prices still declining in some areas hardest hit by foreclosures, and many distressed homeown- ers still upside down on their mortgages, even though the worst may be over. There is still considerable uncertainty in the housing market and broader economy about the potential economic effect of events in Europe, as well as the prospects for a significant recovery in the U.S. job market. “We still have a long way to go to a broad-based recovery in real estate in California,” Adibi added. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 3.75 Percent Average U.S. rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages dropped to record lows again last week, with the 15-year loan dipping just below 3 percent for the first time ever. Low interest rates have made home buying and refinancing more attractive to those who can qualify. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said late last week that the aver- age rate on the 30-year loan fell to 3.75 percent. Kelly DeYoreo is a Realtor with Prudential California Realty, Livermore PAGE 12 - The Independent, JUNE 7, 2012 fiscal year. for the Alameda County Mos- To close the meeting, quito Abatement District as Directors adjourned in honor well as for the California Spe- LARPD Neutral on Off-Road Park cial Districts Association. The Livermore Area Rec- Bob Coomber and Steve sion into the 4000 acre Tesla gram to encourage analyzing of Jim Kohnen, who recently died. Kohnen was a director reation and Park District Goodman urged the board to area. On the other hand, there accidents and risks to learn board of directors elected to take a stand in favor of preser- are citizens who are passion- from them and make parks remain neutral with regard to vation of the Tesla land. ate about using the land for and recreation safer for all. plans to expand the Carnegie The off-road park is lo- the purpose for which it was The award comes with an in- State Vehicular Recreation cated just east of Livermore purchased, off-road vehicle surance discount, which helps Area. A draft plan calls for at the head of Corral Hollow use. the District financially. expanding the park into the Canyon. The area is included in A routine resolution was adjacent Tesla area. LARPD general manager the East Bay Regional Park approved to call for LARPD’s Board president Beth Wil- Tim Barry noted there are District master plan as a fu- general election on Nov. 6 for son and directors Maryalice passionate feelings on both ture park. three Board positions. Two Faltings and David Hutchin- sides of the issue. There are Coomber stated that he of the seats are currently oc- son favored a neutral stand. those who oppose the expan- would prefer a more specific cupied by Beth Wilson and statement that supports non- Steve Goodman, both for motorized uses in the area. four-year terms ending in De- He said that he would like cember 2016. Bob Coomber, LARPD to be part of the holds the third seat, with a discussion. two-year term ending in 2014. Faltings had just the op- The candidate elected to this posite view. “I feel LARPD term will complete the term should be neutral. How the from which Laureen Turner area is used is not our call to resigned in November 2011 make.” She favored a letter when she was elected to the that recognized the historic city council. When filing and environmental aspects, for office with the Alameda as well as family recreational County Registrar of Voters, values of the site. candidates must choose which Hutchinson suggested not seat to run for – short-term sending a letter if it were a or long-term – and it will be neutral stance. displayed separately on the President Wilson said, ballot. “My personal stance is the Another regular resolu- same as Friends of Tesla (a tion passed by the Board group organized to preserve established the 2012-2013 the area as is). What I think is annual appropriations limit at immaterial. I’m representing $16,682,519. The California a broad spectrum of people, Constitution requires an an- many who use the off-road nual tax appropriations limit park.” to be established for state Goodman stated that he and local government, and didn’t know why a letter the limit is based on the prior would be sent, if it were neu- tral. Goodman commented on the idea that preservation and off-road use could be ac- complished on the Tesla site. “If we think there will be joint use, we are kidding ourselves. I don’t know when the board should comment. However, as individuals we should go out and speak.” Photo - Doug Jorgensen Observers say that off- NextEra Energy Resources held a ribbon-cutting for its new road use and non-motorized Vasco Wind Energy Center, a 78.2 megawatt repowered wind uses would likely be incom- project located in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. patible. NextEra Energy Resources replaced 780 older and smaller In other board action, wind turbines with 34 giant 2.3-megawatt Siemens turbines. General Manager Tim Barry The new turbines can generate enough electricity to power presented a safety award more than 19,500 homes each year. In the next four years, from the California Associa- tion for Park and Recreation NextEra will replace nearly 2,000 of the 4,000 wind turbines it Indemnity to Aquatics Super- has at the site with about 100 huge state-of-the-art turbines. visor Sharon Grant, a 32-year For every new turbine installed, 23 of the old ones will District employee who also be removed. The new turbines are expected to result in a leads the LARPD Safety dramatic drop in the number of birds and bats that die in the Committee. The association blades each year. The Vasco Wind Energy Center is located has a risk management pro- off of Vasco Road in Livermore. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A Find a New Best Friend Find a new best friend at Valley Humane Society (VHS) during the Mad- die’s® Matchmaker Adop- tathon, June 9-10. All cats and dogs go home fee-free to qualified adopters all week- end long. Located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, VHS will be open Saturday, June 9 from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sunday, June 10 from 10 am to 4 in an effort to find a loving family for each animal. Animals will be adopted on a first-come, first-served basis during the event and may not be placed on “hold.” Standard adoption criteria apply. Potential adopters are encouraged to visit VHS ahead of time to fill out Pat Kaunert appears in An Evening with Mark Twain. paperwork and have their adoption applications preap- Spend an Evening with proved to speed the process. VHS will be open Tuesday, Mark Twain in Pleasanton June 5 and Wednesday, June The Museum on Main’s Mark Twain, who will retell 6 from 9 am to 5 pm and on annual Ed Kinney Lec- his adventures out West on Ozzie is just one of the kittens available for adoption. Thursday, June 7 from 12 ture Series programs “An Tuesday, June 12 at 7pm. noon to 7 pm for adoption “VHS is grateful for this ing out an application and an East Bay Animal Rescue and Evening With…” presents Twain, portrayed by Pat preapprovals, but closed on opportunity from Maddie’s interview with an adoption Refuge, Cat Support Net- Samuel Langhorne Clem- Kaunert, will share his sto- Friday, June 8. Fund® to showcase the counselor—minus the fee work, Contra Costa Humane ens, also known to many as (continued on page 2) Maddie’s® Matchmaker many wonderful dogs and during the Adoptathon. In Society, Feral Cat Founda- Adoptathon is being held cats that deserve loving most cases, animals can be tion, German Shepherd Res- to increase awareness of homes,” said VHS executive adopted on the spot. Visit cue of Northern California, A Chance to Sip History shelter animals and their director Melanie Sadek. “We www.maddiesadoptathon. Safe Cat Foundation, and need for loving homes. Now would be thrilled to find our org for a list of participating Tri-Valley Animal Rescue. Take a taste of history at in its third year, the Adop- entire facility empty come animal shelters and rescue Other local adoption sites Ravenswood Historic Site tathon includes more than organizations, their adoption include the East County Ani- for the Livermore Area Rec- Monday morning.” For more 60 organizations throughout information, please visit policies, and animals that mal Shelter (4595 Gleason reation and Park District’s Alameda, Contra Costa, and may be available during the Drive, Dublin), Round Table First Sip Celebration. www.valleyhumane.org or The public is invited to a San Francisco Counties, the Maddie’s® Matchmaker Adoptathon. Pizza (530 Main Street, with a goal of finding loving Adoptathon website at www. Cats and dogs will be Pleasanton), Savvy Seconds wine tasting event to sample st the inaugural wines from the homes for 3,000 dogs and maddiesadoptathon.org. available for adoption at (2080 1 Street, Livermore), Corvino Bosco – a translated cats in all three participat- pet supply stores, kennels, PetSmart (6960 Amador version of “Ravenswood” ing counties. In return for MANY SITES OFFER shopping centers, and other Plaza Road, Dublin), and in Italian – Vineyards at the offering free adoptions to ADOPTIONS locations across the three Valley Humane Society historic site in scenic south qualified adopters, Maddie’s Shelter and rescue orga- counties. Stoneridge Shop- (3670 Nevada Street, Pleas- Livermore. LARPD is host- Fund® will pay each shelter nizations will follow their ping Center will host seven anton). For a complete list ing the event along with or rescue group from $500 to normal adoption procedures, animal rescue organizations of locations, visit www.mad- Michael Princevalle and $2,000 per adoption. which typically includes fill- in the main courtyard area: diesadoptathon.org. (continued on page 3) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 Bonsai Show at Alden Lane Annual Day in the Park The Valley Bonsai Soci- Raises Funds for Camp ety will present its annual show at Alden Lane Nurs- Plans are underway for The Taylor Family Founda- ery on Sat. and Sun., June tion’s 22nd Annual Day in the Park auction fundraiser, 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to scheduled for Sunday, August 26 at Camp Arroyo in 5 p.m. Livermore. Proceeds from the auction support The Tay- The nursery is located at lor Family Foundation’s (TTFF) mission to preserve 981 Alden Lane in Liver- the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children more. in Northern California living with life-threatening A door prize, consist- and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and ing of a plant that has been youth at-risk through unique therapeutic experiences gently styled toward life as and support. a Bonsai, will be awarded TTFF facilitates more than 20 summer and weekend every hour to a visitor at camp sessions at Camp Arroyo, a safe haven and excit- the show. ing experience for children living with HIV/AIDS, skin A Bonsai expert will be and heart disease, Crohn’s & colitis, diabetes, brain on hand each day to dem- tumors, autism and other chronic and critical illnesses. onstrate the complete styling Since its inception in 1990, TTFF has helped more of a young tree from start to than 40,000 children and 70,000 parents by providing finish. The finished Bonsai respite and unique camp opportunities. Each year, tree will be raffled. TTFF is able to provide 3,000 children with what is For more information, sadly often a once-in-a-lifetime camp experience at call Chip Harder at 980- no cost to their families. At Camp Arroyo, kids meet 3438. other children with similar conditions, learn to live with their disease and make lasting friendships. Children are EVENING given the opportunity to just be kids without worrying (continued from front page) about medicine, doctors, surgeries and other difficult life circumstances. ries about mining on Nevada Pictured behind the statue are Dr. Janis Kahn, Women's Health; Scott Bassi, Site Director; and Kareen Knowles, RN; and Gary and Nancy Harrington In addition to funding Camp Arroyo, TTFF con- Comstock, buying a wild tinues their commitment to providing financial and horse, and the big trouble in emotional support for children and families in the San Francisco. The event is community who are in desperate need. Too often, when sponsored by Jim Gulseth. a child falls seriously ill, the entire family becomes ill “An Evening With…” is a 'Nurturing My Child,' Another and infrastructures begin to crumble. TTFF continues speakers series where audi- to support these families in their time of need. ences come face to face with H.A.P.P.Y. Sculpture Unveiled This year’s auction fundraiser includes gourmet people making history today food and wine from some of the Bay Area’s top res- as well as actors who look The sculpture, “Nurtur- now carves full-time. He connections that transcend taurants and the finest Northern Californian wineries. and sound as if they have ing My Child," by Nelson enjoys carving what he calls geography and time. Mingle with local celebrities, bid on more than 150 stepped out from the pages Rumano, was unveiled at “traditional figures.” His In Shona culture, the silent and live auction packages and buy raffle tickets of history books. Kaiser Permanente Hospital work has been exhibited in spiritual soul must be care- for a chance to win a 2012 Toyota Prius. Priceless and The speakers series in Pleasanton. This sculp- France, Britain, Holland, fully nurtured throughout rare live auction items include celebrity dinners and takes place monthly Janu- ture was donated by Rob- and the United States. He life. Each person is believed sports packages, private air accommodations to red ary through October at the ert Mattos, and Nancy and and his wife, Irene, live in to have two souls – the soul carpet events, luxurious vacations and other glamor- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Gary Harrington through Zimbabwe with their two of the body and the soul of ous packages. Individual tickets are $175 and tables Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- the Another Harrington Art children. the spirit. The spirit can of 10 are $2,000. Sponsorships range from $3,000 to ton, CA 94566. Tickets may Partnership Piece for You For more than 1000 transform into any shape, at $100,000. be purchased at the door or program. The unveiling years, the Shona and their any time, but if it does not For tickets/tables and event sponsorship opportuni- reserved in advance by call- took place in May. This ancestors have lived and return, the body shrinks. ties for Day in the Park, please visit www.ttff.org or ing the Museum on Main at sculpture is located in the died on the land of South- In this art form a mother is call (925) 455-5118. (925) 462-2766. patio area between the two eastern Africa. Theirs is his- holding her child as the child The Taylor Family Foundation, founded by Elaine and Barry Taylor in 1990, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Ticket prices are $10 medical center buildings tory of struggle and triumph is metamorphosed into an general admission, $5 mem- organization. Camp Arroyo is a beautiful residential bers & seniors, $3 students/ near the lab. over armed invaders, natural new being representing the camp serving children year-round as a place to explore, teachers with ID. All tickets It was said that “Nur- predators, disease, drought, process of re-creation and learn and grow in an ideal outdoor setting. Nestled in are paid at the door. Cash, turing My Child” was an famine and political oppres- regeneration. the hills surrounding the 138-acre Del Valle Regional check, Visa and Master- appropriate way to honor sion. To combat the forces If interested in becom- Wilderness in Livermore, California, the camp was for- Card accepted. All tickets National Women’s Health that threatened to tear them ing a Partner (P), $499, mally opened in 2000 and serves thousands each year. are open seating and after 2012 observance in May. apart, the Shona developed or a Special Partner (SP) Owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, Camp 6:45pm any unclaimed re- A Shona sculptor, Nelson myriad intricate and sophis- $500 or, or a Very Important Arroyo is operated in collaboration with The Taylor served tickets will be re- Rumano, was born June 6, ticated social customs and Partner (VIP), $3,500 or, Family Foundation and the YMCA of the East Bay. leased for sale. 1958, in Zimbabwe. He beliefs, all of which support send contributions to City The YMCA of the East Bay is the operator of the For more information on was raised with six broth- one basic tenet: Live togeth- of Pleasanton, Attn. Susan camp year-round, offering programs, and weekend the Ed Kinney Lecture Se- ers and two sisters and at- er and the culture will thrive. Andrade-Wax, P.O. Box group rentals for retreats and events. Camp Arroyo ries visit www.museumon- tended Jekawa Secondary Shona stone sculpture is 520, Pleasanton, CA 94566. is one of 65 regional parks owned by the East Bay main.org or call Museum School. Rumano began to an expression of human Make check to City of Pleas- Regional Park District. on Main at (925) 462-2766. learn to carve in 1981 and anton, Another H.A.P.P.Y.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 3 Doors Legacy Band to Rock the Firehouse The Doors Legacy Band returns to the Firehouse Arts Center with its authentic sound, vintage instruments, costumes and swagger on Saturday, June 16. endless variety, The Firehouse Arts Cen- exciting entertainment ter is located at 4444 Rail- road Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif. The Doors Legacy Band recreates the late-sixties sound and feel of Jim Morri- son's Doors in a vintage rock BJun 8 at 8pm concert experience, blend- Country Western Music ing vintage instruments, with a West Coast Feel costumes, and swagger in its show. The four band mem- bers include John Sanders on electric guitar, Drew Weekend! Rodeo sleep At The Wheel Flemming on drums and AJun 9 at 8pm percussion, Chris Cundy on The Finest Western Swing Band keyboards and Rhodes bass in Existence Today in the case and Jon Foster on vocals. The group delivers Legacy Band performs. an authentic sound as well as accuracy in content, per- fact that The Doors had no together a one-hour set of Montana, Idaho, Washing- ivermore formance and energy. bass player during live per- any music we wished for a ton, Oregon, California and L School of Dance According to Cundy, he formances and the majority charity event, we decided Nevada. Notable shows Jun 14-17 at 2 & 7pm has used several keyboards, of their recordings.” it was our opportunity to include the Firehouse Arts Hit The Dance Floor, The Wizard of Oz, including a Rhodes piano, “We’ve all played in vari- fulfill a dream. The response Center appearance last Madeline Celebrates the Seasons over the years. “One essen- ous bands and side projects from the crowd was so great season and headliner per- tial item is the Rhodes bass together and with others that night that we knew we formance at the Bite of in the case which is the same over the past15 years,” says needed to continue with it. Bozeman music festival. on Anderson piece of equipment Ray Foster. “We grew up listen- Now, 10 years later, it has Tickets are $16, $20 and $24 Manzerik used to play base- ing to the Doors as kids and turned into something really available online at www. J“The Voice of YES” lines for The Doors band,” joked that it would be fun to special.” firehousearts.org by phone Jun 19 at 7:30pm he says. “This is key because create a Doors tribute band The Doors Legacy Band at (925) 931-4848, or at the Lead Vocalist and Creative Force Behind YES part of the Doors signature one day just as a fun project. has played throughout the Firehouse Arts Center Box When we were asked to put western starts, including Office. sound came from it and the allets to Remember FIRST SIP Jun 23 at 2 & 7pm (continued from front page) B Valley Dance Theatre Bryan Rahn of Coastal Vi- ees on the history of the Friends of the Vineyards. special events at Raven- ticultural Consultants, who vines, the wines and the A portion of the proceeds swood. oversee vineyard operations venue. Participants can meet will benefit the Ravenswood To purchase tickets, visit: at Ravenswood. enologist (winemaker) Chad Progress League, which http://www.brownpaper- reservation Hall Jazz Band The First Sip Celebration Alexander, who will be able works to support public tickets.com/event/250962. PJul 7 at 8pm at Ravenswood will be held to answer questions about tours, historical programs For more information, call A Bona Fide New Orleans Treasure from noon to 3 p.m. Satur- the wines. and community and cultural 925-373-5700. day, June 16, at the historic Ravenswood Historic site, 2647 Arroyo Road. Site, built in the 1890s by Tickets are $20 and are Christopher Buckley Sr., klahoma limited, so early purchase is held vineyards from its OJul 21-29, Aug 3-5 at 8/2pm recommended. early days, with the cur- Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre The event will include rent ones replanted in 2006. tastings of Grenache/ Bottles will be available for Mourvedre and Zinfandel purchase, and then will be wines made from the vine- shipped to buyers. yards, a delectable assort- The vineyard project is a BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 ment of gourmet appetizers collaboration of the Liver- that accentuate the wines more Area Recreation and www.bankheadtheater.org and music. Tours through Park District, Coastal Vi- the vineyards will also be ticultural Consultants, the 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore available to educate attend- City of Livermore and the 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 Houston Jones Bringing Americana Music to the Pleasanton Library

Acoustic musicians, vocals and acoustic guitar, Large and In the Way; and Houston Jones, to perform and Chris Kee (standup bass Chris Kee, a classically at the Pleasanton Public and guitar). trained cellist with a degree Library at 2 p.m. on Sun., The band was voted “best in ethnomusicology, Chris June 17. new discovery” and “best is a busy Bay Area bassist, Houston Jones is a Cali- vocalist" at the Strawberry having recorded and per- fornia based high octane Music Festival. formed with, among others, Americana band. Formed Performing are Peter Peter Rowan, Norah Jones in 2001, the band performs Tucker, percussionist, who and Jim Lauderdale, as well a strong original repertoire has worked with musicians as being an original member that ranges from bluegrass from The Monks to the of the Waybacks. and folk to blues and gospel. Waybacks; Glenn Houston, The program is free and With a world-class com- Bammie-Award winning open to all. No registration bination of vocal and in- lead guitarist who is also a required. strumental prowess, Hous- co-founder of The Waybacks This program is funded ton Jones features Glenn and Hearts on Fire; Travis by the Friends of the Pleas- Houston (lead guitar), Peter Jones, Bay Area singer anton Library. For more Tucker (drums and percus- and guitarist, seen in many information, call Penny sion), Travis Jones (lead venues with bands such as Johnson at 925/931-3405.

Summer Sessions Offered in Dancing By Carol Graham Arts and SS Dance Express ballet), modern (moving alignment - which focuses and our Tracy location (4220 that wants to get into danc- For students wanting to came together to create a through space dynamically), on strength and flexibility; Commercial Drive),” said ing without a commitment master a new skill this sum- performing arts center. The and tap for both children and and combo - which introduc- Katherine, noting that a $15 in hopes that we spark a mer - or parents wanting term triple threat refers to an adults, according to TTPA’s es ballet, tap and jazz and registration fee is credited creative interest in dance,” their children to stay active expert in either three differ- web site. Additional classes helps develop imagination, on participants’ accounts. added William. “Our goal - Triple Threat Performing ent fields or in three different listed are musical theater motor skills, rhythm, coordi- For more information, is to get the community Arts is offering lessons at skills within the same field. -which teaches Broadway- nation and body awareness. complete schedules and on- moving and talking about their Livermore and Tracy In the entertainment busi- style choreography, pre- “Our free summer classes line registration forms, visit dance, and to get as many studios, according to Mar- ness, it refers to a performer sentation through song and are being offered at both our www.triplethreatpa.com. kids interested in dancing keting Director Katherine who can sing, act and dance. dance, and offers audition Livermore location (315 “These classes are be- and the performing arts as Langley. “This is a place where tips; flexibility and body Wright Brothers Avenue) ing offered to any student possible.” “We are hosting a 4-week students of all ages and summer session at our studio levels can come to learn and we want to invite the everything from ballet, jazz, youth of the Livermore com- tap, hip hop, lyrical jazz, munity. Our program allows musical theater and modern participants to take as many dance,” said owner William Poetry Reading Set at Century House classes as they want off our Langley. “We also offer schedule. It’s designed to vocal training and access Century House Poetry ment of Corrections, with Francisco, McLaughlin His poetry has won nu- get children more interested to acting workshops and Reading Series will feature California Youth Authority lives on the central Califor- merous awards, including in dance, and is a risk-free camps. These are all tools Michael McLaughlin and (w/ incarcerated adults & nia coast with his brilliant “Best in Show” in the 2010 opportunity for parents to try a student needs to become a Jim Curcuro. youth), and as San Luis wife. Currently completing Alameda County Fair as our studio,” said Katherine. true ‘Triple Threat.’ The program will be Obispo county Area Coor- his second novel, Gang well as Silver awards in the The summer session runs “Our goal is to offer the Sun., June 17 from 2 to 4 dinator for California Poets of One, McLaughlin was 2011 Alameda County Fair. from July 17th through Au- best training in the Bay Area p.m. at Century House, 2401 in the Schools. A graduate of Poet Laureate of San Luis Jim’s real passion is the gust 9th. Free classes are at every level, from recre- Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. The University of Southern Obispo, California in 2003. “open mic” events where he listed on TTPA’s summer ational to advanced, from 2 A three time California California's' Master of Pro- Curcuro, longtime resident gets to share his humor and schedule and include Hip years old to 102 years old,” Arts Council grant recipient, fessional Writing program, of Livermore, has displayed thought provoking poetry Hop and Combo - a com- he added. “If you can dream McLaughlin has worked McLaughlin's written one his poetry in previous East with others. bination of tap and jazz it and believe it, we can help for twenty-one years as novel, Western People Show meets West exhibits, as well Open Mic follows the dancing. you achieve it.” an Artist-in-Residence at Their Faces and three books as the Third Biennial Ekph- readings. Refreshments will Triple Threat Perform- Regular classes offered Atascadero State Hospital, a of poetry, Ped Xing, The rasis exhibition for the City be served. Admission is $5 ing Arts was established in by the studio include ballet, maximum security forensic Upholstery of Heaven and of Livermore, Blacksmith at door, students free. More 2005 when the Livermore pointe, jazz, hip hop, lyrical facility, as a Contract Artist Countless Cinemas. Square and the Alameda information, call 925-399- Academy of the Performing (a combination of jazz and with the California Depart- Originally from San County Fair. 5520 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 5 Students Learn by Seeing Historic Planes By Carol Graham that morning. A Bellan- to give back and make a “Many students told me The P-51 Mustang ap- ca Scout circled the azure difference in the lives of in- how much they enjoyed peared to be flying straight sky pulling a huge banner dividuals that may not be af- participating in the event. at them. The warbird, known that read: “LVK welcomes forded the variety of choices Of course, they all asked for escorting bombers on LVJUSD!” (LVK is the in life many of us take for if they could come back missions into enemy ter- identifier for the Livermore granted,” said Watson-Lum. tomorrow.” ritory, was coming in for airport; LVJUSD stands for a high-speed, low-altitude Livermore Valley Joint Uni- flyby. fied School District.) Juneteenth Celebration Planned The group of students “I orchestrated the idea, stood waiting on a vehicle but the students were solely at Livermore Library access road at Livermore responsible for assembling The public is invited to Galleries, ArtSpace Gal- Municipal Airport. the banner which was com- celebrate Juneteenth with leries, Livermore Valley “They were completely plex,” said Watson-Lum Grandmothers Who Help, Performing Arts Center, Al- stunned and awestruck at noting that it needed to Inc. on June 16 at the Liver- ameda County Fairgrounds, the sound and volume of be built backwards with a more Library from 1 to 3 American Swim Acad- the Rolls Royce-built Mer- counter balance flag flown p.m.. emy, Soaring Adventures lin engine as it roared a from the end, letters needed The event will be the an- Of America, Arthur Murry short distance overhead,” to be properly spaced, and a nual Arts Award Ceremony Dance Studio, Mimis Café said teacher Denise Watson- lead pole had to be affixed and Reception, “Realize and Big 0 Tires. Lum. “The impression will to the front. Your Visions and Dreams.” Donation are tax deduc- make a life-long imprint, “The students were very There will be an opportu- table. For information go to and possibly help the stu- excited. Many were call- nity to meet and greet com- www.GrandmothersWho- dents understand the sacri- ing their parents at the last munity members, artists, Help.Com or call 925 606- fice, dedication and bravery minute to beg them to come and city officials. 7239. that men and women - with watch the banner fly,” she Silent auction items are There will be refresh- these few remaining steely, added. “I think their prog- provided by Concannon ments and door prizes. graceful giants - have pro- ress and accomplishments Vineyard, Anna Edwards vided to give them the free- hadn’t really dawned on doms they enjoy today.” them, nor the reality of a vis- The day after Memo- ible audience present to see rial Day turned out to quite The Walds in front of 'Witchcraft.' the banner they had person- memorable not only for ally handled start to finish.” Watson-Lum’s Special Edu- people and they’re able to today.” Pilot Dan Van Dusen cation Transition Program explain things to Jake.” However, for 21-year-old donated his time and Bob students but for a dozen For Watson-Lum’s stu- Alex Gregg, the B-17 and “Banner Bob” Franklin do- other local classes as they dents, many of whom gain B-24 were the most intrigu- nated the aircraft expenses explored the aircraft of work experience at the air- ing aircraft. “I stood at the and fuel so the students the Collings Foundation’s port, the day offered the gunner’s windows and I felt could present their project “Wings of Freedom Tour.” opportunity to explore the like Rambo,” he said. to their peers and the district “Students with spe- control tower as well. “The Watson-Lum’s students employees. cial needs often learn best tower controllers showed had a surprise of their own “The aviation community through first-hand experi- them how communication planned for the other guests agrees this is an opportunity ence, and through the ability is handled, how safety is to stand next to, to touch, followed and how spacing feel, hear and be physically and visibility along with involved with the topic at technology keeps air traffic hand,” said Watson-Lum. “I flowing and pilots safe in heard from several teachers the air.” today about how wonderful On the south side of the they felt the event was, and airfield, the blimp’s opera- that it was an invaluable tors invited the students to experience for their students get a close-up view of the to engage in - particularly airship and stand under its learning about the bombers enormous envelope. The of WWII and seeing and vastness of the ship startled speaking with the veterans the students, said Watson- in uniform.” Lum. Students learned how Fifteen-year-old Jacob the blimp operates, how it Wald said, “It’s really great! is flown, docked and cared I don’t want to leave.” His for. “They were riveted by mother Susan Wald added, the new knowledge and the “He wouldn’t have access to opportunity to learn some all this otherwise. It’s so nice variations of flight that they because we’re able to talk to had never considered before 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 Celebration of Life Set for June 13 in Pleasanton Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to a free educational Celebration of Life Program on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Faz Restaurant sec- ond floor Ballroom in Pleasanton. The restaurant is located at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton, 5121 Hopyard Road Pleasanton. A dessert reception will be served. The program entitled, “Wellness After Cancer in Body, JOHNIE SCHNEIDER Mind, and Spirit,” will focus on survivorship. Rishi Sawh- On 4 July 1923 tow- practiced there every day. to his braided rope with one wrote, “Many still consider ney, M.D., medical oncologist at Valley Medical Oncology headed Johnie Schneider, One important facet of his hand, his ruddy face deter- him world class, but now Consultants, will serve as the master of ceremony and 19-year-old son of a Stock- physical training was jump- mined. He kept his other his field is story telling,” a present an Overview of Survivorship in 2012. Other speak- ton area rancher, came in ing rope, even on all fours. hand high in the air, and reporter wrote about him ers and topics include: Judy Hughes, M.F.T., ValleyCare sixth in the saddle bronc On Sundays he drove his at the eight-second horn, in 1982. He never fit the Health System, Labyrinths –A Tool for Meditation; Anne contest at Livermore and family down the dirt road slipped off the back of the stereotypical rough, tough Moselle, R.D., M.S., registered dietitian, ValleyCare Health started an amazing, versa- to Livermore to attend early Brahma. The crowd broke image of a solitary cowboy; System, Wellness through Diet and Exercise; and Jonathan tile career in rodeo. For the mass at St. Michael’s, to out in a roar of approval, he enjoyed his family and Leavy, B.C.C., chaplain, Hope Hospice, The Importance next 10 years, he garnered buy a San Francisco Exam- but the bull turned sud- even wrote poetry and short of Spirituality. a share of the money in ev- iner, and to visit relatives. denly, scraping his rider in stories about his experi- This 20th Annual Celebration of Life program is spon- ery rodeo he entered. His Such a trip was no easy feat the thigh with one horn and ences. sored and planned Abbott Laboratories, American Cancer numerous titles included in the rainy season. knocking him down. Rodeo Children seemed to be Society, Cancer Support Community, Hope Hospice, Kai- World Champion All- In 1935 and 1936 Johnie clown Homer Holcomb especially drawn to him ser Permanente, Lilly Oncology, Sandra J. Wing Healing around Cowboy in 1931, introduced Australia to waved his red serape and and his rodeo career. In Therapies Foundation, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, World Champion Bull Rid- American rodeo, travel- managed to distract the bull 1932 the city of Livermore ValleyCare Health System, ValleyCare Health Library & er in 1929, 1930, and 1932, ing to Sydney, Melbourne, long enough for Johnie to invited its youngsters to Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center, and LifeStyleRX. Best All-around Cowboy Queensland, and New hightail it out of danger. join the “Johnie Schnei- Space is limited and reservations are required. To regis- in Australia, 1935-36, and South Wales. He had to Johnie hung up his spurs der Club” by paying a fee ter, please call 925.734.3319 or email mprishti@valleycare. the Hawaiian Islands’ Top ship all the livestock and in 1941 and achieved his of one coin—it could be com by June 8. Please leave name and the number of people. Cowboy in 1939. Bronc horses needed by the lifelong dream by buying anything from a penny to Anyone who has survived cancer for any length of time is riding, bareback riding, participants because Aussie a ranch at Elk Grove, near a quarter. Contributions invited to the event. bull riding, steer decorat- thoroughbreds were too Sacramento. After the move totaled $115. The children ing, relay races, pony ex- light to push cattle around. he qualified as a California participating rode in a Grants Help to Fund Joe press races, single and team A friend gave me a pair of state brand inspector and wagon with Johnie in the roping, bulldogging—he Johnie’s spurs that he had continued in this position rodeo parade, and the city Michell After School Programs competed in every one. In made in Australia when until his retirement in 1969. presented him with a silver the 1930 Livermore rodeo his gear was stolen. Not Julia died at age 36 from cup bought with the dona- Joe Michell School received 2 Grants adding up to almost program, the name of only thinking in terms of cancer. Later Johnie remar- tions from the children. The $6,000 from the Altamont Education Foundation. Johnie Schneider appeared entertainment, he used the ried and moved to a 30-acre mob of kids was so great Joe Michell School has run a PTO supported after school 24 times, and he placed in rodeo as a promotion for ranch near Salinas. He and that the parade watchers enrichment program for several years now. The children pay all but four events. Only the horses of the American his second wife had twin couldn’t see Johnie—the just $5.00 and can take 1 hour of various classes. 2012-2013 five foot six, Johnie had West, later buying and sons, Tim and Tom, in ad- kids were piled all over will prove to be a strong year for this program. Two parents, a compact, quick, lithe selling horses, then ship- dition to John, James, and him. with the support of PTO & School Principal, Angela Ehrilch, body that helped him in ping them to Australia. He Mary, his three children The Livermore Ro- wrote the grants to fund projects at their children’s school. the competitions. M.M. followed this with a similar with Julia. He never gave tary Club placed a bronze Meggin Hu leads a Gardening & Cooking club and will Hightower wrote in Hoofs trip to Hawaii in 1939. up his interest in rodeo, plaque honoring Johnie continue to teach these 2nd & 3rd grade students the value of and Horns, “At a rodeo he In 1939, the Livermore however. His second wife, Schneider at the base of the organic gardening and simple preparation. Mrs. Hu has also did just about everything rodeo schedule called for Bernice, recalled that on rear stadium steps on the started a large worm bin on campus that requires students but drive the water wagon Johnie to ride a Brahma their wedding day, 23 June rodeo grounds at Robertson to use their food waste from lunches to feed these worms. and if they had made this a bull that had never been 1951, he was a judge at Park. He was elected to This year they planted potatoes, tomatoes & peas to name contest event he, undoubt- ridden. The audience met the Salinas rodeo. He also the Cowboy Hall of Fame a few. They made fresh Lemonade and Hummus.Natalie edly, would have been up the announcement of the continued his connection in 1965. He died in 1982 Avery teaches art and is the After School Art Coordinator and there, reins in hand and event with enthusiastic with the Livermore rodeo, and is buried here at St. creator. In 2011, she and Cindy Grigory were honored by the with the familiar gleam in encouragement. As soon as visiting each year and serv- Michael’s Cemetery beside Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District for creating his eye.” Johnie nodded his signal, ing as grand marshal of the Julia, his first love. His the program and their “volunteer” efforts. In 2011-2012 In 1931 Johnie mar- the handler opened the rodeo parade in 1964. plaque at the ProRodeo there were over 75 students weekly taking these classes. ried Julia Frates, daugh- wooden gate, scrambling Bernice and his friends Hall of Fame in Colorado Next year, Mrs. Avery will purchase 6 sewing machines ter of Highland Road to get clear of the charg- described Johnie as a man Springs reads: “Schneider and help these students turn reusable materials into items rancher Thomas Frates. ing bull. The spinning, with a wonderful outgo- had the soul of a poet and for others. This will begin by collect “all things Mylar," like They rented a ranch up on vicious, twisting leaps of ing personality who loved the heart of a cowboy.” juice pouches, chips bags & cracker bags. After a quick wash Morgan Territory Road for the 2,000-pound animal to tell jokes and reminisce and hanging dry, they will be sewn into dog leashes, tote bags and zipper pencil pouches. Last year in just 2 days on nine years. When not on whipped up the dust of the about his rodeo days. (Readers can reach me the campus of just over 400 students, Mrs. Avery collected the rodeo circuit, Johnie area, but Johnie held tightly Reporter James Denison at am50homan @yahoo. over 1,000 of these juice pouches. These sit in the landfill com.) for over 200 years never decomposing. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 7 Wine Country The rise and decline of Cresta Blanca Winery and its revival by Wente Vineyards

By Harry Stoll in the Sauternes region and lay fallow. A proud place was South of Livermore, Ar- from the Chateau Margaux sinking lower. royo Road heads for the in Medoc. In what has become a hills and the Wente spread— In 1889 Cresta Blanca Wente tradition, it bought vineyards, golf course, am- won the Grand Prix at the the vineyards and winery phitheater, restaurant, event Paris International Exposi- in 1981. The vineyards center, and tasting room. Af- tion. It was the start of the were replanted and properly ter crossing Wetmore Road, rise of the California wine in- maintained. The caves were Arroyo veers slightly. The dustry. To devote his energy resurrected and used, until sun is in and out of clouds, to the statewide industry, he recently, as part of its spar- making the lighting eerie. sold his interest in the win- kling wine production. The To the east, the gash in the ery to his brother Clarence buildings were spiffed-up, limestone hills stands out (also a UC Berkeley grad) in renovated, maybe rebuilt. more starkly, the way it did 1892. This husky man with Except for the restaurant, in 1883 when Charles Wet- the classic bushy chevron which does sit on the foun- Photo - Doug Jorgensen more planted vineyards here, mustache of the times had dation of one of the original built Cresta Blanca Winery, a no-nonsense look and was buildings, the buildings are Pictured is the new mural at Junction Avenue K-8 in Livermore called "Who We Are." and tunneled into the hills to a tireless Washington, D.C. from the original Cresta It was designed by art teacher Christina Carey and painted by students in the Japanese create aging caves. lobbyist. In 1894 Charles Blanca undertaking. The "Manga" style like a comic book or graphic novel. Charles was the valedic- was instrumental in the pas- very impressive tasting room torian of the first graduating sage of one of the first Sweet is a good place to be intro- class (probably around 1873) Wine Laws, which was an duced to Wente wines. Donations Sought for Fundraising Garage Sale of what was to become the early attempt at pure food Wente Vineyards is cel- The Rotary Club of and Scholarship programs, 15th. Donated items may be University of California at regulation. “Sweet wine” ebrating its 100th year of its Livermore will hold a “High which assist the schools and delivered (between 2:00 pm Berkeley. As an Alta Cali- didn’t carry the same con- involvement with Chardon- and 6:00 pm) to 1080 Con- fornia newspaper reporter in notation as it does today. nay grapes. The Arroyo Road Quality Garage Sale” at the community. 1080 Concannon Blvd in Donated items are need- cannon Blvd in the parking 1878 he was assigned a story He was also a very early site on June 18 will host a lot behind the Livermore on the sad state of the state’s appreciator of White Zinfan- symposium on the growing conjunction with the city- ed: home furniture, office wide garage sale on June 16 furniture, laptop comput- Physical Therapy Building. wine industry. That led to del and advocated Zinfandel and winemaking techniques For further information a long and distinguished use as a white wine grape. of Chardonnay. Here are two from 8:00 to 2:00. This is a ers, calculators, fax equip- career in the industry. In This was not the intention- of Wente Vineyard Chardon- Rotary Club fundraiser. The ment, printers, fishing equip- contact: Susan Campbell, 1880 he persuaded the State ally sweetened Zinfandel of nays: proceeds will be donated ment, speakers, home ste- 925-846-7122. Legislature to establish the today, but a Zinfandel Rosé. 2010 Wente Morning back to Livermore through reo equipment, yard tools, Board of State Viticultural Charles’s brother Clar- Fog Chardonnay Liver- the Rotary Mini-Grants sports equipment, women Commissioners, on which ence continued to run Cresta more Valley ($12.99). Put a shoes and clothing, exercise he was a power. Blanca with much success, platter of sliced green apples equipment, artwork, toys, He went to France, stud- until Prohibition crippled it and pineapple on the table to Adult, Teen pet crates, bassinets, stroll- ied the methods there and in 1919. He sold the winery go with its aroma and flavors ers, infant car seats, books, worked relentlessly and suc- to L.B. Johnson but contin- as it balances out fruit and Summer Reading lamps, jewelry and more. cessfully to establish those ued to operate it, limping acid and hints at the oak, Rotarians and city resi- methods here. He wrote along, selling sacramental cinnamon, and vanilla from The Pleasanton Library is offering adult and teen dents may bring donations articles on grape growing wine. During this sad slow the barrel aging. The finish on Wednesday and Thursday, and wine making, he talked time, in 1927, Charles Wet- is long enough and very summer reading June 9 to July 31. June 13th and 14th to the it up and he practiced what more died. Brother Clarence refreshing. Portola School (2451 Por- he preached. He saw that the died in 1936. 2010 Wente Riva Ranch There will be weekly Arroyo soils were similar to As World War II loomed, Chardonnay Arroyo Seco drawings for fun prizes. A tola Ave) between 5:00 and those of the great Bordeaux in 1941, Johnson sold Cresta ($15.99). Hold it to the light stainless steel sports bottle 7:00 pm. On Friday, June wine regions. Blanca to Schenely Distribu- and check out the golden will be given to the first 100 Always one to under- tors, a mass-market whiskey color. Taste it and get tropical people to turn in a reading stand connections, Charles maker. The new owners fruit perfect for discussing log. obtained a letter of intro- operated it on the cheap and various topics as you savor On August 1st there will duction to Chateau d’Yuem ran it as a factory. A story the flavors of subtle oak and bw a drawing for Pleasanton from Marie Thérese, wife in the Livermore Herald in vanilla. A bit buttery but not Downtown Gift Cards. of Mines Road el Mocho 1942 said it increased its too. Long on the long fruity Check the Library’s Vineyard owner Louis Mel, storage to be the largest in finish. web page at http://www. (she was a friend of the the United States. I thank the following for ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/ Marguise, the wife of the In 1965, Schenely sold much of the above informa- library/ for upcoming music, chateau’s owner). Charles the winery and vineyards to tion: Livermore Historical author visits and other great the perfectionist brought jug wine maker Guild Wine Guild, http://wineblog.bry- programs held at the library. back plantings from the Company, which ran it into ersantis.com, oldandsold. Call the Reference Desk famed Chateau d’Yquem the ground. The vineyards com, and woodguild.com. at 925/931-3400 x 7 for information.

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Art League, general meeting Mon., Com ~ Individual and group classes challenge. Ask the wait staff for the and the most colorful décor. Prizes for June 18, 7:30 p.m. Almond Avenue available. wine puzzle. Information call (925) oldest Dad, Dad with most kids. Listen School, 1401 Almond Ave., Livermore. Introduction to piano and keyboard: 215-2656 or visit www.winemaker- and dance to the music of; ‘TBA’, Regina Leyva will present a program on Beginner piano and keyboard lessons spourhouse.com. $10.00 per adult. 925-447-8941 www. encaustics. No admission charge. for children and adults. Lessons La Luna Fridays, evening of tapas, retzlaffwinery.com 1356 So. Livermore Summer Camp, Cantabella Children’s introduce and develop basic piano- live music and wines on the terrace Ave., Livermore. Chorus is offering a two-week Choral, playing skills, sight-reading, music of Murrieta's Well on Aug. 3, Sept. Wines, Beats & Mobile Eats, June 17, Rhythm and Movement Camp, July 16- appreciation and some theory. For 28, Oct. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. 3005 Mines noon to 4 p.m. Treat Dad to wine, mu- 27, at Valley Community Church, 4455 further information please contact Road, Livermore. $50 per person, $40 sic, and food, Wente Vineyards Estate Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton. For Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 Silver Spur Club members plus tax; Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. children 5 years through sixth grade, or [email protected] ticket includes live music, tapas and Array of food choices from food trucks, placed in three age groups. Instructors Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- wine. Reservations are required. Call Southern Sandwich Co., Rice Rockit, are highly trained, certified adults ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 925.456.2395. www.murrietaswell.com le truc and Kara’s Cupcakes, sample with college degrees and many years are welcome to join this class. Classes Tamas Estate Winery, Cafe Tuesdays, wines from Wente Vineyards, Mur- of teaching experience. Each group cover drawing, painting, print-making, June 19, Southern Comfort Food; rieta’s Well, and Double Decker. Event will participate in Choral and Music sculpture and ceramics. For further July 17, Mid West BBQ; August 14, entry is complimentary. Wine tasting Literacy training, Rhythm Exploration information please contact Thomasin California Classics. $25 per person $15 per person or $10 for Wente and Development, and Expressive Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or advance purchase / $30 per person Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and Tamás Movement and Dance. Performance [email protected] or visit the week of the event $20 for Salute! Estates Club Members. for parents and guests on the last day http://childrensartclassesprojects. Club members. Price includes live A Night on the Greenville Hill by Horse of class. For more information and to blogspot.com/ music, buffet-style dinner, and one and Carriage, Thursday June 21, register a child, visit Cantabella.org/ Art classes for school-age children, glass of wine. Purchase tickets for all 5-8pm. Charles R Vineyards, Bent camp. teens and adults: Weekday and events for $75/per person & $60/per Creek and McGrail Vineyards host a Everything Poetry (in two parts), weekend art classes offered for person Salute! Club members. www. magical night of Wine, Food Pairing Second Saturday Soup-workshops 2nd beginner, intermediate and advanced tamasestates.com. 5565 Tesla Road & Wagon rides. $45.00 per person, Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 child, teen and adult students. Classes Livermore, (925) 456-2380. $40.00 per person for club members - noon Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 cover painting, drawing, print-making, Garré Vineyard and Winery, live music Limited Availability. 8795 Crane Ridge Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton; Third sculpture and ceramics. For further and dinner on the patio every Friday Road, Livermore (925) 454-3040 www. Tuesday Trope- poetry critiques 3rd information please contact Thomasin night from 6 to 9pm. Starting June 7, charlesrvineyards.com or at any of the Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or dinner and bocce ball every Thursday participating wineries. Towne Center Books, 555 Main Street, [email protected] or visit 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 17, annual Father's McGrail Vineyards and Winery July Pleasanton. Contact Cynthia Bryant http://childrensartclassesprojects. Day BBQ noon to 3 p.m. with reserva- events: Sage Concert, July 7. Annual at [email protected]. blogspot.com/ tions required. 7986 Tesla Road, Cabernet Reserve Celebration and ca.us. Young Artists’ Studio has openings in its Livermore; www.garrewinery.com, Release of 2009 McGrail Vineyards Poet Laureate, Cynthia Bryant, will host Summer Sessions for 2012. Summer (925) 371-0639 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve on July a poetry critique group called "Tuesday classes are one week long and cover Charles R Vineyards will host Fourth 14. (925) 215-0717 www.mcgrailvine- Trope" from 7-9 p.m., on the first a wide range of projects, from drawing Friday Uncorked starting in June. yards.com, 5600 Greenville Road, Tuesday of every month, beginning in and painting, to printmaking, mask Monthly Friday Night's on the patio Livermore. June at Towne Center Books, 555 Main making, sculpture, AP projects and with Wine, Music, Games & Tapas from Tamas Estates, Café Tuesdays this "Moves," an exhibition of recent dance and movement St. This is an open group, need not be portfolio preparation. Instructor Peggy 5:30 - 8:30. $10:00 per person $5.00 summer: June 19, Southern Comfort paintings by Linda Ryan, is on exhibit in the Scott Haggerty a resident of Pleasanton, free to all. Frank has been working with young- per person Club Members. Bring dad Food; July 17, Mid-West BBQ; August Founder’s Room of the Bankhead Theater. Ryan shares a Please bring 10 copies of one or two sters in the Valley for thirty years in her out on Sunday, June 17th from noon 14, California Classics. $25 per person reception with “Local Views," an exhibition curated by Ryan of your original poems to workshop. Livermore studio. Students entering to 4:30pm for great wine, food and advance purchase / $30 per person E-mail Cynthia at pleasantonpoetry@ second grade all the way through high fun. Featuring pulled pork sandwiches the week of the event $20 for Salute! in the Bankhead’s lobby exhibition area. Also present will ci.pleasanton.ca.us school are welcome to enroll. Contact along with terrific Charles R wine. Club Members Price includes live be the works of guest artists with winning works on display Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Peggy at (925)443-8755 or email her Also a game of chance just for dad to music, buffet-style dinner, and one from Tri-Valley Conservancy’s recent Freeze Frame contest 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring at [email protected]. test his luck. 8795 Crane Ridge Road, glass of wine. www.tamasestates.com, and pleine aire awards on June 7th, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Ryan’s their own materials and easels. Open Livermore (925) 454-3040 www. 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore, (925) to all artists. Professional artist models WINERY EVENTS charlesrvineyards.com 456-2380. work will remain on exhibit in the Founders room through July (nude). No instructor. Students under Garre Vineyard & Winery's 'Dinner Page Mill Winery, Potty Party, Sat. and 31st. The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in 18 need written parental permission to and Music on the Patio' line up Sun., June 9th & 10th. Thanks to MUSIC/CONCERTS Livermore. Ryan is represented by Figurehead Gallery, 925- attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell for the month of June: June 8 Chris those of you who purchased the 2010 Music every Saturday in the tasting 337-1799 and is concurrently the featured artist for June at Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Ahlman Solo Artist; June 15 Blue Pinot More, construction of the new room from 12 to 4; open every day Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- House Band; June 22 Andy Joe Stewart bathroom is underway and should be if the gate is open and for sure on Arata Art Gallery in San Francisco, which participates in the able. Call or email Barbara Stanton Solo Artist; and June 29 The Andy Joe completed in June. The 2011 Pinot Gris Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 to City’s North Beach Festival Father’s Day weekend. for more info about the workshop, Stewart Band. www.garrewinery.com, will be released that weekend too. Free 5. Red Feather Winery, 5700 Greenville 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore, (925) for Underground Wine Club Members. Rd., Livermore. Information at 449- earthlink.net. 371-8200. $10.00 for non-members and includes 1871 or www.redfeatherwinery.com ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Firehouse Arts Center's Harrington Gal- Art Critique & Coffee Hangs at Coffee McGrail Vineyards and Winery June wine tasting, light snacks, & music. Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance Livermore Art Association Gallery, lery, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Ali, Friday at 10 a.m. sharing latest events, Father's Day Picnic Sun., June Page Mill Winery is located at 1960 Collegium playing session for amateur located in the Carnegie Building, offers Reception for this exhibit is Saturday, work and a gentle critique to fine tune 17, noon to 4:30 p.m. Bring a picnic South Livermore Ave., Livermore. musicians, Peter Maund, director. art classes, unusual gifts, painting June 2, 2012, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. work. Original paintings from a group lunch, buy a bottle of Dad's favorite www.pagemillwinery.com Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin rentals, art exhibits and information Regular Gallery hours are Wednesday- of Local Professional and Emerging Cabernet Sauvignon, and spend the The Winemaker's Pour House hosting Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Informa- pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Saturday artists, with a New Theme, create New afternoon enjoying the beautiful views Picazo and McGrail's award wining tion [email protected] or St., Livermore. The gallery has been 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www. Works each month. Grab a cup of cof- of the Livermore Valley. Vineyard Tour winemaker Mark Clarin for a food and 925-424-1209 or 925-984-4395 open since 1974 and is run as a co-op firehousearts.org/harrington-gallery fee and pull up a chair to hear what we and Tasting, Sun., June 23, noon and wine pairing on Wed., June 13, 6 to 8 Authentic New Orleans Style/Dance- by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Arts Encounter at the Farmer's Market, have to say and enjoy Original Fine Art. 2:30 p.m. 10 spots open for a 12-noon p.m. Wines to be poured: Picazo Vine- able Dixieland Traditional Jazz now 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Delucchi Park, next to the Farmers' For more information Google: Poetry on tour and a 2:30pm tour. Advanced yards Merlot, Tuxedo Fume Blanc and at Sunol Jazz Cafe`. Comfort food 449-9927. Market in downtown Pleasanton, 9 Canvas Pleasanton or call Claudette reservations are required. $25/person. McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. served up with Smokin' Hot Jazz every Carolyn Lord will display her watercolors a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9. Hosted by the 510 543-4776. (925) 215-0717 www.mcgrailvine- The Winemaker's Pour House, 2241 1st and 3rd Wednesday Mission Gold on the Nancy Thompson Memo- City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Girls Night Out Classes, Make family yards.com, 5600 Greenville Road, First St., Livermore. For more informa- Jazz Band. Dinner orders begin at 6 rial Wall, upstairs at the Firehouse Cultural Arts Council. Features "Crea- memories by attending a class togeth- Livermore. tion call (925) 215-2656 http://www. pm; music from 7:30. Arts Center, May 29 to June 27. The tures of Impulse" Pleasanton's very er. Painting, jewelry making and paper The Winemaker's Pour House, Be Happy winemakerspourhouse.com Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at the Firehouse is located at 4444 Railroad own nationally-recognized teen improv art are now available to experience At "Happy Hour" with Livermore Valley Father's Day Picnic, Retzlaff Estate Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) Ave., Pleasanton. Information: 925- troupe. www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us locally. Classes led by artist Claudette Wine. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 4 to 6 Wines, June 17, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 931-4850 or www.FirehouseArts.org. McDermott. For more information p.m. Buy a glass of Livermore Valley Reservations Appreciated Bring a 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Fresh Works, 2nd Annual Open Juried MEETINGS/CLASSES e-mail or call to sign up for classes Wine or Flight and order a Flatbread picnic. Plan to decorate your table Jazz from the 1920's, Art Exhibit, May 30-June 30, 2012. Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton 510 543-4776 PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. for half price. Take the wine puzzle and compete for the most sumptuous Early Music Festival, week of June 3-10, THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 9

the San Francisco Early Music Society Home Farms Historic Park, 19953 San questions to the Producer, Kathleen @ skills who enjoy singing exciting and literacy program, M.o.M.’s Reading 12. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- is hosting the festival in association Ramon Valley Blvd.. San Ramon. Three [email protected] challenging music. The Chorale per- Time. For ages 2 to 5 and families, free road Avenue, Pleasanton. $10 general with American Bach Soloists, Agave short one-act plays by Tennessee 4th of July Poetry Contest, Cynthia forms a wide variety of music ranging reading program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. admission, $5 members & seniors, $3 Baroque, Chanticleer, Musica Pacifica, Williams to be performed are The Bryant, Pleasanton’s Poet Laureate from classical to contemporary, and Reading at 10 a.m. with theme crafts students/teachers with ID. All tickets New Esterhazy Quartet, Philharmonia Pretty Trap; 27 Wagons Full of Cotton; is looking for poets who: Must be folk to jazz. To schedule an appoint- following. Donations appreciated. No are paid at the door. All tickets are Baroque Orchestra and Voices of and The Case of the Crushed Petunias Pleasanton residents, Between 12 to ment, call (925) 462-4205. reservations required. Large groups or open seating. Information www.museu- Music. http://berkeley-festival.org. will be performed in various locations 16 years old or 17 to beyond years playgroups please phone in advance: monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. Buffalo Rome, country and western, on the farm grounds. Wine, heavy hors young, Write a poem, any form, not MOVIES 925.462.2766 or email: education@ Bonsai Show, Valley Bonsai Society an- June 8, 8 p.m., LVPAC Presents, d’oeuvres and dessert will be served. more than 60 lines long, double spaced Tri-Valley Film Showcase, June 9, 11 museumonmain.org. 2012 M.o.M.’s nual show June 16 and 17, Alden Lane Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Tickets are $50.00 for a fund-raiser on the focus of the Civil War and/ a.m. to 9 p.m. Dublin Heritage Park Reading Time Dates and Themes: June Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org celebrating the Historical San Ramon or related history. All entries must be and Museums. Showcase of short films 13, Flag Day; July 11, We All Scream 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expert on hand to or 373-6800. Valley and one of America’s greatest received by June 29th. Put 4thPoet on by Arcbound, local student filmmakers. for Ice Cream; August 8, It’s A Circus; demonstrate styling. Finished tree will Carl Tilchen performs his Jazz, Blues, playwrights — to benefit The San Ra- subject of entry. Poems, along with Three viewings followed by Q&A ses- September 12, Fiesta; October 10, be raffled. Information, 980-3438. and R & B songs at Panama Red mon Historic Foundation and Danville’s name, age, address, phone # should sions with the filmmakers. 556-4500. Creepy Critters; November 14, Thank Old Time Tea Party, Museum on Main, Coffee Company, 2215 First Street, Role Players Ensemble. For additional be sent by email to PleasantonPo- You, Veterans; and, December 12, Light Saturday, June 16 from 10am - 12 Livermore, 8 to 10 PM on Friday, June information call 925-820-1278, or [email protected]. For further OPERA Up the Seasons. The Museum on Main noon - kids bring along your best 8. Performance will feature Tilchen’s email: [email protected]. information call 925-399-5520. The Opera Schedule, Hacienda's Regal Cin- is located at 603 Main Street in historic manners for an Old Time Tea Party at Original Comedy Songs: Google’s Car Livermore Shakespeare Festival pres- winner(s) must be available to read ema in Dublin: June 7, 7 p.m. National downtown Pleasanton. Museum on Main. Create own yummy No Driver, and Occupy Wall Street. For ents Shakespeare’s Hamlet outdoors their poems at the July 4th, from noon Theatre Live: Frankenstein; June 13, Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 9, 10 tea flavor, design a fan and learn information 510-371-9688, Please e at Concannon Vineyard July 12 through to 1:30p.m. at Lions Wayside Park, 6:30 p.m. Donizetti's Anna Bolena; a.m. downtown Livermore. Presented the language of fans, make a fancy mail to [email protected]. August 12, in partial repertory with The First and Neal streets in Pleasanton. June 14, 7 p.m., The Tempest; June 20, by Livermore Rotary Club. necklace to wear, and of course enjoy a Website carltilchen.wordpress.com. Merry Wives of Windsor. For a calendar Valley Concert Chorale will hold audi- 6:30 p.m. Rossini's Le Comte Ory; June 94th annual Livermore Rodeo, June delicious cup of tea and special treats. Karla Bonoff, singer-songwriter, June and information, visit Livermore- tions by appointment for its upcoming 27, 6:30 p.m. Mozart's Don Giovanni; 9 and 10, Robertson Park Stadium, Museum on Main family day. 603 9, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Shakes.org. Tickets range from $25 to 2012-2013 concert season on the July 11, 6:30 p.m. Offenbach's Less Livermore. www.livermorerodeo.org. Main St.,, Pleasanton. Free. For more Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. $39, day-dependent, with discounts for following dates: Monday, August 27; Contes d'Hoffmann; July 18, 6:30 p.m., Three weddings and a reception, June information about current exhibits and firehousearts.org. seniors, students and educators. For Monday, September 10. Auditions and Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor; 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Veteran's Hall, 522 programs, visit the Museum’s web site Asleep at the Wheel, country and west- tickets call 1-800-838-3006, or visit rehearsals will be held at the First July 25, 6:30 p.m., Strauss's Der South L St., Livermore. An interfaith at www.museumonmain.org or phone ern, June 9, 8 p.m. LVPAC Presents, LivermoreShakes.org. Presbyterian Church of Livermore, Rosenkavalier. event featuring one Christian, one Jew- (925) 462-2766. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., corner of 4th and L Streets. The ish and one Muslim couple taking part Alameda County Fair celebrates its Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org COMEDY Chorale’s 49th season will include MISCELLANEOUS in a mock wedding. Sample foods from 100th Anniversary: 1912 - 2012, or 373-6800. Comedy @ Firehouse Arts with Brad the music of Gilbert and Sullivan, We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- different cultures. Donations $5 per June 20-July 8 at the Alameda County The Doors Legacy Band, June 16, 8 p.m. Upton and Myles Weber, June 14, its ever-popular December holiday centered book group led by a small person, $10 per family or dish of veg- Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Celebration Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 program including the Chorale’s annual group of book club veterans, with etarian wedding reception food (sweets includes a downtown Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Sing-it-Yourself Messiah, Durufle’s reading selections based on member or appetizers) would help defray the Parade on June 23rd, a brand new org. firehousearts.org. Requiem, Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, and recommendations and consensus. No cost. Questions may be directed to concert format (one show nightly at Jon Anderson, June 19, 7:30 p.m., lead finally Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony homework required. Contact Susan at Interfaith Interconnect, interfaith. 7pm), and a variety of distinctive vocalist and creative force behind DANCE with the Livermore Amador Symphony 337-1282 regarding the We’re Talkin’ [email protected]. memorabilia chronicling its 100 year Yes. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Books! Club. Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. An history. Tickets and information at Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org how to dance with great instructors Livermore. The Chorale is seeking Museum on Main, preschool pre- Evening with Mark Twain, Tues., June www.AlamedaCountyFair.com or 373-6800. from It's All About Dancing, new dance experienced singers with sight-reading every week from Salsa, Tango, Swing ON THE STAGE and more. Group lesson starts at 7:30, The Member of the Wedding, by Carson followed by open dance until 9:45 in McCullers. Directed by Eric Fraisher our new location at the Bothwell Arts Art Historian Presents Program on Contemporary Chinese Work Hayes, previews on June 7, opens June Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore; 925- 8, and runs through July 1, 2012, at 449-9292. $15. Art historian Marcy B. Chinese Art at a library near that figure prominently in the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 Hit the Dance Floor, June 14 and 16, 7 Freedman will present her her home just north of New today’s exciting global art N. Third Street, in Hayward. 8 p.m. p.m. Thurs., 2 and 7 p.m. Fri. Liver- program Contemporary York City. scene. She will present a Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays more School of Dance Jazz Division Chinese Art: A Meeting of “At first, I was a bit in- brief overview of the most and 2 and 8 p.m. on Sat., June 23. The performs. Bankhead Theater, 2400 East and West at the Liver- timidated,” states Freedman. important artistic issues in Douglas Morrisson Theatre is a pro- First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- more Public Library Civic “For a number of years, 20th century China, before gram and facility of the Hayward Area theater.org or 373-6800. Recreation and Park District.. The Box Ballets To Remember, Valley Dance Center, 1188 S. Livermore I had been following the and after the Communist Office is open Tuesday through Friday, Theatre Presents, Sat., June 23, 2 p.m. Avenue, at 2pm on Sunday, ascendancy of China within rule of Mao Zedong, before 12:30 to 5:30 and can be reached at and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 June 10, 2012. the contemporary art world, moving on to consider the (510) 881-6777. Information is also First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Marcy Freedman’s one- but I did not consider my- influence of western art available at www.dmtonline.org. $10 theater.org or 373-6800. hour presentation will help self an expert in this field. movements, such as Pop and Preview, $20 Sat. matinee, $28 Thurs., those attending understand However, once I began to Conceptual Art, on promi- Fri., Sat. eve., Sun. matinee. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Improv in the Barn, June 8, 7 to 9 p.m. Auditions, West Side Story, Tri-Valley this phenomenon through do research, I realized that nent Chinese artists such a Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, Repertory Theatre production, Original her studies of the accom- my extensive knowledge of Wang Guangyi, Xu Bing, Teen improve group, "Creatures of Broadway Version. Director/Cho- plishments of Chinese paint- contemporary western art Marcy Freedman and Zhang Huan. Impulse," and Dublin Youth Advisory reographer: Christina Lazo, Vocal ers, photographers, video would be a tremendous help Freedman will conclude Committee present various theater and Director/ Accompanist: Joe Simiele, and performance artists. in grasping the develop- share her discoveries with a the program with a discus- improve games. Audience participa- Producer: Kathleen Breedveld. Audi- west coast audience. At her tion. Open to all middle and high school tions: Saturday June 23, 2012 at There is no charge for this ment of contemporary art in sion of Ai Weiwei, an artist students. $6 at the door. 11:00am Call-backs (by invitation event. China. You see, recent gen- illustrated lecture entitled who has achieved world Night at the Improv, June 9, 8 p.m. only) Saturday June 30, 2012 at Marcy B. Freedman is erations of Chinese artists “Contemporary Chinese renown for his art and his Tickets $10. Front Row Theater, 17011 11:00am. 1020 Serpentine Lane Suite an artist and art historian have been very interested in Art: A Meeting of East and political activism. Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. 101 Pleasanton. All roles open, no with a strong background the art of the west, and they West,” she will discuss the The Friends of the Liver- www.sanramon.ca.gov pay, no AEA. For character breakdown in the history of western have found fascinating ways particular ways in which more Library have under- Two's Company with Vicki Lewis and and audition form please see http:// contemporary Chinese Joan Ryan, 2 p.m. Sun., June 17, Fire- trivalleyrep.org/. Prepare 16-32 bars art. Until recently, her ex- of bringing together aspects written this program as part house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., upbeat Broadway Standard or Ballad. pertise did not extend to the of their own Chinese history painters, photographers, of the Friends Authors and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. \ Accompanist provided, no tapes, no a realm of Chinese Art, but and culture with a number of video and performance art- Arts Series. For additional Tennessee on the Farm, featuring plays capella. Be dressed and prepared to this changed in 2010 when significant western artistic ists have synthesized eastern events, check the library’s by Tennessee Williams. June 23 at 5 dance. Please bring headshot, resume she was invited to present trends.” and western elements to website at www.livermoreli- p.m. and June 24 at 2 p.m. at Forest and conflict calendar. Address all a lecture on Contemporary Now Freedman will create distinct works of art brary.net.

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Wine Tasting Event, slated Vineyard, 2008 Merlot Block Livermore Valley; Little Val- for Wednesday June 27th, Crown Block; Eagle Ridge ley Winery, silver: Sparkling from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm., Vineyard, 2008 Cabernet Sau- Lodi; Nottingham Cellars, vignon Livermore Valley; En gold: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon at the Alameda County Fair. Garde Winery, silver: 2009 Reserve California, Livermore Wente, Chouinard Wines Earn Tickets for this special wine Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Valley, 2010 Awakening GSM tasting event are $60.00 per 2009 Cabernet Franc Diamond California, Livermore Val- couple, which also includes Mountain District, 2009 Pinot ley; bronze: 2011 Nottingham Best of Show Honors Preferred Parking and Fair Noir Reserve Russian River Val- Cellars California, Monterey Awards for the Best of Challenge: Best of Show 2012 Zin Challenge marks Admission for two adults. ley; Fenestra Winery, gold: 2007 County, 2011 Viognier Califor- the Bay Wine Competition Cabernet Sauvignon Thatcher nia, Monterey County; Occasio Zinfandel - Carol Shelton the sixth year a unique This event will most likely Bay Vineyard; 2011 Verdelho Winery, bronze: 2009 Petite & Zin Challenge, which 2008 Zinfandel, Sonoma, "competition within a sell out so reserve a ticket Silvaspoons Vineyards, 2007 Sirah Del Arroyo Vineyard, took place on May 21st Bastoni Vineyard competition."Celebrating now at: 925-426-5120 or Conjugation Livermore Valley, 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Del Ar- and 22nd, at the Alameda This year, some 156 one of California's most email wine@alamedacoun- 2009 Tempranillo Lodi, 2008 royo Vineyard County Fair fairgrounds in wines were entered and popular red wines, the Zin tyfair.com Tempranillo Livermore Valley, Stony Ridge Winery, bronze: Pleasanton, have been an- evaluated by three panels Challenge attracted 93 en- All wines entered into silver: Tawney Port California, 2009 Trifecta Del Arroyo Vine- nounced. 2009 Malbec Silvaspoons yards; Wente Vineyards, Best of judges. A total of 28 tries. A total of 12 Gold med- both competitions will be Vineyards, 2010 Semillon of Show White, 2010 Chardon- Best of the Bay Wine Gold medals were awarded als were awarded in the Zin displayed in the Wine Gar- Livermore Valley, 2008 Petite nay Riva Ranch; gold: 2009 Competition awards went to to wineries who entered the Challenge, which is open den throughout the Alam- Sirah Ghielmetti, True Red Lot Cabernet Sauvignon Charles the following wines: Best of Best of the Bay Wine Com- to all commercially bonded eda County Fair, June 20th 26 California, 2009 Grenache Wetmore, 2010 Chardonnay Show White Wine –Wente petition, which is open to all wineries within the United through July 8th. Livermore Valley, 2009 Gra- Riva Ranch, Double Decker Vineyards 2010 Chardon- commercially bonded win- State producing Zinfandel. 3Steves Winery, bronze, ciano Lodi, 2010 Semonnay 2010 Pinot Grigio California, nay, Riva Ranch, Arroyo 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley; bronze: Murrieta's Well 2011 Whip eries located in Alameda, The public is invited 2008 Cabernet Franc Ghielmetti Livermore Valley; silver: 2010 Seco; Best of Show Red Contra Costa, Marin, San to mingle with the wine- Livermore Valley; Bent Creek Winery, gold, 2009 Petite Sirah Vineyard, 2008 Alvarelhao Sil- Cabernet Sauvignon Southern Wine –Chouinard Vineyard Benito, San Francisco, San makers and taste the gold Livermore Valley; silver, 2009 vaspoons Vineyards, 2010 Pinot Hills, 2010 Chardonnay Morn- 2009 Malbec, Paso Robles, Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa medal wines at the upcom- Cabernet Sauvignon Livermore Gris Livermore Valley, 2008 ing Fog, entwine 2010 Chardon- Hog Canyon; Best of Show Cruz and Solano counties. ing Best of the Bay Wine Valley; bronze 2009 Red on Red Mourvedre Livermore Valley; nay, entwine 2010 Merlot, 2009 Dessert – Chouinard 2011 Recent to the event, a Competition & Zin Chal- Livermore Valley; Chouinard Garre’ Vineyard & Win- Merlot Sandstone, entwine 2010 Viognier, Lodi; and Zin separate competition, the lenge Awards Reception & Vineyards, Best of Show Des- ery, silver: 2009 Primitivo, Pinot Grigio, 2009 Pinot Noir sert, 2011 Viognier Lodi; Best Livermore Valley; Las Positas Reliz Creek, Double Decker of Show Red 2009 Malbec Paso Vineyards, gold: 2009 Caber- 2009 Red Blend, Murrieta's Well Robles; gold: 2011 Gewurztra- net Sauvignon Casa de Vinas 2009 Spur Livermore Valley, Eagle Scout Project Benefits Bay Area Lakes miner Monterey, 2011 Viognier Covarrobias, 2009 Tempranillo 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Louis Lodi, 2009 Malbec Hog Canyon Livermore Valley; silver: 2011 Mel, 2010 Riesling Riverbank; Graham Talaber of Boy Paso Robles, 2011 Barbera Rose Pinot Blanc Butner Family bronze: entwine 2010 Cabernet Scout Troop 975 in Liver- Paso Robles; silver: 2010 Bar- Sunol Vineyard, 2011 Pinot Sauvignon; Wood Family Vine- bera Paso Robles, 2011 Chenin Grigio Butner Family Sunol yards, silver: 2009 Cabernet more had an idea for his Vineyard; bronze: 2011 Rose, Sauvignon Thomson Ranch. Eagle Scout project that Blanc Monterey; Concannon Vineyard, gold: would help the local envi- 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ronment. Conservancy Livermore Valley, On his many hikes 2010 Chardonnay Central Coast, around the Bay Area, he 2010 Chardonnay Livermore had seen the loops of dis- Valley, silver: 2009 Cabernet Teachers of the Year carded fishing line that pol- Sauvignon Livermore Valley, 2010 Chardonnay Conservancy lute the shores of lakes and Livermore Valley, 2008 Petite Announced streams. He contacted the Sirah Livermore Valley, 2008 The Alameda County Office of Education has announced Volunteer Office of the East Petite Sirah Captain Joe's Liver- this year's winners of the celebrated Teacher of the Year Bay Regional Park Dis- more Valley, 2008 Petite Sirah trict (EBRPD), and worked Conservancy Livermore Valley: Awards. The district winners will be honored and recog- with the East Bay Fisheries bronze: 2008 Petite Sirah Nina's nized for their achievements during an award ceremony on Program and Del Valle Re- Cuvee Livermore Valley, 2008 October 4, 2012 at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. The gional Park. To motivate Petite Sirah Central Coast, 2011 Alameda County Teacher of the Year winner, and candidate fishermen to put their line in Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast, for the state nomination, will also be announced during the 2010 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc event. The event is open to the public; registration details the trash, he designed signs Monterey; Crooked Vine, gold: that explain the problem. It 2009 Petit Verdot Del Arroyo will become available in July. took a year to plan, obtain Vineyards, 2009 Meritage This year's theme "Awakening the Magic Within" cel- approvals, and make signs Moxie Del Arroyo Vineyards, ebrates the inner resources that our teachers call upon to for all eight Bay Area lakes 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Del engage the diverse learning needs of our children. (funded by the Fisheries Arroyo Vineyards, 2008 Caber- Local teachers of the year are: Dublin USD: Eugene Program). net Franc Del Arroyo Vineyards, Chou, Dublin High School; Livermore VJ USD: Linda L. bronze: 2008 Petite Sirah Del Graham, fellow Troop Arroyo Vineyards; Smith, Mendenhall Middle School; Pleasanton USD: Jon 975 scouts and leaders, and Cuda Ridge Wines, silver: Grantham, Amador Valley High School; Sunol Glen USD: friends installed ten of the 2009 Cabernet Franc Liver- Janet Boorujy, Sunol Glen School; and Tri-Valley ROP: signs around Lake Del Valle Graham Talaber more Valley; Darcie Kent Tami Raaker, Foothill High School. in September 2011. Signs Winery, silver: 2008 Cabernet This is the 23rd year that the Alameda County Office of at the other lakes will be Graham earned his Eagle Sauvignon Madden Ranch, Education recognizes and celebrates teachers throughout Al- 2011. He attends the Uni- 2010 Chardonnay DeMayo installed by the EBRPD. Scout rank in November versity of Oregon. Vineyard, 2008 Merlot Picazo ameda County for their excellence in classroom instruction. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices Sycamore Park and Ride, meet 10 a.m., runs in conjunction with the "1st Wednesday self-help organization founded in 1950. TOPS e-mail at [email protected]. All Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Julie Hampton, 510-685-7103. Sat., June Street Party" sponsored by the Pleasanton members are guided by a nutritionist and a services are free. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care 9, 25/35/60 miles over Dublin Grade before Downtown Association. Registration and medical doctor at the national headquar- The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 of Bulletin Board or email information to tackling Palomares, meet 9 a.m. at Shannon judging begins at 5:30 p.m. with dog tricks ters. Members are encouraged to use the Ave. in Livermore and is open Mondays, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ [email protected]. Include name of Center, Bob Strain, 829-4235. Sun., June performing at 6:30 p.m. and the parade be- diabetic exchange program and are free to use Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. All are welcome. organization, meeting date, time, place and 10, 38 miles San Ramon Central Park to gins at 7 p.m. Winners and raffle numbers will whatever food they plan. Information, contact Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch has been running The deaf community is invited to wor- theme or subject. Phone number and contact Blackhawk and Livermore, meet 8 a.m., Peter be announced at 7:45 p.m. Enter a pooch, Sue at 462-6281. Bingo for 16 years and is now working with ship at First Presbyterian Church in Livermore, person should also be included. Deadline is 5 Rathmann, 336-0973. Wed., June 13, 47 any size, 4 months or older, in any or all of Senior Support Program of the Livermore Charter, Christensen, Arroyo Seco, where ASL translation will be provided every p.m. Friday.) miles Heather Farm over Benicia Bridge and the seven categories for great prizes. The Tri-Valley is looking for Volunteer Drivers to East Avenue, Livermore High and Granada Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The church is located Team KC/Livermore Community Blood Carquinez Bridge, meet 9 a.m., Richard Skow, entry fee is $10.00 per category. All proceeds transport seniors to their medical appoint- High schools, Pleasanton Seahawks and All on the corner of 4th and L streets. Drives, June 29, 1 to 7 p.m. Team KC: Marcel 939-6964. Anyone planning to go on a ride is benefit the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. ments. The Senior Transportation Program American Sports Academy Teams. Come play Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Orthodontics, 2084 Fourth Street - Livermore; asked to call the leader for details on where to All donations are tax deductible. For complete supplements existing public and paratransit Bingo and support the kids in the Valley. Call Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for Community Blood Drive: Asbury United meet and what to bring. details and to download a registration form, services by providing rides via volunteer 925-606-7777 for more information. all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave - Livermore. Afternoon for Ladies, Chit, Chat, Chaat go to www.trivalleyguidedogs.org drivers. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible In honor of Korrine Croghan and the lives and Chai, June 17, 2 to 4 p.m. Shiva-Vishnu Tri-Valley Republican Women Federat- license, a registered vehicle, carry automobile RELIGION study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory she continues to touch through the work of Temple Assembly Hall, 1232 Arrowhead Ave., ed will feature dinner and the movie, Iranium. liability insurance, and have a clear DMV First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call Team KC. Schedule an appointment to donate Livermore. Discussion with attorney Anu Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m. at Cattlemen's record. Please contact Jennifer Cullen for Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative office at 846-8650 for weekly programs. blood at either of these drives by calling Peshwario on marriages and legal responsibil- Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore, more information at (925) 931-5387 or email: Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). ity, gynecologist Dr. Meena Shankar and CA. Dinner for this event will be $22 per [email protected]. Funding for this program Service in the Sanctuary and children’s Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 Appointments can also be scheduled online psychiatrist Dr. Vasantha Giri. For more infor- person. For reservations and information, is provided by Alameda County Transportation program. For more information www.fpcl.us or p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages at redcrossblood.org by using drive-specific mation, contact Suman Jain, suman1218@ contact Phyllis Couper at 925-462-4931 or Commission (Alameda CTC) and Measure 925-447-2078. at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. sponsor codes. Team KC sponsor code: yahoo.com. Hosted by Hindu Community and email [email protected]. B Funds. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study TEAMKC. Livermore Community Blood Drive Cultural Center. Three weddings and a reception, June Creating A Happier, Healthier You, se- St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and sponsor code: ASBURY925 Koch Brothers Exposed: The 1% At Its 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Veteran's Hall, 522 South L St., ries of free seminars at the Pleasanton Library 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages children's choir for kids. Child care during all Free Diabetes Self-Management Worst, film will be shown Sat., June 16, at 7 Livermore. An interfaith event featuring one presented by Dr. Christine Dickson. They are at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Classes, 6 to 7 week series will teach you PM at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Christian, one Jewish and one Muslim couple held on the third Thursday of each month at worship service. AWANA children's program St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas how to manage your diabetes with exercise, Dublin. The Koch Brothers industries have an taking part in a mock wedding. Sample foods 7 p.m. June 21, become an optimist. Dickson Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following healthy eating (including the foods you love) annual revenue of over $100 billion dollars, from different cultures. Donations $5 per holds a Dual Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 and medications, and answer all your ques- they fund think tanks successfully altering person, $10 per family or dish of vegetarian Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La tions about living with diabetes. Mondays public opinion, sink serious money into elec- wedding reception food (sweets or appetizers) received her training at the National Naval Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Scola at 447-9800. July 16 through August 27, 10 am at Heritage tions. Robert Greenwald, renowned filmmaker, would help defray the cost. Please dress Medical Center’s Department of Internal Information 447-8747. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Estates Livermore. Class is open to adults has tells the story of the Koch brothers in his appropriately for a festive event. Sign up by Medicine where she specialized in preventive Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended- of all ages (not just Seniors) with pre diabetes latest film. A meet & greet potluck begins at June 1 at http://threeweddings.eventbrite. medicine and chronic disease. Library Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. style with choir and band, family worship. or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda 6:30 PM, while a short discussion follows the com. Questions may be directed to Interfaith programs are free and open to everyone. Call Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with 10:30 a.m. contemporary led by band, Sunday County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 to film. This is a public event, free (although Interconnect, the sponsoring group composed Penny Johnson at 925/931-3405 for informa- the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- School for children and middle-schoolers. register. Space is limited. a $3.00 donation helps keep things hum- of clergy and lay people from Livermore, tion. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith www.centerpointechurch.org; 925-846-4436. Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, ming), and wheelchair accessible. For more Pleasanton and Dublin, interfaith.intercon- Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 will take place at the Livermore Civic Center information, call 925-462-3459. [email protected]. Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military EastBaySecularJews.org. Florence Rd., Livermore. Sunday service at Library on Thurs., June 14, 1:30 to 2:30 Livermore-Amador Genealogical Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous support organization based in Livermore. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10 a.m. For details please see our website at p.m. Frank and Sigrid Rainer will share Society meeting will be held 7:30pm, (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program S.A.M. has been in operation since January Livermore, has services at 10 a.m. every www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. Leo Arrowsmith photographs of their adventures in Israel Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Congregation Beth for anyone suffering from food obsession, 2004. It is dedicated to the continued support Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages at 456-0845. and Palestine. During their trip, they visited Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleasanton, Speaker overeating, under-eating or bulimia. floor. For of deployed troops. Preparation of comfort 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Ibillin, an Arab town in the Northern District is Ron Arons whose topic is "Putting the Flesh more information or a list of additional meet- packages takes place every other week - all church and reading room are located at Third Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on of Israel, which is home to the New Melkite on the Bones." Expand your family tree by also ings throughout the U.S. and the world, call year long. Providing morale support for those and N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Eastern Catholic Church. Adults are invited to exploring WHY? your ancestors did what they 781-932-6300 or visit: www.foodaddicts.org. deployed. All information provided is confiden- open to the public, features books, CDs and Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are this free program on the second Thursday of did. Ron will provide two related experiences The Livermore Rotary needs gently tial and is not shared for security purposes. magazines for sale. For information, call (925) most welcome to come and worship with us each month in the Community Meeting Rooms from research experience. No charge. For used items for their Garage Sale to be held To submit a name and address, inquire about 447-2946. and to enjoy our hospitality. For more informa- of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore more information contact Cheryl Palmer, June 16, 2012 from 8am to 2pm in the donations or helping, please visit www.opera- Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- tion call the church office 925-462-4802. Avenue, Livermore. For additional information Program Chair, [email protected] parking lot of 1080 Concannon Blvd. Drop tionsam.org, email operationsam@comcast. royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, please call 925 373-5500. Widowed Men and Women of Northern off gently used items Wed & Thurs., June 13 net or call 925 443-7620 for more information at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Services on Sunday Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club CA., Lunch in Pleasanton, June 14, noon, and 14 to the Portola School (2451 Portola and the calendar of events. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children's Sunday will meet on Thursday, June 14, 7:00pm RSVP by June 11 to David, 833-7647. Friendly Avenue) between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Drop Pleasanton Military Families is a of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night school during the 10:30 a.m. service. For at Alisal School's multipurpose room, 1454 bridge, June 16, 1 p.m., RSVP by June 10 to off larger items between 2:00 and 6:00 pm Pleasanton based support group for those program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, more information call the church office at Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Dr. Gordon Kay, 606-1757. Happy hour in Pleasanton, at 1080 Concannon Blvd. on Friday, June who have a loved one serving in the Military. call 447-6282. (925) 447-3289 or SaintBartsLivermore.com. Frankie of UC Berkeley will speak on bees in June 21, 5 p.m., RSVP by June 18 to Kathy, 15. Proceeds will benefit the many Rotary The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church the urban environment. Visitors are welcome. 398-8005 or Marge 828-5124. Breakfast/ programs serving our community. Tuesday of each month to share concerns, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. follows the traditional 1928 Book of Common For more information call Bev at 925-485- lunch in San Ramon, June 24, noon, RSVP by Internet use classes, Pleasanton fears, and to celebrate the joys that are expe- Information, 447-8840. Prayer. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. June 25 to David, 833-7647. Pizza party in Library, four-class series to learn to surf the rienced. There is no better support than being Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school Workshop, emergency and earthquake Dublin, June 30, 5 p.m., RSVP by June 23 to Internet and send emails. Absolute beginners surrounded by others who know what you are S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. provided. For information, contact Fr. Ben preparedness, June 9, 2 to 4 p.m. Admin- Athene, 846-0111. are welcome. Classes are held at 9:00 am on going through. Three times per year, the group worship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible Brown at 925/906-9561. istrative Bldg., Shiva-Vishnu Temple, 1232 Pleasantonians 4 Peace, sponsoring Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Registration collect supplies and sends care packages to study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (infor- Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Arrowhead Avenue, Livermore. Independent a candlelight Vigil in front of the Museum on is required. Reserve a spot at the Reference the troops. Please contact PMFSG.ca@gmail. mal). For information, call 925-447-1246. Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 to Living Coordinator will share information with Main, 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton, Desk, or call 925/931-3400, extension 7. com for the location of the next meeting. Asbury United Methodist Church, 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925- attendees about emergency & earthquake Wed., June 13, at 7 p.m. Participants will Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400 x 25 for Livermore Military Families, a support 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday 447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) preparedness, housing and financial reflect on the human and monetary costs of information. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. group for families in Livermore who have a worship. Information 447-1950. Tri-Valley Unity Church has moved to resources to which persons with disabilities the war, honor veterans who have sacrificed, Library programs are free and open to all. loved one serving in the Military, is intended Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- 9875 Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley. More may be entitled—including Social Security and visualize ways of moving beyond this Vendors sought, Livermore Lions Clubs to be a safe place for family members to vices 10:30 a.m. 545 N. L Street Livermore. room for all the new classes, small groups, Disability Benefits, State Disability Insurance, conflict to a more peaceful world. Peaceful Christmas Boutique is November 3, 2012 and come and share their experiences and (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. new children's and teen programs, and Medi-Cal and Medicare. This workshop also War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the vendors are needed. Quality handmade (or concerns with others who understand what St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 Sunday services (at 10 a.m.). All are wel- includes Independent Living Skills training month, June 27, between 5 - 6 at the corners hand embellished) items are accepted. The they are going through. All family members North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services on come. Rev. Harriet Hawkins, minister. (925) such as effective communication with other of First and Neal Streets. Questions?? Call boutique is a major fund-raiser for the Lions are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday 829-2733. www.trivalleyunity.com Check out agency providers, money management skills Cathe Norman at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sulli- Club. Rental fees are used to support eye and on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school Unity of Tri Valley on Facebook. and understanding resources available to us. van at [email protected]; or kdowding@ hearing programs here in our community. For Livermore Veterans Memorial Building, 522 at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 Little Brown Church, United Church For more information on the upcoming event, pacbell.net. www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org applications please call Joan at 925-980- South L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 please contact Suman Jain at suman1218@ Tri-Valley Haven is offering a sexual 2628. Single or double tables are available For more information please call Tami Jenkins, 449-3824. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. yahoo.com or call at 925-371-5640. assault support group for survivors of sexual ($55 &$80). Price reduced for non-profit 925-784-5014 or email livermoremilitary- United Christian Church, celebrating 50 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Alameda County Master Gardeners assault on Fridays at 1 pm at their Livermore organizations. families@yahoo. years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. at M Pathway Community Church, 6533 are on hand from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on community building. The group will help survi- Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Community Resources for Indepen- St., Livermore; worships on Sunday morning Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship the 2nd Saturday of every month to give vors gain further knowledge and understand- to new and established residents of the dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Sunday Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, advice and guided tours of THE Earth-Friendly ing of the effects of sexual assault and help Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first people with disabilities and supports them morning and first Fridays. The community is adult programs. Biblically based practical Demonstration Garden. Talks start at 10:00. them find support in a safe and confidential Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the to live independently and participate in their welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming messages, nondenominational. All are Summer topics will be: "Irrigation for Summer environment. This group aims to support second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah community for as long as they are willing ministry. Call 449-6820 for more information. welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. Heat" on June 9; "Keeping the Gardener each participant by creating an empowering Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 org (925) 829-4793 Healthy: Caring for Knees and Back" on July atmosphere where participants can learn new and monthly adult socials. Information, call Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Community HU Chant is the theme of a 14; and, "Bouquets of Summer" on August 11. coping skills. To sign up for the SA Group or for 925-215-8405 or visit www.Pleasanton- information and referrals and provide Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, non-denominational prayer activity Saturday, The Demonstration Garden is located at the additional information, please call Christine at Newcomers.com community education at senior centers and Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. June 9 at 1:15 PM. The Community HU is Martinelli Event Center, 3575 Greenville Road Tri-Valley Haven: 925-667-2707. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), affordable housing complexes to residents of 925-305-9468. held once a month each 1st Saturday at The in Livermore. 15th Annual Pooch Parade will take meets at Hillcrest Community Gardens Build- Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley office Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. For Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring place on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in ing, 550 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore. Mondays, is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday more information contact http://eck-ca.org/ Club, Fri., June 8, leisurely 20 mile ride from downtown Pleasanton at Lions Wayside Park, 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. private weigh-in, 6:45 to 94550 and can be reached by phone at (925) school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 by computer. corner of First and Neal Streets. This event 7:30 p.m. meeting. All are welcome. Nonprofit, 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012

Seven high school seniors earn the Girl Scout Gold Award

Seven seniors in Troop her experience participating in as the potential for more school 31473 at Amador Valley the Girltopia project, Angela clubs to support its work. High School, Pleasanton, designed a project to support the Swethaa Manickam joined have earned Girl Scouts’ teens moms in the Tri-Valley who Brownie Girl Scouts as a third highest honor, the Gold are in the Horizon program, trying grader, and enjoyed Scouting to earn a diploma while raising a activities through Cadettes. As a Award. Equivalent to Eagle child. Angela created 25 Daycare junior in high school, she joined Scout, the Gold Award is Learning toolkits that are kept Troop 31473 determined to earn earned after completing at the school classroom for the her Gold Award. She quickly a combination of the Sil- teen moms to use and take home completed a Justice Journey ver Award and Girl Scout over the weekend. Each toolkit project, advocating for more Journey projects, as well as contains several children's books, containers to recycle water bottles contributing over 80 hours a few games, a list of outdoor/ in downtown Pleasanton and at to leading a significant Gold movement activities, and a journal Amador Valley. She also partici- Award service project that for the moms to write in about the pated in a food collection for Your toolkit. The toolkits are designed Voice Your World journey. For her has a lasting educational to help the moms play with their Gold Award project, Swethaa was impact. Angela Arkin, Ni- children and have a more positive motivated by the Haiti and Japan Pictured are (from left)Angela Arkin, Preeti Tata, Marie McCoy-Thompson, Swethaa cole Borchard, Swethaa interaction with their child. earthquakes to help prepare her Manickam, Nicole Borchard, Nehal Tenany, and Vaishnavi Sridhar. Manickam, Marie McCoy- Angela chose this Gold Award community for a natural disaster. Thompson and Vaishnavi project because she believes that After conducting a survey at the School to showcase the problems actions can change the environ- administrative support, and she education is an important founda- Pleasanton farmers’ market, she Sridhar, Preet Tata and Ne- Trust in Education was working ment, and also directly affect the has recruited and trained a Media tion for everyone. After finishing realized an “Earthquake Aware- hal Tenany were honored for to solve. For instance, TIE was lives of all the organisms that live Support Team with teens who will the toolkits, she put on an event to ness and Emergency Expo” could their Gold Award achieve- able to convince many families in the creek. continue to run the program after present them to the Horizon class. be useful. ment on June 3, 2012 at the to send girls to the school TIE Preeti Tata also tasted Girl Preeti leaves for college in August. The teen moms were excited to Swethaa solicited a variety had built. The Amador students Scouting as a Brownie in another Nehal Tenany joined Junior Veteran’s Memorial Build- receive the toolkits and were very of vendors to provide informa- learned more about the situation troop. Her Scouting career went Troop 31473 as a fourth grader. ing in Pleasanton. thankful as well. Now they use the tion about various aspects of in Afghanistan, as well as how on hiatus when her family moved. Along with the rest of the troop, In addition to earning toolkits with their children daily, a disaster: family emergency they could help. As a sophomore, Preeti joined Nehal earned her Bronze Award merit badges and partici- and say they love seeing their planning, securing home and Marie also filmed a video Troop 31473 and jumped right in 2006 with outreach for Open pating in many service ac- children learn. business, caring for pets, long about American life for Afghan into the Girltopia Journey project. Heart Kitchen and her Silver With 13 years in scouting, term food storage, insurance, tivities, a significant part of children, highlighting the fact Preeti also completed the So What Award in 2009 for helping cre- lifer Scout Nicole Borchard also immediate medical response, lo- earning the Girl Scout Gold that we are not so different journey project, educating herself ate a Career Exploration Day earned her Bronze Award in 2006 cal emergency contacts, fire and Award for most of these girls after all. TIE’s founder, Budd on the environmental impact of for middle school girls. Inspired with outreach for Open Heart police department etc. With all was the Girl Scout Girltopia McKenzie, showed this video in food issues and teaching others by her participation in Girltopia, Kitchen and her Silver Award in the booths, the participants were Afghan schools when he traveled through a vegetarian cooking Nehal wanted to expose more Journey project. As sopho- 2009 for helping create a Career able to gather information and to Afghanistan in last spring, and course. Preeti also talked to the students to different countries mores in high school, they Exploration Day for middle purchase helpful materials. Many it became a useful tool for the teen librarian and learned that for her Gold Award Project. explored the obstacles teen school girls. After helping lead participants answered on their students there. In addition, this many families contact the library After raising the funds through girls face both locally and the Girltopia project, Nicole de- evaluation that the event helped video won the PTA Pleasanton because their students are strug- a Mohr Girl Scouts Dance, she around the world. They signed her Gold Award project to them realize vital next steps they district’s Reflections Award. gling in school. So for her Gold organized a cultural faire, “Flight combine her two passions: softball could take to get prepared. were particularly struck by After spending a few years as Award project, Preeti created International,” which had a series and helping others. Nicole has Marie McCoy-Thompson the early forced marriage a Brownie in another troop, Vaish- Pleasanton Teen Tutors. (The of booths representing India. Each been in the Red Rhino Orphanage is another lifer Scout, joining and pregnancy in many cul- navi Sridhar joined Troop 31473 website is pleasantonteentutors. booth presented topics such as Club at Amador, which helps the Troop 31473 as a Daisy Scout tures, which is exacerbated as a seventh grade Cadette Scout. webs.com.) Through the program, culture, religion, food and fashion. Kenyan orphanage care for aban- in kindergarten. Marie earned She earned her Silver Award in teens log into the website to sign Participants were given paper by the lack of education and doned kids. She decided to run a her Bronze Award in 2005 with 2009 for helping create a Career up to tutor, and parents use the passports to travel from booth to resources. Inspired to help softball clinic to raise awareness outreach for Open Heart Kitchen Exploration Day for middle website to find tutors for their booth, learn about the culture, and other girls, Troop 31473 about the Red Rhino orphanage. and her Silver Award in 2009 for school girls and helped lead the children. participate in the activities to get created a variety show, Girl- Middle and high school girls helping create a Career Explora- Girltopia journey. For her Gold Preeti also worked with the a stamp on their passport. At the topia, to educate the audi- attended the softball clinic, and tion Day for middle school girls. Award project Vaish organized a local high schools to ensure that end they were given prizes for a learned about the orphanage dur- Marie also was an Overseas Girl ence about these challenges. “creek walk” for local elementary the teens who need it can get com- completed passport. In addition, ing the lunch break. Nicole also Scout Cadette Scout in 2005-06 The show raised more than school children to learn more munity hours credit, so that each the fair collected donations for handed out packets that described when she lived with her family in $1000 to help in Haiti after about the environment. She or- year there would be more students school supplies for the Vanvasi how each participant could create Delhi. These experiences, plus the earthquake. ganized volunteers to run stations eager to tutor. Though the program Kalyan Ashram in India. Nehal a Red Rhino Orphanage Club at her leadership on the Girltopia Angela Arkin joined Brownie where the students could use nets, is not responsible for directing the hopes the faire becomes an an- her own school. All the fees from project, inspired Marie to promote Girl Scout Troop 31473 as a third look through microscopes, and tutoring, it does have feedback nual event, featuring different the clinic went towards buying Trust in Education (TIE), a grass- grader. Angela earned her Bronze measure water temperature and forms to ensure that both the the countries. essential goods for the orphanage, roots organization providing edu- Award in 2006 with outreach pH. Group leaders talked to the person being tutored and the tutor A Girl Scout Gold Award Cer- such as clothing, food, egg-laying cational and economic assistance for Open Heart Kitchen and her kids about what they saw and have good experiences in the pro- emony to celebrate the achieve- hens, a water tank, mosquito nets, to villages in Afghanistan. First, Silver Award in 2009 for helping helped connect their observations gram. More than 200 people have ments of all these girls was held sundries, and school supplies. Marie created a promotional video create a Career Exploration Day at the creek to their science lessons used the service already. With this Sunday, June 3, 11 am at the The orphanage was very excited for TIE. Marie also organized for middle school girls. With from school. The kids had a lot of program, Preeti created a simple Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Pleas- to receive these supplies, as well an event at Amador Valley High fun and learned about how their model that doesn’t need a lot of anton. All are welcome.