VOLUME L, NUMBER 22 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

June 10 Meeting To Explore Future Of Carnegie, Tesla Off-Road Sites By Jeff Garberson High School, 315 11th St. with scarred landscapes and wildlife, including species possibilities, taking public Find Out What's A public meeting in Tra- in Tracy. It is organized by the noise of revving motors that are protected under state commentary as it moves cy next month will explore the division of the California audible from nearby Corral and federal law. toward a final plan later this Happening the future of off-highway Parks Department that pro- Hollow Road, especially on The June 10 meeting is year. Check Out Section A vehicle recreation in an area motes off-highway vehicle weekends when the site is billed as an opportunity for Opponents of the pro- Section A is filled with at the border of Alameda recreation. heavily used. public input to Carnegie’s posed use of the Tesla site information about arts, and San Joaquin Counties At issue are the envi- Next door to the west general plan, which calls for believe that the Off-High- people, entertainment and where off-road enthusiasts ronmental and recreational is Tesla, a 3,400-acre site expanding off-road activities way Motor Vehicle Rec- special events. There are and conservationists have futures of hilly parcels of where 1,500 residents lived into Tesla. The California reation Division “didn’t education stories, a variety been doing battle. land, both owned by the Cal- a century ago, mining one Parks Department’s Off do due diligence” when it of features, and the arts and ifornia Parks Department. of California’s richest coal Highway Motor Vehicle bought the Tesla property entertainment and bulletin The meeting is sched- board. uled to take place from Carnegie is a 1,600-acre seams. Today, it is the quiet Recreation Division expects and now is trying to avoid 6-8 p.m. June 10 at Tracy site for off-road vehicles, home of a wide range of to present three alternative (See OFF-ROAD, page 5)

Commencement Ceremony Set Phase II At Las Positas of Outlet The Las Positas College 23rd Annual Commence- ment Ceremony will be Center held on Friday, May 31, at 6:00 p.m. in the Physical Education Complex (Build- Proceeds ing 2500). LPC will confer more The Simon Property than 920 degrees and certifi- Group is moving forward cates this year. It is expected with plans to add 192,000 that 250 graduates will par- sq. ft. of retail space to the ticipate in the commence- Premium Outlets. ment ceremony. Tickets are City Planning Manager required and all student par- Paul Spence stated that Si- ticipants must participate in mon is working on submit- a rehearsal beginning at 3:00 ting plans for the expansion. P.M. On campus parking for The concept has already the graduation rehearsal and been approved by the coun- cil. The next step includes ceremony is complimentary. more detailed information Commencement ceremo- regarding actual construc- ny music will be provided tion that will be reviewed by the Las Positas College and approved. He stated that Orchestra and Jazz Band. parking will be added as part The College is located at of the next phase. 3000 Campus Hill Drive, It is anticipated that the Livermore 94551. For tick- new area will open in the fall eting and other information, of 2014. Phase II would con- please visit the College web- sists of between 50 and 80 site at www.laspositascol- stores depending on which lege.edu/graduation. stores sign leases and how Las Positas College cur- Photo - Doug Jorgensen large a space is needed by rently enrolls approximately American flags marked the graves of veterans as part of the nation's annual Memorial Day, a day set aside to each. 8,500 students and offers remember those who lost their lives while serving. The center is located on curriculum for students 42 acres of land at the south- seeking transfer to a four- east corner of El Charro year college or university, Road and Interstate 580, career preparation, or basic where the cities of Liver- skills education. The Col- more, Pleasanton, and Dub- Dublin's Fast Growth Recalls lin meet. lege provides university Currently, Premium transfer classes, retraining Outlets Livermore is home classes for those in need Neighbors' Growth Control Rates to over 120 premium fac- of employment or career tory outlet stores, including advancement, a first-time By Ron McNicoll made Livermore and Pleas- violation days one year in sewage capacity. However, Banana Republic Factory educational opportunity for Although Dublin is anton the second and third the late 1960's. fast growth has brought Store, Barney’s New York many adults, enrichment growing fast, with increases cities in the state, behind As time went on, the 600 new students this year, Outlet, Cole Haan Com- classes for those seeking in student enrollment in the Petaluma, to enact control of air became cleaner, partly and 650 new ones expected pany Store, J.Crew, Michael a broader perspective, and 5 to 7 percent range an- the annual rate of residential because car manufacturers next year. Kors, Neiman Marcus Last career and technical training nually, it doesn't look as if growth. The growth rate continued to reduce air The Dublin school board Call, Nike Factory Store, for those entering the tech- the city will take the same was set at approximately 2 emissions in vehicles under has set 750 as the goal for Saks Fifth Avenue OFF nical and paraprofessional path that its neighbors in percent. the federal government's an elementary school site 5TH, Tommy Hilfiger, and Pleasanton and Livermore The two cities listed other mandate. The Bay Area's enrollment, "give or take work force. many more in a modern, did when they were faced perceived problems, includ- air quality district cracked 100 students," said Dublin walkable, retail center with with crowded schools and ing keeping up with capac- down on smoggy stationary school superintendent Steve over 540,000 square feet of other fast-growth conditions ity limits at their respective sources. Sewage treatment Hanke. leasable area. East Bay in the 1970s. sewage treatment plants, plants were modernized, By contrast, Pleasanton The upscale outlet center In 1972, residents of the and hiring more city staff to and ample capacity became established a 600-student drew 350,000 people for its Economic two cities passed the Save keep up with growth. Smog available for future growth. limit on its elementary cam- four-day opening sales last All Valley Environments was also a problem then, Dublin doesn't have prob- puses, with an expansion November. Recovery to (SAVE) initiative, which with more than 100 smog lems with air quality and (See GROWTH, page 4) Continue Livermore, Pleasanton Two reports released by the East Bay Economic De- velopment Alliance (East API Scores Rise Bay EDA) show continued Results from the 2012 influences, but primarily due economic recovery in the testing for the Academic to our unwavering focus on region and increases in em- Performance Index (API) academic achievement and ployment projected to con- released by the state show commitment to do whatever tinue in coming years. districtwide increases for it takes to ensure success for In its annual East Bay Livermore and Pleasanton. all students." Economic Outlook, East Livermore's district score Livermore curriculum di- Bay EDA reported that un- climbed from 832 on the rector Amy Robbins added, employment fell to 7.7% in 2011 test performance to "These gains can be at- March 2013, consistently 847 in 2012. Pleasanton's tributed to the overarching declining each month since rose from 906 to 915. commitments, profession- mid-2010. Employment The state requires dis- al development, and hard growth has stayed consistent tricts and individual schools working staff, coupled with at 2% per year over the past to score at 800 or higher, our parent and community two years. and to at least maintain that support. The implementa- “We are encouraged by level, although there is im- tion and continuation of the employment increases,” plied encouragement to try Instructional Rounds, Data to achieve higher. said Keith Carson, Alameda Teams, and work together Livermore superinten- as Professional Learning County Supervisor and East Photo - Doug Jorgensen dent Kelly Bowers said, Communities have increased Students will open their Mylar Market at Granada High School. For the story, see Bay EDA Board Chair. He "Our success is the result of student performance across added, “East Bay EDA is a combination of factors and page 2. working closely with leaders (See API SCORES, page 5) in business and education to PET OF THE WEEK build programs to prepare a new generation of job-ready Inside With his mild personality, Jack would do well with a workers.” variety of families . . . which is not surprising! At six A Special Report on the SECTION A Editorial...... 4 years old, the white and orange tabby has mellowed East Bay Workforce pro- into an all-around easygoing fellow. Get out of your box vides an in-depth analysis Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 and pop in to see Jack at Valley Humane Society (VHS), of the major shifts in both Bulletin Board...... 11 Roundup...... 3 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. On June 1-2 during the demand for and supply Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 8 Maddie’s ® Pet Adoption Days all animals go home of the region’s most valuable fee-free to qualified adoptions. Please call 426-8656 or MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 (See ECONOMY, page 10) visit www.valleyhumane.org to see special event hours. Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 Photo - Valley Humane Society/J. Xia

PAGE 2 - The Independent, MAY 30, 2013 Archaeological Dig Underway at Alviso Adobe Park the park’s centerpiece, the been cleaned, catalogued, in the Milking Barn. Admis- Alviso Adobe, which spans and entered into an artifact sion is free. the period from 1848 to the database. Alviso Adobe Commu- 1880s. Saturday, June 8 marks nity Park operating hours The project, directed by the grand opening of the ex- are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Professor Albert Gonzalez, hibit “Unearthing the Past," p.m. Wednesday through describes the transition- which will feature excavated Sunday. The park is wheel- ing Alviso household and artifacts such as ceramic chair accessible and parking explores the nature of the shards, metal, bone frag- is located in the lot near Old relations between the Alviso ments, and even recovered Foothill Road and also along family and their neighbors. litter in the “Garbology” Old Foothill Road. Please The focus of the excava- display. avoid parking in all desig- tion is on sampling a mod- The grand opening runs nated "No Parking" areas. est number of excavation from 10:00 a.m. through For more information, units placed throughout the 4:00 p.m. and also features a please call Michele Crose at garden area. Artifacts re- slide show and refreshments. (925) 931-5437. covered from the site have The exhibit will be displayed

NEW LVPAC PRESENTS NIGHT! Students are conducting a dig at Alviso Adobe Park in Pleasanton. Archaeology students invited to stop by Alviso taining archaeological sig- tuesdaytuesdaytunestunes from the Anthropology De- Adobe Community Park on nificance dating from early partment of California State Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 Native American occupa- FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES IN DOWNTOWN LIVERMORE University East Bay are a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to observe tions (3,000+BC) through close to concluding a field the archaeology dig and ask the twentieth-century Mead- study at the site of Alviso questions. owlark Dairy operation. The Join in the fun when Livermore Valley Performing Arts Adobe Community Park in The park contains acres college's Field Method class Pleasanton. The public is of interpretive grounds con- arrives weekly to focus on Center brings live music to the Shea Homes Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater. FREE CONCERTS on Tuesday & Friday nights, June through September.

June 4 • EL DESAYUNO Students Ready 'Mylar Latin jazz with salsa and soul June 11 • AUDIO ILLUSION Market' for Opening Favorite classic rock, pop and blues Jun 4 June 18 • BONES-QUIGLEY through By Carol Graham when we had three orders. tributing as well as social Acoustic rock and soul Sep 13 At the end of Granada Everybody screamed when members of the community, High School’s 400 hall, a I popped the first balloon.” less reliant on government June 25 • ROCK ON TAP storeroom sat unused for The store, located next supported programs to sus- Serving up classic rock and roll decades. door to the students’ class tain them,” said Watson- “We found Valentines in room 406, is billed as Lum. July 2 • VOLKER STRIFLER from 1966 stuck behind “the door in the wall in the Along with opening their Blues roots with rock, jazz, & Latin rhythms drawers,” said teacher De- 400 hall” because it lacks a own business, other high- July 9 • THE HURRICANE BAND nise Watson-Lum, whose lights have made this school room number. Collage of classic rock, blues and country students worked throughout The grand opening will year stand out for the transi- the year to transform the take place over the first tion students. In the spring, July 16 • THE HUMMINGBIRDZ musty room into a brightly- week in June, in time for Joey Travolta visited to Fiery, passionate, soulful blues colored, welcoming store. Granada students and fac- talk about Inclusion Films July 23 SLIPPERY ROAD Matador Mylars is a ulty to purchase celebratory Workshops that offer adults • balloon store founded by end-of-year and graduation with developmental dis- Classic & contemporary rock & blues Granada’s transition stu- balloons. abilities an introduction into July 30 • BLIND DOG dents - post-secondary spe- “The biggest challenge the art of film production. Contemporary acoustic folk rock cial education students aged is helping kids realize that On May 28th, the students 18 to 22 who are focused on Rome wasn’t built in a day. toured the WWII bombers Aug 6 • TOUCAN JAM building marketable skills. They were really chomping of the Collings Foundation’s Eclectic tunes from the 50s to 2000s “Opening this store has Wings of Freedom Tour at at the bit,” said Watson- Aug 13 DAVID CORREA AND CASCADA provided wonderful, re- Lum. “The greatest bless- the Livermore airport. In • al-life experience,” said ing has been seeing their early June, they will host a Latin guitar world music Watson-Lum. “First, we faces when they filled their formal brunch as a way to Aug 20 • LUNAFISH voted on what we would sell; first bouquet order. They thank district administra- Psychedelic rock of the 60s and 70s opening an airline got nixed. couldn’t believe it. They tors. “They’ll be dressed to Then we leased the space said, ‘Wow, it’s kind of like the nines, hosting a lovely Aug 27 • MAX CRUISE BAND with the support of our prin- a real business!’ I said, waffle bar where our digni- Classic & current music to keep you dancing cipal Philomena Rambo. We taries will come in and have ‘Uh . . . kids? It IS a real Sep 3 • STONE GROOVE gutted and cleaned, sanded business. You built it. This all the finest, most decadent Classic rock with an edge and stuccoed, painted and customer isn’t pretending. condiments and ingredients patched, hauled and ham- Now, take this nice girl’s made to order, served exclu- Sep 10 • MICHAEL MCNEVIN & THE SPOKES mered, and researched and order, please.’” sively by our students,” said Original Americana, folk-rock, alt-country designed an appropriate Working with two aides, Watson-Lum. venue to start our business.” Watson-Lum also coordi- As the young entrepre- In fact, students learned nates internship opportuni- neurs continue to master the every aspect of getting a ties for the students to help business skills that will help business off the ground from them transition into the adult them grow Matador Mylars researching price points community with employable into a thriving business, one and unit costs to targeting skills that will allow them question remains: for what FridayFridayNightsNights markets, projecting sales, to live as independently, or will the profits be used? FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES securing a license, providing The students look IN DOWNTOWN LIVERMORE semi-independently, as pos- 2013 customer service and operat- sible. Current employers thoughtful, revealing that ing a cash register. include Mountain Mike’s greed had no place in their “We held a soft opening Pizza, the Livermore Mu- efforts. Shyly, one student first that wasn’t advertised,” nicipal Airport and Wente offered a suggestion. “We June 7 • FRED MCCARTY BAND said Watson-Lum. “We Vineyards. could send it to a charity,” High energy country, cowboy, Cajun & classic rock wanted to work out the kinks “The goal is to help these he said, “like Pennies for June 14 • 2ENDEAVOR before we dove in. Good young adults become con- Patients.” Alternative rock with melodic vocal harmonies thing we did. Panic struck June 21 • GABE DUFFIN BAND Classic rock from the 60s to the 90s 6:30 to June 28 • BLIND DOG 8pm Free Pet Adoptions This Weekend Contemporary acoustic folk rock All cats, kittens, dogs, adoption event is to place all 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sunday July 5 KNR and puppies adopted from homeless Alameda and Con- 11:00am – 6:00pm; Dublin • Tri-Valley Animal Rescue tra Costa County animals PetSmart, 6960 Amador Eclectic mix of pop, rock, country & blues (TVAR) or the East County into loving “furever” homes. Plaza Rd., Dublin, Satur- July 12 • EVAN THOMAS & PAPA’S GARAGE Animal Shelter will be free Dogs, cats and puppies will day and Sunday 10:00am Funky soulful blues to qualified homes on June be available. – 4:00pm; East County Ani- 1 and 2. The adoptions are Adoption hours and loca- mal Shelter, 4595 Gleason July 19 • STONE GROOVE part of the 4th annual Mad- tions: Stoneridge Mall Grand Dr., Dublin, Saturday and Classic rock with an edge die’s® Pet Adoption Days. Court (center of the mall, in Sunday 11:30am – 5:00pm. The goal of this special front of Macy’s), Saturday To view animals avail- July 26 • AUDIO ILLUSION able go to www.tvar.org. Favorite classic rock, pop and blues Aug 2 • VOLKER STRIFLER x Blues roots with rock & Latin rhythms TED Aug 9 • THE HUMMINGBIRDZ Fiery, passionate, soulful blues Livermore Aug 16 ROCK ON TAP x=independently organized TED • event Serving up classic rock and roll Aug 23 THE HURRICANE BAND Come join us for a transformative • day of stimulating thinking… Collage of classic rock, blues and country Aug 30 • EL DESAYUNO Creating our Latin jazz with salsa and soul Sept 6 • GUITAR FEST LIVE! Future Don’t miss this elctrifying event Innovate + Sep 13 • FRANKIE BONES & FIRE HAZARD Educate Acoustic folk rock with a splash of ukulele

th June 8 , 2013 925.373.6800 Las Positas College www.bankheadtheater.org Visit www.tedxlivermore.com for event and ticketing information. 2400 First Street • Downtown Livermore The Independent, MAY 30, 2013 - PAGE 3 Las Positas College Students' Research Posters on Display By Carol Graham of psychology, zoology, from the start. Nonethe- Two college students math, microbiology, marine less, that’s exactly what argued heatedly near Lizzie biology, organic chemistry drove me to work hard,” he Fountain in downtown and anatomy. The exhibit declared. “Ultimately, my Livermore, forcing pass- will be open to the public in experimental procedure was ersby to choose whether to the college’s library through not enough to conclude any- walk through their alterca- May 31st. thing concretely. I thought I tion or around them. Printing costs for the would be frustrated thinking “We were trying to mea- large, professional-quality that my work was possibly sure people’s avoidance of color posters were covered wasted, but it turns out that confrontation,” explained by the Lawrence Livermore even the negative results Las Positas College student National Security Commu- were very satisfying. Michael Dehl. “We thought nity Gift Fund. “The whole experience that since people strongly “Many faculty have in- felt very formal and gave dislike confrontation, they corporated this project into my work a sense of impor- would go to extreme lengths their work,” said LPC Presi- tance I had not previously to avoid it. Our results dent Kevin Walthers. “It’s understood,” he added. “It’s showed that our hypothesis a great partnership with the been quite amazing to pres- was completely wrong. Out Lab.” ent work as a student to of thirty participants, eigh- Stefan Petrov titled his very qualified people and Pictured are (from left) Christine Ibarra, Shelby Lorenzi, Michael Dehl and Anthony teen walked through the project, “Codifying the to see them captivated. I’m argument.” Caching Protocol of the definitely hooked on the Verzi. Dehl and three fellow Western Scrub Jay.” Cach- feeling.” students were conducting ing refers to the jay’s behav- The exhibit is part of students were available to different backgrounds about “It was a unique experience an experiment called “Social ior collecting and storing the college’s community speak with attendees about our results, and to listen to being able to meet with Norm Violation,” for which resources for fuel, nest- outreach effort. It is free for their experiments, research their questions about our classmates outside of class their poster is on display as building and courtship. all, although campus parking and conclusions. research. and have fun while still part of the Las Positas Col- Petrov’s aim was to find a costs $2. “I enjoyed giving the “What surprised me the doing school work. This lege Undergraduate Science pattern between the physical The exhibit opened on presentations at the library most about our project is project has given me a better Research Poster Session. aspect of the behavior and May 21st, with welcoming because it made for an inter- the fact that so many people understanding of what it’s More than 40 posters vocalizations exhibited. remarks by guest speakers active way to get our results would walk through the ar- like to conduct a psychologi- were created by individu- “Trying to translate a and LLNL representatives. out there,” said Dehl. “It gument and not say anything cal study. I can use this new als and teams to illustrate bird’s language was seem- Immediately following, the was exciting to be able to along the lines of ‘Excuse knowledge throughout my their research in the fields ingly above my possibilities talk with people from many me’ or ‘Sorry,’” he noted. future career.” Fund Match Offered to Restore Mount Diablo Beacon Police Dog Injured drag him back into the backyard but the Livermore Police officers responded to collar came off. The Pit Bull immediately The “Eye of Diablo” was Diablo. The foundation will of their fellow shipmates. reports of a shot being fired in the 2700 attacked the K9 again by biting his back in danger of remaining dark match any donation– of any It is Save Mount Diablo’s block of Palm Avenue in Livermore. leg and then locked onto the K9’s neck, forever. Local non-profit size –dollar for dollar up to hope, with the help of the During the investigation, a police dog and would not let go. The officer had no Save Mount Diablo has $50,000. community and generous was injured. choice but to shoot the Pit Bull who then been heading a restoration The Beacon is slated to supporters, that it will be The K-9 dog was attacked by a pit bull died at the scene. project to ensure the historic be removed from the summit placed back on the summit at the scene. Following a search, a .22 caliber rifle Beacon atop Mount Diablo building in mid-June and fully restored to shine in the Livermore Police Department officers and a .40 caliber handgun were located will shine for Pearl Harbor taken to a facility for resto- years to come in honor of the on scene were able to follow the trajec- in the apartment. The .22 caliber rifle is tory of the reported shot to an apartment Day again this year. ration. So far, Save Mount heroes that served at Pearl believed to be the weapon used to fire The volunteer team Diablo has raised $20,000 Harbor and the others that complex on South Livermore Avenue, the original shot. Also located in the most likely from the rear yard of one of apartment was evidence of methamphet- estimates the repairs will which will be matched total- gave their lives in service to the apartments. amine and marijuana sales. Arrested on a cost about $100,000. Save ing $40,000 raised towards our country. When an officer entered the backyard variety of charges were Nehemiah Grisso, Mount Diablo has received the goal of $100,000. It is To donate to the Bea- of the apartment, a large Pit Bull ran to- Robert Maynard, Zachary Kraus, Krista a $50,000 challenge grant crucial to have these funds con Restoration Fund or ward him. The officer attempted to retreat Kresge, Kelly Morgenstern, and Alisha from the Dean & Margaret now so the Beacon can be learn more about the Mount from the yard, but the dog ran directly at Morgenstern Lesher Foundation to inspire restored and returned in time Diablo Beacon, visit Save- him. The officer defended himself from others in the community to for local Pearl Harbor Sur- MountDiablo.org the dog by trying to kick at it with his foot. The dog then ran toward the opened gate. Light Off for Brief Time support the restoration of the vivors to light it again this Once outside the gate, the Pit Bull ran The 111-year-old Centennial Light historic Beacon atop Mount December 7th in memory directly at a Livermore Police K9 officer Bulb went out for a brief moment on and her K9. The Pit Bull immediately at- the evening May 21 due to a power tacked the K9 and bit its neck. The officer supply failure at Livermore Fire Station that was initially attacked ran to assist the 6. The bulb, whose 112th birthday will K9 officer and her dog. He was able to be celebrated on June 18th, is glowing grab the Pit Bull’s collar and attempted to brightly again.

Livermore Scientists Develop Technique That Offsets Ocean Acidification Lawrence Livermore Na- been shown to be harmful tional Laboratory scientists to many species of marine have discovered and dem- life, especially corals and onstrated a new technique shellfish. By the middle of to remove and store atmo- this century, the globe is pre- spheric carbon dioxide while dicted to warm by at least 2 generating carbon-negative degrees Celsius. The oceans hydrogen and producing will experience a more than alkalinity. The alkalinity 60 percent increase in acid- can be used to offset ocean ity relative to pre-industrial acidification. levels. The alkaline solu- The team demonstrated, tion generated by the new at a laboratory scale, a sys- process could be added to tem that uses the acidity the ocean to help neutral- normally produced in sa- ize this acid and help offset line water electrolysis to its effects on marine biota. accelerate silicate mineral However, further research dissolution while produc- is needed, the authors added. ing hydrogen fuel and other “When powered by re- gases. The resulting elec- newable electricity and con- trolyte solution was shown suming globally abundant to be significantly elevated minerals and saline solu- in hydroxide concentration tions, such systems at scale that in turn proved strongly might provide a relatively absorptive and retentive of efficient, high-capacity atmospheric CO2. means to consume and store Further, the researchers excess atmospheric CO2 as suggest that the carbonate environmentally beneficial and bicarbonate produced seawater bicarbonate or in the process could be used carbonate,” Rau said. to mitigate ongoing ocean Most previously de- acidification, similar to how scribed chemical methods an Alka Seltzer neutralizes of atmospheric carbon di- excess acid in the stomach. oxide capture and storage “We not only found a way are costly, using thermal/ to remove and store carbon mechanical procedures to dioxide from the atmosphere concentrate molecular CO2 while producing valuable from the air while recycling H2, we also suggest that reagents, a process that is we can help save marine cumbersome, inefficient and ecosystems with this new expensive. technique,” said Greg Rau, The team concluded that an LLNL visiting scientist further research is needed to and senior scientist at UC determine optimum designs Santa Cruz. Rau is the lead and operating procedures, author of a paper appearing cost-effectiveness, and the this week (May 27) in the net environmental impact/ Proceedings of the National benefit of electrochemically Academy of Sciences. mediated air CO2 capture When carbon dioxide and H2 production using is released into the atmo- base minerals. sphere, a significant fraction Other Livermore re- is passively taken up by the searchers include Susan ocean forming carbonic acid Carroll, William Bourcier, that makes the ocean more Michael Singleton, Megan acidic. This acidification has Smith and Roger Aines. PAGE 4 - The Independent, MAY 30, 2013 EDITORIAL KB Drops Promenade Housing; Balloon Store Launch Dublin Guards Tassajara Commercial Granada High School's transition students, post-secondary special education students aged By Ron McNicoll family housing. It's smaller presentations, it's disingenu- impact of East Dublin de- 18 to 22, are focused on building marketable KB Home has withdrawn square footage, but they ous to say that commercial velopment on the schools. skills. its application to build 82 would have their own back- won't work here." The council should call out units in the Promenade de- yards for pets and barbecue," DiManto replied, "It's an the impact to the school To reach those goals, the students have trans- velopment in Dublin. said Summerhill senior vice apples and oranges compari- district, and elicit its opinion formed a room at the high school into a store. KB acted on May 22, president Katja Kamangar. son." The same stores follow on schools. They have learned every aspect of launching a one day after the Dublin Summerhill's 152 homes Paragon around the nation HALL OF JUSTICE business from researching price points to target City Council's rejection of would have joined 261 units when they open a mall. GETS RENEWAL marketing and operating a cash register. a request by SummerHill of medium-density housing Tenants who would come On another item, the The result is Matador Mylars, a business that Homes for a general plan on adjacent parcels. The into some of the shops on council approved a two- provides balloons for special occasions. The amendment study just west site totals 80 acres. The his land "are not bankable. year extension for the site store, located next door to the students’ class in of Promenade. increased number of homes It would take awhile to fill a development approval that it room 406, is billed as “the door in the wall in the SummerHill wanted to would have brought the total center. Paragon opened full granted to Alameda County 400 hall” because it lacks a room number. change the designation for to 413 units, and left 474,000 on the first day." to build the Hall of Justice The goal of the endeavor is to help the students 425,000 square feet of com- square feet of commercial Although all four coun- on Gleason Drive. mercial space. Instead, the on adjacent parcels. John cilmembers voted against The five-story building become contributing members of the community, developer proposed to build DiManto owns the 80 acres. the study application, they will be 90 feet tall, and con- less reliant on government supported programs. 152 homes on land east of Councilmembers ac- expressed different views. tain 13 courtrooms, approxi- The grand opening is set for the first week in Tassajara Road and north of knowledge that the market Gupta said that he goes mately twice the number in June. Dublin Boulevard, several for housing now might be into Pleasanton to shop, and the current courthouse in We wish the students success and urge the blocks west of Promenade. hot, but in the long run, wants to see more money Pleasanton, which will be re- community to support the endeavor. Mayor Tim Sbranti told Dublin needs the commer- retained in Dublin. He wants placed by the Dublin facility. The Independent that "KB cial land that could bring the developer to talk to resi- There also will be of- heard the City Council loud in stores, which contribute dents and come back to the fices for prosecutors and and clear" after the council sales tax revenue to a city. council with a proposal. public defenders. A county GROWTH voted 4-0 on May 21 to re- Housing would generate "With a swing in the representative said that ad- (continued from page one) ject SummerHill's bid. only property taxes, and market, a project for the ministrators are hopeful allowance of up to 660 stu- be at Dublin Crossing, which A SummerHill spokes- cost money for services re- developer, business and that the building will open dents. The "guarantee" is now is a part of the larger person was not available for quired. More houses would residents can be worked out, in 2016. Since a state take- written into the city's gen- Camp Parks property. comment as to whether the also generate more school but I cannot support this," over of courts, the county eral plan, although several It's more efficient to build firm saw the handwriting on children, as several audience said Gupta. has been working with the schools are currently hover- bigger, but fewer, schools, the wall, as Sbranti implied. members pointed out. Like Gupta, councilmem- state to proceed as quickly ing around the 700 enroll- said Hanke. The cost of SummerHill had sent Dublin schools added ber Kevin Hart said that the as possible on the project, ment mark. building an elementary DUBLINERS OBJECT school is $70 million, in- the city a letter in late April 600 more students this year, request needs to come back she said. TO PORTABLES cluding land price, class- asking for its deposit money and face the prospect of 650 to the council after more dia- The council also con- In Dublin, the big in- room furnishings, and every- back, said Dublin public more next year. The enroll- logue with the community. ferred names on two park creases in enrollment are thing else needed to have it information officer Linda ment climb is forcing the "It may not make everyone facilities. A portion of Heri- already there and are con- ready for students when they Smith. City administrators district to use portables start- happy, but it will be better tage Park will be named tinuing. Dublin parents have start the school year. asked for a formal letter at ing next year at Kolb and than before," he said. Burton Orchard after the appeared at school board and Asked about whether a that time. Green elementary schools, a Vice Mayor Don Biddle late Councilmember Dave city council meetings to talk control of growth rate in They did not receive the move that generated a peti- said that he prefers progress Burton and his wife, Bea, about it. Dublin would help retard formal letter, in e-mail form, tion against it with more than on commercial before going who were active in the com- The parents have com- school crowding, Hanke until May 22, one day after 400 parents' signatures. ahead with residential. munity. plained about the use this said that would work against coming fall of portable a more rapid collection of the council meeting. Sum- The school district's plan Residential uses should It will consist of a mini- classrooms at the Kolb and developer fees for schools. merHill had been authorized is to use the portables for two be located on a strip north orchard first, thanks to Green elementary schools Further, the city is at 50,000 by the City Council to start a years, until the new Amador of Gleason Drive, and along youths who planted citrus in East Dublin, where all people and approaching ul- city study of a general plan school can be opened in the Tassajara Road across from there on Arbor Day. The of Dublin's growth has oc- timate build-out of 65,000, amendment to construct fall of 2015. Emerald Glen. "Anything trees will be used by park curred in recent years. so it may not make much housing in Promenade, but However, SummerHill's south of Central Parkway, I'd personnel to teach visitors The parents' complaint is difference. never did so, said Smith. Kamangar said that the ad- not go too far with, until we about horticulture. A full not about the lack of a per- There are about 7500 stu- Sbranti did not take part vantage to the city now for go further with commercial," orchard will be planted once manent building, but about dents now in the district, and in the council's two-hour rezoning from commercial said Biddle. the city obtains the funds the addition of 180 more at ultimate build-out there discussion. He recused him- to housing would be the If there were any housing needed to move forward. students to each campus. will be 10,000, said Hanke. They say that will generate SOME SUGGEST self, and left the council certainty that the houses eventually built on the com- A rose garden at Emerald more traffic, and therefore DOOLAN CONTROL chamber during the matter. would be built soon. That mercial property, it should Glen Park will be named a higher level of danger for The only form of Dublin He owns a condo within will bring in developer fees be at medium density. "In- after the late Dublin San children when they are near growth control has been 300 feet of the SummerHill for parks and schools, and stead of lowering the den- Ramon Services District the schools' entrances. Measure M, which was led proposal, so was required by help finance those facilities sity, I think that's the kind (DSRSD) board member Further, the parents said by attorney and current plan- law to abstain from voting sooner. She mentioned the of housing we need in our Tom McCormick and his that crowding will mean ning commissioner Morgan on the issue. indoor/outdoor swim center community," said Biddle. wife, Claudia McCormick, that some parents will have King and another resident, The neighbors who op- at Emerald Glen Park as an Councilmember David a former school board mem- to drive their children to Dave Bewley. posed KB's request for 82 example. Haubert pointed out the ber. schools away from their own Measure M established homes in Promenade ob- Among audience mem- importance of making sure The city will donate neighborhoods. an urban growth boundary Hanke told The Inde- on the city's west side, to jected over the past sev- bers who spoke, Marcie the council is actively com- $2500 toward artwork pendent, "We all believe preserve the scenic west eral years to what they said Schwartz told the council municating with the schools naming the "McCormick in a neighborhood school hills. It passed by a comfort- would be increased traffic, that her fellow Sorrento resi- about development's im- Garden," to match $2500 concept. Look at the West able margin, said Bewley. parking problems, and tak- dents held a meeting at the pacts. from DSRSD. The cost of Side. It was built 50 years While that automatically ing away commercial land Sorrento clubhouse the night Haubert, who served on expanding the rose garden ago, when smaller schools reduceed Dublin's ultimate designation. before the council meeting. the school board for 10 and installing benches will were built. Some started population, it did not speak Promenade neighbors in It drew standing room only. years, said he has seen the be covered by private dona- with enrollment as low as to the growth rate. Dublin Ranch told the City Residents were con- tions. 300 enrollment." Bewley said that as far Council several times in cerned about losing the com- Building small schools, as he knows, growth rate the past that the developer mercial space, having more even at Pleasanton's limits of control has never been pro- Credits Could Help 600 or 650 enrollment, cre- posed in Dublin. Mayor Tim should be held to a promise traffic, and adding more ates a problem, said Hanke. Sbranti and city public infor- of building a major walk- homes. "We have a terrible Although development fees mation officer Linda Smith around, high-end shopping problem with parking," said Finance Affordable and local bonding can help agreed with that statement. center that would resemble Schwartz. fund new schools, the dis- Bewley also mentioned Santana Row in San Jose. Five people spoke against Housing Development trict has to rely on state bond the possibility of another So far, no commercial center the proposal. Two others money to bear up to one-half ballot measure to preserve has been built. submitted comments that The Pleasanton City with 2000 located in the of the load, said Hanke. open space in the vicinity of The council's rejection were read into the record. Council last week approved Bay Area. an apartment complex that However, the state is Doolan Canyon. The goal is of SummerHill's plan at the Two individuals signed a A total of 35 units will will be financed in a vari- be rent restricted for house- almost out of money from to protect the EBRPD park May 21 meeting focused on letter in opposition, and an- its last voter-approved bond at the end of the Doolan ety of ways. One of these holds with incomes of less measure. It will be up to Canyon Road. A developer holding the line on commer- other 13 people individually includes the ability to sell than 50 percent of the area voters statewide to pass a has proposed a 1900-unit cial zoning. The developer sent the city e-mail copies of credit for affordable housing median income. To provide new one. Some have talked senior community south of told the council that homes a prepared form. to another developer. this level of affordability, about a measure in 2014. It the park site. are what the market wants Councilmember Abe The 168 unit develop- the developer anticipates is no sure thing, said Hanke. That ballot measure op- now. Gupta, who made the mo- ment, Anton Hacienda, will issuing up to $40 million in With that kind of con- tion is listed on King's web "If we were here in 2007 tion to deny SummerHill's be constructed by St. Anton multifamily housing revenue striction on the process, the page at http://morganking. or 2008, we probably would request, told DiManto dur- Partners in the Hacienda obligation bonds through district believes it's more com/save_doolan_canyon. be asking for high density ing his turn at the audience Business Park on West Las the California Statewide prudent to expand the size htm/, said Bewley. development. Since then, microphone that if Paragon Positas Boulevard. St. An- Communities Development of every new elementary The page, under the head- (our research found that) "can fill 540,000 square feet ton owns and manages 6500 Authority. The city will pro- school site, which the board ing "Save Doolan Canyon," affordable units statewide (See HOUSING, page 10) has done, moving from says the initiative would homebuyers prefer single by just making power point an 8-acre minimum, to 10 require Dublin voters to acres, and most recently to approve any annexation or 12 acres. rezoning of Doolan Canyon. With a big site, the dis- Dublin and Livermore trict can comfortably house are discussing which city up to 850 students, said should have sphere of influ- Hanke. The new Amador ence over the area. Liver- elementary school in East more's interest is in retaining (Opinions voiced in let- terrorism. It was estimated foreign conflict. By 1949, contact me at ruthgasten@ Dublin will accommodate the area in open space. ters published in Mailbox that a full invasion of Japan the Soviet Union had the sbcglobal.net. 900 children. The page offers other are those of the author and would cost between 500,000 atomic bomb. It would have When Amador opens, options, such as litigation do not necessarily reflect and 1,000,000 American been disastrous should the Valley Fever ideally the portables at Kolb to halt any annexation that the opinion of The Inde- lives. Why? Because there United States use the atom- Gil Straton and Green will go away, said might be proposed, working pendent. Letter Policy: The was still a formidable enemy ic bomb during a limited Livermore Hanke. However, it is not with Livermore to preserve Independent will not publish force ready to defend the conflict in either Korea or Do you suppose it is a certain when that will occur. the area, and putting a "per- anonymous letters, nor will Japanese homeland, includ- Vietnam. Subsequently, the case of unintended conse- Theoretically, it will happen petual easement" on the it publish letters without ing a large civilian popula- atomic bomb has not been quence that the steady rise in two years, but it depends land, to be administered by names. Abusive letters may tion and trained soldiers used in any other conflict. in the incidence of Valley on how soon the district can the Tri-Valley Conservancy. be rejected or edited. Fre- that believed surrender was That is a sign of restraint, Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) open its two future schools Bewley emphasized that quent letter writers may have tantamount to disgrace; they not insanity. in our state over the past beyond Amador. these are ideas only, and publication of their letters would prefer to die fighting, few years coincides with Elementary school num- not definite proposals. They delayed. 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(continuedOFF-ROAD from page one) legally mandated environ- Association. Both sides of the dispute mental reviews that it can't In its online newsletter, believe they are in the right. pass because the reviews found at www.sharetrails. The off-roaders point out will show it to be unsuitable org/, the Blue Ribbon Co- that their taxes and fees have for off-road recreation. alition refers to expansion not only paid for their activi- The issue, according to opponents as “extreme” and ties but also supported a trust the Division's draft plans, “green.” fund for land acquisition by is not whether to expand Don Amador, the Blue the Parks Department’s Off but how to do so most ef- Ribbon Commission’s Cali- Highway Division. They fectively. fornia representative, said in say they have outgrown A comparable public an email that expanding into Carnegie and should be input meeting was held a Tesla is consistent both with able to expand into the Tesla year ago at Livermore’s state law and with the charter property that the Division Doubletree Inn. At that of the Parks Department bought some 15 years ago time, Joe Ramos, a super- to sustain and enhance op- for that purpose. intendent working for the portunities for off-highway For their part, Friends Off Highway Motor Vehicle vehicle recreation. of Tesla Park deny such a Recreation Division, said he It will “help serve the simple logic. “Just because hoped “people will consider approximately 28,000 regis- they bought the land doesn’t Volunteers serve up the annual breakfast. how” the expansion can be tered non-street legal OHVs mean they can do whatever carried out, “not just for or registered in Contra Costa they want with it,” said Ce- against it.” and Alameda counties and leste Garamendi, a founding Free Pancake Breakfast Helps to It is just this kind of pro- provide touring opportuni- member of Friends of Tesla motion of the off-road activ- ties for residents who own Park, in an interview. “If Support Deployed Service Members ity that worries conserva- street legal OHVs such as you bought land in a residen- tionists, who think the Parks SUVs and other 4x4 ve- tial subdivision, that doesn’t On Saturday, June 8th the At least three times a hygiene items, socks, non- Department’s role should be hicles,” he wrote. mean you could put a gas Pleasanton Veterans of For- year, Pleasanton Military perishable snack food, and protecting the natural envi- The main organization station there.” eign Wars post and other lo- Families spends two days or- playing cards. Since 2001, ganizing and packing boxes ronment – enforcing state that wants to keep Tesla from In a letter earlier this cal service clubs such as the Pleasanton has always had month to Parks Department American Legion, Rotary for local service members more than a dozen service and federal environmental becoming another Carnegie who are deployed overseas. director Anthony Jackson, Club of Pleasanton-North, members deployed at any laws – before anything else. is Livermore-based Friends Tri-Valley Rotary, Pleasan- About 180 care packages given time. The conservationists stress of Tesla Park. Its website, the Friends of Tesla Park ton Lions Club and several are assembled and mailed at She adds, “They love also that they are not oppos- www.teslapark.org/, lists steering committee, includ- Boy Scout troops will host each of these packs. to receive a short personal ing continued operation of local and national organiza- ing Garamendi and others, a free pancake breakfast at Goods and money are note of thanks with these Carnegie but merely want to tions that support its goals, called for the Department Delucchi Park to raise do- needed for each pack. Each care packages. So, please keep it from expanding into including Friends of the to “permanently protect and nations for the Pleasanton box costs about $15 to mail stop by the park for break- and damaging the pristine Vineyards, Tri Valley Trail preserve Tesla” as a “unique Military Families Support to a deployed service mem- fast, drop off a donation and Tesla area. Blazers Association, Ohlone and special landscape (with) Group. ber. write a note to those who are Pat Frizzell, who leads For off-road enthusiasts, Audubon Society, the Sierra natural and cultural resourc- Breakfast will be served deployed and defending our es. . . protected for all Cali- between 8:30am and Pleasanton Military Fami- country.” the basic question being Club and others. lies, says that the troops fornians today and in the 11:30am. This event is con- For more informa- raised in a continuing series For them, the question is venient to those who shop at always appreciate receiving tion, contact Doug Miller, of public meetings, of which not whether the expansion is future.” Farmers Market. books, magazines, personal 925.998.9905 Tracy’s is only the latest, is consistent with some vague- whether they can find room ly worded document that to pursue the sport they encourages a state agency API SCORES enjoy. to look for chances to en- (continued from page one) Although recent surveys hance off-highway vehicle the District." Junction k-8, 787 to 764, and great work at each school in level, Alisal went from 899 have shown declining num- recreation. The issue is that The most dramatic ad- Leo Croce, 876 to 879. identifying specific areas of to 896; Donlon, 916 to 918; bers of off-roaders using if it happens, they are con- vances were in Livermore's Other elementary need, and using best prac- Fairlands 949 to 946; Mohr, the public parks established vinced, Tesla’s undisturbed three middle schools, with schools: Marylin Avenue, tices, including professional 957 to 964; Lydiksen 983 to for them by the state, they environment will be sav- Christensen Middle School 765 to 808; Rancho Las development. 906, and Hearst, 945 to 953. claim to need more acreage aged by spinning tires, oil rising 45 points from 819 to Positas 854 to867; and Sun- Among the district's high Valley View elementary to drive vehicles that in some leaks and noise just the way 864, East Avenue climbing set 924 to 913. Jackson schools Amador rose from went from 899 to 898; Vin- cases cannot legally be used Carnegie’s has been. 38 points from 807 to 845, Avenue listed no valid score 893 to 900, Foothill went tage HIlls 928 to 927; and on the state’s highways. They point to the rut- and Mendenhall going up in 2011. In 2012 it earned an from 884 to 885, and Village Walnut Grove, 931 to 937. 890 score. Sunol Glen K-8 district, They are supported in ted landscape of Carnegie, 32 points from 878 to 910. High, which as a continua- Livermore High School In Pleasanton, superin- tion school is judged on a which is comprised of only their expansion efforts by visible from nearby Cor- went from 814 to 817, and tendent Parvin Ahmadi said different scale, went from one school, showed an in- national organizations that ral Hollow Road but even Granda from 840 to 846. that the district is proud of 624 to 619. crease from 939 to 936. promote motorized sports, more dramatic in 16 frames Scores for the elemen- moving toward the goal of At the middle schools, The Livermore Valley including the Blue Ribbon of Google Maps satellite tary schools were: Altamont closing the achievement Harvest Park went from 925 Charter High School had Coalition, the American Mo- photos on their website, as Creek, from 858 to 888; gap "and ensuring that all to 943, Pleasanton Middle no base year established torcycle Association and the the reality that awaits Tesla Arroyo Seco, 872 to 886; students are able to reach from 922 to 942 and Hart in 2011. Its score in 2012 California Off-Road Vehicle if expansion occurs. Emma C. Smith, 912 to their fullest potential." from 907 to 920. was 821. 926; Joe Michell, 814 to 841, Ahmadi credited the At the elementary school PAGE 6 - The Independent, MAY 30, 2013

Livermore Fusion SC U10 Maroon team members pictured left to right are Alivia Ganz, Faith Rogers, Rebecca George, Kyah Coady, Kaleigh Castillo, Athena Lewis, April Phillips, Lily Redell, Ashleigh Ward, Kayla For the second year in row, the West Coast Wonder U14 Gallo, Danielle Castro, and Alina Guzman along with The Bay Area Orangemen 10U team traveled to Reno this past team take home the first place cup from the Tracy Bowl. Head Coach Matt Caution and his daughter Nesta weekend where they had a good showing in the Jam On It This year's championship game came down to penalty holding the trophy. tournament. Starting the day with a win, BAO beat Palo Alto kicks to determine a winner. After five penalty shots, Midnight 36-26. The next game was a hard fought battle by (threw out two base stealers and also AAA Division: Yankees 10, A's West Coast emerged the 2014 champs. Pictured are threw out a runner at the plate from 7: In the top of the third, Rodriguez both teams but BAO came up a little short with a tough loss to (top, left to right) Coach Karen Dayak, Estephanie Cano, centerfield); Parker Mapes – Pirates hit a ball to the outfield to drive in Bay Area Renegades 32-34. The loss lit a fire under Bay Area Marissa Pletschette, McKenna Buti, Stevie Sobers, Laura (made two solid plays at shortstop); 2 runs, making the score Yankees Orangemen and they came back strong the next day with a Devon Kost – Pirates (strong play at 5, A's 7. In the bottom of the fourth, Duterte, Sonia Nichols, Madison Gannon, Lauren Sandy, catcher, shortstop). Rodriguez struck out three of the four 42-8 win over Union City Kings. Heading in to the final game hitters he faced. with a 2-1 record, BAO wanted to show they deserved to be Alexis Reddens, Bottom Row:Amanda Eijansantos, Diamondbacks 2, A's 7: The A’s there. Up against the Bay Area Aces, it was a back and forth Salina Cardoza, Erica Diaz, Jessica Mahabali, Leslie Granada Little League were off to a good start with Hartford, J. game. Both teams played hard but Bay Area Orangemen took Jimenez, Colette Mardirossian, and Tessa Viola. Granada Little League results: Nystrom, and Sanders all getting base A Division: A's 4, Rangers 1: hits. Hartford tried to steal home, but the win with a score of 45-39. Bay Area Orangemen 10U ended Adrian Vargas had another sharp was tagged out at the plate. Mikulic the tournament with a strong 3-1 record. Pictured, from left) pitching performance hurling a shutout bunted in the top of the 6th inning for are Landon Wiedenfeld, Jacoby Lacey, Simon Villanueva, Ben Wonder showed up Sunday provided amazing infield coverage inning including 2 strikeouts as the A’s his first bunt of the season, but was with more fire than ever. Taking on and Jackson Garrett shined at 3rd base, starter. In the top of the 2nd, Adrian tagged out at first. Sanders stole home Wiesner, Keoni Hurskin, Ryan Beasley, and Isaiah Rider III. DeAnza Royal this time, Wonder with two great stops and a put-out. For was safe at first with a great hustle He in the top of the 6th for the final run pushed forward hard and fast. In the the Yankees, pitcher Daniel Villasenor moved to 2nd on Lucian Wolf’s single. of the game. 9th minute Tessa Viola crossed the made an outstanding play at home plate With 2 outs, Gavin Benitez clubbed a A's 14, Yankees 4: In the top of the the ball to McKenna Buti who easily to stop the Giants from scoring a 4th deep RBI single to dead centerfield first, R. Rego piched well; M. Hartford chipped it over the keeper. Within run in the 4th inning and Luke Brandon scoring Adrian. The rally was snuffed caught an infield fly for the first out of the next minute, Jimenez fed another caught a line drive at short stop to tag out when Connor Rosales’ sharply hit the game. J. Stangle caught a grounder beautiful ball to Buti who buried that the Giants runner at 2nd. Kudos to all ball to the right side was scooped up to third, threw to first where J. Nystrom one as well. As Wonder continued to the Yankees and Giants players for a by the 2nd baseman and thrown to recorded the out. Rego struck out the dominate, Marissa Pletschette dished game well played and for being out- 1st for the out. With 2 outs and the last batter for the Yankees in the top of the ball outside to Selena Cardoza standing teammates and competitors. bases loaded in the bottom of the 2nd, the first, after the Yankees had scored who crossed a beautiful ball into the Top players Yankees: Logan Moore, pitcher Luke Leary worked himself out three runs. In the bottom of the 3rd six for Jimenez who placed it in the 3 for 3, 1 run; Matthew Sunnergren, 2 of a jam by inducing a ground ball to inning, B. Mikulic recorded an RBI, net in the 34th minute. To finish off for 3, 1 run; Luke Brandon, 2 for 3, 2 Connor at 2nd base who flipped the driving in T. Studebaker who was on DeAnza Royal, Jimenez sent a ball RBI. Top players Giants: Tyler Kardy, ball to shortstop Ashton Baswell at the 3rd base. The bottom of the 5th ended into the center of the 18 where Erica 3 for 3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 runs; Regan 2nd for the putout. Gavin was effective with M. Hartford hitting a fly to deep Dias buried it in the net to finish the Smith, 3 for 3, 2 RBI; Caleb Francis, pitching his first inning of the season in center to drive in two runs. The game defeat of the Royal 4-1. 2 for 3, 1 run. the 3rd. He kept the Rangers scoreless was called, because of the ten runs The finals of the Orange Bowl AAA Division: Yankees 12, Gi- and struck out the final batter he faced. ahead rule. again brought DeAnza Force Black up ants 3: The Yankees and the Giants Luke led off the 4th inning and pulled against West Coast Wonder. DeAnza played their first playoff match-up a shot down the right field line, which Tumbling & Trampoline was up 1 to 0 in first half. After a last week. The Yankees' bats were on he legged out for a double. He scored The Springtime Tumbling and Captain/Referee conference at half fire; Blaze Hill launched 2 triples for when Ozzy Cervantez bounced a single Trampoline team traveled to Las Ve- time to address physicality, both 2 RBIs in the 1st and 2nd innings. In- up the middle to break the tie. Ozzy gas, Nevada on May 10-12 to attend the teams came out again, ready to battle the-park home runs by both JJ Knight moved to third when Adrian doubled to combined Region 1 and 2 Trampoline in the second half. In the second half, and Tristan Delacroix gave the Yankees the outfield just avoiding being tagged and Tumbling Championships. This Wonder was much more composed a strong lead early in the game. The out at 2nd base. Slugger Lucian Wolf meet crowns the champions for each Livermore Fusion SC 99G Maroon went rogue this past and focused as they created several Giants rallied in the 3rd inning on a then broke the game wide-open with region in trampoline, double-mini weekend by venturing out of state for some northern unfruitful opportunities. A foul cre- lead-off double by Jack Volponi, who a smash 2 run single to centerfield. trampoline, synchronized trampoline, ated a penalty kick opportunity for then scored on a deep fly sacrifice blast Ozzy closed out the game on the hill and power tumbling. It is also one of competition at the Rogue Memorial Challenge in Medford, Wonder. Jimenez quietly stepped up by Mason Groom. Skilled Giants' in style with a shutout inning striking two qualifying meets for the Junior Oregon. The U13 girls soccer team went undefeated in and sent the ball sailing into the lower defense held the Yankees at bay in later out 2 batters. Olympic National Championships, to the 3 day tournament, however due to seeding and point left corner of the net to tie the game innings, including a phenomenal on- Cardinals vs. Phillies: A great be held July 2-10 in Kansas City, MO. in the 68th minute. Following regula- the-run catch by Jeffrey Fairbanks in game was played by the whole Cardi- To attend Nationals, gymnasts who are differential, missed playing in the championship against tion play, the game was decided on deep right field. The Yankees displayed nals team. Parker Warner showcased level 5 and over must earn a national either LOSC Freedom from Lake Oswego which Fusion girls penalty kicks. Wonder buried 4 of its fantastic defense as well resulting in big hitting power with big base hits qualifying score at either the State versed and won head to head 1-0 or the Rogue Valley Timbers five penalty shots and DeAnza made stranded bases runners for the Giants. in the first and third innings. He also Championship or Regional Champion- 3 for 4 with Sonia Nichols making a The Yankees walked away with the win pitched an excellent inning with 2 ship meet. Region 1 consists of Alaska, Velocity that Fusion tied 0-0. The Fusion girls defeated key save. Their 5th shooter shot high 12-3. Top players Giants: Jack Volponi, strikeouts. Logan Hahn was on fire Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, GPYSC Strikerz from Grants Pass, Oregon in the consolation over the crossbar sealing the second Mason Groom, Jeffrey Fairbanks; Top with a double deep into centerfield Washington, and Wyoming. Region 2 championship, securing 3rd place in the tournament and Orange Bowl Title in two years for the players Yankees: Blaze Hill, JJ Knight, to RBI in the first inning and a base consists of Arizona, California-South, West Coast Wonder. Tristan Delacroix. knock in the third inning. Alex Grasso California-North, Hawaii, and Nevada. maintaining their no loss record for the weekend. Pictured are Giants 18, Phillies 5: The Phillies played a strong game on both offense Springtime gymnasts earned (back, from left) Sydney Mendoza, Catherine Ng, Shey Holsen, Livermore American LL and the Giants battled last Thursday and defense. He had a big line drive twelve Regional Championship to remain in the playoffs. The Phillies down third base in the third inning. awards. In trampoline, Kaitlyn Clev- Alyssa Bonfiglio, Sydney Duncan, Tori Borgna, Kristen Heise, Livermore American Little took the lead in the 2nd inning on a League results: He did an outstanding job as catcher. enger (level 8, age 11-12), Delaney Daniela Walker and Coach Chay Bardales; (front row) Krissy lead-off triple by Zachary Neal, who Minor AAA: A's 5, Red Sox 6: Foote (level 9, age 15 & up), and Single A: Giants 12, Angels 10: In then scored on a sacrifice. Drew Mc- Keller, Alexis Salazar, Lauren Moore (guest player), Lauren this second round elimination playoff The A's had a great defense with each Ruben Padilla (level 10, age 10-11) Donald powered up with a single and player recording one or more outs. Top achieved scores that put them at the top Martin, Kylie Moore, Jessie Bonfiglio, and Ciara Martinez. game, defense won the day as the Gi- a RBI. Slugger Jesse Goodman then ants upset the high-scoring Angels by players were Max Silveira, who made of both Regions 1 and 2. Delaney Foote Peninsula Velocity with goals from cleared the bases with a supersonic 8 outs as first baseman, Ryan Juric (level 9) also placed first for Regions holding them to their fourth lowest tally blast to deep centerfield. The Giants Livermore Fusion Ganz and Castillo to make the final of the season. The Angels came into for a double play, Cooper Meyer for 1 and 2 in double-mini trampoline. Livermore Fusion SC’s U10 were quick to get back in the game, a beautiful catch in center field, and In synchronized trampoline Ruben Maroon girls team dominated the score 2 – 1 and send Fusion into the the game averaging 18 runs in their championship game to face Milpitas. putting up several 5 run innings on Noah Van Atta for another beautiful Padilla teamed up with Nick Leavell competition at the Sporting Girl’s previous three post-season games. back-to-back hits. Antonio Crivello A hard fought defensive battle Indeed, averaging 5 runs in the sixth catch in left field. Top offensive players from Southern California’s World Invitational tournament in Morgan was at the top of his game going 3 for for the A's were Dylan MacDonald, Elite to win the level 10 Regional Hill over Memorial Day weekend. against Milpitas resulted in Livermore inning for the post-season, the Angels placing second out of 12 teams invited 3, launching line-drive singles for a who hit 3 out of 3, and Ryan Juric, Championship. In power tumbling During a three-day stellar run, the appeared poised to win trailing only by total of 6 RBIs. Isaac Tufts powered to participate in the tournament. two as they came to bat in the bottom who also hit 3 out of 3 with one double. Springtime gymnasts earned seven girls recorded wins over Los Gatos a single down the first base line for Top defensive players were pitchers Regional Championships. Zoe Harries Dazzle, Santa Rosa Thunder, and of the sixth. However, following two 2 RBIs, sparking a 2 out rally in the uncharacteristic strikeouts, the Angels Will Wentworth and Colton Trudeau, (level 3, age 11-12), Jeremy Pigford Peninsula Velocity. 4th inning. Adam Chapman's hot bat along with Mateo Wilde, who made a (level 7, age 13-14), and Ruben Padilla In the first game Saturday versus West Coast Soccer were deposed on a ground-out to the then brought in 2 more runs when he U14 West Coast Wonder arrived pitcher. Giants' shortstop, Jake Salhoff, great catch. Top offensive players for (level 10) were named power tumbling the Dazzle, Livermore came out strong blasted a triple deep towards the fence. the Red Sox were Joey Keller, Mateo Regional Champions. Camille Wong with a hat trick by Alivia Ganz, and as- at the Tracy Sports Complex Friday set the defensive standard for the game Adam took over on the mound in the night of Memorial Day Weekend in and singlehandedly cut short the An- Wilde, and Jesse Watson, who had a (level 4, age 13-14), Ben Tomlin (level sists from Ashleigh Ward, Lily Redell, 6th to shut the door on the Phillies great hit with 1 RBI. 4, age 9-10), Rebecca Okmin (level 8, and Kaleigh Castillo. Fusion capped defense of their title as Orange Bowl gels' two-run first inning by snagging with 3 strike-outs. Final score 18-5. Champions. Game 1 consisted of Josh Raborn's line drive and putting age 13-14), and Emilio Lehmer (level the 5 to 2 win with a header goal from Giants top players: Antonio Crivello, 8, age 15 & up) were also named Kayla Gallo off the corner kick. a defeat over the hometown hosts out Connor Kenyon and Xavier Dillon Issac Tufts, Adam Chapman; Phillies Livermore National LL Tracy Vipers. The Wonder skillfully on separate, unassisted force plays at Livermore National Little League Regional Champions, with scores On Sunday, the girls took on top- top players: Zachary Neal, Drew that ranked them at the top of both ranked Santa Rosa Thunder. Redell worked the ball through the midfield, second base. Jake would go on to notch McDonald, Jesse Goodman. restults: with Lauren Sandy dishing the ball to two more unassisted forces at second T-Ball: Rockies vs. A's: The Regions 1 and 2. had the assist to Castillo who popped In addition to earning Regional it in to make 1 – 0. Then Castillo had Lesley Jimenez for a give and go where and account for five of nine put-outs on Rockies played great against the A's. Sandy placed the ball neatly aside the the day. Despite the Giants' defensive A's player Thomas Harris hit two big Champion awards, many Springtime the assist to Ganz to make it 2 – 0. athletes scored high marks, qualifying Castillo was on fire as she assisted a Tracy keeper. fortitude Tristan Webb, Xavier Dillon, Pleasanton National LL doubles in the first and second, with a Game 2 presented more of a and Trent Terkeurst were perfect at the Pleasanton National Little League nice base hit in the third. Tyler Harris, them to the National Championships. second time to Kyah Coady for a 3-1 results: Summary of Springtime scores (Q: lead. Redell then capped it off with a problem for Wonder as they took on plate for the Angels as Webb hit 4 for also of the A's, went three for three with archrival DeAnza Force Black. History 4 and Dillon and Terkeurst went 3 for AAA Division: Pirates 4, D-Backs a monster hit in the third for a double! National Qualifying Score): strike off the assist from Alina Guzman 3 (7 innings): The Pirates edged the Trampoline: Level 5: Miranda to make the final score 4 – 1. played a role as these two teams are 3. Dillon scored one and knocked in Diamondbacks vs. A's: For the often physical and battle hard. DeAnza three more while Webb scored three D-Backs in walk-off fashion in extra A's, Andrew Rodgers went 2 for 3 at Harries 24.2 (Q), Zoe Harries 22.9 Livermore followed up Sunday af- innings when Brady Becker doubled (Q); Level 6: Ben Tomlin 22.8 (Q), ternoon with a resounding victory over Black came out on top 2-0. times. The Angels' defense was sharp, the plate, driving in 4 runs with a bases too, exemplified by the thrilling double home Garrett Hall for a 4-3 victory in loaded base hit in the 1st and again in Emma Petersen 22.0; Level 7: Sabra play executed by Terkeurst in the fifth PNLL AAA play. the 3rd. Fellow A's Mason Caldeira Wilson 23.6 (Q), Megan Wong 23.2 inning as he caught Jake Blake's pop- Matt Luperine, who pitched two connected for three hits, with one hard (Q), Camille Wong 19.4; Level 8: up to right field and threw out Jackson innings of scoreless relief, scored on a hit grounder straight into left field. He Kaitlyn Clevenger 55.5 (Q), Emilio Garrett at first as he attempted to tag up. wild pitch to give the Diamondbacks a Lehmer 52.9 (Q), Rebecca Okmin 51.5 th also effortlessly fielded a couple of The Giants' offense was anchored by 3-2 lead in the top of the 7 . However, grounders at second. (Q), Jeremy Pigford 50.5 (Q), Alex Jonathan Lankenau and Mateo Bullis, the Pirates quickly rallied in the bottom AA Division: Red Sox vs. Yan- Holland 49.4 (Q), Nicolai Petersen both 3 for 3. The two combined for of the inning when Chase Pedraza led kees: The Red Sox players have 47.8, Megan Contarciego 45.4, Connor three runs and four RBIs. Cole Ebel off with a booming triple. He then been fantastic this year pouring their Tomlin 45.2; Level 9: Delaney Foote also provided offensive fireworks by scored the game-tying run when Hall hearts out in to every game. The Red 58.7 (Q); Level 10: Ruben Padilla th hitting 2 for 3, scoring twice, and singled sharply to right-center. Soxcatcher, Kytler Green, threw out 58.4 (Q), Robathan Harries 53.4 (Q) The Livermore Rodeo rides into town for the 95 Annual knocking in two. Top players Angels: Two batters later, the Pirates ended Double-Mini: Level 5: Zoe Harries th th his first runner from behind the plate World’s Fastest Rodeo on June 8 and 9 . Tristan Webb, Trent Terkeurst, Xavier the suspenseful game when Becker, in the 2nd inning, Ty Clappin had a 55.7; Level 6: Miranda Harries 55.8 Why is it called the “World’s Fastest Rodeo?" The Dillon; Top players Giants: Jonathan who earlier threw out the potential nice assist off the mound for an out (Q), Emma Petersen 55.3; Level 7: Lankenauy, Mateo Bullis, Cole Ebel. go-ahead run at the plate from center- Camille Wong 56.5 (Q), Megan Wong th at 1st, and Michael Maloney made it Livermore Stockmen’s Rodeo Association over the years Giants 7, Yankees 5: In this third field in the 6 inning, laced a double look easy with the grab at shortstop 56.3 (Q), Ben Tomlin 54.8; Level 8: has built 15 chutes to move the horses and bulls into their round double elimination playoff to right-center scoring Hall with the and play to 1st for a critical out in the Jeremy Pigford 60.1 (Q), Rebecca performance line-up. That is, more animals can perform in game, the Yankees got off to a 2 run game-winner. 3rd. For the Yankees, pitchers Riley Okmin 59.2 (Q), Kaitlyn Clevenger headstart in the 1st, but the Giants Jonathon Goforth struck out seven Scott and James Foley were in the 59.1 (Q), Nicolai Petersen 58.6 (Q), less time than most larger arenas. Livermore Rodeo prides charged right back scoring 4 runs batters and allowed just one run in three zone on the pitchers' mound throw- Alex Holland 58.1 (Q), Sabra Wilson itself on being able to complete an entire rodeo in 2 ½ hours. between the 2nd and 3rd innings. The innings of relief and got the win. Parker ing strikes. Nathaniel Perez made 58.0 (Q), Megan Contarciego 56.5, Giants added 3 more in the top of the Mapes started for the Pirates and threw an awesome throw from right field to Connor Tomlin 50.3; Level 9: Delaney The Super Bowl of Rodeo is the National Finals Rodeo 4th. The Yankees closed the gap in two shutout innings. first basemen. At first, Xavier Lortie Foote 61.9 (Q), Emilio Lehmer 60.8 held each December in Las Vegas. The rodeo doesn't have the bottom of the 4th, scoring three Top Offensive Players: Brady caught a fly ball with ease to end an (Q), Robathan Harries 59.9 (Q); Level runs of their own, bringing the score Becker – Pirates (game-winning inning. Caleb Penner made a perfect 10: Ruben Padilla 53.6 as many chutes as Livermore. The Professional Bull Rider th to a close Giants 7, Yankees 5. Due double in bottom of 7 inning); Garrett throw from third back to Riley Scott Tumbling: Level 3: Miranda Har- events operate regularly with half the number of chutes as to solid defense however, neither team Hall – Pirates (game-tying RBI single ries 51.4, Zoe Harries 50.3; Level 4: th playing second for an force out of a Livermore. would score another run in the final two in 7 inning); Chase Pedraza – Pirates Red Sox runner attempting to steal Emma Petersen 56.1, Camille Wong innings, making the final score 7-5. (triple, run scored). Top Defensive to third base. 55.5, Ben Tomlin 54.4; Level 5: Sabra Livermore Rodeo is one of the largest two day rodeos The Giants' short-stop Jake Salhoff, Players: Brady Becker – Pirates Wilson 53.6 (Q), Megan Wong 53.1 in the country. With a grandstand holding 12,000 fans and sold out both days for the last four years, the rodeo makes a huge economic contribution to the community. Along with two evening performances that week on Wednesday – Team Penning and Mixer Night, and Thursday – Family Night, Goodtimes Get-Together Offers New Activities another 9,000 rodeo fans pack in the stadium at Robertson The upcoming Goodguys School will also field a team during the weekend include Marc Meadors, said, “We’re park Rodeo Arena. A conservative estimate would be that 20th Summer Get-Together representing Northern Cali- a special “Muscle-Palooza” excited to offer these new the 2 day rodeo delivers to the community an annual eco- presented by Specialty Sales fornia. Katella High, Rancho exhibit inside the Young event activities for young- nomic impact of almost a half of a million dollars. That Classics will be held on Alamitos and Calabasas California Building featur- er car enthusiasts at the may be why past rodeo president John Greci has no problem June 1 and 2 at the Alam- High will represent Southern ing various styles and genres Summer Get-Together. filling vendor space at the rodeo. eda County Fairgrounds in California. In addition, two of Detroit Muscle Cars from The beauty of a Goodguys So if you haven’t bought your tickets yet you may want Pleasanton. The core event teams, Thomas County Cen- the 1960s through contem- Get-Together event format to get down to the Rodeo Ticket Office inside Baughman’s is American powered show tral and Peach County High porary favorites. Inside the featuring all years, makes cars of all years, makes and School will come all the way Hall of Commerce building and models of show cars Western Wear on First Street in downtown Livermore, or call models but the spirit is all from Georgia to compete in will be a special exhibit of is it appeals to many dif- the rodeo ticket office at 925-455-1550. Mixer tickets for about the youngsters this the two-day competition. custom handmade bicycles ferent generations. You’ve Wednesday night team penning, barbeque, and dance with time around. Joining the mechanical from the South Bay’s “Be- got high school kids and a live band are also available at the ticket office. Headlining the activity is mayhem will be live music hind Bars Inc” bicycle shop. grandpa’s showing off cars The ticket office will be open until noon on Friday the all new Hot Rodders of from the Diablo Valley Col- Out on the paved black and enjoying the atmosphere June7th. Then it moves to the rodeo grounds ticket office. Tomorrow “Engine Chal- lege “Rhythm, Rock and top, the Goodguys Auto- together,” he said. Tickets may be purchased at the gates both Saturday, June lenge.” Held for the first time Blues Review.” The live Cross competition will be The Goodguys 20th Sum- 8th and Sunday, June 9th. Come early as there will be a line if ever at a Goodguys event, stage performance features held. Hundreds of cars will mer Get-Together presented you plan on gate purchases. The gates open at 11 a.m. each The Engine Challenge is a 25 bands comprised of mu- compete on the timed course by Specialty Sales Classics day. The rodeo starts at 3 p.m. sharp with the Grand Entry. timed competition between sic students from Concord’s during the weekend in five runs from 8-5 Sat., June Saturday at the rodeo is Cancer Awareness Day. So are two 6-man high school Junior College. Various different competition divi- 1st and 8-4 Sun., June 2nd. you “Tough Enough To Wear Pink” that day? Sunday is teams to see which one can genres are represented in- sions. General admission is $17, Patriot Day dedicated to all active military and their fami- tear down and rebuild a V8 cluding rock, jazz, Motown, Also new to the event kids 7-12 $6 and fairgrounds lies, as well as veterans. Colors to wear that day are red, Chevy engine the fastest doo wop, country western this year is the “Good Beer” parking is $8. Tickets can white, and blue. using only hand tools. Liver- and more. The bands will garden serving craft beers be purchased at www.good- Additional information is available on the web site at more High School’s R.O.P. play live from 11am-4pm from local and domestic guys.com or at the event. www.livermorerodeo.org. See you at the rodeo. dept will field two teams. Saturday June 1st. breweries. For information by phone Santa Clara’s Wilcox High Other special attractions Goodguys President dial Goodguys 838-9876. The Independent, MAY 30, 2013 - PAGE 7

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Photo - Doug Jorgensen Little League® Baseball and Softball held its 9th Annual Western Region Challenger The top ranked Granada High School Matadors defeated Deer Valley 7-1 in the NCS Jamboree at the Dublin Sports Park, May 24-26. This year, 26 teams from Northern Division I baseball playoff quarterfinals. The Mats faced Amador Valley High School in California brought 262 players with developmental and physical challenges to a Wed., May 29 in the semifinal round. The game was played after the Independent's the event. “We are thrilled that we can provide these children an opportunity deadline. Granada has out scored the Dons, 20-0, in two meetings earlier this year. to come together and enjoy a great weekend of baseball and camaraderie,” said Dave Wetmore, Western Region Challenger Jamboree Organizer. “There is nothing better than spending Memorial Day weekend with these children and our reduced fees for U5/U6-U7 players . volunteers, watching them participate in America’s pastime.” Established in 1989, Come out and play, register at www. pleasantonRAGE.org. Early bird the Little League Challenger Division® provides boys and girls with physical and discount for registrations by May 31. developmental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, the opportunity to enjoy all that baseball has to offer. For more information on the British Soccer Camps Challenger Division, visit LittleLeague.org. The Western Region Challenger Jamboree As the number of soccer players in the USA nears 20 million, Challenger began with a welcome reception on Friday, May 24. Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti was Sports, has been invited to hold one of its “British Soccer Camps” right here present for the opening ceremonies on May 25. All players received medals from in the growing soccer community California District 57. On the field are members of the Livermore American Little of Dublin. City of Dublin Recreation Depart- League Challenger team. ment is offering “British Soccer Camp” sessions for the following ages: August (Q); Level 6: Nicolai Petersen 40.0, race title sponsor is the accounting Society and Victims of the Boston 5-9: Ages 3-5, Mini Soccer 9am- Megan Contarciego 38.6; Level 7: firm of Sensiba San Filippo. Marathon Tragedy. 10:30am, $142; Ages 6-14, Half Day, Connor Tomlin 47.9, Kaitlyn Clev- The Father’s Day Run began in While many runners will be 9am-12pm $191; and Ages 7-12, Half enger 47.4, Jeremy Pigford 44.7, 1994 as the Arroyo Centennial Trails first-time participants this year, many Day/ Emerald Glen, 9am-5pm, $268. Robathan Harries 40.2; Level 8: Run (ACT II) when it attracted over others have made a habit of spending Space is limited. Parents are Emilio Lehmer 53.8 (Q), Rebecca 1,100 runners as part of the Pleasanton Father’s Day morning running the encouraged to sign up on line in ad- Okmin 53.6 (Q), Delaney Foote 47.9; Heritage Days. The Rotary Club of streets of downtown Pleasanton and vance at www.ci.dublin.ca.us or, for Level 9: Ruben Padilla 59.1 (Q), Alex Pleasanton, a longtime sponsor of the the beautiful Arroyo Trails. This event more information please contact Dan Holland 48.5 event, took over management of the is not just for runners. The 5K event James- 916 596 1694. Synchronized Trampoline: Level is attended by many walkers to take 10: Ruben Padilla 42.1 (Q) Run in 1997 as a way to raise funds in the fresh air, great scenery, and to for scholarships to local students. As spend time with their family and com- both 5K and 10K. Ribbons, fire the race has grown, so have the Club’s munity members while raising money prevention materials, and ice cream community projects. Over $300,000 for worthy causes. will be served to all kids participants. Father's Day Run in educational scholarships has been Water and refreshments will be The Rotary Club of Pleasanton’s Father’s Day 5K/10K Run will be awarded over the years to students provided at the end of the race. Wente held on Sunday, June 16. It starts who might not have been able to at- Pleasanton Rage Vineyards will have additional food and finishes under Pleasanton’s Main tend college without the community’s Registration is now open for the and wine tasting for purchase. Many Street arch. Attracting thousands of support. For our exciting 20th Annual Fall Rec Season for girls in the U5/U6 of the event sponsors will have booths Bay Area runners and walkers each event, the funds raised support not to U19 age divisions. Rage has new and all participants will receive a tee year, the 10K run begins at 8 am, only college scholarships for local programs to enhance the Rec soccer shirt and gift bag. Great raffle prizes are available to all runners and additional the 5K run and walk begins at 8:20 students, but also other worthwhile experience for all players and coaches community organizations, including tickets will be available for purchase. Photo - Doug Jorgensen am and a Kids’ Challenge starts at including revamped Rec Flight pro- Hope Hospice, Rotaplast, The Tri- grams, free coaching education, and Event website, to sign up go to www. The top ranked Amador Valley High School softball 9:30 am. Participants may register in Valley YMCA, The Valley Humane onyourmarkevents.com . advance at www.spiritrun.com. The team lost to San Ramon Valley, 4 to 1, in the quarterfinal round of the NCS Division I playoffs Pleasanton Seahawks to Host Swim Meets On Two Weekends LHSAA Golf Event Raising Monies for Math & Track The City of Pleasanton’s anton has been working The Livermore High them to host meets and be- in exciting and meaning- 4758 or Jim P. ’63 at 925- Dolores Bengtson Aquatic closely with the Pleasanton School Alumni Association come more self-sufficient ful real-life situations, and 443-3375. You may also see Center will be the host-site Seahawks to develop plans (LHSAA) is presenting its in the future. Contribution participate in workshops more at LHSAA website - for two swim meets in the for a successful competition 3rd Annual Golf Tourna- from this Golf Tournament that build confidence and www.livermorehighalumni. coming weeks. The Pleas- and reduced impact on the ment on Friday, June 7th. will enable them to complete provide skills necessary for com. anton Seahawks Swim team neighborhoods surrounding The recipients of this fund- this entire system according success” according to Alex will host a two-day Long the Aquatic Center, located ing project will be the LHS to Coach Steve Syth. Eckert, Vice-Principal at Course Senior Meet that at 4455 Black Avenue near Track and Field Teams and The Math Academy over- Livermore High School. begins on Saturday, June 1 Santa Rita Road. the Mathematics Achieve- all goal is to identify and The LHSAA is working and continues through Sun- Participants have been ment Academy. According support students with math hard to support Livermore day, June 2. encouraged to carpool when to Tournament Chairperson, needs as they head into high High School as needs are A second meet hosted by possible. Participants have Rich Fletcher, “This tourna- school. Research has shown identified. This four year the Seahawks is scheduled been asked to park at the ment offers the community that students who do well at old non-profit group has on Saturday and Sunday, lots located at the Aquatic and alumni an opportunity math tend to be more suc- committed or donated over June 8 and 9. The Pleasan- Center, Alisal Elementary to enjoy the day golfing cessful and graduate from $30,000 to LHS projects. ton Seahawks were recently School, Gingerbread Pre- in this shot-gun scramble high school and college at a In addition, the events allow awarded a Gold Medal by school, and Amador Valley venue at Las Positas Golf higher rate. LHS Alumni to get-together USA Swimming, ranking High School. They have Course, while raising funds "The Summer Bridge socially and work towards a the team as one of the Top been further encouraged for these two very worth- Program, in conjunction common goal. Without the 20 producing swim teams in to avoid parking in the ad- while causes." with the Mathematics support of LHS Alumni and the nation! jacent neighborhoods or The Track and Field Achievement Academy, is the community, these goals Both meets are expected block driveways, and to Teams have installed a new designed to support students could not be met. to draw about 700 swimmers avoid parking in the Safe- meet management system as they transition from mid- For additional informa- who are expected to arrive way shopping Center lot. this year that is almost com- dle school to high school. tion regarding the Golf Tour- each morning by 7:30 a.m. For more information, plete. However, it still lacks Students will visit local nament please contact Rich Competition is scheduled please contact the Recre- the wireless starting mecha- universities and colleges, F. ‘67 at 925-989-4372, to end by 3:30 p.m. each ation Supervisor, Michelle nism and the finish clock. A observe math being used Kristen M. ’87 at 925-447- day. The City of Pleas- Stearns at (925) 931-3423. complete system will allow Cyclists Ride for Wounded Veterans Serious cyclists and rec- ansvictoryvelo.com. Reg- held one per month until race The festival is scheduled for logo may also be purchased. reational riders alike are istration fees increase after day. All registrants may join 1 - 5 p.m. and is open to the Anyone interested in invited to help severely September 1st. All V3 rides the training rides regardless public. Radio station 101.7 more information about wounded veterans by join- will begin and end in the of registration date. KKIQ (www.kkiq.com) will race details and registra- ing “V3”, the second annual parking lot of the Founda- Following the bike rides, be broadcasting live at vari- tion, jersey purchase, or the Veterans Victory Velo bike tion offices located at 2678 there will be a family-friend- ous times throughout the day Sentinels of Freedom orga- ride set for Saturday, Octo- Bishop Drive in San Ramon. ly celebration including a from the Bishop Ranch start nization should go to www. ber 12, 2013 in San Ramon. Riders from the novice to the barbecue lunch provided and finish line. veteransvictoryvelo.com Riders can choose from experienced are welcome. by Carl’s Jr. (www.carlsjr. A new custom bike jersey or email info@sentinelsof- three routes: 30 miles, 60 100-mile Devil Mountain com), live music provided is available for purchase on- freedom.org. SOF staff can miles or the more challeng- Century Ride begins at 7 by AKA of Ken Cooper Mu- line now through ride day to be reached at 925-380-6342. ing 100 mile Devil Mountain a.m.; 60-mile ride begins at sic (www.kencoopermusic. commemorate the V3 event. Century to raise funds for 9 a.m.; 30-mile ride begins com), food tents, wine and The Club Cut, red, white and the Sentinels of Freedom at 10 a.m. beer tastings, free massages blue bike jersey, $65, is a Scholarship Foundation Participants who register for riders, static displays little longer and looser than (www.sentinelsoffreedom. by June 27th will receive a from local military organiza- a Race Cut jersey. Cycling org), a San Ramon based free comprehensive safety tions, and other fun events. bibs and shorts with the V3 non-profit which has been clinic and four free training helping wounded veterans rides included in their regis- regain their self-sufficiency tration. The 3-hour evening and independence since its class will be taught by a inception in 2003. League of American Bicy- Early-bird registration clists certified instructor; the is now open at www.veter- group training rides will be PAGE 8 - The Independent, MAY 30, 2013

Save the Hill Meeting ultimate disposition of the shell TV Camp Added Save The Hill Group, a grass- mounds associated with the oil It's not too late to sign up for roots group, is working to get the and gas facilities. TV30s sold-out TV30 Summer word out on the many negative The award is a follow up Camp. Due to overwhelming impacts to the community that to past studies on the Pacific response, Tri-Valley TV is would be caused by a proposed OCS. Since the late 1990’s, offering a third TV Summer development on Garaventa Hill BOEM Pacific Region has been Camp session. The new session in North Livermore. conducting mitigation moni- will take place August 12 - 16. Residents are invited to at- toring studies to determine the Tri-Valley TV Camp will run tend the group's next meeting on environmental effectiveness from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day. Saturday, June 1st at 11:00am. of mitigation placed upon oil The fee is $495. Learn about what the Save The and gas projects to ensure safe "Since we have such a large standby list, it is our pleasure Hill Group is doing to preserve and environmentally sound to offer yet another TV Video Open Space on 'The Hill'. They operations. Information from these environmental mitiga- Camp," says Tri-Valley TV will provide information about Executive Director Melissa the endorsements by both the tion monitoring studies has aided Bureau of Safety and Tench-Stevens. "To insure Tri-Valley Sierra Club and Environmental Enforcement your spot sign up quickly for Friends of Livermore. Hear (BSEE) decision-makers in the remaining openings.” about how meetings went with developing more feasible and Offered by Tri-Valley TV, the Altamont Creek Elementary scientifically defensible miti- this unique TV Camp will give School's PTA and city staff. gation measures and project students an overall picture The meeting will take place conditions for future oil and of the production process, at the picnic tables at the play gas operations. A primary help them prepare for related area in Altamont Creek Park. component of past studies has courses in video and provide an Follow the signs and look for included characterizations of edge for a future in the industry. the bright blue Easy-Up at the the size, configurations and Now in its fifth year, this picnic tables. chemical characteristics of day camp includes an introduc- This meeting is open to all, shell mounds associated with tion to studio production, field so please bring questions and Pacific region oil and gas production, writing, producing join us. platforms. and digital video editing. The The 3rd chorus from Smith Elementary School sang the “Livermore Song" during For information email Save The broader objectives of day camp consists of a total of the dedication. Photo - Bill Nale 20 hours. It is open to middle The Hill Group at SaveOurGa- the Environmental Mitiga- and high school students who [email protected] or visit tion Monitoring Study have been designed to evaluate the will be in grades 6 – 12 next the group blog: SaveTheHill. fall. Participants will work wordpress.com environmental mitigation ef- fectiveness of measures and within a group to produce a TV Livermore HistoryMobile Dedicated project conditions required program that will air on TV30. Grant Workshop of post-lease Pacific OCS oil The camp is held at the Tri- The dedication ceremony museums where touching is of gutting the interior of the The Las Positas College Co- and gas operations as well as Valley Community Television for the Livermore Heri- encouraged and learning is vehicle. Once stripped they operative Collection will host a future environmental issues Studios of TV28, TV29 and tage Guild’s new traveling truly hands-on. installed new wall boards, a free workshop for non-profit or- that may require more effective TV30 which is on the grounds museum, the Livermore The Heritage Guild has new roof and flooring creat- ganizations seeking funds from mitigation. The evaluations are of the Pleasanton Unified HistoryMobile, was held on sponsored an interactive ing an open interior space. foundations, corporations, and conducted by using a com- School District, 4663 Bernal Saturday, May 25th at the traveling museum for over The exterior was painted grant-making public charities. bination of field monitoring Avenue, Suite B in Pleasanton. The workshop will be held For more information and Railroad Depot on L Street 20 years. Originally created white. Tom Eberly began and observations of environ- in Livermore. on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from mental conditions associated to register for the Tri-Valley and staffed by local histo- building display cabinets 1:30pm to 3:00pm in Building with Pacific OCS oil and gas TV Camp, visit the Tri-Valley Livermore Mayor John rians Tili Calhoun, Barry on the inside. Spaces for 2400, Room 2414. operations. Some examples TV website at www.trivalleytv. Marchand declared the day Schrader and Bill Junk, the extensive collections are The session will be led by of previous environmental org and click on the Summer HistoryMobile Day with a the HistoryMobile provid- arranged in themes such as Scott Ullman of the San Fran- mitigation monitoring studies Camp icon or call the station proclamation presented to ed hands-on local history the rodeo or Native Ameri- cisco Foundation Center. Offer- included multiple disciplines at 925.462.3030. project leader Nancy Mul- lessons for approximately cans. Two local elementary ing tips and suggestions on how involving lighting effects ligan and Guild president 900-1000 Livermore third teachers, Anne Anaya and best to identify funding sources on marine and coastal birds, Downtown Accredited Jeff Kaskey. Other honorees graders every spring in con- Bonnie Pastrnak, conducted for non-profit organizations, marine mammals, hydrogen Livermore Downtown Inc. included donors and Guild junction with the California extensive research and then this workshop highlights the sulfide dispersion zones and has been designated as an ac- electronic resources available volunteers whose efforts Local History Curriculum. set about building and label- ocean water discharges from credited National Main Street over the past 2 years created for use at Las Positas College's the platforms. By taking history to the ing historical displays and Program for meeting the com- the educational/historical children, the original found- creating and installing edu- Cooperative Collection Center. The research is expected to mercial district revitalization The workshop will include a conclude at the end of Septem- performance standards set vehicle. A third grade chorus ers theorized that typical cational posters. They also hands-on demonstration of the ber 2013. Lean more: http:// by the National Main Street from Emma Smith School textbook history lessons wrote a curriculum guide for Foundation Directory Online, boem.gov/uploadedFiles/ Center®, a subsidiary of the entertained the crowd with would become much more the 9 current docents. the Foundation Center's top-tier BOEM/Environmental_Stew- National Trust for Historic a rendition of “ Livermore, meaningful and learning The HistoryMobile began searchable database provid- ardship/Environmental_Stud- Preservation. Each year, the CA," the official Livermore more lasting. visiting elementary schools ing information on more than ies/Pacific_Region/Studies/ National Main Street Center song. The original vehicle was on Monday, May 13th and 91,000 grant makers and more PC-07-01.pdf and its partners announce the than a million grant records. The Livermore Rotary put to rest 5 years ago. In by mid-June it will take list of accredited Main Street® Foundation was recognized 2010, an RV was donated history to all 10 elementary Registration is required programs that have built strong and available online at http:// Family Campout for its grant that funded to the Livermore Heritage schools. The City of Dublin Parks revitalization organizations the painting of the exten- grantspace.org/Classroom/ and demonstrate their ability Guild by Loren Kihlstrom. The HistoryMobile can and Community Services sive exterior murals by Vera Training-Calendar/Other-Lo- Department will be hosting in using the Main Street Four A committee was formed be seen by the public in the cations/Grantseeking-Basics- its annual Family Campout at Point Approach® methodol- Loudermilk, a local artist to create a new Livermore Livermore Rodeo Parade 2013-06-13-Livermore-CA. For Alamo Creek Park July 13th ogy for strengthening their and muralist. The colorful HistoryMobile. Heritage and at local community more information, contact Vicki and 14th. local economy and protecting murals depict life in early Guild volunteers, includ- events where families will Shipman at (925) 424-1355 or This is a great way to intro- their historic buildings. Livermore and several local ing Tim Sage, Jeff Kaskey, be able to tour the museum vshipman@laspositascollege. duce camping to the younger "We congratulate this year's edu. landmarks. Tom Eberly and Loretta and admire the murals. set. A variety of activities have nationally accredited Main This is one of the few Kaskey, then began the task been planned including a camp Street programs for meeting Excel Training fire, active group games, music, our established performance Microsoft Excel is one of the fun family arts and crafts, and standards," says Valecia Cri- hottest skills needed for job ad- activities. Dinner and breakfast safulli, acting director of the Participating communities 30 in the Studio at the Robert Ribs Cook-Off vancement. The Pleasanton Li- are included. National Main Street Center. have created 473,535 net new Livermore Community Center. The City of Dublin will host brary is presenting Excel classes Check in is at 3 p.m., ac- "Accredited Main Street pro- jobs and 109,693 net new An assortment of other a "Ribs Cook-Off" at the Dublin in beginners and intermediate tivities begin at 4:30 p.m. with grams are meeting the chal- businesses, and rehabilitated camps are available for varying Farmers' Market on Thursday, levels. Classes are taught by check out at 10 a.m. on Sunday. lenges of the downtown in more than 236,418 buildings, ages and interests this sum- June 13. The City is seeking a finance professional with 10 Please bring the following: the economy head on and are leveraging an average of $18 in mer. Sports camps, art camps, participants for this event, which years of experience. tent, sleeping bag, chairs, flash- successfully using a focused, new investment for every dol- cooking camp, chess camp and will take place on "Dublin Cooks Sign up for one or both ses- light, snacks, change of clothes comprehensive revitalization lar spent on their Main Street Spanish camp are just some of Night" at the Farmers' Market. sions from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at and personal items. strategy to keep their commu- district revitalization efforts. the options still available. To Participants will need to the Library: Tuesday, June 18: Space is limited. Fee is nities vibrant and sustainable." learn more about these camps, bring their hot, cooked ribs to Beginners Excel; Thursday, $19 per person resident/$22 In 1986, Livermore's Main Summer Camps check out the poster insert in the the Market by 6:30 p.m. Judges June 20: Intermediate Excel per person nonresident. For Street Association became one There’s still time to get Summer 2013 LARPD Parks & will give points to chefs based on Registration is required, as more information please call of California's first Accredited in on a variety of programs Play guide or visit the LARPD taste and appearance. Winners space is limited. Ask at the 556-4500. Main Street Programs. It has this summer offered by the registration online. will receive a gift certificate Reference Desk or call 925-931- achieved Accredited Main Livermore Area Recreation from a Dublin restaurant of 3400, extension 4. Street status each year since. and Park District. To register, choice. Library programs are free Mayors Report The commitment to downtown Win Fair Tickets visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us or TV30 will be giving away For more information, please and open to everyone. A special one-hour edition revitalization and successful call 925-373-5700. two tickets daily to "Lucky contact Shari Jackman at (925) of “Mayors Report,” taped on programming awarded Liver- Youth can get outdoors at Fans" for the Alameda County 556-4555, or via email at shari. location at Pleasanton’s Alviso more Downtown Inc. Great Sycamore Grove Park with Fair. Drawings will be held [email protected]. Plato's Closet Adobe Community Park, is American Main Street status Linda Fong, of Plato's Closet Summer Nature Camps. Sev- from June 10 until June 19, currently airing on Tri-Valley in 2009. "Livermore's ability of Pleasanton, recently returned eral sessions are still available 2013. TV 30. Mayors from the cit- to have all stakeholders work- from the fashion resale fran- for Tadpole Camp and Ohlone Becoming eligible is easy. ies of Dublin, Livermore, and ing together in commitment to chisor's annual conference in Camp. Tadpole camp, for ages Go to the Tri-Valley TV web- Pleasanton discuss topical downtown vitality has been Austin, Tex, where the company 4 to 6, helps children use their site at www.trivalleytv.org and issues relating their cities and a true key to our success in focused on ways to help fran- five senses to learn about plants click on the “Lucky Fan” icon. the Tri-Valley. The show, establishing our downtown chisees maintain the momentum and animals of the park. Activi- Once entered, that's it. Winners which runs for two weeks, airs as a preferred destination in that resulted in another record ties include nature exploration, will be announced on TV30 Monday – Friday at 8:00 a.m. the San Francisco Bay Area", sales year in 2012. crafts and games. Sessions as well as on the Tri-Valley and 5:00 p.m. states Executive Director, Ra- For more information about still open run from 9:30 a.m. TV Facebook page. The win- “The Mayors Report Spe- chael Snedecor. " Livermore's Plato's Closet in Pleasanton, to 1:30 p.m. July 1-3, July 29- ners will also be contacted. A cial Edition is a bi-yearly pro- strong Wine History as well as located at 4555 Hopyard Road Aug. 2 and Aug. 19-23. $158. person can enter as many times duction that goes on location, its Western Heritage has left C-26, please contact Linda Fong Older kids will get a kick out as they want. There is no cost rotating through the cities,” us with great historic building at 925-460-8881 or lindafong@ said Melissa Tench-Stevens, of Ohlone Camp, for ages 10 or obligation. comcast.net, or visit www.pla- inventory. We are very for- to 13. This camp helps youth Executive Director. “The May- tunate to have attracted local toscloset.com. ors appear on the set together expand their outdoor skills entrepreneurial investment by learning to find their way to focus on issues relating to bringing an eclectic collection Marine Studies Dublin, Livermore and Pleas- without streets and discover of globally inspired and locally how past Californians lived Livermore Cinemas New BOEM Study Award anton. Among the topics that enhanced restaurants as well for Determining the Potential are discussed on the show are without supermarkets and Now you see me (pg13) DLp-CC 1:10 4:10 6:45 9:25 as boutique shopping district hardware stores. One session after earth (pg13) DLp-CC 11:45 2:15 4:40 7:05 9:40 Release of Contaminants into the economic outlook, work- which showcases local art and the Marine Environment from ing together, summer youth is still available for the week after earth (pg13) DLp 12:45 3:30 6:05 8:30 specialty items. " of Aug. 5-9; $220. epic (pg) DLp 12:10 1:30 4:05 5:30 6:40 9:10 Pacific OCS Shell Mounds activities, and what’s new in Established by the National BOEM recently awarded each city.” For adults looking to get epic 3d (pg) DLp 3:00 8:10 Trust for Historic Preservation fit, LARPD just added U-Jam fast & furious 6 (pg13) DLp 11:50 2:55 6:05 9:05 a $127,000 study to Applied Appearing with TV30 mod- in 1980, the National Main Marine Sciences (AMS) of erator Tom Morrison on “May- Fitness to the summer lineup of fast & furious 6 (pg13) DLp-dbox 12:50 3:45 6:55 9:55 Street Center helps communi- classes. U-Jam is a cardio dance the hangover part iii (r) DLp 11:50 1:45 2:35 4:30 5:45 Livermore, to collect data on ors Report” are Dublin Mayor ties of all sizes revitalize their fitness program uniting world 7:10 8:10 9:45 the potential release of contami- Tim Sbranti, Livermore Mayor older and historic commercial beats with urban flavor. From star trek into darkness (pg13) DLp 12:15 1:00 3:15 4:00 6:15 nants into the marine environ- John Marchand, and Pleasan- districts. Working in more old school hip-hop to Bolly- 7:00 9:15 10:00 ment from shell mounds on the ton Mayor Jerry Thorne. than 2,200 downtowns and wood, the music will motivate iron man 3 (pg13) DLp 1:15 4:15 7:15 10:00 Pacific Outer Continental Shelf For complete schedule of urban neighborhoods over the an intense workout that tones the great gatsby (pg13) DLp 12:05 3:10 6:20 9:30 (OCS). Knowledge gained air dates and times, visit the last 32 years, the Main Street through the study will be useful Tri-Valley TV website www. the body. The program offers preview, thursday, june 6: program has leveraged more $30 for a five-class punch card. in evaluating the effects on the trivalleytv.org. than $55.7 billion in new the internship (pg13) DLp 10:00pm marine environment and the Classes held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the purge (r) DLp 10:00pm public and private investment. Fridays from June 7 to Aug. The Independent, MAY 30, 2013 - PAGE 9 Church Helps Nonprofit Officers Sworn In; Special Quilt Displayed Exceed Goal of Interim Livermore Police play in the police department inches tall made it even more California Transplant Donor Chief Randy Sonnenberg lobby. The Livermore Police difficult. Officer Moody was Network at schools, hospi- officially swore in two new Department is recognizing a big man with a big heart. tals, police associations and Raising $125,000 police officers and one new Michael who, in the fall of I am fortunate and honored special events about his ex- Last July, Tri-Valley Ha- strongest partners in peace” reserve police officer on 2008 received a double lung to have been his donor re- perience and the importance ven set out to raise $125,000 In a 24 hour census of Tuesday, May 28, 2013 transplant. The donor was a cipient.” of planning ahead if you to meet a challenge grant domestic violence service in the Police Community young police officer from Michael says he not only want to be a donor. from an anonymous benefac- providers conducted in Room at the Police Depart- the City of Richmond, Of- feels honored but believes The community is invited tor. Thanks to the support September by the National ment. Mayor John March- ficer Brad Moody, 29, who he has a responsibility to Of- to come see this quilt in of the community and a Network to End Domestic and and Vice Mayor Stewart was killed in the line of duty. ficer Moody and his family, honor of Fallen Officer Brad gift from First Presbyterian Violence, it was found that Gary attended. Michael says “I wouldn’t whom Michael has met; as Moody. The quilt will be on Church Livermore, the Ha- across the state of Cali- At this same time, a have made it to Halloween well as other police officers, display in the Police Depart- ven is pleased to announce fornia over 5,000 victims beautiful quilt owned by if it hadn’t been for Officer who put their lives on the ment lobby through Friday that the challenge has been received services at one Livermore Resident Mi- Brad Moody. Lungs are size- line helping others. Michael May 31, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. met. of the state's 94 domes- chael Lause will be on dis- specific, and being 6 feet 8 speaks regularly for the The Haven, which has tic violence shelters while long been the primary pro- an additional 1,170 sought vider of safety net services domestic violence services including a confidential shel- and were turned away due ter for battered women, a to lack of resources. These Chili Shooters Celebrates Western Heritage family homeless shelter and figures illustrate the need Livermore Downtown p.m. will feature Bocso and in the downtown. Mario's Chili; Riata Diner food pantry, has struggled for the Haven’s services and Inc. will present the 4th Friends. Other sites for live music & Tavern, Hillbilly Chili; to maintain its service lev- why having a local safety net annual Chili Shooters in Sheryl Volkman, a Liver- are Flag Pole Plaza, with Sauced BBQ and Spirits, els during the recession. service provider is crucial. downtown Livermore this more resident who is the Jessica Caylyn and Liver- Brisket Chili; Swirl on the Challenge grant dollars are Now in its fourth decade Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. Western Trail Pleasure more Valley Plaza featuring Square, Serena's Hardy Veg- designated as a reserve, or of service, Tri-Valley Haven to 4 p.m. World Grand Champion, the rocking country music of gie Chili; a safety net for the Haven’s provides vital shelter and Taste the chili creations International Grand Cham- Michael Beckband. Wienerschnitzel - 323 core services. support services to victims of downtown Restaurants paign, will be on hand. She Chili offerings include S. Livermore Ave., Wiener- “The community has al- of domestic violence, sexual where each enters a sample was undefeated with six the following: Alameda schnitzel's Best Chili; The ways been supportive of the assault and homelessness. with their own original eth- unanimous Blues to name County Cattle Women - Winemaker's Pour House, Haven” says Ann King, Ex- The Haven also provides nic or culinary style twist. a few. Livermore Valley Plaza JR's Turkey Chili; and Zeph- ecutive Director of the Ha- comprehensive violence pre- Western Tradition and ac- Artistic Edge offers cook- Cheesy Chili Monster; yr Grill & Bar, Chef Luis's ven. “It is especially mean- vention education and coun- tivities will be showcased books and gift ideas. Demitri's Taverna, Yiay- Chili. ingful that First Presbyterian seling. For more information throughout the downtown. Swirl will be competing ia's Chili; Double Barrel Chili passports may be was the donor that put us about the Haven please visit Blacksmith Square has in the Chili Cook-off. Wine Bar; First Street Ale- purchased online at www. over the top, as the faith com- www.trivalleyhaven.org or special activities planned. Blacksmith Square is house; Mario's French Dips, livermoredowntown.com. munity has been among our call (925) 449-5842. Live music from 3 to 6 located at 21 S. Livermore

Roger David Van Maren active at the Cornerstone member of the Novkeps Unit day, June 29 at 2 PM at the families. Steve was March 15, 1960 - May 6, 2013 Fellowship Church and en- and the Rod and Gun Club. First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Service will be born in Resident of Livermore joyed his present church Jimmy is survived by 2020 5th St., Livermore. at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oakland, Roger David Van Maren affiliation at the Jubilee Tri- his wife, Nell; one sister, The family requests, in lieu June 8, 2013 at Pleasanton to James died suddenly on May 6 Valley Church. His favorite Hazel Brown of Fresno, of flowers, gifts be made in Evangelical Free Church, and San- at the age pets were his Savannah cats California; one niece and his memory to the Hospice 6700 Valley Trails Drive, dra Kes- of 53 at for which he designed and three nephews; a stepdaugh- of the East Bay, 3470 Bus- Pleasanton, CA. Internment ter of his home built exercise ramps in the ter Rhonda Hendricks and kirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA service will be at 12:30 p.m. in Liver- Pleasan- house. He enjoyed reading stepson Rocky Cox both of 94523, or to the First Presby- on Monday, June 10, 2013 at ton. He more. science fiction books. Salt Lake City, Utah. terian Church of Livermore. Sacramento Valley National resided in Roger He is survived by his Nell and the family host- Cemetery, 5810 Midway the Liver- was born wife of 25 years, Lauren Van ed a Memorial Service fol- Gilbert Leyva Rocha Road, Dixon, CA. in Oak- Maren, his mother Charlotte lowed by a Celebration of more, Dublin, and Pleasan- Gilbert Leyva Rocha ton area all his life. land, CA Van Maren, his mother-in- Jimmy's life on Monday, died from liver cancer on Ann Overton Steve was a fun loving to Dr. law Evelyn Bakken, his May 27th at the Livermore May 2, 2013 at his home Dec. 5, 1932-May 18, 2013 Harold sister Cheryl Pilkington Shrine Event Center, 170 in Livermore, CA. He was All mothers deserve the and generous man who en- B.Van (Dave), niece Vickie Reed Lindbergh Avenue. In lieu born on July 22, 1940 in San description of world’s best. joyed spending time with Maren and nephew Gregory Pilk- of flowers please send dona- Jose, CA Certainly Ann is at the top customers and friends and Charlotte Boufford Van ington and their families, tions to the Shrine Hospitals to Miguel of the list. The defender through his career in the Maren. Roger attended The Aunt Donna Gaston and for Children at the above and Mar- of her sons, Ann created a hospitality industry. He Academy in Berkeley and family from Oregon and address. Private Interment. guerita wonderful life in California began working as a teen- graduated from Miramon- Aunt Jeanne Van Maren and Rocha. ager in the family business, te High School in Orinda. and fiercely helped her sons family from Washington. Jay D. Gilson Gilbert succeed in life. Dandy Dogs, and went on After graduation in 1977, Roger was pre-deceased Aug. 11, 1933 - May 16, 2013 grew up Ann retired from Acer to become a very popular he attended Diablo Valley by his father Dr. Harold Jay D. passed away in Liver- Electronics after a lengthy bartender in several local College. Roger had a keen Van Maren and his brother peacefully during a nap on more and career as their credit man- establishments. He spent mind for electronics and Hal, and father-in-law Larry May 16, 2013 after battling gradu- the last 15 years bartending was employed at Godbout ager. Bakken. bile duct ated from at Kawa Sushi and the Riata Electronics, near the Oak- She is preceded in death Memorial services will cancer Liver- and was written up as Liver- land Airport. Roger married be held on Friday, June 7 and he- more by her husband Bill Over- Lauren Bakken of Liver- ton and grandson Brandon more’s Favorite Bartender at 1p.m. at the First Presby- mochro- High School in 1958. There- during that time. more in 1988. terian Church, 2020 Fifth Overton and survived by matosis. after, he joined the Ma- In his free time Steve He was employed at Street, Livermore. A recep- Although sons Greg Overton and wife rines and served his country enjoyed watching sports and the Lawrence Livermore tion will follow in the Fel- he was honorably and proudly for Leslie, James Overton and National Laboratory from lowship Hall. born and wife Esma, Andrew Overton spending time with family several years. He was a and friends barbequing in his 1978-2010. He worked as a raised in commercial butcher for 20 and wife Sandy, grandsons parent’s backyard, which is Scientific Technologist and James "Jimmy" Illinois, years. Gilbert retired from Greg Overton 111, Matt assisted professional and Jay D. the Custodial Department Overton, Austin Overton; a notorious weekly festivity. Hyde Jr. Steve was a loving and technical support personal in July 16, 1926 - May 17, 2013 spent the of Los Positas/Chabot Col- granddaughters Ryan Pip- executing scientific research Resident of Livermore major- lege (Livermore Campus) kin and Jade Overton; great proud father of his three and development projects. Jimmy was born in Pine ity of his working life with in 2002. grandsons Tanner Pipkin and children, Scott , Robert and His supervisor in the Phys- Bluff, Ar- Sandia National Labs, first Gilbert and wife Emily Landon Overton. Surviving Stephanie and grandson ics and Laser Experiments kansas of in Albuquerque and then in were married on May 26, Tyler . He is also survived Group appreciated his me- sisters are Jane Mayberry, Dessie Livermore, where he was 1991. Gilbert was an active Vivian Higgins and Velrie by his father Jim , brother chanical design skills and May and fortunate to have met and member of the Evangelical Kenny and sister Melanie , he had many requests to Freeman; and brothers Tom Elonzo befriended many colleagues Free Church and dearly Gunnion and Ralph Gun- as well as many other loving develop sophisticated hard- and their families. He was Hyde. loved the Lord. He owned nion. aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- ware for numerous physics Jimmy's also proud of his two years and enjoyed maintaining ews, cousins and friends. experiments. With his prac- fam- spent at the Pentagon. many cars throughout the Memorial will be held tical approach to produc- Steven James Kester ily moved Jay D. will be remem- years, going to garage sales, Friday, June 7th at 2:00pm ing instrumentation and his to Tu- bered for his warm and sup- watching the Military Chan- Steven James Kester , 53, "master craftsman" abilities, of Dublin, California, passed at Callaghan Mortuary of olumne, portive nature, dedication to nel and spending time enter- Livermore. Roger provided devices used California when Jimmy was riding his bicycle through the taining family and friends. away on May 19, 2013. not only at LLNL but at re- three months old. Livermore hills, goofy sense Gilbert is preceded in search facilities around the He competed eleven of humor, passion for music, death by his parents, brother world. When Roger left the years of school before join- and for his quiet delight and Crisanto and sister Norma. Lab, his co-workers sorely ing the Merchant Marines deep love of his family. He He is survived by his wife, missed not only his talent in 1942. Jimmy was drafted is survived by his wife, best sister Linda and family, but also the rapport he had into the Army in May of friend and traveling partner several cousins and their with his fellow employees. 1951 at the start of the Ko- of 58 years, Barbara Michael families, sons Gilbert, Chris- Roger enjoyed his '69 rean Conflict. He served on Gilson; loving children Jay topher and Jason, daugh- Obituary/ Corvette for several years active duty for two years M. (Julie), Leigh Ann (Na- ter Angelita, grandchildren Memoriam and showed it at Concours and then transferred to the than) and Robert (Betsy); William, Nakeyta, Isabell, events where he received Ready Reserves where he and grandchildren Alaina, Myanna, Aden, Corbin, Policies many awards. After this he served until August of 1956. Felicia, and Liam. Cami, Wyatt and Noah, was involved with Tri- Val- Jimmy joined the Pile Driv- Friends and colleagues great-grandchildren Layla, Obituaries are published in ley Auto Racers, racing radio ers Union and served on are invited to attend a cel- Hailey and Jasmine, and controlled cars. He was able and around the San Fran- ebration of his life on Satur- seven step-children and their The Independent to participate in playing golf cisco Bay, retiring in 1972. at no charge. There is a for several years. His pas- Jimmy joined the Masonic sion was woodworking. He fraternity in September of small charge for designed and made furniture 1949. He was a member of photographs in the obituaries. in the Arts and Crafts Style. Oakland Durant Rockridge See Your Best! Look Your Best! Related to this interest, he Lodge No. 188. Jimmy was collected and restored old active in Aahmes Shrine in Sunglasses Special Memoriam ads can also be placed in machine tools. 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www.ValleyEyeCareCenter.com Please send an email to Jonathan Savell, M.D. • Michael Gagnon, M.D. • Kala Swamynathan, M.D. [email protected] Gina Trentacosti, O.D. • Jimmy Yip, O.D. • Kien Ngo, O.D. (925) 460-5000 (925) 449-4000 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton 28 Fenton Street, Livermore PAGE 10 - The Independent, MAY 30, 2013

(continuedECONOMY from page one) Wente Celebrates National Chardonnay Day Sales Agents, Carpenters asset: its human resources. and Retail Salespersons, A toast, a reception, a tour, and a grand dinner Carson stated, “The East while Personal Financial Bay’s education and work- Advisors and Registered by Harry Stoll handshakes, laughter, and were worth it. Along with it of barrels and underwent force development institu- Nurses saw the greatest In the cool, cool, cool hugs. Lisa and Rob Camp- was served mint, citrus, and completed malolactic fer- tions are making every effort increase in jobs. bell of Pleasanton sat on a house made ricotta fritter mentation. Karl is Eric’s son to understand and adapt to of the Thursday, May 23 The study provided the one of the comfortable slat- to spend a little time with; these shifts and to be better evening, far out on Arroyo and the head winemaker. He following data: ted benches with pillows. and, a roasted pork skewer connected with regional em- Road, in front of the gleam- created a very buttery Char- • The Tri-Valley’s overall ing white building that was They were especially fond in a coulis. Knowing fancy donnay. It was paired with ployers to ensure a dynamic, population grew by over adaptive workforce develop- once part of Cresta Blanca of the Nth Degree Chardon- food words is fun, but not grilled sea bass, perfectly 37,000 (13% growth) people Winery and is now the Wente nay. Lisa said, “Riva Ranch necessary for enjoyment. firm but not too chewy, ment system that ensures the from 2001 to 2012. competitiveness of workers Event Center, market um- Chardonnay is consistent, Julie Wente clanged a whipped Yukon gold pota- • The Asian, Non-His- brellas flapped and dipped year after year.” fork against her glass to toes and spiced beurre blanc and employers alike." panic ethnic sub-group ex- The annual Economic in the wind as the late sun Before the dinner, diners indicate her husband Phil (a white butter reduction perienced almost 60 per- slanted benevolently. The toured the wine cellars. One was ready to talk about sauce). At first bite, it was Outlook was prepared for cent growth over the last 12 East Bay EDA by Dr. Chris- fourth generation of the of them spotted a variety of the pairings, which he did, salty, but subsequent bites years, while the Hispanic Wente family, Carolyn, Eric, old equipment and barrels paired with some family showed the richness. The topher Thornberg, Principal population increased by at Beacon Economics. The and Phil, joined 50 other cel- visible in a space not acces- history. He said this was the baby carrots were cooked so nearly 44 percent in the Tri- ebrants in a toast to National sible to the tour. They must first all-Chardonnay dinner the freshness was in the bite. Special Report on the East Valley, mirroring similar Bay Workforce was pre- Chardonnay Day. Tags pro- be of great historical value he had attended. Phil talked How do they time all of growth patterns in North- claimed the celebrants loved as this is the site of wine about each wine and the food this stuff? pared by Josh Williams, ern and Southern Alameda President of BW Research Wente Chardonnay, with pioneer Charles Wetmore’s paired with it. During the courses, Julie County. “Love” depicted as a heart. Cresta Blanca Winery. Eric's Chardonnay is talked about the Riva Ranch Partners. Both Dr. Thorn- • The Tri-Valley sub- berg and Mr. Williams pre- The three siblings are Some say the whole site strictly stainless steel fer- Chardonnay, and encour- region experienced the the grandchildren of Ernest is haunted. The limestone mented with no oak and no aged Phil to say something sented their findings at a greatest increase in Black, Wente. In 1912 he brought hills, the old buildings; malolactic fermentation. Its good about it. Here it came, special event Tuesday, May Non-Hispanics (8% growth) Chardonnay cuttings to the everything about the site crispness was paired with with the dessert. The Riva 28 from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. at compared to other East Bay Wente Vineyards from the evokes the spirit of Charles pan-roasted quail and fresh Ranch is golden in color Berkeley City College. sub-regions since 2001. vine nursery at France’s Wetmore. But Wente’s im- peas with exactly the right and aroma, is tropical and According to the report, Meanwhile White, Non- University of Montpelier, print prevails. bite in a rousing risotto. medium bodied. It went employment is expected to Hispanics decreased by just Inside the event center, Phil pointed to his plate. “I continue to grow steadily over eight percent. and from neighboring Gier with the Meyer lemon panna tables of eight were set know they call it pancetta, in the future, as consumer • The population of those Vineyard in Pleasanton that cotta, a caramel tasting up. Employee Emily, and but bacon’s always good.” spending and hiring im- aged 65 and over grew at the had cuttings from Meursault, mound of pudding revel- a young man, both clad in After the Erics, the Morn- proves throughout the rest second greatest rate (32% France. Phil recalls his father ing in a raspberry puree. of country. The East Bay, growth) in the Tri-Valley, scouting the vineyards and black, shined each of the ing Fog Chardonnay tasted OOOOOOOOOO. Stuck whose economic recovery behind only Eastern Contra tasting the grapes to select seven pieces of silverware almost buttery, although in it was a candied slice of had lagged behind that of Costa County (49% growth). only the elite. at perhaps a dozen tables. A half of it was fermented in kumquat hitting the right San Francisco and the South • In 2011, the Tri-Valley “One out of five corks row of glasses gleamed un- stainless steel. It was paired spot. Bay in recent years, will sub-region had the highest pulled are from Chardon- der the glow of chandeliers with organic spring greens Near the end of Phil’s continue catching up to per capita income, $50,110, nay,” said Phil. It is the most and wall mounted lights. It in a vinaigrette. A fork into talk, he introduced chef Matt those regions. nearly $6,000 higher than the widely planted (and sold, was to be a typically well- the Laura Chenel Chèvre Greco, who said that in plan- The East Bay’s employ- next highest, Central Contra otherwise what’s the point?) organized and classy Wente released the hearty aroma of ning a dinner he starts with ment strengths are built Costa County ($44,419). in California and much of event. the goat cheese. Many diners the wine. Seemed odd for a upon research and innova- • The Tri-Valley had the that is from Wente Clones. Upon entering, din- picked it up to eat it. Perfect guy involved with food, but tion institutions that include lowest percentage of overall In 1936, Wente was the first ers were poured a flute of table manners. The piece of what he essentially said was the University of Califor- population living beneath winery to label Chardonnay Wente Brut, made from pickled apple was a puckery it’s easier to bring the food nia, Berkeley, Lawrence the poverty level according as a varietal, indicating the Estate Chardonnay with pleasure. Phil raved about to the wine. Berkeley National Labora- to ACS 5-year estimates in grape whence a wine origi- secondary fermentation by all the tastes in the salad, All the dishes were a tory, Lawrence Livermore 2011 when compared to the nates. Varietal labeling be- a contracting winery special- including the pine nuts. Eric perfect presentation with no National Laboratory and other East Bay sub-regions. came the norm in America. izing in Méthode Champe- and Phil had talked about sauce sloshed over. The cho- Sandia National Laboratory • The Tri-Valley is the Phil contrasted that with the noise. Wente is one of only their mother’s strict dining reography of the men and in Livermore; Oakland’s highest educated sub-region European practices touting four valley wineries using rules, yet neither finished women waiters was barely world class port and the in the East Bay, with 52 the appellation. this method originating in all of their greens—but al- noticed, so graciously did region’s connectivity to the percent of the population Wente produces four Champagne. most all. they move. greater Bay Area and Silicon possessing a Bachelor’s Chardonnays, each with Diners enjoyed the gentle The Nth Degree Char- Outside, after the dinner, Valley in particular. These degree or more. distinctive characteristics. bubbly brut with a straw- donnay was described by the twilight let the hills and unique economic assets have • Only 19 percent of the Morning Fog Chardonnay berry and asparagus salad Phil as his nephew Karl’s historic buildings fade into a substantial impact on in- population in the Tri-Valley was the selection for the made of pieces cut so small expression of how to make the past and a profound dustry clusters that define had a high school diploma or toast and the reception of they were hard to impale for Chardonnay. It was ferment- haunting prevailed. the East Bay. less in 2011. many greetings, with smiles, transport mouthward, but ed in an international group The report notes that a • The Life Sciences in- much more rapid recovery dustry cluster represents is underway in the housing nearly 12,000 jobs and just market. A rapid decrease in over 30 percent of overall the number of lower-value East Bay employment in the Fenestra, Chouinard Take Top Awards distressed properties on the cluster in the Tri-Valley. market has contributed to a • Roughly a quarter of At Best of the Bay Competition substantial increase in home East Bay ICT and Energy prices in the East Bay. jobs are located in the Tri- The Alameda County first year, listed 18 entries silver: Blended White, 2008 Sirah, Concannon Reserve, TRI-VALLEY Valley. Fair 2013 Best of the Bay and three gold medal win- Merlot, 2009 Malbec, 2008 2009 Petite Sirah, Con- The Tri-Valley comprises • The Tri-Valley is under- Competition awarded 27 ners. Syrah, 2009 Tempranillo, cannon Reserve; silver: parts of Contra Costa and represented in employment gold medals this year. Best of Show Sauvignon 2009 Tempranillo; bronze: 2008 Concannon Heritage Alameda Counties in the for the East Bay (when ref- Best of Show white went was awarded to Zina Hyde 2009 Conjugation, 2011 Petite Sirah, 2012 Concan- south-eastern portion of erencing share of overall to Chouinard Vineyard 2011 Cunningham 2012 Sauvi- Pinot Gris, 2008 Cabernet non Reserve Viogner, 2009 the East Bay region. The employment) for Trans- Gewurtztraimer. Fenestra gnon Blanc; Best of Show Sauvignon, 2012 Verdelho; Concannon Conservancy sub-region is home to both portation and Logistics, Winery captured the Best Zinfandel went to Tretadue Garre Vineyard and Winery, Merlot, 2009 Concannon the Lawrence Livermore Food Preparation and Manu- of Show red with a 2010 Winery 2011 La Storia Zin- gold: 2009 Primitivo; sil- Conservancy Petite Sirah; National Laboratory and the facturing and “All Other” Graciano. fandel. ver: 2010 Profound Secret; 2011 Concannon Conser- Sandia National Laborato- Advanced Manufacturing ries, California. These labo- There were a total of 136 Medal winners in the bronze: 2010 Tres Rouge; vancy Chardonnay; bronze: industry clusters. entries. The competition is Best of the Bay for white Occasio Winery, gold: 2010 Concannon Reserve ratories support the develop- Employment clusters in ment of advanced transpor- open to all commercially wines were: Chouinard 2011 Chardonnay; bronze: Stampmaker's Red, 2010 the Tri-Valley include the bonded wineries located Vineyard, gold: 2012 Bar- 2010 Petite Sirah; Page Concannon Conservancy tation, clean technology and following: Arts, Entertain- alternative energy. in Alameda, Contra Costa, bera Rose, gold; silver: 2010 Mill Winery, gold: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 ment & Hospitality 20,752, Marin, San Benito, San Viognier; bronze: 2009 Ali- Petite Sirah; silver: 2012 People's Blend; Seventeen percent of all 16.9%; Information & Com- jobs in the East Bay are Francisco, San Mateo, Santa cante Bouschet, Cabernet Chardonnay; Stony Ridge Wente Vineyards, gold: munications Technologies Clara, Santa Cruz and So- Sauvignon, 2011 Chenin Winery, gold: 2010 Petite 2011 Nth Degree Chardon- located in the Tri-Valley (ICT) 20,380, 25.6%; En- lano counties. Blanc; En Garde Winery, Sirah; silver: 2010 Merlot, nay, 2011 Chardonnay, 2010 sub-region. Professional, ergy 18,436 24.4%; Health- The 2013 Sauvignon gold: 2012 Albarino; silver: 2012 Chardonnay; bronze: Merlot; silver: 2009 Mur- Scientific and Technical care 13,039, 10.6%; Life Services and Retail Trade in- Sciences 11,877, 30.4%; Summit and Zin Challenge 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Syrah; The Wine rieta's Well Zarsuela, 2011 dustries account for nearly a Transportation & Logistics were part of the competi- Reserve; bronze: 2009 Ada- Group, gold: 2011 Assem- Murrieta's Well Los Teso- quarter of all jobs within the 2,800, 7.6%; Food Prepara- tion. The Zin Challenge mus, 2012 Rose; Fenestra blage Blanc, Concannon ros Cabernet Franc, 2010 sub-region. The occupations tion & Manufacturing 782, featured 67 entries and 13 Winery, gold: 2009 Mourve- Reserve, 2010 Assemblage Entwine Merlot; bronze: that experienced the most 9.0%; “All Other” Advanced gold medal wineries. The dre, 2009 Grenache, 2010 Red, Concannon Reserve; 2011 Murrieta's Well Los decline over the last five Manufacturing 670, 7.3% Sauvignon Summit, in its Petite Sirah, 2010 Graciano; 2009 Petite Sirah, Concan- Tesoros Semillon-Chardon- years included Real Estate non Reserve, 2009 Petite nay-Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Entwine Chardonnay, 2010 Entwine Cabernet Sauvi- gnon; Cuda Ridge Wines, HOUSING silver: 2010 Merlot; bronze: (continued from page one) 2010 Cabernet Franc, 2011 Semillon; Las Positas Vine- vide $500,000 in the form of of median income for each percent median income. bargaining unit. The agree- allowance of $50 per pay yards, silver: 2011 Casimira a fee waiver. unit transferred. Assuming Former Councilmember ment, ratified by the union, period for use of the skill. Red, 2012 Muscat Canelli, The project includes an credit for all 16 affordable Becky Dennis spoke for is projected to save the city Also new is a telephone agreement to allow the trans- units were sold to another Citizens for a Caring Com- approximately $1.5 million response policy. Employees 2012 Pinot Blanc; bronze: fer of affordable units to developer, the St. Anton munity. She said she liked over the three years of the contacted at home by phone 2011 Casimira White; Wood another development. Simi- project would end up with the project and its level of contract. will be paid for between 15 Family Vineyards, silver: lar to "cap and trade," this 35 affordable units at 50 affordability. She stated The agreement, which to 30 minutes of work. The 2009 Syrah; Crooked Vine concept assumes that one percent median income and that the idea of credits was will be voted on by the idea is that it is less costly Wines, bronze: 2011 Petit development may be better eight at 100. becoming more compli- council at its June 4 meeting, than having an employee Verdot; 2011 Pinot Noir, positioned to provide more The 5.6 acre site was cated. "The city does not runs from April 1, 2013 to drive into work to provide 2010 Syrah; Eagle Ridge than the required number of rezoned for high density have much control over who March 31, 2016. It includes a service. Vineyard, bronze: 2012 Pi- affordable units and the ex- multifamily development obtains the credits and how a 2 percent salary adjustment Union business agent not Grigio; Eckert Estate cess could be sold to another in January 2012. The proj- they are marketed." starting December 31, 2013, Brenda Woods told the coun- Winery, bronze: 2010 Pinot development, which would ect consists of two 3-story Ardie Zahedani, vice an additional 1 percent in cil, "We look forward to Noir, 2005 Dessert Wine; then receive credit for pro- buildings containing 38 president of St. Anton Part- April 2014 and 2 percent the council approving the Sauvignon Summit: Ch- viding affordable housing. units each and one 4-story ners, called the proposal, "a more in April 2015. agreement." ouinard Vineyards, silver: For Anton Hacienda, the structure housing 92 units. It creative financing plan." He Employees have agreed Councilmember Kathy 2011 Sauvignon Blanc; Page city's inclusionary ordinance includes a clubhouse, swim- pointed out that the project to pay the full 8 percent Narum commented that she Mill Winery, silver: 2012 requires 26 affordable units. ming pool, fitness center, met "the vision" the city had member contributions to thinks the aspects of the Sauvignon Blanc; Wente There are 35 proposed at 50 a pocket park, community set forth for high density benefits. There will be a contract that are creative, Vineyards, 2011 Sauvignon percent median income, cre- vegetable garden, fenced projects. reduction in floating holi- such as the floating holidays Blanc; ating an excess of units. The pet area and gathering areas Mayor Jerry Thorne com- day hours from 56 to 32, and bilingual piece. Zin Challenge: Occasio for seating. mented, "We appreciate the representing approximately developer asked that 16 units SHAKESPEARE Winery, gold: 2012 Zinfan- be made available to be sold Staff was asked why 100 effort that went into plan- 1 percent of wages. The council approved del; Longevity Wines, silver: as credits. To meet its inclu- percent of median income is ning it." Bilingual program in- a services agreement with 2010 Zinfandel Dessert; sionary housing percentage considered affordable. As- UNION AGREEMENT centive pay provides new San Francisco Shakespeare of 16 percent affordability, sistant City Manager Steve The city council received opportunities for employees. Festival in the amount of bronze: 2010 Zinfandel; St. Anton developers agreed Bocian explained that in a report on a tentative agree- Once an employee is certi- $26,000 to stage the annual Wood Family Vineyards, to provide an additional rent Pleasanton, for example, ment with the Pleasanton fied in a langauge designated free Shakespeare in the park. silver: 2010 Zinfandel. restricted unit at 100 percent rent levels exceed the 100 City Employees Association by the city, there will be an The Independent, MAY 30, 2013 - PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES The registrant began to Livermore, CA 94550 by Married Couple Adopt a new best friend: Unlicensed persons taking Client Code:04126-00001 limitation or discrimination transact business under the This business is conducted The registrant began to TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal jobs less than $500 must Re: Legal Notice for based on protected classes, FOR INFORMATION fictitious business name(s) by a Corporation transact business under the Rescue, offers animals for state in their advertisements Classified Ads including race, color, reli- PLACING LEGAL listed above on N/A. The registrant began to fictitious business name(s) adoption every Saturday that they are not licensed The Federal Fair Housing gion, sex, handicap, familial NOTICES Signature of Registrants transact business under the listed above on N/A. and Sunday, excluding most by the Contractors State Act, Title VII of the Civil status or national origin. 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Published May16, 23, with the County Clerk of Bryan Thomas Productions, The Independent Legal No. Petsmart in Dublin from 12:00 30, June 6, 2013. Alameda on May 6, 2013. 20 South L Street, Liver- 3467. Published May 30, to 4:00 and the Pet Extreme Expires May 6, 2018. more, CA 94550, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS June 6, 13, 20, 2013. in Livermore from 12:00 The Independent Legal No. registered by the following NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS to 4:00. On Sundays, cats 3461. Published May 23, 30, owner(s): FILE NO. 478091 NAME STATEMENT are available at Petsmart June 6, 13, 2013. (1)Bryan Thomas Fagundes, The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 478370 in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, 6175 Water Lily Common business as: Vasco Mobile- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) and Pet Extreme in Livermore #225, Livermore, CA 94551 home Park, 6539 Southfront NAME STATEMENT doing business as: CITY from 12:00 to 4:00. For more (2)David B. 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By Carol Graham to hear it. It’s what we give porting us - or not, how our A 13 year old’s smile each other, what we want to identities have changed, how often shows the traces of give each other. We walk on we’re coping with the loss of the young boy he once was this journey together.” our hopes and dreams, and overlaid by a glimpse of the Katie started the Be- how each of us in our own man he’s about to become. reaved Mother’s Network way is experiencing encoun- For Katie Strube, one earlier this year, in response ters, blessings and signs that will never be known, the to reading about a four-year- we would like to share. All other will never be forgotten. old Livermore child who this is pretty heady stuff. We Son Nathan Strube passed drowned in a backyard pool. don’t have all the answers, away in 2012 from injuries “I had thought I was go- but that’s where we’d like sustained colliding with a car ing to die of a broken heart,” to go.” while skateboarding. remembers Katie. “I had On the evening of May “For months I couldn’t sit been thinking about start- 8th, the one-year anniver- at the dinner table with just ing a group for months, but sary of Nathan’s death, 100 my husband Sam and son when I heard about the four- people gathered at the cor- Cal,” Katie says softly. “It year-old, I thought, ‘That ner of Lomitas Avenue and made me sick to see Nate’s poor mother; she does not Kara Place “To celebrate my empty chair.” know what to do. I have to brilliant, kind, funny boy’s Kathy Montgomery un- start it now.’” beautiful life,” says Katie. derstands. Her two-year- The Bereaved Mother’s Both Resa and Kathy spoke old drowned while bathing Network meets the second at the celebration as balloons more than two decades ago. Tuesday of each month at the Photo - Doug Jorgensen were released to the sky. “When we got home from Livermore Civic Center Li- Friends and neighbors gathered to remember Nathan. “Just hearing others’ sto- the hospital, I had Roland’s brary in Community Room ries has helped me accept my clothes in the hamper. That B from 7:00 to 8:30. Its aim about losing a child. They Strube’s backyard on this I knew that someday I would fate,” says Katie. “Sharing was the hardest thing, wash- is to allow bereaved mothers don’t know and can’t fathom breezy afternoon. Hum- feel better,” says Katie. “I feelings validates feelings.” ing those clothes.” to make connections with, the hurt that comes from mingbirds dip low among look out our bedroom win- Yet Katie acknowledges, “Sharing details like this share resources with, and it,” she says. “The reason lilies, camellias, daisies and dow and I don’t have to go to “The one thing I’ll never be is part of the benefit of be- support other mothers who I joined the group and the hydrangeas in the shade that corner anymore to honor able to reconcile as long as ing in a group because some have been through the worst reason I share my story is to of Japanese maples. Fam- and remember Nate.” I live is why God takes chil- of us don’t have people experience of their lives - give other women hope. I ily friends created Nathan’s Topics discussed at the dren. I think it’s just some- we can talk to about these losing a child. don’t want younger women Garden so Katie had some- meetings, says Resa, will thing I’ll never understand.” minute details that mean Angie Eaton joined the thinking that they may not where to go, besides the include, “How siblings “At least,” says Angie, everything to us,” says Resa group after her six month old fit in.” corner where his accident are handling the loss, how “not this side of heaven.” Arnold, whose 26 year old son passed away in January. The four women are took place, to feel close to spouses are dealing with For more information, son passed away in 2011. “For me, at this time of my sharing stories, memories, her first-born son. the trauma and with us, how visit www.bereavedmother- “We have the patience and life, in my age range, none friendship and even laughter “Seeing the garden gave friends and family are sup- snetwork.com. forbearance with each other of my friends know anything in Nathan’s Garden in the me my first flash of joy and

Annual Event Helps Keep World War II Planes Flying By Carol Graham “We also bring re-enactors who are dressed in period- exert a magnetic pull; one cannot look away as the powerful Kevin Ryan was discussing airplanes when he whipped correct clothing,” he added. “They tell you who they are engines start up and propel the majestic planes into the air. his head around and announced, “Here comes the Mustang.” and how their vehicle affected their lives. They take their Over the past two decades, Ryan has flown in each of The runway appeared empty. No airplane was in sight. sport - their hobby - pretty seriously. They add to the flavor, the Collings Foundation war planes, including a flight in Yet within moments, Betty Jane came charging up the smell, feel and look of displays.” the Witchcraft’s ball turret, a Plexiglas sphere set into the runway at full speed. After 21 years working with the Nicole Grohs portrayed a German nurse near a massive bomber’s belly that inspired Randall Jarrell’s 1945 poem, Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour, one thing is khaki medical tent, while Kelly Hegland portrayed a pilot “Death of the Ball Turret Gunner.” certain: Ryan knows these warbirds. in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), a group From my mother’s sleep I fell into the State, He began working with the foundation the first year it of 1,074 pioneering civilian female pilots employed to fly And I hunched in its belly till my wet fur froze. came to Livermore in 1992. Today, the Wings of Freedom military aircraft under the direction of the United States Six miles from earth, loosed from its dream of life, Tour visits more than 120 airports across the country each Army Air Forces during World War II, freeing male pilots I woke to black flak and the nightmare fighters. year, including its Tri-Valley visit over Memorial Day for combat service. Both Grohs and Hegland have partici- When I died they washed me out of the turret with a hose. weekend. pated in reenactments for six years, describing themselves The Collings Foundation is a non-profit educational Attendees were encouraged to tour Betty Jane, a P-51 as “history geeks.” foundation designed to keep “living history” alive by bring- Mustang, the Witchcraft, a B-24 Liberator, and Nine-O- On the tarmac, a silver Yakovlev Yak-18 sat ready for ing it to more people than would be able to visit a stationary Nine, a B-17 Flying Fortress named after the last three action. The 1954 Soviet tandem two-seat military trainer museum. It is estimated that more than three and a half digits of its serial number. aircraft is owned and flown by Granada High School teacher million visitors tour the warbirds annually. For the first time this year, the Military Vehicle Technol- Dave Peterson. When asked how he got it, he replied with The Wings of Freedom Tour consists of two missions: ogy Foundation participated in the display by bringing from a straight face, “I paid some money for it,” before elaborat- to honor the sacrifices made by veterans that allow Ameri- their Menlo Park museum military vehicles including a ing. “I’ve always been interested in military airplanes. I cans to enjoy continued freedom, and to educate visitors 1944 International and what museum director Doug Boales had a hundred models on my ceiling as a kid.” about history. said is “a JLTV - a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, never seen Interest in the warbirds attracts crowds of all ages to the Seventy years ago, the bombers flew into enemy ter- before in public, a to-be replacement for the humvee. Wings of Freedom Tour. The aircraft themselves seem to ritory to fight forces that threatened people’s freedom. Today, these aircraft stand as tributes to their crews, and to enlighten and inspire future generations. For more information, visit www.collingsfoundation. Key Hydrogen Report Is Now Available org. On OpenEnergyInfo Wiki Site

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Some materials would WITH THIS COUPON • Expires 5/30/13 WITH THIS COUPON • Expires 5/30/13 become a less desirable THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A The Contemporary Landscape Features Five Diverse Artists in Exhibition The Harrington Gal- cently received the coveted lery at the Firehouse Distinguished Artist Award DAISY Arts Center presents The from the Santa Cruz Art Contemporary Landscape, League. “Her work seems Animals an invitational exhibition to synthesize the material featuring five painters and spiritual in nature – Hoping to Go whose interpretations of where meaning resides in the landscape vary widely. and is communicated by Home during From abstract to conceptu- the formal visual elements al, from representational to of painting,” according to Maddie’s® Pet mysterious and moody, the George Neubert, Associate Adoption Days show features works from Director of SFMOMA. Daisy dreams of undi- nationally lauded as well Jenn Shifflet has been vided attention. Brisco wants as emerging artists. The included in exhibitions at active adopters. All the ani- exhibit opens Friday, June such prestigious and vener- mals at Valley Humane So- 7, and runs through Friday, able institutions as the ciety (VHS) are hoping to July 19. Smithsonian, the Corcoran go home during Maddie’s® The Artists’ Reception Gallery, and the Walters will be held on Wednesday, Museum in Baltimore. Pet Adoption Days, June Works shown (from left) June 12, from 7:00-9:00 “Ethereal and organic 1-2, 2013. are by John Crawford, Jenn p.m. It is free and open to in nature, my paintings All weekend long, cats the public. Shifflet, Maxon Johnland, rest in the pause between and dogs will go home fee- John R. Crawford Margaret Rinkovsky, and movement and stillness, free to qualified adopters. currently lives and paints Jeff Snell. emergence and dissolution, Located at 3670 Nevada in the Santa Cruz area of where time may unfold Street in Pleasanton, VHS Northern California. He slowly through subtle will be open Saturday, June talks about deriving inspi- interplays of color and 1 from 8 am to 6 pm and ration from “the constantly shifting light,” explains on Sunday, June 2 from changing and always Shifflet. Regarding her 10 am to 6 pm in an effort dramatic Pacific Ocean and methods, she continues: to find a loving family for Monterey Bay,” as well as “I see the painting process each animal. VHS will also his frequent travels to other to be about discerning the be performing adoptions at ocean locations to explore balance between exercis- Stoneridge Mall from 10 the qualities of light and ing control while finding am to 6 pm on Saturday, sea, including the Carib- freedom in letting go of and from 11 am to 2 pm on bean. His process often the art world painting in a successful alternative Margaret Rinkovsky is preconceptions. It is a Sunday. involves starting his work the fields behind Stanford private school in the moun- the recipient of the presti- quieting of the mind that Animals will be adopted ‘plein air’ (outside looking University, and counted tains above Santa Cruz. gious SECA Award from allows me to step out of on a first-come, first-served at the scene), and continu- himself fortunate to be The variation of composi- the San Francisco Museum the way enough so that basis during the event and ing inside the studio. exposed to and to study the tion in his extraordinary of Modern Art (SFMO- chance and intuition may may not be placed on “hold.” John Maxon is visiting works of Nathan Oliviera, works demonstrates his MA), and is a nominee to be the guide. Time is an Standard adoption crite- artist and lecturer at San Wayne Thiebaud and Da- ability to handle all forms the American Academy important element in my ria apply. Potential adopt- Jose State University and vid Park during the genesis of media. Says Maxon: of Arts in New York. She work, as each painting is ers are encouraged to visit U.C. Santa Cruz. His work of their iconic styles in the “Paint the struggle. Paint has exhibited nationally slowly built up of many VHS ahead of time to fill has been collected exten- late 60’s and early 70’s, the joy. Above all, paint and has had numerous solo thin transparent glazes that out paperwork and have sively by both private and witnessing the workings the truth.” He strives to exhibitions, including eventually create deeply their adoption applications corporate patrons. Coming of their art world from the “represent these human in- “Temporal Structures” at saturated color, luminosity preapproved to speed the from a very western tradi- inside. Maxon appren- evitabilities through the art. the San Jose Institute of and an expanded sense of process. VHS will be open tion in Wyoming, Maxon ticed to Sam Richardson It is (his) desire to attempt Contempoary Art and “The space.” for adoption preapprovals developed an expansive and John Battenberg, and to paint the great beauty Odyssey Landscapes Re- Jeff Snell’s atmospheric Thursday, May 30 from 10 view of nature and the eventually co-founded the that is around us always considered” at the Museum landscapes unite traditional spiritual essence it imbued. Mount Madonna Center for and to share…personal joy of Art and History in Santa and popular culture as (continued on page 5) Creative Arts & Sciences, in the expression of color.” Cruz. In addition she re- He spent his early days in (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 Stars of the Future: Harp Competition Winners’ Recital Set Public The Firehouse Arts Cen- ginning of the 1800s in Eu- cata by Slonimsky, and the Invited to ter will present in concert rope with inventor Sebastien Faure Impromptu. Strings Recital the winners of the Northern Erard (who also perfected Special guest artist Seika California Harp Compe- the piano mechanism). He Dong is at age 19 a seasoned Sycamore Strings Acad- tition, now known as the gave the harp its greatest performer, having not only emy (SSA) invites the public Yvonne La Mothe Schwager gift: the ability to play in all been invited to perform for to a concert featuring all Competition, on Sunday, keys, which allowed the harp the World Harp Congress at of the string students. The June 2, at 2:00 p.m. Perform- to become an established age 17, but also as a soloist concert will be held Sunday, ing will be the best harpists member of the symphony at the San Francisco Opera June 2, 2013 at 6:00 pm, at from Northern California orchestra, as well as to serve House at age 12 and in New Trinity Lutheran Church, and Nevada between the as a unique conduit for solo York at age 13. Ms. Dong 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleas- ages of 8 and 23. Also on performance. has won First Prizes at the anton. There is no admission the program is special guest Concert selections to following prestigious com- fee. artist Seika Dong, winner be performed will run the petitions: American Harp The program includes of numerous national and gamut from Baroque to con- Society National Competi- fiddle tunes, the SSA string international harp competi- temporary, simple to com- tion, Japan International quartet and advanced group, tions. Tickets are $10-$20, plex, including pieces by Harp Competition, and the as well as group pieces by with child, senior, and group French, German, Russian, BACAHS annual competi- even our youngest students. discounts available. and American composers. tion two years in a row, to A cello solo will be per- The competition to select For the youngest harpists, name just a few. Seika is formed by one of the ad- the stars of the future was the concert pieces consist currently on full merit schol- vanced cello players. held at the San Francisco mainly of works written arship for harp performance Conservatory of Music on by well-known harp peda- at Indiana University under May 26, with about 30 harp- gogues (master teachers), the tutelage of distinguished ists auditioning. They com- including Linda Wood Rol- professor Susann McDon- GALLERY peted in five divisions, each lo and Nancy Gustavson ald. (continued from front page) with different repertoire from our own Bay Area, The competition in its requirements. The Bay Area and French harp composer current form was established vigorous abstract rhythms. Chapter of the American Bernard Andres. Additional in 2011 in honor of Yvonne Snell recently won First Harp Society (BACAHS) selections include Salze- La Mothe Schwager sub- Place at the widely re- organizes and produces the do’s arrangement of Haydn sequent to her bequest to spected annual statewide competition, which precedes Theme and Variations, and BACAHS. Mrs. Schwager landscape exhibition held at the Santa Cruz Art League the 20th annual American Quest by composer and was a Berkeley harpist who Gallery. Working with Harp Society National Com- flutist Gary Schocker, both “quietly made things hap- brush and spray, Snell uses petition to be held this year of which are required works pen on an international level Seika Dong expressive gestures that in- in Los Angeles June 15-18. for the national competition. between 1950 and 1966,” ac- corporate a variety of forms In the intermediate and cording to current BACAHS Although the harp is talent and to spread the love or in person at the Fire- found in nature alongside advanced performance cat- President Dominique Piana. found in every world cul- of the harp. Ultimately the house Arts Center Box Of- elements of urban flair. He egories the repertoire chosen Competition and concert ture, from Antiquity to the art of music is equally about fice, 4444 Railroad Avenue, elaborates on his work: organizer Dominique Piana present, from the Near East includes: Eolian Harp by listening and being heard.” Pleasanton. “The organic qualities of… sums up: “Our goal is to give to Africa and Latin America, Godefroid, Impromptu by Tickets may be purchased The entrance to free park- subjects exist in a fantastic as many as possible a boost its current concert hall incar- Gliere, The Colorado Trail online at www.firehousearts ing is on Spring Street near world, where the natural in the development of their nation finds roots at the be- by Grandjany, Russian Toc- by phone at (925) 931-4848, First Street. position and order of the landscape is challenged in an unruly microcosm.” The exhibit has been curated by the Harrington Gallery’s director Julie Livermore Library to Host Preview of Summer Shakespeare Finegan. The Harrington Gal- Preview scenes from Livermore Shakespeare Fes- a memorable evening at the ates will also be performing says DCTheatreScene.com. lery is located inside the Shakespeare’s The Taming tival will present scenes and vineyard this June and July. The Liar in their upcoming The Washington Examiner Firehouse Arts Center, of the Shrew, and David discuss themes from the It’s an unlikely love story season, directed by Lisa Tro- calls it “Astonishingly fresh, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Ives’s The Liar at 7pm on upcoming summer season’s – when money-loving Petru- movitch. “For David Ives, funny, and totally appealing Pleasanton, Calif. Gal- Wednesday, June 5, at the plays. Shakespeare’s The chio meets headstrong Kate, one of America’s better dra- to modern audiences.” lery hours are Wednesday Livermore Public Library Taming of the Shrew may be no one gets what they bar- matic humorists, translating The Friends of the Liver- through Saturday, 12-5pm, Civic Center, 1188 S. Liver- the original Romantic Com- gained for – they get much the fun of Pierre Corneille’s more Library have under- Saturday 11am-3pm, and more Avenue. edy. It’s certainly one of the more. Jennifer Le Blanc and 1643 French comedy, The written this program as part also one hour before most There is no charge for most popular of his plays, Armando McClain, recently Liar, was an act of respect- of the Friends Authors and performances and during this event. and under the direction of performing as the Macbeth ful reinvention… The result Arts Series. intermissions. Admission Artistic Director Lisa Gary Armagnac, the nation- couple, return to us as Kate is a scrubbed, vivacious For more information, for this exhibit is free, and Tromovitch and actors from ally renowned actor and and Petruchio. script salted with hints of visit www.cityoflivermore. donations are gratefully director, it will be perfect for Shakespeare’s Associ- cheeky self-awareness,” net or call (925) 373-5500. accepted. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 3 Country Western Music at the Bankhead Offers a Perfect Match for the Annual Rodeo Weekend

2012 In what has become an jazz and swing standards. ships, that they added the the Year” by the Academy annual tradition, LVPAC Although not from a par- precise three-part harmony of Western Artists and have SEASON2013 Presents will feature two ticularly musical family, vocals that have enchanted been welcomed at the Grand back-to-back country west- the three sisters have been audiences and attracted the Ole Opry and venues across ern music events at the Bank- hooked since they first heard attention of such musical North America. Pete Escovedo head Theater in conjunction Texas-style fiddling at a lo- legends as Merle Haggard Cowboy singer and gui- Latin Jazz with the 95th Annual Liver- cal contest before they were and Asleep at the Wheel. tarist Don Edwards has more Energizing Music with the more Rodeo this June. even in their teens. It was With renditions of such fa- than earned his place in the Legendary Percussionist Back by popular demand, not until after they mastered vorites as “Georgia on my Western Music Association SAT JUN 1 7:30pm the sweet harmonies and the fiddle, each taking top Mind” and “All of Me,” Hall of Fame where he was fiery fiddles of The Quebe prize in the state champion- they were named “Group of inducted in 2005. The son Sisters Band will open the of a vaudeville magician, Jane Monheit weekend on Friday, June Edwards was drawn to the “Real Jazz Deal” Vocalist 7, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. The songs and spirit of the old WED JUN 5 7:30pm talented trio first appeared West as a young boy and at the Bankhead Theater has been playing cowboy last season as part of the music since the age of nine. The Quebe national touring show “Don’t He left home when he was Sisters Band Fence Me In,” which fea- just 16 to chase the rodeo Texas Fiddle with tured songs, music and po- before finding his calling as Three-Part Harmony etry of the American West. a musician and performer. FRI JUN 7 8pm On Saturday evening June Considered “the best pur- RODEO WEEKEND 8th, following the official veyor of cowboy music in Livermore Rodeo parade and America today,” Edwards Don Edwards opening day events, award- has devoted more than four America’s Country Troubadour winning cowboy balladeer decades to sharing his per- SAT JUN 8 8pm Don Edwards returns to the sonal love for cowboy lore Bankhead Theater stage with The Quebe Sisters Band (above) and Don Edwards and the musical traditions his authentic songs and sto- (below) will be in Livermore. of the Old West. Two of his Livermore ries of cowboy life and lore. albums are in the Library of School of Dance In addition to the perfor- Congress and “High Lone- Summer Ballet & Jazz Recitals mances inside the Bankhead, some Cowboy” was nomi- JUN 15 11am & 3pm Rodeo weekend also signals nated for a Grammy Award JUN 21,22,23 7 & 2pm the opening of LVPAC’s in 2002, a first for cowboy Friday Nights LIVE! free music. Edwards perfectly weekly outdoor concert se- captures the sights, sounds Pavlo ries. The Shea Homes Stage and feelings of cowboy life. Guitar Master of Flamenco and Latin Rhythms outside the theater will ring From the lonesome beauty FRI JUN 28 8pm with the high-energy, coun- and welcoming freedom of try rock and Cajun sounds the landscape, to the ines- Led Zeppelin of The Fred McCarty Band, capable bad weather and from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on bad luck, his music paints Concert Experience June 7th. The event is free an authentic and accurate Featuring Heartbreaker to the public with open am- portrayal of day-to-day life SAT JUN 29 8pm phitheater seating. in the American West. Based in Fort Worth, Tex- While performances by Nitty Gritty as, Grace, Sophia and Hulda The Quebe Sisters Band Quebe (“KWAY-bee”) have and Don Edwards bring the Dirt Band taken the Americana music regular LVPAC Presents Original Country Rock Legends scene by storm bringing their season to a close, the Bank- SUN JUL 7 7pm youthful energy and enthu- head Theater will continue siasm to a musical style that to be filled with music inside has stood the test of time. and out during the sum- Oliver! With championship fiddle mer months. With LVPAC Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre playing and lovely three-part Presents mainstage events JUL 20,21,26,27,28 2 & 8pm harmonies in a vintage-style ranging from Mediterranean AUG 2,3,4 2 & 8pm reminiscent of the legendary music and contemporary CALL CLICK Andrews Sisters, The Quebe flamenco, to country rock 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org Sisters Band offers a fresh and smooth jazz, plus 30 free and lively take on western concerts on the Shea Homes COME BY swing, country, bluegrass, (continued on page 6) 2400 First Street • Downtown Livermore

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 The Little Mermaid Junior Performed Friday Night Outdoor Concerts This Weekend in Livermore The Little Mermaid Ju- tors and the audience. This Royal Conservatory, as well nior opens on June 1 and 2 show is aimed at children as a Founding School Can- To Begin in Pleasanton at the West End Theater in between the ages of 3 – 17. didate. The Pleasanton Down- Livermore. The musical is SmARTSunlimited’s SmARTSunlimited of- town Association’s (PDA) produced by SmARTSun- summer camps feature such fers programs for children Concert in the Park series limited in cooperation with offerings at Into the Woods, as well as adults, in either will entertain visitors every Music Theater International. a main stage production for a competitive or hobby- The West End Theater children ages 7-17, Sleeping ist tract, for voice, piano, Friday night from June 7 is a small black box theater Beauty for children ages 3-7, violin, guitar, Ukulele, Bass, through August 30. This that utilizes full immersion and Wicked and Sweeney percussion, acting, theater, year's line-up features an theatrical design elements to Todd for Music Theater dance, and film. eclectic mix of music from maximize the theatergoer’s Workshops, and a four week Tickets for Little Mer- rock, blues and big band to experience. When the doors intensive film class. maid Jr. are $15.00 for 50’s and 60’s oldies, soul, open the audience will walk SmARTSunlimited re- adults, $10.00 for seniors & and Latin rock. The free through a small Danish cently completed the spring $5.00 for students. concerts run from 7 p.m. to fishing village to reach the solo instrument exams in The West End Theater is 8:30 p.m. They are held at underwater world of Ariel, cooperation with the Royal located at 51 Wright Broth- Lions Wayside Park, on the King Titan and Ursula. The Conservatory. Over 45 stu- ers, Ave. Suite C. To learn corner of First Street and black box will project im- dents participated in these more about SmARTSunlim- Neal Street. ages onto the stage to create exams including voice, pi- ited or to purchase tickets, Patrons are encouraged underwater imagery while ano, and theory. SmART- go to www@SmARTSun- to pick up dinner “to go” minimizing set pieces, to Sunlimited is the East Bay limited.com or call 925- from one of Downtown Pladdohg (top photo) and Public Eye are among the create a balance for the ac- Assessment Center for the 245-0283. Pleasanton's many restau- bands that will perform this summer. rants and bring it with them Auditions Open for Valley Concert Chorale to the park. While guests are allowed The Valley Concert Cho- riety of music ranging from head Theater, and a per- to put out blankets and rale is now scheduling ap- classical to contemporary, formance on the peninsula chairs (at their own risk) in pointments for auditions and folk to jazz. To schedule in collaboration with the Lions Wayside and Deluc- for singers who would like an appointment, call (925) Masterworks Chorale of San chi Parks, they are asked to to be a part of the Chorale’s 462-4205. Mateo. wait until the morning of the 50th Anniversary season of The 50th Anniversary May 2014: A Morten concert to do so. The use of 2013-2014. Auditions will concert season will feature Lauridsen Festival with rocks to hold down blankets be held on Mon., June 3 and the following performances Morten Lauridsen, featuring is prohibited, as large rocks in August and September and events: two performances, includ- can damage lawn-mowing with dates to be announced. October: The Best of the ing one in San Francisco at equipment. Also, the use of Auditions and rehearsals Best – The Top 10 Choruses, Mission Dolores Basilica, of plastic tarps, which can burn are held at the First Presby- featuring those by Handel, all-Lauridsen choral selec- the grass, is not allowed. terian Church of Livermore. Bach, Brahms, Mozart and tions and choral workshop There is no admission The church is located at more. that will include local high charge. 2013 Concert in the Park 2020 Fifth Street. December: Winter Won- schools and colleges led by The Chorale is seek- derland, featuring Britten’s Mr. Lauridsen. Line-Up: June 7 – OTR, Folk Rock; July 19 – West 23 – Magic Moments, Hits ing experienced singers Ceremony of Carols and More information about Classic Rock; June 14 – Grand Boulevard, Classic of the 50s & 60s; and Au- The CoolTones Big Band, Soul; July 26 – Pladdohg, gust 30 – Public Eye, High with sight-reading skills familiar holiday songs. the Valley Concert Chorale Swing/Big Band; June 21 – Celtic Rock; Energy Rock & Roll. who enjoy singing exciting March 2014: A Choral is available at www.valley- Ruckatan Latin Tribe; June August 2 – Finding Information about the and challenging music. The Spectacular, featuring Car- concertchorale.org/ or (925) 28 – The Crisis, Eclectic Stella, Modern/Alt Rock; concerts or the Pleasanton Chorale performs a wide va- mina Burana at the Bank- 866-4003. Rock; August 9 – Burton & Co., Downtown Association is July 5 – James Nagel Jazzy Rhythm and Blues; available by calling (925) Band, Rock & Soul; July August 16 – Synaptic Gap, 484-2199 or visiting www. Studio Seven Features 'Twisted Silver' 12 – The Bacchus Brothers, Modern Rock Hits; August pleasantondowntown.net. Studio Seven Arts will rials and fashion influences. my favorite Trunk Shows of host a seasonal fashion trunk Twisted Silver makes use the year. We get great sup- show featuring one of the of natural and often bril- port for being and buying hottest brands in fashion liantly recycled materials to local, right on Main Street,” jewelry, Twisted Silver. deliver avant-garde styles said Debbie Mitchell. “We Tea Dance Benefits Veterans Programs The Twisted Silver trunk with its earrings, necklaces will have fantastic styles to show in Pleasanton takes and bracelets. The Bay Area share and a lot of excite- A benefit tea dance will Street. Dancing will be to The donation is $7, which place Saturday, June 1, from based company is the play- ment.” be hosted by VFW Post the music of The Mellow- includes a light lunch. 10am to 2pm at Studio Sev- ground for Debbie Mitch- The “Twisted” brand has 6298 on June 12 in Pleas- tones Combo playing music For tickets or informa- en, Arts. It will feature hun- ell, a trailblazing jewelry been adopted in boutiques anton. from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. tion email Jpseph Buonsnte dreds of pieces, great prices designer who puts all of her and galleries nationwide. The dance will be held Proceeds are used to as- at [email protected] or call and the chance to meet the creativity into each piece. Studio Seven Arts is located from 1 to 3:15 p.m. in the sist needy veterans and their 443-2224. designer in person to discuss “Being from Pleasanton, at 400 Main St., Pleasanton. Veterans Hall, 301 Main families. 2013 styles, the latest mate- Studio Seven Arts is one of THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 5

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) TVAR Has Animals Available During Maddie's Pet Adoption Days in need of volunteers to foster kittens Hi my name is Harper, I am be adopted. There are so many eight weeks old and this is the animals at risk of euthanasia Kitten season is underway. TVAR needs foster homes for story of my family. in our community, please help kittens until adopted (generally 9-12 weeks of age). Fosters When I was only two days them find their forever homes. are needed who can care for bottle babies (kittens not old old my beautiful mother and Please email contact@TVAR. enough to eat on their own), and kittens (over 5 weeks of age. my 5 sisters were abandoned at org or go to the website at www. the East County Animal Shelter. TVAR.org to help and for more Foster parents feed, play with and tend to the medical My mother took great care of us information. needs (as necessary) of the kittens. TVAR provides one-on- even though she was only about I want to thank you for lis- one training on how to feed and do everything else necessary eight months old herself. We tening to my lucky family story. to raise the kittens, as well as assist foster parents through were all really scared (okay, I these days because my sisters If it was not for people like you the adoption process. A small room that is separate from the just wanted to nurse and sleep), and I are growing so much... I we would not be having this regular living space, such as a bathroom or small bedroom, but mom was worried about don’t think she minds because conversation. I want to thank is the perfect place to keep kittens. Even those with pets can what would become of her we make her laugh the way we all of the TVAR foster families family. The shelter was noisy play all of the time. J who take us in and care for us still take in kittens. and scary but the people there until we find a home. I would TVAR provides everything: food, a litter box, bedding, Our kitty mom is not with Dublin PetSmart. Please come fed mom well. The shelter is us any more, she was sent to and make our dreams come true also like to thank Maddie’s Fund toys and medical care. The daily care required for kittens unable to keep underage kit- another foster home so she can and give us a safe and happy for all of their support with the depends on the age of the kitten. tens, so mom was not sure what get spayed and be adopted to her home. Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days For more information, please visit www.tvar.org or email would happen. forever home. We miss her but The other thing I want to and the Maddie’s Treatable As- [email protected]. Thank goodness East Coun- we know she is safe now and talk to you about is all of the sistance Program which helps ty Animal Shelter works really won’t have to go back to the other families in need. TVAR rescues save more animals. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit or- close with Tri-Valley Animal Don’t forget. Maddie’s Pet ganization serving the homeless animal community in the shelter. Her name is Harmony can only take as many kittens Rescue (TVAR). TVAR was and she is available for adoption and puppies as they have foster Adoption Days are June 1st and greater Tri-Valley Area. able to find a foster mom who with TVAR. Please give my homes for. This means that 2nd at Pleasanton Stoneridge was willing to take in my whole mom a good home - you can there are many families in lo- Mall and Dublin Petsmart – family. We were able to grow find her at www.TVAR.org she cal shelters that will not be as you can meet all the Tri-Valley and flourish in a safe home is truly beautiful inside and out. lucky as mine. Can you open Animal Rescue animals for ADOPTIONS environment where mom could My five sisters and I will your home to a foster family? adoption. I love my 5 sisters but (continued from front page) relax and care for her babies. be available for adoption with There are bottle babies (kittens I need to find my own place, I TVAR paid for all of our food, am sure all you guys out there tive director Melanie Sadek. a bunch of other TVAR kittens without moms and can’t eat on medical care and supplies so our at the Maddie’s Pet Adoption their own), kittens of all other know what I mean. “We would be thrilled to foster mom only has to give us Days on June 1st and 2nd at the ages, cats, dogs and puppies that Thank you for listening, find our entire facility emp- love and attention. Well, she is Pleasanton Stoneridge Mall and need a place to go until they can Harper the Kitten ty come Monday morn- also scooping quite a bit of poop ing.” For more information, please visit www.valleyhu- mane.org or the Maddie’s® The TVAR people took me to and foster dogs too. It is a busy of the animals that need foster Pet Adoption Days website Dr Raj at the ABC Pet Clinic in house and I have become used care are sick like me, some of at http://adopt.maddiesfund. San Ramon for treatment. The to all of the activity. I love to them are too young and others org. string had been cut but I still sit with you and be petted but I are just running out of time could not eat. Dr Raj was willing am not a pest. I always use my at local shelters. Please go to In preparation for the to do surgery on me but told the litter box. I will make a good www.tvar.org or email contact@ event, VHS is seeking in- TVAR people I might not make it respectful pet for you and your TVAR.org if you are interested BRISCO dividuals and families who through surgery. Well I did and family. in helping or fostering. would be willing to foster Dr Raj kept me on intravenous If it was not for TVAR and Now back to me. I will be at am to 2 pm, but closed on dogs in their home for ap- fluids for a few days until I was the Maddie’s Treatable As- the Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days Friday, May 31. proximately two weeks. able to start eating. sistance Program, animals like at the Pleasanton Stoneridge Maddie’s® Pet Adoption I then went to a foster home me would not have a chance at Mall and Dublin Petsmart along Interested parties should Days is being held to in- that specializes in care of sick life. TVAR needs more foster with other TVAR animals on contact Operations Man- nd crease awareness of shelter My name is Bones. I am 5 animals. I would try to rub up homes for deserving animals June 1st and 2 . Please come ager Yayoi DaCosta at (925) animals, boost adoptions, years old and have only eight against my foster mom’s leg to like me. TVAR pays for all of and meet me and the other de- 426-8656. show how I appreciated the care the supplies, food and medical serving animals at the amazing and support local shelters. lives left. I was neglected to Maddie’s Fund® is a but I would fall from weakness until we are adopted. Not all Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. Now in its fourth year, the the point of emaciation and family foundation which was dumped at the East County L. My foster mom would give event has spread to more me a kitty buffet full of tuna, is funded by the founder of Animal Shelter by a neglectful than 200 participating orga- kitten food, baby food and high Workday and PeopleSoft, human who let me starve almost Wine Festival Special: nizations in eight communi- to death in her care. I don’t un- calorie recovery food. My foster 1 olive oil and Dave Duffield and his wife ties nationwide. Maddie’s derstand how people can be so mom would sit with me and 1 balsamic vinegar $29! Cheryl. Maddie’s Fund® say ‘come on Bones you have Fund has set aside $4 million mean. I am a big cat and I was is helping to achieve and to eat.’. I was finally able to dollars to provide shelters down to less than five pounds. sustain a no-kill nation by Thank goodness that the East start eating slowly. I have gone and rescues with an adop- from less than 5 pounds to 10 providing solutions to the County Animal Shelter works tion stipend ranging from pounds. I am still thin but I eat most challenging issues fac- so closely with the Tri-Valley $500 to $2,000 for each pet Animal Rescue (TVAR), they well now and I am ready to find ing the animal welfare com- my forever home. olive oil • balsamic vinegars adopted during the event. saved my life. They saw me Olive Oil • customBalsamic gift baskets Vinegar • Gifts munity through Maddie’s® Let me tell you a little bit “VHS is grateful for this at the shelter and said I was the flavored olive oils & specialty food Grant Giving and Maddie’s about me. I love other cats and Specialty Foods • Olive Oil Skincare opportunity from Maddie’s skinniest cat they had ever seen. InstituteSM. Maddie’s Fund I was unable to eat because a have become used to the dogs in Tasting Room at Blacksmith Square Fund® to showcase the my foster mom’s home. The big is named after the family’s string was looped around my 21 South Livermore Ave. at Blacksmith Square many wonderful dogs and Lab dog is really nice and he is 21 S. Livermore Ave. #101 | 925.454.8777 beloved Miniature Schnau- tongue and was going down into 925/454-8777Hours: Thursday-Sunday • Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm 11 am-5 pm cats that deserve loving my stomach. I was so weak I my friend. The little Chihuahua zer who passed away in homes,” said VHS execu- could not stand. dog is a pest but I like him now www.victorinevalley.com 1997. too. There are kittens, other cats 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 In Praise of Local Culture

By Susan Steinberg asked. My answer seemed surdly snobbish to dismiss Roberto Perlas Gomez, all The enchanting music of Room, as scientists rusty My friends knew I had to surprise them: “Because a local company out of former Resident Artists Tchaikovsky, Kreisler, after intense years of just returned from a long they are very good!” No, hand. During the past week with Opera San Jose, and Anton Rubinstein, and graduate school struggled New York City culture- LDT is not ABT, and I have had the pleasure all superb singing actors. Saint-Saens evoked the to regain mastery of their fest: weeks of Metropoli- LVO’s singers haven’t been of attending a variety of Up close and personal at era of great Russian ballet long-unused instruments. tan Opera performances, asked to sing at the Met, local performances, each of Pleasanton’s Firehouse traditions, and the danc- To make matters worse, American Ballet Theater’s but they present immensely which has been a complete Arts Center, their verve ers embodied this spirit: our first conductor Keith opening night, and concerts talented performers, won- delight. communicated a real Sara Mount, Laura Haley, Polk, an eager-beaver U.C. at Carnegie Hall. derful productions, and LVO’s recent “Passion- sense of opera’s fun, fury, Rachel Marlett, and the Berkeley grad student, “So why are you busy a sense of all-out artistic ate Afternoon” of opera intrigue, and passion often perfectly-poised Sarah chose some daunting selec- attending performances dedication that carries into featured singers I’ve often missing in rote “big house” Marlett daring to re-create tions for that first year, by the Livermore-Amador the heart of an audience. driven over an hour to productions. the famous Fokine “Dying beginning with Resnicek’s Symphony, the Livermore Excellence can be hear: tenor Michael Dailey, The LDT’s “Master- Swan." It was a triumph “Donna Diana Overture," Dance Theater and Liver- enjoyed in so many Valley mezzo-soprano Bettany works” presentation was for Artistic Director a break-neck challenge for more Valley Opera?” they venues that it would be ab- Coffland, and baritone an impressive program Betsy Hausherg for superb even a major orchestra’s of short works represent- programming, additional string section. ing famous eras of ballet choreography and costume Somehow the small Lone Star Retrobates Part of Western Music history, from Fokine’s designs, and for Sarah audience of music lov- classical “Dying Swan” to Marlett, who restaged and ers remained loyal to the Performances in Livermore contemporary works. The costumed the Pavlova symphony, as did the re-en- opening number, featur- Suite. ergized musicians, so eager ing a romantically fluid At the Livermore-Ama- to continue playing that ensemble, gave listeners dor Symphony’s “Ode to a they paid LHS tuition for the added treat of hearing a Joyous Season” concert, I their “orchestra class” and passionate performance of was among the teary-eyed bought their own music, Vitali’s “Chaconne” played old-timers recalling the often a considerable outlay by violinist David Song, group’s awkward early for a two –musician family an Amador Valley High days. Three of the original (plus baby-sitting fees). sophomore and pianist five 1963 founding com- Hearing the symphony’s Vivian Sung, a Dublin mittee members waxed increasing competence High junior. Other pieces, nostalgic at the historic under the steady leader- accompanied by the Pleas- 50th anniversary concert, ship of Dr. Arthur Barnes, anton Community Concert including Virginia McFann, and watching the commu- Lone Star Retrobates Band, included playful still an orchestra violin- nity benefits spread from The West Coast Swing dance band specializing in at the corner of Louis Jor- Leroy Anderson selections ist, Joan Green, long-time high school musicians band Lone Star Retrobates authentic West Coast Swing. dan and Ray Price, and say and the charming “Pineap- Symphony Guild leader, and scholarships, to a full performs at the Livermore Featuring trumpet, twin Johnny Mercer and the Pied ple Poll”’ based on music and this reviewer, whose Youth Symphony, has been Public Library Civic Center, fiddles, pedal steel guitar, Pipers were sitting in. by Sir Arthur Sullivan. late husband Dan Stein- rewarding for the entire 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, drums and standup bass, The Friends of the Liver- The evening’s dramatic berg was the first concert- Valley. on Sunday, June 2 at 2pm. plus rich four- part vocal more Library have under- highlight was the revival master. Remembering the The historic 50th An- Sunday, June 2 at 2pm. harmonies and even trick written this program as part of Aram Khachaturian’s multiple tasks of writing niversary Season Concert, There is no charge for this yodeling on demand, the of the Friends Authors and “Masquerade," choreo- concert notes, (and per- featuring a rousing rendi- event. Retrobates sashay from hot Arts Series. graphed by guest Michael suading Coast Manufactur- tion of Beethoven’s 9th The Lone Star Retrobates swing to honkytonk. Let’s For more information, Chinnavaso. From his or- ing President Jim Merritt Symphony, was truly an - a Bay Area based boot- say Ella and The Inkspots visit www.cityoflivermore. chestra seat, he must have to have his secretary type ode to joy for listeners and scootin’, wingtips-flyin’ were to gig with Bob Wills net or call (925) 373-5500. been pleased by the elegant them and run off programs performers alike, including ballroom scene filled with on the office mimeograph the powerful performance swirling masked ladies as machine), cajoling busy of the Pacific Masterworks danseur noble Eric Rhodes physicist Cal Wood to Chorus, and Valley Concert MUSIC searched convincingly for design a cover based on the Chorale, (also begun in (continued from page 3) his lost love, an elegant newly-issued USPS stamp 1963). It was a tribute to Stage outdoors, local music during the summer months, LVPAC Presents 2013-2014 Rachel Marlett. Frankly, honoring music, selling all those past and present and arts enthusiasts will are available now at the season will be officially an- this reviewer found it more tickets and program ads, who have helped nurture easily find a show that suits Bankhead Theater box of- nounced in mid-June with gracefully evocative than and managing the house and develop this wonderful their interests. fice. Nearly 60 exciting and tickets available to the gen- the ball scene in ABT’s on performance nights, community institution. Tickets to see The Quebe diverse events featuring eral public beginning in July. “Eugene Onegin." it seems impossible to On its own merits, Sisters Band on June 7th, acclaimed artists in music, The Bankhead Theater is Most amazing program believe I ever had so much the current Valley cul- Don Edwards on June 8th dance, theater and other located at 2400 First Street segment was the 4-part energy. (Of course it was tural scene has much to be and all remaining per- performing arts have been in Downtown Livermore. Pavlova Suite, comprised “pre-K” – before kids). proud of and much to be formances in the current planned for the upcoming To purchase tickets call of her signature solos, two Oh, the pain of those enjoyed by discriminating LVPAC Presents season, season beginning in Sep- 925-373-6800 or visit www. actually choreographed by early rehearsals in the audiences. including those scheduled tember 2013. The complete bankheadtheater.org. the legendary lady herself. Livermore High Band THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 7 Charter School Takes on the Drama, 'The Visit' wealth if they will kill one Warren. “The Visit is charisma and talent were of their leading citizens, very much an ensemble captivating in both parts Alfred Ill, who had be- piece. I was looking for a she played: the mayor and trayed Claire when they play that would stretch the a journalist. “Staying at were young lovers. In this student performers beyond school late to build props morality play about ven- what they’d done before. and spending hours memo- geance and greed, the pros- I wanted them to grapple rizing lines feels worth pect of wealth is enough with a foreign style and it when you see the final to corrupt the townspeople use their bodies in new performance come together into considering, and ulti- ways. I brought in guest smoothly.” mately committing, murder artist Rami Margron as a The play was performed for profit. movement coach; The Visit on campus over three “I was very impressed afforded great opportuni- nights, May 16 - 18. that drama teacher John ties for odd physical char- “I hope the students will Warren chose such a dif- acterizations and striking approach future artistic ficult and demanding script choreography.” experiences with an open to challenge the students,” Playing Claire with mind, either as artists or said Kjelene Deakin, an enigmatic elegance spectators,” said Warren. whose son played Alfred. belying a burning bitter- “I think they’ve come “The students at LVCP rise ness, sophomore Sabbath out with a wider sense to the challenges imposed Mikelson said, “I have of what’s possible. If on them, and the drama never been cast in a role so something seems strange at program is no different.” complex and I loved it. I first, it can be valuable to Livermore Valley honestly have become so push through one’s initial Charter Prep is a tuition- close to each of the cast confusion.” Students on stage. free public charter high members. It’s an extraor- Added Deakin, “By par- and other little clues that performances of The school that provides a dinary thing. I feel truly ticipating in the drama pro- By Carol Graham show how the desperate Visit, a three-act drama by smaller school environ- blessed to have been part gram, students are offered “The Visit is a play townsfolk turn into self- Swiss playwright Friedrich ment enabling a different of such a wonderful cast at opportunities to develop that’s hard to wrap your justified murderers. They Durrenmatt, originally approach to education that such a wonderful school.” the skills of higher think- head around at first,” said are constantly lying to published and performed incorporates project-based In the fledgling two-year ing, responsibility, com- high school junior Julia Di themselves, which is hard in 1956. learning as well as tradi- old drama department, munication and creativity Simone. “For me, it took to show on stage.” The play’s protagonist tional curriculum. most cast members also all in an engaging and re- a few weeks before I could Yet the Livermore Val- Claire, a multimillionaire, “Our drama program is served as production staff. warding experience. These appreciate the plot. The ley Charter Prep (LVCP) visits her struggling home- accessible to all who want “Drama showed me the students are the pioneers of most dynamic parts of the drama students captured town after several decades, to participate, regardless value of hard work,” said a program that promises to play are the snide threats it beautifully during their offering the residents great of prior experience,” said Di Simone, whose onstage be outstanding.” Newest Sculpture Unveiled in Pleasanton Joyful Empowerment, nours are very well known of having the city accept a bronze sculpture, was in Pleasanton. We wanted the sculpture. It took about unveiled last week in front to find them a sculpture three months for the hearing of the Museum on Main, they would love. We looked process. The piece arrived Pleasanton. through the newest piec- in Pleasanton in early Oc- The work was created by es we had found in Santa tober 2012 and was stored artist Angela DelaVega and Fe. There was Joyful Em- until the location could be privately funded by Marilyn powerment, a bronze of a approved. The Athenours and Bob Athenour through young child standing atop wanted it to be located on Another HAPPY. a globe. We knew the Athe- Main Street. The sculpture is sold nours would love this piece. Public art in Pleasanton black granite. Most of the How perfect for them. Bob can be supported by mak- base is the natural look of taught at Amador Valley ing a tax-deductible dona- stone. The artist said her High School for many years tion payable to the "City of greatest inspiration is the and later became a travel Pleasanton" with the words curious and ever-changing agent. Marilyn is a lover of "Another HAPPY" in the individuality of her children. Bob and Marilyn Anthenour with sculpture. children and learning. Her memo line. HAPPY stands "I am so grateful to may for learning." She notes that our children. been approved by the city, daughter shared with us that for "Harrington Art Part- parents for their constant the little girl "on top of the In 2011, the Athenours but didn't feel any were right her mother always taught nership Project for You." model of love for learning world" expresses the impact approached Nancy and Gary for them. They were told them that they wanted to be Checks may be mailed to the in our home. With my three educators make in the lives Harrington wanting to pur- that a new list of sculptures empowered." City of Pleasanton, Atten- children, I try to follow of children. It speaks of the chase a sculpture as part of would be presented to the With the Athenours' ap- tion: Susan Andrade-Wax, their wonderful example empowerment through edu- the HAPPY program. They city. proval, the process began P. O. Box 520, Pleasanton, and nurture a real passion cation that we all want for viewed the pieces that had Nancy said, "The Athe- of going through the process CA 94566-0802. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. artists, and children’s art projects lead Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley available at www.firehousearts.org, or 373-6800. Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- by Debbie Wardrope and Young Rem- wineries will be hosting "Wine 925-931-4848, or at the Box Office at Don Edwards, June 8, 8 p.m. Bankhead month, 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Liver- able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton brandts. Other activities include face Wednesdays" each Wednesday through the center. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. more. Art displays, poetry, entertain- for more info about the workshop, painting by Limelight Faces, balloons, October. One featured winery will be Pete Escovedo and his Latin Jazz Or- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- ment, special events. For the brochure 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ light refreshments, and Firehouse staff open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests chestra, June 1, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead 6800. go to www.bothwellartscenter.org. earthlink.net. on hand to chat and answer questions "wine-down" from the work week or Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Broadway Star of ‘Wicked’ and vocal Seasons of the Valley, an exhibit of the PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now about the premier intimate venue in the just grab a taste of wine before going www.bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. dynamo David Burnham returns to art of Bettie Goosman is displayed meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd valley. Firehouse Arts Center is located out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. Check Stars of the Future: Harp Competition the Firehouse Arts Center with his at The Purple Orchid Inn, 4549 Cross Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The in downtown Pleasanton at 4444 for the winery listings at www.lvwine. Winners’ Recital, with special guest one-man show performing songs from Rd., Livermore to the end of June. Art Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Railroad Avenue. For information, org. performance by International Prize many of his past roles, along with can be viewed daily from 8am. to 6 us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- visit www.firehousearts.org, or call Dog Day Afternoon, Saturday, June Winner Seika Dong. The Firehouse favorite Broadway standards and p.m. For more information call (925) cally relay our thoughts, emotions and 925-931-4848. 1, 12:00 - 4:00pm; enjoy Dog Day Arts Center will present in concert the selections from his CDs. Sunday, June 606-8855. experiences through poetry. Become a Afternoon at the Estate Winery with winners of the Northern California Harp 8, 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25, Imagination Expressed, Pleasanton member & share your work - Contact WINERY EVENTS your four-legged, furry friend. Wines Competition on Sunday, June 2, at 2:00 with child, senior, and group discounts Art League show at Museum on Main, [email protected] for more Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore available by the glass and bottle. No p.m. Competition will be held at the available. Tickets available at www. Pleasanton. April 9 through June 10. info on Theme Challenges, Membership Rd., Livermore. June 7: Evening at fee for event entry. For information San Francisco Conservatory of Music firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at www.PAL-ART.com. & Opportunities. the Vineyards - Live music by Patty & call 925-456-2305. Wente Vineyards on May 26, with harpists from Northern the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, Angela Johal Exhibit at the Figurehead The Young Artists’ Studio has openings Abigail, dancing, individual Pizzetta Estate Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 California and Nevada competing in 5 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Gallery. "Emanations" explores the life in its 2013 Summer Session. Artist and glass of wine. Tickets are $30 for Tesla Road, Livermore. divisions, and ranging from age 8-23. Pavlo, Canadian guitar master, June 28 of the “Nuclear Woman” that incorpo- Peggy Frank welcomes interested general public and $25 for Wine Club Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, 3050 Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First rates original 60s vintage images and students ages 7 through high school members. For more information or to Marina Avenue, Livermore, Garden Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. mixed media. They are reflective of her to sign up for a week or more of small make a reservation call 925-449- Party and Wine Distrribution Event on Tickets $10-$20 available at www. org or 373-6800. life growing up in a time when the role group instruction in art. Projects 9463 or visit our website at www. June 8 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. There will firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at Led Zeppelin Concert Experience, West of the woman was defined by a male- include all kinds of drawing, painting, laspositasvineyards.com. June 19: be food, music, and lots of good wines. the Box Office at the center. Coast Performing Arts Presenters, June dominated society. Figurehead Gallery printmaking and sculpture. High Evening at the Vineyards - Live music The cost is $10 dollars for non-wine Sycamore Strings Academy (SSA) 29, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 is located in the Old Theater Mall, 2222 school students working on advanced by Bones-Quigley, dancing, individual club members, free for wine club invites the public to a concert featuring First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- 2nd St. Livermore. Please visit figure- portfolios are welcome. Peggy has Pizzetta and glass of wine. Tickets members. all of the string students. The concert theater.org or 373-6800. headgallery.com for more information. been working with young artists in the are $30 for general public and $25 will be held Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Martina McBride, 27th season of The The exhibit may be viewed Wed-Sat Livermore Valley since 1980. For infor- for Wine Club members. For more MUSIC/CONCERTS 6:00 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Concerts at Wente Vineyards, Wed., 12pm-6pm until June 2nd. mation about the summer art program information or to make a reservation Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. There June 26. Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Exhibit, Cuda Ridge Wines, Louise Gray's or school year lessons contact her at call 925-449-9463 or visit our website regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- is no admission fee. The program Road, Livermore. For ticket information, colorful abstract art on display through (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ at www.laspositasvineyards.com. rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- includes fiddle tunes, the SSA string go to www.wentevineyards.com June 30. Cuda Ridge Winery is located comcast.net. Live Music, The Winemaker's Pour the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month.. quartet and advanced group, as well at 5385 East Avenue in Livermore. Summer Drawing Classes in the eve- House, 2241 First St., Livermore, 215- from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, as group pieces by even our youngest ON THE STAGE Gallery on the Green, new art show nings at the Figurehead Gallery 2222 2656. www.winemakerspourhouse. small cover. students. A cello solo will be performed Trinity Church’s drama ministry, hosted by Pleasanton Art League. 10 2nd Street, Suite 21, Livermore: Jacob com. May 30, 6:30-9 p.m., Jack Juice Newton, “American Girl” and by one of the advanced cello players. Acts One, will present a faith based a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8, Wente Vineyards Hankinson, Portrait Drawing, Mondays, Quigley; May 31, 7-10 p.m., Joey T. “Angel of the Morning” artist brings her West Coast Swing Band Lone Star spring play entitled “Alcatraz Realty Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Rd., June 24-August 12, ( 8 week session), June 1, 7:30-10:30, Northern Static; trio show to the Firehouse Arts Center Retrobates, June 2, 2 p.m. Livermore Company." Performances are at Trinity, Livermore. 7-9 PM, $200; Jacob Hankinson, Intro June 2, 4-7 p.m., Jimmy Ashley; June on Friday, May 31, at 8:00 p.m. Winner Library, 1188 So.Livermore Ave. Free 557 Olivina Avenue, Livermore on May The Contemporary Landscape: Exhibi- to Drawing, Fridays, June 21-August 9, 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Music Love; June of the Grammy for Best Pop Female, admission. 373-5505. 31st at 7 pm, June 1st at 8pm and tion at the Harrington Gallery at Fire- ( 8 week session), 4-6 PM, $200; Ozell 7, 7-10 p.m., Blues on the Patio with the Academy of Country Music’s New Jane Monheit, jazz and cabaret, June June 2nd at 6pm. Admission is free house Arts Center in Pleasanton, June Hudson, Portrait Drawing, Tuesdays , Evan Thomas Goldstein; June 8, 7-10 Female Vocalist of the Year, and a 5, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 and everyone is welcome. For more 7 through July 19. Invitational exhibit June 25-August 27, (10 week session), p.m., Georgi and the Rough Week; June People’s Choice Award, Juice Newton First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- information call the church at (925) featuring 5 very different artists, from 7-9 PM, $250; Ozell Hudson, Figure 9, 4-7 p.m., Joey T; June 11, 6:30-9:30 has strings of top-10 hits that just theater.org, 373-6800. 447-1848. abstract to conceptual: John Crawford, Drawing, Wednesdays, June 26-August p.m., Steve Kritzer and Friends; June keep on coming. Firehouse Arts Center, The Quebe Sisters Band, Texas fiddle The Keys to the Hotel Barbary, Douglas John Maxon, Margaret Rinkovsky, Jenn 14, (8 week session), 7-9 PM, $250. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m., BoSco Duo; June 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown with three-part harmony, June 7, 8 Morrisson Theatre in Hayward. Five Shifflet, Jeff Snell. Opening reception 2222 2nd St. Suite 21, Livermore. 337- 15, 7-10 p.m., Tumble Down House; Pleasanton. Tickets $40-$50, with p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., scenes will be presented on June 10th with artists on Wednesday, June 12, 1799 or figureheadgallery.com June 15, 7-9:30 p.m., Chris Lebel. group discounts available. Tickets Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org at a live staged reading at the Mor- 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free and open to the Colored Pencil Classes "Basics and risson Theatre, and the audience will public. Regular gallery hours: Wednes- Beyond." Instructor Maryann Kot. decide the winner. Admission for the day, Thursday, Friday from 12-5pm; Starting 9:30 a.m., Mon., June 17 reading is free, and tokens to vote will Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harrington and 1:00 p.m., June 17 for 5 weeks. be sold for $5. The Douglas Morrisson Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center Classes will be held at the Bothwell Art Theatre is located at 22311 N. Third St. in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Sign in Hayward, next to the Senior Center Admission is free, donations always up at Way Up Art and Frame, 1912 2nd and the Japanese Gardens. The Box appreciated. St. Livermore, 925-443-3388. Space Office is open Tuesday through Friday, East Meets West art reception Sat., is limited. See Maryann's art at www. 12:30 to 5:30 and can be reached at June 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lily Xu, maryannkot.com. (510) 881-6777. Information is also Bill Paskewitz, the late Merilyn “Tilli” Ukulele Circle, next two meetings will available at www.dmtonline.org. Calhoun, Walter Davies, Kurt Fehlberg be on June 8th and June 29th. Note, Livermore Shakespeare Festival and Katie Caulk; as well as poetry by Second St. will be closed to traffic for presents William Shakespeare’s comic Cher Wollard, Jim Curcuro and Kay the Rodeo parade on June 8th, but look at the battle of the sexes, The Speaks. Display through September. the studio will still open. Meetings are Taming of the Shrew, and the madcap Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal every 2nd and last Saturday of the- comedy of manners, The Liar, adapted Ave., Pleasanton. www.ci.pleasanton. month from 12noon-1pm at Galina’s by David Ives from a farce by Pierre ca.us Music Studio located at 2222 Second Corneille. The productions play in St., Suite 2, Livermore. Please confirm repertory June 20 – July 21 under the MEETINGS/CLASSES participation by contacting us at (925) stars at Concannon Vineyard. Tickets Fine Art on Friday, 10 a.m. with Art 960-1194 or www.GalinasMusicStu- on sale at www.LivermoreShakes.org or Critique & Coffee at the Corner Bakery dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring 1-800-838-3006. For more information Cafe, Pleasanton Gateway Plaza. some music to share with the group. call (925) 443-BARD. Professional, Local and Emerging Ukuleles are available for purchase. Perils and Passions on the Farm, Cel- Artists of the San Francisco Bay Area. Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. ebrate the genre of the melodrama in Contact Claudette for more information Firehouse First Fridays: Free Summer 3 plays in various venues on the farm. 510 543-4776. Events at the Firehouse Arts Center A fundraiser to benefit The San Ramon Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday in Pleasanton. June 7, July 5, August Historic Foundation and Danville’s Role 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring 2. All free and open to the public. Players Ensemble. Sat., June 22, 5 their own materials and easels. Open Events include: Open mic on Firehouse “Blessings,” a free concert of light sacred and secular music will be presented by p.m. Come early and bring a picnic for to all artists. Professional artist models Theater Stage anchored by special the musicians of Our Savior Lutheran Ministries on Sunday, June 2, at 4:00 pm (1385 6 p.m. performance. Sun., June 23, 1 (nude). No instructor. Students under guest acts, Harrington Art Gallery p.m. opening, 2 p.m. performance with 18 need written parental permission to exhibits, art demonstrations by noted So. Livermore Avenue). The concert will feature choir, handbells, brass, guitar, and ice cream social at intermission. Forest attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell collage, mixed media, paint and fiber clarinet, as well as a piano duet and a vocal show tune. All are welcome. Home Farms Historic Park, 19953 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 9

San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Hills Chihuahua 3. No pets please. medic monologue; cold readings from 1st Wednesday Street Party, Jump into Tickets $30 for adults; $15 for children 556-4500 for more information. the script may be requested. For an Summer, June 5, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown under 12 - To reserve tickets call 925 appointment, call 462-2121 and leave Pleasanton, Pleasanton Downtown 820-1278 or email SanRamonhf@ DANCE a message or email kbreedveld@ Association, (925) 484-2199, www. gmail.com, Casual dress; flat-heeled Forest Fantasia Dance Changes trivalleyrep.com. Performances will be pleasantondowntown.net shoes recommended. All proceeds Everything, Livermore School of August 17-25 at the Firehouse Arts Firehouse First Fridays Open House, will be divided equally between the Dance, Junior, June 15, 11 a.m. and 3 Center in Pleasanton. June 7, July 5 and Aug. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. programs of RPE and SRHF p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., All aboard Noah’s ark! Calling all Activities range from Open Mic in the The Golden Follies with guest Chanteuse Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org children and youth to sing and dance Firehouse Theater, the show in the Darla Wiggington, 2 p.m. June 23, or 373-6800. under the rainbow in Benjamin Harrington Art Gallery to a hands-on Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Dance Changes Everything, Livermore Britten’s children’s opera, “Noah’s art project for the kids. Free event. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. School of Dance, jazz, June 21 and 22, Flood.” The call is out for all creatures Open to all ages. Firehouse Arts Center, org or 931-4848. 7 and 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 great and small to attend a two-week 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Hamlet, San Francisco Shakespeare, First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- opera camp, July 1-12, and then sail firehousearts.org. Free Shakespeare in the Park, Amador theater.org or 373-6800. away with Mr. and Mrs. Noah on the Livermore Rodeo Parade, 10 a.m. in Valley Community Park, corner of Black Sleeping Beauty with a Twist, Livermore Ark. “Noah’s Flood” will have two downtown Livermore, Second Street. Avenue and Santa Rita Rd., Pleasan- School of Dance Ballet, June 22 and public performances: July 13 at St. June 8. ton, June 29 to July 14, Saturdays and 23, 7 and 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Bartholomew’s Church in Livermore 95th Annual Livermore Rodeo, June 8 Sundays, 7:30 p.m. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- and July 14 at St. Clare’s Church and 9 Robertson Park Stadium, www. headtheater.org or 373-6800. in Pleasanton. The opera, recently livermorerodeo.org MOVIES Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn featured in the hit movie “Moonrise An Evening with Voices from the Civil Free Classic Film Series, Pleasanton how to dance with great instructors Kingdom,” will be co-produced by War, Tues., June 11, 7 p.m. Museum Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, from It's All About Dancing, new dance Cantabella Children’s Chorus and St. on Main Ed Kinney Lecture series, 1st Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. every week from Salsa, Tango, Swing Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. For Brother and sister performing team, through June 6, 2013. The program and more. Group lesson starts at 7:30, more information and to register for the Ethan and Alyssa Foster return to is hosted by Candy Klaschus, a film followed by open dance until 9:45 in camp, call Cantabella at (925) 292- represent opposing sides of the Ameri- historian who coordinates the Humani- our new location at the Bothwell Arts 2663, or visit the online registration can Civil War. Firehouse Arts Center, ties program at Las Positas College. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore; 925- site http://cantabella.org/opera-camp/. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. The programs are free and all are 449-9292. $15. No experience needed. Financial as- firehousearts.org. welcome to attend. Penny Johnson at sistance is available. Bonsai Show, Valley Bonsai Society 5th 925/931-3405. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS annual show June 15-16, Alden Lane Bishop Ranch Outdoor Movie Night, Auditions, 50th anniversary, Valley OPERA Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore, Fri., June 21, dusk. 6111 Bollinger Concert Chorale, scheduling appoint- Livermore Valley Opera Presents a 10am to 4pm. Expert on hand to Canyon Road (Bishop Ranch 1), San ments for auditions for singers. Mon., Passionate Afternoon, May 25, 2 p.m. demonstrate styling. Finished tree will Ramon. Free summer screening of Ju- June 3. Auditions and rehearsals are Firehouse Arts Center, www.firehouse- be raffled. rassic Park. No reservations required. held at the First Presbyterian Church arts.org or 931-4848. Alameda County Fair, June 20-July Air Force Band to Perform Note: To ensure that everyone can see of Livermore. The church is located A Grand Opera Afternoon, featuring 18, live horse racing, carnival rides, the screen, we ask that those attending at 2020 Fifth Street. The Chorale is opera, wine and food June 2, 3 to 5:30 entertainment, exhibits, animals, etc. bring only blankets and low beach seeking experienced singers with p.m. Soiree Series hosted by Livermore Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasan- at Community Center chairs. The evenings can be chilly in sight-reading skills who enjoy singing Valley Opera. Rustic Mediterranean- ton, www.alamedacountyfair.com. The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will hold a San Ramon – dress warmly. exciting and challenging music. The style setting. Attendance limited to 90 Lincoln and the Constitution Today, a Civil War on Film, Pleasanton Library, Chorale performs a wide variety of people. Reservations and information panel discussion. Sun., July 7, 2 p.m. free concert at the Robert Livermore Community Center at 400 Old Bernal Ave. June 28, 2 music ranging from classical to con- at www.livermorevalleyopera.com. Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal 11 a.m. Thursday, June, 6. p.m. "Glory; July 12, 2 p.m. Lincoln; temporary, and folk to jazz. To schedule Ave. Presented by the Museum on Presented in conjunction with the Livermore Area Recre- July 19, 2 p.m. Conspirator. www. an appointment, call (925) 462-4205. MISCELLANEOUS Main in the Pleasanton Library’s large ci.pleasanton.ca.us Auditions, The Foreigner, Tri-Valley Chili Shooters Stampede, June 1, 11 meeting room. Featuring Profs. Marg- ation and Park District, the concert will feature the Golden Picnic Flix, movies begin at dusk, Repertory Theatre; June 9, 1 to 3 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown Livermore. alynne Armstrong (Santa Clara), Daniel West Winds quintet. Their musical repertoire ranges from approx. 8:30 p.m. Emerald Glen Park, with callbacks by invitation, June 16. Taste chili created by downtown Farber (UC Berkeley), and moderator the early 1800s to the present day, including standards of Dublin. July 12: Madagascar 3; Aug. 2, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 101, restaurants. www.LivermoreDowntown. Prof. Jesse Choper (UC Berkeley). Angels in the Outfield; Aug. 23, Beverly Pleasanton. Prepare a 2 minute co- com www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us quintet literature and contemporary works in addition to marches and patriotic selections. The only active-duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, the Band of the Golden West is comprised of 51 talented and versatile musicians under the command of Captain Jason S. Plosch. In addition to performing for civilian communities Guest Speaker to Discuss the Art of Writing a Scene in seven states, the band supports 13 Air Force bases, eight Air Force Reserve wings and six recruiting squadrons. The Jordan E. Rosenfeld will building block: the scene. KQED radio. She lives in Anyone interested in the band performs more than 250 times each year. be the guest speaker at the She instruct how to “demon- Northern California with program or the organization The Golden West Winds concert at the Community Cen- next monthly meeting of the strate” not “lecture,” craft- her Batman-obsessed son may attend with no obliga- ter, 4444 East Ave., is free and open to the public. Parking California Writers Club Tri- ing compelling, textured, and Psychologist husband. tion to join. Reservations is available in the Loyola Way lot. Doors to the concert Valley Branch on Saturday, memorable scenes. Find out more at www.jor- requested by contacting will open at 10:30 a.m. RSVP is encouraged by calling June 15, 2013, at the Four Rosenfeld’s essays and danrosenfeld.net. Deborah Bernal at reserva- 925-373-5700. Points by Sheraton, 5115 articles have appeared in The CWC Tri-Valley [email protected] Hopyard, Pleasanton. such publications as Alter- Branch invites writers of all no later than Tuesday, June Rosenfeld, author of the Net.org, Publisher’s Weekly, genres and experience levels 11, 2013. popular writing guide Make The San Francisco Chron- to learn about the craft at For more information a Scene and the debut nov- icle, The St. Petersburg its monthly meetings. The about California Writers el Forged in Grace, will Times, The Writer and Writ- meeting will be Saturday, Club Tri-Valley Branch teach those in attendance er’s Digest magazine. Her June 15, 2013, 2:00-4:00 contact Paula Chinick at how to activate writing, book commentaries have pm (registration at 1:30). president@trivalleywriters. creating the page-turning appeared on The California The cost for CWC Members org or visit www.trivalley- energy of blockbuster fiction Report, a news-magazine is $10, nonmembers, $15. writers.org. by mastering the essential produced by NPR-affiliate 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

Duck and Goose Hunting In the fall and spring Livermore had one, Hank millions of ducks and Seeband says he got one, geese migrate along four so does Marshall Pratt, so major flyways in the does every other member United States. The fly- of the party.” Another A friend places decoys while Lola takes a nap. Photo - Rich way here in California is group of duck hunters went Fletcher called the Pacific Flyway. to a preserve on Union Students try one of the experiments. It is the major corridor for Island in the Delta. They four hours of instruction if she had good recipes for waterfowl that travel back set everyone up in blinds and have shooting practice cooking duck. She replied, and forth along ancient around a likely look- before being awarded the “I’m afraid to cook it. If I Junction READY Students pathways from their breed- ing pond and waited and certificate of competence ruined their game, I would Explore New Exploratorium ing grounds in the north to waited and waited. One in gun safety needed to be in big trouble.” She said their wintering areas in the of these hunters was Fred qualify for a hunting that the two brothers cook Students in the Livermore Rotary Club’s READY Pro- south. The first required Sangmaster. The other license. The local training all the game they bring gram wrapped up this school year of mentoring and field state hunting license was hunters discovered that he course was given by the home, and it tastes wonder- trips with a trip to the new Exploratorium in San Francisco. about 1900; the cost was had brought some warming Livermore Rod and Gun ful. The READY (Rotarians Enriching and Directing Youth) $1.00. In 1908 the licenses liquid with him, and since Club. Today, all hunters, They do most of their Program is concluding its third year at Junction K-8 School. were distributed by the it was cold and foggy and no matter what age, are duck hunting in the Delta Each of the students this year have been part of enriching County Clerk and were the ducks far away, they required to have such a on private property. Rich activities which included field trips to Alden Lane Nursery, good for one year. In July all found their way over to certificate. The training has kept a blog about his to learn about horticulture; Poppy Ridge Golf Course, to see of that year, hunters could Sangmaster’s blind, which costs $25. For a current hunting for five years (rich- possible careers in recreation, Las Positas College, Banke obtain new ones from G.W. they christened “The Hub,” season of duck hunting, a fletchers blog). The reader Cattle Ranch, Livermore Airport, Livermore Police and Fire McKenzie at the Wells, the name of Sangmaster’s hunter must pay about $50 soon understands that Rich Departments, Livermore Library and Recreation Department Fargo & Company office saloon in Livermore. They for the basic license. Then enjoys the out-of-doors and the Livermore National Laboratory. here—again, for $1.00. claimed to have shot 50 he/she must buy a Cali- and its variety of wildlife. Each field trip was intended to have students see a connec- Livermore did not have ducks, but no one actually fornia duck stamp for $20 He takes photos and posts tion to careers and school subjects. Hopefully in the future, enough water landscape to saw one. In 1912, Rosie and a federal duck stamp them. My favorites were “Why do I need to learn this” will be less of a question in be attractive to waterfowl, Foscalina was the first for $15. You can arrange a coyote almost hidden by so hunters had to travel Livermore Valley woman that these experiences will have motivated them to achieve. for all these requirements the high, bright green grass The final enriching activity to the Exploratorium was the to the San Joaquin Valley to purchase a hunting at Dom’s Outdoor Outfit- and a pheasant in flight. or the Delta to find their license. ters. If you want to hunt on Rich lately has been hunt- capstone for the year. Students were amazed by the size of prey in the autumn. At Ralph Merritt, the presi- a state-operated preserve, ing with the more chal- the Exploratorium as well as the number of interactive ex- first they went by horse dent of the Coast Manu- a two-day pass usually lenging bow and arrow. In hibits inviting them to pull, poke and explore. Eighth grader, and wagon, then by car facturing Company and costs about $32. The four 1987 he wrote a book titled Victor Avila, said his favorite of all the exhibits was the one or truck. The Ark Club, the Wente family bought most popular ducks taken Hunting Ducks and Geese. dealing with sound. School Administrator, Lorrie Dotson, an early organization of property down in the San by hunters recently in the In that year doing research commented that these types of field trip experiences will be duck and goose hunters in Joaquin Valley, where the delta are the green-winged for his book, he bought forever stored into students’ minds. If someone built these Livermore, was located for San Joaquin River breaks teal, the wigeon, the mal- a season pass and hunted things in the past what can they make in the future. several years in the Delta, up into miles of sloughs, lard, and the pintail. at 18 different California Each Monday of the school year students meet after not far from Bethany. In marshes, and ponds cre- Rob and Rich Fletcher State and Federal Wildlife school for mentoring in the library. Rotarian mentors sit 1911 they moved to Wood- ated by the Friant Dam. were taught hunting by Refuges open to controlled with students to review homework assignments, answer their ward Island and bought a They called their place their grandparents, who duck hunting. His most questions and encourage them to continue to try their best. 26-foot launch which the the Gustine Gun Club. came to Livermore about successful attempts were Rotarians bring in a wealth of past experiences in science, members hoped to have They hunted duck and 1936. I learned about the from natural blinds, often math, engineering, computers, travel, teaching, photography ready for the opening of geese there. There was a Fletcher family from Rob’s in tules. Before that, he had and veterinary science. duck season on October main cabin with smaller wife, Tish. We both spend only hunted at the Kester- The Rotary READY Program will have its first three 15. They named their new cabins for guests. Women many hours at Tommie’s son National Wildlife Ref- graduates, Victor Avila, Julio Acevedo and Jose Huitron, boat “The Sprig,” which I were allowed to come, Café at the city library. uge and on private prop- moving into high school this year. Also, Deena Malaeb of learned recently is another according to Pat Hansen, The Fletchers owned the erty. Rich quoted John B. name for the pintail duck. who remembered when the Livermore High Rotary Interact Club, who has mentored Fletcher Team and Ski Cowan in his book: “to see, READY students since her sophomore year, will be heading The Herald wrote about the Hansen family hunted Shop on P Street across to respect, to enjoy and to the trip: “There is one there. Many duck hunters from the Safeway from appreciate all of the diverse to UC Berkeley. thing that must be said from Livermore went there about 1966 to 1990. She marshlands ecology while Rotarian Manuel Perry who proposed the READY Pro- for the Ark Club. They in the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. told me that the family hunting is the mark of the gram to the Rotary Club three years ago said, “It has been don’t claim to have gotten In 1954 a new state law members always prepare true outdoorsman.” a challenge but well worth the effort when you see young 50 birds. They calmly required that all hunters and eat whatever waterfowl (Readers can reach me at people moving on to high school and then to university admit to only two. Charlie under the age of 16 have they kill. I asked her then [email protected].) knowing that there are Rotarians expecting them to do their best”. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices munity Center. For more information, contact 443-3317. Mexican Train group event in San Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO [email protected] Ramon, June 13, 1 p.m. RSVP by June 7 to support organization based in Livermore. morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Livermore-Amador Genealogical Mary, 736-2350. Breakfast in San Ramon, S.A.M. has been in operation since January on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service Bulletin Board or email information to edit- Society, will meet on Tuesday, June 11, June 15, 11:30 a.m. RSVP by June 12 to 2004. It is dedicated to the continued community is welcome. United CC is an 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. [email protected]. Include name of 7:30 pm at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Marsha, 830-8483. Lunch in Pleasanton, support of deployed troops. Preparation Open and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat, an organization, meeting date, time, place and Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Janice Sellers June 18, noon, RSVP by June 15 to David, of comfort packages takes place every for more information. informal gathering to discuss ideas. Café theme or subject. Phone number and contact will speak on the topic, "Grandma, Who are 833-7647. Happy hour in Pleasanton, other week - all year long. Providing morale Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., Castro Valley. The person should also be included. Deadline is you? Finding the Women in your Family Tree." June 20, 5 p.m. RSVP by June 18 to Marge, support for those deployed. All information non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday topic is “Who bears the responsibility of 5 p.m. Friday.) Female relatives can be difficult to trace. 828-5124. Friendly bridge, June 22, 1 p.m. provided is confidential and is not shared school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 moral education in our society?” Philoso- Ohlone Audubon will meet June 4, 2013 The many sources she will share include RSVP by June 15 to Babs, 373-1480. Lunch for security purposes. To submit a name a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. phers’ Café/Culture Chat is an activity of at 6 pm for its annual potluck picnic and in- vital records, legal and court records, in Danville, June 26, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by and address, inquire about donations or Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, a Secular stallation of officers. The event will be at the library archives and manuscript collections. June 23 to Marsha, 830-8483. Family Dinner helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Humanistic Jewish community, but is open Alviso Adobe Park, 3465 Old Foothill Road, Sellers specializes in Jewish and Newspaper at Columbo Club in Oakland, June 29, 6:30 email [email protected] or call services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 to the entire community. (Non-members are Pleasanton. City Naturalist Eric Nicholas research. She is on the staff of the Oakland p.m. RSVP to Gino, 243-1281 ASAP. Brunch 925 443-7620 for more information and the a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. asked to donate $5 per session.) June 2. For will share a bit about "his" park and favorite Family Search Library since 2000. Visitors in Pleasanton, June 30, noon, RSVP bo Ruby calendar of events. org/ All are welcome. information, please contact (925) 240-5612. projects and be available to answer ques- are always welcome to attend the meet- by June 27, 462-9636. VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Vet- The deaf community is invited to Unity of Tri-Valley Church, Sunday tions. Come early and bird among several ing. For additional information contact Overeaters Anonymous. All are erans of Foreign Wars, all military branches, worship at First Presbyterian Church in services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. large Oaks. Bring wn table service and a program@L­-AGS.org. welcome. No weigh-ins, free will dona- to join the group. Any age veteran welcome Livermore, where ASL translation will be Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, dish to share (about 10 to 12 servings). For War On Whistleblowers, Robert tions for rent. Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. to meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays, provided every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The choir, classes, and Children's church. 9875 more information call 925-447-8843 or go to Greenwald's new film, will be shown on Bartholomews Episcopal Church, 678 Enos 522 South L St., Livermore. Camaraderie, church is located on the corner of 4th and Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles web site web site www.ohloneaudubon,org to Sat., June 8 at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village Way, Livermore. Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. support, connections, advocacy, distinction L streets. west of Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, download the Kite Call. Parkway, Dublin, CA at 7 PM. This event at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. and community service. Meetings on the Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 www.trivalleyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- will also be in alliance with the International Vasco Rd., Livermore. Call Nora for further 1st Monday begin at 7:30 p.m. and on the Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 ated, will host humorist and author Eric Week of Support for Bradley Manning and information at (925) 447-1676 3rd Monday at 8 p.m. Information, call all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Golub as the guest speaker for the Thurs., possibly a special guest from the IVAW Diabetes Self-Management Classes, 455-5039. Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday June 13 meeting. In 2009, Eric published his (Iraq Veteran’s Against the War) will speak free 7 week series will teach participants study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 first book, "Ideological Bigotry.". He followed or join the general discussion following the how to manage diabetes with exercise, RELIGION prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday with "Ideological Violence" and "Ideological film. Meet and greet potluck begins at 6:30 healthy eating and medications, and answer First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth office at 846-8650 for weekly programs. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary Idiocy". Eric holds an MBA from USC and PM, the 66 minute film begins at 7ish. The questions about living with diabetes. Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. aged children go to Kid’s Church following has been a stockbroker since 1994. The discussion follows the film. This event is Thursdays July 11 though August 22, Robert Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 event will be held at Cattlemen's Restaurant, non-partisan and generally not affiliated Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Service in the Sanctuary and children’s 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore; 6:30 with any particular group. The event is free; Ave., Livermore. Class is open to adults of program. For more information www.fpcl.us all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in p.m. Reservations: Phyllis Couper, coup- although a $3.00 donation is appreciated. all ages (not just Seniors) with pre diabetes or 925-447-2078. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is adult the dining hall; 925-449-4848. [email protected] or 925-462-4931. The hall is air conditioned, is wheelchair or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Cost: $26 members, $30 guests. accessible, and has plenty of parking. For County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at youth, and children's choir for kids. Child 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Sunday wor- Livermore High School Alumni Assoc. further information, call 925-462-3459. to register. For LARPD register on-line www. 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages care during all events. 447-1848, www. ship at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare sponsoring their 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Beginners Internet and e-mail class- larpd.dst.ca.us/ Space is limited. at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult trinitylivermore.org. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. (First Sun. on Friday, June 7th at Las Positas Golf es, Free classes for absolute beginners who Community Resources for Indepen- worship service. AWANA children's program St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas of month 9 a.m. is traditional with organ, Course. Funds raised will benefit the LHS have never clicked a mouse, used e-mail, dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following 10:30 a.m. is informal with guitar.) Rev. Track & Field Team's purchase to complete or surfed the net. Learn the basics in a people with disabilities and supports them Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Heather Leslie Hammer minister. All wel- their new Meet Management System and the non-judgmental atmosphere. Learn to keep to live independently and participate in their Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire come. www.lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. Math Achievement Academy. For additional in touch with loved ones and access internet community for as long as they are willing Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. La Scola at 447-9800. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone information regarding the Goof Tournament sites all around the world. Pleasanton and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended please contact Rich F. ‘67 at 925-989-4372, Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Tuesday and Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy with choir and band. Childcare offered for Kristen M. ’87 at 925-447-4758 or Jim P. Thursday mornings. Four one-hour classes information and referrals and provide Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. at 10 a.m. For details please see www. infants through age 6 and children start in ’63 at 925-443-3375. More information at in each series. Registration is required, as community education at senior centers and Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at the worship service. 10:40 a.m. contempo- LHSAA website - www.livermorehighalumni. space is limited. Ask at the Reference Desk affordable housing complexes to residents the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- (831) 278-1916. rary worship led by a band. Sunday school com” or call 925-931-3400, extension 4. Library of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 for children and middle-schoolers. www. Book sale, held by Friends of the programs are free and open to everyone. office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services centerpointechurch.org 925-846-4436. Livermore Library on Sunday, June 2 from An ongoing program. Call Merry Luskin at Livermore 94550 and can be reached by EastBaySecularJews.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 12:00PM - 4:00PM, rain or shine. There 925/931-3400 for information. phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) First Church of Christ, Scientist, Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. will be craft books, fiction and classics, Alameda County Master Gardeners 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. a.m. All are most welcome to come and Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- children's books, and more. Outdoor plaza are on hand on the 2nd Saturday of every cril-online.org. All services are free. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. 1301. www.thecrossing.org of former library, corner of Pacific Ave. & month to give advice and guided tours of the Free Healing Touch Sessions for Tri- held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church For more information call the church office Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. "Like" us Earth-Friendly Demonstration Garden. Talks Valley Veterans June 8. Available time slots: and reading room are located at Third and 925-462-4802. at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 6500 on Facebook and receive updates about start at 10:00. Topics are: June 8, attracting 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. Free N Streets. The Reading Room, which is St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services monthly book sales, events, membership honeybees in the garden; July 13, creating Healing Touch sessions for active, inactive, open to the public, features books, CDs and 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and more. a border to attract beneficial insects; Aug. combat or retired Veterans from any military magazines for sale. For information, call with Rev. Joyce Parry Moore, Rector: 8:00 Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Armchair Travelers, a monthly 10, getting a garden through the summer branch. Healing Touch Program is endorsed (925) 447-2946. am Contemplative Eucharist with Taize College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 program, will take place at the Livermore heat; Sept. 14, autumn blooming perennials/ by the American Holistic Nurses Association. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- music; 10:20 am Godly Play for children; a.m. and 11:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Civic Center Library on Thursday, June planting for fall color, inviting birds for au- Advance reservation required as space is royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service 10:30 am Sung Eucharist with choir (child call 447-2351. 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Doug and Lindy tumn - see production trees they love; Oct. limited. Sessions held at Las Positas Col- at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church care available). Youth Group meets Sundays St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Webb will share photographs and dialog 12, best drought resistant secret - bulbs; lege, Veterans First Center, Building 1000, provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday from 4 to 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall for “Rite (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 Con- of a trip they took in February to Argen- and Nov. 9, composting ABCs. Talks begin at Livermore. Student status is not required. of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night 13” and Journey to Adulthood” programs. tractors Avenue, Livermore.Sunday services: tina and Antarctica. Adults are invited to 10 a.m.; topics may be subject to change. For more information or to schedule a ses- program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, www.saintbartslivermore.com for more 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am (High Mass this free program on the second Thursday The Demonstration Garden is located at sion, please visit www.quantumhealinghth. call 447-6282. information. with Sunday School). Other Holy Days as of each month in the Community Meeting the Martinelli Event Center, 3575 Greenville com or call 925-352-8917. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 announced. For information, call msg. center Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Road in Livermore. Information, 930-1130. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- East Avenue, Livermore, worship service at 925/906-9561. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday more. Information, 447-8840. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are wel- Grief Workshop, St. Elizabeth Seton 16th Annual Pooch Parade, Wed., Aug. Club, Sat., June 1, 40 miles from Diablo of the month at 10 a.m. in the second Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 come. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton. 7 in downtown Pleasanton at Lions Wayside Vista Park to Livermore, meet 8:30 a.m., floor conference room at Heritage Estates S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Little Brown Church, United Church Second and fourth Thursday evenings at Park, corner of First and Neal Streets. Event Alberto Lanzas, 510-825-9581. Sun., June Retirement Community. The address is 900 worship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 7:30pm. June 13th & 27th July 11th & runs in conjunction with the 1st Wednesday 2, 35-50 miles, from Central Park in San E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (in- a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 25th August 8th & 22nd. 2013. No pre- Street Party sponsored by the Pleasanton Ramon to Cull Canyon, meet 9 a.m., Gail Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or formal). For information, call 925-447-1246. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 registration is necessary. These sessions are Downtown Association. Registraion and Blanco, 872-1001. Wed., June 5, 25-30 Lee Parlett 292-9280. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 Pathway Community Church, 6533 open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. judging for the Pooch Parade begins at 5:30 miles form Heather Farm, meet 9 a.m. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Please call Mary Hagerty at 925-846-2377 p.m. with dog tricks at 6:30 p.m. and the Richard Skow, 939-6964. Club meeting, Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and worship. Information 447-1950. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, for more information. parade at 7 p.m. Winners and raffle num- Wed., June 5, 7:30 p.m. Round Table Pizza Support Group is a twice-a-month parent Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- adult programs. Biblically based practical Summer Light workshops, Thursday bers will be announced at 7:45 p.m. Enter in Dublin. Nonmembers invited. www. support group for parents with children to vices 10:30 a.m. 545 No. L Street Livermore. messages, nondenominational. All are evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm. June 6th: The a pooch, any size, 4 months or older, in any valleyspokesmen.org. Anyone planning to go age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of hav- (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. Language of Love? Led by Rev. Karen Epps, orall of the seven categories. The entry fee on a ride is asked to contact the leader for ing bipolar or other mood disorders. It meets St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 org (925) 829-4793. 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. is $10.00 per category. All proceeds benefit details on where to meet and what to bring. First and third Tuesdays of each month North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 Love offering basis. More information: revk- the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. All Widowed Men and Women of Northern from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Pathways on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship [email protected] (925) 829-2733, press donations are tax deductible. For complete CA., Lunch in Fremont, June 5, 1 p.m. RSVP To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. 1. See www.trivalleyunity.com for a complete details and to download registration form, by June 3 to Ginny, 510-656-5625. General #114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday Bible Basics Class, which explores the main list of all the Summer Light workshops under go to www.trivalleyguidedogs.org meeting and birthday lunch in San Ramon, no registration required and is free. Suzi at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday Services and Classes. Livermore High School class of 82-83 June 9, 1 p.m. RSVP by June 1 to Marsha, Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or by p.m. 449-3824. night. Call 371-6200 or email pmjrmuel- reunion will hold a 30 year reunion on Aug. 830-8483. Lunch in Livermore, June 12, e-mail: [email protected] United Christian Church, celebrating [email protected] for more info. 10. 7pm-midnight. Robert Livermore Com- 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Janet by June 10, Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

Lab Physicist Recipient of DOE Early Cancer Research Program Award Lawrence Livermore Na- stimulate research careers matter. According to Ping, and simulations. A suite of tional Laboratory (LLNL) in disciplines supported by transport processes, such as recently developed novel physicist Yuan Ping has the DOE Office of Science. thermal and electrical con- x-ray and optical techniques been selected as a recip- “I am very honored and duction, radiation, viscosity, makes it possible to do these ient of a Department of grateful for this great op- electron-ion equilibration challenging measurements. Energy Office of Science portunity to conduct more and particle stopping, de- The experiments will be per- Early Career Research Pro- high-quality work,” Ping termine the mechanisms and formed at multi-scale facili- gram (ECRP) award. These said. rates of energy transfer and ties, including Jupiter Laser awards provide $2.5 million Her project, selected by redistribution within HED Facility at LLNL, Advanced over five years to support the Office of Fusion Re- matter. Light Source at Lawrence the development of indi- search, aims to provide high- “These energy partition Berkeley National Labora- vidual research programs quality data on critical en- pathways must be properly tory, Linac Coherent Light of outstanding scientists ergy transport properties of diagnosed and understood Source at SLAC National early in their careers and high-energy-density (HED) in order to develop and Accelerator Laboratory and benchmark next-generation OMEGA at the University advanced models for ex- of Rochester's Laboratory Local Businesses Recognized treme HED conditions such Yuan Ping stands next to the target chamber in the for Laser Energetics. as those found in inertial Europa laser bay, part of the Jupiter Laser Facility. This year, there were for Waste Reduction confinement fusion,” she 61 ECRP awardees at uni- Local public agency easily recognize which items explained. The data also will versities and national labs StopWaste recognized need to be sorted. impact many other fields planetary formation and because these extreme con- selected from a pool of about twelve businesses and insti- Western Garden Nursery where HED science plays a astrophysical objects. ditions are difficult to create 770 applicants. Ping is the tutions from around Alam- won the Award for Waste crucial role, such as studies At present, very little data and to measure, resulting in 10th recipient from the Lab eda County for outstanding Reduction Excellence in of geophysical phenomena, exist in the relevant regimes uncertainties in modeling since the program’s incep- achievements in waste re- Landscape and Garden Re- tion in 2010. duction. Among the win- tail. As a partner nursery ners are nine McDonald’s of the Bay-Friendly Coali- restaurants in the county— tion, they educate customers Students Honor Teachers several of them located in about sustainable gardening Livermore, Pleasanton and techniques including the use LDS Youth Recognize the Hip-Hop club at GHS. Dublin—and Western gar- of recycled content compost Livermore Teachers with For the past several years den Nursery in Pleasanton. and mulch, and promote Annual “You Make a World Mrs. Garza has taught the McDonald’s received the the sale of these products. of Difference” Award very busy, but rewarding, Award for Waste Reduction They also sell and install For the past eight years leadership class at LHS. Excellence in Fast Food sheet mulch packages to youth from The Church Mrs. Drief and Mrs. Restaurant Recycling and help covert thirsty lawns of Jesus Christ of Latter- Garza were honored by the Composting. As part of a into water-smart, beautiful day Saints have recognized youth at a special presenta- waste reduction initiative landscapes. Western Garden teachers from Granada and tion at the LDS Church on within McDonald’s Pacific Nursery also participates Sierra Region, the owners in StopWaste’s nursery ad- Livermore High Schools Hillcrest Ave. Students, and franchise partners of visory council, regularly with the “You Make a World Peter and Matthew Cable, these restaurants made re- donates plants for commu- of Difference” award. GHS and Riley Eldredge, Kelly Drief, center, and family cycling and composting of nity events, and is a sponsor Added to the list this LHS created videos for their food scraps and food-soiled of the 2013 Bay-Friendly year are outstanding teach- respective teachers which paper a priority at their busi- Garden Tour. In one commu- ers, Kelly Drief, GHS and included accolades from nesses, adding recycling and nity project, Western Garden Jeanette Garza, LHS. Mrs. many students. Alyssa The- composting collection to partnered with 6th grade Drief and Mrs. Garza have a ler, GHS and Amber Mills, not only back of the house students from Pleasanton lot in common. They both LHS read bios and presented operations, but for custom- Middle School to help re- are married with children, the awards to the honorees. ers as well. New recycling place a lawn with a drought completed their undergrad A choir of over thirty youth program rollouts included tolerant native plant garden. work at Cal State East Bay, sang, “Part of Me." Both, bi-lingual trainings, and For more information they both teach Spanish in- Mrs. Drief and Mrs. Garza rewards for staff participa- about the 2013 StopWaste cluding AP, they have good and their families declared tion. Custom signs include Business Efficiency Awards senses of humors and most that they were excited and images of McDonald’s prod- and to view a list of all the importantly, they make very touched to be presented ucts, and are brightly colored winners and their achieve- learning fun. Besides her by their students with the and highly visible to help ments visit www.stopwaste. classroom responsibilities, “You Make a World of Dif- customers and employees org/2013Awards. Mrs. Drief is the advisor of ference” award. Jeannette Garza, center, and family