VOLUME XLIV, NUMBER 10 Circulation: 48,365 Serving Livermore, Pleasanton and Sunol THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007

Isabel Interchange Wins Enough Money to Finish Lobbying by Livermore Mayor the interchange will occur in spring was far enough along in its planning ings. After the first session, in Sacra- westbound HOV lane on I-580. Marshall Kamena and city staff at the 2008. The project is expected to be com- and design work. The other two projects mento, he and City Manager Linda Kamena praised state Sen. Don California Transportation Commission pleted 16 months later, or roughly by were left off a list recommended by the Barton met with Gov. Arnold Perata, whose district includes Dublin (CTC) paid off in a major way last week. the summer of 2009. CTC staff for commission approval. It Schwarzenegger’s staff. The governor and Livermore. “Sen. Perata was very The state panel took funding away from Two other I-580 projects got the took one week of lobbying before the later wrote a letter to the commission influential in lobbying the commis- a north coast freeway project, and gave green light from the CTC, as part of $1.8 CTC approved the two projects at its pointing out how money should be sion,” said Kamena. some of it to construction of the Isabel billion of first-round funding from Mea- Feb. 28 meeting in Irvine. shifted away from rural areas, and in- Kamena also gave Haggerty a pat on Avenue/Highway 84 interchange on In- sure 1B, approved in November by vot- The last approval for funding at the stead be devoted to decongesting urban the back. The Livermore resident is a terstate 580. ers. One project provides for a high oc- Feb. 28 meeting was for the westbound and suburban areas. member of the county Congestion Man- Others, including Supervisor Scott cupancy vehicle (HOV) lane eastbound, HOV lane. “It was a nail-biter until the The valley corridor of Interstate 580 agement Agency (CMA). From his posi- Haggerty, also had a hand in convinc- with an award of $72.2 million. The end,” said Dawn Argula, deputy chief of is the second worst freeway traffic bottle- tion on the CMA, Haggerty helped ing CTC to provide funding for local other is for a westbound HOV lane, staff for County Supervisor Scott neck in the Bay Area. The commission speed up the time schedule for the west- highway projects. which will receive $103 million. All Haggerty. She said that she kept track of appeared to respond to that at its Irvine bound HOV lanes project to make it eli- The $68 million authorized for the projects must be underway by 2012 to the Irvine meeting via cell phone from meeting. First it voted to take an alloca- gible for this first round of funding. Isabel interchange completes the qualify for the money. reports provided by Congestion Man- tion of $176 million away from Willits Argula said that her boss conducted amount of money needed to build the At its meeting Feb. 21 in Sacramento, agement Agency (CMA) staff in atten- on the north coast, and give $68 mil- some critical shepherding of the west- project, said city engineer Cheri Sheets. the CTC had approved only the east- dance. lion to the Isabel interchange. Later, the bound HOV project through the CMA She estimated that groundbreaking for bound HOV lane on I-580, because it Kamena testified at both CTC meet- commission found more money for the (See FUNDS, page 4) Long-time School Board Member Juanita Haugen Dies Juanita Haugen, a long-serv- served for the past 10 years on ing Pleasanton school board the board, said, “She was my member recognized by many as mentor. I referred to her as the an educational leader, has died. mother of all school board mem- A victim of cancer, Haugen bers. She is sorely missed. She passed away Monday at the age was the district. She was the pil- of 69 at the Hacienda Care Cen- lars, not just one pillar, of our ter in Livermore. Haugen was first community, as far as I’m con- elected in 1979 to serve on the cerned.” Amador Valley Joint Union High “Juanita’s favorite image was School District. When voters ap- a shooting star. It pretty well em- proved unification in 1988, she bodied her. She was an amazing was elected to serve as a trustee woman, with boundless energy. for the Pleasanton Unified She fought for every kid across School District. Haugen was the board. She felt very strongly only a few years short of attain- about some things, and wouldn’t ing a record of the longest ser- budge. She epitomized what the vice on a school board in the role of a school board member state. is: how to act, inside and outside She worked hard as a trustee the board room,” said Kernan. until the end of her life, missing Jim Ott, appointed to the only the last two school board school board last May, said, “She Photo - Doug Jorgensen meetings that were held before was passionate about all kids in Snow that capped the hills around Livermore last Wednesday was long gone as warmer weather dominated the last few days. she died. She was sick several the district. She was a strong ad- months ago from chemotherapy vocate for the financial health of treatments, but insisted on at- the district, for civic education, tending by watching the meet- and was instrumental in devel- Livermore District Adds Upper Administrative Positions ings on a local cable TV chan- oping the community of charac- nel, and commenting during the ter in Pleasanton.” By Patricia Koning and human resources and teaching credential, he taught at leadership in this District,” said “We’ll miss her. She was an The Livermore Valley Joint Bronzan covering facilities, fi- Hillside Elementary School in Martinez. “And I was drawn to meeting via speakerphone. She nance, and technology. Later South San Francisco. some of the issues. I like work- still had very strong mental en- inspiration to me. She was one of Unified School District is beef- ergy in the discussions. the reasons I joined the school ing up its upper management Susan Kinder was promoted to After five years, he took a po- ing in collective bargaining and board,” said Ott. He counted him- staff with the addition of two new Director of Fiscal Services and sition as a program manager of labor relations.” Praise for Haugen’s life, some Floyd Wilson joined the District Title 1 school improvement, and Another appeal of the job was of it expressed with tears held self lucky that he was able to see assistant superintendents and a back, focused on her love of chil- her about one hour before she director-level position. as Director of Facilities. decided to pursue a career in a chance to expand his experi- died. Five years ago, the District had With Bronzan’s retirement last school administration. He served ence as a district administrator. dren and her long hours of ser- vice for them. Assistant superintendent three assistant superintendents July, the District was without an as a principal for 12 years at el- While Martinez has a strong Trustee Pat Kernan, who has (See HAUGEN, page 3) and one deputy superintendent. assistant or deputy superinten- ementary schools in the Antioch, background in human resources Then, Brenda Miller (educa- dent. On Dec. 4, Mike Martinez Milpitas, and Mt. Diablo school and labor negotiations, student tional services) was promoted to joined the District as Assistant districts. He then became Direc- services and special education superintendent, Don Gatti (busi- Superintendent of Business Ser- tor of Certificated Personnel for are newer areas for him. McNerney Says Green Bill ness services) took another job, vices. Mt. Diablo. In January, the District gained and Mike White (facilities) re- Martinez, a San Francisco na- He served as the Assistant Su- a second assistant superintendent tired, leaving just Bob Bronzan, tive, has spent his entire career perintendent of Human Re- when Kelly Bowers, Director of Would Bring Jobs to District the Deputy Superintendent. in education. He knew in high sources in both Hayward and San Curriculum and Special Projects, The responsibilities of these school that he wanted to become Leandro. Along the way he was promoted. Her new job title Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleas- provisions have strong biparti- three positions were spread a teacher. After graduating from earned an M.A. in Educational is Assistant Superintendent of anton, spoke in favor of a bill that san support, he added. among existing staff, with Miller St. Mary’s College in Moraga Leadership from St. Mary’s. Educational Services, the job will help give the United States McNerney said that having keeping educational services with a B.A. in English and a “I was impressed with the (See LIVERMORE, page 3) more energy independence in the worked for 20 years in the field coming years, and create as many of renewable energy, he knows as 800,000 jobs. that in several categories “we McNerney is cosponsor of the have not begun yet to realize the Lab Replacement Warhead Design Selected bill, which is dubbed the benefits that new energy technol- The design team from (NWC) approved a design for a pile has been certified regularly Senator Dianne Feinstein was PROGRESS Act, shorthand for ogy can offer to this country.” Lawrence Livermore and Sandia joint NNSA and U.S. Navy pro- through the stewardship pro- among those questioning the the Program for Real Energy Se- One is job creation, where the National Laboratories has been gram to provide a replacement gram. If new elements were in- wisdom of moving forward with curity Success. It was introduced office of House Speaker Nancy selected to develop the Reliable warhead for a portion of the troduced into the weapons, it the RRW program. Feinstein Monday. Pelosi estimates that 800,000 Replacement Warhead (RRW). nation's sea-based nuclear weap- could become necessary to re- commented, “There is a long his- The author is Rep. Steny jobs could be created by 2010. The Department of Energy's ons. sume underground testing. In tory of this Administration seek- Hoyer of Delaware. He intro- The estimate is from the Tellus National Nuclear Security Ad- The decision has raised ques- addition, creating more sophis- ing to reopen the nuclear door. I duced a similar bill in the last Institute, said Stone. ministration (NNSA) announced tions about the need for a change ticated weapons may lead to am 100 percent opposed to this. session of Congress. However, it McNerney noted that job cre- the selection last week after the in the design of nuclear weap- greater proliferation of nuclear There is no new military require- was stalled. Now that there are ation is important in his 11th Nuclear Weapons Council ons. Some critics say the stock- weapons around the world. Democratic majorities in both Congressional District, espe- (See WARHEAD, page 4) houses, there is optimism that the cially in the San Joaquin County bill will pass, said Andy Stone, portion of it, where unemploy- McNerney’s press secretary. ment rates have been higher than Haven to Withdraw from There will be other bills passed the remainder of the district. that also support the environ- More renewable energy will Mobile Clinic Partnership ment, said Stone. also help to move the United Tri-Valley Haven is ending its funded primarily by HUD, which Many of the PROGRESS Act (See GREEN, page 4) partnership in the HOPE mobile has initiated a homeless manage- clinic that provides medical, ment information systems mental health and social services (HMIS) database designed to to the Valley’s homeless popu- track utilization of services by Rejuvenated Black Student lation. the homeless. Service providers The Haven’s Board of Direc- are required to enter extensive Union Arises at Granada tors voted to withdraw effective identifying personal information April 30. The move was neces- about clients into a national da- Granada High School’s newly A teacher at the school, Drief sary because of federal reporting tabase. Once a person is entered organized Black Student Union hosts BSU’s meetings in her requirements that jeopardize the into the system, the information (BSU) aims to make a difference classroom. The meetings — to safety and confidentiality of vic- can never be removed, even if at the school, especially in the which all students are welcome tims of domestic violence, that information were entered in academic area. — take place on Mondays dur- sexual assault and stalking. error. “We want to motivate stu- ing the lunch period. HOPE (Homeless Outreach Because numerous agencies dents to do well in school. We The club has existed before at for People Empowerment) is (See HAVEN, page 4) feel education is very important,” Granada, but there seems to be a said Sierra Bailey, BSU president. whole new spirit afoot this year. Parent advisor Michael “Think of it that we’re under new Hardin adds, “I’ve challenged management,” Hardin said with It’s Early, But More Money Is our members to achieve the high- a smile. est grade point average of any He said parent involvement Projected for Pleasanton Schools group on campus.” wasn’t so strong before. The par- An updated look at Gov. superintendent Sandra Lepley Particular focus is being de- ent group goes by the name Arnold Schwarzenegger’s pro- told the school board at its meet- voted to college readiness, AACT (Adult Advisory Core posed state budget for 2007-08 ing Feb. 27. The $3.3 million in- Hardin said. Even kids who don’t Team). “AACT, that’s what we’re shows the Pleasanton school dis- crease will be offset by the in- plan to attend a four-year college about. We want parents to get in trict potentially gaining $3.3 mil- creased cost of $1.6 million in can benefit from studying for there and be AACTive,” Hardin lion in new revenue. raises already negotiated by the and taking these exams, he be- said. Much of it is from a cost of two employee unions for next lieves. He said the Granada faculty living adjustment of nearly 4 year. A project manager with Sun has been tremendously support- percent for the total district en- They are the “step and col- Microsystems and a graduate of ive. Chris Van Schaack, Granada rollment of more than 14,159 umn” increases, in which every- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Cal State Hayward, Hardin is one principal, has been “awesome” students. one advances one step each year Third graders wore pajamas and brought their teddy bears to of four parent volunteers in- in his support and assistance. The prospect of more revenue in a cost of living increase. Some school last week. Pictured are Kirsten Floyd and Muriel Chong volved in BSU. Also helping are BSU has about 20 student will face possible increased de- teachers advance further, if they with the bear, Milky Way. The two attend Altamont Creek Tyrone Leslie, Asale Kimaada members. “This is a young group, mands on the funding, assistant (See SCHOOLS, page 4) Elementary School in Livermore. and Kelly Drief. (See UNION, page 3) PAGE 2 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 Amador Defeats Granada to Win Mock Trial Competition By Patricia Koning Last week Amador Valley High School narrowly defeated Granada High in the Alameda County Mock Trial competition. Amador’s team will represent Alameda County at the State Mock Trial competition later this Oak Knoll Cemetery month. “Spring has sprung, the grass has riz,” an old Burma Shave sign Amador defeated Granada by once said. After our much-needed rainy spell, the hills have indeed a score of 426 to 408. According turned green, and the wild almond trees and field mustard are bloom- to the Alameda County Office of ing. If you haven’t been at the corner of Stanley Boulevard and Wall Education, the lawyers who vol- Street in Livermore recently, now is the time to go and enjoy the unteered to score the teams had “dancing” of the daffodils. The Livermore-Amador Garden Club each school relatively close in has turned the hillside there into a garden of many varieties of daffo- many areas such as cross exami- dils, planting more than 75,000 bulbs. nations. However, it was the clos- This hill to the north of the Granada High School campus was ing arguments that sealed the once the site of Livermore’s first public cemetery. According to his win for Amador. obituary notice, William Mendenhall, father of the founder of Liver- “Both sides of our team are more, William M. Mendenhall, was the first person buried in the very strong and our witnesses are “new” Oak Knoll Cemetery on Jan.12, 1873. Probably before that it very believable,” says Amador’s had been a private burial ground for the Mendenhall family; origi- teacher-coach Heidi Stepp. “The nally it was a part of and surrounded by Mendenhall property. Mrs. students put in many hours in the James W. Swent, a relative of the Mendenhalls, said that members of evenings and on weekends to the family had been interred there since the burial of Sophia, daugh- practice.” ter of Martin and Malvenia Mendenhall in 1855. The place was Earlier that week, Granada officially recognized as a burial ground when a plat map was filed defeated favorite Piedmont High with Alameda County in 1878. in the semi-finals. Piedmont has The oaks that gave the hill its name have long since disappeared. won the county competition five Amador team members pose with their trophy following the Mock Trail Competition. Most of the trees are now eucalyptus. The Echo newspaper reported of the last six years. in the summer of 1889: “Last Sunday afternoon as a lot of Chinese “We were definitely the un- The members of the Amador torney and Granada teacher, competition,” said Alameda were burning joss-sticks and performing their customary annual cer- derdogs going into the semi-fi- mock trial team are: Pretrial at- serves as the attorney-coach. County Superintendent Sheila emony over the graves of their countrymen buried at Oak Knoll nals,” says Amy Madsen, a se- torneys: Brian Sherman (defense) “The victory by Amador Val- Jordan. “Praise must also be re- Cemetery, they carelessly set fire to the grass, and the entire cem- nior on Granada’s team. and William Chen (prosecution). ley High School is a reflection of served for our partners in the le- etery was burned over, destroying all of the enclosures and doing a “Piedmont’s team is like the Yan- Prosecuting attorneys: Chelsea all of the hard work and dedica- gal community who devoted large amount of other damage.” Perhaps the oaks burned when the kees of mock trial.” Xu, Olga Beltsar, and Uggi Lee. tion that students, sponsoring their time to support this annual old Mont Rouge Winery tucked in at the bottom of the hill burned Over the last four weeks, mock Prosecution witnesses: Sai teachers and attorney coaches competition.” in 1931. trial teams from Bay Area high Wusirika, Vivienne Chen, Jeysree put into preparing for this year’s William Mendenhall’s wife, Sarah, was buried here on May 14, schools argued the case of fic- Ramachandran, and Neeti 1883. Other graves belonged to Danville pioneer Joel Harlan and tional defendant Casey Upadhye. Defense attorneys: his wife, Minerva, and members of their family. Henry Clay Smith, Campbell, a high school senior Udani Kadurugamuwa, Aliya who came to California with William M. Mendenhall and was the Deri, and Reyhaneh Rajabzadeh. father of the beloved Livermore kindergarten teacher, Emma C. Smith, accused of leaving a homemade was interred at Oak Knoll. Dr. William S. Taylor, his wife, Martha, bomb at his school. The case Defense witnesses: Rishi and their three children were buried here. Another grave was that of delves into free speech rights Mukhopadhy , Stephen Zhang, Fordyce H. Hawley, builder of the old city hall at McLeod and First over whether a violent video Neeti Upadhye, and William Street, originally a bank. Many members of the Teeter and Weymouth game, alleged to have inspired Chen. Bailiff: Chelsea Xu. Clerk: families were buried here. John and Sabina Jackson, the first of six the defendant’s actions, is ille- Brian Sherman. generations of the Jackson family who have been ranchers in the gal under a new state statute. The Amador mock trial team Altamont, were interred at Oak Knoll in 1885 and 1898 respec- Each school’s team is divided is coached by attorneys Tod tively. into prosecution and defense. In Guerney, Melinda Garcia, and Three new cemeteries opened in Livermore around the turn of the addition to serving as trial attor- Steve Sherman, all of whom are century, and fewer burials occurred at Oak Knoll. In 1934 members neys, the students play the roles Pleasanton residents. of the DAR copied the information from the existing headstones. of pre-trial attorney, witness, bai- The members of Granada’s According to this document, 32 burials took place in the 1870s, 24 liff, and timer. mock trial team are: Pre-trial at- in the 1880s, 7 in the 1890s, and 8 in the 1900s, with Dr. Taylor’s Granada junior Christy torneys: Christy Stanker, Chris- burial in 1931 being the most recent on record. Some families aban- Stanker has served as pre-trial tine Hanley, and Grace Sprehn. doned their plots in Oak Knoll and moved their dead relatives’ re- attorney for the last two years. Trial attorneys: Amy Madsen, Li mains to the new burial grounds. Walter Block’s father, Andrew She became involved in mock Zhou, Corinne Jansen, Gregg Block, had him help move a deceased uncle from Oak Knoll to trial because she’s interested in Tupper-Eoff, Irene Nemesio, Roselawn Cemetery. “In the process the casket broke open. Walter becoming a lawyer. Gabriel Yaffee, Travis McGuire, Block never fully forgave his father for this incident.” and Andrew Guenither. Prosecu- When Oak Knoll’s last sexton, Robert Adams, died in the early “I want to see if I have what it 1900s, no records of the grave plots could be found in his papers. takes,” she says. “I really like pre- tion witnesses: Jack Bussell, Pe- Many people who were buried here will never be known. The 1906 trial because you have to use and ter Goritz, Alison McGuigan, earthquake knocked down many headstones. Floods in 1907 washed interpret real case law in front of Zainab Shakoor. Defense wit- away part of the eastern hillside. “It is suspected that a number of a real judge.” nesses: Samantha Damestoy, bodies went down with the heavy slide of a few weeks ago,” the Alameda County Superior Grant Zhu, Shire Beach, Christy Herald noted. “A party of young people who visited the cemetery Court Judge George Hernandez, Cox, and Gabe Thompson. Bai- last week reported that a coffin was uncovered on the edge of the who presided over the finals, liff: Ben (Taka) Dahle. Clerk: slide and that the bones of its occupant were exposed.” praised the two teams, saying in Cassandra Ventura. Visitors who arrived from San Francisco in 1956 complained that 12 years on the bench he has Granada teacher Bob Mariotti “the desecration was appalling, cattle were roaming over the graves, rarely seen attorneys as prepared serves as Granada’s teacher- and grass was waist high.” Headstones had been knocked over and as those who argued before him coach. Dexter Frye, a former at- many of them broken. Finally, in April 1963, Oak Knoll was for- in this year’s competition. mally abandoned as a public cemetery. Any existing gravestones The Los Angeles-based Con- were removed and given to descendants if they could be found. stitutional Rights Foundation Unclaimed stones were taken to the city corporation yard, and the (CRF) runs the Mock Trial pro- area was dedicated as a public park. The city built heavy wooden gram, which has participants play structures on the site, but these soon became dilapidated and from all 36 of California’s coun- most have been torn down. ties. The program was created to Many people do not realize that the area was originally a grave- help students acquire a working yard, even though the popular Granada High student name for the knowledge of the judicial sys- site is Boot Hill. When the school district was considering various tem, develop analytical abilities names for the city’s second high school at its site nearby, Oak Knoll and communication skills, and High School was one possibility mentioned for today’s Granada. gain an understanding of their As in all early cemeteries, many graves were of children. My obligations and responsibilities favorite epitaph was the simple one on the stone of a 1½ year-old as participating members of our daughter: “We miss thee at home.” society. (Readers can reach me at [email protected].) Many California lawyers and judges participate in mock trial Hike Brushy Peak to make the experience educa- The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) ranger tional, exciting, and genuine. staff reports that there are still some openings for the following hikes Attorneys act as team coaches, at Brushy Peak Regional Preserve in Livermore: Poppies on the score participants, and serve Peak, Sunday, March 11; Spring Peak Potpourri, Sunday, March 31; over the trials. and, Rocks and Raptors, Sunday, May 13. For the finals, the Granada Participants will climb to the top of Brushy Peak for fabulous and Amador mock trial teams views of the Livermore Valley and the Great Central Valley. The performed in the Rene C. hike is approximately four miles round-trip, including a moderately Davidson Courthouse in Oak- difficult climb. Due to the sensitive nature of the site and the fact land, where the state competition that this portion of the preserve is closed to the public, all partici- will be held. The winner of the pants must stay with the group at all times. Participants under 18 state competition will represent must be accompanied by a parent. Advance registration is required. California in the national mock Since this is a group tour, there will be no refunds. The fee for each trial competition in Dallas in trip is $23. Please register on-line at www.larpd.dst.ca.us or by phone May. at (925) 373-5707. The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 - PAGE 3 LIVERMORE VALLEY ROUNDUP (continued from page one) Miller held before becoming Su- consultants to fulfill some of terms of number of administra- Pleasanton State of the City trate on moving existing inventory. He said that perintendent. these duties now. tors versus student population,” new-home construction in California will con- “This is the professional op- In presenting the job descrip- said Keith Pickering-Walters, The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce March portunity of a lifetime, moving tion at a recent Board meeting, luncheon will feature Mayor Jennifer Hosterman tinue leveling off until builders sell off their re- President of the Livermore Edu- me one step closer to my ultimate, Wilson noted that the student to cation Association. “There is a delivering her annual State of the City Address. maining inventory, a process that probably won’t long-term career goal of becom- computer ratio has increased The luncheon will be held Tues., March 27, be completed until later this year. dichotomy when we are looking ing superintendent,” said Bow- from 12:1 in 1999 to 4.4:1 in at closing schools but hiring 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hilton Pleasanton at In his 2007 Housing Forecast, Nevin pro- ers. “I became an educator be- 2003. The trustees voted unani- the Club, 7050 Johnson Drive. Chamber lun- jected that housing starts for single-family homes, more administrators.” cause I believe passionately in mously in favor of creating the According to Miller, District cheons are open to the community. Cost is $30 condominiums, and apartments should total be- the power and strength of public position, but commented that the tween 155,000 and 170,000 in 2007, keeping staff is already conducting a sur- per person for members; $35 for non-members. education.” job duties represent a tall order. vey of like-sized Districts and Please register by March 20, 2007 at 846-5858. pace with 2006. Bowers has a B.A. in English “I don’t know how you are their administrative staff. Sponsor a table of (8) and receive recogni- from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. going to get God to work for us,” “As you may recall, we elimi- tion in event marketing materials, onsite at event, MTC Elects Chair, Vice Chair in administrative leadership from said trustee Tom McLaughlin. nated considerable administra- email and electronic communications. Cost to Napa County Supervisor Bill Dodd took the Cal State Hayward (now Cal “The spectrum of responsibility tive positions when we experi- be a table sponsor is $350 For more information reins of the Metropolitan Transportation Com- State East Bay). She spent the first is so broad that I’m not sure who enced budget problems a few contact Wendy Gutshall at the Pleasanton Cham- mission (MTC) after his fellow commissioners 12 years of her career in Union can fill it.” years ago,” she said. “We are now ber of Commerce (925)846-5858 x 201 or unanimously elected him as chair at their regu- City, first in middle school teach- The trustees also recently ap- adding back some of those posi- [email protected] larly scheduled monthly meeting. At the same ing core, math, science, develop- proved the Grant Writer/Commu- tions in key focus areas that are time, the MTC commissioners unanimously mental reading, Quest, drama, nications Outreach position for aligned with Board of Education Decoy Operation elected Alameda County Supervisor Scott journalism/yearbook, and lead- one year, with the hope that the goals.” ership. She also was the activi- position will pay for itself in sub- For information on these new The Livermore Police Department, in con- Haggerty to the vice chair slot. Both officers will ties and athletics director at Lo- sequent years. In addition to writ- junction with Alcohol Beverage Control, con- serve a two-year term. positions, as well as the Director gan High School and taught writ- ing grant applications, this posi- of Curriculum and Special ducted an undercover sting operation on Febru- Representing District 4 on the Napa County ing proficiency in summer tion will serve as the public rela- ary 26. Two minor aged decoys assisted with the Board of Supervisors since January 2001, Dodd Projects, which is open with school. tions liaison with the community. Bowers’ promotion, visit the Hu- operation. was first appointed to MTC that same year, and Bowers came to the District “With declining enrollment, I has been twice reappointed to MTC by the Napa man Resources section on the Minors were sent into 10 different “on-sale” in 1998 and taught fifth grade at think it’s wise to assess where we District’s website (http:// licensed food establishments. Five of the ten County Board of Supervisors.. Arroyo Mocho for one year. This stand against other districts in www.livermoreschools.com/). served the minors in violation of Business Code Dodd said he’s looking for a new approach to was a deliberate choice. She Section 25658(a), serving an alcoholic bever- formulating the region’s next long-range trans- wanted teaching experience at age to a minor. The following violators were is- portation plan, which is due for adoption in 2009. all levels of K-12 education. UNION sued citations at the time of incident: Tequilas “Rather than being the sole province of MTC, She moved to the District of- (continued from page one) Taqueria, Uncle Yu’s, Chilies, Strizzis, Bruno’s. this edition will have to be more of a partnership fice and spent two years as the most are freshmen and sopho- interesting information to share The following businesses complied with all effort if we’re going to make headway against teacher on special assignment, mores. They will be around for a with the kids,” Michael Hardin ABC regulations and refused service to the mi- regional problems with global implications such writing grants among other du- few more years to ensure conti- explained. as sprawl and traffic gridlock,” he said. Those ties. During that time she spear- nuity,” said Hardin. According to Sierra, BSU’s nors: Chevy’s, Rock House, Applebees, First “They are motivated. They’re plans include a “step team” to Street Ale House, and Cattlemen’s. partners would include the Association of Bay headed a grant for the K-12 En- glish Language Intensive Lit- fired up. We (the AACT parents) participate in dances. They also Area Governments, the Bay Area Quality Man- couldn’t be prouder of them,” he want to do volunteer work in the agement District, and the Bay Conservation and eracy Program, wrote the Intel More Single Family Homes Grants that funded the startup of added. community and even attend While total housing production in California Development Commission. Sierra Bailey, the president, is some city council meetings. “I This is also the beginning of a third MTC the Science Odyssey Program, continued to fall in January, single-family hous- and was the primary author on a sophomore. A 13-year resident think it might do the kids good ing starts recorded their first month-over-month term for Haggerty, who started on MTC in late Distinguished School grants for of Livermore, Sierra wants to go to see what kind of stuff our city increase since last June, the California Building 2000. Haggerty has been chairing MTC’s Pro- Arroyo Mocho, Smith, and to a four-year college after leaders are talking about,” ob- Industry Association announced Monday. gramming and Allocations Committee while serv- Christensen Middle School. Granada and study television served Hardin. According to data compiled by the Construc- ing on three other standing committees. When her job was eliminated communications. BSU emphasizes that it is tion Industry Research Board, housing starts - as Haggerty has extensive experience with re- due to budget cuts, Bowers BSU’s other officers are open to ALL students. measured by building permits issued - totaled gional transportation and infrastructure policy. served as principal of Mykah Hardin, vice-president; “The club is definitely seek- 9,798 in January, a 9 percent decrease from De- He is a founding member of the Inter-Regional Christensen for almost two years Tiyuana Leslie, treasurer; ing membership from the whole cember 2006 and a 21 percent decrease com- Partnership, comprised of 15 elected officials before becoming Director of Cur- Quaniesha Hall, sergeant-at- student body. That’s something pared to January 2006. However, January showed representing counties and cities from two regions, riculum. arms; and Angelica Berkeley, we’re really trying to stress,” said an 18 percent increase in single-family units and he is a member and former chair of the joint The Livermore Board of Edu- secretary. Hardin. “We want all classes rep- powers authority that operates the Altamont cation recently approved two BSU launched a monthly lec- resented, from freshmen to se- when compared to December 2006, as 6,696 per- ture series last week, featuring niors. We want both white kids mits were pulled, but showed a 28 percent de- Commuter Express (ACE). He is a member and new positions: the Director of former chair of the Alameda County Transporta- Information Technologies (IT) two members of the University and black kids to belong, along crease when compared to January 2006. Multi- of California men’s basketball with all the other ethnic groups. family starts - which tend to be more volatile tion Authority/Alameda County Transpor and a Grant Writer/Communica- tions Outreach Specialist. team. An estimated 300-400 stu- BSU has a web page — than single-family starts on a monthly basis - “My goals include making long-needed im- provements in major travel corridors, especially The Director of IT will be re- dents attended the event, held ghsbsu.org — that emphasizes totaled 3,102, down 39 percent when compared sponsible for IT at the District during the lunch period. “The the diversity. We think of it as a to December, and down 3 percent when com- Interstate 580 through the Tri-Valley, one of the goal of the lecture series is to diversity club, rather than a most congested roads in the Bay Area, and ex- office and at school sites, with pared to January 2006. duties including IT strategy and bring to campus people who have black one.” CBIA Chief Economist Alan Nevin attributes panding and enhancing transit service,” Haggerty said. execution, interfacing with ven- the continuing decline in total starts to a nor- dors, and technology security. malizing market and the fact that builders have Haggerty was raised in Fremont and now re- Wilson, who has been the acting scaled back on production in order to concen- sides in Livermore with his family. Director of IT since Bronzan’s departure, estimates that the Dis- trict spends nearly $200,000 on

HAUGEN (continued from page one) Sandra Lepley also visited work, but also had the idea of of the Association of California worked as a probation officer in Haugen on the day she died. continuous improvement. She School Administrators and the Los Angeles, before the couple Lepley said that she was glad to always asked the next question: Pleasanton Soroptimists. Haugen settled down, first in Palo Alto, hear that on the previous day, how could we be a little bit bet- was president of the California and then in Pleasanton. Sunday, Juanita was able to wit- ter?” School Boards Association Perhaps the greatest testi- ness in her room a baptism cer- At Tuesday’s city council (CSBA) in 1997. She also was ap- mony to Haugen’s dedication to emony for her first grandchild, meeting, a moment of silence was pointed by Secretary of Educa- education is that three of her four Giovanni Sebastian Morello. He held in remembrance of Haugen. tion Richard Reilly, in President daughters became teachers. Be- is the son of her daughter and son- In addition, Mayor Jennifer Hos- Clinton’s cabinet, to the National sides Holly and Mark Morello of in-law Holly and Mark Morello. terman noted, “She was much Assessment of Educational Brentwood, survivors include Superintendent John Casey loved. She will be missed.” Progress. She was the only school daughters and sons-in-law said of Haugen, “She was a great As was seen in remarks from trustee chosen. Heather and Chris Rizzoli of Liv- lady, wonderful, hard-working, a time to time at board meetings, She served on the Education ermore, Heidi and Bruce Peart of person dedicated to the kids and Haugen was enthusiastic about Commission of the States, and the Davis, and Hilary Haugen of the community of Pleasanton. her alma mater, University of National School Boards Associa- Pleasanton. She loved this place and the kids South California (USC), as she tion. She brought back many Funeral services for Haugen and the families here. She helped was about Pleasanton’s school- ideas to the district, and was able are pending at Callaghan Mor- shape this district as it is today. children. She spent many hours to alert the district to opportuni- tuary in Livermore. She made us continually look in fundraising efforts for USC. ties for new programs and pro- beyond the boundaries of Pleas- She was recognized by the uni- posed educational standards be- anton, and be involved with dis- versity with the honor of out- fore they materialized. tricts across the state and nation.” standing alumna in 1997. Haugen grew up near Fresno, Casey continued, Haugen be- Other honors for Haugen and married Gilbert Haugen, lieved in “celebrating people came from an Eastbay Chapter whom she met at USC. She who helped students do good PAGE 4 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 MAILBOX EDITORIALS (Opinions voiced in letters tournament is played. Addition- countless innocent Iraqi citizens too was put on hold. She stayed published in Mailbox are those ally, the quality of the fairways (not terrorists, not insurgents, just with me while her daughter drove of the author and do not neces- is excellent. I have played “the citizens like you and me) I can- to the fire station to seek help. A Little To Celebrate sarily reflect the opinion of The ball down” several rounds this not think of a topic more worthy man also stopped to help me, I Independent. Letter Policy: The winter. In past years the fairway of our discussion or even that never even saw his face, just his The Bush Administration announced last week that Independent will not publish quality was such that one could dreaded word; debate. wing tip shoes. He laid his hands a design team from Lawrence Livermore and Sandia anonymous letters, nor will it not do that; one had to invoke Is the war a divisive issue? Ab- on me and prayed quietly until publish letters without names. the lift, clean and place rule. solutely. Should we stick our the ambulance came. I could National Laboratories has been selected for a project to The staff in the pro shop al- heads in the sand when it comes have died without the help of upgrade the nation’s nuclear arsenal. The goal is to de- Frequent letter writers may have ways treat their customers in a to divisive issues? Absolutely these three caring people, whose velop warheads whose reliability can be assured with- publication of their letters de- friendly and professional manner. not. names I still don’t know. Thanks out underground testing. LLNL/Sandia and Los Alamos layed.) . The shop is well stocked with The lives of our troops and to them for comforting me until competed for the work. high quality golfing equipment. the fate of our nation demand the police, paramedics, and am- Fluoridation Additionally, they have started that we not remain silent and if bulance service arrived. I will al- Not everyone celebrated. Though the project will Gilbert Stratton several new and innovative golf that makes city council members ways remember and be thankful create jobs in Livermore, many believe it will make the Livermore programs, such as the Friday uncomfortable then that’s tough. for the kindness of strangers. I world less safe. Among the critics was Senator Dianne The F word in Livermore is “skins” game, the Nine and Dine Your job is not only to figure out would love to meet you and Feinstein, who observed that new nuclear weapons will spelled with 12 letters. The word on Friday evenings, and the who will repair the cracks in the thank you personally. is fluoridation and for the past Thursday night Men’s Club Twi- sidewalk but also to listen to the I would be remiss if I did not essentially be created. It will encourage other countries thirty years it has sent shivers light Club League. They also concerns of those who elected mention the staff of ValleyCare. to follow the same path, she said. down the spine of politicians, sponsor an outstanding junior you. Remember that slavery was I was in the hospital for twelve We share the concerns. The U.S. is currently engaged council people, public employ- golfers program. Much of this also a divisive and uncomfort- days and the care was extraordi- in delicate negotiations with Iran and North Korea to ees and those who consider it a excellence results from the work able issue, if everyone in the his- nary. From Maria Martinez who curb the spread of nuclear technology. How can we dirty commie conspiracy. We see of Jeff DeBenedetti, the head golf tory of this country was as timid cleaned my room and prayed for that Watsonville is being forced professional, and Jeff Shafer, the as the Pleasanton City Council me as she cleaned, to the nurses with any credibility ask others to surrender their ambi- to take better care of their course manager, and their staffs. much of this nation’s population Teri, Anna, Emilie and so many tions when our own development of nuclear bombs children’s teeth with a donation They are doing outstanding jobs. would still be in chains. more, to Drs. Ng and Yee; every- continues? of one million dollars from the The proposed plan for access I salute Fred Norman and all one treated me with great care state dental society. This may roads will have a serious nega- the concerned citizens of Pleas- and concern. Thank you. And I leave Livermore as the cavity tive impact on Las Positas Golf anton and I urge everyone to want to thank the food service Hagemann Farm capital of California. Course; therefore, an option that hold all forms of government, staff , the food was great and the City of Livermore has reached an agreement with a Maybe it is because kids don’t minimizes the adverse effects from local to federal, accountable service was fast and friendly. We vote or it will cost more than a must be found. for their actions or lack thereof. in the community are blessed to real estate developer to acquire the Hagemann Farm. fountain or noise monitoring have such a fine hospital! The selling price is $1.8 million, with an 18-month op- gadgets. Whatever the reason, it Pleasanton City Council Seeking Samaritans tion period. is shameful that Livermore has Bill Luty Kate Runyon Livermore VA Facility The historic place, located on Olivina Avenue, con- not done the right thing by its Livermore Livermore children. At the very least it Claude Smith sists of 4.5 acres of what was once a vast agricultural In a country where the voice Thanks to three anonymous Livermore should be well publicized that of the citizen is becoming more good Samaritans who came to my estate. Still standing there is a wooden farmhouse built we do not fluoridate our water Open letter to Sec. James and more invisible, the Pleasan- aid, I am alive and well enough Nickelson, Department of Veter- in 1837. so new home buyers and others ton city council’s recent “ta- to thank them today. On Febru- “While the land is surrounded by development, it moving into our community for bling” of an Iraq discussion has ary 7, I was driving along Valley ans Affairs: still has the feeling of a farm,” points out local historian the first time will be adequately further stifled the people. How Avenue in Pleasanton when I suf- Considering the events of the Anne Homan. informed. dare they ignore the demand of fered a severe anaphylactic at- recent past, I would hope that you would consider it inopportune to Despite its importance as a heritage site, the prop- Golf Course Concerns concerned citizens who desper- tack. I phoned 911 but was put erty has been under the threat of development. A plan ately want to discuss this war; citi- on hold. Fortunately, I was able close the veterans facility in Liv- John Hunt zens who have no doubt already to flag down a passing car. The ermore, CA. Or, if not inoppor- to remove the historic protections to allow for a resi- Livermore tried and failed with their con- driver called 911 for me, and she tune, at least stupid. dential subdivision was submitted at one point, but later I am concerned about the gressional representatives and in withdrawn. changes to Las Positas Golf the smug, insolent words of Steve The city must now find $1.8 million. However the Course that might result from Brozosky tried to “speak with construction of the access roads their votes.” funding comes, the important thing is that after years to the proposed Prime Outlets In the next logical step they LPC Environmental of uncertainty about its fate, this heritage treasure no Livermore. As a regular golfer at turn to their local government, longer needs to worry about the real estate market, for Las Positas for thirty-three years, only to be struck down yet again. 18 months at least. Someone had to act and initiate the I would like to see it maintained With each passing year in this Club In Bloom Again at its current level of excellence. country we learn that govern- The Environmental Club at acquisition. We applaud the city for taking this crucial The course is now in the best education about the environ- step. ment doesn’t always have our Las Positas College has been re- ment. It is working on projects shape that I have ever seen it. For best interests at heart, therefore vived, and is taking on a variety designed to improve the example, the greens are rolling it is our duty to discuss the im- of projects. college’s ecological footprint. at between 10 to 11 on the Stemp portant issues that face us and One of the club’s advisors, One is a campaign to convince meter. Their speed and quality become true involved citizens. mathematics professor Craig the food contractor in the college are comparable to that at Augusta With over 3,000 dead American Kutil, said that the club was be- cafeteria to stop using styrofoam. WARHEAD National, where the US Masters men and women not to mention gun approximately 15 years ago “We’d like them to use the new (continued from page one) as a group that mostly went on (utensils) made of cornstarch. ment to replace existing, well- vative and will be developed in hikes to appreciate and study They even have flatware made tested warheads. And, a Decem- parallel with the Livermore ef- natural habitat. The club faded from it. It’s stronger than plastic,” ber 2006 report by the National fort. As they mature, the features Medical Foundation into inactivity over the years. said Kutil. Laboratories showed that pluto- may be introduced into the RRW During this school year, there is If the contractor resists mak- nium pits have a life-span of at design. new life to the club. ing the switch, the club would least 85 years, "The RRW design concept Opens In Dublin Kutil is one of three faculty point out that using the environ- “What worries me is that the utilizes modern technology that advisors. The others are chemis- mentally friendly products would minute you begin to put more was not available during the Cold The Palo Alto Medical Foun- staffed by three family medicine try professor Mike Ansel and cost the company only a couple sophisticated warheads on the War when our nuclear weapons dation (PAMF) Dublin Center physicians and a family medi- physics and astronomy professor of cents more per item, said Kutil. existing fleet, you are essentially were designed and built. This opened March 1 with eight phy- cine nurse practitioner, two in- Eric Harpell. The club is also working on creating a new nuclear weapon. will permit significant upgrades sicians and a nurse practitioner ternal medicine physicians and The club has 15 members. It obtaining a grant for more recy- And it’s just a matter of time be- in safety and security features in available to serve the health care three pediatricians, with obstet- sponsored a screening of “An In- cling containers on campus. fore other nations do the same the replacement warhead that needs of Tri-Valley residents. rical and gynecological services convenient Truth,” on Feb. 28 at There are containers on the site PAMF is located at a new 60,000- added in April. the college. Turnout was below now, but not enough so that each thing. In fact, this could serve to will keep the same explosive expectations, because there was encourage the very proliferation yields and other military charac- square-foot medical center, “PAMF already has many pa- category of materials can have Dublin’s largest medical facility. tients in this area,” said Paul not enough time to publicize it. its own bin. Sometimes recyclers we are trying to prevent,” said teristics as the current ones," said In addition, the 3:30 p.m. start don’t want to separate the mate- Feinstein. D'Agostino. It is located at the corner of DeChant, M.D., president of Dublin Boulevard and Tassajara PAMF-Palomares. “We want to probably was not convenient for rials, so less of it gets recycled, Marylia Kelley of Tri-Valley Congressman Pete Visclosky many, said Kutil. said Kutil. CAREs, the local Lab watchdog (D-Indiana), Chairman of the Ap- Road. The PAMF Dublin Center offer our patients the high-qual- However, the dozen or so will offer a variety of services, ity care they have come to ex- Composting is another of the group, agreed with Feinsten that propriations Subcommittee on people present were enthusiastic club’s goals. Members want a the RRW program threatens the Energy and Water Development, including family medicine, in- pect from PAMF, but within their about the film. The club plans to contractor to cooperate on a pro- viability of the nuclear Non-Pro- suggested that Congress may not ternal medicine, pediatrics, ob- own communities.” show another movie, “Who gram that would recycle food liferation Treaty and of the un- fund the RRW. He stated, “With- stetrics and gynecology, labora- The PAMF Dublin Center will Killed The Electric Car?” Kutil scraps, except for meat, to be derlying international non-pro- out a comprehensive defense tory and X-ray, urgent care and a feature the latest advances in promised more publicity in ad- mixed with green material. liferation regime. “Our govern- strategy that defines the future Community Health Resource health care, including electronic vance, and a better show time for LPC’s sister campus, Chabot ment is sending a signal that will mission, the emerging threats, Center. Additional medical spe- health records (EHR), fully digi- that film. College in Hayward, has a large increase international prolifera- and the specific U.S. nuclear cialties will be added as needed. tal imaging services, same-day The club is offering more than composting area covered with a tion pressures and increase the stockpile necessary to achieve Initially, the facility will be and next-day appointments with tarpaulin, said Kutil. It is used nuclear danger.” the strategic goals, it is impos- primary care physicians and a for a large garden there. LPC has Strategic Forces Subcommit- sible for Congress to appropriate unique model of patient-centered its own garden. Although the gar- SCHOOLS den is small, it would benefit tee Chairman Ellen Tauscher had funding for RRW in a responsible HAVEN care. Patient-centered care allows (continued from page one) a more positive reaction, seeing and efficient manner. The ab- (continued from page one) patients to spend more time with have completed more college from compost, Kutil said. the RRW as a way to increase sence of a comprehensive strate- and individuals have access to their health care providers and classes beyond their degrees. A proposal for composting the safety, security, reliability and gic requirement for RRW will the database and because any less time waiting. They move into a new column may be ready in a month. The database is subject to hacking, PAMF was one of the earliest after taking 15 more college idea has the administration’s certifiability of an existing certainly cause the program to backing. It would take another weapon, with a commitment not slow down, and may result in Tri-Valley and other victim ser- adopters of EHR technology. units. Some of the step-and-col- vices agencies lobbied to be ex- PAMF is still one of the few phy- month to hear back from the pro- to test. Congress eliminating funds for umn increased costs will be off- jected contractor, so the Tauscher noted that Congress the program given the competi- empted from participating in the sician groups in the Bay Area to set by an expected saving of have such a system. PAMF’s se- composting could start in two has also been clear that the RRW tion for many other worthwhile HMIS. $750,000 from another annual months, said Kutil. program is not about developing DOE programs. “It compromises our mission cure EHR system allows medical phenomenon: the retirement of new military capabilities or in- Visclosky noted that to date, statement and puts clients at risk providers to document interac- experienced employees. creasing the size of the nuclear there has been no clear, coherent of being discovered by their tions with patients; view medi- Other, minor cost increases, GREEN weapons stockpile. On the con- national security policy coming batterers,” said Ann King, Tri- cal history and insurance infor- such as utilities and adding one (continued from page one) trary, Congress has specified that out of the Administration that de- Valley Haven executive director. mation; order tests and review or two teachers for an expected States “toward ending our depen- the RRW program should be nar- fines the requirement for the “In addition, we risk losing ap- test results; make referrals; and growth of 27 students, will bring dence on foreign oil from Middle rowly tailored to simply replace RRW. “In fact, much of the RRW proximately $700,000 in victim send electronic prescription re- the total net rise in expenses to East countries.” There would also components to existing weapons. process has a make-it-up-as-you- services funding if we were to quests to pharmacies. In addition, approximately $1.1 million, be environmental security, by Teams from Lawrence Liver- go-along character to it. At a break the law by sharing personal PAMF patients have access to which leaves a net revenue in- putting a crimp into global warm- more and Los Alamos National minimum, before I support a de- client information.” PAMFOnline, one of the most crease of $2.2 million for next ing, he said. Laboratories partnered with cision to invest hundreds of mil- In July 2006, legislation was comprehensive Web-based year. The PROGRESS Act calls for Sandia National Laboratories to lions of dollars to build a new passed that mandated that do- health services in the country. Demands are on the horizon a five-point plan to help the en- submit design proposals to the nuclear weapon, I am going to mestic violence programs shall This e-health service allows pa- for shares of that $2.2 million, vironment. One point establishes NWC. In late 2006, the NWC have to see a policy statement not provide identifying informa- tients to view key components said Lepley. One consideration a national energy security com- evaluated the proposals and de- from the Administration that ex- tion about victims to any third of their records online, request will be the new contracts being mission, which would make rec- termined that the RRW concept plains the national security im- party database. The law states appointments and prescription negotiated by both the teachers ommendations to Congress. Its was feasible to sustain the perative for the RRW.” that HUD could, after public no- renewals, access test results and and classified employees unions. members would be from indus- nation's nuclear weapons stock- The 2007 budget requests tice and a period for comment, communicate electronically with For every 1 percent increase in try, government and academia. pile. It was decided at that time contains an estimated $300 mil- ask the agencies to provide non- their physician. pay, the district would have to Although all three sectors are to produce a hybrid of the de- lion in RRW related activities. identifying aggregate informa- The PAMF Dublin Center is spend $992,000. active in trying to find solutions, signs submitted by Los Alamos Kelley stated, “I expect that tion. part of PAMF-Palomares, which Another issue will be the there is no unifying entity, such and Livermore. the award of the RRW design However, other service pro- serves patients in the Tri-Valley board’s desire to fund many of as the proposed commission, to However, that decision was will be used by some weaponeers viders in the HOPE partnership area, as well as Castro Valley and approximately two dozen recom- facilitate ideas and coordinate reversed in the announcement to argue against the prompt re- are not victim service providers. San Leandro. Hours are Monday mendations for improving pro- them for potential legislation. last week. Thomas P. D'Agostino, moval of Livermore Lab’s pluto- They must comply with HMIS. through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. grams and equipment. These A second focus would be al- NNSA's acting administrator, nium stockpile.” The Haven has provided non- to 7 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. have been recommended by the ternative-energy vehicles. Fed- noted that higher confidence in Kelley added that instead of identifying aggregate data to the to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 8 district’s committee on excel- eral funding for alternative fuels the ability to certify the Liver- RRW, Livermore Lab and the partnership for its annual perfor- a.m. to noon. More information lence in education. Lepley had and vehicle technology would more design without under- brainpower it commands should mance reports. It has become un- is available at www.pamf.org/ no figure projected there. How- double from current levels. ground nuclear testing was the be put to work moving the na- tenable for the Haven to attempt dublin. ever, the long list totals millions A third goal is to establish a primary reason for its selection. tion toward energy independence to collect the information needed of dollars. national biofuels infrastructure That design was more closely tied and solving complex problems for reports with risking the acci- Whatever happens, the district development program. It would to previous underground testing. like global climate change. En- dental entry of this data into the won’t need to touch its reserve be a grant program to reimburse While one of several factors, it ergy independence is a national system. FUNDS fund of $5.4 million, said Lepley. industry to share the cost of in- was an especially important one security issue. “Our country’s “HOPE is a terrific program. (continued from page one) The governor’s budget pro- vesting in wholesale and retail to assure long-term confidence needs would be better served by We are proud to have been asso- in time to have it ready for ap- posal is just a theory now, and biofuel pumps, tanks and related in the reliability of the nuclear the development of new, non- ciated with it for five years,” said proval. She also noted that two will have to go through the Leg- equipment. weapons stockpile. He added that polluting renewable energy tech- King. “Our commitment to our of the nine CTC panelists have islative “wringer” before it is Promotion of transit use and several features of the Los nologies — rather than a new clients cannot be superseded by plenty of experience with the passed. Lepley said that “last development of a rail infrastruc- Alamos design are highly inno- nuclear warhead.” anything, not even program clogged traffic on Interstate 580. year’s budget was easy. It was an ture program is another feature funding.” One is a veteran commission election year. They had plenty of the bill. The Haven provides shelter, member and a longtime Valley of money. This budget (2007-08) The fifth and final point residential developer Jim Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala; counseling, restraining order as- will have a lot of push-pull in it. would have the federal govern- Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell; sistance, advocacy and other ser- Ghielmetti. The other, Bob To get it (passed) by June 30 (the ment leading by example. “The (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout vices directly to survivors of Alvarado, has served on the CTC budget deadline) would be very government would convert ve- Sales Manager, Jessica Scherer crimes not only in its domestic a relatively short time. He is a unusual.” hicles to biofuels and other al- The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) violence and sexual assault pro- union official who lives in El Trustee Jim Otto joked that ternative energy fuels and en- The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. Cerrito, and has business often Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling grams, but also in its homeless “maybe we ought to elect a gov- gines,” according to a statement (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours. • Fax: (925) 447-0212 E-MAIL: [email protected] services as well. in the Central Valley, said Argula. ernor every year.” released by McNerney’s office. The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 - PAGE 5 OBITUARIES Garret Boer Garret Boer took his final bow He is survived by his sister, her generous heart and unique place their children in preschool ing his sons in the trades, practi- Peter Whelan February 28 in Livermore, before Mary Louise Drejman, of New sense of humor. to get the best “head start” in their cal economics and the art of Peter Colin Dean Whelan a full house Jersey; sons, Lonnie, Joe and She is survived by her part- school. In retirement, she and her straddling the fine line between died March 5, 2007 in San Fran- of family James Cofield; daughters, ner, Cindy Pelton; Cindy’s chil- husband bred and raised Vizslas. curmudgeon and hermit. At the cisco. He was 19. members. Bonnie Schulte and Nita Beeby; dren, Joseph Fortner, Kristin She served as the Northern Cali- time of his death, he was over- The native of Dublin, Ireland, Cancer, his son in law, Roger Schulte; daugh- Walker and Alicia Walker; her fornia Vizsla Club Rescue Con- seeing the final stages of a reno- had lived in Pleasanton for the antagonist ters-in-law, Willie Jean and Alice mother, Agnes Kopacz, brother, tact for many years and was hon- vation project to his primary resi- past 13 years. He attended for a decade, Cofield; eleven grandchildren, Joseph Kopacz, sisters, Janice ored by the group when she re- dence in Berkeley. Lydiksen Elementary School, took him at twelve great grandchildren, sev- Kehl and Denise Gabrielaitis, tired. She loved that breed of dog He is missed by his sons, Foothill High School, and Las 79. eral nieces and nephews as well several nieces and nephews and and wanted to make sure each Positas College. He loved the An actor, Donovan and Kevin, his mother as numerous other relatives and her two Bichon Grise, Dexter and dog that reached her could have Marion, and his wife, Donna guitar, painting, and his pets, director and friends. Chloe. a safe and loving home. all-around Heinle. Cesar the cat and J.J. the dog. A celebration of his life was Services were held March 2 She will be missed by many. Memorial donations may be He is survived by his parents, champion of held March 2 in Livermore. In- in Livermore. A reception fol- Garret Boer community She brightened each room she made to Magnificat, an early clas- Ann Kelly and Gerard Whelan, ternment followed at Memory lowed at the Alameda County stepped into. sical Baroque performance and brothers Gerard and Stephen theater, Garret was an early mem- Gardens Cemetery in Livermore. Deputy Sheriff’s Association ber of Cask and Mask, the Liver- She was the loving wife and group, 601 Van Ness Ave., #E3- of Pleasanton. He was preceded Arrangements by Callaghan Hall in Pleasanton. life partner to Don Jackson for 142, San Francisco, CA 94102 or in death by his stepfather James more Valley theater group that Mortuary. Arrangements by Callaghan recently celebrated its 50th anni- 50 years and the mother of Jana, to the Carmel Bach Festival, PO J. Kelly and a sister, Audrey versary. Mortuary. Mark and daughter-in-law Jani. Box 575, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Whelan. Garret was raised in John A. Vargas She is also survived by grand- 93921. Please call Graham-Hitch Escondido, served in the US Navy John A. Vargas passed away Delores Mae Berck children, Nicole, Jonathan, Arrangements by Callaghan Mortuary, 846-5624, for service from 1945-1948, and received a peacefully on February 28, 2007 Delores Mae Berck died Feb- Jenessa, Joel and Dillon and three Mortuary. times. bachelor’s degree in mathemat- after a heroic, six month battle ruary 28, 2007 in Pleasanton. She great grandchildren and a sister, ics from UC Berkeley, where he with cancer. was 73. Jean Van Bergen of Florida. performed in a number of plays A lifelong resident of Alameda She was born October 14, A celebration of Judy’s life and later served as staff techni- County, John was born July 26, 1933 in Lincoln Nebraska and will be held at a later date. ART & ENTERTAINMENT cal supervisor for the Dramatic 1938 in Oakland where he would had lived in Pleasanton for the Memorial gifts may be made Arts Department. An early tri- ultimately protect and serve for last 28 years. Delores was creative to Vizsla rescue, PO Box 1443, Make Time for Music concerts to be and other selected activities will be umph was in George Bernard 20 years as a Patrolman, Sergeant, and especially enjoyed building held at 7:30pm on March 20 at accepted on a first come, first served Oakley, CA 94561. Granada High School and March 21 basis until March 24, 2007. Registra- Shaw’s “The Misalliance,” where and Homicide Detective for the and furnishing doll houses and Arrangements by Graham- at Livermore High School. These tion forms may be downloaded from he met Joan, his wife of 50 years. Oakland Police Department. collecting miniatures. She Hitch Mortuary. events showcase the talents of middle the PCAC website at In 1956 he started a long ca- John proudly served our country handcrafted miniatures that she and high school musicians. Sug- www.pleasantonarts.org or by con- reer as a computer programmer in the United States Coast Guard. shared with members of an inter- gested donation is $5 per adult. All tacting Michelle Russo at (925) 931- at the Lawrence Livermore Na- Teresita Comendador proceeds go to Livermore Valley 5350 or [email protected]. After retiring from the police de- national miniature club. She was Teresita Comendador died in Education Foundation (LVEF) and High School Musical, stage produc- tional Laboratory. He helped de- partment, he spent several years an avid reader, always on the sign operating systems for the Pleasanton at the age of 65. are used to support LVJUSD music tion of the Disney Channel movie. as a Parole Officer and a Private lookout for a great mystery. Most A Chapel Blessing Service programs. Tickets can be purchased Christensen Middle School 9th an- Lab’s computers, the largest Investigator conducting back- of all she loved seeing the world in advance or at the door. Contact nual musical production. Show dates computers of their day. He even- was held March 1 in Livermore. [email protected]. are March 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. tually specialized in data storage ground investigations for the with her husband, Bill. They Burial was at St. Michael’s Catho- 26th annual Melodrama, Sunol Rep- All shows are at Livermore High and was the first group leader State of California. drove through all 50 states and lic Cemetery in Livermore. ertory Theatre will present “Taming School Performing Arts Theatre, 600 when Storage became a separate John was an avid football fan much of Canada and Mexico. Arrangements by Callaghan the Wild, Wild West in a Dress, Maple St. Tickets are $7 orchestra and regularly participated in a Their world travels took them to or.....Let’s Give the Villain the Slip,” level and $5 balcony level. Seating at group. As new storage devices Mortuary. adapted from a play by Billy St. John Livermore High is assigned. Tickets replaced old and the data had to Fantasy Football League for 20 90 countries. and directed by Klay Kunkel. Perfor- can be purchased at Country Charm be moved, Garret wrote the nec- years using his longtime nick- She is survived by her hus- John MacInnis mances are March 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 in Livermore at 1601 Railroad Ave., essary programs for these enor- name, Whalebones. He enjoyed band of 55 years, Bill Berck, John MacInnis died February & 31 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of or by calling Kathy Pehrson at 925- playing golf, reading murder daughter Susan and husband Ri- Sunol Glen School at 11601 Main St. 443-1931. Tickets may be available mously complicated operations. 15, 2007 at his wife’s home in in Sunol. Tickets are $12.50 and can at the door 30 minutes prior to the In retirement Garret was keen mysteries, watching police and chard, daughter Linda and hus- Livermore. He was one day shy be ordered on line at www.sunol.net show. on traveling, and proud of hav- crime drama series on T.V., and band Steve, four grandchildren, of his 67th birthday. or by calling (925) 862-0664 for Valley Concert Chorale auditions, by ing visited all seven continents. participating in an on-line police Brad, Jennifer, Tim and Nikky John was born in Manchester, further information. Tickets can be appointment, for experienced sing- Some of his best trips, however, forum. He had a wonderful sense and a sister, Nancy Barnhill of New Hampshire, grew up in purchased at Elliston Vineyards & ers interested in singing with the were spent houseboating on Lake Little Valley Winery tasting room on chorus on Monday, March 19 in of humor and relished teasing Patterson. She was preceded in Rutland Vermont, and later Saturdays and Sundays between 11 Livermore. The Chorale is looking Shasta or the Delta with family family and friends. Jan and John death by her parents, Howard and moved to Lubbock, Texas. He a.m. and 5 p.m. beginning February for singers who enjoy performing a and friends. His last expedition had an amazing 44 years of mar- Gladine Barnhill. graduated from Kenyon College 10. So hiss and boo and have a laugh wide range of music from classical to was to remote Canada to observe riage together and they spent There will be a private family with the whole family. contemporary, from folk to jazz. If his heroes, the polar bears. with honors in economics in Sixth Annual Poetry, Prose & Arts you have sight reading skills and most of John’s retirement doing service. 1962. He continued on to gradu- Festival, Pleasanton Cultural Arts enjoy singing exciting and challeng- A thoughtful man with a wry what they loved, spending time Arrangements by Graham- wit, progressive politics and a ate study in economics at Ohio Council (PCAC) and City of Pleasan- ing music, call 925-462-4205 to with family and traveling. They Hitch Mortuary. State University and the Univer- ton Civic Arts invite the public to free schedule an appointment. generous spirit, Garret looked traveled all over the United States open activities on Saturday, March Ed Kinney Lecture series: March 15: forward to his daily crossword sity of California Berkeley. He 31, 2007. The Festival will be held at Children of Alcatraz; speaker is Scott puzzles, weekly bridge games, in their motor home touring Jim Westerman joined ROTC and subsequently the CarrAmerica Conference Center Cornfield, film maker and Pleasan- Sunday breakfasts and annual points of interest. Livermore native and life- spent his military service with at 4400 Rosewood Drive in Pleasan- ton resident. The Museum On Main trips to Ashland’s Oregon John is survived by his wife long resident Jim Westerman died the U.S. Air Force critiquing high ton. Non-registered visitors to the in Pleasanton. Lectures are at 7 p.m. of 44 years, Janice K. Vargas, son February 26, 2007 in San Ramon. Festival may attend the Visual Arts at the museum. Reservations are Shakespeare Festival. tech weapons projects. He ob- Exhibit presented by the Pleasanton requested. $5 members/$10 non- He is survived by his wife Scott K. Vargas, granddaughter He was 51. tained his law degree from Uni- Art League and other regional artists members. Memberships available for Joan; daughter Anne Rebecca Samantha Vargas, grandson Jer- He was born August 18, 1955 versity of California, Hastings from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. They are invited purchase. The museum is located at Davies of Flower Mound, Texas; emy Malcuit, and daughter in- at St. Paul's Hospital. He gradu- College of Law in 1972. He to visit Literary Row from 12:30-2 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasan- sons Bruce Boer of Orinda and law Monica Malcuit. He was pre- ated from Livermore High School pm and meet, talk and mingle with ton. (925) 462-2766. taught economics at Golden gate talented local authors. In addition, Spring Concert, March 18, Pleasan- Nicholas Boer of Livermore; sis- ceded in death by his mother and afterward worked as a tech University, at one point serving they may enjoy music played by ton Community Concert Band 2 to 4 ter Rosemary Ekins of Reno, Mary Demello; father, Alfred in the Hammermill at the as college dean. He also taught guitar, mandolin and mandocello p.m at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Nev.; grandchildren Sam and Vargas; stepfather Tony Demello, Lawrence Livermore National and directed the graduate law artist Jim Steinke, PhD during the Rita Road, Pleasanton. Free. Infor- Anna Boer of Orinda and Jake and his devoted, yellow-lab, Laboratory. His hobbies were afternoon hours. Registrations that mation: 846-5897 or go to program at Lone Mountain Col- include event workshops, readings www.pleasantonband.org. and Molly Davies, and several Max. hunting, fishing, playing golf and lege, now part of the University nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held spending time with his family. A service to celebrate his life of San Francisco. March 7 in Livermore, followed He is survived by his father, The academic calendar al- is planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, by Interment services at the Holy Bill Westerman, daughter, March 24 at the Bothwell Arts lowed him to indulge his pen- Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward . Brandy, sons Dustin, Jacob and chant for traveling, as did his Center, Eighth and H streets, Liv- In lieu of flowers, the family Jeff, son-in-law Josh and daugh- ermore. The family suggests do- next position: Director of Eco- nations in his name to the center. asks that donations be made to ter-in-law Stephanie, grandson, nomic Development for the is- Checks may be made to Bothwell the American Cancer Society. Colin, several aunts, uncles, and land of Yap under the then pro- Arts Center and mailed to 2222 Arrangements by Callaghan cousins. He was preceded in visional government of Second Street, Suite 18, Liver- Mortuary. death by his mother Ada in 2003. Micronesia. His training in both more, Ca, 94550. At his request, no formal ser- economics and law were invalu- Christine M. Kopacz vices will be held. able to the Micronesian govern- Earl Carlton Cofield Christine M. Kopacz passed Contributions may be made ment during the international Our Dear Dad joined our away on February 24, 2007 in to the American Diabetes Asso- trusteeship status talks from Mother in Heaven on Feb. 24, Dublin. ciation, 1900 Powell St., #285, 1975-78. 2007. He was surrounded by his Christina, AKA “Chris,” and Emeryville, CA 94608. Following marriage and re- loving children and their fami- “Philly” was born in Philadel- Arrangements by Callaghan turn to the mainland in 1978. lies. phia, PA on April 20, 1064. She Mortuary. John developed a passion for re- He was born in Clarendon, moved to San Francisco in 1992. storing residential and commer- Arkansas, on March 19, 1922. After spending nine years as a Judy Jackson cial structures in the Bay Area. Earl moved his family to Cali- much loved manager at the Mid- Judy Jackson died February fornia in 1952. He was retired From then on, he worked as a night Sun in San Francisco, she 17, 2007 at Eden Hospital. She semi-retired contractor, instruct- from the Lawrence Livermore left to pursue a career in law en- was 70. Laboratory after more than 30 forcement. Chris was a dedicated She was born June 11, 1936 years of service. Previous to that deputy sheriff with the Alameda in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was he worked on highway construc- tion and served in the Army dur- County Sheriff’s Department and director of CAPE Head Start in ing World War II with Patton’s most recently worked for Dublin Livermore, a program that en- 3rd in N. Africa, Sicily and Eu- Police Services. She touched abled low income families to rope. He was also with the occu- many lives with her knowledge, pied forces in Japan and left the service as a Staff Sergeant. Earl was a founding member of the First Baptist Church of Pleasanton. In his younger days he enjoyed fishing, shopping at flea markets, woodworking, working on radios and “putter- ing” around the house. Earl was preceded in death by Hazel, his wife of 55 years and 11 months; mother, Minnie Rainey; father, Selby H. Cofield; brother, Claude Gray; sisters, Lenita Devore and Helen Miller; and Grandson, Kenny Beeby. PAGE 6 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 SPORTS NOTES Open House Set at Rock Climbing Gym Gymfinity Gymnastics The Livermore Area Recreation and Park Dis- ervations, memberships and birthday parties. For Gymfinity Gymnastics hosted A Very trict (LARPD) invites the public to attend a free more information and a fee schedule, please con- Merry Unbirthday Invitational this past week- end in Livermore. The team from Gymfinity open house at the Valley Rock Climbing Gym on tact Sasha at (925) 960-2455. combined to take first place in the team Saturday, March 10, between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 Indoor rock climbing has grown into a legiti- competition with a score of 109.65. p.m. mate sport over the past two decades, with gyms Highlights for Gymfinity included Victoria Enos winning the bars and beam Each visitor will receive two complimentary popping up in many cities, competing leagues, titles on her way to taking the all-around title climbs on the indoor rock wall at the gym and and interest in making it an Olympic sport. Rock in the younger level 5 age group. In the same group, Rebecca Meister tied for first on bars learn information about future activities. Children walls are now found on cruise ships, college cam- and won floor and Amy Morrison placed first under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All puses and shopping malls. Climbing is a fun and on vault. Melissa Graber led the way in the participants must sign a waiver form. safe activity that helps build confidence and self- older level 5 group, placing first on bars, beam and in the all-around. Gabriella Lemoine, Valley Rock Climbing Gym is located at 2455 esteem, balance, body movement, hand-eye coor- Haley Brott and Angelica Leporati led the Railroad Avenue. dination, flexibility, and provides challenges for level 6 competition. Lemoine took home the beam, floor and all-around, while Brott The LARPD recently assumed management of all skill levels. Participation in climbing on in- placed first on bars and Leporati on vault. In the facility, formerly known as Sunrise Rock Gym, door and manufactured climbing walls has now the level 7 competition, Brianna Camacho for an 18-month lease and is committed to intro- far surpassed outdoor climbing both in the num- won the beam title and Valentina Barbalinardo placed first on bars. And Nicole Fitzgerald ducing rock climbing to the local community as a ber of participants and the number of outings, ac- swept all events in level 8. recreational opportunity that offers both fitness cording to the Outdoor Industry Foundation 2005 Level 4 - Age 6 to 8 - VAULT: Katie Mathers and Annie Allen, T2nd, 9.1. BARS: and fun. The district invested in new paint, auto Recreation Participation Study. Climbers at Val- Allen, 2nd, 8.6; Mathers, 9th, 7.7. BEAM: belays and cosmetic renovations. The facility is ley Rock Climbing Gym range from as young as Allen, 3rd, 7.85; Mathers, 7th, 6.9. FLOOR: now available for walk-in use, lessons, group res- three to seventy years of age. Allen, 4th, 8.5; Mathers, 8th, 8.1. ALL- Photo - Doug Jorgensen AROUND: Allen, 2nd, 34.05; Mathers, 8th, One athlete runs through a drill during the MSL Sports High 31.8. Age 9+ - VAULT: Baylee Hill, 3rd, 9.0; Savannah Chrupalo, 5th, 8.9; Shannon School Combine in Livermore last Saturday for college eligible Payne, 11th, 8.4 BARS: Hill, 2nd, 9.0; athletes. The athletes were tested on strength, speed and Payne, 8th, 8.3; Chrupalo, 10th, 8.0. BEAM: BULLETIN BOARD Hill, 3rd, 8.0; Chrupalo, 6th, 7.8; Payne, individual skills. The results were recorded and will be made 8th, 7.45. FLOOR: Chrupalo, 5th, 8.3; available to collegiate coaches nationwide. Payne, 6th, 8.25; Hill, 9th, 7.8. ALL- Organizations wishing to run notices in There will be a vendor demonstration of Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Contact Debra AROUND: Hill, 5th, 33.8; Chrupalo, 6th, 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. It will last three Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box MacScrapbook's iRemember Eberhart for more info 925-580-7004. 33.0; Payne, 8th, 32.4. DeFazio (1 inning) and Matt Owen (2 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of (MacScrapbook.com). Following the dem- Solutions meets Wednesday nights at 7 Level 5 - Age 7 to younger 10 - VAULT: hours and cover all aspects of hitting. The innings), scattering 9 hits over 7 in- clinic is open to ages 7 to 13 limited to 6 Bulletin Board. Include name of organiza- onstration there will be a raffle and question p.m. at Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Amy Morrison, 1st, 8.6; Rebecca Meister, nings. Matt Owen delivered the final tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or and answer period. Check East Ave, Livermore. The new series called, 2nd, 8.5; Victoria Enos and Sara Vukojevic, students per clinic. The cost is $55 per child. blow striking out the last Clayton batter The location will be available at time of subject. Phone number and contact person www.clubtmug.com for more information. “It’s Not My Fault!,” is currently being held. T3rd, 8.4; Kaylin Walbridge, 5th, 8.2; Isla with bases loaded. should also be included. Country Folk Art craft show and sale, For more information call Greg Brown at Andrews, 6th, 8.1. BARS: Enos and Meister, enrollment. Information, call Ruben Arellano, Sr. at 209-836-0217. Spring fashion show, The Fashion Pleasanton, March 9-10-11, Alameda County 925-447-4333 or visit T1st, 8.6; Morrison, 3rd, 8.1; Andrews, 4th, Club at Amador Valley High School will Fairgrounds. Over 100 top artisan-exhibitors www.trivalleychurch.org. 8.0; Vukojevic and Walbridge, T5th, 7.5. JV Softball Team have a spring fashion show featuring local from across the country. Friday, March 9, 5 Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: BEAM: Enos, 1st, 8.75; Morrison, 2nd, The Lady Dons JV softball team traveled Football/Cheer designers such as Alina B., Pink Spike, and to 9 p.m.; Sat., March 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; A Christian Perspective, Mondays at 7 p.m, 8.25; Andrews, 3rd, 8.2; Meister, 4th, 8.15; to James Logan High School in Union City Jolee by Claire. It will be on March 11, 2007 Sun., March 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7 St. Clare’s Church. The Sessions are: March Walbridge, 6th, 6.8; Vukojevic, 7th, 6.75. Livermore Youth Football & Cheer Liv- at the Amador Theater (1155 Santa Rita Road to open up their preseason schedule and came ermore Youth Football & Cheer (LYF&C) is admission. Information, 14: Theology for the Practice of Simplicity. FLOOR: Meister, 1st, 9.0; Enos, 2nd, 8.85; away with a 6-4 victory. Amador Valley in Pleasanton) from 2pm-4pm. Tickets are $5 www.countryfolkart.com. March 21: Your Money or Your Life: The Andrews, 3rd, 8.5; Morrison, 4th, 8.45; a full contact football league that has been in advance and $8 at the door. The box office played well through out the game taking an established for more than 30 years. The league Livermore-Amador Genealogical So- Place of Money in Modern Life. March 28: Vukojevic and Walbridge, T5th, 8.0. ALL- early lead that they never relinquished. Macy will be selling tickets 20 minutes before the ciety, general meeting 7:30 p.m. Tues., Broader Impacts of Our Everyday Food AROUND: Enos, 1st, 34.6; Meister, 2nd, teaches the fundamentals of both football and event. Call (925)931-0628 to order. All Masajlo got the game started with a lead off cheer that are needed to make the transition March 13, Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Choices. Each participant will need a journal 34.25; Morrison, 3rd, 33.4; Andrews, 4th, walk. Later in the inning Carli Kachel hit the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Nevada Ct., Pleasanton. Anne Homan, au- and a copy of the book Simpler Living, 32.8; Vukojevic, 5th, 30.65; Walbridge, 6th, into high school. The league works with the Cancer Foundation. first of her two doubles in the game. Masajlo local high schools to ensure participants are thor, will talk about her new book, "Historic Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspec- 30.5. Age 10 and up - VAULT: Melissa was thrown out at home while trying to score Spring Into Fashion, Pleasanton New- Livermore, California: A to Z." Visitors are tive. Copies of the book are available at Graber, 3rd, 8.5; Celina Moufarrej, Carina learning the fundamentals needed. LYF&C’s comers Club presents this luncheon and allowing Kachel to take third base on the emphasizes proper technique and fundamen- welcome. No charge. Information www.l- Towne Center Books on Main Street in Salcedo and Sabrina Chaco, T4th, 8.3; Rachel throw. Kachel later crossed the plate in the fashion show on Wed., March 14 at the ags.org or 447-2318. Pleasanton. All are welcome, regardless of Pombo, 8th, 7.8. BARS: Graber, 1st, 8.8; tals, responsibility, accountability, and be- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pleasanton, 11:30 p.m. ® inning on a wild pitch. ing a good person and teammate. Mad Hatter’s Tea, Assistance League faith. Classes are free and meet at St. Clare’s Moufarrej, 2nd, 8.6; Chaco, 3rd, 8.5; Pombo, The Colts answered back in their half of Clothes and jewelry by Coldwater Creek; of Amador Valley, April 28, noon to 4 p.m. Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd. in 4th, 8.0; Salcedo, 10th, 6.5. BEAM: Graber, All coaches are CPR and First Aid make-up by Sephora - Stoneridge Mall. the first tying the game at one. In the second certified as well as NYSCA certified. They are Tea and sandwiches, and spring fashion show Pleasanton. Call the church office at (925) 2nd, 8.8; Moufarrej, 5th, 8.05; Chaco, 8th, inning Jessica Pipitone got on base by Tickets $35 members; $38 nonmembers; presented by Chico’s. The afternoon’s activi- 462-4802 for information or to register. 7.55; Salcedo, 9th, 7.45; Pombo, 10th, 7.0. required to attend coaching clinics each year particial proceeds to benefit the Assistance beating out a beautifully placed bunt. Janine to strengthen their knowledge of the game. ties include a hat contest, raffle, and the sale Couples And Family Relationships FLOOR: Graber, 1st, 9.2; Moufarrej, 2nd, Kalepp sacrificed herself with a bunt moving League of Amador Valley Operation School of lucky teacups. Shrine Event Center in Conference : Unlock the secrets to quality 9.1; Meister, 11th, 8.75; Chaco, 5th, 8.4; Football and cheer squads have been very Bell. Questions, contact Jane Capewell, 485- Pipitone into scoring position. Masajlo fol- successful in the highly competitive Diablo Livermore. It will benefit Assistance League couple and family relationships, including Pombo and Salcedo, T7th, 8.2. ALL- lowed that by hitting a single scoring Pipitone. 3270. of Amador Valley’s many philanthropic parenting techniques, at this unique learning AROUND: Graber, 1st, 35.3; Moufarrej, Valley Youth Football Conference (DVYFC). Livermore Valley Education Founda- ® Carli Kachel then hit her second double easily The league consists of 16 “city” teams that projects, including Operation School Bell . experience. First Presbyterian Church 2020 2nd, 34.05; Chaco, 4th, 32.75; Pombo, 8th, scoring Masajlo. Haley Douglas then batted tion Scholarships, LVEF will be awarding Ninety percent of all net proceeds go toward Fifth Street Livermore California. March 31, 31.0; Salcedo, 9th, 30.45. attract the best football players and cheerlead- two $5,000 scholarships this spring. Na- Kachel in with a base hit of her own and later ers in the Alameda and Contra Costa Coun- philanthropic projects. For further informa- 8 a.m. to noon. $39 per person ($59 after Level 6 - All Ages - VAULT: Angelica scored from second base with an RBI single tional Security Technologies has provided tion contact Annette at 925-462-5275 or March 1). www.kivaspirit.org for registra- Leporati, 1st, 8.9; Gabriella Lemoine, 3rd, ties. In the past 5 years LYF&C has sent at the funding to support two graduating hit by Emma McGuiness. The Lady Dons least 2 teams to the playoffs each year, with Rickie at 925-846-3922 or email tion and information. Kiva Counseling Group 8.85; Allison Honig, 4th, 8.7; Haley Brott, finished the second inning up 4-1. seniors going on to four year degree programs [email protected]. Additional in- (925) 485-9370 6th, 8.55; Moira Andrews and Gabby Schulz, one team reaching the championship 4 con- in either engineering or science. Applicants There was no other scoring until the secutive years. The cheer squads consistently formation is available on the web at Boundaries with Teens ...When to Say T7th, 8.5; Taylor Fleer, 9th, 8.2. BARS: bottom of the fourth inning when the Colts must be currently attending a high school in www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org. Yes, How to Say No! March 10th at 9:00 a.m. Brott, 1st, 8.5; Lemoine, 2nd, 8.3; Leporati, place in regional as well as national cheer the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School scored one run closing the score to 4-2. competitions. There are 5 levels to tryout for RELIGION at the Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East 3rd, 8.0; Schulz, 4th, 7.6; Andrews, 5th, 7.5; Amador Valley responded by scoring another District. The scholarships will be awarded Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Avenue, Livermore. Contact Greg Brown for Honig, 6th, 7.2; Fleer, 8th, 6.8. BEAM: with ages 7 to 14 (football) 5 to 14 based primarily on merit, rather than financial run in the top of the fifth inning. McGuiness (cheerleading). Registration will be held Rd., Livermore. Service at 10:30 a.m. more information 925-447-4333. Lemoine, 1st, 8.85; Brott, 2nd, 8.725; walked and showed her speed by taking need. Applications are due April 4, 2007 and Sunday. Topic for March 11 is "Alternatives Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Leporati, 3rd, 8.45; Honig, 4th, 8.15; Fleer, March 15th from 6-8 pm at Round Table are available at the career centers at both high second on a wild pitch. Amanda Sisneros Pizza 1024 East Stanley Blvd. Information to Incarceration," Eric Meter presiding. In- Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:30 5th, 7.9; Andrews, 6th, 7.65; Schulz, 7th, then worked a walk putting runners at first and schools or from our web site at www.lvef.org formation 447-8747. a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 7.6. FLOOR: Lemoine, 1st, 8.65; Brott, at website www.eteamz.com/lyfc or call 925- Domestic Violence Support Group, second. Kalepp responded by knocking in 454-1421 (evenings) Catholic Community of Pleasanton, 11:15 a.m. Please call office at 846-8650 for 2nd, 8.5; Leporati, 3rd, 8.4; Honig, 4th, 7.9; McGuiness for an RBI. Sisneros was aggres- meets at the Tri-Valley Haven for Women in bereavement support ministry meetings on weekly programs. Schulz, 5th, 7.75; Andrews, 7th, 7.65; Fleer, sive in her base running but was thrown out Livermore every Thursday from 5 to 6:30 March 8, 22; and April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Tri-Valley Unity Church meets at the 8th, 7.5. ALL-AROUND: Lemoine, 1st, at home by a fine throw from a Colt outfielder. Benefit Golf Tourney p.m. Survivors will be able to address issues Elizabeth Seton in the chapel, 4001 Ston- Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. 34.65; Brott, 2nd, 34.275; Leporati, 3rd, The Lady Dons led 5-2. of abuse in relationships. There will be a fee eridge Dr., Pleasanton. All are welcome. Sunday service and children’s school at 10 33.75; Honig, 4th, 31.95; Schulz, 5th, Livermore High Baseball will host its 1st of $40 for every eight weeks, or based on a Questions? Please call Kim at 735-3741. In the top of the sixth inning, Macy annual Benefit Golf Tournament at Poppy a.m. Ongoing classes and groups. All are 31.45; Andrews, 6th, 31.3; Fleer, 7th, 30.4. Masajlo got another base hit and advanced sliding scale. For information and registra- Effective Parenting In a Crazy World, welcome. Rev. Mary Anne Harris, minister. Level 7 - All Ages - VAULT: Ashley Ridge Golf Course on Fri., March 16. tion, contact Elizabeth at 449-5845, ext. 109. Wednesday nights February 7-April 11, into scoring position when the Colt pitcher Scramble format is at 1 p.m. The $150 Call (925) 829-2733 or visit Eastman, 3rd, 9.25; Valentina Barbalinardo, committed a balk. Douglas then drove in HLLA, the Hearing Loss Association 6:45pm - 8:15pm at Discovery Church, 5860 www.trivalleyunity.com. 5th, 9.05; Brianna Camacho, 6th, 8.85. fee includes golf with cart, lunch, range balls, of America, Tri-Valley Chapter, meets March. Masajlo with a base hit to finish off the winner, clubhouse credit and door prizes. For BARS: Barbalinardo, 1st, 9.2; Eastman, scoring for the Lady Dons. The Colts scored 15 at 7:00pm at the Valley Community 2nd, 9.1; Camacho, 5th, 8.7. BEAM: information, call Coach Dave Perotti at 586- Church at 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasan- two runs in their half of the sixth inning 2811. Camacho, 1st, 9.0; Eastman, 4th, 8.825; making the final score 6-4. In the inning, ton. Cheryl Eiler, of the Starkey Hearing Barbalinardo, 6th, 8.075. FLOOR: Camacho, Pitcher Haley Douglas got into trouble by Research Center, Berkeley California will 2nd, 9.425; Eastman, 5th, 9.2; Barbalinardo, walking two and hitting one batter. Special Olympics describe results from preliminary studies of 6th, 9.15. ALL-AROUND: Eastman, 2nd, Douglas threw five and two thirds of an Amador Valley High School will be the the role of the brain in listening and the use 36.375; Camacho, 4th, 35.975; Barbalinardo, inning scattering three hits, striking out four, site for the Special Olympics Regional com- of self-adjusting hearing aids. She will also 6th, 35.475. hitting one, walking four while allowing four petitions in Basketball, Track & Field, and give a preview of other current and future Level 8 - All Ages - VAULT: Nicole runs in the win. Macy Masajlo entered the Volleyball. research projects and the potential application Fitzgerald, 1st, 9.25; Alexa Leporati, 2nd, game in the last inning to get the final out by The basketball event will be taking place of this research to improving the quality of 8.95; Jamie Haines and Dana Felker, T3rd, inducing a Colt batter to line out to center at Amador (and Pleasanton Middle School) life for hard of hearing people. The meeting 8.45. BARS: Fitzgerald, 1st, 8.85; Felker, fielder Janine Kalepp to preserve the victory. on the weekend of March 31 and April 1. Last is open to the public. Attendance is free and 2nd, 8.55; Leporati, 3rd, 7.8. BEAM: Masajlo earlier in the inning threw out a year the Pleasanton community provided refreshments are served. For more informa- Fitzgerald, 1st, 8.825; Leporati and Haines, runner with a fine throw at home when she was over 300 volunteers for this weekend. tion contact Hiram Van Blarigan at 925 455 T2nd, 8.025; Felker, 4th, 7.9. FLOOR: playing in the outfield. The track and volleyball events will be at 6591 or Email [email protected]. Fitzgerald, 1st, 9.45; Leporati, 2nd, 8.3; Amador Valley on Saturday, May 5. Volun- Gardening Basics, Bay Friendly work- Haines, 3rd, 8.2; Felker, 4th, 8.15. ALL- teers are needed that day as well. shop, Sat., March 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. AROUND: Fitzgerald, 1st, 36.375; Leporati, Bowling News Anyone interested in volunteering is Wente Vineayrds, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Liver- 2nd, 33..075; Felker, 3rd, 33.05; Haines, Maria Lockridge averaged 250 this week asked to please contact Kent Young, Volun- more. Free, however registration is required. 4th, 24.675. in league play at Granada Bowl in Livermore. teer Coordinator, (925) 413-0378 or To register or for detials, go to Lockridge, Modified Guys and Dolls, had [email protected]. www.BayFriendly.org or call 510-444-7645. two games with nine strikes in a row 270-256 Tri-Valley Conservancy Board of Di- Red Sox Runners Up finished with a 225 for her 751 series and came rectors meets 7 p.m. Thurs., March 8 at the The Tri-Valley Red Sox made it to the back in the Classic loop with 234-257-259- Golf Tourney Tickets Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore championship after several close games, and 750 set. The Classic also saw Gene Bruihl, The Livermore Valley Wine Country Avenue, Livermore. finished with the Runner Up trophy in the Gene’s Pro Shop, improved each game with Championship Tournament will be held at Computer Training Classes, free, Liv- “Travel Ball Roll Up” tournament (3-5). 213-278-287- 778 series; Mushy Machado The Course at Wente Vineyards from March ermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Following a crucial base hit by Austin came in with a 749 with 245-236-268. 29 – April 1. Searching the Internet, Sat., March 10:15- Meneley, Keaton Housman kept the team in Greg Brennecker, 173 norm in the Kings This tournament showcases the PGA 12:15, or Tues., March 13, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.; contention by a game winning spectacular and Queens, captured his first 600 set in a big Nationwide Tour featuring “up and coming” Beginning email, Sat., March 17, 10:15 to walk-off double to win TABU in Game 1 on way -247-212-211 and a 670 total; Dave golf stars. 12:15. Classes are hands on, first come, first Saturday. Thompson like the 230’s with 233 and a pair Pleasanton Partnerships in Education served in the community meeting room B. In Game 2, Jackson Zarubin pitched with of 235’s for his 703. Doug Dalton, Eagles Foundation (PPIE) and Pleasanton Schools Information at the Adult Information Ser- conviction and threw 4 SO. The offense came Renovations league, took honors with 255- Education Enrichment Foundation (PSEE) vices Desk or call 373-5505. alive in this game with critical base hits from 247-228- 730 set; Sheryl Common became will be partnering with the school organiza- Coffee and Conversation with the Drake Rivenes, Tyler Cook (Double), Aaron a USBC award winner with a triplicate of 179. tions to sell tickets to this tournament. The experts, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Hafford, Johnny Luedemann, Jack Pilling, The Wednesday Wonders were led by Bill tickets are $30.00 each and will allow the Sunol Blvd. March 13 topic is "Home Equity Justin Brunnett, Nico Chaves, and Keaton Allen’s 689 series with games of 232-212- ticket holder to access the grounds for all 4 Conversion, Stay in Your Home." ECHO, a Housman (3 RBIs). Taylor Menzel pitched in 245. days of the tournament! This event will also nonprofit housing counseling agency will the final innings to close them at a narrow win In the Cheyenne league, David Snow feature food and wine, art and performances present the program. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Fee 9-8. In the rematch on Sunday to TABU, Greg topped the pack with 268-237-268- 773 from the local community, and more! $1.25 residents, $1.75 nonpresidents. Shehtanian pitched the entire game and held series; Mike Stephenson posted a 715 set Please contact Nancy Bronzini, PPIE Tri-Valley Macintosh Users Group, them to only 3 runs with a final score (8-3) with 226-256-233; Mal Cowen rolled games ambassador (925) 846-3520 or at meets 7 p.m. on Thurs., March 15 at the . Excellent hitting from all team members of 247-237-220- 704 and Rich Canada highs [email protected], or contact Amador Valley High School Library, 1155 including doubles from Aaron Hafford and of 253-235- 701 total. John Waite, Friday the PPIE office at (925) 846-5620 or Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. All are welcome. Tyler Cook. Primetimers was top pin-getter with 188- [email protected], to purchase your tickets. The final game against the Dot Bombers 212-205- 605. John Giambrone, Generation was competitive from the beginning and Gap, used a pair of 224 games to go with 259 included many spectacular plays, including and a 707 series; youth bowler Erica Smith, difficult catches by Aaron Hafford, Nick 151 norm, posted a 212 game; Blake Norquist, Hilgen, and Justin Brunnett (from first base) 152 par, came in with a 218 game- 591 set. and infield plays, Taylor Menzel, Jackson Eric Williford, Strikes and Spares, 167 Zarubin, Matthew Yount and Justin Brunnett. averager, rolled 227-214-206- 647 set. Foothill Freshmen Livermore Youth Football The Foothill High School freshman Livermore Youth Football & Cheer team broke out the bats early to take a (LYF&C) is currently looking for football 10 to 1 lead after 4 innings only to have coaches at all levels for the 2007 season. to battle Clayton for a 12 to 11 win. The Livermore Youth Football is a part of the Falcon 10 hit attack was led by Brandon Diablo Valley Youth Football Conference, DeFazio’s 3 for 3 night at the plate (1 and is an elite travel team with players ranging double, 2 singles and a walk). Reece in age from 7-14. Those interested in coach- Yamada and Matt Owen also delivered ing please inquire at [email protected]. two hits each, with Elias Khoury and Michael Hisaka adding doubles in the winning effort. Hitting Clinic Pitching was handled by William Legacy baseball, private instructors, will Anderson (4 innings), Brandon conduct a hands-on hitting clinic on March The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 - PAGE 9 Classical Clarinetist Wows Audience The Inspiring Fry Street Quartet By Nancy O’Connell strumentalists obviously listen gland Conservatory of Music in By Susan Steinberg to final peace. The soloist’s lin- Founded in Chicago in 1997, closely to one another and inter- Boston. He told of his search for Joe Bonfiglio is an amazing gering tenderness enabled each the Fry Street Quartet, has con- pret the passages with a unifying the perfect instrument. Last sum- clarinet virtuoso, as demon- phrase to speak to the heart of certized in many parts of the thread to weave a satisfying tap- mer he went to auction houses in strated in his appearances with his listeners – a truly spiritual world, from the Balkans to Israel. estry of sound. London, England and tested al- the Pleasanton Chamber Players. experience. On Saturday night, March 3rd, In the Scherzando Vivace the most 500 instruments! He had So it was disappointing to read Only Mozart could follow its four members came to Liver- ‘cellist introduces the theme, the advice of someone who that he would give a recital an- such moving music with the more, performed at the Presbyte- then the violist enters, the 2nd helped him make a choice, ac- nounced as a one-hour “Sunday jaunty hi-jinks of the final rian Church, and held their au- violin and finally, first violin. cording to what he could afford Afternoon Musicale” (meaning Rondo. The impish runs sound dience spellbound. After a time, Tricky rhythms makes this a dif- and whether the instrument a program of light “bonbons”). like the capering birdcatcher it was possible to forget that you ficult movement for amateurs to would grow in value over the Braving stormy weather to at- Pappageno from “The Magic were listening to four individu- play as an assemble. But it years. He narrowed it down to tend, I was amazed to discover a Flute,” and require a quick als, because their tones were so looked effortless for the Fry about five violins, but the first program listing an impressive change of mood, technique, and blended together that they Street Quartet, playing as one one went for about $6,000 more musical marathon of three clas- styling. No problem for a musi- seemed to breathe as one. voice. Every nuance was played than he felt he could afford. He sical selections, (including the cian with Mr. Bonfiglio’s brio, It was an evening dedicated as though they’ve rehearsed to- won the bidding on another fine showpiece Mozart concerto), which earned a well-deserved Posters Available to Beethoven. Three of his quar- gether for months. instrument and now proudly per- topped off with popular George standing ovation for a stellar tets were played. The very fa- Beethoven was boldly experi- forms on a Nicolo Gagliano vio- Gershwin songs. performance. For Purchase miliar Opus 18, #1 opened the menting in the Finale. There lin created in 1765. Setting skeptically in a front- For the second half, another program. In the beginning there were exciting dynamic changes, This is an ensemble to watch row chair, I surveyed the simple gifted soloist, Cyndy Salmon, Carolyn Lord, a well-known Bay Area artist who resides in was a delicate, beautiful pianis- difficult crossing of strings with for. They’ve already won many Unitarian Universalist Church joined in the Mendelssohn simo. There were also long, dra- the bows, and great dramatic va- prestigious awards and will win sanctuary with its small upright “Clarinet Piece #1.” The grace- Livermore, recently designed an opera poster for The Mikado to matic grand pauses. The ‘cello riety. The Cadenza raced like many more. Del Valle concert piano. Hardly a setting to match ful close-harmony cascades of and first violin had an interest- wildfire to a powerful conclu- series continue to bring us mag- Carnegie Hall with Benny rich romantic melody evoked be performed by the Livermore Valley Opera. Lord’s poster for ing dialogue. The cellist intro- sion. After the intermission, Opus nificent performances, and the Goodman, or S.F.’s Davies Hall lush operatic images of the duced a theme and the first vio- 59, No. 3 in C Major was heard. next one in the series will be on with Richard Stolzman. “Flower Duet” from Delibes’ The Mikado, which opens Satur- day, March 10, has a traditional linist would answer. In the Ada- This is the last of the three fa- March 31st with a cello and pi- But with the first notes of Carl “Lakme´.” Perfectly coordinated gio the first violinist, William mous Razumovsky quartets, ano duo. Come and bring your Maria vonWeber’s “Concerto for phrasing and dynamics de- Japanese figure reading brush- lettered text announcing the op- Fedkenheuer, played an unfor- named for the count who com- entire family. A small boy of the Clarinet” I WAS suddenly in lighted the ear and testified to gettable melody. The sustained missioned these works. Again, all seven sat in front of us in this a concert hall. The melodies of intensive rehearsal sessions. era, based on traditional Japanese “Surimono.” notes which followed were al- four movements were performed inspiring concert, and absorbed countless operatic arias (Weber’s Surely Gershwin would be an most ethereal sounding when all with great musicianship and the it all, enraptured. specialty) flowed effortlessly in unpalatable dessert after such a Surimono are announce- ments, advertising, or invitations four voices were heard. All four technique was flawless. His slow true bel canto style, the long el- classical feast? Not with a “natu- musicians coaxed rich sonorities movement, the Andante was con- egant phrases sounding surpris- ral” like Mr. Bonfiglio swinging that include figures as well as text describing news and information. from their instruments. The vio- ceived as a tribute to the Russian ingly close to an actual human into a soulful heartbreaking ren- list, Russell Fallstad, had a full, Razumovsky, and was unusual Pleasanton voice. dition of “Summertime” and the Behind the figure is the British flag, representing the country magnificent sounding instru- with the ‘cellist plucking her High Schools But how would Mozart’s sly insinuating humor of “It Ain’t ment, as did the ‘cellist, Anne strings with pizzicato, and with masterpiece work in this spare Necessairly So,” embellished where composers Gilbert and Sullivan were from. The Mikado Francis. The two men half rose the movement ending not with a Stage Musical setting? Written in 1790, barely with everything from pure scat out of their seats in their excite- bang, but a whisper. 50 years after the instrument’s in- to ear-piercing high flourishes. is set in Japan, but the story is Amador Valley and Foothill really a costume-comedy on En- ment. Their encore was the last troduction, it remains the pin- The earthy spirit of Catfish All of the players looked so movement of Haydn’s Opus 76, High Schools will present An- nacle of clarinet artistry to this Row came alive as the audience glish social etiquette and mind- drew Lloyd Webber and Tim numbing bureaucracy. young and played with passion No.5 and was generously shared day. Soloists find it challenging erupted into a deafening final and exuberance. Never before after a standing ovation and en- Rice’s popular musical, “Joseph not only for its technical and in- ovation. For the first time, limited edi- and the Amazing Technicolor tions of the Mikado poster will has this concert goer seen the thusiastic clapping. terpretive demands, but also be- Honors were shared by Pat first violinist with his ankles Fedkenheuer said, “We’re taking Dreamcoat.” cause of audience familiarity and Mielke, the skillful piano accom- be available for sale signed by Carolyn Lord on March 10th, crossed. Every so often he would you back to where it all started,” Performances are March 15, expectations. panist whose supportive artistry raise both feet off the ground and alluding to “Papa Haydn.” Their 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24 at 7:30 Mr. Bonfiglio captivated lis- and versatility were vital ele- opening night or through the LVO. Suitable for framing, the bring them down again to em- interpretation was an exciting p.m. at the Amador Theater, 1155 teners immediately with his ments in the program’s success. phasize a beat. All four almost one, and after what should have Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. warm caressing tone and expres- (I can only imagine what marvel- posters are $25 each. Artist Carolyn Lord will be in the threw their bows up in the air in been an exhausting evening of Beginning its life in 1967 as sive legato line, making the de- ous sounds she would create with theatrical gestures in some of the music making, they appeared as ceptively simple music of the a real concert piano!) Lobby on Opening night assist- a 20-minute “pop cantata” for a ing with sales! grand pauses, very much as a fresh as ever and showed no evi- school Easter concert, “Joseph” first movement a singular jewel. What an amazing gem of pro- pianist flings his hands up at the dence of fatigue. Amazing! In the second movement fessional performance here in Carolyn Lord is currently de- was revived and expanded in the veloping LVO poster images for close of a difficult cadenza. Equally amazing was their mid-1970s and eventually made Mozart’s plaintive melodic line Livermore’s own backyard. Even In the Scherzo: Allegro molto openness and willingness to talk evoked nostalgia and melan- the heaviest rain could not 2007-2008 opera season. its way to Broadway in 1982. the rollicking tune was taken at with members of the audience This interpretation of the bibli- choly all the better without the dampen audience enthusiasm or lightning speed. Fedkenheuer’s afterwards at the reception. In usual orchestral background. our gratitude for the generosity cal story of Joseph of Canaan is bow danced over the strings for talking with Anne Francis, the a high energy, eclectic musical One could hear in Mozart’s last of musicians who share such 'Harvey' in the running passage of sixteenth ‘cellist, I learned that she pur- completed work the wandering gifts with their community on Final Weekend notes. There was excellent into- chased her ‘cello recently, and variety show. of a lonely soul seeking a path behalf of a worthy cause! nation throughout and a good that it is American made by Carl Tickets are $10 students and Asbury Players are performing balance between the four voices. Becker, Sr. in 1926. She loved $12 adults. They are available the comedy, “Harvey,” that fea- If a melody was introduced with her English ‘cello with its dark at the Civic Arts Box Office at Concert Chorale Presents tures an invisible rabbit. a down bow, each performer in sound, but two of the other play- www.civicartstickets.org. For Performances are March 9, 10 turn used the same bowing. ers, the second violinist, Rebecca additional information, contact and 11 at Asbury United Meth- Beethoven’s Opus 127 in E McFaul and Russell Fallstad, Amador Drama Director Kelsey 'Three Tableaus of Faure' odist Church, 4743 East Ave., Flat Major followed and was violist, perform on Becker instru- Hartman via email at Valley Concert Chorale presents two performances of “Three Livermore. composed 24 years later in 1825. ments and it creates a more uni- [email protected] Tableaus of Fauré” including Requiem, Messe Basse and Cantique Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Fri- Written five years before his fied sound which is rich and pow- . de Jean Racine. days and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on death, the audience now heard a erful. The first concert will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 17 at First Sunday. mature Beethoven, and a much The newest member of the Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Streets, Livermore. The second per- Tickets are $7 general admis- more technically demanding quartet, the first violinist, Will- formance is at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 at Trinity Lutheran sion, $5 for seniors and children work. It begins with a Maestoso, iam Fedkenheuer, joined the Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. under 12. Tickets can be pur- big resounding chords alternat- group in February of 2006, and Fauré’s music was slow to gain recognition outside of France. chased at Country Charm, 1601- ing between forte and sudden formerly taught at the New En- Today he is acknowledged as one of the greatest of French compos- B Railroad Ave., Livermore. For loud accents. The last bar of the ers. His delicate and elegant style has great strength and emotional addition ticket information, short Maestoso has the first vio- appeal. His best-known work is the Requiem, composed during 1887- please call 455-1048. linist performing 32nd note trills, 89. Unlike Berlioz and Verdi, Fauré fashioned an exquisite, inti- leading into a tender melody in mate Requiem filled with peaceful, beautiful melodies. the Allegro. The Maestoso re- The American composer Aaron Copland sums up Fauré’s music Golf Tourney Offers turns twice more within this first when he wrote, “Those aware of musical refinements cannot help movement, adding an unusual admire the transparent texture, the clarity of thought, the well- shaped Benefit for the Arts twist to the movement as a whole. proportions. Together they constitute a kind of Fauré magic that is The Livermore Valley Per- Beethoven is experimenting difficult to analyze but lovely to hear.” forming Arts Center has estab- with form here, breaking new In addition to the Requiem, the Valley Concert Chorale will lished special arrangement with ground. Later in the Allegro, the present two relatively unknown and rarely-performed short works the Livermore Valley Winegrow- first violinist was playing way of Fauré, his Tantum Ergo and Tu es Petrus. The women of the choir ers’ Foundation, host of the Liv- up in the stratosphere, and the will be featured in his brief Mass setting, Messe Basse. ermore Valley Wine Country ‘cellist was down on her C string Individual tickets for the concerts are: advance, $17 adults and Championship, to provide finan- in her lowest register, a very ef- $14 for seniors 62 and older; at the door, $20 adults and $17 seniors. cial support for several of the Tri- fective contrast. Opus 127 is the Students 18 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets Valley performing arts organiza- first of three quartets commis- can be purchased at the door or by calling (925) 866-4003. tions that will use LVPAC’s new sioned by the wealthy Russian 500-seat theater beginning in Prince Galitzin who enjoyed October of this year. string quartets. These quartet Coin Club Show Features The Wine Country Champi- members looked as though they onship will be held March 29- were also thoroughly enjoying April 1 at The Course at Wente their performance, and they are Displays and More Vineyards. It is the fifth stop on playing six concerts in these two The Livermore Valley Coin Club will hold its 44th annual coin the PGA Nationwide Tour. weeks, a heavy concert schedule show and sale on Sunday March 11, 2007, from 10 am to 5 pm. By visiting the when balanced with their teach- The show will be held at the Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Drive Championship’s website at ing schedule at Utah State Uni- Springtown in Livermore. www.winecountrychampionship.com, versity. More than 30 dealers from all over Northern California will offer arts supporters may purchase PGA In the Adagio, the poignant gold, silver, and base metal coins from the United States and foreign event tickets and designate ½ of melody is given to each of the countries. Ancient coins will be offered as well. Prices range from a the purchase price to support a four players. This is one of the few cents to hundreds of dollars. Dealers will make appraisals and performing arts group. most exquisite movements in the purchase coins from the public. Last week’s story left out one string quartet literature. All five Admission is free. Wooden “nickels” commemorating the event of the groups: the Livermore- variations were played with great will be given away while supplies last. This year’s raffle will feature Amador Symphony. verve and refinement. The in- a U.S. $20 gold eagle for the grand prize and 14 additional runner-up gold and silver coins. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00, available at the show. An hourly drawing will also be held for U.S. silver dollars. Members of the Livermore Valley Coin Club will set up numismatic displays and will be available to discuss the club’s activities. Lunch service will be available. For further information please call Stephen Kramer at (925) 422- 3794. Writers Club Hosting Pulitzer Prize Nominee California Writers Club, Tri Valley Branch (www.trivalleywriters.com) will host Pulitizer Prize nominee Jana McBurney-Lin at a special event on Saturday, March 17 at 11:30 am. McBurney-Lin will discuss her first novel, My Half of the Sky. Charlotte Cook from Komenar Publishing will discuss the pub- lishing aspects and answer questions. Reservations are required as the event is expected to sell out. Luncheon will be held at Girasole Grill, 3180 Santa Rita Rd., Pleas- anton. The cost is $18 for members, $25 guests. Contact Fred Norman at [email protected] or 925-462-7495 by Wed., March 14 for reservations. PAGE 8 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007

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Central Re- the County Clerk of Alameda March 1, 8, 15, 2007. Expires February 15, 2012. 7004 Corte Nina, Pleasanton, Barbara at 925 243-8000 frigerated 1-800-727-5865 FILE NO. 391696 CA 94566 hosts cat and dog adoptions www.MCSO.org 400 vacan- County on February 2, 2007. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. at the Pleasanton Farmers today or go on-line at cies. (CAL*SCAN) x4779. (CAL*SCAN) 2123. Publish March 1, 8, 15, The following person (s) This business is conducted Expires February 2, 2012. NAME STATEMENT doing business as Cottage Market on Saturdays from www.independentnews.com The Independent Legal No. 22, 2007. by:an individual Also available pay by Credit FILE NO. 391746-47 Preschool, 359 Jensen Street, Registrant has not yet begun 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Cat adop- 2117. Publish February 15, 22, The following person (s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94550 is tions are at Dublin Pet Food Card for Classified and March 1, 8, 2007. to transact business under the Display Ads. doing business as 1)Klickcar NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the fictitious business name or Express on Saturdays from 12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2)Klickcar.com, 1412 Portola FILE NO. 391779 following owner (s): names listed. to 4 PM (excluding 4th Sat) 63)CAREGIVER NAME STATEMENT Ave., Livermore, CA 94551 is The following person (s) Leslie Wirth, 2567 Tapestry Signature of Registrant: and on Sundays from 1 to 4 Caregiver / Full-Time FILE NO. 391374 hereby registered by the fol- doing business as Firehouse Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 /s/:Beverley Burke PM. Adoptions at Dublin lowing owner (s): For Male Quadriplegic. The following person (s) Bistro & Books, 2369 First Steve Wirth, 2567 Tapestry This statement was filed with PetsMart on Saturdays from 12 Anthony V. Bell Jr., 813 Roma Livermore doing business as Safety Street, Livermore, CA 94550 Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alameda to 4 PM and on Sundays from St., Livermore, CA 94551 is hereby registered by the This business is conducted Social Security and Zone, 4138 Stanford Way, County on February 26, 2007. 1 to 4 PM, dog adoptions on Rebecca S. Bell, 813 Roma St., following owner (s): by:husband and wife California Drivers Livermore, CA 94550 is Expires February 26, 2012. the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the hereby registered by the Livermore, CA 94551 Quixote Bistro & Books Enter- The registrant commenced to The Independent Legal No. License Required. Martin Hernandez, 1737 First month from 1 to 4 PM and rab- Call Steve: 925 606-5732 following owner (s): prises, LLC, 4224 Greenville transact business under the 2130. Publish March 8, 15, 22, nd St., Livermore, CA 94550 Road, Livermore, CA 94550 fictitious business name or bit adoptions on the 2 and Tony Frye, 4138 Stanford Way, 29, 2007. th Livermore, CA 94550 This business is conducted This business is conducted names listed above on Feb- 4 Saturday of the month from FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1 to 4 PM. For more informa- Caregiver for adult Rhonda Frye, 4138 Stanford by:joint venture by:limited liability company ruary 1, 2007. daycare. Registrant has not yet begun NAME STATEMENT tion please visit www.tvar.org Way, Livermore, CA 94550 Registrant has not yet begun Signature of Registrant: No experience This business is conducted to transact business under the to transact business under the /s/:Leslie Wirth FILE NO. 392174 or call (925) 803-7043. The following person (s) necessary, by:husband and wife fictitious business name or fictitious business name or This statement was filed with Will train. Dublin/ names listed. doing business as LMA 7)FOUND Registrant has not yet begun names listed. the County Clerk of Alameda Hayward to transact business under the Signature of Registrant: Signature of Registrant: County on February 14, 2007. Productions, 1067 Serpentine FOUND CAT Manx Cat found Lane, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Good Benefits PT/FT fictitious business name or /s/:Anthony V. Bell /s/:Stephanie Becker Expires February 14, 2012. in Livermore Area. 925 449- Mildred (925)560-9582 names listed. This statement was filed with This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the fol- 1333 Signature of Registrant: the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda 2127. Publish March 1, 8, 15, lowing owner (s): 65)CONSTRUCTION OFFICE /s/:Tony Frye and Rhonda County on February 14, 2007. County on February 15, 2007. 22, 2007. LMA Film & Video, Inc., 1067 FOUND CAT Adult Female Expires February 14, 2012. Expires February 15, 2012. Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton, Spayed.. Tabby Tortoise Shell Office help for reinforcing Frye FICTITIOUS BUSINESS steel contractor. This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. CA 94566 Mix. East, Vasco Vicinity. No col- 2121. Publish March 1, 8, 15, 2124. Publish March 1, 8, 15, NAME STATEMENT Douglas Lloyd Mann, 661 lar/no micro chip. Call 925 10 key, Computer Skills, & the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 391738 Basic Math helpful. County on February 7, 2007. 22, 2007. 22, 2007. South “N” St., Livermore, CA 447-4964 to identify. The following person (s) do- 94550 M-F Days, Optional Benefits Expires February 7, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing business as Leslie’s Cof- 9)LOST Mission City Rebar The Independent Legal No. Glenn Clark Shuckley, 90 NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT fee, 42 Alysia Court, Liver- Sherwood Way, Walnut Creek, LOST CAT, in Pleasanton, 542 McGraw Ave. 2118. Publish February 15, 22, FILE NO. 391190 FILE NO. 392020-21 more, CA 94550 is hereby Livermore, CA 94551 March, 1, 8, 2007. CA 94597 Neal & Entrada. Long, White The following person (s) The following person (s) registered by the following Thaddeus Coberg, 1124 hair Male, blue eyes, shy but Ph (925) 449-6999 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS doing business as Wall doing business as Property owner (s): Brookdale Lane, Livermore, nice, 10lbs. 925 846-7166 Fx (925) 449-3608 NAME STATEMENT Whispers, 6865 Bear Creek Solutions Group Hibbs Design Leslie’s Coffee, 42 Alysia Ct., CA 94551 FILE NO. 391294 Dr., Livermore, CA 94551 is Services, 1023 Dublin Livermore Ca 94550 This business is conducted LOST CAT REWARD missing The following person (s) here by registered by the Avenue., Livermore, CA This business is conducted by:a limited partnership domestic short haired tabby. doing business as Corporate following owner (s): 94550 is hereby registered by by:a corporation Registrant has not yet begun Male, all four paws white. Auto Wholesale, 1849 Brenda Lee Regnier, 6865 the following owner (s): The registrant commenced to to transact business under the White tip nose. Contact Jamie Klondike Rd., Livermore, CA Bear Creek Dr., Livermore, CA Antoinette Hibbs, 1023 Dublin transact business under the fictitious business name or 925 719-2289 94551 94550 is hereby registered by Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 fictitious business name or names listed. LOST DOG Female the following owner (s): Rebecca Lee West, 767 Shelli Dennis Hibbs, 1023 Dublin Av- names listed above on Janu- Signature of Registrant: GUIDE TO St., Mt. House, CA 95391 Queensland Healer mostly Steven L. Sheffield, 1849 enue, Livermore, CA 94550 ary 17, 2007. /s/:Douglas L. Mann gray tone w/some red around Klondike Rd. Livermore, CA This business is conducted This business is conducted Signature of Registrant: This statement was filed with by:a general partnership face. Last seen with collar on, 94550 by:husband and wife /s/:Leslie Banta the County Clerk of Alameda has ID, area of So. “S” Street OPEN HOMES This business is conducted The registrant commenced to The registrant commenced to This statement was filed with County on February 26, 2007. transact business under the Livermore. Please Call 925 by:an individual transact business under the the County Clerk of Alameda Expires February 26, 2012. 373-7625 The registrant commenced to fictitious business name or fictitious business name or County on February 14, 2007. The Independent Legal No. transact business under the names listed above on Janu- names listed above on Feb- Expires February 14, 2012. 2131. Publish March 8, 15, 22, Lost an family pet? Found an fictitious business name or ary 1, 2007. ruary 21, 2007. The Independent Legal No. 29, 2007. animal? Free Section. Call names listed above on March Signature of Registrant: Signature of Registrant: 2128. Publish March 8, 15, 22, Barbara 925 243-8000 to let 1, 2006. /s/:Brenda Regnier /s/:Antoinette Hibbs and Den- 29, 2007. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 46,000 households know! Signature of Registrant: This statement was filed with nis Hibbs NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 391546 AUTOS/MOTOR CYCLES/RV/ /s/:Steven L. Sheffield NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with County on February 5, 2007. the County Clerk of Alameda The following person (s) SUV’S/TRUCKS Expires February 5, 2012. County on February 21, 2007. FILE NO. 392073 doing business as Lil’ Rascals the County Clerk of Alameda The following person (s) County on February 6, 2007. The Independent Legal No. Expires February 21, 2012. Photography, 1170 Canton 7)AUTOS WANTED doing business as LIME, 2870 Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 is Expires February 6, 2012. 2122. Publish March 1, 8, 15, The Independent Legal No. DONATE VEHICLE, running or Camino Segura, Pleasanton, hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. 22, 2007. 2125. Publish March 1, 8, 15, not ACCEPTED! Free Towing. CA 94566 is hereby registered following owner (s): 2119. Publish February 15, 22, 22, 2007. Tax Deductible. Noahs Arc - FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner (s): Kathleen Malone Johnston, March 1, 8, 2007. Support No Kill Shelters, Ani- NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Camelia Ahamdnejad, 2870 1170 Canton Ave., Livermore, mal Rights, Research to Ad- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 391789 NAME STATEMENT Camino Segura, Pleasanton, CA 94550 vance Veterinary Treatment/ NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) FILE NO. 391754 CA 94566 This business is conducted FILE NO. 391044 The following person (s) This business is conducted Cures.1-866-912-GIVE. doing business as Creative by:an individual (CAL*SCAN) 9) USED AUTOS SELL YOUR USED CAR HERE. 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HOT TUB 2007 DELUXE MODEL Therapy Seat. Warranty Never Used Can Deliver. Worth $5700 sell $1750. Call 925 944-1285 Place your household items here for sale. Call 925 243- 8000 PAGE 10 - The Independent, MARCH 8, 2007 SHORT NOTES Africa Discussion on Sat., March 10. The $10.00 event charge includes could not otherwise afford to attend Meet Ranger Darren Segur at 10 Tim Hunt, board chair for Heart a plate and logo wineglass. Event charge their school’s proms. a.m. at the group picnic area. for children ages 5-12 is $ 5.00, ages Family Storytimes In their effort to help out, the Lead- for Africa, will discuss his 2006 trip There are some trees in Veterans 13-20 is $10.00 (includes plate and Storyteller John Weaver has pro- and plans for 2007 mission trips in two ership Academy is looking for size 18+ Park that were planted and caged sev- nonalcoholic beverage). There is no grams planned at all three Livermore dresses and slightly used or new acces- meetings. eral years ago. They have done some Library locations. Hunt will host meetings that will charge for children under 5 years old. sories such as jewelry, shawls and purses. growing since then, and it’s time to free The winery is open for tasting and On Sat., March 10, he will be at the The Academy will also accept cash or feature video clips from Malawi and the trees from their cages and let them Springtown Branch, 998 Bluebell Drive, Kenya on Sunday, March 11 from sales every Saturday and Sunday from gift cards and all donations are tax- be all the tree they can be. Anyone who noon to 5 p.m. For information, phone at 11 a.m. for a Springy Storytime deductible. noon to 1:30 p.m. and on Thursday, would like to help, is asked to please 925-447-5246, or visit the web site at blooming with good books for the March 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Donations can be left at the Foothill sign up by calling (925) 960-2400. www.fenestrawinery.com. whole family. High School Main Office at 4375 Foot- Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Bring gloves and some wire cutters or Three of Everything is the topic of Mirador Drive. The meetings will take hill Road, Pleasanton (94588) or picked fencing pliers if available. (we have the March 12, 7 p.m. program at the up by contacting them through e-mail PET OF THE WEEK place in room 8. They are open to some to lend). Good for ages 5 and up. Irish Dance at Library Civic Center Library, 1188 So. Liver- anyone interested in knowing more at [email protected]. Checks Jefferson is a happy, laid back, Cancelled if raining. The Pleasanton Library will re- more Avenue. may be written to “Volunteer Hay- about Africa and how they may serve The Livermore Area Recreation sound with the sound of tap as the Hear all about Trains on March 17 and carefree Orange Tabby. He there in 2007 or contribute to making ward.” All items must be received by and Park District (LARPD) ranger staff flashing feet of students from The at 11 a.m. at the Rincon Branch, 725 March 16. likes children a lot, and is patient African’s lives better. is hosting this program. Moore School of Irish Dance perform Rincon Avenue. Stories will be in both and gentle. He also gets along Hunt currently serves as chairman on Saturday, March 10th at 2 p.m. as English and Spanish. of the board of Heart for Africa, a part of the library’s series, Dance & All ages are welcome to these free Wi-Fi Photos with dogs and other cats. He faith-based organization that is fo- Book Events Sing Around the World! Adding to the library programs. No registration is As a wireless city, Livermore is on loves attention of any kind, and cused on bringing hope to Africans The following events are free and festivities will be Irish songs and fiddle necessary. Contact Youth Services at the go. So, are you taking the broad- adores being petted, held, and through improving food supplies with open to the public at Towne Center tunes. 373-5504 for more information or band Internet mobile with a Wi-Fi brushed. He is nine-years old, but backyard gardens, providing safe Books 555 Main St., Pleasanton, 925- The Moore School of Irish Dance is pick up a March Family Storytime flyer enabled device? If so, submit a photo housing for orphans and through 846-8826: based in Walnut Creek. Two of the at any one of the libraries. of your coolest use of a citywide Wi-Fi still has a lot of life left and love broad-based support for education, Fri. March 10 at 4:00 Mother Daugh- students, Annie Geasa and Janelle Dorcy service to http://www.tropos.com/con- to give, and is looking for a home both basic instruction and specific ter Bookclub grades 5-6 discussing qualified to compete this June in the test by April 12th. Judges will pick 12 where he can enjoy his golden curriculum to deal with AIDS. An Sun and Moon. Nationals. Prom Possible semifinalists who will each win a Sony years. For more information on estimated 75 percent of teenaged girls Tues. Mar. 20 11:30 tea with Denise Dance & Sing Around the World! Hayward High Schools have some myloT personal communicator device, in sub-Saharan Africa do not know Roy author of Momfulness and My is a free series of dance and music girls who would like to go a prom but retail value: $349. Wi-Fi users from Jefferson (ID# 6407), call Valley what the AIDS virus is transmitted by Monastery is a Minivan. programs for children that celebrates have nothing to wear. Foothill High’s across North America will then vote for Humane Society at (925) 426-8656. sexual activity. Sat. March 24 at 10:30 Bart King - Pleasanton’s international heritage. Leadership Academy is going to lend their favorite among the semifinalists. Valley Humane Society holds Heart for Africa has partnered with Big Book of Girl Stuff and Big Book of This program is open to all ages. Reg- a helping hand and here’s how the The coolest use with the most votes will mobile pet adoptions for dogs two children’s homes in Swaziland, a Boy Stuff. istration is not required. public can help out: win the Grand Prize of an Apple® 17- small country surrounded on three- For more information about library According to co-organizer and inch MacBook Pro, retail value: $2,898, and cats at Pet Extreme in sides by South Africa. Mission trips programs, please check the library’s Foothill High junior Quinn Mattingly, to be awarded on May 1st. Livermore every Saturday from will also go to Malawi to work in the Chocolate & Cabernet the school was approached by a non- very poor rural villages and to Kenya website at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fran and Lanny Replogle of Fenes- services/library/programs-events- profit organization called “Prom Pos- to work in a very poor area located tra Winery invite the public to taste a sible” whose mission is to find formal about 60 miles from the capital of child.html or call the Children’s Desk Nairobi. variety of chocolate treats with the fine at (925) 931-3400 x 8. dresses, accessories, and monetary do- Hunt first went to Africa in August red wines of Fenestra at the 15th An- The library is located at 400 Old nations for Hayward area girls who 2005 to Swaziland to plant backyard nual Chocolate and Cabernet Weekend Bernal Avenue. gardens. He returned to Kenya and on March 10 and 11, Saturday and Malawi last fall. He is the retired editor Sunday, from noon to 5:00 p.m. and associate publisher of the Tri- This event will be held at Fenestra Valley Herald. Winery, 83 Vallecitos Road, Liver- Program on Phoebe Hearst Slated For more information or to reserve more. A program on the outstanding cations specialist, specializing in a space at either meeting, please con- The red wines of Fenestra Winery contributions by Phoebe tact Hunt at will be paired with chocolate: both community outreach, training [email protected] or savory recipes and sweet chocolate Apperson Hearst to Pleasanton and conference coordination, 925-846-9274. treats. Featured wines will be: Fenestra’s and California will be presented and crisis communications re- classic Livermore Valley Cabernet Sau- by Kathleen Cha garding community issues, pub- Free the Trees vignon, Smith & Hook Cabernet Sau- Cha will speak from 2-4 p.m. vignon, rue Red * Lot 20 *, Merlot, lic safety, transportation and the Free the Trees is the theme of an Touriga and Port. Gimanelli’s Deli will on Sunday, March 18 at the mu- environment. event at Veterans Park in Livermore prepare savory surprises. seum, 603 Main Street, Pleasan- Cha is the immediate past ton. state president of AAUW and is a Science on Saturday Lecture The program is the result of a member of the Oakland-Pied- collaborative effort of the Mu- mont and San Francisco Focuses on Comets and Stardust seum on Main and the Liver- branches. As an AAUW member, Lawrence Livermore National Rocket Fueled Car: 500 Miles at more-Pleasanton-Dublin branch Cha is co-chair of the statewide Laboratory’s (LLNL) lecture se- 400 Degrees Below Zero,” Gene of the American Association of Education Task Force. She ries, “Science on Saturday,” runs Berry of LLNL and Ken Wendel, University Women (AAUW). helped coordinate the first state through March 31. March 10 teacher, Tracy High School. Phoebe Apperson Hearst edu- media summit examining the im- Hope Ishii, LLNL scientist, and All lectures are open to the cated hundreds of women and age of women in the media in- Tom Shefler, Granada High public and held at the Amador children through the Hearst Free dustry. School teacher, will present Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Kindergartens, was a major bene- She is a published children’s “Comets and the Stardust Mis- Pleasanton. Two presentations factor of the University of Cali- author and playwright and is pres- sion: What’s in Our Solar will be offered on each Saturday fornia as its first woman regent, ently working on a multi-media System’s Freezer?” ¯ 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Seat- and contributed to the National piece called “Speaking a For eons, humans have gazed ing is on a first-come, first-served Congress of Mothers, which Woman’s Life.” Her master’s de- up at the night sky. Sailors set basis and there is no pre-registra- evolved into the National Parent- gree is in literature and literary their course by the regular mo- tion. Admission is free of charge. Teachers Association. She funded analysis and she is working on tions of the sun, moon and stars. Lectures are videotaped and the Young Women’s Christian her doctorate. The occasional appearance of can be viewed on UCTV. For a Association (YWCA). Museum Education Director comets, new bright objects with schedule, go to http:// Hearst’s life shows how a Heather Haugen Rizzoli and glowing tails, in the regular pat- education.llnl.gov/sos/ Teachers woman of the Gilded Age helped museum member Sandi Thorne terns of the night sky has awed attending the presentations will make philanthropy a hallmark of have created a display of Hearst’s humans throughout history. To- receive a copy of the PowerPoint the upper class. She lived at the personal memorabilia and will day, we know comets formed in slides used in the lecture, and a Hacienda Del Pozo de Verona, speak about them. Light refresh- the frozen outer reaches of the DVD with the movie from the now the site of the Castlewood ments will be served following solar system and were thrown talk. Country Club. She died there on the talk. into orbits that bring them near For more information about April 13, 1919. Reservations are requested. the sun, where they develop tails Science on Saturday, directions Cha is the senior communi- Admission is $5 for museum of gas, dust and ions. But how and a map, go to the Web at http:/ cations officer for the Association members and $10 for non-mem- much do we really know about /education.llnl.gov/sos/ or con- of Bay Area Governments. She bers. Call (925) 462-2766. Mem- comets? Did a comet kill the di- tact Richard Farnsworth at (925) has served public, private and berships will be available for pur- nosaurs? What can comets tell us 422-5059. nonprofit sectors for more than chase that day. about our own ancient history? 25 years as a strategic communi- Each presentation in the se- ries is the collaboration of a Lab scientist and a science teacher and aligned with the California Science Standards. The lectures are sponsored by LLNL’s Sci- ence and Technology Education Program. The series of free lectures and demonstrations is targeted at middle and high school students. Topics are selected from the fore- front of science and technology research in a variety of disci- plines. Future topics: • March 17 — “Accelerator Mass Spectrometry: How AMS Works in Biology and Health Care,” Bruce Buchholz and Ken Turteltaub of LLNL, and Bret States, teacher, Tracy High School. • March 24 — “Energy Cri- sis: Will Technology Save Us?” John Ziagos, LLNL, and Dean Reese, teacher, Tracy High School. • March 31 — “Driving a Students Receive Tree Seedlings On Arbor Day The Livermore Beautifica- tion Committee will visit second grade classes throughout the city in observance of Arbor Day on March 8. Committee members and volunteers will discuss with students the importance of trees in the environment. Each stu- dent will receive a tree seedling. Volunteers will demonstrate the correct way to plant and care for the trees. Smokey the Bear will be on hand as will Woodsie the Owl. Funding for the program is supported through grants and contributions from companies and organizations doing busi- ness in Livermore. Donations of cash, educa- tional materials and in-kind ser- vices help support the program. This year’s sponsors include the Beautification Committee, the United States Forestry Services, Alden Lane Nursery, Alameda County Waste Management Au- thority, PG&E, Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club, California Department of Con- servation, and Livermore FedEx Kinko’s.