VOLUME XLVIII, NUMBER 11 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Labs’ Open Campus: Efforts Starting to Pay Off

The security-minded Law- tory science programs with the The long term plan for the CRF has been in demand for Computing Center. Facilities are rence and Sandia Laboratories pragmatic focus of industry. The Open Campus spans some three years, with some weeks seeing temporary now, but a permanent have made ambitious plans for hope is that a bridge between the decades. There is considerable hundreds of business visitors. building is planned for the future. an Open Campus carved out two approaches to research will uncertainty about what things However, the security required The Center’s goal is to create for of the southeast corner of their speed innovation in the private will look like 10 or 20 years from for Sandia’s national defense industrial and academic visitors combined sites. It will consist of sector while strengthening the now. However, in the near term, projects has made it harder to the kind of computing power that a 110-acre commercial and aca- capability of the national labs. with the approval of their federal reach CRF, especially for non- is available to the Lab’s weapons demic research hub where visi- Energy Secretary Steve Chu, a sponsor, the National Nuclear U.S. citizens. Now, a dedicated program. tors without security clearances Nobel laureate with experience in Security Administration, the two lane on East Avenue leads a The first phase of the Open will be able to work on topics both industrial and government labs have already created places visitor directly to a CRF parking Campus, funded at $3 million, like transportation science, high sponsored research, commented where industrial visitors can area and reception desk, just like should be completed by May 1. Find Out What's performance computing, the that the Livermore Valley Open work, entering from Greenville visiting a company on Patterson The longer term is much more physics of extreme pressures and Campus will “maximize the re- Road on the east. Pass Road or in Hacienda Busi- ambitious, with a 30-year plan Happening temperatures, and more. turn on our nation’s investment Sandia now has an industrial ness Park. laid out by Flad Architects of Check out the The plans are just starting to in nuclear security” to “bring model for access to its Combus- At Lawrence Livermore, in- Madison, Wisc. One future op- pay off. breakthroughs to the market tion Research Facility (CRF), dustrial tenants have already tion suggests 2.5 million square second section The goal is to combine the faster and find new solutions to which will be one of the anchor moved in to what will be an- feet of lab and office space with Section II is filled with infor- inventiveness of national labora- the energy problem.” tenants of the Open Campus. other anchor, a High Performance (See CAMPUS, page 2) mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board list Measure E Campaign Says Support Is High Wheels to Save Support for a parcel tax that ballot will count, a voter should $5 Million on would raise $2 million for Pleas- send it in by April 28. anton schools in each of four Although the phone banking Paratransit Switch years is running at about 79 was not a scientifically conducted People who ride Wheels para- percent approval during a three- poll, Ludden said that the result transit buses will see new drivers week period. was consistent with a 72 percent in various uniforms as of July 1, That was the finding by phone approval rate found by the school now that the contractor for the bank volunteers for Support district’s consultant in a survey service has been switched. Pleasanton Schools (SPS), the earlier this year, before the school The decision to change para- community group drumming board voted unanimously to place transit contractors from MV up support for Measure E. The the measure on the ballot. Transportation to American Lo- measure needs approval from Despite the high rate of ap- gistics Company (ALC) is pro- two-thirds of the votes cast in proval so far from voters, “there jected to save the transit agency order to pass. is work to be done. Not every- an estimated $5 million over the The election will be conducted one knows about (the measure). next seven years. The switch to entirely by mail. Registered vot- That’s why phone-banking is im- the new contractor will occur ers are expected to receive their portant. Parents in schools may July 1. ballots April 4. know more about it than residents LAVTA, the agency that oper- The ballots are due back to who no longer have kids in the ates Wheels, made the decision at the Alameda County Registrar of system,” said Ludden. its board meeting March 7. The Voters by 8 p.m. on May 3. Post- Ludden said that SPS is look- vote was 6-1, with Livermore marks will not count. Polls will ing for more phone-banking vol- Mayor Marshall Kamena and not be open on Election Day. unteers. They can sign up on the Councilmember Marj Leider, Tanya Ludden, a leader in group’s web page, at http://sup- Dublin Councilmembers Kasie SPS, said that to be certain the (See MEASURE E, page 4) Hildenbrand and Don Biddle, and Pleasanton Councilmember Cindy McGovern voting for the change. McGovern also cast Livermore Suspension and a yes vote on behalf of fellow councilmember Jerry Thorne, Expulsion Rates Exceed who was absent. Supervisor Scott Haggerty State and County Averages opposed the motion. Haggerty told The Independent that he By Patricia Koning Schaack, presenting the report at was concerned about the 14 MV The Livermore Valley Joint a recent School Board meeting. “I drivers who no longer will have Unified School District has more believe we are doing a better job jobs. There are no assurances that suspensions and expulsions, on of identifying bad behavior, espe- ALC’s subcontractors will hire average, than either Alameda cially in elementary school.” them, said Haggerty. County or the State of Califor- Livermore School Board “At the county, we see people nia. This was one finding from member Stu Gary, the retired laid off. They have to use the a study of three years of data on chief of the Livermore-Pleasan- county’s social services and student discipline. ton Fire Department, said he was medical services. I don’t want to “When you put more police not dismayed that the District’s add more people who need those Photo - Doug Jorgensen on the streets, sometimes the suspension and expulsion num- services,” said Haggerty. Green was the color of the day during last Saturday's St. Patrick's Parade in Dublin. crime rates go up because more bers are higher than other school The MV drivers are repre- people are caught,” said execu- districts. sented by Teamsters Local No. tive director of student services “It shows we are taking care of 70 in Oakland. That union will and special education Chris Van continue to represent the fixed (See LIVERMORE, page 4) route drivers and the mainte- Support Voiced for Redevelopment nance shop, but no longer will It is time to make the tough A concept developed by Cali- Buchanan talked about how have the paratransit drivers, said decisions required to balance fornia Redevelopment Associa- the state got into its current posi- Lins Plan New Development business agent Bob Aiello. California’s budget, declared tion and being proposed by five tion, then entered into a discus- Thats’ important because Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan GOP Senators would allow a sion of the proposed fixes. drivers who have paid into the during a budget discussion held redevelopment agency to shift The main concern raised by For Oak Grove Property Teamsters pension fund now will in Livermore last Saturday. money to schools on a voluntary those present was the potential The Lin family is expected division plan could be submit- no longer be able to do so, which The event was hosted by Tri- basis in exchange for the ex- loss of Livermore’s Redevelop- to submit another development ted for a year after a successful will limit their future pension Valley Progressives, a branch of tended life of the agency. ment Agency (RDA). plan for property it owns in the referendum. income, said Aiello. Organizing for America. Those present at the meeting Buchanan’s interest was in southeast hills of Pleasanton. She also asked if staff or any Further, although ALC man- Ideas put forth for the state expressed frustration over efforts providing as much funding as The 51-unit custom home Oak members of the council had met agement and LAVTA executive budget include the elimina- to keep people from voting on possible for education. She said Grove development, approved with the Lins to discuss develop- director Paul Matsuoka said tion of redevelopment districts. extending current taxes to help that money paid to backfill rev- for the parcel, was successfully ment. the union is free to organize the There are currently bills in both bridge the deficit. A two-thirds enues to redevelopment districts referended June 8, 2010. Mayor Jennifer Hosterman subcontractors, Aiello said that’s the assembly and senate that vote of the legislature is required around the state uses funds that The timing of the proposal kept repeating that now was not not necessarily true. Some of would eliminate redevelopment to place the matter on the ballot. have traditionally gone to other for a new development led Kay the time to ask those questions. the work will be undertaken by agencies and create a successor So far, Republicans are refusing agencies and schools. Ayala, one of the leaders of the She stated, “I’m not prepared independent contractors. Legally agency. It takes a two-thirds vote to allow people to vote on the Asked after the meeting about referendum, to question staff as to discuss the issue until we do to its legality. She said it is her receive an application. I won’t they may not be subject to union to pass the bills. issue. (See REDEVELOPMENT, page 4) organizing, said Aiello. understanding that no new sub- (See LINS, page 4) The bids by MV and ALC were close for the contract with LAVTA. Other issues favored ALC. Most notable was the fact Junction Parents Join Petition that their subcontractors will use their own vehicles. Drive Against Downtown BART LAVTA will be able to elimi- By Patricia Koning hood is going to be huge.” tracks would then continue above nate its own paratransit fleet Last week, Junction parent Most of the parents and pass- ground to the terminal station at over the years, but still receive money from federal and state Joyce Pokorny stood in front ersby that Pokorny spoke to had Vasco Avenue. governments that would have of Junction Avenue K-8 School the same reaction—they knew “I don’t know why this hasn’t gone to fleet renewal. There is at dropoff and pickup time col- that downtown had been chosen been more public,” says Junction also further savings by not hav- lecting signatures for a petition as the BART station location, parent Jody Benedict. “This is not ing to pay drivers who are not in to put the proposed Livermore but had no idea what tunneling a wealthy area and many families service at low peak times. Downtown BART station on the BART through the city would walk to school.” Because of those two fac- ballot for the next election. entail. The adopted alignment The petition effort seeks to tors, the agency could save $5 “When I first heard that the runs from Interstate 580 to Por- place a ballot initiative with the million over seven years, said Livermore BART station would tola Avenue, where the tracks intent of keeping the planned Matsuoka. LAVTA can use that be downtown, I had no idea it go underground below Por- BART extension to Livermore money for improving fixed-route would run right down Junction tola and Junction Avenues to the on Interstate 580. The initiative maintenance and equipment, and Avenue,” she says. “The upheav- Downtown Station at the transit measure “would amend the Gen- Photo - Doug Jorgensen holding the line on fares. Exact al to the school and the neighbor- center on Old First Street. The (See BART, page 12) Joyce Pokorny shows proposed route. determinations have not been made on how the funds would be used, he said. Haggerty also said the board PET OF THE WEEK was too quick to act on the item, Inside Meow! My name is Latte. Can you hear me? I am talking to you! I’ve acting only in response to the been at VHS since I was 5 days young, and now I’m 10 months old, proposals submitted by MV and and still waiting for my forever home. It does not make any sense to ALC. Instead, the board should Art & Entertainment...... Section II Editorial...... 4 me though because I am one of the sweetest cats in Kitty City and I have taken “a holistic approach” Bulletin Board...... Section II Sports...... 6 absolutely love people. It’s such a shame that black cats are always by examining what it wants the the last to get adopted out of shelters. I hope I find a home soon, Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9 future of paratransit to look like, I’m getting kind of bummed out here. To learn more about adoptable then set up specifications for bid- animals, call 925-426-8656 or visit www.valleyhumane.org. Valley ders to meet. Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Matsuoka(See PARATRANSIT, said that he page and 2) Hours are Tues.- Sat. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PAGE 2 - The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 CAMPUS (continued from page one) as many as 3,000 people (in ad- connected with the international Campus although it is slightly local mayors to work together in Campus effort is exciting for has helped the other, and NNSA dition to those working at the two community. It will create an envi- outside the boundaries of the 110- many ways including jointly lob- several reasons, starting with its has signaled its approval of the national laboratories.) Another ronment and a place to attract the acre site. NIF’s role stems from bying Washington for the good of demonstration of cooperation collaboration and the work itself. option has food services and best and brightest from around the extraordinary capabilities it the larger community. between two national labs and “This is one of the most satisfy- conference rooms. the world to come work here.” creates for studying matter at ex- To Sandia’s Stulen, the Open their federal sponsor. Each lab ing projects I have ever worked How much of this will come One of the attractions that treme temperatures and pressures on,” he said last week. to pass, and at what rate, is hard still has a role in the world of – the kinds of conditions found to predict in 2011. However, classified research is the Na- in the centers of stars (and in it seems clear that the demand tional Ignition Facility (NIF), the thermonuclear weapons, which is for connecting the national labs world’s most powerful laser. NIF one reason some aspects of NIF with industry will not disappear, operates just inside the fence at research remain classified.) School Budget Stays Positive This Year particularly with the growth of Lawrence Livermore, very near In time the Open Campus Pleasanton School Board contracts have been signed yet teaching jobs assistance going international economic compe- the Open Campus. Visiting sci- plans to house an international members are notifying the Aalm- for the coming year, the board away, there is a big deficit pro- tition. entists with NIF research plans center for studying what is called eda County School Administra- has put the district in a good fiscal jected. Ending balance would As Sandia vice president Rick need not have clearances or enter high energy density physics, a tion that the districts budget has position by approving tentative be a minus $2.7 million. Ex- Stulen said last week, speaking the Lab. They will be able to use dramatically growing science a positive status. layoff notices to certificated per- penditure cuts would total $7.7 to the Valley Study Group, “The Open Campus facilities to meet in which Lawrence Livermore The process is a regular one sonnel who occupy 62 full-time million. U.S. doesn’t have a lock on sci- with NIF personnel and help has always been a lead player each year, undertaken in the fall equivalent positions. ence any more. Research is an guide experiments. because of its experience with and spring. Normall, it is routine, Also this year, federal money international effort. (Open Cam- NIF is considered an anchor nuclear weapons and high pow- because it is a regular process in to retain teachers has helped meet pus) will keep US researchers tenant of Livermore Valley Open ered lasers. which board members ask Assis- the payroll. Buck Koonce, senior advisor tant Superintendent Luz Cazares For next year, the outlook is to the Lawrence Livermore Lab questions about some of the de- also good, although this year’s director, also spoke to the Valley tails concerning the budget. ending balance fund of $12 PARATRANSIT Study Group last week. He sees However, in times of school million drops to $4.8 million. (continued from page one) a “pent up demand” for the kinds financing difficulty throughout However, if the state does not of labs-industry collaborations the state, the action is less rou- hold the tax extension election in his staff checked ALC’s record “There is a great anxiety that will be housed on the Open tine. June or it does not pass, it’s likely thoroughly, and found that it had about the unknown. American Campus. The district stayed out of the district will be in much worse good references in other cities. Logistics was at the meeting, In addition to the research rep- the red ink this year, thanks in shape based on its projections. The majority voters on the and described its service. They resented by the anchor tenants, part to concessions from school By 2012/13, with some of the board liked the change for two provided free rides to some to he foresees joint labs-industry- administrators, teachers and clas- temporary aid such as federal reasons: One was the savings of the LAVTA meeting as a dem- academia efforts in climate and sified employees. Although no $5 million, the other was what onstration of their service,” said energy, cyber security, nonprolif- they felt was ALC’s better way Matsuoka. eration, bio security and materi- of tailoring the kinds of vehicles The board majority was reas- als science. and drivers to the riders. For sured by Matsuoka and ALC Universities from as far away example, an oxygen patient will president Craig Puckett that the as University of Michigan and as be assigned a driver that works firm has had a good record in close as UC and Las Positas are for a firm that has oxygen-patient other locations. Matsuoka also taking an interest, he said. transport as a specialty, and will emphasized the flexibility of know what to do in helping the matching up various kinds of He mentioned a marketing rider. rides to the riders’ needs, and study that found the Open Cam- “Even if the money were the the 40 hours of training that each pus “will be wildly successful” same, ALC would be a better driver must have from ALC. not only because of the quality choice,” said Kamena. MV vice president W.C. Pihl of its technical efforts, but also RELUCTANCE FROM stressed that the firm has been because of all the attractions of PARATRANSIT RIDERS the provider of both fixed route the region – a highly educated The board’s decision was not and paratransit service since and competent work force, a popular with some paratransit 2002. It would be desirable to high quality of living, and mutual riders, who voiced opposition to continue that integrated arrange- cooperation among local com- the change. They said that MV ment. “It’s one-stop shopping. munities. has done a good job. They are We do not offer pick-ups for He noted three examples of reassured by having only one, other businesses,” Pihl told The communities working together. consistent service to deal with. Independent. One is the selection of the Liver- When ALC takes over, there Pihl said that MV is happy more Valley as a center for I- will be a variety of buses and that the LAVTA board renewed GATE, the statewide Innovation drivers from various transporta- its contract for the fixed-route for Green Advanced Transporta- tion providers. Riders said they service for the next three years. tion Excellence, just to the north doubted there would be consis- Some 72 drivers work in that of the two laboratories. Another is tency in service. operation. the business-community effort to Matsuoka told The Indepen- Pihl said MV will work hard dent that the concerned speakers to have a successful transition for create a new Silicon Valley here, “were more fearful than angry. LAVTA over to ALC by July 1. called Innovation Tri-Valley. A They know the drivers now. They He said that ALC is a respected third is what he called the “un- don’t know the new company.” firm, just as MV is. heard of” parallel effort by five Community College District to Reduce Staff As a step toward addressing fective June 30, 2011 except for At its March 8 meeting, the an anticipated $10.3 million bud- one position which is effective board also adopted a resolution in get shortfall due to state budget September 30, 2011. support of California Community cuts, the Chabot-Las Positas “These are difficult decisions Colleges Budget Priorities and Community College District during difficult times caused by Principles. The resolution rec- Board of Trustees at its March 8 the state budget crisis. We have ognizes that “California’s higher meeting approved a reduction in a fiduciary responsibility to plan education system is in a crisis sit- staff positions at the district and and budget within the framework uation with insufficient resources two colleges, affecting 18 current projected by the state and we at a time of record demand due employees. are exploring all options to ad- to high school graduates and Twenty-six positions are af- dress the projected shortfall,” unemployed residents seeking fected. Seven management posi- said district Chancellor Joel L. retraining...” The resolution tions, representing more than 9 Kinnamon. “In the face of un- includes support for “a balanced percent of the district’s manage- precedented state budget cuts, approach to budgeting, including ment, have been affected; two are the district priority is to fulfill its the extension of temporary tax vacant positions. Nineteen elimi- mission in maintaining the qual- revenues to protect vital state nated classified staff positions, ity of its academic programs and programs.” six of which are vacant, represent providing educational access for For more information, please approximately 4 percent of the students and the community,” visit the district website at www. district’s represented classified he said. clpccd.org. positions. The reductions are ef- The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 - PAGE 3 Livermore to Annex Labs; Funds OKed for Incubator The Livermore City Council five years would be $448,000. LAFCO to annex the 1057 acres Act (NEPA). approved two items related to The money would be repaid at a occupied by the laboratories, No additional money will improving the economic outlook 5.4 percent interest rate. as well as two small privately come to the city as a result of the in the city and the region. John Mahoney, president of owned parcels. annexation. One vote okayed a multi- NEST, and Jim Ott, CFO, were Associate Planner Christine Mayor Marshall Kamena year loan agreement for i-GATE on had to discuss plans with the Rodrigues stated that the an- commented, “The open campus NEST incubator. The city would council. nexation would facilitate the new will have a tremendous impact use general fund money for the Mahoney described some i-Hub i-GATE designation. The on the city. Over the next five loan. The other item approved of the benefits of investing in a laboratories have agreed to be years it is anticipated to help part of the annexation. generate 5000 jobs and $1 billion by the council is an application to business incubator. There is $30 The city would not have any in revenues for the region. The annex land occupied by the two in local tax revenue generated by control over land use. However, site will be within the confines national laboratories. ever dollar of public investment. it would be able to comment on of the city.” Livermore has been desig- Eighty-four percent of incubator proposed uses as part of the Na- The application now goes to nated as an innovation hub by graduates remain in the local tional Environmental Protection LAFCO for its consideration. the state. The focus of innovation area; 87% stay in business. will be on green energy and green Fund sources for the incuba- transportation. tor would be rents, a speaker Livermore’s designation for series and payment for incubator the hub is i-GATE. Economic services. Director Rob White told the A 14,000 square foot building council in discussing the loan, at 7679 and 7693 Longard Road “This is not just a designation. It in Livermore has been selected. is about our future.” Mahoney told the council that it The loan would be provided is move-in ready. It would house to the i-GATE NEST (National 12 businesses. There is already a Energy Systems Technology), a waiting list of six. separate nonprofit entity. White He said that the goal is work- explained that the loan is needed force development and job cre- to execute a lease because NEST ation through the technology has no credit history. The money transfer. With those goals, i- can only be used to make utility GATE would be working closely or lease payments. No check will with the Livermore Valley Open be advanced. The money would Campus. be released on a monthly basis, The Open Campus is located as needed. “The intent of the on land outside the Lawrence loan is to act as a line of credit Livermore National Laboratory in case there were a shortfall in and Sandia National Laborato- any month.” ries. On Monday, the city coun- The maximum amount over cil approved an application to PAGE 4 - The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 LIVERMORE (continued from page one)

business and keeping our schools Level 4 behaviors include than that.” “While these numbers may EDITORIAL safe. I’d rather be at or slightly possession of a firearm, brandish- The District’s drug policy seem high, I’d like to point out over our peers than way below,” ing a knife, drug sales, sexual does require that students have a that 87.4% of Livermore students Challenger Baseball he explained. “Now that we have assault or battery, and posses- valid note from a doctor to bring are never suspended,” said Van Opening day of the Livermore American Little League three years of data, I’m curious to sion of an explosive, all with over-the-counter medication and Schaack. “And most students are (LALL) has always been a special event. It was especially see if anything changes in years the consequence of mandatory prescription drugs to school. Van only suspended once.” so this year. LALL inaugurated a Challenger division. four or five.” expulsion. Schaack said that for example, The numbers for expulsions Established by the nationwide Little League organization Van Schaack pulled together “Discipline is truly about a student caught with Tylenol were much lower. On average, in 1989, the Challenger program is for kids with physical three years of data to get a sense behavior modification, about without a doctor’s note would not 10 students are expelled each and mental disabilities. Teams are chosen by ability level, of any trends that may have teaching students to become re- be treated the same as a student year from elementary school, 41 rather than by age. formed. “Often there are one- sponsible citizens. The purpose is caught selling or distributing from middle school, and 94 from This is Livermore’s second Challenger team. The other is year anomalies, especially when not to punish, but to shape,” said Vicadin. high school. affiliated with the Granada Little League. It has been very dealing with small numbers like Van Schaack. “Understanding Over the last three years, the In the 2009/10, Livermore successful, giving rise to the need for this new team. expulsions. We may expel two or that behavior can be the result of suspension rate in elementary had 54 suspensions, a rate of three students each year for drug other things, like frustration in school has been 355 per year, an 0.0042, significantly higher than The Challengers play a spirited brand of baseball. They sales. If we happen to catch five school, is more important than average of 1 per 15.5 students. local school districts, the county, drew a lot of attention at the opening day festivities. Seeing one year, statistically it looks las blind adherence to a zero toler- In middle school, there were 719 and the state. The rate for both these kids playing baseball and making friends with other if we’ve doubled, though that can ance policy.” suspensions per year, an average Dublin and Fremont was 0.0016. special needs children was a “heartwarming sight,” said be misleading,” he said. Zero tolerance policies on of 1 per 4.5 students. In high Alameda County had a rate of Louie Roessler, LALL president. The District has four levels drugs, including over-the-coun- school, there were 501 suspen- 0.0021 and the state had a rate The Challengers give meaning to baseball’s slogan, “the of discipline. Level 1 includes ter medication and prescrip- sions per year, an average of 1 of 0.0034. national pastime.” May this wonderful program continue disruption, defiance, bullying, tion drugs, have been making per 7.8 students. The District is trying to im- to grow. possession of tobacco, and theft headlines for some time, most “Before 2008, the freshman prove overall discipline through of property. Punishment typically recently in Virginia when a high class recorded the highest num- a tobacco diversion program includes intervention, counsel- school football player commit- ber of suspensions with nearly for middle and high school stu- ing, and 1-3 days of suspension. ted suicide after a months-long 200 per year,” said Van Schaack. dents, an in-development gang Level 2 includes fighting, suspension and forced transfer “I think that drop could be due diversion program, additional possession of a dangerous object, for possessing a legal substance to the Freshmen in Transition afterschool programs to create hate violence, intimidation or that was prohibited at his school. program. It eases the transition connections and provide critical threats to staff, and repeated gang In 2003, a middle school student to high school and allows us mentor relationships, a review activity. Punishment can include was strip searched on suspicion to clearly communicate expec- of the dress code and electronic At Least 80 Trees Felled in police involvement, intervention, that she was hiding extra-strength tations and consequences up use policies, and a closer ex- exclusion from school activities, ibuprofen. In 2009, the Supreme front.” amination of suspensions at the Niles Canyon’s 1st Phase 3-5 days of suspension, and pos- Court ruled the search unconsti- In the 2009/10 school year, elementary level to develop more By Ron McNicoll that some drivers will behave sible expulsion. tutional. Livermore had 1,632 suspen- proactive approaches to improve The good news for angry resi- otherwise, and pose more danger Level 3 behaviors include “I do know of cases where sions out of a total student body behavior. dents in Sunol and Fremont who than exists now. battery, possession of a knife on students have been suspended of 12,989, for an average of To see Van Schaack’s entire want to save hundreds of trees Enforcement is up to the CHP, campus, possession of controlled or expelled for bringing plastic 0.126. In comparison, Dublin’s report, go to the “agendas and along scenic Niles Canyon Road but it may be possible to coor- substances, robbery, and assault knives to school to spread cream average was 0.124 and Fremont’s meetings” tab in the School from the CalTrans ax is that the dinate some of their work with or battery upon a school em- cheese on bagels, or have been was 0.066. Alameda County had Board section of www.livermore- highway department has stopped CalTrans, said Kiiana. CalTrans officials said at the ployee. Punishment can include expelled for giving a friend an an average of 0.101. Livermore schools.com. Go to the calendar cutting the trees. 3-5 days of suspension, police aspirin,” said Van Schaack. “We was just above the state average section and view the agenda for Residents who attended a meeting last week that the widen- meeting March 9 in Fremont ing is all about safety. Widening involvement, and expulsion. believe we’re more reasonable of 0.124. the March 15, 2011 meeting. were happy to hear that from a the shoulders to 8 to 10 feet and CalTrans official. making the center rumble strip 2 A minute later, they let out a feet wide, plus having each of the redevelopment groan of shock and disappoint- two traffic lanes at 12 feet will be (continued from page one) ment when they heard that the a big help in reducing accidents. cutting was halted because all It will give motorists more room up 110.9 percent; pensions up to swerve to avoid accidents. the impact on schools, Liver- the vote will be to eliminate opposition to the proposed state the trees that needed to be cut in more Trustee Stewart Gary com- 90.5 percent; and redevelopment redevelopment. It will be a par- budget raid of redevelopment phase 1 have been cut. The job Some 38 percent of the ac- up 126.4 percent. cidents involve trucks, which mented, “No school district will tisan vote. The problem is there funds. The decision was made at was finished on March 4. receive one new dollar the first In the past, rather than trying The total toll on the trees was led some in the audience to call are great examples and not so the March 9 meeting. for a truck ban. However, any year of the budget. In addition, to fix the budget problems, the good examples of redevelopment A press release issued after the between 80 and 100, which upset state has borrowed against the many in the audience. A total of assumption that most of the truck the inequitable school funding projects. In the future, we will meeting noted that in November 439 trees could be leveled by the accidents are big rigs is false, system means that high wealth future. Buchanan said that has look at how to accomplish rede- 2010, over 60% of voters passed end of the work for the third and said Kiiana. districts will continue to receive got to stop. velopment. Perhaps, there would Proposition 22 - a measure that final phase of the project. Some 80 percent of the trucks more.” Proposed reductions include be a cap on the tax increment, specifically stopped state raids Jeff Miller, director of the Al- involved in the crashes are pickup Gary likened the idea of elimi- $6 billion in health and human a tougher definition of blight. of local redevelopment funds. ameda Creek Alliance, seemed to trucks or trucks the size of a UPS nating redevelopment districts as services, excluding child care; There has to be a tightening of Despite this clear voter mandate, sum up the group’s feeling when truck. Nine percent were tractors “throwing out the baby with the $1.7 billion in redevelopment with one trailer and 2 percent bath water. We can’t untangle de- the rules.” legislators could vote on a budget he got applause by telling three payments; $1.1 billion form One speaker provided an that takes these important local major Cal Trans officials, “You were tractors with two trailers. cades of redevelopment agencies UC/CSU systems. slipped this one past us, but you The Fremont City Council has with one stroke of the pen and not example of what she sees hap- funds in blatant violation of Prop. discussed possible enacting a ban The Governor has proposed pening across the United States 22 and the will of voters. won’t on phase 2.” have negative consequences. It’s extending the current personal The official phase 2 public on trucks on the road. time to stop, take a breath and when it comes to sharing the pain Livermore Mayor Marshall hearing was conducted last fall. have a conversation about how to income tax, vehicle license fee in the current recession. A CEO, Kamena is quoted as stating, CalTrans is responding to com- proceed. Redevelopment districts and sales tax. California residents a union member and a tea party “The voters, our ultimate law- ments. However, the agency is should not be eliminated without would make the decision, if the representative sit down. There makers, have spoken loud and trying to schedule a meeting for the appropriate surgical precision issue can be placed on the bal- are 12 cookies in front of them. clear, and they have every right the public to comment further, MEASURE E and beneficial trailer bills to keep lot. Otherwise, Buchanan stated, The CEO takes eleven and tells to expect that the constitutional working through Sen. Ellen (continued from page one) good redevelopment projects, the Governor will need to make the tea party person, “Watch out amendments they enact will not Corbett’s office. She and As- portpleasantonschools.com/. such as in Livermore.” additional cuts to the budget in semblymember Bob Wieckowski for the unions. They will try to be undermined by illegal schemes People interested in donating Gary added, “The Livermore order to balance it. “He is ready take half of your cookie.” She like the budget proposal to take arranged last week’s meeting. to make those cuts.” Ron Kiiana, manager of the to the campaign may do so on the Valley Joint Unified School Dis- continued, “We are fighting over local redevelopment funds. You project for CalTrans, told the website, through Pay Pal, or by trict, the City of Livermore, and Buchanan said this recession the cookie that is left. This is can’t just tell 5.7 million voters Independent that he expects the printing out a form and mailing the Livermore Redevelopment is different from earlier declines wrong.” ‘your votes don’t count’. This comments at the future meet- it in with a donation. Agency have a healthy relation- in the economy. It started with the There was strong support type of illegal end run around ing to resemble those from last Volunteers will be taking part ship and understanding of each near collapse of the worldwide voiced by those in attendance for the voters’ breeds greater voter week’s meeting, and from the in a precinct walk on March 26 other’s needs. One example is the finance markets. The biggest keeping local dollars local by re- cynicism and discontent. If we phase 2 EIR meeting last fall. and 27, starting at the group’s favorable development mitiga- ever housing bubble burst. Inter- headquarters at 4479 Stoneridge taining redevelopment districts. did this at a City level it would Besides wanting to save trees tion agreement that directly funds est rates were at a very low rate, Don Miller pointed out that never be tolerated.” and the beauty they provide Drive, Suite C. the school district. leaving no ability for the Federal motorists, the critics said that CHAMBER, POLITICIANS Livermore’s RDA has pass- According to the press release, Len Alexander, executive Reserve to adjust them to stave through agreements with schools redevelopment is supported lo- widening the road will speed up ENDORSE MEASURE director of the Livermore Valley traffic. Although CalTrans said off the recession. and the county. He wanted to cally by business, labor, afford- The Pleasanton Chamber of Performing Arts Center, stated “There is very little we can do the posted limit won’t rise about Commerce board of directors make sure the regional theater able housing, environmental, the current 45 mph, residents said that the Bankhead Theater has to grow the economy. The rate of could go forward. “It turns out community groups and local voted unanimously to endorse provided over 49,000 students Measure E. Scott Raty, president job loss in California is no dif- that the arts bring more money officials. Redevelopment cre- and CEO of the chamber, said, access to performing artists over ferent than other states. We can’t to a community than do sports. ates 304,000 new jobs a year, LINS “The parcel tax will help preserve the last three-and-a-half years. compete with a $1 an hour paid The increased sales taxes go to $40 billion in economic activity (continued from page one) the quality of education in Pleas- The Redevelopment Agency pro- in China. We need to make tough the state.” He said that California statewide and $2 billion in state respond as to whether or not I met anton schools that is increasingly vided land for the theater.” decisions to balance the budget. is the only state that does not and local tax revenue. with the Lins.” She told Ayala to threatened by severe state budget Livermore City Manager If we do, it will signal that the have an oil extraction tax. “That Kamena pointed out that in address all of her questions to cuts of recent years.” Linda Barton pointed out that state is serious about dealing with should be part of the governor’s Livermore, “Redevelopment has the council. Other organizations endorsing the Governor is proposing to the budget crisis. Businesses will program.” improved the quality of life by Ayala then asked Matt Sul- the measure include the League use redevelopment funds for start investing again. I have been Buchanan stated, “Many providing affordable housing and livan and Cindy McGovern to of Women Voters of the Liver- Medicaid and trial courts, not told by business leaders that the would agree. The problem is the revitalizing the downtown. If this ask staff if staff had met with more-Amador Valley, the local schools. “Redevelopment is the state should not cut funding to two-thirds vote required to make illegal seizure of our local funds the Lins. teachers and classified employ- only economic tool we have. To education. Education is the only it happen.” goes through, major projects and Sullivan said that he had been ees’ unions, the Democratic Party take it away makes no sense.” real economic generator,” ac- She said that Livermore is additional affordable housing, contacted about a new project, of Alameda County, and various Barton suggested that redevelop- cording to Buchanan. PTAs and other school groups in among the great examples of both of which create jobs in the but had not meet with representa- ment was selected for elimina- She pointed out that among how RDA is supposed to work. local economy, are going to be tives of the Lins. the district. tion because it is the easiest to college graduates, unemploy- City Manager Nelson Fialho More than 800 people have “I have seen the changes in lost. “ accomplish. ment is at 4 percent. For those Livermore. However, it is more The action of the Alam- stated, “At the request of the endorsed Measure E . They in- Barton also noted that Cali- with some high school education Lins, we did meet with them. clude Sen. Ellen Corbett, and As- important to protect the schools.” eda Mayors Conference is fornia residents voted in Prop. it rises to 14.2 percent. “Unem- Providing safety and education part of a statewide “MyVote- They plan to submit a modi- semblymembers Mary Hayashi, 22, which is designed to stop the ployment rates increase as the fied plan within the next 7 to 10 Joan Buchanan, and Bob Wieck- are the most important roles of CountsCA.org” campaign to urge state from taking local dollars. level of education decreases.” the state. legislators to respect the rule of days.” owski. Taking redevelopment dollars Buchanan continued, “Ac- By law, the Lins are prohib- Also endorsing are Mayor Buchanan quoted Christi- law, the will of voters and reject Jennifer Hosterman and the violates the provisions. cording to some, robotics is the na Romer, head of President state budget raids of local rede- ited from submitting an identical way to bring back jobs. A differ- development proposal. entire city council, school board Buchanan replied that Prop. Obama’s Council of Economic velopment funds. This campaign Sullivan said it is his under- president Valerie Arkin, and the 22 leaves no choice but to elimi- ent kind of worker, those who Advisers, as stating education is includes statewide Radio Ads, standing the new plan would be entire school board. nate redevelopment agencies, operate computers and machines, the most important way to get out extensive online and Facebook for ten units. Former school board member since the state can no longer will be required. A higher level of of the recession. advertising and an electronic As to the legality, City At- Jim Ott and current member Joan take funds. education will be needed.” Livermore Chamber of Com- and physical grassroots petition torney Jonathan Lowell said it Laursen are co-chairs of the en- State revenues come from California is currently ranked merce CEO Dale Kaye added that drive. For more information and depends on the application. He dorsement committee. three main sources: personal near the bottom in almost every Romer has also said that to keep to listen to the radio spot, visit would be reviewing the election Among the facts that vol- income tax, 53 percent; retail category in supporting educa- businesses and jobs, California www.MyVoteCountsCA.org. code as well as city procedure. unteers provide to the public and use taxes, 30.4 percent; and tion. For example, it is 47th in has to be innovative. Romer has Lowell theorized that an argu- are Measure E’s exemption for corporation taxes, 10.2 percent. both funding and class size, said said that redevelopment is an in- REDEVELOPMENT DE- ment could be made that 10 units property owners over 65, require- “California has one of the most Buchanan. BATE ment of an expenditure plan for novative economic engine. is very different from the 51 unit volatile revenue streams in the One audience member pointed The majority of those who The University of California Oak Grove subdivision. each of the four parcel tax years, U.S. When the economy is good, out that cuts to health and human In addition to supporting the and creation of an independent took part in the discussion want- and Capitol Weekly are jointly the state does well,” commented services would impact the ability ed to retain the Livermore re- sponsoring a conference on referendum, Pleasanton voters citizens oversight committee to Buchanan. of children to learn. approved a ridgetop protection monitor the funds. development district. Buchanan redevelopment — the financial Buchanan stated that 40 per- Buchanan replied, “I agree. was asked if there were a way stakes, the political discussion, ordinance, Measure PP. A 10-unit The tax life would be four cent of the people pay no income The problem is that we can’t dig development would be exempt years, and could be renewed only to make that a reality through the winners and losers, the legal taxes; the top one percent earn- the financial hole any deeper.” legislation. struggle and what happens next. from its provisions. by another vote. ers pay over half of the income The issue of redevelopment The provisions include no Funds raised from the parcel She replied that it would not The format will be the same as tax cannot be spent on increasing taxes. When it comes to corporate was again raised. be possible to favor one agency UC-Capitol Weekly’s conference housing or structures on slopes It was pointed out that increas- of 25 percent or greater or within any salaries or benefits, including taxes, some pay nothing; others over another. last year on the 2010 elections. 100 vertical feet of a ridgeline. for administrators. pay full rate. ing the value of property within The conference will be held Thirty percent of the budget a community through redevel- MAYORS VOTE March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at goes to K-12 education, 10.6 opment would actually provide In other responses to the pos- the Crest Theater in Sacramento, percent to higher education, 30 increased revenue for the state Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala sible elimination of redevelop- 10th and K Streets. It will include Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell percent to health and human and more money for schools. ment districts, local mayors took two panels of four experts each, (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout services programs, 9 percent to City Councilmember John a stand against it. A meeting was plus a keynote luncheon speaker. prisons and 5.1 percent to pen- Marchand declared that Liver- planned to discuss the issue in Registration begins at 8 a.m. The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Liver- sions. The remainder goes to a more’s RDA has created 200 more, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and Sacramento. Coffee, rolls and juice will be additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www. variety of programs. jobs and over 400 affordable The Alameda County Mayors provided. 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Gino Bosz and Luis Castillo celebrate a goal for Pleasanton U19 Select. The pair combined for 9 goals in Association Cup play Pleasanton Girls Lacrosse U11 Blue team members pictured over the weekend. are (front row) Natalie, Kylie, Adalyn, Alicia; (standing) Lydia, Cleo, Katie M.,Erin, Paige, Keara, Fiona, Jasmine, Madison, Rylee, and Jessica. Las Positas Swim/Dive Pleasanton Cavaliers Youth Rugby Club hosted a huge youth The Las Positas College Hawks Swim- rugby tournament in Muirwood Drive sports field, Pleasanton on ming & Diving team traveled to Stockton for Livermore American LL a tri-meet with San Joaquin Delta College Livermore American Little League reached base twice, scoring once and Julian begun by Madison Kunke. Sarah Sanchez Sunday, March 13, with 7 teams from the Bay Area competing. and Modesto College. results from last week: Stroud doubled and scored in the fifth inning. was the winning pitcher and Samantha Mc- The day kicked off at 11:00 am with 2 or 3 games being played Scores and top times follow: Junior 80's: LALL/LNLL Red Sox 8, Dodgers top players: Joseph Fields, Drew Cutcheon had an excellent hit. Men: MJC 68 - LPC 44; Delta 70 - LPC SRV/TV/DV Angels 2: Red Sox top players: Braudrick, Michael Honeycutt; Giants top Dynamite 5, Cyclones 2: Melanie Lar- at any one time and continued through to 4:30 pm. Teams 43; MJC 61 - Delta 48 Justin Murray helped boost the Red Sox players: Christopher Kilday, Ryan Nostrand, onde pitched a complete game while Sydney 400 Medley Relay: 1st - Delta 3:52.38, score with a 2 run double. Morgan Neu was Julian Stroud Reno did a great job catching behind the particiating were Pleasanton Cavaliers U8/U12/MS, Santa Clara 2nd - LPC 3:56.63; 1000 Free: 1st- Tim Rich- hitting well with a BIG single. Steve Bruan AA Division: Indians 3, White Sox 1: plate. Kylie Roberts layed down a nice sac U8/U10/U12/MS, Mt. View U8/U10/U12, Peninsula U8/10, Los Gatos ard, MJC 10:02.14, Kevin DeFranco, LPC pitched a couple of great innings to close It was a close game from the start, with great bunt to score a run. 5th 14:17.28; 200 Free: Jared Schanen, MJC out the game for the Red Sox. Angels top defense and great pitching. The White Sox Dynamite 12, Mad Batters 1: Adelynne U10, Larmorinda U12, Land Park MS (2 sides). Pictured are U12 1:53.53, Sean Mendez, LPC 4th, 2:04.45; 50 players: Will Birkawhite pitched well for started the scoring in the bottom of the fourth de Leon had 3 hits and scored 3 runs. Kate teams in action. Free: Darrius Mehring-Ford, MJC 22.67, his 1st inning of the season. Quinton Hughes with James Duperly (1 for 2, RBI) knocking Wallace logged 2 hits and 2 runs. Rebekah (catcher) and Chris Felipe had a nice double in Matt Crivello (1 for 2, Run) and Zechariah Peterson hit a triple and scored a run. Trevor Lundeen, LPC 5th, 25.17; 200 IM: single and Ethan James pitched well with Giants:(Offense) Koston Markham, Gavin Josh Burdge, Delta, 2:06.44, Joseph Cheney, play at 3rd base and home plate. Humphreys keeping the Indians from scor- Lil Devils 4, The Mad Batters 10. Majors: Yankees 3, Red Sox 2: For the ing. Jacob Blanchard had two hits (2 for 3) 2 strike outs. Reynolds, Joshua Johnson; (Defense) LPC 3rd, 2:14.71; 1M Dive: Rogan Sautter, Diamondbacks 11, Red Sox 2: The Mathieu Rocheleau, Justin Gilliam, Jake LPC 162.20 Yankees, Ian Branes hit a single in the 4th and started the game holding the White Sox inning and stole second. Clayton Westrope scoreless for first few innings. Then in the Granada Little League D-backs came alive - doubles by AJ Phil- Addington. 100 Fly: Josh Revives, Delta 56.06, Granada Little League results from lips and Nathaniel Basinger in the first,and Yankees: (Offense) Jake Steele, Jensen Sean Mendez LPC 3rd, 1:04.06; 100 Free: hit down the left field line for a double and Top of the sixth inning the Indians awoke RBI. Bryce Disbrow hit a single for a RBI. their bats, Steve Lee (2 for 3, 2B, Run) started last week: Brandon Harvey in the Second. A slew of Roldan, Nathan Lloyd; (Defense) Bobby Kyle Suchland, LPC 51.73; 100 Back: Tim Granada Rivercats 14, Canyon Creek/ base hits followed by Morgan Labrucherie Zepeda, Braeden Cochran, Hudson Steele. Richard, MJC 55.69, Joseph Cheney, LPC Logan Koch hit a single to right field and with a double and scored, Cole Arnold (2 RBI. Clayton Westrope closed the last 3 for 3, Run, RBI) helped increase the lead. Danville Phillies 4. The Junior 90's Rivercats and three by Scott McPherson. For the Red Orioles: (Offense) Iliza Shields, Steven 2nd 1:01.95; 500 Free: Eric Bonander, had a great start to their season with a 10-run Soxs: Moghadam and Tompkins scored Geyer, Antonio Rivalie; (Defense) Jordan MJC 5:18.15, Kyle Suchland LPC 3rd innings to seal the win. For the Red Sox, The Indians then shut down the White Sox CJ Malski pitched 6 tough innings. Noah in the bottom of the Inning to preserve the rule decision against Canyon Creek/Danville. for the team. Great pitching by Collum Fritz, Liam Wilcox, Hayden Williams. 5:36.81; 3M Dive: Rogan Sautter, LPC A productive 8-run 1st inning gave the Riv- and Jordon. Rangers vs. A's: Rangers top offense 168.40; 100 Breast: Trevor Lundeen, LPC Reno had fantastic hitting. Steven Mohler win. Indians top players: Steve Lee, Cole had great fielding. Arnold, Jacob Blanchard; White Sox top ercats a strong start. Jonah Teetsel ended A Division: Yankees: (Offense) Nathan players: Joe Schweig, Daniel Owen, Ben 1:03.83; 800 Free Relay: MJC 7:36.24, the Phillie's rally in the 2nd inning with an Lloyd, Nick Gladen, Sam German; (Defense) Wigginton; defense: Case Kerezsi, Jake LPC 3rd 8:09.76 Indians 3, Athletics 2: The LALL Major players: Matt Crivello, James Duperly, Indians survived a leadoff homer by the A's Zechariah Humphreys. awesome throw to first base to get the final Tate Massingale, Tovin Loth, Wesley Short. (continued on page 8) Women: Delta 66 - LPC 45; MJC 61 out. The Phillies didn't allow the Rivercats - LPC 37; Delta 62 - MJC 48 Tristen Mulrooney in the top of the 6th inning Cardinals 4, Tigers 2: Top players for and hung on for a 3-2 win on opening night Cardinals: Tyler Morano, Grant Peterson, to add to their lead in the 2nd-4th innings. 400 Medley Relay: MJC 4:25.81, LPC The Rivercats continued to play great defense 2nd 4:33.33; 1000 Free: Amber McKinley, for LALL's 2011 Major Division season. Jake Mina; Top players for Tigers: Colin The Indians struck first with a pair of clutch, Barnett, Chris Miller, Tucker Vonderach and came out with a powerful 5th inning to MJC 12:29.48, Katie Bertelson, LPC 3rd get 5 more runs. Sean Mahoney's double 12:58.25; 200 Free: Jillian Chapman, 2-out, back-to-back RBI singles in the first Indians 2, Tigers 1: Top players for In- inning off the bats of Albert Amavizca and dians: Adam Chapman, Sam Bush, Cole Ar- sealed the game for the Rivercats with an LPC 2:06.83; 50 Free: Lauren Rohrbach, RBI to give his team the final run needed for Delta 27.97, Jennifer Porter, LPC 2nd 28.02; Nate Tabaracci. Kaine Montez, the Indians nold; Top players for Tigers: Tyler Griffeath, starting pitcher, struck out four A's hitters Cameron Winter, Alex Cirina a 10-run rule over the Phillies. Both pitchers, 100IM: Caitlin DeNise, MJC 1:01.05, Marcellus Bayless and Jacob Mitchell, did Kourtney Shannon, LPC 5th 1:16.45; 1M while tossing 3 scoreless innings. Austin Indians 8, Cubs 0: Highlights for the Birdwell was solid on the mound for the Cubs were the outstanding pitching of Matt a fantastic job as well. Overall great hitting Dive: Shaynna Hockett, Delta 150.50, by the whole team. Catilin Clark, LPC 105.45 A's, while Griffin Bateson banged out 2 hits Polaski, the hardest thrower seen thus far including a double to the left field wall in the this season. Evan Sire and Brandon Bruns Junior 80's: Mudhens 19, Danville 50 Fly: Lauren Lewis, MJC 30.20, Tigers 4. Mudhens were on fire today with Katie Bertelson, LPC 3rd 33.26; 100 Free: 3rd inning for the A's. Top Cardinals play- both had base hits and stolen bases. For the ers: Tristen Mulrooney (HR, RBI), Austin Indians, Cole Arnold turned an unassisted all players hitting. Top Hitters: Kyle Moylan Amber McKinley, MJC 1:01.81, Hannah 1B, 2B, 3RBI, 3RS; Johnny Bailey 2 1B, Ackley, LPC 4th 1:10.93; 50 Back: Jen- Birdwell (2 IP, 3K), Griffin Bateson (1B, double play, while Adam Chapman had 2B), Top Indians players: Albert Amavizca a two RBI triple. Cole Arnold and Jacob 3RS; Hunter Gonsalves 1B, 2RBI, 2RS. nifer Porter, LPC 31.06; 500 Free: Kayla Danville Tigers: Gabe W. 1B, 1RS; Nick A. Hieb, Delta 5:46.78; 3M Dive: Shaynna (1B, RBI), Nate Tabaracci (1B, RBI), Kaine Blanchard pitched the five innings giving Montez (3 IP, 0 R, 4K) up only one hit, although the Cubs made it 1B, 1R; Jake M. 1B 1RBI, 1RS. Top Pitchers Hockett, Delta 121.90; 50 Breast: Caitlin for Mudhens: Johnny Bailey 3I, 3 SO; Sean DeNise, MJC 32.33, Jillian Chapman, LPC AAA Division: A's vs. Giants: Cameron to base several times on coach-pitches. Nate Priest did an amazing job for the Giants with Lindsay and Chase Vogler had their first hits Dreger 21, 0SO. Danville Tigers: Anthon R 2nd 34.00; 800 Free Relay: Delta 9:08.68, 1I, 7H, 6R, 1SO. LPC 3rd 9:42.27. his pitching as did Michael Butterfield with of the season, and both scored. Indians top hitting and Kyle Betz for catching; The A’s players: Adam Chapman, Cole Arnold, Jacob Mets 12, Mudhens 6. Top Hitters for Julian Chavira went 2 for 2 plus a walk, 2 Blanchard; Tigers top players: Matt Polaski, Mets: Kyle Neves 1B, 3RBI, 2RS; Austin runs scored and 2 RBI’s; Victoria Dominguez Evan Sire, Brandon Bruns. Harrison 1B,!RBI,2 RS; Brandon Cuy Wrestling Tournament went 1 for 2 with 2 huge RBI’s and Rigo A Division: Orioles 11, Jays 2: All 1B,1RBI. Top Hitters for Mudhens: Dominic The East Avenue Middle School wres- Zapien Jr. pitched 2 shutout innings allowing Mingione 1B,2RBI, 3SB; Chris Hinds 2B, tling team from Livermore brought home Orioles played well today. John Joiner, one walk and striking out 4 batters. A's top Colby Scherer and Michael Bliss collected 2RS/ Sean Dreger 1B, 2B, 2RBI, 2RS. Top 16 medals last weekend at the Third Annual players: Julian Chavira, Victoria Dominguez, Pitchers for Mets: Griffin Miller 4I, 5H, Bulldog Wrestling Tournament. The team 3 hits each, Michael Bliss had 5 RBI's. Jays Rigo Zapien Jr.; Giants top players: Cameron top players: Lead-off batter, Brandon Clark, 6R, 5SO; Randal Young 5I, 0H, 0R, 0 SO. advanced nine wrestlers to the finals claiming Priest, Michael Butterfield, Kyle Betz Top Pitchers for Mudhens: Sean Dreger 4I, six gold medals. In the 8th grade division went 3/3 during the game. Alex Scull hit a Padres 10, Dodgers 5: In their first great double in the 3rd inning. Jason Nicho- 0H,0R,0 SO; Jason Whitney 3I, 5H, 7R,4 SO. Brandon Untalan (95-lbs), Stephan Holt meeting of the season, the Padres held off Game called after 2.5 hours of play. (145), Lucas Bumalang (190) and Aaron las and Amie Dempsey hit a double and a the Dodgers 10-5. Cole Meyers led the single respectively in the 4th inning and both Minor AA: Giants 9, Yankees 9: The Jennings (205) led the team winning titles in Padres with a single in the third inning and AA Giants started out strong with AJ Morais their weight class. Jennings had an impres- scored on solid hits by Jarrett Williams and a double in the fourth, while scoring two Jordan Scates. pitching a shutout inning and catching a line sive day pinning all his opponents to claim runs. William Steinberg doubled in the drive. Later, Thomas Young earned his first his title. Untalan had an exciting match in T-Ball: Dodgers vs Rangers: Top players third inning and Trevor Chapman doubled for Dodgers: Jacob Franks , Mia Orsi, Cayden strike out and Ryan Wenzel got 2 outs at first the finals against Alex Ruiz from Beachwood and drove in a run in the fifth inning to add and had 2 runs. For the Yankees, Nicholas when he scored a two point reversal with 4.5 Rico; Top players for Rangers: Josh Morano, to the lead. Although the Dodgers ended up Mikian Pickerill, Tyler Orth. Melendez had 2 triples and a single and seconds to win 7-6 to claim the gold. Russell on the losing end, there were a number of caught a pop fly. Colton Osborn got an RBI Lovett (110) and Jacob Roach (130) took Nationals vs Dodgers: Top players for nice individual performances. Ian Partridge Nationals - Xavier Dillon, Kevin Grant, Ma- second place and Dominik Luzader (155) struck out five batters over the first three took third place. Aaron Jennings had the son Rosa; Top players for Dodgers - Preston innings and contributed a solid single in Parkerson, Adam Valentine, Isabella Moen fastest pin for the team pinning his opponent the loss. Drew Braudrick struck out four in the semi-finals in 9 seconds. A's vs. Twins: Top players for A's - Joshua batters while pitching two effective innings Lanci played great defense as pitcher. Sam In the girls division Mia Volpatti won the in relief, as well as scoring a run as the Dodg- gold medal in her weight class. Volpatti had Friedmann had a couple of great defensive ers fought back in the sixth inning. Adam stops at short stop. Charlie Betz had a big an impressive day winning her final match Lebish drove in a run on a solid double in 13-3 over Sophia Parham from Bancroft. hit into the outfield. Top players for Twins: the sixth and made some nice plays in right Ayden Kelleher and Dustin Merlos had great Tori Cockerill (160) took second place, field. Top three players for the Padres were Bernadette Allen (150) took third and Kayla defensive plays at first. Logan Moore had a William Steinberg, Cole Meyers, and Trevor big hit to the outfield. Smith (150) took fourth place. Chapman. Top three players for the Dodgers In the 7th grade division Michael Rangers vs. Bluejays: Rangers top were Drew Braudrick, Ian Partridge, and players: Jordan Trevethan, Dean Lindsey, Laflame (105) took third place and Vince Adam Lebish. Mederos (135), Dillon McNaney (160) and Brandon Von; Bluejays top players: Ashton Dodgers 12, Giants 5: The Dodgers Banke, Justin Wheeler, Henry Gleason. Austin Whinery (190) took fourth place in started scoring early in their 12-5 win over their weight class. the Giants. Joseph Fields hit a lead-off triple In the 6th grade division Bryce Disbrow and scored in the first inning. Drew Brau- (125) pinned Dominic Controneo from Livermore Smoke drick and Michael Honeycutt both scored Livermore Smoke Girls Softball re- Creekside in the finals to win the gold medal twice in the game. The Giants were led on in his weight class. sults: defense by Christopher Kilday with two 10U Red Girls: Dynamite 7, Black strong plays at second base. Ryan Nostrand Panthers 0: The game ended on a double play The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 - PAGE 7 PAGE 8 - The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011

CA on March 12-13, 2011. and gender for 8-unders to 13-14s. For the lead. Kuo was then taken down in the box a foul in the box and Landreth found the XCEL Bronze: Older - ALL-AROUND: last 3 years, Zone 2 has won this meet, which in the 26th minute with Bosz beating the left corner on the ensuing penalty kick to Ashlee Daugherty 34.825 (2nd). VAULT: speaks for how competitive it can be to make keeper by sending him to the left and then put Livermore up 2-1. The Fusion capped Daugherty 8.625 (3rd). BARS: Daugherty the team. Chris and Andrew had to perform easily finishing. In the 70th minute Jonathan the 3-1 victory when Winters drilled a long 9.0 (1st). BEAM: Daugherty 8.8 (1st). at a high level throughout the whole season Ramirez made a run to the top of the box kick over the defense and Pierson ran it down FLOOR: Daugherty 8.4 (2nd). and particularly at the Zone 2 Championship from the flank and calmly put the ball into and beat the goalie one-on-one. XCEL Silver: Older - ALL-AROUND: meet a few weekends before to be selected the net from 18 yards. Gino Bosz finished Against Santa Clara Sporting in game Andrea Honig 34.1 (2nd); Chelsea Werner for the team. the scoring in the 73rd minute powering two, Livermore struggled to maintain posses- 32.325 (4th). VAULT: Honig 8.85 (4th); Andrew and Chris swam well at the meet Midfielder Brodie Roberts pass into the box sion but its defense was up to the challenge Werner 8.475 (5th). BARS: Honig 8.7 (1st); on March 6. Andrew swam a best time in his past the Earthquakes keeper. Josh Cho earned each time. The offense was led by Alyssa Werner 8.3 (3rd). BEAM: Honig 7.75 (5th); 100 IM, dropping a second and a half. Chris the shutout in goal for Ballistic. Stevenson, Amanda Fairclough, Hatch and Werner 7.45 (6th). FLOOR: Honig 8.8 (1st); dropped times in all 3 of his individual events There were several standout perfor- Atkinson in the first half. A deflection into the Werner 8.1 (5th). in first-place fashion. mances to note over the weekend. Bosz Fusion net early in the second half resulted XCEL Gold: Younger - ALL-AROUND: Chris’s new best time in the 50 Breast- led all scoring with 6 goals followed by in the game's only goal as Sporting shut out Kaylee Brist 35.425 (2nd). VAULT: Brist roke is a new Zone 2 All-Star Meet record Castillo (3), Torquato (2), Suhau Kuo (1), and Livermore 1-0. 8.825 (4th). BARS: Brist 8.65 (3rd). for 10&UN and currently the fastest swim Ramirez (1). Kuo led the team with 3 assists The Fusion gave up a goal two minutes BEAM: Brist 9.2 (2nd). FLOOR: Brist in Pacific Swimming in that age group.This and was a consistent force on the flanks. into the game against the Sunnyvale Sparks 8.75 (2nd). weekend Tri Valley Aquatics swimmers are Brodie Roberts, Jerad Chinn, Jason Scott and then played strongly the remainder of XCEL Platinum: Younger - ALL- competing in the Junior Olympic Champi- and Albet Lin's hard work in the midfield the game. Mickele Schmitt played solid in AROUND: Miranda May 35.6 (5th). onship. Nearly half of the TVA swim team along with Daniel Pittenger, Steven Gilbert, the middle, Wilkinson stopped the Sparks' VAULT: May 9.15 (4th). BARS: May 9.05 swimmers have qualified for this Champion- John Torquato and Jason Teague in the back right side pushes and Pierson attacked the (4th). BEAM: May 8.3 (8th). FLOOR: ship to be competing against approximately provided limited scoring opportunities for the defense with a couple of rushes deep into the May 9.1 (2nd). 1500 swimmers. opposing teams. The 3 wins have Ballistic Sunnyvale zone. Fairclough's well-placed Representing Zone 2 in the Pacific Swimming All-Star Meet, the Level 7: Younger - ALL-AROUND: Ka- on an exciting 14 game winning streak (19 corner kick was headed in by Pierson to tie Mathers 36.775 (2nd); Emily Rakestraw wins in their last 20 games) and sets up a tie the game midway through the first half. Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) finished second in a tight race with Zone matchup with Petaluma in the Semi Finals 1-North & Zone 1-South at Diablo Valley College March 6, 2011. Within (13th); Kimmy Dennington 34.425 (11th). Pleasanton Girls Lacrosse Livermore continued to pressure the Sparks' VAULT: Mathers 9.125 (4th); Rakestraw The Pleasanton Girls Lacrosse U11 Blue next week in Ripon, California. Kickoff is defense in the second half, led by Elyse Codi- the five zones of Pacific Swimming, Zone 2 includes: Alameda County, 8.95 (7th); Dennington 8.5 (15th). BARS: team had a terrific start to the beginning of set for 9 am Sunday. Both teams play an roli, Franklin and McCall. The go ahead and Mathers 9.0 (5th); Rakestraw 8.525 (9th); the lacrosse season, defeating the Danville attack minded and exciting 1-4-3-3 system game winner was a bouncing ball that was Contra Costa County, and the greater Stockton/Modesto area within setting up an excellent match. San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. Special credit goes out to Tim Dennington 8.425 (10th). BEAM: Mathers Scorpions 4-3. Jessica Jensen scored the first headed in by a rushing Franklin with twenty 9.1 (4th); Dennington 8.7 (9th); Rakestraw goal for the Blue team, six minutes into the minutes left. Livermore's strong offensive Yao who was called in as an Alternate on the morning of the meet and 8.65(10th). FLOOR: Mathers 9.55 (2nd); first-half scrimmage. After a few blocked Livermore Fusion Black U15 girls pressure limited Sunnyvale's attack and a Rakestraw 9.05 (6th); Dennington 8.8 shots by goalie Natalie Custer, the Scorpions continued play in NorCal State Cup with a late rush by the Sparks was turned away by swam three Lifetime Best Times and achieved two New Cuts. Miranda hard fought match against Napa United. Dur- Heckman (9-10 Girls) dropped time in 50 free; Wolfgang Lachance (9-10 (12th). score, to tie that game 1-1. The Scorpions Priest and the Fusion defense to secure the Middle - ALL-AROUND: Dakota stay dominant with a 1-2 lead, until Kylie ing the first half, Napa attacked Livermore 2-1 win and a trip to the Finals. Boys) dropped time in 50 free/breast; Timothy Yao (9-10 Boys) Lifetime Abundiz 34.825(8th); Rylee Daugherty Racer scores for Blue, to tie the game 2-2. In repeatedly but the defense of MJ Chacon, A strong Lamorinda club dominated the 24.55 (16th). VAULT: Abundiz 8.95 (11th); the second half it was Blue's defensive play Ryley Landreth, Sarah Franklin and Sarah first half of the championship game with Best Times (LTB) – 50 free/back, 100 IM & New Junior Olympic Cuts Wilkinson did not allow any quality shots – 50 free, 100 IM; Michael Yao (11-12 Boys) LTB Times – 50/100 free, 100 Daugherty 8.425 (16th). BARS: Abundiz that became the dominant force, with great crisp passing and ball control to wear down 8.0 (14th). BEAM: Abundiz 9.025 (4th); blocking by Rylee Congdon. Erin Schafer from within the box, including several the Fusion defense, resulting in a 3-0 lead breast; Alex Ren (8 & Under Boys) LTB Times - 25 back/fly. Pictured are Daugherty 8.725 (6th). FLOOR: Abundiz and Madison Burke battled to gain posses- corners. The Fusion scored three minutes at halftime, despite a couple of great saves 8.85 (12th); Daugherty 7.4 (16th). sion of the ball from the Scorpions, which into the second half when Alison Pierson from Winters. An early second half goal ran (left to right) PLS Coach Jon Pallesen, Tim Yao, Wolfgang LaChance, ran down a pass, shook off a defender and Alex Ren, Miranda Heckman, and Mike Yao. Level 8: Younger - ALL-AROUND: Isla gave Blue's offense the ability to lead the the deficit to 4-0 before Livermore stabilized Andrews 35.65 (12th). VAULT: Andrews team 4-3. It was Blue's second half goalie, placed a shot into the right corner for a 1-0 and played a solid thirty minutes of soccer. 8.525 (13th). BARS: Andrews 9.7 (1st). Fiona Hoopes, with her blocks on goal, who lead. Napa took advantage of a foul call in Pierson followed with a goal when the ball the box nine minutes later and converted a (continued from page 6) first and Center field, Christian Perez made BEAM: Andrews 8.2 (15th). FLOOR: secured the win over the Scorpions. Andrews 9.225 (9th). The Pleasanton Girls Lacrosse U11 Blue penalty kick to even the game. Napa kept up a double play against the giants. The Giants the pressure but Livermore held, highlighted Fields, Kevin Gad; A;s top offense play- Dane Winslow hit a long double to center Middle - ALL-AROUND: Emma team defeated the San Jose Extremes 6-0 at Soriano 34.6 (12th). VAULT: Soriano Harvest Park this past Saturday. Early into by a Landreth clear of a loose ball in front of ers: Christian Silva, Cooper Myer, Ozzie field, Drew Dillon hit two singles and Gabriel the goal. A scoreless overtime was followed Cervantes; defense: Damian Stiles, Dylan Emfinger had a double to left field 8.3 (13th). BARS: Soriano 8.375 (14th). the first half, goalie Jasmine Erickson blocks BEAM: Soriano 8.425 (15th). FLOOR: Extremes shot on goal, which changed the by penalty kicks in which Napa prevailed to Macdonald, Carson Tracey. Rockies vs. Diamondbacks: The Rockies complete a 2-1 win. Farm: Athletics vs. Orioles: The Ath- brought their bats to opening day as they took Soriano 9.5 (1st). possession for Blue, allowing Alicia Vasquez Older - ALL-AROUND: Rebecca to score 1-0. Soon therafter, another goal is The Fusion captured 2nd place in the letics showed great improvement in their on the D'backs. Jeffrey Patterson doubled Juventus Spring Showcase tournament. In the Saturday game vs the Orioles. Zach Van and Timothy Studebaker had a single, 1RBI Meister 35.15 (9th); Kaitlin Hausmann made for Blue by Kylie Racer, giving Pleas- 35.075 (10th); Taylor Hurst 34.925 (11th). anton a 2-0 lead over the Extremes. Blue opener against Elk Grove Everton, Livermore Huis had one of the biggest hits of the game to get the Rockies going. Grant Gomes filled fell behind in the sixth minute but its defense in the 3rd inning with a home run down the in with 3 singles, 2 RBI as did Sebastian Lee VAULT: Hurst 8.525 (12th); Hausmann remains dominant the entire second half, 8.2 (15th); Meister 8.125 (16th). BARS: with shots on goal by Katie Murphy, Jessica denied all future chances, led by the strong right field line that involved a collision at with his single, 1 RBI. The D'backs fired back play of keeper Savannah Winters. Mikaela the plate. Seth Mills equaled Zach’s power with a double, 2 RBI from Purl and Kelly's 2 Hausmann 9.2 (3rd); Meister 8.85 (6th); Jenson and Adalyn Richards. Goalie Paige Hurst 8.2 (12th). BEAM: Meister 9.05 Quinton, and the entire Blue defensive team, Priest, Jenna Hatch and Beth McCall led the display in the second inning when he smashed singles. Hanley and Contarciego also came offense with shots but the Elk Grove goalie a long fly ball over second base. Later in through with a single apiece. Then Grant (8thT); Hurst 9.05 (8thT); Hausmann 8.8 prevented Extremes from scoring, ending the (11th). FLOOR: Hurst 9.15 (6th); Meister game in a shut out win over San Jose. played well as the Fusion trailed 1-0 at the the game Seth also hit a towering fly ball Gomes returned to the field, taking the mound half. Eight minutes into the second half Hatch that elevated 60’ above the diamond. Justin and striking out 3 to end the game. 9.125 (7th); Hausmann 8.875 (13th). Level 9: Middle - ALL-AROUND: Val- drove the right side and played a perfect cross Wallace contributed a diving grab in right A's Vs Dodgers: A's - Great Batting to Pierson for a short shot to tie the match. field to save extra bases. Danny Knight - Matt Sunscia with a double in the first entina Barbalinardo 36.675 (2nd). VAULT: Youth Soccer Barbalinardo 9.25 (3rd). BARS: Barbali- Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Five minutes later, Haleigh Atkinson drew ripped a line drive that knocked over the inning and Kyle Winkler a single in the ClubU19 Select Men advanced in CYSA adult pitcher, and he was also involved in third inning. Dodgers - Brett Oelrich had a nardo 9.1 (4th). BEAM: Barbalinardo 9.125 (3rd). FLOOR: Barbalinardo 9.2 (3rd). Association Cup play. The team won all three defensive assists during the 2nd in- great hit out to center field and caught two three Group F games in Sacramento over ning. Late in the game, Keith Purvis fielded fly balls.Aiden Follis hit the ball past third Older - ALL-AROUND: Rain Sullivan 35.9 (1st); Jennifer Silver 34.025 (4th); Pa- the weekend earning a quarter finals berth a ball cleanly from right field and threw a base. Eli Hargis pitched a great game with in the California Youth Soccer Association rocket to the plate for a close play at home. three strike outs. tricia Aubel 17.35 (12th). VAULT: Sullivan 9.425 (1st): Silver 9.2 (2nd). BARS: Sullivan Division 3 State Association Cup. A game ball was awarded to Colby Wallace A's 4, Dodgers 0: Patrick Connolly, Game one matched Ballistic against for catching a pop fly in the 1st inning. The Evan Nystrom, and Matt Fieder ( 2 innings ) 8.6 (3rd); Silver 6.8 (11th). BEAM: Silver 8.85 (3rd); Sullivan 8.575 (6th); Aubel 8.15 Santa Rosa Shamrock Rovers. Santa Rosa Athletic’s standout on defense was Augustine combined for four scoreless innings of pitch- side won the Cup as a U16 team in 2010 Mascari. Augie had two sliding catches and ing. Brayden Nunes got the offense started (8th). FLOOR: Sullivan 9.3 (2nd); Aubel 9.2 (3rd); Silver 9.175 (4th). and was a solid test that the Pleasanton a close play at 3rd base. Cason Mills, Luke with a base hit. The A's scored all four runs side passed with a 4-1 victory. Striker Leary, Ben Sears, Malcolm Troup each had in the first inning from RBI singles by Kyle Level 10: Older - ALL-AROUND: Amber Woo 26.05 (10th). VAULT: Woo Luis Castillo opened the scoring in the 21st great efforts on Saturday while they batted Winkler and Matthew Sciascia. minute finishing a Suhau Kuo pass. With 3 3-for-3 at the plate. A Division: Dodgers vs. Giants: It 9.2 (4th). BARS: Woo 9.05 (3rd). BEAM: Woo 7.8 (10th). minutes left in the first half Castillo picked Phillies vs. Giants: Both teams played was a perfect day for the first game of the up an assist when Gino Bosz finished his well bright and early on Saturday morning. season. Both teams exhibited great hitting well struck corner kick. A minute later Bal- Stars for the Phillies were (Offense) Sean skills. Matthew D'Anjou had impressive listic struck again when Suhau Kuo found Nadeau, Ryan Martin, Jacob Sisto; (Defense) hits including a double. Hayden Henry had Amador Swim/Dive Castillo for his second goal of the match. In Ashton Baswell, Colin Johnston, Gavin Rose. a great hitting game as well as making an In a meet that was never really in doubt, the Amador Valley High School Varsity Girls the 60th minute Shamrock Rovers scored Stars for the Giants were (Offense) Josh exciting out at 2nd base. Anthony Molleson but the Pleasanton team answered seven Henninger, Carter March, Rider Matousek; sparked everyone's interest when he tagged Swimming and Diving team won the first three events and swept diving to coast to a minutes later with center back Steven Gilbert (Defense) Anthony Camilleri, Jake Eldridge, out three runners during the game. Thomas sending Bosz in on goal for a 1 v 1 finish Mason Shelton. McKnight owned 1st base and showed his 105-81 win over California High. Catherine Breed and Kirsten Brand both with the keeper. Phillies vs. A's: On opening day, both strength when up to bat. In Game 2 Ballistic defeated the Ros- teams were ready for some baseball Stars T-Ball: A's vs. Dodgers: respectively. had a pair of individual wins and a pair of relay firsts while the Dons diving squad of eville Hammers 5-2. Ballistic fell behind for the Phillies were (Offense) Jared DiPaola, Trevor Straum was up to bat first for the early 1-0 as Roseville scored in the game's Tyler Eaton, Carolyn Martin; (Defense) A's with a great hit to left field. Thomas Lauren Hall, Haley Brott and Emma Rigl swept their event. Breed won the 200 IM first 10 minutes. Gino Bosz took Daniel Christopher Hutton, Sean Nadeau, Jacob Schnapp played an excellent position at the Pittenger's pass and defeated his mark with Sisto. Stars for the A's were (Offense) pitcher's mound stopping numerous balls and the 100 free while Brand won the 200 and 500 free. Both competed on the 200 a nice move finishing to the near post in the Danny Knight, Seth Mills, Ben Sears; hit his way. 15th minute to tie the score 1-1. In the 27th (Defense) Cason Mills, Malcolm Troup, Cardinals v. Diamondbacks: Alizabeth medley relay and the 400 relay along with Lillian Sun and Natalie Wong. minute Bosz scored again hitting a laser of Zach Van Huis. Ruiz from the Diamondbacks had a big hit a free kick from 22 yards out to the upper to right center to bring in two runs and Jesse Starting strong and finishing strong, the Amador Valley High School Swimming and corner that the Roseville keeper could only Moreland made three great stops at short stop. watch as it ripped the netting. Center Back Pleasanton National LL Kaleo Gomes from the Cardinals was best Diving team won 10 of the 12 events and Pleasanton National Little League results placed second in the other two to handily John Torquato then followed up Bosz's nice offensive player with three hits and Alyssa finish with a 25 yard free kick of his own from last week: Avila showed terrific hustle on defense. defeat California High 108-75. T-Ball: Padres vs. Cardinals: Arron Bryan Hughes, Andrew Seitz, and Kyle that he blasted in from 28 yards. The goals Greth, Hayden Warren & Noah Cole led Surber led the way with two individual and gave Ballistic a 3-1 lead at the half. In the the Padres offense with great hitting while Gymfinity Gymnastics two relay firsts while Jason Chen had one second half Roseville scored again to cut Mason Basbas, Caden Drain & Ryan Lar- first, two relay wins and asecond. Hughes the lead to one. Ballistic had some tense Gymnasts from Gymfinity Gymnastics moments but Castillo closed the door on any son led the defense with spectacular plays competed in the Classic Rock Invitational took the 200 free, with Chen second, and in the field. the 500 free, Seitz got to the wall first in the comeback bid scoring the game's 4th goal in hosted by Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics on the 65th minute. Torquato netted his second Single A: Giants vs. Rockies: The Gi- February 18-20, 2011. The event was held 200 IM and the 100 fly while Surber took ants rocked their home opener against the the two freestyle sprints. Chen led a sweep goal of the game finishing a rebound for a at the University of Phoenix Stadium in final 5-2 score. Rockies with their stingy defense and solid Glendale, AZ, home of the Arizona Cardinals of the backstroke event with Nick Johnston hitting. Will Martens had three hits and slid and Michael Pasquale going 2-3. In the final group game versus the San football team. Pablo Earthquakes Ballistic dominated home safely in the first inning for the first Level 7: Child A - ALL-AROUND: The Don’s lone diver Pierson Connors run of the Giants’ season. Noah Jamison also got a second as did Tim McLauglin possession and created combination's that Emily Rakestraw 26.2 (10th). VAULT: resulted in multiple scoring opportunities. wielded a heavy bat, consistently sending Rakestraw 8.5 (8th). BEAM: Rakestraw in the 500 free and Kevin McLaughlin the the ball deep and racking up RBI’s for the 100 breast. In the 14th minute Suhau Kuo finished a 8.75( 8th). FLOOR: Rakestraw 8.95 (6th). give an go to the far post for the early 1-0 Giants. Destin Swenson hit a line drive Child B - ALL-AROUND: Katie Mathers The Amador Valley JV boys swimming down the third base line. Nathan Reimer 36.425 (3rd). VAULT: Mathers 8.75 (7th). team won eight of the 12 events, sweeping made a spectacular back-handed grab on a BARS: Mathers 9.15 (3rd). BEAM: Mathers four to down California High 121-43. short-hop throw for the first out of the Giants’ 9.225 (4th). FLOOR: Mathers 9.3 (2nd). Leading the way for the Dons was David season. Timothy Pak sealed the win with Level 8: Child - ALL-AROUND: Isla Becker who won the 100 free and the 100 two unassisted outs at third base in the final Andrews 26.7 (15th). BARS: Andrews back and swam to two relay wins. Also inning. David Kvistad covered the infield 9.625 (1st). BEAM: Andrews 8.125 (12th). swimming on the relay wins where Kaleb like a vacuum cleaner, making clean throws FLOOR: Andrews 9.0 (10th). Senior A - Pedersen, Caleb Wang and Steven Cox in the to first for several outs. ALL-AROUND: Rebecca Meister 35.075 200 medley relay; and Chris Mowry, Perry Dodgers vs. Padres: The Dodgers offense (5th); Emma Soriano 33.425 (10th); Kaitlin Jia, and Michael Chew in the 400 relay. The was led by Michael Cheng, Aidan Roloff and Hausmann 32.975 (12th). VAULT: Soriano Dons, with Chew, Cox, Wang, and Jia swim- Joseph Weaver. On the defensive side, Nate 8.95 (4th); Meister 8.35 (10th); Hausmann ming also won the 200 free relay. Martinez made a great catch and a double- 7.825 (13th). BARS: Meister 9.15 (4th); Pedersen won the 50 fly, Mowry won play at third base, while Connor Witt made a Hausmann 9.075 (5th); Soriano 8.05 (9th). the 500 free, Chew the 200 free and Wang number of impressive plays at pitcher. BEAM: Meister 9.2 (3rd); Hausmann the breaststroke. AA Division: Reds vs. Giants: The Reds 8.65 (6th); Soriano 7.25 (13th). FLOOR: Elaina Gates, Bridget Booe, and Lissi and Giants faced off on Opening Day this Soriano 9.175 (6th); Meister 8.375 (10th); Knell swam to two individual and two relay past Saturday. After shaking off some of the Hausmann 7.425 (13th). Senior B - ALL- firsts to lead the Amador Valley JV girls rust, both teams started to heat up as the game AROUND: Taylor Hurst 34.675 (4th). swimming and diving team to a 122-64 win went on. The Giants were tough to score VAULT: Hurst 8.725 (3rd). BARS: Hurst over California High. Gates won the 50 and against, led by Arin Gassner, who pitched 3 8.0 (7th). BEAM: Hurst 8.5 (7th). FLOOR: 100 freestyle races while Knell took the fly complete innings, holding the Reds without a Hurst 9.45 (1st). and the IM, and Booe took the 200 and 500 run while striking out 9 batters. Ryan Haley Level 9: Senior B - ALL-AROUND: free races. got the start for the Reds and pitched well Jennifer Silver 33.7 (4th). VAULT: Silver Rounding out the individual first place into the 3rd inning before giving up a few finishes were Marina Mihov who won the rd 9.05 (3rd). BARS: Silver 8.275 (5th). runs. The Giants had a big 3 inning, led by BEAM: Silver 8.225 (7th). FLOOR: Silver diving competition and Rachel Bench who John Sweeney’s 2-run single with the bases 8.15 (9th). won the breastroke. loaded. Trevor Wilson batted well from the Level 10: Senior B - ALL-AROUND: leadoff position with 2 walks and a single. Amber Woo 36.3 (4th). VAULT: Woo 9.5 Michael McMasters also hit the ball well (2nd). BARS: Woo 8.9 (4th). BEAM: Woo Tri Valley Aquatics all day, going 1-3. Declan Alsup saved at 8.7 (4th). FLOOR: Woo 9.2 (3rd). All-Star Swimmers Chris Jhong (10) and least one run for the Reds in the bottom of Andrew Wang (8) represented not only Tri th GOLDEN STATE CLASSIC the 4 with a great catch in centerfield. A The XCEL and Level 7 through Level Valley Aquatics, but the division of Pacific nice play on a line-drive back to pitcher Max 10 teams from Gymfinity Gymnastics com- Swimming – Zone 2 – at the Pacific Swim- Jorgenson ended the inning. The Reds rallied peted at the Golden State Classic hosted by ming Developmental Zones All-Star Meet. in the last inning, led by Aidan McCarthy’s Technique Gymnastics in Rancho Cordova, Every year, each zone of Pacific Swimming leadoff single. Gio Cerutti, Max Jorgenson selects the top 8 swimmers in each age group and Ryan Haley each had good at bats to force the run home. AAA Division: Mets 7, Cardinals 6: Evan Wolfe pitched four innings of shut-out baseball against the hard hitting Cardinals. Tyler Briggs and Jeremy Heinz teamed to field a well placed bunt and throw out what would be the Cardinals tying runner at 1st base. The Mets broke open a 2-2 tie in the top of the 6th inning when Gabriel Klein led off the inning by getting hit with a pitch, and Mets hitters led by Evan Wolfe, Tyler Briggs, Brad Couture and Derek Braaten combined for 4 RBI to take a 5 run lead. The Cardinals closed the gap to 7-6, and Mets closer Jaden Sheppard shut the door on the Cardinals hitters to get the save and ice the Mets first win of 2011.

Livermore National LL Livermore National Little League results from last week: Double AA: Padres vs Giants: Padres Jake Carmichael pitched a great game, Anotnio La Manna Played a great game at The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 - PAGE 9

got loose from the onrushing keeper and she The League will specifically recognize all rolled 255, 258 and 289 for a 802 series. Hylton 221 and Sean Tomasello 205. Mark Keith Wilson 224, Brian Johmann 217, Stacy Wong 202. Tom Crane in the Donna's Mixers outran her to score. Elise Falgout's hustle the girls in the league who are seniors in Rich Holland in the 4 Seasons Heating & McCreary in the 4 Seasons Heating & Air Stephenson 214 and Dan Turina 205. Jeff League bowled 256, Steve Riddle 230, Paul and Franklin's and Hatch's runs put more high school and playing their final season Air League bowled 184, 246 and 278 for League bowled 278, Brandon Klinefelter Richter in the Family Affair League bowled Guerrero 221, Neil Lund 219, Bill Nawrocki pressure on the Lamorinda defense as the in PGSL. Amador and Foothill softball a 708 series that is 185 pins over average. 269, Gabe Donahue 268, Gil Criste 267, 227 and Mike Collins 206. Jeremy Stuber in 212, Doug Parker 211, Dick Braden 206 and Fusion counterattacked nicely. The defense teams will conduct a demonstration. The Bill Deuell in the Getaway Fours League Steve Choate 263, Dave Erwin 247, Joe the Generation Gap League rolled 278, Dan Jackie Thompson 204. Virgina Moore in the stopped Lamorinda each time to keep the annual complimentary Pancake breakfast rolled 299 game. Tim Piper in the Cheyenne DiMaggio 245, Phil Sivret 242 and Mike Stuber 214, Dana Christofferson 202. Senior Primetimers League rolled 215, john final score at 4-1. will start at 7:45am and conclude at 9:00am. League bowled 296. Adema 234. Graham Scott in the Practice Morning League Bowler - Frank Cerros Foscalina 211, Rich Alameda 209, Alma Ceremonies will start at 9:10am. Over 800 Aaron Fick in the Getaway Fours League Kings & Queens League rolled 259, Lance in the Primetime Seniors League bowled Taasevigen 203 and Dick Harris 202. young girls are participating in the league rolled 249, Jeff Cote 246, Doug Simens Glossup 247, Jeff Spencer 246, Craig Truscott 264, 203 and 215 for a 682 series that is 154 Youth Bowler - Chris Clark in the Family PGSL Opening Day for the 2011 season. The public is invited 235, Wesley Nerton 226, Brian Estabrook 244, Bruce Ragusa 241, Daniel Dunn 231, pins over average, Charles Henderson 234, Affair League bowled 176. Alex Stuber in Opening Day for the Pleasanton Girls to help kickoff the new season. 223, Dave Moore 220, Rich Novotny 217, Russ Overcash 225, Duane Moschetti 224, Mike Miller 224, John LeMire 210, Dwayne the Generation Gap League rolled 267, 213 Softball League (PGSL) is Saturday, March Don Evans 212 and Pat Fowler 200. Ralph Marilyn Sowders 202, Tanya Kolman 200, Childress 207, Joe Burns 205, Rich Harris and 278 for a 758 series that is 155 pins over 19 at the Pleasanton Sports Park. Festivities Soto in the Match Point League bowled Bill Sanders 199 and Mark Kaiser 196. Mark 203, Shirley Davis 196, Dale Irving 194 average, Eric Smyth 279, Shawn Donohue will be held at fields GSB 6 & 7. Last year’s Bowling News 277, Mike Balhorn 267, Derrek Gillians McCreary in the Cheyenne League bowled and Bill Andrew 177. Alma Taasevigen in 257, Curtis Agness 248, Ross Anderson 245, Phantom teams will be recognized. There John Twardy in the Cheyenne League 267, Steve Ohlsen 266, Jim Ford 262, Mark 279, Gene Bruihl 259, Joe Delise 254 and the Sirs & Sirettes League rolled 245, Don Jacky Faltings 236, Justin Agness 221, will be a Hall of Fame induction ceremony bowled 290, 268 and 257 for a 815 series at Pollard 257, Bob Suhr 257, Savan Thakkar Glen Thompson 230. Steve Reitz in the Tunison 226, Paul Guerrero 224 and Bo the Granada Bowl in Livermore. Ray Salas and over 20 great items to raffle off this year. 243, Mike Silva 230, Gail Carrol 225, Josie Early Years Fun Time League rolled 243,

Thomas L. Harper Gainesville, FL; nephew, Shane is survived by her husband Rock- was one of only two women on families were living in Northern Thomas L. Harper, a Lab McCort of Gainesville, FL and Robert L. Norman well Darbee, children, Doug- the payroll. California. So the two moved to retiree, died Wednesday, March brother-in-law, Richard (Donna) a.k.a “Little Bob” las (Della) Burruss, Richard She met Bill Farrand, a radio Pleasanton where they enjoyed 2, 2011 from pancreatic cancer. Bytwerk of West Palm Beach, Bob passed away on the morn- Swinson III (Priscilla) Burruss, technician in the Navy, at a dance retirement together. Bill died He was 67. FL. ing of February 3, 2011 with Jennifer (Mariano) Casado of on one of the big paddlewheel in 2001, and Eleanor moved to Tom was born May 3, 1943 A celebration of Tom’s life his family in Tracy CA, after a Livermore and grandchildren, Mississippi River boats. He was Heritage Estates in Livermore in Salinas, will be held Friday, April 8, at 11 long battle Brianna (Amanda Burnham), from Southern California. He when it opened in 2004. There Calif., to the a.m. in the Chapel at Cornerstone Dillon, Amanda, Andrew and courted her, mostly from afar, she lived until her final hospi- with cancer. while in the Navy, and later back talization. late Thom- Church in Livermore. He was born Shay Burruss, Austin Salazar, The family of Tom would Preston and Darbee Sherman, at UCLA in graduate school. She Eleanor is survived by her a s L a w - August 17, eventually agreed to marry him, daughter, Lanah L. Hotchkiss rence and like to thank all their wonderful 1936. sister Donna Kelsey, as well as but not before she won a place in of Redwood City, California, Anne Mae friends and family for the sup- He is sur- her two beloved dogs, Chiquito a national student artist program her son, Scott M. Farrand of Harper. He port, prayer, visits, cards and vived by his and Lola. and spent a semester in Morelia, Carmichael, California, her son, attended Sa- letters they have provided dur- wife of 50 Shirley was preceded in death Mexico. A. Brady Farrand of Piedmont, cred Heart ing this difficult time. We would years, Mary by her parents, Sidney and Maud- Married on Christmas Day of California, their spouses, six A c a d e m y also like to thank the Pastors at Jean; daugh- ie Henley, brothers Donald Floyd 1947 (timing she later regretted grandchildren and three great and Palma Cornerstone for their love, time, ter Leslie and Billy Ray Henley, sisters, whenever her wedding anniver- grandchildren. On Wednesday, High School prayer, encouragement and con- Reba Jo Richards and Betty Sue sary disappeared into the family’s March 16th, 2011 a private fam- (aka Lynn), son Matthew, grand- Carrolyn. in Salinas versations with Tom. He was so daughter Angelica and beloved Christmas celebrations), she and ily service was held. Eleanor and was an grateful. He was at peace. Shirley was a long time resi- her new husband drove across was interred at Odd Fellows four legged buddy Tela. dent of Livermore, California. Eagle Scout. He received his Arrangements by Callaghan Little Bob, the “Elevator country to make a home in North Memorial Park in Livermore, She worked at the Lawrence Hollywood. They both attended California. bachelor’s degree in mechanical Mortuary. Operator” was a favored pilot Livermore National Laboratory engineering from U.C. Berkeley among local skydivers and others UCLA, living in G.I. Bill hous- Arrangements by Callaghan for 25 years, retiring in 2004. ing. When their first son came Mortuary. and a PhD in nuclear engineering Laura L. Forker of the community at large. He Shirley will be remembered as a from MIT. His graduate work Laura L. Forker passed away loved flying and spending time along in 1950, they left UCLA deeply loving and caring person and moved to Downey where at MIT was done under a full peacefully on March 9, 2011. with friends. who loved life. She was pas- Dorothy Anne Newman scholarship. Bill began his career in aero- 7-20-25 to 3-7-11 She was 94 years old. A memorial service will be sionate about music, foremost space engineering. That career Tom came to LLNL as a She is survived by her son held Sunday, March 20, 12:00- the Beatles. Shirley was the Dorothy, 85, was a loving physicist in L Division in 1969. included designing, building and mother and grandmother. She Tom Forker and sister Mary Lou 5:00pm at the Byron Airport. All most generous and giving person installing the inertial guidance One of his first assignments was Booher. who knew Bob are invited to join known to her family and friends. will be remembered by family system that let the nuclear sub- and friends as someone who was as an X-ray experimenter work- She was the celebration of his life. Even if she had little to give, she marine Nautilus find the North ing on the Cannikin Event at the a l o v i n g Bob was a 30 year resident still gave you everything you Pole, designing the guidance compassionate and a joy to be Amchitka Island supplemental wife, sis- of Livermore, an amateur ra- needed. system for the Minuteman I mis- around. Dorothy will be greatly test site. Soon after, he was as- ter, moth- dio member with the call sign Shirley loved to travel with sile, and designing the first com- missed. signed to re-write the Fluorescer er, grand- KE6KHW. He now resides at her husband, seeking adventure mercial electronic calculator. She is finally at peace and is computer code, which is used m o t h e r , the San Joaquin Valley National wherever the road would lead. In Downey Eleanor’s next two home with the Lord She will be to design and analyze X-ray ex- great grand- Cemetery in Santa Nella CA. She found great joy spending children were born. She was a laid to rest alongside her parents, periments. His revision was used m o t h e r , time with her family and most loving and energetic mother and William and Anne Gibbons at until the end of nuclear testing enjoyed family gatherings, es- Olivett Memorial Park, Colma, aunt and Barbara Maxine Foscalina pecially during the holidays. homemaker. She learned to drive and a modified version is still in great aunt Maxine was born on April 12, (a useful skill in the suburbs of CA. Shirley will be sorely missed, as She is survived by her three use by the Laser Program. The to her ex- 1921 in Kansas and passed away she was the center of her families’ LA), nurtured her love of music 142-page accompanying report t e n d e d at her residence with family by by performing in Community children, Michael (wife Su- lives. She will forever live in the Light Opera, and continued a is still the “bible” of such experi- family. She will be deeply her side, on Monday, March 14, hearts of all that knew her. san), Denise Hendricks (hus- ments. In 1972, he was named missed by everyone. lifetime habit of weekly airmail band Chris), and Dennis (wife 2011 in Livermore, California. letters to her mother, sharing the diagnostic project physicist for Laura worked for the Federal She was 89 Joan); six grandchildren, An- the Delphinium Event and he Government for most of her life. Eleanor Kathryn Farrand activities of her busy family. In drew, Jamison (wife Chelsea), years old. Eleanor Kathryn Farrand, 1959, when Bill’s company continued as a Nevada Test Site She retired from Lawrence Liver- She en- Christopher, Joseph, Kiley and 87, died March 10, 2011 of moved to Orange County, the Nicole, as well as a cousin and project physicist for eight more more National Lab in 1972. joyed her pneumonia. She was born Dec. events, the last being the major family moved to Fullerton. several nieces. Services were held at Cal- f a m i l y ’ s 23, 1925. There she held offices in the Orkney Event in 1984. Toward laghan Mortuary, Livermore, on c o m p a n y Eleanor, Dorothy worked 19 years for PTA and volunteered for the lo- Watkins-Johnson in Palo Alto. the end of this period, he served March 14, 2011. Burial followed and quilt- widow of cal art education center. Later as an underground test expert for at Memory Gardens Cemetery, ing. She was Wi l l i a m she worked on the Sister City For the past 17 years of her life, Z division, returning to L Divi- Livermore. p r e c e d e d A . F a r - Association’s activities, which she worked for Nutro Dog and sion in the early ‘80s. in death by rand, lived led to several trips to Morelia, Cat Food Company. After the Orkney Event, Tom John Cortez Jr. her husband in recent Mexico (by coincidence, the Services will be held in Camp- moved to the Nuclear Design John Cortez Jr. entered into Charles in years at town where she spent her semes- bell, CA. Arrangements are Department as a program man- rest on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 1987. She Heritage ter abroad). In 1969 she and Bill pending. ager and then transferred back surrounded by his loving family. is survived E s t a t e s designed and built their dream to Z Division. He retired from He was the by her sons, Charles Foscalina in Liver- home on the lot next door, an ex- LLNL in November 1993 as owner and and wife Marilyn, John Foscalina more, California. Born and panse of stone walls, wood, and part of the VERIP-3 program raised in Mississippi, she spaces for their active lives. operator of and wife Diane, James Fosca- lived in New Orleans before and continued working as a Lab Tire Outlet lina, and Karen Foscalina, all of She saw her sons and daugh- associate for Z Division. He later marriage. She and her husband ter off to college and their adult Stores in Livermore, her 11 grandchildren lived and raised their family in transferred to AX Division to San Jose, and 15 great grandchildren. The lives. After her father died, work on archiving and classifica- Southern California. After re- she brought her mother to live CA for 48 Foscalina family would like to tirement they moved to the Bay with her. Eventually she and tion review. years. He thank Rosewood Gardens in Tom enjoyed hiking and being Area to be near their children and her husband began to travel had lived Livermore for their gracious and grandchildren. outdoors in some of his favorite for the fun of traveling. They in Liver- caring support. Eleanor was born at the fam- visited Europe, Asia, Central places, including Yosemite, Ta- more for 33 A Rosary will be held on ily home in Crystal Springs, hoe and Marina Beach. He also and South America, and the years. Thurs., March 17 at 7 p.m. at Mississippi on December 23rd, South Pacific. Later they en- enjoyed being home and caring He was Callaghan’s Chapel. A Mass of 1923. Her parents were both joyed cruises to Alaska, Mexico, for his land and sheep. Tom and born in Po- Christian Burial will be celebrat- from families with a long history and the Caribbean. They visited his wife Susan, took trips last mona, CA on March 13, 1935 and ed on Friday, March 18 at 11 a.m. in Mississippi. Her ancestors several Senior Hostels. Eleanor year to Denver, Colorado, Grand attended James Lick High School at St. Michael Catholic Church, were part of the expansion of and Bill became interested in Haven, Michigan and Las Vegas, in San Jose before serving over- 458 Maple Street in Livermore. America, settlers moving west as their family genealogies. They where they hiked and enjoyed seas in the U.S. Air Force. Upon Burial will follow mass at Rose- the borders of our nation moved pursued information about their time together. They have been returning home, he met and mar- lawn Cemetery, 1240 N. Liver- west. Her mother’s family, the ancestors around the US. married for 23 beautiful years. ried the love of his life, Amelia. more Avenue, Livermore, CA. Steens, moved from South Caro- By the time Bill finally re- Tom was a working member John was known for his generous Reception following. lina to Tennessee, then on to Mis- tired, all three children and their of the Sierra Club and worked on spirit, his gourmet cooking and In lieu of flowers, donations sissippi when the land opened up and with the City of Livermore to settlers. They founded the his sense of humor. He loved to may be made to a charity of nearby town of Steen’s Creek for many projects dear to his play and teach the game of golf. choice. heart. He was a large supporter of (later Florence). Her father’s He enjoyed camping, fishing and family had lived in Crystal conservation efforts and a mem- reading a good book. He espe- ber of both the National Wildlife Shirley Ann Springs for generations, tracing cially loved spending time with (Henley) Darbee many of its roots to the “Great Federation and The Audubon his grandchildren. Society. Shirley Ann (Henley) Darbee Migration,” the settling of New John is survived by his loving of Livermore California passed England in the 1630’s. Tom will be remembered for wife, Amelia, of 52 years and Eleanor’s father, Grady Shel- his wonderful sense of humor, away March 13, 2011 after a long devoted daughters Cindy Cortez illness. Shirley was the epitome by Fairman, met her mother, strong wit, intelligent mind and of Livermore, Diana Cortez of Ella Kate Steen, at Millsaps his thirst for knowledge. He of courage and strength hav- Tulsa, OK, Annette Romero ing survived College where they both were never met anyone he did not and her husband Fernando Jr. students. They married in like and could hold a delightful two types of Livermore and Renee Jonni of cancer 1916. Grady and Ella Kate conversation with anyone about Kapus and her husband Kliff of raised their children, Eleanor any subject. He loved his family before suc- Kathryn and Miller Merton Fair- Livermore. He is also survived cumbing to dearly and took care of them each by his 13 adoring grandchildren: man, through the vicissitudes of and every day. the third. the depression. John, Danielle, Gabrielle, Krista, Visitation Tom is deeply missed by his Jessica, Alex, Bernadette, Vic- After high school Elea- wife, Susan; his children, Lisa w i l l b e nor lived in the dorms at Co- toria, Joshua, Michael, Keaton, March 17, Gauslow of Philadelphia, PA, Kincaid and Kolton. His gen- piah-Lincoln College, a two year Nathaniel (Sarah) Beighley of 2011, 11:30 school. She went on from there erous, protective spirit will be am with Fu- to Newcomb College in New Grand Haven, MI, Collin Beigh- missed by all who knew him. ley of Grand Haven, MI, Paul neral Services starting at noon at Orleans, where she earned a B.A. A funeral service will be held Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 in Art. She lived with her Aunt (Christina) Harper of Oakley and on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Nadia Harper of Livermore, CA First St., Pleasanton, CA. A Amy in the French Quarter. This 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church private graveside service will was during W.W.II; some of the and by his newest granddaugh- in Livermore. Burial to follow at ter, Chrissie Beth. Tom is also be held at Memory Gardens in time in New Orleans was spent St. Michael’s Cemetery. Livermore. working for Higgins Industries, survived by his mother-in-law, Arrangements by Callaghan famous for the Higgins Boat, the Marie Bytwerk of Livermore; A native Caifornian, Shirley Mortuary. was raised in San Leandro. She landing craft used by the Allies sister-in-law, Mary McCort of during the war. At Higgins she PAGE 10 - The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 Wellness Walk Along Callippe Trail Input Sought on County This month’s trail hike spon- said Bengtson. ing that in the weeks between Road (1.8 miles., passing Oak Transportation Plan sored by World Walk to Wellness “With luck, we’ll also see trail walks, the group explores Hills Shopping Center, then up- will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, poppies in bloom, along with different public parks in Pleas- hill past Pioneer Cemetery). At The Alameda County Trans- decisions for Alameda County’s March 19, in front of the Callippe California violets, which are anton. “The buddy system really the signal, turn left (east) onto portation Commission (Alameda transportation system over the Preserve Golf Course clubhouse the host plants for the Callippe works well to help us achieve our Sycamore Road and bear right CTC) invites the general public next 25 years. The TEP is the (patio nearest the parking lot, butterfly,” she continued. “The activity goals, so come on your at the fork in the road (1-tenth and all interested parties to attend Alameda County half-cent trans- not on the golf course side) in south trail is adjacent to land own, or bring a buddy, but let’s all of a mile). This road becomes a Community Workshop regard- portation sales tax initiative, cur- southeastern Pleasanton. preserved as open space forever; ‘walk’n’talk’ on Saturday morn- Alisal, with several sharp turns ing the Alameda Countywide rently known as Measure B. As a Leading the walk will be that land has many blue bird ings.” To sign up for e-mail noti- (1.1 mile). Turn left onto West- Transportation Plan (CWTP) and key source of local funding, the expert trail guide Dolores Bengt- boxes on the fence, so hopefully fication of where weekend walks bridge, at the golf course sign. the Transportation Expenditure TEP funds transportation projects son. The trail is about 3 miles we will see Western Bluebirds. are taking place, go to walks@ (If you find yourself on Happy Plan (TEP). and programs, such as operations long, with an elevation gain Red-tail hawks are a common worldwalktowellness.org. Valley Road, you have missed of several hundred feet in two The workshop will be held and maintenance, in Alameda sight, soaring over the grasslands All World Walk to Wellness the turn.) Westbridge becomes Thurs., March 24 at the Dublin County. places. A shorter, more level hunting for prey.” events are free of charge (and Clubhouse Road. It is 1.1 mile walk on hard surfaces will be Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. led by W. Ron Sutton, AKA “Mr. Participants should wear com- require no reservations), but from the left turn off of Alisal to Informational open house is from The CWTP is being updated to Pedometer,”founder of World fortable shoes, dress in layers, and participants have the opportunity the clubhouse parking lot. 6:30 to 7 p.m. wiht the worlshop address legislative and regulatory Walk to Wellness and CEO of bring along water. The walk will to voluntarily contribute to Pleas- Please note that parking is 7 to 8:30 p.m. changes in transportation, as well corporate sponsor ACCUSPLIT, take place rain or shine, “unless anton Partnerships in Education limited at this popular municipal The public is invited to help the rain is falling horizontally,” (PPIE) Foundation. So far, World golf course. Consider carpooling as changing demographics and maker of pedometers and stop- the Alameda CTC plan for trans- economic trends and to address watches. All levels of walkers according to Sutton. Recent rains Walk to Wellness has contributed with fellow walkers. At the end have made the hills surrounding about $6,000 to PPIE, including of the walk, participants have portation improvements and pri- current and future transportation are welcome. There are restroom oritize transportation investments facilities at the clubhouse and Callippe Preserve a lovely green, matching funds provided by the option of purchasing refresh- needs. midway through the full hike. so this is a perfect time of year to corporate sponsor ACCUSPLIT ments at the clubhouse. over the next 25 years. Commu- The CWTP will also provide “Those who plan on taking explore this part of Pleasanton at wellness festivals. Next month’s trail hike will nity Workshops are scheduled as a framework and guidelines for the Callippe walk can expect to “from a new angle.” First Street in downtown take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, follows to solicit public input at transportation planning in ac- see wonderful views of the golf “We are pleased that some Pleasanton becomes Sunol Bou- April 9, on the Marilyn Kane the following locations and times. cordance with regional goals and course, as the trail actually goes people have accepted our invita- levard. To reach the Callippe Trail, which is located on West The third meeting is Wednesday, planning policy requirements. around it; great views to the west tion to ‘walk’n’talk’ almost every Preserve Golf Course (8500 Lagoon Road, off of Bernal March 9th. For more information on the and south; and specimen valley week, and some new members Clubhouse Drive), take Sunol Avenue (between Hwy. 680 and The Alameda CWTP is a Alameda CTC, ACCMA and and live oaks, with several nice have made the commitment to Blvd. south from the intersection Foothill Road). long-range policy document that ACTIA, visit the website www. places where the trail actually ‘get walking,’” said Sutton, not- of Bernal Avenue to Sycamore guides transportation funding alamedactc.org. passes through oak woodland,”

Students to Release Fish Raised As Part of 'Trout' Program Farmers' Markets Offer Incentive Students from several schools Saturday morning the stu- the classrooms, at no cost to the the teachers and they all love it. in the Tri-Valley area will be dents will be releasing their teachers or school districts, with The California Department of To Purchase Fresh Food winding up a unique and very little aquatic friends in the park the aquarium and related refrig- Fish and Game (DFG) regulates Eight Alameda County farm- seen a 100% increase in SNAP successful learning experience at reservoir, where they hope the eration equipment and other sup- the program. It supplies and con- ers’ markets will offer food stamp redemption. Markets are pro- Shadow Cliffs park this Saturday fish will develop into colorful plies. Club members volunteer trols the eggs and the distribution recipients a special incentive moting the incentive program morning, March 19. healthy adults. The teachers their time to set-up the equipment of the fish that hatch and develop. this summer: Spend at least $10 through a grassroots campaign. The students have been par- have planned several activities and train and support the teacher It regulates the minimum teacher in SNAP (food stamps) at the Two community outreach interns ticipating in a “Trout In Class- at the park that will conclude the as needed to make the program training requirements and certify market, and receive $5 for free are visiting social service of- room” (TIC) program that gives program for this year. The stu- operate smoothly. the teachers that meet them. to spend at the market. fices, low-income housing sites, them the opportunity to witness dents have learned a lot about the Dedicated classroom teach- Several teachers and students Among those participating schools, and clinics, handing out live Rainbow Trout hatch from fish, their life cycle, their habitat ers are the heart of the program. will participate in the fish release will be the Livermore and Pleas- flyers and talking to staff and tiny eggs right in their classroom and environmental requirements. They attend a workshop that Saturday morning to plant the anton Farmers Markets. clients about the program. and develop into active little min- The best part is that the students teaches them about the fish, the fish in the reservoir and celebrate “The goal of this project is to The project, organized by San nows swimming around in their have really enjoyed the learning aquarium (and related equip- another successful year. Among encourage SNAP recipients to Francisco-based nonprofit Roots take advantage of fresh, locally- of Change, is part of a statewide aquarium. The students have experience. ment), and curriculum (approved the activities planned for the grown fruits and vegetables,” effort to increase access to fruits completed various classroom The TIC program is spon- by California state Educational event are fly casting demon- says Sarah Nelson, Special Proj- and vegetables among SNAP curriculum plus other activities sored by the “Tri-Valley Fly Standards) plus other related strations and clinics (given by ects Coordinator for the Pacific recipients. and projects related to the de- Fishers” (TVFF) as one of their classroom projects and activities. TVFF members) for interested Coast Farmers’ Market Associa- All participating markets are velopment and survival of the “Outreach” activities. They find The program has proven to be a students. tion. “By offering an incentive managed by the Pacific Coast young fish. funds through grants to supply very effective learning tool for that lowers the price of fresh Farmers’ Market Association. produce, we are helping shoppers For more information about stretch their food dollars while the project, please contact Sarah keeping their families healthy.” Nelson at (925) 825 9090 or sar- Pleasanton to Host Solar Energy Workshop The incentive program began [email protected]. The City of Pleasanton will ergy Upgrade California program pays dividends in several ways, about $50 per year. on March 1 and will continue host a free workshop on residen- and the benefits of a whole house including the environmental For more information about through the end of October. tial solar energy and energy effi- energy assessment. A question benefit of producing your own the free workshop, please call Targeted markets have already cient lighting on Saturday, March and answer session will follow clean energy. Homeowners can (925) 931-5506. 19 at the Pleasanton Senior Cen- the presentation and a number also benefit by increasing the ter, 5353 Sunol Boulevard. of solar installers and energy value of their property with a The workshop, scheduled efficient lighting vendors will solar installation and, at the same from 10:00 a.m. to noon, will in- also be available to speak to the time, avoid future energy rate clude an overview by Peter Shoe- public and answer questions in increases. maker of PG&E about residential an informal setting. The U.S. Department of Ener- 'Lasting Legacy' solar energy—how it works, av- The use of solar energy to gy reports that nationwide, artifi- Seminar Offered erage costs, how to determine if power homes is one segment of cial lighting consumes about 10% your home is best situated for its this overall growth as homeown- of a household’s electricity use. The Rotarian Foundation of Livermore will host a free semi- use and a discussion by Santino ers tap into sunshine to produce Using new lighting technologies nar about basic estate planning Bernazzani on how the rebates electricity and heat water and can reduce lighting energy use and planned giving. and incentives work. Marc St. swimming pools. in homes by 50-75%. Upgrading “Leave a Lasting Legacy” will Raymond of Recurve will also Installing solar panels is a 15 of the inefficient incandescent take place on March 22 at 6:30 discuss the recently launched En- home improvement project that light bulbs in a home could save p.m. at the Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Please RSVP to grruther- Crackdown Planned on DUI On St. Pat's Day [email protected]. Police in Alameda are plan- dictional crackdown on drunk home after you’ve been drink- ning a sobriety checkpoint on and drugged drivers. ing.” She also requests that peo- St. Patrick’s Day with the help of These patrols are in addition ple who see dangerous drivers on BART police on Thursday March to regularly scheduled police the road turn them in by dialing 17, with another checkpoint by coverage, she said. They are 911 on their mobile phones. the Oakland police the next day. staffed by each department’s best Avoid the 21 will hit the Police in Fremont, Livermore, DUI officers. streets for Cinco de Mayo and Union City and on the UC Berke- “Sober, licensed designated Memorial Day weekend. ley campus will send out satura- drivers are everyone’s favorite The crackdown is funded by tion patrols all weekend, said Lt. people,” Garavatti commented. the California Office of Traf- Ava Garavatti of the Livermore “They regularly save lives and fic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- Police Dept., who chairs Avoid don’t cost anyone a penny. Don’t istration. the 21, the county’s multi-juris- rely on pure dumb luck to get 'Mamma Mia' Sing-Along to Raise Funds for Rotary Club The musical feature “Mamma throughout the evening. The Vine Theater is located at Mia!,” which features music The pre-event social starts at 1722 First St., Livermore. performed by the Swedish pop 5:30. Sing-along screening starts To purchase tickets, call 273- music group Abba, will be shown at 7:00. 1603. March 20 at the Vine Theater in Livermore as a fund-raiser for the Pleasanton Tri-Valley Rotary Club. This special event is sing- along screen presentation where the audience is encouraged to sing along with the musical portions of the film. Karaoke style subtitles will appear below the frame of the movie during the musical numbers so audience members who are less familiar with Abba’s lyrics can sing-along. There will be lots of surprises LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS www.independentnews.com

LEGAL NOTICES tious business name(s) listed CA 94551 more, CA 94550, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda above on February 9, 2011. This business is conducted registered by the following NAME STATEMENT on February 7, 2011. Expires FOR INFORMATION Signature of Registrant: by: an Individual owner(s): FILE NO. 447798 February 7, 2016. PLACING LEGAL /s/: Jon Thomas Van Fossen Registrant has not yet begun Douglas L. Perry, 2480 An- The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. NOTICES This statement was filed with to transact business under cona Circle, Livermore, CA ing business as: The UPS 2951. Published March 10, CONTACT RICHARD @ 925 243-8000 the County Clerk of Alameda the fictitious business name 94550 Store (#4722), 1452 N Vasco 17, 24, 31, 2011. on February 24, 2011. Expires or names listed. This business is conducted Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS February 24, 2016. Signature of Registrant: by: an Individual is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. /s/: Terrence F. Monser The registrant began to trans- following owner(s): FILE NO. 448475 FILE NO. 448458 2946. Published March 3, 10, This statement was filed with act business under the ficti- Edward B. Belmont, 1154 The following person(s) doing The following person(s) doing 17, 24, 2011. the County Clerk of Alameda tious business name(s) listed Central Ave, Livermore, CA business as: Deliver More, business as: Real Enter- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on February 16, 2011. Expires above on January 25, 2011. 94551 454 North L St, Livermore, CA tainment Management, 869 February 16, 2016. Signature of Registrant: Leslee Belmont, 1154 Central 94551, is hereby registered by Caliente Ave, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 448185 The Independent Legal No. /s/: Douglas L. Perry Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 the following owner(s): 94550, is hereby registered by 2947. Published March 3, 10, This statement was filed with This business is conducted Amber Star Lancaster, 454 the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- ing business as: Valley Wide 17, 24, 2011. the County Clerk of Alameda by: Husband and Wife North L St, Livermore, CA JCUBED INC, 869 Caliente on February 28, 2011. Expires The registrant began to trans- 94551 Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 Transport, 353 Yosemite FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Dr, Livermore, CA 94551, NAME STATEMENT February 28, 2016. act business under the ficti- This business is conducted This business is conducted by: an Individual is hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed by: a Corporation FILE NO. 448621 Registrant has not yet begun following owner(s): The following person(s) doing 2950. Published March 10, above on April 7, 2003. The registrant began to trans- 17, 24, 31, 2011. Signature of Registrant: to transact business under act business under the ficti- Terrence Francis Monser, business as: Motion Analytix, the fictitious business name 353 Yosemite Dr, Livermore, 2480 Ancona Circle, Liver- /s/: Edward B. Belmont This statement was filed with or names listed. The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011 - PAGE 11 LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS www.independentnews.com

Signature of Registrant: Building Expansion Project Adopt a new best friend: 70) PROGRAMMER MERCHANDISE prohibit advertisements for /s/: Amber S. Lancaster - Architectural & Engineer- TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal housing and employment This statement was filed with ing Professional Services, Rescue, offers animals for PROGRAMMER ANA- 127) LOST/ FOUND that contain any preference, (SR. JAVA PRO- the County Clerk of Alameda Wednesday, March 30, 2011, adoption every Saturday and LYST limitation or discrimination GRAMMER), Scane Corp., JEWELRY Well-Made on February 24, 2011. Expires at 10:00 a.m. – General Ser- Sunday, excluding most holi- based on protected classes, Pleasanton, CA Hoop Earring, 14k gold, February 24, 2016. vices Agency, 1401 Lakeside days. Saturdays from 9:30 including race, color, religion, Req: Bachelors in computer with small stones. Please The Independent Legal No. Drive., Conference Room am to 1:00 pm, dogs and cats sex, handicap, familial status or business-related field, or describe to claim. 925- 2952. Published March 10, 201, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA are available at the Pleas- or national origin. IVPC does anton Farmers Market at W. foreign equivalent, + 5 yrs of 447-5475 17, 24, 31, 2011. not knowingly accept any Attendance at the Manda- Angela and First Streets. related/similar progressive tory Information Confer- NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS advertisements that are in FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Two locations will showcase programming experience. ence is required Responses violation of the law. NAME STATEMENT cats only: Petsmart in Dublin Knowledge/experience of: 155) NOTICES Due by 2:00 pm on May noon to 4 and the Pet Food FILE NO. 448530 development/analysis role “NOTICE TO READERS: The following person(s) doing 3, 2011 County Contact : Express in Livermore 1 to 4. in large enterprise setting; Bernadette Delgado at (510) Sundays, cats are at Petsmart California law requires that business as: Willow Tree, MVC Frame Works Struts/ contractors taking jobs that to- 6513 Regional St, Dublin, CA 208-9590 or via email: ber- in Dublin 1 to 4, and PetCo Spring, Spring AOP, Hi- in San Ramon 11 to 3. TVAR tal $500 or more (labor and/or 94568, is hereby registered by nadette.delgado@acgov. bernate, Web Services Information regarding at (925) 803-7043 website at materials) be licensed by the the following owner(s): org (Axis, SOAP), J2EE, JAXB, the above may be obtained www.tvar.org Contractors State License Willow Tree Restaurant, Inc., Multithreading, Object De- at the Current Contracting Board. State law also requires a California Corporation, EMPLOYMENT sign, and Service-Oriented Opportunities Internet website that contractors include their What’s In a Price? 6513 Regional St, Dublin, Architecture, Websphere at www.acgov.org. 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY license numbers on all adver- By Cher Wollard CA 94568, and Rational Applica- 3/17/11 tising. Check your contractor’s This business is conducted BE WARY of out of area tion Developer, RDBMS This week marks the official start of Spring. That means the CNS-2061092# status at www.cslb.ca.gov by: a Corporation companies. Check with the with DB2 or Oracle, and The Independent Legal No. or 800-321-CSLB (2752). high season for home sales and purchases is upon us. The registrant began to local Better Business Bureau J2EE, EJB, JMX, XML, 2954. Published March 17, Unlicensed persons taking If you are a seller just getting into the market, or a buyer transact business under the before you send money or XSL, XSLT, XSLFO, Tiles, 2011. jobs less than $500 must fictitious business name(s) fees. Read and understand Velocity, JSF and JMS, state in their advertisements considering making an offer on a property, the first thing to listed above on December NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS any contracts before you sign. HTML, CSS, Java script, Notice is hereby given that that they are not licensed by consider is “price”: what price to ask, what price to offer, what 14, 1983. Shop around for rates. AJAX, SQL, Maven, CVS sealed competitive bids will the Contractors State License Signature of Registrant: and UNIX scripting. Email price to agree to. be accepted in the office of 65) ENGINEERING Board.” /s/: Marina Chin, Secretary resumes to: Hari Cheruku, In Livermore, there are currently 239 homes offered for sale the GSA-Purchasing Depart- This statement was filed with Engineers-Product Devel- [email protected] REAL ESTATE ment, County of Alameda, on the Multiple Listing Service, ranging in price from a low of the County Clerk of Alameda opment/ Marketing/ Sales/ 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite Inland Valley Publishing Co. on February 25, 2011. Expires Support for LED products TO PLACE A $68,000 for a one-bedroom condo to a high of $3.988 million for 800, Oakland, CA 94612 Client Code:04126-00001 February 25, 2016. for Asia Pacific region. Mail: CLASSIFIED AD call Richard Re: Legal Notice for a Tuscan-style vineyard estate home. The Independent Legal No. MANDATORY INFORMA- Job 4900-01, Bridgelux, 925 243-8000 Classified Ads Chances are, your home falls somewhere in between. 2957. Published March 17, TION CONFERENCE- N. 101 Portola Ave, Liver- RFP/SOQ 10034, The Federal Fair Housing Act, 24, 31, April 7, 2011. County more, CA 94551 Sizing Up the Competition San Lorenzo Library Building Title VII of the Civil Rights FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expansion Project – Con- Act of 1964, and state law Before you list your home, your Realtor will prepare a Com- NAME STATEMENT struction Management Pro- parative Market Analysis, which measures your house against FILE NO. 448875 fessional Services, Tuesday, other similar properties that are on the market, are in contract The following person(s) do- March 29, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. ing business as: Mavericks – General Services Agency, or have sold recently – usually within the last 3-6 months. You Wood, 3661 A N. Vasco 1401 Lakeside Drive., Confer- Realtor will begin with homes that are or were listed on the MLS, Rd., Livermore, CA 94551, ence Room 1107, 11th Floor, is hereby registered by the Oakland, CA NETWORKING but should also consider new homes and homes sold by owners following owner(s): INFORMATION CONFER- or by real estate agents who do not use the MLS. Leland Jay, 3661 A N. Vasco ENCE- N. County RFP/SOQ The CMA will compare homes of similar size and condition Rd., Livermore, CA 94551 10034, San Lorenzo Library This business is conducted Building Expansion Project in the same or a comparable neighborhood to yours. Your agent by: Co-partners - Construction Manage- may also factor in whether or not your home is being sold as a Registrant has not yet begun ment Professional Services, short sale, since that may affect the price you are able to get for to transact business under Thursday, March 31, 2011, the fictitious business name at 10:00 a.m. – General Ser- your home. or names listed. vices Agency, 1401 Lakeside If you are being transferred for your job and are using your Signature of Registrant: Drive., Conference Room /s/: Leland Jay and Janet 201, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA company’s relocation services, your agent will likely prepare a Jay Attendance at the Manda- Broker Price Opinion. BPOs are similar to CMAs, but include This statement was filed with tory Information Confer- extensive questions about availability of homes and how quickly the County Clerk of Alameda ence is required Responses on March 4, 2011. Expires Due by 2:00 pm on May the market is moving. Banks also use BPOs when determining March 4, 2016. 4, 2011 County Contact : how to price properties they own and what price to accept on The Independent Legal No. Bernadette Delgado at (510) short sales. 2958. Published March 17, 208-9590 or via email: ber- 24, 31, April 7, 2011. nadette.delgado@acgov. Once your Realtor has helped you arrive at an estimated value org Information regarding for your home, he or she will likely compare that to other proper- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the above may be obtained NAME STATEMENT at the Current Contracting ties priced similarly in your community. If your house does not FILE NO. 448412 Opportunities Internet website quite measure up, you may be advised to make improvements The following person(s) do- at www.acgov.org. ing business as: Four Fools in the property, such as painting, replacing flooring, counter or 3/17/11 Winery, 3408 Isle Royal Ct, CNS-2061132# window treatments, or resodding the lawn. Or you may decide Pleasanton, CA 94588, is The Independent Legal No. hereby registered by the fol- to adjust your price to be more competitive. 2955. Published March 17, lowing owner(s): Determining Value 2011. John J Conroy, 3408 Isle The List Price is the price for which the seller offers the prop- Royal Ct, Pleasanton, CA NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS 94588 Notice is hereby given that erty. For example, let’s say your house is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath This business is conducted sealed competitive bids will home in good condition in a nice neighborhood that you and your by: an Individual be accepted in the office of Realtor have agreed to price at $445,000. Registrant has not yet begun the GSA-Purchasing Depart- to transact business under ment, County of Alameda, Chances are your home will be viewed by buyers looking in the fictitious business name 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite the $425,000-$450,000 price range. or names listed. 907, Oakland, CA 94612 Buyers who see your home and like it, still may not be will- Signature of Registrant: NETWORKING/NORTH /s/: John J Conroy COUNTY BIDDERS CON- ing to pay the List Price. They may look at the statistics, see that This statement was filed with FERENCE RFP #900863 single-family homes in Livermore are currently selling at an the County Clerk of Alameda for Multilingual Interpretation average of 2 percent below List Price and, based on that, offer on February 23, 2011. Expires Services, Tuesday, March February 23, 2016. 22, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – Gen- $436,100. This is the Offer Price. The Independent Legal No. eral Services Agency, 1401 Or the buyers may have seen another home they consider to 2959. Published March 17, Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, be comparable, priced at $430,000, and so offer that price. 24, 31, April 7, 2011. 11th Floor, Oakland, CA NET- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS WORKING/SOUTH COUNTY Other buyers may believe your home is worth $445,000 and NAME STATEMENT BIDDERS CONFERENCE are willing to pay it, but want you to complete significant repairs FILE NO. 449024 RFP #900863 for Multilin- or pay part of their closing costs. A buyer who offers $445,000 for The following person(s) doing gual Interpretation Services, business as: Sarva-IT Solu- Wednesday, March 23, 2011, your home and receives a credit of 3 percent of the price toward tions, 5716 Owens Dr, Apt 2:00 p.m. – Dublin Public closing costs is actually only paying you $431,650. 102, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Library, 200 Civic Plaza, The is hereby registered by the Program Room, Dublin, CA We are seeing more multiple-offer situations in the Tri-Valley following owner(s): Responses Due by 2:00 pm this season. That means your home may have two or more parties Gopikrishna Manchala, 5716 on April 20, 2011 County bidding on your home. Multiple offers do not always translate Owens Dr, Apt 102, Pleasan- Contact : Ann Marie Romero ton, CA 94588 (510) 208-9742 or via email: into higher prices, but it is possible that one or more of the Offer This business is conducted AnnMarie.Romero@acgov. Prices on your home will be higher than the List Price. by: an Individual org Attendance at Networking Registrant has not yet begun Conference is Non-manda- Sellers may agree to accept or reject any Offer Price, or they to transact business under tory. Specifications regarding may negotiate other price and terms. The price buyers and sellers the fictitious business name the above may be obtained at or names listed. the Alameda County Current agree to is the Contract Price. Signature of Registrant: Contracting Opportunities Sometimes buyers and sellers will agree to a Contract Price, /s/: Gopikrishna Manchala Internet website at www. only to have new information arise, during inspections, for ex- This statement was filed with acgov.org. the County Clerk of Alameda 3/17/11 ample, that affect the perceived value. The buyers may ask the on March 9, 2011. Expires CNS-2061156# sellers to pay for significant repairs or seek to renegotiate the March 9, 2016. The Independent Legal No. Contract Price. The sellers have the option to accept the new The Independent Legal No. 2956. Published March 17, 2960. Published March 17, 2011. terms and continue with the transaction, or reject them and risk 24, 31, April 7, 2011. ANIMALS losing the buyers. The sellers would then have to go back on the NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS market, perhaps adjusting the List Price. 2) CATS/ DOGS Notice is hereby given that Closing the Deal sealed competitive bids will ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for be accepted at the Alameda adoption information contact Market conditions determine value, but the transaction will County Social Services Agen- Valley Humane Society at also likely require an appraisal. Appraised Value is the price a cy Contracts Office, 2000 San 925 426-8656. Pablo Avenue, 4th Floor, licensed appraiser places on the property. Like a Realtor do- Oakland, CA 94612 NET- ing a CMA or BPO, appraisers compare the home with other WORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE comparable homes. But while Realtors are most focused on the RFP# SSA-RPR-FY 11/12 current competition, appraisers focus most heavily on sales that – Resource Parent Recruit- have closed. They want to know not just the sales price, but what ment, Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 1:30 p.m. – Eden Area credits were given on those sales. Multi-Service Center, 24100 The appraiser’s job is to protect the lender from exposure to Amador Way, Poppy Room, 2nd Floor, Hayward, CA NET- more debt than the property is worth. That means they are often WORKING/NORTH COUNTY more conservative in their estimates than Realtors – or even than BIDDERS CONFERENCE the marketplace. RFP# SSA-RPR-FY 11/12 – Resource Parent Recruit- Sellers faced with an offer significantly above comparable ment, Wednesday, March properties in their area should consider carefully before accepting. 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – Alam- eda County Social Services It does no good to accept a high offer price if the sale is destined Agency, 2000 San Pablo Ave, to collapse due to a lower appraised value. Berkeley Room, 3rd Floor, Sometimes if a property does not appraise high enough for Oakland, CA Responses Due by 3:00 pm on April 15, the buyers to get a loan, the sellers will reduce the contract price 2011 County Contact: Karen to meet the appraised price. Sometimes the buyers will put more Obidah at (510) 267-8608 or money down on the home to compensate for the difference. The via email: kobida@acgov. org Attendance at Networking price the property actually sells for is the sales price. Conference is Non-manda- Whether you are looking to buy or sell property, contact your tory. Specifications regarding local Realtor for information on market conditions. He or she can the above may be obtained at the Current Contracting help you determine the right price. Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 3/17/11 CNS-2061009# HARP Extended Another Year The Independent Legal No. The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been 2953. Published March 17, extended until June 30, 2012, the Federal Housing Finance 2011. Agency announced Friday. NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS The program, which is designed to assist homeowners who Notice is hereby given that owe more on their mortgage than the current Market Value of sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of their home. Through HARP, these homeowners can refinance at the GSA-Purchasing Depart- a lower interest rate. ment, County of Alameda, HARP was due to expire at the end of June. 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite A House subcommittee is also considering extending the Home 800, Oakland, CA 94612 MANDATORY INFORMA- Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Moves to extend two TION CONFERENCE- N. other companion programs, the FHA Short-Refi program and the County RFP/SOQ 10034, Emergency Assistance Loan Program to help unemployed and San Lorenzo Library Building Expansion Project - Architec- underemployed home owners, were voted down in committee. tural & Engineering Profes- Cher Wollard is a Realtor with sional Services, Monday, Prudential California Realty, Livermore. March 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive., Confer- ence Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING INFORMATION CONFER- ENCE- N. County RFP/SOQ 10034, San Lorenzo Library PAGE 12 - The Independent, MARCH 17, 2011

of students proficient in ELA researchers, Superintendents, and Researchers Learn from Success at Marylin Avenue (from 24% to 45%). This dra- other schools are looking to learn Leading researchers in the a school that looked at more than sess, and when (which is usually day at Marylin Avenue School. matic growth is the reason why from Marylin Avenue School. field of education continue to student achievement data. Every every two weeks). He interviewed teachers, Su- learn from and recognize Mary- year, Marylin analyzes its demo- This past December, a third perintendent Kelly Bowers, and lin Avenue Elementary School graphic, perception, process, and book came out entitled, Response Principal Jeff Keller. Addition- for its reform efforts, and the student achievement data. to Intervention (RTI) and Con- ally, Professor Hargreaves spent continuous improvement in In June of 2010, Kristen An- tinuous School Improvement time in classrooms, and attended teaching and program that have derson, with the Leadership (CSI), by Victoria Bernhardt a grade level data team meeting. resulted in unprecedented growth and Learning Center, asked the and Connie Hebert (2010). This The purpose of his visit was to in student achievement. Marylin staff to submit a chapter latest book outlines how Marylin gather data for a new book he and After two-year gains in stu- for publication in, Data Team Avenue School uses multiple a colleague are writing on effec- dent proficiency on the CST’s Success Stories. The book is sources of data to design, imple- tive organizations. Their research in math (from 28% to 57%) and about schools and districts from ment, and evaluate a school-wide has taken them to Finland, Singa- in ELA (from 24% to 34%), and across the country that have had intervention system. Bernhardt pore, and now, Livermore. after realizing a 87 API gain, success with the Data Team Pro- and Hebert will be presenting From 2005 to 2010 Marylin Victoria Bernhardt authored cess. Each grade level team uses this book at the Association for has increased their API from a Data, Data, Everywhere (2007). the Data Team Process at Marylin Supervision and Curriculum 655 to 796, their similar school She is a member of Education for to analyze assessment data, iden- Development conference in San score has risen from a 1 to a 10, the Future Initiative. The book tify strengths and weaknesses of Francisco this month. and they have almost tripled the describes how Marylin Avenue student work, set goals, agree on Recently, Andy Hargreaves, percentage of students proficient uses multiple sources of data a plan for how they will achieve a prominent researcher from in math (from 28% to 68%), and for school improvement. This their goals, and agree on which Boston College, spent an entire almost doubled the percentage book documents the success of assessment they will use to reas- BART (continued from page one) eral Plan by adding a new Action businesses and residents. It may the actual environmental impacts that even if the Downtown Sta- item to the Goal of providing take a few years to complete the to Junction Avenue School would tion goes through and everything alternatives to single-occupancy entire distance from I-580 to the be determined,” says Vinn. goes perfectly, she wouldn’t vehicular travel. That new Ac- Downtown Station, but the work Livermore school superinten- have a child at Junction when tion Item would be that the City in any particular block would dent Kelly Bowers says it’s pre- work commences. Vinn says should advocate a preference for likely be completed within sev- mature for the Livermore School that if funding were available, a BART extension along 1-580 eral months,” he explains. District to expend any resources construction could begin in 8 to to a station at Isabel, with a later If the initiative passes, the on the project. “We simply can’t 10 years. Funding to construct extension to a Greenville I-580 City would be obligated to advo- project the exact need of any the project has not been secured, station.” cate for BART along the freeway, facility that far ahead, given the so construction is likely further Proponents of the initiative says Vinn. “BART along the continually changing face of in the future. cite the cost, $4 billion in today’s freeway would not be eligible for education and our community,” For more information, visit dollars according to keepbar- federal, state or regional funding she says. www.keepbarton580.org and ton580.org, possible new taxes, because the City cannot meet Pokorny has a sixth grader http://barttolivermore.org. and hardship to residents and the Metropolitan Transportation and a kindergartener, so it’s likely businesses along the proposed Commission’s Transit Oriented route as reasons against the Development policy,” he ex- Downtown Station. They also plains. “Therefore, a vote against say that the freeway route would BART to Downtown and Vasco is attract more riders, keep out-of- essentially a vote against BART town traffic off First and Vasco to Livermore.” Streets, provide a good cost-to- That policy requires an addi- benefit ratio, and make funding tional 6,414 housing units within possible. a half-mile radius of the station “I want BART, but not in the sites for the freeway alignment, center of town,” says Pokorny. but only 1,516 additional housing “I’m gathering signatures to units for the Downtown-Vasco put the initiative on the ballot alignment. so the people of Livermore can The next step for the City is have their say. People may have a station area planning process different views on this than me. to examine access, parking, I think everyone should have a pedestrian and bicycle connec- chance to vote.” tions, potential zoning changes The initiative advocates say to provide for transit oriented that Portola and Junction Av- development within walking enues will be torn up for six to distance of the station, height, seven years during the tunneling density, design, and other issues. process and at least 80 homes If the City receives a Focus Sta- along the route will be demol- tion Area and Land Use Planning ished. Bob Vinn, an assistant city Grant from the Association of engineer with the City of Liver- Bay Area Governments (ABAG), more, says this is inaccurate. that planning process could start “Project plans and specifica- in late 2011. tions have not yet been devel- “The City will coordinate oped. At this early conceptual with the school district, as well stage, the work along Portola and as other stakeholders, during the Junction would most likely be a station area planning process. cut and cover operation, which We will also coordinate with the is generally done a block at a school district during the prepa- time while maintaining access to ration of a project level Environ- mental Impact Review in which THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Art, Community, & Education

Spinning wheels Chinese Acrobats at the Bankhead Rock Musician China’s premier acrobatic tour- combined with ancient and con- celebration of the 2008 Olympics ing company the Golden Dragon temporary music. The Golden in Beijing. Now considered the Acrobats will take the stage on Dragon Acrobats will appear at premier Chinese acrobatic touring Appears at Firehouse March 25 at the Bankhead Theater the Bankhead Theater for one per- company, the Golden Dragon Ac- Rock musician and songwriter produced many hit singles, sev- in downtown Livermore for a spec- formance only on Friday evening, robats are known for their remark- John Waite will showcase his tal- eral of which are heard on the tacular show of skill and beauty. March 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. able feats of physical strength, ents at the Firehouse Arts Center soundtracks of major films. “If For more than 40 years, the The Golden Dragon Acrobats concentration and technique that on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 8:00 Anybody Had a Heart” was re- group has entertained audiences represent a centuries-old tradition leave audiences spellbound as p.m. leased from the soundtrack of the of all ages with their presentation of precision acrobatics in China, they spin, balance and suspend The Firehouse Arts Center is 1986 film “About Last Night” with of traditional dance, acrobatic an art form that became familiar themselves above the stage. located at 4444 Railroad Avenue Demi Moore. “Deal for Life” ap- techniques, and colorful costumes, to audiences worldwide during the (continued on page 3) in downtown Pleasanton. pears on the soundtrack from Days After starting out as lead vo- of Thunder. calist for English rock group, In 1988, Waite joined former The Babys, Waite launched his Babys band mates Johnathan Clarinet Concerto Featured solo career in 1982 with his debut Cain and Ricky Phillips, along album Ignition, producing the hit with Neal Schon from Journey Clarinetist Joe Bonfiglio joins career brought him unique in- single “Change.” The pulsating the Livermore-Amador Symphony and drummer Deen Castrovovo, sight into the concerto. As an track, written by Holly Knight, to form Bad English. In its four- for a performance of Aaron Cop- undergraduate at the Peabody was included on the Platinum land’s Clarinet Concerto on Satur- year collaboration, the group sold Conservatory in Baltimore, he had selling Vision Quest soundtrack. more than two million albums and day, March 26, at 8:00 p.m. at the the privilege of meeting his idol, “Going To The Top” was released Bankhead Theater in Livermore. produced the #1 hit single, “When clarinetist Harold Wright of the as the original follow-up single to I See You Smile.” The program will also feature Boston Symphony, back stage fol- “Change.” the Symphony No. 4 of Johannes Waite returned to solo work lowing a performance by Wright of Waite’s next album, No Brakes, and has produced six solo albums, Brahms and The Wasps, Aristo- the concerto in Washington, D.C. resulted in international attention phanic Suite by Ralph Vaughan including his latest, Rough and While studying clarinet at the Jul- caused by the hit “Missing You,” Tumble. He toured with Ringo Williams. liard School with Stanley Drucker, which replaced Tina Turner’s Highlighting the performance Starr & His All-Starr Band in longtime principal clarinetist of the “What’s Love Got To Do With 2003 and was the opening act for is the Copland Clarinet Concerto New York Philharmonic, Bonfiglio It?” as #1 on the United States which has become a masterwork of Journey in 2005. was invited to observe Drucker re- Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. In 2006, “Missing You” was the clarinet repertoire. It was com- hearsed the concerto with Leonard (Turner later recorded and released missioned by Benny Goodman, released as a duet with Alison Bernstein on the podium and Aaron Waite’s smash song herself, but it Krauss and reached the Top 40 the legendary “King of Swing,” Copland in attendance. Bonfiglio reached only #84.) Another No in 1947. Goodman gave the world on the Country Charts in the calls the subsequent performance Brakes single, “Tears,” also made United States. Waite and Krauss premiere performance in 1950. by Stanley Drucker, “The greatest Joe Bonfiglio the Top 10 on Billboard. (continued on page 2) Soloist for the Copland is Joe live performance I’ve ever heard Over the next 20 years, Waite Bonfiglio whose early musical (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment Guided Tour Offered as Part of 'Six Characters in Search of an Author'

A performance of the classic imagination of contemporary audi- drama “Six Characters in Search ences. Founded in 1991 by artistic of an Author” combined with a director Peter Meineck, the group separate “Guided Tour” of the strives to make the live theater play will offer an unique theatri- experience more accessible for all cal experience for audiences at audiences and to share a deeper the Bankhead Theater on March understanding of the great plays 29 and 30. – from ancient Greek dramas and In his surrealistic story, Italian the works of Shakespeare, to new author Luigi Pirandello confronts American classics. In addition to actors in a stage rehearsal with their regular season in New York, characters from an unfinished Aquila Theatre members tour play, effectively blurring the lines extensively and have received between reality and fiction. While awards for their creative, multi- the play’s controversial themes and disciplinary educational programs unusual format found a poor wel- and their outreach to underserved come when it opened in 1921, its audiences in both rural and urban originality and contribution to the communities. debate on the difference between Aquila Theatre Company’s real life and artifice ensured its production of “Six Characters in long term success. It is now con- Search of an Author” is part of the sidered one of the most important Livermore Valley Performing Arts and influential plays of the 20th Center’s “LVPAC Presents” series century. A single performance of featuring acclaimed performers in “Six Characters in Search of an music, dance and other perform- Author” will be presented by the ing arts. Coming up next, LVPAC New York-based Aquila Theatre will continue its World Music Company on Tuesday evening, programming with a performance March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets by the Grammy Award-winning range from $29 to $51 with $12 Photo - Wilbur Thompson Cajun band, Beausoleil. Headed student tickets. by band leader Michael Doucet The “Guided Tour” will be and his brother David, Beausoleil presented the following morn- Bankhead Theater on Wednesday using a non-linear “play within a between characters, the audience performs a blend of zydeco, swing, ing. Designed not as a condensed morning, March 30 at 10 a.m. play” format for the storyline and is compelled to question how real- blues, traditional jazz, and Carib- version of the play but as an edu- Tickets are $10 per person. While by making the boundary indistinct ity is defined and who is allowed bean calypso, for more than 30 cational “tour” of key scenes, the it is not essential to see the play in between the characters on the page to define it. With today’s reality years. BeauSoleil avec Michael event demystifies the characters advance as the “Guided Tour” is a and the actors on the stage. As the television and the uncontrolled Doucet will appear at the Bank- and examines elements of this stand-alone event, the combination play opens, the six characters of nature of the internet making it head Theater for one performance complex and fascinating play. of the two provides an opportunity the story have been abandoned increasingly difficult to differenti- only on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at An actor from the Aquila Theatre for a deeper exploration of this by their playwright, their story ate between what is real and what 8:00 p.m. Company hosts the tour, intro- thought-provoking drama. unfinished. Appearing at the stage has been scripted, “Six Characters The Bankhead Theater is lo- ducing each character, providing Originally a novelist, Luigi door, they interrupt a rehearsal and in Search of an Author” is as timely cated at 2400 First Street in Down- context, and supplying a narrative Pirandello became a prolific play- demand to be allowed to tell their and relevant to audiences now as it town Livermore. The ticket office link for the stage action. Scenes wright, creating 16 plays between own story. As the complex tale of was when it was written. is open Tuesday through Saturday are acted in full costume with sets 1915 and 1921, the most famous marital strife, family dysfunction, Based in New York, Aquila from noon to 6 p.m. and props, and an open question of which is “Six Characters in prostitution and suicide unfolds, Theatre Company is critically To purchase tickets call 925- and answer session is included. Search of an Author.” With this the characters each argue the va- acclaimed worldwide for their 373-6800 or visit www.bankhead- The two-hour “Guided Tour,” ap- work, he broke away from tradi- lidity of their own perspective. In skillful reinterpretations of classic theater.org propriate for anyone high school tional dramatic structure both by interpreting the dramatic action plays that are designed to ignite the age and above, will be held in the SYMPHONY ROCK (continued from front page) (continued from front page) cuss the The Wasps, Aristophanic on the clarinet.” the tranquility of the opening for a jazzy freedom of expression, Suite. Peter Curzon, the Sympho- The love that Bonfiglio has movement to an entirely different yet remains constrained by note performed “Missing You” on the ny’s “in-house” musicologist, will for the Copland concerto shines musical landscape of edgy rhythms values that are relaxed, yet with- Tonight Show in 2007. speak about Brahms’ Symphony through when he talks about the and provocative melodic lines. The out authorization for swing. Some Tickets to the John Waite con- No 4. piece. “It’s really a concerto in two cadenza has sixteen meter changes artists prefer a freer interpreta- cert are $32, $38, and $45. Group Tickets are adults $22-$28; se- movements with a cadenza that and few opportunities to catch a tion, yet Bonfiglio believes, “Too discounts are available. Tickets niors $20-$26; youth $10. Tickets connects the two movements,” he breath, while ending with a climb much jazziness and ornamentation may be purchased on-line at www. are available through the Bankhead recently explained. The opening from a low E at double forte to high cheapens it.” He pointed out that firehousearts.org up to three hours Theater. Call (925) 373-6800, or movement is dreamy and seems F-sharp at piano. Benny Goodman’s rendition of the prior to the performance, by phone online at www.bankheadtheater. to float outside of time, while Bonfiglio described the Cop- concerto is among the “straightest” at (925) 931-4848, or in person org. Ticket office hours are Tues- the melody flows in unexpected land concerto as, “a classical piece he has ever heard. at the Firehouse Arts Center Box day through Saturday, noon to directions. of music that incorporates elements Bonfiglio will share his memo- Office. Box Office hours are 6pm, and on performance days, “The cadenza is a preview of jazz.” The jazz elements become ries of Harold Wright, Stanley Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 two hours prior to show. of what’s to come in the second more prominent in the cadenza and Drucker, and Aaron Copland in a p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 More information about the movement,” he added. Eighty- the second movement. At times; pre-concert talk at 7:00 p.m. prior p.m., and for two hours prior to the symphony is available at www.li- four measures of unaccompanied Copland composes material for to the performance. Dr. Arthur performance. The entrance to free vamsymph.org or by calling (925) clarinet transport the listener from the soloist that seems well suited Barnes, Music Director, will dis- parking is on Spring Street near 373-6824. First Street.

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 3 'New Voice of Portuguese Music' Appears in Pleasanton

Ramana Vieira, called the “new as a child. by phone at (925) 931-4848, or in voice of Portuguese world music,” On stage, Ramana is joined person at the Firehouse Arts Center will perform at the Firehouse Arts by Laura Boytz on cello, Jeffrey Box Office. Box Office hours are Center on Saturday, April 2, at Luiz on classical guitar, Stephen Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 8:00 p.m. La Porta on percussion, and Al- p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 The Firehouse Arts Center is berto Ramirez on electric bass. The p.m., and for two hours prior to the located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in group performs both traditional performance. The entrance to free downtown Pleasanton, Calif. and original songs, with selections parking is on Spring Street near Bringing traditional Portuguese from Ramana’s CD, “Lagrimas De First Street. fado music into the 21st century, Rainha or Tears of a Queen. Ramana Vieira has entertained Peter Crooks of Diablo Mag- audiences at the Olympics, The azine wrote, “A World music Grammy Awards and at venues treat!—Centuries of traditional worldwide. Her stylings layer Portuguese folk music get a 21st unconventional instrumentals century upgrade when East Bay over fado’s characteristic haunting native, Ramana Vieira, the top melodies and melancholy stories Fado singer in the United States, of heartache, updating old-world performs.” ballads while maintaining the in- Tickets are Adult: $16, $20 and tegrity of the tradition. $24; Child: $12 and Senior: $18. Born in San Leandro, to Por- Group discounts are available. tuguese immigrants, Ramana’s Tickets may be purchased online at personal relationship to fado lies www.firehousearts.org up to three in her family history. With a hours prior to the performance, grandfather who was a famous musician and composer from Ma- deira Island, Ramana was exposed to Portuguese lore and music at a young age. Many of her recordings have been inspired by her principal influence, Amlia Rodrigues, who was known as the “Queen of Fado” and whose records Ramana heard Ramana Vieira

ACROBATS (continued from front page)

The group is led by artistic known, not only for their precise on Acrobats, a performance by director Danny Chang, who began acrobatic technique, but for their dance company, Taylor 2, will be his own acrobatic career at the age extensive community and youth presented at the Bankhead Theater of seven. His father founded the outreach efforts as well. the same week of March. This Golden Dragon Acrobats in 1967 The March performance by small ensemble from the Paul Tay- and Chang performed to great ac- the Golden Dragon Acrobats is a lor Dance Company will present claim there and with other groups, part of the “Family Fun” Series dances specifically chosen to show before assuming leadership of the offered by the Livermore Valley Taylor’s expressive choreography company in the 1980s. While he Performing Arts Center. The series in an intimate setting on March 22, continued to perform and direct, showcases performing arts events 2011. Both events are part of the Chang also began to focus on his designed to engage and excite the Livermore Valley Performing Arts dream of sharing the beauty and imagination of young people and Center’s LVPAC Presents, which drama of precision acrobatics their families. As with many other features acclaimed performers in with a worldwide audience. In events at the Bankhead Theater, music, dance and other performing 1985, the Golden Dragon Acrobats the “Family Fun Series” encour- arts across a wide range of musical made their first performance in ages families to attend by offering styles and genres. the United States and have since student pricing of $12 per ticket. The Bankhead Theater is lo- performed extensively on tour and Adult tickets range from $39 to cated at 2400 First Street in Down- in theme parks around the world. $62. This year’s “Family Fun Se- town Livermore. The ticket office Chang and his wife, choreographer ries” started with the “It’s Magic” is open Tuesday through Saturday Angela Chang, collaborate in cre- show, which performed to a sold- from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. On ating acrobatic presentations that out audience in October, and will performance days the ticket office have won international awards for conclude with the unique visual remains open through intermission. their remarkable artistry and high comedy and theatrics of The Fly- To purchase tickets or for more in- production values. The Golden ing Karamazov Brothers on April formation, call 925-373-6800 or Dragon Acrobats now present over 15, 2011. visit www.bankheadtheater.org 200 performances a year and are In addition to the Golden Drag-

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment Memorable, Beautifully Executed Moments Abound in LVO's 'Madama Butterfly' By Sarah Bobson premiered at La Scala. In addition though, was used to good advan- The night belonged to Melody to being a cad, he was a boor and a tage. Pinkerton’s returning ship King. Singing the title role in racist and even harder to take. The becomes larger as it draws nearer Livermore Valley Opera’s current opera flopped, so Puccini withdrew the harbor. The Bonze is seen only production of Madama Butterfly, it and made cuts and changes. One as a large, looming shadow in the which opened Saturday night at of the changes was to tone down background. the Bankhead Theatre, King sim- Pinkerton. Several months later, There were so many memora- ply captivated the audience. She the opera re-opened to resounding ble, beautifully executed moments looked and acted the part of the success. in Stage Director’s Brian Clay submissive, 15-year-old geisha In the LVO production, Chris- Luedloff production: Pinkerton bride with a playful innocence that topher Bengochea’s portrayal of spreading the arms on Cio-Cio was engaging and enchanting. This Pinkerton, as insensitive and las- San’s kimono as if they were but- is all the more remarkable since civious, a man who can’t wait to terfly wings; confetti representing this is her first time in the role. get his hands on Butterfly, seems cherry blossom petals floating There are few female operatic closer to the original characteriza- delicately, carpeting the ground; characters as naïve and self-sacri- tion. Bengochea sang the part of Butterfly dropping her outer ki- ficing as Cio-Cio San, nicknamed the ugly American with a robust mono before retreating to the Butterfly, and few male characters tenor voice. While he belted a marriage bed. as unrepentant and despised as few of his early top notes a bit too Under Music Director Alex- that of B. F. Pinkerton, the older, much, as the opera progressed, ander Katsman’s leadership, the worldly American Naval officer he settled into the solidness of orchestra produced a generous she marries. Madama Butterfly his strong voice. A commanding amount of detail without sacrific- tells the clash-of-cultures tale of performer, he brought a virile, ing the overall arch and thrust of a young girl whose heart is bro- energetic quality to the character Puccini’s melodic line. ken by a callous, opportunistic that is not often seen in stylized All performances take place at outsider. versions where the actors move the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First In this most beloved and beau- with stolid deliberation. St., Livermore. tiful but heart-wrenching opera, Mezzo-soprano Michele De- Tickets for the Saturday eve- Pinkerton does not take seriously twiler was a warm-voiced Su- ning performance, March 19, his marriage in tradition-oriented, zuki. Baritone Nicolai Janitzky, as at 8:00 p.m., and the Sunday turn-of-the-century Japan to Cio- Pinkerton’s compatriot Sharpless, matinee, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. Cio San. He needs a place to stay displayed a handsome, resonant are available at the box office, at while he’s in Nagasaki. What could voice. Alex Taite’s characterization 925-373-6800, or at www.liver- be better, and more practical and of Goro was suitably obsequious. moreperformingarts.org. economical, than to rent a house Bass-baritone Carlos Aguilar Prices are: $39-$64. Students and get a girl to go along with it? was an impressively stentorian $10 off on all days. Included in the In Act I, the consul Sharpless tries Bonze, standing behind the scrim, ticket price is a pre-performance to warn him to be careful and not representing the shadow of Butter- lecture one hour prior to curtain. A play with the delicate 15-year-old’s fly’s ancestors. Emmanuel Franco, traditional artist’s reception is held heart, but to no avail. as Prince Yamadori, portrayed in the lobby immediately following Presenting the potential pathos Butterfly’s suitor with relish, un- each performance. so early in the opera not only fore- dercutting the character’s pomp- For more information about Photo - Doug Jorgensen shadows Butterfly’s tragic end, but ousness by strutting on stage with LVO, visit the website www.liver- heightens the ensuing drama in her B.F. Pinkerton is performed by Christopher Bengochea. such long pants that they dragged morevalleyopera.org every move and gesture. Puccini’s on the stage and resembled a seal’s lush orchestration and exquisitely front flippers. beautiful melodies, a counterpoint ally taxing, but physically taxing, Cio-Cio San is one of the rare Other supporting cast included to Pinkerton’s callousness, further even when she’s not singing. She characters who actually transforms Joel David Sutliff as the Impe- serve to tug at the heart strings. must get up and down frequently over the course of the opera. She rial Commissioner, Jennie Litster There is no composer who plays from a kneeling position, which goes from a naïve newly-wed who as Kate Pinkerton, and Noelle Donations Sought on the emotions like Puccini. plays havoc with the knees. For sacrifices her family, ancestral reli- Woodward as Butterfly’s small son to Aid Japan Butterfly is a difficult role. this reason, many sopranos wear gion, and Japanese honor to marry Dolore. The chorus admirably sang For one thing, the lyric soprano knee pads, never seen under the a foreigner, to a woman who must its small part. Livermore Valley Opera is is onstage throughout most of the kimono. The role often is double give up her child to the husband Madama Butterfly sets are working with the Red Cross to opera, which is not only emotion- cast, as it is in this production, with who betrays her trust when he usually simple and stark, lighting collect donations for Japan disas- Carrie Hennessey. doesn’t take his marriage vows se- effects ethereal. Jean Francois ter relief at each performance of riously. As such, she must express Revon‘s sets were even more “Madama Butterfly.”. Over the the wide ranging emotions of a minimal, with a slightly elevated first weekend opera patrons were delicate, young girl and yet sing platform center stage; a beautiful very generous. The collection unrelenting music of hurricane background scrim painted with box will be in the lobby during force. In “Un bel di,” King’s full- black tree branches, delicately lit the final weekend performances. bodied, rich lyric soprano invested as a glowing “skyscape”; and a Donations will be given to local the famous aria with a longing table. Butterfly’s house was clev- Red Cross board member Thomas that went far beyond simple sen- erly represented by stand-alone Petty, a local CPA, on Monday, timentality. shoji doors. The one drawback: March 21. Final performances are Contemporary audiences hate Instead of the shoji sliding side- March 19, 20. at the Bankhead Pinkerton, and with good reason. ways, they were lifted into the Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. They would have hated him even air, all without blackout, which Tickets or information are at www. more in 1904, when the opera broke the illusion. Silhouette, livermoreperformingarts.org or 925-373-6800.

Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 5

Looking Back at the Peace Corps

By Sarah Bobson Philippines were eager to have Doug Holt first caught a glimpse their students learn it, and the of the Peace Corps a year before its Peace Corps was happy to oblige. founding. In 1960, John F. Ken- During his first year teaching, nedy, campaigning for the presi- Doug lived with a Filipino family. dency, made a whistle stop in Ann He made many friends, including a Arbor, Michigan, where he briefly pretty, young music teacher at the mentioned the program, one of high school named Raquel Villa, many he hoped to establish if he who he eventually married. were elected. Doug, then a fresh- Doug felt he was having a man at the University of Michigan, wonderful adventure, but his Peace was in the crowd. Doug Holt Corps colleagues sent to rural areas He recounts the event as he had other thoughts. They felt sorry sits in the cozy living room of his some basics about the world and for him because they said he wasn’t home, decorated with pictures, politics. The Vietnam War was all experiencing the real Philippines. vases, figurines, opera scores, over the news, and on the minds He had the luxury of speaking Eng- and art books. He and his wife of everybody, trainees and teach- lish to almost everyone. He lived Raquel, both of whom founded the ers: Ho Chi Minh, the trails, what in a house. He rode a bus to work. Livermore Valley Opera, bought they were finding out, the people They, on the other hand, often the house shortly after moving dying, all of that. The trainers were had to speak other languages, live to Livermore in 1970. Doug tilts very aware that the Peace Corps under simple conditions, and walk Kelly Vander Werf, 12 years old, operates a camera during a session his head upward, as if traveling to was being seen as infiltrating a everywhere. Doug said he didn’t at Tri-Valley TV Summer Camp. another dimension. His eyes begin country and injecting American- mind this lack of authenticity. He to sparkle. ized ideas. It was gently mentioned felt challenged enough having to “Young people were in the that ‘The reason there is a course contend with living in a different Summer Camp Offers trees. We filled the grounds around like WACAS is because you might culture and occasionally eating the Michigan Union. About mid- get into discussions, especially if strange food such as balut, partially Sessions in TV Production night, Kennedy talked about Peace you’re educating other teachers. hatched duck eggs. Corps, and other things. Now there They’re going to ask you ques- “You haven’t lived until you Middle or high school student ers,” said Melissa Tench-Stevens, is a stone marker at the building.” tions. What do you feel about this, bite into crunchy feet and feath- who are thinking about choosing Executive Director of Tri-Valley It wasn’t until four years later, what is going on, what is your mis- ers,” he says. video production for a future ca- TV. “We were fielding calls all in 1964, that Doug decided to ap- sion, if there is one, so you must be Nevertheless, at the end of reer, Tri-Valley TV Summer Camp year long from the positive buzz ply to the Peace Corps. He chose very careful how you answer these his first year teaching, Doug had offers an introduction to the field. created by last year’s camp and Southeast Asia as his region of questions, but feel free to talk as an opportunity to experience the Presented by Tri-Valley Com- this year’s camp will be just as preference, and was assigned to the you want.’” “real Philippines.” He traveled munity Television, this TV Camp exciting. Our staff enjoys working Philippines to teach physics. To an outsider, the 15-hour 600 miles south of Manila to teach includes an introduction to studio with the students, and some of the training days sound grueling, but summer elementary school sci- production, field production, writ- students have gone on to working He underwent 10 weeks of rig- orous training in Hilo on the island Doug says they weren’t. ence in Marawi City. Located on ing, producing and digital video with us at the station. It is a win- “We were so excited. We were Mindanao, this central coastal area editing. The day camp consists of win for all.” of Hawaii. The U.S. government just out of college. The opportunity had no electricity or city running a total of 20 hours and is open to In addition to providing hands- provided food, which Doug says was overwhelming. We thought: middle and high school students on experience in television pro- was good, and accommodations. water, but the Western Sulu area in grades 6 – 12. Participants will duction, Tri-Valley TV Camp will Recruits were housed in a former ‘This is the best thing I could ever did overflow with heat, humidity, work within a group to produce a give students an overall picture mental sanatorium, a two-story do.’” monsoons, mud, and a few pirates TV program. of the production process, help to frame building with rooms sprout- He taught physics, in English, thrown into the “authenticity” Now in its third year, the TV prepare them for related courses in ing off of long hallways. They slept at Cubao High School in Quezon mix. Camp has sold out the past two video and provide an edge for their in large dorms where alarm clocks City, near Manila, from 1964 to At the end of the summer, summers. Two sessions will be of- future in the television industry. were constantly going off at differ- 1965. At the time, science and Doug was invited to teach there fered to campers. The first session Experienced ROP Media instructor ent times. math teachers were in high de- for the next school year, at a new will take place June 13 - 17. The Mitch Eason will be returning as The daily schedule began at 7 mand, both in America and abroad, university. He knew he enjoyed second session will be available Camp Director. a.m. and ended at 10 p.m. Recruits a direct result of the Soviet Union teaching in an urban setting. He from August 8 – 12. Tri-Valley The camp is located at the engaged in physical training, where beating the U.S. into outer space by felt he had taught his students a lot. TV Camp will run from 9 a.m. – 1 Tri-Valley Community Television they spent an hour a day running launching Sputnik 1 in 1957. The But he was ready to try something p.m. each day. The fee is $495 and Studios of TV28, TV29 and TV30 through “rolling hills of sugar cane shockwave woke Americans to more challenging: teaching in an registration is limited. which is on the grounds of the fields as far as the eye could see.” the fact that their students needed environment that had no frills. For the past two years, students Pleasanton Unified School District, Doug studied Tagalog, the dialect to learn more science and math. Although he would miss his Ma- have produced a one hour special 4663 Bernal Avenue, Suite B in spoken in Luzon (the capitol is Ma- This resulted in the formation nila friends, especially Raquel, he that aired on TV30 titled “Tri-Val- Pleasanton. nila). He also studied something of committees like the Physical would keep in touch. ley Youth View.” For more information and to Science Study Committee, which ______“Students not only had the op- register for the Tri-Valley TV called WACAS, short for World Affairs Communism American developed new curricula in math, ______portunity to work with our staff Camp, visit the Tri-Valley TV web biology, physics, and chemistry. This is Part 1 of a two-part at a real television station, but site at www.trivalleytv.org or phone Studies. Doug remembers: The word spread about the value interview. interviewed two Mayors, an up the station at 925.462.3030. “The Sixties was an interest- of the program. Countries like the and coming rock band and oth- ing time. We needed to know

6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment East Avenue Middle School Students Participate in CMEA Honor Music Program Four 8th grade students from East Avenue Middle School rep- resented Livermore in the Honor Choir and Honor Orchestra as part of the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Bay Sec- tion Winter Conference held at San Jose State University (SJSU). Elizabeth Dimits and Amanda Bardin performed in the Honor Choir; Dana Anex (violin) and Kyle Talley (cello) performed in the Honor Orchestra. Foothill High School percussion group. The CMEA Bay Section con- ference draws attendees from fifteen counties surrounding San Foothill High School to Francisco Bay. Students participate in the Honor Choir, Band and Or- Host Annual Competition chestra by invitation and represent East Avenue Middle School students Elizabeth Dimits (L) and The Foothill High School Band Boosters will host its annual Winter middle schools from the entire Bay Amanda Bardin (R) with EAMS Music Director Kathy Boster after Guard, Percussion, and Drum Major Competition on Saturday March Section. The students received the CMEA Bay Section Honor Choir performance at SJSU. 26 at Foothill High School. their music in advance of the con- This event traditionally showcases the region’s top talent. The top ference, rehearsed as a group for finishers here typically dominate the awards podium at Championships the first time at the conference on the following weekend. Ninety-two performances are scheduled for Friday and then performed in choir this day-long event. and orchestra concerts on Saturday The Drum Majors start the day off at 8 a.m. in the stadium. In the after a second day of rehearsal. large gym, the Percussion competitions begin at 8:30 followed by Winter The Honor Choir, under the Guard at 2:50 and awards at 6:10. direction of William Christopher Proceeds from this full day of artistry, music and motion will benefit Fields, performed six vocal selec- the FHS music program. tions in the SJSU Morris Dailey The public is invited to attend. Auditorium and the Honor Orches- For information, go to www.foothillband.org/Foothill/Winter_Show. tra, under the direction of David html Martin, performed three pieces The school is located at 4375 Foothill Road, Pleasanton at the SJSU Concert Hall. Kathy Boster, musical director at East Av- enue Middle School, attended the Auditions Set for Youth performances as a CMEA member and conference participant. East Avenue Middle School students Dana Anex (L) and Kyle Talley Roles in 'Macbeth' (R) with EAMS Music Director Kathy Boster after the CMEA Bay The Livermore Shakespeare Festival is holding child and teen audi- Section Honor Orchestra performance at SJSU. tions to fill three roles for its summer production of Macbeth. Actors must appear fourteen-years-old or younger, although their actual age may be older. Auditions are only open to actors aged twelve and up. To audition, please prepare a Shakespeare monologue no longer than one minute, memorization optional. Child and teen actors must be mature, focused, diligent, and prepared 4th Street Studio to Close to work in a stop-and-go professional environment. They must be avail- 4th Street Studio will be closing writers shared and became better evening of their work at Fourth able for periodic late afternoon and evening rehearsals in June, and for at the end of April. It has been the writers. Everyone became better Street Studio. Special poetry read- all previews and performances, which will take place June 30, July 1, 2, home of the Saturday Salons and at reading their work. It has been ings, such as one supporting Cindy 10,15, 17, 23, and 30. Parents (or actors) must provide transportation. Livermore’s Literary Arts Center a rising tide that lifted all boats. Sheehan, found a home there. Auditions will be held Saturday, March 26, from 10 am – 2 pm at for seven plus years. Salon attendees left excited about Then there’s the anthologies. Hawthorn Suites, 1700 North Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94551. Saturday Salons will continue writing. Much as visual artists have art To arrange an audition appointment or obtain more information, e-mail through April (March 19 and It has been a resource for other shows that bring their work out of Deborah Munro at [email protected]. April 16). literary ventures. A representative the artist’s workshop, the antholo- Those who are interested in a of the California Writers’ Club gies have brought the writings of brainstorming session to see how attended a Salon and used my those who pass through the Salons to keep a literary arts center and email list to promote the forma- out of their workshop and into the the Saturday Salons in Livermore, tion of the CWC in the Tri-Valley. public arena. It makes writers vis- Karen Hogan will host a meeting When Valley Shakespeare Festival ible to their community. on March 23 at 7:00 at the Studio. needed office space and a place for I think all of these things were Let her know if you can come so I meetings, auditions, and rehears- possible because there was a place know how many to expect. If you als, they found it at Fourth Street where something happened so can’t make it but have ideas, please Studio. As Shakespeare’s Associ- something else could happen. send those along. ates was getting on its feet, it used Hogan declares, “I would love First and foremost, it has pro- the space gratis. When Livermore to find a way to keep this going. vided a supportive environment for High students needed a place to Here’s to writing and writers.” writers to share their work. Inexpe- read pieces that could not be read The 4th Street Studio is located rienced writers shared and became in the school setting, they had an at 2235 Fourth Street experienced writers. Experienced Wine Country THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 7 Sample the Future at Annual Barrel Tasting More than 30 Livermore Valley tasted include: eral public, $10 per person ing Weekend will take place Satur- wineries will participate in the • Big White House & John • Les Chênes Vineyards - Enjoy day, March 19 and Sunday, March region’s third annual Barrel Tast- Evan Cellars: tasting of 2009 wine from our barrels with a pair- 20, noon to 4:30 each day. Advance ing Weekend March 19 and 20 by Sangiovese, 2009 Roussanne, ing from Chef Jim on the Crush tickets are $30, available online offering samples of wines still in 2009 Lapsus and 2006-2010 Syrah Pad. Inside the Tasting Room a at www.LVwine.org. Tickets pur- development—direct from their vertical. Bottle your own wine for Special Wine flight with additional chased at the event will be $35 barrels. Guests with special event $99 per case. outstanding wine pairings by Chef per person. Each ticket includes a wristbands and official glasses will • Cedar Mountain Winery: bar- Jim for $5.00 .fee waived with souvenir tasting glass featuring the receive at least one barrel sample rel samples of 2009 Zinfandel to be purchase of wine. Mustards to taste Livermore Valley Wine Country at each participating winery. Most paired with Bissenger Raspberry and Chutneys to taste. All ready logo, two days of barrel tasting at winemakers will be present to Creams. Complimentary premium to purchase along with our French participating wineries, special ac- personally pour and discuss their tasting. Bottle your own olive oil Style Chocolates. tivities and discounts and an event young wines and offer pairings (bring your own bottle). • McGrail Vineyards & Winery map. Please visit www.LVwine.org with gourmet appetizers, artisan • Cuda Ridge Winery - 2009 – tasting Casa de Vinas Petite Sirah for details. cheeses, chocolate and nuts. Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 for creating balanced blends 1 p.m. and 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. Barrel tasting provides wine Merlot, both available for futures and 3 p.m. each day. Wines paired Seguin Moreau Barrel Cooper- Participating wineries include: enthusiasts of all experience levels purchase 20% discount 30% dis- with cheese fondue and ‘sipping age will give a barrel talk and Bent Creek Winery, Big White with a fun “snapshot” of how wine count for Club Members. Live chocolate’. 10% off purchases demonstration. 25% off all wine House & John Evan Cellars, Bode- evolves—from grape to glass. music both days Catfish Boys of single bottles and 25% off on purchases. gas Aguirre Winery, Cedar Moun- Guests will have the opportunity on Saturday Roger Kardinal on cases. • Murrieta’s Well, Sample our tain Winery, Charles R Vineyards, to pre-purchase some of the barrel Sunday. • Fenestra Winery - Tasting Malbec directly from the barrel Chouinard Vineyards, Concannon wines at a discount, before they • Eagle Ridge Vineyard - It’ll and sampling our 2010 Pinot Gris at this fun filled event and have Vineyard, Crooked Vine Winery, are bottled and released to the be a “Barrel of Fun” tasting our and 2009 Livermore Tempranillo. the chance to pre-purchase the Cuda Ridge Wines, Darcie Kent public, a practice known as buying 2007 Petite Sirah & 2008 Zinfan- There will also be a special pric- wine before it’s even bottled (aka Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vine- “futures.” More than a dozen dif- del. Available for purchase will be ing on 2010’s samplings for this “futures”). yard, Eckert Estate Winery, el Sol ferent varietals, including the rare the BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches. weekend only: the 2008 Malbec, • The Steven Kent Winery & Winery, Fenestra Winery, Garré Primitivo and Alicante Bouschet Also present will be JJS Designs 2008 Petite Verdot and the 2008 La Rochelle Winery: tasting La Vineyard & Winery, La Rochelle and ever-popular Chardonnay (glass, linens & paper products), Cab Franc. BBQ sandwiches will Rochelle 2009 Pinot Meunier on Winery, Las Positas Vineyards, Les and Cabernet Sauvignon, will be Knack Shack (metal & lamp glass also be prepared by Blue Sage Saturday and Steven Kent 2008 Chênes Estate Vineyards, Longev- presented for tasting across this jewelry) & Bag-It-Up (designer Catering in Livermore. Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet ity Wines, McGrail Vineyards & beautiful wine region. inspired purses, wallets & other • La Rochelle Winery, Santa Sauvignon on Sunday. 20% off Winery, Mitchell Katz Winery, Each winery will offer a unique goodies). Enjoy 20% off all wine Lucia Highlands is the appellation purchase of 6 bottles or more. Murrieta’s Well, Nottingham Cel- experience to Barrel Tasting sales & futures (unable to combine to be celebrated with the latest Pi- • Wood Family Vineyards - bar- lars, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Weekend guests. Many will give with other discounts). not Noir Program Release. Jennifer rel tasting and offering futures on Winery, Retzlaff Estate Winery, discounts on wine purchases to • Eckert Estate Winery – tasting will prepare release party fare. La 2009 Zinfandel. Bart’s Blazin’ Q Rodrigue Molyneaux, Ruby Hill ticket holders only. Examples of 2008 Malbec and 2009 Carignane. Rochelle Club members receive will have a sampling to pair with Winery, Stony Ridge Winery, special events and wines to be “Ensemble,” a hands-on workshop two complimentary tastings, gen- our wines. Designate Wood Fam- Tamás Estates, The Steven Kent ily Vineyards to start and pick up Winery, Wente Vineyards, White your glass :) . Crane Winery, and Wood Family Area Wineries Featured in Wine Tasting Garden Livermore Valley’s Barrel Tast- Vineyards The San Francisco Flower & Barry Hoffer will inform attendees at the San Mateo Event Center, Garden Show is entering its 26th on how to “Get Your Green On,” 1346 Saratoga Drive in San Ma- year with a bigger, better and using garden techniques that can teo, conveniently located midway greener approach that celebrates be accomplished in urban, subur- between San Francisco and Silicon “Life in the California Garden.” ban and country settings. A series Valley with easy Caltrain, BART This annual festival will be of daily cooking demonstrations & SamTrans access. Parking is held Wednesday through Sunday, will feature celebrity chefs. available at a cost of $10 for the March 23-27, 2011 at the San “The Flower & Garden Show entire day. Mateo Event Center. New for has evolved into a full celebration Show hours are Wednesday, 2011 will be a special Wine Tast- of the California life-style and March 23 to Saturday, March 26 ing Garden from the Livermore how we connect to our landscape from 10am to 7pm and Sunday, Valley Winegrowers Association and environment,” explained show March 27 from 10am to 6pm. featuring Concannon Vineyard, producer Kay Estey. “Because food Admission includes all regular Crooked Vine Winery, Cuda Ridge has become so much a part of our seminars and demonstrations. Dis- Wines, Darcie Kent Vineyards, identity, even the horticulture staff counted advance purchase tickets cost $16 online or at the door for Stony Ridge Winery, and Wente of the world famous Filoli Center is offering up kitchen garden a single day for $20. A multi-day, Vineyards. all show pass is only $25, a half- Twenty full-sized garden instal- design ideas. We are very excited day pass is $15 and children under lations from top Bay Area design- about the tasting area created by 16 are admitted free at all times. ers (including the 6000 square the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Special group rates for 20 or more foot Modern Homestead by Star Association.” people. Apple Edible Gardens of Oakland There will seminars and book For advance online ticket sales, that will feature a chicken coop signings by top experts on a range general show information and a and demonstrations on beer and of topics - flower arranging, design calendar of seminars, chef demon- jam making, as well as aesthetic trends, water conservation, lawn strations and film showings, visit vegetable displays). A Farmer’s alternatives and cutting edge grow- www.sfgardenshow.com. Tickets Market with flowers and produce, ing walls. can also be purchased at major Bay and seminars led by well-known The 26th Annual San Francisco Area nurseries and garden centers experts including Pleasanton’s Flower & Garden Show is held or by calling 925-605-2923. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS dynamic engagement with visual media. Victorine Olive Oil. Corner of South head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. a concert of favorite songs from the stage Images of California by Livermore pho- Adult art classes are offered on Weds. Livermore Ave. and Railroad Ave. down- www.livermoreperformingarts.org or and screen, on April 1 and 2 at 8:00pm tographer William Hackett of Cheshire mornings at 10 am - 12:30 pm and Thurs. town Livermore. 925-373-6800. and Sunday, April 3, at 2:00pm. Tickets Cat Photo, during the months of February evening at 7:15 - 9:45 pm. A variety of Golden Bough, concert, March 19, 8 p.m. Aquila Theatre Company in Pirandello’s are $10 to $15 and can be purchased and March, First Street Alehouse, Liver- workshops are also available. For informa- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Six Characters in Search of an Author, online at www.dmtonline.org or at (510) more. The show will be open during the tion, go to www.avantgardeartstudio.com Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Tues., March 29, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead 881-6777. The theatre is located at 22311 Alehouse’s regular hours. The First Street or call 484-1378. The Rolling Stones Concert Experience: Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. N. Third St. in Hayward. Alehouse is located at 2106 1st Street, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday A Live Rock Tribute to the Rolling Stones www.livermoreperformingarts.org or Livermore; (925) 371-6588. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their featuring URS: the Unauthorized Roll- 925-373-6800. OPERA Tuscany and the Cinque Terre, exhibit of own materials and easels. Open to all art- ing Stones. West Coast Performing Arts Reach for the Stars! An Evening of the Livermore Valley Opera, presents Puc- works by Charlotte Severin and fellow ists. Professional artist models (nude). No Presenters. March 19, 8 p.m. The Grand Arts for the Arts, Livermore Valley cini’s Madama Butterfly, March 19, 20. artists. Livermore Civic Center Library instructor. Students under 18 need written Theatre, 715 Central Avenue, Tracy; (209) Education Foundation presents a spe- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- Gallery, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. The parental permission to attend. Cost $20 831-6858; www.atthegrand.org cial evening fund-raiser featuring arts more. www.livermoreperformingarts.org exhibit will continue through March 31 per session. At the Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore-Pleasanton Youth Outreach showcase performances by elementary, or 925-373-6800. during regular library hours. Participating 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Symphony, concert, March 26, 10 AM, middle and high school students enrolled Met Opera Theater-casts, 10 a.m. simul- artists and photographers are Ann and refreshments are available. Call or email at VA Livermore, Building 90, 4951 Ar- in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School taneous viewings and 12 encore rebroad- Hugh Bevan-Thomas, June Ferreri and Barbara Stanton for more info about the royo Rd, Livermore. Selections featuring District’s music, drama, dance and visual casts of Metropolitan Opera productions Justin Trent, Martin Spellman, Margo workshop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom arts programs. Thurs., March 31 at 7 p.m. at Dublin’s Regal Cinema, 6:30 p.m. and Arne Kirkewoog, Bonnie Bartlett and earthlink.net. of the Opera, Morton Gould’s American at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Wednesdays - Schedule: April 9, 27: Charlotte Severin. Art Critique and Coffee, meets at the Salute, and Joe Garland’s In the Mood. The Tickets are $25 for reserved seats; stu- Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory;” April 23, May Harrington Art Gallery exhibit, Marks Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton. Fridays admission is free. www.lpyos.org dents tickets are $12.50 with the purchase 11: Richard Strauss’s “Capriccio;” April of Nature. A look into artistic interpreta- at 10 a.m. in the common area in front of Livermore-Amador Symphony, concert, of a reserved seat in any section. www. 30, May 18: Verdi’s “Il Trovatore;” May tions of the pleasant, abstract qualities of Nordstrom. ACC/ Art, Critique and Cof- Brahms’s 4th and soloist Joe Bonfiglio, livermoreperformingarts.com, or at the 14, June 11: Wagner’s “Die Walkure.” images in nature. Runs Wed., March 9 fee meets weekly where artists can share March 26, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Bankhead box office, 2400 First St., Liver- – Saturday, April 2, 2011. Firehouse Arts the newest works, techniques and talk 2400 First St., Livermore. Brahms’s 4th more. For additional information, contact: MISCELLANEOUS Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. about art. For more information call 925 and Joe Bonfiglio, soloist. Prelude talk 7 Victoria Schellenberger, LVEF President, 10th Annual Pleasanton Poetry, Prose & www.firehousearts.org. 461-5084 or e-mail PoetryOnCanvas@ p.m. 925-373-6800, www.livermoreper- [email protected] the Arts Festival, Sat. and Sun., March Kaleidoscopes by artist Christine McCall Mac.Com formingarts.org 26 and 27, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 now showing until April 15 at Casbah, Beginning painting and drawing lessons, DANCE Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Guest speak- 1770 First Street, Livermore CA. Hours Livermore artist and instructor offers les- ON THE STAGE Taylor 2, Paul Taylor’s dances, Tues., ers, poetry and prose workshops for 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Show sponsored sons to children and adults with little or Shakespeare’s Associates’ production of March 22, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead The- adults, youth and teen workshops, writing by Artistic Edge. no art experience. Students learn to draw A Life in the Theatre by David Mamet. ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. contests and an award ceremony. There Country Charm & Country Vines by artist and paint in a realistic way in various me- March 31-April 23, 2011, Thursdays, livermoreperformingarts.org or 925- are also be a linked visual and poetry Karen Fleschler is on display at the John diums using various techniques. They will Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the 373-6800. contest and display downtown and at the Christopher Cellars until April 15. Hours learn about perspective and color theory. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street, Friday Night Dance Parties, themed festival, a fine art exhibit and literary row Thursday – Sunday 2:00 – 6 p.m. Show Lessons will cover portraits, landscapes, Livermore, CA. Tickets from $25-$35 by parties each Friday night from Salsa to with local and nationally known authors. sponsored by Artistic Edge. still-life, illustration and more. $22 for calling 1-800-838-3006 or www.Liver- Swing, includes a group dance lesson For information, contact Michelle Russo, Linda Beach featured artist for March at 45 minute lesson. For more information moreShakes.org. For more information at 8:15. $15 cover charge, 8:15 dance City of Pleasanton Civic Arts, mrusso@ Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 contact Thomasin Dewhirst at 216-7231 visit www.LivermoreShakes.org or call lesson, 9:00-10:30 for dance parties. It’s ci.pleasanton.ca.us, (925) 931-5350 or Tesla Road, Livermore. The exhibit en- or [email protected]. 925-443-BARD (2273). All About Dancing, 171 So. J Street, Deborah Grossman, City of Pleasanton titled “Sense of Place” will feature pastel Summer Camp offered by Tri-Valley The Sound of Music, presented by Amador Livermore. 925-449-9292, or studio@ poet laureate at pleasantonpoetry@gmail. landscapes. The subjects of her paintings Repertory Theatre, class production: Valley and Foothill high schools, March itsallaboutdancing.com. com. www.firehousearts.org. include local and California scenes as well “Seussical Jr.” Three separate sessions 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 7:30 p.m. Amador 2011 San Francisco Flower & Garden as coastal images from her native New of camp during July/Aug 2011. First two Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. MOVIES Show, March 23-27 at the San Mateo England. The show will be on display sessions span 2 weeks each and are open Tickets at www.firehousearts.org. Going Places: A Classic Film Series, shown Event Center. Celebrate “Life in the March 1-31 from 11:00 to 4:30 daily at the to children in grades 2-8. Third session Sunol Repertory Theatre, annual melo- the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. California Garden” with food, wine, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Tasting is accelerated at 5 days and is open to drama Trouble Bubbles at the Hot Springs in the Pleasanton Library’s meeting room fun, flowers and more. Local wineries Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. children in grades 4-9. All children will or Hold Your Nose as You Walk By, by through June 2, 2011. The program is a participating are Concannon Vineyard, Call for Artists – Danville Art in the Park, participate as cast members in a musical Gary McCarver. March 18, 19, 25, 26, partnership of Las Positas College and the Crooked Vine, Cuda Ridge, Darcie Kent, October 1 & 2, 2011, Town Green. This production learning singing, dancing, and April 1, 2. Admission $15 Reserved Seat- Pleasanton Public Library proudly pres- Les Chenes Estate Vineyards, McGrail 13th annual Fine Arts Festival is accepting acting skills, as well as creating their own ing. All Performances at 8 p.m. Sunol Glen ent. Candy Klaschus, film historian and Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, Stony Ridge, applications from artists with paintings, costumes, sets, and props. Culminates in School Theatre, 11601 Main St., Sunol. Coordinator of the Humanities Program Tamas Estates & Wente Vineyards. Gar- sculpture, photography, ceramics, graph- two performances of “Seussical Jr.” at end Tickets go on sale to the general public at Las Positas College, is the host. There den design, new plants, 200 vendors, 75 ics and fine jewelry (no crafts). The event is of session. Session I: July 11-22 (shows on on February 4 at Little Valley Winery, is no admission charge. 400 Old Bernal seminars and films, “Garden To Table” sponsored by the Alamo Danville Artists’ the 23), Session II: July 25- Aug. 5 (shows 793 Main Street, Pleasanton, 12-5 PM Ave., Pleasanton. 931-3400. No registra- cooking demonstrations with Bay Area Society and the Town of Danville. Booth Aug. 6) and Session III: Aug 8-12 (shows Thursday-Sunday tion required. chefs. Hours are Wed-Sat 10am-7pm spaces are 10’ x 10’ and $70 for members on Aug. 13). Sessions 1 & 2: $400, Session Arsenic and Old Lace, Asbury Players, Italian Film Festival, March 25-26, times and Sunday 10am-6pm. http://sfgarden- of ADAS and $85 non-members plus 10% 3: $300 www.trivalleyrep.org March 18, 19, 20, 2011. Asbury United to be announced. Barbara Mertes Center show.com. to Art in the Schools fund. Prospectus may Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Liver- for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., A Special Poetry Evening with Cynthia be downloaded from www.ADAS4ART. WINERY EVENTS more. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday Livermore. Performing Arts Events Line Bryant, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 7:30 org or send an e-mail to normawebb@ 3rd annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. at 925.424.1100 or go to www.laspositas- - 8:30 p.m. Towne Center Books, 555 comcast.net or call 925 828-9170. or Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- Doors open 20 minutes prior to show college.edu/performingarts Main Street in Pleasanton. Cynthia’s latest call 925 828-9170. Applications will be tion. March 19-20, noon to 4:30 p.m. at time. Tickets are $10 general admission, Facing Ali, a documentary film about boxer books are Pebbles in the Shoe and No Time reviewed April 1st. various wineries. www.lvwine.org. 447- $8 for seniors and children under 12. For Muhammad Ali, will be shown on March to Shoot the Poets. Light Refreshments. 9463. Taste wines right out of the barrel, additional ticket information, please call 17 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- Free event. MEETINGS/CLASSES meet winemakers, and more. 455-1048. road Ave., Pleasanton. Presented by the George Komsky Live in Concert, an Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton The National Tour of The Music Man, Pleasanton Library. Doors open 6:15pm, Italian Night in Diablo. Thurs., April Art League, meeting Mon., March 21, MUSIC/CONCERTS March 19, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley Per- film screens at 7pm. Seating is on a first- 14, 5:30 p.m no-host bar and limited live 7:30 p.m. Almond Ave. School, 1401 Music every Saturday in the tasting room forming Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., come, first-served basis. The film events auction for $100.00 per person. “An Ital- Almond Ave., Livermore. Program by from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate San Ramon, 973-3343 or SanRamonPer- are free and open to all. No registration ian Night in Diablo” will feature Italian Walter Davies and Bill Hackett, “Alterna- is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- formingArts.com. is required. For more information, call opera arias by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini tive Photographic Processes” and “Digital days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather Judy, Judy, Judy, a cabaret tribute will be Penny Johnson, 931-3405. and other favorite timeless pieces. The Photography 101.” Public is invited. There Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. performed at the Firehouse Arts Center, concert proceeds will support Police and is no admission charge. Information at 449-1871 or www.redfeath- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, on CHORAL Fire: The Fallen Heroes with funds to assist Avant-Garde Arts Studio has moved to erwinery.com March 20, 2 p.m. A tribute to the legacy of Valley Concert Chorale, Winter concert, the families of law enforcement and fire a new location in Pleasanton, 435 Boul- Chris Bradley’s Jazz Band, plays at The legendary singer and actress Judy Garland. “In Remembrance,” marking the upcom- service personnel who lost their lives in der Court, #600. Studio art courses at Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) Performers will include internationally ing 10th anniversary of the September the line of duty. Held at Diablo Country Avant-Garde offer students a serious and the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month known Tielle Baker, San Francisco Caba- 11, 2001 tragedy. Fri., March 18, 8 p.m. Club in the town of Diablo Information is sustained exploration of the creative pro- 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz ret Gold Award-winning singer Pamela Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle available at www.thefallenheroes.org or cesses in visual art. Technical, perceptual from the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s. Brooks, Emmy Award singer ML Parr, Parkway, Pleasanton. Ticket information email [email protected] Tickets and aesthetic issues are addressed in a his- Blacksmith Square live music, Saturdays joined by celebrated jazz pianist Richard at www.valleyconcertchorale.org. can be purchased at 925.831.2011 torical and contemporary context. Classes 3-6 May – September, sponsored by Nelson Hall. The Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under are structured so that students experience Artistic Edge, Greenleaf BBQ Products, Golden Dragon Acrobats, Chinese touring the musical direction of Cesar Cancino, the creative process through a direct and John Christopher Cellars, Swirl, and company, Fri., March 25, 7:30 p.m. Bank- will present “Broadway to Hollywood,” THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 9 Work by Joanna Crawshaw Displayed at Cuda Ridge Cuda Ridge Wines is present- with her passion for abstract art. ing works by Livermore artist Joanna’s current work represents Joanna Crawshaw through the end a move toward mood based work of April. Artist Joanna Crawshaw that provides an atmosphere in will be in attendance at an artist which each piece can come alive reception at Cuda Ridge Wines on and communicate with the viewer. Sunday, March 27 from 1pm-4pm. She looks forward to meeting both Light refreshments and comple- her returning guests and new ap- mentary wine tasting will be pro- preciators. vided. Joanna’s art is available for Many of Joanna’s pieces are on purchase at the winery. display in the Cuda Ridge main Livermore native Joanna Craw- tasting room and in the Cuda Cav- shaw studied at the Art Institute ern. The oil and acrylic paintings of Boston where she discovered are interspersed with the barrels to a love for abstract art. Since her make a unique display of her work move back from Boston, she has in a tranquil environment. Cuda concentrated on finding a way to Ridge Wines is located at 5385 Artist to marry her love of the human form East Avenue in Livermore. Introduce Casbah and Artistic Edge Team to New Work Support Local Artist Disney Art On Main Street, a Casbah, the Mediterranean and are actually made out of pictures fine art collection at Alexander’s "Wounded" by Joanna Crawshaw Fine Art will host its first meet the Middle-East Restaurant at 1770 of buildings or nature, which have First Street in Livermore, is sup- been replicated and mirrored until artist event on Fri., March 25 and porting the Artist Community by complex designs emerge. Sat., March 26. Rodel Gonzalez holding Art Exhibits throughout will be at the Pleasanton store on the year at their location. Artistic Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Satur- Edge, local art store located at Quilt Expert Featured at Mad Hatter's Tea Party day from 2 to 5 p.m. Blacksmith Square in Livermore On Friday the opening recep- works with the local artists to help The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will Alex Anderson, former host conduct vision screening in area tion will unveil his international further promote and display their be hosted by the Assistance League of HGTV’s “Simply Quilts,” and pre-schools, work with seniors, collection and newest limited edi- creations at local businesses and of Amador Valley on Sat., May 7 at author of numerous quilting books, plus take part in other local pro- tion releases. create the shows at Casbah. the Aahmes Shrine Event Center, will be the guest presenter. She will grams. On Saturday, Rodel will present Currently on display at the 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. talk about and display quilts. Tickets are $50. All of the a painting demonstration. Casbah through April 15 is “Ka- The festivities begin at noon. Assistance League of Amador funds will go to support local Alexander’s Fine Art is located leidoscopes of Livermore” by This 16th annual fund-raiser Valley is a philanthropic organi- programs. For information or tickets call at 608 Main St., Pleasanton. The Livermore Artist Christine Mc- will include tea tables decorated by zation in the Pleasanton/Dublin/ Call. Christine has been capturing members, food, a hat contest, raffle Livermore area. The group of 70 Carmen at 371-4566 or go to www. event is free to the public. amadorvalley.assistanceleague. Livermore’s heritage and beauty prizes and a champagne bar. volunteers purchase school cloth- Please RSVP by Monday, March org. 21 at [email protected] with her photographs. These un- ing for local underserved children, or call 925-846-6015 usual designs look images from a toy kaleidoscope. Upon closer inspection, one can see that they

Panama Red Coffee Co. is hosting an exhibition of scenic photographic images of California by local Livermore photographer William Hackett of Cheshire Cat Photo, during the month of March. The color images include several prize-winning photographs. All artworks are for sale. The event will be open during Panama Red’s regular hours. The Panama Red Coffee Co. is located at 2115 1st Street, Livermore. Pictured is Point Bonita Lighthouse.

10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment Early Music: A Superb Baroque Concert By Nancy O’Connell Henry Purcell’s Music for a and when England became Prot- bouquet for Marilyn Marquis, who logue between two types of voice. Las Positas offered its second While opened the program. It estant, he was forced to leave. His has organized these early music It was a musical tour de force. program of the 2011 season Early began quietly in the harpsichord. work, Lasciami un sol momento, concerts these past few years. A Dieupart suite for solo harp- Music Concert Series on Saturday Then the countertenor, Jay White, was beautifully interpreted by Jay Johann Sebastian Bach’s Con- sichord followed, which was very night, March 12. entered. His voice was eloquent, White. The second part was very certo in D Major opened the well executed by Yoko Tanaka. Those who arrived by 7:30 p.m. his hands expressive, highlight- dramatic. White sounded angry, his second half of the program. In Charles Dieupart (c. 1667-1740) were lucky to hear a pre-concert ing every word. Purcell is known notes quickened as he sang of love the pre-concert talk it was pointed also composed the gentle love talk with Bruce Lamott, currently as the greatest English composer betrayed and the cruel pain that he out that Bach stayed within a fifty song, Gia la Stagion D’Amore the director of the Philharmonia of the 17th century. His music had suffered. The harpsichord ac- mile radius of Leipzig, Germany which White performed next Chorale and a professor at the San is still performed today. He pro- companiment became much faster, for most of his professional life, with harpsichord accompaniment. Francisco Conservatory. He asked vided clear instructions on how placing great technical demands on whereas Handel traveled widely. Again, his expressive hands por- questions of the two soloists – Jay he wanted the ornamentation in Yoko Tanaka. Lamott said that Bach was influ- trayed so much feeling, and his White, countertenor, and Yuko his compositions performed. Both She surmounted all of the dif- enced by the music of Vivaldi, and voice captivated the audience. Tanaka, harpsichordist, and invited soloists interpreted this work as he ficulties with ease, just as she did this concerto was patterned after The last work returned to the questions from the audience. One would have wished. in Handel’s Suite or Sonata in F Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major. music of Purcell. The bass line was amusing moment came as he asked John Blow lived from 1649 Major. In the Allegro the notes For solo harpsichord, the Allegro played on the harpsichord. Then Jay White, a Grammy award-win- to 1708. His Ground in E Minor were lightning quick. Her fingers began with running notes in both improvisation on that melody be- ning artist, if he had undergone followed the Purcell. The piece were in perpetual motion. In the hands. The Larghetto introduced came more and more intricate. This surgery in order to achieve his is for solo harpsichord. A ground Courante she played staccato pas- repeated chords, had a contrasting led into an Evening Hymn with the high voice like the Castrati of early is based on a bass line which has sages. The right hand would make section and then returned to the haunting voice of the countertenor music in the 16th through the 18th a melodic line over a few bars. a statement, the left would answer. earlier chords – an ABA form. The singing Hallelujah – a glorious centuries. Usually only four bars are used to In another movement she used the last movement, another Allegro, way to end this concert as the au- White assured the audience give the melody to the bass. Then echo effect to great advantage by was lively and spirited, and filled dience erupted with enthusiastic that he had not undergone such it is repeated again and again. On introducing the theme on the lower with challenging passages. applause. an operation, and that many men her two-manual instrument, Yoko manual, then echoing the theme on White then returned for a This concert was performed in could cultivate this type of sing- Tanaka, was able to demonstrate the upper manual (or keyboard.) Handel work. First he told the au- the new Barbara Mertes Center ing if they were trained. In those contrasting dynamics. The upper White returned to the stage, dience that in the earlier operatic for the Arts, Building 4000 on the early centuries, women were not register was quiet; the lower pro- singing in Handel’s Stille Amare selection, the pharaoh hadn’t really Las Positas campus. Parking is allowed to perform on the stage, duced a forte sound. Her ornamen- from Tolomeo. He sang the role of died. He’d been given a sleeping free. Reserve a ticket or several for and castrati assumed those roles tation was brilliant; her left hand a deposed Egyptian pharaoh who potion by his wife. He returns to your entire family through www. in feminine costumes. Counter- technique strong and powerful. is forced to drink poison. White’s the stage and joins the chorus. lpcearlymusic.org, and come to the tenors became the third voice, in The piece ended quietly. countertenor’s voice was haunting White described the next Han- last concert in the series on April musical compositions for voices, Giovanni Bononcini, who lived in his despair. He acted the part del cantata as “light and fluffy.” 2, which will honor Philip Man- in addition to the tenor and those from 1670 to 1747, was Italian. His with great feeling as he slumped Written while Handel was living well, Dean of Academic Services who sang descant as early as the music was very popular in Eng- back in his chair. in Rome, this Cantata had some and the Director of the Center for 14th century. land. However, he was Catholic, After intermission, during musical surprises. White managed the Arts. He is retiring at the end which Yoko tuned her beauti- to sing two roles at once. He would of this academic year and will be ful instrument, she left the stage sing in his high countertenor voice sorely missed. “Quackabella” Choir Fun, briefly and returned with a big and answer in a low tenor – a dia- Food and Entertainment The Cantabella Children’s gourmet spaghetti dinner, includ- Chorus was chosen by CD audi- ing appetizer, spaghetti, salad, tion to participate in the Pacific bread and a drink. Vegetarian International Children’s Choir spaghetti will be available upon Festival (PICCFEST), June 21-27, request. A collection of desserts 2011, at the University of Oregon will be auctioned to top off the in Eugene, home of the Ducks. meal. “Quackabella” choristers “Quackabella” is hosting an will provide entertainment. evening of delicious food, spar- Proceeds from the dinner and kling entertainment and fun on auction will be used to offset the Friday, March 25, 2011, at Our cost of festival transportation and Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 registration. South Livermore Avenue, Liver- The community is invited to at- more, 6:30-9:00 PM. tend this family event. Tickets are Award-winning Bay Area chef $20. Cantabella.org 925-577-3514 Dana La Grutta will prepare a 925-292-2663

Cantabella Children's Chorus during a recent Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 11

The Livermore Youth Football Victorian Tea League (LJFL) Cheer Squad won 1st place in their Division at the Planned at USA Jr. Nationals Championship Ravenswood held March 5 at Disneyland. They competed against teams from all Celebrate May Day with the over the west coast. Pictured is annual Ravenswood Victorian Tea the squad with their trophy. The for a springtime afternoon of digni- are (front on mat, left to right) fied delight. This year marks the Hannah Ulrich, Allison Martin; 15th anniversary for the charming (front row) Alyssa Martinez, event, presented by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Shelby Granada, Zoe Kline, and the Ravenswood Progress Hannah Burbach, Nicole Adams League. (learning forward from back row), The 1890s restored Victorian Makenzie Frost, Adriana Correa, is on the National Register of His- Mikayla Winter, Caitlin McCool, toric Places, is a State of California Ally Christensen; and (back row) Historical Point of Interest and is a Coach Taylor Zentner, Coach City of Livermore Historic Preser- Jackie Kline, Reagan Haus, vation Landmark Site. Sarah Peters, Tori Bairrios, Emily Sweets and savories, a selec- Burchfield, Rylie Fields, Neydelin tion of teas, sparking wine and sparkling juice will be served. This Torres, and Savannah Haus. event is open to adults and children ages 8 and older. A special menu is set; special food requests cannot be accommodated. Docents will be dressed in Victorian-era cos- tumes as they serve the tea. Live Teams from each of the Pleasanton background music will add to the middle schools won awards at the ambiance. United Spirit Association Junior The tea is set for 2 to 4:30 p.m. Nationals held at Disneyland, Sunday, May 1, at Ravenswood, March 6th. The team from 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Pleasanton Middle won first place Two seating locations are avail- in the Medium Junior Show Novice able: inside the historic home or division. For the second year outside on the covered porch. in a row, the team - coached by Tickets are $37 per person. All Kim DeJoy and Natalie Vultaggio donations benefit the Ravenswood - won both the Northern California Historic Site Furnishing Fund, an Spirit Championship and the ongoing project of the nonprofit Junior Nationals Championship Ravenswood Progress League that in their division. This year the supports restoration and public team also won the overall Grand programs at the site. Championship with the highest Reservations are being taken total score among 35 teams now until the event is full. For from California and Nevada. This more information, call 925-443- makes five championships for 0238. Reservations forms are the Pleasanton Middle team in available online at www.larpd. the last two years. Members of dst.ca.us.

the Pleasanton Middle team are: Cameron Bell, Sarina DeJoy, Mitsu Four Music Dill, Lexi Ewanich, Hayley Hart, Tori Heckart, Madison Hinkins, Awards Ali Johnson, Mandi Johnson, Victoria Lachnit, Mikai Lewis, Available Emma Loll, Madison Maas, Sami The Livermore-Amador Sym- Manning, Amber Marquez, Cierra phony Association has four awards Martinez, Erin Moirano, Brieanna of $300 each to be given to graduat- Morrissey, Megan Patterson, ing high school seniors who have Jordan Robinson, Lauren Shohfi, participated in school and com- Brittany Vargas, Lexi Venema munity musical activities during the 9th through 12th grades. The team from Hart Middle, Students are eligible if they coached by Nancy Jefferies, won live or attend school in Livermore, second place in the Small Junior Pleasanton, Sunol, Dublin, or San Show Novice division. Hart had Ramon. previously won second place Information regarding the in the Northern California Spirit awards and an application form competition. Completing the wins may be found at www.livamsymph. for the Pleasanton middle schools, org the team from Harvest Middle won Applications must be post- third place in the Medium Junior marked by April 11, 2011. Ques- Show Novice division. The team is tions may be directed to (925)447- coached by Linda Montoya. 8789

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices in begins at 8 p.m. with dancing to follow. All Daughters of the American Revolu- 30 and May 1, 2011. Volunteers are needed years old. The class meets on Thursdays from Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box funds raised will be used to benefit the children tion (DAR), Jose Maria Amador Chapter, to help make the event a success. Festival 9:30-11:30AM beginning 9/9/10 and goes 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin of Sunset Christian Schools. The public is Pleasanton, meets first Saturday of the month. hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until 5/12/11. More information about the Board. Include name of organization, meeting invited to attend. Tickets are $60 per person. Members are descendants of patriots of the and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The wine CBS program and registration available by date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone Cocktail dress and masks are encouraged. American Revolution. Dedicated to preserving pouring shifts are Saturday 10:30 a.m. (½ contacting Sharon at 925-399-5072, or email number and contact person should also be Information or reservations, call 895-4051 or American history, promoting patriotism and hour to set up) to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to [email protected]. included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) email [email protected]. securing America's future through education. 5:30 p.m. (1/2 hour to clean up). Sunday 10:30 Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Registration Fair, Livermore Valley Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, Please contact Ann at 510-507-5509 or anar- a.m. (½ hour to set up) to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Joint Unified School District, for kindergarten Sat., March 19, 50-82 miles Cinderella clas- [email protected] for time and location. p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour to clean up). All school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. and new students in grades 1-8: March 17, sic training ride, meet 9:30 a.m. at Crank-2 Special Fund-raising, Cantabella Chil- volunteers required to attend the Wine Country All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. 3:30-7:30; March 18, 2:00-6:00 at Robert Tandem Bicycles in Pleasanton, Kathy Burkle, dren’s Chorus will host a gourmet spaghetti Festival Volunteer Training Meeting which is Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., [email protected]. Sun., March 20, 39 dinner, an auction of fabulous desserts, plus scheduled for Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- Livermore. Visit www.livermoreschools.com miles, summit of Mt. Hamilton, meet 10 a.m. entertainment by talented chorus members. Download a volunteer agreement form at vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., for more information. corner of Alum Rock Ave. and Mt. Hamilton Friday, March 25, 6:30-9:00 P.M. at Our Savior www.livermoredowntown.com. Forms must worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All Pleasanton VIP Travel, Visit Safari West, Rd., Richard Hedges, 447-6197. Wed., March Lutheran Ministries gymnasium, 1385 South be returned no later than Monday, April 18th, are welcome. Wed., May 25, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $86 members, 23, 30 miles Livermore Airport to Lake Del Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Proceeds are 2011. For information, call 373-1795. Stepping Stones on Grief Journey, $87 nonmembers. Price includes one hour Valle, meet 10 a.m., Gail Blanco, 872-1001. to benefit Cantabella choristers who will attend Free income tax help, Livermore, AARP Grief Ministry Workshop Spring 2011 Series, guided tour of Safari West, lunch, Marin cheese Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to the prestigious Pacific International Children’s volunteer preparers. Mondays, Feb. 7-April 18, Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Eight factory, and motorcoach transportation. Signup contact the leader for details on where to meet Choir Festival in June, 2011, at the University noon-4 p.m. Robert Livermore Community Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m., April 7-June 2 at travel desk, Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and what to bring. of Oregon, home of the Ducks! Join us for a Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, by ap- (omitting April 21) at St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Pleasanton. Information, 931-5370. Free Diabetes Class. 7 week series will delightful evening of delicious food, beautiful pointment, 373-5760. Thursdays and Fridays, Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Preregistration is Hacienda School, 3800 Stoneridge Dr., teach you how to manage your Type 2 diabetes music and lots of fun, and help send members Feb. 3-April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Civic Center required. A one-time $15 donation is requested. Pleasanton is offering a Spring Break Science or Pre Diabetes, eat the foods you love, how and of the “Quackabella” chorus to UO! Tickets Library, 1188 So, Livermore Avenue, first Open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Learning Adventure camp. Monday through why to check your blood sugar, medications, $20. Call (925) 577-3514 or (925) 292-2663. come, first served. Bring W2, all 1099 forms, Please call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377, for more Friday, April 4-8, 2011. The focus this year is exercise and more! New series begins Thursday Information: Cantabella.org. copy of previous year's tax return, and other information. Earth Science, plate tectonics, and earthquakes. April 14 - May 26, 10 am - 12 pm, in Livermore. Navy, Marine Corp. & Coast Guard important documents. The deaf community is invited to worship The program is for 1st-8th grade students. Please call the Alameda County Public Health veterans, meet with other like minded veterans Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to at First Presbyterian Church in Livermore, The hours are from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 for more for camaraderie and more. There are no laws new and established residents of the Tri-Val- where ASL translation will be provided every extended care at no charge from 8:00 am – 6 information and to register. to protect benefits, so it is time to get involved. ley. Activities include a coffee on the first Sunday at 10:30 A.M The church is located on pm. The cost is $325 (all inclusive except Spring Service of Remembrance, Wed., The local branch of the FRA, a veterans Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the the corner of 4th and L streets. lunch). Call Charlotte at (925) 485-5750 to April 6, 7 p.m. Hope Hospice Grief Support service organization, meets the first Friday of second Wednesday of the month, bunco, Mah Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 learn how to register. Center, 6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100, Dublin. each month at 1900 at the Veterans Memorial Jongg, bridge, walking and hiking groups, Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Livermore Military Families is a support Includes poetry, music and a ceremony of Building, 511 South L Street, Livermore. For family activities and monthly adult socials. ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s group for families in Livermore, who have a remembrance. Each guest/family will receive more information, go to www.fra.org or contact Information, call 215-8405 or visit www. Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study loved one serving in the Military. It is a safe a complimentary remembrance rose with vase. Roy Warner, 449-6048. PleasantonNewcomers.com. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer place to come and share the joys, tears and fears Additional roses are $5 each. Refreshments Recruitment Grant, a $500 recruitment Good News Bears, nonprofit with a mis- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at they have with others who understand what will be served. Reserve a personalized rose grant is available for a woman student pursu- sion to distribute stuffed animals to social 846-8650 for weekly programs. they are going through. All family members no later than March 31. 829-8770 or www. ing a career in education. Eligibility includes services, emergency services, medical facili- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Liver- are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings HopeHospice.com. graduate of a high school in Livermore, ties and anyone who needs a hug. Based in more. Bible studies for all ages, including 21 are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month Tri-Valley Communities Against a Ra- Pleasanton or Dublin, full time student of Livermore, the group reaches around the Bay classes for adults every Sunday morning at at the Livermore VFW Building, 522 South L dioactive Environment (Tri-Valley CAREs) upper division or graduate standing as of fall Area and the world. Volunteers needed to hold 9:45. Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. as well as Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more was founded in 1983 in Livermore, California 2011, must have a good gpa. The application collections of gently used teddy bears and other 6 p.m. There is also a Hot Topics Bible Study information please call Tami Jenkins, 925- by concerned neighbors living around the Law- deadline is March 19, 2011. The grant will be stuffed animals, assist with fund-raising and on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. while children are 784-5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ rence Livermore National Laboratory, one of awarded by the local chapter of Delta Kappa deliver the animals to organizations supported in Children's choir and youth are in worship yahoo.com two locations where all US nuclear weapons are Gamma, an international honor society for by the group. Meetings 2nd Thursday of the and other activities. 447-1848, www.trinity- Robotics 101, Girl Scouts of Northern designed. Tri-Valley CAREs monitors nuclear women educators. To receive an application month, 6:30 p.m. at the Livermore Police Sta- livermore.org. California is hosting three hands-on workshops weapons and environmental clean-up activities form, send a self-addressed stamped envelope tion. Log on to www.goodnewsbears.org or call St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, this spring that bring the world of robotics to throughout the US nuclear weapons complex, to: Susan Canfield, 262 Trevarno Rd., Liver- 373-7982 for more information. 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Inquirers/confirma- girls. In this series of introductory workshops with a special focus on Livermore Lab and the more, CA 94551. tion class Sundays through May 22, 9:30 to girls ages 6-14 will build and program LEGO surrounding communities. Tri-Valley CAREs' Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful War RELIGION 11:15 a.m. All are welcome. Variety of subjects robots, learn all about robotics tournaments overarching mission is to promote peace, justice Protest will be held on the fourth Wednesday Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 will be covered. Call The Rev. Debra Low-Skin- and even compete in a scrimmage of their and a healthy environment. All are welcome of the month, March 23, between 5 - 6 at the to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of ner, 447-3289. Lenten evening prayer, soup own! There are three dates to the series: March at the monthly meeting at the Livermore corners of First and Neal Streets. Please join Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, supper and study offered on Mondays, March 27, April 17, and May 22. All workshops will Civic Center Library Thursday, March 17 from us if you can. Questions?? Call Cathe Norman Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. 14-April 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Study will use "The be held at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton. 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call Tri- at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ 925-305-9468. Last Week" A Day by Day Account of Jesus' More information at http://www.girlscouts- Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Final Week in Jerusalem;" call The Rev. Debra norcal.org/documents/Flyer.pdf. To sign up, website at http://trivalleycares.org Pleasantonians4Peace.org non Blvd., Livermore. Services: Sunday Low-Skinner, 447-3289. St. Patrick's Green contact Donna Androwsky at dandrowsky@ Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- Pacific Locomotive Association, non- school 9:45 a.m., worship 11 a.m., Tuesday Fund-raiser and Potluck, March 17, starts at girlscoutsnorcal.org or call (510) 562-8470 port Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the profit group operates the Niles Canyon Railroad Bible study, 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. 5:30 p.m., call Jenny Moy, 447-3289. ext. 136. month, 10am at Heritage Estates Retirement between Fremont Niles District and Sunol. 1-888-805-7151. Purim Activity, Congregation Beth Emek Widowed Men and Women of Northern Community, 900 E Stanley Blvd. , Livermore. Volunteers are sought for the following glazier, Tri-Valley Unity Church, 2260 Camino will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim Sat., CA., Lunch on San Ramon, 11:30 a.m., March The next meeting is March 22. All are welcome. painter, electrician, mechanic or welder to Ramon, San Ramon. Class for children, ages March 19, which recalls the triumph of good- 23, RSVP by March 20 to Marsha, 827-2501. A video presentation entitled, Coping with a restore historic trains. Other volunteers can be 1-10, during church service, 10 to 11:15 a.m. ness and loyalty over bigotry and evil. Jews Birthday dinner in Pleasanton, 6 p.m. March Chronic Neuropathy, will be shown. For further a brakeman or brakewoman, shopkeeper, tree Ongoing adult classes and small groups. All traditionally celebrate Purim with abundant 26, RSVP by March 23 to Mary Ann, 294-5708. information contact: Ann Laye, 443-4098 trimmer, docent, caterer or engineer. For more are welcome. (925) 829-2733. www.trival- food and drink and donations to charity. Beth Lunch in Fremont, 1 p.m. March 29, RSVP by Scholarship, Chapter FX, of the P.E.O. opportunities, call Rich Alexander at 510-996- leyunity.com Emek’s annual Purimspiel, a retelling of the March 26 to Vickie, 51-656-1166. Sisterhood (a philanthropic and educational 8420 or email [email protected]. Spiritual Reiki Group The Japanese story of Purim, will feature entertainment and Monte Carlo, safe and sober grand night organization promoting women’s education) 11th Annual Danville-Alamo-Walnut system of Reiki is a spiritual practice which auctions, with proceeds going to organizations celebration fund-raising for Granada and announces that applications are available for Creek Branch of AAUW Garden Tour will uses meditations, chanting, visualizations, that include Hope Hospice, the Tri-Valley Livermore high schools. Fri., March 25, 7 to their annual $600 scholarship and the Marcia M. be held Fri., May 6 and Sat., May 7. Seven and hands-on energy group work so that we Haven and the Tri-Valley Humane Society. 11 p.m. at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lind- Howie Memorial Scholarship. The awards are gardens in Alamo, Danville and Walnut Creek can connect to our true nature. No prior Reiki Adult Megillah reading will be at 5:30pm, bergh Ave., Livermore. Casino games, hors open to any female who is a graduating senior will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are experience is necessary. On the first and third PurimSpiel at 7:00pm. Congregation Beth d'oeuvres, music, and live and silent auctions. intending to further her education by attending $30 if postmarked by April 30th, $35 thereafter; Saturdays of every month, 10-11:45 a.m. at Tri- Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. $10 All proceeds benefit the safe and sober grad an accredited college, business school, cosme- $25 for seniors 65+ by April 30, $30 thereafter. Valley Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador per person. 925- 931-1055. night celebrations at both high schools. Tick- tology or nursing course. Applicants must be No children under 12 please. For tickets with Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Gayle at Celebrate Purim at the Bothwell Arts ets $40 per person. Information and updates residents of Livermore. When awarding these garden locations, mail check by April 30 pay- [email protected]. Center with Tri-Valley Cultural Jews on Sun- at granadagradnight.com and lhsgradnight. scholarships, financial need is considered, as able to “AAUW Funds” with a business size, Community Bible Study Class, book of day, March 20, from 10:30 to 12:30. Includes com, or call Barbara Mastrobuoni, 683-7457 well as scholastic achievement and extracur- self-addressed stamped envelope to: AAUW Luke will be the topic of study in Pleasanton at annual costume parade. Hamantashn will be or Shirey Brooks, 346-3388. ricular activities. Letters of recommendation Garden Tour 400 Cliffside Dr., Danville, CA Valley Bible Church. CBS is a non-denomina- made. Non-members are asked to contribute Mad Hatter's Tea Party, hosted by As- and official transcripts must be attached to the 94526. Further information: gardentour@ tional Bible study ministry open to all women, $10 per family as a donation. sistance League of Amador Valley, Sat., May application. Applications may be obtained from aauw.daw.org or Tena: (925) 837-0826. Various with a special children's program for ages 0-5 7, Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., high school scholarship advisors or by sending landscape designers as well as expert gardeners Livermore, beginning at noon. Tea tables a stamped, self addressed envelope to: Chapter will be on hand to share their knowledge. All decorated by members, food, hat contest, raffle FX, P.E.O., 1961 Evans Street, Livermore CA proceeds benefit AAUW’s Funds that support prizes and champagne bar. Alex Alexander, 94550. (925) 366 5567. Applications must be aspiring female scholars. former host of HGTV's Simply Quilts, will postmarked no later than April 12, 2011. Volunteer Drivers Needed, Senior Sup- talk about and display her quilts. $50. Funds Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, port Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for go to support local programs. Information or meeting Alamo, 9:30am – Wednesdays -San Volunteer Drivers to transport seniors to their tickets, call Carmen, 371-4566 or go to www. Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 medical appointments. The Senior Transpor- amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org. Danville Blvd., Contact - Nicole O., 925-997- tation Program supplements existing public Fundraiser, Tuff Girl Fitness in Liver- 4047 / Erin S., 415-215-1187 http://foodad- and paratransit services by providing rides more is offering a free fundraiser fitness boot dicts.org/images/wheelchair_logo.JPG. No via volunteer drivers. Volunteers must have camp in Livermore on Saturday, March 19 dues, fees or weigh-ins. All are welcome. a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle, from 8am-9:30am. This boot camp will be a Funds for school, Pet Food Express will carry automobile liability insurance, and have fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer be donating all the proceeds from pet washes a clear DMV record. Please contact Jennifer Research. To RSVP email [email protected] during the month of March to Amador Valley Cullen for more information at (925) 931-5387 or visit tuffgirl.com High School Sports & Deca Programs. Washing or email: [email protected]. Funding for Sunset Christian Schools Masquerade your pet has never been easier with their self- this program is provided by Alameda County Gala, Sat., March 26, at the Livermore Barn, service pet stations. Each station includes raised Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) 3131 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Fund-raising tubs, shampoos, air dryers, towels, aprons to and Measure B Funds. event featuring a catered dinner, dancing, keep you dry and no mess to clean up. The new Volunteer for 20th annual Livermore raffles, lice and silent auctions. Doors open at Pet Food Express is located next to Safeway at Wine Country Festival will be held April 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Live auction 1737 Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton.