Broken Relationship Threatens Research Quality at LLNL by Jeff Garberson Tion (NNSA)

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National Report: Broken Relationship Threatens Research Quality At LLNL By Jeff Garberson tion (NNSA). The New Mexico NNSA’s security and safety tention.” immediate result, it said, has A “broken relationship” laboratories are Los Alamos and policies came in for particular Safety and security costs been “increased centralization of threatens to erode the quality Sandia National Laboratories. criticism. In recent years, they should be reduced “so that they science and technology planning of research being conducted at Sandia also operates a laboratory have been so intrusive as to do not impose an excessive and direction” and “top-down Lawrence Livermore National in Livermore. lead to a “breakdown of trust,” burden on essential (science tasking.” Laboratory and its companion The management review was according to the just-released and engineering) activities,” the The Site Offices at Livermore Find Out What's national defense laboratories undertaken at the request of report. report continues. and Los Alamos are “organized in New Mexico, according to a Congress. A study committee The report urges “NNSA, The report criticizes an ever and staffed largely for monitoring Happening report by the National Research visited Lawrence Livermore and Congress, and top management tighter NNSA management ap- compliance,” according to the Check out the Council. the other laboratories last year to of the Laboratories (to) recognize proach that now has Site Offices report. “This reflects mistrust” The relationship referred to take public testimony, much of that safety and security systems next to the laboratories exercis- and undercuts the “balanced second section is between the laboratories and which focused on the excessive at the Laboratories have been ing “direct budget, regulatory approach” that is needed for Section II is filled with infor- their federal sponsor, the Nation- governmental controls and high strengthened to the point where and contract oversight, and ad- mation about arts, entertainment al Nuclear Security Administra- overhead costs. they no longer need special at- ministrative authority.” The (See RESEARCH, page 4) and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin board. Pleasanton Approves First 4th Police Union Fund-raiser Contract Finalized A new agreement with the The community is invited to Pleasanton Police Officers As- an evening of food, wine, beer, sociation (PPOA) was approved entertainment and fun while last week by the Pleasanton City raising money to bring back the Council. Livermore July 4th firework Police officers in attendance display and celebration. indicated they would also vote in The event will be held Thurs., support of the new agreement. March 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 Under the new Memorandum p.m. at the Robert Livermore of Agreement (MOU), there will Community Center – Cresta be no pay increases. Union mem- Blanca Room, 4444 East Avenue, bers will begin picking up em- Livermore. ployee retirement contributions; Tickets are $20 at the door. a two tier retirement program will A local favorite, vocalist and be implemented; and retirement guitarist Roger Kardinal, will health benefits are changed. The provide entertainment for the new agreement is expected to evening as light appetizers com- save the city approximately $2.4 pliment the wine and beer tast- million through the 2013-2014 ings. A raffle will be held for gift budget. The current MOU ex- baskets and autographed sports pired May 31, 2011. memorabilia. The expiration date of the The evening is one of the proposed MOU is May 31, 2014, ways the Livermore Fireworks slightly over two years from Committee is planning to raise Photo - DougJorgensen the date the document becomes funds to bring back the Liver- Students prepare to take part in 'Hunger Games.' operationally effective. more July 4th firework display City Manager Nelson Fialho and celebration. After the annual stated, “This contract is for two Fourth-of-July festivities fell years, which allows for adjust- victim to budget cuts and were “Hunger Games” stoke a love of reading ments should the economic situ- cancelled in 2011, a group of By Patricia Koning stand government oppression and televised battle to the death with entered for things like turning in ation change.” community members gathered At the Livermore Valley Char- corruption,” explains Watkins. great rewards for the winning homework and participating in A member of the Tea Party to form the Livermore Fireworks ter School (LVCS) last Friday, “This also ties into our study of district. The name of each boy class,” says Wenzler. and several police officers spoke Committee, and is operating all of the elements were there ancient Rome and the gladiator and girl within the age range is The sixth grade math teachers to the council about the con- under the non-profit umbrella of – the reaping bowl, the tributes, games.” entered yearly into their District’s incorporated the LVCS reaping tract. the Livermore Area Recreation the cornucopia, even Caesar The book describes a post- reaping bowl, from which the bowl into their instruction, with David Miller, Tea Party, said, and Park District (LARPD) Flickman and Effie Trinket. apocalyptic, dystopian world set tributes are drawn. Youth can an exercise in which each student “It is an outrage that the police Foundation. Parking and admis- Sound like The Hunger Games? in the country of Panem, which earn extra money and food for calculated his or her chances of are confronted with the reality sion fees collected at Robertson To culminate the study of Su- is divided into 12 districts. Af- entering their names more often, being chosen. Watkins and Wen- of unsustainable promises made Park, the closest location to the zanne Collins’ best-selling young ter one of the districts rebelled resulting in the poor being over- zler divided their students into by irresponsible politicians. The firework display, cover less than adult novel, LVCS sixth grade against Panem’s capital, the represented in the reaping bowl. Districts 1 through 11. current pensions are unsustain- a quarter of the costs of the event, core teachers Judy Watkins and Hunger Games were devised as In January, the teachers began “The students were very fa- able. There needs to be a retire- so the remaining costs need to be Heather Wenzler led their stu- a way to keep Panem’s subjects putting their sixth grade students’ miliar with District 12, the home ment plan that does not cause covered by community donations dents through a reenactment of in line. names into their own reaping of the book’s heroine Katniss conflict between city staff and and corporate sponsorships. the key elements of the book. Each district must send two bowl. “We wanted to make Everdeen, so we used that as our taxpayers as the stock market The committee is confident “We wanted students to really tributes, ages 12 to 18, to com- inclusion in the reaping bowl goes up and down.” that the community will finan- connect to the book and under- pete in the Hunger Games, a a positive thing, so they were (See GAMES, page 8) The concern about pensions cially support the effort to bring is the unfunded liability of $137 back the Livermore fireworks million that the city is faced with since watching the firework backfilling. City Councilmember display is an annual tradition for Cindy McGovern suggested that many throughout the city, not just Livermore Endorses Transportation Spending the pension payments that the (See 4TH OF JULY, page 5) The Livermore City Council amounting to over $100 million tax measure on the November seed money to obtain the total police will be making could go endorsed the Alameda County over the next thirty years. 2012 ballot. estimated for the BART exten- towards reducing the liability. Transportation Commission Other TEP projects bene- If approved by two-thirds sion. Special legislation allowed “I want to make sure that the transportation expenditure plan fiting the Tri-Valley include of county voters, the $7.7 bil- the election for November 2012 (See CONTRACT, page 5) (TEP). interchange improvements at lion measure would extend and to add a half cent to the current The TEP outlines how funds Greenville Road, Vasco Road enhance the county sales tax, half cent tax. If it were to pass, raised through the reauthoriza- and Isabel Avenue, highway 84 raising it from a half cent to a full the TEP list would be built out. Retirement tion of a countywide sales tax improvements and widening, im- cent. The tax would become per- The proposed measure will would be spent over the next provements to Greenville Road, manent. Bob Vinn, assistant city need to be supported by a ma- Allows Mayor to 30 years. The TEP includes Dublin Blvd., and El Charro engineer, told the council that the jority of the cities representing a $400 million to extend BART to extension to Stanley Blvd., gap proposal requires that updates of majority of the population in the Spend More Time Livermore. closure and development of the the expenditure plan be approved county and the Board of Supervi- Livermore would receive Iron Horse Trail, and operating by a majority of county voters at sors to qualify for the November on City Business $1.59 million each year for lo- funds for LAVTA. least every 20 years. 2012 ballot. The cities and county Livermore Mayor John The East Bay Regional Park District cal streets and roads; $370,000 The resolution approved by The measure is a one-time must vote up or down on the TEP. Marchand will retire from his activity guide for March-April for paratransit; and $390,00 for the city council asks that the chance to obtain the funding, The Fremont City Council ap- job as a senior water quality can be found inside this week’s bicycle and pedestrian projects, board of supervisors place the which for Livermore would be (See TEP, page 2) chemist. Independent. The insert includes Marchand has worked for the information about such activities Alameda County Water District as Park’n It in Summer Day Camp, in Fremont for over thirty years. Pole Walking, Kayaking Big Break BART Directors Approve Moving Livermore Project Ahead He has been responsible for en- and others. BART directors unanimously was seconded by director Tom is a small sum compared to the and extension in November. That suring the safety of the drinking authorized moving ahead to the Radulovich of San Francisco. overall budget. Further, BART would bring $400 million to the water. Marchand also served for next level of work on building an Radulovich added an amend- faces the need for $7.5 billion project. 15 years on the Board of Direc- extension to Livermore. ment that made clear the under- in improvements for the entire Another $114 million is avail- tors of the Zone 7 Water Agency At its meeting Feb. 9 in standing that no capital improve- current system. Much of it is for able to the project from bridge before being elected to the Liver- Oakland, the board agreed to ment money for the Livermore replacement of train cars that are toll revenue and leftover Measure more City Council in 2005. proceed with a project-level extension would come from 40 years old. B money, said Livermore city EIR and the formation of a joint BART. The change doesn’t conflict engineer Cheri Sheets. Marchand was elected mayor powers agreement (JPA) with Directors from the older areas with Livermore’s position. The Some $3 million of the $114 in November of last year and Livermore and the Alameda of BART service were worried city has said all along that the million is left over from Measure has decided to focus his ener- County Transportation Commis- that the Livermore project would project could be built without B, which was a sales tax spon- gies on serving the residents of sion (ACTC). have to tap into BART funds BART funds. sored by ACTC. The remainder is Livermore. Director John McPartland, sometime in the future. The city is counting on voter bridge toll revenue split between “There are so many exciting whose district includes Liver- Directors said that BART has approval of a countywide one- $95 million authorized by AB things that are starting to happen more, made the motion, which $30 million in reserves, which half cent sales tax enhancement (See BART, page 10) in Livermore that I need to focus RABBIT ADOPTION (See RETIREMENT, page 9) Hi. My name is Winston. 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PAGE 2 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 TEP (continued from page one) GENETIC STUDIES OF PRE- That rate is expected to in- been really exciting to see people HISTORIC RELATIVES crease with rising temperatures, proved the TEP last week. at loggerheads with each other The increasing speed and because rising temperatures Future hearings on the TEP are now testifying together for the accuracy of gene-sequencing induce changes that in turn speed scheduled at the Alameda County common good of the community Board of Supervisors on March techniques are enabling scien- further warming. If the 3.5 mil- to achieve a common goal.” 27, Dublin City Council on April RECYCLING, SINGLE BAG tists to flesh out the relationships limeter rate were to continued 3, Pleasanton City Council on The city council took no ac- between today’s human beings unchanged, the oceans would April 17 and the BART board tion on new Alameda County or- and our fellow humans from rise about an inch every seven on April 26. dinances that deal with recycling prehistory. years. Vinn commented, “It is a bal- and single bag use. That means Earlier this month, an evolutionary anthropology team from Melting ice contributes about 1.5 millimeters per year to anced and equitable plan for the that the city will implement the Leipzig, Germany, posted online the entire genome of a young ocean rise, according to the NASA and other findings. That’s entire county. It literally includes ordinances. girl who died some 40,000 years ago in the Denisova cave in the about 1/16 inch. About .4 millimeters comes from glaciers and something for everyone.” The city could have opted out Altai Mountains of southern Siberia. ice caps and 1.1 millimeters from Antarctic and Greenland ice, Members of the public sup- of participating by approving The genome was developed from a few milligrams of DNA according to NASA. ported Livermore’s endorsement resolutions stating its intention of the TEP. Several predicted to do so. preserved in the fossilized finger of the girl in the cave’s freez- GRACE stands for Gravity Recovery and Climate Experi- it may be difficult to convince The new mandatory recycling ing temperatures. The Denisovans, as the girl and her extended ment. It is vey much an international project. It extends work un- Livermore voters to support ordinance requires all business family have since been called, were clearly human. However, dertaken in the 1990s by Germany. GRACE is supported jointly it. Ron Geren pointed out that that generate four cubic yards or their DNA was more closely related to that of the Neanderthals, by NASA and Germany’s Aerospace Center. The satellites were people are skeptical about BART more of garbage per week and who lived at about the same time, than to today’s humans. launched by Russia in 2002. They travel in identical polar orbits coming to Livermore after hav- multi-family properties with five According to Leipzig anthropologist Bence Viola, “We think 135 miles apart, communicating with each other and the ground ing paid for it for so long. or more units to segregate recy- Kathy Streeter stated, “TEP clable materials beginning July 1, the Denisovan population inhabited most of eastern Eurasia by microwave so that their positions can be fixed to an accuracy 2012. Recycling would involve in the same way that Neanderthals inhabited most of western of less than the width of a human hair. is really well put together. We cans, bottles and cardboard. A Eurasia.” GRACE measures gravity in 20 regions worldwide, giving need to pull together to get out second phase, beginning July 1, From this and other studies, it appears likely that humans it a comprehensive picture of ice loss and other factors that can the vote.” 2014 would divert organics such Bob Baltzer pointed out that as food scraps, yard waste and interbred with both Denisovans and Neanderthals. Research has influence changing gravitational fields. the measure is a lot more than found that modern humans in Oceania carry about 5 percent John Wahr, a University of Colorado researcher, said the old food contaminated paper. BART. “However, BART to Participation by the city is ex- Denisovan DNA and that southeast Asians carry about 1 percent way of estimating ice melt was to visit “a few easily accessible Livermore is the crucial piece. pected to increase diversion from Denisovan DNA. People outside Africa are thought to carry 1-4 glaciers” and then extrapolate the melting to some 160,000 gla- This is our one shot. It needs to landfills. It would not have a large percent Neanderthal DNA. ciers worldwide. Only 120 glaciers had been directly measured be full BART, not a bus.” impact on garbage rates, because This month’s posting of the complete genome is a fine ex- by the old method and only 37 of these had an archive of data Robert Allen declared, “It’s increased recycling revenues can ample of international collaboration in science. going back at least 30 years or more, according to one report. wonderful seeing Livermore resi- partially offset rate increases. The Denisova cave is thought to have been occupied by early Beyond sensing any mass change in large ice formations, the dents pulling together to support The single use bag ordinance BART to Livermore.” bans the use of free singe-use car- humans beginning some 280,000 years ago. Exploring there for GRACE satellites have provided the most detailed maps to date ryout bags and imposes a mini- remains that might shed light on human ancestry, Russian scien- of variations in the Earth’s gravitational forces. For example, Mayor John Marchand said that the $400 million in the mum 10 cent per bag for recycled tists Anatoly Derevianko and Michael Shunkov found the fossil- it can measure the circulation of magma in the Earth and the measure combined with $120 content paper bags and reusable ized finger of the girl in 2008 and sent it to molecular geneticist gradual rebound of land masses that are no longer weighed million from MTC goes a long bags. The ordinance takes effect Svante Pääbo and his colleagues at the Max Planck Institute of down by two-mile-thick Ice Age glaciers. way towards paying the esti- on Jan. 1, 2013. It would apply Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig. It also measures human caused resource changes such as mated $800 million cost of the to larger retial businesses, with The Max Planck anthropologists published a rough draft of groundwater depletion. Like many other scientific programs, extension. “We are really close. the exception of restaurants and the girl’s genome in 2010 and continued to refine their work, the gravitational measurements can have economic and policy Money attracts money. It has nonprofit reuse organizations. planning to publish a more complete version later this year. implications. Climate is one example, resource management is But when Pääbo learned at a conference last month that other another. Last year, an article in the New York Times described anthropologists were basing their research on his cruder 2010 the reluctance of California officials to accept GRACE data findings, he arranged to post the more detailed genome promptly suggesting groundwater shortages in California’s Central Valley and publicly. because of lowering aquifers caused by heavy irrigation. The ability to compare detailed sections of the genome with Similarly, the article pointed out, the satellites’ findings could other, longer studied DNA samples should open important av- influence relations between competitive and even hostile neigh- enues of research into the twists and turns of evolution, accord- bors like India and Pakistan that share groundwater basins. ing to Richard Green, a UC-Santa Cruz biomolecular engineer. The GRACE satellites have already doubled the five-year The new technology is “pretty powerful,” he said. “Every lifespan estimated when they were launched a decade ago. spot on the genome has a unique evolutionary history, and we Their low orbit of 300 miles gave them maximum gravitational can now draw comparisons and identify where there were com- sensitivity but shortened their lifespans. At that altitude, they mon ancestors.” occasionally plowed through wisps of atmosphere, slowing very slightly each time. SATELLITES REVEAL ICE MELT On-board instruments have detected the resulting drop in NASA’s twin GRACE satellites, which measure variations orbit, and thruster rockets routinely extended their mission in gravitational pull with extreme sensitivity, have revealed the by boosting them back toward their original altitude. There is world’s melting glaciers and ice caps in greater detail than was enough rocket fuel on board to keep them going for several previously available. more years. Some of the satellites’ findings have been unexpected, like U.S. and German governments have so far only agreed to the apparent absence of melting in the high mountains of Asia. support their mission through 2015. Sometime after that, the However, the overall thrust of the research supports previous very gravitational forces that the GRACE satellites have been estimates that melting ice contributes nearly half to the steady measuring will pull them into the thicker part of the atmosphere, rise of the world’s oceans, currently at a rate of about 3.5 mil- where they will be incinerated. limeters per year. The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - PAGE 3

Police Officer Attacked Dan Cunningham was among those endorsing Debris thrown from the P Street railroad Haubert. crossing struck a Livermore police officer, who Haubert has served on the Dublin Unified suffered head trauma. The officer was transport- School Board of Trustees. He points out that during his nine-year tenure, the District im- ed to ValleyCare Medical Center for treatment. proved test scores every year, while maintaining The officer has been placed on medical leave a balanced budget and upgraded technology in due to his injuries. The identity of the officer is the classrooms. being withheld. During his public tenure, Haubert has served Police believe that attack was planned with on various community boards, including Alam- the intention of injuring the officer. eda County Local Area Formation Commission The incident occurred when the officer no- (LAFCO), Anka Behavioral Health Inc. Board of ticed large chunks of concrete in the road. The Directors, Dublin United Soccer League Board officer activated his emergency lights to notify of Directors 2010-2012, and as a volunteer for traffic to yield while he cleared the roadway the Red Window Project, a non-profit committed hazard. The officer notified the LPD dispatch to combating human trafficking. center that he was clearing the debris from the roadway. Within moments of exiting his vehicle, Another Pedestrian Hit the officer requested emergency assistance as A 16 year old male crossing S. Livermore Av- he was having rocks and chunks of concrete enue in the marked crosswalk located between thrown at him from the overcrossing. The of- First St. and Railroad Ave. last Friday was struck ficer reported 3-4 persons threw several rocks by a driver who failed to see the pedestrian. S. at him and then fled Westbound on the railroad Livermore Avenue was closed for approximately tracks from P Street. three hours during the investigation. The chunks of concrete used during the The collision is still under investigation. assault were approximately 8” x 14” in size. This was the sixth injury collision in Liver- The rocks used during the attack were the more involving vehicles striking pedestrians granite rocks that line the railroad tracks and since January first of 2012. Pedestrian involved are roughly 3 inches in diameter. The Liver- injury collisions have been on the rise in Liver- more Police Department is still investigating more for the last several years. In 2009 there the incident and is asking for the community’s were 10 pedestrians injured in roadway colli- help in identifying the suspects. Anyone with sions. That number rose to 17 in 2010 and 18 information concerning this incident is urged to in 2011. There have been no fatal pedestrian contact Livermore Police Officer Steve Goard involved collisions in Livermore since 7/13/08 at (925) 294-7531. Those who wish to remain when a pedestrian was struck and killed as he anonymous may do so. ran across East Ave. near Jensen St. The Livermore Police Department has three Haubert Endorsed crosswalk enforcement operations planned GOP Assembly candidate and fiscal con- during the next two months. During these en- servative David Haubert announced several forcement efforts, LPD officers will be targeting endorsements from local education leaders in specific crosswalks in town and will be citing his campaign to represent California’s 16th As- drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians crossing sembly District. These endorsements follow his the roadway within those marked crosswalks. earlier endorsement from former State Senator If there are questions regarding pedestrian Richard Rainey. safety, or general traffic issues, contact the Democrat Joan Buchanan is the incumbent. Livermore Police Department Traffic Unit at Dublin Unified School Board Member (925) 371-4850.

Environmental Work Begins on Oak Grove Plan The City of Pleasanton will begin preparing a supplemental environmental impact report for a proposed development on the Oak Grove property. The 562 acres in the southeast hills of Pleasanton is owned by the Lin family. A previously approved 51-unit project was successfully referended in June 2012. The Lins have now submitted a plan for 10 residential units. The ten custom home sites would range between 16 and 214 acres in size, utilizing the entire 562 acres. According to the city, the locations for the homes were selected to reduce the effects of home construction on the existing topography, viewsheds, trees and wetlands. The home sites would be accessed via a private road extending from Hearst Drive. A proposed trail easement would cross the site from north to south. The 10-unit development is exempt from the provisions of Measures PP and QQ, ridgeland protection ordinances approved by voters. Measure PP specifi- cally exempts 10-unit developments. The city is taking comments on the proposed scope and content of the supplemental EIR. Re- sponses should be sent to Steve Otto at sotto@cityofpleasanton- ca.gov by March 15, 2012. The Lin family currently has two lawsuits against Pleasanton moving forward in the courts. At the center of the lawsuits is the 51 unit custom home Oak Grove development designed for the site of the 10-unit development. One lawsuit involves an appeal of a court decision issued earlier this year that dismissed a lawsuit challenging whether a development agreement was voided along with the planned unit development (PUD) ordinance for Oak Grove. The second legal action, is a complaint asking for damages. Two Oak Grove ordinances were approved by the city council. One was a development agreement; the second was a planned unit development. Each contained a poison pill that states that if one of the ordinances were invalidated, the other ordinance would also be invalid. The original suit was dismissed by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. In her decision, Judge Rogers wrote that the plain terms of both ordinances indicate that both ordinances would be set aside in the event of a successful referendum of one. Once the referendum occurred, the condition that would invalidate the ordinance came to pass and no contractual duty was created.

PAGE 4 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Labs Host Networking Seminar EDITORIALS On Integrating Renewable Energy Leading by Example The Pleasanton Police Officers Association (PPOA) By Patricia Koning also allows us to describe how Kaahaaina, Low-Energy Carbon computing: lack of expertise, Program Leader; and Liang Min, software, and access to hardware. deserves recognition for stepping up to the plate to help the Lawrence Livermore National businesses can work with the Laboratory (LLNL) and Sandia two Labs, license our technolo- Grid Operations Lead at LLNL. We foresee being able to bring city through the current economic downturn. National Laboratories, in partner- gies, and learn about unclassified Dempsey noted many chal- our resources to bear on the most PPOA agreed to a new contract that will take up to $1000 ship with the City of Livermore research projects.” lenges facing utilities and stake- challenging problems.” out of the pockets of police officers, while saving the city and the I-GATE Innovation Hub, Approximately 75 people at- holders in integrating energy After the panel, attendees $2.4 million through the 2013-2014 budget. There will be on Monday kicked off a seminar tended the seminar representing from renewable energy – cyber chose between three breakout no new pay increases. Union members will begin paying the and network series called “Get both technology companies and attacks, distributed generation, sessions: models for planning employee retirement contribution. There will be a second to Know Your Labs.” The first community economic develop- additional storage requirements, the integration of renewables; dependency on weather condi- forecasting and grid operations; retirement system for new hires. event, held at the Robert Liver- ment from the Tri-Valley, Fre- more Community Center, focused mont, Tracy, and Brentwood. tions, and the impact of elec- and non-technical barriers to Dave Batoy, president of the police union, told the council, on the integration of renewables After introductions by Koonce tric cars. Grosh pointed out renewable integration. The event “We are realistic and understand these are not financially in light of the new state mandate and Erik Stenehjem, director of that LLNL’s High Performance concluded with a networking optimum times. We are supporting this because we don’t to provide 33% renewable energy LLNL’s Industrial Partnerships Computing Innovation Center, wine mixer. want to see services cut for Pleasanton residents.” across California by 2020. Office, Debbie May, Director of which is part of the Livermore “We think this seminar was a City Manager Nelson Fialho commented on the new con- “The Get to Know Your Na- Industry Relations, moderated a Valley Open Campus, can help great first step toward our goal of tract by thanking the police union for “leading by example.” tional Labs seminar series is panel on obstacles to integrating with some of the engineering reaching out and working with problems. the business community in the It is a sentiment echoed by The Independent. part of a larger effort to reach renewables featuring John Grosh, out to the community and bet- Deputy Associate Director for “The mission of this center greater Tri-Valley area and be- ter communicate what the local Computations; Patrick Dempsey, is to enable industry access to yond,” said Koonce. Sandia will national laboratories do,” said Manager of Strategic Engage- high performance computing,” host the next seminar in the series Strong Superintendent he said. “There are three chal- later this year. The topic has not Kelly Bowers, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School Buck Koonce, LLNL’s Director ments for LLNL; Bob Burleson, of Economic Development. “It Program Manager CES-21; Nalu lenges to using high performance yet been determined. District Superintendent of Schools, was selected as Superin- tendent of the Year by the California School Administrators (ACSA), Region 6. The region includes Alameda and Contra Costa Coun- Chinese Company Invests ties. Through Bowers’ efforts, the school district has built stronger ties within the district and the community. She has accomplished this by providing quarterly updates to $25 Million In Bridgelux the community and website alerts, to name a few. She can A Chinese company has The Bridgelux spokesperson boost last year when it was cho- in the U.S. as much as possible. be found representing the district at almost every public agreed to invest $25 million said that the investment will not sen by Chevron Energy Solutions A Bridgelux statement an- function. in Bridgelux, the Livermore- mean a change in employment from among many competitors nouncing the Kaistar investment based LED lighting company numbers in the Livermore facil- to provide a high efficiency said the resources would be used Bowers has emphasized demonstrating to the District and announced. ity. Bridgelux now employs 189 lighting demonstration for the to “accelerate research, develop- community that “we are thriving not just surviving.” The Chinese company, Kai- in Livermore and another 37 else- City of Livermore. Bridgelux ment and production of LED Board President Bill Dunlop said, “She has a fantastic star Lighting ( Xiamen ) Co., where, the spokesperson said. wasn’t chosen because it was chip and packaging technology vision of what the education programs of our District need Ltd., is situated in Xiamen, a Bridgelux moved its head- local but because it had the most for general illumination applica- to become. She is superb at getting the teachers, staff, and city of about 3.5 million on the quarters to Livermore nearly two promising technology, accord- tions.” the School Board to work toward the vision of meeting the southeast coast of China. years ago with an initial staff of ing to Livermore Chamber of General illumination refers needs of all students to prepare them for success when they The $25 million is an eq- about 150. Company CEO Bill Commerce executive director to commercial building light- uity investment, meaning Kaistar Watkins anticipates continued Dale Kaye. ing, outdoor lighting, retail and graduate from the Livermore School District.” Lighting will become part own- growth in the industry. In par- Kaye called Bridgelux a residential lighting, as opposed Bowers is deserving of the recognition as Superinten- ers of the local firm, a Bridgelux ticular, he sees solid state lighting “wonderful” company to have to computer and television screen dent of the Year. She is living up to her proclaimed goals spokesperson confirmed. The shooting upwards from $3 billion based in Livermore, both because backlighting, a spokesperson to “Inform, Include, Inspire, and Innovate.” fraction of Kaistar’s ownership today to $25 billion in 2015. of its commercial potential and said. was not disclosed. Bridgelux received a local its enthusiasm for keeping work

RESEARCH (continued from page one) (Opinions voiced in letters sue of defending human life. school? I suspect abortion advo- Environmentalists maximizing “scientific flexibil- this environment anymore.” published in Mailbox are those Last week, the Susan G Ko- cates have the answer. William Beiriger ity” without sacrificing security, From a Lawrence Livermore of the author and do not neces- men Foundation published their Livermore health and safety. employee “with over three de- sarily reflect the opinion of The decision to stop giving grant City Fees It’s time we say no to what The report was particularly cades of experience”: Independent. Letter Policy: The money to Planned Parenthood. Joanne P. Hottendorf the environmental programs are emphatic about the importance “I have seen our efficiency Independent will not publish A spokesperson from Susan G Livermore doing to the THINK GREEN of high quality experimental drop by at least a factor of two anonymous letters, nor will it explained that they had changed My family recently expe- process of this country. work at the Laboratories and the over the last two decades. The publish letters without names. the criteria for their grant recipi- rienced the tragedy of a home We have tried to make use of negative role of NNSA in making inefficiency accelerated after the Abusive letters may be rejected ents — they didn’t want to fund robbery. The thief smashed more and more green energy over it more difficult. contract change from (Univer- or edited. Frequent letter writers organizations under investigation through our front door and stole many decades before we called “Experimentation leads to dis- sity of California) to (Lawrence may have publication of their by the US government, which a few thousand dollars of our anything GREEN. The first green covery, and also provides essen- Livermore National Security, letters delayed. Letters should be Planned Parenthood is, and that personal belongings. Aside from energy that was adopted was tial validation for modeling and the new for-profit contractor.) submitted by e-mail to editmail@ they were going to stop grants the stolen items, the front door hydropower. But, the environ- simulation,” the report stated. The Lab is being micro-man- compuserve.com.) to PP because PP didn’t even do needed replacing. It was very mentalists came along and com- By contrast, NNSA’s ap- aged by (the U.S. Department the mammograms—they just re- expensive to replace not only the plained that the dams were killing proach to management has be- of Energy, of which NNSA is an BART Around the Bay ferred women to other places that front door, but the jamb needed the fish and also doing away with come so formal and mistrustful autonomous unit), and now the Robert S. Allen DID do a mammogram/breast to be replaced too. white water rafting. as to undercut the experimental new contractor, to the detriment BART Director (1974-1988) exam. The City of Livermore charg- Then we had nuclear power process. NNSA’s “checklist- of this country. I worked hard, Livermore So it seems Planned Parent- es $185.00 for a permit for “im- come on line and the environ- based methods are demonstrably and I’m sometimes frustrated by One Bay Area? MTC and hood was taking grant money provements to the exterior of a mentalists put a stop to new valuable for high-risk tasks, but the bureaucracy….It seems that ABAG would better seek BART just to act as a middle man home.” I phoned the Permit Cen- nuclear power plants. But, one regarding breast health — they of the best known of their group, onerous when nimble thinking concern about risks overrides sci- around the Bay and reaching out ter of Livermore to tell them we Ansel Adams, said that nuclear and innovation are required,” entific progress constantly. Often rather than just dense housing didn’t perform any medical test were not improving or enhancing power was the best way to go according to the report. times, I will not initiate or take around transit stations. Recast or breast screening themselves. the exterior of the home, we were until a substitute source could The study committee was on difficult R&D assignments and update the superb 1957 Imagine that in one room where repairing damage from the break be found. told by scientists, engineers “and because of the unfunded hoops I rapid transit report whose first they give a woman a smile and in. The difference is obvious. As Then we tried wind power, some managers at all three labs” have to jump through.” phase brought us BART. Drop a referral slip to get a mammo victims of a crime we should not but again the environmentalists that “experimentation is becom- The report cited anecdotal the North Bay for now and add somewhere else, in the room next have to pay the $185.00 fee. I have complained that we are ing more difficult to pursue, and concern about the possibility Santa Clara County, as the report door, a nurse gives a woman a pat was told flat out that there is NO killing the raptors that fly along therefore less common, because that “young, talented scientists proposed. on the shoulder, tells her it will EXCEPTION to the required fee, the Altamont Pass. So, the wind of burdensome steps that must and engineers” might not want Five counties with six million all be over soon, and proudly robbery victims are still required power industry has developed be completed associated with to work at the Laboratories, but people ring San Francisco Bay. performs the procedure to end to pay. That is just cruel on the new larger windmills that turn purchasing, safety checks and it “did not find data” indicating Unified rail transit could bring the life of an unborn little girl. city’s part, adding insult to injury. at a much slower speed, which certifications, and so on. that this was a problem. On the us together and cure many of Why is that worthy of one single So, on top of the insurance de- give the raptors a better chance “Thus, there is already some other hand, it pointed out, it is our regional problems. It could Susan G. Komen Foundation ductible, we have to pay the City to survive. evidence that science and engi- hard to be sure since “the Labs build on the best of both BART grant dolllar? of Livermore for the privilege of Down in the area near Bar- neering at the Laboratories are may be benefiting from reduced and Caltrain. This balanced plan A day after the defunding, we repairing our home damaged by stow, CA a new form of energy relying less on experimentation, employment prospects caused would likely: heard the fallout from the Komen the criminal. was developed that used the sun which has worrisome implica- by the current recession.” As the A. Grade separate Caltrain decision— women facebooked I just thought that the citizens to heat a boiler on the top of a tall tions for the S&E (science and economy improves, the report from Millbrae to San Jose and and emailed Susan G to demand should know what their city is up tower to form steam that in turn engineering.)” cautions, “The Labs should not add a freight track. the organization continue to give to and it is no good. turned a turbine. That idea fell The report went on to cite be complacent about their ability B. Convert that Millbrae-San money to an abortion mill who to the wayside because the birds personal testimonials by staff at to attract and retain staff.” Jose Caltrain to BART. doesn’t even provide mammo- Case Against Prop 8 that flew thru the light beams both Livermore and Los Alamos Some who spoke to the study C. Convert Millbrae-San grams! Women, mothers, grand- Rev. Lucas Hergert from the solar collector panels illustrating the damage to scien- committee worried that morale Francisco Caltrain to SF Muni. mothers, daughters DEMAND- Minister, Unitarian Universal- were fried by the heat. tific quality. and concern for the public inter- D. Extend BART through ING donor money continue to ist Church in Livermore We have geothermal power A Los Alamos “senior staff est might have suffered after a Livermore to ACE and beyond go to a “breast screening middle Prop 8 is about religious free- at The Geysers near Cloverdale. member” wrote: for-profit contractor took over the Altamont (to Grant Line man” who performs abortion. dom. The recent federal court This power plant has generated “When I started as a young management of the Livermore Road/I-580). Astonishing. Only women have decision against the 2008 ballot electrical power for many years, postdoc…there was a social and Los Alamos laboratories. E. Extend BART from San been blessed with the gift of initiative is a win not only for but the environmentalists have contract…’You will never get However, the review committee Francisco’s Civic Center station growing a life inside of their gay men and lesbians. It’s also complained about that noise and rich in science, but we treat you “did not see evidence of that,” to the Presidio and Golden Gate own bodies and yet many hearts a victory for the free exercise of some of the minerals that are as adults, respect you for your according to the report. Bridge. have grown cold and calloused to faith in this country. given off by the steam that comes commitment, and in turn you “When Laboratory employees F. Extend BART along I-80 this gift and miracle. Worse yet, Thousands of clergy from dif- out of the ground are bad for the can pursue science and have were questioned about heavy- from El Cerrito Del Norte to a the Susan G Komen Foundation ferent traditions welcome the day environment. fun.’ Today, this contract is badly handed bureaucratic processes, Crockett intermodal. caved to the demands of hard- when we can officiate marriages Now we have started to install broken…. they could not point to their G. Convert eBART to BART hearted pro-abortion women and for our gay and lesbian parish- solar voltaic panels to generate “How else…explain the fact origin; that was true even for and extend it to Brentwood. reinstated their PP grants, even ioners. In the United Church of power from sunlight, in areas that today the signatures of (3-4 managers.” H. Extend BART from Ber- though people such as Michael Christ and the Unitarian Univer- across the United States, only people) are required if I want to The review committee ap- ryessa over US 101, to SJSU Bloomberg had stepped up with salist Association, these unions to have the environmentalists take my laptop…to work from plauded the broadening of labo- and Diridon in San Jose, looping $250,000 for PP. I am befuddled will have full denominational complain that the panels on the home? I also need to write a half ratory missions into non-weap- the Bay. at what the so-called “women’s backing. Altamont Pass will send the rap- page justification why I want to ons areas, including work for I. Reroute the Capitol Cor- movement” appears to have pro- Many states, like California, tors into the windmills. Remem- work from home. If I want to agencies other than DOE and ridor via Mulford and grade duced: an unabated passion for prohibit religious leaders from ber, these wind turbines are being attend (a professional physics NNSA. This work makes the separate East Bay Capitol Cor- killing the unborn. So, it would performing marriages that our upgraded to protect the birds. conference,) I need signatures of laboratories more attractive des- ridor tracks. seem that if you are a Susan G. traditions regard as legitimate European countries are far (five people)…Where academic tinations for talented scientists Except for subway in San Komen breast cancer prevention and holy. This is a clear viola- ahead of the United States with freedom once reigned…we have and engineers, who bring a range Francisco and San Jose and a donor or walker, you are now a tion of the First Amendment. By their clean power projects, in- today a Lab totally driven by risk of skills and talents that can then short Altamont tunnel, most of pro-abortion donor and walker. I denying us this right, the govern- cluding every one of the above averseness. We are drowning in strengthen basic missions. this is at grade and hence lower have often wondered if one of the ment prevents us from exercising types of energy. paperwork and regulations. I It is not, however, new. All cost. nearly 50 million aborted babies our religious freedom. I think it’s time that the en- know of three world-class scien- three of the laboratories have had BART’s 1962 bond issue was would have been the one to dis- Those who argue otherwise vironmentalists come down to tists just in my group, who left… non-nuclear and non-weapons paid off a decade ago. A similar cover the cure to breast cancer. use a tortured logic. They suggest earth and give our new energy because they could not work in programs for decades. bond issue today, adjusted for On a final note, The Afford- that equal marriage somehow forms a chance to make this population in the five counties able Health Care Act aka Obama infringes upon their liberties. world a cleaner place to live. and inflation would yield about Care, will be offering grants Not so. No law would demand If they keep complaining $16 Billion. Let BART, ABAG, for school based health clinics. that a religious group perform and stopping progress then, we and MTC propose such a study, Parents, you should know that marriages against its will. Equal should turn off the Gas, Elec- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala develop a balanced plan, and anything that happens between marriage simply allows religious tricity and Water to the houses Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell bring it to the voters. That’s the your daughter and the health care groups that whole-heartedly en- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout of every environmentalist in the best route to One Bay Area. clinician must remain private. dorse those unions to do so. United States. And, we should Since Obamacare will already Will Prop 8 be defeated by the NOT let them put Solar Panels on The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Liver- cover costs of hospitalization, more, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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Then they will see what it was women when it comes to the is- “secret” health care clinic at a like to live in the Stone Age. The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - PAGE 5 CONTRACT Science on Saturday Lecture (continued from page one) Looks at 'Space Junk' changes in the contract go to- 2011/2012, this rate is 24.1%. The Currently, police personnel working on historic preservation Lawrence Livermore Na- space junk, and why supercom- wards sustaining current and second is a fixed 9% contribution who retire receive medical plan guidelines. tional Laboratory scientist John puters are part of the solution to future pensions.” for which members are respon- benefits for the employee and The new house was proposed Henderson and teacher Tom minimizing collisions. Fialho said that is something sible. The City has been paying spouse calculated on a percent- for a lot on Neal Street. The new Shefler will present “Space Junk: Seating is on a first-come, the council could discuss during the 9% contribution on behalf of age based on years of service home would have replaced a Traffic Cops in Space,” at the first-served basis; there is no pre- its upcoming budget talks. its PPOA employees based on an with the City. The new agreement 480 square foot home with what next Science on Saturday lecture registration. Directions, maps Dave Batoy, president of the agreement reached in previous reached modifies the benefit for staff described as “a significantly on Sat., Feb. 18. and a complete list of lectures are police union, told the council, years in lieu of the employees new hires from two parties to em- larger home.” There was no There will be two sessions: available at http://education.llnl. “We support the contract even receiving salary adjustments. In ployee only. It terminates when agreement on the actual square 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at the gov/sos/. Science on Saturday though it will have a financial the current contract discussions, the employee becomes Medicare footage of the proposal, since Bankhead Theater, 2400 First is presented by LLNL’s Science impact on each officer, with up agreement was reached for the eligible, which is currently age there had been adjustments made St., Livermore. Education Program. to $1000 per month coming out PPOA employees to pay the full 65. Over the long-term, this will in response to concerns raised by Our society is reliant on satel- This year the Lab is expand- of pocket of each officer. We are 9% member contribution over a significantly reduce the cost of the planning commission. lites for many important every- ing the availability of the talks realistic and understand these span of a year and a half. the retiree medical program for The staff noted that the home day activities: travel, farming, by streaming them live via the are not financially optimum Once the contract has been the City. to be demolished was found to communication and entertain- LLNL Facebook page. To ac- times. We are not supporting this ratified and approved, employees Fialho concluded by thanking have no historical significance. ment, for example. As we launch cess the talks on Facebook, go to contract because we are being will pay 3%, followed by 6% in the police union for “leading by The appeal was submitted more satellites, the risk of a www.facebook.com/livermore. pressured into it by radical Tea July 2012 and 9% in July 2013. example.” by Christine and Brian Bourg. satellite colliding with another or lab Party extremists, but because we Police personnel currently APPEAL OF PROPOSED Christine argued that the home a piece of space junk increases, don’t want to see services cut for participate in a CaIPERS risk HOUSE UPHELD does have historic value, because threatening satellite services we Pleasanton residents.” sharing pool for agencies with In other action, the city coun- it was owned by the Hall family. depend on. This presentation Other police union members less than 100 active members, cil upheld an appeal of a plan- “Fred and E.E. Hall were promi- will review the many ways we made similar comments. and have the 3% at 50 formula ning commission approval of nent businessmen. They grew use satellites, how space colli- PPOA includes 83 sworn po- pension program. The agreement a new home to be built in the hay that likely fed Seabiscuit. sions happen, how much of a lice employees, 61 police officers reached implements a 3% at 55 downtown. The two were among those who danger space collisions are, and and 12 police sergeants. program, with the retirement cal- The vote was 3 to 2 with Jerry brought the county fair to Pleas- what can be done to prevent Councilmember Jerry Thorne culation based on the three high- Thorne and Jennifer Hosterman anton and E.E. Hall served as first them. In addition, the presenters commented, “The contract moves est years’ earnings. This program in the minority. Cheryl Cook- president of the fair board.” discuss how collisions in space towards a sustainable retirement will realize substantial savings Kallio summed up the council During the public hearing, have surprising results because plan.” over the long term for the City majority view, “I think the home there was both support and op- of their extremely high speeds, In the new contract, the cost once all employees are on the is just plain too big for the lot.” position to the application. Sup- why most satellites simply can- to fund the CaIPERS pension less costly retirement program. Cindy McGovern and Matt porters said it was a good design not maneuver out of the way of program is comprised of two In addition, it allows the Police Sullivan also felt that further that would fit in well with the parts. The first is a variable em- Department to remain competi- applications to build in the his- neighborhood. Opponents said ployer rate which is expressed tive in attracting and retaining toric downtown should await it was too big and would change as a percentage of salary for high quality candidates. the conclusion of the task force the character of the area. covered PPOA employees. In FY

College Board to Consider Planned 4th OF JULY (continued from page one) Parenthood Counseling Services those gathered at Robertson Park The governing board for Las on campus. However, Planned reproductive health services,” on July 4th. Positas College is set to approve Parenthood has clinics where said McNichol. Donations may also be mailed Planned Parenthood’s counsel- abortions are performed. Red- LPC president Kevin Wal- to: Livermore Fireworks c/o ing services for the college’s mond said that that goes against thers said that he was unable to LARPD Foundation, 4444 East health center. At least one Valley a college’s values. comment for this story, because Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550 resident plans to be there in op- Now a nurse, Redmond at one all such questions have to be Make checks payable to LAR- position. time taught English at a commu- asked at the district headquarters PD Foundation with “FIRE- The Chabot-Las Positas Com- nity college, so the connection level. WORKS” noted in memo space munity College District board between educational values and The district’s vice chancellor LARPD Foundation is a will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the consideration of who will of business services, Lorenzo Le- 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza- its headquarters, 5020 Franklin provide the service is important, gaspi, said that a vote on signing tion. For more information email Drive, Pleasanton. she said. a contract with Planned Parent- [email protected] The college already provides Redmond told The Indepen- hood was due at the board’s regu- or call 925 963-8019. pregnancy and contraceptive dent that Planned Parenthood lar meeting in January. However, Join Livermore Fireworks on counseling at its health care says that only 3 percent of its ser- some directors held up the vote, Facebook (http://www.facebook. center from Mondays through vices go toward abortions, and 97 because they wanted to double- com/Livermorefireworks ), fol- Thursdays. It is provided by Val- percent for contraception materi- check that the service would be low us on Twitter (http://twitter. leyCare Health System as part als distribution and information at no cost to the college. com/livfireworks), and visit the of the medical clinic on campus. and pregnancy counseling. McNichol added that students Livermore Fireworks website Las Positas pays ValleyCare from However, Redmond said that will pay out of their own pockets, (http://livermorefireworks.org/). student fees. her look at the internet on a with many of them using health Meetings are held each Wednes- The college wants to extend pro-life web site shows a much insurance coverage or a qualify- day at 6 p.m. at the Robert Liver- that service for Fridays, when higher percentage of Planned ing income-based program to more Community Center, 4444 none is available. The class Parenthood resources devoted cover the service. East Ave., Livermore. load at Las Positas is lighter on to abortion. College board trustee Carlo Fridays. The college has found a Donna McNichol is director Vecchiarelli of Pleasanton said way to provide the service with- of expansion for Planned Par- that he wasn’t aware of any op- out paying for it. If approved by enthood Mar Monte in San Jose, position. He did not have any the board, Planned Parenthood which would sign the LPC con- fixed opinion, but did say that would be working under a contract. She said that only 3 percent he represents everyone in his tract with no financial obligation of Planned Parenthood activity at district, so he wants to hear all by the college. Mar Monte is connected to abor- aspects of the question. When Kathy Redmond of tions. These figures are audited Trustee Barbara Mertes of Pleasanton read about the pro- annually by the state, she said. Livermore said that she read the posed addition in the college’s There won’t be any abor- recommendation for signing the student newspaper, she was tions performed at LPC. Student contract. “As a board member, I concerned about it. Health Services at LPC ap- don’t become involved with any She has no objection to infor- proached Planned Parenthood real political issues at campuses. mation about contraception per to provide the service, said Mc- We try to work through proposals se. She realizes that there won’t Nichol. “The bottom line is that that are awkward or difficult,” be any abortions performed at Las Positas, there will be only said Mertes. PAGE 6 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Photo - Doug Jorgenson Granada High School and Livermore High School players battled for control of the ball during a match last week. Granada was the winner, 1 to 0. Granada took on Pittsburg Wednesday night in the first round of NCS playoffs.

Photo - Doug Jorgenson Foothill High School goalie saves a shot by Amador Valley High School in EBAL action last week. Amador won the match, 1 to 0, and now moves on to the NCS playoffs. They took on Newark Race to Go Through in a Wednesday night match. Livermore Twice The 2012 Amgen Tour of the race and senior vice president California professional road of AEG Sports. “We spend count- cycling race will go through less hours poring over possible Livermore twice during stage 3 route scenarios and taking into of the 2012 edition. As part of account fan and rider sugges- stage 3, for the first time in the tions before determining the history of the race, the riders will final course; it is a true labor of Pictured are Diamonds U10 Girls futsal championship team climb Mt. Diablo. love. We want to thank our Host (left to right) Coach Ruben, Asst. Coach Katie Demillo, Holly Livermore is the stop city for Cities for creating the videos that Stage 3 on Tues., May 15. The highlight their stage route details McRitchie, Kayla Grisham, Luciana Garcia, Vanessa von Sosen, start is at the Berryessa Com- and show what an amazing race Raquel Espinosa, Celina Garcia, Coach Ralph, and Sophia Bueno munity Center in San Jose and this will be.” (missing from photo - Jazmin Contreras). finish at First and M Streets in The Amgen Tour of California Pictured with trophies are competitors from Taylor's Martial Livermore. draws the world’s top cyclists, The seventh-annual event will including Tour de France com- Arts in Livermore (back row) Joseph Ventura, Kyle Ford, travel more than 750 miles over petitors, Olympic medalists and Joseph Vitale, Sifu Wade Taylor, Katrina Curbelo, Brandon eight days from May 13 – 20, world champions. DeBorba, Vince Aying; (middle) Paul Curbelo, Jaden Husser, 2012. Volunteer registration for the Tanya Sharetskaya, Hector Flores, Ariyana Walling; and (front) The start for stage 3 has been race is now available on-line. Helena Macias, Kristin Ford, and Alexis Aying; not present for moved to north San Jose, just a Race organizers are looking to fill the picture is Rachel Bryant. few miles from the Sierra Road nearly 5,000 volunteer positions climb. While the riders won’t be for the seventh-annual race, a ma- Jazmin Contreras, and Vanessa von Sosen Coatney, Olivia Kim, Lauren Jhong expected to tackle a Category 1 jority of which are for the Course all contributed to the scoring. Celina Garcia, Intermediate II: 8 & under girls: Olivia climb just two miles from the Raquel Espinosa, and Luciana Garcia played Kim broke into the all time top 10 is now 7th Marshal position, one of the more exceptional defense and provided great pass- in the 25 fly, Lauren Jhong new “A” in the start as they have been in the past, critical responsibilities during the ing. Vanessa von Sosen and Raquel Espinosa 25 fly; 8 & under boys: Mattias Bengtsson the route into Livermore is one race. Course Marshals provide were solid as goalies in this championship new “A” in the 100 free, Max Cory new game. The Diamonds went undefeated for the “A” in the 50 free that the race has taken before: Ca- support for the 75 professional fustal session with each player contributing Pre-Junior Group: New B-times - Sa- laveras Road and Highway 84. Course Marshals who travel with to the 56 goals in 7 games. mantha Snow; New A-times - Vickie Luo, Nicole Stiles, Nick Wonosaputra; New While Livermore will be host- the tour and support the local law Junior Olympics Cuts - Kyra Black (50 FR, ing their first stage finish in 2012, enforcement authorities in each Seahawks at Zone 2 100 FR, 50 FL & 100 IM), Alex Ren (50 riders have raced thru the town The Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) age- BK); New Far Westerns Cuts - Kyle Kenny city. Course Marshals will be group swimmers proved they are champions (50 BR); We also had two swimmers who during previous editions includ- assigned a designated area along at the Zone 2 Championships held in Moraga had 100% Best Times for the Meet: Vickie February 4-5, 2012. Many best times and ing the stage 4 start in 2011. the race course to assist with the The SM/SC 6th grade Flyers brought home a 2nd place trophy Luo & Nicoles Stiles both went 6 for 6 with Just 28 miles into stage 3, the new cuts were on tap for the weekend and New Best Times. coordination and safety of the from the Tri-Valley CYO Championship. The game went down to numerous PLS swimmers made the All Star Junior Group: Katherina Cory made 2 riders will contest a challeng- field of play for all race venues. Zone 2 Team. new A times; Miranda Heckman broke 2 team ing sprint to the finish but the They have an opportunity to be the wire. With 7 seconds left, St. Raymonds took a final shot that Novice II Results:Emily Tsai went a new records in the 50 back and 100 IM; Grace dropped, putting them up by 1 point at the buzzer and taking the best time in 25 Free (21.81); 8-under Girls Kim swam well; Lara Serban had 5 best race will just be getting started. on the race route and close to the 200 Medley Relay is now ranked 2nd on times; Justin Tsai made a new JO time in the Heading out north on Livermore cyclists, with responsibilities for win away from SM/SC in overtime, 24-23. Walking off the floor for Seahawks Top 10 list: Emily Tsai, Christina 100 IM; Susan Chen made 3 new best times; Avenue, the riders will likely face monitoring pedestrian traffic, the last time this season with their heads held high were, (front a stiff head wind coming down barricades and road closures, as row, left to right) team captain Katherine Gomez, Maddy Valone, the valley. After passing through well as keeping spectators in- Emma Zika, Maddy Stewart, Katie Fournier, Vanessa Barone, the town of Danville, the Amgen formed as the race is in progress. Emily March; (back) team captain Kate Marcel, Coach Tim, Lauren Tour of California will grant a Course Marshal positions are for Rodgers, Coach Lori, Jessica Bennett and Aliyah Barone. wish that has been made for the local stages only, not the entirety past six years by riders and fans, of the race. a climb up Mt. Diablo. Additional volunteer oppor- Livermore 52, Granada 15 106-Cortez (L) d Wright (G) 6-0; 113- After a fast and technical tunities, such as media, security Livermore High School men’s varsity Macasocol (L) md Kazowski (G) 8-0; descent into Walnut Creek, the and volunteer check-in, are being wrestling team defeated their cross town 119-Self (G) d Sanchez (L) 6-4; 126- Castro (G) d Robles (L) 8-6; 132-Coburn (G) md race will then head east into the recruited by the 14 individual rival, Granada, 52-15 and improved their EBAL record to 6-2. Fabian (L) 16-4; 138-Lang (L) p Beltran (G) Town of Clayton where the sec- Host Cities on an as-needed The Cowboys took an early lead with 2 1:21; 145-Bohland (L) d Campiotti (G) 7-5 ond sprint of the stage will take basis. forfeits in the heavy weights and 2 decisive OT; 152-Rardon (L) p Bailey (G) 3:09; 160- wins at 106 and 113. Brandon Self scored Baxter (L) p Cook (G) 2:19; 171-Morgan place. From Clayton, the race People looking to volun- the first Granada team points with a come (L) p Robles (G) 1:33; 182-Gomez (G) p will connect back to a familiar teer for the race can apply on from behind win at 119 followed by Granada McNanney (L) 5:08; 195-Ezerski (L) p Bradanini (G) 0:50; 220-Neale (L) f; 285- route into Livermore. Just nine the official race website, www. wins at 126 and 132. Then the momentum shifted back to Livermore. The Cowboys Hernandez (L) f miles from the finish, the riders AmgenTourofCalifornia.com. swept the middle weights with 4 pins and a will likely tackle blustery winds Volunteers must be over the hard-fought overtime win by Jacob Bohland at 145 lbs. The duel ended with alternating Girls Futsal as they battle the final King of age of 18 or accompanied by an pins by Granada senior Troy Gomez at 182 Diamonds U10 Girls futsal team captured the Mountain (KOM) of the stage adult. Shortly after filling out the and Livermore Junior Alex Ezerski at 195. the futsal championship last Saturday by up Patterson Pass Road followed on-line form, volunteers will be Wednesday’s duel was the last of the defeating P-town Bunch 8-2. The Diamonds season for both teams and they head into the dominated the game, allowing only one by a quick descent that will take contacted by the local organizing EBAL Championships on February 18. goal P-town Bunch in each half. Sophia the race onto Cross and Tesla committee and receive further Bueno, Kayla Grisham, Holly McRitchie, roads. On Livermore Avenue information. once again, it will be just a few For more information about miles to a sprint finish in historic the Amgen Tour of California downtown Livermore. and to view the stage In celebration of the route an- videos, please visit www.Amgen- nouncement, each of the 14 Host TourofCalifornia.com. Cities produced videos highlight- ing their respective stages. The videos are now posted on the official race website at www. AmgenTourofCalifornia.com. Each video includes specific route details, as well as individual city highlights. “We take great pride in developing the route for the Amgen Tour of California, not only because it attracts the world’s elite cyclists, but because it puts an international spotlight on Califor- nia for eight days,” said Kristin Bachochin, executive director of The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - PAGE 7

Christy Neufeld had a best time in the 100 free; Emma Valentine made 3 new best times; Nja Zuniga had 2 new best times; Niklas Bengtsson had 100% best times; Kevin Gao Special Education Students Learn to Work, Get to Play made 100% new best times; Paarsa Heidari had a best swim in the 200 IM; Alex Kuang necting industries and supporting and Aaron Li had 2 new best times; Matthew By Carol Graham Neufeld had a best time in the 100 breast; Last Friday morning, before roles surrounding each potential Will Rose had 100% best times; Ben Song the rain clouds swept in, the sun job out there.” had 2 new best times; Tim Yao made 2 new JO times in the 200 IM and 100 fly shone on the Springtown Golf In addition to such economi- Varsity/Pre Senior: Sophia Barrera (4 Course. However, it couldn’t cally-sensitive industries such as best times); Mandy Helle(5 best times); food service, retail and entertain- Samantha Howell (3 best times); Dannielle compete with the smiles of one Zacharias (1 best time); Michael Martin (5 group on the course. ment, Watson-Lum expanded job best times); Drew Kobayashi (5 best times, “Our students have been look- opportunities to include child selected to the Zone 2 All Star Team/Meet); Jonah Cooper (1 best time, High Point recipi- ing forward to this outing for care, landscaping, and office ent and select to Zone 2 All Star); Michael weeks,” said teacher Denise work. She hopes to broaden the Yao (4 best times); Christopher Jhong (5 base further by incorporating best times); Pieter Cory (3 best times); Watson-Lum, of her Special Christopher Lee (2 best times); Trevor Lee Education Transition students at geriatric support, animal care and (2 best times); Jeffrey Tang (2 best times); Granada High School. “Some of public relations. Kyle Oslund (3 best times); Anthony Jhong (3 best times); Jonathan Mui (5 best times, them surprised themselves with “The Springtown Golf Course alternate to Zone 2 All Star Team/Meet) their performances. They all said is one of our most popular work- they would love to come back sites,” said Watson-Lum. “Jason Black Belt League Tourney again - tomorrow.” has been instrumental in devel- Taylor’s Martial Arts in Livermore sent Watson-Lum’s students may oping site tasks with appropri- 13 of its students to the California Black Belt be used to working at the golf ate scaffolding opportunities League 2012 Kick Off Open Tournament in Ripon, CA, on February 4, 2012. The course as part of the Transition to maximize learning for these following students competed and placed in class’s work program. However, young adults. Our students al- the tournament: ways leave the job site empow- Helena Macias (7 yrs old) - 1st place in for many, playing there was a Forms; Alexis Aying (7 yrs old) - 1st place new experience. ered by a feeling of achievement in Sparring; Kristin Ford (8 yrs old) - 2nd “This was my first time; it was and contribution. place in Forms and 2nd place in Sparring; Paul Curbelo (10 yrs old) - 1st place in Forms pretty intense,” said Christopher “He’s been a wonderful host and 3rd place in Sparring; Ariyana Walling Solovskoy, 21. “I didn’t know today, taking time to make us all (11 yrs old) - 1st place in Sparring; Hector feel welcome, interacting with Flores (11 yrs old) - 2nd place in Forms and what I was doing, but it was fun. 2nd place in Sparring; Jaden Husser (12 yrs The hardest part was swinging the students, and even providing old) - 2nd place in Forms and making contact.” donuts.” Katrina Curbelo (12 yrs old) - 1st place in Forms and 3rd place in Sparring; Kyle Ford Granada’s Transition program Cain said he’s the lucky one. (13 yrs old) - 1st place in Sparring and 3rd offers young adults, ages 18-22, Photo - Doug Jorgensen “I keep telling these kids how place in Forms; Tanya Sharetskaya (14 yrs helpful they are – and they thank old) - 2nd place in Sparring; Joseph Vitale the opportunity to gain skills by Gage Meyer attempts a putt. (14 yrs old) - 2nd place in Sparring; Rachel working in two-hour intervals at me for it. They showed up today. Bryant (16 yrs old) - 1st place in Forms and local businesses. The result is in- work environment. They have the hole. I didn’t count how many It’s such a joyous thing. I would 4th place in Sparring; Brandon DeBorba (17 son-Lum interviewed students to yrs old) - 2nd place in Sparring creasing confidence, self-esteem huge energy; every job they do, strokes it took, but it was more find out their interests, hobbies, be thrilled if they wanted to come The team was coached by Sifu Wade and self-reliance. they’re so proud of. When we than I would have liked.” activities and goals. out regularly.” Taylor, Vince Aying and Joseph Ventura at Hosting the outing for the the tournament. “For many of these young were asked if the kids could come The purpose of the students’ “The answers were as diver- adults, this is their last opportu- out and play, we negotiated a fair golfing visit was to experience sified as you can imagine,” she young people showed what an Alumni Game nity with the education system to price – nothing.” the game as part of their leisure said. “Although the goal of ‘air- asset Springtown Golf Course is Livermore High School baseball will be master necessary skills to provide During work hours, students skills-building activities as well line pilot’ might not be a readily for the community, Cain added. holding its annual Alumni game on Saturday, “This is where Livermore holds February 25 at 11:00 at the Varsity Field. an independent quality of life,” perform a variety of jobs at the as to see the other side of their available option for some stu- Anyone who played any level of baseball said Watson-Lum, noting that the golf course, including landscape work contributions, said Wat- dents, there are a host of intercon- out a hand to this population.” at LHS is welcome to attend and/or play. program services students with maintenance, café work and golf son-Lum. A lunch will be held after the game. Contact Coach Perotti at dperotti@lvjusd. all types of disabilities, including cart washing. After accepting the special k12.ca.us or call him at 925-586-2811 or autism, Down’s syndrome, re- “A lot of times I drive the golf education teaching position last check the baseball website www.pokesbase- ball.com for more info. No need to contact ceptive and expressive language carts to where they need to be,” summer, Watson-Lum’s research to play, just show up on the 25th of February delays, and seizure disorders. said Alexander Gregg, 21, of his revealed that many transitional and play and/or watch. Springtown Golf Course staff work at the course. “This was my work programs offer jobs that member Jason Cain, explained, first time golfing. I’m not as bad repeat the same skill set – just in Jr. Football Expands “The students come here twice a Due to its success over its five-year as I thought I’d be. The best part different settings. “Many seemed existence and the support of LARPD and the week to take part in a normalized was finally getting the ball into to focus on janitorial type skills, high school football programs, Livermore a valuable skill, but not the only Junior Football League (LJFL) is expanding to include all children aged 7 through 14 (as of opportunity,” she said. “I want August 31, 2012.) Football participants will to provide work experience for learn the fundamentals of contact football these young adults to develop in a safe and positive environment and play Free Guided Art, Nature regardless of talent level or ability. Cheer significant, marketable work participants will learn the fundamentals, skills in a variety of industries.” cheer at games and compete locally. All Walks Offered in Pleasanton games will be played in Livermore at the With job assignments, one of high schools. All practices will take place Special walks are planned for or, if the ranger is away from the the aspects Watson-Lum wants in Livermore. The season begins on August 1 and concludes in early November. this month and next, one focus- kiosk, exact change must be fed to consider is student interest. Online registration is open at www. ing on nesting birds, the other into the permit machine. Con- “Let’s face it,” she said, “jobs are LJFL.org. on public art in Pleasanton. Both tinue to the sign posted on the better if you like what you do.” There is an early registration discount of $50. Registration costs increase after are sponsored by World Walk to right that says “Marina View.” With a goal of introducing stu- March 31. Each player pays a $25 refundable Wellness and are open to anyone Park in that area, near the public dents to jobs they may not have volunteer fee. Sibling discounts apply. With interested. restroom facility. Look for Dolo- the help of local businesses and residents, considered for themselves, Wat- LJFL has a limited number of scholarships World Walk to Wellness was res’ white vehicle with the blue for needy families. Applications are available founded by W. Ron Sutton, AKA backpack on the hood. at www.LJFL.org and must be submitted “Mr. Pedometer,” as a way to en- Trails are unpaved, mostly by March 31. For those interested in coaching, ap- courage people to “walk ‘n’ talk wide and level, with some grad- plications are available at www.LJFL.org. together,” since that is a proven ual inclines. Walkers are encour- LJFL provides training for all coaches. No method to sustain healthy walk- aged to bring along binoculars, experience is necessary. Registration will close when the league ing habits while having a good wear comfortable shoes, dress in reaches 12 teams. No players are ever cut. time. Sutton is a Pleasanton resi- layers, and carry water bottles. All players play the entire game on offense dent and CEO of ACCUSPLIT, On February 18, and also the or defense. Players are not limited to a few plays per game. Everyone plays the makers of the only certified third Saturdays of March and entire game. accurate pedometers and stop- April, Nancy & Gary Harrington For additional information, interested watches. To find out the location will be leading tours of public art parents should visit: www.LJFL.org. Presi- dent and Vice-President of LJFL are Rico of every weekly walk, sign up for in downtown Pleasanton. The Art Richardson and Matt Archer. the free e-newsletter at walks@ Walks all begin at 9 a.m. in the WorldWalkToWellness.org . parking lot adjacent to City Hall, High School Basketball There is no charge for the 200 Old Bernal Avenue, and each Granada High School at Livermore, the Saturday morning walks, nor takes about two hours, walking last of four high school basketball games to be broadcast on Tri-Valley Community are reservations necessary. How- on level, paved sidewalks. The TV, will be taped on Friday, February 17th ever, voluntary donations may Harringtons alternate two routes, and air the next day. Tri-Valley Sports Final be made to Pleasanton Partner- taking in different works of art. personalities Ian Bartholomew and George “Dr. B” Baljevich will be providing com- ships in Education Foundation The February walk will loop mentary. Planned interviews include coaches (PPIE). More than $6,500 has north on Main Street, with side and players. been raised by World Walk to excursions to view three murals Tri-Valley TV30 will begin broadcasting the game on Comcast TV channel 30 and Wellness to benefit local public and the sculptures surrounding AT&T U-verse via channel 99 on Saturday, schools from participant dona- the Firehouse Arts Center. February 18th at 7:00 p.m. In addition, the tions, plus matching funds from “There is so much to learn and game is scheduled to stream live and be available via Video on Demand on the Tri- ACCUSPLIT at annual wellness see on the Harringtons’ Art Walks Valley TV website at www.trivalleytv.org. festivals. that I will walk them all,” said DVDs of the games may also be purchased Expert trail guide Dolores World Walk to Wellness founder via the website. Granada at Livermore broadcast sched- Bengtson will lead a walk at Sutton. ule is Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday at 5 pm., Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Several of the sculptures have Tuesday at 9 p.m. and Thursday at 10 p.m. 2500 Stanley Boulevard, one been donated by the Harringtons. mile east of downtown Pleasan- These are identified as “Another Community Day at A’s ton, on Saturday, March 24. By H.A.P.P.Y.” – Another Harrington Livermore community can support Livermore Valley Joint Unified School then, she predicts that the herons Art Partnership Project for You. District (LVJUSD) athletic programs by will be sharing the nesting area Donations for future public art attending the Oakland A’s vs. Cleveland Indi- with egrets, and possibly with can be made by sending checks ans game on Sunday, April 22. The National Anthem will be performed by Livermore’s cormorants. made out to the City of Pleasan- own, Granada High Junior, Braden Sweeney. A former gravel quarry, the ton (with “Another HAPPY” in Family packages, field level seats, tailgate 266-acre Shadow Cliffs park the memo) to: City of Pleasanton, BBQ, parking, t-shirts and more are available. Sponsor packages are available and has much more to offer than just Attention: Susan Andrade-Wax, include sponsor name on event signage and swimming and waterslide areas. P.O. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA t-shirt. The order deadline is March 31, 2012. The group will explore trails 94566-0802. Tax-deductible More information can be found at the LVJUSD website (www.livermore- along the arroyo with its chain donations in any amount are schools.com) or by emailing communityrela- of smaller lakes and ponds. Go welcome. More than $400 has [email protected]. to ebparks.org to download a been sent in since the Art Walks trail map. began in December. Three new Water Polo Registration “Dolores Bengtson knows so sculptures have been unveiled in Registration is underway for water polo. much about our flora and fauna recent months. LARPD is offering two water polo programs that I always learn something World Walk to Wellness held this spring. Six to ten year old athletes can register for Splashball, a “T-ball” version of interesting on her guided hikes,” group walks every Saturday of water polo. Splashball meets on Fridays from said Sutton. “Her energy is con- 2011, including local city parks 3:30-5:00pm at the Robert Livermore Com- tagious. Between walking ‘n’ and trails, as well as excursions munity Center pool from March 9 through May 18 and costs $85 (no class 4/6). Older talking and stopping ‘n’ learning, into Livermore and Sunol. Sat- or experienced athletes can register for the the time and distance fly by.” urday walks are planned for each 14 & Under LAZERS team. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. week in 2012, ranging from 1-3 The LAZERS team practices on Mon- days, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4- Enter the park off of Stanley Bou- hours in length. Mid-week morn- 5:30pm at the Robert Livermore Community levard at the signal and drive to ing walks may be added this year. Center pool from February 27 through May the rangers’ kiosk. A $6 parking A website is being constructed, to 18 and costs $250. Parents are encouraged to attend an informative parents’ meeting 2/27 fee per vehicle will be collected, augment weekly e-newsletters. at 4pm. All experience levels are welcome. To register, call 925-373-5751, or visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us. For more information about the LAZERS, visit

Speed and Agility Clinic Coaches and trainers from the Dublin Falcons use the Nike SPARQ training system to teach young athlete how to correctly use their bodies to achieve their athletic goals. This will be accomplished in a positive and fun environment while teaching the basic fundamentals of footwork, jumping, balancing, speed and strength. Participants ages 6-14 will be divided by age groups. Sessions are February 2 - March 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pro-rated registration fees are available. Please register for Activity #27911at www. dublinrecguide.com or at the Shannon Com- munity Center.

PAGE 8 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Mello Cielo: A Heavenly Bus Ride Through the Vineyards Have you had the pleasure three years, then returned to from McGrail Vineyards and of the Mello Cielo experience France to be coopered into ves- Rhonda Wood, from Wood Fam- at Ruby Hill yet? Two tours are sels prized for aging Barolos and ily Vineyard, who join the Liver- offered daily during the week, Barberas. more Winegrowers Association at 11:30 and 2:30, by advance This wine had, as Kelly Mac- board. reservation. For $25, you get Farland from the Pour House so Executive Director Chris a guided journey through the precisely noted, a finish of banana Chandler says they’ve secured sprawling estate vineyards that bread. We sampled a 2009 Cab- a $200k grant for promoting the surround the Ruby Hill Winery, ernet, Clone 7, which displayed Valley. Yet to see exactly how it and extend beyond the current vibrant red fruit, a characteris- will be utilized, but marketing Mitchell Katz Winery property tic Livermore hint of menthol materials and a new website are to the border of a large ranch and distinct earthiness. About on the short list. A trade tasting that extends all the way to Sunol. 9% Petit Verdot lent a leathery is also in the works for April. You’ll rumble past the Merlot plummy dark note beneath the There’s still room on the list for vineyard that is destined to be bright, chewy loganberry fruit. wineries to sign up. grafted to Italian varietals like It reminded me of a Cliff bar. Dark & Delicious to Feature Trebbiano and Nebbiolo, then We popped into the lab to watch Livermore Wineries hum past a beautiful chateau Norm performing VA analysis Nottingham Cellars and Occa- that might eventually become on barrel samples: a task he per- sio will be featured at the annual a classy French restaurant. En- forms religiously, along with bar- celebration of everything Petite sconced in succulents, it has the rel topping, which is done every 3 Sirah, this Friday, Feb 17, 6pm aura of a bygone era. As a dining weeks - far more often than most til 9pm at the Rockwall wine Photo - Doug Jorgensen establishment, it would be a wel- in this Valley. Ruby Hill prides company in Alameda. Steve Melander, Steve Burman, and Steve Ziganti sample their wine. come addition to this corridor. itself on cleanliness in the cellar, PRESIDENTIAL WEEKEND One can imagine the residents and that translates directly into HAPPENINGS of the Ruby Hill neighborhood precisely made wines. Cedar Mountain will offer two would welcome it. One has to From the lab, we were es- special barrel tastings for the long 3 Steves Winery wonder if another winery really corted to the Water Tower, where weekend. With a Premium or Re- is what’s needed here, but in the a beautifully set table awaited, serve tasting, you get to sample not too distant future, Mitchell laden with glassware and a plat- the 2009 Syrah and 2005 Souzao Who are these guys? Katz will move out and Rubino ter of cheeses and salami. This Port. Open Saturday through by Harry Stoll figure so they’ll look good the and green onions, cilantro, and Estate Winery will move in, tasting experience is part of every Monday 12-4. Futures will be The three Steves of 3 Steves way the high rollers do. They jalapenos, to which he adds wine with a distinct focus on Italian tour. The sunlight pouring in from available at a 30% discount. Winery are Steve Burman, age probably rounded it up from juice. varietals. A big fan of Italian va- the windows above, made Chris’s Regular tasting fees apply. 49, Steve Melander, age 45, and $777.51. They also make a Livermore rietals, winemaker Chris Graves gorgeous 09 barrel-fermented Steve Ziganti, age 59. That’s old But a bigger deal for them Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from can hardly wait. Chardonnay glow, its pineapple, Thomas Coyne holds its annu- enough to know better, yet after was winning three medals at two different Livermore Valley As the bus gears down for the pear and coconut smoothness al Winter Open House from noon a few years of making wine for the San Francisco Chronicle vineyards, with a small amount uphill climb towards the Peacock melting with the Gran Maester to 5 p.m. at the historical tasting a small winery that they partly- Wine Competition for their 2009 of Alexander Valley Petit Ver- Patch Zinfandel and Petite Sirah Manchego. The 07 Merlot’s room. Four new wines will be owned, the three Steves had Chardonnay, reserve Cabernet dot added. The notes say it has vineyards, the rather imposing cherry and oliveness massaged served along with a selection of this eno epiphany over a glass Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. Their “plenty of dark fruit on the nose stoneclad castle-like dwelling of the salami beautifully, and the fine fruits and cheeses. Bring a of wine. “Let’s start our own Cabernet Franc won a medal at and palette.” Burman says “I’m the estate’s proprietor, Michael 09 Cielo Viola, a “violet heaven” picnic and enjoy sweeping views winery.” They did and the rest is the Alameda County Fair a big bing cherry fan.” Callahan, looms large. From marriage of Zin and Petite Sirah, of the Livermore Valley. the future. It’s strictly cash on the bar- Their Cienega Valley Cabernet here, the views of the Valley and was a symphony of harmonious “Bottle Your Own Wine” hap- The three Steves make their relhead for barrels, bottles, and Franc is—unfortunately for us the hills to the East are sweep- woodwinds, with a touch of pens one day only, February 18. wine at Tenuta Vineyards, from everything else they buy, “We’ve but fortunate for adding to their ingly dramatic. French horn. This wine sits back Bring your clean bottle, fill, cork which they rent equipment been offered terms,” said Zig, but $778.51 bank account—sold out. Wildlife abounds, and al- on its haunches like a content and label it for $6.00 per bottle, and space. The 3 Steves barrel said, “Thanks, maybe some day This is part of what we missed: though we did not see the name- feline, purring when you feed it or use a provided bottle for $6.50. room—off of the Tenuta barrel we’ll take advantage of that but “The wine seems to change with sake peacocks that inhabit these some Columbus Dry Coppa. To Limit of six bottles per person. room—while less spacious than for right now, no.” Strictly cash is every sip, as the fruit finishes it parts, we did witness jackrabbits wrap up the excursion, it’s back New Releases include: 2008 Re- Wente’s, is big enough for now, not their only old fashioned way. meets with hints of chocolate and sprinting to safety, and a couple on the bus to the lively, welcom- serve Quest (2012 San Francisco with a capacity of more than one They want to treat the customer coffee.” Dang! of raptors on patrol. Stopping ing Tasting Room, where you’ll Chronicle Wine Competition, barrel for each Steve. right and will only sell wine that Zig zags toward Zin. Alpha- at the edge of the vineyard bor- enjoy port in cute little chocolate Best of Class Winner), 2008 Recently, in that intimate they enjoy. They hold the prices betically last is a Cienega Valley der, our driver, Jack, uncorked cups and be tempted, perhaps, to Sweet Emillie, 2009 Petit Verdot enclave, Steve Burman, Steve to between $20 and $30. Zinfandel, which “… drinks some sparkling and we toasted snag some vino to go. (2012 San Francisco Chronicle Ziganti, Zig’s 28-year-old son Go to their web site for tasting well on its own but pairs nicely the Livermore Valley and it’s For just $25 per person, the Wine Competition, Gold Medal Jason, and a question-asking notes on their wines. These guys with tomato based sauces …” sweet East/ West orientation that Mello Cielo Vineyard Experience Winner), and 2008 Vino Tinto guest, sat among the barrels and would not lie. 3 Steves Winery The notes also note that “It also catches the bay breezes funneled (MCVE) is a fun, informative and Reserva. boxes of wine, and talked wine, presently makes two Livermore has bright red fruit and hints of through the Sunol gap. It was delicious excursion, made all the wine, wine. Valley Chardonnays. One is oaky chocolate and pepper …” blowing a good 20 knots as we more fun by Hospitality Man- Retzlaff Estate Wines will be For a blink in time, intense and buttery and stands alone. The For after dinner, Ports of sipped the bubbles and watched ager, Sara Wood, whose friendly, open Presidents’ Day Weekend, esthetic athletic Steve Burman other is lighter and crisper, “more course, a tawny Port bringing rich ladybugs basking in the warm easy-going manner, keeps every- Feb. 18, 19, 20, noon to 4:30 closed his eyes, and held his food friendly,” as current cant plum and chocolate and a Char- gleams of sun. Then it was back thing synchronized. Contact her p.m. for barrel tasting of both red hands close together in front of puts it. But it does have a bit of donnay Port to go with butternut on the handsomely decorated at 925-931-9463 or swood@ru- and white estate wines. Purchase his face—in something akin to oak that even a savant might not squash. Both of these are from “Mielo Cielo” bus, this time to byhillwinery.net to arrange your futures. $5 per person. 925- a spiritual gesture, carrying no taste. If you think oak is bad in a Livermore Valley grapes. the winery, where Chris grabbed MCVE. Bring friends: it’s a great 447-8941 www.retzlaffwinery. hint of rehearsal. Then he said, crisp Chardonnay, try this one. You could set up a tasting a thief and we dove into a Gamba way to celebrate a birthday or a com 1356. So. Livermore Ave., “I can almost see in my brain a Jason Ziganti grew up cook- and tour by appointment at Te- barrel of 2009 Sangiovese that special occasion, like, perhaps a Livermore. digital spectrum of flavors and ing and is taking culinary courses nuta Vineyards. Soon, 3 Steves had been judiciously laced with random Wednesday. How about aromas.” with an eye to making a living at Winery will open a licensed 14 % Cabernet. The wood for Leap Day? Fenestra Winery will host “He’s a savant,” said Zig. “He it. (Wisely, he is also a general tasting room inside of Swirl on these barrels is harvested in NEW BOARD MEMBERS its 29th annual “Barrel Tasting” once described a flavor asOrange contractor.) He said the Char- the Square in Blacksmith Square. France, then shipped to the high FOR LVWGA February 18, 19 and 20 from Creamsicle.” Burman says any- donnay would go well with a Check their web site for an up- Alps in Asti where it ages for Welcome Heather McGrail noon to 5pm, all three days. body can learn to identify flavors sauce he makes of mangos, red date. 3steveswinery.com There is the normal $10.00 tast- and often shows non-believers ing fee for this event. Barrel the light of how to be discerning samples will include two samples tasters. There’s hope. of the 2011 Semillon. For an ad- The 3 Steves Winery buys The games themselves were, reward was extra credit. ditional charge Soleil Caterers grapes from prime vineyards district,” says Wenzler. book, as Districts can purchase as the teachers had expected, Before the games had even be- will be at Fenestra offering their in Livermore and other appel- Also hailing from District 12 potentially life-saving gifts for choreographed chaos. Watkins gun, Watkins and Wenzler knew artisan pizza prepared fresh and lations. Burman says he tries were the gamemakers, students their tributes, providing great and Wenzler wound up improvis- they had succeeded in one goal baked in a Wood Fired Oven. to calibrate his palate to his in Wenzler’s seventh grade core advantage to wealthier Districts. ing to keep the activities moving – getting their students excited Fenestra will also be releasing the favorite yeasts so when he tastes class. These students designed In the school exercise, sixth grad- on schedule. They threw in a about reading. “Sixth grade is 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon from grapes he knows what yeast to “Minute to Win It” style chal- ers could earn “Panem bucks” tornado, fireball, and landslide to a really pivotal age. It’s when Ghielmetti Vineyards in Liver- use. He deeply believes that lenges to represent the Hunger through good behavior while eliminate contestants, much like students begin to enjoy reading more (2011 Best of the Bay Red), no matter how excellent the Games – tributes survived by students in other grades, teachers, in the book when the gamemak- for the sake of reading,” says a 2009 Tempranillo from Lodi, a grape, 100% of a varietal is too winning these challenges; losing and parents could purchase them. ers set the arena’s forest on fire Wenzler. “Many students started 2010 Semillon, Livermore Val- much. “I’m a fan of big hitting tributes were eliminated from All money raised will be used because the television audience reading the sequel on their own as ley, and the estate-grown 2008 Cabernet Sauvignons. I taste it the game. for the sixth grade core Create a was getting bored. Four tributes soon as we finished reading The Mourvedre. For more informa- here (touching front and sides of The challenges included an Culture project in the spring. were declared winners. Their Hunger Games in class.” tion, visit the website at www. face) but sometimes something is obstacle course; Oreo face – con- The Panem bucks added a new fenestrawinery.com or email missing.” He touches his throat. testants start with an Oreo on the component to the exercise that [email protected]. The Maybe it doesn’t finish right. forehead and must maneuver it neither teacher envisioned – a 'Idol' Helps Launch Read-A-Thon winery is located at 83 Vallecitos into their mouths without using counterfeit ring. “We discovered Rd., Livermore. He is certain that adding a small Local ‘American Idol’ contes- Livermore, John Marchand; Cher amount of Petit Verdot to a good hands; a Survivor-style strength that students were counterfeiting test, in which contestants held Panem bucks,” says Wenzler. tant Jason ‘Wolf’ Hamlin visited Wollard, Livermore’s Poet Lau- 6th Annual Barrel Tasting and stout Cabernet Sauvignon makes Livermore Valley Charter School it complete and better. themselves off the ground be- “Rather than try to find and pun- reate; Ruth Gasten, a Holocaust Futures, is set for Feb. 18 and Tall Steve Ziganti says, “When tween two desks for as long as ish the perpetrators, we made it a (LVCS) on Monday, February survivor who wants to share her 19, noon to 4:30 p.m. at Wood we do our selecting and blending possible; and the ramen maze, teaching point.” They voided the 13 to help launch the school’s story; Jeff Avila, a cartoonist Family Vineyards. Barrel sample on weekends, the three of us sit at which forced blindfolded contes- existing Panem bucks and cre- annual Read A Thon. The 24- and martial arts specialist; and and futures offering on the 2010 a table outside and do our tasting tants to search through a bowl of ated counterfeit-proof currency year-old singer, a mechanic at Barbara Stanton, a miniaturist Grenache (extremely limited and some tentative blending, then cooked ramen noodles to find a – a life lesson on corruption and Poppy Ridge Golf Course in artist. production, approximately 40 compare notes, finally settling on piece of gum. the powers of government. Livermore, earned a golden ticket Guests visited students in their cases produced). In addition what we want to do.” In the week leading up to the On Friday, Feb. 10, the games to Hollywood after his audition in classrooms to share a special some current releases will be “We want each vintage to taste Hunger Games reenactment, began with a parade through the San Diego. On Feb. 13, Hamlin book and talk about how reading available for tasting. $10 tasting different,” says Burman. That’s each District designed a logo school. The tributes then entered performed for the school’s 983 has shaped their life and career. fee and keep the logo crystal wine a very refreshing approach. The and t-shirts, created posters and “the arena” – the school’s multi- students, kindergarten through During the Annual Read A Thon, glass. Extended Family “Club” big boys often say they take what signs to promote their tributes, purpose room – for the start of 8th grade, to celebrate reading held from February 10th – 21st, members show your card (or the fruit gives them, but the real- and came up with a strategy. the games. Math teacher John and inspire them to pick up a check the member list) for waived students will seek sponsorships tasting fee. www.woodfamily- ity is they manipulate the wine to The teachers observed that each Mahlstedt wore his most sparkly book. for the minutes they read, with give their customers what they student District self-governed blazer to play the role of Caesar Hamlin is one of many spe- vineyards.com itself in a different way. Some Flickman, the host of the Hunger all funds raised going directly to expect. cial local guests who visited the school. Ziganti explains that Steve were democratic societies, while Games. Principal Tara Aderman others leaned towards dictator- dressed up in fluff and sparkles to the school on Read In Day, the Melander, the third Steve, is official launch of LVCS’s An- not here today because, “He has ships. act the part of Effie Trinket, the Money plays a key role in the escort and stylist to Katniss. nual Read A Thon. Guests this one of those things, what do you year also included the Mayor of call it? A job.” Ziganti is retired. Burman hopes he can make some money out of 3 Steves Winery and not have to return to the corporate world. His latest job there, last he hopes, was as chief operating officer of a hi-tech firm. In just one year in business their eno endeavor made a profit. That’s very unusual, no matter the scale. They save money on salaries by not paying themselves. At the end of the first year the partnership had $778 in the bank. That may be a bloated The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - PAGE 9

Police Honored proximately two miles; canceled if investigation check, sign waiver dents in key areas of stewardship 81.112). Visit either website and • How to develop a steady Avoid the 21, Alameda County’s raining. forms, and be approved by the Chief science not supported by other agen- type in Funding Opportunity Number stream of referrals using network- multi-jurisdictional effort against There is a $5 per vehicle parking of Police. Felony convictions or se- cies. The program offers the highest DE-FOA-0000611. The submission ing events impaired drivers, honored 135 police fee at either entrance to Sycamore rious criminal arrests are cause for caliber of education and hands-on deadline is March 12. B2B Gathering Inc. was founded officers, California Highway Patrol Grove Park. A $2 donation is re- dismissal of an applicant. training and experience to the next in 2004 by Rick Silva. Rick’s goal officers and sheriff’s deputies for their quested to help support the programs Applications are available on-line generation of scientists. Trade Show has been to have a more exclusive, DUI expertise on Wednesday, Feb. unless other fees are specified. Par- at www.dublin.ca.gov, by e-mail, This funding opportunity an- higher end business networking ticipants may call 925-960-2400 for nouncement is for grants and centers Two local networking groups company, that offers business own- 8, at an advanced training seminar fax, or in person at Dublin Police GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) in Fremont. more information. Services, 100 Civic Plaza. Once of excellence for the research areas ers, entrepreneurs, and sales profes- of low-energy nuclear science; prop- and B2B Gathering Inc. join forces sionals the opportunity to grow their The event was sponsored by Moth- completed, applications may be in Pleasanton on February 29 to pro- ers Against Drunk Driving and the submitted by e-mail, fax, mail, or in erties of materials under extreme business. Volunteer Advocates conditions and/or hydrodynamics; vide the community with a one time GNON was founded in 2008 in California Office of Traffic Safety, Volunteers are being sought to person. The application deadline is networking seminar and tradeshow. which funds Avoid the 21 through March 23, 2012. radiochemistry; and for centers of the Tri Valley by Frances Hewitt. participate in the Alameda County excellence only for the research area Over 25 trade show booths will be Frances’ vision was to provide an the National Highway Traffic Safety Court Appointed Special Advocates open In addition to the tradeshow, Administration. of high energy density physics. All informal, after-work get together Program (CASA). Stewardship Science these areas of research are relevant participants will attend the B2B fast venue for all women to network and Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy CASA is a nationally based or- paced 90 minute networking seminar Keith Gilkerson won the “Dunny The National Nuclear Secu- to stockpile stewardship. socialize. GNON, which currently ganization that provides one-on-one rity Administration (NNSA) has covering topics such as: Award” for excellence. It is named court advocacy to abused, neglected A research grant is awarded for has two new chapters in Delta Valley announced a funding opportunity for up to three years at a funding level • How to turn current clients into and Diablo Valley, draws between 75- after Sgt. Mark Dunakin of the and abandoned children who are your non-commissioned, non-sala- Oakland Police Dept., an active and dependents of juvenile court. It has the Stewardship Science Academic appropriate for the proposed scope, 100 women at each of its events. Alliances Program (SSAA). The typically $50,000 to $300,000 per ried sales force The event will be held from 5-8:00 enthusiastic Avoid the 21 participant, been operating in San Leandro and • How to get people to jump said Sgt. John Hurd of the Livermore is now planning to expand to offer work CONDUCTED by the SSAA year. A cooperative agreement is pm at the Four Points by Sheraton Program helps NNSA enhance and awarded for up to five years at a through hoops to help you find more (5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton). police. Dunakin died in 2009 in the services in the Tri-Valley. referrals line of duty along with three other No special skills are required, only promote the academic efforts of future funding level appropriate for the Admission is $5/per person. RSVP “a desire to help foster children.” scientific leaders and helps recruit proposed scope, typically $1,000,000 • How to overcome shyness and to [email protected]. OPD officers. become a “person of influence” CHP officers from the county’s An orientation meeting will be researchers who will help ensure the to $3,000,000 per year. four area commands made up 72 held on Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in safety, security and effectiveness of The announcement is posted on percent of those who received plaques the Multiservice Center, 3311 Pacific the nation’s nuclear stockpile. FedConnect and grants.gov (FOA and uniform pins. Sheriff’s depu- Ave., Livermore The SSAA Program trains stu- DE-FOA-0000611; CFDA Number RETIREMENT ties followed with 14 percent. The Please RSVP to John Anyosa at (continued from page one) remainder of honored officers were 510-618-1964 or janyosa@acgov. from police agencies throughout the org. my energies in one direction. I ley Mayors and City Managers county. Survey Finds Residents am at a point in my life where I and participated in a third grade Two deputies and four CHP offi- Dublin Police Academy can do this.” reading program at a local school. cers had DUI arrest totals above 90 for Dublin Police Services will be Like the Quality of Life Marchand pointed out that Marchand also serves on the Air- 2010. They are Deputy David McKaig hosting the 2012 Citizens’ Police In the latest survey of Liver- Services provided by the city some people mistakenly believe port Land Use Commission and with 129, Officer Robert Koehn with Academy for adults who reside or that all the mayor does is run two was appointed as an alternate 106, Deputy Shawn Osborne with 99, work in Dublin. The Academy’s more residents, 86% of respon- received the same level of sup- Officer Kevin White with 97, Officer first session will be Wednesday, dents found the quality of life in port, 79% compared to services city council meetings a month to the Local Agency Formation Jon Bacon with 94 and Officer Barrett March 28, 2012. It will be held for Livermore excellent or good. It is provided by California at 22% and collect a full-time salary. In Commission, (LAFCo). Adams with 90. nine Wednesdays thereafter, from the same percentage as in 2010. excellent or good. fact, the job of mayor is a full Marchand recently traveled “This county is fortunate indeed 6:30pm – 9:30pm. The Academy Questions were posed by the Perceptions of safety dropped time responsibility and pays to Washington D.C. with the to have such a large group of great will culminate in a graduation on 2012 National Citizen Survey. a little, with 93% saying neigh- a salary of $1400 per month. other Tri-Valley mayors. “We DUI officers,” said Lt. Ava Garavatti May 30, 2012. According to a staff report, “2012 borhoods were safe during the Mayor Marchand accepts no develop our legislative agenda of the Livermore police, who chairs The goal of the Citizens’ Academy results overall are very positive, day, down 3%; 94% felt safe in medical or dental benefits from beforehand, so when we go back, Avoid the 21. is to teach the public about law en- despite global economic and the downtown during the day, Avoid the 21 will hit the streets forcement operations, foster kinship the city. we speak as a region and not as again for Cinco De Mayo and St. Pat- between the community and law other external factors facing down 2%. At night people felt “I represent the City’s inter- individual cities. We have been rick’s Day, two occasions that many enforcement, and to promote com- respondents.” safer, with 81% in neighborhoods ests on a number of local boards successful at returning millions people celebrate with alcohol. munity policing by supporting and Ninety-three percent of resi- agreeing, up 1%; downtown 78% and commissions. Many of of tax dollars to the Tri-Valley encouraging citizen involvement. dents agreed that Livermore is an felt safer compared to 77% in these meet at least once a month to rebuild our aging transporta- Red Planet Rising The Academy will offer instruc- excellent or good place to live, up 2010. and most meetings are during the tion and communication infra- Red Planet Rising is the topic tion by experienced law enforcement 1 percent from 2010. The highest rating was for fire personnel on topics such as: Crime The Livermore City Council services at 93% seeing it as excel- work day so it has been difficult structure.” of the Sat.. Feb. 18 Livermore Area Of the coming year, he said, Recreation and Park District ranger Scene/Evidence Collection, Traffic were presented with the results lent or good. On the other side, to schedule around my day job,” program. Meet Ranger Glen Florey and Radio Operations, Gangs and of the survey at a goal setting street repair and maintenance Marchand said. “In the middle of the worst reces- at 6:30 p.m. at the Wetmore Road Drugs, and the Coroner’s Bureau. workshop held Wed., Feb. 15. only 53% felt it was excellent For example, in the last week sion in the post-war era, we will entrance to Sycamore Grove Park, Participants will have an opportu- Marchand attended two subcom- be opening the Paragon Outlets, nity to tour Santa Rita Jail, the 5th Other highlights from the or good and 51% said code 1051 Wetmore Rd. 2012 survey showed that 88% enforcement was excellent or mittee meetings of the Alameda with a half million square feet of Just in time for this nature pro- largest jail in the nation, as well as get a taste of officer training at perceive Livermore as an ex- good. Both street repair and code County Transportation Commis- retail later this year and creat- gram, Mars will be at opposition ing two thousand jobs. We are – as close as it ever gets to Earth and the Emergency Vehicle Operations cellent or good place to raise enforcement showed an approval sion (ACTC), attended meetings shines most brightly in the night sky. Course (EVOC). children, up 3%; 82% say that increase of 2%. of the BART Board of Directors, revitalizing our downtown and Come out to Sycamore Grove for a Sessions are limited to 30 par- the overall appearance of Liver- The survey was sent to 3000 the Alameda County Conference partnering with the labs to mar- walk into the hills to watch Mars rise ticipants on a first-come, first-served more is excellent or good, up 2%. households in November 2011. of Mayors, the i-GATE (innova- ket new technologies. This is an in the eastern sky after sunset. Please basis. Potential participants must be Opportunities to attend cultural A total of 817 completed surveys tive Green Advanced Trans- exciting time. I want to be able dress warmly and wear comfortable at least 18 years old and must successfully complete a background activities was agreed by 68% as were returned. The margin of er- portation Excellence) business to devote my time to better serve walking shoes. The hike will be ap- excellent or good, up 4%. ror is + or - 3%. incubator, met with the Tri-Val- the residents of Livermore.”

Floyd D. Hyde and 5 great-grandchildren. The Memorial Mass will be his father and Nestor backyard-as if they passed the Floyd Dean Hyde passed Services were held Febru- held on Saturday, February 18, served in Anderson. word on that this was the best away peacefully in his sleep in ary 9, 2012, at the San Joaquin 2012 at noon at St. Charles Bor- the Army. Britta also place to be to get ‘adopted’ by a Livermore on January 25, 2012 at Valley National Cemetery in romeo Church in Livermore. K y l e had one sis- couple who would love and take 91 years, 11 months and 7 days. Santa Nella, Ca. In lieu of flow- Arrangements by Callaghan graduated t e r, E l l e n care of them. Born at home at Couvers ers please make donations to the Mortuary. i n 2 0 0 6 Marie An- Britta is survived by her hus- Crossing in Youngsville, PA on Veterans of Foreign Wars or your from Lib- derson. band Len Martin, her son Mi- February 18, 1920, Floyd was chosen charity. Jerry F. Goodman erty High After her chael Albert (and wife Jeanette), welcomed by his parents Percy Arrangements by Callaghan Resident of Livermore S c h o o l e d u c a t i o n daughter Kathy Reid (and hus- and Florence Hyde. Mortuary. Jerry was born on March and during at Redlands band Dave), and her grandchild In 1938 he entered the Navy. 14, 1939 in Texas, and passed his time University, Dawn Noel Reid. Britta’s love He was returning state side Clara Piepoli away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. in school Britta land- of music and piano playing and aboard the destroyer USS Helm Resident of Livermore He was 72 w a s a ed her first language skills seem to have been DD388 to be discharged, when Clara Piepoli, 99, passed away years old. member of the JV and varsity teaching job at the seaside town passed down to her granddaugh- on December 7, 1941, WWII peacefully on Wednesday, Janu- He was water polo teams. Kyle was an of Dana Point, California. ter who majored in Linguistics broke out at Pearl Harbor. The ary 25, 2012. a very hard exceptionally vivacious young As Britta Albert, she gave and now teaches over 50 children Helm, already underway, was Born in Scranton, PA, she was worker for man who touched the hearts of birth to a son Michael and daugh- piano and love for music. (She the first ship to make it out of the daughter of the late James and most of his a tremendous number of people ter Kathy. To her children she also passed on her baby grand the harbor on that infamous day. Louise Pezzuti. She grew up and life. He throughout his young life. He passed on her love for the ocean, piano to Dawn along with count- Floyd spent the rest of the war was edu- e n j o y e d enjoyed many genres of music, and animals, and her Swedish less pieces of sheet music!) on the Helm and was discharged cated in listening cooking, and fishing with friends heritage. Britta was fluent in Another thing about “Mom”- from the Navy in 1946 with the Scranton. to country and family. Swedish as a second language. No one could give a better HUG! rank of Chief Water Tender. D u r i n g music and Kyle is survived by his father, She also passed on important We miss her. That November he married her teen- p l a y i n g James Truitt, and his mother, lessons. I can still hear her say, Arrangements by Callaghan his hometown sweetheart, Caro- age years, poker. Mary Dugan and Randall Dugan “If you’re going to do something, Mortuary. lyn York, who lived five houses she cared He is survived by his loving and grandmothers Marie Truitt do it right.” away. They moved to San Diego f o r h e r wife of 50 years, Jerry; and their and Ellen Johnson. He is also For many years she taught in 1956 and then to Livermore g r a n d - children: daughter, Gloria and survived by a twin sister, Mar- first grade at Santa Fe School in 1959 where he worked for m o t h e r son-in-law, Frank Roach, son, lena Truitt Stone; his niece and in Monrovia, California; where Lawrence Livermore National w h o Jerry and daughter-in-law, Karen nephew, James Stone Jr., Ashley she also played the piano for the Laboratory as a machinist. After taught her the true meaning of Goodman, daughter, Rhonda and Stone; as well as aunts and uncles, school music programs. retiring he moved to Bella Vista, love. For 20 years, she worked son-in-law, Danny Burrow and Lois and Paul Laza and Jean and When she retired, she mar- Ca and became a Locksmith, in the Button Mill in Scranton. daughter, Christine Goodman; Mike Price; cousins Derek Laza ried a gem of a man and her operating his own business. He In 1948, she married the late Vito his sister, Delores Gabasa; nu- and his wife Cynthia, Janel Laza, true forever love, Len Martin, a moved back to Livermore in (Bill) Piepoli. They opened Piep- merous nieces, nephews, grand- Alex Price and Austin Price, longtime resident of Livermore, 2008. oli’s Tavern in Scranton, which children and great grandchildren, second cousins Ariane Laza and California. Len worked many He enjoyed riding motor- they operated for nine years. In along with other family members Siri Laza. He is also survived by years for Livermore Labora- cycles and going to motorcycle 1963, they moved to Rockville, and many friends. four half siblings, Harley Hunter, tory- and even sold them a good races and was a member of the MD, and returned to Scranton A Celebration of his Life will Justin Hunter, Lillian Dugan and bit of their land. Britta and Len Livermore Motorcycle Club. for retirement in l973. After her be held on Fri., Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Randall Jay Dugan II. All of his spent 42 years making their home When he gave up motorcycles husband’s death in 1979, Clara at Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 East family, friends and military fam- together, traveling and taking he returned to riding horses and lived with her sisters. In 2002, Ave., Livermore. ily are incredibly devastated by care of each other. Britta was an was a member of the Ranch Rid- she moved to CA to live with her his passing, especially his girl avid stamp collector. She also ers. He spent many weekends on daughter and son-in-law, and she Kyle Charles Truitt friend, Karen Montero. He was had numerous pen pals across trail rides and took part in the enjoyed her last years with them Airman 1st Class Kyle Truitt preceded in death by his grand- the world. She would regularly memorial ride of the De Anza as well as with her grandchildren passed away unexpectedly at the fathers Mike Truitt and Donald chop up cheese, etc. making a expedition. and great-grandchildren. young age of 23 on January 26, M. Johnson. suet for the birds that flocked to His other hobbies included Clara was a faith-filled wom- 2012 in Sherwood, AR, while Services were held at Cal- their backyard. A number of cats reading, watching car races, and an who prayed for everyone. She serving as a C130 Crew Chief for laghan Mortuary in Livermore. also found their way to the Martin collecting medical and cook- loved playing bingo and cards, the Little Rock AFB 19th Aircraft books. At ninety-one he renewed and loved spending time with Maintenance Squadron. Britta Lisa Margarita another interest, drawing, and her family and friends. She will Kyle was born on March 28, Anderson was taking art lessons. be truly missed by all who knew 1988 in Tracy, CA. He was raised Resident of Livermore He was preceded in death by and loved her. in Tracy, Livermore, Discovery Britta Lisa Margarita Ander- his parents Percy and Florence She is survived by her daugh- Bay and Brentwood, CA, as well son was born on January 27, 1919 Hyde, daughter Christina Hyde ter, Mary, and her husband, as Kitzengen, Germany, when to two Swedish immigrants; Elin and wife Carolyn. Chuck McGraw; and their son, He is survived by his daugh- Jeff McGraw, his wife Carol, ters and son-in-laws: Lee and and their two daughters, Giselle Charles Hartz of Livermore, and Estella McGraw. She is also Linda and Dan Moniz of New- survived by her granddaughter, man, Ca, and Amber and Blaine Carrie (McGraw) Atkin, and her Alton of Livermore; 6 grandchil- husband Pete Atkin. dren, Jesse Hartz and wife Kate In lieu of flowers, please make and Jamie Hartz, Stacy and Jason donations to the charity of your Moniz, Tiffany and Shaun Barr, choice. PAGE 10 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 BART (continued from page one) 1171, and $16 million from the in Livermore, because it wants to to have the short-term solution engineering and creation of rider- to BART,” said Baltzer. Nancy Bankhead said that later Measure 1 approved by Bay shift costs away from other end- of light rail. ship development plans. Valerie Raymond said, “BART BART held out a carrot, and Area voters. of-the-line stations in the system, Light rail and DMU and many There will also be an analysis was sold as a regional system, Pleasanton got the carrot - a If the two money pots — the and move them to Livermore, alternative BART track align- in the light of Title VI of the Civil and after 49 years, it’s not un- BART station. There was no hoped for $400 million in No- while having Livermore finance ments will again be studied as Rights Act, which fosters equal reasonable to say now is that carrot for Livermore. Now Liver- vember, and the set-aside $114 that whole shift, said Wilson. part of the project EIR. However, treatment for seniors, handi- time to keep that commitment.” more should get the carrot, “so million — were available, their That adds significant cost to the much of the data from the previ- capped persons, and ethnic and Livermore has paid the one-half that we can make carrot cake, and total of $514 million advances Livermore project, he said. ous studies can be the base for the racial minorities. cent sales tax on BART, but ride BART.” the project well down the road LONG LIST OF STUDIES coming document, said Sheets. MARCHAND LIKES received very little benefit from LARPD board member Beth to its ultimate cost. ALREADY DONE Sheets said that there will also BOARD’S VOTE it, she said. Wilson said that she and other Estimates vary about how Another factor that could add be new considerations, because Livermore Mayor John March- Later in the meeting, director seniors need BART. Further, much the extension would cost, to cost is the study. At the meet- of changing policies by various and told The Independent that the Radulovich said, “No one has the smog it would displace has depending what is charged to the ing in Oakland, Livermore resi- agencies, including environmen- BART board showed caution in paid a dollar to BART to Liver- an adverse effect on the health project. BART has projected that dent Linda Jeffrey Sailors waved tal regulators. For example, the its action, but the vote showed more. It has all gone to the system of humans, plants and animals. it could go as high as $1.2 billion. some reports at the BART board, California tiger salamander has “that they have confidence we we have now. Any new money Also, the extension will attract Livermore officials have said and talked about how many stud- been listed by the federal Fish & can work together to bring BART on extensions have to come from more than 20,000 new riders by $800 million. Sheets told The ies already have been completed Wildlife Service. Since the last to Livermore.” new sources.” 2035. Independent earlier this week at for the Livermore project. study, the state Fish and Game At the meeting, Marchand Joan Seppala told the board TRANSFORM URGES it could reach $750 million. The first was in 1991, when Department has also listed it, also corrected an error made that Livermore, with its future KEEN FISCAL LOOK Frank Wilson, former BART Livermore was studied along so that is one more update that by one director who said that i-GATE center, will be a regional Transform, which has advo- general manager now working with what wound up being the the project EIR will have to Livermore and Pleasanton have job magnet, attracting people cated for more money for inner for Livermore as a consultant Dublin/Pleasanton station. Other provide. rejected the high-speed train from all over the Bay Area. Sep- city transit, bicycle paths and on the extension, told The In- studies followed in July 2002, Also a new Regional Trans- advocated by Gov. Jerry Brown. pala added that it’s important to education, and other concerns of dependent earlier this week that December 2002, October 2003, portation Plan is being worked If it goes through the Central have November ballot tax sup- Bayside transit users, was repre- the exact cost can’t be estimated 2006, 2007, 2008-09 (the pro- on, and a county plan, too, so the Valley near Tracy, the train could port for the new Measure B from sented at the meeting by Manolo now, because the scoping study gram EIR for the extension, plus project has to be reviewed in light link to Livermore BART via the all over the county including Gonzalez. will pin it down better. BART to Livermore and on to of those, said Sheets. Altamont, and provide another Livermore, because it will be on a Transform tried to obtain more However, it should not be too Tracy). “We have to follow all the funding source for the Livermore ballot along with the Governor’s money from ACTC’s allocation far off from the $600 million that There was an additional study rules at project level. We will be project. statewide tax increase. of the Measure B funds that will the Warm Springs extension in in 2010-11 to see if switching doing that,” said Sheets. Marchand said that there has Former Livermore Mayor be on the ballot in November. Fremont cost. That project went BART from downtown to I-580 In order to save money and been no formal vote on either Archer Futch said that he has One of their arguing points was out to bid last summer. could comply with funding re- time on the project, Livermore the Livermore or Pleasanton city supported BART for 50 years. that the BART project (with its If you compare the Livermore quirements to be near a transit- wants to hire a firm that can councils concerning high-speed The extension is important to $400 million allocation) wasn’t extension with the Warm Springs oriented development (TOD) conduct both design studies and rail. Only Pleasanton indicated help clear up Valley air. He said ready for the ballot yet, because that parking will be essential. extension, they are essentially the community. building, said Sheets. that they would not support high- The parking structure slated for the costs were not known. same. They extend five miles and One more huge study will The design plans are reviewed speed rail. Livermore will hold 2500 cars. Gonzalez said that he was glad involve one station. Our talks just add to the cost and delay the by the builders and the building The board’s decision was lit- Markus Huber said that it to see director McPartland mov- with BART will involve driving project, said Sailors and others at plans by the designers. That erally applauded by many Liver- takes him 30 minutes to make ing forward with the extension, the costs closer to those associ- the meeting microphone. catches errors much sooner than more residents who attended the the drive from Springtown to “but we don’t want to move too ated with the Warm Springs Further, some items don’t splitting the two functions be- meeting. the Dublin/Pleasanton station. quickly. There are issues about project, taking into account need additional study, said Sail- tween two separate organiza- Many of the comments were Having enough parking will be cost and how to pay for this.” He today’s costs. ors. She cited the diesel train, tions. The combined study results similar to those made at several crucial; without it, commuters said there should be an invest- Wilson said that BART’s $1.2 which would have used existing in more speed, and therefore less board meetings of the ACTC in won’t stand a chance, he said. ment analysis, to show where the billion estimate of the project railroad tracks, that BART pro- overall cost, she said. pushing to be included on the Charles Hartwig said that money will come from. costs includes spending project posed as a “short-term” solution. When Livermore forms the November ballot for the $400 he has been using BART for Gonzalez called the BART to money on tail tracks (where That already has been rejected by JPA with BART and ACTC, the million in financing. decades, even though he had to Livermore extension “a BART BART cars are cleaned and Livermore. city would be the manager, which Many talked about paying tax- drive to the Bayfair station to project,” and said that it needs to maintained) for enough length A portion of the track is used Sheets said is a better descrip- es on BART for decades, without do it, and now goes to Dublin/ be led by BART. to store 100 cars. by ACE. There is no more track tion than “lead agency,” since getting any service. Bob Baltzer Pleasanton. He belongs to many A speaker from Urban Habi- The only thing that could re- time available for them to expand the powers of all three would be said he has lived in Livermore Livermore organizations, and tat said that she “echoed what ally be justified for the project is service, let alone provide a DMU equal, said Sheets. since 1962, and waits for it. he finds great Livermore exten- Manolo just said. Our folks are tail tracks to store 50 cars. That for BART, said Sailors. Sheets said that if all goes well “There is some agitation to sion support among everyone he more and more dependent on would take the 40 cars now stored Contra Costa director Joel in timing with the entire project, amend the motion to include comes in contact with. BART. We want to see the system by Pleasanton, which no longer Keller brought up light rail, DMU the station at Isabel Avenue near all kinds of bus stuff out of the Trice Cunningham said that reliable for the long term, and would be at the end of the line, and other alternatives to BART Interstate 580 would be open in Dublin/Pleasanton station. Com- she has been in Livermore 35 make sure it doesn’t become less and add 10 cars needed for the rail as an interim measure. He 2020 or the following year. muters coming from the Central years. “I know what it’s like to affordable. You need to maintain Livermore extension. said it worked for eastern Contra Other items authorized by the Valley won’t stop at a transfer wait,” she said. She also said she the core system, before there is an BART wants to store 100 cars Costa, where Antioch is happy board’s action will be conceptual station to a bus, then go five miles doesn’t drive a car, and needs extension,” she said. BART. Pleasanton Meets Deadline for Housing Element and CAP The Pleasanton City Council to be constructed to allow for the city would gain enormously ing numbers. It doesn’t say how iceberg for Pleasanton and most The CAP relies on incentives approved a new housing element solar water heating and photo- by increasing the availability the new infrastructure would be communities when it comes to rather than regulations to reduce and a climate action plan (CAP) voltaic systems. of affordable housing. The city financed.” development. Residents need greenhouse gases as required by at a special meeting held Monday The next step is to develop needs a diversity of cultural back- Councilmember Jerry Thorne to weigh in on the process as state law. night. implementation plans for both grounds and viewpoints as well said he supported the need for ABAG assigned its new regional One member of the public, The two items complete the documents. The majority of the as levels of education to create more workforce housing. He numbers.” Howard Long, suggested the terms of the settlement agree- work on implementation is to be a more vibrant community. He was concerned about the impact The city is not required to global warming is a myth. The ment with Urban Habitat and the completed in 2012. noted that he was not speaking on private property rights as more build the housing. city should rebel against the State Attorney General’s office. As part of the housing element, for the committee. housing is assigned to the city. Sullivan was much happier state on energy conservation, The settlement required that the the city will look at possibly re- Gloria Bruce spoke for East Councilmember Matt Sul- with the climate action plan which can be supplied by local city approve the housing element ducing second unit development Bay Housing organizations. livan said he was not 100% (CAP). “I think this is a very residents. and CAP by Feb. 13, 2012. standards, enhancing incentives She liked the changes, with one comfortable with the new hous- good plan with a lot of good poli- Other councilmembers agreed The Urban Habitat, an af- for developers to build affordable exception. She questioned the ing element. “However, it is at a cies. It is a milestone towards the with Sullivan that the CAP is a fordable housing coalition, sued housing and for property owners nondiscrimination ordinance, point where I can live with it.” goal of becoming a more sustain- good one. the city in an effort to force the to develop their properties with which requires that low, very He added, “This is the tip of the able city.” rezoning and to end a 1996 voter- housing, assessing future sewer low, and extremely low income approved cap of 29,000 housing infrastructure needs, modifying housing be dispersed throughout units in the city. They said the zoning to allow farm worker new residential developments. Koonce to Head Lab Economic Development housing cap prevented the city housing, and conducting public She felt that it would preclude James (Buck) F. Koonce has the region into a vibrant innova- nizations. from meeting its assigned hous- outreach to amend the zoning the construction of stand alone been Appointed Director, Eco- tion hub — both important to Albirght commented, “These ing numbers. code to accommodate transitional affordable housing projects. nomic Development for Integra- U.S. economic competitiveness types of activities are accelerat- In a first step towards meet- housing and emergency shelters Former councilmember Becky tion of Laboratory Partnership and national security.” ing programmatic growth and ing the settlement, the coun- in residential districts as required Dennis agreed with Bruce. She Activities. Over the past 18 months, the strengthening our partnerships cil last year rezoned nine sites by state law. There will also be a felt dispersing the affordable The announcement was made Lab has developed a progressive with industry and academia. It is throughout the city for multifam- review of growth management housing would make it difficult to by Lawrence Livermore National strategy to accelerate innovation time to move to the next phase ily residential development. The policies. almost impossible for nonprofits Laboratory Director Penrose C. and enhance national economic of our plan. This will require new housing element outlines a Planning Manager Janice to provide affordability. Albright. competitiveness. At the local increased integration of many variety of steps the city would Stern told the council that the Julie Testa was concerned Koonce as Director, Econom- level, the goal is to develop the of the Lab’s existing functions undertake to provide more af- growth management review that the proposed growth is not ic Development, will work with Tri-Valley area into an innova- involving intellectual property fordable housing. It consists of would determine whether the mitigated. “The burden of growth the two Deputy Directors and tion hub that leverages the Lab’s management, licensing, spon- background data and analysis, consistency and capacity of infra- will fall on the residents.” She the Senior Management Team, capabilities in several thematic sored research, and cultivation of an inventory of housing sites to structure would enable the city to said that current residents would the Industrial Partnerships Of- areas. The centerpiece of this partnerships with businesses, in- meet the city’s regional housing meet state housing law. likely be asked to approve a tax fice, General Counsel, Office of initiative is the Livermore Val- dustries, entrepreneurs, economic need and goals, and policies and The city council will be given to pay to build a new school. Strategic Outcomes, University ley Open Campus. Opened in development organizations, and programs to be implemented in a report on potential growth man- She added that the community Relations, the High Performance July 2011, in partnership with higher education institutions.” the coming year. agement policies at its March 20 doesn’t understand that this is the Computing Innovation Center, Sandia Livermore, the two labo- Albright declared, “ I look The CAP focuses on reduc- meeting. beginning of a lot of new growth the Chief Financial Office, and ratories have proactively engaged forward to continuing to work ing greenhouse gas emissions Speakers were mainly sup- in Pleasanton. Government and External Rela- with industry, gained increased with Buck on this integration through a number of programs portive of the new housing ele- Councilmember Cindy Mc- tions. support from community stake- and to receiving the recommen- including installation of energy ment. Govern stated, “Most of us share Albright commented that holders, become more involved dations for improved manage- efficient hot water distribution Carl Farrington, a member your frustration. The state is Koonce would advance strate- in regional high tech economic ment systems that support the systems, high efficiency toilets of the Social Justice Committee changing the character of our city. gies will bring more visibility to development, and broadened Laboratory’s strategic growth and heating and cooling systems. of the Catholic Community of We have to remove constraints to the Lab’s research and recogni- discussions with academic orga- and business development.” New buildings would be required Pleasanton, said that he believes growth to meet regional hous- tion of efforts to help transform

LEGAL NOTICES an Individual The following person(s) doing to show cause, if any, why 23, 2012. tious business name(s) listed owner(s): SUMMONS wages, money, and property The registrant began to trans- business as: Ultra Property the above on N/A. Livermore Auto Group, Inc, (CITACION JUDICIAL) may be taken without further NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR INFORMATION act business under the ficti- Development, 2662 Decker petition for change of name Signature of Registrants:s/: 2266 Kitty Hawk Rd, Liver- CASE NO. RG11587151 warning from the court. PLACING LEGAL tious business name(s) listed Lane, Livermore, CA 94550, should not be granted. Any TO Ramanjit Singh Kailey more, CA 94551 There are other legal SELL ALCOHOLIC NOTICES above on N/A. is hereby registered by the person objecting to the This statement was filed with This business is conducted by NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: requirements. You may want Call 925-243-8000 Signature of Registrants:s/: following owner(s): name BEVERAGES the County Clerk of Alameda a Corporation to call an attorney right away. Date of Filing Application: (AVISO AL DEMANDO): Nicholas Boer, Owner Chris Patterson, 2662 Decker changes described above on December 13, 2011. Ex- The registrant began to trans- KWAKU A. DANSO, and If you do not know an at- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with Lane, Livermore, CA 94550 must file a written objection January 19, 2012 pires December 13, 2016. act business under the ficti- torney, you may want to call To Whom It May Concern: DOES 1 to 10 INCLUSIVE NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted by that includes the reasons for The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed an attorney referral service. The Names(s) of the FILE NO. 460010 on January 12, 2012. Expires an Individual the objection at least two 3174. Published February above on 7/5/2005. If you cannot afford an at- Applicant(s) is/are: YOU ARE BEING SUED BY The following person(s) doing January 12, 2017. The registrant began to trans- court 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. Signature of Registrants:s/: PLAINTIFF: torney, you may be eligible business as: Smoker Friendly, The Independent Legal No. act business under the ficti- days before the matter is Manjinder Kaur Jay Gill, President (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO for free legal services from a The applicants listed above 1318 N. Vasco Road, Liver- 3167. Published January 26, tious business name(s) listed scheduled to be heard and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with EL DEMANDANTE): nonprofit legal services pro- are applying to the Depart- more, CA 94551, is hereby February 2, 9, 16, 2012. above on N/A. must appear at the hear- NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda INVESTMENT RETRIEV- gram. You can locate these ment of Alcoholic Beverage registered by the following Signature of Registrants:s/: ing to FILE NO. 460900 on January 27, 2012. Expires ERS, INC. A CALIFORNIA nonprofit groups at the Cali- Control to sell alcoholic bev- The following person(s) do- owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Christopher Patterson show cause why the petition January 27, 2017. CORPORATION fornia Legal Services Web erages at: ing business as: Riesling Mohammed Akram Tokhi, NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with should not be granted. If no The Independent Legal No. site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. Realty, 820 Cherokee Dr., 1318 N. Vasco Road, Liver- FILE NO. 460506 the County Clerk of Alameda written objection is timely 1536 N. VASCO RD. 3176. Published February 9, NOTICE! You have been org), the California Courts On- The following person(s) doing Livermore, CA 94551, is more, CA 94551 on January 20, 2012. Expires filed, LIVERMORE, CA 94551- 16, 23, March 1, 2012. sued. The court may decide line Self-Help Center (www. business as: Bay Area Code, hereby registered by the fol- This business is conducted by January 20, 2017. the court may grant the peti- 9217 against you without your be- courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or 551 Summertree Drive, Liver- Type of license(s) Applied lowing owner(s): by contacting your local court an Individual The Independent Legal No. tion without a hearing. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing heard unless you respond The registrant began to trans- more, CA 94551, is hereby for: Andrea Sousa, 820 Cherokee NAME STATEMENT or county bar association. 3171. Published February NOTICE OF HEARING within 30 days. Read the act business under the ficti- registered by the following 41 - On-Sale Beer And Wine Dr., Livermore, CA 94551 FILE NO. 460693 NOTE: The court has a statu- 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. a. Date: 03/23/2012 information below. tious business name(s) listed owner(s): - Eating Place This business is conducted by The following person(s) do- tory lien for waived fees and Time: 8:45 AM Dept: You have 30 CALENDAR above on N/A. (1)John Hardin Norris, 551 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Department of Alcoholic an Individual ing business as: Flynn Road costs on any settlement or 504 DAYS after this summons and Signature of Registrants:s/: Summertree Drive, Liver- FOR CHANGE OF NAME Beverage Control The registrant began to trans- Ranches, 11995 So. Flynn arbitration award of $10,000 b. The address of the legal papers are served on Mohammed Akram Tokhi, more, CA 94551 (2)Joseph Case No. 12613770 1515 Clay St. Ste 2208 act business under the ficti- Rd, Livermore, CA 94551, or more in a civil case. The court is: you to file a written response Member & Owner Paul Krick, 2175 Ramish SUPERIOR COURT OF Oakland, CA 94612 tious business name(s) listed is hereby registered by the at this court and have a copy court’s lien must be paid This statement was filed with Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 CALIFORNIA, 24405 Amador Street, (510) 622-4970 above on N/A. following owner(s): before the court will dismiss Hayward, CA 94544 served on the plaintiff. A letter the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted by COUNTY OF ALAMEDA The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: Paul James Fagliano, 4435 or phone call will not protect the case, as the person sued on January 9, 2012. Expires a General partnership Hayward Hall of Justice 3173. Publish February 2, 9, s/: Andrea Sousa, Owner/ First Street #341, Livermore, you. Your written response under the fictitious name of TO ALL INTERESTED 3.a. A copy of this Order To January 9, 2017. The registrant began to trans- 16, 2012. Broker CA 94551 must be in a proper legal (specify). PERSONS: Show Cause shall be pub- The Independent Legal No. act business under the ficti- 1.Petitioner: This statement was filed with This business is conducted by form if you want the court to !AVISO! Lo han demanda- lished at least once each 3166. Published January 26, tious business name(s) listed Paul Seungyop Kwak filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda an Individual hear your case. There may do. Si no responde dentro de week February 2, 9, 16, 2012. above on N/A. a petition NAME STATEMENT on January 30, 2012. Expires The registrant began to trans- be a court form that you can 30 dias, la corte puede decidir for four successive weeks Signature of Registrants: with this court for a decree FILE NO. 459236 January 30, 2017. act business under the ficti- use for your response. You en su contra sin escuchar su FICTITIOUS BUSINESS prior The following person(s) doing s/: John Norris - General changing names as follows: The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed can find these court forms version. Lea la informacion a NAME STATEMENT to the date set for hearing on business as: North First BR, Partner 3175. Published February above on 1/25/12. and more information at the continuacion. FILE NO. 460195 Present Name: the petition in the following 4323 N. 1st St., Livermore, CA This statement was filed with 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. Signature of Registrants:s/: California Courts Online Self- Tien 30 DIAS DE CAL- The following person(s) doing the County Clerk of Alameda Paul Seungyop Kwak newspaper of general circu- 94551, is hereby registered by Paul Fagliano help Center (www.courtinfo. ENDARIO despues de que business as: Change, 129 on January 20, 2012. Expires Proposed Name: lation, printed in this county. the following owner(s): le entreguen esta citacion FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with ca.gov/selfhelp), your county S. Livermore Ave., Liver- January 20, 2017. Paul Seungyop Kwauk The Independent Ramanjit Singh Kailey, 201 y papeles legales para pre- 2.THE COURT ORDERS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda law library, or the courthouse more, CA 94550, is hereby The Independent Legal No. Dated: January 23, 2012 E. Grant Line Rd. #46, Tracy, sentar una respuesta por that FILE NO. 460836 on January 25, 2012. Expires nearest you. If you cannot pay registered by the following 3169. Published January 26, /s/: Winifred Y. Smith CA 95376 The following person(s) doing escrito en esta corte y hacer all persons interested in this January 25, 2017. the filing fee, ask the court owner(s): February 2, 9, 16, 2012. Judge of the Superior Court This business is conducted by business as: Livermore Ford, que se entregue una copia matter appear before this The Independent Legal No. clerk for a fee waiver form. If Nicholas Boer, 454 Stanford The Independent Legal No. an Individual 2266 Kitty Hawk Rd, Liver- al demandante. Una carta FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court 3177. Published February 9, you do not file your response Ct., Livermore, CA 94550 3172. The registrant began to trans- more, CA 94551, is hereby o una llamada telefonica no NAME STATEMENT at the hearing indicated be- 16, 23, March 1, 2012. on time, you may lose the This business is conducted by Published February 2, 9, 16, act business under the ficti- registered by the following lo protegen. Su respuesta FILE NO. 460501 low case by default, and your The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - PAGE 11

por escrito tiene que estar NOTICE OF APPLICATION The registrant began to trans- Livermore, CA 94550, is EMPLOYMENT “NOTICE TO READERS: en formato legal correcto TO act business under the ficti- hereby registered by the fol- California law requires that si desea que procesen su SELL ALCOHOLIC tious business name(s) listed lowing owner(s): 65) HELP WANTED contractors taking jobs that to- caso en lacorte. Es posible BEVERAGES above on N/A. Joan Wegner, 1945 Fifth JANITOR / FLOOR TECH tal $500 or more (labor and/or que haya un formulario que Date of Filing Application: Signature of Registrants:s/: Street, Livermore, CA 94550 Evening Shift. Must have materials) be licensed by the usted pueda usar para su January 13, 2012 Ed Gonsalves This business is conducted by own transportation and Contractors State License respuesta. Puede encontrar To Whom It May Concern: This statement was filed with an Individual clean driving record. Board. State law also requires estos formularios de la corte The Names(s) of the the County Clerk of Alameda The registrant began to trans- (925)245-0595 that contractors include their y mas informacion en el Cen- Applicant(s) is/are: on February 2, 2012. Expires act business under the ficti- license numbers on all adver- tro de Ayuda de las Cortes Fat Chance Entertainment, February 2, 2017. tious business name(s) listed 56) ADULT CARE tising. Check your contractor’s de California (www.sucorte. Inc. The Independent Legal No. above on 12/2009. status at www.cslb.ca.gov ca.gov), en la biblioteca de Independent Contractors The applicants listed above 3188. Published February Signature of Registrants:s/: Wanted, Senior Home or 800-321-CSLB (2752). leyes de su condado o en are applying to the Depart- 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. Joan Wegner Unlicensed persons taking la corte que le quede mas Health Care. Must have ex- ment of Alcoholic Beverage This statement was filed with perience. Senior Solutions, jobs less than $500 must cerca. Si no puede pagar FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda state in their advertisements Control to sell alcoholic bev- NAME STATEMENT Inc 925-443-3101 la cuota de presentacion, erages at: on January 25, 2012. Expires that they are not licensed by pida al secretario de la corte FILE NO. 461497 2300 FIRST STREET January 25, 2017. 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY the Contractors State License Local Expert Discusses que le de un formulario de The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. Board.” exencion de pago de cuotas. STE 120 ing business as: Cal State BE WARY of out of area LIVERMORE, CA 94550- 3190. Published February companies. Check with the Si no presenta su respuesta Smogs, 3985 First Street, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. REAL ESTATE Housing Challenges, Opportunities a tiempo, puede perder el 3153 Suite F, Livermore, CA local Better Business Bureau By Kelly DeYoreo Type of license(s) Applied 94551, is hereby registered before you send money or Inland Valley Publishing caso por incumplimiento y ANIMALS Co. la corte le podra quitar su for: by the following owner(s): fees. Read and understand Local Realtor, Don Faught, recently offered his assessment of 47 - On-Sale General Eat- Hardeep S. Sanghera, 4998 2) CATS/ DOGS any contracts before you sign. Client Code:04126-00001 sueldo, dinero y bienes sin Re: Legal Notice for the California housing market. Don has been involved in real estate mas advertencia. ing Place Moorcroft Cir, Stockton, CA ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for Shop around for rates. for twenty-five years, first selling real estate while working for his Department of Alcoholic 95206 adoption information contact Classified Ads Hay otros requisitos TO PLACE A The Federal Fair Housing Act, legales. Es recomendable Beverage Control This business is conducted by Valley Humane Society at mother, a real estate broker in Fremont. Faught then went on to be- CLASSIFIED AD Title VII of the Civil Rights que llame a un abogado in- 1515 Clay St. Ste 2208 an Individual 925 426-8656. come a top producer in sales before moving to management, manag- call 925-243-8000 Act of 1964, and state law mediatamente. Si no conoce Oakland, CA 94612 The registrant began to trans- ing offices for Dutra Realty and Prudential California Realty. a un abogado, puede llamar (510) 622-4970 act business under the ficti- Adopt a new best friend: MERCHANDISE prohibit advertisements for a un servicio de remision a The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal housing and employment Don joined Alain Pinel Realtors nine years ago. He is currently the abogados. Si no puede pagar 3182. Publish February 16, above on 2/10/2012. Rescue, offers animals for 127) LOST/ FOUND that contain any preference, managing broker of the Pleasanton and Livermore offices. Don also adoption every Saturday and a un abogado, es posible que 23, March 1, 2012. Signature of Registrants:s/: LOST limitation or discrimination served as Bay East Association of Realtors President in 2000, and is cumpia con los requisitos Hardeep Singh Sanghera Sunday, excluding most holi- Red Poinsettia based on protected classes, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with days. Saturdays from 9:30 including race, color, religion, currently the 2012 President Elect for the California Association of para obtener sevicios legales NAME STATEMENT Clip Earring gratuitos de un programa de the County Clerk of Alameda am to 1:00 pm, dogs and cats sex, handicap, familial status FILE NO. 461540 are available atthe Pleasan- Lost downtown Livermore, Realtors (CAR), after serving as CAR Treasurer for two years. servicios legales sin fines de on February 10, 2012. Expires Friday 12/16. If found, or national origin. IVPC does Don offered his thoughts on current trends, opportunities and lucro. Puede encontrar estos The following person(s) doing February 10, 2017. ton Farmers Market at W. not knowingly accept any business as: Automax, 3765 Angela and First Streets. please call grupos sin fines de lucro The Independent Legal No. (925)447-1762 advertisements that are in challenges in local and statewide real estate, and where he sees the e n e l s i t i o w e b d e First Street, Livermore, CA 3189. Published February Two locations will showcase violation of the law. market heading over the next year. California Legal Services, 94551, is hereby registered by 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. cats only: Petsmart in Dub- NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS the following owner(s): lin noon to 4 and the Pet “Right now, our inventory is at a very low level, so one would (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), 155) NOTICES en el Centro de Ayuda de las Fazli Auto Sales Inc, 1006 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Food Express in Livermore think this would normally be a seller’s market, but it really isn’t. It’s Cortes de California, (www. Natwick Way, Brentwood, NAME STATEMENT 1 to 4. Sundays, cats are at a complicated situation right now. About one-third of Californians are sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose CA 94513 FILE NO. 460725 Petsmart in Dublin 1 to 4, and To Place Your Advertisement in The Independent en contacto con la corte o el This business is conducted by The following person(s) doing PetCo in San Ramon 11 to 3. Classifieds go to www.independentnews.com upside down on their mortgages – they owe more than their homes colegio de abogados locales. a Corporation business as: East Bay Rabbit TVAR at (925) 803-7043 or call 243-8000 are worth. Those people aren’t selling their homes; they can’t. They AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene The registrant began to trans- Rescue, 1945 Fifth Street, website at www.tvar.org want to sell their homes but can’t afford to.” derecho a reclamar las cuotas act business under the ficti- y los costos exentos por tious business name(s) listed “One thing that would help is for banks to step up to the plate. I’d imponer un gravamen sobre above on N/A. like to see banks or the government work with homeowners on loan cualquier recuperacion de Signature of Registrants:s/: modifications or principal reductions, to reduce the amount hom- $10,000 o mas de valor re- Farhad Fazli, CEO cibida mediante un acuerdo This statement was filed with eowners owe on their mortgages. Homeowners need some hope, that o una concesion de arbitraje the County Clerk of Alameda at some point they will have some equity back in their homes.” en un caso de derecho civil. on February 14, 2012. Expires “Banks aren’t willing to do this for a variety of reasons. We’d like Tiene que pagar el grava- February 14, 2017. men de la corte antes de que The Independent Legal No. to see banks come back to realistic accounting, valuing their assets la corte pueda desechar el 3183. Published February at what they’re really worth.” caso. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. “Often, they’re still carrying homes in their portfolio for which FICTITIOUS BUSINESS they wrote the mortgage in 2006. They’re still showing that 2006 The name and address of NAME STATEMENT value on their balance sheet, when it’s really not worth what it was the court is: FILE NO. 460312 (El nombre y direccion de la The following person(s) doing in 2006. I think the banks need to consider reducing what they think corte es): business as: Rockstar Audio, their assets are to a realistic level. That would help them make some SUPERIOR COURT OF 3111 Independence Drive easier decisions moving forward.” CALIFORNIA Unit A, Livermore, CA 94551, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA is hereby registered by the Faught spoke about what needs to happen for prices to begin a 5672 STONERIDGE DR following owner(s): recovery. “We do need to move some of these distressed properties PLEASANTON, CA 94588 Scott Wood, 1046 Sunrise through the system, and we have to give underwater homeowners Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CA The name, address, and 94549 some hope for the future.” telephone number of plaintiff’s This business is conducted by “Appraisals have been another problem, with appraisers being attorney, or plaintiff without an Individual extremely conservative in their valuations for a variety of reasons. an attorney, is: The registrant began to trans- (El nombre, la direccion y act business under the ficti- Frankly, if we just had a slight uptick in value, I think that would el numero de telefono del tious business name(s) listed be an extremely positive development. Even a slight gain in equity abogado del demandante, o above on 1/17/2012. would allow more sellers, who would like to move, to put their del demandante que no tiene Signature of Registrants:s/: abogado, es): Scott Wood homes on the market. “ JEFFREY FLETTERICK This statement was filed with “Everybody’s just sitting on the fence, waiting. You have home- SBN 270847 the County Clerk of Alameda buyers who would like to buy, but for varying reasons, they’re not LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY on January 17, 2012. Expires FLETTERICK January 17, 2017. willing to buy right now. One reason is the uncertain job market. 4354 TOWN CENTER BLVD, The Independent Legal No. Even many people who have jobs are afraid they might lose them Ste 114 #106 3184. Published February or have their pay reduced.” 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. EL DORADO HILLS, CA “Another reason is that people have been waiting to buy until 95762 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (916)933-8641 NAME STATEMENT the market reaches the absolute bottom. Everybody wants to get (916)941-3913 fax FILE NO. 460352 that best price. They’re all sitting back waiting for that alarm bell The following person(s) doing to ring, telling them that prices have hit bottom, and that bell will DATE: (Fecha): JUL 22, business as: Vapor Ware- 2011 house, 7697 Hawthorn Ave, never come.” Clerk (Secretario) Livermore, CA 94550, is “I’ve been through several different markets going back to 1986, J. DE JESUS hereby registered by the fol- and the way you get the absolute bottom of the market is by being By /s/: lowing owner(s): Deputy (Adjunto) Interlated Ventures, LLC, lucky. You can’t time it. There’s no sign that’s going to tell you when J. DE JESUS 7697 Hawthorn Ave, Liver- the bottom is here. People end up waiting too long, because you can more, CA 94550 only see the bottom after it’s come and gone.” The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted by 3178. Published February 9, a Limited liability company “One thing that has changed, and it’s a good thing, is that we’ve 16, 23, March 1, 2012. The registrant began to trans- moved to more responsible lending practices. The stated income loan act business under the ficti- was a great idea at the time, but these loans were abused. Responsible FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name(s) listed NAME STATEMENT above on 11/27/2002. lending practice means the buyer needs to have a good credit score, FILE NO. 460108 Signature of Registrants:s/: and a significant down payment.” The following person(s) doing Jason Larson - Managing “Right now, a lot of people don’t have sufficient credit or the business as: Rock Candy Member Cakes, 16 Fawn Dr, Liver- This statement was filed with down payment to qualify for a loan. It’s very important that we keep more, CA 94550, is hereby the County Clerk of Alameda Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac involved in the mortgage business, so registered by the following on January 18, 2012. Expires that those loan products that allow qualified, solid buyers with 3.5% owner(s): January 18, 2017. Michele Juliana Burkett, 16 The Independent Legal No. down to get a home loan.” Fawn Dr, Livermore, CA 3185. Published February Faught added, “While buyers are on the fence because they’re 94550 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. This business is conducted by uncertain about their own jobs and the economy in general, sellers an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS are “hunkering down” because they’ve lost a lot of equity, and they’d The registrant began to trans- NAME STATEMENT like to get some of that equity back. They’re waiting for prices to act business under the ficti- FILE NO. 461078 tious business name(s) listed The following person(s) do- increase before putting their homes on the market.” above on 12/28/2011. ing business as: D and D “Lenders are not really helping the situation because appraisal Signature of Registrants:s/: Fabrication, 592 Sonoma and lending requirements have become very conservative.” Michele Juliana Burkett Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, “People are frustrated, because what used to be a process of a This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the the County Clerk of Alameda following owner(s): few weeks involved in getting a loan is now a process that can take on January 11, 2012. Expires David Abbley, 592 Sonoma a few months.” January 11, 2017. Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 As a result of the changing economy and housing market, Faught The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted by 3179. Published February 9, an Individual sees a noticeable change in the way people look at homeownership. 16, 23, March 1, 2012. The registrant began to trans- “We got away from the idea that a home is a place to raise a family, act business under the ficti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name(s) listed a place that you live and call your own. It became an investment NAME STATEMENT above on 1/1/2004. vehicle. Well, certainly a home’s a good investment, when you hold FILE NO. 460854 Signature of Registrants:s/: it for a long period of time, and pay down your mortgage.” The following person(s) doing David Abbley business as: REALTYWORLD This statement was filed with “But we got into this mentality that you buy a home, pull out your - STARS, 11501 Dublin Blvd the County Clerk of Alameda equity, and buy two more, because the appreciation was so swift. It Ste. 200, Dublin, CA 94568, on February 2, 2012. Expires became an investment vehicle more than a home. We got away from is hereby registered by the February 2, 2017. that concept for a while, but I do see that younger people - new, first following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. Leading Stars, Inc., 10221 3186. Published February time buyers - are looking at homeownership in a more traditional Meyer Ct., Stockton, CA 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. way, as a place to live, be part of a community, and raise a family, 95209 This business is conducted by STATEMENT OF rather than as an investment to flip and make a fast profit.” a Corporation ABANDONMENT Faught says it is difficult to predict where home prices will be a The registrant began to trans- OF USE OF year from now. “Prices seem to be skipping along the bottom right act business under the ficti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name(s) listed NAME now”, he says. “They may stay this way until we can get consistent above on N/A. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The full name of Registrant: their home, and get an automated estimate of value, but that’s not a NAME STATEMENT Harjit Deo, 595 Bourne Lane, substitute for a professional Realtor, invested in their community, FILE NO. 460105 Danville, CA, 94506 who interprets that data every day. The role of a Realtor in helping The following person(s) doing This business was conducted business as: XO Pandora by: Harjit S. Deo the consumer interpret all the data, and understand their contractual Online Broadcasting, 3107 Signature of Registrant: rights and obligations, is more valuable than ever before.” Independence Drive, Liver- /s/: Harjit S. Deo He advises consumers to be sure they are working with a Real- more, CA 94551, is hereby This statement was filed with registered by the following the County Clerk of Alameda tor, and not just anyone who has a real estate license. A Realtor is owner(s): on February 10, 2012. Expires a member of the National Association of Realtors, and bound by a (1)Jacob Stansky, 5177 February 10, 2017. strict code of ethics. He also suggests that getting a referral from a Peony Drive, Livermore, CA The Independent Legal No. trusted source is a great way to find a competent, honest and hard- 94551 (2)Jarrod Anders, 3187. Published February 16, 6960 Reno Drive, Arvada, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. working Realtor. CO 80002 Faught emphasized that living in California has many built-in This business is conducted by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Co-partners NAME STATEMENT advantages that have not changed: “our weather is incredible, the The registrant began to trans- FILE NO. 461095-96 natural scenery is amazing, and our higher education system is act business under the ficti- The following person(s) doing world-class. California will remain a very desirable destination, for tious business name(s) listed business as: (1)All Pro Fire above on 11/1/2011. Protection (2)All Pro Pump- international, as well as domestic, buyers.” Signature of Registrants:s/: ing Services, 1020 Ventura “Here in the Bay Area, we are lucky, in that we’re already seeing Jacob Stansky / Co-owner Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, a vibrant job market in parts of the Peninsula and Silicon Valley. We This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the the County Clerk of Alameda following owner(s): will once again see a strong housing market in the Bay Area; that on January 11, 2012. Expires Edward Gonsalves, 1020 much is certain.” January 11, 2017. Ventura Ave, Livermore, CA Kelly DeYoreo is a Realtor with The Independent Legal No. 94551 Prudential California Realty, Livermore 3181. Published February This business is conducted by 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2012. an Individual PAGE 12 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Unions Want Provisions for Local Jobs Included in Hacienda Developments Members of various crafts the workshop. He pointed out that be made for union workers to be unions asked that the Pleasanton the first application for develop- hired so local families can make City Council include a provision ment was submitted in February a living wage. to employ local union workers 2003. He wondered why the Jay Jurich, a 33 year Pleasan- as part of the approval of two workshop was being held at this ton resident, pointed out that dur- developments in the Hacienda late date. “Time makes a deal ing that time period he was hired Business Park. infeasible. Consultants are paid for only one job in Pleasanton. “I The city council and planning to redo and redo plans. Lawyers think about how we support the Paul Allan Cox working with Guamanians. commission held a workshop are hired to renegotiate contracts. city. Support us, so we are able last Wednesday to discuss the I am disappointed and mysti- to obtain local jobs at a standard two proposals for high density fied. We were asked to await wage.” housing. the conclusion of the lawsuit Other union workers provided Both would be developed settlement and subsequent task similar comments. by BRE Properties, LLC. The force discussion. The proposed Councilmember Matt Sullivan Researcher To Discuss Brain first is located across from the process has not been lived up to did not like the architecture. He East Pleasanton BART station by the city. We’re asking to go wanted to see a more classic and on 8.4 acres. It calls for a mixed to the planning commission for less industrial looking design. Toxin Found In Food, Water use development of 8 buildings a decision and then the council “This is an extremely important Can one form of Lou Gehrig’s roots of cycad plants in Guam. suggestions of a possible wider containing 251 residential units, for a final vote.” project for the community. It According to Cox’s research, four live/work units, and approx- Becky Dennis suggested that will set a precedent for what disease be caused by a neurotoxin link between the food chain and imately 5700 square feet of retail the retail be more prominent. As comes next with high density in lakes, oceans and soils? the BMMA is concentrated up neurological disease. space. There would be a fitness proposed, it is not visible enough projects. I’d like to see a better Can some other neurological to 100,000 times by the natural Cox has published more than center, an open space area with a to attract any retail at all. Her neighborhood feeling.” He added diseases as well? Guamanian food chain before 175 scientific papers and three tot lot, and a leasing office. vision was of neighborhood serv- that the proposed retail space is Ethnobotanist Paul Allan Cox reaching foxbats that are eaten books. At the Institute for Ethno- The second site is located at ing businesses such as pizza and completely inadequate. He would thinks so after showing how a by the indigenous Chamorro medicine in Jackson Hole, Wyo., the northern corner of Gibralter coffee shops. not like to see it degraded any natural neurotoxin called BMMA people. his research is focused on finding Drive and Hacienda Drive on Carmen Hendrickson, an ad- further. is concentrated in the diets of vil- The neurological illness suf- and fighting the causes of various 8.1 acres. The plan would allow vocate for accessibility and af- Sullivan supported the request lagers on Guam, who have some fered disproportionately by the neuro-degenerative illnesses. for 10 buildings containing 247 fordability, pointed out that the of union members to include a of the world’s highest high rates Chamorro is actually a com- He is Distinguished Profes- residential units and four live/ city needs to pay attention to provision for high school intern- of certain neurological diseases. plex that includes Lou Gehrig’s sor at Brigham Young Univer- work units. make sure units are accessible ship programs along with local Cox is a widely published, disease, which is medically sity-Hawaii, and holds adjunct These are the first two high and affordable. She pointed out jobs for local people in the de- Harvard-trained botanist who has known as amytrophic lateral professorships at the University density residential developments that a previous project in Pleas- velopment approval. spent more than three decades sclerosis (ALS). The complex of Hawaii and at the University to come to the city following a anton, Civic Square, failed to Cheryl Cook-Kallio also investigating both the medici- also includes Parkinson’s and of Illinois. settlement with Urban Habitat provide accessible units at a low wanted some provision for in- nal potential of plants and their dementia. Studies have found Tickets for this event can be and the State of California re- rate. The $2000 pricetag is way ternships and union jobs. She toxicity. highly elevated levels of BMMA told staff, “Think out of the box. I purchased on line at www.liver- quiring more affordable housing too expensive. He will discuss his research, in the brains of disease complex moreperformingarts.org, at the to be built in Pleasanton. One speaker suggested the think we can make this work.” and particularly their neuro- victims. The process is moving too developments were for low and Councilmember Cindy Mc- Bankhead Theater box office at logical disease implications, at Cox and other investigators 2400 First Street in Livermore slowly for BRE Properties. Ad- moderate income families. More Govern said the reason for the have found elevated levels of vocates for affordable housing units are needed for very low workshop was to allow the coun- Livermore’s Bankhead Theater or by calling the box office 925- said there wasn’t enough afford- income workers. cil to make comments. That helps on Wednesday, February 22, as BMMA in the brains of some 373-6800. Adult prices are $30 ability in the projects. Concerns Jack Dalrymple, representing to eliminate last minute changes part of the Rae Dorough Speak- North American Alzheimers and students under 21 are $14. were raised about the viability of three craft unions said, “We are when it comes to the council for er’s Series. The talk is scheduled and ALS patients, leading to proposed retail. not on board with this project yet. a decision. to start at 7:30 p.m. John Steinbuch of Colliers It matters who builds it.” If there She was interested in making Cox’s talk is titled, “There is International represented BRE at is political will, provisions can sure that trails were connected something in the water.” The prior to people moving into the ominous choice of words refers new housing. She was concerned to his belief that a natural neu- about the retail and whether, as rotoxin may be concentrated in designed, it would be success- the food chain and play a role in LARPD Director Hear ful. diseases not only in Guam but in Councilmember Jerry Thorne the rest of the world, including wanted to make sure that afford- the U.S. Update on Capital Projects ability was maintained. He did The toxin is beta-methyl- The Livermore Area Recre- • Robertson Park Synthetic not want so many restrictions amino-L-alanine, or BMMA, ation and Park Dsitrict (LARPD) Turf Field Conversion – The placed on the development that which can over-stimulate and is working on a number of capital project to convert current sports it would become infeasible and exhaust neurons so that they can’t improvement projects. fields to synthetic turf is sched- potentially revert to office buildings on the two sites. function. The LARPD board received uled for construction bids for BMMA is produced by cyano- an update from staff on the early 2012. In order to minimize Mayor Jennifer Hosterman was absent. bacteria, which are found nearly progress of projects that are regulatory and environmental everywhere, including on the underway. complications associated with • The District is working winter construction, the District with Tri-Valley Conservancy to will start construction after April add the former Bobba Property 15. to Sycamore Grove Park. The • The future Cayetano Park, to property will allow for more park be located near the intersection acreage plus access for future re- of Portola Avenue and Isabel Av- gional trail connectors. LARPD enue next to Las Positas College, is working with TVC and the will be built by the developer, East Bay Regional Park District Shea Homes. The plan is in final on an easement and construction review process. Park features of a trail connection to Lake Del include a synthetic sports field, Valle. A resource management dog park, playground, parking plan is being developed to es- lot, concession/maintenance tablish a baseline for a protective building and open play area. Staff environmental easement with anticipates construction to begin TVC. within 12 months, depending on • A Coastal Conservancy Grant the economy. has allowed LARPD to work on • A precast concrete monu- several projects in upper Syca- ment sign for East Avenue in more Grove Park. These include front of the Robert Livermore pond restoration that comprises Community Center has been construction of a dam and minor ordered and is expected to be trail realignment; design and installed this spring. The request construction of an observation for bids will be issued Feb. 10 deck and interpretive panels; and for mid-March construction start. habitat restoration and re-vegeta- Also, a replacement irrigation tion work. Construction of the pump for Robert Livermore Park observation deck is scheduled for will be installed before summer. April. The project sign has been • At Holdener Park, a volun- installed on the trail approach to teer group, the East Bay Trail the restored pond. In addition, a Dogs, has completed work on mitigation project funded by the several trail sections in order to Isabel Avenue/I-580 interchange make the open space park more project has provided other habitat accessible to hikers. The group restoration and re-vegetation plans to return after the rainy sea- work in the park. son has made the ground easier • Also in Sycamore Grove to work with. Park, the removal of the old structure from the former Ranger Station project is complete. There will be a new restroom installed near the Wetmore Road entrance connected to an existing water line and the City’s sewer system. New vault toilets will be installed at the Arroyo Road entrance parking lot. In addition, the Na- ture Education Facilities Grant Project will allow for a weather station, changeable interpretive display panels and “flip book” as well as rubbing plates. • Robertson Park and Trails – The new trail and respite area project start date is slated to be built this summer. There are also plans for realignment of the Vinsanto trail. The District will expand the size of the Meadow and fence in part of the area for a dog park. THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Art, Community, & Education Luna Negra Dance Theater Return to Coincide with New Exhibit by Cuban Artists

Painting by Estela Esteves (top); below is a work by Eira Arrate.

Photo - Kristie Kahns

Luna Negra Dance Theater took part in the inaugural identity, Luna Negra has helped move Latino dance be- season at the Bankhead Theater. The group returns this yond classic folkloric styles to establish a modern and March with a new program of highly original works cel- compelling artistic presence, including innovative cross- ebrating the richness and diversity of the Latino culture. disciplinary explorations with a wide range of visual and Founded by gifted Cuban-born dancer and choreogra- media artists, musicians and composers. Now under the pher Eduardo Vilaro, Luna Negra's distinctive choreogra- leadership of award-winning artistic director Gustavo phy blends the discipline of ballet with the fiery energy of Ramírez Sansano, Luna Negra Dance Theater has risen to Latin and Afro-Caribbean forms. the forefront of American contemporary dance, sharing In conjunction with the Luna Negra performance on their vision through vivid performances, as well as edu- Thursday, March 1, 2012, attendees will have the opportu- cational outreach programs encouraging the exploration nity to celebrate the opening of “Cuba: una ventana apierta of cultural identity. al Caribe” (Cuba: A Window Open to the Caribbean), an “Cuba: una ventana apierta al Caribe” (Cuba: A Win- exhibit at the Bankhead Theater featuring the works of dow Open to the Caribbean) is part of the annual festival, Cuban artists Eria Arrate, Grettel Arrate and Estela Estavez. La Semana Cubana/Cuban Week, at Las Positas College The artists, as well as the entire company of Luna Negra in Livermore. Artists Grettel Arrate and Estela Estevez, Dance Theater, will join the audience to view the exhibit. from Santiago de Cuba and Havana respectively, will be Cuban-inspired refreshments will be served in the lobby showing their art for the first time in the United States immediately following the performance. and, although her photography was shown last year, this Since 1999, Luna Negra Dance Theater has established is the first visit to the United States for Havana resident, itself as a significant and vital component of the Latino arts Eira Arrate. Artwork from Con Amor y Esperanza (With community. The company provides a unique opportunity Love and Hope) from Pinar del Río, Cuba, will also be for the finest Latino choreographers and artists from around on exhibit. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Con Amor y the world to tell their own stories and bring spirited new life Esperanza is an art therapy program for children and young to their communities through richly-textured contemporary adults with Down Syndrome. dance. Equally important is the role Luna Negra plays in In addition to the event on March 1, a second reception cultivating future artists by commissioning and presenting that is free and open to the public will be held at the Bank- the works of up-and-coming choreographers. head Theater on Sunday, March 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In sharing new views of their culture, tradition and (continued on page 4) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Art & Entertainment

Mike Pace Daniel Glover and Thomas Hansen perform piano duet. Comedy @Firehouse Arts Continues with Mike Pace Piano Duo to Perform Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center will continue its comedy series, Comedy @Firehouse Arts, on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Del Valle Fine Arts Presents on two pianos). for piano, four hands; George Bi- 7:30 p.m. with comic Mike Pace. Opening for Pace will be Dhaya the Glover and Hansen Piano Duet For their appearance with Del zet's Excerpts from Jeux d’enfant Lakshminarayanan. for an 8 p.m. concert on Sat., Feb. The Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 Railroad Avenue Valle Fine Arts they will use a (Children’s Games); Francis Poui- in downtown Pleasanton. 18 at the Bankhead Theater in single piano, a performance form lenc's Sonata for piano, four hands; Pace studied theater, developing a deep passion for both acting Livermore. which is rarely heard because it is Racnmaninoff's Etude-tableau and and comedy, and got his start on stage in improvisational comedy. When two of the Bay Area's so demanding, yet which is incred- two Moments Musicaux for solo His act is a series of one-minute, one-act plays, each enhanced by leading concert pianists, Daniel ibly dynamic. piano performed by Thomas Han- his ability to “become” character after character. Glover and Thomas Hansen, A recent performance by Thom- sen; Saint-Saens's Toccata for solo Pace has entertained United States Armed Services troops on encontered each other in the as Hansen was described by the piano performed by Daniel Glover; many comedy tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Guam, Kuwait Netherlands at the Franz Liszt San Mateo County Times as "fresh, and Maurince Ravel's Rapsodie and Saudi Arabia, as well as stateside. He has been seen on HBO’s Competition in Utrecht, the meet- scintillating, and lyrical . . . a rich, Espagnole for piano, four hands. “Curb Your Enthusiam,” Showtime’s “Comedy Club All Stars, ing was serendipitous, as together dynamic bravura performance." The Bankhead Theater is lo- TBS’s “Very Funny Live,” and ABC’s “Comics Unleashed. He they have been able to explore the Daniel Glover has been described cated at 2400 First Street in Down- has shared the stage with comedy legends such as Dana Carvey, rich repertoire of works for four- by the San Jose Mercury News as town Livermore. Rodney Dangerfield and Chris Roc and has opened for entertainers hands piano. "a whirlwind . . . an incisive, excit- The ticket office is open Tues- Bob Dylan, BB King, Natalie Cole and Lou Rawls. While continuing their careers ing, and apparently tireless player day through Saturday from 12:00 Lakshminarayanan, known simply as Dhaya, is a stand-up as solo artists and teachers, they . . . a natural for hyper-virtuosic noon to 6:00 p.m. comic, storyteller, television host and self-described “ubergeek." have also joined forces, perform- challenge." To purchase tickets call 925- She attended M.I.T where she also taught “Charm School” to en- ing duets (both playing a single The planned program will in- 373-6800 or visit www.bankhead- gineers, has traveled to Cuba as a researcher and has worked as a piano) and duos (playing together clude Mozart's Sonata in F, K. 497 theater.org venture capitalist. On stage, she hosted “High School Quiz Show,” on PBS’s WGBH, which won a New England Emmy in 2010. She has also appeared nationally on NPR and PBS for her comedic storytelling on “Snap Judgment." Dhaya has entertained live at Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park and performed in Sketchfest at 'Cinderella' Ties In with Curriculum the California Academy of Sciences. Cinderella, California Theatre page on our website for more in- mended for grade K-5. Limited Tickets to Comedy @Firehouse Arts are $15 for general admis- Center production performs at the formation www.ctcinc.org/Teacher seating is available at the 9:30 a.m. sion on a first-come, first-served basis. They may be purchased Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Info/tindex.htm. performance; class size openings online at www.firehousearts.org up to three hours prior to the per- Livermore on Fri., March 23. Rediscover one of the most at 11 a.m. formance, by phone at (925) 931-4848, or in person at the Firehouse California Theatre Center popular fairy tales of all time, as To order tickets online go Arts Center Box Office. Box Office hours are Wednesday-Friday, (CTC) provides teachers with a Cinderella struggles to escape to www.ctcinc.org/1112tour/ 12 noon-6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and for two study guide that relates perfor- her wicked stepmother and ugly 1112Tour_Order_Form.html or hours prior to the performance. The entrance to free parking is on mances to language arts, literature, stepsisters for an evening to attend call 800-606-0424. Spring Street near First Street. science, and other course cur- the Royal Ball and there finds her riculums? Visit CTC's teacher info Prince Charming. The performance is recom- Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 3 Chamber Symphony – Bach to Brahms The Pacific Chamber Sym- phony will present a program of works by Bach, Mozart, and Brahms at 8:00 p.m. on Sat., Feb- ruary 25, at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. endless variety, Prior to writing the two serenades for orchestra in the late exciting entertainment 1850’s, Johannes Brahms had composed primarily for the piano. lover and Hansen Brahms was an astute student of musical history. He collected G Piano Duo and studied first editions and Feb 18 at 8pm autographs of the works of the Del Valle Fine Arts composers that he admired, and he made deft use of his knowledge in his own compositions. RAE DOROUGH SPEAKERS SERIES He was particularly fascinated by Bach’s 6th Brandenberg Con- aul Alan Cox certo, which is scored entirely for PFeb 22 at 7:30pm lower-register string instruments Something in the Water? (viola, cello, and double bass) plus A New Approach to Alzheimer’s, the harpsichord. ALS, and Parkinson’s Disease Brahms also admired traditional classical forms as exem- plified by the music of Mozart, on’t Fence Me In Haydn, and Beethoven. He was especially impressed by Mozart’s D Feb 23 at 7:30pm skillful handling of the wind in- Songs, Music and Poetry struments. of the American West Pictured are (above) the cello section, (below) the oboe section. Many consider it only natural that as he embarked on his career as a composer for orchestra that an Hicks and he would look to those models for inspiration. D the Hot Licks Brahms’ Serenade #2 is a syn- Feb 24 at 8pm thesis of Bach’s use of the low An Irreverent Distillation of strings in the sixth Brandenberg Real American Music Concerto with Mozart’s use of woodwinds in Serenade #12. The Pacific Chamber Sym- aci c Chamber phony presents all three works in this program; Bach’s Bran- P Symphony denberg Concerto #6, for low Feb 25 at 8pm strings, Mozart’s Serenade #12 Bach to Brahms—Serenades for woodwind octet, and finally, the two sections join to form a full orchestra (minus violins) for the alute to the Rat Pack Brahms Serenade, Tickets for the concert are SFeb 26 at 2pm $39/$34/$29 $7 students, and can A Swingin’ Tribute to Frank, Dean, Sammy be purchased at the Bankhead & The Legends of Las Vegas Theater box office at 2400 First St. in Livermore, online at www. LivermorePerformingArts.org, or una Negra by phone at 925 373-6800. L Dance Theater Mar 1 at 7:30pm E ervescent and Passionate Contemporary Latino Dance ed Molly R Mar 2 at 8pm A Harmonious Blend of Music from a Range of Traditions BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 www.bankheadtheater.org 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Art & Community

CUBA (continued from front page) “Cuba: una ventana apierta al Ca- cludes presentations of Cuban art, ribe” will remain at the Bankhead music, dance, poetry and literature. from March 1st through March 5th For more information visit lasposi- before travelling to Las Positas tascollege.edu or semanacubana. College for La Semana Cubana. org or contact Catherine Suárez at Since Luna Negra Dance 925-424-1212. Theater’s first appearance at the The Bankhead Theater is lo- Bankhead, LVPAC Presents has cated at 2400 First Street in Down- William Crosby: Civil War Vet and Farmer offered audiences a variety of town Livermore. The ticket office exceptional dance experiences is open Tuesday through Saturday reflecting the varied interests from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. and diverse cultures within the Livermore Echo On performance days the ticket The printed consecutive weeks. Captain ranch and moved into the larger Livermore community. From a small article on 14 July Crosby ended his attorney busi- house there. Then, in 1908 they office remains open through in- classical and contemporary ballet termission. To purchase tickets 1892—Robert Bird at Mul- ness and moved to Mulfontes built an even larger new house. to modern dance, the Bankhead fontes Ranch had trapped 151 in July 1887, ten years after They planted hay, fruit trees, call 925-373-6800 or visit www. Theater has welcomed such world- bankheadtheater.org gophers with ten traps in two beginning the process. Finally, including olives and plums, and class groups as American Ballet days. I wish that Bird were he received his final certificate began keeping some cattle and Theatre II, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, still alive or that he had left me and his patent for the land on chickens. Their children traveled and Taylor 2, as well as Argentine those excellent traps. Up here 30 July 1890. Crosby chose by horseback to attend the one- sensation Tango Fire and the sur- on Morgan Territory Road this his 160 acres in section 30 room Arroyo Valle School about real acrobatics of Diavolo. Next year we are having a terrible T4S/R3E, an extremely steep two miles away on the road in this season’s LVPAC Presents gopher problem. Mulfontes, woodland area about 11 miles toward Livermore. Dance Series will be a single per- located south of Livermore on from Livermore south of Lake The neighbors in the Arroyo formance by acclaimed San Fran- the Arroyo Valle, was the home Del Valle. Later, his wife said Valle had a Reading Circle that cisco-based Alonzo King LINES of the Crosby family. that the beauty of the place had met each month in the sum- Ballet on Saturday evening, April William Crosby was born in bewitched him. mer. In August 1892 they had a 28, 2012. Founder and choreog- 1843 in Maine and grew up in When Crosby moved to his get-together at the Crosbys with rapher Alonzo King is known for Bangor. At age 18 he volun- land, he found a cabin already the usual neighbors plus some his ability to infuse classical ballet teered for the Civil War and there, and he began to improve friends from Livermore. The with his own unique language of served the Union cause for five and enlarge it. In his home- Halls brought their organ in a movement. His works effortlessly years in the Seventh Regiment stead testimony he described wagon. Music, oral readings communicate the most profound of the Maine Infantry. His the renovated 24 x 18 feet from Washington Irving, Na- of emotions – vulnerability and company fought in battles with redwood and pine building thaniel Hawthorne, and Whittier, tenderness, furious abandon and familiar names, including Bull with a shingle roof, two rooms, and a discussion of Whittier’s exhilarating freedom. Tickets for Run, Antietam, and Gettys- four doors, five windows, and work filled the day. The last both upcoming LVPAC Presents burg. He rose in the ranks from a cellar. He was running eight meeting for the season was held Dance Series performances are sergeant to captain. At fighting horses and colts and some in October, when the Crosbys on sale now and each range from in the Wilderness, an area of mules on the property. He invited everyone to a picnic $29 to $51 for adults and $14 for heavy underbrush near Spotsyl- had met Maria MacLachlan, lunch under the oaks. After a students. Tickets to see Luna Negra vania, Virginia, in May 1864, daughter of a seafaring Scot- solo accompanied by a violin by Dance Theater include the post- he was wounded by gunshot in tish captain, in San Francisco, two members of the Hall family, performance reception for “Cuba: the right thigh near his knee. but her family soon moved to the Captain gave readings from una ventana apierta al Caribe.” Much Ado About He took a three-week leave of New York. Crosby left in late Shakespeare’s Now in its fourth year, the annu- Nothing Henry IV Photo by Grettel Arrate absence to travel to Maine and September for New York and and . Mabel al La Semana Cubana/Cuban Week recover. Returning to the regi- married Maria there, probably Palmer read Longfellow’s poem, will take place on campus from ment in Virginia, he served for in October 1887. They returned “Autumn,” and the evening March 12 through 16, 2012. It in- another year. Then he signed up to Livermore and over the steep ended with the group singing and served in the regular army road to Mulfontes. Presumably, “America.” from April 1866 until January Crosby carried her over the The Captain died at his 1871. threshold of their “Casita.” beloved Mulfontes in 1917; he After resigning from the Captain Crosby and his new was buried in the family grave- army, Captain Crosby came wife settled down to a farm- yard on their homestead beside to San Francisco, where he ing life. They planted a half Maria, who had died nine years became a patent attorney. In acre of alfalfa in a fenced area earlier. The Herald described June 1872 an act of Congress and also had a large vegetable him, “He was a quiet, retiring declared that veterans who were garden. He would get up “at the man, but he was fearless in the honorably discharged from the squawk of dawn,” drink a cold exposition of the principles he armed forces could claim a 160- cup of coffee for breakfast and espoused.” He encouraged the acre homestead for free. Crosby work until noon. In photos of formation of the Livermore filled out an application for a the ranch, Crosby has a long National Guard unit and took homestead on 27 July 1877; beard and wears a floppy hat. part in the city celebrations of thus began a long process that After the noon meal, he would Memorial Day. included proving his military read for several hours. They Dick Finn is working on a service, finding three neigh- had a baby on 27 July 1889, project to identify all the Civil bors who knew him and would but he only lived for two days. War veterans who came to the confirm his application at the They had more children, three Tri-Valley; so far, his count is land office in San Francisco, girls and two boys. A year after 113 Union and 5 Confederate. and advertising his intentions moving to the Casita, they (Readers can reach me at in a Livermore Echo ad for six bought property next to their [email protected].) Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 5 Project Hopes to Retain Local Languages, Culture By Carol Graham stand up for themselves in their After a two-day journey into the own country in an age of global- lush, tropical mountains of Puebla, ization.” Mexico, Theresa Fellmann and Board member Rodrigue added, Nancy Rodrigue arrived just in “The second reason was due time to take part in a Totonacan tra- diligence. If we see things are dition. They were able to celebrate going along well with things the 6th of January, known as Three we’ve already helped out with, Kings’ Day or the Twelfth Day of then it makes it more viable to Christmas. Villagers bake a com- continue.” munity pastry - with one unusual SUSTAIN is currently helping ingredient added. the Totonaca community build “The pastry was a very pretty a dorm house for the Centro De Theresa Fellman and Nancy Rodrigue were given a first hand look at Totonacan life and a mural. wreath with colorful dried fruits Estudios Indigenas Kgoyom (CE- on top,” said Rodrigue. “Baked SIK), the indigenous high school performance by the students. “It tural heritages. “When kids attend It’s very green, very lush - it’s a inside are lots of little baby Jesus in the town of Huehuetla. About was fun because they would take school they learn to assimilate into paradise.” figures. If you get a Jesus in your half of its 41 students walk up turns describing their culture as what is happening there,” said Previous SUSTAIN projects piece, you have to help make all to two hours each way to attend shown on huge murals,” said Ro- Rodrigue. “They become further have included providing funding the tamales for the village’s next daily. “We worked on plans with drigue. “They performed a dance away from their culture, and learn for computers, furniture, school celebration.” the people, and walked the territory and music, and brought us lunch. not to be proud of it.” supplies and air conditioning for Fellmann smiled sheepishly. “I making suggestions. They were The teenagers were very much CESIK provides three spheres needy populations. “We are pas- found two,” she said. very receptive,” said Rodrigue. like our teenagers – very sarcastic of education: academic instruction, sionate about serving the under- The trip to visit the Totonacans, “But they live there; they know and flirty.” Totonacan language and culture served,” said Rodrigue. an indigenous people living east of what works and what doesn’t.” One of the biggest challenges preservation, and apprenticeship Fellmann agreed. “Education Mexico City in the Sierras (Span- Fellmann continued, “We also Totonacans face is discrimination. guidance. is the great equalizer. Our goal ish for “saw”), was undertaken to met with the parents; it’s like a “A lot of third world countries Fellmann and Rodrigue, who is to provide education to people accomplish two things. PTA, if you will. They’re very do marginalize their indigenous financed the visit themselves, so they can communicate with “Part of our mission is to help involved with what’s happening people. There are about 63 differ- stayed at convents and enjoyed each other and understand that indigenous people keep their because in the end, they’re the ones ent languages spoken in various the friendly warmth of the Toton- everybody is trying to survive on languages and culture alive while who are going to be building the pockets around Mexico. Some are acans. this incredible planet that we live receiving a modern education,” dorm and doing all the work. dying very quickly,” noted Fell- “They were so welcoming and on,” she said. said Fellmann, founder of the “If you just give people things, mann. “Discrimination is an age- wonderful, why wouldn’t you want As for all those tamales Fell- grass-roots non-profit group SUS- you can have good intentions with old problem since the Spaniards to preserve this?” said Fellmann, mann is obliged to provide for the TAIN (Setting Up Support to Aid bad results,” she added. “When came; it’s nothing new. Languages adding that they also enjoyed the next celebration? She isn’t plan- Indigenous People). “The Toton- people invest their time, effort, can disappear in one generation.” local fare. “There are bananas, cof- ning on making the trip again soon, acans’ main need is education so blood, sweat and integrity, they’re While public school is available fee, papayas and mangoes growing but luckily, a previous donation of they can advocate for themselves, going to treasure it.” for students through 6th grade, it randomly. They can pick all sorts computers to CESIK’s small tech make sure their lands are safe, and The visitors were treated to a does not embrace diverse cul- of things out of their backyards. center proved a double blessing. “I emailed internet photos of lots of tamales,” she said. To make a tax-deductible dona- Two Performances Remain in Asbury Concert Series tion, please visit www.http://sites. The 2011-12 concert season for has been at this venue over the $15 in advance for this concert. will go to a youth mission trip to google.com/site/indisus/ or email Asbury Live Presents ends with past four years. Regarded as one Information about these last two southern California this summer. [email protected]. two stand-out artists. They are of the best vocalists in Bluegrass concerts and the option of order- For those who like to jam or listen Russell Moore, Bluegrass vocal – last autumn winning his fifth ing online can be found at www. to folks jamming – the opportunity star joined by his band IIIrd Tyme Vocalist of the Year award from asburylivepresents.com. to play or just listen will come at Out, and folk music legend, John IBMA (International Bluegrass The Russell Moore concert will 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Free Registration McCutcheon. In a nine concert Music Association) – the level of be preceded by a pulled pork BBQ Tickets may be purchased online season which began last August, professionalism and artistry of this with this Ad event at 6:15 p.m. in the church’s or at the church weekdays from Call or sign-up online! Exp. 03/16/12 Asbury Live Presents has brought group is extraordinary. Fellowship Hall – the cost is only 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-3 p.m. For significant performers to the area On Sun., March 18, interna- $9 and includes drink. Proceeds information call 925-447-1950. Lessons in Piano, at reasonable prices, in one of the tionally known folk singer and most audience-friendly and com- songwriter, John McCutcheon, Voice, Guitar & Ukulele fortable venues around. will be in concert starting at 4 All Ages & Levels Welcome! Bluegrass standouts Russell p.m. Once called by Johnny Cash Individual • Group Lessons Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out ar- “the finest instrumentalist I’ve 2133A Las Positas Ct, Livermore (925) 960-1194 rive in northern California from ever heard," McCutcheon usually (located off of N. Livermore Ave.) GalinasMusicStudio.com Nashville and will perform one of visits northern California only in their few concerts in the region at January, but is making a special Furniture, Jewelry Asbury United Methodist Church visit in mid-March and this will be on Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m. his only Bay Area appearance until & Household Items Cost is only $15 in advance and next January. Skilled at every $20 at the door. Located at 4743 string instrument, McCutcheon is Nifty Gifts & More Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm 2222 Second St, Suite #2 East Avenue, Asbury UMC has known for his hammered dulcimer 925.454.3449 Downtown Livermore become the prime venue in the Tri- ability, his song-writing skills and A Thrift Store ~ Now Open! www.futures-explored.org Valley area for Bluegrass groups. his great gifts of rapport with the This is the third time this band audience. Tickets are also only 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Art & Entertainment A Festive Evening to Support Junction Mariachi Club By Patricia Koning with her husband. “The Mariachi Last Friday evening, nearly Club is a really great program.” 200 community members came Mariachi is a genre of music together for an evening of great that originated in small villages food, mariachi music, and dancing across Mexico. Mariachi ensem- – all to support the Mariachi Club bles typically consist of violins, at Junction Avenue K-8 School. trumpets, classical guitar, a high- Belia Martinez, the event’s or- pitched, five-string guitar called ganizer, estimates that the event a vihuela, a large acoustic bass raised about $5,000, which will called a guitarrón, and a harp. The be used to purchase instruments, sharply contrasting sounds of the costumes, and other supplies. instruments create a unique, lively The Livermore-Pleasanton sound. Elks Lodge donated use of their The Mariachi Club, which facility on Larkspur Drive for the began last May, is one of several fundraiser. “We are very active programs intended to complement in the community with our Hoop Junction’s Dual Immersion pro- Shoot for Basketball, scholarships, gram. The Futsal Club, Hispanic and veteran’s programs,” explains Culture Club, and Ballet Folklórico Cynthia Kennedy, president of all provide meaningful afterschool the Elks Board. “This event was activities that connect students to an easy sell to our board – we all Hispanic culture and their school. want to support music programs Jonathan Clark, Raymundo and our schools.” Coronado, Juan Reyes, and Gus- Wente Vineyards, Tamas Es- tavo Sanchez, the Mariachi Club tates, Murrietta’s Well, and ABC instructors, performed at the fund- Music all donated items for the si- raiser along with several other lent auction. Casa Orozco catered mariachi colleagues. There are the event at a discount. 36 students in the Mariachi Club, Belia Martinez and Elks Board president Cynthia Kennedy take a break with the mariachi performers. In attendance were Junction but Martinez hopes to grow the (Photo by Paul Martinez) families, Junction staff, commu- program. The Mariachi Club will nity members, and mariachi fans, perform at the Livermore Valley as well as School Board Member Education Foundation’s Reach for Education. She was appointed last Council. nico, (925) 960-0654, acalonico@ Anne White and Superintendent the Stars benefit in April. month to serve out the remainder The Junction Mariachi Club yahoo.com or Belia Martinez, Kelly Bowers. “I’m thrilled to sup- Martinez is the parent center of Stu Gary’s term, through No- meets every Thursday evening (925) 606-4720 x6392, (925)528- port Junction and the performing coordinator at Junction and newest vember of this year. Gary left the from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For more 7500, [email protected]. arts,” said Bowers, who attended member of the Livermore Board of Board when he was elected to City information, contact Alicia Calo- ca.us.

Review: SJO’s Terrific “Traviata” By Susan Steinberg of former splendor, shrouded fur- cesses, from “L’Elisir d’Amore” to ning double cast, with Jouvanca was heartbreaking without being Verdi’s “La Traviata”, the nishings, and Violetta’s rumpled “La Rondine." Especially effective Jean-Baptiste, recent Irene Dalis over-wrought, especially in the world’s second most popularly- little death-bed. The contrast and in his confrontational scenes when Competitions finalist and Wagner overture, where a slow deliberate performed opera, is being given a symbolism are heartbreakingly he believes Violetta has betrayed Society Award winner, as Violetta. tempo conveyed the music’s full dazzling new production at Opera obvious. him, he is meltingly sympathetic Alternate performances feature emotional impact. San Jose’s opulent California Best of all, the singing and returning to beg forgiveness at her SFO Merola Program graduate Future performances will in- Theatre. acting are equally first class, on deathbed. Alexander Boyer as Alfredo, and clude 8 p.m. Thursday February Staged and directed by inter- a par with any major opera house Young newcomer Evan Brum- popular baritone Torlef Borsting 16, Saturday February 18, Tuesday nationally-acclaimed Jose´Maria (and better than many bored and mel, as Alfredo’s stern father, as his father. February 21, and Friday February Condemi, the uniset concept is boring performances this reviewer conveyed an impressive gravitas Lively Spanish dancing en- 24, with 3 p.m. matinees on Sun- brilliantly versatile, and strikingly remembers from SFO and even the as the strictly moralistic provincial hances Act III, choreographed by days, February 19 and February accurate for the period setting of Met). Rebecca Davis, an Opera who softens and becomes a com- Lisa La Cour. An added asset is 26. Tickets are available at 408- 1889. As an example, the half-fin- San Jose alumna, returns from passionate remorseful figure by the fine-tuned chorus, with impec- 437-4450 or www.operasj.org. ished Eiffel Tower is visible from Chicago to glorify the tragic role the finale. Second-place winner of cably sharp entrances and precise The historic, lavishly restored the window in Act I, and com- of the courtesan who discovers the Irene Dalis Vocal Competition finishes. Their beautifully blended California Theatre is located at pleted by Act III, just one of many true love too late. Winner of the with a strong voice and stage pres- voices and uniform volume control 345 South First Street between San impressive details by set-designer Western Opera Auditions, she has ence, he is a singer to be watched in the crescendo-diminuendo pas- Carlos and San Salvador Streets in Erik Flatmo. gone on to star appearances at a in future productions. sages of Act III provided an out- downtown San Jose, with a huge Costuming by Elizabeth Poin- variety of famous venues, includ- The supporting cast includes standing emotional setting, as did parking lot across the street. Be dexter is georgeously realized in ing her triumphant bravura turn in many fine OSJ repertory ensemble their individualized stage business. sure to arrive 90 minutes before shades of purple, violet, mauve, last fall’s “Idomeneo." Her shim- members, familiar from previ- Kudos to Chorus Master Andrew curtain time to hear the Bay Area’s and maroon in Act I, with heroine mering pianissimo is magical, as is ous performances. Veteran Isaiah Whitfield. best pre-opera talk by immensely Violetta outstanding in a pale her nuanced physical acting. Musik-Ayala is a menacing bass- Highest praise must go to Con- knowledgeable and entertaining yellow gown, like the fragile Playing her dashing lover Al- baritone Baron Douphol, Violetta’s ductor David Rohrbaugh, professor General Manager Larry Han- butterfly she truly is. In the final fredo Germont, tenor Michael jealous “protector”, and Silas emeritus of voice and opera, and a cock. After the talk, enjoy the old scene, the sparkling gown stands Dailey brings a fresh ardent vocal Elash a consoling Dr.Grenvil. veteran coach of many produc- favorites played on the lobby’s displayed on a dress form center- portrayal to the stage, renewing OSJ is so rich in excellent sing- tions, including 60 with OSJ. His magnificent “Mighty Wurlitzer” stage, amidst the shabby remains memories of his many OSJ suc- ers that it can boast an equally stun- sensitive orchestral interpretation pipe organ. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 7 Shakespeare's Associates to Present Jazz Concert Set at the Dramatic Reading of 'A Bell for Adano' Pleasanton Library Langston, a native of Oakland, Shakespeare’s Associates will Shakespeare’s Associates, Inc. California, began her musical present a dramatic reading from A are the producers of the Livermore career as a soloist at the St. John Bell for Adano by John Hersey at 2 Shakespeare Festival held each Missionary Baptist Church of p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2012 summer at Concannon Vineyard, Richmond. She received classical at the Livermore Public Library among other theatrical endeavors. music training at California State Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Inspired by William Shakespeare, University, Hayward, going on to Avenue. Shakespeare’s Associates are perform as a soloist with the Oak- There is no charge for this committed to producing profes- land Opera and the Lamplighters event. sional theater in the Tri-Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Ensemble. In A cast of volunteer readers community. 2005 Ms. Langston focused her from Shakespeare’s Associates This program is part of Liver- career on nightclub and cabaret will bring John Hersey’s A Bell more Reads Together, a commu- performance, leading to the release for Adano to life with a dramatic nity-wide reading program featur- of her 2006 CDs, "Imagination" reading, transporting us to Adano, ing John Hersey’s book A Bell for and "Blue Prelude." Ms Langs- Italy during the Allied occupation Adano, which takes place in Italy ton's current 2007 release is titled in 1943. Meet “Mister Major” during World War II. The com- "Street of Dreams." Joppolo, an idealistic officer, munity of Livermore is encouraged Langston's repertoire reflects and a host of colorful characters to join their neighbors by par- her love of the Great American Songbook, along with her famil- – from Italian civilians to military ticipating in the Livermore Reads Darlene Langston (pictured) and the Buena Vista Jazz Band iarity with the blues and Tin Pan generals. Together free events for children will perform a free concert at the Alley tradition. and adults during the month of Pleasanton Library at 2 p.m. on This free concert is sponsored February 2012. Copies of books Sun., Feb. 26. by the Friends of the Pleasanton and event schedules are available Buena Vista Jazz Band plays Library and will be held in the Work by Pastel Artists Featured at all Livermore Public Library lo- the classic songs of New Orleans Pleasanton Library’s meeting cations. Livermore Reads Together jazz, along with selections from room. Doors open at 1:30pm. featured works by Debbie, Bonita is sponsored by The Friends of the America’s blues and Tin Pan Al- Come early to find parking and and Marla typify some of the fin- Livermore Library. For additional ley traditions. In honor of Black ensure a seat. est work in natural scenes,” said events check the library’s website History Month, classics of the For more info regarding the Dirk Christiansen, owner of Studio at www.livermorelibrary.net. program call the Reference Desk Seven Arts. African American jazz canon will Debbie Wardrope is a signature be featured, voiced by the song at 931-3400, ext. 7. No registration member of the Pastel Society of stylist Darlene Langston. required. the West Coast who also works in oil and acrylics. She teaches art through the city of Pleasanton for African Drumming and Creek in the Meadow by Bonita children and adults. Dance Program Planned Paulis Bonita Paulis is also a signature member of the Pastel Society of The Pleasanton Public Library will host another of its ongo- Studio Seven Arts in Pleasan- the West Coast. She has created ing Dance & Sing Around the World Series on Sat., Feb. 25. ton has announced a late winter paintings from a diverse collec- This time the focus will be on African drumming and dance as exhibition, “Love of Art in Pastel,” tion of areas in the western United performed by Cheza Nami (Swahili for “play with me”). The featuring bold and colorful works States, from the high sierra, to the program begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting room. of three artists. Pastel painters California coast and the desert Residents of all ages are invited to learn about the influence Debbie Wardrope, Bonita Paulis southwest. of drums and dance on the African continent. Participants will and Marla Baggetta are featured Marla Bagetta, also a signature with varying works of landscapes, member of the Pastel Societies be presented with a taste of African culture through dance, California vineyards and other of America and Oregon, who has music and conversation with visiting Cheza Nami artists. They colorful scenes. A special event been a professional artist since will be able to participate in an interactive drum circle using is scheduled for Saturday, Febru- 1983 when she began painting traditional African instruments. ary 18, (from 10:00am to 2:00pm) the landscape. She is one of the The program is open to all ages. No registration is required. with Debbie Wardrope visiting the Wests’ leading representational Free admission tickets will be distributed at the Children’s Desk gallery to demonstrate her pastel painters with her compelling and one half-hour prior to the performance. techniques and to showcase her sophisticated imagery. For information on this and other library activities and latest works. Studio Seven is located at 400 events, please visit the library website at www.cityofpleasan- “Nothing matches the color Main Street, Pleasanton; (925) tonca.gov/services/library, or call the Children's Desk at (925) and inspirations of pastels and our 846-4322. 931-3400, Extension 8. MTC Has Openings in Summer Intership Program The 2012 Metropolitan Transportation Commission High School Summer Internship Program is now open and accepting student applications online. Approximately 35 internships will be available throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The pay rate is $10.25 per hour. Each internship will last up to a maximum of 250 hours. Students may work full-time or part-time, for up to 10 weeks, between June 26 and August 31, 2012. The purpose of the program is to: promote interest in transportation as a potential career; help students understand the role of transportation agencies in the community, county and region; provide skill-building and enrichment opportunities during all phases of the program; and provide assistance to our partner transportation agencies. Interested tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students are invited to apply now. Program requirements and information can be found at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school/ Deadline for students to apply is March 8, 2012

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Poetry On Canvas Pleasanton or contact Vino Tinto Barato at the open house. ern, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC Presents, Concert to benefit Open Heart Kitchen Livermore Art Association Gallery, Claudette at PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. Bring a clean bottle, we will fill, cork and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 4 pm. located in the Carnegie Building, offers Com ~ ACC Meets each Friday at vari- label it for $6.00 per bottle. Use our bottle more. www.bankheadtheater.org or First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L art classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, ous locations. for $6.50; or may bottle, label and cork it 373-6800. Streets, Livermore. Informaton contact art exhibits and information pertaining Tuesday Afternoon Art Classes for yourself. Available only on Feb 18. Limit Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Feb. 24, 8 Janet Holmes, at 925-829-0244 or Phyllis to the art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. Grades K - 5 in Livermore, includes intro- of six bottles per person. p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, Harding at 925-447-8630. The gallery has been open since 1974 duction to history of art. Tuesdays, 3:30- Fenestra Winery 29th annual “Barrel 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Lizz Wright, jazz, March 21, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC and is run as a co-op by local artists. 4:30/5 p.m. Some materials included Tasting” February 18, 19 and 20 from headtheater.org or 373-6800. Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For in fee. Ongoing. thomasin_d@hotmail. noon to 5pm, all three days. There is the San Ramon Symphonic Band, Feb. 24, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. information call 449-9927. com; (925) 216-7231; http://childrensart- normal $10.00 tasting fee for this event. 7:30 p.m. "Latin Spirit," Dougherty Valley org or 373-6800. Blue Bay Press: Eloquence in Printmak- classesprojects.blogspot.com Barrel samples will include two samples Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., Larry Carlton, four time Grammy Winner, ing, Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Art Classes for teens and adults, Liver- of the 2011 Semillon. For an additional San Ramon. www.sanramon.ca.gov Thurs., March 22, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. more Saturdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and charge Soleil Caterers will be at Fenestra Pacific Chamber Symphony, a profes- Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. January 19 - February 18, 2012. Exhibit Mondays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some mate- offering their artisan pizza prepared sional symphony orchestra, concert 8 www.firehousearts.org. will include several styles of printmaking rials included. Please email instructor fresh and baked in a Wood Fired Oven. p.m. Feb. 25, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Jay Ungar & Molly Mason, March 23, 8 p.m. —etching, monotype, chine colle, and a materials list to purchase supplies. Fenestra will also be releasing the 2008 St., Livermore. Program: Bach to Brahms LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 woodblock, on handmade paper, canvas, Watercolor, oil paints, charcoal, pastel, Cabernet Sauvignon from Ghielmetti - Brandenburg Concerto #6 for wood- First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- and other surfaces, for example. It will colored pencil, collage, printmaking. Vineyards in Livermore (2011 Best of winds, Mozart Serenade #12, Brahms ater.org or 373-6800. also include a small collection of marble Classes also introduce the History of Art the Bay Red), a 2009 Tempranillo from Serenade #2. $39/$34/$29 $7 students. Livermore Amador Symphony, concert sculptures made by Maj-Britt Hilstrom. to students. [email protected] Lodi, a 2010 Semillon, Livermore Valley, www.bankheadtheater.org Sat., March 24, 8 p.m. featuring violin www.firehousearts.org. ; (925) 216-7231; http://childrensart- and the estate-grown 2008 Mourvedre. Ho'olaule'a o Mana'olana: A Celebration soloist Laura Hamilton; works by Wagner, Expressionist painter Marco Rosales classesprojects.blogspot.com. For more information, visit the website of Hope, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Dougherty Valley Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Bankhead Shaw works are on display at Prudential LARPD Friday morning Art Classes for at www.fenestrawinery.com or email Performing Arts Center. 10550 Albion Rd., Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. California Realty through March 15. Homeschoolers 4 – 10 years, Livermore, [email protected]. The winery is San Ramon. www.sanramon.ca.gov bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Prudential California Realty is located Fridays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Some materi- located at 83 Vallecitos Rd., Livermore. American Idol contestant, Jason 'Wolf' Larry Carlton, four time Grammy Winner, at 1790 First Street, Livermore. The show als included. Please email instructor for 6th Annual Barrel Tasting and Futures, Hamlin, Live at The Winemaker's Pour March 22, 8 p.m., Firehouse Arts Center, is open for viewing during regular busi- a materials list to purchase supplies. Feb. 18 and 19, noon to 4:30 p.m. Wood House, evening of wine, music and food, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. ness hours or by appointment. Contact [email protected] ; (925) 216- Family Vineyards. Barrel sample and Sun., Feb. 26, Fundraiser for Big Dawgs firehousearts.org. Cher Wollard at 925 824-4824 or cherw@ 7231; http://childrensartclassesprojects. futures offering on the 2010 Grenache Rescue (www.bigdawgrescue.org). Two Children’s Variety Show, Sat., March 24, 1 cherw.com for information. blogspot.com/. (extremely limited production, approxi- shows, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Reserved seating, p.m. Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, Judy Rice Exhibit, January and February Beginning Stained Glass, start and finish mately 40 cases produced). In addition only 24 seats available each show. $20 Donlon Way, Dublin. Featuring Amazing 2012, Garre Winery Restaurant, 7986 Tesla a small stained glass window (14” x 14”) some current releases will be available will call only (925) 215-2656; General Mr. Pete. A former Ringling Bros. and Rd., Livermore. Watercolor landscape and using cutting and manufacturing skills. for tasting. $10 tasting fee and keep the Admission $10 limited availability. The Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown. $5 flower paintings at this exhibit. The restau- Learn how to use basic glass tools. Limit- logo crystal wine glass. Extended Fam- Winemaker's Pour House, 2241 First youth. www.ci.dublin.ca.us rant is open Monday through Friday from ed to 8 students. Additional studio hours ily "Club" members show your card (or Street, Livermore. For more information Top Shelf's: Disco Fever, Motown revue, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday and are available at a daily, weekly or monthly Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and check the member list) for waived tasting call 925 215-2656 http://www.winemak- March 24, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, for some dinners. 925-371-8200. rate. Tools and supplies are $174. Does fee. www.woodfamilyvineyards.com erspourhouse.com 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Pleasan- February's Art Exhibition at the Bank- not include glass. 5 week class, 2.5 hours San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competi- Salute to the Rat Pack, Sun, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. ton. www.firehousearts.org. head Theater, Haiku and HiChroma, each. Weds. 10-7, Thurs.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. tion Public Tasting will be held at Fort A Swingin’ Tribute to Frank, Dean, Sammy Pleasanton Community Concert Band, features the color-charged vineyard 10-4. Classes are ongoing so you may Mason Center in San Francisco on Febru- and The Legends of Las Vegas. Bankhead spring concert, March 25, 2:00 - 3:15. and landscape works of Nova Starling start anytime. Art Glass Studio, 174 South ary 18, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad with poetic response by Haiku Poet and L St., Livermore. For more information $65 when purchased in advance from bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Avenue, Pleasanton. 447-7270. Denver Art Consultant Hilary DePolo, contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447- www.winejudging.com. Tickets, if still Red Molly, Bluegrass, March 2, 8 p.m. LVPAC An Evening with Rita Coolidge, 8 p.m. with a reception open to the public on 1962 www.artglassstudio.weebly.com available the day of the Tasting, are $80 Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First March 30. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First February 15th from 6:00-8:00pm. The at the door. For tickets and information, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Founder's Room Exhibit, Totally Textile, WINERY EVENTS visit www.winejudging.com. org or 373-6800. org or 373-6800. continues until February 29 with works Winemaker Series at The Winemaker's Gold on Greenville, Charles R, Bent Creek, The Temptations, March 2, 8 p.m. Dough- Atlantic Brass (Quintet) March 31, 8 p.m. by Emilee Dunlop, Caryne Mount and Pour House: evening with fine food McGrail & Wood Family wineries are on erty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Del Valle Fine Arts Concert, Bankhead Carolyn Ramsey. The theater is located from the Winemaker's Pour House and the Leprechaun wine trail celebrating Albion Rd., San Ramon. www.sanramon. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. at 2400 First Street, Livermore. See www. wine pairing with the winemakers from "Gold on Greenville" on St. Patrick's Day, ca.gov bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. livermoreperformingarts.org for more the Livermore Valley Wine Country. The March 17th, noon to 4:30. Gold Medal Diane Schuur, jazz, March 3, 8 p.m. LVPAC Bill Harley, 2-time Grammy winner, Sat., information. Winemaker's Pour House, 2241 First Wine tasting and delectable desserts Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First March 31, 2 p.m. matinee and 8 p.m. Passion for Pastels, Harrington Gallery, Street, Livermore. Wednesday, Februrary will be featured. Be sure to enter the St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. late show. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 22, 2012 - Fenestra Winery; Wednesday, Greenville Gold Gift Basket Raffle. $5 org or 373-6800. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Pleasanton. Ave., Pleasanton. March 14-April 4, 2012. February 29, 2012 - Retzlaff Vineyards; tasting fee at each winery. Pinkalicious presented by Bay Area www.firehousearts.org. Opening reception, Wed., March 14, 6:30 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Charles R Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 31, Children's Theater, March 10-18, Fridays to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Vineyards. 6:30pm - 8:00pm. For more 2012 – April 1, 2012 at over 35 Wineries 7 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 2 and 4:30 p.m. Front ON THE STAGE Group of pastelists reside in the bay area. information (925) 215-2656, www. throughout Livermore Valley, noon to Row Theater. www.sanramon.ca.gov Legally Blonde, Diablo Theatre Company, www.firehousearts.org. winemakerspourhouse.com 4:30 p.m. Chance to taste wines before Jayme Stone, Banjoist Extraordinaire, The Musical performs at the Lesher Cen- Livermore Art Association, Spring Art Port and Chocolate Weekends, Tamás they have been bottled, getting a behind March 16, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, ter for the Arts in Walnut Creek, February Show, March 31 and April 1, The Barn, Estates, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore, the scenes look into the winemaking 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 10 - March 3, 2012. For tickets call (925) Pacific Avenue, Livermore. Awards event each weekend throughout February, 11 process. Meet winemakers, bottle your firehousearts.org. 943-SHOW or purchase online. Saturday night. www.livermoreartas- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sample Tamás Estates own wines, enjoy food pairings, and Molly’s Revenge, Fri., March 16, 6 to 9 p.m. Grease, Amador Valley and Foothill High sociation.org Barbera Port with a specially selected other activities that vary by winery. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- School production, March 17-24, 7:30 chocolate truffle. Tickets are $30 advance ($35 event day) yard Road, Pleasanton. Molly’s Revenge is p.m., Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita MEETINGS/CLASSES Murrieta's Well, Port and chocolate week- and include 2 days of barrel tasting, returning to St. Clare’s for St. Patrick’s Day Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets at www.fire- Everything Poetry (in two parts), Second ends Saturdays and Sundays through exclusive discounts, keepsake glass, and Dinner. Molly’s Revenge is a dynamic, housearts.org. Saturday Soup-workshops 2nd Saturday February, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Taste special activities at each winery. For a acoustic Celtic band known for its unique Moon Over Buffalo, by Ken Ludwig (of of every month, 10 a.m.-12 noon Fire- 2008 Touriga Port with succulent dark list of activities, participating wineries, and infectious enthusiasm. Tickets are Lend Me a Tenor fame), is a wild and house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, chocolate, as well as the latest releases. and to purchase tickets, visit www. $40 per adult, $20 for children under 12. wacky backstage farce ably helmed Pleasanton; Third Tuesday Trope- poetry Silver Spur Members are complimentary, LVwine.org That includes a dinner of corned beef by award winning director Jim Colgan. critiques 3rd Tuesday of every month, all other guests $5. 3005 Mines Road, and cabbage with beverages. Members Chanticleers Theatre’s first show of the 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Towne Center Books, Livermore. MUSIC/CONCERTS of the public are invited. It is not neces- 2012 season, Feb. 24 to March 18, 8 p.m. 555 Main Street, Pleasanton. Contact Retzlaff Estate Wines, Presidents' Day Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance sary to be a member of St. Clare’s to Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sundays. Chanticleers Cynthia Bryant at PleasantonPoetry@ Weekend, Feb. 18, 19, 20, noon to 4:30 p.m. Collegium playing session for ama- buy tickets. Tickets are available at the Theatre, 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley. ci.pleasanton.ca.us. barrel tasting both red and white estate teur musicians, Peter Maund, director. church office. For more information call General admission $18, seniors, students, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday wines. Purchase futures. $5 per person. Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin 925-462-4802. military $15. Tickets www.chanticleers. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their 925-447-8941 www.retzlaffwinery.com Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Information Music Dept. Benefit Concert with Wake org, [email protected] or own materials and easels. Open to all 1356. So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. [email protected] or 925-424- the Dead, Fri., March 16, 8 p.m. Las Positas 510-SEE-LIVE (510-733-5483) artists. Professional artist models (nude). Cedar Mountain Winery, Barrel Tasting 1209 or 925-984-4395 College, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Civic No instructor. Students under 18 need February 18, 19, and 20th from 12:00-4:00 Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at the Arts Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Arts Stage Company, Feb. 24, 25 and written parental permission to attend. p.m. Included will be samples of 2009 Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) Hill Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase March 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 25 and Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Arts Syrah and 2005 Souzao Port. Regular the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month tickets will be available online at www. 26 and March 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. Firehouse Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tasting fees apply. 7000 Tesla Road, 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz brownpapertickets.com with the venue Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- tea and refreshments are available. Call Livermore. from the 1920's, 30's. of Las Positas College, or call 1-800- ton. www.firehousearts.org. or email Barbara Stanton for more info Thomas Coyne Winery Winter Open Hanson and Glover Piano Duet (four 838-3006. Tickets will also be available Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents about the workshop, 925-373-9638 House, Feb. 18, 19 and 20, noon to 5 hands, one piano), Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Del at the door. For further information "Dividing the Estate" by Horton Foote, - [email protected]. p.m. at the historical tasting room at 51 Valle Fine Arts Concert, Bankhead call the Performing Arts Events Line at a darkly comic portrait of a family Art in Public Places, join a local group E. Vallecitos Road Livermore. Four new Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Rosefield at divided. Directed by Susan E. Evans. of artists and paint on selected Friday wines will be released: Reserve Quest, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. 925.424.1119 Thursday, February 23, 2012 preview mornings around town. ACC/Art Critique Sweet Emillie, Petit Verdot, Vino Tinto An Evening in Roma with Naresh Mi- Ashu Classical Saxophonist, March 18, 8:00 p.m.; opening reception Feb. 24; and Coffee invites artists to express Reserva. A selection of fine fruits and chael, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts 3 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 performances through March 18. Doug- themselves in watercolor, acrylic, oil For cheeses will be served. Bring a picnic and Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www.fire- las Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., more details check out the website for enjoy sweeping views of the Livermore www.firehousearts.org. housearts.org. Hayward. Post-play discussion March 10 Valley. "Bottle Your Own Wine," selling Don't Fence Me In, country and west- Food for the Soul, a Chamber Music matinee. Tickets $10 preview, $20 Sat. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 9

matinee; $28 evening performances and It's All About Dancing, 171 So. J Street, March 14; Manon, April 7 and 25; Turan- vintage old maid, and paper dolls. Mu- Performers at Sunol Valley Golf Club. Sunday matinee. (510) 881-6777; www. Livermore. 925-449-9292, or studio@ dot, April 14, May 2. First date is a morning seum on Main Family Day. Free. For more Fri., March 9. Wine tasting attire most dmtonline.org. itsallaboutdancing.com. showing, second date afternoon. Check information about current exhibits and welcome. 3-course gourmet meal and Sunol Repertory Theatre Melodrama, for exact curtain time. 560-0900. programs, visit the Museum’s web site farcical mystery play, all for $59 per "Rogue of the Railway," Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m. MOVIES Livermore Valley Opera presents Puccini’s at www.museumonmain.org or phone Sleuth, tax and gratuity included. Seat- March 9-24. Sunol Glen School, 11601 Theater Class, Meet the cast, Fri., Feb. 24, Tosca, March 10, 11 and 17, 18, Bankhead (925) 462-2766. ing begins at 7:15 p.m. The Sunol Valley Main St., Sunol. Tickets by mail go to 7 p.m. Las Positas College Main Stage Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Science on Saturday, February 18, 9:30 Golf Club, 6900 Mission Road, in Sunol. sunol.net/srt or call 925.862.0664. Theater Barbara Fracisco Mertes Cen- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. and 11:45 a.m, Space Junk: Traffic Cops Reservations required at (925) 862-2408. Play On!, a comedy by Rick Abbot. March ter for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Recital, featuring tenor Marco Stefani. in Space; Presenter: John Henderson, www.SunolValley.com. 10-11, 16-17, 2012. Friday-Saturday Livermore. $10 admission. Winner best March 17, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Teacher: Tom Shefler. Lawrence Liver- Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. An Eve- 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Doors open 20 comedy Las Positas Film Festial 2009; 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Infor- more National Laboratory's lecture ning with Isadora Duncan, Tues., March minutes before show time. Tickets $10. winner best director Vacaville Interna- mation at www.firehousearts.org or series for middle and high school stu- 13. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad General admission. Buy online at www. tional Film Festival, 2011. Sponsored by 931-4848. dents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Avenue, Pleasanton. $10 General Admis- asburylivepresents.com or at the door. Talk Hawks. See the hit web-series in its Livermore. No admission charge. www. sion, $5 Members & Seniors, $3 Students/ Asbury Players, Asbury United Methodist screening/performance. Meet and hang MISCELLANEOUS bankheadtheater.org Teachers with ID. All tickets are paid at Church, 4743 East Ave, Livermore. (925) out with the cast, and be the first to see Political Issues Book Club meets the Paul Alan Cox, Director of the Institute the door. All tickets are open seating. 447-8699. the next episode. 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads for EthnoMedicine, Wed., Feb. 22, 7:30 Information www.museumonmain.org Godspell, March 23, 24, 25, 30 & 31 and Student Film Festival, Sat., Feb. 25, 1 to books about issues and trends that p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., or (925) 462-2766. April 1, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Las 10 p.m. Las Positas College, Barbara F. are driving current affairs in both the Livermore. LLNL Presents The Rae Dor- Trout Fishing in America, March 15, 7:30 Positas College, Barbara F. Mertes Center Mertes Center for the Arts Main Stage national and international arenas. Topics ough Speakers Series: Something in p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, for the Arts Main Stage Theater, 3000 Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. that have been covered include politics, the Water? www.bankheadtheater.org 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Advance Advance purchase tickets will be avail- governance, economics, military affairs, or 373-6800. headtheater.org or 373-6800. purchase tickets will be available online able online at www.brownpapertickets. history, sociology, science, the climate, Livermore Reads Together, A Bell for St. Patrick's Day-themed Brew Crawl on at www.brownpapertickets.com with com with the venue of Las Positas Col- and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, Adano, events (Civic Center Library, Friday, March 16 from 6-9 p.m. hosted the venue of Las Positas College, or call lege, or call 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will for further questions 1188 So. Livermore unless indicated by Pleasanton Downtown Association. 1-800-838-3006. Tickets will also be avail- also be available at the door. For further Museum on Main, preschool pre-literacy otherwise): The Swingin' Blue Stars of Costumed guests will sample local able at the door. For further information information call the Performing Arts program, M.o.M.’s Reading Time. For the USS Hornet sings music of the 1940s; craft beer and appetizers in a variety call the Performing Arts Events Line at Events Line at 925.424.1100 or call Cindy ages 2 to 5 and families, free reading Feb. 23, 7 p.m. everyday life and everyday of downtown businesses. Information 925.424.1100 or call Cindy Rosefield at Rosefield at 925.424.1119. program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reading resistance in Southern Italy during WWII is available from the Pleasanton Down- 925.424.1119 Jewish Cultural Film Series, "An Article at 10 a.m. with theme crafts following. presented by Laura Ruberto; Feb. 26, town Association (925) 484-2199, www. The Importance of Being Earnest, March of Faith," Sunday, March 11, 3:30 p.m.; Donations appreciated. No reservations 2 p.m. dramatic ready from A Bell for pleasantondowntown.net. 28, 7:30 p.m. LVPAC Presents, Bankhead "Kaddisch Fur Einen Freund (Kaddish required. Large groups or playgroups Adano by readers from Shakespeare’s 2012 Dublin St. Patrick's Day Celebra- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. for a Friend)," Sun., March 11, 7:15 p.m.; please phone in advance: 925.462.2766 Associates. Livermore Reads Together tion, March 17 and 18, festival at Civic bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. "Mabul (The Flood)," Thurs., March 15, or email: education@museumonmain. 2012 is sponsored by Friends of the Plaza, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade, March 7:30 p.m. Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street in org. 2012 M.o.M.’s Reading Time Dates Livermore Library. For additional events 17, 9:30 a.m. Dublin Blvd. Shamrock 5K COMEDY Livermore. To purchase tickets online or and Themes: March 14, The End of the check the library’s website at www. Fun Run & Walk, Sun., March 18, 8:30 a.m. Theater Class, Meet the cast, Fri., Feb. 24, for more information: www.eatbayjew- Rainbow; April 11, Art Smart; May 9, livermorelibrary.net. Civic Plaza. www.ci.dublin.ca.us 7 p.m. Las Positas College Main Stage ishfilm.org or call 510.318.6456 Please and Thank You; June 13, Flag Day; Science on Saturday, March 3, 9:30 and Goodguys 30th All American Get- Theater Barbara Fracisco Mertes Cen- Classic films at the Pleasanton Library, July 11, We All Scream for Ice Cream; Au- 11:45 a.m, Restoring Sight to the Blind: Together, March 24 - March 25, 2012, ter for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Las Positas College and the Pleasanton gust 8, It’s A Circus; September 12, Fiesta; Bridging the Medical Gap with Technol- Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Livermore. $10 admission. Winner best Public Library present the series. Theme October 10, Creepy Critters; November ogy; Presenter: Sat Pannu, Teacher: Kirk Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton. Over comedy Las Positas Film Festial 2009; this year is ‘Three Great Directors." Ad- 14, Thank You, Veterans; and, December Brown. Lawrence Livermore National 3,000 All American or American Powered winner best director Vacaville Interna- mission is free. The series is hosted by 12, Light Up the Seasons. The Museum Laboratory's lecture series for middle Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, tional Film Festival, 2011. Sponsored by Candace Klaschus, Professor of Media on Main is located at 603 Main Street in and high school students, Bankhead Street Machines and Trucks, Vendors and Talk Hawks. See the hit web-series in its Studies at Las Positas College. Klaschus historic downtown Pleasanton. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. No Exhibitors, Indoor and Outdoor Car Show, screening/performance. Meet and hang offers a brief talk about each film prior Toymakers Workshop, Saturday, Febru- admission charge. www.bankhead- Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral, Model out with the cast, and be the first to see to the screening. The three great film ary 18 from 10am - 12 noon: spend a theater.org and Pedal Car Show, Arts and Crafts Show, the next episode. directors featured in this year’s series are morning of family toy making fun. Make Murder by Merlot, a wine tasteless event. Kids Play Area, Pinstripers Brush Bash and Mafia-esque playsat the Veterans Memo- Howard Hawkes, John Ford and Alfred your own old time toys to take home. Interactive Mystery Dinner Theatre Auction. For more information visit www. rial building on Friday, March 2 at 7:30 Hitchcock. Refreshments are served. A Plus, play with our old time games and presented by GibsonHouse Mystery allamericangettogether.com p.m., Pleasanton Teen Improv troupe complete list of the ‘Three Great Direc- wooden toys such as tabletop nine pins, Creatures of Impulse will perform The tors” films is available at the Pleasanton Tribe, a teen long-form improv show Public Library. Movies will be shown the based on the long-running reality show first Thursday of each month through Survivor. Tickets for both shows are $5 June 7, 2012. No registration required. per person and are available at the The library is located at 400 Old Bernal door. 301 Main St., Pleasanton. (925) Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, Reception to Open Pen Women Exhibit 931-4828. call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. The Impuls-ible Film Project, Friday, April 20, Pleasanton Teen Improv troupe Crea- CHORAL The public is invited to the tures of Impulse return to the Veterans Valley Concert Chorale, March 10, music artists' reception for the Diablo/ Memorial Building stage at 7:30 p.m. from weddings and coronations. www. Alameda Branch of the National to present a revival of a format made valleyconcertchorale.org League of American Pen Women popular by the Un-Scripted Theater Company in San Francisco. Three teams OPERA (NLAPW) "Believe/Achieve Art of improvisers will take to the streets of Opera San José continues its 28th Exhibit." Pleasanton to shoot three improvised season with the romantic tragedy La The reception for this exhibit short films based on your suggestion. Traviata, Verdi’s heartbreaking tale of Tickets are also $5 per person, and all love and sacrifice, overflowing with will be at the John O'Lague Gal- tickets are available at the door. 301 Main some of the most unforgettable music leria in Hayward City Hall from St., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4828. in all of opera. Eight performances are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17. Comedy @ Firehouse Arts with Mike scheduled February 11 through 26 at Pace, March 8, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts the California Theatre, 345 South First Refreshments will be provided. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Street in downtown San José. Tickets There will be live music. There is www.firehousearts.org. are on sale at the Opera San José Box no admission charge. Night at the Improv, March 24, 8 p.m. Office, by phone at (408) 437-4450 or Tickets $10. Front Row Theater, 17011 online at www.operasj.org. La traviata Participating artists are Natica Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. www. is sponsored by the Applied Materials Angilly, Kazumi Cranney, Evelyn sanramon.ca.gov Foundation and made possible, in part, Glaubman, Elizabeth Hack, Leona by a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City DANCE of San José. Nichandros, Charlotte Severin, Moscow Festival Ballet Presents Sleep- OperaLIVE! at the Livermore Public Li- Pallavi Sharma, Barbara Spanskie ing Beauty, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. Dougherty brary, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Sunday, and Tomye. "The Horned Owl," by Kazumi Cranney Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 March 4, 2pm – 3:00 p.m. Free. Livermore Pen Women writers will read Albion Rd., San Ramon. www.sanramon. Valley Opera presents a one-hour per- ca.gov formance of arias from Tosca as well as from some of their original works Luna Negra Dance, March 1, 7:30 p.m. those from other well-known operas. during the reception. Readers are March 30, 2112 during normal access to the press club based on LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Tenor David Gustafson, who will sing Ida Mae Kemple, Genie Lester, business hours, which are 9 to 5 gender. They formed their own or- First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- the part of Cavaradossi, Tosca’s lover, ater.org or 373-6800. will perform. For more details on the Doris Nicolaides, Dori Pender- weekdays. Hayward City Hall is ganization for networking and sup- Friday Night Dance Parties, themed full production of Tosca and the library grass, Connie Rush, Jackie Doyle located at 777 B Street, Hayward. port. There were seventeen women parties each Friday night from Salsa to preview programs, please visit www. and Winnie Thompson. NLAPW began in 1877 in of achievement in letters, art and Swing, includes a group dance lesson livermorevalleyopera.com. at 8:15. $15 cover charge, 8:15 dance Broadcast from the Met, Dublin Regal The exhibit will be open for Washington, D.C. when three well music. At present, over 4000 meet lesson, 9:00-10:30 for dance parties. Hacienda Cinema. Ernani, Feb. 25 and viewing from Feb. 10 through known professionals were denied for support and inspiration. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 Community

1st Grade Teacher County Teacher of the Year Linda Stevens, first grade teach- knows her students needs both er at Rancho Las Positas Elemen- emotionally and academically. She tary School in Livermore, was deeply cares for her students and honored by the Alameda County works hard to ensure their growth” Office of Education (ACOE) as says Rancho Las Positas principal, a 2011 Teacher of the Year dur- Chris Calabrese. Mrs. Stevens has ing a October 6, 2011 at the An- taught Grades 1-3 at Rancho where nual Award Ceremony at the San she has resided 26 of her 37 years. Leandro Arts Education Center. She is a dedicated teacher whose Stevens was visited at her school caring and nurturing attitude has by Sheila Jordan, Alameda County won her accolades among parents, Superintendent of Schools and principals, coworkers and students Yvonne Cerrato, Alameda County over the years. Board of Education Trustee, Area In its 22nd year of recognitions, 7 on January 20, 2012. ACOE celebrates teachers through- Stevens has been a teacher in out Alameda County for their ex- Visit to Linda Stevens's classroom. the Livermore Valley joint Unified cellence in classroom instruction. School District (LVJUSD) for 37 The honor and significance of years. the award will be throughout the “Linda is a master teacher, she 2011/2012 school year.

Steven Kent Lineage Wine Continues to Draw Praise The Steven Kent Winery's Points" from Connoisseurs Guide. second release of Lineage, their James Laube of Wine Spectator ultimate Bordeaux-style blend, called it the "one of the best wines is continuing a remarkable track ever from Livermore Valley." record of acclaim. Lineage is blended from just The first review of the 2008 five barrels of the Ghielmetti version of this uber-limited re- Vineyards' best blocks. Only 118 lease picks up where the 2007 cases were produced in the 2008 debut left off. The February issue vintage. It has a suggested retail of respected critic Wine Enthusi- of $135. ast Magazine awarded the 2008 The Steven Kent Winery is Lineage "94 Points" and enthu- located in the historic, world-class siastically recorded that: "...the Livermore Valley appellation. The second vintage of Steven Kent's winery's visitor center is open lovely, lofty Lineage, impressive daily; its on-line home is www. in its kingly bottle, is as ambi- stevenkent.com tious as last year's - a sumptuous Foothill High School cheer squads pictured with trophies. blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvi- gnon (three different clones), 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Merlot. Its Foothill High School's Cheer Squads Win Awards red fruit is prominent, the wine high-toned, succulent with cherry Foothill High School’s varsity peting against teams from three improve their performance every Hayley Jefferies, ‘Alakoka Kaila- and pomegranate. Integrated and and junior varsity (JV) competi- other schools. The JV team also time they took the floor this year. hi, Keri Kodama, Gabriella Scalise appropriately weighty, it lifts even tion cheer squads were awarded a took home the coveted grand They earned this title.” and Haley Zavattero. higher on the coffee-laced finish. pair of first place trophies and the champion title, awarded to the The two teams began their sea- The JV squad includes: Haley Give it a few years more in bottle JV team won the Grand Champion group posting the highest over- son in September and have com- Bean, Zoe Cristobal, Mitsu Dill, and wow." trophy at the United Spirit Associa- all score of the afternoon. They peted successfully in a number of Sarah Downey, Kelsey Emery, Mi- With "Lineage, the Steven Kent tion California Open held at UC trounced 34 other teams to claim regional competitions in Northern chelle French, Rikki Holman, Em- Winery has realized a long held Davis Sunday, February 5, 2012. the title, including five middle and Southern California. The vic- ily Palange (team captain), Jordan dream: to produce a "Bordeaux The varsity cheer squad took schools and 29 high school squads torious Falcons travel to Anaheim Robinson, Taylor Sanchez, Jessica - style" red that ranks among the top honors in the varsity show competing in junior varsity, varsity in late March for Nationals. Smilovitz, Sabrina Stermer, Brit- New World's greatest, most col- cheer intermediate category, com- and coed at all skill levels. “I am The Varsity squad includes: tany Trevor, and Natalie Wright. lectable wines. The initial 2007 peting against teams from seven so thrilled for these girls,” said Amanda Arnold, Jori Berman Kim DeJoy is the head coach Lineage release created an instant other schools. JV Coach Karen Maurice. “They (team captain), Sarina DeJoy, Ca- for Foothill’s nationally ranked 'buzz factor,' landing "94 Points" The undefeated junior varsity started the season really strong ressa DeRossett, Bailey Downum, cheer squads and is assisted by from Wine Enthusiast and "95 cheer squad triumphed in the JV but continued to work so hard and Diane Hadley, Camille Hamlin, Karen Maurice, Megan Moore and show cheer novice category, com- Cheryl Holy.

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Ju-Ting Feng, a resident of Liver- more received a Master of Science in telecommunications during the De- cember 2012 SMU Commencement Fund-raising Up Next for ceremony. After the University-wide Commencement, SMU's schools and departments held individual recep- Sandra J. Wing Foundation tions throughout the day to honor graduates. The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) be- stowed its 100th grant in January 2012, an important milestone for any Dianne Turiano Keefer of Liver- more, Calif. was among 391 students non-profit. The female recipient resides in Dublin, age 50, who is battling named to the Dean's Recognition List Breast cancer. She is unemployed. While we would like to provide more at Benedictine University for the Fall data, many recipients wish to remain private and anonymous. 2011 semester. The Dean's Recogni- General statistics on grant recipients, are as follows: The average age tion List recognizes part-time students is 52: the youngest at 4 and the oldest at 75. Gender: Female 84%, Male who achieve a 3.5 grade point average 16%. City of grant recipients: Pleasanton 34%, Livermore 26%, Danville or above. 20%, San Ramon 14% and Dublin 6%. Type of cancers: Breast 38%, Loyola Marymount University Unknown 15%, Other 13%, Ovarian 10%, Lymphoma 6%, Colon or has announced the students named Rectal 5%, Multiple Myeloma 5%, Leukemia 4%, Lung 3%, Melanoma to the Dean's List for the Fall 2011 1% and Endometrial 1%. semester. Among them are several “I am going through hard times these days emotionally and physically. local students: Nicole Conrad and I am still in treatment. It seems it will never end. My life has been upside Pictured are Mayank Sharma, Brittany Bicomong, Bianca De, Dante Sblendorio, both of Livermore. down since my diagnosis. It has been hard on my family to adjust to this Students named to the Dean's list have Celestine Jahren, Hannah Scarborough, Toby Scarborough, Chapter completed 15 semester hours at LMU new life with the scare of losing them. Life has turned 360 degrees. We Regent Ann Narciso, Rupal Nigam, and Jason Ramos. and earned a cumulative grade point are trying so hard to keep it together. The only thing that keeps me go- average of 3.5 or better. Additionally, ing is the wonderful service you are providing. I do not know how else a student must have completed all of I could have relieved my body from stress without your healing therapy his or her courses and never received donation towards people like me.”- Suzanne A. DAR Honors Students an F in any course. The annual fundraiser, "Ragin' Cajun" will be held on Friday, March 2 at the Palm Event Center at 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. The Jose Maria Amador Chapter, Tatum Wheeler -Dublin High George Fox University released National Society Daughters of the School the names of dean’s list recipients for evening will include Mardi Gras music, dancing, live and silent auc- American Revolution recognized Christopher Columbus Essay the 2011 fall semester. Among them tions and dinner from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. Tickets for the event are the following outstanding students Contest: Title: “Christopher Co- were Jenny E. Newman, a freshman only $85 per person and event sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000. from our local schools. Winners of lumbus: In his own time, in history, in Philosophy and Political Science The event will be hosted by Jessica Aguirre and Mike Inouye, of NBC the American History, Christopher and today," Bianca De – Chapter from Livermore, and Casey James Bay Area news. Millerick, a sophomore in Psychology Music is provided by Brad Kinney. Columbus Essay contests along Winner, Dougherty Valley High from Pleasanton. with the DAR Good Citizens and School – San Ramon Here is a sampling of auction items: ROTC Cadet were recognized at American History Essay Con- The Georgia Institute of Technolo- Napa Valley Weekend Getaway: A three night getaway to Aurora Park our Award Winning Youth - Annual test: Topic: “Young America Takes gy presented degrees to approximately Cottages in Calistoga for one couple. A comfortable private cottage with Awards Ceremony on Saturday, A Stand: The War of 1812," Toby 2,000 undergraduate and graduate B&B hospitality with breakfast delivered to your door. Tour and reserve February 4, 2012. Scarborough – Chapter Winner students during the Institute's 241st tasting along with expert wine-tasting notes plus $100 in complimentary Winners are: DAR Good Citi- – 5th Grade, Mohr Elementary commencement exercises. Among wine-tasting certificates; and a Spa package. zen, Celestine Jahren – Chapter School - Pleasanton them were Todd Bandhauer of The Golfing Sanctuary Package at CordeValle: One night of accom- Winner, Valley Christian High ROTC Winner: Jason Ramos Livermore, who received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.; and Tracie modation in a luxurious bungalow located hillside with view of the golf School; Runner-ups: Brittany from the Charles W Parks Squad- course. CordeValle is located within the Santa Cruz mountains on 1,700 Bicomong -Foothill High School; Owens of Dublin, who received a ron Camp Parks Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. acres which allows for many adventures and site-seeing. This package also includes two rounds of golf with cart rental. The following area residents were Other auction items include a Bon Jovi autographed electric fender Educator of Year Selected named to the Dean's List for the fall guitar signed by all band members. Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift au- 2011 semester at Grove City College: tographed and framed 11 x 14 photos. Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) announced Kyle Marchini, a sophomore Music/ that Veronica Navarro has been selected English Learner Educator of Religion major has been named to the The Foundation’s banner will be hung over Pleasanton’s iconic city the Year for Alameda County. Dean's List with High Distinction. sign from Monday, February 13 through Sunday, February 19. Student Ms. Navarro began her work with the LVJUSD 17 years ago as a Kyle is a 2010 graduate of Home- and adult volunteers adorned with mardi gras beads and masks will be paraprofessional teaching Spanish to teachers and students, assisting schooled and is the son of Mr. and distributing vent postcards at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 18 near the with computer classes and helping her school community realize goals Mrs. Michael Marchini from Liver- Pleasanton Farmer’s Market and downtown streets. more; and Walter Gowen, a senior Jamie Carolo, 16, a student in Pleasanton states her volunteer moti- designed to improve educational achievement for all students. When Economics major has been named to LVJUSD began receiving their funding for English as a Second Lan- the Dean's List with Distinction. Walter vations, “It’s the simple fact that it benefits another person who is less guage (ESL), Veronica Navarro stood out as the ideal candidate to lead is a 2008 graduate of Homeschooled fortunate. While I am young and have my health on my side, I wish to that program. Her work with this program provided the foundation for and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter use all my energy towards making another’s life easier. Volunteering is highly successful ESL educational opportunities for adults that continue Gowen, III from Livermore. Students a simple yet effective way for myself and my peers to use our resources to this day. eligible for the Dean's List have a GPA and give back. The negative effects of cancer have always been promi- “Veronica Navarro is the ultimate professional. She has exceptional of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean's List with nent in my life. My Grandmother has gone through colon, breast and skill in developing relationships and building capacity and empowerment Distinction a GPA of 3.6 to 3.84 and for the Dean's List with High Distinction lung cancer. A best friend of mine recently beat leukemia/lymphoma. I in others. Her work with English learners and their families spills over a GPA of 3.85 to 4.00. strive to alleviate the stress and hardships of cancer patients, survivors, into other areas of the District. Daily, Veronica demonstrates leadership and their loved ones.” and commitment that promotes a high quality, rigorous educational For more information about the upcoming event, to purchase tickets, program for English learners throughout the District” says Melinda and to register as a sponsor visit online at www.healingtherapiesfounda- Hall, Director of Curriculum and Special Projects. tion.org/ragin-cajun-2012 or call (866) 862-7270.

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Family Reading Night, Wednesday, funding, schools have resorted to creative Divide Trail, Appalachian Trail, American visit www.operationsam.org, email opera- St. Charles/St. Michael's Bible Study, February 29, the teachers at Arroyo Seco fundraising in order to keep programs afloat. Discovery Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, [email protected] or call 925 443-7620 Mondays though February 20, St. Charles Bor- Elementary School, 5280 Irene Way, Liver- LVCP High School is hosting the weekly Arizona National Scenic Trail, and more. A for more information and the calendar of romeo Catholic Community at 1315 Lomitas more, are hosting a Family Reading Night. Tuesday Bingo game at The Bingo Ranch. digital presentation of their latest adven- events. Ave., Livermore; 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Pope The event will be held at Arroyo Seco School The Metabolic Edge, Tues., Feb. 28, ture–exploring the red rock canyons of the Free Diabetes Self-Management Room. The topic for this session is Jesus and from 6:15 – 8:00 PM. Families will choose from 6:30 to 8 p.m. presented by the Tri-Valley Colorado Plateau will be the topic for Ken and Classes, 6 to 7 week series will teach you the Gospels. All are welcome, beginners to a variety of activities that focus on reading YMCA, 6693 Sierra Lane, Suite F, Dublin. Free Marcia. Register for this free presentation at how to manage your diabetes with exercise, the experienced. For more information about and language arts skills. Each family will to YMCA members, $10 for nonmembers. www.rei.com/dublin. REI, 7099 Amador Plaza health eating (including the foods you love) this even contact Julie at 925-447-4549 ext attend two sessions that could include ele- Register at 263-4443. Information at www. 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The doors will open at 5:45 PM fabulous door prizes and enjoy free snacks floor conference room at Heritage Estates or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda smith at 456-0845. for families to preview session choices. through the night. Cost for the first pack Retirement Community. The address is 900 County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 Join in conversation about “The Shack” Daffodil show, The Northern California is $9 for regular session games. Visit www. E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. to register. Space is limited. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 and Thursday Daffodil Society will hold its annual Bay Area livermorehs.schoolloop.com/Bingo for more Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Daughters of the American Revolution mornings at 10:30. Pastor Chuck Johnstone daffodil show at Alden Lane Nursery, 981 information and a coupon for a free pack. All Lee Parlett 292-9280. (DAR), Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, will be hosting a discussion group on the Alden Lane, Livermore, on Sat., March 3, 1 p.m. proceeds benefit LHS Boy's Volleyball. Bingo Eighth Annual Bringing Back the meets 9:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month most impactful Christian writing of our time. to 5 p.m. and Sun., March 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave, Livermore. Doors Natives Garden Tour: Registration for the from September to May at Asbury United “The Shack” has sold over 15 million copies The show is open to the public. Admission open 5pm, Warm-up games 6:30, Regular Eighth Annual Bringing Back the Natives Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. and tackles questions about God’s role in is free. Visit www.daffodil.org or call show Session Games starts at 7pm. Must be 18 or Garden Tour, which will take place on Sunday, DAR is a women's service organization. human tragedy and how guilt, shame and chairman Kirby Fong at 443-3888. older to play. May 6, 2012 from 10 to 5, is now open. This Members are descended from a patriot of issues of God’s judgment shape our views Kindergarten, Do you have a child turn- Citizenship Process, The Hindu Com- free, award-winning tour features 45 Alam- the American Revolution and are dedicated about God. Drop-in participants welcome. ing 5 on or before November 1, 2012 and munity and Cultural Center, of Livermore eda and Contra Costa county gardens that to patriotism, preservation of American his- Location: 4743 East Avenue, Livermore, for ready for kindergarten? Come to Livermore (Shiva Vishnu Temple) will be conducting a are pesticide-free, conserve water, provide tory, and securing America's future through more information contact the church at 925- Valley Joint Unified School District's annual free Citizenship Process and Related Issues habitat for wildlife, and contain 60% or more education. Contact Maris at 443-3087 or 447-1950. Copies of the book available at the Kindergarten Registration Fair on Thursday, presentation on Sat., March 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. native plants. This self-drive tour showcases a [email protected]. class. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 March 1 from 3pm-7pm or Friday, March This presentation is open to all. Shiva-Vishnu variety of gardens, from large parcels in the D.A.R. Daughters of the American East Avenue in Livermore. 2nd from 2-6PM at the Robert Livermore Temple Assembly Hall, 1232 Arrowhead hills to small lots in the flats. Native plant sales Revolution, Jose Maria Amador Chapter, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- Community Center. For more information, Ave, Livermore . This will be a presenta- and talks are offered at select gardens. Space Pleasanton. Meetings first Saturday of the yard Road, Pleasanton. Services on Sunday, visit www.livermoreschools.com. tion/talk by Aruna Venkidu ESQ on how to is limited and registration is required. This month at 10 a.m. Group is comprised of de- 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. All are welcome Budget workshop, in preparation of obtain US Citizenship and related issues. For tour will fill; register early to ensure a place. scendants of Patriots of the American Revolu- and worship, whether or not you feel called its 2012-2014 budget, the City of Livermore more information contact Suman Jain at Volunteers are needed. Please register or tion. It is a service organization that provides to participate in any other way in the com- would like to invite residents to share their [email protected] or call the temple volunteer at www.bringingbackthenatives. contests, awards and scholarships and events munity. For more information call the church views and ideas about city services and 925-449-6255. net/ A companion event, the Native Plant celebrating American history. For members, office 925-462-4802. needs. A Community Budget Workshop will Free income tax help, Feb. 1-April 14. Sale Extravaganza, will take place throughout prospective members, and information on Ash Wednesday Services, Wed., Feb. 22, be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, from AARP tax aide volunteers, trained and certi- the weekend of April 30 and May 1. meeting location, contact Ann 510-507-5509 St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Robert Livermore fied by IRS.. Serving seniors and low-middle Bingo Bash, Italian Catholic Federation, or [email protected]. Road, Pleasanton. The first day of Lent, Ash Community Center located at 4444 East Av- income taxpayers. Robert Livermore Com- Branch #285 is holding its annual "Bingo Community Resources for Indepen- Wednesday, is February 22. Worship services enue. Those unable to attend the workshop, munity Venter, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Bash," a fund-raiser to aide the Cooley's Ane- dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help at St. Clare’s will be: 6 a.m., 12 Noon, and 7 p.m. may share their views and ideas about city Mondays noon to 4 p.m. by appointment mia research at Children's Hospital-Oakland people with disabilities and supports them For more information call the church office: services and needs by taking an online sur- only (373-5760) and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to and the college scholarship fund. The event to live independently and participate in their 925-462-4802. vey February 17, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2:30 p.m. walk-ins. Also available at Livermore will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at 7:00 community for as long as they are willing Philosphers’ Café/Culture Chat, an 2012 at www.cityoflivermore.net and click Library, Dublin Library and Pleasanton Senior p.m. at St. Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in informal gathering to discuss ideas, will hold on “PennyforYourThoughts” link. Center. For information on schedules go to Livermore. There will be 10 games of bingo, Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to pro- its Feburary meeting Sunday, February 19 Foothill & Amador Juniors: Coming aarp.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669. dancing to the music of DJ Joe Buonsante, vide information and referrals and provide at 10:45 a.m. at Café Rumi, 799 Heyer Ave., soon to Foothill High School: for only $165, Tri-Valley Communities Against a Ra- a raffle and a dance exhibition by Grace & community education at senior centers and Castro Valley. The topic is “How do we balance learn the strategies needed to outsmart the dioactive Environment (Tri-Valley CAREs), Bryan Bandong. Cost is $10.00 per person. affordable housing complexes to residents social responsibility with consumerism and SAT with Catalyst's SAT Boot Camp! Saturday monitors nuclear weapons and environmen- Beverages, pizza and snacks available for pur- of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley convenience?” Philosophers’ Café/Culture & Sunday, March 3rd & 4th -- class runs 9am tal clean-up activities throughout the US chase. Reservation deadline: Feb. 13. Call Rose office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Liver- Chat is an activity of the Tri-Valley Cultural - 1pm both days; sign up online at www. nuclear weapons complex, with a special S. 925-846-4227 or Elaine M. 925-846-0897. more 94550 and can be reached by phone Jews, a Secular Humanistic Jewish commu- CatalystPrep.com. This event is sponsored by focus on Livermore Lab and the surrounding If unable to attend, a donation would be ap- at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 nity, but is open to the entire community. Foothill's AABC and Amador's PTSA. Ques- communities. Tri-Valley CAREs' overarching preciated. Mail donations to ICF c/o E. Meier, or by e-mail at [email protected]. (Non-members are asked to donate $5 per tions email: [email protected] for mission is to promote peace, justice and a 6597 Lansing Ct., Pleasanton, Ca. 94566. All services are free. session.) Further sessions are scheduled for FHS students or [email protected] for healthy environment. All are welcome at Tri-Valley Democratic Club monthly March 18, April 1 and May 6 with topics to be AVHS students. the monthly meeting at the Livermore Civic meeting, Mon., Feb. 20, 7 p.m. doors open, RELIGION announced. For information, please contact Tri-Valley Republican Women Fed- Center Library Thursday, February 16 from 7:30 p.m. meeting. This will be a meet the Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 (925) 240-5612. erated, 2012 Election kick-off games. 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call candidates night. Q&A will follow brief state- Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, America is one of the few countries where Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our ments by the candidates. Refreshments. IBEW ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Services on Sun- women have the right to vote, work, hold website at http://trivalleycares.org Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy, Dublin. Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study day at 8am and 10:30am. Children's Sunday jobs, and participate in politics. Luncheon is Jungle of Jewels, The American Cancer 4th annual "Ragin Cajun" Mardi Gras Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer school during the 10:30am service. For more on Saturday, March 10th, 11:30 a.m., at The Society Discovery Shop in Pleasanton is re- themed dinner and dance, silent and live 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at information call the church office at (925) Rock House Restaurant, 1840 Portola Avenue, questing donations of costume or precious auction fund-raiser for the Sandra J. Wing 846-8650 for weekly programs. 447-3289 or SaintBartsLivermore.com. Livermore. Cost of lunch is $20 per person. jewelry for its annual jewelry event, “Jungle Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF), on Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. St. Bart's Episcopal Youth Group, 68 For reservations or information call Phyllis of Jewels” on March 9, 10 and 11, 2012. Dona- Friday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Event Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 Enos Way, Livemore. Meets the third Sun- at 925-462-4931 or email coupclan1962@ tions are accepted at the shop during open Center in Pleasanton. Tickets are $85 per p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages day of each month in the Parish Hall from pacbell.net. hours: Monday to Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, person. The event will be hosted by Jessica at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. 5 to 6pm. The next meeting will be Sunday, Livermore Library Board of Trustees, Sunday 12-5. The Discovery Shop is located in Aguirre and Mike Inouye. Bring your dancing Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study February 19 at 5pm. Contact Abigail Plem- meeting 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 23 at the Civic the Mission Plaza Shopping Center at 1987-A shoes, beads and masks to the event. Help at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and mons at 925) 292-9252 or doctorabbypcbiz@ Center Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. An Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Contact Monda us, help cancer patients. Last year's event children's choir for kids. Child care during all yahoo.com. agenda will be posted at the library 72 hours Wiseman, Mgr. at (925) 462-7374 for more sold out, purchase tickets early. Visit www. events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Eckankar, "Awaken to Greater Spiritual- prior to the meeting. information. All proceeds benefit the Ameri- healingtherapiesfoundation.org or call (866) St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas ity in Your Life" is the theme of the next ECK Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring can Cancer Society’s programs of research, 862-7270. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Worship Service, Sunday, February 19 at 11:00 Club, Sat., Feb. 18, 38 to 48 miles Feather education, service and advocacy. Writing Club for Young Adults, ages the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 AM. The ECK Worship service is held once a Pedals Ride conditioning event for Cinder- Toastmasters - Livermore Lunch 12- 21, are invited to join The Writing Club p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La month on the third Sunday at the Four Points ella, meet 8:45 a.m. at Dublin High School, Bunch meets Mondays at noon, conference at the Livermore Public Library, Civic Center. Scola at 447-9800. Sheridan, 5115 Hopyard Road(about 2 blocks Rebecca Wood, 577-3842. Sun., Feb. 19, 32 room, 2157 First St., Livermore. Learn to de- The Writing Club will meet once a month on Stepping Stones on Grief Journey south of the I-580 Hopyard exit). For further miles Lafayette to Moraga, meet 10 a.m. velop communication and leadership skills Thursdays, February 23, March 29, and April workshop, bimonthly event. St. Elizabeth Se- information, Please contact http://eck- at staging area on Olympic Blvd., Alberto in a supportive environment that fosters 26, 2012, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., for a fun-filled ton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. ca.org/ by computer. Lanzas, 510-825-9581. Wed., Feb. 22, 30 miles self-confidence and personal growth. www. evening of writing with author J.L. Powers. 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Shrove Tuesday Pancakes & Gumbo! Sunol-Palomares loop, meet 9:30 a.m. at livermoretoastmasters.org. This free event will take place in the Story- 2012 and March 8 & 22, 2012. No preregistra- Tuesday, February 21, 2012 – starting at Shannon Center in Dublin, Alaine Nadeau, Widowed Men and Women of North- time Room of the Civic Center Library, 1188 tion is necessary. These sessions are open to 6 p.m. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 216-0801. Anyone planning to go on a ride is ern CA., Brunch/lunch in Pleasanton, Feb. South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Learn all, regardless of religious affiliation. Please Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Shrove Tuesday asked to call the leader for details on where 19, 11:30 p.m., RSVP by Feb. 16 to Marsha, about publishing your works and how to call Mary Hagerty at 925-846-5377 for more (also known as Pancake Day) is the day to meet and what to bring. 830-8483. Lunch in Pleasanton, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. expand writing horizons. Write and edit each information. preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club RSVP by Feb. 23 to Athene, 846-0111. Lunch other’s work. For more information, please Catholicism, St. Michael Catholic Church Lent. St. Clare’s will be feeding the hungry invites new and long-time residents to and optional movie in Dublin, Feb. 29, 11:30 visit TEEN SPACE on the library’s website: in Livermore will screen all ten episodes masses with the return of its gumbo and its monthly luncheon on March 15 at Faz a.m., RSVP by Feb. 26 to Marge, 828-5124. www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact Sandy of Father Robert Barron's groundbreaking pancake meal. A simple $5.00 donation (per Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. The Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful at 925-373-5500, extension 5583. "Catholicism" series, followed by a question person) is asked to help us cover the costs. speaker will be Harry Hubinger, an author of War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Mili- and answer session led by Suzanne Slupesky, For more information call the church office a monthly column "Stamps on my Passport." the month, February 22, between 5 - 6 at tary" is a 501(c)3 non profit military support Catholic theology scholar. One episode will 925-462-4802. The cost is $21. Call Grace, 828-8554, for the corners of First and Neal Streets. Ques- organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has be featured per night for 10 consecutive