VOLUME XLIV, NUMBER 25 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2007 Task Force to Look at Arts Funding An arts master plan was with the financing plan write grants. A work place He suggested establishing the and then quietly go away.” approved Monday by the proposed in the master plan. contribution program is in the task force that would include The task force, comprised of Livermore City Council. At the The vote was unanimous. works. There will be an representation from industrial, representatives from the same time, the council held off on Councilmember John opportunity for everyone to commercial and residential Chamber, development moving forward with a fee on Marchand, an original member contribute. We need to start developers. community, downtown development to help pay for of the Commission for the Arts, somewhere. The fee is a good “Timing is very important,” Livermore, arts commissioners, implementation of the plan. had wanted to move forward place. It’s time to get going.” said Councilmember Marj and others, will have until Sept. Instead the council voted to with the fee at Monday’s Mayor Marshall Kamena said Leider. “We can’t delay 24 to prepare a recommendation. Sommerfest establish a task force to meeting. However, he agreed to he had envisioned seed money supporting the arts commission.” The council considered three recommend a financing plan that the task force when it was made coming from grants, not Councilmember Tom Reitter issues at the meeting. The first Set For This would include a variety of clear that the task force would necessarily a fee. said what’s important is to have was the master plan. Second was sources. The task force is charged not be allowed to study the issue “Philosophically, I support the the task force and residents the introduction of an ordinance Saturday with coming back with a beyond Sept. 24. arts master plan and art in public understand that the council is establishing a fee on private financing plan by the Sept. 24 Marchand said that the places ordinance. I would like to expecting the development fee development of 1/2 of 1%. The The annual German council meeting. If at that time the commission had wanted to do see grants as the first source of to be part of the funding. The fee would have been increased Sommerfest will be held June 16 recommendation were not many things, but was hobbled money. I would like to approve a amount and phasing has yet to to 1% by 2010. Developers at The Barn in Livermore. acceptable, the council made it by the lack of money. “We need plan and hold back the fee to be worked out. “I don’t want this would have the option of Livermore Cultural Arts clear that it would move forward seed money. We need people to develop a more defined process.” studied for months and months (See FUNDING, page 4) Council sponsors the evening of family entertainment tha tincludes dancing, dance exhi- bition, and dinner. 5 to 10:30 p.m. Testing Underway for There will be an activities cor- ner for children. Performing will be the Karl Lebherz Band (pic- Pleasanton Wi-Fi Project tured above). All proceeds will go to Liv- By Libby Kolar its potential impact on the qual- ermore School Arts programs. The City of Pleasanton is join- ity of life for merchants, residents Admission ticket are $10 for ing an international movement and visitors. adults, $5 for children and $25 by establishing a Wi-Fi network The council approved a for a family of two or more chil- in its downtown. downtown pilot project and put dren. Municipal Wi-Fi networks it out to bid on July 25, 2006. For information, call Dick have been widely used interna- The contract was awarded to Net- and Doris Ryon, co-Festmeisters tionally for at least the past five work Anatomy, a mobile wireless 447-8907. years. Korea, Australia, New and satellite integrated commu- Zealand, Singapore, Japan, nications firm located in down- France and parts of Germany and town Pleasanton. The company Scandanavia are some of the was founded by Doug Linman in countries that have well-devel- 2001. oped and widely used municipal The pilot project was kicked Wi-Fi networks. off in the area bounded by the However, in the United States, Rose Hotel, First Street, the Se- the idea of municipal Wi-Fi net- nior Center and Peters Avenue on works gained national attention January 17, 2007. All access only two and ½ years ago (at the points were installed by April 29. end of 2004) when Philadelphia’s Internal testing began on May Wi-Fi implementation was fought 21. Network Anatomy’s internal The Principled Academy by Verizon, the incumbent broad- testing has just been completed. Ballet Folklorico was an band Internet service provider in Now the project is being beta award winner. that area. Verizon last the battle. tested by 200 potential users According to Jennifer LeClaire June 12-14. Linman and his team in her 11/15/06 article appear- will compile and analyze the re- Rodeo Parade ing in TechNewsWorld, spend- sulting data and then present the ing on municipal networks in- results to the City on either June Winners Listed creased from less than $50 mil- 15 or 18. At that point the City lion in 2005 to more than $150 will set an official live date- most Award winners in the annual million in 2006. As these projects likely towards the end of June, Livermore Rotary Rodeo Parade prove their worth, more and more according to Ott. were handed out following the Photo - Doug Jorgensen The action was fast and furious at the annual Livermore Rodeo held over the weekend. In the US municipalities have or are The potential user test is be- parade last Saturday. planning and implementing their ing coordinated by the Pleasan- The general sweepstakes tro- photo, a saddle bronc rider heads for the ground. own Wi-Fi networks, including ton Chamber of Commerce and phy went to the Livermore Ro- Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut the Pleasanton Downtown Asso- deo Rockettes, while the eques- Creek, Danville and Concord. ciation. The 200 official “beta trian sweepstakes trophy was According to Pamela Ott, testers” were selected from the awarded to the Alameda County Residents Asked to Conserve Water Pleasanton’s Economic Develop- memberships of the Pleasanton Sheriff’s Posse. The Livermore-Amador “Without the minimal pump- ing the summer months.” ment Manager, in the spring of Chamber and the Pleasanton Other winners in the general Valley’s Zone 7 Water Agency ing from the Delta announced In addition to municipal sup- 2006 Pleasanton submitted a staff Downtown Association. entry, judged by the Pacific said Friday that the California today, we were looking at the plies, Delta water is the sole wa- report recommending to the city According to Dave Bouchard, Coast Judges Association are: Department of Water Resources’ possibility of a 40-55% manda- ter source for at least two thirds council the development and President and CEO of The Pleas- Commercial entry: 1st G&M decision to resume minimal State tory water-use restriction in a of the Valley’s viticultural opera- implementation of a Wi-Fi net- anton Chamber of Commerce, Farms, 2nd Cooleykatz Toys, 3rd Water Project pumping from the portion of our service area, and tions that support a $200-mil- work for use by the City, particu- registered official beta testers will receive 10% discount coupons Woopsie-Daisy Toy Shop; Ma- Delta is critical to meeting local the possibility of compromised lion-a-year wine industry. With- larly for emergency police and fire services. As the Council dis- from participating restaurants, jorette corp. (senior and junior) water supply needs. However, fire suppression in eastern Liv- out the additional pumping an- Zone 7 stressed that the agency ermore,” said Jill Duerig, gen- nounced today, water supply to cussed the project, it was recog- free coffee coupons and other in- 1st Napa Pepperettes; amateur nized as providing a benefit not centives upon completion of the float: 1st Cactus Corners Youth still isn’t out of the woods and eral manager of Zone 7. “Im- the majority of these operations called on the public to voluntar- ported supplies from the Delta would have been entirely cut off only for the City, but also for the various testing and reporting re- Square Dancers, 2nd Zone 7 entire downtown as well given Water Agency; Novelty Unit (se- ily conserve water. are critical to our operations dur- (See WATER, page 3) (See WI-FI, page 5) nior: 1st Livermore Rodeo Rockettes, 2nd Tri-Valley CAREs; Dedication Novelty unit (junior): 1st Applications Due June Currin Lee Dancers of Livermore, Program Set 2nd The Principled Academy For New Plaza Ballet Folklorico, 3rd Girl Scout 18th for Council Seat Troop 2949; Color guard (se- The City of Livermore cel- (See PARADE, page 9) The Livermore City Council have Tom involved in the inter- ebrates another link in the suc- will appoint a replacement for Tom view process. “The council went cessful revitalization of Historic Reitter following an application to the trouble of adding to the Downtown Livermore with the Pleasanton Votes and interview process. rules of procedure that once a completion of the Livermore To Ban Marijuana The new councilmember is ex- council member participates in Valley Center Park Plaza & Am- pected to be chosen at a special a discussion that person would phitheater. Dispensaries July 2 meeting. The person se- have to vote. It seems he can’t The Park Plaza & Amphithe- lected will serve until November vote. Therefore he doesn’t be- ater will be dedicated by Liver- A ban on medical marijuana 2009. Reitter is officially leaving long in the process. It would be more Mayor Marshall Kamena dispensaries was approved by the council on June 30. appropriate for Tom to make at a ribbon cutting ceremony on the Pleasanton City Council last Applications, to include a re- comments as a member of the week. Thursday, June 14. sume and statement of qualifica- public.” “The beautiful plaza and However, the council left the tions, are due in the city clerk’s City attorney John Pomidor door open to reconsider the ban Gary Drummond greets Smith students. amphitheater are a city dream office by 5 p.m. on Mon., June 18. said that there was no prohibi- realized; an outdoor venue for if federal law were to change. In Depending on the number of ap- tion to having Reitter take part addition to approving the ban, Students Thank Gary Drummond concerts, plays, art shows, liter- plicants, the council could hold a in the interview process. He, ary readings or just relaxing,” the council voted to establish a special meeting June 20 to screen task force to determine the need however, would not be allowed For Sharing Livermore History said the Mayor. for medical marijuana in Pleas- the applications. Interviews will to vote on his replacement. The project, which cost $5 anton and how that need could be conducted at a special city Dietrich also felt it would be By Patricia Koning share it with the children,” said million, was financed by the be met. The city’s Human Ser- council to be held Tues., June 26. more appropriate to interview Last week, the entire third Mary Cameron, a third-grade Livermore Redevelopment vices Commission will lead the The vote to appoint Reitter’s and select the new grade at Smith Elementary teacher at Smith. “We wanted to Agency on land purchased in task force. replacement was unanimous. That councilmember at the same School threw Gary Drummond a honor him. He brings alive what 2002. Architect Steve The vote on the ban was was the case until the process was meeting, July 2. With those ob- party to thank him for taking we are doing in the classroom.” McCracken of McCracken & unanimous. It included provi- discussed. The process included jections in mind, Dietrich said them on walking history tours The Smith students presented Associates designed the project; sions to lobby the federal gov- allowing Reitter to take part in the she would prefer to have an elec- of downtown Livermore. To the Drummond with a cake depict- the contractor was McGuire & ernment to change its law regard- interview process. tion to replace Reitter. Dietrich delight of the students, ing downtown Livermore and Hester. ing the use of medical marijuana. Councilmember Lorraine declared, “I feel strongly that the Drummond arrived dressed for recited the poem “That Man Liv- The community is invited to The vote to establish the task Dietrich objected to having interview and appointment pro- the occasion in a black suit and ermore,” which comes from the attend the ceremony, which is force was 3 to 2, with Cindy Reitter involved. cess should occur at the same top hat. 1961 book “Livermore Long scheduled from 4:00 pm – 6:00 McGovern and Jerry Thorne op- Dietrich said she would like to meeting. If this is going to be “Gary has such a wealth of Ago” by Olive Townsend. pm at 2450 First Street. Refresh- posed. argue that it is not a good idea to (See COUNCIL, page 4) McGovern and Thorne both information and he’s anxious to (See THANKS, page 9) ments will be served. indicated that they would not support any potential change in the ban until federal law PET OF THE WEEK changes. Inside Walter is a big and friendly guy old. For more information on McGovern said when she with a face you’ve got to love. He Walter, call Valley Humane Society voted to support the use of medi- looks like he had a bad encounter at 925-426-8656, or visit him at our Anne Homan ...... 8 cal marijuana, she believed that Anne Homan ...... 8 Roundup...... 3 with a razor and shaved off half of Adoption Center at 3670 Nevada it would be distributed through Art & Entertainment...... 10 Short Notes...... 11 his black moustache! He loves St. in Pleasanton’s Stanley pharmacies. “I cannot support a people and food, and is laid back Bulletin Board...... 11 Sports...... 6 Business Park Wed-Sun 11 am-5 dispensary in Pleasanton.” and easy going. He likes cats, and pm. Valley Humane Society holds Cheryl Cook-Kallio said of Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 8 would probably do well with dogs mobile pet adoptions for dogs at her vote to establish the task Editorial...... 4 Open Homes...... 12 and children as well. He may look Pet Extreme in Livermore every force that if the recommendation like the venerable Uncle Walter, but Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 (See BAN, page 5) Mailbox...... 4 he is actually a playful two-year pm. PAGE 2 - The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 Learn More About Good News Bears Good News Bears, a Liver- more-based non-profit, is hold- ing its annual Open House on Thursday, June 21 at the Liver- more Police Station Community Room. Anyone interested in find- ing out more about what the club does is invited to attend. Start- ing at 6:30 p.m., the informal evening will showcase gifting stories, recognize star supporters, and welcome new members. The club has been in opera- tion since 1996, and has steadily increased its donations every year. Since its inception, the club has distributed well over 50,000 stuffed animals to local police, fire, ambulance, hospitals, shel- ters, and individuals through the Bay Area and beyond. More than Photo - Doug Jorgensen 65 organizations are on a regular Team roping was one of the skills demonstrated during rodeo family night last Thursday at distribution list for the club. In Robertson Park in Livermore. Rodeo action in Livermore continues this weekend with the 48th addition, individual bears are annual Livermore Junior Rodeo to be held this Sat., June 16 at the stadium at Robertson Park. given to those who have been ill, The rodeo gets underway at 8 a.m. with the grand entry. Competitions are broken up into jr. traumatized, or are lonely. The rodeo, jr./jr. and peewees with the youngest age one.. The youngest take part in dummy roping, stuffed animals and teddy bears stickhorse barrel racing, boot racing and a goat undressing event. Other competitions are are purchased with monies from Good News Bears’ fundraising open to age 4 to 5 and 6 to 9. The older competitors take part in such events as calf riding, steer efforts, grants, and donations. riding, bull riding, calf roping, pole bending, steer stopping and family team roping. This year’s The community plays a big part Livermore Jr. Rodeo Queen is Brittany Voss. She is a senior at College Park High School in in helping the club fulfill their Pleasant Hill. There is no admission charge. The public is invited to attend and watch the action. mission. Besides accepting grants and monetary donations, the club also accepts new or gen- tly used animals to pass on. Bear Teens Invited collections are great projects for scout troops and businesses! To Books to Last year, Good News Bears Movies Program celebrated its 10th Anniversary by gifting over 10,000 stuffed Middle and high school stu- animals. Normally averaging dents are invited to join in the 7000 per year, club members Livermore Library’s Teen Read- worked hard to realize the goal ing: Books to Movies program. by identifying new recipients Teens read books and rate and delivering the “critters.” them according to their appeal Members are involved at all lev- and movie adaptation potential. els, from finding new places to Reading and evaluating books receive the animals to delivering earns the reader a personal copy to the organizations to assisting of William Goldman’s “Princess with fundraising. Bride.” The Good News Bears’ An- At the library’s “Princess nual Open House is Thursday, Bride Casting Call” those at- June 21 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the tending will recreate a favorite Livermore Police Station, 1110 character and perform scenes S. Livermore Ave, from the movie script. Those not Livermore.Dues will be free un- interested in acting, will act as til January 2008. For more infor- judge and jury and vote for a fa- mation on the Open House, or vorite performance. how you can help Good News Register at the Livermore Li- Bears, please call (925)373- brary information desk begin- 7982., or e-mail ning Mon., June 25. [email protected]. The program concludes on Tues., Aug. 1 with “Snack ‘N Movie Night” including prize raffles and a screening of the movie. For more information, call Mary Sue Nocar at 373-5505 or visit any Livermore Library. The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP Governing Board for Lab Filled Mountain Lion in Livermore McNerney. “Enhanced geothermal should be Lawrence Livermore Na- ness management and operations, fornia, the world’s largest aca- Last Wednesday a mountain lion was sighted an important component of the efforts to move tional Security, LLC (LLNS) last national security and nuclear demic research institution. in the residential neighborhood in the area of our nation towards energy independence.” week announced its board of safety to provide the best sup- Parsky also serves as chair of the Superior Drive in Livermore. The Livermore The bill, H.R. 2304, the Advanced Geother- governors, a group of renowned port to the Laboratory, our LLNS Board of Governors of Los Police Department received no reports of any mal Research and Development Act of 2007, scientific, academic, national se- president and his team.” Alamos National Security LLC attacks on people or animals. expands existing geothermal energy programs curity and business leaders from Tom Hash, president of (LANS). Based on eye witness reports, there is no in- at the Department of Energy and authorizes $75 across the nation. Bechtel Systems and Infrastruc- Hash is chairman and presi- dication the animal is sick, injured, or behaving million a year for fiscal years 2008 to 2012 to Members will serve on seven ture, will serve as vice chair of dent of Bechtel Systems and In- abnormally in any way. The Livermore Police fund research, development, demonstration, and committees – Mission, Science the board. frastructure, Inc., Bechtel Department Animal Control and CA Department commercial application of new geothermal tech- & Technology, Nuclear Weapons In addition to Parsky and Corporation’s government ser- of Fish and Game representatives are aware of nologies. Complex Integration, Business Hash, the LLNS board’s execu- vices unit. this issue and have been searching for the ani- Unlike renewable resources that depend on & Operations, Ethics & Audit, tive committee currently includes Darling is executive vice mal. daylight or wind, geothermal can provide Nominations & Compensation Bruce Darling, Preston Rahe and president for university affairs for If a resident should see a mountain lion, do “baseload” power, which means that the source and Safeguards & Security. Craig Weaver. There also are six the University of California. In not approach it. Do not make sudden move- is uninterrupted and constant, running day and LLNS’ management team in- advisory board members: Sidney 2003, in addition to his univer- night, 365 days a year. ments or attempt to run from it. Call the CA Fish cludes Bechtel, the University of Drell, John Gordon, William sity affairs responsibilities, Dar- and Game at 1-888-334-2258 or 1-888-DFG- A recent report by the Massachusetts Insti- California, BWX Technologies, tute of Technology estimates that new Enhanced Madia, Richard Mies, Nick ling was UC’s interim vice presi- CALTIP. If you cannot reach them, you can call Washington Group and Battelle. Moore and William Perry. dent-laboratory management, re- the Livermore Police Dispatch at 925-371-4987. Geothermal Systems (EGS) may provide more than 100 Gigawatts of affordable energy over The Department of Energy/Na- At the University of sponsible for UC’s management the next 50 years in the U.S. alone, which could tional Nuclear Security Admin- California’s July meeting of the oversight of three national labo- Equalization Funding istration selected LLNS in early Assemblyman Guy Houston delivered to power as many as 25 million homes. UC Board of Regents, Chairman ratories — Los Alamos, Lawrence Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger a letter signed The Advanced Geothermal Research and De- May to manage and operate Richard Blum and UC President Livermore and Lawrence -Berke- by 50 State Legislators supporting the inclu- velopment Act of 2007 passed the Energy and Lawrence Livermore National Robert C. Dynes will recommend ley. sion of $150 million for under funded school Environment Subcommittee on a voice vote. It Laboratory beginning Oct 1. that William Frazer be appointed Rahe is the president of Wash- districts. This effort, known as “equalization,” will now move to consideration by the full House George Miller, the current Labo- to the LLNS board on behalf of ington Group International’s En- seeks to allocate additional education dollars Science and Technology Committee. ratory director, is the LLNS the university. Frazer is a theo- ergy & Environment Business to local school districts throughout California. president and will remain direc- retical physicist, professor emeri- Unit. Houston also delivered nearly 10,000 letters Fewer Nukes tor when the new management tus of physics at UC Berkeley Weaver is executive vice to the Governor and Legislative leaders (Big 5) The Department of Energy's National Nuclear takes over on Oct. 1. and former UC senior vice presi- president and manager of strat- from parents who support Houston’s efforts to Security Administration (NNSA) announced last “This is an engaged board of dent for academic affairs. He will egy, marketing and business de- secure equalization funding. The Big 5 are ex- week that it has increased the rate of nuclear governors who are proven lead- serve on the LLNS executive velopment for Bechtel Systems pected to negotiate the final components of the weapons dismantlements by 50 percent over last ers with expertise that will take committee. and Infrastructure, Inc. and State Budget. year's level, and will continue at the sharply Lawrence Livermore far into the Parsky is chairman of the Au- Bechtel National, Inc. He serves Many school districts in the 15th Assembly higher rate for the rest of the year. future,” said LLNS Board of rora Capital Group, a Los Ange- on the Board of Governors of District have been under funded for many years. Meeting the goal took the effort of NNSA's Governors Chairman Gerald les-based investment firm, and LANS, where he is chair of its This will increase the per-pupil funding for those entire nuclear weapons complex. This includes Parsky. “We have assembled a Business and Operations Com- the three national nuclear weapons design labo- currently serves on the Board of districts. The total increase would provide a sig- team of experts in scientific re- Regents of the University of Cali- mittee. nificant amount of additional money, especially ratories: Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore, and search and development, busi- for large school districts. Sandia National Laboratories. Houston noted that Governor Last year, NNSA dismantled the last 1960’s Schwarzenegger, who has previously supported era W56 type nuclear weapon in the U.S. stock- the issue and signed budgets with funding for pile. Winegrowers Have new Executive Director equalization, has not included any funding for At the beginning of fiscal year 2007, NNSA equalization in his proposed 2007-08. established a goal to increase the dismantlement The Livermore Valley Wine- ciation. She has held marketing the recognition of the Livermore rate of retired nuclear weapons by nearly 50 per- growers Association (LVWA) has positions in both the for-profit Valley wine country as a dynamic Geothermal Energy cent. Because of dramatic improvements in pro- selected Chris Chandler as Ex- and non-profit sectors including destination. “Under Lynn’s guid- A bill authored by Congressman Jerry cedures, tools and policies NNSA was able to ecutive Director. Chandler takes Metreon, Environmental Media ance, our wine country greatly McNerney (CA-11) to create research and de- reach this goal four months ahead of schedule. over from Lynn Wallace Naylor, Association, and the American expanded its visitors’ program. velopment funding for cutting edge, 21st cen- In order to increase its dismantlement capacity, who leaves the Association to Cancer Society. Most recently, She led the organization through tury geothermal energy, passed the Energy and NNSA made substantial investments in previous lead the World of Children Foun- she was Director of Event Sales unprecedented growth, and Environment Subcommittee of the House Com- years across the nuclear weapons complex to hire dation. for Tavistock Restaurants, LLC forged many collaborative pri- mittee on Science and Technology. additional technicians, purchase the right equip- Chandler brings a combina- in Emeryville. vate and public partnerships. “Geothermal energy is clean, reliable, always ment and tools, and develop better safety and tion of strategic leadership, mar- Association President Mike With Chris Chandler, those rela- available, and 100 percent domestic,” said Rep. security procedures. keting implementation, and hos- Wood noted Chandler’s skills and tionships will grow as we build pitality experience to the Asso- experience are key to furthering new ones, and our region will continue to thrive as we take the Experience Livermore Valley WATER Wine Country campaign to the (continued from page one) Grant Will Bring Summer Reading next level.” move, the state shut down its Chandler commented, “As a this weekend.. fornia Water Service Company, Program to More Children resident of the region, I have ex- Zone 7 wholesales water to and the Dublin San Ramon Ser- Delta pumps on May 31, 2007 to nearly 200,000 people in Liver- vices District — to develop con- help protect the endangered The Livermore Library has energy and resources to vary the perienced first hand, the Liver- more, Pleasanton, Dublin and tingency plans to meet water de- Delta smelt, which were clustered received a $25,000 Innovation activities at each day care site. more Valley wine country visi- Dougherty Valley, and supplies mands under a variety of reduced in the immediate vicinity of Grant from the Bay Area Library Children in day care, who tor experience and the incredible pumping plants in the San Fran- and Information Systems. Inno- would otherwise have access to contribution the wineries make agricultural water for 3,500 acres, Delta pumping scenarios that cisco/Sacramento San Joaquin primarily vineyards, in the South may extend into the future. This vation grants are awarded com- libraries and books only after 6 to our quality of life in the East Bay-Delta (Delta). The adjacent Bay. I am honored to join the Livermore Valley. The agency could include near-term actions federal pumps (Central Valley petitively to libraries for new p.m. and on weekends, will be normally obtains 80 percent of to blend Zone 7’s groundwater Project), still in operation, have programs that can serve as mod- able to play the game at each day Association and to be part of this its water supplies conveyed supplies with those of the retail- not taken any smelt during the els for other libraries. care site. Day care staff, trained incredible community of vint- through the Delta. ers for distribution throughout past 10 days, indicating the fish The Livermore Library re- and supported by a library coor- ners and growers.” Since DWR’s voluntary shut the system to meet demands. have started migrating away from ceived the grant for “Summer dinator, will listen to reports by A graduate of Louisiana State down of its Delta pumps on May Zone 7 also is considering ac- the area. Reading is for Everyone,” an children about the books they University, Chandler and her hus- 31, Zone 7 has been relying on celerating construction of its The Delta smelt have sharply outreach program that will allow have read. Day care providers will band reside in Danville. its groundwater basin, water sup- planned additional groundwater and precipitously declined in organize field trips to attend pro- wells, as well as that portion of 970 children in 11 day care fa- plies stored locally in Lake Del numbers. Potential causes cur- cilities greater access to the grams at the library. Valle, and residual water in the the future Altamont pipeline that rently being explored by scien- will run through Livermore in or- library’s summer reading pro- The library will supply the State’s conveyance system. tists include invasive species, gram. The program runs form game materials, book, staff and Duerig said that because the re- der to enhance distribution of available supplies. toxics, power plant operations, June 8 to August 11. training and a coordinator. stored Delta pumping may re- local diversions by farmers, and Traditionally, summer read- main far below normal levels, Currently, Zone 7 is asking its The grant allows for expan- customers to voluntarily reduce Delta pumping operations. A de- ing programs necessitate the ac- Zone 7 will continue to rely pri- finitive factor for the fish decline sion of the reading game to chil- water consumption by at least 10 dren enrolled in day care pro- tive participation of parents to marily on its emergency ground- percent through such actions as has not yet been identified. The water supplies to meet water de- SWC has demanded that the grams at Livermore elementary transport children to the library reduced outdoor watering of for books and programs. Work- mand throughout the service lawns, repair of leaking sprinkler State Legislature direct other re- schools and the Lawrence Liv- area. heads and household plumbing, sponsible state agencies to move ermore National Laboratory day ing parents are less likely to have The agency is working with and turning off the hose when not quickly to consider those other care program. This project also the time and ability to partici- its water retailers — the cities of needed during car-washing. stressors and immediately imple- allows day care providers time, pate fully in library activities dur- Pleasanton and Livermore, Cali- In a voluntary, preventive ment protective measures. ing the summer. PAGE 4 - The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 Council Questions Commissioner's Activism EDITORIALS Several members of the Pleas- tween the goals and policies of each of the commissioners, with completely in sync with us. anton City Council expressed this council and leadership on the the exception of the chairman, “If there is an issue with a spe- Reexamining Home Depot concern about recent actions by planning commission. Projects explained Mayor Hosterman. We cific commissioner that is one Anne Fox, the chairman of the have 4 to 1 votes.” discussed how they work as a thing. It is another thing to have Approval of Pleasanton’s second Home Depot was Planning Commission. He did not mention Fox by body and the relationship with there votes that are 4 to 1 and pulled by city staff from the City Council agenda last Fox is one of the leaders of name. the council, staff and the public. express a diversity of opinion. I week. the Friends of Pleasanton. The Councilmember Cheryl “I could make another call to the don’t think that is a reason to tell The project — which was okayed at a previous meet- group recently launched an ini- Cook-Kallio said she had re- chairman and may follow that up commissioners they are not do- ing and was scheduled for its second and final reading tiative that would retain land be- ceived comments from people with a letter.” ing their jobs. It’s okay to have 4 — will be reexamined in response to citizens who longing to public agencies in regarding the planning Offering a different opinion of to 1 votes.” charged that the council acted on flawed data. open space. commissioner’s actions. “The the situation was The 4 to 1 votes are not the Plans to develop Staples average person doesn’t know Councilmember Cindy McGov- issue, said Cook-Kallio. “Once “We want to make sure any concerns or perceptions Ranch would be the most im- they take a vote and then behave on the part of the public are addressed,” explained City how a commission works. Indi- ern. “I like diversity on any board pacted. The land is located next viduals have the right to their I serve on. I have absolutely no at cross purposes with that vote, Manager Nelson Fialho. “We owe it to ourselves to to I-580 just west of El Charro own opinions. However, if they problem with the planning com- there is an issue. Maybe that’s pause and allow for a common understanding of the Road. Plans are being reviewed use titles, people assume the mission.” okay. I think the conversation facts before we proceed with the Home Depot.” for an auto mall, senior living fa- opinion comes from the commis- Councilmember Matt should take place.” We applaud the citizens who raised this issue. The cility, other commercial uses, and sion or the city council.” Sullivan pointed out that he is Throne added, “It is an issue 11th hour reprieve they won provides an opportunity a community park. She suggested that perhaps a the only member of the council when the leadership takes an to reexamine not only “the facts” mentioned by City Councilmember Jerry Thorne conversation could be initiated who has served on the planning adversarial role with the council Manager Fialho, but also the broader questions con- raised the issue of Fox’s activi- to let individuals know when commission. “There are a lot of and other commissioners.” cerning chain superstores like Home Depot and their ties during the matters initiated they use a title, they are perceived times when the planning com- Hosterman said that she wanted a chance to finish inter- community impacts. portion of the city council meet- as speaking for the commission. mission and city council split. ing. Thorne stated, “I have an viewing all of the planning com- While one Home Depot may be a boon, two of them Mayor Jennifer Hosterman The planning commission issue that is very difficult for me makes the appointments to the doesn’t have the same political missioners before bringing the in a city of Pleasanton’s size may be poor planning. to bring up. It seems to me there commission. pressures. I would not like to see issue to the council for a formal is considerable disconnect be- Two months ago, I talked to a planning commission that is discussion. Free Rides Free rides will be offered by all of the Bay Area’s public transit systems on “Spare the Air” days this sum- Regional Business Council Shifting Emphasis to Action mer. The Tri-Valley Business “There is a direct nexus in the The participants include BART, Wheels, the Altamont complished through a web page programs should be made avail- Council (TVBC) has changed its discussion on housing and agri- that will guard anonymity, but able to the schools. We want to Commuter Express (ACE), the ferries and five other organizational structure in an ef- culture and open space because also enable establishment of con- make resources available to them, systems in the nine-county region. The free rides will fort to become more effective in agricultural land is buildable tacts for services. for example, courses for teachers be available on BART, ACE, CalTrain and the ferries backing measures that will help land. A lot of new development For example, new start-up in engineering,” said Brink. until 1 p.m. The other systems will offer them all day. the area’s businesses. comes up. There are water issues, businesses may need advice on The remaining two policy The program, cosponsored by the Bay Area Air Qual- Toby Brink, the president and or infringement on open space patents. A business would let the panels are government relations CEO of TVBC, said that in the or park territory,” said Brink. “It web site know about the need in and transportation. Their mis- ity Management District and Metropolitan Transporta- past, the organization has heard seemed to me that the discussions tion Commission, takes effect on the severe smoggy a general way. Then a patent at- sions haven’t had specifics as- a wide variety of ideas in various taking place in two separate com- torney could respond. Disclosure signed to them yet. days when air quality sinks below federal health stan- categories. The discussions have munities (housing and ag/open could come after that. Co-chairs have been named dards. There are funds to cover four days of free rides been interesting. Now TVBC space) were one and the same, Another plan for the eco- by the board to share leadership through the summer. wants to move past the round- and had to be discussed together. nomic vitality policy council is of the councils. David Stark, The rides help keep a lid on the air pollution of those table era, and agree to focus on That may not have been the case to develop a regional marketing government relations representa- accomplishing selected ideas in when Vision 2010 was put to- strategy that will appeal to firms. tive for the Bay East Association days. Moreover, in acquainting people with public tran- each category. gether. Now we are close to build- sit, the program seeks a long-range transformation of “We’ve had a couple of meetings of Realtors, will serve as co-chair Brink said that he has had out, and talking about projects. about this. We want to look at for the community planning commuter patterns. The idea is that we don’t have to “some good responses from those It’s hard to talk about a develop- key assets, and develop a tag- panel (housing and open space). just suffer the smog. Individually and collectively, we involved (in the reorganization). ment plan that doesn’t impinge line or marketing show, for trade Eric Wallis, an Oakland attorney can make a difference. They are re-energized about the on open space or on another city. shows and conferences,” said who lives in San Ramon, will co- “It’s not just about free transit,” observed Alameda process. We’ll make it clear where We want to make sure the two Brink. chair the economic vitality coun- County Supervisor Scott Haggerty at a recent Spare the we are going, and figure out how parties are communicating,” said Parks, schools, open space, cil. He has been chair for the San to get there.” Brink. and the wine industry will be part Ramon Economic Development Air press conference. “It’s about changing the mindset At the heart of the new struc- Brink said that joining ag/ of people. ... We can all help make the air better.” of the package, because it under- Committee. James Paxson, man- ture, which was approved last open space and housing together scores the Tri-Valley quality of ager of Hacienda Business Park month by the TVBC board, are does not mean that TVBC is try- life, he said. in Pleasanton, will be co-chair the creation of five policy coun- ing to set up a situation where “We are not trying to replicate for governmental relations. Chris cils, each with one co-chair from development takes precedence or take over what the Conven- Kinzel, a partner in TJAM trans- the TVBC board of directors, and over open space. He noted that tion and Visitors Bureau has pur- portation consultants in Pleasan- the other co-chair from among open space and agriculture are sued, or what Livermore wine ton, will co-chair the transporta- other TVBC members. an important part of the quality growers have used. We are merely tion panel. Jim Caldwell, who is (Opinions voiced in letters about 60 feet and into Westbridge The policy councils consoli- of life in the Tri-Valley, and is integrating pieces of it to an over- involved with the Work Force published in Mailbox are those in order to get out. There is no date or revamp the previous com- recognized as such by the TVBC. all campaign for the region. I Incubator, will co-chair educa- of the author and do not neces- way that a trailer could use that mittees, but with attention to how Another policy council will want to point out that we are not tional policy. sarily reflect the opinion of The access road, either to park and some of the previous committees oversee economic vitality. There reinventing the wheel,” Brink TVBC will hold a kick-off of Independent. Letter Policy: The ride or to even drop horses off were interrelated. For example, are several plans here. One is to explained. the new drive at a meeting Aug. Independent will not publish and seek parking elsewhere as housing and open space had enable businesses to communi- The educational policy coun- 8 at a place to be announced. anonymous letters, nor will it there is no where to turn around. been separate committees. How- cate with service businesses in cil will reach out to the business Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Alamo) publish letters without names. It makes me wonder where hik- ever, their issues are related. They the Tri-Valley, so they don’t community and learn what needs ers are supposed to park their has been invited to deliver the Frequent letter writers may have have emerged as the community have to go outside the area for it has for educating the future keynote speech. vehicles, as there is no parking planning policy council. the services. This would be ac- publication of their letters de- area at the trail entrance. work force. “We want to see what layed. ) For this reason, I have ridden to the trail. It takes approxi- Equal Treatment mately 10 to 15 minutes to walk Brian Arkin my horse from 6300 Alisal to the FUNDING Former Chairman of the trail entrance. In that time, one (continued from page one) Pleasanton Planning must navigate the environmen- providing art within a project or cultural and arts programs. door. If you adopt the master plan fee. Commission tal “hazards,” walking on con- paying the fee. It is estimated that However, it is important to with nothing behind it, it may Councilmember Lorraine In last week’s Pleasanton crete, barking dogs along fences payment of the fee would quantify projected expenditures take years before it is actually Weekly, the Editorial bashes 3 feet from the road, and being Dietrich hoped that any money generate about $300,000 a year and estimated revenue before brought back again. The council would be used to help local Planning Commissioner Anne passed by cars going well above for the arts programs. establishing a fee. He favored a has the opportunity to say, art Fox for being a co-proponent of the speed limit. These cars pose groups become more a real problem even for the most Finally, the council more detailed economic analysis and culture are important and entrepreneurial and not just the Open Space, Park Land, and considered changing the existing of the impact of the fee on take a stand to pay for it.” Green Belt Initiative. even tempered horses, as the dan- depend on the fee or city for ger to both driver and rider are art in public places ordinance to development. Other members of the arts money. She added, “I’m very The Pleasanton Weekly wants allow the current public building commissioners to blindly follow considerable when there is no Shea Homes representative community spoke in favor of uncomfortable with a the City Council. This is in stark safe path on which the horse can art fee to be used for something David Best expressed concern moving forward with the master development fee. There has been contrast to the July 30, 2004 and travel off the road. I have watched other than capital projects. Other about the impact on his plan and the fee at the same time. no discussion of the potential May 13, 2005 Editorial when it these cars drive up to me without uses include arts education, development. “No one wants to John Pitts noted, “It’s more impacts. I would like to develop slowing down, then cross the heritage projects, and cultural pretend they are opposed to art than just a fee. It’s having arts praised Jerry Thorne, who at that double yellow line to get around a program that is both growing time was a Parks and Recreation programming. The public and culture.” He suggested that that can be enjoyed by and self-sustaining.” me and continue up Westbridge building fee is 1%. Commissioner, for co-authoring without a pause. This is not a feat since there is citywide benefit to everyone.” After the meeting, Len an Initiative to reverse a city I would attempt with any but the The council okayed the having art and culture, the whole One member of the Alexander proposed that in order council decision regarding the most confident riders. change in the art in public places city, not new development Commission for the Arts spoke to receive funds from any cultural Bernal Park. I walk (on foot) with my dog ordinance. should pay for it. to the issue. Jean King, also a fee, grantees would be required There is nothing wrong or un- every morning, following a simi- The master plan would be The executive director of symphony board member, said to match the funds prior to ethical when a commissioner lar route. I have to consider it implemented over a ten year Livermore Downtown Inc., that much study went into the receiving them. wishes to exercise their right to dangerous, as the traffic moves period. In order to proceed with Rachael Snedecor, talked about fee. “To continue the arts, we need be involved in this process. An so quickly that one must jump the implementation, a funding the success in the downtown. The to prime the pump. This fee will editor has the right to agree or into the brush in order to get out source would be needed. Chris success was the result of people prime the pump. We will be disagree with someone, but mak- of the way of the cars. For such a ing untrue, unfair, and downright Davidson, economic working together She said one looking at other public and nice, family oriented neighbor- development/redevelopment COUNCIL vicious comments is not the kind hood, this road is not one I would key to success of the arts master private sources, as well as grant (continued from page one) of journalism that should be tol- coordinator, noted that the plan is having the business funding.” recommend to anyone biking or the process, I would support go- erated in our “Community of walking with children. proposed fee on new community work with the arts King said of the fee on new Character.” The Pleasanton The equine/hiking path development is not a new idea. community. “I think that aspect development, “When new homes ing to the ballot.” Weekly needs to treat all com- above the golf course is very well Many other cities have instituted was missed. Everyone is excited are built, they make use of Other councilmembers argued missioners respectfully, and if advertised to the public. But it is it, including Dublin. about the master plan. What will facilities already built and paid that Reitter does belong in the they so desire, engage in an eq- almost inaccessible to most Davidson pointed out that in move it forward is funds. It would for, such as the library. The interview process. uitable debate. The Pleasanton people. I think it is a shame, be- addition to the fee on have been a good idea to have proposed fee provides a way for Marj Leider pointed out that Weekly owes Anne Fox an apol- cause the trail could and should he has been a councilmember for ogy. development, the master plan more conversation about the newcomers to give to the be a jewel for the city. With a place contemplates a work place a long, long time. “I think he to park, a trailer turnaround area, funding.” community.” giving program, grant The impact on affordable Gary Sears spoke for the would bring a lot of interesting Trail Access and a path along the side of the questions to the process.” Laura Linfoot applications, and corporate housing was the concern of Livermore Valley Opera. “The road for locals, the trail could live The newest councilmember, Pleasanton up to its advertised expectations donations. The fee on David Stark, government fee is a good start. We are doing I am writing regarding the hik- development would last only relations representative for the our level best to go after other John Marchand, added, “Tom has ing/equine trail available above Immigration through build-out. To ensure Bay East Association of funding sources,” he stated. been the top vote getter every the golf course on Westbridge. Herbert H Marshall future funding, Davidson Realtors. He felt that adding to Peggy Riley of Del Valle Fine time he was elected. Obviously I am in the area for the month Pleasanton explained that an endowment the price of development would Arts echoed his viewpoint. members of the public trust his of May visiting my grandmother, I have heard a lot of talk about fund would be established. add to the price of housing. Derek Zemrak and Wendy opinion and what he has to say. I who lives on Alisal Street. I have the inadequacies we have in our Mayor Marshall Kamena Mark Triska, realtor and past Madden of the California would like to have him in the pro- a horse with me and I have been education systems, but never re- wondered whether the impact on Chamber president, stated that Independent Film Festival felt cess.” up to the trail several times, alized how deeply it has impacted development had been the fee was too much, too soon. that the master plan was moving Mayor Marshall Kamena said riding along Alisal Street and the press. This is most glaring considered in proposing the fee. He felt it would discourage new the city in the right direction. that Tom may ask a question that then along Westbridge to the en- when you read what is being writ- influences the selection. “He is trance of the trail. I feel it should Kevin Roberts, director of development. Madden noted that moving ten about the “McCain- economic development said, Len Alexander, Livermore forward with the fee made a indeed the senior guy. I think I be brought to the attention of the Kennedy’ immigration bill. It is city council that in order to reach “I’m not in favor of fees. We Valley Performing Arts Center strong commitment as a can be enriched by the questions obvious that the press has lost actually considered a quarter executive director, presented a community to support the arts. he asks. It’s a nice courtesy to him the trail, one must ride in the the ability to spell the English street, because there are no paths percent of one percent. The Arts moderate view. Alexander said Councilmember Tom Reitter to allow him to be involved.” available along the side of the language. They keep spelling Dietrich was also concerned ‘capitulation’ as ‘Compromise.’ Commission favored 1 percent, the organization endorsed the suggested that one way to deal road. which I felt would cause a master plan. He said of the with the perception of some that about time limits that could be It would be great to trailer up In addition, this bill, when placed on interviews. She felt coupled with the McCain- problem. The proposed fee was a proposed fee, “No one likes to developers, not the city, would to the trail. However, just yester- compromise.” be the one who pays for anything. have the city contribute to the that given the limited amount of day I saw a maintenance golf cart Feingold campaign finance law, time allowing Reitter to partici- is just more evidence why the In setting up a task force, the The fee goes hand-in-hand with arts. His idea was to have a on that side of the road. In order pate would reduce the amount of to turn around, the golf cart had Senator from Arizona is unfit to council listened to the purpose of the plan to matching amount paid out of the to do a three point turn. A car serve as our President. representatives from the chamber, enhance the desirability of living city’s general fund. There would time she would have to question would have to back down the hill downtown, and development and working in Livermore in be a limit on the match, perhaps the applicants. community. They all stated that perpetuity.” 50 cents on the dollar of the Kamena said that he would they had had no input in setting He added that it may be amount raised through the fee. carefully monitor the time to Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala make sure that everyone had an Associate Publisher: David T. Lowel; up the funding mechanism. desirable to step in the fee in a “That’s not a bad idea,” equal opportunity to ask ques- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout John Mahoney, representing different way; whether with a commented Councilmember Sales Manager: Jessica Scherer the Livermore Chamber of time delay or by starting with a Marj Leider. It would relieve tions of the applicants. The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) Commerce Board of Directors, lower percentage. “The important some of the feeling that new Applications are available in The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. the city clerk’s office and at the Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling said the Chamber favors the thing is to get your foot in the people only are paying the art (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours. • Fax: (925) 447-0212 E-MAIL: [email protected] public library. The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 - PAGE 5 Livermore Board Adds $1.2 Million in Spending to 2007/08 Budget By Patricia Koning Superintendent Brenda Miller $600,000 available. fortable financial position. tary schools. Also on her list were the start of the school year, a fear At last week’s meeting of the directed the Board to restore a The Board committed to Kate Runyon, the newest up to $100,000 for technology of ‘use it or lose it’ comes into Livermore Board of Education, special education program spe- spend $640,000 of one-time member of the Board, elected last improvements, $50,000 in sup- play, which can lead to rash de- the trustees committed to spend- cialist to full-time, increase li- money on Program Improvement November, sees this port of the upcoming District li- cisions.” ing an additional $1.2 million in brary technician and technology support for Marylin and Portola undesignated balance as exces- brary plan, $50,000 for the vi- However, the other trustees the 2007/08 budget. About half specialist time to 30 hours at the Elementary Schools, implement- sive. sual/performing arts plan, and an favored keeping the surplus of the expenditures will go to- elementary level and 40 at the ing a K-8 writing program, a “This money is for the stu- additional $100,000 for career money undesignated for the time wards programs that saw severe middle school level, and add two supplemental math program for dents that are here now. I don’t technical education. being. cuts in the last five years. custodians to the high schools, a Portola and Junction Avenue think we need to leave such a Runyon’s list totaled “I’d like to wait until fall to need which has arisen from clos- Middle School, high school in- large amount in the budget just $540,000, which would still see where we really are,” said ing the campuses for lunch. tervention classes, one ware- in case,” she said. “We should leave over $1 million in trustee Bill Morrison. “I don’t WI-FI On the Community Day house position to support the give some of that money back to undesignated money in the want to spend it all and find us in (continued from page one) School (CDS) proposal, Miller District Office during its reloca- the school sites because we re- District’s budget. Keith a position of being out of quirements of the project. The asked for the addition of one full- tion, Career Technical Educa- lied on them when we were in Pickering-Walters, president of money.” testers have been asked to visit time teacher, and increases in in- tion, a pilot distance learning crisis. This was especially hard the Livermore Education Asso- Trustee Anne White favored various establishments, check-in structional aide time from 75% program, reform efforts at Liver- on the poorer sites, that don’t ciation, supported Runyon’s pro- putting Runyon’s proposals in to be recognized testers at the es- to 100% and psychologist time more High, and replacement of have the PTO (parent teachers posal, especially the idea to pro- writing and allowing Miller ex- tablishments, log on to the net- from 10% to 20%. The trustees old vehicles and equipment in organization) money as a cush- vide additional money to the tra time to review them. “Kate work, and then take readings at opted to approve $92,000 for the the Maintenance Department. ion.” school sites. has some good ideas, but this is a as many locations within the pi- CDS but not specify exactly how The District left untouched Specifically, Runyon sug- “The earlier sites know how big package that we need time to lot Wi-Fi district at whatever the money will be used. about $1.6 million that would be gested giving $25,000 to each much money they have to spend, digest,” she said. “If we don’t times of the day they can. Ongoing expenditures total- available for one-time use. With of the high schools, $15,000 to the better they can plan,” he said. spend it now, it will still be there The testers will collect basic ing $583,860 were approved, the reserve sitting at 4%, this each of the middle schools, and “When money is distributed at in the fall.” statistics such as ease of access, spending nearly all of the leaves the District in a fairly com- $10,000 to each of the elemen- how fast they were able to access the network, and whether or not they had any dropped signals. They will report any other prob- State Budget Stability Looks Enabling For Pleasanton Schools lems or challenges they might have had. For Network Anatomy The Pleasanton school board be continual. “Then in the future, $100 million. Superintendent wanted assurances that the Big Juanita Haugen. Haugen’s daugh- and the City, this is the final test- heard an update on the state there will be somewhat of a de- John Casey said, “We may have Bang theory would be taught as ters, Heather Haugen Rizzoli and ing stage and will determine budget’s financial support of cline.” to back up a little of it (more ex- a theory. Hilary Haugen were present. many things, including the load education, and resolved to push With its eye on the stable state penditures) out of the reserve. Casey told the board that the On another matter, Trustee capacity of the system. At this ahead with its goals for educa- budget climate, the board several We’ve kept 5 to 7 percent in the state guidelines do spell out that Steve Brozosky announced that point residents living within the tional improvement. weeks ago approved science and reserve (in the recent past),” he the Big Bang is only a theory. he will not vote on any items that pilot area are being advised to At its June 5 meeting, the physical education specialists in said. Waiting too long to imple- Pleasanton teachers are reminded pertain to the sought-after con- continue subscribing to what- board heard a report from the the elementary schools. That ment curriculum additions, for of that. struction of Neal School. He ever internet provider they cur- district’s top financial officer, as- raised the district’s ongoing cost example at the start of the school The board kept to its tradition owns property within 500 feet of sistant superintendent Sandra by $729,000, with $500,000 of year, could put the improvements of honoring people at the start of the school site. The district has rently use. Lepley. City staff members of Pleas- it switched from potential salary behind by two months, he said. the meeting, and apparently been involved in litigation with The “May revise” of the state increases for existing teachers. Trustee Chris Grant said that reached a record, said one of the Signature Properties about the anton, The Chamber of Com- budget, announced last month by The teachers union agreed to the trustees. There were 74 people merce and Linman have all had he was “not comfortable with agreed terms of a promise by the Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, switch, in order to have prepara- continuing to reduce the reserve.” honored at the meeting June 5. developer to build the school on very positive responses to the hasn’t committed to all of the tion periods for some teachers. He said he would like to see a They were recipients of the a turnkey basis. A jury trial is ex- project thus far. necessary small details, which are The science and PE specialists plan that would put it back at 5 district’s newest honor, an annual pected to begin in October. The Although phase two of the still in negotiation in Sacra- will take over the classes at those percent “in a year or two.” award for civic involvement site is on Vineyard Avenue. project has yet to be defined by mento. However, it’s clear that the times. Board member Pat Kernan named after the late trustee, the City, interest in being part of financial picture will be stable. Not all of the district’s costs said that the district has “many future Wi-Fi municipal network The district can move ahead to for next year are set. Although meaningful programs. We need expansions has been expressed try to do some of the things that the contract with teachers is to preserve intervention pro- by the Pleasanton Unified School the committee on educational signed, salary negotiations con- grams, which we’ve done an ex- District and Hacienda Business excellence has recommended, tinue with the support staff and ceptional job at.” He added, Park, as well as businesses along said Lepley. administrators. A combination of “We’ve been fiscally responsible the Stoneridge Mall corridor. The May revise in effect says staff salary increases and at- and not had to move away from For further information about that the per-pupil funding for tempts to put more educational class size reduction.” the project go to Pleasanton from the state is excellence programs into the cur- Lepley said that the district’s www.ci.pleasanton,ca.us/ser- $6370. Total district enrollment riculum could cause the district’s programs, including new ones vices/wifi/wifi-updates.html is 14,740 students, up from budget to dip a little bit below a this year, have brought “some big 14,596 last year. The increase of currently maintained 5 percent changes.” And, if you see people strolling 144 students is just under 1 per- around downtown with mobile reserve. That is still above the Casey added that the district cent of total enrollment. Lepley state-required 3 percent reserve will continue to look at chances devices over the next few days, said, “We don’t expect signifi- minimum. ask them how the network is for new state revenue for pro- cant growth over the next few The district’s total budget for grams, and other revenue sources, working. years,” although the growth will next year is slightly more than which may include a parcel tax. The district has hired a consult- ant to conduct a survey about BAN the potential for voter acceptance (continued from page one) of a parcel tax. The consultant from the task force comes back law.” substance second hand. surveyed 400 district residents, in favor of the dispensary and the Currently, state law allows Cook-Kallio pointed out that but has not tallied the results yet. federal law hasn’t changed, she access to marijuana for medical while the report provided infor- On another item, the board mation it was missing pieces, unanimously approved on its would not vote for to allow a dis- purposes. The federal law, which consent calendar the adoption of pensary to open in Pleasanton. bans the manufacture, growing, such as the location of dispensa- revised state physical education Matt Sullivan stated, “In my distribution and possession of ries. She said they often are lo- standards for all grades kinder- mind it is a public health issue. marijuana, pre-empts the state cated in undesirable places, be- garten through 12th. The new There is a law enforcement piece law. There is federal legislation cause people don’t want them in standards are in keeping with the that needs to be considered. What under consideration that would their neighborhoods. “The report district’s goals to promote life- we really need to understand is remove the pre-emption. is just a snapshot. It is not the long healthy lifestyles. the need in our community.” Sul- The City of Dublin has also whole picture.” The board also approved new livan continued, “I have not ad- established a ban. Livermore has Prior to last week’s city coun- K-5 science textbooks. However, vocated to invite dispensaries. I a moratorium in place pending cil meeting, Alameda County it split 3-2 when it voted to adopt have never been a pot dealer. I additional information on the Supervisor Nate Miley had re- the revised science course out- have asked for information to get ramifications of allowing a regu- quested that Pleasanton set up a lines for grades 6 through 8. beyond the fear mongering that lated dispensary to open. task force to study the need for Trustees Grant, Kernan, and drives these decisions. We can’t Pleasanton Assistant City At- medical marijuana in Pleasanton. Steve Brozosky, favored the mo- kid ourselves, drugs and alcohol torney Larissa Seto noted that Seto said Miley had made the tion. Kris Weaver and board presi- exist in our schools. Proper regu- nothing requires cities to adopt point that people from the Tri- dent Jim Ott voted against it. lation is the key to the safe op- an ordinance to allow dispensa- Valley are overwhelming the dis- Ott said he joined Weaver in eration of a dispensary.” ries. “We have not heard that any- pensaries in his district. support of her request to have Thorne said at a recent work- one is unable to obtain mari- The public also addressed the more time to find out about one issue of allowing a dispensary. potentially controversial point in shop, he heard from parents who juana,” she said. “Staff believes the course outline adoption. were greatly concerned about the there is significant illegal activ- Dan Faustina was opposed. Weaver said that some parents use of drugs and alcohol by their ity around dispensaries.” The He noted that federal prohibits children. “I don’t believe putting concerns include robberies and them. “The issue should not re- a storefront dispensary in this resale of the marijuana. volve around personal beliefs as community will help the prob- Councilmember Matt to whether such a facility belongs lem. Generally, I will not support Sullivan said that he had con- in our community.” He was con- setting up an outlet for any regu- ducted his own research. He cerned that teens might be able lated drug. found that when it came to ille- to purchase the marijuana. “Clearly marijuana has a medi- gal activities, there seemed to be Keith Warren held up his medi- cal benefit. It should be distrib- a big difference between the suc- cal marijuana card. He told the uted the same way as any other cess between those who were council that he suffers from a con- medicine. To me the current dis- regulated and those that opened dition that marijuana helps more tribution system is blatantly stu- without any regulations govern- than any other medication. “It is pid and should be the poster ing their operations. a medicine I value.” He sup- child for bureaucratic nonsense. Police Chief Mike Fraser ported setting up the task force. Other drugs, such as valium, that noted that a report issued by the He said he supported the ban, but have a medicinal aspect also California Police Chief Associa- wanted the possibility left open have illegal recreational use.” tion found significant violent for a possible location where Thorne urged people to let the crimes near dispensaries. There people who need medical mari- federal government know, “This were problems with people hang- juana could purchase it, perhaps is a stupid situation, putting the ing around trying to purchase the with a police presence. city between state and federal PAGE 6 - The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007

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Pleasanton National LL 223 helped him to complete a 630. 443-2742 or [email protected] or go to the Sunday in Pleasanton Michael Horton pitched a no walk inning and Pleasanton National Little League re- Diane Foscalina set two career mile- website at www.eteamz.com/lvb held the Angels at 1 run. Kane Millerstrom sults: stones last week when she rolled a 200 game ]www.eteamz.com/lvb. Runners can register Sunday morning, June 17, and participate caught a beautiful play at first to get one of AA Division: Cubs 4, Cardinals 13: On and a 505 series which was her first 200 game in the Rotary Club of Pleasanton’s 14th annual Spirit Run in down- three quick outs. Robert Ota hit huge a 2 run a cold and windy night, the Cardinals and and her first 500 series in league action. single in the third. Desmond Deverux amazed Cubs battled the elements as well as each Barbara Sample improved her 143 norm with town Pleasanton. us all with his powerful fly ball for a single other. The Redbirds were flying in the wind a 200 game and a 520 Series. The Father’s Day tradition annually draws more than 1,000 run- RBI. GO DESY! Sammy Caval hit a much scoring 5 in the 1st and 5 in the 2nd. James Senior action saw Fritz Rittman roll a needed RBI in the 4th inning and Robert Cowick pitched the first 2 innings, striking 235 game and Bill Nawrocki had a 233,; Jim ners to participate in either a 10K or 5K run as well as a kid’s race. showed a great pitching effort with a nice out the first 3 batters and giving up a run in Harvey a 211 but Rich Nickison topped them Registration is in the Round Table Pizza parking lot on Main Street. short fly ball catch in front of the pitchers the second before retiring the side. Bobby all with a 601 series which included a 224 Race-day registration will be accepted Sunday starting at 7 a.m. mound. Kane Millerstrom bunted a double Kaufman pitched the 3rd giving up 3 runs on game. Youth Bowlers were led by Alex and stole home and Jonathan Dourneau sealed 3 hits before striking out 3. Jimmy Kaufman Stuber’s 246 and 609 Series while Riley Chin The 10K run will start at 8 a.m. on Main Street followed by the 5K the deal with a single RBI and a home plate reached base 4 times with a walk, a double, has back to back 217 games and Jake run at 8:30. The courses wind through Pleasanton neighborhoods, steal as well! Top Offensive Players: Jonathan a single, and a hit scoring twice and driving Giambrone had a 215 game. Adelfa Freeman Dourneau & Desmon Deverux; Top Defen- in 1. Bobby Kaufman, Drew Highfill, Joshua upped her 130 average with a career high and the Alameda County Fairgrounds and on trails along the scenic Ar- sive Players: Robert Ota & Kane Millerstrom. Halperin, all reached base 3 times with an her first ever 500 series when she rolled a 513. royo del Valle. AAA Division: Giants vs. A's: Both RBI. Alec Baughman had 2 RBI and James Proceeds go to support the Rotary Club of Pleasanton’s scholar- teams came out hitting hard In the last game Cowick had 2 RBI on a single and a double.The of the regular season. Garrett Leone keeps the other RBI came from Brandon Jordan and Tri-For Fun Series ship program. In the last nine years, more than $250,000 has been A’s from scoring in the 4th inning with Alec Bevc who went 1 for 2 with a walk and On Saturday, June 16, On Your Mark raised for scholarships that are awarded after an application and awesome pitching. Ryan Gronlund’s first a single. Danny Cox also went 1 for 2 with Events will kick-off its 20th annual Tri-For- appearance on the mound showed there was a single and a walk before coming in to shut Fun Triathlon Series, at Shadow Cliffs Park interview process to deserving Pleasanton graduates who need fi- another pitcher in the Giants bullpen. Sanjam down the Cubbies in the 4th before the game in Pleasanton, Tri-For-Fun Triathlon Series. nancial help to attend college. Sawhney stops a hard hit ball at 2nd and gets was called because of coldness. The Tri-For-Fun features a course dis- For race details, please go online to www.spiritrun.com. the out at 1st. Both Garrett Leone and Ryan tance of 400-yard Swim (warm, clean lake); Gronlund make plays from the mound. Brett 11-mile bike (loop course, flat streets); 3- After the races start through about 10 a.m., the Livermore Pleas- Lewis puts the ball in play 5 out of 5 times Pleasanton Phantom mile run (rolling fire trail). The course is anton Firefighters will serve a community pancake breakfast in the and Patrick Ronan puts it in play 4 out of 4. Pleasanton Phantom Girls Softball League perfect for the newcomer as well as the Yankees 7, Cubs 6: The Yankees de- tournament highlights: seasoned triathlete. Along with the shorter Round Table Pizza parking lot. Breakfast, including pancakes, meat, feated the Cubs 7 - 6 in the first round of the Phantom 10U ‘B’ Dominates Vallejo (than usual tri distance) course and the safe, eggs, juice and coffee is $5 per person with proceeds going to ben- PFLL AAA playoffs. The three Yankees Tournament: The Pleasanton Phantom 10 friendly, and noncompetitive atmosphere, efit charities supported by the firefighters. pitchers Ryan Ortisi, Tanner Wiese and Ryan and under traveling girls softball team won the Tri-For-Fun makes an excellent event for Probst limited the Cubs to just four hits and the Joshua L Richardson Memorial softball the numerous first-time triathletes. four earned runs, while striking out ten tournament in Vallejo over the weekend, After the novice athletes master the first batters. Tanner Weise struck out five Cubs winning all 6 games they played. Phantom three Tri-For-Funs, they can meet the chal- Youth Soccer to ground out to the infield to preserve the in the two innings that he pitched and Ryan cruised through “Pool Play” on Saturday lenge of the final event – the Tri-For Real. The win. Top hitters for the Rangers were Ryan Probst struck out three Cubs in his one plus with wins over teams from Palo Alto, Liv- final event of the series is held at the same The Pleasanton Ballistic United Soc- Anderson, ( 3-3, 2-2b, 2-RBI and 1-R), Kyle inning of stellar relief. Ryan Probst, Ryan ermore, and Morgan Hill. In the Champi- location, but the distances have been in- cer Club (BUSC) U18 United continued Moreno, ( 2-3, 1-HR, 1-1B, 3-RBI, 1-R), Ortisi and Brandon Martinez lead the Yan- onship round, Corrine Valdix pitched a no- creased to 700-yard swim, 20-mile bike, and their winning ways with a 2-0 win over the Jonathan Camello, (3-4, 1-HR, 1-2B, 1-1B, kees offensive attack. Brandon Martinez hitter in the quarter-final game over a team 4-mile run. Sonoma County Alliance on a blustery 2-RBI) and Eric Crispell, (3-3, 1-2B, 2-1B, started the Yankees final rally with a walk. from Albany-Berkley. In the Semi-Final, The 2007 On Your Mark Tri-For-Fun Sunday afternoon. Despite going into the 2-RBI). After this win, the Rangers moved Greg Miller also walked putting runners on Ashley Lotoszynski pitched Phantom to an Series dates are June 16, July 21, and August wind, BUSC had the better of play, with Jay on to face the Indians in the Championship first and second. Brandon and Greg then 8-2 win over a stubborn team from Marin 18. The Tri-For-Real will be held on Septem- Jafarpour and Tommy Sander sending balls game on Saturday. pulled off a double steal, just in time for County; Lotoszynski also contributed a 3- ber 22nd. All races will start at 7:00 a.m., at out of danger. In the 13th minute, Sander set In the Championship game the Rangers Brandon to score on Ryan Ortisi’s infield run Home Run to seal the victory. In the Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 Stanley up for a direct kick near midfield on the left. started strong building a 4-1 lead in the 1st ground out RBI. That run held up as Ryan Championship Game, against a strong team Blvd., Pleasanton, CA. (The actual 20th year He sent a precision ball over the top of the inning as Jonathan Camello slammed a 3-run Probst shut down the Cubs in the fourth and from Novato, pitcher Johanna Grauer turned even will be the August triathlon.) There is defense to an on rushing Trevor Morrissey. home run scoring Austin Piscotty and Kyle fifth and innings. Ryan Probst pitched out in a brilliant performance. Grauer faced the a 1,000-participant maximum for each Morrissey finished cleanly for the 1-0 lead. Moreno. Jacob Wipfli would also cross the of a bases loaded no out jam in the fourth minimum 21 batters in a 7-inning game, triathlon. One of Jafarpour’s long balls almost found plate in the 1st. The Rangers continued their inning. Ryan Ortisi fielded a sharp ground striking out 20! The only batter to reach base To register or to receive more information the net as the SCA keeper came off his line hot hitting as they added 3 runs in the 2nd ball at short and made a perfect throw to Zeke received a walk, but was immediately thrown about On Your Mark Events’ Tri-For-Fun and went too far, the ball bouncing off his inning as Moreno hit a 3-run home run Burgermesiter at home to force a runner for out attempting to steal by catcher Ashley Triathlon Series, call 209-795-7832 or visit hands for a corner kick. Morrissey drove a scoring Austin Piscotty and Bryson Sherman, the first out. Ryan Probst then struck out the Lotoszynski. Key hits in the 4-0 champion- their Web site at hard, low corner that Alex McArthur headed and 5 runs in the 3rd as Jonathan Camello hit next batter and got the third out on a high pop- ship game victory were delivered by Molly www.onyourmarkevents.com. in for the 2-0 lead in the 16th minute. Late his second 3-run home run scoring Ryan up to shortstop that Ryan Ortisi caught. In the Phillips, Ashley Lotoszynski, and Katie in the half Sander, who was lights out Anderson and Piscotty giving the Rangers a bottom of the fifth inning after the Cubs lead Eppard. defensively, had another cross in the box that 12-1 lead. off batter singled, Ryan Probst struck out the Phantom 14U take Third in San Baseball Camp the SCA defender had to play with his arm. Kyle Moreno not only had a great day at next two batters, and then Zeke Burgermesiter Mateo: The Phantom 14U’s finished 3rd Livermore High Varsity Baseball Coach The subsequent PK was driven off the cross- the plate, but he pitched a wonderful game fielded a hard hit ground ball at shortstop a place over the weekend in the George Feeley bar and the half ended 2-0. The wind picked David Perotti is hosting a week long summer against the Indians allowing 3 hits and 3 runs fired a perfect throw to Sam Arnold for the Classic at Beresford fields in San Mateo. camp. Each camper will receive individual up in the second half and SCA could do while striking out 8 in 6 innings to lead the final out. Ryan Probst and Ryan Ortisi Phantom was led by pitcher Kim Grano who nothing offensively. They were pinned deep instruction from coaches and Livermore High Rangers to the 12-3 victory. earned game balls for their outstanding play. gave up just 5 runs in 19 innings of work players, a snack each day and a camp shirt. in their end. Rugged midfield play by Michael Roster- Ryan Anderson, Austin Piscotty, Cardinals 4, Astros 13: Cards lost to the while striking out 17 and walking only 3. Florian and Ryan Shori made sure they stayed Kyle Moreno, Jonathan Camello, Jacob Astros in a major upset game. Morgan Phantom’s offense was led by Macy Masajlo there. Despite some late rough stuff, United Wipfli, Eric Crispell, Mark Slifer, Parker Johnston hit a triple but was unable to score. and Alli Pluschkell. Phantom defeated held firm for the 2-0 whitewash. Top Bryan, Jack Hoffman, Sean Walsh, Grant Jake Wilgus hit a double for 2 RBIs. Mikey Burligame Flames 7-6 in the quarterfinals Offensive Players: Trevor Morrissey, Alex Miller and Bryson Sherman. Manager- Ron Babcock also scored a run with a great single before falling to Belmont 2-1 in the semi- McArthur, Tommy Sander; Top Defensive Anderson, Asst Coaches- Don Camello and then rounding the bases. Scott Rasnick hit a finals. Players: Michael Florian, Jay Jafarpour, Mike Piscotty. line drive bringing in Johnston for the 4th and Ryan Shori. Junior 80s: The PALL Junior 80 final score of the game. On defense, Stephen Pleasanton BUSC Premier U16 took Yankees continued their late inning out- Chipman, Collin Blaney, Brian Blasquez Livermore Smoke on the Hayward Aztecs, losing a close match bursts, scoring four runs against the Marlins and Wilgus all pitched well. Ryo Nagai made The Livermore Smoke 12-under Black 3 to 2. Jamie Alcantor headed in one goal off and seven against the PNLL Cardinals, to the play of the game when he caught a high (B division) team won the championship of a corner kick. Dillon Mullaney netted the record 7-5 and 11-8 victories in games last fly ball in center field. the Sunnyvale Spring Blast on June 2-3 at second goal, assisted by Trevor Dawson. Top week. Cardinals 13, Brewers 12: Morgan Twin Creeks Softball complex. Among the Offensive Players: Jamie Alcantor; Dillon In the first game with the Marlins, the Johnston started things off in the 1st inning girls who contributed to the strong showing Mullaney; Trevor Dawson; Top Defensive Yankees, took a 3-1 lead, but the Marlins with a base hit bringing in Chet Koziol to for the Smoke were Lexi Meyer, Ashley Players: Matt Donner; Scott Sweetnam; scored three in the fourth and 1 in the fifth to score. Jake Wilgus then hit a double bringing Weiler, Marina VanVliet, Bianca Devoto, Jamie Alcantor. go ahead 5-3. Mitchell Reed brought home in Johnston for the 2nd score. In the 3rd, Niki Lupo, Korrina Botelho, Tabitha Heinz, San Ramon Santos 0, South San Jose a run with a ground out to short and bLke Collin Blaney made the play of the game with Morgan Meyer, Megan McEntee, McKenzie Lobitos 0: The U14 San Ramon Santos Schultz scored on an errant pickoff throw to the Cardinals first home run of the season! A Hubert, Selena Shang, and Kayla Smith. played to a 0-0 tie against the Soth San Jose third. Garrison Janes shut down the Marlins single by Scott Rasnick and a double by Brian This was after finishing in a third-place tie as Lobitos Sunday in NorCal Premier Division in the top of the sixth with three strikeouts Blasquez loaded the bases and Wilgus came the host team on Memorial Day weekend in Soccer. The Santos took control of the game and a walk. With two out and no one on, in with a triple to clear the bases for 3 more Livermore. early and kept it throughout the physical Trevor Uyeda hit a double over the left runs. Ryo Nagai made his debut on the game. The Santos defense and mid-field kept fielder’s head and then went to third on a wild pitchers mound in the fastest inning of the the Lobitos to only one shot on goal in the pitch. Becker McGuire walked and stole game with plays to 1st for 2 outs and striking Baseball Camp first half and two in the second. Dimitri second to put runners at second and third. The out a Brewers player holding the team score- Foothill High School varsity baseball Shocron had an outstanding game leading Marlins brought in a new pitcher, but he less. With the Cardinals behind by one run coach, Angelo Scavone and his staff will many of the Santos attacking opportunities balked in Uyeda. McGuire scored on another in the 5th, Brock Gustafson stepped up to the instruct on the fundamentals of offense, along with Guillermo Rivas and Matheus Marlin error to give the Yankees a 7-5 lead plate for a double and a steal to 3rd and Koziol defense, and pitching. Instruction also in- Menezes. Justin Scott, Grant Matsumoto going to the top of the seventh. Janes hit the hit a double for 2 RBIs. On a roll, Zachary cludes bunting, catching, throwing, all posi- and Matt Robbins anchored the Santos de- first batter in the seventh, but got the next two Roskopf hit hard for 2 more RBIs. Mikey tions (including catchers & pitchers), fense. hitters on a grounder to the mound and a strike Babcock also made his debut on the pitchers baserunning, and more. All campers will out. The final out was recorded when McGuire mound holding the Brewers. Stephen receive individual attention with an 8:1 fielded a hot shot at third base and threw to Chipman caught a high fly ball in left field instructor ratio. The camp is limited to the Lacrosse Summer Program Andrew Black at first for the final out. to end the game for the win. first 120 players to sign up. The Pleasanton Lacrosse Club Summer The game with the Cardinals was similar Majors: Giants 14, Rangers 5: Ryan The camp will be held at the Foothill Program registration is now open. Programs in nature. The Yankees scored a run in the first Maund started on the mound with consistent High School Varsity baseball field on Mon- are available for boys entering grades 1 thru when Paul Leoni singled in Michael pitching in the strike zone for 2 innings with day - Wednesday, June 25th-27th from 9AM 12. The program runs for six weeks starting McKinley. Then, after falling behind 2-1, Cory Frederickson behind the plate. Zachary – 12PM for all youth baseball players age 7- week of July 9th. 1st-8th grade program they retook the lead 3-2 in the third on a Hart followed in the 3rd striking out 3 batters 14. Both boys and girls are welcome. The cost includes one clinic station style practice per botched pickoff play at third that brought in a row with the bases loaded. Zach’s is $125 for all three days. For a sign up form week with a pickup type game on Saturday Nick Grave home and on a failed squeeze impressive pitching continued in the 4th as go to www.pleasantonpony.com. mornings. 9th-12 grade program is pick-up attempt on which the high and away pitch he struck out 3 of 4 batters. With Nick For additional information, please con- games only on Thursday evenings. Full went to the backstop. Janes was credited with Mendonca behind the plate, Derek Banister tact Coach Scavone at 925-461-7515 Ext 3#. equipment required for all players. Registra- a steal of home. The lead didn’t last long as took over the mound in the 5th and continued tion fee is $50 per player. To register and/or the Yankees made their own errors in the top the trend, striking out 2 of 3 batters followed obtain more information about the program of the fourth to allow the Cardinals to score by his consistent delivery to the strike zone 17th 800 Series see our website at four runs and take a 6-3 lead. in the 6th. The Giants’ defense kept the The score remained 6-4 until the bottom Greg Kwasniak rolled his career 17th 800 www.pleasantonlacrosse.com or call Byron Rangers in check with unassisted outs by series during league play at Granada Bowl last Hay at 925 998-5550. of the sixth when the Yankees went back to Sam Wagner, Kyle Wiest and Ryan Maund. work against a new Cardinal pitcher. Sam week. Greg competing in the Monday Mash- Precision fielding by Zachary Hart, Sam ers League started with a modest 223 game Skolnick singled to lead off. Nick Grave Wagner, Richard Vanderbilt, Ben Case, and walked. Patrick O’Brien singled up the and followed with a 255 and completed his National Rodeo Finals Nick Mendonca froze the scoreboard for the series with a 10 in a row 289 game. Greg also Kyle M. Labrucherie of Livermore is middle, past a drawn in infield, to drive in home team Rangers. early every Giants runs to tie the game. McKinley followed with recorded a 785 Series when he rolled a 279, competing in the bareback event at the 2007 player scored, bringing the season to a close 266 and a 240 during Match Club play. College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, a booming double to left center to bring home in the 6th with hot fielding for 3 consecutive, both runners and Uyeda followed up with a John Graf just missed the 800 plateau Wyoming this week. He is a sophomore at quick outs to end the game. when he rolled a 11 strikes in a row 299 game West Hills College. single to right plating McKinley. Joey Silva Mets 5, Giants 4: Kevin Buscheck’s walked to load the bases and, after another out and followed with a 258 and finally a 235 For more information about the rodeo single up the middle scored Joel Jurich with game for a 792 set in the Sunday Rollers finals, go to www.cnft.com. was recorded, Schultz also walked to bring the winning run in the bottom of the sixth home a run. Mitchell Reed capped the scoring league. inning to give the Mets a 5-4 victory over the The Championship Trio saw some top with a single up the middle. The Yankees Giants in the first round of the league playoffs handed the 11-6 lead to Andrew Black, who scores last week when Ray Salas had a 278, Gymfinity Gymnastics June 9. Grant Soyka spearheaded the winning 266 to complete a 959 4 game set and Roger Gymfinity Gymnastics hosted its first had pitched the fifth and sixth, and although rally by blasting his second home run of the the Cardinals managed to score a pair of runs, Purta’s 932 series was aided by his 269 and USAIGC Invitational in Livermore. The game to lead off the sixth and tie the score at 246 and Joe Monastiero had a 268 in the same team from Gymfinity combined to take first Black struck out the final three hitters to get 4-4. Jurich then singled, Max Sanderson the win for the Yankees. loop. Jim Foscalina used a 246 to complete place. reached on an error, and one out later, a 617 set in the Cocktail League and then Highlights for Gymfinity are: Level Buscheck delivered his game-winner. returned to compete in the Monday Bronze - age 12 and up - VAULT: Emily Foothill Little League Sanderson pitched 3 1/3 innings of relief, Primetimers and rolled a 242, 225 and a 210 Buyer, 1st, 8.6; BARS: Buyer, 1st, 9.0; Pleasanton Foothill Little League results striking out four to earn the victory. Soyka, for a 677 series, while Rich Costa’s 256 game BEAM: Buyer, 1st, 8.8; FLOOR: Buyer, from last week: 2nd, 8.9; ALL-AROUND: Buyer, 1st, 35.3. AA Division: The Devil Rays defeated Level Silver- All Ages- VAULT: Gabby the White Sox 12 - 9 in a wild game. The four Schulz, 1st, 8.9; Taylor Fleer and Moira White Sox pitchers, Matt Stiles, Hector Andrews, T2nd, 8.85; BARS: Schulz, 1st, Vega, Jairus Woodson and Jack Sanderson 8.7; Fleer, 3rd, 7.4; Andrews, 4th, 7.35; struck out ten Devil Rays batters. Matt had BEAM: Schulz, Fleer, and Andrews, T2nd, 4, Hector 2, Jairus 1 and Jack 3. Aaron Wong, 8.2; Floor: Schulz, 2nd, 9.0; Fleer, 3rd, 8.9; Matt Stiles, Ethan Lipsker, Joshua Ott, Sam Andrews, 4th, 8.8; ALL-AROUND: Schulz, Cukar, Jack Sanderson, Jairus Woodson, 1st, 34.8; Fleer, 3rd, 33.35; Andrews, 4th, Hector Vega, Nick Powers, Tommy Serrano, 33.2. Jackson Freese and Tatsuya Hareyama led the White Sox offensive attack. Matt Styles, Tatsyua Hareyama, Jairus Woodson, Ethan Pleasanton American LL Lipsker, Joshua Ott and Jackson Freese made Pleasanton American Little League re- terrific plays on defense. Jairus Woodson sults: earned the game ball for his outstanding play. Majors: The PALL Major Rangers cap- White Sox 13, Padres 13: As the score tured the League Championship and the would dictate, there was a lot of action in this automatic birth to the District 57 Tournament last wild game of the season. The nine White of Champions for the 3rd year in a row. After Sox pitchers, Nick Powers, Aaron Wong, completing the regular season with a 19-1 Ethan Lipsker, Sam Cukar, Tommy Serrano, record, the Rangers entered the playoffs as the Jackson Freese, Tatsuya Hareyama, Joshua top seed. Ott and Jack Sanderson did a great job. On In the semi-final game the Rangers jumped offense, the White Sox were led by Jackson out to an early 6-0 lead in the 1st inning as Freese who had two singles, a walk, three runs Ryan Anderson hit 2 doubles and drove in 2 scored, two RBI and two stolen bases; Aaron runs, Kyle Moreno hit a 3-run Home Run and Wong who had two singles, one run scored, Eric Crispell had a RBI single. The Rangers one RBI and one stolen base. Tatsuya would add another run in the 2nd as Moreno Hareyama caught a screaming line drive in doubled and Crispell drove him in with a center field. Ethan Lipsker, Aaron Wong, double, and 2 more runs in the 4th as Jonathan Nick Powers and Sam Cukar tagged out a Camello hit his 7th home run of the season Padres runner. Jack Sanderson threw out a driving in Moreno to stake the Rangers to 9- runner from right field who tried to stretch a 1 lead. Austin Piscotty, (2 INN, 1-1b, 0-runs, single into a double . Joshua Ott snagged a 3-k’s) and Jacob Wipfli, (2-Inn, 2-H, 1- R and hard hit ball at shortstop and threw out the 2-K’s) helped contain the White Sox from the potential go ahead run at the plate - Ethan mound through the first 4 innings. After the Lipsker made a great tag. Hector Vega, White Sox mounted a late game charge Joshua Ott, Ethan Lipsker, Aaron Wong, bringing the score to 9-7 in the top of the 6th, Nick Powers and Tommy Serrano played Jack Hoffman came in to pitch with the bases excellent catcher position for the White Sox. loaded and 2 outs, he was able to get the hitter Jackson Freese, Aaron Wong and Sam Cukar The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 - PAGE 7 High School Project Spreads Word On Saving Water

Water conservation awareness boxes. to use the washing machine. Also continues to spread among Marcelino said that she dis- check on sprinklers so they are young people. Trish Marcelino’s tributed fliers in her condo- watering the lawn, not the side- project this week at Amador Val- minium area in Vintage Hills, and walk, and check pipes for leaks. ley High School in Pleasanton is also at a nearby park. The head- Clean vegetables in a bowl of a good example of it. line on their flier says that “Cali- water instead of running tap wa- Zone 7 Water Agency last fornia is drying up ... help our ter over them. Furthermore, by month honored youth winners of state conserve water ... to prevent reducing the water pressure in a contest for Water Awareness mandatory cutbacks.” your home, you can reduce the Month. Zone 7 director Sarah Among the conservation tips flow rate at the faucets. Palmer, a high school teacher in listed are reduction in faucet flow, The team’s global issue for its Livermore and Pleasanton, has shorter showers, putting washing report dealt with the growing had her students undertake wa- machines on a lower water-use problem of hackers’ crimes ter projects. Some Amdor Valley setting, less automatic dish- against the computers of the Es- Five New Eagle Scouts students have volunteered to washer use, and installation of tonian government and citizens, said Marcelino. The hackers are Five Pleasanton Boy Scouts were recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a special court take part in environmental clean- low-flush toilets. Other sugges- up and scientific study at the tions are turning off the faucet trying to obtain people’s credit of honor in Pleasanton at the Specialty Sales showroom. All are members of Pleasanton Boy nearby Arroyo Del Valle. card numbers and government Scout troops affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The rank of Eagle while brushing teeth, installing The latest example of youth restricted-flow shower heads, and data, she said. is the highest in scouting and requires a minimum of 21 merit badges as well as service in involvement was Marcelino’s waiting until there is a full load youth leadership positions in the troop and the planning and implementing of a service project project, on a team with four other benefiting the community. Those honored were Nick Johansen, who arranged for the donation students — Mindy Chen, Eve of computers to schools and charitable organizations; Brandon Barkdull, who worked with Edelman, Valerie Yim, and his troop and family to put together 100 72-hour emergency kits and then donated them to Chelsea Acker. They are students needy families; Bowman Bagley, whose project consisted of building a safety cable rail along in Chris Murphy’s world history a hillside pathway; Mark Warren, who along with 30 workers repaired and refurbished the class. Murphy assigned class playground at the Shepherd’s Gate women’s shelter; and Spencer Miller, who planned and members the task of choosing conducted a canned foods drive for the Open Heart Kitchen. one global issue and one local one for reports, which were due this week. The team’s local topic, water conservation, is not only for Flag Retirement Box Provided Pleasanton and the Valley, but the entire state, said Marcelino. The to Livermore by Girl Scout team spent a month on its topic. They sent a press release via e- Kathleen Rosell, a Pleasanton old flags are stored at the Fire holding retirement ceremonies at mail to newspapers late last week, Girl Scout, recently unveiled her Station. He said he was sure that Camp Parks and the Alameda which said that “through our re- Gold Award Project in front of many businesses and residents of County Fairgrounds. Livermore search, we have learned that Cali- Livermore City Hall. “Katie” as Livermore have a similar need. Boy Scout Troop 931 has volun- fornia is in urgent need to save she is know to her friends, is a He felt that City Hall would be teered to take on the responsibil- water because of the lack of rain- senior Girl Scout in Troop 3991 an accessible and public place ity for regularly emptying the fall in the past year, and the need in Pleasanton. For her Gold for this box. box. of water resources to provide for Award service project, the Girl Rosell discovered, when re- The Livermore Elks Club has the growing population. If this Scout Equivalent of an Eagle searching flag retirement, that volunteered to store the flags be- issue is ignored, there might be a Scout project, Rosell chose to more than $550 million is spent tween retirement ceremonies. big chance of another mandatory donate a Flag Retirement Drop each year in the U.S. to import The cost of the project was ap- cutback, such as from 15 years Box to the City of Livermore. and manufacture flags. Consid- proximately $1,600. Local ser- ago when the water shortage The Flag Retirement Drop Box ering population and flag sale vice clubs have donated to negatively affected California.” is the culmination of Rosell’s statistics, it is likely that residents Rosell’s project. The release said, “Addition- desire to do something Patriotic and businesses in the Livermore Rosell, a senior at Foothill ally, since California is one of the for her community and the area, purchase more than 5,000 High School, is editor-in-chief of leading agricultural regions in community’s need for a place to flags per year and may need to the year book, JV Section Leader the nation, it is important for our deposit the many hundreds of retire as many as 3,000 flags per for the Foothill Winter Guard state to maintain an adequate year. Team, member of the Foothill flags which become worn or supply of water for our crops.” The U.S. Flag Code recom- Marching Band and a ten-year faded each year and too tattered The team researched water for patriotic display. mends that retired flags be burned Silver Award Girl Scout. She will conservation ideas on the When Rosell proposed this in a respectful ceremony. Local attend Cal State Fullerton in the idea to the City of Livermore, Boy Scout Troops usually take fall as a Photo Communications internet. They printed a flier with Mayor Kamena embraced the on this responsibility for the area, major. a dozen or so conservation tips idea and suggested that the box on it. They put the fliers at bus be placed in front of City Hall. stops and in people’s home mail- When a similar box was placed in Pleasanton last year, hundreds Two Livermore High Students of flags found their way into the box within just a few months. Selected for Teller Scholarships Mayor Kamena said that the City Two Livermore high school by the Livermore High School alone retires numerous flags each students have won the Lawrence Science Department for the Bank year from public buildings. The Livermore National Laboratory’s of America Excellence in Science prestigious Edward Teller Sci- and Math award. She also has ence Scholarship. This year’s participated in the Department of award winners are Ayano Energy’s Science Bowl since her Kohlguber of Livermore High freshman year. Kohlguber plans School and Ann Rosa of Granada to attend UC Berkeley in the fall High School. where she will study molecular The awards, instituted in 2004 and cell biology. in honor of the late Dr. Teller, Rosa has taken six science physicist and Lab co-founder, are courses in high school and has given by the Laboratory to served as a science tutor. Her over- graduating seniors who excel in all grade point average is 3.93. science studies. Each student She received first place at both will receive a $1,000 scholarship the Livermore Science Odyssey and is eligible for a paid summer and the Lab’s Tri-Valley Science internship at the Lab when they and Engineering Fair in the cel- complete their first year of col- lular and molecular biology cat- lege. egory for a project in which she Kohlguber has established an and her twin sister Mary used William L. K. Shill overall grade point average of 4.4 DNA testing to determine that in all academic areas. She ranks they are indeed identical twins. 1 out of 448 in her class. She has Rosa will be attending Cal State Eagle Scout participated in the Lab’s Tri-Val- East Bay in the fall to study mo- Honors for ley Science and Engineering Fair lecular biology and hopes to pur- in March with her project “The sue a career in research or teach- William Shill Effect of Organic Materials on ing. Soil Composition and Respira- The awards were presented to William L. K. Shill, a member tion in Composts” for which she the students by Lab managers at of Boy Scout Troop 906, has received a first place award in the each of their high school’s awards completed the requirements environmental sciences cat- ceremonies in Livermore. qualifying him to receive egory. She has been nominated Scouting’s highest rank Eagle Scout. William has enjoyed the scouting program since his first Tiger Cub meeting. He has espe- cially enjoyed the outdoor ad- ventures and has become a ca- pable backpacker. William had the opportunity to expand his leadership qualities in his troop, in a variety of school and church responsibilities and while at- tending Brown-Sea Scout Camp. He was awarded the Medal of Merit for service to a fellow hiker on the Mount Tamalpais trail. Working with East Bay Re- gional Park Ranger Sue Schwartz, William designed and managed the construction of a concrete pad and sidewalk for a greenhouse located at the Mitch- ell Canyon Staging Area located in Mount Diablo State Park. This walkway and pad now allows easy access for all, including those in wheelchairs, who want to work within the greenhouse. An Eagle Court of Honor will be held on Saturday June 16th at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint lo- cated on Hillcrest Ave in Liver- more. William will be a senior at Livermore High School in the Fall. PAGE 8 - The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 Camp Kadima in Sunol Opens Registration Camp Kadima, a Jewish com- Kadima offers each camper an throughout the summer as long Beth Torah, Congregation Shir munity summer day camp for stu- opportunity to explore and de- as space is available. Rates for Ami, and Temple Beth Sholom dents entering kindergarten velop his or her personal iden- children entering grades kinder- and administered by Congrega- through eighth grade held at the tity in a warm, welcoming set- garten through 2 are $230 per tion Beth Emek of Pleasanton. Sunol Glen School in Sunol, is ting. Program Director Nathan week and $400 for two weeks and Camp scholarships are available accepting registrations for its Bellet integrates Jewish values, for older children $260 per week through most synagogues. Call fourteenth year of operation. themes, and practice into all the and $450 for two weeks, with re- 925-931-1055 extension 11 for Camp Kadima, the only Jewish camp activities.” duced rates for Counselors-in- more information. Extended care day camp in the East Bay, offers At Camp Kadima, many camp- Training. Drop-in days are $60 is offered through Sunol Glen Laddsville, the Precursor a range of activities from sports ers and staff return year after year. each. For a detailed schedule of School from 7 am to 6 pm at a to Livermore and outdoor programs to crafts The camper to staff ratio is 5:1. sessions and rates, go to cost of $6 per hour. For more in- and drama. Camp Kadima is open to chil- www.campkadima.org. formation, call 925-862-0525 or Before there was a town called Livermore, there was a little Each week campers take a field dren who will enter kindergarten Camp Kadima is supported by go to www.sunol.k12.ca.us. settlement called Laddsville, or Laddville, near the intersec- trip to such Bay Area destinations by Fall 2008 through middle grants from the Jewish Commu- To register for Camp Kadima, tion of Junction Avenue and Old First Street. In the 1860s Junc- as the Exploratorium, the schoolers entering eighth grade. nity Federation of the Greater go to www.campkadima.org. For tion Avenue, then called the Dublin and Laddsville Road, was Silliman Aquatic Center, and the There is also a Counselor-in- East Bay, Rob and Eileen Ruby more information on the camp, part of the old Stockton stage road through the valley. San Jose Tech Museum. Twice Training (CIT) program for those Philanthropic Fund of The Jew- call 925-931-1055 extension 11 Ladd Avenue preserves the name of the founder, Alphonso each week campers visit the Dub- entering ninth grade. The camp ish Community Foundation, and or 925-606-0822 or e-mail “Frank” S. Ladd, who claimed 160 acres in section 9 T3S/R2E lin Aquatic Center. Several ses- runs from June 25 through Au- Sinai Memorial Chapel. Camp [email protected]. with agricultural college scrip. He had actually claimed the sions also include an overnight gust 10 in one or two-week ses- Kadima Jewish Community Day Camp Kadima is supported by land when it was still part of Rancho Las Positas. The Liver- camping trip to Lake Del Valle sions. The camp also allows one Camp is co-sponsored by Con- public and private donations. To more family protested his claim. However, the courts ruled in in Livermore. Camp administra- or more extra drop-in days gregation Beth Emek, Temple make a donation, contact the 1871 that Livermore’s grant did not extend that far to the east, tor Sharon Cohen adds, “Camp camp information number. and Ladd’s heirs completed proof for the land in 1873 after his death. Frank Ladd was born in Maine in 1827 and married Sarah Brogan from County Antrim, Ireland, in New Orleans. They came to San Francisco in 1850 via a nine-month voyage around Cape Horn and soon had settled in Sunol Valley. While there, Constance West come when they came to her door. Claire A. Nash Charles Biederman Ladd served as the Alameda County constable from 1855 to Constance Elizabeth West Her cooking was gourmet, and a Claire A. Nash, 84, a longtime Charles Biederman died Tues- 1860. By 1865 the Ladd family had moved to the Livermore died January 26, 2007 in Pleas- place to stay was always avail- Livermore resident, passed away day morning, June 5, 2007, at his Valley. Ladd built his home and a wood and adobe two-story anton. She was 87. able at her home even when she peacefully at Washington Hos- home in Rochester, Vermont, with hotel with 19 rooms on his property near the present site of The native of Tennessee had was very sick. She always pital in Fremont on June 8, 2007. his family around him. He had Junction Avenue School. He planted a 77-acre vineyard in back lived in the Tri-Valley off and on thought of others before herself. She had earlier suffered a cardiac recovered from lung cancer three of the hotel. The Ladds had three daughters and one son, Jo- for over 50 years. Her passion for entertaining and arrest event. and a half years ago, but contin- seph, who was killed in 1877 in a hunting accident in the Liv- She is survived by a son and hosting celebrations was second Claire was born Sept. 29, 1922 ued to suffer from pulmonary fi- ermore hills when he was only 19. daughter -in-law Paul Fountain only to her love of decorating for in Los Altos to Joseph and Ellen brosis. Besides rooms available for 50 cents a night, Ladd provided Sr. and Susan of Tonopah, NV, all to enjoy at the holidays. At Grennan. She attended Los Altos Charlie, as he was known, beer, liquor, and cigars at a bar consisting at first of several son James Fountain Jr. of Dub- Halloween, despite her illness, Grammar School and graduated served as director of public af- rough planks laid over two upright barrels, with a stock of bottles lin, daughter-in-law Sandra Foun- she still made a point of person- from Mountain View Union High fairs for the Livermore National on a shelf behind. Later, more refined amenities were probably tain of South Lake Tahoe, 13 ally greeting each of the 200 or School. She attended Dominican Laboratory from 1989 to 1995, added—the list of assets in his probate record included “hotel grandchildren and eight great more costumed children coming College in San Rafael. She mar- when he retired to Vermont. Dur- fixtures and bar fixtures.” The hotel ad on June 12, 1869, in the grandchildren. She was preceded to her door. She always remem- ried Robert Nash in 1947. They ing his years at the lab, he helped Alameda County Gazette announced, “There is a livery stable in death by her husband bered her grandchildren, family, moved to Livermore in 1960 and open it up for more public aware- connected with the hotel, where good horses and buggies can Frederick O. West in 1975. and friends with cards and greet- were together until his passing ness and his work there helped at all times be had.” At her request, no funeral ser- ings at holidays, birthdays, in 1991. Claire worked for the get the National Ignition Facil- By 1868 the little community that sprang up around Ladd’s vices will be held. A celebration graduations, good times and telephone company and as a ity located in Livermore. holdings had about 50 inhabitants. According to the Gazette, of her life will be held at a later tough times. Starting with a bout teacher’s aide in Livermore for He was born in Chicago, Illi- Laddsville shared the unsavory reputation of its neighbor, Little date. with a rare disease in 1983, many years. In her spare time, she nois, on December 23, 1929. His Mexico. “Murray Township is infested with horse thieves, rob- Marilyn’s health started a enjoyed playing cards and visit- youth was spent there and, later, bers, and desperadoes, and they seem to congregate about Richard Allen Wood, Sr. gradual but persistent decline. ing with family and friends. in Appleton, Wisconsin. At the Laddsville.” Ladd’s hotel and bar attracted its share of undesir- Richard Allen Wood, Sr. died While some would consider her Claire leaves as a legacy her University of Wisconsin in Madi- able customers. A man named Hyde showed up on Aug. 9, 1868 June 9, 2007 in Pleasanton. He ability to live to almost 72 a family, which incudes daughters son, Charlie majored in journal- and demanded a drink. Ladd refused to serve him because he was 69. miracle of stamina, the true testi- Carolyn Paredes and husband ism and was very active in cam- was already drunk. Hyde grabbed a large water pitcher and He had suffered 27 years with mony of her strength was the con- John, and Margaret, sons John pus activities. He was a member struck Ladd on the head, causing a gash in his temple. Hyde Multiple Sclerosis. The native of stant giving in the midst of her and wife Sue and Tom and Wife of Sigma Chi Fraternity, business followed this up with another blow from a lager beer jug. The South Dakota had lived in Dub- suffering. Portia. She also leaves twelve manager of the Daily Cardinal two struggled and fell to the floor. The barkeeper and two Mexi- lin ten years and Pleasanton for The family would appreciate grandchildren and three great student newspaper, and, later, an cans ran in to help, but a gun went off. When Ladd stood up, 21 years. He served in the U.S. remembrances in the name of grandchildren, her younger sis- elected member of the Cardinal they found that Hyde had been shot in the stomach with his Navy as a radioman and after the Marilyn Bowe, in care of The ter Helen Kaiser, as well as many Board, which was the board of own gun. Ladd was cleared of any charge in the death since he military worked for 20 years as a Senior Support Program of the nieces, nephews, cousins and directors for the newspaper. had been defending himself. printing supervisor at the Draw- Tri-Valley, Pleasanton Senior many friends. In addition to her Charlie’s future wife, Carol, Frank Ladd died on Nov. 2, 1868, “whiskey the cause” when ing Board. His hobbies included Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleas- parents and husband, Robert, she worked with him in the Cardinal he was just 40 years old. drawing, playing cards, doing anton, CA 94566. James Bowe was preceded in death by her office, as did David Lowell, As- A large general store, a harness shop, blacksmith shop, bak- puzzles, playing dominos and and Mugg’s family would like to brother Bobby and sisters Connie sociate Publisher of The Indepen- ery, shoe store, seven or eight saloons, and two hotels were in playing with his grandchildren. invite you to a memorial celebra- and Geraldine. dent. After graduation from the the Laddsville area by the early 1870s. The principal private He was a member of the Dublin tion to remember Mugg’s life. It Mass of the Resurrection was university, Charlie had a career homes belonged to Adam Fath and Israel Horton. Horton’s house Senior Center. will be held on Sunday, July 1, celebrated June 12 at St. with advertising agencies in New and barn still stand on Old First Street. Joseph Le Conte, on his He is survived by his wife of from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Pleasan- Michael’s Catholic Church in York and with General Electric. way to Yosemite, camped near Laddsville on July 22, 1870. He 45 wonderful years, Edith Jewell ton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Livermore. Burial was at St. Blvd, Pleasanton. Rotary was also very impor- disagreed with the accepted population figures, declaring that Wood, a daughter, Carrie West of Michael’s Cemetery in Liver- tant to him, both in Livermore the town had 200 citizens—150 of them dogs that barked all Dublin, son Richard West, Jr. of more. and in Vermont. As a member of night long. He finally fell asleep, he said, only to be shaken Fremont, four sisters, two broth- Randy Maraccini Arrangements by Callaghan Randy A. Maraccini, 39, of At- Livermore Rotary, he served on awake by a train just before dawn that passed within 50 feet of ers and grandchildren Melissa Mortuary. its board of directors. In Ver- his campsite. West and Staci West of Dublin lantic, Iowa, passed away, Satur- day, June 2, 2007, at the Cass Frederick Anders Hall mont, he was president of his P. Henry Angelopulo, a native of Greece, opened his bakery and A.J. Wood of Fremont. He club and lead a Rotary Group and confectionary store in Laddsville in 1870. He advertised in was preceded in death by his par- County Memorial Hospital in Frederick Anders Hall passed the 1870-1871directory for Murray Township that he sold bread, Atlantic. away May 22, 2007 in Loma Study Exchange team to Paki- ents Clare and Ernest Wood. stan. The five member GSE team cakes, crackers, pies, and candy. “Weddings, balls, picnics and Private services are planned. Randy is survived by his wife, Linda, California. He was 63. other parties supplied with cakes and confectionary in superior In lieu of flowers, the family Tammy; father, Louis and his He was born in Oakland, Dec. met with Rotarians and profes- style and on the shortest notice.” Thomas Green, who often requests donations be made to wife, Marilyn of American Falls, 2, 1943 and grew up in Pleasan- sionals in Pakistan, comparing rode back and forth on his palomino pony between Dublin and the Multiple Sclerosis Founda- ID; brothers, Louis Maraccini, Jr. ton. He graduated from Amador professional information and ful- his family’s second store in Greenville, had pleasant memories tion or the National Kidney Foun- of Homestead, FL and Chris Valley High School in 1962, then filling ambassadorial duties. of stopping at the bakery for cookies and bread. In November dation. Maraccini of Tracy, CA; grand- attended Cal Poly San Luis Charlie and his wife, Carol, 1871 a fire burned most of Laddsville. The majority of the mer- Arrangements by Graham- mother, Amy Fiock of Grass Val- Obispo for two years. He served traveled and were very active in chants rebuilt closer to the railroad depot in what is now down- Hitch Mortuary. ley, CA; mother-in-law, Sharon in the Army and was sent to Viet- women’s literacy programs in town Livermore. Sarah Ladd managed the hotel after Frank’s Miskill of Griswold, IA; sister- nam 1966-1967. He graduated Pakistan, India and China. Carol death until it burned down in August 1876; only the adobe Marilyn Frances Bowe in-laws, Darla Hannan and Lisa from Cal Poly in 1972. is continuing these programs. He walls were left. The Ladd estate gave the land for the original Pleasanton resident Marilyn Bruning of Griswold, IA; brother- He is survived by his son, was also active in the political St. Michael’s church that was on First Street. Frances Bowe died April 28, in-laws, Ted Hannan of Omaha, Christian Hoelscher, who resides life in Vermont, serving in a po- NE and Tom Williamson of Livermore still has a resident who can boast of having been 2007 at the age of 71. She was in Portland, OR, and a sister, sition equivalent of mayor. born in Laddsville; in fact, Emil Cigliuti grew up there, and his known as “Muggs” to all. Griswold, IA; and many nieces Maren, who lives in Pleasanton. and nephews. Charlie leaves his wife of 53 parents lived in their home on Old First Street until their deaths. She was born August 20, He was preceded in death by his years, Carol; his daughter, Martha I like to think that the huge old eucalyptus tree near the railroad 1935, at home in the Mission Cremation has taken place mother, Blanche and father and there will be no services. Abbene of San Francisco; a son, tracks and the intersection of Ladd Street and Old First Street District in San Francisco to John Beuford (Boo), and his sister, William Biederman and his wife, remembers the earlier times. and Alice Haley (deceased). Af- Arrangements by Carol. Hockenberry Family Care in At- Fred enjoyed most outdoor Allison, of Ripton, Vermont; his (Readers can reach me at [email protected].) ter attending St. Peter’s elemen- sister, Peg Winter of Phoenix; AX, tary and becoming student body lantic. sports, especially snow and wa- president at Presentation High ter skiing, biking, playing golf and five grandchildren. A cel- School, she commuted to the Charles Wright and fishing. He loved to barbe- ebration of his life is planned for Barry Schrader to Present Talk College of Notre Dame (now Charles Richard Wright died cue. Fred enjoyed his friends and July 21 in Vermont. Notre Dame University), June 6, 2007 in Livermore. He the times they spent together. In his memory, donations can On 'Life After Livermore' Belmont. was 80. A celebration of Fred’s life be made to the Charles She will be remembered as He was born in Nebraska Janu- will be held at 1 p.m. on Sun., Biederman Literacy Project, Tri- Barry Schrader returns to dis- involved in many organizations devoted sister of Thomas Haley ary 23, 1927. He had lived in July 1 at Pleasanton Presbyterian Valley Bank, Attention: Kathryn cuss “Life after Livermore,” in that benefited from their volun- of Concord, and the late Irene Livermore for 48 years. He at- Church, 4700 Mirador Dr. Hohl or Patty Velasco; 1756 First one of the Livermore Heritage teering. Barry was a founding Wells, Lakeport, and the late Jack tended a vocational school for In lieu of flowers, donations Street, Livermore, California Guild history lectures. member of the Livermore Heri- Haley, Daly City. She was the electrical engineering. Charles may be made to a favorite char- 94550. The project is carried out Barry a long time Livermore tage Guild, Friends of the Vine- proud mother of Colleen (and worked as a car salesman for 35 ity. through Rotary and has tax ID resident will return for Rodeo yards, Rotary and on the Chabot- Tom) Davalos, Sunnyvale; Daniel years at Hayward Ford and was Arrangements by Graham- No. EIN-02-0809106. Week, Alameda County Fair and Bowe, Palm Springs; Celeste (and an appliance store owner. His Hitch Mortuary. Las Positas Community College hobbies included woodworking to give the History Talk. The Board. He also worked for the Joe) Earnshaw, Placerville; Mat- thew (and Annette) Bowe, High- and cabinetry. He was a political History Lecture will be on Wed. Livermore Herald, Sandia Corp. activist. June 20 at the Civic Center Li- and at Lawrence Livermore Lab. lands Ranch, CO; grandmother of Devin and Sean Diaz; Joseph He is survived by his wife of brary, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Come early for refreshments 54 years, Evelyn Leona Wright, Livermore. Doors open at 7 pm. and chit chat. A $2 donation is and Kaleigh Earnshaw; Christian and Lauren Bowe. And her love daughter Evelyn Beauchamp of While residing in Livermore suggested. For more information Livermore, a son, Charles A. Barry and his wife, Kay, had been will continue to touch numerous call 443-9740. nieces, nephews, grandnieces Wright of Red Bluff, sister Marge and grandnephews. Schrantz and brother Peter From her husband, James Wright, both of Casper, Wyo- Dad's Day Activity at Farmers' Market Bowe, “Muggs was my hero, best ming, seven grandchildren and On June 14, the Livermore are in season. Nectarines and friend, lover, Devil’s advocate one great grandchild. He is also Farmers’ Market will feature a apricots are still available as are (thank God!), frank realist, beau- survived by many nieces and kids activity designed with dad strawberries and cherries. tiful lady, partner through thick nephews. He was preceded in in mind. Kids can stop by the The Alameda County Master and thin, sweet baboo, and wife death by his siblings Tom, Daniel activity booth and make dad a Gardeners will be at the market of 51 years.” The two met and and Mike Wright, Mavis Father’s Day button. to answer questions about gar- fell in love in 1954 while repre- Goodrich and Fay Winget. The market is open every dening. Livermore artists will be senting the Bay Area at a college Funeral services were held Thursday through Oct. 18 from 4 conference in Chicago. June 12 at Sunset Community at the market throughout the sea- Church in Livermore. to 8 .m. in Carnegie Park, 3rd son. Everything in the garden grew Street and J Street. and flourished under her green Arrangements by Graham- For more information, go to Hitch Mortuary. The evenings feature music www.pcfma.com or contact Liv- thumb. Muggs, the nickname and locally grown produce. ermore Downtown Inc. at 373- bestowed somehow by her dad, Currently California peaches 1795. made sure that everyone felt wel- The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 - PAGE 9 Performing Arts Theater's Resident Companies Performance Schedule Set With construction of the Liv- Beyond their regular season season ticket information con- ermore Valley Performing Arts of events, each of the resident tact: Art Scott at (925) 447-8269. Center’s new 500-seat theater companies will participate in Livermore Valley Opera: La nearing completion, LVPAC to- special performances as part of Boheme October 20, 26 & 27 at day announced the 2007-08 the two week gala opening cel- 8pm and October 21 & 28 at schedule of performances for the ebration for the 500-seat theater. 2pm; Carmen March 15, 21 & 22 theater’s resident companies. The celebration begins with a at 8pm and March 16 & 23 at “The 500-seat theater was cre- public ribbon cutting ceremony 2pm. For season ticket informa- ated in part to provide a home and open house on Saturday, tion contact: (925) 960-9210 or for the Tri-Valley’s performing September 29th and continues www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com. arts groups and presenting orga- through October 13th. Indi- Livermore-Amador Sym- nizations, including Del Valle vidual tickets for all events at the phony: all concerts begin at 8 Fine Arts, Livermore Valley Op- 500-seat theater will go on sale p.m. December 1 Consecration of era, Livermore-Amador Sym- in early September. A full sched- the House; February 9; March 30; phony, Valley Dance Theatre, ule of performances will be re- May 17. For season ticket infor- Valley Concert Chorale and the leased in late August. Many of mation contact: (925) 373-6824 Pleasanton Playhouse” said Len the individual resident compa- or www.livamsymph.org Alexander, LVPAC’s Executive nies are currently accepting sub- Pleasanton Playhouse: Director. scription ticket orders for their Cinderella January 18, 19, 25, 26 “We’re delighted that over 60 upcoming seasons. Contact in- & February 1 at 8pm and Janu- events and performances will be formation appears with each ary 20, 27, February 2 & 3 at 2pm. presented in the inaugural sea- group’s performance schedule. The Music Man April 4, 5, 11, son by our resident companies. Interested patrons may contact 12, 18 & 19 at 8pm and April 6, We expect that additional events the group directly for more in- 13 & 20 at 2pm. Beauty and the Photo - Doug Jorgensen will be announced in the com- formation and to order tickets. Beast July 18, 19, 25, 26, August The Livermore Police Department participated in the Special Olympic Torch Run last ing weeks by both the resident For more information, contact 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 8pm and July 20, Wednesday. The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Sacramento on June 1 and arrived in companies and other Bay Area the Livermore Valley Performing 27, August 3 & 10 at 2pm. For groups such as the Pacific Cham- Berkeley on June 8 for the opening of the summer games. In the photo, they are running Arts Center at (925) 373-6100 or season ticket information con- down First Street heading towards Pleasanton where they handed off the torch to Pleasanton ber Symphony, San Francisco go to tact: (925) 462-2121 or Lamplighters, Bay Area Dance www.livermoreperformingarts.org. www.pleasantonplayhouse.com. Police. Company and the Lawrence Liv- LVPAC Resident Companies’ Valley Dance Theatre: The ermore National Laboratory’s 2007-08 Season Schedule: Nutcracker December 15, 16 & Science Saturdays. In addition, Del Valle Fine Arts: all start at 22 at 2 & 7pm. For ticket infor- we will soon announce the first 8 p.m. November 3 DiVenezia mation contact: (925) 243-0927 season of LVPAC Presents, spon- String Quartet; December 8 Jon or www.valleydancetheatre.com Livermore Hires New Economic sored by Shea Homes, and fea- Nakamatsu, Piano; February 2 Valley Concert Chorale: turing nationally and interna- Albers Trio; April 26 Binelli- March 8 at 8pm Carmina Burana. tionally known performers and Ferman-Isaac Trio; May 24 Pre- For ticket information contact: Development Director ensembles.” miere Saxophone Quartet. For (925) 866-4003. M. Robert White has been sion for the City of West Sacra- ate Degree in Governance from hired to serve as Livermore’s new mento, where he currently re- Queens University, Belfast, I-680 Has Relatively Low Commuter Buffer Time Economic Development Direc- sides. Northern Ireland. He is expected Commuters who choose In- time was 40 minutes. to-Oakland morning drive, and tor. “I think this position will to begin work at the City in late terstate 680 as their route to San In addition, the “buffer time” for the San Jose to San Francisco He replaces Kevin Roberts, prove to be an exciting and chal- June. Francisco in the morning can was measured. That’s the amount afternoon commute. who anounced his retirement lenging opportunity. I look for- count on a fairly reliable time of extra time a motorist should Part of the problem on the Fre- earlier this year. He is leaving at ward to working with the Mayor, for the trip every day, according allow in case of unforeseen prob- mont-to-Oakland morning com- the end of June. City Council, City Manager, City to a survey by the Metropolitan lems above and beyond the regu- mute is the heavy truck traffic, For the past five years, Mr. leadership and the community in Transportation Commission lar drive, such as a crash, wet- said Goodwin. “It’s the number- White has held the position of fulfilling the plans already un- (MTC). weather delay, or a stalled truck one truck corridor in the region. Deputy Director for the Sacra- derway. Livermore is obviously MTC studied six popular or car. On average, the buffer time Truck traffic is a factor in reli- mento County Department of a place that has created a vision commute routes, some in the on I-680, which also assumes ability,” he said. Economic Development and In- and has outstanding potential to morning and some in the after- travel on Highway 24 and the The results are being pub- tergovernmental Affairs. He also cement its place as a leader in noon. The surveys were con- Bay Bridge, is six minutes. lished now, so that city planners directs the Business Environmen- the East Bay and the region. I ducted annually between 2004 The six minute buffer on the will have a handle on commute tal Resource Center (BERC), a am excited to be a part of this and 2006, to gauge a three-year commute from San Ramon to San times, and can judge local plan- business retention and expan- vision and will work hard to as- trend. The studies did not in- Francisco is two minutes higher ning with it in mind, said sion division within the Sacra- clude Interstate 580, although than three years earlier, said Goodwin. The data also will be sist the community in realizing that might be added next year, Goodwin. However, the good part of a report due early next mento County Executive’s Of- each aspect of the strategy al- said MTC spokesperson John news about the six minutes is that year to the MTC board. fice. He has focused on commer- ready laid out,” said White. Goodwin. it was the lowest buffer time Highlighted in that report will cial corridor revitalization, reuse White holds a B.S. degree in The survey measured the among the six routes studied. be a look at how land use in the of blighted properties and devel- Geology from California State typical time, on average, that the The range for the others was Bay Area affects its trade corri- opment of large community as- University, Chico; a Master’s in trip should take, 19 times out of from eight minutes for the Hay- dors, and how local land use de- sets, including a sports complex Planning & Development from 20. On the I-680 route from San ward-to-San Jose morning com- cisions affect the movement, and university. University of Southern Califor- Ramon to San Francisco, the mute, to 13 minutes for Fremont- Goodwin said. City Manager Linda Barton nia, and is working on a Doctor- in announcing the selection of White, stated, “We are delighted THANKS that Rob will be joining our Lead- (continued from page one) ership Team. His strong manage- Drummond estimates he’s bricks in the Tommy’s Deli build- Guild in 1975, right after the or- ment skills and broad-based eco- taken about 3,500 third graders ing. ganization was formed. He has nomic development experience on walking tours of downtown He also hands out souvenirs written numerous historical ar- is exactly in line with since 2000. The idea for the walk- along the way. At the site of the ticles on Livermore, covering Livermore’s economic develop- ing tours came up that year when old Chinese Laundry, near the topics such as the arrival of the ment initiatives.” a teacher from Croce asked him Depot Building on L Street, the automobile, the early railroad, With over 14 years of mana- if she could bring her class to the kids receive laundry tickets. Af- telephone service, the first gerial experience in both the pri- Livermore Heritage Guild’s His- ter Drummond relates the story churches, and the first library. vate and public sectors, White tory Center as a field trip. “I told of the $2,000 in gold coins that “That whetted my interest in reportedly has a strong financial her if she got her entire class here, the owner of the brewery found history and got me involved in and technical background man- I’d do them one better and take after the building burned down, inventorying historical struc- aging multi-million dollar pro- them on a tour of downtown,” he gives each child a gold col- tures and becoming an author,” grams. He has been successful in Drummond recalls. ored coin. he says. “We all know different developing multidisciplinary The walking tour makes a “I liked hearing the stories, es- things—you can’t expect every- partnerships, consensus building loop from the History Center in pecially the one about the laun- one to know everything. We’re a and crafting cooperative agree- the Carnegie Building through dry,” said Smith third-grader community of partners and I’m ments. White also serves as Vice downtown. Drummond makes a Navita Sohat. “I was surprised proud to share what I know with Chair of the Planning Commis- dozen stops to tell anecdotes, that there are houses that are over younger generations.” share pictures of how things used 100 years old. They really didn’t For more information on Liv- to look, and point out traces of look that old.” ermore history, visit the Liver- history such as bronze letters in Drummond has lived in Liv- more Heritage Guild’s website at the sidewalk in front of what used ermore for nearly 50 years. He www.livermorehistory.com. to be a brewery and recycled joined the Livermore Heritage

Effort Made to Find Homes for Shelter Cats and Kittens As part of the national Adopt manent homes this summer. Animal Rescue (www.tvar.org), a Shelter Cat Month campaign, According to the Humane East Bay SPCA Bishop Ranch Veterinary Cen- Society of The United States, an (www.eastbayspca.org), Pets and ter & Urgent Care is hosting an estimated 3-4 million animals Pals (www.petspals.org), Contra adoption event for local animal are euthanized in shelters across Costa Animal Services and oth- rescue groups in an effort to help the country each year. In June, ers. Each group will have cats and shelter cats and kittens find per- more cats and kittens are at risk kittens available for adoption and because June is the month when information about their organi- shelters are inundated with un- zation and how you can help. wanted cats and litters of kittens. Other vendors will be in at- PARADE tendance — local Lafayette art- (continued from page one) “We feel it is our obligation to support local animal rescue ist Vina Daniels owner of Paw nior) 1st VFW Post #7265; Color groups and shelters with their res- Printers Ceramics guard (junior): 1st San Anselmo cue efforts,” said Doctor Franklin (www.pawprinter.com) will be Police Explorer Post #306; An- Utchen co-owner of Bishop creating ceramic “paw print” im- tique vehicles: 1st Livermore Ranch Veterinary Center & Ur- pressions, while the founder of Heritage Guild 1944 Mack Fire gent Care. “This year, we’re tak- the Valley Humane Society’s Just Truck, 2nd Don Podesta 1923 ing our support one step further Like New Fund Doane Truck, 2rd Larry Kuntz by hosting an adoption event for (www.valleyhumanesociety.org) 1948 International Farmall Cub local animal rescue groups to will have animal boutique items Tractor; Classic cars: 1st North- help find homes for some of their for sale benefiting the Just Like ern California F-100 Elites. rescued cats and kittens.” New Fund – a program that pro- Equestrian awards, judged by The event will be held Satur- vides financial assistance to the the California State Horsemen’s day, June 23rd from 10-3 at public who have a sick or injured Association: Future horseman or Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center pet. woman: 1st Savanna Simon; Lo- & Urgent Care in San Ramon. Bishop Ranch Veterinary cal western (junior): 1st Simone Rescue groups participating in Center & Urgent Care is located Gonzalez, La Espuela Charra; the adoption event include Tony at 2000 Bishop Drive in San Ra- 2nd, Brittany Voss, Miss Liver- La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foun- mon. For more information, call more Junior Rodeo Queen 2007; dation (www.arf.net), Tri-Valley 925-866-8387 or go to Mounted group (senior): 1st www.webvets.com Alameda County Sheriff’s Posse, 2nd Calaveras-Tuolumne Cattlewomen, 2rd Diamond Hills Equestrian Center; Charro/Charra: 1st Jorge Gonzalez, La Espuela Charra; 2nd Rancho las Camelinas; Nov- elty: 1st Pari Cartier, Bay Area Cowboys and Cowgirls; 2nd Rancho las Camelinas; 3rd Sa- vanna Simon; Plain western: 1st Mega Davis, Miss Livermore Rodeo Queen 2007; Working western (senior): 1st Oakland Black Cowboys Association. PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007

Ravenswood Poetry Series, Sunday, enue, Livermore, beginning at 7:30 theater from auditions to perfor- June 17. p.m. and 4 p.m. at the p.m. The program will feature an art mance, including staging, dancing, Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Ar- demo by noted pastel artist and teacher singing, set design and construction, royo Road, Livermore. Hosted by Tina Moore. Tina has been a profes- makeup, props and costuming. It will Livermore Poet Laureate Connie sional artist and teacher for over 25 be offered in two sessions that run 9 Post. Featured readers Lynne Knight years and has works in many private a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Fri- and Roxane Beth Johnson will begin collections throughout the U.S. and day. At the Studio Theatre, located at at 2 p.m. An open mic will be held Canada. She was accepted into the 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, following the feature readers and a Pastel Society of America’s annual Pleasanton, CA. For children aged 7- short break (poems to be one page & show in New York City and received 12, with performances July 6-7 and forty lines or less). Light refresh- three awards in The Pastel Journal’s closing cast party July 7. Tuition is ments will be served. Admission is annual competition. Tina is a Signa- $275. Information: 462-2121 or $5. For more information, contact ture Member of the Pastel Society of www.pleasantonplayhouse.com. Connie Post at America and the Pastel Society of the Alameda County Fair, 95th annual [email protected] or go to West Coast as well as a member of the event June 22 to July at the fair- www. Poetrypost.com/upcoming Portrait Society of America. This grounds in Pleasanton: midway, car- events meeting is open to the public. There nival, livestock, contests, food, live Death Trap, Pleasanton Playhouse is no admission charge. horse racing, professional entertain- Studio Theatre, June 1-24. The Stu- Pleasanton Art League Fourth An- ment, and more. Theme “Sounds of dio Theatre is located at 1048 Ser- nual Children’s Art Workshop, a Summer.” Parade on Sat., June 23 in pentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. two day drawing workshop. This downtown Pleasanton. Curtain time on Fridays and Satur- two-day workshop for children ages 3-D Animation Workshop, Sat., June days is 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. For 10 and older will be held at the 23, 2 to 4 p.m. Dublin Library, 200 tickets or information, call 462-2121 Pleasanton Cultural Arts Center at Civic Plaza. Includes live interactive or go to 4477 Black Ave. in Pleasanton (next demonstrations, as well as historical, www.pleasantonplayhouse.com. to the Aquatic Center), on Monday, employment and career information. German Sommerfest, June 16 at The July 9, and Tuesday, July 10, from Steve Klitzing, a published educa- Barn in Livermore. All proceeds will 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The cost for the two- tional computer game designer and go to Livermore School Arts pro- day workshop is $40 per child, or educator, will be the presented. The grams. Livermore Cultural Arts $25 for one day. Siblings are $30 for workshop is free. For more informa- In the photo are (left to right) Tom Darter, Larry Kassin, and Michael Manring. Council sponsors the evening of fam- the two days or $20 for one day. This tion, call the library at 803-7275. ily entertainment. Dancing, dance cost includes all supplies. For ques- Performing Shakespeare Summer exhibition, and dinner. 5 to 10:30 tions, please contact instructor Academy There is still time to enroll p.m. Activities corner for children. Madelynn Ellis, (925)462-7964 or in TV-YPA’s “Performing Group Offers "Something New' in Chamber Music Admission tickets will soon go on [email protected]. Shakespeare” This intimate summer sale at various locations in Liver- Opera in the Vineyard, Sun., June 24, workshop is ideal for both novice Manring Kassin Darter, Roosevelt University, where he readers of Bass Player magazine. more, $10 for adults, $5 for children 14th Annual Summer Outdoor Per- and seasoned actors. Bob Lane will and $25 for a family of two or more formance presented as fund-raiser work with high school-age thespi- known for provocative complex also taught music theory and com- Larry Kassin (flute) founded children. Those interested in volun- compositions that tear down sty- the internationally recognized by Livermore Valley Opera. 5 to 8 ans. Through games and exchanges position. He has arranged two al- teering are invited to call Dick and p.m. music begins at 5:45 p.m. "Op- students will learn to understand his listic walls, will appear in con- bums of music for the Kronos Noe Valley Music Series in 1981, Doris Ryon, co-Festmeisters 447- era-tunity" drawing and silent auc- language, get to know his characters cert at the Unitarian Universal- Quartet — Monk Suite and Mu- at the acoustically superb Noe 8907. tion will be held. Cedar Mountain and discover how to use their own Pleasanton Art League annual show, Winery, 7000 Tesla Rd., Livermore. experiences and abilities to bring his ist Church in Livermore on June sic of Bill Evans — played key- Valley Ministry in San Francisco, June 18 to 22, Pleasanton Senior 30th. While listeners can hear California. His wide-ranging per- $30 includes one glass of wine. Bring work alive. This two-week academy boards on numerous Jerry Gold- Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasan- a chair or blankets. Wine and bever- culminates with the performances of echoes of classical, jazz, rock, smith film scores, and won sev- formance style has led to appear- ton. Public invited. No admission ages snacks and desserts available for each student – a scene and a mono- folk, avant-garde, and world eral composition awards. Darter, ances with Bobby McFerrin, Jes- charge. Reception, June 18, 5 to 7 purchase at the event. $30. 960- logue from one of Shakespeare’s p.m. 9210. plays. Info: www.TriValleyYPA.org. music in their performances, the who was born and raised in Liver- sica Williams, SF Klezmer Expe- Ed Kinney Lecture series: June 21: net result is something com- rience, Rhiannon, Sonia, and Box Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce This academy runs from July 2nd more, returned in 2001. He has Pleasanton Explodes-the Growth Luncheon, Tues., June 26 features through July 13th from 12:00 – pletely new: chamber music for been commissioned by Livermore Set, plus a recent CD release with Years of the 70’s and 80’s. Panel Larry Wilde, humorist, director of 3:00pm; performances are during the new century. Valley Performing Arts Center to Doors keyboardist Ray Manzerek incudes Jack Bras, Ted Fairfield, The Carmel Institute of Humor. Lun- the weekend of July 14th. Extended Roger McClain, and Ken Mercer. cheon 11:30 a.m. at the Palm Event care is available. Tuition is $275. “Wow, are these guys tight!” write a piece for piano and orches- and Beat poet Michael McClure. The Museum On Main in Pleasanton. Says Ray Manzarek, co-founder Manring Kassin Darter re- Center. $30 for chamber members, Come meet the director and select tra, which will be premiered by Lectures are at 7 p.m. at the museum. $35 nonmembers. Information or your scene and monologue on Tues- of The Doors. “If you like J.S. the Livermore-Amador Sym- leased their first CD, Scatter, in Reservations are requested. $5 mem- reservations, 846-5858. day, June 19th from 12-3pm at Triple Bach, you are going to love the phony (with Darter playing the 2002. Scatter is available from bers/$10 nonmembers. Memberships Junior Musical Theater Workshop, Threat Performing Arts in Liver- intricacies and delicacies of solo piano part) on October 13th, Amazon.com and CD Baby. Cop- available for purchase. The museum June 25 - July 6: Pleasanton Play- more. 315 Wright Brothers Avenue, is located at 603 Main Street, down- house gives instruction in all areas of Livermore 94551. Manring Kassin Darter. They as part of the culminating event ies will be available the night of town Pleasanton. For information, work together with much in the grand opening celebration the concert as well. call (925) 462-2766. simpatico, and each musician is of the new 500-seat theater. Manring Kassin Darter will The Pleasanton Art League Public Art Circuit has new exhibits at the a sensitive master in his own Michael Manring (bass), perform at the Unitarian Univer- following Pleasanton locations: right. And, of course, I love the known for his innovative ap- salist Church, 1893 N. Vasco ValleyCare Regional Oncology Cen- Annual PAL Show Set piano!” proach to the bass and adventur- Road, Livermore, on June 30th ter on W. Las Positas Blvd., Me & Mai Tom Darter, Michael ous solo concerts, has appeared at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available Friend’s Deli Cafe on First Street, Vogue Hair Studio on Sunol Blvd., The 38th Annual Pleasanton Art League (PAL) show will be held Manring, and Larry Kassin have on approximately 200 recordings, in advance ($13.00 general; and R. E. Realty Express on Hopyard. extensive, multi-faceted careers $8.00 senior/student/military) June 18 to 21 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. and toured throughout the Ameri- Main Street locations include Bank There will be a reception on Mon., June 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. to as musicians. cas, Europe, and Asia. He has re- through brownpapertickets.com of America, Towne Center Books, Tom Darter (piano), found- ceived Grammy and Bammie or from Fine Fretted Friends, and Keller Williams Realty. All PAL announce award wiiners. paintings at these sites are available This is a juried show open to all artists. ing editor of Keyboard maga- nominations, the Berklee School 2175 First Street, Livermore, and for sale to the public. A portion of the zine, established the Contempo- of Music Distinguished Alumni at the door ($15.00 general; proceeds supports PAL’s commu- The artwork will be available for public viewing from 9 a.m. to 4 rary Music Ensemble at the Chi- Award, two Gold Records, and the $10.00 senior/student/military). nity education programs. To partici- p.m. at the senior center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. cago Musical College of Bassist of the Year award from the pate in the Public Art Circuit as an There is no admission charge. artist or as a site partner, contact Lisa Davis at 925-518-4436. Livermore Art Association and Pleas- anton Art League, General meeting Symphony Announces Scholarship Winners and art demo, June 18, Almond Anthology Submission Deadline Extended Avenue School, 1401 Almond Av- 4th Street Studio is accepting submissions for the 2007/2008 The Livermore-Amador plays the trombone and has par- Jacobs School of Music at Indi- edition of Livermore Wine Country Literary Harvest. It is an anthol- Symphony presented four stu- ticipated in marching, concert ana University where he will ma- ogy of stories (fiction and creative non-fiction) and poems written dents awards at its final concert. and jazz bands and wind en- jor in violin performance. His Concert Violinist The four graduating high school semble throughout his high dream is to become the concert- and told by writers who have attended 4th Street Studio’s Saturday seniors were recognized for sig- school years. He has been com- master of a major symphony. Rocks Quarry Salons in Livermore. nificant contributions to school mended by the City of Pleasan- Max Loh, Amador Valley, re- Lane School The book release party, which will include readings from the and community music activities. ton for his artistic contributions ceived a Symphony Association anthology, will be a part of WordWalk, which will take place on Laudann Taravati, Livermore to the community including per- Award given this year in memory by Laura Hansen October 13th to coincide with ArtWalk in downtown Livermore. High, received the John H. Green formances in senior homes and at of Bernie Williams. As a pianist The students of the Quarry Details about location will be announced in May. Memorial Award. She is both a a fund-raising concert for victims he was a winner in the LAS Com- Lane School heard violinist Submissions must be sent electronically to: violinist and a pianist who has of hurricane Katrina. Technical petition for Young Musicians Aaron Meyer in concert Monday, [email protected] by June 30, 2007. Publication deci- participated in the symphony’s fields are in Jeffrey’s future. He this year. As a trumpet player, he May 21. The Villa assembly hall sions will be made by July 15, 2007 with notification no later than Competition for Young Musi- plans to be a mathematician, sci- performed in the high school at the Dublin Campus on August 1st. cians. Other music activities in- entist or engineer. wind ensemble, jazz and march- Tassajara Rd. was filled with lis- For more information, please contact Karen Hogan at 925 456- clude playing in the Tri-M ben- James Choi, California High, ing bands and brass quintet. Max teners, music and hors d’oeuvres 3100. efit concerts and in the pit or- received a Symphony Association performed as a pianist in a con- as part of a school community chestra for a musical. Her violin Award given this year in memory cert to benefit hurricane Katrina service project. The event pro- studies have inspired her to of Juanita Vidalin. James was the victims and as a trumpeter march- ceeds were donated to Kaiser teach violin and become a certi- principal clarinetist in the wind ing in the annual Pleasanton holi- House and Save The Children fied Suzuki teacher while attend- ensemble throughput high day parade. He will continue charities. ing UC Berkeley where she will school. He also plays piano. Per- music studies in college. He Blending a fusion of jazz, new major in chemistry. Her ultimate forming on the violin, he was a hopes to become a professional age and classical music, Aaron goal is to attend medical school winner in the LAS Competition pianist or composer. Meyer shared his talent and vir- and become a doctor. for Young Musicians this year. The award funds are adminis- tuosity with the crowd of stu- Jeffrey Lin, Foothill High, His music experiences include tered by the Symphony Associa- dents, teachers and parents. was awarded the Bill King Me- San Francisco Symphony Youth tion and supported financially by Trained as a classical violinist, morial Award. A pianist, he won Orchestra, Stanford Music Insti- the association symphony guild, his distinctive music has won the LAS Competition for Young tute, and Oakland Youth Orches- friends of the symphony and in- him appearances where most vio- Musicians in 2005. Jeffrey also tra. He has been admitted to the terested individuals. linists would not have the chance to play—venues like two World Peace Conferences (The Hague Livermore Library to Host Two Programs Featuring Authors and NYC), a special performance for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Authors Cara Black, Rhys Corbett’s “Blood In Paradise,” In her book, “Second and the NBA Western Conference Bowen and David Corbett will is set in El Salvador. The novel Chance,” to be released this Finals. He also performed for the discuss their mysteries set in for- has been praised by people such month, Green keeps her sense of students at a school assembly eign lands. The discussion will as Michael Connelley, “This big, humor, but strikes a more serious earlier in the day to enrich their take place during a special pre- brawny novel runs on full throttle tone looking at the effect a friend’s music appreciation. sentation at the Livermore Li- from first to last page.” death has on a circle of London- Students of The Quarry Lane brary on June 24 at 2 p.m. ers. School select and conduct their Black brings the streets of JANE GREEN This event will begin at 7 p.m. own community service projects Paris to life with her series fea- On Mon., June 25, author Jane in the craft-storytime room. as part of the character-building turing Aimee Leduc, PI Green will be at the library. curriculum at the private K-12 extraordinaire. In her latest out- Green is the bestselling author There is no admission charge school. Save the Children is an ing, “Murder on the IIe-Saint of eight novels and has sold over for these events. They are under- independent, non-profit charity Louis, murder comes right to the a million copies of her books written by Friends of the Liver- helping children in need by cre- doorstep of her historic island worldwide. Glamour calls her “the more Library as part of the Au- ating lasting change to end child apartment on the Seine. queen of chick lit.” Her novels fea- thors and Arts Series. poverty around the world. Bowen’s latest, “In Dublin’s ture funny, likeable underdog The library is located at 1188 For more information visit the Fair City, finds Molly Murphy re- heroines who triumph, and in the So. Livermore Ave. For informa- website: www.quarrylane.org or turning to Ireland. Hew newest end, find true love. tion, visit www.livermore.ca.us. call (925) 829-8000. heroine, Lady Victory Georgiana Her first book, “Straight Talk- Charlotte Eugenie (aka Georgie) ing,” was about a single career girl will be featured in her upcoming looking for the right man. Her sec- “Her Royal Spyness,” set in Lon- ond novel, “Jemima J,” was an in- don. ternational bestseller. Saturday Salon Designated 'Blooms Day' 4th Street Studio invites writers to read and listeners to listen at its monthly Saturday Salon on Saturday June 16th at 7:30 p.m. at 4th Street Studio, 2235 Fourth Street, in Livermore. This month’s salon celebrates Blooms Day — a Day in a Place. Karen Hogen comments, “You can interpret that however you want. Everyone is a featured writer; everyone has up to 10 minutes to share their work.” Public is welcome. People are welcome to just come and listen as well. For more information, contact Karen Hogan at 925 456-3100 or by email at [email protected]. The Independent, JUNE 14, 2007 - PAGE 11

Tourney Benefits Animals more Valley Wine Growers Associa- lywood drama? Officer Steward will Price is $34.95 per person and June 21 at Lynnewood Methodist at 2:00. Bring your dog and meet at tion will be hosting a Quest for Excel- talk about the capabilities and limita- includes three glasses of wine, 4 course Veteran’s Plaza Park, 550 Peters Ave Hopalong Animal Rescue will host lence Quality Wine Growing Educa- Italian meal, group instruction and Church, 4444 Black Avenue in Pleas- tions of LPD’s crime lab and forensics anton. (behind the store on Peters). All ages the first Annual “Texas Holdem Poker tional Series. The purpose of this series team. See equipment used by LPD’s play. Reservations are required. For are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash Tournament” on Thurs., June 14 in The lecture is sponsored by the is to assure the highest quality of wine CSI team and maybe get a hands-on more information call Garré Winery at Museum On Main and Jerry and Sandi and with an adult. Pleasanton. grapes and wines are produced by chance to lift a fingerprint. 925.371.8200 or check their website at • Storytime with Oliver Chin Wed. Hopalong rescues and adopt dogs Thorne. Livermore Valley Wine Growers and Reservations are requested by call- www.garrewinery.com. All skill levels Panelists for this discussion in- June 27 at 11:00. Author Oliver Chin and cats throughout the SF Bay Area. Vintners. ing the Livermore Area Recreation and welcome.. will celebrate railroads and creativity The tournament begins at 6:00 PM The next Quest for Excellence semi- clude former Pleasanton mayors and Park District office at 373-5700 and city council members Ken Mercer and with his new book Timmy and Tammy’s sharp at Fidelity National Title, 7031 nar will be held on Tuesday, June 26th asking for program #2720. Train of Thought. Especially ages 3-6 Koll Center Parkway, #100, Pleasanton Scholarship Winner Bob Philcox, and long-time residents from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Robert This Livermore Crime Lab presen- and business-owners Ben Fernandez plus siblings. A free event. (off West side of Bernal). Livermore Community Center, located tation is co-sponsored by the Liver- Jeffrey Schord from Livermore • Amanda Eyre Ward featured at The $50 entry fee includes a light High School has been awarded a pres- and Brad Hirst. at 4444 East Avenue in Livermore. more Police Department and the The panel will talk about the hous- Read It and Eat on Monday, June 25. dinner with drink and popcorn; re- The topic will focus on the Wine CPAAA, an organization of members tigious Ronald McDonald House Chari- Forgive Me, Amanda’s latest book, is buys are $20 and add-ons $30. Body Building Toolbox presented by ties (RMHC) scholarship in the amount ing boom of the 1960’s, sewer issues of from the community who have gradu- the 70’s and the planning and contro- set in both Nantucket and CapeTown. There are table prizes, raffles, food Kevin Woodling of Scott Laboratories. ated from the Citizens Police Academy. of $1,000 by RMHC Bay Area due to Social at 11:30; lunch at noon. $15.00 and fun. First place prize is $1000, his outstanding community involve- versies surrounding the development His experience includes working in For more information about the Citi- of Hacienda Business Park and Ston- for lunch, $30.00 for lunch and book. second place $350, third place $150 production for two small wineries; zens Police Academy, please ment and educational excellence. Reservations please 846-8826 or reply and fourth place $50. Every year, the Ronald McDonald eridge Mall. Claiborne & Churchill in San Luis visitwww.livermorepolice.org. Reservations are requested. Ad- Towne Center Books is located at For information, contact Andy Obispo and Fenestra in Livermore, and Future presentations include; House Charities of the Bay Area distrib- 555 Main Street, downtown Pleasan- Sharkey at Hopalong Animal Rescue, the Henry Wine Group. Woodling utes $150,000 in scholarship dollars to mission is $5 for museum members and “Drugs in Livermore” presented by $10 for nonmembers. Call (925) 462- ton. (510) 267-1915, ext. 501, or send currently works for Scott Laboratories Sergeant Jim Horton on July 5th and area high school students. Studies email to [email protected]. Cash or show that the harder it is for students to 2766. Memberships will be available covering a territory that stretches from “Emergency Communications” pre- for purchase that night. credit cards only on tournament night, Calistoga to the Santa Cruz Mountains sented by Livermore Police Depart- start college, the more likely they will Cinema at Wente please. Please RSVP by June 22nd to the ment Dispatch Supervisor Sherri drop out. The goal of the RMHC At Wente Vineyards, outdoor All donations are tax deductible. Livermore Valley Wine Growers Asso- Plamondon on August 28 (both at National Scholarship Program is to Grape and Gourmet screenings of movies have come a long Non-profit #943246994. ciation at (925) 447-WINE (9463). 7pm). provide resources to students who need Advance discount tickets are now way from the days of the drive-in. The session will have a fee of $10.00 to financial assistance to attend college. on sale for the 11th annual California’s Movie-watching under the stars is re- Historic Garage Open help cover the cost of materials. Grape & Gourmet to be held Thursday, imagined at The Cinema at Wente Vine- Bocce and Dinner July 12 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Cal yards, with screenings of favorite films The 1915 Duarte Garage located on Wine Release Party throughout the summer and fall on the the “Old Lincoln Highway” will be Garré Winery continues its“Bocce Expo. The annual fund-raising event Livermore Crime Lab Ball and Italian Dinner Night” series White Crane Winery, 5404 will feature winning wines from the estate’s great lawn. The recently an- open on Father’s Day, Sunday, June “Livermore Crime Lab” is the topic Greenville Road, Livermore. will be 2007 California State Fair wine compe- nounced line-up for the outdoor cin- 17, 2007 from 10 am – 2 pm. every Wednesday through the fall. The of a community education presenta- evening offers up a four course Italian hosting a Petite Sirah release party on tition. ema series kicks off Wednesday, June The garage is located on the corner tion being offered by the Livermore Sat., June 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fee is 20 with the action-romance favorite of Portola and L St. in Livermore. The supper served Family Style outdoors The public is invited to attend the Police Department in cooperation with on their café courtyard. New this year, $20 per person; Wine Club members event, which showcases more than 600 “Top Gun.” public is invited to stop by to see the the Livermore Police Department Citi- $15. The concession stand has been collection of old garage memorabilia, Garré’s menu highlights a different medal-winning California wines from zens Police Academy Alumni Associa- Italian region every week, with cuisine The fee includes heavy appetizers more than 200 of California’s presti- upgraded, with casual dining from old photos, and 3 vintage fire trucks tion (CPAAA) and the Livermore Area and Petite Sirah sampling. gious wineries and vineyards. The col- Wente Vineyards’ Reel Classics Café and various pieces of machinery from from Sicily, Lombardy, Tuscany, Recreation and Parks District (LARPD) Abruzzo and more. Advanced reservations required. lection of wine will be complemented (think juicy burgers, grilled sandwiches, a bygone era. In addition “The Lincoln This presentation will be held Thurs- Reservations close June 20th, 5:00 p.m fresh popcorn, churned ice-cream and Highway: California-Vol. 6” as well as Locally, Garré is considering form- by food from 80+ of Northern day June 21 at 7pm at the Robert ing leagues though is waiting for the For information or to make reser- California’s award-winning restaurants more). “Family Fun Packs” and season other photographic vintage car books Livermore Community Center, 4444 vations, call (925) 455-8085 or visit ticket packages are available. Guests will be available for purchase. season to be in full swing before mak- and food purveyors. Admission in- East Avenue. Each month the CPAAA ing any commitments. “It’s a fun event [email protected]. cludes wine food and a commemora- who dine at The Restaurant on movie The Livermore Heritage Guild spon- works with the Livermore Police De- tive wineglasses. Top medal-winning nights receive a free movie ticket for sors the Duarte Garage. No charge for for everyone-we don’t want to make it partment to provide presentations that too formal. It’s a fairly relaxed envi- wines will also be available for pur- each entrée purchased. Full line-up admission. For more information call are timely and informative. This topic The Growth Years follows: Top Gun, Wednesday, June (925) 443-9740. ronment –great food and wine and chase by the bottle. will be presented by Crime Scene In- bocce ball in the wine country-you “Pleasanton Explodes: The Growth Advance discount tickets are $50 20; Shrek, Monday, July 9; Wizard of vestigator Gena Steward. can’t beat it”, states Wayne Re, Garré’s Years, 1960’s-1990’s ” panel discus- per person. They may be purchased Oz, Wednesday, July 18; The Sandlot, Wine Building Toolbox CSI is a great TV show, but how Winemaker and Bocce Captain. sion will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, until July 12 by visiting Monday, August 6; Big, Monday, much is reality and how much is Hol- Tri-Valley Conservancy and Liver- www.bigfun.org, or by calling the Cal August 27; Moonstruck, Wednesday, Expo Box Office at (916) 263-3049. September 26 (Full Moon!); and, The Tickets will also be sold at the door for Birds, Wednesday, October 3 $75. Parking is $7. Discounted group Gates and Café at The Restaurant at rates are also available for parties of 10 Wente Vineyards on Arroyo Road open or more. at 6:30 pm, Movie begins at Twilight. For more information about the Ticket prices for the movie only are $9 Organizations wishing to run notices in Smart Girls Rock Promotion - Begin- 1983 from Claremont McKenna College, graduate of Livermore High School. He California Grape and Gourmet and the Adults, $5 Kids (12 and under). Pro- Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box ning June 15th the first 50 girls to come into Claremont, Calif. He earned his doctor of received his BS in mechanical engineering at most updated information about the ceeds benefit The California Indepen- 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Pure Girls with their report card showing a B philosophy in 2006 from the University of UC Berkeley in 1997 and is a product 2007 California State Fair visit the State dent Film Festival Bulletin Board. Include name of organiza- (3.0) or better in reading and math will receive California, Santa Barbara. manager of ophthalmic surgical lasers at Carl a $10 gift card and 10% off of all Pure Girls California Writers Club, Tri Valley Fair website at www.bigfun.org or call For reservations call (925) 456- tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or Zeiss Meditec in Dublin. Tim and his wife 2400 or online at Ticketmaster.com. subject. Phone number and contact person purchases through August. For more infor- Branch (www.trivalleywriters.com) meets Megan live in Alamo. Mackenzie Orth of 916-263-FAIR. should also be included. mation call 925-485-4380, check web site at Saturday, June 16 at 11:30 am. Author Livermore was named to the Dean's List at Ravenswood Progress League and the www.puregirlsclub.com or visit Pure Girls Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff is speaking on Northwest Nazarene University for the 2006- Voice of Goofy Barrel Tasting Amador Valley Quilters invite members of at 660 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton. “Writing Humor: You CAN Be Funny.” 07 spring semester. the public to spend a Sunday afternoon at Pure Girls is open Tuesdays through Sundays Elizabeth has over three hundred writing Livermore Area Blood Drive - Friday, Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, Crooked Vine Winery is hosting a Ravenswood June 24th from noon to 4pm, from 11AM to 6PM and on some Fridays and credits, including San Francisco Chronicle, June 15, 2-7:00 p.m. at Robert Livermore will be at Where the Magic Begins in complimentary barrel tasting of its 2004 Traditional Quilt Squares will be on display Saturdays until 9PM for parties or appoint- Parents, and Writer’s Digest, as well as Community Center, 4444 East Avenue in the Livermore on June 16 from 11 a.m. to Petite Sirah on Saturday, June 16 from on the Main House pourch. Also a pillow ments. several humorous books for children and a Gym. There is a severe shortage of blood in 6 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. made from an antique quilt and several Las Positas College classes: All taught column in Byline Magazine. Reservations the Bay Area, and only 3% of the eligible Coming soon will be a night of wine The event will be hosted by traditional full size quilts will be shown. by Kate Ruddle. Introduction to Sewing are required. Luncheon held at Girasole Grill, people give blood. Please help save a life by and cheese with Pixars “Ratatouille” in Winemaker Troy Laudette in the tast- Admission is free. For further information [AL501]: for beginners with little or no 3180 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. $18 for giving blood. The process takes 1-1½ hours, July at a local winery. Watch for details. ing room at 4948 Tesla Rd in Liver- contact Mary Lou Hodgson at 449-4610, 9am sewing experience. Make your own “boa members, $25 guests. Contact Fred Norman and snacks and refreshments are served after Where The Magic Begins, 2177 Las more. to 9pm. scarf” and fancy bag. Wednesday, 10:00 AM at [email protected] or 925-462-7495 you donate. You must be 17 years old, and Positas Court, Suite A, Livermore; for Four new Crooked Vine and Stony Assistance League of Amador Valley is - 1:00 PM; 4 sessions starting June 13, 2007, by Wed.m June 13. have a form of identification with you. To information, call (925) 294-8152 or Ridge wines will also be available for looking for volunteers to assist with ongoing ending July 11, 2007 Cost $69; No class July Heritage Home Tour, The Livermore sign up, go to www.GiveLife.org, and use go to [email protected]_ tasting: a 2003 Crooked Vine Port, a philanthropic projects. The volunteer orga- 4! Note this class is not for college credit. Heritage Guild is planning for a fund-raising ASBURY as the sponsor code. For informa- (mailto:[email protected]). 2004 Crooked Vine Zinfandel, a 2003 nization supports the community by offering Intro to Sewing for Teens [AL501T]: or event and needs help. The Guild is bringing tion contact Tom Petty at 925-447-1950, beginners with little or no sewing experience. back a historical home tour of Livermore in Stony Ridge Syrah, and a 2004 Stony the following programs: Assault Survivor menu #7 (leave a message) or e-mail Ridge Harriet’s Merlot, named for new Kits, caring for the retired and elderly, Get an intro to simple pattern sewing and 3 2008 and needs volunteers to help plan for the [email protected]. Books and More Operations School Bell, preschool eye screen- dimensional sculptural fabric forms. Mon- event. Opportunities to volunteer are as Pleasanton VIP Club annual barbe- owner Rick Corbett’s mother for her ing, school-age tutoring, and childcare and day, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 3 sessions starting minimal as a half-day and as involved as a cue, Mon., June 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Towne Center Books is offering the favorite red wine. newsletter at Horizon High School. Assis- June 18, 2007, ending July 2, 2007 Cost $69. team lead on one of the major event-tracks. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. following events and programs: Summer hours are also beginning tance League of Amador Valley is a nonprofit Note this class is not for college credit. All skills are welcome but we are especially BBQ chicken with all the fixings; dancing or • Summer Detective Club: Induc- this week. They are Monday through organization dedicated to hands on Evening Landscape: Drawing Lights and looking for marketing, project coordination, listening to a country band. All welcome. tion into the summer detective club Wednesday, 12-4, and Thursday volunteerism, assisting those in need through Shadows [AL677]: This summer the land- logistics and communication skills. Also Tickets $6 at the VIP Travel Desk at the begins June 15. Join any time after that. through Sunday 11-4:30. unique service projects. The next meeting is scape drawing class has added a fun new looking for historic homes to put on the tour. Senior Center. Ages 5 to 105 are eligible. Each week June 21st. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of twist—drawing with the sunset! Drawing For more information, or to volunteer, please RELIGION there will be a new clue, or sleuthing each month at 7 pm at the Tri-Valley Lutheran experience is not necessary but a class like contact me (Deborah) at Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco activity for people who have been Compost Bins Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd. Pleasanton. Please Want to Draw would be a helpful prerequisite. [email protected] or call 925-858- Rd., Livermore. Sunday Service at 10:30 reading. Free but reservations are re- StopWaste.Org is offering compost visit our website: Please call 424-1467 for a materials list prior 2085. a.m. Topic for June 17 is "This Inhabited quired. Author Dave Keane will be at bins at a discount to Alameda County www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org to class. Monday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 3 Risk Management, Bay East Associa- Garden," as part of annual Flower Commun- the bookstore at 12:30 June 23 (after residents. In addition to the bins, they Dessert Dance, June 15, 7 p.m. Pleasan- sessions starting July 16, 2007, ending July tion of REALTORS(r) Date/Time: June 20, ion Sunday. Rev. Eric Meter will speak. the Alameda County Fair parade. Dave also offer free workshops, videos, bro- ton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Enter- 30, 2007 Cost $99. Note: this class is not for 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Bay East Association Information 447-8747. is the author of the Joe Sherlock detec- chures, and answers to your compost tainment by Rich Torre. Dessert served at college credit. Want to Draw...But Don’t of REALTORS in Pleasanton. $35 Educa- Vacation Bible Study for kids entering tive series - perfect for grades 2-5. The questions. 6:30 p.m., dance begins at 7 p.m. Informa- Know How to Begin? [AL101]: Learn the tion Advantage; $40 REALTOR(r) Member; 1st-5th grade - June 25th-29th (Mon-Fri, 9 to fundamental skills and techniques of draw- $80 Non-REALTOR(r) Member Registra- detective club ends with a party on. To order a bin or for free informa- tion, 931-5365. 12pm) at Cornerstone Fellowship - 348 tion about composting, visit Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring ing. Explore contour drawing, sighting and tion: www.bayeast.org North Canyons Parkway in Livermore. Bible Aug. 5. Club, Sat., June 16, 32 miles through measuring, perspective and the effects of light The Root of All Evil, a movie will be adventures, songs, memory-making crafts, • Poky Little Puppy: Towne Center www.StopWaste.Org or call the com- Franklin Canyon and along Carquinez Strait and shadow (shading). Class includes lec- shown on Sat., June 23 at the IBEW Hall, and missions. For more information go to Books and Three Dog Bakery welcome post information hotline: (510) 444- Drive, meet 10 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Commu- ture, demonstration and individual attention 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. This film www.summerzone.org or call 925-447-3465 the Pokey Little Puppy Friday June 22 SOIL (7645). nity Center, Randy Huey, 518-8439. Sat., to student work. Ages 15 to adult. Please call was a 2-part BBC series hosted by evolution- Ext. 5463. Suggested donation $50 ($10 per June 16, 60 miles out Mines Road and back, the office for a list of materials: 424-1467. ary biologist, anthropologist, and author, day). meet 9 a.m. at Pacific Ave. shopping center, Monday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 4 sessions Richard Dawkins. The series consists of Part Cedar Grove Community Church Va- Rob Delfosse, 371-1892. Sun., June 17, 30 starting June 18, 2007, ending July 9, 2007 1, “The God Delusion,” and Part 2, “The cation Bible School (VBS) June 18-22; 9am miles Pleasanton to Livermore and back, Cost $139. Note: this class is not for college Virus of Faith,” both of them exploring the - 12:15 pm Children 4 years old thru Children meet 9 a.m. at Val Vista Park, Curtis Stallins, credit. For more information contact: double-edged sword of religion, historically Entering 5th grade 2021 College Avenue, 462-8384. Anyone planning to go on a ride [email protected] 925-424- and currently. Meet and greet begins at 6:30 Livermore, CA 94550 To Register Call is asked to call the leader for details on where 1467 Las Positas College Community Edu- PM and a discussion follows the last film (48 church office 925-447-2351. to meet and what to bring. cation, 3033 Collier Canyon Livermore. min. each). This event is open to the public, United Christian Church, 1886 Col- Teachers needed, Interested in teach- Service news: Stephen R. Dalzell has wheelchair accessible, free or $3.00 donation. lege Ave. at M St. invites the community to ing, sharing a special talent? Livermore been promoted to the rank of colonel in the Refreshments are provided. For more infor- a summer season drumming circle on Wed. Adult Education is looking for community U.S. Army Reserve. Dalzell, a strategy and mation, call 925-462-3459. evening, June 20 at 7pm. The evening members who have talents and training that integrations deputy chief of staff, is with the Student news, Albert Carter, 18, of includes drumming, meditation and a peace- may qualify them to teach a class. Instructors Pentagon, Washington, D.C. The colonel Livermore, has been accepted to Embry- ful way to welcome the change of the season. are being sought for Taiko Drumming, Dog has served in the military for 24 years. He is Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Bring your drum, there are extra instruments Training, Senior Fitness, Dance, Guitar, the son of Keith A. Dalzell of Pleasanton, Beach, FL. He will graduate from Livermore available. Worship at United CC is at Posting on Craig’s List computer class. Any Calif., and Gail A. McDonald of Ignacio, High School this June. He is the son of 10:30am, Sunday. Contact Rev. Marty Wil- other course ideas are appreciated. Phone Colo. The colonel graduated in 1979 from Preston and Nancy Carter. Tim Buckley liams for further information at 925-449- (925)606-4722 or stop by 1401 Almond Ave. Ernest Righetti High School, Santa Maria, received his MBA from Santa Clara Univer- 6820. Livermore. Calif., and received a bachelor’s degree in sity. He is a Livermore native and 1993 CLASSIFIEDS Place your ad online at www.independentnews.com

The following person (s) do- Scott Puuwaialoha Torres Signature of Registrant: ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for LEGAL NOTICES ing business as Homestead 4613 Gerrilyn Way #102, Liv- /s/:Rebecca S. Bell ALL CASH CANDY Route. Do 71) HELP WANTED DRIVERS - ASAP! Drivers adoption information contact you earn $800 a day? 30 ma- Needed. $1000+ weekly. $0 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Builders, 2080 Mars Rd., Liv- ermore, CA 94550 This statement was filed with Valley Humane Society at 925 DETENTION OFFICE : $17.32- ermore, CA 94550 is hereby This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda chines and candy for $9,995. Lease/$1.20pm. Sign On Bo- NAME STATEMENT 426-8656. MultiVend LLC, 880 Grand $20.69 per hour to start. nus. CDL-A + 3 months OTR. FILE NO. 396004 registered by the following by:a individual County on June 1, 2007. Ex- Phoenix, Arizona, Maricopa owner (s): Registrant has not yet begun pires June 1, 2012. 5)FOUND Blvd., Deer park, NY. 1-888- 1-800-637-8669. (CAL*SCAN) The following person (s) do- 625-2405. (CAL*SCAN) County Sheriff’s Office. Excel- ing business as Americana Frank Robert Swezey, 2080 to transact business under the The Independent Legal No. lent benefits. No Experience OTR DRIVERS DESERVE Mars Rd., Livermore, CA fictitious business name or 2176. Publish June 7, 14, 21, Found an animal? Free Sec- Realty, 371 Gresel Street, Hay- tion. Call Barbara 925 243- A CASH COW!! 30 Vending Necessary. Contact 1-602- more pay and more ward, CA 94544 is hereby reg- 94550 names listed. 28, 2007. Machines/You Approve Each 307-5245. 1-877-352-6276, hometime! $.41/mile! This business is conducted Signature of Registrant: 8000 to let 48,000 house- istered by the following owner FICTITIOUS BUSINESS holds know! Location. Entire Business - or www.MCSO.org 400 Vacan- Home weekends! Run our (s): by:an individual /s/: Scott Torres $10,970. 1-800-Vending (1- cies. (CAL*SCAN) Western Region! Great Trucks! The registrant commenced to This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT Lorie A. Kiser, Ltd., 149 Lipton FILE NO. 396731 6)LOST 800-836-3464). Blue Cross/Shield! Dental! Place, San Ramon, CA 94583 transact business under the the County Clerk of Alameda www.1800Vending.com EARN UP TO $73K a year as a Heartland Express fictitious business name or County on May 15, 2007. Ex- The following person (s) do- Lost an family pet? Free Sec- Peace Officer. Go to This business is conducted ing business as Xarxa Interna- (CAL*SCAN) 1-800-441-4953. by:a corporation names listed above on April pires May 15, 2012. tion. Call Barbara 925 243- www.JoinCDR.com or call toll www.HeartlandExpress.com 21, 2007. The Independent Legal No. tional, 3989 First Street #G, 8000 to let 46,000 house- NEW FREE! UNIQUE Eectronic free 1-866-232-JOBS. The The Registrant commenced Livermore, CA 94551 is (CAL*SCAN) to transact business under the Signature of Registrant: 2174. Publish June 7, 14, 21, holds know! Business Card & Email Signa- California Department of Cor- /s/:Frank R. Swezey 28, 2007. hereby registered by the fol- ture. Works on Cellphones! rections and Rehabilitation. DRIVER - $5K SIGN-ON Bonus fictitious business name or lowing owner (s): AUTOS/MOTOR CYCLES/RV/ names listed above on March This statement was filed with Free 12 Month Membership. (CAL*SCAN) for Experienced Teams: Dry the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Frederick N. Fisher, 260 Jas- SUV’S/TRUCKS Easy to Order. Van & Temp Control available. 26, 2002. NAME STATEMENT mine Way, Danville, Ca 94526 JOBS JOBS JOBS! California Signature of Registrant: County on May 1, 2007. Ex- www.iCardMe.com O/Os & CDL-A Grads welcome. FILE NO. 396595 This business is conducted 7)AUTOS WANTED (CAL*SCAN) Army National Guard. No ex- Call Covenant 1-866-684- /s/:Lorie A. Kiser pires May 1, 2012. perience. Will pay to train; The Independent Legal No. The following person (s) do- by:an individual 2519 EOE. (CAL*SCAN) This statement was filed with ing business as On the Mark Registrant has not yet begun DONATE VEHICLE, running or BE WARY of out of area com- Highschool Jr./Sr. & Grads/ the County Clerk of Alameda 2172. Publish May 31, June 7, not ACCEPTED! Free Towing. panies. Check with the local Non-Grads/GED. May qualify 74)MISC. EMPLOYMENT 14, 21, 2007. Appraisal, 6345 Scenic Ave., to transact business under the County on May 17, 2007. Ex- Livermore, CA 94551 is fictitious business name or Tax Deductible. Noahs Arc - Better Business Bureau before for $10,000 BONUS. Call 1- pires May 17, 2012. Support No Kill Shelters, Ani- you send any money or fees. Plant technician to care for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the fol- names listed. 800-GO-Guard. (CAL*SCAN) office plants in Tri-Valley. The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT lowing owner (s): Signature of Registrant: mal Rights, Research to Ad- Read and understand any 2170. Publish May 24, 31, June vance Veterinary Treatment/ contracts before you sign. Place your ad here call Dependable, detail ori- FILE NO. 395793 Hamett Nawabi, 6345 Scenic /s/:Fred N. Fisher ented person w/clean DMV 7, 14, 2007. The following person (s) do- Ave., Livermore, CA 94551 This statement was filed with Cures.1-866-912-GIVE. Shop around for rates. Barbara 925 243-8000 or (CAL*SCAN) and reliable auto. Paid va- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing business as Izzy’s Juice This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda go on-line at Put your ad here! Call www.independentnews.com cation, mileage and com- NAME STATEMENT Bags, 424 Laguna Ct., Liver- by:an individual County on June 5, 2007. Ex- DONATE YOUR CAR: Barbara at 925 243-8000 pany IRA included. 10+ Also available pay by Credit FILE NO. 395688 more, CA 94550 is hereby Registrant has not yet begun pires June 5, 2012. Children’s Cancer Fund! Help today or go on-line at hrs/wk, long-term, flex The following person (s) do- registered by the following to transact business under the The Independent Legal No. Save A Child’s Life Through www.independentnews.com Card for Classified and business hours. Train at ing business as Callahan’s owner (s): fictitious business name or 2177. Publish June 14, 21, 28, Research & Support! It’s Fast, Also available pay by Credit Display Ads. $10.50/hr. Call/fax 925- Elizabeth Harvey 424 Laguna names listed. July 5, 2007 Coffee and More..., 3000 Las Easy & Tax Deductible. Please Card for Classified and 72) HELP WANTED/DRIVERS 846-6534 or email: Positas Rd., Livemore, CA Ct., Livermore, CA 94550 Signature of Registrant: ANIMALS/PETS Call Today 1-800-252-0615. Display Ads. lorrainemail@ 94551 is hereby registered by This business is conducted /s/:Hamett Nawabi (CAL*SCAN) DRIVER: Don’t Just Start Your comcast.net the following owner (s): by:an individual This statement was filed with 1) CATS/DOGS 63)CAREGIVERS Career, Start It Right! Com- 9) USED AUTOS 75) SERVICES Karen Callahan, 1447 Sunset The registrant commenced to the County Clerk of Alameda Caregiver for male quad- pany Sponsored CDL training DRIVERS - CDL-A $1,000 transact business under the County on May 31, 2007. Ex- Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 SELL YOUR USED CAR riplegic, Livermore. 35+ in 3 weeks. Must be 21. Have Sign-On Bonus. New Pay Pressure washer operator Debbie Stender, 1447, Sunset fictitious business name or pires May 31, 2012. hosts cat and dog adoptions HERE. Call Barbara at 925- at the Pleasanton Farmers hours/week. CDL . Bryon CDL? Tuition Reimburse- Package!! Local or Regional . needed, clean DL record, Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 names listed above on May 1, The Independent Legal No. 243-8000 or go to ,606-6926 or Steve, 606- ment! [email protected] 1- FULLTIME 2007. 2175. Publish June 7, 14, 21, Market on Saturdays from Exp. Flatbed Drivers. *Home This business is conducted www.independentnews.com 5732 please contact mike @ 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Cat adop- 800-781-2778. (CAL*SCAN) More *California Runs *Full by:a general partnership Signature of Registrant: 28, 2007. 831-214-3938 /s/:Elizabeth Harvey tions are at Dublin Pet Food EMPLOYMENT 68)HAIR SERVICES Benefit Package. Dedicated Registrant has not yet begun FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DRIVER: TAKE CARE of your to transact business under the This statement was filed with Express on Saturdays from 12 Family. Join ours. Consistent Runs. 1-877-523-7109. 76)SCHOOLS/INSTRUCTION the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT 56) ADULT CARE Stylists & Salon Manage- www.SystemTrans.com Sys- fictitious business name or FILE NO. 396643 to 4 PM (excluding 4th Sat) miles, regional and dedicated DRIVING INSTRUCTOR P/ names listed. County on May 11, 2007. Ex- ment. Great wage, bo- tem Transport, Inc. The following person (s) do- and on Sundays from 1 to 4 CAREGIVERS NEEDED for el- runs. Company paid Commer- T afternoons and week- Signature of Registrant: pires May 11, 2012. PM. Adoptions at Dublin der care. Light housekeeping nuses, benefits. Lowe’s cial Drivers License training. (CAL*SCAN) The Independent Legal No. ing business as Bay Auto Re- Livermore Great Clips. Call ends $15-20 hr Liver- /s/: Karen Callahan and con Appraisers, 813 Roma PetsMart on Saturdays from 12 errands transportation meal www.Swift Trucking.Jobs.com PAID CDL TRAINING No Expe- more Valley excellent Debbie Stender 2173. Publish May 31, June 7, Street, Livermore, CA 94551 to 4 PM and on Sundays from prep personal care. Please fax Carleigh (877) 631-4995 1-866-476-6828. Swift Trans- rience Needed! Earn $40k- DMV record and back- This statement was filed with 14, 21, 2007. resume 925 371-8118 is hereby registered by the 1 to 4 PM, dog adoptions on portation EOE. (CAL*SCAN) $75K in your new career! ground fax resume to the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner (s): the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the 925-443-6905 or County on May 9, 2007. Ex- 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DRIVER-EXPERIENCED & Stevens Transport will sponsor NAME STATEMENT Rebecca S. Bell, 813 Roma month from 1 to 4 PM and rab- Hairstylist & Management the total cost of your CDL train- Call 925 606-7502 pires May 9, 2012. FILE NO. 395874 Street, Livermore, CA 94551 nd START YOUR OWN! Land- Opportunities ! Trainees Needed. Earn up to The Independent Legal No. bit adoptions on the 2 and ing! Excellent Benefits & 401K! The following person (s) do- This business is conducted th scape Curbing Business - $40k+ next year. No Experi- 2171. Publish May 24, 31, June 4 Saturday of the month from Busy Salon and No Money Down! No Credit ing business as Aloha Trans- by:an individual 1 to 4 PM. For more informa- High Demand. Low Excellent Location. ence required. $0 down. CDL Put your ad here! Call 7, 14, 2007. Overheads. High Profit. Train- Training Available. Central Re- Checks! EOE. Call Now! 1-800- portation, 4613 Gerrilyn Way Registrant has not yet begun tion please visit www.tvar.org Up to $30 per hour. Barbara at 925 243-8000 #102, Livermore, CA 94550 is to transact business under the ing Available. Priced from frigerated 1-800-727-5865 333-8595. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or call (925) 803-7043. Call (925) 337-7875 www.BecomeADriver.com today or go on-line at NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the fol- fictitious business name or $12,000. 1-800-667-5372. x4779. 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For more information, call Teresa Parham, 931-3404.