VOLUME LI, NUMBER 23 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 Dublin City Council Adopts Open Space Initiative The Dublin City Council unanimously at its meeting cide. Councilmembers voted asked city attorney John was becoming too congest- voted unanimously to adopt June 3 to put the rival "Let unanimously to have the city Bakker whether the council ed with traffic, and growing Find Out What's an urban limit line protect- Dublin Decide" initiative on be the sole author of ballot could oppose the Let Dublin too fast, with impacts on ing Doolan Canyon from the November ballot. arguments against the ini- Decide Initiative. When schools. Happening development, and making Councilmember Kevin tiative. Mayor Tim Sbranti Hart got an affirmative Hart agreed with them, permanent the city's west- Hart said that 3000 people and Councilmember Abe answer, the council dis- saying that he is not proud of Check Out Section A hills urban growth bound- signed the Let Dublin De- Gupta will confer as a sub- cussed it. some of the development in Section A is filled with ary, eleminating the sunset cide petition. They should committee to compose the Approximately two doz- Dublin's past, though some information about arts, clause in it. have the chance to make a arguments, and bring them en people spoke in favor of of it was decided before he people, entertainment and Now only a vote of the determination on it. back to the council July 15. the Open Space Initiative, joined the council. He said special events. There are education stories, a variety people can extend Dublin's However, the council did The idea of writing and three or four for the Let he felt like apologizing for of features, and the arts and development boundary. not remain neutral when it the ballot arguments was Dublin Decide Initiative. it. The audience responded The council also voted comes to Let Dublin De- spurred by Hart, who had Residents said that Dublin entertainment and bulletin (See DUBLIN, page 5) board. No Warning ValleyCare on Hoofprints Shutdown In Talks To Hoofprints on the Heart shocked both clients and the City of Livermore by Become abruptly announcing that it was shutting down. Hoofprints provides ther- Stanford apy riding for those with both physical and mental challenges. Subsidiary The program operated ValleyCare Health Sys- at Hagemann Ranch, which tem is in talks to become a is owned by the City of subsidiary of Stanford Hos- Livermore and leased to pital and Clinics. Hoofprints. According to ValleyCare CEO Scott Jean Prasher, Human Ser- vices Coordinator, staff is Gregerson said that there reviewing the regulatory is currently no contract to agreement. affiliate. There is an agree- Prasher stated, "The city ment signed by the boards was not told that Hoofprints of both institutions with the intent to affiliate. However, was closing. We learned Photo - Doug Jorgensen about it through one of the both parties will be spending parents. An email was sent Dublin High School’s Center for Performing Arts and some time in due diligence to to the board asking if it were Education officially opened Monday with a ribbon cutting learn more about the other. true. The reponse was, 'yes.' ceremony. The $22.9 million project includes band, drama "We went through a rigor- No other information was and choir classrooms, a video production studio, 500-seat ous disciplined process, and provided to the city as to why theater, fly system and orchestra pit, dressing rooms, scenery feel strongly we picked the the step was taken." shop and green room, practice and storage space as well as right partner. They are one A parent also called The an outdoor amphitheater. A gala opening is being planned for of the best hospitals on the Independent. She said that the fall. Entertainment was part of the festive ribbon cutting. planet. We are very fortunate the Hoofprints board had to have this opportunity," sent out an email on May 27 said Gregerson. to clients alerting them of the Stanford offers residency change of status. "There was programs that train physi- no prior warning or notice." cians. "That always makes She noted that the staff Park District Appears to and caretaker are now out of physicians stronger," said work. Children, who expect Gregerson. Stanford's pro- to be able to ride, will not be Have Violated Its Own Rules grams can be installed on a able to do so. part-time basis at ValleyCare The parent said that they East Bay Regional Park the kayak concession at Del five days following the an- would be awarded to Out- in fields where ValleyCare were invited to stop by and District (EBRPD) has ap- Valle Regional Park. nouncement of the contract back Adventures of Fre- could not, because the num- say good-bye to the horses. parently violated its own The Park District’s rules, award. mont. ber of patients could not "Children thought they were published rules in rejecting published in the Request Sunrise did so, filing a Rejection of the protest support it. going to ride. It is very dif- a letter of protest filed by for Proposal for the kayak strong letter of protest on letter came from Revenue "We will have the same ficult to explain why they Sunrise Mountain Sports concession contract, require May 12, three days after Manager Mimi Waluch, who doctors in the community," cannot," she stated. after the local business lost contract competitors to file the Park District announced also led the selection process said Gregerson, adding that Prasher, when asked a competition to operate any protest not more than on May 9 that the contract (See RULES, page 5) (See VALLEYCARE, page 10) about the status of the horses and staff, said that the city is looking into everything that is happening to determine what steps it needs to take. Pleasanton Council Email sent to members of the board of directors Approves New Parks & of Hoofprints were not an- swered. Recreation Master Plan The Pleasanton City ter Plan, Stoneridge Drive Talk On Future of Council approved a Parks Specific Plan Amendment/ Bay and Delta and Recreation Master Plan Staples Ranch, Bernal Prop- A plan for securing water that will provide a frame- erty Specific Plan and other supplies and preserving the work for meeting goals, poli- related plans. ecology of the Sacramento/ cies and programs related to Susan Andrade-Wax, San Joaquin Delta and San public facilities, conserva- Parks and Community Ser- Francisco Bay will be de- tion and open space, and vices Department, told that scribed at a dinner meeting at community programs. the city that a survey found Castlewood Country Club on the evening of Wednesday, A fourteen member steer- that 98 percent of those sur- June 11. ing committee worked on the veyed like the city's parks; Speaker will be Paul Hel- plan approved by the council 95 percent its programs. liker, deputy director of on a unanimous vote. "Overall, the master plan the California Department The committee reviewed produced the shortest list of of Water Resources, at a existing recreational open recommendations and needs monthly meeting of the Val- space and facilities, includ- that I've seen in thirty years." ley Study Group. The event ing parks, trails, and build- In looking at facilities, begins at 7 p.m. Reserva- ings. It then made recom- the steering committee tions and advance payment mendations regarding op- found that the city currently of $32 are required by Sat- urday, June 7, for dinner and tions for meeting current and has 371 acres of developed the talk. long term needs. parkland. Using the general Nearly half of Califor- The new master plan plan parkland acreage goal nia’s fresh water drains takes into consideration ex- of 5 acres per 1, 000 resi- through the Delta, from the isting advance planning and dents, and assuming a cur- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Tehachapi Mountains in the other planning documents rent population of 71, 000, The Amador Valley High School's softball team celebrated its perfect 27-0 season. south to southern Oregon in such as the City’s Youth there is currently a surplus Amador two runs in the top of the first and held on for a 2 to 1 win over Granada the north. Some 25 million Master Plan, Downtown of 16 acres. High School in the North Coast Section Division I championship game. The game Californians depend on its Specific Plan, Pedestrian, She continued that in was played last Saturday. The winning pitcher Johanna Grauer scattered five hits waters. Bicycle and Trails Mas- To provide for the re- (See PARKS, page 10) and struck out 11 in the final game. The one run for Granada came off of a solo home gion’s health over the next run by Taylor Zehr to lead off the top of the sixth. More photos on page 6. half-century, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan was be- gun in 2006. The Plan in- PET OF THE WEEK cludes 22 specific measures Inside Connect the dots with 3-year-old JoJo and for restoring the ecosystem you’ll find a picture-perfect companion! This and securing water supplies, SECTION A Editorial...... 4 including tunnels under the talkative grey and white fellow loves petting Delta to deliver Sierra run- Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 and would do well with children and friendly off to the California Water Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 kitties. Spot JoJo at Valley Humane Society, Project. 3670 Nevada St. in Pleasanton, Tuesday Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 9 To make arrangements, through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Call phone 447-8876 or send an MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 (925) 426-8656 or visit valleyhumane.org for email to VSGPresident@ more information. Photo - Valley Humane Society/J. Xia gmail.com. Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9

PAGE 2 - The Independent, JUNE 5, 2014 Celebration of Art and Science in historical and scientific terms. Explaining his proposal, Osman Akan said that the sculpture reflects the elec- tron shell of Livermorium, which creates a unique pat- tern. The design divides the electron into two mirrored groups to visually reflect the quality of calcium and cu- rium, the two elements that were used to create Liver- June 2014 morium. It also represents the two laboratories that dis- covered element 116. The art Community Health Education Programs consists of extruded squares that generate tubular forms. For a complete list of classes and class fees, lectures and health By changing the orientation education resources, visit pamf.org/education. of the tubes, the same design creates a dynamic sculpture. Benjamin Ball and Gas- ton Nogues call their sculp- ture, "Field." The work can Dublin Center A Mother’s Place: be understood as a visual 4050 Dublin Blvd. representation of magnetic Postpartum Support Group Dublin fields. As many as 1500 bent Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. tubes with a custom gold (925) 875-6429 finish index force vectors This is an opportunity to meet a pediatrician and/or a family of magnetic pull based on practice doctor as they talk and answer questions about computer generated simula- what happens in the hospital and what to expect during the tions. The sculpture offers a first couple of weeks at home and at well-child visits. You’ll space for gathering. It is not learn what’s normal, what’s not and what to do when you only a functional canopy have questions including the best ways to reach your baby’s or trellis, but also offers a teaching moment. The doctor. Field will sometimes appear solid and other transparent, depending on lighting and viewing point. Childbirth and • Breastfeeding Your Newborn According to Susan Zoc- Parent Education • Childbirth Preparation cola, her proposed artwork, Classes "Lv7p, she states is the result (650) 853-2960 of many sources of inspira- tion found in Livermore. In developing the sculpture, the Nutrition and • Living Well with Diabetes Photo - Doug Jorgensen artist used patterns found in Diabetes Classes Three proposed works of art were unveiled during quantum physics and the Livermorium Day in downtown Livermore. theories about electron orbit- (510) 498-2184 als. The sculpture is also in- right corner of the periodic spired by other forms in na- Livermore celebrated Weight Management • Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions (Dublin) table of elements, Liver- ture: wine grapes, clusters, both the arts and science at Programs • New Weigh of Life (adult weight management) the first Livermorium Day morium was created by olives, baskets and flowers, held May 30. bombarding curium targets "things I see as integral to (510) 498-2184 Livermore Mayor John with calcium at one-tenth the the rich fabric of the city." Marchand proclaimed May speed of light. Researchers The sculpture would include 30 Livermorium Day to from LLNL worked with sci- 116 small LED lights housed recognize the discovery of entists from Russia’s Flerov inside glass spheres that will chemical element 116, which Laboratory of Nuclear Reac- turn on and off in a sequence was named in honor of the tions on the synthesis of two reminiscent of orbits. city and researchers from new super-heavy elements, A public meeting will the Lawrence Livermore 114 (Flerovium) and 116 be held at 7 p.m. on Thurs., National Laboratory who (Livermorium). June 19 in the Robert Liver- helped discover Livermo- Poet Laureate Kevin more Community Center, rium. Livermore is one of Gunn composed the follow- 4444 East Ave., Livermore. only six cities around the ing for the celebration: The public will have an op- world for which an element Livermorium portunity to review and com- pamf.org/education has been named. two continents ment on each of the three Glen Fox, Associate Di- chemically collide conceptual designs. rector Physical and Life on a scientific fault line Sciences at the Lawrence tremors shake Livermore National Labora- the periodic table tory, noted that Livermorium once so stable is one of many elements nothing pre-fab the team of international born in a lab scientists has delivered. The Livermore and Russia name creates a stronger tie the proud parents between the Lab and the of this infant element 2014 Livermore Rodeo Parade community. One town, Yt- unique offspring terby in Sweden, has given a collaborative conception its name to four elements: pointing in a new direction Erbium, Terbium, Ytterbium an exciting molecular and Yttrium. He suggested factorium that with some new naming welcome to the world rights in the future, Liver- Livermorium more, should try for five Three works of art were elements. Perhaps Spring- unveiled, with one to be townium and Donutwhee- chosen. It will be placed at lium would be two options, Livermorium Plaza in Mill he quipped. Square Park, located at 116 Winners of the annual South Livermore Avenue. Science and Engineering Marchand noted that em- Fair were recognized. Cer- ployees at both national labs tificates were presented to participate in and support the Jessica Bennett and John arts. "That is why Livermore Takemura, Junction Avenue is such a remarkable city." K-8 School, Oil Options: The city received 158 Keeping waste oil out of the applications from artists water system; and Alex Abe throughout the United and Jessica Irwin, Granada States. The Commission High School, The bitter- for the Arts narrowed the ness of nicotine. Absent was options to three. Commis- Emily Hawkins, Livermore sion Chairman Jim Schmidt High School, Does chewing stated that the final selection gum help you concentrate? will result in a fitting piece Located in the bottom of applied art, fitting both

West Grand Boulevard to Lead Off Downtown Concerts in the Park The Pleasanton Downtown Association’s (PDA) popular Concert in the Park series will kick off Friday, June 6. The audience will listen to the sounds of Classic Soul and Mo- town when West Grand Boulevard takes the stage at Lions Don’t Miss the Fun – BE THERE! Wayside Park at the corner of First Street and Neal Street. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. A special thanks to this week’s concert sponsor, SafeAmerica Credit Union. th at on nd Patrons are encouraged to pick up dinner “to go” from AM one of Downtown Pleasanton’s many restaurants and bring Saturday, June 14 10:00 2 Street it with them to the park. Concert goers are invited to stop by the PDA table near the stage to enter a free raffle for a chance to win gift cards and special prize baskets from local businesses.While guests are allowed to put out blankets and California State Horsemen’s Association Championship Parade chairs (at their own risk) in Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks, they are asked to wait until the morning of the concert to do so. The use of rocks to hold down blankets is prohib- ited, as large rocks can damage lawn-mowing equipment. Also, the use of plastic tarps is not allowed. Information about the Pleasanton Downtown Association is available at (925) 484-2199 or www.pleasantondown- town.net. Proudly Presented by the Rotary Club of Livermore The Independent, JUNE 5, 2014 - PAGE 3 Hacienda Business Park, Pleasanton

State of the City Talk including statewide organizations such as Recognized As Clean Air Businesses Livermore Valley Chamber of Com- the California Chamber of Commerce, the The Bay Area Air Dis- ployee participation. program will be notified by merce Annual Wine Country Summer State Building and Construction Trades trict has announced the The Bay Area Commuter mail by the Air District and Luncheons will begin on Thurs., June 26 Council, the California School Boards results of the Great Race for Benefits Program now re- must register at 511.org, with a state of the city address by Liver- Association, the California State PTA, Clean Air, a competition be- quires employers in the Bay click on Bay Area Com- and the California Building Industry As- more Mayor John Marchand. tween Bay Area companies Area with 50 or more full- muter Benefits Program sociation. The luncheon will be held starting at to see whose employees time employees to register and select and implement 11:30 a.m. in the Robert Livermore Com- The bill now moves to the California State Senate. could reduce the most car- and provide commuter op- their program by September munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. bon dioxide, or CO2, by tions for their employees. 30, 2014. Visit 511.org for For information, or to purchase ridesharing, vanpooling, Employers subject to the more information. tickets, contact the Chamber office at ACE Train Fatality biking, walking or riding 925.447.1606. A person was struck and killed by an ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) train transit to work instead of at the Santa Rita Road railroad crossing driving solo. School Bonds Bill Local winners include: Assembly Bill 2235 by Assemblymem- in Pleasanton. The accident occured at 276 Wildrose Cm., #2 around 7:30 p.m. on May 30. The initial The companies with the Coming Soon bers Joan Buchanan (D- Alamo) and Curt highest participation rates $479,000 Hagman (R-Chino Hills) to place a school investigation indicated it was an apparent facilities bond on the November 4, 2014 suicide. (categorized by company ballot was approved 75-0 on the Assembly Upon arriving at the scene, Pleasanton size): Mini (1-25 employ- Floor last week. The bill authorizes a $9 Police Department officers found a black ees) 1st Place tie: Hacienda CalBRE # 01267853 billion general obligation bond that, if ap- male adult on the Union Pacific Railroad Owners Association, Pleas- tracks. Livermore’s proved by voters, will provide $6 billion anton; Mid-size (101-500 Ivy Real Estate for the construction and rehabilitation of Police Detectives are working in co- employees) 3rd Place: City Specialist K-12 schools and $3 billion for higher operation with the Union Pacific Railroad LoGerfo Police and ACE representatives. of Pleasanton, Pleasanton. Beautiful Livermore education facilities. Winners were chosen in 925 998-5312 "The last bond passed in 2006. Funds Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the several categories, includ- Spacious end unit, tons for the construction and modernization ing highest CO2 savings, of K-12 and higher education institutions Pleasanton Police Department at (925) of windows, soaring ceilings have been depleted for several years, 931-5100. highest percentage of "clean open & modern! 3 bdr/2.5 bths jeopardizing the completion of many local commute days" logged, and 1385 sqft, 2 car gar, built ‘99 projects. Passing a state bond will ensure Correction highest percentage of em- that students attend safe and adequate A story about the Livermore Valley facilities, positively impacting student Charter Repertory (LVCP) Foundation's achievement," said Buchanan. IRS tax-exempt status for donations erred State bond funds for K-12 school facili- in saying the foundation lost its exemp- ties are administered through the School tion. & Facility Program, which requires a 50% lo- The status was suspended, not lost. Dads Grads Sale cal match for construction of new schools As mentioned in the story, the reporting and 40% match for the modernization of error by the school was corrected at the schools. State bond funds are matched foundation's end of the process by school more than 2 to 1 by local bond funds and officials. The official end of the suspended developer fees. Local communities have status by IRS is expected in a few weeks, passed local bonds anticipating the state according to Bill Batchelor, CEO of match. Tri-Valley Learning Corporation, which The bill has a long list of supporters, operates LVCP.

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The vote took place after A task force was established in 2004 to de- back next year. Trustee Jeff Bowser said sessed valuation annually. The Independent's deadline termine what steps should be taken in regard to The Pleasanton school that the split schedule takes Trustee Chris Grant said that for this week. board voted unanimously on three hours per week away would average about $50 per The district was prompt- 50-year-old antiquated senior housing at Kot- May 27 to eliminate it. The from other instruction. End- household over the life of the ed to propose the change in tinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens. The task split schedule will continue ing staggered literacy, as the bond, which would be paid the school year because of its force considered renovating the ninety cottage in 1st and 2nd grades next subject is also called, will off in 2023. concern over the past several style homes or building a high density project year. free more instructional min- Overall, the savings in years about academic pres- before coming up with the final proposal to The staggered sched- utes for the other subjects. the district would be ap- sures on students' time and build 185 new units on the two sites. The plan ule includes early and late One parent told the board proximately $1 million, emotional health. One issue provides for a combination of one story cottage classes. It creates half-size that is especially important said Gene Yee, president of in the high schools has been the traditional winter break units and two and three story buildings. classes, so teachers can have with the approaching Core Keygent Advisors, the dis- small instructional groups Curriculum. trict's consultant on the re- homework and project pres- Pleasanton Place will be constructed in two for 45 minutes daily with the Some teachers in the 3rd financing. All of the money sures, because the semester phases. The city owns and operates Kottinger exception of Wednesdays grade survey also responded would go back to taxpayers. does not end until late Janu- Place and will provide $10 million from its af- when there is no staggered that they wanted more time None of it would be spent on ary. fordable housing fund to build the new housing. schedule. to get their students up to programs. To remedy that, four al- A nonprofit set up by four local churches in the Third-grade teachers speed with the Common Trustees also heard from ternatives were developed 1960s, built and operates Pleasanton Gardens. were polled, with 20 saying Core curriculum. They said students of German at Foot- for making the winter break The group will turn over its land and remaining they favored eliminating the such things as at-risk kids hill High School who urged the end of the semester. staggered schedule, and 24 are easier to reach, one on them to continue a section of However, most alternatives cash to the city to aid in the construction of the were opposed. A committee one, and would like the German that they said faces raise their own problems. new housing. In exchange, the city will guar- studying the issue said that additional time for inter- elimination. Students, teachers, admin- antee residents living at Pleasanton Gardens a with such a close vote, it vention. Brennan Hines said that istrators and parents have home in the new complex. could make no recommen- Among the "cons," teach- taking German inspired him weighed in about what they Although frustrated by the length of time tak- dation. ers wrote, "Please give us to pursue a teaching creden- like and don't like about the en to come up with the plan, participants in the Asked by a board mem- 45 minutes back for instruc- tial. He said that a friend plans. process were pleased with the outcome. Pleas- ber what the staff recom- tion," "day chopped up," obtained a job at an RV sales IRREGULARITIES mends, Superintendent and some felt many students and rental store because he FOUND anton Place will provide double the number of Parvin Ahmadi replied, already were reading at 3rd could speak German to the IN AMADOR A.P. TEST affordable senior housing units that now sit on "Based on numbers, the grade level. tourists who come to the In other news, the dis- the two sites. They will all be ADA compliant. recommendation would be Trustees said that they Bay Area. trict learned that there were Most importantly, it's a great outcome for not to continue." recognize that reading in- Melissa Muller, president irregularities in the seat- seniors. Ahmadi also told the tervention of some type is of the German Club, said ing arrangements in testing board a summary list from also important. Valerie Arkin that her fluency in German rooms at Amador Valley the survey of teachers in- noted that reading specialists helped her to earn a full High School for administra- cluded 53 comments, many could help students who may academic scholarship to a tion of the Advanced Place- repetitive, on the "pro" side, be struggling with reading. southern California college. ment tests. Approximately Livermore School and 39, many also repetitive, However, it is too early to Ahmadi told the board 400 students were affected. listed against. address what kind of inter- that she will talk to Foothill They were given the oppor- Ahmadi said that the vention might be used, since principal Jason Krolikowski tunity to take the tests again Measure Approved board could give consider- that will depend somewhat "to see what can be done." this week. ation to supplementing 3rd on the budget. The board The board also heard pros Students in the two test- In unofficial returns, County's one-half cent tax grade reading, "but keep won't approve the budget and cons about changing ing rooms were not seated Measure G extension of for health care, was leading the cost in mind." Ahmadi until the June 17 meeting. the traditional school year the required five feet apart, the Livermore schools par- with 75 percent. also pointed out that there Bowser said, "It's impor- calendar to one that would and not all desks faced the cel tax was leading with In the race for the 16th will be 25 students in 3rd tant that students receive allow ending the first semes- front of the room. Students nearly 71 percent of the Assembly District, Dublin grade classes, down from the intervention that is re- ter at winter break. were told of the news in vote, several points above resident Catherine Baker, 30 this year. quired." He cited a correla- Trustees made no deci- their classes. Parents of af- the 66.67 percent required the lone Republican, was Most children are up tion between third-grade sion about the proposal, fected students were notified for passage. leading with 41 percent of to reading literacy level reading achievement and which would take effect in by auto-dialer. The district Measure G would extend the vote. Dublin Mayor Tim by 3rd grade. The rest of incarceration rates. the 2015-16 school year. conducted forums at the an existing parcel tax for Sbranti finished in secnd the curriculum becomes Trustees also voted They put the item on the school site May 30 and 31 seven years. If the numbers place. Sbranti and Baker will much tougher for them, staff unanimously to refinance for parents. hold up, and the measure face off on the November passes, the money will go ballot. to support programs. The Orinda councilmember two publicly funded charter Steve Glazer finished third schools in Livermore also followed by Danville Mayor will share in the revenue, in Newell Arnerich. Foes of Planned Off-road Vehicular proportion to enrollment of Congressman Eric Swal- students who are Livermore well had a safe ride for the residents. top spot in the 15th Con- Area Want Supervisors To Discuss It Other results as of The gressional District with 49 Celeste Garamendi said acres. committee meeting and is approaches. "But, whatever Independent's deadline had percent of the vote. Liver- that Friends of Tesla Park, It's a bigger issue than chief of staff for Supervi- we would do seems to be three of the four incumbents more resident Hugh Bussell, an organization to which open space preservation, sor Scott Haggerty, said symbolic, since the decision on the Zone 7 Water Agency a Republican, was second she belongs, wants to have said Garamendi. She point- that both sides in the ve- is up to the state. One legis- ballot leading, and one chal- with State Senator Major- Alameda County Supervi- ed out that a new road would hicle park controversy have lator putting forth one piece lenger, Jim McGrail, lead- ity Leader Ellen Corbett, a sors formally discuss the be cut through to the future "come to talk to us. We heard of legislation is all you need ing. The top four finishers Democrat, was a close third. issue of the creation of a park from Tesla Road seven there would be litigation to have," said Wilson. will be the winners. The top two will face off in new off-road vehicle park miles from the Livermore concerning what was pro- Garamendi said that Measure AA, which was November. of 3400 acres, most of it in city limit. Much of Bay posed by the state." Friends of Tesla Park and to extend the Alameda the county. Area traffic using the park "It's really a state issue, other organizations have The park would be adja- would be coming through but it impacts people on both talked to East Bay legisla- cent to the existing Carnegie Livermore. They would sides of the issue, so we are tors, and they are aware of Park for off-road vehicles, use county roads, and that looking at it," said Wilson. the issue. Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Measure G which covers 1600 acres, should be important enough Committee member Da- If Friends of Tesla Park (66.7% needed to pass) most of it in neighboring for board to discuss it pub- vid Tam said the supervisors or other organizations want Yes ...... 7490 71.18% San Joaquin County. licly. should take a proactive role to approach the supervi- No ...... 3032 28.82% Garamendi attended Assistant Deputy Direc- in the issue. sors, the first step would be the May 16 meeting of the tor of Planning Liz McEl- Wilson replied, "My boss to have the county put the Alameda County Measure AA Altamont Landfill & Re- ligott said that the planning says that it would take one time on the agenda of the (66.7% needed to pass) source Recovery Facility staff looked at the project member of the Legislature supervisors planning and Open Space Advisory Com- Yes ...... 94,865 75.50% and commented about it in to be proactive writing a bill transportation committee, mittee, which was held in No ...... 32,474 25.50% two previous EIRs, which that would stop it, and that said Wilson. Dublin. The panel decides were withdrawn by the state. hasn't happened." Meanwhile, five organi- how revenue from Altamont Zone 7 Water Board (top 4 elected) McElligott said that the However, the county is zations wrote to the Board Sarah Palmer ...... 10,716 landfill tipping fees should be spent, including open Open Space committee last following the issue, and it is of Supervisors between May Jim McGrail ...... 9582 heard an update on the ve- on the radar of the county's 12 and May 26 asking them John James Greci Jr ...... 8594 space preservation money. Garamendi said that the hicle park proposal at its last lobbyist in Sacramento, said to preserve the 3400 acres. Bill Stevens ...... 7019 Open Space committee meeting in October 2013. Wilson. He also said the The letters came from AJ Machaevich ...... 6090 is relevant to Friends of The third EIR was due to planning staff will be look- the Tesla Road Residents Alfred Exner...... 5135 Tesla Park's cause, because be sent out in the spring, but ing at it in the fall, if the EIR Alliance, Livermore Hill Matt Morrison ...... 3515 open space funds can go to now the state has pushed that is out then. Hikers, Friends of Spring- preserve wildlife corridors back to this coming fall. Haggerty met with a Con- town Preserve, Friends of State Assembly, District 16 (top 2 run in November) in the Altamont and places Shawn Wilson, who tra Costa supervisor to try to the Arroyos, and the Cali- Catharine Baker ...... 21,270 nearby, such as the 3400 chaired the Open Space come up with some creative fornia Native Plant Society. Tim Sbranti ...... 17,270 Steve Glazer ...... 13,137 Newell Arnerich...... 6,651

15th Congressional District (top 2 run in November) Eric Swalwell...... 28,292 Hugh Bussell...... 14,901 (Opinions voiced in let- DeSaulnier has submitted projects? Has there been still like the idea, they may Ellen Corbett...... 14,291 ters published in Mailbox Senate Bill 1077, another a detailed audit of the gas approach we the people for are those of the author and “mileage tax” that he is tax funds to determine if a yes or no decision. Alameda County Superintendent of Schools do not necessarily reflect calling a “fee." Senator the money has been used as Karen Monroe ...... 35,536 the opinion of The Inde- DeSaulnier’s Bill would intended? Keep Fit & Save Water Helen K. Foster ...... 22,913 pendent. Letter Policy: The require all motorists to have Since this bill is Senator C.L. Kopps Jeff Bowser ...... 18,682 Independent will not publish a government meter in their DeSaulnier’s idea, it would Livermore Ursula Reed ...... 14,436 anonymous letters, nor will cars so that the state can bet- seem appropriate to put a When you recapture your Naomi Eason ...... 12,254 it publish letters without ter assess how much gas tax trial meter on his car first, shower or bath water, use names. Abusive letters may we should pay. and if he likes this intrusion weighted containers. Coffee be rejected or edited. Fre- Is he saying that the state into his life, put the second cans with a few flat river quent letter writers may is so incompetent that it must meter on Governor Brown’s rocks and/or deep sea fish- have publication of their let- put a meter on every car to car, and if he likes the intru- ing lures work well. Place (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) ters delayed. Letters should be efficient in tax collecting? sion, we can put them on the around 4 or 5 of these cans Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala be submitted by e-mail to All motorists in California cars of other legislators who in your shower or bath and Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell editmail@compuserve. can attest to the poor condi- support this tax increase. when filled, take them one Editor: Janet Armantrout com.) tions of our roads. Where is It only seems proper that at a time out to water plants. The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage the money we have already those who propose, support, To get a nice walk in, use Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up Mileage Tax approved via taxes to repair and could sign into law this them on the plants furthest and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Phyllis Couper them? Is the money being intrusion into personal life, away from the bathroom,

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(continuedRULES from page one) that found against Sunrise Waluch’s letter and Victor’s protested by Sunrise Moun- • The winning competi- of the contract process or reached opposite conclu- and in favor of Outback. email. tain Sports on May 12. tor, Outback Adventures, in exploring why staff and sions about the best choice Waluch’s rejection letter In the meantime, Sunrise Sunrise’s protest consist- appeared to receive prefer- Operations Committee had of contractor. informed Sunrise that the continues to manage the ed of seven pages of specific ential treatment from staff, protest had to be made much kayak concession at Del allegations. They include: being notified earlier than earlier as part of the staff Valle, renting large numbers • Both in scoring propos- Sunrise of upcoming meet- DUBLIN review process. of boats in warm weather to als and in communicating ings and commenting on in- (continued from page one) According to Park Dis- a clientele it has built over with the Board, Park District ternal memoranda that were Canyon was a part of Dublin trict papers, the staff review the years. A precise date staff evaluated competitors not available to Sunrise. with applause. growth studies in the past. process ended in Febru- for handing over the conces- using a different set of crite- • The eight years of Sun- Sbranti said that essen- Dublin should not put itself ary and produced “recom- sion has not been set. Later ria than had been published rise’s reliable operations and tially the Open Space Ini- in the position of potentially mendations,” not a contract this summer, Del Valle is in the Request for Proposals. financial dealings with the tiative preserves Dublin's losing Doolan Canyon to award decision. expected to close as water Changing criteria in mid- Park District were not cred- status quo, which is an en- Livermore. In a telephone interview levels decline as part of the review is “wrong,” Sunrise dorsement of the city's gen- Currently, neither Dublin ited in the bid process, while eral plan and East Dublin nor Livermore have control on Sunday, Sunrise owner historically severe drought. wrote in its protest letter. written promises by Outback Specific Plan. of the area. Decisions re- Kim Grandfield said the Sunrise Mountain Sports “As a fundamental matter were treated as if they were Former Mayor Janet garding Doolan Canyon are explanation from Waluch started the Del Valle kayak of public trust, the EBRPD proof of excellence. Lockhart and former Coun- made by Alameda County. “doesn’t make any sense operation in 2006, building cannot promise to judge en- • The Board itself did not cilmember Claudia McCor- Any development not al- at all” since it contradicts the popularity of the sport tities by one set of rules and “satisfy its legal requirement mick were the speakers who lowed by Measure D has the published instruction to year after year by offering then change the rules and of due diligence” in review- supported Let Dublin De- to be approved by county bidders. Sunrise would have instruction, special paddling judge those entities other ing scoring and other parts cide. They said that Doolan voters. had to file a formal protest events and boats for rent than as promised. Such a against a contract award that and purchase. During that situation generates an unac- would not be made for two time, it paid 10 percent of ceptable level of uncertainty more months. its increasing revenues to the regarding integrity, motiva- A Tool to Better Screen and On Monday, in response Park District, on time and as tion, fairness, and so on.” to an inquiry from The In- required. • Park District staff failed dependent, Park District Early this year, as the ex- to interview a Sunrise repre- Treat Aneurysm Patients assistant counsel Carol Vic- isting contract was ending, sentative despite promising New research by an in- including LLNL’s Bruce medical community to try tor sent an email support- the Park District solicited to do so as part of the review ternational consortium, in- Buchholz found that the to understand the formation ing Waluch’s view, stating proposals for continuing process. Then it misled the cluding a researcher from age of collagen type I was and natural history of these that “the terms of the RFP the operation, eventually Board by stating that it had Lawrence Livermore Na- significantly younger than lesions to define standards provided for protest at the receiving and evaluating interviewed all the competi- tional Laboratory, may help those samples taken from for screening, treatment and staff level,” and “there is no four. In the scoring, which tors. physicians better understand people with no risk factors. identification of those CAs protest of a final decision of was conducted by revenue • Staff mischaracterized the chronological develop- The ample amount of that are likely to rupture. the Board.” and facilities staff, Outback and criticized Sunrise for ment of a brain aneurysm. relatively young collagen Other institutions include: Next steps for Sunrise Adventures came out the allegedly not complying Using radiocarbon dating type I in CAs suggests that Department of Neurosurgery were unclear as the Indepen- clear winner, with Sunrise a with Park District “special to date samples of ruptured collagen is changing all the and Institute of Forensic dent went to press on Tues- distant third. event” rules when the rules and unruptured cerebral time in aneurysms, which Medicine Heinrich-Heine day. A group of some 35 The staff’s recommen- did not apply. For example, aneurysm (CA) tissue, the is significantly more rapid Universität; Institute for Sunrise supporters attended dation in favor of Outback a large third party that rented team, led by neurosurgeon in patients with risk factors, Physiological Chemistry and an East Bay Regional Park was then overruled by Park Sunrise kayaks as part of a Nima Etminan, found that Buchholz said. Pathobiochemistry, West- the main structural constitu- When the above-ground falian Wilhelms-University; District meeting Tuesday District’s Operations Com- celebratory day at Del Valle ent and protein – collagen test-ban treaty took effect in Department of Neurology, afternoon. Ten spoke up mittee, which chose Sunrise. was not a “special event” type I – in cerebral aneu- 1963, atmospheric levels of Mayo Clinic; Department of during the public comment After that, the full board organized or solicited by rysms is distinctly younger radiocarbon began to decline Epidemiology, University of period to urge reconsidera- overruled the Operations Sunrise, yet Sunrise was than once thought. as carbon-14 migrated into Iowa; Division of Neurosur- tion of the contract award. Committee, restoring Out- blamed for not giving the The new research helps the oceans and biosphere. gery, St. Michael’s Hospital; However, there seemed little back as winner. Park District early warning identify patients more likely Living organisms naturally Keenan Research Centre for prospect of a reversal based It was this decision that of the activity and for not to suffer from an aneurysm incorporate carbon into their Biomedical Science and the on the views expressed in was posted on May 9 and paying special fees. and embark on a path toward tissues as the element moves Li Ka Shing Knowledge prevention. through the food chain. As a Institute of St. Michael’s Simplified, a CA is a result, the concentration of Hospital; and the Depart- blood-filled bulge formed carbon-14 leaves a perma- ment of Surgery,University in response to a weakness in nent time stamp on every of Toronto. the wall at branching brain biological molecule. LARPD Asked to Comment on arteries. If the bulge bursts, “This research may help State Plans for Off-Road Park the person can undergo a doctors to formulate better Livermore brain hemorrhage, which screening and identification Quakers During the public forum on the draft environmen- trict Legal Counsel Michael is a subtype of stroke and a of those people at increased of the Livermore Area Rec- tal impact report from the Kyle was presented with the life-threatening condition. risk of an aneurysm rup- New Unprogrammed reation and Park District perspective of preservation. 2014 Award for Outstanding For decades, doctors have ture,” Buchholz said. Worship Group Board of Directors, Nancy Her final request was for the Professional. Kyle is retir- assumed that CAs rarely un- The prevalence of un- 2nd & 4th Mondays Rodrigue of Friends of Tesla district to communicate to ing after having served as dergo structural change, and ruptured CAs in the general Each Month From Park addressed the Board the state park that the area is LARPD’s General Counsel earlier theories speculated population is 2 percent to 3 regarding the Carnegie State not appropriate for off-road since 1977. that CAs grow at a con- percent. The rate of death 7-8pm, UU Church

Vehicular Recreation Area vehicles and should be pre- HALF MARATHON stant rate. The new findings, when they rupture is more 1893 N. Vasco Road, Livermore General Plan Environmental served with low impact uses. An informational report was which appear in the June than 35 percent. The high [email protected] Impact Report. Directors requested this presented on the inaugural issue of the journal Stroke, rate of death has led the (925) 315-7170 She pointed out that the item be placed on a future Livermore Half Marathon, challenge the concept that area is part of the district's agenda for discussion. Bob which took place on March CAs are present for decades master plan under Corral Coomber said he would like 29. The event, organized by and that they undergo only Hollow. information regarding what Livermore Downtown Inc., sporadic episodes of struc- Rodrigue asked the board the district's participation was partially held in LAR- tural change. In view of the to keep the proposed area in might be and where the area PD’s Independence Park, these findings, it seems more its new master plan. The area fits into the master plan. Holdener Park, Robertson likely that they alternate meets the district's goal of AWARDS PRESENTED Park and Sycamore Grove between periods of stability

and instability during which open space preservation. It The board honored recent Park. The event attracted they are prone to rupture. would provide trail linkages. recipients of California As- 2,400 runners. LARPD will The land includes an abun- sociation of Recreation and make adjustments when For patients with CAs, dance of sensitive, natural, Park Districts awards. LAR- planning for the event in who are more likely to un- historical, cultural and sce- PD Foundation Treasurer the future to provide park dergo an aneurysm rupture nic resources, she said. Delma Kline was presented preparations, staff support due to risk factors such Rodrigue asked that staff with the 2014 Award for during the activity and post- as smoking or hyperten- TaxJustice.com be directed to comment Outstanding Volunteer. Dis- race cleanup. sion, the international team

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Photos - Doug Jorgensen Recipients of the 2014 Booster Club Olympian scholarships are (from left) Casey The Granada High School softball team had a good season, finishing second in the Soltis, Andrei Kasten, Greta Kohlmoos, and Alexandra Hernandez. Nor Cal Division title game (top photo). In the lower photo Amador Valley poses with its champions awards. Student Earn Scholarships Twelve local students were awarded to the dinner courtesy of the Livermore scholarships from the Livermore-Granada Granada Boosters Organization, which has Boosters Organization. been in existence since 1949. Team awards Greta Kohlmoos (Granada), Casey Soltis for all varsity sports for boys and girls were (Granada), Alexandra Hernandez (Liver- also presented. more), and Andrei Kasten (Livermore) each There were four inductees into the Liver- were presented with a $2000 scholarship more Sports Hall of Fame, which was estab- as the annual Olympian Scholarship Award lished by the Boosters in 2009. This year’s winners at this year’s Livermore Granada inductees were: Troy Dayak, outstanding Boosters Banquet held at the Robert Liver- soccer player and coach from Livermore more Community Center on May 19th. High, Julie Macias, former Granada and $500 award winners were: Morgan Livermore High soccer and softball coach, Brandt, Dominex Kovacs, Kirsten Mork, Tony Sanchez, outstanding football player and Nicholas Silverthorn from Granada and coach from Granada High and Tim Weaver Jr., outstanding soccer player from High and Drake Foote, Michelle Hawkins, Granada High. Franklin Kerstetter, and Sarah Wilkinson For more information about the Liver- from Livermore High. more Granada Boosters Organization, in- All varsity athletes and coaches from cluding photos of this year’s scholar athletes, Livermore and Granada High were invited go to www.livermoregranadaboosters.org.

The Fusion U11 Gold Girls for wrapped up their spring season on Sunday 6/1 with a 3-3 tie in a strong comeback. Pictured post-game are Indianna Stoneberger, Shelby Mavrakis, Bryanna Leary, Madison Braswell, Maci Livermore Fusion 02 Boy Maroon Take 2nd in Rogue McCormick, Lexi Oddson, Coach Amber King, Sophie Memorial Challenge in Medford, OR, over the Memorial Mansoor, Claire McGinnis, Kyra Nishimoto, Gabi Fields, Day weekend. The U11 boys, playing up an age group, Gianna Ceccanti, Kayla Nuti. dominated pool play going 4-0 and scoring 26 goals. In the finals, the boys fought hard but came up short Fusion's Kayla Remund successfully defends a corner against a competitive team from Mad River United. against ACC Mavericks on Saturday evening. The Fusion Over the course of the tournament, the Fusion boys U13 Girls Maroon team defeated ACC 2-1 to complete out-worked many teams and impressed quite a few the spring season. spectators. Pictured are the U11 Boys Maroon team (including guest players) Dylan Baxter, Jordan Moore, Aiden Lewis, Dane Winslow, Mateo Wilde, Ryan Hoopes, Trent Wagner, Joey Keller, Kevin Grant, Tyler Trudeau, Ethan Voekler, Colton Trudeau, Parker Moore, James Renouf, Michael Grant, and Coach Matt Caution.

The West Coast U14G Wildfire finished their Norcal Premier League spring season in first place. In the final match against Palo Alto, the Wildfire battled from behind to win 2-1 and claim the championship. Pictured are(top row) Coach Marlon Fernandez, Paola Samaniego, Meghan Giamona, Mimi Freeman, Nicole Pastrikas, Claire Abele, Tori Diehl, Sierra Martin, Lauryn The West Coast Soccer Club Wave battled their way to Souza; (bottom row)Tori Borgna, Amanda Zeck, Chloe a victory coming up with a 3-2 win against Livermore Brickwedel, Bella Barbero, Lynette Soto, and Leila Fusion. Even though Fusion drew first blood, the West Anzo; not pictured are Kylie Martinez, Mayzin Kung, Coast Wave got a goal from Kelsey off of a great corner and Coach Troy Dayak. kick feed from Hannah Kirkpatrick. The Wave got their second goal of the half off the foot of Leila Ganz with a The Pleasanton Rage U11 Orange team advanced to the PGSL Champs hits giving the A's a 2-0 lead. Caelob feed from Tori Trautwein and took a 3-1 lead off another Pleasanton Girls Softball League Stimpson slammed a line drive to left Spring Nor Cal Playoffs after an undefeated season this (PGSL) highlights: field for a triple, making the score 4-0. excellent corner kick. Ganz was the recipient of that kick spring. They beat Diablo FC on Saturday, May 31st with Major Black: Hopyard Alehouse In the 5th inning, Caelob hit a double and buried it in the back of the net. Fusion pulled to 5, Amador Valley Optometric 4: Top- and an error helped him along to 3rd. a 7-0 win. Then they went on to beat Livermore Fusion seeded Hopyard Alehouse won the He then came home on an error by the within 1 goal late in the second half but the Wave was with a 4-2 win on Sunday, June 1st. They will play FC Major-Black championship by rallying pitcher. Caelob also almost had a no too much for them. The spring season ended with the from a 3-0 deficit. Emma Garman hit a hitter with his pitching. Jordan Can- Elk Grove on Saturday, June 7th at 3:00 in Davis, Ca. two-run, go-ahead double in the fifth ning had two great stops at short stop Wave taking second place in their division. With a win, they can advance to the semi-finals and final inning to key the winning rally. Han- and firing to 1st base to Drew Dillion nah Schott fielded a groundout at 1st and Jacob Dennett. Jacob Hutchinson game on Sunday, June 8th. The girls have had a great base to seal the triumph under Coach also had a great catch at second base Xavi Lortie made a skillful double errors helped in securing the victory spring season coached by Tina Estrada. O.C. Schott, her father. Olivia McGee tagging out the runner. With the A's play. Michael West slid under the tag advancing the Giants into the next and Hannah Haynie pitched well for closer, pitcher Jacob Dennett the A's and stole home. round. A’s had some nice offense with the winners. McGee also drove in won final score 8-4. Red Sox 15, Giants 4: For the Red RBI’s by Chance Bright and Ben Rho. Hopyard Alehouse's first two runs, and AAA Division: Red Sox 14, Giants Sox, pitcher Anthony Molleson hurled Chance also pitched a stellar game playing shortstop. Aiden Bessolo defense as catcher, barely missing the Haynie went 2-for-3 with a double and 9: For the Red Sox, Corey Stimpson a solid 3 innings striking out 7 batters. until he hit his pitch limit and was re- crushed the ball far into center field out when a player slid home. Andrew a run. McGee, Kate Inman and Maddie hit a lead-off double in the 4th. Sean Corey Stimpson pitched a scoreless placed by pitcher Carter Purl. Timothy for a double to bring in two runs for Mitchell hit a grand slam home run Hildebrand hit singles for Hopyard Stotts hit a lead-off single in the 3rd. 4th inning. Thomas McKnight drove Cowan knocked a ball into the green his team. Bessolo also played strong in the play of the game for the Giants Alehouse. Claire Armstrong and Gio Fuentes had a great day of hit- in 2 runs with a single in the 1st and for double. Jake Beers did a nice job defense when he fielded the ball and got Lucia Castaneda scored on Garman's ting including a double that brought hit a lead-off single in the 3rd. Tommy covering center field fielding many an out at third base. Carson Kolte got double, and Angel Duffy's sacrifice in 2 RBI's. Xavier "Xavi" Lortie hit Wisely III had the crowd celebrating balls which were hit deep. all three outs in the second inning and Granada Little League a single and a double bringing in 4 A Division: A’s vs. Nationals: A’s hit two doubles. Cayden Trinta showed Granada Little League results: bunt drove in Garman for the even- when he hit a lead-off triple in the 3rd. Farm: A's vs. Phillies: Saturday tual winning run. Hopyard Alehouse RBI's. Brayden Nunes hit a single and Larry Wisely had a lead-off single in player Michael Mussari was awarded excellent hitting skills throughout the a double bringing in 3 RBI's. Tommy player of the game for his hard hit balls game, including a huge hit into left morning the A's played their final and saw top defensive plays turned in by the 4th and stole 2nd and 3rd base. best game of the season against the Courtney Beaudin, Armstrong, Duffy Wisely III made an impressive catch Christian Grenier had 2 impressive and exceptional defensive plays on the center field. Cayden also played great in left field ending the 1st inning. field. Honorable mentions were given defense while playing 2nd base and Phillies. The game went 5 innings with and McGee. Aniza Munoz and Haynie hits and made great defensive stops the A's offense getting 35 singles and scored on McGee's two-run single in For the Giants, Michael Anolin had a behind home plate. to Ryan Loder and Hartley Weichart, catcher. Mason Caldeira hit a double good day on the mound. James Foley as they both made great plays infield when he crushed the ball far into left 14 doubles, with 8 players going 5 for the third to put Hopyard Alehouse Giants 14, A’s 3: The Giants played 5. Four "out of the park doubles" were on the scoreboard. Amador Valley ran the bases well and Grady Harris well with great pitching and hitting and from the plate. For the Nationals, field and he played strong defense at had a nice hit. Hayden Hobbs hit his first grand slam third base. hit by Lane Curtin, Marco Gozon, and Optometric was led offensively by from the team. Three players made Tyler Kennedy (2). The A's defense put singles from Michaela Cabral, Emily Pirates 5, Red Sox 4: This was the their pitching debuts and proved they of the season far into the center field, Giants vs. Pirates: It was a windy last regular season game for both teams bringing in four runs for his team. day for baseball, but both the Giants out 20 Phillies. Top fielding today by Yamasaki, Jorie Fanfa, Hailey Fanfa could get the job done on the mound. the whole team. A double play in the and Libby Schlag. Julia Camello had and it was a close battle all the way to London Bishop, Jadiel Salgado and Later in the third inning, Hayden and the Pirates played outstanding the end. Thanks to great pitching, solid had another huge hit and knocked a games. For the Giants, Elias Ferran first inning by Zachary Lindstrom and an RBI while Amador Valley Optomet- Jonathan Lindberg all pitched well Anthony Ponce. The fourth inning had ric's runs were scored by Hailey Fanfa, defense, and aggressive base running, leading the Giants to victory. For the homerun into the left field. Michael made great defensive plays as shortstop the Pirates were able to squeeze out Riccardi had a hard hit to third base, to keep the base runners from advanc- three fly balls caught in a row by Mason Yamasaki, Jaylah Abello and Sam A’s, Ryan McKenzie made some great Ravera (P), Robert Hansen (2nd), and Santana. Aliya Lubrin played great the win and end the regular season plays at shortstop while Carter Purl securing a single and bringing in a run ing. Orion Martinez showed strong in 1st place with a record of 16 wins for his team. Michael also played solid hitting in his at bats and brought in Dawson Kerezsi (SS). Diego Silva at shortstop. Top Players: Hopyard shined with some A’s RBI’s. contributed three put outs (1st & SS), Alehouse - Emma Garman, Hannah and 4 losses. The Pirates are led by Yankees 14, A’s 2: In the first defense while playing third base in the a runner. JJ Verceles did an excellent coach Steve Griffith and their roster third inning. Mason Caldeira had great job covering right field and assisted while Ian Leaverton contributed one Haynie, Olivia McGee; Amador Val- play-off round the A’s suffered a loss at 2nd. Carson Williams and Zachary ley Optometric - Hailey Fanfa, Libby includes Tanner Griffith, Cameron as a 4th inning rally ended after a con- hits throughout the game, scoring four in an out. Angotti, Zachary Sousa, Kytler Green, runs for his team. Mason also played A's vs. Giants: A's Player of Lytle had a great showing as well. Schlag, Emily Yamasaki. troversial call at first was challenged AAA Division: Yankees 1, Dia- Connor Morgan, John Stangl, Mike by the Yankees. In this case the tie did great defense while playing catcher. the Game was awarded to Hartley Ayler, Riley Scott, Dominic Gozzo, Raul Moreno had a huge hit when he Weichert, whose great hitting skills mondbacks 9: In game 2 of the best not go to the runner and Hayden Henry of three championship series for the Livermore National LL Sebastian Krinard, Angel Ixta, and was called out ending the game. Lukas smashed the ball far into the center field were on display and his defense from Kade Ornellas. For the Red Sox: and got a triple. Raul also assisted in both third and the pitcher's mound was GLL AAA crown, the DBacks pre- Livermore National Little League Stifter, Cody Franco and Chase Bright vailed over the Yankees, 9 to 1. The highlights: Anthony Molleson struck out 7 bat- also had a good show at the plate. two outs while playing second base. spot on. On the Giants, Orion Martinez ters. Thomas McKnight had a great Rangers vs. Nationals: For the continued to wow the crowds with his victory sealed the championship for the Majors: LNLL A's 8, ANLL Reds Giants 16, A’s 5: Although the resilient Dbacks who had won game 4: A great game was played Tuesday offensive game including a lead off final score doesn’t show it, this was Nationals, Joel Indrebo hit a double impressive hitting. Elias Ferran tagged single in the 2nd. Second baseman into center field. Joel also played great 2 players out in the same inning as the one 17-7. The Yankees had a great evening. Ryan Hanley and Jordan a close game through the 4th inning. season ending fourth in regular play Canning started off the first inning with Corey Stimpson and first baseman A late game rally by Giants and some defense, assisting on an out while 1st baseman. JJ Verceles played great The Independent, JUNE 5, 2014 - PAGE 7

The Livermore Mavericks 12U brought home a first place West Coast Wrath U13 girls were unbeaten in the win from the NSA Bay Area Summer Classic in Hayward 2014 Orange Bowl Tournament and were runners-up on May 31/June 1. All players contributed in many ways Pictured are Tri-Valley Aquatics swimmers Ryan based on a one-point deficit. The team coached by all weekend to ensure the victory. Pictured (Left to right, Ridosko, first place in ages 9-10, and and Hunter Kendra Perry included TylerRene Enderlein, Kylie front row) are Juliana Santiago, Ally Gordon and Delilah Rohovit. Rohovit placed first in the 8 and under age Karter, Janessa Sanchez, Camryn Hunsinger, Regan Corral; (middle row) Ally Sprugasci, Sabrina Pertica, Jay group. Mah, Steffanie Angelo, Kate Wallace, Allyssa George, Louangrath, Anna Ramirez and Brianna Wheelock; (back Abby Hoobing, Savannah Seals, Brianne Radliff, Kaila row) Coach Jose Santiago, Coach Steve Pepperdine, Vasconez, Francesca Hyde, Aryanna Shakoor and Rachael Gomez, Kylie Roberts, Melanie Laronde and guests Leila Anzo, Monique Reil "Mo", and Jessa Lyons. Coach John Sprugasci; missing from photo is Coach Doug Roberts.

2014 Granada Little League Major League Champion Red Sox team pictured include (top, from left) Coach Dave Eastman, Theodore Dean, Logan Finch, Ben The Phillies beat the Red Sox 7-5 in the final game to win Morrisroe, Jenson Roldan, Coach Jeff Tudor, Mike the Granada Little League Major’s division tournament. Balzarini, Miles Rasmussen, Coach Ryan Chance; (Pictured are (back, from left) Coach Scott Krauss, (bottom) Joey Keller, James Young, Quinn Tudor, Manager Jeff Vengley, Nicholas Melendez, Brandon Mason Eastman, and Caleb Chance; not present Jacob Lepley, Thomas Vi, Dylan Krauss, Jackson Wolfe, Noah Flury. Vengley, Jacob Keeler, Coach Rich Keeler; (front row) Coach Tim Shepard, David Olmsted, Zachary Mustapha, Bryce Beesley, Koston Markham, Lucas Shepard, coach John Stack, coach Doug Olmsted.

Livermore Fusion U13 Girls Maroon defender Nicole Fairbanks controls the ball and ultimately leads her team to victory.

Livermore Girls Softball Association 8U Champions – The Lady Bulldogs! The West Coast Soccer Wolves U13 soccer team lit up Ajax United for an 8 - 0 score. The Wolves dominated throughout the game with excellent ball movement developing quality scoring opportunities. Matteo Crivello led the offense with his first hat trick of the season scoring 3 goals. The shutout was preserved by Brandon Page early in the second half when he saved a penalty kick. Pictured are the Granada Little League AAA Division champions (front row) Chase Kerezsi, Dylan Corker, Kyle Benko, Tyler Eaton, Jordan Fritz; (back row) Zachary Kramer, Kieran Campbell, Jacob Sisto, Peter Storjohann, Will Wentworth, Colin Pearce, and Coaches Scott Eaton, Eric Storjohann, Mark Sisto, and Mike Fritz.

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Nathan Katherine Lewis, Samantha Kwan, Kaitlin Krakoski, Yates – 6 best times. Emily March, Lauren Meeker, Lauren Moore, Coach Frank Vitale, Kalea Bartolotto, Christine Aredo, Abby Tri-Valley Aquatics Twenty-two swimmers from the Harnish, Cassidy Bates, Kennedy Griffith, Abby Frasier, Tri-Valley Aquatics traveled to Carson Sophia Gallardo and Lindsay Harnish. West Coast Fury U-11 girls completed the Spring City, Nevada last weekend to compete in the annual Intermountain Classic. Nor Cal season by claiming the Region 2-3 Division Two swimmers, Hunter Rohovit and and then knocking off the first seed –4 new FW. Jaewoo Kim – 1 best Championship. Ryan Ridosko earned the highest A's in playoff action. The Dbacks also time. Tom Li – 2 best times, all new number of points overall by finishing in had a great year ending in second and FW. Andy Liu – 2 best times. Brycen best times. Emily Nie – 2 best times. Mitu – 4 best times. Alex Ren – 2 best the top three in every event they raced. then proceeded to knock the 3rd place Martin – 3 best times. Jovanni Shen – Julie Qian – 2 best times. Vasuki Rao times. Jalen Shen – 4 best times. Mad- Hunter Rohovit, Ryan Ridosko, Rangers out of the playoffs before 2 best times. Alexander Smedley – 5 – 100% best times. Stephanie Shao – 3 hav Vats - 2 best times. Andrew Wang facing the Yankees in the final series. best times. Aiden Wong – 1 best time. best times. Nicole Stiles – 5 best times. – 1 best time. Eric Wu – 1 best time. The final game was anchored by the 11-12 Girls: Elisabeth Balicanta – Gwyneth Wong – 3 best times. Sophia 13-14 Girls: Fallon Brown – 2 strong pitching efforts of the Dbacks' 4 best times. Kyra Black – 100 % best Xing – 4 best times. best times. Hannah Franzwa – 5 best Leather & Vinyl Refinishing Wentworth, Pearce and Sisto. The trio times. Megan Chung – 5 best times. 11-12 Boys: Calvin David – 3 best times. 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One fall afternoon after an and genealogy fan, Dick There’s a lovely Grenache lunch, young winemaker Finn, he presented them to Rose from the Ghielmetti Collin Cranor was in Anne Homan, Livermore Vineyard and a Viognier downtown Livermore and historian and author. The from Arroyo Seco, along had a few minutes to burn two decided to collaborate with a vineyard designated before returning to the on a book, researching the Grenache, as well as a winery, so he dropped into lives of the 43 men de- Livermore-sourced GSM the Livermore Heritage picted in the collection and blend called “The Sheriff.” Guild’s Carnegie Museum. the life of the artist, Vasco, You’re invited to check Looking for inspiration to who died at age 38 as a out these wines at the new drive the creation of a new result of injuries incurred Vasco Urbano Wine Com- label, he brainstormed with during the first World War. pany tasting room, which is the ladies and was pointed Collin was instantly tak- festooned with large format to a book called “Vasco’s en by the amusing carica- renderings of the labels Livermore,” written by lo- tures the artist had rendered featuring the caricatures cal authors and history lov- of Livermore citizenry, and Loureiro sketched almost ers, Anne Marshall Homan thought they would make 100 years ago. Complete and Richard W. Finn. wonderful wine labels. The with a 1910 Model T out The book is a delightful seed of a great idea had front, the entire place will Photo - Doug Jorgensen collection of hundred-year- been planted. The concept exude the atmosphere of an Runners of all ages headed out on the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation old portraits by Australian of Vasco Urbano Winery old saloon, complete with 6th Annual Hook and Ladder Run on June 1 at Wente Vineyards in Livermore. The caricaturist Vasco Urbano began to take shape. giant mirror and wooden day included a 5K run/walk, a 10K run and a Kids 1 mile fun run. The event benefits Loureiro, who was born Cranor says his decision bar. You’ll feel right at the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation a non-profit that supports: Injured in London to Portuguese to create another brand home if you dress like and Fallen Firefighters and their families, the Burn Foundation and local charities parents, and educated came from the burgeoning Bonnie and Clyde. in the Tri-Valley. in Australia, where he number of wines he found The authors of the book, studied drawing at the Na- himself making. There “Vasco’s Livermore,” will tional Gallery of Victoria were too many ethreads be in the house to lend Schools. and he felt it was getting their autographs. There will An itinerant artist with confusing. be music and food, and of a penchant for travel, he “Just a few years ago, course, a local caricatur- came to Livermore in the I had only 40 barrels. I ist will be on hand to help Student Launches His pre-Prohibition days, toting could track them all on one capture the mood of this a tin box of crayons. He spreadsheet and one white celebratory moment. The Own Candy Business happened into the Hub board. All of a sudden, I winery is located at 2245C Saloon and began to sketch have 602 barrels, two full South Vasco Road in Liver- the patrons, charging 50 time guys in the cellar and more. Using Family Recipes cents or a dollar for each we’re doing our own lab Don’t miss your chance caricature. work. My philosophy went to be artistically rendered Loureiro was gathering from ‘Bring it on! Let’s on this happy occasion that By Carol Graham requirements, particularly he’s happy to pass along. material for a book that he try this, let’s try that!’ to celebrates both an artist Rich. Chocolaty. Smooth. that of preparing the fudge in “The most important tentatively called “Around ‘Focus,’” says Cranor. with a box of crayons and Sweet. a commercial kitchen, made thing, which is not some- the World on a Pencil.” It’s been really hard a winemaker with a cellar Confirming Eric Weber’s it far too expensive and risky thing I expected to learn, Before leaving for his to focus when he gets full of barrels. mouth-watering description to do something like that.” is how useful asking for next stop, Seattle, the artist such great pleasure out of Their tireless pursuit of of the fudge he makes and The 2013 enactment of help from the right people sketched 43 caricatures, trying new methods and their particular passions led sells for his new local busi- the California Homemade can be,” he said. “Make a all of which were proudly techniques, both in the them both to fulfill at least ness Eric’s Fudged Confec- Food Act allowed Eric to plan, take some risks, start displayed in the Saloon, vineyard and in the cel- the beginnings of their tions, one your business even through Prohibition, lar. It’s far more than just dreams. Somewhere, Vasco customer and don’t look when it became a soft playing with different oak Urbano is smiling as he added, “I back. Don’t drink parlor. barrels and coopers and sees his compadres forever have not be discouraged In 1932, the carica- trying new yeasts: he and immortalized on the labels enjoyed by the mistakes tures were put on display Julio Covarrubias are end- of the Valley’s most excit- fudge since you make or at Dan’s Place, operated lessly experimenting in the ing new Rhone wines. Mackinac the problems by Daniel August Berry, vineyard. Island with you face. Fo- a subject of one of the Cranor says that Vasco my grandparents in the 70s. make his goal a reality. cus on the solutions and suc- caricatures. They remained Urbano is strictly Rhones: Now that was good fudge, “The idea for this particu- cesses. The most interesting there until the city of for now, that includes and this really takes me lar business at this particular and successful people in the Livermore condemned Viognier, Grenache, back. It is the only fudge that time came from stumbling world don’t wait for success the building in 1962. Mourvedre, Syrah and Pe- Father’s Day compares.” across the cottage food act to come to them. They go out Subsequently, the artwork tite Sirah. The Nottingham Bring a picnic & share Another customer called during one of my classes,” and find it.” was stored in barn, which Cellars brand will focus on a leisurely day with Dad it “weapons-grade fudge,” said Eric, who is home- To order or for more caught fire: fortunately, Bordeaux style wines, as June 15, 11:30am-4pm using a term that describes information, visit fudged- schooled. “While reading Daniel Berry’s son man- well as Chardonnay. Reservations Required a substance pure enough it, I realized how it would confections.com, or Eric’s aged to save the drawings. This Saturday, June 7, $10 Adults / Kids Free for weaponry use, notably make a fudge business sud- Fudged Confections on When the collection marks the official launch of uranium and plutonium. denly much more manage- Facebook. came to the attention of Collin Cranor’s new brand, (925) 447-8941 In fact, Eric considered able. From there, it was 1356 S. Livermore Ave. proudly located on the road Open 7 Days a week 12-4:30 naming his business Weap- simply a matter of making ons Grade Fudge, before the stars align to get Eric’s Interim Director considering Fudge It!, and Fudged Confections up and Livermore Cinemas eventually landing on Eric’s running.” Named by LAVTA Fudged Confections. With graduation, Father’s edge of tomorrow (pg13) dlp-cc 12:45 3:40 6:45 9:40 edge of tomorrow (pg13) dlp-3d-dbox 11:45 2:40 5:35 8:45 “I hoped the name would Day and summer get-togeth- Kathleen Kelly has been and finally as the Chief Op- catch the eye of potential appointed interim Executive the fault in our stars (pg13) dlp 12:05 1:15 3:25 4:30 6:30 7:45 9:35 ers around the corner, Eric is erating Officer. Kelly retired maleficent (pg) dlp 12:00 1:30 2:25 4:00 4:50 7:15 9:40 customers and maybe make poised to help people effort- Director of the Livermore from AC Transit in 2011. In maleficent (pg) dlp-3d-cc 1:00 3:25 5:50 8:15 them smile,” said Eric, a lessly offer the perfect gift. Amador Valley Transit Au- addition, Kelly served as neighbors (r) dlp 6:50 9:35 seventeen-year-old Liver- “Delivery to anywhere thority (LAVTA), operator of the Executive Manager of x-men: days of future past (pg13) dlp 1:10 4:20 6:40 7:40 9:50 more resident. “I was in- in Livermore is currently the Wheels bus system in the Budgets and Planning at the million dollar arm (pg) dlp 12:20 3:25 spired in many different free,” said Eric. “Orders for Tri-Valley. The appointment Bay Area Rapid Transit Dis- Godzilla (pg13) dlp 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 ways to start the business, delivery will arrive within is effective immediately. trict (BART) for a few years, million ways to die in the west (r) dlp 12:45 3:45 6:55 9:50 “The LAVTA Board of the main one was the fudge five business days of being and before that, as MUNI’s blended (pg13) dlp 12:50 3:55 7:00 9:45 Directors are delighted to chef (r) dlp 12:35 3:50 6:45 9:30 itself.” processed. Orders for pick- Budget Manager for 8 years. Eric uses a family recipe have Kelly join Wheels as For more information on preview, thursday, june 12: up must be made during the 21/22 jump street Double Feature (r) dlp 4:45 and only the finest ingredi- the interim Executive Direc- Wheels, visit www.wheels- week prior to scheduled pick tor. During her time here, 22 jump street (r) dlp 7:00 ents: bittersweet Ghirardelli bus.com. up. Due to legal restrictions, Kelly will help lead an ex- how to train your dragon 2 (pg) dlp-3d 8:00 chips and marshmallows Eric’s Fudged Confections ecutive search for the succes- made without artificial does not mail its fudge.” sor of the Executive Director colors, which will soon Currently, Eric offers position at LAVTA,” says be replaced by homemade three flavors - classic choco- Chair of the Board, Jerry marshmallows to addition- late fudge, chocolate fudge Thorne. ally eliminate corn syrup with nuts, and rocky road Kelly is currently the and artificial flavors. fudge - in two sizes: small, Principal of Kathleen Kelly “My family has been $15, and large, $25. In the Consulting, providing con- making fudge for genera- future, Eric plans to of- sulting services for trans- tions, and we have given it fer English Toffee along portation management and to friends as holiday gifts with more fudge flavors financial planning. Prior since before I can remem- including caramel (with both to that, Kelly spent nearly ber,” said Eric. “When I was salted and burnt variations), 16 years with AC Transit, around 12, my dad, sister mint, raspberry, orange and where she served in several and I looked into the idea coconut. He also hopes capacities, including Budget of a fudge business some- to offer his confections at Manager, Planning Manager, what seriously. We love local Farmers’ Markets, the local Farmers’ Markets, the County Fair and local and thought it would be wineries. great to sell our fudge there. As for encouraging other Gauci’s Building & Solar However, we quickly real- young entrepreneurs, Eric ized that the various legal has learned a thing or two

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(continued from page 7) rover to get the out at first, and also strongly – remaining unbeaten and sphere. To schedule a private tryout 209-795-7832. the series is held at the same location, got a hit. Eliana Green, Saskia Raab, also scoring 6 goals - 2 for Steffanie, or to learn more about the Mavericks The 10K Race will start at 8 a.m., but the distances have been increased Sydney Aguilar, and Joely Wolf all had and one each for Kate, Savannah, organization please contact us at with the 5K Run and Walk beginning to 700-yard swim, 19-mile bike, and Wagner , Hannah Tsui, Jerry Gan, key hits to rally the Lady Bulldogs in Leila and Janessa. Brianne played an [email protected] at 8:20 a.m. The Kids’ Challenge 4-mile run. The Tri For Real is also Thomas Gjerde, and Caleb Wagner the final inning. Annabella Pedretti hit amazing tournament, keeping a final or visit www.mavericksfastpitch.com. events will begin around 9:30 a.m. professionally timed, giving our of- competed against swimmers from all a ground ball RBI that turned out to clean sheet, as well as making many Check-in and race-day registration ficial results. over California and Nevada. be the game winner. The coaches all finger-tip saves. Apart from 7 different opens at 6:30 a.m. The 2014 On Your Mark Tri For Hunter Rohovit earned 1st place talked about how special the team is, girls scoring, the team pulled together Father's Day Run Fun Series dates are June 8, July 19, overall in his 8 and under age group as the girls really gelled and worked throughout with a special mention to Start Father's Day under the arch and August 16. The Tri-For-Real will helping his team win 7th place among hard throughout the season. The Lady defenders Regan, Aryanna, Kylie, Fran in Downtown Pleasanton with Fam- Fusion SC Registration be held on September 14. All races 18 teams from all over California Sharks also pitched extremely well and of midfielder Camryn. Special ily and Friends. The Rotary Club of Livermore Fusion Soccer Club will start at 7:00 a.m., at Shadow and Nevada. Swimming a total of 8 and threw a shutout for the first 3 in- thanks to Leila and two our younger Pleasanton will hold its 21st Annual has extended the regular registration Cliffs Regional Park, 2500 Stanley races, Rohovit broke team records nings. Corynne Kohndrow pitched two wave guest players Monique Reil Fathers’ Day Spirit Run – presented period for the fall recreation program Blvd., Pleasanton. in the 200 Freestyle 3:18.95, the 100 scoreless innings and struck out three. "Mo" Jessa Lyons - helping cover for by the accounting firm of Sensiba San by another two weeks to June 15th. A The three Tri For Fun triathlons Backstroke 1:45.26, 50 Breaststroke Hannah Temple pitched two very good injuries to Kate, Savannah and Abby Filippo, on Sunday at 8am, June 15 (Fa- late fee will be added to the registration are non-timed and non-competitive. 55:99, 100 Breaststroke 1:57.82, 50 innings and made a great play earlier during the two days. ther’s Day), in downtown Pleasanton. cost for any player registering after A clock is provided at finish line for Butterfly 48.41 and the 200 Individual in the game at first base. Produced by The Rotary Club of this date. Players registering after June participants to view their personal time. Medley 3:42.05. Rohovit finished 1st Pleasanton, the day includes a 5k Run/ 30th will be added to a wait-list and Triathletes can choose to participate in 7 events and placed 2nd in the 100 Livermore Fusion Walk, 10k Run and three separate Kid’s placed on teams based on availability. in this mode, or they can officially Backstroke. West Coast Soccer Livermore Fusion '99 Girls Ma- Challenge Races—for children ages Age groups start at U5 for both boys chipped-timed. Should participants Ryan Ridosko also earned the West Coast Fury U-11 girls roon took Oregon by storm Memorial 2-8. The 5k and 10k certified courses and girls. To register your child for the choose to be timed, their results will highest number of points in his age completed the Spring Nor Cal season Day Weekend, playing five games with are flat and fast, using the monitored fall recreation soccer program, or to be recorded and posted on the On Your group of 9- 10 year olds at Carson by claiming the Region 2-3 Division no goals scored against them. The girls downtown streets of Pleasanton and get more information, please visit the Mark Events’ website's results page. City’s indoor 50 meter pool. Ridosko Championship. To reach 1st place the made taking first place look easy as a portion of the paved and un-paved Fusion SC website at www.fusionsc. Entry fee for the three Tri For finished in the top three in all 10 events Fury had to win 3 straight this past they played beautifully together as a scenic Arroyo Trails. The start and org or call the office at 925-443-7570. Funs is $65 (non-timed) and $73 (chip he swam in. He broke 6 teams records weekend. Their run was impressive as team and never got down-even when finish lines are located under, or very Although registration for the fall timed) in advance, $10 will be added to swimming the 100 Free in 1:10.96, they played three road games Friday, the score in the final game was 0-0 with close to the Pleasanton arch, located select program is now closed, race-day registrants. Preregistered en- the 50 Back in 39.63 the 100 Back in Saturday and Sunday and they proved only about 15 minutes left. Scores on Main Street. The Kids’ Challenge those still interested in this more try for relay teams is $180 (non-timed) 1:25.87, the 50 Fly in 36.54,the 100 Fly to be true road warriors scoring 11 for the games were 4-0, 2-0, 0-0, 2-0 is a number of 100-yard dashes on competitive program, please contact and $188 (chip timed), $10 will be in 1:30.46 and the 200 IM in 2:54.74. goals and giving up none. and 2-0. Team members are Lauren Main Street, right underneath the arch. [email protected] for information added to race-day registrants. Partici- Ridosko also swam to qualify for Fury traveled to Walnut Creek Moore (guest player for the weekend), Commemorative Tech T-shirts on availability or to join the wait- pants will receive a commemorative the Far Western Championships in four Friday and put together their most Jenni Kovisto, Daniela Walker, Sydney plus over $3,000 in door prizes will be list. T-shirt, refreshments, snacks, and entry events: the 50 Back, 100 Back, 50 Fly impressive 60 minutes of soccer this Duncan, Kiley Pohlmann, Catherine given out to all 5k and 10k participants. into the always-exciting raffle (must and the 100 Fly. season blasting Walnut Creek Extreme Ng, Krissy Keller, Kristen Heise, and Trophies will be awarded to the top be present to win). For September’s Caroline Gjerde, age 12, swam a 6-0. If the score line wasn’t impressive coach Amber King, Lexi Salazar, Jes- male and female finishers, as well as Tri For Real, all participants are chip 100 Backstroke in 1:17.75 breaking sica Bonfiglio, Kylie Moore, Alyssa Tri For Fun enough, the fact that Fury didn’t allow the first-place male and female Masters On Sunday, June 8, a field of timed ($75.00 advance, and $85.00 a long standing team record that was a shot against them the whole game Bonfiglio, Ciara Martinez, Sydney (over 50-years old) winners. In addi- day-of). Preregistered entry for relay set in 2008. She came in 1st place in Mendoza, and Lauren Martin. close to 700 first-timer, few-timer, and proved their dominance. tion, medals are given three deep in many-timer triathletes will be on hand teams is $210, $10 will be added to the 50 Backstroke and 2nd place in the Saturday morning saw West Coast Livermore Fusion U13 Girls designated age groups for both male race-day registrants. The Tri For Real 100 Backstroke. Maroon finished league play unde- to kick-off On Your Mark Events’ 27th travel to nearby Pleasanton to take on and female participants. Each child annual Tri For Fun Triathlon Series includes the same goodies as the Tri Caleb Bitting, age 13 swam a Ju- Rage Orange. Despite finishing their feated, with a win this past weekend participating in the Kids’ Challenge For Funs, with addition of trophies and nior Olympic qualifying time in the 200 over San Ramon Azuri, 1-0. This puts (four triathlon events), at Shadow last game a little more than 12 hours will receive a finisher ribbon. Cliffs Regional Park, in Pleasanton. medals. Multiple-triathlon discounts Back 2:37.85 and the 200 Fly 2:45.52. earlier, Fury once again imposed their the Fusion team securely in first place Entry fee is pre-registration: are available. Patrick Ren, 14, swam a 1:01.32 in region 3/4 and qualifies them for the The flat paved roads running will recording a 3-0 victory and allow- Kid's Challenge $10, 5K and 10K, through Pleasanton and Livermore, the Check-in and registration will in the 100 Free qualifying him for the ing Rage to only 2 shots. regional playoffs this next weekend in $25 grades K-8, $35 high school and begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave Junior Olympics in this event. Davis, CA. Tri For Fun features a course distance Under windy conditions and a adults, $25 each for families of four of 400-yard Swim (warm, clean lake); hitting the water at 7:00 a.m. Grant Yap, 13, finished in the top terrible playing surface Sunday, Fury The girls played a strong game or more. Race day registration: $15, To register or to receive more three in four of the 8 events he swam against Azuri, possessing the ball the 11-mile bike (loop course, flat streets); rolled up to Concord to play Diablo FC. $35, $45 and $35. 3.1-mile run (rolling fire trail). information about the Tri For Fun in. He broke a team record in the 800 2 second half goals were the difference majority of the game. Despite their For more Spirit Run information, Triathlon Series, contact On Your Mark Free swimming it in 10.02.89 many opportunities, the girls were After the novice athletes master in this one as West Coast capped the online registration, and/or an ap- the first three Tri For Funs, they can Events at 209-795-7832 or visit their Cole Reznick, 14, broke team weekend with a 2-0 victory. not connecting on their shots though. plication, visit www.SpiritRun.com website. Online registration is also records in the 400 Free 4:44.03 and 200 Then defender Nicole Fairbanks took meet the challenge of the final event The win on Sunday locked West or call On Your Mark Race Events at – the Tri For Real. The final event of available on Active.com. IM 2:31.72 and qualified for the Junior Coast into 1st place and they were the game into control. Working the ball Olympics in the 200 Free 2:16.10 and crowned the Region 2-3 division up from the defense, Nicole created an the 200 IM. Champions. Fury will now head to the opportunity by finding forward Nikki Jordan Wagner, 14, finished in 3rd Nor Cal Regional Playoffs in Davis Trucco on the left side. Nikki put the place in the 1500 Freestyle and broke next weekend and are assured of a 2 ball across and forward Aly Silva fin- a team record swimming it in 19.52.56 or 3 seed. Fury has once again started ished, putting the Fusion team ahead. Katherine Tsui, 16, finished 1st in quickly in the 2014 -15 campaign The team will now move on to the 200 Breaststroke and 2nd in the owning a 10-1-2 record to start the the Regional Playoffs. They will be 100 Breaststroke. She earned a new season. Since March of last season representing regions 3, 4, and 5, an Far Western qualifying time of 1:20.47 Fury has an overall record of 52-8-7. area combining the north bay and in the 100 Breast. West Coast Wrath U13 continued east bay, from Petaluma and Solano place on Friday, June 6 from 6:30 Wolfgang Lachance, 14, finished County down through Castro Val- Grant Workshop Internet Classes their good form and finished unbeaten p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Danville 1st in the 100 Back (1:08.19) and 200 in the Orange Bowl. They started off ley and Fremont, and out to Walnut The Las Positas College Free computer internet class- Back (2:29.35) and 3rd place in the strong against the home Tracy team, Creek, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Cooperative Collection--an Senior Center, 115 E. Prospect es will be offered in June at the Livermore. They will be facing teams 200 Fly (2:39.79). and finished out 4-2 winners. Wrath arrangement between the Col- Avenue, located in the heart Livermore Civic Center Library. Elizabeth Reimer finished 2nd pulled together a true team perfor- from the Sacramento and Central CA of downtown Danville. Light In June 2014 participants in her age group (13-14) in the 100 mance taking a 2-0 lead with goals regions to play for the championship. lege and the Foundation Center Freestyle (1:05.86) Livermore Fusion Soccer Club of New York--will host a free refreshments will be served. Pre- will travel the web and explore from Kai and Alyssa. Tracy pulled the features of top websites cov- Cole Reznick, 13, was a top 2 back with a penalty to finish the half 00 Girls Gold team locked up first Intermediate-level workshop registration is recommended. finisher in 4 events. 400 Free (4:44.03), 2-1. Wrath came out strong in the 2nd place in spring league division play The cost is $6 for residents, ering a variety of topics. Some on Sunday, June 1, with a decisive for non-profit organizations 100 Breast 1:15.72), 200 Breast half and stepped up their passing. Tyler $7 for non-residents and $10 at are award winners and others are 2:45.26) and the 200 IM (2:31.72) scored from a free kick, which was 3-0 win against Atletico Santa Rosa seeking funds from foundations, mentioned in the annual lists at Farel Harimawan,14, quickly followed up with a second Juventus. Strong play, both offensively corporations, and grant making the door. For more information and defensively, kept the ball on the or to register, please call the Time and PC Magazine. goal from Alyssa. Tracy never gave public charities. Best of the Web, Monday, up and despite good defending from Juventus side of the field with multiple Danville Senior Center at (925) shot opportunities for Fusion that just The workshop will be led by June 9, 2014 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Livermore Girls Softball Wrath, they pulled back another goal 314-3490. Livermore Girls Softball Associa- to finish the game 4-2. missed. Then, at fourteen minutes into a grant seeking and development More Best of the Web, tion results: The second game was against the game, forward Christine Aredo put expert, Sara Jo Nuebauer, of one in the back of the net for Fusion's Monday, June 16, 2014 6:00 8U Semifinals: Lady Bulldogs gold spring league rivals Santa Rosa. the San Francisco Foundation pm – 7:00 pm 3, Blue Hericanes 1. There were two Both teams came out playing hard, and first goal. At 38 minutes, center back Free Fair Tickets big hits by the Lady Bulldogs, as An- determined to show-case their passing Kaitlin Krakoski took the ball up to the Center. It will offer advanced TV30 will be giving away Participants should have nabella Pedretti hit a RBI triple and game. All the girls played hard and midline and shot a long bomb that flew tips and suggestions on how two tickets daily to the Alameda basic internet navigation skills. Sydney Aguilar a RBI double. Jaden fought to a 1-1-draw. The Wrath goal over the opposing keeper's hands, just best to identify funding sources County Fair to "Lucky Fans" for Classes are held in Com- Morton, Saskia Raab, Sofia Raridan, was scored by Tyler. On Sunday, Wrath under the crossbar, for a beautiful sec- ond goal that strengthened the team's for non-profit organizations and admission to the Fair. Drawings munity Room B and are first and Lauren Melton also had key hits to came out in the afternoon heat to play will be held from June 9 until come, first served. For more spark the big rally. The Lady Bulldogs the Vacaville Vipers. Vacaville were a lead to 2-0. Finally, at 65 minutes, right will highlight new and efficient played solid defense all night, as Jaden strong defensive team and Wrath had fullback Cassidy Bates brought the ball methods for identification of June 18, 2014. If you are a information call 373-5505. Morton made a nice play at short stop, to showcase strength and depth to keep all the way up the field and fired in a TV30 "Lucky Fan" you could beautiful cross to forward, Camille La funding sources specific to at- while pitcher Lauren Melton threw pressing forward while containing a tendee organizations. be a winner! out a runner and Annabella Pedretti lively Viper frontline. Tyler finally Blanc. La Blanc's shot was deflected Story Times by the Juventus goalie, but she tapped The event will include a Becoming eligible is easy. This summer, the Livermore made a great stretch at first base for a broke the deadlock, quickly followed Go to the Tri-Valley TV website clutch out. The Blue Hericanes put up with a second goal by Laila. As Wrath in the rebound for the third and final hands-on demonstration of the Public Library will offer a va- a great fight and the coaches are very pushed forward, the Vipers continued goal of the game and a 3-0 victory. The Foundation Directory Online, at www.tv30.org and click on riety of storytimes for children proud of the effort that the girls gave game was also the ninth game in which the “Lucky Fan” icon. Once to soak up pressure while pushing the Foundation Center's top-tier of all ages. all season long. forward. They were rewarded and the team has not allowed an opponent you've entered, that's it. If your 8U Finals: Lady Bulldogs 3, Lady pulled back one goal – only to see to score, extending their clean-sheet searchable database providing Baby Storytime, a special streak to nine games. name is drawn the station will Sharks 0. Stellar pitching has been the Tyler score her second and stretch information on more than 91,000 contact you and announce your “pre-walker” storytime, will theme all year long for the Lady Bull- the lead back to two. Vipers continued grant makers and more than a be offered at the Civic Center dogs, and it culminated in a combined to pressure Wrath and pulled back a name on TV30 as well as on the no hitter by pitchers Lauren Melton and second goal – but Wrath never gave Pitcher Needed million grant records. Tri-Valley TV Facebook page. A Library on Tuesdays, 10:30AM Jaden Morton. Grace Heskett, Sofia up and finished 3-2 winners. The Mavericks FastPitch 12U It will be held on Monday, person can enter as many times with a “Stay and Play” session Raridan, and Danielle Hanley caught a The final game was against Pat- Livermore team is looking for a pitcher June 9, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 11:30 AM, June 3 to August with a DOB of 2001. Focus for this as they want. There is no cost great game for them. Jaden Morton was terson. Wrath needed to win by at to 2:30 PM in Building 2400, or obligation. 12, 2014. 2-2 at the plate, played solid defense, least three but also needed Santa Rosa coming year is player development, and recorded two key outs. Donovan to concede against Tracy. However, play time and team growth as an Room 2416. Registration is For toddlers and children up Morton made an incredible play at Wrath achieved their win and finished A-team in a positive coaching atmo- required and available online Girl Power to age 6, storytimes will be of- at: www.laspositascollege.edu/ Starting June 16, 2014, Girl fered at the Civic Center Library fccc. As a community outreach Power offers two one week Storytime Room on Mondays effort of Las Positas College, summer camps covering the Girl at 10:30 AM, June 2 through there is no charge for admission Power Program. The program August 1, 2014. but visitors are reminded that includes fun experiential activi- In addition to these story- the campus has a $2 parking ties like yoga, guided visualiza- times for younger children, the Melvin (Mel/Mitch) in Livermore, Ca. fee. Daily tickets are available tion, free dance, a photo shoot, Library will offer the “Big Kids Dorothy was born and from vending machines in the meditation, creating dream Read,” for children entering Jay Mitchell John Sanders campus parking lots. The Col- grades 1 through 5. The “Big Melvin (Mel/Mitch) Oct. 13, 1937-May 19, 2014 raised on a ranch in Liver- lege is located at 3000 Campus boards, drawing personal grem- lins (no experience necessary), Kids Read” program is designed Jay Mitchell also known Livermore, CA more and graduated from Hill Drive, Livermore 94551. for school age children and John passed away peace- Livermore High School. painting, a little acting, enjoying as “Pops," born February videos and more, all geared to highlights nonfiction reading, 18, 1940 went home to be fully at home with family On September 11, 1949, Homemade Ice Cream educational concepts as well and friends by his side. Born raise self-esteem, enlighten, with the Lord surrounded she married Howard Lamee. Homemade Ice Cream in uplift, encourage, and connect as fun fictional stories for older by family on May 23, 2014, to Fred and Grace Sanders They had four sons: Nathan, the Park will be the program with new friends. Each week audiences. Join storyteller John in Bridgeport, AL, John Paul, Robert and James. presented by the Livermore Area will be geared to either 10-14 Weaver as he shows off his after a brief battle with co- exciting experiments and ac- lon cancer. His joyful spirit enlisted Dorothy took much pride Recreation and Park District year old middle-school girls, or in the in her Danish heritage and ranger staff on Sunday, June 8. those in high school from 13-19 tion packed stories. Audience and sense of humor will be Meet Ranger Doug Sousa at 2 participation is important at Big deeply missed by his family Navy was an active member of the years of age. p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, Subjects covered are per- Kids Read. This program will and those who knew him and in 1955 Livermore Danish Lodge. be offered at the Civic Center and was 1051 Wetmore Road. sonal values, creating your loved him. Dorothy believed in family Have you ever used an old- Library, outside near the pepper dis- and spending time together. own path, body image and the He is preceded in death fashioned hand-cranked ice messages of media, health and tree, on Mondays at 10:30 AM, by his parents, Alice and charged This was especially appar- cream maker? Here’s a chance June 2 through August 11, 2014. at the nutrition, the power of choice, Jack Mitchell (Utah), his ent each summer when she for your family to give it a whirl. intuition, creating healthy rela- The Rincon Branch Library mother and father-in-law Alam- would take all five of her While the kids work hard to tionships, being your own kind will offer storytimes for older eda grandchildren to her cabin make us a delicious treat, the of leader and using your voice children, outdoors, and younger Bernice and Elbert Hold- children, indoors, on Fridays ing (Utah), wife Carolyn Naval on the delta. adults will relax and enjoy a in your unique way. Teens are beautiful afternoon in the park. at 10:30 AM, June 6 through Holding Mitchell (Las Ve- Base on Dec. 16, 1958 and Dorothy is survived by asked to bring a bag lunch and decided to make California Please plan to donate $3 per any snacks for their day. August 15, 2014. gas), daughter-in-law, San- her husband Howard, four Also, this summer the his home. In Feb., 1959, sons, two daughters-in-law, person to help cover the cost Check out our web site for dy Mitchell (Livermore), of supplies. Springtown Library will offer John joined the Los Altos five grandchildren and four program costs, dates and de- grandchildren, Corrina, Ja- There is a $5 per vehicle tails: www.GirlPower4life.org. storytime for all ages, indoors, son, Amber, Sierra, Sonny, Fire Department where he great grandchildren. parking fee at either entrance on Thursdays at 10:30 AM, June was employed for 30 years; Parents may want to read this and Jeri Mitchell (Liver- A celebration of her life to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 article about how the arts boost 5 through August 14, 2014. more) for 20 of those years he was will be held on June 7, 2014, donation is requested to help self-esteem: http://www.pbs. “Pajama-Time Family Sto- Melvin is survived by his Fire Chief for Los Altos. at 1PM. For location and support the programs unless org/parents/education/music- rytimes,” will be held at the He leaves behind his directions please call Nathan other fees are specified. Partici- arts/turn-to-the-arts-to-boost- Civic Center Library Storytime three sons Scott, Dennis, and Room on Mondays at 7:00 PM, Bryan Mitchell all of Liver- wife of 52 years, Fran, sons and Carol Lamee at 925- pants may call 925-960-2400 for self-esteem/ Jon, Doug and Steve; grand- more information. Camp will be held at the June 2 through August 11, 2014. more. His daughters-in-law, 449-0343. A special thank For more information about daughters Denise, Phoebe you to everyone at Quail Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Robyn and Sandee Mitchell St., Livermore these free programs, visit the of Livermore, six grandchil- and Chloe; grandsons Kyran Garden and Hope Hospice Dance Social Livermore Public Library’s web and Kayvon. for their care and kindness D.J. Geri Foley will play old site at http://www.livermoreli- dren, three great grandchil- and new tunes for adults 55 and dren, sister Alice Bohne of Family and friends are to Dorothy and her family. brary.net, or call 373-5504. what mattered to him the over who wish to practice their Idaho and extended family In lieu of flowers please tango, waltz, cha-cha, or two- most and after that it was make a donation in Doro- in Utah. step. Dancers are encouraged Legal Self-Help A viewing will be held Tuesday golf with his bud- thy's memory to Hope Hos- to wear their dancing shoes, or Friday June 6, 2014 from dies. pice. they may relax and listen to their A Non-Attorney 6:00-8:00 pm at Callahan Arrangements by Cal- old favorites. Alternative Mortuary 3833 East Avenue, Dorothy Reinstein laghan Mortuary. The dance social will take Livermore Services will be Excellent Service Guarantee Lamee Competitive Rates held Saturday June 7, 2014 Dorothy Reinstein La- at Christian World Church, mee, 87, died May 29, 2014, Family, Civil Matters, Deeds 3820 East Avenue in Liver- with her family by her side Healthy teeth & gums Estate Planning, More more at 10am. for everyone! ATLAS Document • Gentle Doctors Preparation Services $39 • Welcoming Staff (925) 577-4736 New Patient 120 Spring St, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Exam & X-rays • Saturday & Evening Hours For new and non-insured • We Accept HMOs & PPOs patients only. With this ad. 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PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 5, 2014 PARKS (continued from page one) Rotary Raises Funds for the future, at the projected ties needed are projected to document. The big challenge 78,000 population buildout, be one baseball field, an ad- will be finding the funding. there would be a 19 acre ditional off-leash dog park, Partnerships make a lot of Pleasanton Park Clock deficit if no new parkland one recreational swimming sense." were added. However, cur- pool, and six lighted ten- KEN MERCER Pleasanton’s Rotary mission unanimously ap- the quality of life in Pleasan- rently there are plans already nis courts. Andrade-Wax SPORTS PARK clubs have taken a step proved a measure May 15 ton through numerous com- under way to develop Phase noted that the city should The council voted 4 to toward financing a planned to rename the park. The pro- munity service projects and Two on the Bernal Com- work with the school dis- 1 to rename the Pleasanton traditional street clock for a posal was forwarded to the international outreach. Since munity Park site. The poten- trict to share the use of ten- Sports and Recreation Park downtown park from $2012 Pleasanton City Council for 1965, Pleasanton three Ro- tial for additional parkland nis courts. If an agreement the Ken Mercer Sports Park raised at May 9 fund-raising final consideration. Clock tary clubs have been respon- development as a result of were not reached, additional in honor of the late mayor. poker tournament. design and permission for its sible for millions of dollars the Staples Ranch and East courts above the six men- The vote bypassed a rec- Fifty-three entrants par- installation are also subject of charitable giving made Side Specific Plan could add tioned would be needed. ommended five year waiting ticipated in the competition to city government review. possible through hands-on even more park acreage in The city should also period after someone has sponsored by the Rotary Club members have al- involvement, fund-raising the future. pursue public-private or died before naming a park Club of Pleasanton at the ready invested volunteer events, personal giving, and Andrade-Wax noted that public-nonprofit partner- after the person. Veterans Memorial Build- time and money into the Rotary International Foun- survey results indicated that ships to provide additional Karla Brown was the ing on Main Street. Prizes park. They built a bench, dation grants. 94% of the city's residents or enhanced programs. An- lone "no." She said that she were awarded to the top five brick walkway, installed Those interested are en- use parks, facilities and/ or drade-Wax provided as an wanted to respect the policy competitors. lighting, repaired a kiosk, couraged to attend a meeting trails annually; and 86% of example working with the approved by previous lead- Net proceeds were con- cleared the path that leads of any one of Pleasanton’s the community three to four Museum on Main to pro- ers. "I am not disagreeing tributed to help pay for a to the nearby arroyo trail, three Rotary Clubs as a times a week. Survey results vide programs at the Alviso that something should be planned traditional pedestal and planted 600 daffodils, potential outlet for com- also indicated that 98% of Adobe Park. named for him. I would pre- clock to be erected at the according to Brad Hirst, munity service. Meeting the community was “some- There is a need to em- fer a community facility that current site of Pleasanton’s steering committee chair, in times and locations are as what to extremely satisfied” phasize opportunities for did not require a five year Main Street Green Park at 2005 as part of the centen- follows: Rotary Club of with the city’s current parks, improved trail connectivity, wait, or placing a plaque in Main Street and Vervais nial celebration of Rotary Pleasanton. Thursdays at facilities and/or trails. said Andrade-Wax. The sur- his honor in the park. Ben Avenue. International, the global um- 12:15 p.m. Hap’s Original New or enhanced pro- vey found that the activity Tarver was a great leader. Rotary Club of Pleasan- brella association for the Steaks and Seafood, 122 W. grams and services that that most residents engage Some out there think a park ton, Pleasanton North Ro- local chapters. Neal St., Pleasanton. Rotary would be beneficial now and in involves trails, with 65 should be named for him." tary, and Tri-Valley Evening The park designation and of Pleasanton North. Fridays in the future include youth percent walking, running, Mayor Jerry Thorne, Rotary Club have asked the clock are part of a year-long at 12:15 p.m. Hilton Hotel, and teen programs; physi- jogging or riding along the Jerry Pentin, Kathy Narum city to rename the facility 50th anniversary for Pleas- 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleas- cal fitness, health and well trails. and Cheryl Cook-Kallio all to become Rotary Park in anton’s three Rotary clubs. anton. Tri-Valley Evening being; inclusion of special The master plan recom- said that they would vote recognition of their nearly The events are intended Rotary Club. Thursdays at needs populations; strength- mends identifying funds the same way five years 50 years of local community to attract new members to 6 p.m. Castlewood Country ening outdoor recreation to develop a renovation from now. service. The Pleasanton Rotary by drawing attention Club, 707 Country Club opportunities; cultural arts program for actively used Cook-Kallio stated, "The Parks and Recreation Com- to the clubs’ contributions to Circle, Pleasanton. and community events; and facilities that display de- sports park is fitting. It is aquatics. ferred maintenance issues the thing he talked about She noted that 57 percent or need to be updated. City the most." of the city's population is owned or maintained facili- Thorne noted that Mer- Choreography Pays over the age of 35; 50 per- ties include: Amador The- cer's impact was way broad- cent of the city is comprised ater, Century House, Cul- er than a sports park. Stoner- Tribute to a Special Person of households without chil- tural Arts Building, Nature idge Mall and Hacienda rito, and Marie Taglioni. dren. Those numbers will House and the sports office Business Park were cited as By Carol Graham this. I don’t know how any The four ballerinas who of us do it.” have an impact on programs and concession building at becoming realities under his Dolores Allado was the revisited these roles - Anika Sitting in a darkened the- and facilities. the sports park. leadership. "I don't see how mother of six daughters, a graduate of Columbia Jensen, Anna Mount, Erin ater, it is almost impossible Currently, facilities and Andrade-Wax noted that my or anyone else's opinion Richards and Sara Mount, to believe one is not watch- additions needed to meet meeting rooms and places will change in five years." University, and a teacher who joined the Peace Corps respectively - conveyed a ing a professional company. existing demand include to hold banquets and group Mercer's daughter, Shelly after retiring. That she was timeless grace, athleticism From the talented dancers a community center, large celebrations are high on the Despotakis, said "The one also blind seems a side note and beauty that was captivat- to the lovely costumes, ex- off-leash dog park, one large list of what residents want. thing that would make him to her colorful, productive, ing and hypnotic. quisite lighting and gor- skate park, and lighted syn- Mayor Jerry Thorne, happy would be naming the joyful life. “As dancers at the Valley geous music, the production thetic turf multi-use sports commented, "This is a great sports park after him." “I had been wanting to Dance Theatre, we are very envelops the audience and fields. In the future, facili- choreograph a piece about fortunate to be able to dance transports them to a magical my grandmother Dolores in so many different pieces place of emotion and beauty. who had an amazing life,” that highlight so many dif- “Dance is many things to said Genoa Sperske. “She ferent aspects of ballet,” me - it’s fun, it’s comforting, DSRSD Institutes Stage 3 was an inspirational person said seventeen-year-old Tory it’s challenging, it’s reward- to many people and I’ve Bettencourt. “From the ing,” said Sperske. “I enjoy Water Supply Shortage Rates been waiting for the right slow, romantic Romeo and the technical aspect of con- opportunity to choreograph Juliet, to the fiery and fast- trolling the smallest muscle The Dublin San Ramon needed to generate addi- history, the District has a a dance in her honor. I finally paced Don Quixote, to the in my body to change the Services District (DSRSD) tional revenue in order to new customer portal called felt like the time was right.” novel and jazzy Slaughter on way that I move, and I enjoy Stage 3 Water Supply Short- fund conservation related AquaHawk Alerting. Cus- During the Valley Dance 10th Avenue, Valley Dance the artistic aspect when I’m age Rates went into effect expenses during the emer- tomers can access Aqua- Theatre’s two performances Theatre showcased pieces of using my body to express Sunday, June 1, 2014. gency. Most of the additional Hawk at https://dsrsd.aqua- of “Spring Rep” at the Bank- nearly every nature.” something deeper than just According to the Dis- revenue will be generated hawk.us/. head Theater on May 31 and Every year, the company the moving of muscles.” trict, the main purpose of from customers who did AquaHawk enables cus- June 1, dancers performed presents two profession- Spring Rep was accom- the water shortage rates not curtail their water use tomers to view their con- a tribute to Dolores in a ally staged productions: panied by the newly formed is to provide an economic by thirty-five percent. The sumption over a period of contemporary montage that December’s full-length per- Valley Dance Theatre Pit incentive to all customers Board of Directors approved time and to set their own captured the effervescence formance of the beloved Orchestra, composed of to use less water during this a budget of $300,000 for personal billing and water classic, The Nutcracker; gifted instrumentalists who drought emergency. If a cus- of life with six daughters expenses during the emer- consumption thresholds and and the aplomb of a woman and a mid-year performance also perform with a number tomer reduces water use by gency. A portion of that will receive text or email alerts. designed to showcase local of other Bay Area musical thirty-five percent (the water who chose to rise above her be covered by the Stage 3 To register, customers sim- challenges. talent and choreography. groups, and is conducted by savings goal of Stage 3 Water rates and a portion will come ply need their account num- Valley Dance Theatre is a Supply Shortage Rates), and “I enjoyed seeing a vi- Bob Williams. Additionally, from the reserves. ber. non-profit ballet company the audience was treated to used no more than 25,432 Most of the District’s wa- Archer says, “In addi- sion of mine come to life on gallons per week (Tier 2 stage,” said Sperske. “There that operates on a volun- the stunning music of uku- ter operating costs are fixed, tion, I’d like our customers teer basis, and has provided lele virtuoso Jake Shima- or below), the customer's regardless of how much or to remember the Zone 7 are a variety of styles of mu- bill will decrease three to sic, ways to move, and types professional-quality produc- bukuro. how little water it serves wholesale rate they charge tions to the Tri-Valley region five percent. If, however a its customers. “Our rates the District for water com- of people who do ballet. I As for Dolores’s dance, customer does not use less are based on the full cost of prises about sixty percent think Spring Rep represents for almost 35 years. which featured Shimabu- water, the bill will increase service and clearly defined of a customer’s bill. So if that truth.” “Although it’s easy to kuro playing the ukulele approximately five percent standards of operation,” says Zone 7 were to raise its rates The repertoire opened forget when we are on stage, and Bettencourt dancing for Tier 1 customers, twenty Interim Financial Services in response to the drought with the classic ballet Pas de nearly everyone in the show the lead, Sperske added, percent for Tier 2 customers, Manager John Archer. conditions, that would au- Quatre, which originally pre- is a kid,” said Bettencourt. “Watching the dancers per- and thirty-five percent for To help customers moni- tomatically pass through to miered in 1845 and caused a “We go to school full time, form something that was a Tier 3 customers. tor water use patterns and our customers.” sensation with both the crit- have jobs, fill out college labor of love for me was a Water shortage rates are ics and the public because it applications, study for the very special moment. The brought together onstage the SAT, and are involved in Valley Dance Theatre is a VALLEYCARE four greatest, and perhaps extracurricular activities, gem in our community.” (continued from page one) most competitive, ballerinas but we still manage to make For more information, it to the hours of class and visit valleydancetheatre. includes doctors both in the a loss. of the time: Lucile Grahn, million of annual operating rehearsal that are required com, or Livermoreperform- ValleyCare Foundation and Since Gregerson became Carlotta Grisi, Fanny Cer- expenses, including the lay- to put on a performance like ingarts.org. outside of it. CEO in March, he and the off of 24 full-time equivalent The ValleyCare board board have pared at least $2 positions. of directors unanimously approved signing the letter of intent at its meeting on May 28. Portable hydrogen fuel cells to provide greener, more sustainable power After the investigative Clean hydrogen power face a variety of regulations. The Hawaii project is purchase price of hydrogen, Safety Review Panel, will stage, it will be up to Valley- that’s expected to lower jointly sponsored by the U.S. for instance), it determined review the safety aspects Care and Stanford to negoti- Many ports have begun to emissions and reduce en- enact sustainability goals or Department of Energy’s Of- that Young Brothers could of the design and operating ate an affiliation agreement, ergy consumption will be adopt green practices, and fice of Energy Efficiency and save fuel and energy while plans. and have it approved by the coming to the Port of Ho- that’s where fuel cells can Renewable Energy (EERE) greatly reducing emissions, In addition to its project two medical systems' boards. nolulu in 2015 after the play a role. and by the U.S. Department if it switched primarily to management role, Sandia It also must be approved by completion of a new fuel “No one has ever built of Transportation’s Maritime fuel cells. is providing technical ex- the ValleyCare corporate cell technology demonstra- this kind of custom unit for Administration (MARAD). With promising study re- pertise in hydrogen and members, who purchased tion, one that could lead to a this purpose,” said Sandia’s After conducting a study sults and a shipping partner, fuel cells, particularly in shares in the hospital. Some commercial technology for project manager, Joe Pratt. of various ports in 2013, Young Brothers, to serve as the areas of codes and stan- of the shareholders were ac- ports worldwide. The unit, he said, will fit Sandia analyzed Young an early adopter and operate dards, system design, safety tive when the hospital was The work comes on the inside a 20-foot shipping Brother’s shipping opera- the fuel cell system for six systems, data collection and formed in the 1960s. heels of last year’s study container and will consist tions in more detail. Like months, EERE and MARAD analysis of both operations ValleyCare board chair- and analysis that confirmed of four 30-kilowatt fuel many operators, the com- decided to fund the demon- and the business case for man John Sensiba said, the viability of hydrogen cells, a hydrogen storage pany uses diesel engine stration. The project’s other deployment. "Joining with the Stanford fuel cells to provide aux- system and power conver- generators to provide power partners include Hydrogen- Following the six-month health system brings tremen- iliary power to docked or sion equipment. to refrigerated containers. ics Corp., which will design deployment of the fuel cell dous health care benefits to anchored ships. Hydrogen The system will be de- “We compared the ef- and build the prototype unit system, Pratt said the proj- the Tri-Valley, while enhanc- researchers at Sandia Na- livered to and deployed by ficiencies of their diesel and supply the fuel cells, ect team will analyze the ing care delivery approaches tional Laboratories have Young Brothers, Ltd., one engines versus fuel cells, and Hawaii Natural Energy project’s successes and chal- for the future." joined with several partners of the project partners and studied the energy efficien- Institute, which will provide lenges, including the oper- Gregerson said in a letter in the follow-up project, a primary shipper of goods cies at various power levels assistance with hydrogen ating and cost parameters to all ValleyCare employees, which will result in a porta- throughout the Hawaiian and estimated the savings supply issues. needed to make a business "Though very much in the ble, self-contained hydrogen Islands. The unit is under- and reductions in emissions Other stakeholders in- case at other ports. fuel cell unit that can float early stages, the potential going detailed engineering that would be realized if they clude the U.S. Coast Guard The long-range goal, he on a barge, sit on a dock or were to convert to a fuel cell- and its local Sector Honolulu said, is to develop a com- benefits of this relationship and design through mid- be transported to wherever 2014 and, after fabrication, powered operation,” said office and the American Bu- mercial-ready technology for our staff, physicians it’s needed to provide elec- assembly and training for Pratt. Analyses have shown reau of Shipping. These or- that can be widely used at and most importantly our trical power. Young Brothers operators, that when generators are fre- ganizations have regulatory other ports. The project patients is extraordinary." Ports have been a major will be operational during quently producing less than authority over the design and team sees a strong market ValleyCare has been source of water and air a six-month deployment in maximum power, such as in operation of the prototype need and desire for a fuel seeking affiliation in an ef- pollution in the U.S. but early 2015. Young Brothers, the Hawaii application, the and see the project as a way cell solution, not only at fort to eliminate red ink. In remained relatively unregu- the project’s demonstration efficiency advantage of fuel to assist their development maritime ports but also for the last fiscal year, 2012-13, lated until recent years. As partner, is a subsidiary of cells compared to the com- of formal regulations for other applications, such as the non-profit health care ports have begun to expand Foss Maritime Company, a bustion engine increases, hydrogen and fuel cells in providing power to users system recorded a loss of and their impact on the en- shipping firm that has strong he said. the maritime environment. that are not connected to an $5.1 million. It was the vironment has become more environmental and financial Though the study had to They, along with the Depart- electric grid. fourth consecutive year with apparent, port operators interests in the project. make some assumptions (the ment of Energy’s Hydrogen The Independent, JUNE 5, 2014 - PAGE 11

the County Clerk of Alameda business as: Gene Morgan available at the Pleasanton limitation or discrimination or national origin. IVPC does 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ REAL ESTATE LEGAL NOTICES on May 12, 2014. Expires Insurance Agency, 2020 Farmers Market at W. An- based on protected classes, not knowingly accept any YARD SALES FOR INFORMATION May 12, 2019. Fourth Street, Livermore, CA gela and First Streets. Two Inland Valley including race, color, religion, advertisements that are in PLACING LEGAL NOTICES The Independent Legal No. 94550, is hereby registered locations will showcase cats ESTATE SALE Publishing Co. sex, handicap, familial status violation of the law. Call 925-243-8000 3642. Published May 22, by the following owner(s): only: Petsmart in Dublin from Friday 6/6 & Client Code:04126-00001 Re: Legal Notice for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 29, June 5, 12, 2014. Michael Douglas Morgan, 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Saturday 6/7 2219 Minerva Court, Liver- Extreme in Livermore from 9:00AM -3:00PM Classified Ads NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS more, CA 94550 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, 3622 Germaine Way The Federal Fair Housing FILE NO. 490937 NAME STATEMENT TO PLACE This business is conducted cats are available at Petsmart Livermore Act, Title VII of the Civil The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 489611 by an Individual in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, Furniture, Fostoria Crystal, Rights Act of 1964, and state business as: Hill Farms, 5178 The following person(s) do- A CLASSIFIED AD The registrant began to and Pet Extreme in Livermore Other Crystal, Dishes law prohibit advertisements Felicia Ave, Livermore, CA ing business as: Lumineque transact business using the from 12:00 to 4:00. 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Expires the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing LOST OPEN HOUSE Sun, Jun 8 • 1-3PM views from every window. April 28, 2019. on March 26, 2014. Expires business as: Kloud 9, 851 TRENCHING Cockatiel The Independent Legal No. March 26, 2019. Las Flores Rd. #33, Liver- 4” wide up to 24” deep Named “Oreo” Landscaped Creek setting, 3639. Published May 15, The Independent Legal No. more, CA 94551, is hereby Ditch Wtich will fit through In area of Charlotte Way Kristy and Company 1300 sq.ft. building, 22, 29, June 5, 2014. 3643. Published May 22, registered by the following 36” gate Livermore , 2800 sq.ft. Garage, etc. (510)952-6589 Grey & white color FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 29, June 5, 12, 2014. owner(s): Estate Ranch and Land Realtors Olivia S. Tong, 851 Las Please call www.EstatesandRanches.com NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT Flores Rd. #33, Livermore, (925)435-4803 J. 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Dublin Sees Vineyard Potential, otherMajor EBRD holdings in- adjacent Contra Costa Coun - the whole development, said ty, forming an even larger parcel is 236 acres. It is com - city officials. holding that would provide prised of 7.6 acres in creek POTENTIAL FOR 1650 recreational activities for the Open Space(EIR). in OK for MollerACRES FOR E.B.R.P.D. Ranch - The Moller subdivision side trail open space, 1 acre Tri-Valley. Cindy Greci Dominic Greci The most significant open The Dublin City Council neighborhood park, and 136- Ayn Wieskamp, the Val was approved five years approved a revised plan for- acres of rural residential/ag space connected to Moller ley's representative on the- ago. The new plan reduces the Moller Ranch subdivi ricultural open space. Ranch is 1650 acres north EBRPD board, told the In maximum allowed density sion, reducing its density, The 136 acres is not and east of the development, dependent, "We don't have from a maximum of 684 to and giving the green light zoned for dedicated open- just outside the city. the land yet. There has been 478 homes. That land is projected REALTOR®, GRI REALTOR®, GRI Find Out What's to two important open space Developer Braddock and space, but given the agri a lot of discussion at the city areas. - cultural zoning in hopes that to go to East Bay Regional council. The council wants it Logan's plan comes in well Happening The council voted unani it would attract vineyard Park District (EBRPD), and to happen. There has to be an below that cap, with 370- (See DUBLIN, page 4) mously for the change at its operators. That would add serve as an open space buffer (925) (925) Check Out Section A - single family homes pro - for northeast Dublin. Section A is filled with Dec. 18 meeting. Included to the Valley industry and 784-1243 525-0864 posed for 79.6 acres, for an The land would link to in the vote were an altera nicely complement the ag information about arts, average density of 4.6 units tion in the East Dublin plan ricultural historical theme of people, entertainment and per acre. BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 special events. There are and the General Plan, and The total Moller Ranch education stories, a variety approval of a supplemental Axis of features, and the arts and environmental impact report entertainment and bulletin Growing board. to Meet The Need County Fair 2012 was a significant Manager Will year at Axis Community Gravelle Group Fine Homes & Estates Lead State Fair Health, with more people Rick Pickering, who using services than ever be- has managed the Alameda fore. Axis provided 38,000 County Fair in Pleasanton medical visits; 7,000 mental for the past 14 years, will health visits for children, have a new job on Dec. 28 adults and families; 4,800 -- manager of the California teen drug and alcohol visits;- State Fair. 22,000 adult drug and alco Pickering said that he is www.GreciGroup.com hol visits; and 36,000 WIC looking forward to the chal- nutrition visits. lenge of helping the state “Each month, 300 new fair, known as Cal Expo, rise medical patients came to again in attendance. The state fair reported Axis,” said Sue Compton, more than 1 million in at- Axis CEO. “To meet this tendance at a peak about 10 need, we expanded evening years ago, said Pickering. and weekend hours. In That number has declined fact, the need for affordable steadily to 736,000 in 2011, Debi Zentner primary medical care is so according to Venues Today, acute, particularly for low- a publication devoted to Photo - Doug Jorgensen income and uninsured Tri- coverage of the sports and Valley residents, that we’ve- entertainment industry's live begun planning for an ad locations. - Cal Expo attendance de ditional clinic set to open in clined because of tougher 2014, which will double our Certified Mortgage Planner service capacity.” economic times in the Sac- Friends and family gathered to welcome home Marine Lance Corporal Anthony Fernandes (AJ) of Livermore. ramento area. Axis purchased a build- Pickering will replace- He is returning from deployment in Afghanistan. AJ serves with the HMLA-469 Helicopter Squadron, Marine Air ing at 5925 W. Las Positas Norb Bartosik, who is re Group 39, 3rd Marine Air Wing. The ceremony was hosted by the Livermore Military Families organization. He Blvd. in Hacienda Business 925-200-6381 NMLS #241540 tiring. He will face a new was met at a downtown business, then escorted to his home. Park. When renovated it set of circumstances at Cal will include 28 exam rooms, Expo. The county fair is a - 8 mental health counseling - tools needed by California non-profit, and has paid its rooms, a pharmacy and own way for many years,- California Utilities Partner with Lawrenceto achieve aggressive renew [email protected] (925) 337-2461 domain expertise in engi able energy and greenhouse other services. The overall including the capital im neering and applied science. - provements to facilities. The Livermore to ImproveThe CPUC approved State’s- Energy Gridgas goals; application of the project cost is $9 million. The collaborative project country’s most sophisticated The new facility will signifi fair is run by directors from California utilities will funding for a five-year re will tap LLNL expertise throughout the county, who cyber security technology cantly impact healthcare in [email protected] use the advanced technolo- search and development to develop new tools and www.debizentner.com hire the general manager. to the state’s energy grid, the Tri-Valley. More people- gies and expertise of Law- agreement between Pacific techniques to address chal- Cal Expo is owned by Gas and Electric Company,- which relies increasingly on will be able to access pri the state, so state money is rence Livermore National lenges California faces as it digital systems; planning for - Laboratory to improve the Southern California Edi implements its clean energy mary and preventive care, www.PamCole4Homes.com used, although the objective son Company, San Diego widespread deployment of resulting in better health A division of CMG Mortgage Inc. NMLS 1820. Licensed by the Department of Business oversight under the is for the fair to be self-sup efficiency, security and policy agenda. Gas and Electric Company, Called California Energy electric transportation;build a smarter and outcomes. When people porting, said Pickering. The safety of the state’s utility helping to - systems under an agreement and Lawrence Livermore Systems for the 21st Century (See AXIS, page 12) CA Residential Mortgage Lending Act. Offer of credit subject to credit approval. Branch NMLS #508121. governor appoints the board (LLNL). The grant will energy system that will ac CalBRE#01291147 of directors. approved last Thursday by - (CES-21), the initiative is Pickering said that his the California Public Utili- provide the utilities with expected to yield benefits (See ENERGY GRID, page 4) proudest achievements at ties Commission (CPUC). access to LLNL techno including: creation of the the county fair have been The agreement will provide- logical capabilities, such as "so many things we have up to $150 million in fund supercomputing, and related done so very well to become ing over five years. the fastest growing fair in North America in the past four years." Pickering credited his staff, the 26-member fair Castlewood Appeals board, and the support he has received from other officials Ruling on Lockoutment lockout during contract Tom Montano and the community for the Castlewood Country Club negotiations in 2010 was success. will appeal a National Labor legal or not. An NLRB judge "There are more than Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that it was illegal. 3000 fairs in North America. ruling that declared its lock- Castlewood disputes that ® We are ranked 33rd, which finding. REALTOR Since 1978 out of union employees to puts us in the top 1 percent," If the illegality of the - be illegal. DRE#01254257 said Pickering. Unite Here Local 2850 lockout stands, Castlewood In addition to being a lo president Wei-Ling Huber would have to pay the locked cation for the fair in summer, out employees the wages and the stabling of horses told The Independent that she received a courtesy call they would have earned be- year-round, the fairgrounds Photo - Doug Jorgensen - from Castlewood manager fore they came back to work (925) 989-4106 in Pleasanton play host to Jerry Olson notifying her of Oct. 16, some 25 months community events and com after the lockout began. - mercial shows more than the filing. Some of the 61 employ For new300 days each year. subscription:The appeal was turned in Success is "all about the Dec. 21, the last day that it ees went on to other jobs Dawn softened the colors of the hills as seen from May Nissen Road. - www.TomMontano.com - at some point during the people that surround you. could be. (See LOCKOUT, page 4) a final draft for the Trans There is not much great At issue in the appeal is- - - event that included wine, portation Expenditure Plan ness without them," said whether or not the manage (TEP), which would deter Pickering. The fair em food, and fun. CalBRE# 00661426 - laboratories. In answering a mine how monies collected ployees 82 full-time staff survey, residents found the members, and 400 part-time Also in Pleasanton, candi JANUARY 2012 through Measure B1 would First Half of 2012 Pleasanton Rezonedcity to beLand; a great place Livermore to live Focused on Creatingbe spent over Jobs the next 30 workers, such as parking During the first six dates began filing for vacant The Alameda County attendants and grounds- and raise a family. The city months of 2012, Pleasanton seats on the city council and Transportation Commission (See 2012, page 3) keepers. for mayor. again served as a host for the During fair time, 1000 rezoned properties for high Amgen Tour of California (ACTC) held a workshop Livermore continued its on December 16 to develop 8 volunteers are added, and density affordable housing, bicycle race. Online: Visitfocus on developing highwww.independentnewsfree.com meeting the requirements Dublin launched a new 2000 business partners. He tech jobs through coop- is aware of the numbers, of a lawsuit settlement with eration with the national PET OF THE WEEK because "each day, they Urban Habitat and the State Shallow (pictured) and Makita were recently surrendered are looking for something Attorney General's office. to us after their family could no longer care for them. They to eat. We become a city are four year old boxers who know all simple commands overnight." - Pickering many fair man such as sit, stay, and shake. They both love to be with Inside people and enjoy spending time with each other. If you are agement honors include the presidency of the Western- Classifieds...... 10 looking for a well-trained dog who will be your best friend, look no further. For more information, call 925-426-8656 Fairs Association, and up Editorial...... 4 coming induction into its SECTION A or go online to www.valleyhumane.org or www.facebook. Phone:Hall of Fame. Art & Entertainment...... Call 8 Roundup...... 3 us at (925)com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable243-8014 dogs and . ) Pickering is proud that cats. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street Sports...... 6 Photo by Melissa Bonnel during his tenure, the county Bulletin Board...... 11 in Pleasanton. fair began many green poli- Milestones ...... 12 Obituaries...... 9 To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account cies. The site's green waste - - grass clippings and leaves - Short Notes...... 7 - is made into ground mulch, MAIN SECTION *Subscription(See PICKERING,is pagefree 6) to residents of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton & Sunol. Representative At (925) 243-8001 PAGE 12 - The Independent, JUNE 5, 2014 Event Offered an Opportunity to Learn about Other Cultures students perform. Perhaps attending an IB “It was so, so sweet to school will make that an op- see Connie performing a Na- portunity for every student.” tive American dance in full Added Lembo, “I hope regalia. Her pride lit up the that everyone who partici- room!” Brekke said. “Seeing pated recognized the rich- Connie dance made me think ness of our school com- how fortunate she is to learn munity and how education about her ancestry, culture can bring cultures together and beliefs. What if every to create a more peaceful child had that opportunity? world.”

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Joe Michell School in Livermore celebrated the diversity of its student population at its first multicultural event. Chez Nami offered a drum session.

By Carol Graham support its K-8 students in intercultural understanding Indian Education Center As more than 150 stu- understanding and appre- and develop students who and Turtle Nation Singers, dents, family members, ciating both their own and are internationally minded.” Ballet Folklorico, the Junc- teachers and staff gathered classmates’ cultures. Michell is currently com- tion Avenue K-8 School at Joe Michell School, nine- “If we are going to create pleting the second year of Mariachi Club band, and Joe Discover The Amazing Secrets Of year-old Connie Aydelott a positive school climate its three-year accreditation Michell square dancers and A Mediterranean Chef! process to become an Inter- school choir. Additionally was feeling nervous. where all students feel safe Join us in a joyous celebration of Mediterranean fusion in “Connie has been in- to learn, we must recognize national Baccalaureate (IB) Michell’s 6-8 grade students, downtown Livermore. Our menu boasts an exquisite volved with the Livermore that there are many differ- Programme school. The pro- who had been studying inter- selection of regional favorites from the Middle East, American Indian Center for ences between people,” said gram’s mission is to develop national games in PE, set up North Africa, & Southern Europe. three years,” explained mom Principal Dr. Laura Lembo. inquiring, knowledgeable an outdoor bocce court and • Fresh Local Ingredients • Exotic Meat Entrees and compassionate life-long invited participants to learn Aileen Aydelott. “She began “Understanding those differ- • Vegetarian/Vegan Favorites practicing powwow dancing, ences will foster a culture of learners. the game. • Celiac & Special Diet Needs • Gluten-Free Menu specifically fancy dance, and respect.” “The Multicultural Eve- “This kind of event al- has participated in the cen- The Multicultural Eve- ning was inspired by parents lows us to do our best work: ter’s events. But this time, ning featured the food, mu- who were looking to create sharing knowledge through Connie was very nervous at sic, dance, clothing and art an event that would bring work that is student created, first because she would be of more than a dozen coun- our school community to- creating excitement about 1770 First Street, Livermore (925) 243-1477 dancing in front of her school tries, including Germany, gether,” said Michell’s IB learning, bringing the com- www.casbahexotic.com and classmates. I think she India, Scotland, Mexico, Coordinator Amie Hauselt. munity together to experi- Exclusive Parking Available. Call for details. didn’t want to be ridiculed Turkey, Kenya, Albania, “This desire says to us that ence something positive, and or embarrassed. And after- Italy, Colombia, Spain and we are building a sense of allowing for opportunities ward? She was very proud the U.S. international-mindedness for students to act on their of herself, and received a lot “When students can see at the school, not only with learning through service of positive feedback. She themselves reflected in their the students and staff, but to the school and the com- gained self-esteem and pride school they will feel con- with our larger school com- munity,” said Hauselt. “We in her culture, Pyramid Lake nected and be more engaged. munity.” are so thrilled by the level of Paiute.” Learning will be more mean- The event featured per- attendance. 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Firehouse Arts Center Begins Volunteer Training

Volunteers pose with Bo Bice (left), one of last season's performers. Visitors are welcomed at the Harrington Gallery (top right).

The Firehouse Arts Pleasanton. opened its doors in the and various concert series see parts of some fantastic hours and performances, Center is holding its an- Previous experience is fall of 2010. The center is anchor the offerings, with programs, but if they want but also to assist with gal- nual pre-season Volunteer not required, but atten- comprised of the 227-seat rock, country, bluegrass, to see the first and last 15 lery receptions and related Program Orientation on dance at the orientation Firehouse Theater, the jazz, blues, classical, folk, minutes, they probably events. Wednesday, June 18, 7:30- session is mandatory 2000 square foot Har- cabaret, holiday, and retro should buy a ticket,” she The Firehouse Arts Cen- 9:30 p.m. The venue is prior to serving. Theater rington Gallery, classrooms concerts included. To be added with a smile. ter Volunteer Program is a currently gearing up for its volunteers must be at least and rehearsal spaces, the noted, volunteers wish- The Harrington Gal- registered certifying orga- 2014-2015 season which 16 years old, and gallery grand atrium lobby and up- ing to see entire shows lery, helmed by visual arts nization for the President’s includes a wide variety volunteers at least 21. per mezzanine, and the fa- should purchase a ticket, coordinator Julie Finegan, Volunteer Service Award. of theater, concert, youth, RSVP is requested to plan mous interior glass bridge. says volunteer program has an ambitious series of and gallery programming. for materials. For more The complex incorporates coordinator Jennifer Koch. shows set for the season, At the close of each Positions covered in this information, or to RSVP, the original Pleasanton “Volunteers serve because with a wide variety of season qualifying vol- orientation include theater please contact Jennifer Firehouse No. 1 built in they love the arts, and media, style, topics, and unteers are recognized usher, ticket taker, greeter, Koch, 925-931-4846, or 1928-29, which was pre- want to give their time to moods on the schedule. at the national level for and gallery attendant. The jkoch@cityofpleasantonca. served and now houses part the theater and the gallery. Exhibits rotate on a regular their dedication to the arts orientation will be held gov. of the Harrington Gallery Folks understand that they basis, and volunteers are through their time given in the Firehouse Theater, This will be the 5th sea- and offices. are serving the public, and needed not only to man the in volunteer service to the 4444 Railroad Avenue in son for the venue, which Three theater companies an added plus is getting to gallery desk during visiting Firehouse Arts Center. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 Pleasanton Library Summer Reading, 'It's a Mystery,' Features Special Programs and More

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Photography Exhibit Focuses on 'Natural California' Cuda Ridge Wines Pres- “Natural California," an William F. Hackett, hangs at 10,000 feet of elevation, and ents “Natural California” exhibition exploring the nat- Cuda Ridge Wines through all of the life forms that go Photography Exhibit by ural diversity of California, July, 2014. An artist’s re- with them. The geologic William F. Hackett by Livermore photographer ception will be held at the and biological richness of winery on Sunday, June 15th California present an infinite from 1-4pm, with refresh- variety of photographic sub- ments and complementary jects for the photographer." wine tasting of two wines. Hackett is an award-win- The “Natural Califor- ning artist whose work has nia” pieces are available for been sold worldwide and Frank Mullen as King Henry VIII viewing and purchase during who has worked to further regular tasting hours and the arts in the Livermore at the Art Reception. Cuda region since 2007. He is a Ridge Wines produces small past president of the Liver- Spend an Evening lot, handcrafted Bordeaux more Art Association and style wines. The winery is has co-chaired the Spring Art with Henry VIII located at 2400 Arroyo Road Show for 5 years. In 2013, in Livermore. his company, Cheshire Cat Museum on Main presents An Evening with King Henry Hackett says of his work, Photo, LLC was hired by VIII on Tuesday, June 10th, 7pm at the Firehouse Arts Center “I don’t believe that most Visit Tri-Valley, California, in Downtown Pleasanton. people can tell the quality the Convention and Visitors Once described as one of the most charismatic rulers to sit of a photographic image of Bureau, to photograph nine on the English throne, King Henry VIII is known in modern less than 16” by 20” - so the Livermore wineries over the times for his six marriages and his role in the separation of photographs in the show course of the 2013 harvest. the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. are 24” by 36” images on Frank Mullen, journalism teacher at the University of Ne- canvas.” However, smaller One of his black-and- vada, portrays King Henry VIII. and larger versions of the white images of a local wine- This event is general seating at the Firehouse Arts Center, images are available on maker was chosen as the 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are request. Many of the photo- cover of the 2014 Visitors $10 General Admission, $7 Seniors, $5 Members, and $3 graphs were exhibited in the Guide to the Tri-Valley. Students/Teachers with ID. Tickets may be purchased at Mu- 2013 exhibition, “California: Cuda Ridge Wines is an seum on Main during regular operating hours or by phoning Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Life” award-winning winery that the museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone with Engela Wilson and Matt supports the local arts, art- will be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the Nylander at the Harrington ists and musicians. Cuda Firehouse Arts Center on the evening of the event. Tickets Gallery of the Firehouse Arts Ridge Wines has dedicated may be available at the event subject to availability. Cash, Center in Pleasanton, Cali- wall space and art hanging check, Visa and MasterCard accepted. fornia in March and April. system for an art-friendly For more information on the Ed Kinney Speakers Series "California has an incred- environment. Winery Hours visit www.museumonmain.org or phone Museum on Main ible variety of environments, are: 12-5 Fri-Sun; Available at (925) 462-2766. Merced Foliage from below sea level to over by appt. at 510.304.0914. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 3 Annual Wine and Food Art Exhibition Offers an Insider’s Pairing Tickets Available Friends of the Vineyards will present its annual Wine & Food Pairing Event on Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. View 'Behind the Rodeo Scene' at the Livermore Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue. The event will feature four small plates paired with four wines. The small plates will be donated by Terra Mia, Now through June 29th, develop a unique artistic Handles Gastropub, Demitris Taverna and Zephyr Grill & works by professional voice in leather. Miller says Bar. In addition, there will also be a sparkling wine at the sports photojournalist Matt “When I see an old saddle, beginning of the evening and a port at the end of the program. Cohen, and leather artisan I wish it could speak to Featured wines will be from Nottingham Cellars, Fenestra Daniel Miller, will be on me and share its story. It is Winery, Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, Ruby Hill Winery display at the Bankhead the same with each piece and Rubino Estates. Attendees will receive a Friends of the Theater. The exhibition of leather that I work on. I Vineyards keepsake wine glass. features photographs of try to begin to build a story Attendance is limited to the first 65 sign-ups. The cost behind the scenes action within and hopefully that is $25 for Friends of the Vineyards paid members and $30 and characters caught in story will continue wher- for non-members. Sign up at www.fov.org. quiet moments behind the ever the final piece ends chutes, and handcrafted up; a story of its maker and BANKHEAD THEATER leather work. There will the story of its keeper.” be a reception open to the Along with the reception public on Sunday, June 8th in the lobby, the Alameda season from 3:00-5:00pm to meet County CattleWomen will 13 /14 the artists. host an interactive leather A Dance Year to Remember Cohen is based in the stamping booth. They will Xtreme Force San Francisco Bay area. He be serving their “The Best Dance Company shoots for wire services, of the West Beef Chili," saturday jun 7 at 6pm newspapers and commer- as participants in Liver- cial clients. His work ap- more Downtown’s Chili Homespun Three-Part Harmonies pears regularly in Sports Il- Shooter’s Stampede, from lustrated, ESPN Magazine, 11am to 4pm. Tickets for Red Molly friday at 8pm along with newspapers and this eclectic chili cook-off jun 13 SPONSORED BY Elizabeth and Wesley Arnold websites all over the world. can be purchased at www. Regarding his fascination livermoredowntown.com. High-energy Country with a Cajun Twist for photographing rodeo, The Bankhead Theater Cohen says “I came to Photo by Matt Cohen hosts receptions for the The Doo Wah Riders rodeo from mainstream rotating art exhibitions in saturday jun 14 at 8pm sports. They don’t let pho- themselves. But I made this in leather. As a cowboy in the Lobby and Founder’s SPONSORED BY Mary and Jay Davis tographers in the clubhouse exhibition to feature pic- rugged Wyoming, Miller Room. These are free to Livermore at Major League Baseball tures that tell a deeper story has lived and worked close the public and allow you to School of Dance games … emotional mo- about the parts of the rodeo to the land for most of his meet the artists and explore ments take place behind that most people never get life. This lifestyle has given the exhibitions at your Keep on Dancin’ closed doors or at such to see.” him the unique opportunity leisure. Proceeds from art thu, fri jun 19,20 at 7pm distance that only a super- Joining in the recep- to experience the wonders sales benefit the Bothwell saturdayjun 21 at 2pm Jazz Jr. telephoto lens can catch tion with Cohen is leather of nature’s physical and Arts Center. Musical Melodies them. What goes on in the artist Daniel Miller who spiritual offerings, and The Bankhead Theater, saturdayjun 21 at 10am arena is exciting, and my will be exhibiting hand- through years as an outfitter located at 2400 First Street action pictures speak for crafted frames and mirrors and professional guide, to in Downtown Livermore. The Magic Lamp saturdayjun 21 at 7pm sundayjun 22 at 2pm Come Join Our Sisterhood Menopause the Musical thursday jul 10 at 7:30pm friday jul 11 at 8pm saturday jul 12 at 2 & 8pm

call 925.373.6800 click www.bankheadtheater.org come by 2400 First Street / Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 Review An American Classic Brought to Life By Susan Steinberg A hard-working Brooklyn with the family, Eddie is below with understanding his community does, but Blue” by Octavio Solis, The Eugene O’Neill longshoreman, he is shown horrified to watch Cath- and compassion. Perhaps their lives, like those of and the O’Neill Festival Foundation, Tao House has as an integral part of his erine and young Rodolfo his is “the view from the the play’s spectators, will in September. Information planned an exciting 2014 tightly-knit Italian-Ameri- falling in love. David Men- bridge," and not just the never be the same. Most, and tickets are available season, and its first new can community. delsohn as the shy, earnest Brooklyn Bridge. like this reviewer, left the at 925-820-1818 or www. production under Artistic Having adopted and “illegal” with a head full of As the spectators barn eager to view the next EugeneOneill.org. Director Eric Fraisher raised his orphaned niece the American Dream, is a watched the development play in the series, “El Paso Hayes was a blockbuster. Catherine, Eddie has acted winning and heartwarming of Eddie’s obsession, Arthur Miller’s “A the part of loving protec- performer as he awkwardly they became a part of the View from the Bridge” tor for years, but it is soon courts Catherine and tries drama, moved, as were was the first in a series of obvious that his feelings to deflect Eddie’s growing ancient Greek audiences, Writers Club Presents Guest plays focusing on O’Neill for this now-nubile rela- hostility. by the inexorable progress Teresa LeYung-Ryan will be the guest speaker at the next as the Father of American tive are no longer purely Rodolfo’s quietly pow- toward a final catastrophe. monthly meeting of the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Drama. Prior to his strange avuncular. He complains erful older brother Marco, Is there some noble cleans- Branch on Saturday, June 21, at the Four Points by Sheraton, and often discomfiting about her new skirt being played with impressive ing catharsis in the violent 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. works, theaters in America “provocative," and objects self-control by Richard ending? Or is it just the sad Teresa Le Yung-Ryan helps fiction and nonfiction writ- generally presented either to her plan of taking a job Frederick, is a marvelous story of an ordinary man ers make their names synonymous with the issues they melodrama or vaudeville. in another neighborhood. incarnation. Determined trying to oppose the natural write about, before and after publication. Teresa’s expertise Like Chekhov in Russia, He has never even allowed to work his hardest to order of life and the mores grew from her own experiences. When she discovered that O’Neill boldly introduced her to date, refusing to rec- send money for food and of his society, and being articulating her platform and being true to herself gave her audiences to real-life ognize that she has grown medicine to his wife and destroyed in the struggle? confidence, she rewrote her query letter (for her mother- situations, dysfunctional up and is ready to live her children, he is the embodi- Certainly the audience daughter novel) which hooked a New York agent, who then families, deeply-rooted own life. ment of Old World honor, was extremely apprecia- hooked an acquisition editor of a big New York publisher. psychological problems, Catherine, played with politeness, and traditional tive of the actors' skill in After publication, her fanbase grew, so much so that Love and themes that harked honesty and spontaneous family values. Although he bringing the characters Made of Heart is now used in college courses, available at back to Greek drama and warm enthusiasm by a tries to restrain Rodolfo’s to life. As one viewer re- public libraries, and recommended by the CA School Library its theatrical conventions. perfect Carla Pauli, still youthful eagerness, or to marked, “Within 5 minutes Association and the CA Reading Association. Teresa invites After O’Neill’s trail- loves her Uncle Eddie like warn Eddie to back off, he I forgot you had scripts in you to her blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com. blazing career, a succession a child, and cannot under- too is helpless to defuse the your hands.” During the The CWC Tri-Valley Branch invites writers of all genres of American playwrights stand why he is suddenly growing tension. When the “talk-back” following the and experience levels to learn about their craft at its monthly created their own works on so strict and harsh. Aunt situation finally explodes, show, most seemed moved meetings. The meeting will be Saturday, June 21, 2014, his model, and many will Bea, richly characterized Marco’s suppressed anger by pity for Eddie’s blind 2:00- 4:00 p.m. (registration at 1:30).The cost for CWC be featured in the com- by Megan Smith, has been bursts out in a terrible passion, and the societal Members is $10, nonmembers, $15. Anyone interested in ing months. This reviewer like Catherine’s mother curse that will damn Eddie shunning that would be his the program or the organization may attend with no obliga- hopes they all come up to and recognizes Eddie’s in his own eyes and in fate. Parallels were drawn tion to join. Reservations requested by contacting George the standard of excellence increasing possessive those of his community. to the many Americans Cramer at [email protected] no later than in this first play. Produced desire for the girl. She also A desperate Eddie con- accused by HUAC (the Wednesday, June 18, 2014. as a staged reading, at the realizes why he has been sults respected local lawyer House Unamerican Activi- For more information about California Writers Club old Tao House barn in the showing no interest in their Mr. Alfieri, played by vet- ties Committee), who lost Tri-Valley Branch, contact Paula Chinick at president@ Danville hills, the stark marriage bed. eran actor Charles Dean. their jobs, their respected trivalleywriters.org or visit www.trivalleywriters.org. tragedy was as gripping as Her attempts to warn He also tries to make Eddie status, and their former any fully-realized Broad- the innocent girl fail, as she see his own truth, but all place in society because way presentation. The cannot bring herself to dis- Eddie can focus on is stop- of such public shunning. secret of its success: an cuss the situation frankly, ping Catherine’s wedding Miller himself was one of Broadway Chorus to Sing outstanding cast of theater and Catherine sees no harm plans. Gently and patiently those targeted, and spoke veterans and the justly in her easy-going relation- Alfieri explains to him, out against it in “The Cru- 'The Colors of Broadway' famous actor/director Joy ship with Eddie. Trying to as to a willful child, that cible,” as protagonist John Carlin. broach the problem with the wedding is inevitable. Proctor refuses to give his Broadway Chorus, a part of the Tri-Valley Repertory After only a single day’s Eddie, Bea succeeds only “There must be a law,” accusers his “good name.” Theatre, will perform "The Colors of Broadway" for its rehearsal, the actors were in arousing outbursts of de- Eddie protests, but the old In “View," Eddie also begs final concert of the 2013-14 season. not only almost “off book," fensive anger. Like a Greek counselor simply urges him and threatens Marco to get The peformances will take place at the Amador Theater, but had internalized their tragic hero, he is rushing to “let her go." His almost his “good name” back, but 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. On Sat., June 14, the cur- complex and intense roles. to his own doom, unable to prophetic pronounce- it is too late. He can never tain goes up at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The program is repeated Gabe Martin as protagonist understand his real motiva- ments sound like those of atone for what he has done; on Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. Eddie Carbone embodied tion: not to protect Cath- a traditional Greek chorus, he is a condemned man. Broadway Chorus a mixed group of about 80 men and a seething inner conflict erine from the dangerous foreseeing the unavoidable Modern audiences, women, ranging in age from teens to well into retirement between his traditional outside world, but to keep future. Dean brings the sor- like the characters of Bea years. “good guy” values and the her for himself. rowful omniscience of a di- and Catherine, under- Tickets can be purchased at 462-2121 or www.trivalley- dark un-natural passions he When two Italian cous- vinity to the stage, seeming stand Eddie too well to rep.org. Seating is not reserved. Seating will begin one-half cannot see or acknowledge. ins are smuggled in to stay to view the fate of mortals judge him as harshly as hour before the performance. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 5

Creedance Clearwater Revisited Just One of Concerts at the Fair

Creedence Clearwater family friendly audiences Also performing at the Revisited will be perform- are treated to this night after fair will be Eddie Mon- ing classic songs during its night, around the country ey, Night Ranger, Shaggy, 2014 touring season. One and now the world. Ashanti, Brett Eldredge, of the stops on the tour is The band’s 2014 lineup Con Funk Shun, Tesla, JT the Alameda County Fair includes lead guitarist Kurt Hodges and America. in Pleasanton. Creedence Griffey. Griffey has re- Evolution (Journey) and Clearwater Revisited will corded and toured with mu- True to Crue (Motley Crue) perform on June 21. sicians including members will perform more classic Stu Cook and Doug of the Eagles, Foreigner, rock favorites. Tejano fans “Cosmo” Clifford, who are the Moody Blues, Wings, will enjoy a Selena tribute the Rock and Roll Hall of Lynyrd Skynryd, Santana, featuring Irene Davi. Davi Fame rhythm section (bass and Journey. appears as part of a special and drums respectively) The band is rounded double headline show with from the legendary group out by lead singer/rhythm La Unica Sonora Santanera, Creedence Clearwater Re- guitar player John Tristao an internationally renowned vival (CCR), are part of the (who rose to prominence Latin /Tropical orchestra. group. Cook and Clifford as lead singer for the band Other performers include started the Revisited proj- People when their hit “I comedian Paul Rodriguez, ect in 1995 when a friend Love You” bulleted into Christian rock band, Build- wanted to promote a few the Top Ten) and talented ing 429, and Disney star concerts. “We never really multi‑instrumentalist Steve Coco Jones. A special, had any intention of playing Gunner. daylong Blues Festival is for the public,” says Stu. As Cosmo puts it, “Gun Creedance Clearwater Revisited to perform at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. planned for the 4 of July “We got talked into it, but provides live all the over- from 1-­9pm. didn’t know how it would dubs that were on the re- tanera y Selena Tribute fea- ute); July 2, Ashanti; July located outside the amphi- The fair will be open go over.” cords. He plays keyboard, turing Irene Davi (Latin/ 3, America; July 4, Blues theater. Tuesday-Sunday, June 18 “In the beginning Cosmo acoustic guitar, percussion, Tropical) (Tejano); June 24, Festival; July 5, Building Also, for the first time, through July 6 from 11 a.m. and I decided that if we and harmonica and sings the Evolution (Journey tribute / 429; July 6, Night Ranger. fans are now able to get to 11 p.m. daily. Horse rac- could find the musicians high harmonies.” classic rock); June 25, Con Admission to the concert the “Best Seats” for their ing will be offered Thursday that could capture the sound The line-up: June 18: Funk Shun; June 26, Coco at the fair is free with paid favorite performers. The through Sunday, June 19-22, and recreate what the music Brett Eldredge; June 19, Jones; admission. The concert be- Fair will distribute early June 26-29, July 3-6. was about, we’d do it,” Eddie Money; June 20, June 27, Paul Rodriguez; gins at 8 a.m. Seating is first entry wristbands to the first Visit the Fair’s website at recalls Stu. Every single Shaggy; June 21, Creedence June 28, JT Hodges; June come, first serve. Overflow 300 in line daily starting at www.AlamedaCountyFair. song performed is a classic Clearwater Revisited; June 29, Tesla; July 1, True 2 seating is available on the 2-3pm for the concert each com or call 925-426-­ 7600­ and the multi-generational 22, La Unica Sonora San- Crue (Motley Crue trib- Family Viewing Jumbotron night. for more information.

Dublin Idol Winners Announced Makky Kaylor Performing City of Dublin has announced the winners of its “Dublin Advisory Commission member Angie Wang, and KKIQ Idol” contest. employee Ashley LaBarbera, judged the singers on voice at Village Theatre In the 5th to 8th grade category, the winner is Ashley quality and control, and overall stage presence. Rose; 9th to 12th grade category, Gwynn Cristobal. The Ashley Rose sang “There are Worse Things I Could Do,” Backed by a trio of top sic Nashville Sound of the winners were crowned at the Dublin Farmers’ Market event from the musical “Grease.” She is an 8th grader at Wells musicians, a Nashville vo- 1950s and 1960s, but also on May 29 at Emerald Glen Park. Middle School in Dublin. Gwynn Cristobal performed “Or- calist will take an audience takes a slightly sophisticated Hosted by KKIQ Radio’s Faith Alpher, the competition dinary People” by John Legend. Cristobal is a sophomore on a sentimental journey approach to country music, began with a Preliminary Round, involving 33 singers, on at Dublin High School. back to an era in music his- and harkening back to a May 15. The competition was broken down into two age KKIQ Radio awarded cash prizes to the top three finish- tory when country was cool, more romantic era in music. group categories – 5th through 8th grade students, and 9th ers in each category. The first place winners each received smooth, classy and king. Beer and wine will be through 12th graders. In the first round, singers were al- a trophy and a $300 check from KKIQ Radio. The second Makky Kaylor will perform available for purchase in lowed to sing a song of choice, a cappella, for one minute. place winners, Hannah Bumanlag (7th grader at Fallon at the Village Theatre, at 233 the lobby. Tickets are $20 Eleven singers from each category then moved on to the Middle School) and Kendra Clingerman (12th grader at Front Street, Danville, on presale and $25 at the door. Final Round. Dublin High School), each received $200; and the third June 19 at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to In the final round of competition on May 29, the singers place winners, Kaitlynn Miguel (a 6th grader at Fallon Kaylor’s new album and purchase tickets, visit www. sang a complete version of their chosen song, with musi- Middle School) and Brooke Brunckhorst (a 12th grader at live show, A Little Senti- villagetheatreshows.com or cal accompaniment. The judges for the final round, Dublin Dublin High), received $100 each. mental, celebrate the clas- call (925) 314-3400. councilmembers Kevin Hart and David Haubert, Youth 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 Reads Project Benefits Both Volunteers and Participants They volunteer to give back to the community. What Currently, Pleasanton Reads Project includes 89 volun- they teach idioms and grammar, they also describe how to they don’t expect to gain from the experience are the friend- teers teaching 112 adult language learners. However, there navigate unfamiliar American systems. ships with the students they tutor through the Pleasanton are still 116 adults waiting to be matched. The program is Mick Jones, a tutor since 2009, has taken his students Reads Project. recruiting additional volunteers to help reduce the number to the grocery store, invited them to his home to celebrate “The students inspire me so,” says Judy Thompson, a of students on the wait list. Thanksgiving, and helped plan a Hawaiian vacation. (He’s Pleasanton Reads Project volunteer since 2010. “In some Before taking on an assignment, tutors receive three a retired United Airlines employee, and he estimates he’s cases, they’ve left everything familiar behind. They look hours of training. Throughout the year, on-going, shorter visited Hawaii “at least 50 times.”) to me not just for help with language skills, but for insights training sessions are also available. There are hundreds of Over the years, Jones has taught as many as six students, into life’s challenges.” ESL workbooks and related resources available to tutors one-to-one, per week. What has touched him most was Thompson’s views were shared in an interview at the for use with their students. To further support tutors, a receiving a “beautiful, hand-written note” from the child recent annual brunch to honor Pleasanton Library’s volun- roundtable forum for sharing curriculum ideas is currently of one of his students. The note thanked him for teaching teers. The Library administers volunteer programs such as being formed. This group is open to all interested tutors. English to her mother. PAWS to Read (a once-a-week evening gathering of elemen- The minimum commitment asked of volunteers is the A retired teacher, Melinda Leary appears to have the ideal tary school children who read aloud to dogs), Friends of the ability to meet with a student or group of students once a background to teach ESL students. Yet, Leary is quick to Library Book Sales (a group responsible for fund-raising), week (typically 60-90 minutes), plus another 30-60 minutes point out that teaching experience is not a prerequisite for Bookleggers (classroom visitors who present and recom- to prepare the weekly lesson. success. According to Leary, she’s not preparing her students mend books to students), plus those who work behind the There is no one-size-fits-all tutor profile. One of the pro- to earn a college degree in English, but how to function in scenes, cleaning picture books and shelving them, and more. gram’s newest volunteers, Ron Wacek, says he’s naturally Pleasanton. Pleasanton Reads Project started as an adult literacy introverted, so he initially felt nervous about teaching. Li- While the interviewed tutors say they enjoy learning about program 15 years ago. It has since morphed to a “gateway brarian Johnson encouraged him to observe a weekly class other cultures, Leary admits she’s also learning about the San to English learning,” explains program director, Librarian plus a one-to-one tutor session. Wacek now tutors two small Francisco Bay Area from her current student who takes field Penny Johnson. groups weekly: a group of two Chinese-speaking students trips with her family every weekend. This transformation parallels the increased demand for and a group of two Farsi-speaking students. Wacek says his “She and her family are really taking advantage of all the English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction as more students tell him regularly how much they appreciate his things the Bay Area has to offer,” Leary says admiringly. immigrants relocate to Pleasanton, as well as the reduced time and attention. His advice to prospective volunteers: “I look forward to hearing about her weekend trips every number of adult ESL classes due to government budget cuts. consider tutoring a small group. He has found the students time we meet.” The library’s literacy program offers three levels of tu- help each other, making his job as a tutor more enjoyable. To volunteer with Pleasanton Reads Project, please toring: one-to-one, small group, and conversation classes. To be eligible to participate in the Pleasanton Reads contact:www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/services/library/ There are seven conversation classes held each week, Project, prospective students must have rudimentary Eng- volunteer-opportunities.html or Penny Johnson (925) 931- including three Spanish-English groups. The classes are lish skills. Many earned college degrees before moving to 3405 or [email protected] drop-in. They typically attract from eight to 30 adults. America. Several tutors reflected this by saying that while

Christensen Middle School Science Teacher Taking Part in TRAVEL Arctic Study; On-line Participation Available BUG

Regina Brinker,a middle Regina will participate as tors participate in polar re- podcasts, PolarConnect real- at: www.polartrec.com or “We Sell school science and engineer- a research team member search, working closely with time presentations from the contact the ARCUS Project Travel Insurance” ing teacher at Christensen in an authentic scientific scientists as a pathway to field, and online learning Managers, Janet Warburton (925) 447-4300 Middle School in Livermore expedition in the Arctic, improving science educa- resources. After the field at [email protected], or always wanted to explore joining other K-12 teach- tion. Through PolarTREC, experience, teachers and Sarah Bartholow at sbar- In Downtown Livermore the outdoors. In June she ers who will be working in selected teachers will have researchers will continue [email protected] or call 2269 Third Street will be living her lifelong research locations from the the opportunity to spend two to share their experiences 907-474-1600. www.travelbuglivermore.com dream by joining Rose Cory, Arctic Ocean to Antarctica, to six weeks working with a with the public and cre- Ph.D. in Toolik Field Sta- as part of a program that al- research team in the Arctic ate instructional activities tion, Alaska for three weeks. lows teachers to experience or Antarctic. to transfer scientific data, Are You Hearing The team will investigate first-hand what it is like to While on field expe- methodologies, and technol- carbon release from thawing conduct scientific research ditions, teachers and re- ogy to classrooms. And Understanding permafrost. in some of the most remote searchers will share their PolarTREC is managed The Sounds of Life? The Arctic’s permafrost locations on earth. experiences with scientists, by the Arctic Research Con- holds large stores of the Regina is one many educators, communities, and sortium of the U.S. (AR- Kenneth Billheimer, teachers selected through a Au.D. Hearing Services greenhouse gasses carbon students of all ages through CUS) and funded by the Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist and methane. As tempera- nationwide search to par- the use of Internet tools National Science Founda- Pleasanton Livermore Sierra Parini, Au.D. 4460 Black Ave, #F 1613 Second Street tures warm and permafrost ticipate in PolarTREC, an such as online teacher and tion. For more informa- Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist thaws, gasses are released. educational research ex- researcher journals, mes- tion and to participate, see 484-3507 960-0391 perience in which educa- Jacque Pedraza Beginning in mid-June, sage boards, photo albums, the PolarTREC website Hearing Aid Specialist www.pleasantonhearingservices.com THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 7 Croce Celebrates Cultural Diversity

Elementary students let their flags fly, danced to the beat of their own drums, and learned about the diversity within their own mini-melting pot during a cultural diversity cel- ebration at Croce Elementary. A recent survey found students enrolled at Croce Elemen- tary represented over 50 different ethnicities. Principal Vicki Scudder, and teachers wanted to offer students and families an opportunity to teach and learn from one another. This desire has translated into Croce’s first annual Diversity Celebration featuring a different cul- tural theme from May 27th through June 4th. Events were dispersed throughout the seven-day celebration including all-school assemblies, mini-sessions per grade level, and family events. The school displayed flags representing every country where students are from in the Multipurpose Room. “I’m thrilled to see our students pointing out the flag from their countries to their peers with a sense of pride,” says Scudder. Students attended assemblies featuring the Ballet Folk- lorico Costa de Oro from San Jose, Taiko Drummers, guest speakers on Native American and African cultures, and ended the week-long celebration with a good old-fashioned Hoe Down. Photo - Doug Jorgensen A multi-ethnic fashion show with over 37 student and Students perform dressed in clothes worn in countries from which they or their ancestors came. parent models wearing the traditional costumes from their own cultures topped off the week. Teacher Marni McKercher stated, “This was a highlight of the week as we are all able of different countries for an Art Walk that families were Diversity Celebration to participate and perform a tradi- to see how beautiful all of the cultural wear is from our invited to view. tional Mongolian dance. She’s only been a Croce Cheetah student’s countries of origin.” Scudder commented, “This event enabled one of our for two weeks and has already contributed to our school In addition to the fashion show, students from each students who arrived from China two weeks prior to our and its diversity.” grade level prepared artwork featuring the artistic styles June Storied Nights k.d. lang to Perform at Day in the Park Theme 'In the Garden' Grammy-Award winning guests. During this “Epicu- group will provide colorful meet other children with artist, k.d. lang, will be per- rean Ensemble” guests are commentary throughout the similar conditions, gain self- The Livermore Valley 2014 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. forming at The Taylor Fam- able to bid on silent and afternoon. esteem and self-respect and Performing Arts Center and at Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 152 ily Foundation’s (TTFF) premium auction items, Proceeds from Day in make long lasting friend- Peet’s Coffee & Tea sponsor South Livermore Avenue, in 24th annual Day in the Park including rare wines, artisan the Park go directly to- ships. Storied Nights: An Evening downtown Livermore. auction fund-raiser on Sun- dinners and luxury trips. wards funding and facilitat- Since its inception in of Spoken Word. The fun Cynthia Patton, the day, August 24th at Camp Raffle tickets are available ing TTFF’s summer camp 1990, TTFF has raised more and eclectic literary series is event’s host, says: “Storied Arroyo. Co-founder, Barry for purchase and anyone can programs at Camp Arroyo. than $14 million to better produced by Livermore resi- Nights showcases the best Taylor, who spent more than enter to win a 2014 MINI Each year our camp pro- the lives of thousands of dents Marilyn Kamelgarn of the local literary scene, 30 years helping seriously ill Cooper Hardtop. Winner grams provide a free sum- children and provide their and Cynthia Patton. featuring talented Tri-Valley and at-risk children, will be need not be present to win. mer oasis for nearly 3000 families with a respite from This month’s theme is In poets and writers. Come join honored during the event. Taking part will be noted Northern California children ongoing challenges. We are the Garden. Featured writ- us for an evening of caffeine This year’s event will of- celebrities, including local suffering from chronic and proud that we have been ers Kathy Mima and Ruth and creativity.” fer 20 first-come, first-serve news personality ABC7/ critical illnesses, such as able to provide this oppor- Ball Jurs will read their own Storied Nights will VIP tickets to an intimate KGO TV’s Cheryl Jennings. HIV/AIDS, autism, Crohn’s, tunity to more than 45,000 work. Joining them are John continue on the second meet and greet with k.d. Doug McConnell will be celiac disease, brain tumors, children. Hutchinson, Marilyn Kamel- Thursday of each month lang; in addition to the more on hand along with radio pediatric cancer, develop- For tickets/tables and garn, and Cynthia Patton and features local authors than 70 featured restaurants, personalities Jim Hampton mental disabilities and more. event sponsorship opportu- reading Barbara Kingsolver, reading their original work. wine makers, brew masters from KKIQ/KKDV, Sue At camp, children have nities for Day in the Park, Davis Mas Masumoto, Lew- For more information go to and pastry chefs who pro- Hall from KOIT and long- an opportunity to “just be please visit www.ttff.org or is Carroll, and others. http://facebook.com/Sto- vide food samplings and time TTFF supporter, Narsai kids” without being judged call (925) 455-5118. The event will take place riedNights tastings for more than 1,100 David. This entertaining or ridiculed by others. They on Thursday, June 12th, 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS The Harrington Gallery and Firehouse 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring www.winemakerspourhouse.com or music by James Nagel, food available pairing excellence has 20 winemak- Livermore Art Association Gallery, Arts Center present two artists in the their own materials and easels. Open 215-2656. Live music: June 5, 6-9 for purchase from Double Barrel. Sun., ers partnering with Bay Area chefs to located in the Carnegie Building, offers Grand Atrium, mezzanine, and “Across to all artists. Professional artist models p.m., Natalia Sings. June events: June June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3005 Mines compete for honors. Taste pairings art classes, unusual gifts, painting the Glass Bridge” exhibition spaces. (nude). No instructor. Students under 7, Bunjos Comedy Showcase, 7:30-9 Road, Livermore. Call 925-456-2395 and cast your vote for the coveted rentals, art exhibits and information Lynda Briggs’ paintings are colorful, 18 need written parental permission to p.m. http://tinyurl.com/junecomedy; for more information. La Luna, Mur- People’s Choice Award. Friday through pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third lively, and busy: Jeff Snell’s current attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell June 15, Altamont Beer Works, noon rieta's Well estate wines, delicious food Sunday, wineries across the region St., Livermore. The gallery has been work unites traditional landscape and Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. to 6 p.m. Father's Day event. June 3, and live music under the light of the host cooking demonstrations, barrel open since 1974 and is run as a co-op popular culture in vigorous abstracts Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- Team Pourhouse at Relay for Life at full moon. 6 to 9 p.m. June 20: Sum- seminars, vineyard tours and more. by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. full of movement and energy. The pub- able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Livermore High School; June 29, 4 to 7 mertime Blues, Cajun menu with Jazz Purchase ticket for the entire weekend 11:30-4 p.m. For information call lic is invited to explore and enjoy the for more info about the workshop, p.m. featuring Robert Hall Winery pour- music by Walter Hern. July 18 - Paella and be upgraded to VIP admission 449-9927. exhibits during Firehouse Arts Center 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ ing five wines matched with special Party, paella made three ways with for the Thursday night event. Tickets Members of the Pleasanton Art League open hours. Wednesday, Thursday, earthlink.net. creations from out kitchen. music by Andre Thierry Zydeco. August for each event are on sale now at Public Art Circuit are currently Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Nottingham Cellars, June 17th – 15 - Vintner's Grill, Fresh off the grill Livermore Valley Winegrowers As- exhibiting art at six businesses in the 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd Winemaker Dinner at Posada, food menu with music by violin duo Vivo. sociation, LVwine.org. This weekend Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The paired with a selection of Nottingham $60 for Silver Spur club Members; $70 extravaganza sells out every year. locations are: Bank of America at 337 appreciated. For more information, Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Cellars and Vasco Urbano wines. Public each or all three $145 for Silver Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton contact Gallery Director: JFinegan@ us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- Winemaker Collin Cranor and Executive Spur Club Members; $175 Public. MUSIC/CONCERTS Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the cally relay our thoughts, emotions and Chef Eduardo Posada have prepared Reservations are required. Murrieta's Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & gallery: 925-931-4849. experiences through poetry. Become a five courses. Posada Restaurant – Well Tasting Room, 3005 Mines Road, urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, Jade Fon Retrospective and Plein Air member & share your work - Contact Livermore. Cost: $75.00 per person Livermore Call 925-456-2395 or www. South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main Painters, June 20-July 26, Harrington [email protected] for more plus tax and gratuity. Limited space murrietaswell.com Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center, info on Theme Challenges, Membership available. RSVP 925-606-1004. Tesla Vintners: Ehrenberg Cellars, regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. & Opportunities. Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, June Pat Paulsen Vineyards, The Sing- rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Reception 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs., June 19. Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd 6th Evening in the Vineyards." Free ing Winemaker, open house 6 to 9 the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in www.firehousearts.org. and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 concert featuring live music by Juke p.m Sat., June 21. 5143 Tesla Rd., from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, becoming a member of the Pleasanton Gallery on the Green, Saturday, June p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located Joint. Wine, beer and artisan pizzas Livermore. 606-9463. Live music small cover. Art League or for information regarding 21, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at at 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm crafted by On the Vine Catering avail- by The Singing Winemaker and high Joni Morris Presents a Tribute to the Public Art Circuit, call John Triming- Wente Vineyards Event Center, 5050 participation by calling (925) 960- able for purchase ( sorry no outside energy rock and country band Turbo Patsy Cline: Joni Morris and the After ham at (510) 877-8154. Arroyo Road, Livermore. Pleasanton 1194 or via the website at www. food or beverages permitted) To make Fuegos, tempting tapas, and award Midnight Band return to the Firehouse Call to artist - Square Connections Art League show. No admission fee. GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners reservations please call 925-449-9463 winning wines by each of the three Arts Center with her hit show, this time Community CD Case Art Show, Those Wine Tasting $15 per guest, $10 for are welcome. Bring some music to or contact curt@laspositasvineyards. Tesla Vintners wineries. Come early honoring the legendary first female interested are invited to create art that Club Wente members includes a Riedel share with the group. Ukuleles are com. For more information, check at 5:00 for a "Meet the Winemakers" member of the Country Music Hall fits into a CD case: use the case as its Crystal glass. For more information available for purchase. Small $5 fee to at www.laspositasvineyards.com. discussion on The Art (and joy) of of Fame. One show only: Saturday, frame / medium is up to the artist. Take call the Vineyard Tasting Room 925- cover meeting costs. Sunday, June 8th, "Sunday Funday " Winemaking. Tickets before June 14, June 7, 8:00 p.m. Tickets $15-$25, the finished art to the Downtown Art 456-2405. Young Artists’ Studio has openings special wine and food pairing flight. $30; week before the event $40; at the youth $12. Tickets available at www. Studios during Second Thursday Open Art Under the Oaks, July 19 and 20, in its 2014 Summer Session. Artist $10 for club members & $15 for non- door $50. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Studios on June 12th, July 10th, August Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore. Peggy Frank welcomes interested members. For more information please Taste our Terroir, July 24 - 27: Livermore at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 14th. The entries will be displayed in students ages 7 and older to sign up contact us at 925-449-9463 or email Valley’s food and wine affair spans Avenue, Pleasanton an art exhibition at Panama Red in MEETINGS/CLASSES for a week or more of small group [email protected] four days. On Thursday night, the Mads about Broadway, 2-time Grammy October, just in time for ArtWalk on Classes at the Figurehead Gallery: instruction in art. Projects include all Murrieta's Well, celebrate dad with annual quest for food and wine Award winning violinist Mads Tolling October 12th. Figure Open Studio: Long Pose, on kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking Far and Near, a photography exhibit the Third Saturday of the month 6/21 and sculpture. High school students featuring the work of John Joh, Lee with Jacob Hankinson, Ozell Hudson, working on advanced portfolios are Tang Joh and Reece Wollard, is on or Carolyn Lord. 9 am –1 p.m. $30. welcome as are adults, if space allows. display through June 6 at the office Register at www.figureheadgallery. Peggy has been working with young of Prudential California Realty, 1983 com/classes.html or call Ken Ball at artists in the Livermore Valley since Second Street in downtown Livermore. 925-353-0419. 1980. For information about the sum- The show can also be viewed during Show and Tell, Artists are invited to mer art program or weekly school year normal business hours, or by appoint- a monthly function at the Bothwell lessons contact her at (925) 443-8755 ment with Cher Wollard, 925-784-4679 Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th or email [email protected]. or [email protected]. Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Fresh Works: Firehouse Arts Center the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth WINERY EVENTS Harrington Gallery exhibit. New juried St., Livermore. Artists bring finished Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley installation featuring 68 artists. Variety or unfinished work to show and if wineries will be hosting "Wine of media, including oil, watercolor, desired, receive a critique from the Wednesdays" each Wednesday through photography, drawing, sculpture, mixed group. Refreshments are brought by October. One featured winery will be media. May 3 through June 7. Adjudi- the artists, and a donation of $5.00 open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests cated by Carrie Lederer, Curator of Ex- is desired although not mandatory. "wine-down" from the work week or hibitions and Programs for the Bedford Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller just grab a taste of wine before going Gallery. For more info: 925-931-4849, at [email protected], or Linda out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. June 11, or [email protected]. Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Nottingham Cellars; June 18, Mitchell Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, ingarts.org Katz Winery; June 25, Occasio Winery Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 ACC / Art Critique & Coffee meetings Check for the winery listings at www. p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. now at New Leaf in Pleasanton's lvwine.org. 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Vintage Shopping Center on Bernal & Cedar Mountain Winery: 5 days of wine Donations always appreciated. Vineyard. Brings together professional, tasting at Swirl. Small tasting room Figurehead Gallery, "Retrospective" of local and emerging artists meetings open next to Swirl "On the Side" offer- the work of Oneida Stowe, through each Friday at 10:30 a.m. to share ing flights, wine by the glass, and wine June 14. Figurehead Gallery is located latest work, fine tune each piece by the bottle to compliment the food at 2222 2nd St. Suite 21, Livermore. with gentle critiques and share tips, and entertainment at Swirl. May 29, Hours are Wed.-Sat. noon to 6 p.m. techniques and opportunities. Join the 5 to 10 p.m. Cedarmountainwinery. For further information contact Ken mailing list and receive the latest news com, [email protected]. Swirl located Ball, 925-353-0419, ball@figure- on when and where the next meeting at 21 South Livermore Avenue #105, headgallery.com will be held. PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. Livermore. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Summer Exhibits: Lynda Briggs and Com The Winemaker's Pour House, Live Jeff Snell. June 5 through August 13. Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday music: 2241 First St., Livermore. Christensen Middle School orchestra and choir presented their spring concert last week. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 9

is joined by special guest and cabaret Merlot,’ July 26, 6 p.m. Firehouse Keep On Dancin’, Livermore School of Tickets $10 available at http://thewiz- dinner banquet, Mon., July 28, putting contest 10:30 a.m., shotgun great Wesla Whitfield for an extraor- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Dance, June 19, 20, 7 p.m., Jazz Junior, ardofozsingalong.brownpapertickets. Castlewood Country Club. Benefit for start noon, silent auction 4:30 p.m., dinary program of duets and solos, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or June 21, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, com or at the event starting at 10 a.m. REACH (resources education activities dinner and live auction 5 p.m. Fees bringing their distinctive styles to clas- 931-4848. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Costume contest and trivia contest. community and housing) for special $150 individuals, $600 foursome. sics old and new from the Broadway headtheater.org or 373-6800. An Evening with King Henry VIII, June adults of the Tri-Valley. Registration and www.trivalleyreach.org. songbook. The pair is in concert COMEDY Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn 10th, 7 p.m. Museum on Main 2014 Sunday, June 8, 2:00 p.m. Tickets $15, Comedian Faith Alpher will present her how to dance with great instructors Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Firehouse $20, $25; child $12; senior $22; group first ever family friendly comedy charity from It's All About Dancing, new dance Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, discounts available. Tickets available event, "From Haiti to Hollywood," 4 to every week from Salsa, Tango, Swing Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at Retzlaff and more. Group lesson starts at 7:30, admission, $7 seniors, $5 members, Religion Chat for June Set 4848, or at the center Box Office, 4444 Vineyards, 1356 S. Livermore Ave, followed by open dance until 9:45 in and $3 students/teachers with ID. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Livermore. Comedy, a live DJ, dancing, our new location at the Bothwell Arts Tickets may be purchased at Museum The June Religion Chat will be held on June 11 at St. Red Molly. Fri., June 13, 8 p.m. Bankhead food, food fun and thousands of dollars Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore; 925- on Main during regular operating hours Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. in raffle prizes. KKIQ will be on site 449-9292. $15. or by phoning the museum at (925) www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- with the KKIQ Junior Prize Wheel. Sug- 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone in the Parish Hall. There is parking on the street and behind 6800. gested donation is $20. To purchase VOLUNTEER will be available for pick up at Will the circular church building. The Doo Wah Riders, country with a tickets, go to http://fromhaititohol- Firehouse Arts Center Season 2014- Call in the lobby of the Firehouse Arts The event runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Cajun twist. Sat., June 14, 8 p.m. lywood.brownpapertickets.com/ 2015 Volunteer Orientation: The Center on the evening of the event. For this chat, everyone can be speakers. There will Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Firehouse House Open Mic, June 12, 7 Firehouse Arts Center is gearing up Tickets may be available at the event be a discussion of areas in the various religions/cultures Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org p.m. Open to ages 16 and up, featured for a dynamic 5th Season of theater, subject to availability. or 373-6800. closing act TBA. Firehouse Arts Center, concerts, gallery shows and special Livermore Rodeo: Festivities kick-off on that other people should be aware of to avoid inadvertently Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre's 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. events. Their award-winning volunteer Wednesday, June 11th, with the 33rd offending anyone. For example: What foods or drinks do Broadway Chorus Sings, "The Colors firehousearts.org. organization is holding its annual pre- Annual Celebrity Coors Cattle Penning you avoid? What kind of touching is allowed? What social of Broadway," June 14 at 2 and 8 p.m. Comedy@ the Firehouse, featuring season Volunteer Program Orientation and Rodeo Mixer. On Thursday, June customs would you like to tell us about? and June 15 at 2 p.m., Amador The- Rocky LaPorte, 8 p.m. Sat., July 19. on Wednesday, June 18, 7:30-9:30 12, come join us for Family Night. ater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad p.m. in the Firehouse Theater, 4444 Sat., June 14 and Sun., June 15, 96th The plan is for all of us to sit around in a circle and share Tickets at www.broadwaychorus.org/ Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. Posi- Annual Livermore Rodeo. Grand entry traditions and taboos. Shamrock’n Sundays, Dublin concert org. tions include theater usher, ticket taker, 3 p.m. Robertson Park Stadium, Liver- Religion Chats are a monthly interfaith forum held on the series, 5 p.m. Emerald Glen Park. July greeter, and gallery attendant. Attend- more. www.livermorerodeo.org 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at one 13, TW, party band plying hits from the MOVIES ing orientation is mandatory prior to Alameda County Fair, June 18-July 6 60s to today. 556-4500. Wizard of Oz, movie sing-along. 11 serving. Must be age 16 or older. For (closed Mondays), Alameda County of Interfaith Interconnect's 16 participating congregations The New Christy Minstrels, July 24, 7:30 a.m. Sat., June 7 at the Vine Cinema, more information and to pre-register, Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Live horse in Livermore and Pleasanton. p.m. Legends of American Folk Music. 1722 First St., Livermore. 75th an- contact program coordinator Jennifer racing, carnival and midway, displays, The mission statement is "to enrich, inform, and educate Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., niversary of the movie, fund-raiser for Koch, [email protected] livestock, entertainment. www.alamed- ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org the Livermore Cultural Arts Council. or 925-931-4846. RSVP appreciated. acountyfair.com. or 373-6800. Tickets $10 available at http://thewiz- Ducks Unlimited will host an event cultures in our valley. To achieve that purpose, we hold a Sing A Song of Sondheim, July 27, 2 ardofozsingalong.brownpapertickets. OPERA starting at 5 p.m. July 12 at the variety of events each year. For information, e-mail inter- p.m., cabaret style seating. Firehouse com or at the event starting at 10 a.m. 22nd Annual Opera in the Vineyard, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol faith.interconnect @gmail.com Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Costume contest and trivia contest. Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore, July 20, Blvd., Pleasanton. The event supports Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Movies in the Park: Pleasanton, Amador 5 to 8 p.m. Sampling of favorite areas waterfowl and wetlands conserva- 931-4848. Valley Community Park, 4455 Black by some of Livermore Valley Opera’s tion. Tickets are $125 couples, $75 Program on Hinduism and Ave. Movies are free and begin at dusk: favorite Bay Area opera singers. www. couples, $50 greenwing and $650 for ON THE STAGE July 10: Frozen, PG; July 17, Despicable livermorevalleyopera.com or 960-9210. a sponsor table. Nonmembers are Spirituality in Everyday Life Livermore Shakespeare Festival pres- Me 2, PG; July 24, The Lego Movie, welcome, membership is included ents William Shakespeare’s beloved PG; July 31, Ender’s Game, PG-13; MISCELLANEOUS with admission. For information or to An evening of information about the Hindu faith will be romantic comedy Much Ado About Aug. 7, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Political Issues Book Club meets the reserve tickets, contact Ken Brickwedel presented on Sunday evening, June 15th at First Presbyte- Nothing, and one of the most cherished PG-13; Aug. 14, Man of Steel, PG-13. 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads at 525-3800. rian Church of Livermore in Fellowship Hall from 7:00 to love stories in English literature; Jane Information at Pleasanton Community books about issues and trends that An Evening with Donner Party Survivor 8:30. The speaker will be a Vedic scholar, prolific author Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, adapted Services, 931-5340. Bring blanket and are driving current affairs in both the Margaret Breen, July 8th, 7 p.m. by Christina Calvit. The productions low beach chairs. national and international arenas. Museum on Main 2014 Ed Kinney and speaker, Prabha Duneja. play June 19 – July 20 under the stars Moonlight Movies series, Town of Dan- Topics that have been covered include Speakers Series, Firehouse Arts Center, Prabha Duneja, founder and president of the Geeta So- at Concannon Vineyard in Livermore ville offering a mix of animated, live politics, governance, economics, mili- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. ciety, is also an active member of the Tri-Valley Interfaith Valley Wine Country. Tickets on sale action, new run as well as classics, tary affairs, history, sociology, science, Tickets are $10 general admission, Council, Women’s Federation for World Peace, and the at www.LivermoreShakes.org or (925) there is always something for every the climate, and religion. Contact Rich $7 seniors, $5 members, and $3 443-BARD. For more information call member of the family. The five movie at 872-7923, for further questions students/teachers with ID. Tickets may United Nations Association USA. She is the chairwoman (925) 443-BARD. series, which will be held on the Town We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- be purchased at Museum on Main of the Women’s Interfaith Circle of Service/CC-URI. Mrs. Golden Follies, 2 p.m. Sun., June 22, Green located at 400 Front Street, will centered book group led by a small during regular operating hours or by Duneja is a recipient of the Global Citizen award, given by featuring new routines and new show kick off the second Friday in June. The group of book club veterans, with phoning the museum at (925) 462- UNA-USA East Bay, for her efforts on behalf of schools by area seniors. Firehouse Arts Center, following five movies will be shown reading selections based on member 2766. Tickets purchased by phone will and orphanages in India and Mozambique. She travels ex- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. throughout the summer: June 13 - The recommendations and consensus. be available for pick up at Will Call in firehousearts.org. Croods; June 27 - The Secret Life of No homework required– share your the lobby of the Firehouse Arts Center tensively and is a frequent speaker at the Commonwealth The Taming of the Shrew, San Francisco Walter Mitty; July 18 - Independence insights or just listen in! Contact Susan on the evening of the event. Tickets Club San Francisco, the Parliament of World’s Religions, Shakespeare Festival, June 28, 29, Day; August 1 - The Goonies; August at 337-1282 regarding the We’re may be available at the event subject schools, universities, temples, churches, mosques, yoga July 5, 6, 12 and 13, 7:30 p.m. Amador 15 - Rio. Crafts and activities for Talkin’ Books! Club. to availability. retreats, and religious conferences. Valley Community Park, Santa Rita Rd. children start at 6:30 p.m. with the Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Ducks Unlimited will host an event and Black Avenue. Free admission. movie following at sunset. Families Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. starting at 5 p.m. July 12 at the Mrs. Duneja, a well-known Vedic scholar and a devotee Menopause the Musical, July 10, 7:30 are asked to bring a blanket and lawn Features local authors reading their Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol of Lord Krishna, is the author of numerous books and has p.m., July 11, 8 p.m. and July 12, 2 and chairs. Registration is not required. For work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee Blvd., Pleasanton. The event supports also recorded several series of lectures on religion, philoso- 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First more information, please call (925) and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- waterfowl and wetlands conserva- phy, the Bhagawad Geeta, the Secret Powers of mantra, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 314-3400 or visit www.danville.ca.gov. more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. tion. Tickets are $125 couples, $75 org or 373-6800. Information go to http://facebook.com/ couples, $50 greenwing and $650 for the mysteries of mind and body, and the science of yoga Shrek the Musical, Tri-Valley Repertory DANCE StoriedNights a sponsor table. Nonmembers are and meditation. She is the author of The Legacy of Yoga Theatre, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Xtreme Force Dance Company, A Wizard of Oz, movie sing-along. 11 welcome, membership is included in Bhagawad Geeta. St., Livermore. July 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Dance Year to Remember, 6 p.m. June a.m. Sat., June 7 at the Vine Cinema, with admission. For information or to Enter the courtyard from K Street between 4th and 5th and Aug. 1, 2 and 3. www.bankhead- 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 1722 First St., Livermore. 75th an- reserve tickets, contact Ken Brickwedel theater.org or 373-6800. Livermore. wwww.bankheadtheater.org niversary of the movie, fund-raiser for at 525-3800. Streets, and Fellowship Hall is on the left. There is no Murder Mystery Theater: ‘Murder by or 373-6800. the Livermore Cultural Arts Council. 8th annual Golf Tournament and admission charge and all are welcome to attend. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 Supervisors Recognize Water Awareness Month (Organizations wishing to run notices Public Library Civic Center on Thurs., June Water Agencies Report in Bulletin Board, send information to PO 12, 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Susan and Ralph on Drought Impacts as Al- Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Alcorn will present “Exploring Patagonia: ameda County Board of of Bulletin Board or email information to National Parks and Beyond,” a digital slide [email protected]. Include name show focusing on their travels and hiking Supervisors Proclaim May of organization, meeting date, time, place in Patagonia. From their travels came Su- Water Awareness Month and theme or subject. Phone number and san Alcorn’s most recent book, Patagonia Last week the Alameda contact person should also be included. Chronicle: On Foot in Torres del Paine. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Adults are invited to this free program on County Board of Supervi- Livermore Rodeo Dinner Dance, the second Thursday of each month in the sors issued a proclamation Saturday, June 14. Livermore Pleasanton Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic declaring May 2014 Water Elks Lodge, Steak Dinner and Dancing to Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Awareness Month and lis- the Richard Dorffi Trio. Menu includes NY Livermore. For additional information Strip Steak cooked over hardwood fire, please call 925 373-5500. tened to reports from four of Baked Potato with all the fix-ins, Ranch Ducks Unlimited will host an the largest water agencies in Beans, Cowboy Salad, Bread and Peach event starting at 5 p.m. July 12 at the the county about the impacts Cobbler ala mode. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol dinner served 6:30 p.m. Tickets $22 by Blvd., Pleasanton. The event supports from the drought emergen- advance purchase, call 455-8829. 940 waterfowl and wetlands conservation. cy. Presented by Supervisor Larkspur Drive, Livermore. Tickets are $125 couples, $75 couples, Scott Haggerty, the annual Livermore-Amador-Genealogical $50 greenwing and $650 for a sponsor Society meeting on June 9 at Congrega- table. Nonmembers are welcome, mem- Water Awareness Campaign tion Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court in bership is included with admission. For kicks off in the month of Pleasanton. Speaker will be Kay Speaks information or to reserve tickets, contact May as the weather warms with a focus on U. S. Customs & Immigra- Ken Brickwedel at 525-3800. tion Service (USCIS). This is a little known Tri-Valley Republican Women and water use increases. resource until recently and there are many Federated, dinner and speaker, Daniel Representatives from Pictured are (left to right) Director Dick Quigley, Zone 7 Water Agency; Supervisor files available including Alien Registration Wilhelm on Thursday, June 12th, 6:30 water agencies serving Forms, and US Citizenship and Immigra- pm, at Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Haggerty; Director & board president Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Dublin-San tion Services and Genealogy. Discover Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Wilhelm is throughout Alameda Coun- Ramon Services District; Gregory Chan, EBMUD Public Affairs; Directors John Weed the unique information available with Senior Field Representative of Northwest ty attended to accept the and Paul Sethy (board president) Alameda County Water District. information, and photos not accessible California National Rifle Association. For proclamation, and included elsewhere. Kay is past presenter for the reservations and information, contact Re- East Bay Municipal Util- Ed Kinney Lecture Series for the Museum becca Potts at rebecca.potts@comcast. large reductions in their Tri-Valley. Especially hard on Main. Visitors are always welcome. For net or phone 925-294-4013 by June 9th. ity District (EBMUD), Al- ty,” said Haggerty. “Depend- additional information contact by e-mail: $30 for members, $34 for guests. To view ameda County Water Dis- ing on the source of its water water supply and, depend- hit are those agencies that [email protected] a flyer on this event, go to www.trival- trict (ACWD), Dublin San supply, we recognize that ing on the water source, contract with the California Dress a Girl Around the World, an leyrepublicanwomenfederated.org. the impacts to each water with customer impositions State Water Project for its invitation to make simple dresses for girls Livermore Amador Valley Garden Ramon Services District in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is Club will meet on Thursday, June 12, (DSRSD) and the Zone 7 agency differ and that each that ranged from 10 percent water supply. Zone 7 Water Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2014, 6:30pm at Alisal School’s multi- Water Agency. will employ an approach voluntary conservation for Agency receives 80 percent at St. Augustine Hall, Pleasanton. Help is purpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, that works best to conserve EBMUD customers to man- and ACWD receives 40 needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sew- Pleasanton. A pot luck dinner will precede “The affects of one of ing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, the business meeting. Stan Morgan, co- the worst droughts experi- water while continuing to datory water reductions and percent of its supply from scissors, along with helping hands. (Those president of the Mount Diablo Iris Society, enced in California since protect public health and restrictions on outdoor water this source. planning to stay all day should bring a with 30 years of experience in growing the 1970’s will deeply affect safety. We support the water use for ACWD and retail Visit http://www. bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful irises, will discuss the various types of water utilities that depend on co.alameda.ca.us/board/dis- cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t irises and how to grow them in our area. residents and businesses agencies in this effort.” make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, Visitors are welcome. For more informa- throughout Alameda Coun- Water agencies reported Zone 7 Water Agency in the trict1/ for more information. arrange for kits that can be sews at home. tion call Bev at 925 485 7812. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 Beginner email and Internet or [email protected] classes, Free classes for absolute begin- Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard ners who have never clicked a mouse, Active Duty and Veterans. Meet with used e-mail, or surfed the net. Learn the other like minded veterans for camarade- basics in a non-judgmental atmosphere. rie and support of veterans causes. The Pleasanton Library Tuesday and Thursday Fleet Reserve Association is a chartered mornings; four one-hour classes in each organization that provides a voice in series. Registration is required, as space Congress. Young veterans are highly is limited. Ask at the Reference Desk or encouraged to get involved in promoting call 925-931-3400, extension 4. Library the concerns of your generation. The local programs are free and open to everyone. branch of the FRA meets the first Friday An ongoing program. Call Merry Luskin at of each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans 925/931-3400 ext. 4 for information. Memorial Building, 522 South L St., Liver- Have a son in 1st thru 5th grade more. For more information go to www.fra. who is curious about Cub Scouts? Join East Bay Teachers Honored by Foundation org or contact Roy Warner at 925-449- Livermore’s Pack 939 for “boat-loads” of 6048 or Loraine Maese at 454-1582. fun at the Annual Raingutter Regatta Boat Widowed Men and Women of Race & BBQ on Friday, June 6, 6-8:15pm Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie’s Education Lim, Walnut Grove Elementary. Northern CA., Chinese lunch in San at the Sycamore Grove Veterans Park Foundation honored 20 outstanding East Bay teachers from Each year, teachers receive $600, which they can use Ramon, June 14, noon, RSVP by June Group Site (located just off of Arroyo Road the Northern California communities served by its offices. 11 to Marsha, 830-8483. Happy hour in below the Veterans Medical Center (off however they like. The Education Foundation grants do not Pleasanton, June 19, 5 p.m., RSVP by June of Palm Drive). All prospective scouts The awards were announced May 16th in Martinez. Fami- come from corporate funds, but directly from the personal 17 to Marge, 828-5124. Friendly bridge in interested in attending will be provided lies, peers, community leaders and BHG agents honored the donations of the REALTORS, owners, managers and staff Livermore, June 21, 1 p.m., RSVP by June with a free boat to race. Please contact teachers at the Foundation’s 22nd annual ceremony. 14 to Harriett, 447-8829. Brunch in Liver- Heather or Cody Lee at hmxcl@yahoo. as a way of acknowledging and thanking teachers in their more, June 22, 12:30 p.m., RSVP by June com for more information. This year’s award recipients from local schools are: communities. 20 to Ruby, 462-9636. Lunch in Dublin, Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets Pat Bieler, Marylin Avenue Elementary; Dianne Crit- To nominate a favorite teacher for 2015, visit www. June 28, 12:30 p.m., RSVP by June 26 to Mon., June 16 at 7 p.m. at the IBEW 595, tenden, Sunset Elementary; Amber Kotowski, Livermore bhghome.com under ‘About Us.’ The company will be ac- Janet, 443-3317. Lunch in Pleasanton, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. Voting by June 29, 1 p.m., RSVP by June 27 to Hilda, members on changes to the clubs bylaws. Valley Charter; Heather Psaros, Joe Michell Elementary; cepting nominations for 2015 beginning in January of 2015. 398-8808. Other agenda items to be announced. Erin Summers, Emma C. Smith Elementary; and Carlota Armchair Travelers, a monthly Refreshments, public invited. program, will take place at the Livermore Pleasantonians 4 Peace, candlelight THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 11

Vigil in front of the Museum on Main, 603 $10. Food and drink will be provided. Support Group is a twice-a-month parent or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Child care during all events. 447-1848, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Main Street, downtown Pleasanton, June Proceeds benefit needy veterans and their support group for parents with children Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. www.trinitylivermore.org. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, 11, Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Participants families. Information [email protected] to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary will reflect on the human and monetary or 443-2224; [email protected] or having bipolar or other mood disorders. service. Information 447-8747 or www. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, costs of the war, honor veterans who have 443-2245. It meets First and third Tuesdays of each uucil.org ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. sacrificed, and visualize ways of moving Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center, month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Congregation Beth Emek, Center 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Cedar Grove Community Church, beyond this conflict to a more peaceful in Livermore has an immediate opening Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Claire La Scola at 447-9800. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship world. Peaceful War Protest on the fourth for a Friday office volunteer, and a sub- Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Wednesday of the month, June 25, stitute office volunteer for all days. Also is drop-in, no registration required and is Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and needed are volunteer board members, free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) 443- 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Neal Streets. Call Cathe Norman at (925) computer tech and website assistance, 1797 or by e-mail: [email protected] bethemek.org. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Church (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ grant writer, publicity chairman, CPA to Tri-Valley Haven is offering a sexual Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated (831) 278-1916. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. gmail.com; or [email protected]. assist once a year, and an administrative assault support group for survivors of with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Sunday services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) Visit www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org secretary. The office is open M-Tu-W-F, 10 sexual assault on Fridays at 1 pm at their Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services and 10 am (High Mass with Sunday Free Blood Pressure Management am-2 pm and Th eve. 6-9 pm. To discuss Livermore community building. The group Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. School). Other Holy Days as announced. Classes, four week series of classes will a variety of volunteer opportunities please will help survivors gain further knowledge 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at For information, call msg. center at teach how to manage blood pressure call John M. Kupski evenings or weekends and understanding of the effects of sexual First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come 925/906-9561. with exercise, healthy eating (including at 606-8230 (or Thursday evenings 6-9 assault and help them find support in a Livermore, services 10 a.m. every and worship with us and to enjoy our Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 the foods you love) and medications, pm at the Birthright office 449-5887). safe and confidential environment. This Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages hospitality. For more information call the Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. and answer questions about living with Birthright offers free pregnancy tests, group aims to support each participant 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. church office 925-462-4802. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh high blood pressure. Fridays. July 18 guidance, adoption and medical referrals, by creating an empowering atmosphere The church and reading room are located St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Resnick. through August 8, 10 am - 12 p.m. at the baby and maternity clothing, and more. where participants can learn new coping at Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Well Community Outreach Center Pleasanton Senior Center. Class is open to Livermore office at 1520 Catalina Ct., skills. To sign up for the SA Group or for which is open to the public, features 447-3289. Sunday Services: Contempla- ministry provides meats, canned and dry adults of all ages (not just Seniors) with or call (925) 449-5887 during business additional information, call Christine at books, CDs and magazines for sale. For tive Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only high blood pressure. Call the Alameda hours. The 1-800-550-4900 Hotline Tri-Valley Haven: 925-667-2707. information, call (925) 447-2946. 10:20 a.m. Choral Eucharist with choir available prior to the start of the school County Diabetes Program at 510-383- number is staffed 24 hours a day. Please Pleasanton Military Families is Sunset Community Church, 2200 10:30 a.m.; child care for children under 5 year). Those with an immediate need or 5185 to register. see our website at www.birthright.org/ a Pleasanton based support group for Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship available at 10:30 service. who would like to donate nonperishable Operation: SAM “Supporting All livermore for more information. those who have a loved one serving in the service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 food items, call the office at (925) 479- Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Depression and Bipolar Support Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's East Avenue, Livermore, worship service 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday support organization based in Livermore. Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share church provided. A "Night of Worship" 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., that are experienced. There is no better Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m.) only. The Outreach Center will be open morale support of deployed troops. For Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. support than being surrounded by others p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Little Brown Church, United Church every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from information or donations, visit www. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ who know what you are going through. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This operationsam.org, email operationsam@ pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Three times per year, the group collect day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. will be on a first come first serve basis comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Pereira, 462-6415. supplies and sends care packages to the Livermore. Information, 447-8840. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 ClutterLess (CL), This is a nonprofit, Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open troops. Contact [email protected] Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 2580 Nissen Drive, Livermore. peer-based, self-help, support group for to new and established residents of the for the location of the next meeting. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Pathway Community Church, 6533 Lynnewood United Methodist, Wor- people with difficulty discarding unwanted Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Livermore Military Families, a a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- ship services are 9:00 and 10:30 am with possessions. Meetings room 7 at 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon support group for families in Livermore adult Bible study/Sunday school. For ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, childcare at both times and Sunday school every Monday at the St. Mary & St. John on the second Wednesday of the month, who have a loved one serving in the information, call 925-447-1246. youth, adult programs. Biblically based at 10:30 am. 4444 Black Ave., Pleasan- Coptic Orthodox Church. Room 7, 4300 Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Military, is intended to be a safe place for Asbury United Methodist Church, practical messages, nondenominational. ton. Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, pastor. Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just come or family activities, and monthly adult family members to come and share their 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- 925 846-0221, www.lynnewood.org. call our 925-525-3992 or 925-922-1467 socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 experiences and concerns with others who Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Grief Journey, Grieving people need or go to www.ClutterLess.org or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com understand what they are going through. Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, time and space to honor their grief. Each Livermore Bridge Club meets Community Resources for Inde- All family members are welcome to attend Saturdays at 6 p.m. 5860 Las Positas 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- person’s grief journey has its own path Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (to pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Road, Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School and its own time. Although there is no about 2:15 p.m.) at the IOOF Hall, 2160 help people with disabilities and supports of each month at the Livermore Veterans calvarylivermore.org. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores right or wrong path, there are stepping First Street. Information at livermore- them to live independently and participate Memorial Building, 522 South L Street United Christian Church, celebrat- the main teachings of the Bible, meets stones that are part of each grief bridge.com. Each session is $5. The in their community for as long as they are from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more ing 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or journey and will be explored in a series club plays duplicate bridge. The game willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Ave. at M St., Livermore; worships on email [email protected] for more of bi-monthly workshops at St. Elizabeth is supervised by Unit 501 of the ACBL, offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s info. Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, which covers the Tri-Valley; Unit 501 is more to provide information and referrals yahoo. program on Sunday morning and first Fri- Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Pleasanton Second and fourth Thursday non-profit. and provide community education at Good News Bears, nonprofit with days. The community is welcome. United East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. evenings at 7:30pm. June 12th and 26th, ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary, senior centers and affordable housing a mission to distribute stuffed animals CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. Call trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes July 10th and 24th and August 14th. Adult volunteers are needed to staff complexes to residents of Southern Alam- to social services, emergency services, 449-6820 for more information. for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship No per-registration is necessary. These ValleyCare Health System facilities in eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located medical facilities and anyone who needs Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Service 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. sessions are open to all, regardless of Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin. Posi- at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 a hug. Based in Livermore, the group cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Bethel Family Christian Center, religious affiliation. Call Mary Hagerty at tions are available in a number of areas and can be reached by phone at (925) reaches around the Bay Area and the Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are 925-846-5377 for more information. at ValleyCare Health System, such as the 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or world. Volunteers needed to hold collec- service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: The Church of Jesus Christ of reception desk, hospital floor services, by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. tions of gently used teddy bears and other 805-7151. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., surgery center, urgent care, Auxiliary org. All services are free. stuffed animals, assist with fund-raising Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 office, ValleyCare Health Library, the Assistance League® of Amador and deliver the animals to organizations 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. Cancer Center, Thrift Shop and the Gift Valley invites all visitors to join this group supported by the group. Meetings 2nd 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath a.m. - Elementary aged children go to 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, Shop. Training is provided and hours/days of volunteers, reaching out to those in Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown are flexible. For more information, visit need in the Tri-Valley and having fun doing Livermore Police Station. Log on to www. livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the ward, 1 p.m. www.valleycare.com/auxiliary, or call 925 it. Regular meetings are held on the third goodnewsbears.org or call 373-7982 for Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of 734-3368. Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the more information. 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. School for all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 925-449-4848. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. meetings are held every second and For more information, go to www.ama- RELIGION 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 Centerpointe Church, 3410 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 dorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail First Presbyterian Church, 2020 a.m. Women's Bible study Wednesdays at Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: p.m. There is a fee of $10 for those who assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. Fifth Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Con- 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and 3rd 9 a.m. blended with choir and band. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. would like to have dinner. The Regalia com, or call (925) 461-6401. templative Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Wednesdays. Senior adult ministries meet Childcare offered for infants through age 6 Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. For Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and every other month. Cffice at 846-8650 for and children start in the worship service. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: more information, visit the website: http// Support Group meets every fourth children’s program. For more information more information. 10:40 a.m. contemporary worship led by Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. pleasantonlionsclub.org Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. a band. Sunday school for children and Community HU Chant is the Tea Dance featuring The Mel- third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and middle-schoolers. www.centerpointe- theme of a non-denominational prayer lotones Combo Jazz Band, presented Retirement Community. The address is Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for church.org 925-846-4436. activity Saturday June 7 at 1:00 PM. The June 11, by VFW Post 6298, 1 to 3:15 p.m. 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Community HU is held once a month Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is adult 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and each 1st Saturday at The Parkview, 100 Music from the American songbook played 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. adult worship service. AWANA children's Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Valley Avenue, Pleasanton CA. For More for listening and dancing for a variety NAMI (National Alliance on Mental program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 for youth, and children's choir for kids. Information contact http://eck-ca.org/ by of ballroom experiences.. Admission Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and computer.

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014

Sandia Recognizes Math and Science The following local resi- Military Academy on May 24. Accomplishments by Young Women dents recently were initiated MMA is an internationally into The Honor Society of Phi renowned college-preparatory Sandia National Labo- leaders and female research- Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest boarding school located in Kakarlapudi, science award Andrea Ludwig, Livermore and most selective collegiate Harlingen, Texas. Van Patten ratories’ California site re- ers. Two Sandia researchers, recipient from Dublin High Valley Charter Preparatory honor society for all academic will attend Norwich University cently presented its annual mathematician Lindsay Er- School. “The speakers were High School; Emily Ritter, disciplines: Surti Sundaresan of in Northfield, Vermont, and Math and Science Awards ickson and mechanical en- very impressive and inspir- Manteca High School; Em- Pleasanton (94566) initiated at double-major in psychology and to 27 girls from area high gineer Jackie Chen, shared ing.” ily Wittkowske, Merrill F. University of California, Davis, criminal justice. He will also be schools, celebrating their their personal stories at the Parents and teachers who West High School; Maleny and Peter Tsou of Pleasanton a member of the Norwich Corps academic accomplishments podium. attended praised the award Calderon, Skyline High (94588) initiated at University of Cadets. After he graduates and potential. “Looking back to high of California, Davis. from college, Van Patten plans and event. “As a parent, it’s School; and Ameryl Loi, to become an officer in the U.S. “For more than two de- school, I don’t think I even nice to see my daughter and Tracy High School Jenny Newman, a philoso- Marine Corps. cades, Sandia has recog- knew jobs like these ex- these other young women Outstanding Achieve- phy and politics major from Just prior to the commence- nized young women from isted,” said Erickson. “My recognized and rewarded ment in Science: Megan Livermore, earned dean’s list ment exercises, at the Class of various public schools for advice is that it is OK to for their hard work,” said Gupta, Amador Valley High recognition at George Fox 2014 MMA Graduation Parade, academic excellence,” said fail, and be sure to ask your Kenneth Preston, father of School; Sandra Vivian, Cas- University after earning a grade Van Patten received the Associa- the vice president of Sandia’s teachers plenty of ques- Renae Preston, the science tlemont High School; Malia point average of 3.5 or higher tion of Military Colleges and California site, Steve Rottler. tions.” during the 2014 spring semes- Schools of the United States winner from East Union Lapota, Coliseum College ter. Newman is academically Award, which is given to a cadet “Studies show that the tran- Chen encouraged the High School in Manteca, Prep Academy; Sraavya considered a senior based on who has demonstrated a high sition between high school award recipients to think Calif. “It’s great for them to Kakarlapudi, Dublin High the number of credits earned. degree of academic and military and college is a critical point broadly and pursue more learn about so many differ- School; Renae Preston, East excellence. when many girls turn away than one discipline. “The ent career possibilities.” Union High School; Katie Paul Epperson, Livermore Now a resident of Dublin, from science, technology, most interesting work is at The winners of the 2014 Liu, Foothill High School; Valley Charter Preparatory’s this young man grew up in engineering and mathemat- the intersection of multiple Sandia Math and Science Rosa Contreras, Fremont LVCP’s Valedictorian, has re- Tracy, where he attended ics subjects. Through this disciplines,” she said. “In Awards: High School; Vanessa Val- ceived a number of scholarships. Monticello Elementary School, program, we hope to high- my work as a computational They include the following: Jefferson School and Kimball Outstanding Achieve- enti, Granada High School; Fil- Am - $500, LLNL APAC High School his freshman year. light your potential in these combustion researcher, we ment in Mathematics: Cyn- Kristen Young, Livermore - $750, and Banatao- $5000/yr, In Tracy, Van Patten earned his subjects and introduce you seek to understand chemis- thia Chen, Amador Val- High School; Hannah Hal- $20,000 total; SEAP ( Science Eagle Scout rank with Troop to a number of successful try, turbulence and reactive ley High School; Sophia likainen, Livermore Valley & Engineering Apprenticeship 515 and a second-degree black women scientists and engi- flows, and incorporate that Hui, Dublin High School; Charter Preparatory; Bianca Program)- paid summer intern- belt in taekwondo. neers.” knowledge into developing Tabatha Barrington, East Arao, Manteca High School; ship at the Naval Post-Graduate Van Patten entered MMA Now in its 23rd year, the future fuel-efficient, clean Union High School; Suman Brianna Sandoval, Merrill School in Monterey, starts on in the 2011-12 school year June 16, $3,300 total; and UC and quickly moved up in rank Math and Science Awards burning engines. This draws Tripathy, Foothill High F. West High School; Ni- and billet. He graduated from program is sponsored by upon computer science, fluid Regents Scholar- $2000/yr, School; Carmen Jimenez, cole Arteaga, Sierra West $8,000 total. MMA as a cadet major and the the Sandia Women’s Con- dynamics, chemistry and ap- Fremont High School; Mor- High School; Abigail Wong- company commander of Golf nection. This year’s event plied math.” gan Correia, Granada High Rolle, Skyline High School; Brandon Van Patten of Company. He was also a Cadet honored more students, with Malin Young, director School; Megan Kristovich, and Makaela Bournazian, Dublin, graduated from Marine of the Month in February 2013, the addition of four high of Sandia’s Biological and Livermore High School; Tracy High School a head cadet instructor for Sum- schools in Oakland, Calif., Materials Sciences Cen- mer Camp 2013 and the captain and included recognition of ter, handed out the awards. of the MMA jiu jitsu team. Josh Replogle Qualifies for National History Bee Van Patten is the son of Liz the students by federal and The honorees also received Nonato De Jesus of Dublin, and state officials. certificates of achievement Sunol 6th grader Josh Replogle is heading to Atlanta in a few weeks to compete in the the late Phil Van Patten. Teachers from 15 high from Cheri Greven, rep- finals of the National History Bee schools in Livermore, Dub- resenting U.S. Rep. Eric Josh is a cyber student at California Virtual Academies (CAVA), a full-time, tuition-free University of Central Okla- lin, Pleasanton, Tracy, Man- Swalwell; Michael Ander- online public school. The History Bee is a national academic competition for elementary homa student Emily Harris, a ju- teca and Oakland nominated son, representing U.S. Rep. and middle school students that tests knowledge of a wide range of historical topics. After nior funeral service major from high school juniors whom Jeff Denham; and Gayle taking a regional qualifying exam, then moving on to a Jeopardy-like buzzer competition Livermore, recently received they deemed outstanding in Larson, representing Assem- the Funeral Service Department in a regional final, the top finishers, including Josh, move on to the finals in Atlanta this Scholarship from Central’s Col- math and science, so the stu- blymember Joan Buchanan. June 6-8. lege of Mathematics and Sci- dents can include the award U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and Josh, an excellent student, really excels when it comes to history. Since CAVA sends all ence in recognition of academic on college and scholarship State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier his textbooks and study materials directly to his home, he was even able to start reading excellence and outstanding applications. gave certificates to the re- before the school year officially began. service to the university. At the May 21 ceremony, cipients in advance. The scholarship, worth Josh comes from a family of history lovers, and they intend to spend some time sightsee- $250, is awarded to a student awardees and their families “This is such a great ing while in Atlanta for the History Bee, visiting Civil War memorials. CAVA is helping discussed careers in math event. It’s a real honor to be majoring in funeral service the families fund raise for their travel expenses via GoFundMe. who has excelled in his or her and science with Sandia recognized,” said Sraavya Information about CAVA can be found at www.k12.com/cava. academics.