VOLUME L, NUMBER 46 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Dublin Crossings Approved After Long Negotiations After years of negotia- of 200,000, an elementary five phases, also will include velopment could come "30 The Army projects in- tions, the Dublin City Coun- school site for 900 students, the extension of Scarlett to 60 days" after dedication clude an administration Find Out What's cil unanimously approved and a community park that Drive, and an Iron Horse of the Camp Parks gate. building, training facilities, a general plan amendment is seen as the future loca- Trail bridge over a stream. SunCal is not a develop- warehouses, a visitors' cen- Happening (GPA) and related plan- tion of the Valley Children's The first project, con- er, but acquires large areas, ter, and the new main gate ning changes for a 189-acre Museum. struction of a new main gate and negotiates with develop- near Dublin Boulevard plus Check Out Section A development on part of the The entire project's 189 for the Army, already is un- ers for construction. a minor entrance at B Street Section A is filled with Camp Parks site. acres is bounded by Scarlett derway. It's supposed to be SunCal will be building and Arnold Road. information about arts, The plan was approved at Drive to the west, Dublin ready by March, said SunCal six projects for the Army at Councilmembers and people, entertainment and the council's Nov. 5 meeting. Boulevard to the south, Ar- land acquisition manager Camp Parks. They will be Mayor Tim Sbranti praised special events. There are The approval will permit nold Road to the east and Joe Guerra. Then the Army financed by SunCal's pro- the conclusion of the agree- education stories, a variety up to 1995 residential units, 5th Street to the north on will turn over to SunCal the ceeds from the residential ment. The Army first ap- of features, and the arts and commercial space ranging the Camp Parks base. The parcel that is slated for the and commercial develop- proached the city in 2003 entertainment and bulletin from a minimum of 75,000 development, which is ex- first subdivision. Guerra said ment as approved in the with a request for a GPA board. square feet to a maximum pected to be constructed in groundbreaking for the de- GPA. (See DUBLIN, page 9) Livermore Schools Looking At Bond Measure The Livermore Schools Board of Trustees is moving forward with planning for a Fire Captain Paul bond measure. The funds Chenkovich would be used to finance im- provements to the district's Procession, schools. Last Tuesday, the board Service for received a summary of ac- tions that need to be com- Firefighter pleted in order to determine the amount of the bond, On November 5, 2013 at what projects to finance, approximately 9:15 a.m., re- and when a bond measure, tired Livermore-Pleasanton if it were determined to be Fire Captain Paul Chen- feasible, might make sense. kovich passed away after a Currently, consideration is courageous three year battle being given to June 2014 or with job related brain cancer November 2014. in his Sacramento home. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The agenda item was for Captain Chenkovich’s The Livermore-Granada Boosters' 4th Annual “Race to the Flagpole” was held last Saturday. The event includes a information, requiring no services will be a Line of 5K run/walk, 10K run, half marathon and one-mile fun run. The race started Independence Park with runners going vote by the board. Trustee Chuck Rogge Duty Death memorial, as his through Sycamore Grove Park. All race proceeds support the Livermore-Granada Boosters' scholarship program. cancer was determined to be noted that it is important to industrial-related. Multiple proceed. The safety and wel- public safety agencies are fare of students is important. expected to be in a proces- He preferred a June ballot, sion of fire engines and in at- pointing out that there will tendance. It will be held at 11 likely be more taxes on the a.m. on Fri., Nov. 15 at Saint Low Cost Housing for Seniors Approved ballot in November. Assistant Superintendent Augustine Church, 3999 Unlike an earlier plan, cent sites totaling about 6.5 At its meeting last week, dens is owned by a non- Chris Van Schaack said that Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. the latest proposal to build acres. The new units will re- the city council approved the profit. Pleasanton Gardens the level of support shown Members of the public housing for low income se- place 90 aging and outdated plan along with a disposition management would transfer in polls would provide some are encouraged to show niors in Pleasanton met with homes at Kottinger Place and development agreement the land, its section 8 con- direction as to when to hold their respects for Captain approval on the part of the and Pleasanton Gardens. with MidPen Housing Cor- tracts and available finan- the election. Chenkovich and view the city council and members A task force began work poration and a memorandum cial reserves to the city. In "Timing is everything," procession of fire engines. of the public. in 2003 to develop an in- of understanding (MOU) exchange, the city agrees declared board president The full route is listed be- Approved by a unani- tegrated project that would with Pleasanton Gardens. to house current Pleasanton Bill Dunlop. low, but the following are mous vote of the council increase the number of units Kottinger Place is owned Gardens residents in the new Trustee Anne White expected to be the best view- were 185 units on two adja- available on the two sites. by the city. Pleasanton Gar- (See HOUSING, page 8) (See BOND MEASURE, page 8) ing areas: Lizzie Fountain – First St. and Livermore Ave, Livermore at approxi- Former mately 9:30am; Nielsen College Holds Day to Park – Stoneridge Dr. and Pleasanton Kamp Dr., Pleasanton at Celebrate Veterans Councilmember approximately 10:00am; By Carol Graham of when I was coming back and Delucchi Park – First After student veteran from the Persian Gulf War, Karin Mohr St. and Neal St., Pleasanton Darlene Arrigo sang an elec- our first modern-day war. Elected officials and at approximately 10:15am trifying, a cappella version We’d been there for eight staff in the City of Pleasan- Paul was 48-years-old. of the Star Spangled Ban- months, missing Thanksgiv- ton were saddened to learn He is survived by his wife ner, Chabot-Las Positas ing, Christmas, New Year’s, of the recent unexpected Wendy, son Alex (15), Community College District our kids’ birthdays, and an- death Monday of former daughter Ella (8), father Chancellor Dr. Jannett Jack- niversaries. On the plane, City Councilmember Karin Robert, mother Alice, two son took the stage. they were giving us the year Mohr. brothers and two sisters. “Darlene brought tears in review, including when Mohr served on the Pleas- anton City Council dur- Paul grew up in Pleas- to my eyes when I heard her Whitney Houston sang at the anton and graduated from ing four consecutive terms sing the national anthem,” Super Bowl and everyone from 1980 to 1996. Flags Foothill High School. He said Jackson, a Ph.D. and wore yellow ribbons. We all started his fire service career at municipal buildings in retired Army Colonel. “It started yelling, screaming Pleasanton were lowered (See FIREFIGHTER, page 8) brought back the memory (See VETERANS, page 10) to half-staff in honor of the Councilmember’s passing. “Karin Mohr contributed greatly to the Pleasanton that 1000 Acre Purchase Fills we know today. Her vision and hard work were instru- Top Mt. Diablo Priority mental in the development Save Mount Diablo has erty is surrounded by Mt. of our transportation infra- secured its top priority ac- Diablo State Park on three structure, economic success, quisition, the 1,080 acre sides, including half of its and high quality of life. Her Curry Canyon Ranch. The nine mile boundary. passing is a tremendous loss land was purchased from "This is Save Mount Dia- for the people of Pleasan- the estate of Ettore and Ger- blo’s most important acqui- ton,” observed Mayor Jerry aldine Bertagnolli for $7.2 sition ever, and the most im- Thorne. million. The organization portant for Mt. Diablo since Mohr’s tenure as a coun- Photo - Doug Jorgensen cilmember came during a pe- has three years to raise the North Peak was protected Las Positas College held its 7th Annual Event Honoring funds to permanently protect in 1980," said Scott Hein, riod of significant growth in the land. president of Save Mount Veterans Day on November 7th. The Travis Air Force Pleasanton. 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PAGE 2 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Adversity Leads to New Passion By Carol Graham has always been that what Nearly three years ago, we need in life will be there Liz Hendrix hit a fork in when we need it. But some- the road. times what we need isn’t The avid outdoorswoman what we think we want," spent her days horse train- said the Livermore resident. ing and competing. She was "At the beginning of my a United States Dressage illness all I could think of Federation gold medalist, is what I couldn’t do with a 4th Level Certified In- my career and riding and structor, and an internation- life. When I started thinking ally known horse trainer and of what I could do, things seller. began to turn around for me Then one day it all mentally." changed. After recovering Hendrix soon rediscov- from Bells Palsy, a one-sided ered a second passion, one facial paralysis likely caused that had remained dormant by a virus, the nerves in the for years. left side of her face regener- "I've always loved art and ated incorrectly, registering being artistic," she said, not- excruciating pain from the ing that she's worked in oils, slightest touch. acrylics, pencils and mark- Liz Hendricks is pictured (above); at right is the cover "When the facial neural- ers. What began as sketching of her book and a page from the book. gia first started, the pain was and writing, a pastime that like an ice cream headache, helped her escape her pain, starting above my left eye evolved over two years to 205 Wright Ct., Brentwood and radiating around my become Hendrix's soon to $355,000 head to the left, thousands be released children's book, of times each day," said Angel & Evie: Catching a offers free downloads of Hendrix, 40, noting that the Unicorn. coloring book pages, as well pain was aggravated by air The story tells of a little as for-purchase greeting CalBRE # 01267853 movement, facial expres- girl, Evie, who spends all her cards, calendars and totes. Livermore’s Real Estate sions, and light touch. time searching for a unicorn In January, the book be will Ivy Specialist "One of my main trig- and, in a charming twist of available on Amazon.com LoGerfo Open Sat., 11/16, 1:30-4:00 gers is wind - anything from fate, a unicorn, Angel, who and BarnesandNoble.com. 925 998-5312 normal wind outside to air spends her time searching Although the doctors conditioning inside," she for a little girl. Evie refuses don't know whether her con- added. "The defroster in to give up her dream even dition will improve, Hendrix Impeccable 3 bdrm/2.5 bth, 1758 sqft, the car is the worst because though everyone tells her has learned how to avoid built in 2002, 6146 sqft.lot,Easy there is no way to have it not it can’t be done. Angel also triggers and is able to once commute, live-in or investment!! blow on my face and be able faces adversity, having to again enjoy her first passion. to see out the window at the keep up her spirits when She divides her time be- same time." it looks impossible to find tween working with horses Squinting in the sun, a little girl in her magical and continuing the art and animated conversations and world. writing that she hopes to turn singing also intensify pain. "When I started the proj- good." into a series. Even her bangs brushing ect, my daughter Evelyn was "I'm a person who be- LOST DOG Hendrix is scheduled to her forehead and applying five years old. She helped make several Livermore lieves that things happen for $2,000 Reward for lost makeup became agonizing. name all the characters, and appearances, signing her a reason, and you just have Perhaps the most painful told me what colors to make book and offering horse to figure out what life is tell- female boxer puppy, she thing of all was knowing her things," said Hendrix. "As drawing demonstrations: ing you," said Hendrix. "For is Fawn/Brindle color with entire way of life would be she's gotten older, she's de- Whoopsie Daisy Toy Shop me, it is teaching me about altered. veloped an amazing sense of on Saturday, December 7th, priorities. It’s very impor- white paws and chest "My philosophy in life what looks good and sounds from noon to 4 p.m., at 154 tant that I’m able to come approx. 40lbs. last seen S. J Street; and Cooleykatz home and read a book to my on 10/31/13 near Vallecitos Toys on Saturday, December daughter. 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The resident, OFF CACVSO Annual Legislative Day at the who had been gambling at a Bay Area Capitol. casino, reported the robbery. 30 70 “I am truly honored to receive this Pleasanton Police Detectives worked Everything ‘Legislator of the Year’ award from this closely with agents from the California active group of veterans officials that Department of Justice Bureau of Gam- serve as the front line of service and sup- bling Control during the months-long in- port to California’s veterans,” Senator vestigation and identified four individuals Corbett said. “I look forward to continu- believed to be responsible for the robbery. On October 24, 2013 a large scale ing to work with the CACVSO in the operation was carried out during which months and years ahead to ensure that our three search and arrest warrants were Cardinal Jewelers veterans and service members receive all served in the City of Oakland and a fourth of the benefits that they are due follow- in the City of Hercules. 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Council last week approved This will include exploring a plan and series of actions cuses on three priority areas Sujata Srivastava from policies to preserve low- The Pleasanton Library is observing the silver designed to boost economic - business development and Economic Strategies, dis- cost spaces that accommo- anniversary of its building with a festive dance. development in the city over communication, business cussed the priority areas and date smaller firms, as well The library opened at its current location on the next three to five years. environment and workforce, implementation strategies as implementing policies 400 Old Bernal Avenue in 1988. It has become The vote was unanimous and economic health and that will be the focus of that enable the creation of a popular gathering place, with circulation in accepting the strategic resilience. work over the next three to mixed- use innovation dis- rising from 25,000 items per month in 1988 to plan and implementation The key advantages in- five years. tricts. City staff will identify more than 120,000 now. In addition to reading policies. cluded strong employment The first, business de- opportunity sites in existing materials, it offers a variety of programs ranging Although supportive, growth with the city’s long velopment and communi- employment centers or near from instructions in how to use a computer to Councilmember Karla term growth outpacing the cation, takes advantage of transit that have the potential performances by such groups as the San Francisco Brown stated that it ap- Tri-Valley and East Bay. the fact that Pleasanton has to be developed and redevel- Shakespeare Festival. peared the study focused Other strengths included developed a strong base oped into housing, retail, or Pleasanton can also celebrate the school music on innovation technology business networks, with the of specialized innovation other amenities. program. The Amador Valley’s Wind Ensemble workers living in apart- city’s largest employers at- firms that include informa- In addition, the city will 1 was chosen to perform at the prestigious 67th ments and taking BART. tracting talented employees tion technology, corporate conduct a citywide infra- Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December. "That doesn't sound like and additional business ac- management, biomedical re- structure study to assess They are one of just four high school bands from Pleasanton." tivity; employment centers, search, and advanced manu- deficiencies in high-speed across the country and the first from California to Director of Economic high value commercial space facturing of medical devices. data connections, street-to- perform at the conference in 11 years. Development Pamela Ott and strong retail centers. They attract talented work- structure data connections, The group will present a concert on December replied that the plan doesn't Identified as disadvan- ers, capture capital invest- and cellular service in its 9 at the Bankhead Theater to help raise funds for disregard other areas. "We tages were the jobs-housing ments and generate jobs in business centers. Based on the trip. know the city's class A office inbalance, aging employ- supporting industries. the outcomes of the assess- Jonathan Grantham, Director of Bands, said, space attracts headquarters ment centers, weak local Actions include devel- ment, the city may later transit options, a growing oping a program to brand “Our performance will shine a national spotlight on and information technology work with property owners, businesses. This plan would threat from nearby com- Pleasanton as a center of businesses, providers, and Amador’s music program and all of the outstanding augment the solid base we munities in the retail area, innovation and initiate a other partners to identify achievements at our school and in our district." already have." and the city's permitting and campaign to educate resi- financing tools for the neces- Donations to help pay for the trip may be made Mayor Jerry Thorne de- approval process, which can dents of Pleasanton about sary improvements. online at www.amadormusic.org, or checks may clared, "I'm pleased with the be perceived as slow and the contributions of the busi- The third priority area be sent to Amador Friends of Music / Midwest results. We do need a discus- difficult. ness community to the city’s goal aims to sustain eco- Clinic, P.O. Box 602, Pleasanton, CA 94566. sion on the jobs-housing The lack of diversity in quality of life. nomic health and resilience Pleasanton is to be commended for supporting imbalance." housing is an issue with 64 The second priority area for the long- term. Actions its library and making sure that music is an Councilmember Jerry percent of the stock single focuses on environment and include initiatives to expand important part of its schools. Thorne added, "It is vital family detached, but about workforce. Srivastava points visits, improve the perfor- that we work on educat- half the households are 1 to 2 out that Pleasanton’s loca- mance of older retail cen- ing residents concerning a persons who may want other tion and supply of office and ters, encourage new retail strong business environment options. The city should flex space have allowed it to development, and leverage and how it impacts the qual- consider redevelopment attract a wide variety of em- the city’s cultural assets for ity of life." and infill development as ployers ranging from large economic development. Brown said it will be im- vacant locations dwindle. headquarters to small start- To accomplish this the Kaiser Medical Facility portant to keep in touch with Aging employment centers ups. However, many of the city will undertake an in- businesses and their needs. are inconsistent with evolv- existing centers lack nearby depth citywide retail analy- Opens In San Ramon The city should also con- ing worker preferences. housing and retail options sis to obtain quantitative Kaiser’s new San Ra- therapy, general radiology sider how what it approves Research shows that an in- and data infrastructure. The data on the performance of mon medical office build- and mammography, phar- in a business park impacts creasing number of workers goal is to facilitate the evo- individual shopping cen- ing opened last week. The macy and an injection clinic. residents, such as traffic, as prefer working in walkable, lution of business centers ters, and identify those that 3-story, 67,000 square foot The reproductive health well as the tax base. mixed-use districts and are through actions that include generate low retail sales. facility is located just off and sports medicine pro- Strategic Economics pre- more likely to prefer transit. land use and zoning updates, Some centers may consider I-680 at 2300 Camino Ra- grams will be the only ones pared the background report Mayor Jerry Thorne won- infrastructure upgrades, and redevelopment to housing or mon in the Bishop Ranch of their kind in Kaiser’s on which the strategic plan dered whether the recent the enhancement of bicycle, mixed use. Another action office park. Diablo Service Area, which is based. rezonings for high density pedestrian, and transit ame- will be for the city to pro- It has space for 42 physi- includes the Tri-Valley, ac- The background report housing were included in nities and services. actively work to retain and cians, emphasizing family cording to a Kaiser spokes- identified the advantages the analysis. The city will craft zoning attract current or potential and general medicine. For person. and disadvantages for eco- Ott said they were fac- and land use policies that retail anchors for Staples comparison, the two-story Kaiser-Permanente is nomic development in the tored into the report. How- create and maintain compet- Ranch. Livermore medical office the largest local medical building covers 70,000 provider, with 108,000 Tri- square feet and houses 30 Valley members. It has physicians. made tentative plans for a The San Ramon facility medical facility in Dublin, offers medical programs in possibly to be built later in Program to Deter Panhandling Among women’s health, dermatol- this decade. To date, there ogy, reproductive health, is no firm commitment or sports medicine, physical schedule. Proposals Under Evaluation in Livermore New Livermore police works in partnership with persons who camp illegally Project, Citizens Academy, chief, Michael Harris, re- local, state, and federal law on public and private prop- Site Security Surveys, and ported to the city council last enforcement agencies to erty interfere with the use National Night Out. They Session Focuses on week on the department's help solve serious crimes. It of such property, and may provide crime prevention efforts to further enhance gives community members even hinder or obstruct free information and training for the quality of life in the city. an opportunity to fight crime passage on public property. programs in the community. Money in Politics He declared, "I am im- and remain anonymous. Staff from Community and There are currently over 100 pressed by the quality of life Harris noted that staff Economic Development, active Neighborhood Watch Those concerned about murky realm of money in in Livermore. It's fantastic." from a number of city de- Public Works and Police Groups in Livermore. getting big money out of politics. Its agenda will fea- Harris talked about ongo- partments partner with coordinate to address illegal Volunteers supplement politics are invited to attend ture a highly informative and ing programs and proposed Livermore Downtown, Inc. camping. Staff is also in the and support police offi- the “Money Out! People thought-provoking video by new ordinances. The pre- on a broad range of pro- process of exploring the cers and civilian personnel. In!” forum being held by the Professor Lawrence Lessig, sentation included proposed grams and special events. development of a camping There are currently over 200 Livermore-Amador Valley who is a driving force in the actions, some of which are Staff will continue to partner ordinance. volunteers in the database League of Women Voters national campaign to em- under evaluation; others are with the downtown busi- Harris stated that a social with about 60 active. at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, power people over money. in the works. ness organization and the host ordinance could help in November 20, at the Liver- Speakers and panel mem- Other ongoing programs Among those proposed Responsible Hospitality In- preventing underage drink- more Library, 1188 South bers will include Stacy Ow- include abandoned vehicle would be the Crime Free Livermore Avenue. ens, campaign finance expert stitute to develop and imple- ing and save lives. A “Social abatement; graffiti abate- At its 2013 Convention, with The Henry Levy Group, Multi-Housing Program, an ment programs to reduce Host” is anyone who know- ment; public dumping; RV the LWVUS selected Money and Jay Costa, program di- internationally recognized negative impacts related to ingly hosts underage drink- camping in city lots; dilapi- in Politics as one of its top rector from Maplight.org, a crime prevention program alcohol and crowd manage- ing parties on property that dated, boarded and vacant priorities. The LAV League, non-profit campaign finance designed to reduce crime, ment in the downtown. they own, lease or otherwise buildings; abandoned shop- along with the Diablo Valley watchdog, as well as coali- drugs, and gangs on apart- A partnership is under control. A social host ordi- ping carts; and neighbor- and Berkeley Leagues, is tion representatives from ment properties. Under the evaluation involving com- nance assigns responsibility hood blight. partnering with a coalition other East Bay Leagues. program, community prop- munity service agencies that to those who knew or should The three officer special including Common Cause, The forum will explore: erty managers and owners would develop and imple- have known a drinking party operations unit reinstituted CA Clean Money Cam- the true nature of the threat can participate in a free ment a program that will was occurring on their prop- in 2012 is focusing on nar- paign, and other non-parti- of big money in politics to education and certification deter panhandling through erty. Anyone hosting a party cotic and gang problems. san organizations toward the democracy; who the givers program. A three-phase pro- public awareness and edu- would be required to verify Harris said that to date, the goal of reducing the power and the takers are; how much gram, it has been developed cation. As a part of this the age of guests, control unit has served 126 drug of money over voters in money is involved; how in an effort to reduce crime, process, staff will explore access to alcohol to those related search warrants, making public policy. Due you can follow the money; clean up rental properties, the development of an or- under 21, and supervise arrested 224 individuals, to the non-partisan commit- and what can be done to improve quality of life, and dinance that would prohibit minors. Anyone allowing 56 of which were gang af- ment of the coalition, politi- address this situation. The increase property values aggressive and unsafe pan- minors (under 21) to drink filiated and removed 28 drug cal organizations cannot be public is invited to attend Another program being handling. alcohol would be held ac- endangered children from members. this event. For further infor- considered is Crime Stop- Illegal camping often re- countable. homes. They have recovered The November 20 forum mation about the forum or pers, a citizen-operated, sults in creating a public nui- Harris told the council will provide insight into the to RSVP, contact Joyce at firearms and drugs. non-profit organization that sance, Harris said. At times, that the there are areas in the 292-4144. Twenty-five percent of police department that are the search warrants were being evaluated. The depart- served on repeat offenders. ment is currently reviewing The newly enacted drug nui- the way the police depart- sance abatement ordinance ment collects, analyzes and will provide the department responds to crime data. 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The Livermore Mavericks Fastpitch 12U team took It was a great Sunday as (SMSC (St. Michael/St. Charles) Livermore Fusion U14 girls soccer team, The Raptors, finished second place at the Winter Classic tournament in the season at 9-1 with a final win over the El Cerrito Stingrays Fremont November 2/3. The girls played great defense girls U11 CYO basketball team, "Thunder," came away on Saturday. Their win clinched first place for the Raptors in and everyone contributed to the offensive effort, with a 16 to 8 victory over St. Isidore of Danville. Pictured the NorCal Premier Soccer League 2013 U14G Nickel Division slamming fifty hits on the weekend. Pictured are (back, are (back from left) Coach Mike Locatelli, Assistant prevailing over Pleasanton Rage, Danville Mustangs and El from left) Steve Pepperdine, Doug Roberts and John Coach Brian Cox; (front) Olivia Turner, Justine Locatelli, Cerrito Stingrays. The Raptors had an incredibly strong Sprugasci; (middle) Melanie Laronde, Kylie Roberts, Wyatt Nostrand, Nina Fillari, Peyton McGrail, Melanie season dominating in the pitch. The offensive players: Brianna Wheelock, Rachael Gomez, Ally Gordon, Jay Branda, Alana Cox; not pictured: Mina Thompson and Ashley Derdak, Ellie Deuell, Abby DeVries, and Cassie Ward continued to find the back of the net each game. The Louangrath, Megan Shehab, Ally Sprugasci; (front) Gianna DeMayo. tenacious midfielders: Katie Carmichael, Kendall Korhummell, Anna Ramirez, Emily Andrassy and Mackenzie Wallace. Amanda Plant, Maggie Rosendin, and Jenny Stoner set their offense up for shot after shot while clearing danger to take the pressure off of defense. The Raptors' stalwart defensive players: Tegan Borg, Carly Estevez, Marie Linney, Riley Male, Audrey Redell, and Keeper “The Wall” Candace Rho shut down best efforts of their opponents only allowing 8 meager goals the entire season. Coaches Kevin Rho and Todd Ward as well as Pro-Coach trainer Nelly Santana were instrumental in the success of the season. Team Manager Gabi Rho kept everyone organized. Pictured are (top row) Coach Nelly Santana, Tegan Borg, Katie Carmichael, Coach Todd Ward, Abby DeVries, Jenny Stoner, and Coach Kevin Rho; (middle) Ellie Deuell, Maggie Rosendin, Ashley Derdak, Candace Rho, Amanda Plant, and Audrey Redell; (front) Carly Estevez, Cassie Ward, Kendall Korhummell, Marie Linney, and Alyssa Salvetti. Pictured is West Coast Wild forward Hanna Beauchamp crossing a ball. Pleasanton RAGE Team Chaos finished its season in first place of the U19 D4 Traveling House League, with an undefeated 9-0 record. Chaos scored 32 goals and allowed only 6 to the opposition. In the final game, Chaos scored in the last 5 minutes to notch a 2-1 victory over a strong Pleasanton Renegades team. Chaos team members are: Emily Tsivikas, Sarah Thielen, Jenn Teitell, Katie Scalzo, Jillian Quintanal, Sophia Nekrawesh, Annalise Miller, Kaitlin Mallie, Carly Krakauer, Amanda Jorgenson, Cassidy Holmes, Meghan Fletcher, Jill Eicher, Kelly Duncan, Jessica Cho, Lexi Campisi, Katie Buote, Andrea Bright, Mandy Boyden, Andrea Arden and Moira Andrews; Coaches Dan Campisi, Russ Thielen and Jake Krakauer.

Livermore Junior Football League’s annual all-star weekend was held at Granada High School this past Saturday. During all-star weekend, all of the players in each division (junior, intermediate, advanced and senior) vote half of the players from their teams to participate in the all-star games. Coaches and parents do not select the all-stars. Once selected, the all-stars in each division West Coast Soccer Club U9 Krew, finished out the regular form two teams who practice for one week and play each season with a league match against Bay Oaks Bombers Blue other on Saturday. Pictured is Junior Division's Zach in Alameda. Early in the match, Krew and Bombers pushed the ball back and forth across the field. With a fast break Sandoval rolling out for a pass. The lower photo shows down the field, Taryn Richey drove the ball towards the goal Advanced Division's JJ Knight on the carry. and made a quick pass to Leslie Mangskau, who then made an amazing kick over the Bomber’s goalkeeper and into the goal. Krew’s defense held Bomber’s scoreless and the score after the first half was Krew 1, Bombers 0. Despite several Pictured is West Coast Wrath's Tyler Enderline powering a shots on goal, Krew was unable to score in the second half, shot on goal. but Krew’s defense continued to hold Bomber’s at bay. The match ended under the lights with Krew winning 1 – 0. Krew now moves on to State Cup semi-finals next weekend Pleasanton Ballistic woke up and forced Tracy to pick-up in Manteca as they face Chelsea FCA on November 16, at Pleasanton Ballistic United So- their game. Tracy again was the first to cer Club (BUSC) U19 Select: In a tale strike. Wicked responded with Kayla 1:20 p.m. Pictured is Taryn Richey, Leslie Mangskau and of two halves, the Select had their four Lindsay playing to ball to Kalyn Ganz MacKenzie Wherry moving the ball down the field to goal. game unbeaten streak snapped with a for Wicked’s first goal. Adi Ruiz was 2-1 loss to the Mustang Revolution. In next to respond with an assist from the first half, the Select were flat and Misha Brewster. Adi Ruiz stepped up the Revolution sought to capitalize, to a free kick 25 yards and launched bringing heavy pressure, resulting in an unstoppable laser to the far post. numerous corner kicks but without The game ended in a 3-3 tie. result. Finally, a defensive breakdown West Coast Wicked (U16 Girls) in front of the net left the Revolution finished the State Cup group stage with a tap-in and a 1-0 halftime lead. with a beautiful team effort win over The Select came out much better El Dorado Hills Sapphire. Kalyn Ganz in the second half, fending off the played an especially inspired game Revolution attack and building several with 3 assists and 1 goal. She opened of their own. An early fluke goal put the up with a break away run from middle Select in a 2-0 hole, but they did not field taking a shot on goal too hot for back down. Playing without subs due the keeper to handle, Misha Brewster to injuries, the 11 on the field tested the picked up the bobble and slipped it in Mustang defense repeatedly until they the back of the net for the opening goal. finally broke through. Ogb Kanu had Next Kayla Lindsay took a ball in the a blast on net that was parried by the 12 played it to Emma Halsch who sent Mustang GK but not corralled. Grant it back to Ganz who buried it in the Petrie cleaned it up to cut the deficit to corner. Ganz next fed the ball to Misha 2-1. The Select gamely fought on, but Brewster who beat the defender then could not find the equalizer. picked her spot and placed the ball in The Select (9-8-2, 2-3-2 Nor- the back of the net. Kalyn Ganz again Cal) close out their season at home took possession of the ball and used vs Turlock. her foot work to beat a few players U9: Deportivo vs. RCD Espan- then played a through ball to Sophie yol: Zidane Sellami started the game Shokoor. Shokoor broke free of the off with a goal for Deportivo. Ethan defense, drew the keeper to the right Jackson stayed strong in defense. then placed the ball in the far left corner. Kadin Sellami and Derek Wang Meena Serrano finished the scoring helped the offense with a goal each. drive for the Wicked with a composed Ca'trale Hart was able to send the ball strike to find the back of the net. Each through Espanyol's strong defense Wicked goal was followed by a short and score. This was an exciting game “for Jordan," in reference to Jordan and a well played one by both teams. Volponi who injured her ankle in the Top Offensive Players: Ca'trale Hart, game the day before. Nadia Ranagan, Zidane Sellami, Mathew Dickman; Claire Soule, Shannon Holt, Macken- Top Defensive Players: Kadin Sellami, zie Paulo and Kate Chase played with Derek Wang, Ethan Jackson. extra high levels of energy trading off between midfield and defense. Morgan Hall and Jazmynn Merchant were the West Coast Soccer constants in the defensive line using West Coast Wicked (U16 Girls) speed and stamina and directed by ended league play in a derby with Keeper Sam Gruczelak to break down The West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy Tracy Havoc. Wicked had a slow start the offensive attacks. Final result 5-1. The West Coast Wildfire U14G premier girls captured in the first half and allowed Havoc Wicked will continue on in state cup compulsory gymnasts competed at the Disco-Tech the top spot in round one of Norcal State Cup group the initial goal. The second half was after the high school season. different game all together as Wicked West Coast Wild come from Invitational in Rancho Cordova, California. Pictured are this past weekend with a 3-0 win over the Heritage behind to tie Davis Legacy. West the Level 5 team (top photo) and the Level 4 competitors Nighthawks. The Wildfire beat out the Nighthawks, (bottom photo). DeAnza Force Blue, and Santa Rosa United Tsunami for the top seed in round two play which begins next spring. Pictured is outside mid-fielder, Isabella Barbero, powering through two defenders to move the ball into open space. Isabella scored one of the three goals in the game against Heritage. The Independent, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 - PAGE 7

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Foothill High School defeated Amador Valley 41-14 in the EBAL varsity football Photo - Doug Jorgensen league finale. Both teams move on to the CIF North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs. Granada High and Livermore High school varsity girls water polo teams faced each Amador Valley will take on Granada High at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15. Foothill plays Freedom other in the second round of the North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs. Granada High at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16. moved on to the semifinals with a 6 to 3 win. They played San Ramon Valley on Wed., Nov. 13 for the right to play for the title in a game set for Nov. 16 at Acalanes High School. Monte Vista and Las Lomas played in the other semifinal match up.

The Level 5 team finished in 3rd place. Level 3 individual results: Young- er-Ainsley Wade tied for 6th on Uneven Bars, 6th on floor, and 10th in All Around. Keira Howard placed 8th on Vault, 10th on Balance Beam, 2nd on Floor, placed 1st on Uneven Bars and 4th in All Around. Nitika Chand placed 7th on Floor, 3rd on Uneven Bars, 4th on Balance Beam, 7th on Vault, and and placed 3rd in All Around. Anne-Sophie Laliberte placed 10th on vault and 9th on floor. Middle B-Isabel McGaughy placed 3rd on Vault, tied for 9th on Floor, and placed 9th in All Around. Older-Mia Reeve placed 7th on Beam. Aria Spaulding tied for 8th place on Vault, 5th on Uneven Bars, tied for 8th on beam, placed 8th on floor, and tied for 6th in All Around. Zoe White placed 5th on floor. Level 4 individual results: Young- er- McKenzie Meyn placed 4th on Floor, 3rd on Vault, 3rd on beam, 5th on bars and 2nd All Around. Middle- Amelia Liao tied for 6th on bars. Older-Amanda Kim placed 2nd on bars with a 9.4. Level 5 individual results: Younger - Lauren Swenson-Lennox placed 5th on Vault, 2nd on Uneven Bars, 2nd on Balance Beam, and 4th in All Around. Megan Brennan placed 4th on beam, Photo - Doug Jorgensen 5th on floor and 8th All Around. Livermore High School's Jackson Crose (top photo) ran to Middle-Lydia Muentz placed 7th on Livermore High School played Granada High School in the last varsity football game vault, 4th on Balance Beam, 6th on a 3rd place finish at the boys' varsity EBAL Cross Country of the season. The game was dedicated as a Military Appreciation Game. “This game floor and tied for 5th in All Around. Championships, earning boys' varsity first team All-League Kamryn O'Reilly placed 6th on bars. honors. Alexandra Hernandez ran to a 3rd place finish in the is played just before Veterans Day weekend and it’s a great way for the community Older-Audrey Ong placed 1st on to honor all of our Military,” said James Petersdorf, Livermore High Athletic Director. Uneven Bars, 2nd on Balance Beam, girls' varsity division, earning first team All-league honors. 7th on Floor, and 3rd in All Around. The race was held November 8 at Shadow Cliffs Regional With the help of the Livermore recruiting office of the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps Park. Livermore High School boy's varsity athletes Tyler and and Navy personnel there was a display of military static equipment. Livermore Vice Livermore National Todd Olson also earned All-League honors with 4th and 7th Mayor Stu Gary gave the opening welcome for the varsity game, followed by the U.S. Livermore National Little League is holding a walk-in registration on place finishes. Marine Corps Honor Guard presenting the flag and the National Anthem sung by Saturday November 16th at Mt. Mikes three students from Livermore High School. Pizza on Vasco Rd. from 12-4pm. Please bring a copy of birth certificate team in their hard fought battle against and proof of residency when register- Ceres. Goalie, Brianne Radliff made ing. Registration is open for players some amazing fingertip saves to keep who will be on or before April 30, the score at 1-0 in the first half. Early 2014 ages 4-16. For more details visit in the second half, Ceres tied the game our website www.eteamz.com.LNLL 1-1. Wrath forward, Janessa Sanchez battled for possession and played the ball to Savannah for the Wrath’s Girls Softball second goal, 2-1. The final goal was LGSA Registration: Livermore an impressive header goal, by Lindsey Girls Softball Association welcomes Philips, setting the score at 3-1. all Livermore girls aged 5-18, no ex- perience necessary. Online registration is open now at LivermoreGirlsSoftball. CYO Basketball org, or register in person on November On Sunday, St. Michael's/St. 20 from 6-9pm at Joe Michell School. Charles (SMSC) CYO Boys' 7th Grade Visit the website or email registra- 715, aka Spartans, were outscored by [email protected] for St. Isidore (718), but not without the more information. Spartans first demonstrating great teamwork. Spartans' top scorers included Jacob Blaha, Daniel Pryor, PGSL - Registration Lacrosse in Livermore Fastpitch Tryouts Max Bauer, and Hadi Zeid. Defensive 2014 Registration is now open for Learn to play the fastest game on The Mavericks’ Fastpitch 12U kudos go to Brandon Bruns, Aden all divisions in the Pleasanton Phantom two feet. Registration for the Liver- team will be holding tryouts December Cavalcanti and Gabriel Parrish for Girls Softball League. All girls living more Phantom Lacrosse Spring 2014 8, 2013 from 10 to noon. Please arrive their excellent rebounding skills. Top in Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol are season is still open but spots on teams 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. scorers for St. Isidore included Nima eligible to play. Visit the PGSL website are filling fast. Boy’s rules teams are The league is looking for players born Ashrafi, Colton Catalli, Gavin Foote for registration information (www. forming for players born between in 2001 or 2002. Please check the and Connor Pletkin. pleasantonsoftball.org). Register by September 1, 1998 and August 31, website at www.mavericksfastpitch. December 1, 2013 to avoid a late fee. 2006. Boy’s rules team are open to com for more information about the For more information, contact PGSL both boys and girls. The season runs Mavericks and send an e-mail to WCOGA Gymnastics Registrar-Kris Jernstedt. Evalua- early-January through May. For more [email protected] for West Coast Olympic Gymnastics tions for grades 3-8 are scheduled information and to register on-line go more information regarding the tryout. Academy compulsory gymnasts com- for December 7-8, 2013. Times and to www.phantomlacrosse.org. peted at the Disco-Tech Invitational location TBD. 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U15 West Coast Wonder girls took home the Pacer Prestige FranCIsCo West Coast Wicked's Meena Serrano take the ball off the Tournament for the second year in a row last weekend, then In Sapphire defender then used her speed and foot skills traveled to Merced for NPL league play on Sunday November to beat the remaining defender before driving the ball 3rd. It was a very physical game but West Coast Wonder PLeasanTon endured the pressure and came out on top 2-0 vs a scrappy to the back of the net. Merced United squad. Collette Mardirossian was taken down change the world from here in the box but stood tall and scored the penalty kick to give Coast Wild hosted Davis Legacy in the girls played Mustang Rampage. Livermore at Altamont Creek field It was a physical game against the the Wonder the lead. Lauren Sandy (pictured) would put the for NPL league play. National Premier Rampage. West Coast scored the first team ahead in the second half near the final whistle to finish League is the highest level of soccer goal when Savannah Seals took the ball the game off with a 2-0 result. GK Sonia Nichols turned away competition in California. Davis down and made a beautiful cross to the New Bachelor Degree Program would score on a half chance, but middle, where Tyler Enderlein was in several good shots from the opposition. The Wonder played team Wild did not let it phase them as perfect position to knock it in the goal. some great team defense to secure the shut out. Next up in Health Services at the they continued to work to get the goal Mustang worked hard in their attempt University of San Francisco in Pleasanton back. Miciah Madison fired a shot past to tie up the game, but the Wrath de- team Wonder resumes play with two tough games, Saturday the Davis GK just after halftime to tie fense of Aryanna Shokoor, Francesca vs Northbay for NPL league play and Sunday vs Argentina the score at 1-1. Wild would keep the Hyde, Kaylie Lawsen, Kylie Karter, pressure on but was unable to score Steffanie Angelo and Regan Mah did FSC for State Cup group play. InformatIon meetIng the go-ahead goal leaving the result a great job shutting them down. With at the USF PleaSaNtoN CaMPUS at 1 a piece. With this tie the Wild only minutes left, Kate Wallace played remain in second place just one point a fabulous through ball to Savannah Wednesday, november 20, 5:30pm behind Santa Clara Sporting White Seals as she went to goal, ending the EJ Cattle & Feed Supply in the NPL league standings. Next up game with a 2-0 win. • Hay & Bagged Grain • Mallard Creek Bedding for Wild, Coach Dayak who has been Sunday, the Wrath travelled for learn more or to RSVP call 925.867.2711 broadcasting live college matches for State Cup play, taking on the Ceres • ELK Grove Stable Mix • Hawkins Panels and Stalls visit www.usfca.edu/pleasanton the WCC has arranged for Univer- Earthquakes Red. Wrath came out • Buckaroo Leather Products sity of San Francisco head coach Jim strong, as midfielders Tyler Ender- or email [email protected] Millinder and his staff, University of lein, Kate Wallace, Allyssa George, Santa Clara, UOP, Chico State and Stan Steffanie Angelo and Abby Hoobing We deliver, stack & more! (925) 960-9074 State staff to watch these outstanding put together some great passing. They Directions: Take N. Livermore under freeway to young players at training nest week. were quickly rewarded with their first Manning to Carneal Road 6 miles U13 West Coast Wrath played goal when Allyssa George made a Hours: Wed - Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 9am to 2pm, Closed Mon & Tue excellent soccer this weekend and left cross, to Savannah. The Wrath came out with two wins. Saturday, communicated well and worked as a Bring in ad for 10% Discount. Discount good till 11/30/13. PAGE 8 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 14, 2013

(continuedHOUSING from page one) development at the current sible for obtaining the re- and easily accessible." rental payments. mainder of funding required Councilmember Jerry As proposed, the project to build the project, as well Pentin, who served on the includes 81 single story cot- as work with Housing and task force, commented, tages. The remainder of the Urban Development (HUD). "This is a project whose housing would be contained Approval of the agency is time has come." in 2 and 3 story structures required to demolish Kot- The other councilmem- that would also include on- tinger Place. ber who served on the task site management, offices, Dolores Bengston, a force, Cheryl Cook-Kallio, and common areas. member of the task force, stated, "This will make a The city will loan the stated, "We have arrived at small dent in a huge need. It developer and future opera- a great project that meets provides safe housing and tors of the project, MidPen, the goals of the task force." is large enough to provide $10 million from its in-lieu Affordable housing advo- on-site services. Pleasanton housing fund. The initial cate Christine Steiner noted Gardens is making an amaz- loan would be $2.8 million that every dollar the city puts ing gift of land to the city." to finance design, engineer- into the project will help. Councilmember Karla ing and relocation of current "The need for such housing Brown added, "This type of tenants. There is a schedule will be growing." housing is exactly what the to pay back the loan. How- Tim Hunt, president of in lieu fund was established ever, if the cash flow were the Pleasanton Gardens to provide. Former council- not sufficient, the loan would board, stated, "This project member Cindy McGovern be forgiven, assistant city doubles the units and gets fought long and hard for a manager Steve Bocian told rid of the old studio housing. better plan. This is a better the city council. There is more storage. The plan." Pleasanton’s Callippe Preserve Golf Course MidPen will be respon- units are energy efficient Pleasanton's Golf Course Recognized Vehicle Buyback Program Re-Launched Alameda County Super- fuel efficient vehicles and portion of a motor vehicle For Environmental Excellence visor Scott Haggerty has eliminating old, inefficient registration statewide fee announced the re-launch of polluting vehicles from op- designated for air quality Callippe Preserve Golf resources. Golf courses from tain sanctuary status, and is being recognized for Envi- a vehicle buyback program eration. This program pro- programs. The program of- Course in Pleasanton has the United States, Africa, for old, air-polluting motor ronmental Stewardship by vides a $1,000 incentive to fers $1,000 for 1994 and retained its designation as Australia, Canada, Central vehicles funded through the owners of these old vehicles older vehicles. They must a Certified Audubon Coop- America, Europe, Mexico, Audubon International. Bay Area Air Quality Man- to do so.” Supervisor Hag- be operable and registered erative Sanctuary through and Southeast Asia partici- Callippe Preserve Golf agement District. gerty serves as chair of the with the Department of Mo- Audubon International. The pate in the program. Course was developed as “The single largest source Mobile Source Committee tor Vehicles for the past 24 course was designated a In order to achieve cer- part of a cooperative effort of air pollution in California of BAAQMD, the agency months with a current smog Certified Audubon Coopera- tification, courses must to create an 18-hole golf is from automobiles and responsible for managing air check certificate. tive Sanctuary in 2006 and demonstrate a high level of course, hiking and equestri- small trucks,” said Hag- quality in the 9-county Bay Details about the pro- is one of 889 courses world- environmental quality in the an trails, endangered species gerty. “Reducing the impacts Area region. gram can be obtained at the wide to receive the honor. areas of environmental plan- habitat, wetland establish- from motor vehicles requires BAAQMD has desig- following website http:// The Audubon Coopera- ning, wildlife and habitat ment, and dedicated graz- multiple approaches – pro- nated $7 million for the pro- www.baaqmd.gov/divisions/ tive Sanctuary Program management, outreach and ing land. The course site is ducing cleaner, and more gram through the region’s strategic-incentives/on- for Golf Courses, endorsed education, chemical use a protected habitat for the road-vehicles/vbb.aspx or by the United States Golf reduction and safety, water federally endangered Cal- by contacting the operators Association, provides infor- conservation, and water lippe Silverspot Butterfly Nordstrom Rack Set of the program – Environ- mation and guidance on the quality management. and the California Tiger mental Engineering Services preservation and enhance- Callippe Preserve Golf Salamander, and the feder- (855) 343-7314 and Pick-n- For Dublin in 2015 Pull (800) 727-2708. ment of wildlife habitats Course Superintendent Tom ally threatened California A Nordstrom Rack at the Rack. "We know our cus- and the protection of natural Doyle led the effort to main- Red Legged Frog. Village at Dublin is expected tomers want great fashion to open in the fall of 2015. at great prices. We are go- The Seattle-based retailer ing to work hard to exceed BOND MEASURE said that the store will oc- their expectations at our new (continued from page one) cupy 35,000 square feet in a location in Dublin." planned development at the Pete Knoedler, senior wondered if the park dis- need to renew its parcel tax possibility." Reserve Our Lovely trict and city would be part Building a “volunteer corner of Hacienda Drive vice president of invest- in the near future. and Dublin Boulevard. ments at Regency Centers, Grounds for Your of any bond measure. Previ- He said that voters will army” is an essential compo- Another tenant, Whole said, "The center meets the Special Celebration ously, the three agencies had look at one thing in consid- nent of an effective and suc- Foods, will be anchoring a area's growing demand for or Wedding combined to pass a bond ering a bond measure - what cessful tax election. While total of 152,000 square feet specialty retailers and gro- measure. The city financed the district plans to do with the District cannot advocate 1356 S. Livermore Ave. of commercial property in cers. It is well situated to Hours: Tue-Fri 12-2pm, the library, the park district the money. "The more spe- for the measure, it can iden- the development, which serve Dublin and the sur- the community center. cific, the greater the chance tify people including teach- Sat-Sun 12-4:30pm, is being built by Regency rounding Tri-Valley area, Mon-Closed Consultant Larry Tramu- voters will support it." ers, administrators, and staff Centers. The firm is not con- which has a very high day- tola of Tramutola Advisors Tramutola added, "I've (who can volunteer on their nected to the ownership of time population." (925) 447-8941 said he would look into never found a community own time), who may want to the Regency Cinemas east whether the other two agen- that is anti-school bond if work on the campaign. He of the Village. cies want to be part of a bond you can show the money will added that with more voters The Nordstrom Rack measure. "The issue needs to be spent in the community." using mail ballots, commu- will be three miles from the Livermore Cinemas be resolved soon." The second most impor- nication has to begin earlier. company's full-line Nord- best man holiday (r) dlp 12:40 3:50 6:55 9:40 Tramutola said that one tant step is to have resources The first step will be thor: the dark world (pg13) dlp-cc 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 strom store in Stoneridge thor: the dark world (pg13) dlp-dbox 11:45 2:30 5:30 8:30 factor that the board should in place to communicate the for the district to conduct a Mall. Nordstrom Rack is thor: the dark world (pg13) dlp-3d-cc 12:20 3:15 6:15 9:10 consider in determining how plan to likely voters. "Time school-by-school site analy- the off-price retail division ender’s game (pg13) dlp 1:30 4:15 7:10 9:50 to proceed with a bond mea- is of the most importance, if sis. While not every school of Nordstrom, Inc. A news free birds (pg) dlp 12:10 2:30 4:45 7:05 9:20 sure is that the district may you're looking at June as a needs to be included in the release says that the Rack Las Vegas (pg13) dlp 1:20 4:10 7:15 9:55 bond, there is an issue of stores offer customers "a jackass: bad grandpa (r) dlp 12:05 2:25 4:50 7:25 9:55 equality, said Tramutola. wide selection of on-trend captain phillips (PG13) dlp 12:35 3:40 6:45 9:40 A core value spending apparel, accessories, and Gravity (pg13) DLP -3d 1:05 3:30 6:10 8:45 Gravity (pg13) dlp 11:50 2:15 4:40 7:20 9:50 plan approved by the board shoes at an everyday savings about time (r) dlp 1:15 4:05 6:50 9:35 includes a need to provide of 30-70 percent off regular (continuedFIREFIGHTER from page one) 12 years a slave (r) dlp 12:30 3:35 6:40 9:45 campuses that aren't the prices." Thursday, November 21: with the U.S. Forest Service for Utilities Hazards and same, but are of the same "The Rack carries mer- hunger games double feature 5:15 in 1988. He graduated from Safety; Program director for value. When walking into a chandise from Nordstrom hunger games: catching fire (pg13) dlp 8:00 9:00 Shasta College in 1990 with school, there should be the stores and Nordstrom.com, hunger games: catching fire (pg13) dlp-dbox 8:30 ensuring LPFD fleet meets as well as specially pur- delivery man (pg13) dlp 8:00 a degree in Fire Science. annual operating standards. perception that it is a great place no matter where it is chased items from many of He spent 10 years at the El Donations for the Chen- the top brands sold at Nor- Dorado Hills Fire Depart- located. kovich family may be made Once the needs are dstrom," says the release. ment where he worked as a by visiting any Bank of known, a public opinion There are also Nordstrom Firefighter and as an Engi- America branch and donat- poll would be conducted to Racks in San Leandro and neer. In 2000, Paul joined the ing to the Chenkovich Fam- determine if the district is Fremont, and a new one Livermore-Pleasanton Fire ily Account #164110012484 on the right track. The poll that opened in September in Department as a Firefighter. or donations can be mailed would identify whether it is Pleasant Hill. SAN FRANCISCO He promoted to the rank to: Livermore-Pleasanton feasible to pass a local bond, "We've been thrilled with of Engineer and then to Firefighters Foundation, determine how best to pack- the customer response as CHRONICLE Captain. In July of 2010, C/O Chenkovich Family, age the measure for success, we've continued to grow the Paul was diagnosed with 4847 Hopyard Rd, Suite 4 and gather the information Rack throughout the East job related brain cancer. Bay," said Geevy Thomas, PMB 303, Pleasanton, Ca. needed to successfully plan president of Nordstrom WINE Paul underwent surgery, 94588-2713 for, prepare, and communi- COMPETITION chemotherapy and radiation Those viewing the pro- cate with voters about the 2014 in the battle against cancer. cession are encouraged measure. He fought courageously to show their respects by In evaluating whether when it was time to fight, but holding American flags. a June or November date was graceful in his passing, Firefighters and law enforce- is preferable, Tramutola sharing a tear or a hug with ment will do their best to said that each election is those close to him right until minimize the impact on the unique. The district should his last days. streets utilized, however, look at the measures it may CALL FOR ENTRIES In addition to his passion traffic delays during the pro- be competing against. For The largest competition of American wines in the world example, Alameda County for the fire service, what cession should be expected. is proposing to have tax ENTRY FORMS AND INFORMATION AT Paul most enjoyed was the The procession will start at 4550 East Avenue at measures on both ballots. WINEJUDGING.COM time he spent with his fam- The general election in No- ily. He also enjoyed soccer, 9:30am and finish at 3999 ENTRY DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 25, 2013 Bernal Av at approximately vember includes city and woodworking, gardening school district offices. and road trips with his mo- 10:45am. The course will be:East Avenue (west) to Superintendent Kelly torcycle club. South Livermore Avenue Bowers said that the district Paul was a highly re- (north) to Junction Avenue is starting the needs as- spected member of the (west) to Rincon Avenue sessment. That will be fol- Livermore-Pleasanton Fire (north) to Portola Avenue lowed by a financial analy- Department, and worked (west) to Airway Bl (east) sis. There would likely be to improve firefighter and to Isabel Avenue (south) to two polls conducted. One community safety through West Jack London/Stoner- would be a litmus test, the programs he was involved second would include more idge Dr. (east) to Santa Rita Shepherd’s Gate with. These include: Child Rd (south) to Valley Bl detailed questions, such as Safety Seat Program where (southeast) to Stanley Bl/ how voting on a parcel tax New Outlet Thrift Store he was a co-founder; Every First St (south) to and Bernal and bond measure close 15 Minutes; Lead Instructor Ave (east). together would influence a 1635 Chestnut Street 1362 Railroad Avenue voter. Livermore Livermore Hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

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DUBLIN Benson said that just operat- Parks, which was built dur- times over in the long run." Signing the agreement (continued from page one) ing part-time from its small, ing World War II, "looks like Haubert stated, "I hope ends a standoff between study for the land. SunCal The plan changed some- portable facility in emerald a movie set. The buildings we see many more projects Dublin and Stopwaste.org. came into the picture in what over the years, but Glen Park, the museum has look like they are falling that we can partner on. This Dublin said that StopWaste. 2008, after being selected by retained much of its vision, been able to bring in 25 apart. It looks terrible. I is what good government is org does not have the author- the Army to pilot the project. said Sbranti. A large central schools from the Tri-Valley consider the plan a redevel- about, working together," ity to force Dublin and its The community's desire park is one feature retained. cities. Once there is a perma- opment of the area. It's close said Haubert. waste hauler to collect the to develop some of Camp "There is much less density nent facility, the region that to BART and 580. It's huge CITY WILL FOOT BILL fee. StopWaste said it did Parks dates back even fur- than in the original, but we the museum serves may be for the economic growth of FOR GARBAGE FEE have the authority. ther. Councilmember Kevin still capture appropriate den- expanded, she said. Funds our city." The council voted 4-1 to As a result, the two par- Hart said, "This has been sity off Dublin Boulevard, still have to be obtained to Vice mayor Don Biddle sign an agreement with Stop- ties agreed that the city a vision since the city was close to public transit," said build it. said, "This is a critical proj- waste.org to pay $35,000 for would collect the fee for incorporated (in 1982). This Sbranti. He also cited the Another speaker, San Ra- ect. This will tie our city a special benchmark fee for three years. During that (land) used to be considered future linking of Scarlett mon resident Ed Duarte, said together." its residents and businesses time, StopWaste.com. will Pleasanton. As we extended Drive to Dublin Boulevard he was speaking in support $300,000 FOR for the next three years. "take certain actions to eval- down Dublin Boulevard, we as "critical" for traffic cir- of the plan as a small busi- SCHOOL THEATER The fee is required by uate the appropriateness of couldn't go any farther than culation. nessman, not as a DSRSD The council also ap- StopWaste.org from all cit- the fee, with the city retain- where IHOP is now located." Councilmember David director. He said that the proved allocation of ies that have entered into a ing its legal assertion that Former Mayor Janet Haubert, a former school economic ripple effect of $300,000 from the city's joint powers agreement that it cannot be compelled to Lockhart and former Couci- board member, said that the Dublin Crossings will be reserve designated for co- purports to provide a cen- collect the fee," says a staff lmember Kasie Hildenbrand city "will see a pinch" during Valleywide. operation with the school tralized clearinghouse with report. were in the audience. Both development when "houses One speaker told the district on specific projects. enough clout to obtain more Sbranti pointed out that served on the council during will be on the ground before council that there should be a The council already had grant money for participants the council's resolution in- the long planning process. the school is built. We need military museum, in view of allocated $300,000 for im- in dealing with reducing the cludes a clause that says, Lockhart addressed the to work with the school dis- the history of Camp Parks. provements to tennis courts, waste stream. "whereas the waste authority council. "This is the greatest trict. We will get through it." He suggested using street which have been completed. The benchmark fee does not have the legal au- infill project that Dublin will Haubert said, "I am really names that memorialize Money for the theater would pay for data tracking thority in its power to collect ever have the opportunity excited about the Children's military history associated will purchase a grand piano, so that each resident could the fee…" to produce. This has been Museum," which is slated with the location. acoustical improvements, see how to improve his or Hart said that he recog- talked about, dreamed about, for the community park site Councilmember Abe choral risers, an LED screen her own diversion of more nized that StopWaste will and been in community with access near Dublin Gupta stated, "The project installed outside the main recyclable materials out of come back to the city after conversations, leading up to Boulevard. "This is a crown will redefine the city. Based lobby entrance, and other the collections bound for three months, but "I'm vot- tonight," said Lockhart. jewel for Dublin and the Tri- on its location, it bridges the things. landfills. ing 'no.' I don't believe they Mayor Tim Sbranti was Valley," he said. east and west sides. It will Gupta said that the addi- In the data, the refuse have the authority." on the council in 2003 when Supporters of the Valley bridge the gap (in) this vast tions from city money will customer would make a Haubert called the agree- the GPA process started. He Children's Museum (VCM) expanse that we drive to get "make it a much more viable comparison to a "general ment "a smart compromise. said, "No one got everything were in the audience. Three from one Target store to our venue. It's a great way to person in the community, " We are not doing this be- they wanted, but this is a spoke at the podium. VCM other Target." spend a little bit more, and not to their neighbors, said a cause we are beholden to project I can support." operations president Dawn Gupta said that Camp get that money back many city staff member. StopWaste."

Police Academy SWAT, Narcotics Investiga- at srevel-whitaker@cityofpleas- Please visit the website for Area Recreation and Park Dis- of the year. The gala includes Enrollment is now open for tions, Crime Prevention, Traffic antonca.gov. more information www.KAH- trict ranger staff. music, dancing, dinner, beads, the 2014 session of the Pleasan- Enforcement, K-9’s, Evidence BayArea.org. Meet Ranger Patti Cole at 8 live auctions, and more. It will ton Police Department Citizens’ Collection, Use of Force Issues, a.m. at Marlin Pound Park, 2010 be held on Friday, March 7, Police Academy. It begins on Animal Services and the DARE Philippine Relief Effort Bluebell Drive. 2013, 6:00 to 11 p.m. at Casa program. The devastation caused by Help with Computers It’s time for an autumn trip to Real at Ruby Hill Winery, 410 Thursday, January 9, 2014 and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philip- Need help with downloading concludes on April 15, 2014. This program is open to the north side of town in search Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. adults only. Applicants will be pines is unimaginable. Kids E-Books from the library to of seasonal migrants. Over the Ragin’ Cajun is the annual This will be the 22nd Citizens’ Against Hunger Bay Area is your E-Reader, sending E-mail Academy the Department has carefully screened and partici- years, these programs have fundraiser event for the Sandra pants must live or work in the holding packing events on Sat- attachments, social networking, documented numerous duck and J Wing Healing Therapies Foun- presented since its inception urday Nov. 16th. Starting at 9 blogging, general internet ques- in 2000. City of Pleasanton. They must be wading bird species here as well dation, a non-profit organization free of any felony convictions, am, 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm. Come tions, or ??? as a variety of other birds. There that provides cancer patients in The goals of the program are and pack or help by donating The Pleasanton Library of- to create closer partnerships with have no misdemeanor arrests will be some binoculars to lend the East Bay Tri-Valley area within one year of application, and paying for those who will fers assistance on Tuesdays from for those who don’t have them. with financial assistance for the public, explain law enforce- pack for you. 5 to 6:30 p.m. ment procedures, and discuss the successfully complete a back- Cancelled if raining. complementary healing services ground investigation check, sign To donate or come to the Ask at the Reference Desk or A $2 donation is requested during the course of their chemo importance of public involve- work event please sign up at call 925-931-3400 (press 4 for ment in the policing process. waiver forms and be approved to help support the programs and/or radiation therapy that are by the Chief of Police. www.KAHBayArea.org or call Ref. Desk). Call Merry Luskin at unless other fees are specified. not covered by insurance. All segments of the Acad- Sherri at 925-400-7201. Kids 925/931-3400 for information. emy will be held on Thursday Applications are available Participants may call 925-960- Tickets are on sale now at at the front counter of the Against Hunger Warehouse, The programs are free and 2400 for more information. $105 per person until December evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 1258 Quarry Lane, Ste. H, open to all. No registration is p.m. at the Pleasanton Police Pleasanton Police Department 24, 2013 and $125 per person or online at www.pleasantonpd. Pleasanton. required. thereafter. To purchase tickets Department. These classes are Kids Against Hunger/Feed- primarily taught by Department org. If you have any questions, Ragin' Cajun Dinner online, go to www.healingthera- please call Crime Prevention ing Children International was It’s time to make plans for piesfoundation.org or call (866) personnel and cover a wide established in 1990. The Branch Birds of Springtown another great Ragin Cajun Din- variety of topics including Com- CSO Shannon Revel-Whitaker Birds of Springtown is the 862-7270. Please contact us for at (925) 931-5240 or email her will reach 2 million meals by ner & Dance, the San Francisco sponsorship information or to munity Policing, Patrol Proce- the end of this month.We need topic of the Sat., Nov. 16 pro- East Bay’s Mardi Gras event dures, Radio Communications, gram offered by the Livermore donate a prize for the auction. to get food to the Philippines.

Marcia Broyles was preceded in death by her Stacie Haslem, Stepha- Dennis Adams. where he graduated in 1960 ior’s Lutheran Church, 1385 Dec. 27, 1955 - Oct. 31, 2013 father, Joseph R. Broyles, nie Johnson(Chet), Sharee Funeral Service will be with a degree in Electrical South Livermore, Avenue, Marcia Broyles, age 58, Sr. and two siblings, Lillian Howard(Tyson), Steven held at Callaghan Mortuary Engineering. Soon after, Livermore, CA at 11:00am passed away on Thursday, Broyles Benning and D. Weinle, Jr.(Sarah), Julie in Livermore at 11 a.m. on he moved with Jeanie and on Saturday, November October 31, 2013 in Can- Peter Broyles. Weinle and eight great- Saturday, November 16. daughter, Jennifer to Liver- 16, 2013. A fellowship ton, Ohio after a long ill- A celebration of Mar- grandchildren. He was pre- In Lieu of Flowers the more, California. He took a luncheon will follow. The ness. The illness that took cia's life and a personal ceded in death by his broth- family is requesting that job at Lawrence Radiation family is extremely grateful Marcia from us was not family tribute were held on ers Richard Weinle and Nord donations be made to the Laboratory (now Lawrence for the wonderful care Glen what defined her. Who she Friday, November 8, 2013 Rounds and sister Kathleen Susan G Komen Breast Can- Livermore National Labora- received from Hope Hospice was will be forever etched at the Reed Funeral Home Mitchell. cer Charity. www.Komen. tory) as an Electrical Engi- and their dear friend, Diane in the hearts and minds of (801 Pittsburg, Ave. NW, A celebration of his life org tribute to Lori Lovell or neer. A year later, daughter, Morin, RN. In lieu of flow- those who loved her. Mar- North Canton, Ohio 44720). was held. 877-GO-KOMEN. Jane was born. He enjoyed ers, memorial donations may cia received her AA degree Anyone who would like to a 31-year career at “the Lab” be made in Glen’s name to from Las Positas College sign the guestbook in her Glen Donald Polzin and retired in 1991. He Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark memory may do so at: www. Lori Lovell Avenue, #100, Dublin, CA Livermore and was a cam- Lori Lovell, 47, died of Glen Donald Polzin, 82, continued private consult- reedfuneralhome.com ing from his home for many 94568-3064. pus supervisor and teacher's breast cancer on November was born on December 22, aide in the Livermore Valley 1930 to Gustav and Wil- years. Arrangements by Cal- 12, 2013. Glen was a gregarious laghan Mortuary. Unified School District for Robert F. Weinle, Sr. Lori was born to the late helmina (Gerber) Polzin on a many years. She was also Jan. 19, 1931 - Oct. 25, 2013 farm in rural Wisconsin near man who loved to talk. He Patricia Cunningham and was a wonderful conversa- employed by Grand Auto Robert passed away survived by her father Den- Chippewa and Orchard Supply Hard- peacefully at home in Liver- Falls. tionalist and told great sto- nis Cunningham. Lori grad- ries, always peppering them MOHR ware. She was an avid gar- more, CA. uated from Granada High He was (continued from page one) dener and loved to ride her He served in the Air born in with his bold and hearty School laugh. His sense of humor anton, the development of bike everywhere. Her many Force in 1985 the same experiences in life taught her was very dry and he contin- Hacienda and other business from and was house his parks, and the planning and to be the courageous, strong 1949 to father was ued making jokes right up to pas- his sudden decline. He made development of Stoneridge and determined woman she 1952. sionate born in. became before illness si- He re- He passed friends where ever he went. Mall. about He and Jeanie literally made Mohr was also at the lenced her beautiful voice. tired work- away Marcia was a devoted from peaceful- friends all over the world. decision-making helm for ing with Seeing the world was the redesign of Pleasanton’s mother to her son, James E. Nor Cal chil- ly at home Washington III and his wife Manu- surrounded by his family on, Glen and Jeanie’s passion. historic Main Street in the dren. They traveled six continents, 1990’s, to better emphasize Mercy of Petersburg, VA factur- Lori November 11, 2013 after a and a loving grandmother ing, brief, but valiant battle with cruised every ocean and pedestrian traffic and out- was a visited all 50 states in the of Gavin, Edward and Mar- Santa grade school teachers as- brain cancer. door dining. celo. Mother, Rebecca C. Clara, CA, in 1996. He grew up a farm boy, U.S.A. Additionally, they “Karin Mohr left a won- sistant where she brought spent time on Maui every Broyles of Canton, Ohio, He enjoyed camping, so much joy to so many attending a rural, one-room derful legacy for the people will miss her greatly as well fishing and woodworking. school in nearby Eagle Point year since 1985. of Pleasanton. She was ac- children with her sweet Glen is survived by his as her siblings with whom He loved spending time with gentle ways. Lori was also Township until he attended tively involved in many of she shared so much love and family, friends and in living and graduated Chippewa wife, Jeanie: daughters Jen- the wonderful amenities a homemaker. She enjoyed nifer (Fox) of Chico, CA and laughter, joy and sorrow: Jo- life to the fullest. taking care of her beloved Falls High School. that we have today, from the Anna (Alvin) Broyles Forse He is survived by his After high school he Jane (Christian) of Chippe- son Lee Lovell Jr. and her wa Falls, WI; grandchildren, Wheels bus system to the of American Canyon, CA, companion Joanne Davis, beloved husband Lee Lovell learned the electrical trade Pleasanton Sports Park, and Patricia Broyles of Atlanta, his brother Donald Weinle and worked as an electrician, Ryan and Danielle Fox and Senior. Alan Christian; sister, Mar- also including the Pleasan- GA, Joseph R. Broyles, and wife Dottie, children Lori was an amazing car- then returned home to keep III of Akron, OH, Regina garet King; brother Delmar ton Senior Center, the Pleas- Robert Weinle, Jr. and ing and very giving person up the farm. During this anton Public Library, the Broyles Patrick of Houston, wife Carol, daughters Ja- time he met the love of his Polzin and numerous nieces and will be deeply missed by and nephews. Glen was gymnasiums at the middle TX, Cheryl L (Sidney) Sut- net Caporaletti; Michele all. The world was a better life, Carol Jean Cox (Jeanie). ton of Indianapolis, IN, and Howard and husband Jeff, They married on December preceded in death by his par- schools that are shared use place with Lori in it! ents, Gustav and Wilhelmina by the school district and Leonard A. (Melanie) Bro- son Steven Weinle and Lori is survived by 1 21, 1954. He enlisted in the yles of Akron, OH as well wife Wendy; grandchildren Army and served two years Polzin and brother, Howard the city, and so much more,” child: Lee Lovell Jr.; hus- Polzin. noted Ken Mercer, former as many nieces, nephews, Christopher Weinle(Mary), band Lee Lovell Sr., a sister before attending the Univer- cousins and friends. 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(continuedveterans from page one) and stomping because we UH-1 in 1962. The iconic ing America by Providing were so happy to be on our Huey has been an aerial life- Appropriate Tools Required way home. It’s why we do line for soldiers, transporting to Intercept and Obstruct what we do; we do it for the them to and from battle, Terrorism. homeland.” delivering food, ammuni- Student veteran Hector Las Positas College’s tion and letters from home, Rodriguez enlisted in the 7th Annual Event Honoring and increasing survival rates Navy on September 11, Veterans Day took place with its ability to whisk the 2001, then served aboard November 7th. It was hosted wounded to hospitals. the submarines USS Nor- by the college’s Veterans “Who does not get chills folk, USS Rhode Island First Program and Student when a Vietnam Huey flies and USS Providence, earn- Veterans Organization. Stu- over the hills and lands on ing his Submarine Warfare dents, staff, veterans and the campus?” said Todd Steffan, Insignia (usually known community were invited to LPC’s Veterans First Pro- as “dolphins” or “fish”), a attend the free event. gram Coordinator, adding of badge worn by qualified “Our college is often the annual event, “I always submariners. viewed as a model of sup- like the community orga- “I have nothing but good port for student veterans,” nizations coming together, things to say about LPC’s said emcee and English including Valley Veterans support of veterans,” said instructor Jim Ott. “It’s Foundation, Blue Star Moms Rodriguez. “They listen to easy to stereotype veterans of Danville, Knights of Co- our needs and do their best to Photo - Doug Jorgensen but the truth is that while all lumbus of Livermore, and facilitate our requests. Todd The day began with four student veterans arriving in a Huey, a Vietnam-era helicopter of them face challenges re- Warrior Riders.” has helped many veterans first designated HU-1 (Helicopter-Utility) inspiring the nickname Huey. The event was turning to civilian life, each The Travis Air Force get their educational benefits hosted by the college’s Veterans First Program and Student Veterans Organization. veteran brings a personal Base Color Guard opened in order.” perspective and experience the 90-minute presentation Rodriguez’s childhood efits police dogs similarly event was when Mike and I books, or offering other as varied as the individuals in LPC’s Barbara F. Mertes friend, Marine Mike Dowl- provide law enforcement at ate and shared stories with assistance.” that they were when they Center for the Arts. Ott ing, was this year’s keynote home, through a demonstra- veterans from past genera- Ott’s favorite moment first entered the military. In gave an overview of 9/11, speaker. Author of the 2011 tion with his K-9 partner Fin, tions, laughing and joking came when Granada High this regard, supporting our Operation Iraqi Freedom book, Sergeant Rex: The a black German Shepherd and enjoying each other’s School senior Duncan Cluff veterans requires a variety and Operation Enduring Unbreakable Bond Between whose intense amber eyes company,” said Rodriguez. played taps to conclude the of resources and a special Freedom. “Not since Pearl a Marine and His Military convey a keen intelligence. Ott noted that there are day’s events. “He performed In previous years, LPC’s currently about 300 veter- beautifully,” said Ott. “His sensitivity from our campus Harbor in 1941 has the U.S. Working Dog, Dowling trumpet was heard through- community.” been so badly attacked on spoke about the superhu- Veterans Day speakers have ans attending LPC, adding included survivors of the that the college anticipates out the campus.” The day began with four American soil,” he said. “In man abilities and heroic acts For more information, or student veterans arriving in response, Congress created military working dogs have USS Arizona, Tuskegee the enrollment of hundreds Airmen, WASP pilot Maggie more in the coming years. to learn more about upcom- a Huey, a Vietnam-era heli- the Department of Home- contributed to U.S. war ef- ing Veterans First events, Gee, and a Vietnam Huey “We welcome all support copter first designated HU-1 land Security, and passed the forts, effectively saving tens pilot. visit http://www.lasposi- (Helicopter-Utility) inspir- Patriot Act.” The 2001 USA of thousands of lives. from our surrounding com- tascollege.edu/veterans/ Following this year’s pre- munities, whether it’s offer- ing the nickname Huey, PATRIOT Act’s official title Livermore Police Of- sentation, attendees enjoyed or contact Todd Steffan at which stuck even after the is an acronym that stands ficer Al Grajeda joined him ing jobs to veterans, provid- TSteffan@laspositascol- an on-campus barbeque. ing financial support for helicopter was re-designated for Uniting and Strengthen- onstage to highlight the ben- “My favorite part of the lege.edu.

(continuedPURCHASE from page one) from the old school house Fundraising is ongoing is raising the stewardship at the coal mining town of for acquisition of the prop- funds needed to take care of Nortonville. In 1925 Syl- erty and for ongoing stew- properties. vester opened Curry Creek ardship. The Coastal Con- As part of the purchase, Park in the lower canyon, servancy and The Gordon Save Mount Diablo agreed a private picnic area where and Betty Moore Foundation to place a monument on people would come from all have already committed the property within a year, over the East Bay to picnic, $4.2 million. In addition to detailing the history of the hike, swim, and camp. He acquisition costs to perma- property and of the Bert- would collect 25 cents from nently protect Curry Canyon agnolli family. Public tours each group. There are still Ranch, Save Mount Diablo will begin next year. remnants of the Olofson home site. Ettore Bertagnolli began acquiring land in the canyon above Curry Creek Park from Olofson heirs around 1965. He ran cattle and over time increased the ranch to its current size of 1,080 acres. An Italian American who loved to talk about playing football at Cal, Mr. Bertagnolli was a savvy real Pictured is Knobcone Point located in the newly purchased area around Mount estate investor. He would Diablo. Photo - Scott Hein say, “drive to the end of the road and buy property the culmination of decades too. You can spend all day in Programs Director. “Its dry there.” of effort, especially over the areas so rugged and isolated rocky areas look like Pin- Throughout its entire 43 past five years, to secure the they deserve the term ‘wil- nacles National Park or the year history Save Mount largest and most expensive derness’.” Mojave desert. Its canyons Diablo has talked with Et- property in our history." Curry Canyon Ranch could be the wet Pacific tore Bertagnolli about ac- Curry Canyon is the larg- offers a diverse topography Northwest.” quisition of his property, est remaining unprotected and habitats, ranging from The property includes and with State Park staff has canyon on Diablo’s main Curry Creek and Canyon’s grassland; oak savannah; conducted numerous tours, peaks. It is lcoated between valley floor up steep wood- blue oak woodland; chapar- appraisals and negotiations. the Diablo summit and the ed and shaded canyons, to ral; knobcone pine forest; Mr. Bertagnolli was always Blackhills—4.3 miles from ridgeline grasslands, peaks riparian areas, boulders, willing to allow people to Curry Point within Mt. Dia- and knolls with incredible cliffs and wind caves. Five explore his property—but a blo State Park, northeast to 360 degree views. It in- ponds and more than two deal was never reached. Morgan Territory Road. cludes dense chaparral and and a half miles of creek It wasn’t until after Ettore Executive Director Ron fire-adapted knobcone pine have been mapped. “It’s Bertagnolli passed away Brown stated, “Curry Can- woodland along more than mountain lion country” said however that progress began. yon Ranch was on our very a mile of exposed 50-100 Hein. “Our stewardship of Representatives of the Ber- first acquisition list 43 years foot sandstone cliffs, rock this property will preserve tagnolli Estate approached ago and has been an im- strata and wind caves—the and widen important wild- Save Mount Diablo. With portant goal for more than most significant exposed life corridors.” the help of Adam Watt and 25 years. It has also been rock habitats left in Contra More than 30 species are David Pierce, brokers at the a highly desirable addition Costa County and similar rare, threatened or other- time for Prudential, and Jim for both Mt. Diablo State in size and beauty to Castle wise significant including Sarro, an expert real estate Photo - Doug Jorgensen Park and for the East Contra Rock above Walnut Creek. peregrine falcon, Alameda negotiator funded by the Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley kicked Costa County Habitat Con- Already home to rare per- whipsnake, California red- Coastal Conservancy, a deal off the renovation of a home located at 457 Andrews servancy.” egrine and prairie falcons, legged frog, and California was signed at the appraised Street in Livermore. It will be fully renovated, made “Curry Canyon Ranch is when California condors tiger salamander. Four plant value of $7,173,800. accessible for disabled persons and sold to a Veteran’s the missing link in four ma- return to Mt. Diablo it will species— Diablo manzanita, Save Mount Diablo pur- jor trail connections between likely be to Curry Canyon Contra Costa manzanita, chased Curry Canyon Ranch family. Congressmember Eric Swalwell (pictured) Rock City and Diablo’s Ranch’s knobcone cliffs. Mt. Diablo sunflower, and with a loan which must be participated in the project. The City of Livermore main peak, across Curry “This property is a Shan- Mt. Diablo globe lily—are repaid within three years. is supporting Habitat’s Veteran’s Homeownership Canyon, to Highland Ridge gri-La of sycamore lined endemic to the Mt. Diablo Historically, Save Mount program through a loan fund to acquire existing single- and Riggs Canyon. When we creeks, lush canyons stud- region. Diablo has acquired proper- family homes in Livermore, especially targeting those mapped the 30-mile Diablo ded with house-sized boul- Brothers Sylvester and ties, and then transferred which are foreclosed, vacant or in need of significant Trail,” said Brown, “we had ders rising from a fragrant Alfred Olofson bought from them to park agencies. Curry rehabilitation. The Andrews Street property was bank to loop it in and out of four isolated valley to exposed a bank an initial 320 acres Canyon Ranch has also been canyons to travel from Rock grassland ridges, with in- along Curry Creek at a tax a State Park priority for owned and is in need of complete interior and exterior City to Riggs Canyon. Curry credible views, bordered by sale in December 1895. By decades. renovation. Local veterans groups in Livermore will Canyon Ranch includes a a mile of rocky cliffs and 1900 Sylvester, his wife Save Mount Diablo will help to identify a low-income, first-time homebuyer ridgeline connection so you wind caves—all support- Louis and three children own and manage Curry household to participate in the renovation process and can skip all four canyons or ing incredible biological were living in a house they Canyon Ranch until it can purchase the property. A community outreach effort make a loop, and completes diversity,” said Seth Adams, had built there, constructed be transferred to the State, to solicit donations and volunteers will also take place three other major trail gaps Save Mount Diablo’s Land of $50 worth of lumber probably in phases over an extended number of years. over the next several months.

LEGAL NOTICES court Hayward Hall of Justice 5576 San Juan Way, Pleas- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS November 7, 14, 21, 2013. The Independent Legal No. sued. The court may decide at the hearing indicated 24405 Amador Street anton, CA 94566, is hereby NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3551. Published October 31, against you without your be- FOR INFORMATION below Hayward, CA 94544 registered by the following FILE NO. 484377 NAME STATEMENT November 7, 14, 21, 2013. ing heard unless you respond PLACING LEGAL to show cause, if any, why the 3.a. A copy of this Order To owner(s): The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 482876 SUMMONS within 30 days. Read the NOTICES petition for change of name Show Cause shall be pub- (1)Michael Petrak, 1052 Dev- business as: Liberty Painting The following person(s) doing (CITACION JUDICIAL) information below. Call 925-243-8000 should not be granted. Any lished at least once each onshire Ave, San Leandro, Services, 1959 Park Street, business as: In & Out Check CASE NO. 1-11-CV- You have 30 CALENDAR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE person objecting to the name week CA 94579 (2)Crystal Dawn Livermore, CA 94551, is Cashing, 10220 International 202525 DAYS after this summons FOR CHANGE OF NAME changes described above for four successive weeks Diamond, 5576 San Juan hereby registered by the Blvd, Oakland, CA 94603, and legal papers are served Case No. HG13697995 must file a written objection prior Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566 following owner(s): is hereby registered by the NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: on you to file a written re- SUPERIOR COURT OF that includes the reasons for to the date set for hearing on This business is conducted Kirk Farnam, 1959 Park following owner(s): (AVISO AL DEMANDO): sponse at this court and CALIFORNIA, the objection at least two the petition in the following by Co-partners Street, Livermore CA 94551 Martha L. Carrillo, 601 Sil- ERIC DEBLASI, an indi- have a copy served on the COUNTY OF ALAMEDA court newspaper of general circu- The registrant began to This business is conducted ver Sage Ct, Livermore, CA vidual plaintiff. A letter or phone TO ALL INTERESTED days before the matter is lation, printed in this county. transact business under the by an Individual 94550 and DOES 4 THROUGH 100, call will not protect you. Your PERSONS: scheduled to be heard and The Independent fictitious business name(s) The registrant began to trans- This business is conducted inclusive written response must be in 1.Petitioner: must appear at the hearing to Dated: October 4, 2013 listed above on N/A. act business under the ficti- by an Individual a proper legal form if you Jennifer Gonzalez show cause why the petition /s/: Winifred Y. Smith Signature of Registrants tious business name(s) listed The registrant began to YOU ARE BEING SUED BY want the court to hear your filed a petition with this court should not be granted. If no Judge of the Superior Court :s/: Michael Petrak & Crystal above on 7/1/2008. transact business under the PLAINTIFF: case. There may be a court for a decree changing names written objection is timely The Independent D. Diamond, Partners Signature of Registrants fictitious business name(s) (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO form that you can use for as follows: filed, Legal No. 3544. This statement was filed :s/: Kirk Farnam listed above on 6/14/07. EL DEMANDANTE): your response. You can find Present Name: the court may grant the peti- Published October 24, 31, with the County Clerk of This statement was filed Signature of Registrants Antonio and Ines Oceg- these court forms and more Stephanie Nicole Glass tion without a hearing. November 7, 14, 2013. Alameda on October 15, with the County Clerk of :s/: Martha Carrillo ueda, Jorge Orejel and information at the California Proposed Name: NOTICE OF HEARING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2013. Expires October 15, Alameda on October 25, This statement was filed Gricelda Garcia and Judy Courts Online Self-help Cen- Stephanie Nicole Gonzalez a. Date: 01/10/2014 NAME STATEMENT 2018. 2013. Expires October 25, with the County Clerk of Jones, and all others simi- ter (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ 2.THE COURT ORDERS Time: 8:45 AM FILE NO. 483766 The Independent Legal No. 2018. Alameda on September 29, larly situated selfhelp), your county law li- that Dept: 504 The following person(s) do- 3546. Published October 24, The Independent Legal No. 2013. Expires September brary, or the courthouse near- all persons interested in this b. The address of the ing business as: Characterz 31, November 7, 14, 2013. 3550. Published October 31, 29, 2018. NOTICE! You have been est you. If you cannot pay the matter appear before this court is: Cafe and Coffee Roasterz, filing fee, ask the court clerk The Independent, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 - PAGE 11

for a fee waiver form. If you at the Site must schedule to install telecommunica- pensation Medical Bill The Independent Legal No. information, call Terry at CSLB (2752). Unlicensed do not file your response on 2. BID SUBMISSION. Dis- such a visit with the District tions antennas on an exist- Review and Pharmaceuti- 3562. Published November (925)487-7279 or visit our persons taking jobs less time, you may lose the case trict will receive sealed Bids in accordance with Docu- ing tower at 11701 North cal Benefit Management 14, 21, 28, December 5, website at www.tvar.org than $500 must state in their no later than 2:00 p.m. on ment 00200 (Instructions to Flynn Road, Livermore, CA South County – Tuesday, advertisements that they are by default, and your wages, 2013. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION November 21, 2013 Dis- Bidders). (CCU1079). Antennas will November 26, 2013, 10:00 not licensed by the Contrac- money, and property may be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Cat & kitten adoptions now trict’s representative will call be mounted at a height of 43’ AM, Public Works Agency, tors State License Board.” taken without further warning NAME STATEMENT at the new Livermore Petco out the designated time in the 9. SUBSTITUTION OF SE- above ground level (AGL) on Rms 230A/B, 951 Turner from the court FILE NO. 484676 on Saturdays from 10:00AM REAL ESTATE Zone 7 office lobby, stating CURITIES. District will per- the existing 52’ AGL mono- Court, Hayward, CA and There are other legal re- The following person(s) do- to 2:30PM. We have many that the period for accepting mit successful Bidder to sub- pole tower. AT&T seeks North County – Wednes- 168)LAND FOR SALE quirements. You may want to ing business as: Trigmark, adorable, tame kittens that Bids is closed. The Bid open- stitute securities for retention comments from all interested day, November 27, 2013, call an attorney right away. If 7531 Rolling Hills Circle, have been tested for FIV & SHASTA COUNTY ing will be in accordance with monies withheld to ensure persons on the impact of the 2:00 PM, General Services you do not know an attorney, Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby FELV, altered & vaccinated. 1-acre trees, view, dirt road procedures set forth in Docu- performance of Contract, collocation on any districts, Agency, Room 1107, 11th you may want to call an at- registered by the following We also have adult cats & $1,900 down & ment 00200 (Instructions to as set forth in Document sites, buildings, structures, or Floor, 1401 Lakeside Drive, torney referral service. If you owner(s): ranch cats for adoption. $398.34/mo Bidders). 00680 (Escrow Agreement objects significant in Ameri- Oakland, CA Response Due cannot afford an attorney, Paul Abillana Alcantra, 7531 ($35,900 Cash Price) for Security Deposits in Lieu can history, architecture, by 2:00 pm on December EMPLOYMENT you may be eligible for free le- Rolling Hills Circle, Dublin, ALSO, 3. CONTACT INFORMA- of Retention), in accordance archaeology, engineering, or 30, 2013 County Contact: gal services from a nonprofit CA 94568 56) ADULT CARE 2 acres on paved road TION. with California Public Con- culture, that are listed or eli- Michael Lu (510) 208-9649 legal services program. You This business is conducted OWC Owner Mailing address: tract Code, Section 22300. gible for listing in the National or via email: michael.lu@ Independent Contractors can locate these nonprofit by an Individual Please call Zone 7 Water Agency By this reference, Document Register of Historic Places. acgov.org Attendance at Wanted groups at the California Legal The registrant began to (530)605-8857 or 100 North Canyons Parkway 00680 (Escrow Agreement Specific information about Networking Conference is Senior Home Health Care Services transact business under the (707)465-0222 Livermore, CA 94551 for Security Deposits in Lieu the project, including the Non-mandatory. Specifica- Must have experience Website (www.lawhelpcali- fictitious business name(s) of Retention) is incorpo- historic preservation reviews tions regarding the above Senior Solutions, Inc fornia.org), the California listed above on N/A. Project Manager: rated in full in this Document that AT&T has conducted may be obtained at the Al- (925)443-3101 Inland Valley Courts Online Self-Help Cen- Signature of Registrants John Koltz, Senior Civil En- 00100. pursuant to the rules of the ameda County GSA Current Publishing Co. ter (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ :s/: Paul A. Alcantra gineer Federal Communications Contracting Opportunities Client Code:04126-00001 selfhelp), or by contacting This statement was filed BE WARY of out of area 10. PROCUREMENT OF Commission (47 C.F.R. Sec- Internet website at www. Re: Legal Notice for your local court or county with the County Clerk of companies. Check with the Telephone: (925) 454-5067 BIDDING DOCUMENTS. tions 1.1307(4)) and the acgov.org. Classified Ads bar association. NOTE: The Alameda on November 4, local Better Business Bureau or (925) 454-5000 Bidders may examine Bid- Advisory Council on Historic 11/14/13 The Federal Fair Housing court has a statutory lien for 2013. Expires November before you send money or Fax: (925) 454-5726 ding Documents at the Dis- Preservation (36 C.F.R. Part CNS-2556267# Act, Title VII of the Civil waived fees and costs on 4, 2018. fees. Read and understand E-mail: jkoltz@zone7water. trict’s offices. Bidders may 800) will be made available THE INDEPENDENT Legal Rights Act of 1964, and state any settlement or arbitration The Independent Legal No. any contracts before you com obtain copies of Bidding to interested persons who No. 3560 law prohibit advertisements award of $10,000 or more in 3563. Published November sign. Shop around for rates. a civil case. The court’s lien Documents upon payment of request the information from for housing and employment FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 14, 21, 28, December 5, TO PLACE must be paid before the court 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE a non-refundable fee of $35 the contact below. Please that contain any preference, NAME STATEMENT 2013. A CLASSIFIED AD will dismiss the case. WORK. This project is to per set. Bidders may contact submit comments within 30 limitation or discrimination FILE NO. 484641-2 Call (925)243-8000 have a well drilling contractor the District’s main phone days to Holly Moore, Diablo ANIMALS based on protected classes, The following person(s) doing including race, color, reli- !AVISO! Lo han demandado. for on-call services as need- number at (925) 454-5000 Green Consulting Inc., 231 business as: (1)Guaranteed 2) CATS/ DOGS MERCHANDISE Si no responde dentro de 30 ed to repair District wells. to order Bidding Documents. Market Place #186, San gion, sex, handicap, familial Parent Training (2)Misopho- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for 127) LOST/ FOUND status or national origin. dias, la corte puede decidir Removal/replacement of a District will accept cash (ex- Ramon, CA 94583 (email nia Treatment Institute, 5801 ensu contra sin escuchar su 600 HP, 5.8 mgd well pump act amount only), checks, holly.moore@diablogreen. adoption information contact FOUND IVPC does not knowingly Arlene Way, Livermore, CA Valley Humane Society at KITTEN accept any advertisements version. Lea la informacion a and up to approximately or money orders payable to com). Written or verbal sub- 94550, is hereby registered continuacion.. 460 feet of pump column at the “Zone 7 Water Agency.” stantive comments received (925)426-8656. Tame, Gray with white that are in violation of the law. by the following owner(s): Vicinity of Livermore High Tien 30 DIAS DE CAL- the Mocho 4 well, is the first Bidding Documents need not at the above address within (1)Thomas Hudson Dozier, Adopt a new best friend: ENDARIO despues de que well scheduled for repair be returned to District. the review period will be TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal Please call II (2)Pamela Sue Dozier, (925)381-6717 le entreguen esta citacion as part of the Well Repair addressed. 5801 Arlene Way, Livermore, Rescue, offers animals for EMPLOYMENT y papeles legales para pre- Project. The remainder of the 11. BID PREPARATION CA 94550 adoption every Saturday ADS sentar una respuesta por contract will be for On-Call COST. Bidders are solely The Independent This business is conducted and Sunday, excluding most NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS Reach escrito en esta corte y hacer Services during Fiscal Year responsible for the cost of Legal No. 3561 holidays. On Saturdays from by Married Couple 155) NOTICES Tri-Valley homes que se entregue una copia (FY) 2013/2014 (Fiscal Year preparing their Bids. Published November 14, The registrant began to 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are & businesses al demandante. Una carta 2013/14 ends on June 30, 2013 transact business under the available at the Pleasanton “NOTICE TO READERS: with an ad in o una llamada telefonica no 2014). The Work for a Well 12. RESERVATION OF NOTICE of INVITING BIDS fictitious business name(s) Farmers Market at W. An- California law requires that The Independent Repair typically consists of: RIGHTS. District specifically contractors taking jobs that lo protegen. Su respuesta NOTICE is hereby given that listed above on (1) 11/1/2003 gela and First Streets. Two Classified Section por escrito tiene que estar reserves the right, in its sole total $500 or more (labor sealed competitive bids will (2) N/A. locations will showcase cats every week. en formato legal correcto 1) Removal of the roof discretion, to reject any or all only: Petsmart in Dublin from and/or materials) be licensed be accepted at the Alam- Signature of Registrants The Independent si desea que procesen su section above the pump- Bids, or re-bid, or to waive eda County Social Services :s/: Thomas Hudson Dozier, II 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet by the Contractors State caso en lacorte. Es posible house, removal of the mo- inconsequential deviations Extreme in Livermore from License Board. State law mails your ads Agency, Finance Dept - Con- This statement was filed into businesses & que haya un formulario que tor, motor base, discharge from Bid requirements not tracts Office, 2000 San Pablo with the County Clerk of 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, also requires that contractors usted pueda usar para su head, pump column, pump, involving time, price, or qual- th cats are available at Petsmart include their license numbers homes. Ave., 4 Floor Oakland, CA Alameda on November 1, Call respuesta. Puede encontrar suction pipe, and other ity of the Work. 94612 2013. Expires November in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, on all advertising. Check your estos formularios de la corte appurtenances, 2) video NON-MANDATORY NET- 1, 2018. and Pet Extreme in Livermore contractor’s status at www. (925) 243-8000 y mas informacion en el Cen- recording of the well cas- The Independent Legal No. WORKING BIDDERS from 12:00 to 4:00. For more cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- for information. tro de Ayuda de las Cortes ing and screens, 3) review 3555. Published November CONFERENCES for RFP de California (www.sucorte. of the pump and possible 7, 14, 2013. #SSA-CEC-2014 Career ca.gov), en la biblioteca de repair, 4) installation of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and Employment Centers leyes de su condado o en new well pump and por- NAME STATEMENT North County: Monday, la corte que le quede mas tions of new pump column FILE NO. 484344 December 2, 2013 at 10:00 cerca. Si no puede pagar and retainers with existing The following person(s) do- AM, Social Services Agency, Professionals Choice la cuota de presentacion, pump column, and 5) well ing business as: Open Lotus 2000 San Pablo Avenue, pida al secretario de la corte cleaning, disinfection, and Wellness Center, 1617 Sec- Oakland Room, 2nd Floor, que le de un formulario de regulated disposal of dis- ond Street, Livermore, CA Oakland South County: exencion de pago de cuotas. charge to the local creek. 94550, is hereby registered Friday, December 6, 2013 Real Estate Directory Si no presenta su respuesta by the following owner(s): at 1:00 PM, Social Services a tiempo, puede perder el The Well Repair Project Divine Spiritual Healing, Inc, Agency, 24100 Amador, Local guide to the Valley’s Leading caso por incumplimiento y (On-Call Services) contract 1617 Second Street, Liver- Cal Poppy Rooms 225-226, la corte le podra quitar su may be renewed annu- more CA 94550 Hayward Response Due Real Estate Professionals & Services sueldo, dinero y bienes sin ally at the discretion of the This business is conducted by 2:00 pm on January 8, mas advertencia. District for up to two years by a Corporation 2014 County Contact: Najia Hay otros requisitos after the original contract. The registrant began to Osmani at (510) 267-9439 or Livermore’s Top Producing legales. Es recomendable Fracisco Realty Ivy transact business under the via email: Nosmani@acgov. Real Estate Agent 2012 que llame a un abogado in- Bidding Documents con- fictitious business name(s) org Attendance at Bidders & Investments mediatamente. Si no conoce tain the full description of listed above on N/A. Conference is not required. Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt www.IvyLoGerfo.com a un abogado, puede llamar the Work. The Engineer’s Signature of Registrants The RFP is available via the a un servicio de remision a estimate for this Contract is :s/: Sheila McCarthy, Officer GSA website— www.acgov. (925) 998-8131 925 998-5312 abogados. Si no puede pagar $350,000 - $450,000. of Divine Spiritual Healing, org under Current Contract- www.MikeFracisco.com Mike Fracisco DRE #01378428 REALTOR® a un abogado, es posible que Inc. ing Opportunities BRE #01267853 cumpia con los requisitos 5. CONTRACT TIME. Work This statement was filed 11/14/13 GENE WILLIAMS para obtener sevicios legales for Mocho Well 4 shall be with the County Clerk of CNS-2555613# Mortgage Consultant, REALTOR® Sandee Utterback gratuitos de un programa de finally completed within 35 Alameda on October 24, THE INDEPENDENT Legal (510) 390-0325 servicios legales sin fines de Days from the date when (888) 823-8315 2013. Expires October 24, No. 3558 CINDY WILLIAMS DRE#00855150 lucro. Puede encontrar estos Contract Time commences ® 2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CRS, GRI - REALTOR WWW.SANDEEU.COM grupos sin fines de lucro en el to run. The remainder of the The Independent Legal No. (925) 243-0900 Well Repair Project contract NAME STATEMENT sitio web de California Legal 3556. Published November www.williamsteam.net will be in effect for On-Call FILE NO. 484674 Services, (www.lawhelpcali- 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013. Over Three Decades of Experience!!! “Specializing in Livermore’s Finest Homes” fornia.org), en el Centro de Services for Fiscal Year The following person(s) doing Ayuda de las Cortes de Cali- 13/14 and subject for annual NOTICE OF APPLICATION business as: Dan’s Machine Shop, 241 North M Street, Gail Henderson fornia, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) renewal after June 30, 2014. TO Broker Associate, MPA Real Estate... o poniendose en contacto SELL ALCOHOLIC Livermore, CA 94551, is Commercial • Residential A People Business con la corte o el colegio de 6. REQUIRED CONTRAC- BEVERAGES hereby registered by the (925) 980-5648 abogados locales. AVISO: TOR’S LICENSE(S). 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DISTRICT PROJECT Representative At (925) 243-8001 NUMBER 234-14 Well Repair Project PAGE 12 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 La Russa Stresses the Personal In Stories Of Baseball Success By Jeff Garberson going on to win in extra sign – so he took off! in common use to improve In Scottsdale, Ariz., and if managers have only One of professional innings and take the World Another communica- athletic performance – and where the system is being two replay challenges per baseball’s most successful Series in Game 7. tion story involved the A’s it was legal. It had the tested, the average delay game, as is now envisioned, managers told a Livermore The Series win was par- outstanding relief pitcher, reputation of being a “magic caused by a replay has been instant replay should help audience last week that the ticularly dramatic because Dennis Eckerlsey, when an powder” but its use was dis- only 30 seconds. If disputes make the game fairer and human element is by far the the Cardinals had been over- opposing team was hitting continued when it was found can be settled that quickly, might even speed it up. most important part of the whelming underdogs even to him hard. La Russa walked to cause dehydration and an game. make the playoffs. The next to the mound to ask how he increase in muscle tears. The statistical analy- day, one sports analyst called felt. Eckersley, who had a The real benefit came ses featured in the popular Game 6 the greatest in the highly idiosyncratic vocabu- from daily weight training, movie, Moneyball, are fine history of baseball. lary, said he was “salad.” La a program initiated by David as a tool to prepare for the La Russa had already de- Russa was puzzled but left McKay, who LaRussa said game, according to the man- cided to retire as a manager, him in the game. had “zero tolerance” for any ager, Tony La Russa. On the so the World Series cham- Later, he learned that illegal substances. field, once the game starts, pionship was a triumphant Eckersley was surprised to He was critical of the Ma- the qualities that count are climax to a long career. be left in the game, since jor League Baseball Players person-to-person ones like He took pains to stress by “salad” he had meant Association for “squashing good communications, mu- the importance of playing that he was just “tossing” every attempt to conduct tual respect and integrity. the game with integrity so the ball at the hitters. He testing (for illegal substanc- La Russa is the retired that even if you lose, you didn’t have his usual range es)… The press only talk manager of the Oakland know you have done your of sharp pitches that day, so about greedy owners, but A’s, St. Louis Cardinals and best. He managed 5,000 the batters were hitting the I know we never cheated.” Chicago White Sox, who in a games, he said. Before ev- ball hard. During the past several iscover the amazing secrets of a Mediterranean chef! 33-year career led his teams ery one, he looked at himself La Russa was critical months, La Russa has helped Join us in a joyous celebration of Mediterranean fusion to six league championships, in the mirror and vowed that of the news media. He felt develop an instant replay Din downtown Livermore. We’ve paired culinary excel- three World Series cham- he “didn’t want to be embar- that they “abused” Ricky system that he believes will lence with the best service in town to create the ultimate dining pionships and received five rassed” by that face. Henderson as he arrived in “revolutionize” the game, experience. Highlighted by fresh local ingredients and seasonal Manager of the Year awards. If the image is a cliché – Oakland. He denounced the assuming it is implemented tastes, our menu boasts an exquisite selection of regional favor- He spoke at Livermore’s La Russa acknowledged as selfishness engendered by in the 2014 baseball season. ites from the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. Some critics have ex- Featuring exotic meat entrees, vegetarian/vegan favorites, celiac Bankhead Theater as part of much in evoking the look- “guaranteed contracts” and and special diet needs, and an 85% gluten-free menu. the Rae Dorough Speaker in-the-mirror metaphor – he “personalities” promoted to pressed concern that it will Series. came across as intending bolster network television “slow down an already slow La Russa is also known as its lesson quite seriously. interviews. game,” but managers are the co-founder, with his wife, He said the “golden rule” That has led to a culture already delaying games by storming out on the field and of the Walnut Creek-based of managing in baseball is of selfishness, he said. Play- 1770 First Street, Livermore (925) 243-1477 Animal Rescue Foundation. “personalizing,” connecting ers want to “get theirs, get challenging umpire calls for ARF aims to keep abandoned one-on-one with each player theirs.” three or four minutes at a www.casbahexotic.com pets alive and make them and insisting on “mutual He always fought that time, he said. available to those in need of respect.” tendency, emphasizing the companions; for example; As might be expected importance of team rather military veterans with post from a man whose career than individual success. He traumatic stress disorder. was spent in professional said that teams that win a In his Bankhead talk, sports, La Russa was full championship often fall into La Russa spoke passion- of anecdotes. They were the trap of starting the next ately about the value that the typically humorous, while season feeling that they are THE animals can bring to broken reinforcing his themes of already winners. lives. He was also passionate competence, courtesy and You have to “go to zero,” about the coaching mentors respect. he said, meaning you have to who helped shape his ap- To emphasize the impor- earn success all over again proach to baseball and, it was tance of communications, he by building up skills and clear, to life. told about the 1989 move of teamwork from the first day. He evoked names familiar the great base-stealer, Ricky On the subject of per- LW to baseball aficionados, cred- Henderson, from New York formance enhancing drugs, iting men like Sparky An- to Oakland. La Russa ex- he was critical of Major derson, Dick Williams and plained to the famous new- League Baseball’s approach even football’s Bill Walsh comer the base running signs of picking out “poster boys” PRICE as mentors. to be given from the bench, to discipline harshly while TIRE GUARANTEE$ 95 Much of La Russa’s ap- including one -- brushing the ignoring abuses by lesser proach to baseball is outlined arm – to “take off” previ- players. 19 in a book published last year, ous signs, meaning remove He thinks baseball re- WE’LL BEAT ANY PRICE ON THE One Last Strike. The title them. cords set during the era when 13 MAJORBRANDSWESELL. refers to the dramatic double Henderson promptly got performance enhancing comeback by the St. Louis on base and appeared to drugs were in common use Cardinals in Game 6 of the disregard the arm-brushing should be recognized with 2011 World Series against sign, stealing twice when an asterisk, meaning listed the Texas Rangers. Twice, La Russa intended him to in a separate tabulation. late in the game, the Car- stay put. Irritated, La Russa He defended the integrity dinals were one pitch away demanded to know why he of the teams that he man- from defeat and elimination. ignored the sign, and Hen- aged. For example, he said Expires: 08/31/13 Both times they responded derson explained that he had that in his days with the with game-saving hits before clearly seen the “take off” Oakland A’s, creatine was

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Concert Planned to Help Pay for Trip to 67th Annual Midwest Clinic Jonathan Grantham, Di- $12. They can be pur- country and the first from Amador’s music program Concert that is planned for P.O. Box 602, Pleasanton, rector of Bands at Amador chased on-line at www. California to perform at the and all of the outstanding the Midwest Clinic. It will CA 94566. Valley High School, will bankheadtheater.org or at conference in 11 years. The achievements at our school include folk melodies and Asked if the students conduct a Farewell Con- the Bankhead box office, conference hosts nearly and in our district. This an orchestral transcription. were excited, Grantham cert to be presented by the 2400 First Street, Liver- 17,000 attendees from honor is not only a mea- In addition, the group will laughed, and stated, "We school’s Wind Ensemble more. The public is invited around the world. sure of this year’s students, perform the world premiere handed out the matching 1 prior to the ensemble to attend. The ensemble was se- but is a result of the hard of a work that was com- jackets for the trip recently. traveling to Chicago in Arguably the highest lected from among 100 ap- work and accomplishments mission and composed for I think that made the trip December, where they will honor a school music pro- plicants. Grantham said the of the alumni that built this it. Grantham said the work, more real. As it draws perform at an internation- gram can receive, Amador process included submit- excellent program. We are "Before the Sun," was nearer, the sense of excite- ally recognized band and Valley’s Wind Ensemble ting a professional video one of only two groups composed by the award- ment will become palat- orchestra conference. 1 was chosen to perform and recording. A panel of from California to perform winning Julie Giroux. able." The Farewell Concert at the 67th Annual Mid- professionals selected the at the Clinic over the last Donations may be made He said Pleasanton is set for Monday, Decem- west Clinic in Chicago in winners. 40 years.” online at www.amadormu- schools have been fortu- ber 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. December. They are one Grantham added, “Our The Wind Ensemble sic.org, or checks may be nate in that budget cuts did at the Bankhead Theater of just four high school performance will shine will perform the same sent to Amador Friends of not impact the music pro- in Livermore. Tickets are bands from across the a national spotlight on program at the Farewell Music / Midwest Clinic, (continued on page 5) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Pictured are Peggy and Alan Frank (lower photo) and the digital photographic some of the work that will be technologies to the level displayed at their show (top, approaching the capa- from left) Sycamore Grove, bilities and quality of black Eucalyptus Grove - Pt. Reyes, and white film. His work and Corral Hollow. has won many awards and been exhibited in galleries throughout California. Alan is a retired physi- cist from Lawrence Liver- more National Laboratory where, among other things, he had developed equip- ment and techniques for ultra high speed micro-pho- tography. He is a winner of Peggy and Alan the Harold Edgerton Award for developments in high speed photography and taught a course on Scientif- Frank - Creating ic Photography. He is a na- tive of New York, and with Peggy and their daughter, Art Together for has lived in Livermore for nearly 40 years. He is an active musician, a member Almost Fifty Years of and currently president of the Livermore –Amador Symphony and a founder of Livermore Valley Opera. He is also a member of the A display at the Bank- True collaborators for childhood sketching her fa- the country. Peggy has as a kid, developing photos Livermore Rotary Club. head Theater in Liver- almost fifty years, Peggy ther’s beautiful garden and been teaching art to young in the kitchen sink. Since The exhibit of over more of Margaret (Peggy) and Alan critique each the salt marshes of Long people for over thirty then he has been largely thirty works produced over Frank’s acrylic and oil other’s work and enjoy Island’s south shore. Early years. After working with self taught except for a few the last few years will be landscapes and her hus- joint sketching/photog- childhood art lessons were the Livermore Association lessons from Life magazine on display from Novem- band Alan’s black and raphy outings. Peggy influential and provided a for Guiding and Teaching photographer Mary Morris ber 12 through January 6. white photographs explore often works from Alan’s model for her future work Students (LAGATS), she and seminars with John The public is invited to a the places dear to them. photographs in the studio. with children. She studied founded the Young Art- Woods, Mark Citret and reception for the artists on Residing in the Livermore Lessons she learned over at the Art Student’s League ists’ Studio, a program of John Sexton. The construc- Tuesday, November 19 Valley and with family in the years about design and of New York and New York individualized small group tion of a dark room at home from 6 to 7:30. Colorado and Scotland, composition were passed University where she met instruction in the visual allowed his control of the For information about Peggy and Alan often use along to him. They say, Alan. Peggy received her arts. Held in the artist’s entire photographic pro- Peggy and Alan’s work and these locations as subjects that this partnership has degree in painting and art studio, Peggy’s classes cess. He prefers black and the Young Artists’ Studio, of their work. Studying made the creation of their education at the Univer- focus on drawing, painting, white because he says that email frank.a@comcast. trees and rocks, fields and art much more satisfying sity of Denver. Her work printmaking and sculpture it allows a greater range net or telephone (925) mountains, the artists find for both artists and has en- has been in exhibitions in and are open to students of expression both in the 443-8755. The Bankhead infinite variety in the effect riched their life together. Colorado and Northern ages seven and older. photographing and printing Theater Exhibition Pro- of seasons, weather and Growing up near New California and is represent- Alan Frank first learned processes. Only in the last gram benefits the Bothwell time of day on the land. York City, Peggy spent her ed in collections around photography from his dad few years has he mastered Arts Center. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 3 Pacific Chamber Symphony Performing BANKHEAD THEATER Program of Bach's Brandenberg Concertos seaso13n/14

TONIGHT! Sophisticated and Soulful Chamber Folk Vienna Teng thursday nov 14 at 7:30pm Kings of Contemporary A Cappella Rockapella friday nov 15 at 8pm SPONSORED BY Bill and Sally Dunlop The Magic of Rock and Roll John Sebastian saturday nov 16 at 8pm Serving Up Some Serious Family Fun Hot Peas ‘N Butter sunday nov 17 at 2pm The Passion and Fire of Brazil The full orchestra. Balé Folclórico The Pacific Chamber The Brandenburg Con- concerts, maestro visits to Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard. da Bahia Symphony, led by conduc- certos are perhaps the pur- classrooms, school assem- A limited number of tickets thursday nov 21 at 7:30pm tor Lawrence Kohl, presents est examples of Bach’s poly- bly visits, master classes for at $50/person are available, Crazy About Bach: All Six phonic style. Few other mu- music students, and training so early reservations are Brandenburg Concertos, at sical works are as beloved in the Tri -Valley Youth encouraged. Contact www. Solo Show Starring Julian Sands the Bankhead Theater on and frequently performed. Orchestra. PacificChamberSymphony. A Celebration Sunday, November 24, at The concertos were com- As part of their silver an- org or call 1-800-630-7836 of Harold Pinter 2:00 pm as part of a celebra- posed at the insistence of niversary season celebration for a reservation. This is DIRECTED BY John Malkovich th th tion of the Symphony’s 25th Christian Ludwig, Margrave and their 7 season in the the first of three special 25 friday nov 22 at 8pm season. of Brandenburg, to whom Bankhead, PCS is inviting anniversary concerts to be SPONSORED BY Dr. Susan DuPree To be able to hear the they were dedicated in 1721. the audience to join them held on Sunday afternoon at complete set of the be- Time has proved that the use for a dinner and wine im- the Bankhead. loved Brandenburgs in one of a large orchestra spoils the mediately after the concert at An Engaging Night of Swinging Song evening is a tour de force musical proportions between The Jive Aces WITH THE display of the virtuosity of the soloists and the ensemble the members of the Pacific and obscures the counter- Bothwell Arts Center Artists Satin Dollz Chamber Symphony and of point. This makes the Pacific saturday nov 23 at 8pm Bach’s incredible mastery of Chamber Symphony an ideal Holding Open Studios substance and form. Featured performer for these works. Crazy About Bach soloists include Igor Veligan, The Symphony has a long Many of the Bothwell Arts Center's 29 artists and guests violin; Emily Onderdonk history of artistic excellence invite the public to a special Second Thursdays Open Studios Pacifi c Chamber and Pamela Freund-Striplen, with performances through- for Happy Small-idays. Sample cider, cocoa and nibbles Symphony violas; Janet Ketchum and out the Bay Area. The PCS’s while perusing artsy gift ideas such as small and miniature sunday nov 24 at 2pm Sara Holzman, flutes; Robin trademark sound melds paintings, notecards, ornaments, jewelry, painted wineglass- May, oboe; Dale Wolford, chamber music’s intimate es and more for one-of-a-kind gift giving and holiday décor. BUY TICKETS sopranino saxophone; and clarity with instrumental va- Explore this ever-changing array of small art on Thurs- 925.373.6800 Susan Harvey, harpsichord. riety and symphonic power. day, November 14th and December 12th from 6-8pm. The call Tickets are available at Since 1989 the PCS has per- studios will also participate in Livermore Downtown Inc.’s click www.bankheadtheater.org $50, $45, $35, $25, and $10 formed over 500 concert ap- Earlier than the Bird shopping celebration with a festive come by 2400 First Street / Livermore for students at the theater pearances. The Symphony’s Happy Small-idays on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, box office, 2400 First Street, educational programs have November 23rd, from 7 to 11am. Stop by for some goodies Livermore, by calling 925- brought classical music to to try and a special peppermint kick to your holiday cocoa. 373-6800 or online at www. over 200,000 Bay Area chil- The Bothwell Arts Center is located at 2466 8th St., bankheadtheater.org. dren through full orchestra Livermore. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Author to Talk about Food and Wine in 'Italianità in America' Ken Albala, Professor of were accused of making, and has written a textbook History at the University of such as boiling pasta for 45 entitled Three World Cui- the Pacific, will be speaking minutes or using ketchup in sines: Italian, Mexican, on the cultural history of place of tomato sauce. He Chinese. Italian cuisine in the United makes the case that the his- Forthcoming this year States. His talk, “Italianità tory of Italian cuisine in the are a Food History Reader, in America,” will be pre- United States is a constant Nuts: A Global History, a sented at 2 p.m. on Sunday, reassessment and reposition- small book entitled Grow November 24, 2013 at the ing of real Italian food as Food, Cook Food, Share Livermore Public Library opposed to Italian-American Food and a translation of the Civic Center, 1188 S. Liver- food. It is a story of the re- 16th century cookbook Livre more Avenue. discovery of the food eaten fort excellent de cuysine. Dean Rader (left) and Dane Cervine featured poets. There is no charge for in Italy through cookbooks, You can read his food blogs this event. as well as the valorization at kenalbala.blogspot.com. Moving from wine to of Italian-American cuisine The Friends of the Liver- Ravenswood Poetry Series food, Albala will reflect as something unique in its more Library have under- on what was considered own right. Ken Albala written this program as part “authentic” Italian food in Ken Albala is the author of the Friends Authors and Features Two Readers the United States since the or editor of 16 books on (30) volumes in print and Arts Series. Livermore’s current Poet Laureate, Kevin Gunn, will publication of the first Ital- food. the 4-volume Food Cultures For additional events, host the continuing series, Ravenswood Poetry on Sunday ian cookbook 100 years ago. Albala was also editor of of the World Encyclopedia. check the library’s website November 17, 2013. The program is from 2-4 p.m. The He will recount the many the Food Cultures Around He is co-editor of the journal at www.livermorelibrary. featured poets start at two and then there is an open mic mistakes American cooks the World series with thirty Food Culture and Society net. that follows about 3 p.m. The featured poets for this event will be Dean Rader and Dane Cervine. Dean Rader is a professor of English at the University Feasting and Fund-raising a Winning Recipe for of San Francisco, where he teaches courses in poetry, American Indian studies, and popular culture. His debut Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation collection of poems, Works & Days, won the 2010 T. S. Eliot Poetry Prize. He has published poems in or has poems The 10th Annual “Toasts educators, the PUSD school Estrada of Almond’s Kitch- and Judging Panelists Nick forthcoming in Colorado Review, POOL, Quarterly West, & Tastes of Fall” Culinary board trustees, Pleasan- en; first place in the “Sweet” Boer, Senior Food Editor for Connecticut Review, Cincinnati Review, The MacGuf- Competition and Fund- ton Chamber of Commerce category was Primrose Bak- Diablo Magazine; Interna- fin, Poet Lore, and many others. In 2008, his poem “Frog raiser hosted by Pleasanton President CEO Scott Raty ery; and in a first-time tie, tional Food & Wine Writer Loses Sleep Puzzling Over Parallel Universes” won the Partnerships in Education and other regional execu- Top Nod for “Savory” was Deborah Grossman; and Crab Creek Review poetry prize, and in 2009, judge Kelly (PPIE) Foundation on Oc- tives along with Mayor Jerry shared by Pans on Fire and AuburnJames Winemaker Cherry chose his poem “Hesiod in Oklahoma, 1934” for tober 19th marked a decade Thorne and the Pleasanton The Restaurant at Wente Jim Frost. Finally, the event of “eating well on behalf of City Council. Vineyards. would not have been suc- the prestigious Sow’s Ear Review Poetry Prize. He is also cessful without the efforts the co-author (with Jonathan Silverman) of The World Is education.” Also attending were par- The event would not have With approximately 350 ents of current students, par- been possible without the of the Event Committee led A Text (Prentice Hall, 2001, 2005, 2008, 2010) and Speak by Susan Hayes, including To Me Words: Essays on Contemporary American Indian people scheduled to at- ents of former students and support of our sponsors: The Sarah Baer, Shawn Batoy, Poetry (with Janice Gould) (University of Arizona Press, tend and over 50 volunteers residents without children in Clorox Company, Fremont Lori Carducci, Chuck Deck- 2003). His most recent scholarly book Engaged Resistance: from the community, it was the school system. “PUSD Bank, KKIQ, Oracle, Robert ert, Lauren Fuller, Myla Contemporary American Indian Art, Literature, and Film is standing room only at the is respected state-wide as a Half International, Black Grasso, Joan Laursen, forthcoming from the University of Texas Press. He recently chef stations as people en- high quality school district,” Tie Transportation, Kaiser Amanda Michel, Patty Pow- curated a special issue of Sentence devoted to American joyed the food and spent Hayes said. “For many resi- Permanente, Ogden Costa ers, Jim Ryan, and over 50 Indian prose poetry. He regularly reviews poetry for the quality time talking with dents, it is the primary rea- Creative Group, Stoneridge key volunteers. San Francisco Chronicle. school district representa- son behind their decision to Creek, Life Technologies, After indulging in PPIE’s Dane Cervine’s new book is entitled How Therapists tives, many of whom were purchase a home in Pleasan- Vulcan Materials, Balloons annual fundraising feast, it’s Dance, from Plain View Press (2013), which also published pouring wine. ton, regardless of whether or & Beyond, Pleasanton Po- time to start training for the “More than a fundraiser, not they have children who lice Officers Charitable 2nd Annual PPIE “Run for his previous book The Jeweled Net of Indra. His poems Foundation, New Leaf Mar- have been chosen by Adrienne Rich for a National Writ- ‘Toasts & Tastes’ offers attend the schools.” Education!” Mark April 13, a unique opportunity for Guests were entertained ket, Pleasanton Rentals, and 2014, on the calendar for ers Union Award; by Tony Hoagland as a finalist for the the Pleasanton Weekly. Wabash Poetry Prize; a Second Place prize for the Caesura residents to connect directly by the lively sounds of the this USTAF-certified series The valuable assistance with three opportunities for Poetry contest; twice a finalist for, and the 2013 winner of with important education David Ladd All Star Jazz of these Event Partners the Atlanta Review’s International Poetry Prize. Dane’s stakeholder groups,” said Band. Samples of fine wines family fun: a 5K race, a Half should also be noted: Café Marathon, and the popular work has appeared in a wide variety of journals includ- PPIE Executive Director paired with culinary cre- Main, Hacienda Business ing The Hudson Review, The SUN Magazine, Catamaran Susan Hayes. ations from the favorite and “Kids Challenge.” Park, Insignia Designs, To find out more, log Literary Review, Red Wheelbarrow, numerous anthologies, In addition to corporate finest restaurants, caterers Pampered Palate Cater- newspapers, video & animation. Dane is a therapist, and sponsors and school prin- and bakeries highlighted ing, PUSD Graphics Dept., onto www.ppierun.com and serves as Chief of Children’s Mental Health for Santa Cruz cipals, guests mingled with the event. The judging panel Pleasanton Chamber of be sure to “Like” our Pleas- County in California. the PPIE Board of Direc- arrowed the field to winners Commerce, and Safeway. anton Run for Education Admission is $5.00. Light refreshments are served. tors, Superintendent Parvin in the three categories. First PPIE also extends its Facebook page to receive Ravenswood is located at 2657 Arroyo Road In Liver- Ahmadi and other school place in the “Slow Food” gratitude to ‘Hometown up-to-date information in a more, California. district administrators and category went to Almond Emcee’ Juliette Goodrich, Facebook newsfeed. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 5

Las Positas College Offers Free Piano Master Rubino Class to Students and the Community Winery to The Music Department The master class will be competitions and a six-time Raise at the Las Positas College made up of LPC students, winner of the Coleman plans to offer a series of free as well as students from Chamber Music Award, his Funds for Piano Master Classes featur- throughout Tri-Valley com- live performances have been ing Bay Area’s renowned munity. Students perform- broadcast by National Public Delaney professors. This program is ing in the Master Class are Radio and Voice of America. Newton under the direction of Cindy Tony Marsili, Angela Mes- Holding both a Bachelor Rosefield, Coordinator of garzadeh, Fiona Thendean, and Master of Music in Team Delaney is still the Music and Performing Allison Wang, Emily Jones Piano Performance and the going strong. Delaney Arts, and Michelle Lin, a and Emma Liu. They will Performer's Certificate from is a 2 year old daughter LPC Music faculty member. be performing a variety of Indiana University, Boepple of native Livermore resi- The first Piano Master styles from Bach to Ravel. was a full-time member dents Merlin and Janice Class will be taught by Pro- Boepple is an artist who of the piano faculty at IU fessor Hans Boepple, the shows rich musicality along from 1974-78. He joined the Newton. On September piano professor and former side stunning technical com- faculty at Santa Clara Uni- 10, 2013 Delaney New- Chair of the Music Depart- mand. His debut with the versity in 1978. He served ton was diagnosed with a ment at Santa Clara Univer- Los Angeles Philharmonic as chair 1995-2007 and was brain tumor and endured sity. The class will be held Orchestra at age 10 set in reappointed in Spring 2013. a 12 hour brain surgery on Sunday, November 17, motion collaboration with In addition to touring by a team of 12 doctors from 10 to 12:30 pm at Main orchestras and conductors of with a full solo recital pro- and nurses at Oakland's Stage Theater, in the Barbara international reputation. Bo- gram every season, Hans Kaiser Hospital. The F Mertes Center for the Arts epple is guest artist on solo Boepple is a regular guest doctors were able to at LPC. This event is free to and orchestral concert series artist at the Portland In- remove the entire tumor the public and students per- across the United States. ternational Piano Festival, mass in the lower back formers and all are welcome A Steinway International the World Piano Pedagogy part of her brain. Del- to attend. It is made possible Artist, Hans Boepple has Conference, the IU Piano aney has started chemo- through a partial grant from received numerous perfor- Academy and California therapy that is expected the LPC Foundation. mance honors, most notably Summer Music. to last at least 1 year. Professor Boepple’s stu- First Prize in the Interna- For more information On Thursday, No- dents have won or finished tional J. S. Bach Compe- about LPC Performing Arts vember 21, Rubino high on nationally acclaimed tition (for his "Goldberg Events, please go to www. Estates Winery will be piano competitons. Boepple Variations"). A prizewinner laspositascollege.edu/per- holding a raffle during will perform three pieces in the Kosciuszko Chopin formingarts/index.php their Sip & Shop event. prior to the master class. (NYC), the MTNA national Hans Boepple Raffle tickets will be available starting Satur- WIND ENSEMBLE day, November 16. One- (continued from front page) of-a-kind "fairy houses," created by 2 local art- gram. "We have received a funds. “This is an honor Baker continued, “Indi- NETS: Jun Hong, Austin Elan Brysk, Kevin Yang, ists, will be on sale with consistent level of support for all of Pleasanton. We viduals are invited to make Kim, Jacqueline Young, bass; EUPHONIUMS: the proceeds supporting for staffing that has made it are asking the community, a donation of any size Eb; Annie Cai, Andrew Julia Reddy, Clint Stewart; Delaney. This fundraiser possible to provide music alumni, and all friends in and are reminded to use Yeung, Ryan Leung, Han- TUBAS: Timothy Chuang, is to help Delaney and programs for 5th through music to make a dona- corporate matching grant nah Hwang, Andrew Kang; Matt Aubel, Zane Manaa; her parents manage the 12th grades. Parents and tion in support of these programs when available.” BASS CLARINETS: Tyler STRING BASS: Brandon unexpected expenses community members have Pleasanton music emissar- Sponsorships are available Nesci, Thi Nguyen, May Park; PIANO: Nisha Kale; that they will incur while made up the difference ies.” Baker has set a goal for businesses and orga- Nakari, contra-bass; ALTO PERCUSSION: Preston she is undergoing che- between what we need and to raise fifteen-thousand nizations. Baker can be SAXOPHONES: Brandon Nowakowski, John Motta, motherapy, physical what the district provides." dollars for costs related to contacted at 925-518-5916. Zhang, soprano; Rika Ko, George Fang, Dana Fas- therapy and rehabilita- instructor expenses, printed Brannen Overly; man, Austin Greth, Megan One such group is Grantham said funds TENOR SAXO- Cavanaugh, Rishabh tion as she goes between Amador Friends of Music programs, and some other can be submitted through PHONES: Derek Velzy, Parikh. Kaiser Oakland Hospital (AFM), a non-profit par- travel expenses. various social media. Russell Han; BARTIONE Amador Friends of Mu- and UCSF. ent-booster organization. Grantham adds, “Work- The 2013-2014 AVHS SAXOPHONE: Courtney sic (AFM) is an all-volun- Donations can also The group is raising funds ing with my amazing stu- Wind Ensemble 1 mu- Cavanaugh; FRENCH teer non-profit organization be made by visiting for the 57 student ensemble dents in our preparations sicians are: FLUTES: HORNS: Josh Lee, supporting the Amador https://www.youcaring. to travel to Chicago. While for the Midwest Clinic has Gabby Widjaja; Jenni- Brian Lim, Suemin Lee, Valley High School com/medical-fundraiser/ most of the trip costs will been a hugely rewarding fer Jo, piccolo; Jennifer Brendan Zwiefel, Sarah (AVHS) music department team-delaney/92222 be paid by the families process. The support from Wang, Jane Wu, Rachel O’Brien; TRUMPETS: consisting of the award Rubino Estates Win- of the musicians, Sally the parents and the com- Hoobler, Naomi Chan; Thomas Amezcua, John winning Marching Band, ery is located next to Baker, the Vice-President munity is helping to make OBOES: Austin Harper, Malchar, Tommy Tsai, Wind Ensemble, Wind the Palm Event Center, of Fund-raising for AFM, this trip possible.” Victoria Naylor, English Miles Burnham, Rebecca Symphony, Symphonic 1188 Vineyard Avenue, said there are some costs The students will be in Horn; Daniel Chang; Jackson, Kevin Vigallon; Band, Winter Guard, Win- Pleasanton for which AFM is raising Chicago December 17-21. BASSOONS: Yitian Zou, TROMBONES: Marcel ter Percussion, Jazz Bands, Cynthia Chen; CLARI- Osborne, David Kim, Orchestra and Choirs. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Art Group to Display Work at Firehouse New Exhibit at Museum on Main Arts Center in Pleasanton Focuses on Celebrations Works by members of Pleasanton’s Museum décor, two Rosh Hashanah around the world have also the Pleasanton Art Group on Main has opened its shofars, a 1920s Santa suit brought their own obser- Art Critique & Coffee will latest temporary exhibit: and a 19th-century goose- vances, such as the Hindu be displayed in the Fire- Celebrations: The Days We feather Christmas tree. festival of Holi. The exhibit house Arts Center lobby and Mark and the Ways We Mark As Curator Ken MacLen- also includes personal rites hallway Nov. 14-Dec. 16. Them. On display through nan notes, “Many people of passage such as weddings Theme is "A Passion for Art." Artists include Gregg January 5, Celebrations aren’t aware that Pleasan- and graduations. Skuce, Loralee Chapleau, takes visitors on a tour of ton’s residents have cel- Museum on Main is lo- Claudette McDermott, Sally the occasions we mark as ebrated in such a diversity of cated at 603 Main Street, Oil on Canvas by Loralee special in our lives—civic ways, both today and in the Pleasanton. Museum hours Haig, Antonia Wennink, Chapleau Stan Vierk, John West, Sim- and religious holidays, ma- past. For instance, we had a are Tuesday through Satur- one Archer, Judi Caplan jor public events, personal very active IDES chapter in day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Art Critique & Coffee is transitions—and the things the early 20th century, and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. There a support group for artists. we do to celebrate them. the Holy Ghost Parade was is no admission fee, but do- The group gathers each Fri- The exhibit features such a big event for Pleasanton’s nations are always appreci- day at local spots, to share Watercolor by John West treasures as classic wedding Portuguese community as ated. For further information their latest work, exchange dresses, Holy Ghost Parade late as the 1930s.” More contact 925.462-2766 or cu- ideas, techniques and op- regalia, Chinese New Year recent immigrants from [email protected] portunities. ACC is made up of professional, local and emerging artists from Dublin Looking for Residents to Serve all walks of life. A reception will be held On Art Selection Committee at 3 p.m. on November The City of Dublin is cur- ber of proposals that will be also receive an application 20. There is no admission rently seeking three Dublin reviewed by the Art Selec- by e-mailing glentheguide@ charge. The public is invited Acrylic by Stan Vierk residents to serve on an Art tion Committee, committee dublin.ca.gov or calling the to attend. Oil on Canvas - Angels Selection Committee for members must be able to Parks and Community Ser- The Firehouse Arts Cen- the future Emerald Glen attend one or two panel vices Department at (925) ter is located at 4444 Rail- Among Us / a series by Claudette McDermott Recreation and Aquatics dates, to be scheduled in 556-4500. road Avenue, Pleasanton. Complex Public Art Selec- the evening hours or on one The deadline for submit- tion Process. Saturday in late-January. All ting applications is Monday, Depending on the num- applications will be consid- December 2, 2013, at 5:00 ered, with final appoint- PM. No postmarks or fac- ment of the Art Selection similes will be accepted. Sesame Workshop Toolkit Helps to Committee by the Mayor, Applications should be with the concurrence of the mailed, delivered, or e- Dublin City Council. mailed to: City of Dublin, Support Children of Inmates Applications for the Pub- 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA lic Art Selection Committee 94568; Attention: Heritage The Alameda County and language that help build custody with few resources the incarceration of a parent. can be downloaded from the and Cultural Arts Manager; resiliency in children. Spe- Children of Incarcerated to support young children Centerforce Executive City’s website. Interested e-mail ann.mottola@dublin. Parents Partnership (AC- cial visits by Elmo to San during this disruptive time. Director, Carol Burton community members may ca.gov CIPP) will host a series of Quentin and Santa Rita are In response, Sesame Work- served as an advisor on events in support of a new family events designed to shop, the nonprofit educa- the “Little Children, Big Sesame Workshop toolkit give caregivers and incarcer- tion organization behind Challenges: Incarceration” called “Little Children, Big ated parents the necessary Sesame Street, unveiled its project and implemented Challenges: Incarceration.” tools and language to help newest, bilingual (English/ the country’s first compre- There will be a training and build resiliency in children. Spanish) initiative “Little hensive program and lon- two special visits by Sesame The special visit to Santa Children, Big Challenges: gitudinal study on children Street’s Elmo with a video Rita Jail took place on No- Incarceration,” for families of incarcerated parents. She presentation featuring a new vember 13. with young children (aged has also received the White Muppet character, “Alex” According to Bureau of 3-8). House Champion of Change who has an incarcerated Justice Statistics, the num- Award for her work on be- father. ber of children with an incar- The toolkit was designed half of children of incarcer- The training program cerated parent has increased to address the needs of ated parents. is designed to give educa- nearly 80% in the past 20 young children and support, Registration for the free tors, public health officials, years. There are 2.7 million comfort, and reduce anxiety, training is required through social workers, and law en- children nationally with a sadness, and confusion that alamedacountycipp@gmail. forcement officers the tools parent in state or federal they may experience during com. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 7 Annual Christmas Tree Lane Children's Choir Entertains at Community Fundraiser Has Theme of 'A Midwinter Night's Dream' Events; Openings for New Members The ABC Children's For three magical days - Choir was busy in 2013. November 21, 22, 23 - the In January, the choir was Palm Event Center, 1184 honored at the Livermore Vineyard Avenue in Pleas- Downtown Inc. Awards at anton, is transformed into the Vine Theatre as they a Christmas wonderland performed "Christmastime where decorated Christmas in Livermore." The song, trees, silent auction gift written by choir director baskets, gourmet fare, a Kim Luty, was named the Holiday Boutique and a "Official Christmas Song visit with Santa ignite the of Livermore" by the as- Christmas spirit. sociation. ValleyCare’s signature The choir continued fundraiser Christmas Tree sharing with the community, Lane 2013 – A Midwin- performing a wide range of ter Night’s Dream - offers music for various events in events for the entire family. Livermore. In March, the Thursday evening, No- choir prepared a one-act vember 21, 5-8pm, bring performance highlighting the entire family to the the music and story of Rod- Wonderland Family Stroll. gers and Hammerstein's Enjoy a holiday treat, while "The Sound of Music." Children's choir entertains during the holidays. kids shop for their parents Christmas Tree Lane They took their act, com- in “Santa’s Secret Shop.” Photo: ValleyCare’s plete with costumes, to both the Livermore Downtown day evenings at ABC Mu- down First Street and con- Photos with Santa will be Senior Administration the residents of Heritage Inc. Wine Festival. In July, sic Store, 2156 First St in cert at Panama Red Coffee available. Adult tickets are donated and decorated Estates and the Veteran's at the Livermore Fireworks Downtown Livermore. on December 19th. $15 each, children are $10. this tree for 2012 Hospital in Livermore. Celebration at Las Positas There is still room in the For more details visit The Tinsel Teas are Fri- In June, the choir per- College, they sang a patri- choir for the Holiday ses- www.abcmusiclivermore. day, November 22, at 10am formed medleys of popu- otic medley and lead the sion. com or call the store at and 2pm. A “high” tea is lar tunes (from Disney to crowd of thousands in the Now in its 3rd year, the 925-443-1244 or email the served. There is an oppor- friends, and place bids on Lady Gaga) at the Liver- National Anthem. choir is preparing for its an- director at kimmyluty@ tunity to purchase chance- silent auction gift baskets, more Relay for Life and The choir meets Wednes- nual caroling performance gmail.com. drawing tickets for the trees wreaths and garlands. The and china table setting, and highlight of this event is the get a jump start on shopping chance drawing for the lav- at the Holiday Gift Bou- ishly decorated Christmas tique. Tea tickets are $45 trees and the exquisite china Annual Holiday Wish Drive Now Underway per person. table setting. Friday evening, Novem- A Holiday Gift Boutique Family Giving Tree’s 24rd annual Holiday Wish Drive ber 22, at 6:30pm is the Si- with holiday and home dé- to support low-income, Bay Area children is under way. lent Night Soiree, featuring cor items will be open at This year’s goal is 67,000 children served, an increase of a silent auction of exquisite all events. Chance drawing 3,000 over last year. The nonprofit urges businesses of all gift baskets, sit-down din- tickets for the trees and the sizes and community groups to help them reach that goal ner, no-host cocktails, enter- Christmas china table set- by providing the 1,050 locations needed for the distribution tainment by Special Blend ting will also be sold at all of wish cards and collection of donated gifts. and dancing to a DJ for $90 events. This is how it works. Children who have been registered per person. All proceeds benefit Val- with recipient social services agencies are asked to name The three-day fundraiser leyCare’s Breast Cancer their specific gift wishes. The children’s wishes are printed is capped off with the Silver Program and the Neonatal on cards and distributed to Holiday Wish Drive leaders for Bells Luncheon on Saturday, Intensive Care Unit. To pur- employees and customers to fulfill and return. The gifts November 23 with tickets at chase tickets, donate auction are then collected, sorted and wrapped by more than 7,000 volunteers at Family Giving Tree’s warehouse. The gifts are $100 each. Doors open at items or become a sponsor, picked up by the participating agencies and presented to the 10:30am. Visit the “Merry please call the ValleyCare individual children or to their parents to wrap and give to Gentlemen” to purchase Charitable Foundation at their families. To register, potential hosts should visit www. chance drawing tickets for 925-373-4560, or visit www. familygivingtree.org or contact Dawn at 408-946-3111, Detailed information is available at www.familygiv- the trees; enjoy gourmet valleycare.com/charitable- extension 226. fare and entertainment with foundation. ingtree.org. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS 784-4679 or [email protected]. Preschool Art classes: Thursday guests "wine-down" from the work MUSIC/CONCERTS tangos, The Fantasia on Greensleeves Livermore Art Association Gallery, mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged week or just grab a taste of wine Blacksmith Square, music every by Vaughan-Williams, and a selection located in the Carnegie Building, MEETINGS/CLASSES 3-5 are welcome to join this class. before going out to dinner in the Tri- Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, or two on Celtic harp. Admission is offers art classes, unusual gifts, Livermore Art Association and Pleas- Classes cover drawing, painting, Valley. Check for the winery listings at 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. free. Along with cellist Samsun Van painting rentals, art exhibits and anton Art League, general meeting print-making, sculpture and ceramics. www.lvwine.org. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Loon, the trio is rounded out for this information pertaining to the art field, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 18, Almond For further information please contact The Winemaker's Pour House, Live regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- concert by violinist Cathie Lowmiller, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery Avenue School, Livermore. Guest art- Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) 216- music: Nov. 14, 6-9, Jimmy Ashley; rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- concertmaster of the San Jose Lyric has been open since 1974 and is run ist will be sculptor Eric Haggin. All are 7231 or [email protected] Nov. 15, 7-10, Better Days; Nov. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Theater. 925-373-5500. as a co-op by local artists. Hours are welcome. www.pal-art.com or www. or visit http://childrensartclassesproj- 16, 6:39-9:30, Chris Label; Nov. 19, from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Mariah McManus, pop singer- Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- livermoreartassociation.org. ects.blogspot.com/ 6-9, Glenn Osur at the piano; Nov. small cover. songwriter. Wed., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. tion call 449-9927. Drawing and Painting Classes at Art Classes, For children, teens and 21, 6:30-9:30, BoSco Duo; Nov. 23, Steve Fread performances: 11/14 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each the Figurehead Gallery – Ozell adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- 7-19, Tumbledown House; Nov. 26, Thurs 11:30-1pm Livermore Rec East Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org month, 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Hudson, Portrait Painting, Tuesdays ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture 6-9, Glenn Osur at the piano; Nov. Ave Holiday Lunch (Also My Lanettes or 373-6800. Livermore. Art displays, poetry, 9-11:30 a.m.; Pastel Portrait Draw- and ceramics taught by highly 30, 6:30-9:30, Joey T. 2241 First St., Birthday); and 11/15 Fri 6-9pm, Ruby Music Department Recital, Las Positas entertainment, special events. For ing, Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Drawing I, experienced artist and art instructor, Livermore. www.winemakerspour- Hill Country Club. College Dec. 4, 12:30 p.m. Free ad- the brochure go to www.bothwel- Wednesdays 9-11 a.m.; Drawing II, Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and house.com or 215-2656. Vienna Teng, Chamber Folk. Thurs., mission. Main Stage Theater, Mertes lartscenter.org. Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. To register weekend classes, Homeschool Winemaker Dinner with Philip Wente, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Center for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Pleasanton Art League (PAL) at the online go to figureheadgallery.com/ classes, Special classes during school Murrieta's Well, 3005 Mines Rd., 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Dr., Livermore. Community Center, Nov. 1-31, open classes or call the Figurehead Gallery breaks offered. Please phone (925) Livermore, in the historic barrel room, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Happy Holidays Musical Review, Dec. for viewing during regular business at 925-353-0419. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ 6:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16. gourmet 110 in the Shade, by N. Richard Nash, 6-22, San Ramon Community Theater hours, Robert Livermore Community Sip and Sculpt Workshop series, $50 hotmail.com for further info. four-course dinner paired with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics production. Front Row Theater, 17011 Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. for 3 sessions featuring hands-on Piano and keyboard lessons, For handcrafted estate blends from Mur- by Tom Jones. Adapted by Nash from Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. www.pal-art.com. sculpting lessons at the Bothwell Arts children to adult. Beginner to early rieta's Well. $95 Silver Spur Members, his classic play “The Rainmaker,” www.sanramonperformingarts.com or Remnants: Recent Works by Califor- Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. intermediate level. Half-hour private $110 Non Members. Reservations: a heartfelt musical romance about 973-3343. nia Fiber Artists. New exhibition of 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays classes or small group classes 925-456-2395. one woman’s learning to believe in Livermore-Amador Symphony, Gems eclectic and colorful two- and three- Nov. 9, 16 & 23, 2013. Clay, tools, offered. Twice-yearly recitals. Please McGrail Vineyards and Winery, James herself. Preview 8 p.m. Thurs., Nov. from the Past and Present with work dimensional artwork created with a and pastries included. Bring your phone (925) 216-7231 or email Vincent Release Party: Saturday, 14. Runs Nov. 15-Dec. 8. Douglas by Gershwin, Barnes, Lees and fusion of fiber and other materials coffee or tea. If you have tools [email protected] for further November 16, 12-4:30PM. Live music Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third Beethoven. Joyce Johnson Hamilton, using a wide variety of methods. 29 bring them also — don’t worry if info. by our Winemaker's Band, The Bac- St., Hayward. $10 preview; $29 trumpet, soloist. Dec. 7, 8 p.m. artists and over 60 works. November you don’t. Space is limited to 12 PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now chus Brothers; taste new Releases Thurs. eve, Fri. eve, Sat. matinee, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 6 through December 18 at the Har- students. Registration, email info@ meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd including the James Vincent Cabernet Sat. eve., Sun. matinee. Box office Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org. rington Gallery in the Firehouse Arts BeverlyTurnerSculptures.com or call Wednesday of each month 7:00 at Sauvignon, lunch as gourmet wood- (510) 881-6777. Information at www. 373-6800. Center in Pleasanton. Special Gallery (562) 822-5247. The Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. fired pizzas are available for purchase dmtonline.org Traditional Folksongs of the Winter Event: November 19 from 7:00-8:30 Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Join us as we challenge ourselves to from Soleil Pizza. Event is $10/ Rockapella, Fri., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Holidays, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Livermore p.m. artist and gallery docent Claudia a monthly function at the Bothwell poetically relay our thoughts, emo- person Complimentary for Club Mem- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Hess will speak about textile arts, Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th tions and experiences through poetry. bers. www.mcgrailvineyards.com. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Folksinger, storyteller, and autoharp history, materials, and specific works Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Become a member & share your work 5600 Greenville Rd., Livermore, (925) or 373-6800. virtuoso Adam Miller will perform on display. Suggested donation for at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 - Contact PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. 215-0717. An Educational Evening John Sebastian, Hall of Fame rock and well-known (and not so well-known) the session is $7. Regular gallery Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Com for more info on Theme Chal- of Oaks, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m. wine- roller, Sat., Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Bankhead sing-along songs of the holiday sea- hours: Wednesday, Thursday, finished or unfinished work to show lenges, Membership & Opportunities. maker, Mark Clarin will offer informa- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. son featuring traditional folksongs, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Satur- and if desired, receive a critique from Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd tion on differences between each www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- carols for the New Year, Hanukkah, day 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. the group. Refreshments are brought and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 type of oak used in making Cabernet. 6800. Christmas, and the Winter Solstice- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. by the artists, and a donation of $5.00 p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located Taste our Patriot, Good Life, and The Jive Aces with the Satin Dollz. -from pre-Christian Europe to the Donations always appreciated. is desired although not mandatory. at 2222 Second St., Suite 2, Liver- James Vincent Cabernet side-by-side Sat., Nov. 23, 8 p.m. Bankhead The- 21st Century. 925-373-5500. Landscapes, Peggy & Alan Frank, Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller more. Please confirm participation to learn the impact the oak has on ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. A Doo Wop Holiday Celebration. Sun., paintings and photographs, Bankhead at [email protected], or Linda by calling (925) 960-1194 or via the each wine. Advanced Reservations bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- website at www.GalinasMusicStudio. Required. Buy your tickets online at: Pacific Chamber Symphony, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Nov. 13-Jan. 6. Artists reception 6 ingarts.org com. Beginners are welcome. Bring www.mcgrailvineyards.com. $25 per Crazy About Bach: The Brandenburg bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. p.m. Tues., Nov. 19. www.bankhead- ACC / Art Critique & Coffee meetings some music to share with the group. wine club member; $35/guest Concertos. 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 24. Vita Voci, a Tri-Valley a capella theater.org. now at New Leaf in Pleasanton's Ukuleles are available for purchase. Thomas Coyne Winery Fall Open Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., ensemble, will perform on Sunday, The Livermore Art Association Gallery Vintage Shopping Center on Bernal Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. House, new location, 2405 Research Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org December 8, 2 PM at Congregation is inviting artists and crafters to join & Vineyard. Brings together profes- MTAC Piano Master Class with Hans Dr., Livermore. Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. or 373-6800. Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleas- the Gallery Membership in a Holiday sional, local and emerging artists Boepple. Las Positas College, Nov. 1 noon to 5 p.m. New wine releases: Lady K and the Kings of Swing, Winter anton. Works of the Renaissance and Boutique that runs Dec. 6th through meetings each Friday at 10:30 a.m. 17, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free ad- 2011 California Merlot, 2010 Vino Wonderland big band holiday show, more modern eras will be presented. Dec. 24th. The event will be held to share latest work, fine tune each mission. Main Stage Theater, Mertes Tinto Reserva, 2010 Livermore Valley Nov. 30, Dougherty Valley Performing The Congregation Beth Emek Choir at the Carnegie Building Gallery at piece with gentle critiques and share Center for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Zinfandel, 2012 Livermore Valley Pinot Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San will join Vita Voci in Salamone Rossi’s 2155 3rd Street, Livermore. Pick up tips, techniques and opportunities. Dr., Livermore. Blanc, 2009 Contra Costa Mourvèdre Ramon. www.sanramonperformin- Elohim Hashivenu. Small donation applications at the Gallery or Way Join the mailing list and receive the . (925) 373-6541, http://thomas- garts.com or 973-3343. asked. For more information contact: Up Art & Frame 1912 Second St., latest news on when and where the WINERY EVENTS coynewinery.com Teen/Youth Music Festival, holiday David Yaffe, 925-455-8139. Livermore. For more information next meeting will be held. PoetryOn- 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Holidays in the Vineyards, Dec. 7 and variety show, Nov. 30, 2 and 7 p.m. Asbury Christmas Concert – Asbury email [email protected] [email protected] Competition: San Francisco Chronicle 8, noon to 4:30 p.m., a Livermore Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad United Methodist Church will hold its "Where We Live," the beauty of the Figure Drawing Workshop, every is currently accepting wine entries Valley Wine Country tradition: Winer- Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. 17th Annual Christmas Concert at Livermore Valley, is the theme of an Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists for the 2014 San Francisco Chronicle ies showcase their decorated tasting org or 931-4848. 7 PM on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in its invitational art show at Prudential bring their own materials and easels. Wine Competition, the largest wine rooms offering special wines, arts and Pleasanton Community Concert Band, Sanctuary at 4743 East Ave., Liver- California Realty. Artists displaying Open to all artists. Professional artist competition of American wines in crafts, holiday music, activities and an international holiday concert, Dec. more. All of Asbury’s vocal choirs, work are Carolyn Ramsey, Nova models (nude). No instructor. Stu- the world. The deadline for entries is more. Guests are encouraged to bring 1, 2 p.m. Free. Firehouse Arts Center, the Asbury Band, several instrumen- Starling, Bette Goosman and John dents under 18 need written parental November 25, 2013. Information and new, unwrapped toys to their favorite 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. talists and the Asbury Ringers will West. The show will be on display at permission to attend. Cost $20 per entry forms are available at www. wineries for donation to the local Toys firehousearts.org or 931-4848. be performing. Asbury’s pipe organ the new office at 1983 Second Street session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 winejudging.com. for Tots program. Admission is free, The Amethyst Trio, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Liver- will also be part of the evening’s through January 13, 2014. 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley but tasting fees may apply and vary more Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. musical offerings. The concert is The public is invited to view refreshments are available. Call or wineries will be hosting "Wine by winery. More information can be Eclectic program comprised of the open to the public. A free will offering the show during regular busi- e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info Wednesdays" each Wednesday found at LVwine.org fiery Beethoven Piano Trio in C Minor, can be made at the door. There will ness hours or by appointment. For about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - through October. One featured winery an elegant trio by French baroque be a punch and homemade cookie information, contact Cher Wollard at [email protected]. will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help composer Loeillet, two Argentinian reception immediately following in the THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 9

Fellowship Hall. For more information by a festive reception in the theater month through June 5, 2014. Las Pos- MISCELLANEOUS person. A hearty ploughman’s lunch, decorated for a farm Christmas call Jean Braun at 449-4168, the lobby. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First itas College and the Pleasanton Public Political Issues Book Club meets the soup, pasties, or scones may be morning. Seating is limited, so make church office at 447-1950 or e-mail: St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Library present "Make 'em Laugh" 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads purchased from the lunchroom; adult reservations early. Please call (925) [email protected] org or 373-6800. Series" Hosted by Candy Klaschus, books about issues and trends that beverages will be available at Miss 556-4500 for more information. Amador Valley High School Wind film historian and Coordinator of the are driving current affairs in both the Mattie’s Pub. Father Christmas will Yuletide, A Victorian Christmas Ensemble 1, 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 9. ON THE STAGE Humanities Program at Las Positas national and international arenas. be on hand. For more information or at Ravenswood. Dec. 8. Noon The ensemble chosen to perform at TLittle Shop of Horrors: Pacific College. A brief talk about each film Topics that have been covered include to pre-purchase tickets and reserve to 4:00pm. Ravenswood Historic the 67th Annual Midwest Clinic in Coast Repertory Theatre production. is presented prior to the screening. politics, governance, economics, your seat at tea, please visit www. Site, 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Chicago on December 19, 2013. This Directed by stage and TV veteran Ken Refreshments are served. For more military affairs, history, sociology, saintbartslivermore.com. Vendor Entertainment, holiday fun. Tours and is arguably the highest honor a school Baggot, choreographed by Shellie information, call Penny Johnson, 925- science, the climate, and religion. space may still be available; please Gift Shop. Operated by Livermore Area music program can receive. These Award winner Suzanne Brandt. The 931-3405. Admission is free. 400 Old Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further call Mary Myers at (925) 447-3289 Recreation and Park District. www. advanced instrumentalists are one of campy “comedy-horror-rock musical” Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. questions for information on how to reserve a larpd.dst.ca.us just four high school bands chosen is the affectionate spoof of 1950s sci- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a booth. Celtic Christmas Concert & Gathering, from across the country to perform fi movies, and tells the tale of nerdy DANCE member-centered book group led by Dublin 30th Annual Tree Lighting Sun., Dec. 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Gathering at this prestigious event. The award florist shop worker Seymour and Balé Folclórico da Bahia. Thurs., Nov. a small group of book club veterans, Ceremony, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Dublin and potluck 6 p.m., concert 7 p.m. winning ensemble will perform their Audrey II, a plant with which grows 21, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, with reading selections based on Civic Center, After the official lighting live music by Pog Mo Thoin and program for this home audience. into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed 2400 First St., Livermore. www. member recommendations and of the tree, attendees will enjoy musi- special guest, Steve Kritzer. Bring a Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., R&B singing carnivore with a secret. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. consensus. No homework required– cal entertainment while keeping a potluck dish to share, and get in the Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Shows are Fridays and Saturdays Smuin XXMAS Ballet. Fri., Nov. 29, 7:30 share your insights or just listen in! look-out for an appearance by a very Christmas Spirit! Cider and tea. $15 or 373-6800. at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. and Contact Susan at 337-1282 regarding special visitor from the North Pole. at the door, children 12 and under Andrea Marcovicci, Home for the p.m., November 8 through 24 at the 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. Delicious cookies and hot chocolate free, benefitting the Bothwell Arts Holidays, a WWII Christmas. Tues., Firehouse Arts Center. Reserved First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Magical Holiday Evening, annual “open will be served afterward. For more Center. Produced by Gabe Duffin. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, seat tickets are $17-$38, and youth, theater.org or 373-6800. house” and evening of shopping and information please call (925) 556- Tickets at www.mylvpac.com 2400 First St., Livermore. www. senior, and group discounts are Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn dining. Downtown Pleasanton, Nov. 4500. www.ci.dublin.ca.us Mele Kalikimaka, an island style bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. available. Purchase online at www. how to dance with great instructors 23, 4 to 7 p.m. Home for the Holidays, December 7, holiday celebration, Dec. 8, 2 and 6 Instrumental Concert, Las Positas firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, from It's All About Dancing, new 1st Annual Holiday Spirit Stroll, down- noon to 4 p.m. in Downtown Liver- p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts College orchestra and wind ensemble, or at the center Box Office, 4444 dance every week from Salsa, Tango, town Pleasanton along Main Street, more. Kick off the holiday shopping Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Main Stage Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Swing and more. Group lesson starts Nov. 23, 4 to 7 p.m. Sample a variety season downtown and enjoy horse www.sanramonperformingarts.com or Theater, Mertes Center for the Arts, Fahrenheit 451, based on Ray at 7:30, followed by open dance of local beer, wine and cocktails at 15 drawn carriage rides, holiday perfor- 973-3343. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Bradbury’s book. Las Positas College until 9:45 in our new location at the downtown locations. Listen to carolers mances and snow in Lizzie Fountain. Journey to Living Bethlehem, Thurs.- Tickets www.brownpapertickers.com Theatre Arts Department. Nov. 15, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., and pose with Santa. $30 pre-sale, Downtown Livermore Merchants will Mon., Dec. 12-16. Adjacent to St. or 1-800-838-3006. 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 and Livermore; 925-449-9292. $15. $35 night of the event, if available. be celebrating the Season with an Michaels School, corner of Third December People, holiday/pop/rock, 24 at 2 p.m. at the Barbara Mertes Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro, Yule- Tickets can be purchased at Studio Open House! and Church St., Livermore. 6:00 to Dec. 13 and 14, 8 p.m. Firehouse Center for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill tide Spectacular. Tues., Dec. 3, 7:30 Seven Arts, Clover Creek and Berry Annual Holiday Sights and Sounds 9:00pm. Repeats every 30 minutes. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Dr., Livermore. brownpapertickets. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Patch. All guests must be 21 or older. Parade and Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. Free admission. More https://www. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or com or 1-800-838-3006. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Redeem tickets by 6 p.m. at Museum Sat., Dec. 7. Downtown Livermore. facebook.com/LivingBethlehem 931-4848. Hot Peas ‘N Butter, family fun. Sun., org or 373-6800. on Main, 603 Main St. Tickets and Marching bands, music, light dis- [email protected] Jazz Night Concert, Las Positas College Nov. 17, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, A Modern American Nutcracker, Jim information at www.pleasantondown- plays, and Santa Claus. Tree lighting or 510-377-9711 instrumental jazz, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Hurley adaptation. Las Positas College town.net to follow parade. Stories and speeches, Las Positas Main Stage Theater, Mertes Center bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. dance and orchestra, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Great Train Expo, Nov. 23 and 24, Hometown Holiday Parade and College speech department, Dec. 13, for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Julian Sands, A Celebration of Harold Main Stage Theater, Mertes Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alameda County Tree-Lighting Celebration; Dec. 7 p.m. Free admission. Main Stage Livermore. Tickets www.brownpaper- Pinter. Fri., Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Bankhead for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Features 7, Pleasanton, Parade down Main Theater, Mertes Center for the Arts, tickers.com or 1-800-838-3006. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore. Tickets www.brownpaper- operating model railroads, train Street begins at 5 p.m. followed by 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. The Beatles and Their Songs: A www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- tickers.com or 1-800-838-3006. dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, tree lighting at the Museum on Main. Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 14, Shan- Musical Revolution, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. 6800. The Nutcracker, Valley Dance Theater demonstrations, workshops, and City of Pleasanton, (925) 931-5352, non Community Center. Three seating Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Creatures of Impulse Presents, teen production, full-length ballet, ac- much more. www.GreatTrainExpo.com hometownholiday@cityofpleasan- times are available at 8:30am, 9:45 Ave. Dulais Rhys delves into the improve troupe, Holiday Shorts, companied by the Livermore-Amador Deacon Dave’s 31st Annual Christmas tonca.gov a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Guests will enjoy quality, variety, and the longevity of Dec. 5 and 6, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Symphony. Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22. Display will open Saturday, November Holiday Tea, Sat. and Sun., Dec. 7 and a delicious breakfast of pancakes the Beatles’ music. His presentation Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 30th at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to 8, Dublin Heritage Park and Muse- with syrup, sausage, fruit and juice on The Beatles outlines the history Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org gather in the closed street in front of ums, $25 per person. Country tea or coffee. Proceeds from this event of the group’s formation and focuses 931-4848. or 373-6800. the darkened property to await the ar- lunch inside the Sunday School Barn. directly benefit the Dublin High School on their songs, influences, form, Civic Arts Stage Company Presents rival of the colorful Advent/Christmas Lunch will begin with scones, lemon Irish Guard Band. Photos with Santa stylistic development and legacy. The Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Dec. CHORAL Procession. The Procession moves curd and a hot pot of tea, followed by will also be available. For more infor- talk includes musical examples and 13-22, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Valley Concert Chorale - Sing it down Hillcrest Ave. from Fordham at finger sandwiches, cheese and an in- mation and to purchase tickets, call audience interaction—singing along Rita Rd., Pleasanton, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Yourself Messiah, 7:30 p.m. Dec. Hillcrest. During the opening ceremo- dulgent dessert. Tour the Kolb House, (925) 556-4500. www.ci.dublin.ca.us is encouraged. 925-373-5500. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. www. 6. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 nies Deacon Dave will announce this San Ramon Symphonic Band, Dec. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. www.val- year's theme and bless the lights and 20, 7 p.m. Horns for the Holidays. A Year with Frog and Toad, Bay Area leyconcertchorale.org the gathered folks. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Children’s Theatre, Dec. 21 and 22 at Vocal Jazz Concert, Las Positas Col- Dickens' Christmas Faire, November Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dougherty Valley lege jazz ensemble, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. 30 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, How well do you know www.sanramonperformingarts.com or Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Main Stage Theater, Mertes Center December 1 from 12 noon to 5 pm. 973-3343. Rd., San Ramon. www.sanramonper- for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Admission is $10 per person for both your local Land Trust? Country tribute: A Cash Country formingarts.com or 973-3343. Livermore. Tickets www.brownpaper- days, with children 5 and younger Christmas featuring James Garner, tickers.com or 1-800-838-3006. free. Proceeds benefit a variety of We invite you to take Dec. 21, 2 and 8 p.m. Firehouse COMEDY Valley Concert Chorale: Winter programs serving the community. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Big Fat Year End Comedy XXI, 8 p.m. Wonderland, two performances. 7:30 Stroll the streets of Olde London our survey & nd out. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Fri., Dec. 27, Bankhead Theater, 2400 p.m. Dec. 14 Trinity Lutheran Church, where crafters ply their wares. Live 931-4848. First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton and performers will enact scenes from New Year’s Eve Party. Tues., Dec. 31, theater.org or 373-6800. 3 p.m. Dec. 15, First Presbyterian Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 8 p.m. Master slide guitarist Roy Church, 4th and L Streets, Livermore. throughout the weekend, with dancing www.surveymonkey.com/s/landtrust Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings MOVIES www.valleyconcertchorale.org and musical entertainment between deliver a night of contemporary blues, Classic Films at the Pleasanton acts. Costumes are encouraged. High Americana and roots music, followed Library, 7 p.m. first Thursday of each Tea will be offered both days, $15 per 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Horse and Rider Visit Senior

Care and Living Facilities (Organizations wishing to run notices vestValley.org or 925/484-2482 ext. 121. killed, as well as hundreds of thousands in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Fund-raiser for mom2mom at Harvest of innocent civilians, including children. Valley Church. Barbara Boehme has Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Many of us feel that it is time to bring of Bulletin Board or email information Holiday Boutique, Ladies Auxiliary our troops home. Additionally, we oppose teamed up with Bubba to to [email protected]. Include of the Fleet Reserve Association annual involvement in Syria except to provide provide equine visits to name of organization, meeting date, event will be held on Dec. 14th at the humanitarian aid. Those who want peace, time, place and theme or subject. Phone Veterans Building located at the corner of not war, are invited to join vigils the senior care and living facili- South "L" and 5th Streets, Livermore. The ties, schools, hospitals, and number and contact person should also second Wednesdayof each month in front be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) time of the boutique is from 10:00 a.m. of the Museum on Main, 603 Main Street special needs children and Holiday Boutique, Thurs., Nov 14 to 4:00 p.m. The snack bar will be run in downtown Pleasanton, at 7 PM. Please adults. & Fri., Nov. 15, 4 to 8 p.m. at Granada by members of the Los Positas College call (925) 462-7495 with questions. Boehme explains, "I pur- HS Student Union, 400 Wall Street, Liver- Veterans First Program. All proceeds from Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting this boutique goes to help the Veterans. chased my mare, Bubba, 12 more. All proceeds benefits GHS Safe and with California Senate Super Majority Sober Grad Night 2014. Local vendors Leader Ellen Corbett candidate for US years ago. She was 12 and will be there selling gift items including REGULAR CALENDAR: Congress CD 15, 7 p.m. Mon., Nov. 18. I was 45. Perhaps it was a handmade items, candles, jewelry, Philippine Relief effot, The devas- She will tell the club why she should be midlife crisis purchase. All I purses, baked goods and beauty aids tation caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the endorsed in the Democratic Party Pre- Philippines is unimaginable to most of us. know is I didn’t want to go .There will be a raffle each day and food Primary endorsement process. Public and trucks on Friday. See you there! Please Kids Against Hunger Bay Area is holding press invited. Refreshments. IBEW 595 to my grave without owning contact [email protected] packing events on Saturday Nov. 16th. Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. my own horse." regarding this event. Starting at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Bubba is a trained barrel Holiday Craft Boutique, Saturday, Come and pack or help by donating and Club, Sat., Nov. 16, 60 miles out to horse. Boehme's idea was to Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dublin Senior paying for those who will pack for you. To Point Reyes Lighthouse, meet 10 a.m. in Barbara and Bubba Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. donate or come work event please sign up Nicasio, Alberto Lanzas, 510-825-9581 ride along trails. "However, Presented by the Dublin Senior Center and at WWW.KAHBayArea.Org or call Sherri at (advanced ride). Sat., Nov. 16, 29-44 as time passed, I realized foundation using minia- to seniors. "Knowing how the Dublin Senior Foundation. Selection 925-400-7201. miles from Garre Winery, two routes all the fantastic things one ture horses to visit sick and terrific my mare is with of original handmade arts and crafts. ABC Music Choir is beginning available, meet 9:30 a.m., Rebecca Wood, Entrance is free. For more information rehearsals for its holiday session. New 577-3842. Sun., Nov. 17, 31 miles Shan- could do with a horse." terminal children. On rare children why not use her for members are welcome. This choir is open occasions, we took the minis visits to senior care and liv- call (925) 556-4511 or email seniorctr@ non Park to Kilkare Road in Sunol, meet After reaching that per- dublin.ca.gov. to students ages 8-12. It meets Wednes- 9:30 a.m., Steve Kowalewski, 510-246- spective, the duo competed to senior centers for visits ing facilities. Thus “Bubba Emblem Club Holiday Boutique, 9 day evenings at ABC Music (2156 First 2815. Wed., Nov. 20, 40 miles from San in dressage for a few years, with the residents. "While & Co.” came to be." a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16, Livermore- St, Downtown Livermore). No experience Ramon Central Park to Diablo Junction, Pleasanton Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur is necessary and there are no auditions. meet 9:30 a.m., Jim Conger, 876-4949. earned several buckles on the visits to the children’s The first official visit For more info, call ABC Music at 925- competitive trail rides, hospitals were extremely as “Bubba & Co.” was to Dr., Livermore. Thirty-five vendors hand- Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked crafted gift items including jewelry, felt 443-1244 or email the choir director: to contact the leader for details on where learned to jump, ride cross rewarding I found the visits Washington Care and Rehab handbags, knitted items, floral arrange- [email protected]. to meet and what to bring. country, sort cattle and pa- with the seniors especially in August. Recently, the ments, fabric plates, jams and jellies, Tri-Valley CAREs’ 30th Anniversary Understanding Medicare, reprise of scented soaps. Baked goods available. Party: At this free event, the organization health reform and medicare, 1 p.m. Nov. trolling the East Bay Re- unique. I also realized, hav- pair visited with the second will celebrate 30 years of accomplish- gional Parks. "I found horse ing spent a great deal of time grade at a school in Oakland. Lunch counter open. 455-8829. 22. Robert Livermore Community Center, Benefit Tea Dance, Veterans of ment and will debut a short documentary 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Presented by camping to be one of the with my husband's mother in She concluded, "With Foreign Wars, Post 6298. 1 to 3:15 p.m. film about Tri-Valley Valley CAREs. There HICAP Continuing Education coordinator, most therapeutic horse ac- her senior living facilities, Thanksgiving and Christ- Wed., Nov. 20, Veterans Hall, 301 Main will be food and drinks, music, and great Kelly Harp. Reservations, call 373-5700. St., Pleasanton. Music of the 1930s, 40s company. Everyone is invited. Tri-Valley Widowed Men and Women of tivities of all." the importance of visitations mas approaching unique CAREs works to strengthen global security Having tried many skills, and organized activities," visits such as ours can bring and 50s played by the Mellotones Combo. Northern CA., Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m., lunch Fee is $7, includes food and drinks. by stopping the development of new in San Ramon, RSVP by Nov. 16 to David, Boehme said she continued continued Boehme. added cheer to everyone’s Proceeds used to help needy veterans and nuclear weapons in the US and promoting 833-7647. Nov. 21, 5 p.m., happy hour to look for new activities She came to the realiza- holidays." their families. Information at joephylb@ the elimination of nuclear weapons in Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 19 to Marge, tion that there were plenty More information, can att.net or 443-2224. globally. 828-5124. Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m., family that she could undertake Dress a Girl Around the World, with her horse. A few years of volunteer groups and or- be obtained by emailing Holiday Boutique, Fri., Nov. 22, 3 to dinner at Columbo Club in Oakland, RSVP 7 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. meetings once a month, next Sew-Fest to Gino at 243-1282. Nov. 24, 11 a.m., ago, she began volunteering ganizations geared towards [email protected] or Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 is Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 brunch in Livermore, RSVP by Nov. 22 to for a local equine therapy children, few were dedicated calling, 925-876-8245. College Avenue, Livermore. Handmade gift p.m. St. Augustine Hall, 3999 Bernal Ruby, 462-9636. items including aprons, baby items (tow- Ave., Pleasanton. Help is needed sewing, Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, els, blankets, bibs), American Girl doll ironing, cutting. (Those planning to stay 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open clothes, door stops, pillowcases, scarves, all day should bring a bag lunch.) There Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Last Friday baked goods and vintage jewelry. is a lot of fabric and pillowcases, so there of every month 50% off most of the store Boy Scouts Go Door-to-Door to Collect Food Holiday Craft Boutique, Livermore are many kits ready to sew. Those who sale. Shepherd's Gate Holiday Food and Eagles Auxiliary will be hosting its Annual can’t make the Sew-Fest but would like to Toy Drive 2013. For more information visit for Bay Area Food Banks on Nov. 16 Holiday Craft Boutique on Sat., Nov. 23rd sew, please arrange for kits that can be www.shepgate.org/holiday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, Depression and Bipolar Sup- will showcase handmade crafts from 925-352-8447 or [email protected] port Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, One of the nation’s largest single-day food drives takes place Saturday, Nov. 16, when local vendors. Raffles and a Bake Sale Campaign Finances, League of Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., St. Clare’s Women Voters will host a forum on the Boy Scouts will go door-to-door collecting nonperishable food items for local food banks. will be part of the event as additional Episcopal Church, Classroom 1, 3350 fund-raisers benefiting local charities. murky realm of money in politics on Wed., Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. (Not In the Bay Area, more than 30,000 Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and The Eagles Hall is located at 527 N. Nov. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Livermore affiliated with St. Clare’s Church). their supporters will be “Scouting for Food” by picking up boxed or bagged nonperishable Livermore Avenue in Livermore. Please Library. The program will include a video [email protected] food items placed on doorsteps by 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. email Linda at [email protected] with by Prof. Lawrence Lessig, a leader in the Email: [email protected]. The San Francisco Bay Area Council, which encompasses the City of San Francisco and any questions regarding this event. national campaign to empower people (Non-profit Tax ID#90-0247786) St. Michael Christmas Boutique, over money. Speakers are Stacy Owens Mini cheer camp, presented by the County of Alameda, collected 148,000 pounds of food last year. The Council’s goal is November 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the and Jay Costa program director from Ma- Foothill High School back-to-back na- to collect 160,000 pounds of food this year. Other Boy Scout Councils of the Greater Bay parish hall, 458 Maple St., Livermore. plight.org, a non-profit campaign finance tional champions. Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to Area will also be participating in the drive resulting in approximately 500,000 pounds of A full house of vendors, food, drawings, watchdog, $$$out, People In coalition 1:30 p.m. in the Foothill High small gym, food being collected. prizes, crafts for the kids. representatives and other East Bay LWV 4375 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. Open to Leagues. Refreshments. The library is students K-6; $50 includes camp, lunch, Residences on the Scouts’ collection routes will have received a door-hanger promoting Crafters Wanted for Christmas Holiday Boutique. Boutique will be Sat., located at 1188 So. Livermore Ave. certificate and a t-shirt. Performance for the drive starting Saturday, Nov. 9. Residents who did not receive a door-hanger are not on Dec. 7th in Pleasanton from 9am-1pm. Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Since parents at 1 p.m. Information contact a collection route, but can still contribute by dropping off donations on Nov. 16 between For more information or to register involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan Deanna Sanchez, dnsanchez@comcast. contact Valerie Fleming at Valerie@Har- began 12 years ago, almost 7,000 net or Kim DeJoy, head coach, at kdejoyf- 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at locations listed below or at www.bayareahunger.org. American men and women have been THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 11

[email protected]. complexes to residents of Southern Alam- at Third and N Streets. The Reading see www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. Mass of Remembrance. Monday, Livermore Community Thanksgiv- eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located Room, which is open to the public, fea- Karcher at (831) 278-1916. blended with choir and band. Childcare November 18, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at St. ing Dinner, Guests include seniors, at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 offered for infants through age 6 and Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge singles, shut-ins, families and veterans and can be reached by phone at (925) For information, call (925) 447-2946. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services children start in the worship service. Dr. Pleasanton. Invite family and friends from the VA Hospital. This dinner is for 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or Sunset Community Church, 2200 on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 10:40 a.m. contemporary worship led by to join us on this special evening, to anyone alone or without on Thanksgiving by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at a band. Sunday school for children and cherish those we love so much, and to Day. Meals served on Thanksgiving Day org. All services are free. service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come middle-schoolers. www.centerpointe- honor their lives as the gift they forever between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Those Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy children's church provided. A "Night of and worship with us and to enjoy our church.org 925-846-4436. be. All are welcome regardless of religious who need a ride or a meal delivered, Support Group meets every fourth Tues- Worship" first Sunday of each month hospitality. For more information call the Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, affiliation. Please bring a small picture or please call 455-9782. For more informa- day of the month at 10 a.m. in the second at 6 p.m. Wednesday night program church office 925-462-4802. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and memento of your loved one. tion please call 455-9782 anytime or floor conference room at Heritage Estates for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, call St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews is par- check the web site at WWW.LCTD.ORG. Retirement Community. The address is 447-6282. Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org ticipating in Interfaith Families' outreach Writing Club for Young Adults led 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- 447-3289. Sunday Services: Contempla- Valley Bible Church, Livermore, program this November with a family by published young adult author J.L. Pow- welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., tive Eucharist 8:00 A.M. Sunday School Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary Havdalah November 9 at 6 p.m. in a ers at the Livermore Public Library. The 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 10:20.A.M. Choral Eucharist with choir School, 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, private home in Pleasanton. Interfaith Club will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 10:30 A.M.; Childcare for children under Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. families looking for a Secular Humanistic Thursdays, November 21 and December Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 5 available at 10:30 service. Cedar Grove Community Church, Jewish experience are welcome to attend 19 in the Storytime Room at the Civic Support Group is a twice-a-month parent a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship the short ceremony followed by a no-host Center Library, 1188 South Livermore support group for parents with children adult Bible study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. East Avenue, Livermore, worship service Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. pizza dinner ($7/adult, kids free) and Avenue, Livermore. The event is free. No to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of worship (informal). For information, call 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. "hanging-out" time. TVCJ includes many registration is required. For more informa- having bipolar or other mood disorders. 925-447-1246. welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 St. Francis of Assisi Anglican interfaith or dual-cultural families and tion, please visit TEEN SPACE on the It meets First and third Tuesdays of each Asbury United Methodist Church, p.m.) Church (1928 Book of Common Prayer), welcomes new families who find value library’s website: www.livermorelibrary. month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Little Brown Church, United Church 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. in incorporating Jewish culture into their net, or contact Jennifer at 925-373-5576. Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Sunday services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) lives. For more information, reservations Arthritis/Chronic Pain Support Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. and 10 am (High Mass with Sunday and directions to the event, please call Group, Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Asbury is drop-in, no registration required and Services 10:30 a.m. 545 No. L Street littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- School). Other Holy Days as announced. 925 485 1049 or email reservations@ Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., is free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. 2580 For information, call msg. center at tri-valleyculturaljews.org. Livermore. Information, contact Barbara 443-1797 or by e-mail: glorios4@ calvarylivermore.org. Pathway Community Church, 6533 925/906-9561. Facing the Holidays with a 503-449-3861, or email bltrey@gmail. comcast.net St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Broken Heart; Please join the Catholic com. Free will donations accepted toward Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Community of Pleasanton Grief and room rent. Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult youth, adult programs. Biblically based www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Loss Support Ministry, for this special ClutterLess (CL), ClutterLess is a support organization based in Livermore. Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's practical messages, nondenominational. Resnick. presentation, Thursday November 14 at nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Well Community Outreach Center 7:30 p.m. At: St. Elizabeth Seton Church, group for people with difficulty discarding ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Wednesday at 7 p.m. followed by Bible muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. ministry provides meats, canned and 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton. All are unwanted possessions. Meeting 7 p.m. support of deployed troops. Preparation of study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies welcome regardless of religious affiliation. Special open speaker meeting, Nov 18. comfort packages takes place every other United Christian Church, celebrat- 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- (only available prior to the start of the Interfaith-Interconnect Interfaith Kiera Rain, Professional Organizer will week - all year long. Providing morale ing 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 Col- ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School school year). Those with an immedi- Thanksgiving Service. Asbury Methodist talk on ""De-Cluttering for the Holidays." support for those deployed. All informa- lege Ave. at M St., Livermore; worships on 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores ate need or who would like to donate Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore Regular meetings Mondays at the St. tion provided is confidential and is not Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s the main teachings of the Bible, meets nonperishable food items, please call the on November 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. shared for security purposes. To submit program on Sunday morning and first Fri- at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the Those attending will explore how gratitude Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. a name and address, inquire about days. The community is welcome. United or email [email protected] for process. Wednesday and Friday 10:00am is expressed in different faith traditions Just come or call a volunteer at 925- donations or helping, please visit www. CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. more info. - 3:00pm, and Thursday 4:00pm - and how gratitude can transform us and 525-3992 or 925-200-1943 or visit operationsam.org, email operationsam@ Call 449-6820 for more information. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 6:30pm. Pick up by appointment only. The our world. This event is open to all and is www.ClutterLess.org. No meetings on comcast.net or call 925 443-7620 for Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. Outreach Center will be open every 4th free of charge. Seating space is limited. holidays. Meeting free, optional $2 to $5 more information and the calendar of cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh Early reservations are encouraged. appreciated. events. Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship and Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be Please register at interfaith-thanksgiving. Bereaved Mothers' Network of the service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Service 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on a first come first serve basis between eventbrite.com. Tri-Valley, offering support, understand- RELIGION 1-888-805-7151. Unity of Tri-Valley Church - Sunday 11:00am to 12:30pm. 2333 Nissen Drive, Remembering Loved Ones Work- ing and compassion to mothers who First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Seventh-day Adventist Church, services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are Livermore. shop - Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30-8:30 pm have suffered the loss (past or present) Fifth Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Con- 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- welcome. Ongoing small groups, weekly Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat, at Unity of Tri-Valley's Gathering Place, of a precious child. Safe, confidential, templative Service in the Chapel, 10:30 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath activities, choir, classes, and Children's an informal gathering to discuss ideas, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd. #120, Dublin. non-judgmental environment. Monthly Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. church. 9875 Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro 10:45 a.m. at Café Rumi, 4799 Heyer Lisa Starbird facilitates this healing meeting held at 7 P.M. on the first Tues- children’s program. For more information livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. Valley (2 miles west of Stoneridge Mall). Ave., Castro Valley. The topic is “What will circle. Please bring a picture of your day of the month. Livermore Civic Center www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, (925) 829-2733, www.trivalleyunity.com happen to Jews in the United States over loved one(s) for the altar. Suggested love Library in Community Room "B." Small Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday Rev. Karen Epps. the next 25 Years?” Philosophers’ Café/ offering $20. voluntary donations to help with meeting Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- School for all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship Bethel Family Christian Center, Culture Chat is an activity of the Tri-Valley Eckankar, "Finding Your Spiritual and outreach costs are appreciated. For ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors Cultural Jews, a Secular Humanistic Jew- Mission" is the theme of the next ECK further information reach Katie Strube at ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during a.m. Women's Bible study Wednesdays are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly minis- ish community, but is open to the entire Worship Service, Sunday, November 17, [email protected]. adult worship service. AWANA children's at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and tries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Ses- community. (Non-members are asked to at 11:00 AM. The ECK Worship service is Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at sions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds donate $5 per session.) Further sessions held once a month on the third Sunday at to new and established residents of the or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. 846-8650 for weekly programs. Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service are scheduled for December 15, January the Four Points Sheridan, 5115 Hopyard Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged children go 5 and February 2 with topics to be an- Road. For further information, Please first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery nounced. For information, please contact contact http://eck-ca.org/ by computer. on the second Wednesday of the month, service. Information 447-8747 or www. 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to (925) 240-5612. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, uucil.org all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 family activities, and monthly adult Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Information adult Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and hall; 925-449-4848. or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com 931-1055. Re.Gen for youth, and children's choir for Lynnewood United Methodist Community Resources for Inde- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated kids. Child care during all events. 447- Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to with the Congress of Secular Jewish 1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Sunday worship at 9:00 and 10:30am help people with disabilities and supports Organizations (csjo.org). Information, St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- with childcare and Sunday school at them to live independently and participate Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups 10:30am. (First Sun. of month is informal in their community for as long as they are 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. following the John Main tradition, every with guitar.) Located across from the 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains First Church of Christ, Scientist, Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, aquatic center. Rev. Heather Leslie offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- Livermore, services 10 a.m. every contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Hammer minister. All welcome. www. (925) 454-1974 more to provide information and referrals Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages St. Innocent Orthodox Church, lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. and provide community education at 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- www.neptune-society.com senior centers and affordable housing The church and reading room are located Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details please Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823

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Pleasanton Resident Kathleen Lawrence Joins Hope Hospice Board of Directors Kathleen Lawrence has planning. Most recently she says David Karlsson, CPA, Livermore Resident Completes CHP Training been elected to the Hope served as the Vice President Hope Hospice board presi- Jesus Ernesto Martinez Pleasanton location. Hospice Board of Direc- of Global Human Resources dent. “We are very pleased of Livermore has success- Cadet training for Officer tors. She joins a 15-member with Magnum Semiconduc- to have her as a member of fully completed the 27- Martinez included vehicle board, each of whom is tor in Milpitas. Previously, the Hope Hospice family.” week cadet training course patrol, accident investiga- elected to a two-year term, at LSI Corporation she held Kathleen holds a Bach- at the California Highway tion, first aid, and capture- up to three consecutive two- the position of Senior Di- elor of Arts degree in human Patrol (CHP) Academy. He and-arrest of suspected vio- year terms. rector of Human Resources resources with a minor in is assigned to duty at the lators, including those who A Pleasanton resident, managing HR operations for psychology and a Master CHP's San Jose area office. drive under the influence of Kathleen has had a long ca- sites in 14 countries. of Business Administration Officer Martinez is a alcohol or drugs. Training reer in the human resources “Kathleen’s knowledge from California State Uni- 2005 graduate of Livermore at the CHP Academy also field. She has more than and understanding of our versity, Sacramento. High School. He earned a included traffic control, re- 25 years of experience in community plus her ex- She has traveled exten- bachelor of arts in psychol- port writing, recovery of global HR management for tensive expertise in human sively, is an active golfer ogy from California State stolen vehicles, assisting the semiconductor indus- resources management of and a member of the Ladies University, Chico. Prior to the motoring public, issuing try. Kathleen specializes policies, procedures, prac- Golf League at Castlewood joining the CHP, he was citations, emergency scene Jesus Ernesto Martinez in management coaching, tices and compliance will be Country Club. She and employed as a teacher at management and knowledge vehicle code, penal code, employee relations, and valuable to our organization her husband David Thayer The Child Day Schools' of various codes include the and health and safety code. compensation and benefits and the greater community,” reside in Pleasanton.

Lab Employees Selected as 2013 Fellows of APS Two Lawrence Liver- laser-matter interactions and concept for inertial confine- review and are considered more National Laboratory properties of solid hydrogen. ment fusion.” a distinct honor because scientists have been se- “It’s primarily the people Since joining LLNL, Pa- the evaluation process, con- lected as 2013 fellows of the at LLNL who make doing tel’s research has focused on ducted by the fellowship American Physical Society the science so rewarding. experimental physics using committees of individual Army Pvt. Savannah D. Simmons has graduated from basic (APS). I feel very fortunate to be ultrashort-pulse high-inten- combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. divisions, topical groups and During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army John Moody, acting surrounded by brilliant and sity lasers, in particular de- forums, relies on nomina- mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and group leader for hohlraum dedicated people who con- veloping new techniques to tion and recommendation received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military energetics/optical diagnos- stantly challenge me to find create and probe high energy by one's professional peers. weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, tics in the Inertial Confine- a way through unknown density matter. Since 2008, Election to APS fellow- marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map ment Fusion Program, was territory and experience the Patel has led a program to ship is limited to no more reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, cited in the plasma physics joy of discovery,” Moody study the use of high-inten- basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. than one half of 1 percent Simmons is the daughter of Liza Simmons of Pleasanton, and category for “pioneering said. “The scope of the work sity lasers for fusion through of APS' membership for a niece of Phillip Simmons of Anacoco, LA. She is a 2012 graduate experiments contributing to at LLNL has provided me the fast ignition approach to given year. of Village High School, Pleasanton. understanding propagation, with many valuable and inertial confinement fusion. scattering, transmission and rewarding opportunities to “I feel honored to have redirection of high-intensity work with other excellent received this recognition laser beams in large scale scientists both nationally from my colleagues,” Patel plasmas for inertial confine- and internationally.” said. “I have had the plea- ment fusion.” Physics Division re- sure and fortune to have Are You Hearing Moody joined LLNL in searcher Pravesh Patel was worked with many outstand- 1991 and has been involved cited in the plasma physics ing scientists from both And Understanding in a variety of areas in the category for “pioneering within and outside LLNL Eugenia Rose, a 4th form The Sounds of Life? Inertial Confinement Fu- contributions in the science who share in the credit.” (10th grade) student at Kent Kenneth Billheimer, sion Program, including of ultra-intense laser-matter In the past 30 years, School in Kent, Connecticut, Au.D. Hearing Services laser-plasma interaction, interaction and particle ac- nearly 100 LLNL employ- was named to the honor roll Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist cryogenic studies, backscat- celeration and applications ees have been elected APS for the fall term of 2013-2014. Pleasanton Livermore Kent is a co-ed college Sierra Parini, Au.D. 4460 Black Ave, #F 1613 Second Street ter and optical diagnostics. to creating and probing fellows. Audiologist/Hearing Aid Specialist His research interests in- high energy density plasma APS fellowships are preparatory school founded in 1906 in the tradition of the Jacque Pedraza 484-3507 960-0391 clude high temperature/high states, and for his leadership awarded after extensive Episcopal Church. Hearing Aid Specialist density plasmas, short-pulse in advancing the fast ignition www.pleasantonhearingservices.com