VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 38 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Priority List for Community College Classes By Ron McNicoll It is a major change to the requirement to prepare an are really working toward a often such students are from With the declining state long-held understanding in education plan should help goal are more likely to find a lower socio-economic financial support for com- California that community that goal, said Walters. class offerings than those group, she said. munity colleges, a decision colleges are for everyone There is an exception who are not as ambitious or In Walters’ opinion, the by the state system’s govern- who can benefit from the ed- to the 100-unit ceiling for focused. new rules are changing the ing board may preserve a ucation, said Judy Walters, classes in basic math, basic With the lack of money direction of California col- shrinking number of classes interim chancellor of the English or in English as a for more class sections driv- leges. “We were always an for degree-pursuing stu- Chabot-Las Positas Com- second language (ESL), so ing this change, it’s likely open door. Anyone who Find Out What's dents, but send those who munity College District. that students can complete that community residents could benefit could come are not seeking a degree to To meet the new require- the necessary work to enable who take a class simply for here. This is changing the Happening the back of the line in their ments, students must have success in college. their own satisfaction or face of education in Cali- attempts to sign up for a completed college orienta- The intent of the new self-improvement won’t be fornia.” Check Out Section A class. tion, developed an education policy is for students to seeing such classes offered, “It will play out, years Section A is filled with plan, and must not have map their way to a two- said Walters. down the road. If you ex- information about arts, The state board met Sept. people, entertainment and 10 in San Diego. It approved accumulated more than 100 year degree, a certificate, The people who will fall clude the lowest socio-eco- special events. There are a policy that was under study college units. or a transfer to a four-year to the bottom of the prior- nomic group that may not education stories, a variety earlier this year to enact a The intent of the 100-unit college, and do it more ef- ity list are students who have a high school diploma of features, and the arts and priority system that would ceiling is to move students ficiently than community don’t meet the new criteria, or GED, you limit the ability entertainment and bulletin determine which students along toward a degree with- colleges and students have including those not obtain- to obtain even an entry level board. receive first call on available out piling up classes in vari- done in the past. ing a GED or high school job. People may become a classes. ous academic subjects. The In this way, students who diploma, said Walters. Very (See CLASSES, page 12)

Four Vie for Saving Prime Two School Ag Land Is Board Seats Supervisors’ Four candidates are run- ning for two seats on the Top Priority Livermore Valley Joint Uni- Alameda County Su- fied School District Board of pervisors Nate Miley and Trustees. Scott Haggerty have vowed They are incumbents that whatever solar facilities Chuck Rogge and Belia location policy the county Martinez, and challengers decides to endorse, it won’t Tom McLaughlin and David sacrifice any prime agricul- Jonas. tural land in the county. Martinez was appointed The two supervisors, to the school board last year whose districts include the to replace Stewart Gary, who Valley, comprise the board’s was elected to serve on the land use planning commit- city council. McLaughlin is tee. a former board member. The committee met Sept. Issues discussed with 13 and heard a staff report the candidates include edu- about a potential general cational opportunities of- plan amendment to per- fered by the district, use of technology, Propositions 30 mit solar facilities on East and 38, and involvement of County agricultural land. the public. The candidates’ The supervisors want to interviews are presented in help meet the mandated obli- alphabetical order. gation for utility companies Prop. 30 and 38 both to be producing 33 percent provide funding for schools. Photo - Doug Jorgensen of their power from renew- Prop. 38 would increase the Volunteers cleaned up several areas in local arroyos last Saturday. able sources by 2020. state income tax with much Although putting more of the money earmarked for solar panels on roofs can public school districts and reduce some of that demand early childhood develop- Volunteers Remove Trash from Local Waterways for electricity demand by ment programs. Prop. 30 is By Carol Graham here; they’re making a dif- international cleanup day Walmart and Target, and the 2020, bigger installations sponsored by the governor. Lynna Allen has a mes- ference in the Bay and in held on September 15, Al- Arroyo Las Positas near the feeding into the electrical It would raise the state sales sage for the 191 volunteers the ocean,” said Allen, Wa- len headed the “Tri-Valley Northfront Trailhead Park. grid are still needed, county tax, with funds going to who came out to help re- ter Resources Coordinator Creeks to Bay Day” at six “Whatever trash goes in officials have said. They schools. move garbage from Liver- with the City of Livermore. local trash hot spots, includ- our waterways goes into the state that drives the need to more’s arroyos and creeks “About 80% of the trash ing the Arroyo Mocho near Bay and out to the ocean,” create a policy concerning DAVID JONAS on Coastal Cleanup Day. found on beaches comes the Stanley Bridge, Hol- said cleanup site captain rural location and rules for David Jonas said he is “I hope they know they’re from inland areas.” mes Street and Robertson Jonathan Browning. “It running for the school board (See PRIORITY, page 12) as a way to give back to the not only making a difference In conjunction with the Park, the Arroyo Seco near (See WATER, page 10) community. He describes the role of the board as one that estab- lishes goals, set priorities Pleasanton School Board Backs Props. 30, 38 and works with the super- By Ron McNicoll opposed. happens with state funding one passes. personal fortune) urges the intendent to identify the top Pleasanton school trust- Hintzke said that she re- every year, said Hintzke. “If half (of education’s public to vote for both,” level objectives. Then cre- ees have voted to back both ally was not against Prop. However, the district supporters) vote for one or said Grant. ates a plan to achieve them. Propositions 30 and 38 on 30. However, with only one predicated this fiscal year’s the other, neither passes, Board vice president Jonas has been a teacher, the November ballot, the going into effect if they both budget on passage of Prop. so the California School Jeff Bowser said, “It boils worked in the information two statewide tax measures pass, she thought Prop. 38 30. It must cut $7.1 million Boards Association (CSBA) down to ‘Are you pro-edu- technology area for many that would raise revenue for was better. from its budget in January endorsed both,’” said Pleas- cation’”? years and now owns a busi- GOOD START FOR ness of his own. He said that schools. Prop. 38 would provide 2013 if Prop. 30 were to anton board president Joan each endeavor has provided Both require a two-thirds revenue until its sunset in fail. Laursen. P.P.I.E. CAMPAIGN him with different skills that vote for approval. If both 2024. It would contribute The Prop. 38 money Then, too, voters might Other ways for the district he believes would make him measures pass, the one with more money to the district, would not start flowing until be so confused about which to raise money are through an asset to the board. They the higher number of votes after the first four years of the next fiscal year, starting one to approve, that they will volunteer fund-raising or- include knowledge of how to would go into effect. its existence, than Prop. 30 July 1, 2013, so it would not vote for neither one, said ganizations and a parcel tax. use technology efficiently, as The vote at the board’s would. save the district from having trustee Chris Grant. Trustees heard about both. well as team leadership. meeting Sept. 11 was unani- Also, the money would to make cuts in January. “If either one passes, Debi Covello of Pleasan- “I am able to look at a mous on Prop. 38. How- be sent directly to the dis- Supporters of both mea- California education wins. ton Partnerships in Educa- situation, to take in the big ever, Prop. 30 received the trict, with no sidetracking sures emphasized that as That’s why CSBA and Molly tion (PPIE) told the board picture,” he stated. “That endorsement on a 4-1 vote, permitted by the Legisla- many votes as possible are Munger (who created and that the group’s fund drive so allows me to ask questions with trustee Jamie Hintzke ture for other purposes, as needed for both, in case only funded Prop. 38 from her (See PLEASANTON, page 9) regarding potential changes. Why the change, what are the alternatives and benefits and what is the fall back if the change does not work. Two Democrats in He would use his arketing and customer care skills to Race for 15th District dispel misconceptions about the district, to create a posi- The new 15th Congres- as the economy and jobs, tive image. sional District will see two health care, education, and Jonas explains that he Democrats square off in taxes. supports educational choic- November. Incumbent Pete They are in alphabetical es. He states, “Competition Stark is facing a challenge order. is important among service from Dublin City Council- providers. Schools provide a member Eric Swalwell. PETE STARK service. Competition makes The 15th Congressional Pete Stark was first elect- schools better.” District includes Livermore, Jonas visited the char- ed to Congress 40 years ago. Pleasanton and Dublin. At that time, the Tri-Valley ter school recently, noting, Two candidates from the “It’s doing a great job. The was in the district he was parents love it. That tells me same party are the result of elected to serve. The Tri- that at some level the district the state’s “top two” pri- Valley was removed from didn’t meet the needs of mary system, in which the his district, but with the those parents.” two leading vote-getters in redrawing of district lines Jonas said that the most the primary advance to the last year, local cities are upsetting aspect of the char- November ballot regardless back in the district that Stark ter school is the divide that of party affiliation. represents. Photo - Doug Jorgensen it has created in the com- Interviews with the can- The economy is one of The Ballistic United Soccer Club under-7 Forty Niners were among the teams that munity when it comes to didates included such issues (See CONGRESS, page 8) marched in the annual soccer parade in downtown Pleasanton. education. “I would look for opportunities to collaborate with the charter schools. It PET OF THE WEEK may be possible to incorpo- Inside Hello all! My name is Ruby and I am so ready for my rate it into the district.” forever home. I'm so ready that I even have "Home" He said there are miscon- SECTION A Classifieds...... 10 spelled out in my fur. I'm just about 1 year old and have ceptions about the district so much love to give. People, toys, and other cats are schools. They offer a variety Art & Entertainment...... 8 Editorial...... 4 all great. I'd be a wonderful fit for your household- don't of options. The superinten- Bulletin Board...... 11 Mailbox...... 4 you think? Come on down and meet me, I'm looking dent encourages each school forward to it! For more information, call 925-426-8656 or to have its own personality. Milestones ...... 12 Roundup...... 3 Joe Michell is an example go on-line to www.valleyhumane.org or www.facebook. with its move to become a Short Notes...... 6 Sports...... 6 com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable dogs and cats. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 (See SCHOOL BOARD, page 4) MAIN SECTION Obituaries...... 9 Nevada Street in Pleasanton.

PAGE 2 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Two Candidates Campaigning for Seat on Park District Board Two candidates are run- vide programs that encour- It will take long range in those that are sustainable birdsbeak area is harmed by could take advantage of the ning for a two year term on age families to get out and planning to provide the and viable. bicyclists and motorcyclist. trail system. The district the Livermore Area Rec- do things. Trails provide funds. The district does a His experience with the It is an enforcement issue. could offer runs or bike rides reation and Park District one place where he would good job in working with district includes coaching, The district recently lost that would be competitive. (LARPD) Board. begin. businesses and in obtaining visiting every single park its funding for the extended He agreed that there is a The person elected would He would add to the trail grants to fund some projects. in town and hiking in them student services (ESS) pro- need to connect trails. There complete the two years left system to make it possible to Coomber suggested that one all. gram. “Funding losses are is a plan in place to do so. on the term of Laureen Turn- travel around the city safely idea might be to sell naming He states that he would always really hard. You cut He believes that connecting er, who was elected to the and comfortably. Trail con- rights on trail segments to bring a different perspec- and cut. We need to be cre- trail segments should take city council last November. nections would provide an help provide the money to tive to the board. He has ative in looking for funding priority over building the Bob Coomber was ap- alternative to driving, as construct the segment. experience with budgeting, wherever it can be found.” Iron Horse Trail in the down- pointed to fill the role until well as recreational oppor- He would like to see ad- construction and project He would explore the idea town. Connecting Livermore the November 2012 election. tunities, he said. In North ditional programs for seniors management. As a city em- of a parcel tax, similar to the and Pleasanton is important. He is on the ballot. His op- Livermore, he’d like to add that allow them to use their ployee, he points out that he one that resulted in a new The trail along Stanley Blvd. ponent is Mark Thrailkill. additional trails. However, minds and also to stay in has developed the ability to community center, library, will provide a safe way for Interviews of the two it’s difficult to acquire land shape. “Everybody deserves work with other agencies. and school renovations as families to ride or walk to included questions about for facilities, because most programs they can connect Asked whether his job a way possibly to fund a Shadow Cliffs. what they would bring to of the land there is private with. There needs to be op- could result in a conflict of sports field. First, it would The public is a big part the board, any programs ranchland. tions that get them out of the interest at times, Thrailkill be necessary to identify the of making the district suc- they would like to see imple- In particular, he said he house and adds something said he would refer to legal land, then to address the cessful. He likes to go out mented or deleted, and how would like to see more kids positive to their day.” counsel depending on the infrastructure needs such as and talk to people to discuss to deal with continuing bud- out and about. “It’s sad to see Coomber said he would issue. The city provides sewer, water, power, storm what they would like to see get hits. The interviews are the problem of obesity.” Not like to conduct hikes for planning services for the dis- water drainage, etc. happen in the district. He in alphabetical order. every child wants to play seniors similar to those he trict. Thrailkill said he would Programs for seniors says he isn’t a big fan of soccer or baseball. Perhaps, leads for the VA Hospital. avoid working on those proj- could be expanded. The city social media. BOB COOMBER it is time to look at some They are slow, short hikes. ects to avoid conflict. has a large, retired popula- When it comes to a po- Bob Coomber said that nontraditional activities. He There is a great deal to see Thrailkill believes the tion, which will continue to tential merger of the district with so much work to be suggests that might include in a short walk at Syca- district has done a good job grow. He suggested organiz- into the city, he would like done, projects to be com- starting a hiking club. “I more Grove, for example, in providing youth sports ing day hikes, perhaps led by to review the studies to see if pleted, he decided to run. would love to lead people he said. programs. He sees the need a ranger. The goal would be it makes sense. “The district Coomber said he brings a who don’t normally hike. It One thing Coomber for a sports complex. “I to get people out and enab;e seems to be working well. It different set of skills to the could combine fitness with would like to see changed don’t know how it would them to meet others. Senior is opposed to the merger.” board. He works for a bank. nature,” he said. is the public perception that be funded. There is a need art classes could be offered He wouldn’t push for a His skills in the financial He believes the district the district is part of the city. out there.” He said teams, along the trails. “Art keeps merger as long as the district world provide him with the has done a good job in re- He doesn’t support a merger. such as the one that came the mind stimulated,” he were effective and provided background to ask ques- taining programs despite the “The numbers don’t add up. close to a World Series trip commented. services the public desires. tions about the budget and state taking about half of its Our funding as a special this past summer, generate Programs for other adults funding. budget each year. “District district would be jeopar- excitement. It is a positive As a person who uses a staff has juggled things to dized. In addition, some of experience for the players. wheelchair, he also brings keep programs afloat. How- our facilities are outside the He is pleased that the that perspective to board ever, we received a huge city limits.” new Little League World decisions. He would like blow when the state took He believes that involving Series is coming to Liver- to change the idea that ev- the ESS (extended student people in activities makes it more next year. He sees it eryone in a wheelchair is services) money. It hurt the possible for them to live lon- as an economic generator, limited. “I believe I do more people who are least able ger and to do more as they one that will fill hotels and things of a physical nature to afford child care. We are grow old. “I want people restaurants. Parents will find than able bodied people. I looking at options to fund having fun, getting in shape many things in Livermore, would make the parks more the program.” and staying in shape, to get such as wine tasting and accessible to those with When it comes to a sports them out their walking.” shopping opportunities at handicaps.” He would also park, Coomber points out the new outlet center and in like to create programs that that the district provides MARK THRAILKILL the downtown. are more interesting for the sports fields. The new artifi- Mark Thrailkill is em- Thrailkill as been eyeing disabled by asking them cial turf fields at Robertson ployed by the City of Liver- the BART property in north- what they would like. Park will be amazing, he more as a Senior Engineer- east Livermore as a site for He has been on virtu- commented. “We still need ing Technician. He has lived a temporary sports facility. ally every hiking trail in the more fields and facilities. in Livermore 24 years with The district could lease it. Bay Area, and was the first The soccer fields are incred- his wife. They have three It would provide some play wheelchair hiker to reach ibly booked. The swimming children. areas, sports fields, and pic- the summit of 14,246-foot pool is booked almost to He ran for the board in nic areas. White Mountain in the east- capacity. There is a long list 2008 and says, “I still think North Livermore parks, ern Sierra, the third-tallest of projects the district would I have something to give. I such as Garaventa Wetlands peak in California. like to complete. We have to do believe in the electoral Preserve and the birdsbeak He is hoping at some set priorities.” Coomber said process. Win or lose, just go- area, could provide oppor- point to make an ascent of priorities are based on what ing out there demonstrates to tunities for nature programs. 19,000-foot Mount Kiliman- will serve the most number my children that if you want He would like to see inter- jaro in Africa or 22,841-foot of people. “Swimming, soc- to accomplish something, pretive signs posted in the Cerro Aconcagua in South cer and baseball facilities are you’ve got to go out there areas to educate members America. all huge priorities. As the and try.” of the public concerning As a board member, his town grows we will need If elected, he would like the value of the habitat. He main goal would be to pro- more facilities,” he added. to expand programs, bring said that he is aware that the The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 - PAGE 3 LARPD Offers First Look at Plans to Manage Sycamore Grove Expansion Water Play at Shannon pursuing investigative leads, residential The Livermore Area Rec- parkland. tion, including eucalyptus Dublin has hired Callander Associ- burglaries and bicycle thefts are still oc- reation and Park District Two speakers raised trees, which can be a habitat ates Landscape Architecture to design a curring. The last three burglaries have all Board took imput on the questions about the man- for raptors. In some cases, new water play area for Shannon Park. targeted residential garages. Two involved agement plan. the district would retain the theft of a mountain bicycle. proposed Sycamore Grove The existing water play structures will Park expansion. Robert Cantu, a neighbor non-native species to sup- be replaced or reconfigured to provide a A way to help increase neighborhood port a species. In the case security is through a neighborhood watch The proposal is for LAR- of the property, talked to the water play experience that is interactive, PD to acquire the 73-acre Board about his concerns for of raptors, the proposal is to safe, and compliant with recently up- program. The program is established with the assistance of police department “Bobba Property” adjacent the location of the trail and remove the eucalyptus trees. dated codes. Design alternatives will be to the open space park. A its proximity to a road. He Furst also noted that olive presented at a meeting to be held Thurs., personnel. Contact the Livermore Police Department Crime Prevention Office at Resource Management Plan pointed out that he believes trees are among the non-na- Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. has been prepared. the trail would be unsafe tive species in the park. The meeting will be at the Shannon (925) 371-4978 with further questions about the neighborhood watch program. It will guide the manage- near the road, which he The public review pe- Center, 11600 Shannon Avenue. For in- uses to reach his property riod for the Draft Mitigated formation related to this meeting, please ment, operation and future development of the prop- that includes a winery and Negative Declaration for contact Douglas Rooney, Parks and Kohnen Scholarship Created the plan runs through Oct. Facilities Development Public Service The Dublin San Ramon Services erty. vineyard. He suggested that 5. The District will accept Employee, at (925) 556-4546. District (DSRSD) Board of Directors The proposed expansion what appears to be a pond unanimously voted to create the DSRSD contains California annual is an excavated hole used written comments until noon to water cattle. Water came that day. Documents may New Development Director James B. Kohnen Scholarship, an annual grassland, eucalyptus wood- award of up to $2,000 that will be given land, scrub, riparian oak from the VA hospital. That be accessed from the Syca- Following a nationwide recruitment, program has stopped. more Grove Page on the Dublin City Manager Joni Pattillo has to a graduating high school senior plan- woodland and pond com- ning to attend college to study a water munities that will be man- Cantu also suggested that LARPD website at www. appointed Luke Sims, Community De- larpd.dst.ca.us. velopment Director for the City of San resources related field. aged to provide ecosystem the abundance of wildlife, Leandro, to the position of Community Kohnen was elected to DSRSD’s services, safe public access including breeding bobcats, During the regular public Development Director. Sims fills the Board in 1992. During his tenure he was an educational opportuni- wouild be disturbed if there forum, the team president vacant position created when Jeri Ram instrumental in developing water service ties. LARPD is acquiring were greater public access. of the Blue Dolphins Swim retired as Community Development for the Dougherty Valley; bringing re- the property from the Tri- Former Board Member Team, Joshua Senecal, ad- Director in September 2012. cycled water to the Tri-Valley; expanding Valley Conservancy, who David Furst spoke to the dressed the Board about “I am pleased to announce the ap- water, wastewater, and recycled water purchased it with grant funds Board about being consis- working with staff to get pointment of Luke Sims as Community services to east Dublin; expanding the Re- in order to preserve it and tent with identification of more rental time for the Development Director. We are fortunate gional Wastewater Treatment Facility; and turn it over to the District as natural habitats and protec- pool. that the City’s extensive search resulted expanding the Livermore-Amador Valley David Jonas proposed in the appointment of an individual with Water Management Agency pipeline that honoring the late Don Miller a long and distinguished career in local transports treated wastewater to the San by naming a site for him in government who is familiar with the Bay Francisco Bay. The Journey, a Followup the upper Sycamore Grove Area,” said Pattillo. Kohnen served two terms on DSRSD’s that overlooks the valley. He Sims began his public service career Board. Kohnen also served on the boards To Series on Prisons of the Zone 7 Water Agency, the Alameda suggested the “Don Miller in 1981 and has worked in various posi- The Journey, will be served both state and federal Point of View.” tions with the cities of Pasadena, Temple County Special Districts Association, presented on Sun., Sept. time. One was forty before City, San Pablo, Scottsdale, and San the American Society for Quality, the 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the committing a criminal act. Leandro. He has served as the City of Alameda County Mosquito Abatement First Presbyterian Church One was a clinical psycholo- San Leandro’s Community Development District, and the California Special Dis- in Livermore. Three ex- gist. tricts Association. Director since 2007. convicts will be sharing A community group “Re- Sims will begin as Dublin’s Commu- The first scholarship will be presented their stories of personal in June 2013 to a senior graduating from demptive Prison Ministries” nity Development Director on October challenge. active in prison ministries 8, 2012. a school in the District’s service area. Details on how to apply and criteria for It is a follow-up to the se- and social change is the the award will be posted on the DSRSD ries last spring that focused sponsoring group. Supervisors Endorse Cook-Kallio website by January 1, 2013. on prisons and the criminal The public is invited to Alameda County Supervisors Scott justice system. At that time, attend the event. Please enter Haggerty, Nate Miley and Richard Valle many people expressed an by the patio gates on ‘K’ St. have endorsed Cheryl-Cook Kallio for Electric Vehicle Ready Website interest in hearing in more between 4th and 5th. For Pleasanton Mayor. The Bay Area Air Quality Manage- details the stories from the ment District launched the new Bay Area more information, call Sally, In citing her leadership, Haggerty speakers who had spent 925-449-8555. stated, “Cheryl Cook-Kallio has shown Plug-In Electric Vehicle Ready website to provide information for current and years in prison. courage and leadership since the day The speakers are Antho- she was elected to the Pleasanton City prospective electric vehicle drivers across the region. ny Forrest, who was on the Council. As mayor, she will continue second panel; Kenneth John- that tradition.” He credited Cook-Kallio The Air District’s Plug-In Electric Vehicle Ready program offers grants son, scheduled for the panel with leadership in traffic and transpor- three; and Lisa Adams. They tation in pushing to extend Stoneridge to support early PEV use. The related Drive and her support of the county’s bayareapevready.org website acts as an will talk about their inner expenditure plan on the November ballot. information clearinghouse for drivers, struggles to recover dam- “Cheryl understands that plan provides local governments and infrastructure pro- aged family relationships, the critical funding needed to complete viders seeking information about funding parenting their children from State Route 84 and ease traffic problems opportunities, as well as resources such as prison and contending with in Pleasanton.” links to maps of charging stations in the the personal rationalizations region. The site also provides links to of their criminal behavior. current events and opportunities, such as Two had juvenile records, Suspects Identified in Bike Thefts National Plug-In Day, which will be held one recidivated often, one In August, the Livermore Police on September 23, 2012. Department issued a Press Release con- The Air District has allocated more cerning a new trend in bicycle thefts in than $6.3 million in funding to develop the city. Since that time, the Livermore the charging infrastructure in the Bay Police Department’s Special Operations Area to support widespread PEV use. That Unit (SOU) has been formed and began funding will pay for installation of more aggressively investigating narcotic, than 50 DC fast chargers and 250 Level gang, burglary, and other serious crimes. 2 charging stations in public locations The LPD SOU ultimately identified two throughout the region, and will provide suspects involved in bicycle theft and rebates for installation of 3,000 Level 2 conducted a search warrant on a location home charging stations. The Air District believed to be a “bicycle chop shop.” anticipates that the majority of chargers The investigation continues. No further will be installed by summer of 2013. information will be released at this time The Bay Area Air Quality Manage- as it may endanger the prosecution of ment District (www.baaqmd.gov) is the the case. regional agency responsible for protecting Although the police are aggressively air quality in the nine-county Bay Area.

PAGE 4 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 SCHOOL BOARD (continued from page one) EDITORIALS baccalaureate school. strongly to have the tax Funding is needed to vember because he believes Community involvement renewed.” provide a variety of options. he still has something to of- is critically important. Par- There are also alternative The Futsal was made pos- fer. McLaughlin said that as Measure B1 - Yes ent involvement varies from funding sources that can be sible by rallying the commu- a board member, “I worked Measure B1 on the November 6 ballot asks school to school depending tapped. The Livermore Val- nity. “They were willing to with parents, citizens and on the demographics. He ley Education Foundation step up when they saw what community organizations Alameda County voters to approve a one cent suggested starting paren- (LVEF) is one source. The it would mean for the kids. to accommodate cultural sales tax that would provide funding for transit tal workshops to provide district needs to provide all They take pride in the ac- and educational diversity. I and transportation projects in perpetuity. information to parents as the support it can to ramp up complishment, in becoming continue to believe in exit No one likes taxes. However, everyone likes to to how they could become fund-raising. a part of it,” she stated. exams at each grade level to be able to travel to and from destinations with ease involved. The district has done The district offers open measure the successes and and for goods and services to arrive in a timely Unions play a role in a pretty good job in using enrollment that allows par- failures of the educational schools. As a teacher, Jonas technology. On his wish list ents to select a school. It is process. I strongly believe manner. If two-thirds of voters approve B1, the served as the union represen- would be more technology. based on space. in accountability of staff and measure would raise $7.7 billion to accomplish tative. He stated that unions A digital librarian could help Martinez has no objec- student alike.” those goals. stand up for teachers’ rights. teach kids how to retrieve in- tions to the charter schools. He sees the role of the A spending plan is part of the package. $400 They help determine the formation from the internet Overtime, she believes that board as making sure the million for the Livermore BART extension from right working conditions and in a responsible and effec- a good working relationship district is aware of what is the Dublin/Pleasanton station to Airway Boulevard compensation. tive manner, to sift through can be developed between going on throughout all of has been placed on the list. In addition, funds would Teachers perceived as the misinformation. That is the district and the charter the schools in the district. poor performers should be difficult to accomplish with- organization. “People need to trust us, go toward Highway 84 construction from Pigeon mentored to help boost their out guidance, because of the She continued, students that we know what is hap- Pass to Interstate 680 and to upgrade the I-680 skills, to make sure they amount of information. learn life skills they will pening.” intersection with Highway 84. Pleasanton would are the best they can be. He When it comes to bully- need when they graduate. One of his areas of focus see a boost in its Measure B funding for senior and would evaluate teachers in ing and gangs, Jonas said “Not everyone will go to would be education options. handicapped paratransit of 156 percent, and support the same way employees of that in general the district college. Vocational train- He said that the current for the same program in Livermore through Wheels corporations are evaluated. should monitor kids and ing is important. ROP is an board tends to overlook If performance doesn’t im- reach out to them whether a option.” things that are available. would be increased by 164 percent. prove, a teacher should be bully or the subject of bully- Technology provides ROP is one option. “Kids Other benefits would be more money for op- guided out of the profession. ing. There are partnerships hands-on learning. At the can participate with hands- erating Wheels, Bernal bridge improvements in Evaluation would be based in place with Axis, the police same time, it is good for stu- on work, as well as with Pleasanton, and improvements to major commute on observation, as well as and Horizons. They provide dents to be able to sit down their brains. It can turn out corridors such as El Charro Road, Dublin Boulevard feedback from students, intervention programs. and write something by a plumber who will be able and Dougherty Road. Gaps on the Iron Horse Trail parents, co-workers and hand, not just type. There is a to make a living for life,” administration. BELIA MARTINEZ different dynamic involved, he said, adding that ROP for pedestrians and cyclists would be closed. The focus in teaching is Belia Martinez was ap- she stated. has suffered due to how it The spending plan will undergo comprehensive on test scores, he said. “They pointed to the school board Testing is needed to pro- was managed. “I suggested updates at least once before the general election of are a necessary evil. For one, to fill out the term of Stewart vide some kind of measure a baccalaureate school when November 2042, and at least once every 20 years funding is dependent on Gary when he was elected to to determine what students I was on the board. Now Joe thereafter. A watchdog committee will provide good scores. The second is the city council last Novem- need to learn, not just what Michell is opting for the oversight. the perception parents have ber. She says she is running they have learned, Martinez program.” Neither the state nor the federal government can in choosing schools with to be able to continue to said. To help fill gaps, it is He voted in favor of es- high APIs. I wish it weren’t provide a voice for families important to involve parents tablishing the charter school be counted on to provide funds. The state cannot so. I know it has to be,” said in the community. as much as possible. “As a to provide an education sieze the money. Jonas. Martinez has lived in parent, I am active in my option. He suggested that The Alameda County Transportation Commis- There are options in edu- Livermore for seven years. children’s education. When there could be a charter dis- sion (ACTC) would administer funds raised by cation for those who may She is married with two chil- they read, I ask them what trict with the consent of the Measure B1. All of the money will be spent in not do well in a regular dren in Livermore schools. they learned, what the book union. As a charter district, Alameda County, as determined by county voters. classroom, Jonas continued. Her career includes a tour of was about,” she stated. Livermore would automati- The district offers alternative duty in the U.S. Army. She Martinez added that in- cally receive more money, The measure is not connected to One Bay Area high schools. Vocational also worked as an Account volving businesses is also according to McLaughlin. development plan. opportunities are available Manager for Consolidated important. Businesses are Home schooling is yet ACTC has a solid track record of using pre- through the regional occupa- Freight Way, Project Manag- able to partner with the another option. vious sales tax funds to bring in projects ahead tion program (ROP), such er for Verizon and Informa- district to provide intern- Additional programs can of schedule and under budget. That should give as auto mechanics. A new tion Technology Recruiter ships, apprenticeships to be expensive. The district voters confidence that the money will be spent program is TEC (Tri-Valley for Source EDP. help better prepare youth needs more money. “When Educational Collaboration). She sees the role of the for the workplace. Some it receives it, I would make as proposed. The fact that the tax is in perpetuity Jonas said it was created board as one of oversight businesses are able to donate sure that it goes to the class- allows for advance planning, with the knowledge in response to the fact that regarding district polices funds to assist in the creation room, not to administration.” that a needed project won’t die on the shelf due to kids are opting for careers to ensure they are imple- of after school programs or He didn’t have a specific ex- lack of funding. rather than college. TEC mented. to provide technology. ample of where the money A bill passed by the State Legislature granted establishes career pathways Prior to her appointment Unions are important, would come from. However, the County this one time opportunity to approve that students can jump off at to the board, she served as she continued. The district he did say that the current the measure at the higher rate. any point. Kids are able to a Parent Center liaison at and its unions have a good superintendent has raised see the full range of oppor- Junction K-8. While there, working relationship. “We funds in the past. “Perhaps Given all of the benefits, a yes vote is an easy tunities within an area, such she worked with families to are all working toward the we aren’t using her energies decision. The Independent urges voters to support as biotech. They can opt to determine how best to meet same mission, providing as a grant writer. There is a Measure B1. stop at a point that provides the educational needs of the best education possible.” need for more fund-raising,” a career as a bio technician their children. After school The district has a process it McLaughlin said. or move forward to become programs were seen as a can use to remove teachers Technology could be used a bio engineer. way to keep kids interested. who may not be doing the to better meet the needs of a Pleasanton City Council: Karla Jonas said that at a recent She helped to start the Fut- job. It includes evaluation child. He was speaking gen- innovation forum, CEOs dis- sal program, as well as the and coaching. “We want suc- erally about special needs Brown and Erlene DeMarcus cussed how the U.S. could Mariachi Club. Both clubs cessful teachers so students children. “If a child is just The Independent supports the election of Karla compete globally. One point are open to students from can thrive.” being tolerated in a class, Brown and Erlene DeMarcus to the Pleasanton was clear - an educated other schools. The propositions on the we aren’t doing the child City Council. and competent workforce “I have a history of in- ballot, 30 and 38, would any good.” They would fill the seats vacated by Matt Sul- is required. “Companies are volvement with the com- provide funding for schools. McLaughlin believes that eager to help make schools munity. I am bilingual. I am Thirty is set up to help edu- discipline is a key to good livan and Cindy McGovern, who are termed out better. There are opportuni- a veteran,” she stated. cation now. Martinez is still education. If a teacher is of office. ties to partner with corpora- If elected, she would take in the process of looking unable to manage a class, Two other candidates are on the ballot, Mike tions for funding and/or do- a closer look at bullying. “It at 38. he or she is unable to teach Harris and Jerry Pentin. nations of technology. That is important that students Asked what she is inter- properly. “One of the big- Harris is new to politics. During candidate fo- is something I’d really like feel safe at school.” ested in, she talks about her gest problems in deliver- rums, it was apparent that he lacks the necessary to explore,” he declared. When it comes to gangs, job as a program coordinator ing education is classroom Funding is an issue when Martinez said that it is a ques- for the youth and family ini- behavior.” knowledge to deal with local issues. it comes to providing more tion of educating children to tiative. “It provides employ- Bullies and gang mem- Pentin is knowledgable concerning local issues. opportunities. make them understand what ment opportunities for at risk bers have no right to be in We do not support him because of his opposition According to Jonas, two they are getting into and help students. We strive to match a classroom. If a student to Measure B1 and his support of the Oak Grove propositions, 30 and 38, them to make good choices. them with a career. One of doesn’t meet the standards of development. He is straightforward in saying he are both deeply flawed in She explained that gangs are the requirements is that they behavior, he or she shouldn’t still supports it. different ways. With 30, seen as a way for a student to stay in school. I believe that be there, McLaughlin stated. the revenue stream is vari- feel the need to belong. “We it is important to be there He would call the police to While we have some differences with Brown able. No one knows what need to have them look else- for kids.” deal with gang issues. He and DeMarcus, on the whole we believe they the revenue will be or how where for that feeling.” She She says her family back- didn’t provide any options would provide two voices on the council that need much will go to schools; 38 again mentioned the Futsal ground made her a hard on how to prevent gangs or to be heard. has the advantage of a thick and mariachi clubs. These worker, pushing her to fin- bullying. Brown describes herself as the only slow, smart firewall between the state provide options for them to ish high school and college When hiring teachers, he growth candidate. Brown supports the urban growth and the revenue for schools. attend after school. to improve her situation. “I would like to see a proba- boundary. She was co-author of Measure PP, a “I like the fact that it is not a Language arts, math and know and value the impor- tionary period to determine soak the rich tax. However it science are the core edu- tance of education.” if a teacher were competent. ridgeline protection measure. She was a leader in is polling poorly. Therefore, cation. Everything else is He would be willing to work the Oak Grove referendum. I’m advocating for 30 at built around those subjects. TOM McLAUGHLIN with teachers to improve While her focus is on slow, smart growth, Brown this time, because I think Sports, art and music are Tom McLaughlin previ- their skills. “If they can’t is not a one issue candidate. She also wants to deal it has the best chance to be important to a well rounded ously served on the Board pass local standards, they with the city’s growing debt when it comes to pay- approved.” education. Each engages from 2000 to 2008. He ran don’t need to be teaching.” ing employee pensions. She wants to protect and Jonas pointed out that students in a different way. for the board again, but was There is a place for the parcel tax that funds There are different ways not elected. unions. However, they need safeguard historic buildings in the downtown. a variety of programs in art, sports and music can be McLaughlin taught to know when to back off. Where we find fault with her is in her opposi- Livermore schools will be incorporated into education. school for 35 years at differ- When there were no unions, tion to Measure B1. We hope she comes to realize up for renewal in 2015. He For example, she noted that ent grade levels, including salaries were miserable. He the benefits of a transportation system that works is a member of the over- music can be tied in with special education. pointed out that he organized for everyone. sight board. “I will advocate math. He is running this No- (continued on page 5) Our other choice for council has a different view. DeMarcus strongly supports Measure B1. Her knowledge regarding transportation issues would be a benefit to the council. She served on the BART board and is a consultant on transporta- (Opinions voiced in letters an organization that excluded rural Livermore address. Since program staff. published in Mailbox are those community members.” The February 2011, in addition to 6) The Board tried to im- tion issues. of the author and do not neces- founding Directors made no Ms. Kingston, Hoofprints has prove the administration before As a councilmember, DeMarcus expects to focus sarily reflect the opinion of The provision for Hoofprints to be a voted in 3 new directors from making these changes. In Janu- on the issues of transportation, jobs, and housing. Independent. Letter Policy: The membership organization. the Bay Area with very strong ary 2011, the Board concluded She said that she would like to see transit based Independent will not publish 2) Our recently revised skills and experience serving reluctantly that the remaining anonymous letters, nor will it bylaws put our purpose front on the Boards of public ser- founding Director lacked neces- housing and a street network that actually works. publish letters without names. and center: “The purpose of vice agencies. They have been sary skills needed to administer Future development should include a transit option. Abusive letters may be rejected Hoofprints is to found and man- instrumental in turning around Hoofprints effectively. Given DeMarcus states that trails are important both as or edited. Frequent letter writers age an adaptive riding center for the organization. this history, an absolute priority an alternative way to get to work and school, and may have publication of their people with physical, mental, 5) In April of 2011 we was to rebuild the administration for recreation. letters delayed. Letters should emotional, or social disabilities were absolutely blessed when with people who would have be submitted by e-mail to edit- to learn the joy of riding and Donette Philips agreed to be- backgrounds in non-profit gov- DeMarcus supported both the Oak Grove de- [email protected].) caring for horses. We offer a come our Executive Director. ernance and administration. velopment and the council’s Measure QQ. She program for people of all ages at With a degree in therapeutic 7) The Board recently reor- favored Oak Grove. In this, we disagree with her. Hoofprints on the Heart Hagemann Ranch. Hoofprints recreation and years of work ganized Hoofprints and asked However, he does support environmental issues Michael A. Rountree program cultivates the wellbe- with the disabled and youth, the Program Manager to move such as the urban growth boundary. She states that Livermore ing of the Tri-Valley Area. Ms. Philips is an expert in non- into the historic house at Hage- The Directors of Hoofprints 3) In 2012, I reached out to a profit governance, volunteer mann Ranch recently. We had development should be infill. “We don’t need to on the Heart (Hoofprints), at friend with a strong background management, and program man- to temporarily close the com- spread out.” Hagemann Ranch in Livermore, in non-profit boards and ad- agement. Under her exemplary munity garden because the ar- We urge Pleasanton voters to vote for Karla delegated me to respond to the ministration. Since joining the leadership, we cleared a backlog rangements that had been made Brown and Erlene DeMarcus for city council. letter Karen Hogan wrote about Board, Roberta Kingston, MSW of several years of woefully to maintain it were not tenable. our organization (“Hagemann JD, has served as our Chair. She inadequate accounting, devel- We hope to reopen the garden Ranch”, 27-Aug. 2012). She has guided Hoofprints in the oped systems to safely maintain when we can implement a more made a number of completely direction of positive changes. confidential student records, responsible arrangement. These unfounded charges which must As one of her first initiatives, we improved staff and volunteer decisions were hard to make be refuted. invited ten prominent residents supervision, and prepared and but were best for Hoofprints. 1) The Board has never to an event to explore joining the filed compliance reports, which Today, for the first time ever, (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) discussed “that Hoofprints on Board. She also was instrumen- the City of Livermore requires the therapeutic riding program Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala; Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell the Heart needed to be a profit tal in raising the largest single for a our Hagemann Ranch is self-supporting. Editor: Janet Armantrout making entity.” Our articles of source of funding Hoofprints lease. Ms. Philips, who lives in 8) We now have a thera- The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing has ever received. 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That doesn’t stop the student the future as teachers retire. Rogge said he also helped from becoming a nurse, he He hadn’t studied the pro- with the Junction K-8 inte- declared. visions for school funding in gration. “That has worked In developing curricu- Propositions 30 and 38. out well. The right principal lum, Rogge believes it is However, when it comes was hired.” important to stay on top of to funding, he doesn’t like He would like to see what businesses need in the fact that some schools teachers use technology future employees. Change in the state receive more differently, to train them to needs to be accelerated. Edu- money per student than oth- make better use of it. An ex- cators like to study things ers. He would like to see that ample is sharepoint, where to death. changed. teachers post programs that He admitted that the dis- are successful on-line. Other trict schools don’t provide CHUCK ROGGE teachers can access the site equal opportunities, because Chuck Rogge was first and utilize the successful some schools are better able elected to the school board programs in their own class- to fund programs through four years ago. He is a stay- rooms. parent involvement. He said at-home dad. Prior to that, When it comes to educa- that the Livermore Valley he worked in the software tion, he said he was taught Education Foundation and industry. to learn rather than to take a the community have helped He says he is running test. That is a skill that will fill some of the gap. again because there are become even more impor- There have been com- things he would like to see tant, he says. He explains plaints that unions make through, such as the budget. that with the changes in it impossible to remove Depending on the election, the world, retraining may incompetent teachers who the budget could change. be necessary. “Learning do not have tenure. Rogge Rogge says that he is doesn’t end with graduation believes there is a good someone who looks at other from college. I don’t know working relationship with industries to see how they when we started testing. I am the local union. A procedure solve problems, then deter- aware of people who don’t has been put in place to deal mines if they would work for know anything, but they can with teachers who may not schools. Education is still a take a test. It’s an art.” be doing the job for which business, he said. Although aware of the they were hired. It involves He describes the role of significant limitations of counseling and observation. the board as one of making testing, he does believe that If a teacher doesn’t change, policy only. He would like it is still necessary as a then he or she can be let go. to see the role expanded. benchmark to justify fund- Tenured teachers can be “My belief is that the current ing. removed “for cause.” role has to change to allow Educational options are The district also has poli- board members not only to important. ROP is one that cies to deal with bullying. deal with policy, but use the helps provide students with It focuses mainly on inter- talents they have to help the skills to find a job. Not ev- vention, working with both district.” eryone will go to college. bullies and those who are As a board member, he However, at some point they being bullied. believes that the board has will have to attend school The gang situation fluctu- worked as a team in making to learn a trade, Rogge con- ates, said Rogge. The district some pretty sound deci- tends. has a dress code. Students sions. They include refinanc- He says he has noth- are not allowed to wear gang ing bonds, which resulted ing against charter schools. colors to school. in savings to taxpayers. Poorly run ones do not do Test scores are going up The obligations for pension anyone any good. in the district. However, and health benefits have Education has boiled there may be students who been kept in check and are down to core subjects. He aren’t learning, simply be- funded. said that math and science cause people learn at dif- Technology has played a drive the economy. How- ferent rates. A student may role in helping to cut costs. ever, sports, art and music be moved to the next grade Rogge was a member of an have an economic impact. without actually being com- energy conservation com- He stated that sports are a petent in a subject. “We have mittee that brought in free big deal. He notes that for to figure out how to make consultants. It was found every pro athlete, there are sure all students learn, not that not all of the meters jobs for 40 to 55 people necessarily on a specific were working the same, created. However, music time frame.” something that was cost- surpasses sports in economic Propositions 30 and 38 ing the district money. The value. on the November ballot each defective meters were re- He suggested education provide funding for schools. placed. In another area, could incorporate math and Rogge said they are both de- grants were found to pay for science into art, music and fective. He doesn’t see Prop. new lighting in the gyms, sports. For example, as a 30 as being good for schools resulting in a savings of volunteer track coach he in the long term. “I lean to- $50,000 a month throughout uses physics to teach athletes wards supporting 38.” the district. More savings PAGE 6 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The Fusion U-16B won the NHB ( North Huntington Beach) soccer tournament over Labor Day. Livermore Fusion FC Katie Muzzall prepares to pass to Katrina Makarewicz 96B Maroon recorded 5 wins, one tie and no losess over (14) in Saturday's victory for the Livermore Lynx U11G three day. Saturday began with a 2-0 win over Alianza Fusion Select. This was the second straight win for the Cobras from Arizona, followed by a 1-1 tie vs. Canyon FC of Lynx with goals by Kayla Hebebrand and Carlie Spruiell. Southern CA. Sunday saw 4-1 win over Fullerton Ranger of Jenna Swartz was an unstoppable goalie for the entire Southern CA. that clinched 1st in pool play Livermore. In the afternoon the Fusion beat Pleasanton BUSC 4-2 to move on to game. Other team members Sarah Davisson, Kaleigh Monday's semi-finals where they beat Vegas United Gold of Garcia, Madeline Koning, Hailey Lopez, Abbie O'Dwyer, Nevada 1-0. A tough Orange County team, United FC Black, Arianna Racanelli, and Sami Schley contributed to the was the opponent in the final that ended in a 1 to 1 tie and win with excellent ball control, passing, and defensive remained that way through two 10 minute overtime periods. pressure. Livermore Fusion then took down United 4-3 in penalty kicks Shane Waechtler of the 49ers running against the for the championship. Pictured are (back row, from left) Vikings in Livermore Junior Football action. Matthew Wells, Angel Salazar, Michael Brooks, Daniel Garcia, Joe Roberts, Brian Codington, Anthony Aguilar, Matthew Dremalas, Nolan Parker, Donald Buchanan, Jake Foscalina; (front) Coach Rob Hansen,, Tony Jimenez, Mauricio Diaz, Salvador Morales, Osiris Chavez, Jake Foscalina, and Dominic Foscalina.

The West Coast Wave fought to a 2-0 over Alameda SC Islanders in NorCal Fall league season. Wave offense dominated both halves with Kara Kolte, Lindsay Plant, and Caitlyn Garrison fighting to keep control of the ball. Forward Savannah Seals netted both goals on assists from midfielder Monique Reil, while keepers Jillian Collom and Allison Jamison both made some solid The U-13 West Coast Whiplash kicked off the Fall season saves. Their defense was on fire with Kaila Vasconez, with a 5 - 0 win against Piedmont Highlanders. Kierra Stanek The Colts and Patriots faced off in a Pleasanton Junior Jessica Keaney, Jackie Parker, and Jessa Lyons all scored two goals and Alize Perez three in an impressive making some great tackles. Pictured Wave players win against Piedmont Highlanders, 5 to 0 to kick off the Football League game. Fall Season. Impressive mid field passing by the team and hold a tight shape as they charge up the pitch on the strong defense by Melinda Miller and Jenna Radwan helped attack. to keep Piedmont at bay through out the game. The team is comprised of Tara Collier, Rachel Foley, Melinda Miller, Devyn Montesinos, Alize Perez, Tayor Peterson, Celia Portugal, Jenna Radwan, Kierra Stanek, Jenna Tidwell, Page Sutter, Maggy Sneed, Amanda Plant, Irland Johnson, Mayzin Kung, Taylor Sullivan, Courtney Haubert, and Destiny Sandridge. Pictured is Alize Perez, charging the goal while fighting to maintain possesion, Alize broke free to score her third goal for a hat trick.

From left to right, Claire Abele, Bella LaRosa, Danielle Groth and Sydney Keshmiry (Keeper) prepare to successfully defend a free kick against Los Gatos United. Livermore Fusion 01 Maroon girls won 3-0 and moved to 2-0 in league play.

past the goal keeper. DFC players WCOGA Gymnastics fought hard to even the score late in The West Coast Olympic Gymnas- the 69th minute. tics Academy hosted the Beach Blast U16 West Coast Katz take down Invitational September 8, 2012. local rival, Pleasanton Rage 2 to 1, The West Coast Wolves (U11 boys) played a strong The level 4 team won 2nd place. with a dramatic last second goal. West game Saturday to beat Pleasanton’s Ballistic 3-2 in Younger: Deanna Chang-3rd place Coast Katz handed Rage Premier their beam and 5th place All-Around; Naomi first loss of the season. Katz enjoyed their season opening game. Amazing goal tending by Evans-1st place beam, 2nd place floor most of the possession in a highly both Zach Hollingshaus and Ricardino Alvarez, along and 2nd place All-around; Mackenzie contested match, out shooting their Meyn- 1st place bars, 1st place vault, opponent 11- 4. Abby Dyer would with strong defense by James Renouf, Logan Hartrum, The West Coast Wild Katz marched into the Walnut Creek 1st place floor and 1st place all-around. notch both goals with assists coming Cesar Cardoza and Bradley Rittmann, kept Ballistic on Jamboree held August 11th, 12th, and left undefeated. Middle: Mia Reeve- 4th place beam, from Sharan Singh in the first half and 5th place vault and 7th all-around. in the dying seconds of the game Kylie the defensive. Douglas Wynne, Jackson Brown, Zach Saturday, Wild Katz faced DFC. With precision passing The combined level 5/6 team won Long streaked past the Rage defense Rittmann and Jordan Moore kept the pressure on with and good communication, the girls came away with a 4-1 2nd place. Younger: Allison Reilly- 4th and went 1v1 with the GK, Ky’s shot place floor, 7th place vault ; Megan was blocked as both players collided their determination and speed. With teamwork, passing win. Second game had the Wild Katz against the relentless Brennan - 3rd place bars, 3rd place in the box and the ball popped to Abby and goals by Eddie Topete, Matteo Crivello and Nate Heritage Wolfpack. Both teams played strong, but West Coast floor and 5th all-around ; Amelia Liao- Dyer who was in position to smash proved too strong defensively and secured a 2-0 win in the 2nd place vault, 6th place bars and 3rd home the game winner. Katz defense Miskella, the Wolves won the game. Pictured is Goalie place all-around; Lauren Swenson- held strong the entire game allowing Zach Hollingshaus. 100 plus heat, Sunday, Wild Katz faced the home team Walnut Lennox -1st place bars, 1st place beam minimal shots. Creek Hotspurs. The game started off with unbelievable and 2nd all-around. Middle: Kamryn Kraze fell 0-2 to Mustang. Kraze O’Reilly- 1st place floor , 3rd place out-shot their opponent 15-4, but passing and footwork, making it hard for Walnut Creek to beam, 5th place all-around; Lydia could not score. Great effort by the boys) played a strong game Saturday to gain possession. West Coast Wild Katz continued on and Muentz - 1st place beam, 3rd place girls controlled the game just could over the 49ers. The game was very bars, 3rd place vault, and 1st place beat Pleasanton’s Ballistic 3-2 in their competitive in the first half with both managed a 6-1 win. Last game of the day, a tired Wild Katz not capitalize. Mustang scored on a season opening game. Amazing goal all-around. Older: Abigail McKeag defensive mistake and a deflection. teams making big plays on both sides team, playing the weekend with only 1 sub in the brutal heat, -2nd place beam, 7th place bars and tending by both Zach Hollingshaus and of the ball. But the Jets offense proved Karma win 1-0 over El Dorado was Ricardino Alvarez, along with strong faced Benicia Arsenal. Things started out rough as Benicia 7th all-around. led by a Daesha Brown goal assisted too much for the 49ers as they moved defense by James Renouf, Logan Har- ahead in the second half to earn a 24-20 was very physical. Wild Katz were down 0-1 in the first 5 by Hunter Wells. Karma possessed the trum, Cesar Cardoza and Bradley Rit- ball and controlled the entire game. victory. Across the way, the Cowboys minutes of the game before they gained their composure. tmann, kept Ballistic on the defensive. dominated early on and and had the West Coast Soccer Kaos U-11 girls earned a hard Douglas Wynne, Jackson Brown, Zach By halftime, West Coast was up 2-1. Wild Katz unleashed an West Coast Soccerhighlights: fought 2-0 win in their first Norcal lead at the half against the Chargers, U13 Wildfire opened with a 1 Rittmann and Jordan Moore kept the but the second half was all Chargers offensive fury, closing out the game with an 8-1 win. league game over Newark Fusion. pressure on with their determination to 0 win over Castro Valley. The With only one sub the girls played as they stormed back to defeat the Wildfire, after a successful summer and speed. With teamwork, passing Cowboys 18-13. strong offense and defense keeping ball and goals by Eddie Topete, Matteo of tournament play, continued their down in scoring position for more than The Advanced Division Bears winning ways as they opened their Crivello and Nate Miskella, the Wolves remained undefeated and earned half the game. Eliana Ema and Leela won the game. Packers drove hard, completing two adding another touchdown on a keeper Norcal Premier season with a win Amid played a strong defense in goal. their second win of the early season first downs and ended up at the Steel- play. The Achilles heel for the Giants over a tough Castro Valley team. The The U10 Fury opened their season in a dominating performance on both Taylor Sprott and Brooke Trevethen with a 5-1 win over Impact. On a ers 16 yard line. Running back Tai again was the inability to control a match was a battle of defenses. Both each scored a goal in the first half to defense and offense in a 35-6 victory Phan read the offense of the Packers dominating running back and the teams did a great job of stopping the cross from Forward Kalena Brongiel, over the Chiefs. In other action, the secure a lead at half. Brooke Schaible Mid-fielder Kate Zeck scored the first and intercepted a pass and ran the ball Saints Bryce Disbrow had an excep- offensive attack. Wildfire forward, and Jordan Goodwin held a strong Saints toppled the Cardinals 38-6 to 5 yards stopping the Packers drive. tional day rushing for 5 touchdowns. Sydney Schultz netted the only goal goal of the season for the Fury. Three improve to 2-0. This sets up a huge center mid and back field to secure more goals immediately followed from With just a few minutes remaining The Giant defense eventually settled in in the game off a corner kick. Wildfire a 2-0 win. match-up between the undefeated in the first half, the Packers drove 50 and began to play a more active, team goalie, Claire Abele, had a number of Brongiel, Trinity Sandridge, and Laura Bears and undefeated Saints next U17 Girls Kryptonite started off Gonzalez. The Fury, led by Goalie yards down to the Steelers 1 yard line oriented defense. Garrett West had a great saves for a shutout this year’s NPL season with a vic- Saturday at 11:00AM for the top spot and punched it in to take a 6-0 lead. big day from his linebacker position U13 West Coast Whiplash kicked Haiden Arruda and Center Defender in the division! tory . Team Kryptonite took down a Gracie Alfonzo, kept the Impact of- In the second half, the potent Steeler accounting for 7 tackles while also off the fall season with a 5 - 0 win formidable opponent in Placer United In Junior Varsity Division play, the offense was continuously thwarted by contributing on special teams with against Piedmont Highlanders 99. fense at bay. Giants and Falcons went head-to-head 1-0. Adaurie Dayak did the pleasure West Coast’s team Wicked kicked a relentless Packer defense. For their a long second half punt return as the Kierra Stanek scored two goals and of putting the Kryptonite at the top of with the Giants earning a 19-6 hard- part the Steeler defense was equally Giants battled to get back into the Alize Perez three for her first hat off league play with a 3-1 victory over fought victory and the hard-charging the NPL table as she took a pass from Benicia Arsenal. Goals were scored stout in keeping an explosive Packer game. Magnum Miller, Harold Geer trick in an impressive win against youngster Emilie Allum and twisted undefeated Packers defeated the offense out of the end zone. With the and Parker Hall also were involved Piedmont Highlanders. Impressive by two new team members, Shannon Jaguars. Should be a great game this the Placer defender around before Holt and Jordan Volponi with assists game winding down and the Packers in numerous plays for the defense. midfield passing by the team and strong firing a shot to provide the only goal weekend when the Pack and Giants knocking on the door the Steelers Hall made his presence known on the defense by Melinda Miller and Jenna coming from Misha Brewster. Veteran go head-to-head! of the game. Kryptonite continues their midfielder Nadia Ranagan also put one caused a Packer fumble and recovered offensive side of the ball reeling in a Radwan helped to keep Piedmont at dominant defense with yet another The Intermediate Division Li- at their own 1 yard line. The Packer 65 yard touchdown pass from Daniel bay throughout the game. in the net from 40 yards out. A strong ons improved to 2-0 with a big win shutout to add to the records. defense was provided by Kate Chase’s defense then locked down the Steel- Crisp. On the defensive line, Logan Wave U11 team came away with Wonder U14 girls started of West against the very tough Broncos in ers and forced a safety that extended Koch, Nick Volponi and Joshua Harlan a 2-0 win over Alameda SC Islanders high energy stopping the opponent’s one of the best games of the weekend Coast Soccer’s 2nd year opening day run after run down the outside. the Packer lead to 8-0. After the punt were involved in big stops throughout in Saturday’s opening game for Nor- with a bang. Wonder put on an of- and the Patriots bounced-back from the Packer offense began its final 60 the afternoon. Ruzzel Yee pressured Cal Fall league season. Wave offense Mackenzie (Mac) Paulo swooped in a tough defeat last week to shut-out fensive showcase as they beat Diablo to prevent an almost certain goal with yard march. The Packers were not to the Saints quarterback and batted down dominated both halves with Kara FC 8-2 early Saturday morning. Laura the Colts. be denied as they ate up much of the a pass attempt to stop one Saints drive Kolte, Lindsay Plant, and Caitlyn inches to spare. The Junior division once again Duterte led the Wonder offense with 4 Wild started the league opener 4th quarter clock on their way to a while Christian Lopez broke through Garrison fighting to keep control of the goals as the Wonder defense was solid featured two hard-hitting, exciting second touchdown and a 14-0 lead. the line to block an extra point try. Late ball. Forward Savannah Seals netted up in Sacramento vs Placer United. games with the Ravens shutting out as can be. The U14 Wonder set the tone Although out shooting their opposi- The Steelers offense then got right back in the game, running back Lucas Mon- both goals on assists from Midfielder for the rest of the Club as they easily the no-quit Eagles 12-0 and the Raiders to work and began trying to move the tenegro took a lateral from Crisp and Monique Reil, while Keepers Jillian tion 28 -3 the Wild had no scoring edged the Dolphins 19-12 for their first scooted past their first opposition on luck on the day as the game ended in chains. With time running out and the found Benny Sanchez deep downfield Collom and Allison Jamison both had their quest to win the Norcal Premier win of the season. Steelers needing to score the Packer for a 37 yard touchdown pass to add a some fantastic saves. Their defense a 0-0 draw. The U15 West Coast Wild In Bantam Division, The Fighting Gold league title. play in the most advanced league play defense shut the door. third touchdown for the team. was on fire with Kaila Vasconez, Wild Katz U9 girls team played Irish moved to 2-0 with an impressive Saints 34, Giants 22: For the Gi- Intermediate Division: Broncos Jessica Keaney, Jackie Parker, and in Northern California the new NPL 31-0 shutout win against the Ducks their first league game of the season (National Premier Leagues). ants, week 2 of league play represented 26, Falcons 0: The Broncos showed Jessa Lyons all making some great against the Castro Valley United in and the Golden Bears squeezed by the a big improvement by the team over up ready to play in week two. Two tackles. Hayward. Their tough defense was on Cardinal 19-12 for their first victory week 1. Still, the Giants found them- touchdowns and a two point conver- Wrath U12 went on the road to display as they allowed no goals. The of the year. selves on the wrong side of a 34-22 sion put the Broncos ahead in the first do battle with DFC in Concord to kick Pleasanton Jr. Football Wild Katz maintained control of the Pleasanton Junior Football score against the Saints. Despite being half (14-0). The Bronco players gave it off their second Norcal sanctioned ball most of the first half. Both teams shorthanded due to injuries suffered in their all, and it showed. The final score season, coming away with a 2 to 2 tie. League’s (PJFL) contact division were tied 0-0 going into halftime but played its 2nd week of the regular Livermore Jr. Football week 1, a number of Giants players was 26-0. The entire Bronco defense With the first goal of the game coming the second half started with a bang. Highlights from the September stepped up their performance to lead contributed to the win. However, there from a lovely cross from Kate Wal- season this past Saturday at the 15 games for the Livermore Junior The Wild Katz fast and furious offense Pleasanton Sports Park. It’s the 43rd the overall improvement. Daniel Crisp were several defensive stand outs: lace Kylie Karter fought for position scored 2 quick goals and added a 3rd Football League: was pressed into duty at quarterback Jackson; Dunn; Carlson; and Sterritt to one touch the ball into the back of season of PJFL football and it’s as Senior Division: Packers 14, later in the game ending with a 3-0 competitive as ever. and showed a good deal of poise in - all of which had multiple tackles the net. The second goal from Hailey win. What a great start for this young Steelers 0: Over most of the first two his first start going 7-16 for 123 yards against the Falcon offense. Especially Thompson was scored from distance In the Senior Division, the Jets quarters the evenly matched teams new team. improved to 2-0 with a big victory and throwing a touchdown pass. He exciting was the play made by Bennett and was a quick strike finding its way The West Coast Wolves (U11 battled to a 0-0 tie. In the first quarter, also picked up 53 yards on the ground who stripped the ball for a turnover The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 - PAGE 7

Pictured (above) is the West Coast Olympic Gymnastics Academy Level 4 team; in the lower photo, is the Level 5 team. See Sports Notes for the story. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Photo - Doug Jorgensen Granada High School and San Ramon Valley met in Las Positas College men's soccer team took on the am EBAL women's water polo match last week. In the Shasta Knights last week in Coast Conference North photo is some of the action. San Ramon came away Division action. The Las Positas Hawks won, 4 to 1. with a 27 to 3 victory.

as both teams had a number of close before the end of the first half. In the hard in the second half. There were which consists of Ben Graham, Manny chances. The Rage Orange was finally second half Lucy Proudfoot of the Im- some very good plays and amazing Moncada, Lora Silva, Julie Krakoski, able to break through with a goal late in pact scored a penalty kick and Impact’s footwork on both sides. Revelation Kimberly and John O’Conner the half when Leila Lyions scored with Cheyenne Harper crossed a shot in offense was led by Shane Clifton and her left foot by shooting to the far post. front of the goal, with follow through Trevor Chapman, defense by Josh Ison The second half was all Rage Orange by Megan Ferguson for the third goal. and Cole Meyers. Fireball offense Phantom Lacrosse as the team peppered the Walnut Creek Impact Goalie Tori(Victoria)Johnson was led by Robbie Hoff and Noah New Player Clinic: Learn why goalie with shot after shot. The Rage kept a clean sheet for the second half Sage Blanchard, defense by Hayden lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in Orange got a goal from Caitlin Cur- with help from Maddie Lawer and Brackett and Nikhil Kumar. North America! Livermore Phantom rie to up their lead to 2-0. The Rage Kelly Duncan. U9 Rec Boys, Lightning 3, Fire Lacrosse is hosting a new player clinic Orange controlled play for most of the Bullets 0: The Lightning came out to on Sunday, September 23th at Menden- half. Walnut Creek scored a late goal play Saturday. Josh Henninger with hall Middle School (El Padro Park) but the Rage Orange held on for a 2-1 an assist to Mathew Thompson scored Pleasanton Ballistic the first goal. Mason Franchi got the from 10:00 – noon, check in begins win. Goalies Hayden Jolley and Olivia Pleasanton Ballistic United Soc- second and also an assist to give Matt at 9:30. Lacrosse is a dynamic, fast Martin were solid in goal by stopping cer Club (BUSC) U19 Select split a another goal. The Fire Bullets had paced sport combining team strategy the few chances that Walnut Creek had. pair this weekend. Saturday’s match many close shots but were unable to and individual athleticism. After two games of league play the against the Oakland Leopards was penetrate a strong lightning defense This 2 hour clinic will teach the Rage Orange remain undefeated. scoreless until late in the first half. led by Ethan Poe. Top Players for Fire fundamentals of throwing and catching On Sunday, September 16, the Alex Codik took a corner in the 33rd Bullets were Danny Knight, August with the lacrosse stick, the basics of Rage Orange Team played the Sunny- and placed it far post. Center back Wes Mascari and strong goalie work by the sport and the roles of the various in the second half. The Bronco of- vale Soccer Club Red at Val Vista Rager, up in the attack, drove it home Ethan Santiago. player positions. The registration fee offense the ball back, via turnover on U7 Girls: Rock Stars vs. Sparkly fensive line held their ground. They downs. Brandon Norton and Mason Park. The game opened with the Rage for the 1-0 lead. Oakland had a free of $40 includes a lacrosse stick and Orange making the first goal after kick late in the half, but as they tried Poodles: Rock Stars: Audrey Belm- ball (or $20 if you already have a were successful in creating holes and Newbould were key in disrupting the essieri, Katy Canaan, Isabella Draghi, opportunities for Pelican to complete Raiders offense. Second quarter led Ashley Belshe scored a direct kick shot a bit of trickery, Dustin Lacy stepped stick or just want to borrow one for on goal. Then Caitlin Currie was very into the lane to clear it away. The best Olivia Draghi, Kiara Franklin, Kara the day). All participants receive a several passes. Several Broncos rushed off with a methodical offensive drive Gee, Terra Kubiak, Ariana Reyes, for a combined total of more than 100 by the Texans, including a fourth aggressive in taking the ball down the attempt for Oakland in the second cool Livermore Phantom t-shirt. Boys field and scored Rage Orange’s second Marina Rivera. Sparkly Poodles: yards (Pelican; Peebles; Tavares; and down conversion to keep the drive half came on a zigzag run through the Shreya Abhijit, Allanie Alatorre, and girls age 7 through 15 are invited Carlson). Touchdowns were scored by: alive. Miles Rasmussen shouldered goal. There was great passing and middle, but BK Bailey Roberts came Aine Ragan, Elise Goulart, Lauren to attend. Advanced registration is Peebles, Tavares and Carlson. the bulk of the carries, and capped great shots taken by Hayden Jolley, up big in the 76th minute. A corner Stoneberger, Danielle Hanley, Phoebe recommended. Register on-line at Ravens 18, Colts 6: In a tough the drive off with a 4-yard touchdown Olivia Soble, Maddie Benson, Avery kick in the 83rd was blocked by Drake Kmetz, Alexa Lascon. www.phantomlacrosse.org. defensive game, the Ravens beat a run; behind the key blocks of Jake Clark, and Leila Lyions throughout Foote to keep the clean sheet. Foote U6 Boys: Ninjas vs The Bomb- Spring Registration Now Open: much improved Colts 18-6. The Ra- Herweg, Mitchell Mau, Tyler Blue, the game. Maggie Nostrand made and Rager led a determined defensive ers. Exceptional throw-ins were the Registration for the Livermore Phan- vens started the game with a beautiful and Yash Hammond. Joseph Bartoni some great saves as goalie and the effort, along with backs Grant Petrie highlight of this game. Hayden Hobbs tom Lacrosse Spring 2013 season is 7 yard pass from Kaine Montez to Kyle converted the point-after-touchdown first half ended with a score of 2-0. and Eli Wigginton made key offensive with the run-in. On the following and Kevin Faggiano. now open. U9 co-ed, U11 girls, and Betz. Tommy Reeves scored the first The second half opened and Ashley On Sunday, the Select ran into a plays for the Ninjas, while Austin U11-U15 boys teams are forming touchdown for the Ravens with a 34 drive, the Raiders answered back with a Dankwardt and Drayden Curtis were touchdown and point after conversion. Belshe made a great pass to Leila first half buzzsaw and trailed 4-0 at for players born between September yard run. He ran for approximately 79 Lyions, who scored the third goal for halftime. Resolved to get back into the defensive standouts. 1, 1997 and August 31, 2005. The yards in the game. Other offensive The Texans defense was on-point in Ninjas vs Supersonics: The Ninjas the 3rd quarter with Antonio Rivalie, the Rage Orange Team. For the final game, the Select got on the board in season runs mid-January through May. highlights in the first quarter were goal, Olivia Martin dribbled it down the first 34 seconds when striker Chris had impressive offensive perfor- Discounted early registration closes an awesome reverse 19 yard run by Dennis Derham, making big hits for mances by Michael Boyd and Isaac Dominic Giuliano. The Colts scored in stops. Anthony Shepherd and Justin the field and Ashley Belshe got an Ford laid off a pass to an onrushing Oct 31st. Register on-line at www. own goal, which completed the shut Cortes. Many outstanding defensive the 2nd quarter and the game was tied Torres made key plays, stopping Raid- Garrett Leone, who finished for the plays were made by Tyler Franchi phantomlacrosse.org. 6-6. The defense started taking over ers ball carriers in the backfield. The out by the Rage Orange. The final icebreaker. The Select applied relent- and Preston. in the game for the Ravens with many following drive featured some great score was 4-0. less pressure and it paid off again in the U6 Girls: Sparklettes vs. Rocket great tackles from various Ravens runs by Dylan Silva, as well as Miles U9 Pleasanton Rage Orange 58th. Petrie made a strong throw-in Rainbows: Sparklettes Kylee Scroggs Race to the Flagpole players. Bryan Torres had a great game Rasmussen and Zach Gooby. The opened Norcal league play and State down the right, Ford took it in stride started the game with an amazing pass The Livermore-Granada Boosters leading the defense with 10 tackles. Texans entered the 4th quarter with a 1 Cup play in fine fashion. On Saturday, and drilled a low strike far post, and to teammate Mea Neubauer to score will host the 3rd Annual “Race to the Zac MacDonald, Seth Davis, and point lead. The defense was solid in the September 8, the Rage Orange took it’s 4-2. In the 66th, Codik took a ball their first goal. But the Rocket Rain- second half, and did not give up a first Flagpole” on Veterans Day weekend, Drew Braudrick also had key tackles on the Mustang Pride at Diablo Vista in space down the right and cross to bows gave them some competition Saturday, November 10, 2012. This and sacks in the game. The offensive down. Myles Anderson and Deegan Rabino kept the offensive line busy, middle school in Danville. The game the box, where Ford redirected it for when Bri Channing scored with a great year’s event offers several new runs. highlights in the 2nd quarter for the was a battle. After a scoreless first half, the third goal. The Select continued pass from Makenna Smith. In addition to the one-mile fun run Ravens were a perfect 29 yard pass Dennis Derham made a great tackle, and Jason Sanders made a huge open the Mustang Pride scored from a long to pursue the elusive tying goal, with there will be a 5K run/walk, 10K run from Montez to Giuliano. Montez also way out to take a 1-0 lead. The Rage GK Roberts making two big saves. and a half marathon. had a great running game with a few field tackle to stop the Raiders a yard short on 4th down. The Texans offense Orange battled back but was unable One was on a corner in the 75th, which Tennessee Walking All runs start at Independence runs to get the first down for the team. Park and go through Livermore’s The Ravens scored before the half with led a drive featuring Miles Rasmussen, to score. Just when it looked like the he punched out but left in the box. Dylan Silva, and Zach Gooby effec- Rage Orange was going to go down Faggiano cleared it away to keep the Horse Championship scenic Sycamore Grove Park. The a 4 yard pass from Montez to Betz for Sheryl Volkman of Livermore, CA half marathon goes through Holdener the touchdown. Hunter Musgrave was tively moving the ball down the field, in defeat, they made one last attack. deficit at one. The Earthquakes were which led to Zach Gooby’s touchdown won a 1st Place Blue Ribbon in the Park in the rolling wine country and on fire in the 2nd half on defense for the Ashley Belshe took the goal kick and able to manage the game late, and the Owner Amateur Western Trail Pleasure run to seal the victory for the Texans. sent it to Maddie Benson. Benson took continues through Sycamore Grove. Ravens with 7 tackles (3 solo tackles) Select fell 4-3. Championship class at the 74th Annual These events are open to all ages and and an interception with an amazing At the Raiders last effort to score, the it down the sideline before crossing Ballistic United U14 Premier Texans defense stood firm. Tennessee Walking Horse National abilities. 22 yard run! Malini Tia had another to Caitlin Currie. Currie’s shot on 99 defeated Mustang 1-0 in NorCal Celebration. The event was held on All race proceeds support the awesome running game that included goal was deflected by the goalie but Premier League (NPL) action in Livermore-Granada Boosters scholar- an amazing 23 yard touchdown run. Fri., Aug. 31. Sheryl was riding The Leila Lyions was there to knock it in Danville Saturday. It was all Ballistic Wicked Master, owned by John and ship program. The Ravens defense shut down the Pleasanton Rage the net just seconds before the final early in the game but the Pleasanton Race-day registration begins at Colts offense in the 2nd half, and the Sheryl Volkman. It was all about the defense as whistle to give the Rage Orange a 1-1 side’s possession did not result in any “Sheryl Volkman should be com- 7 a.m. at Independence Park, 2798 Ravens held on to win 18-6. Pleasanton Rage White ‘00 first tie. The Rage goalies Hayden Jolley goals. Mustang Lokomotiv fought Holmes Street in Livermore. The 5K, Junior Division: Vikings 24, 49ers mended for a fine performance at the battled the Piedmont Highlanders in and Maggie Nostrand kept the Rage their way back into the game and found Celebration. Her exceptional skill 10K and half marathon races start at 19: The 49ers started off their first regu- league play on Saturday, and then took Orange in the game by stopping shot 9:00 am. The one-mile fun run begins lar season game against the Vikings a opportunity to fire 12 shots in the first coupled with The Wicked Master’s on the Stockton Pacific Strikers in State after shot. half at Ballistic. In the 25th minute at 11:00 am. Pre-registration entry little slow as they fell behind 12-0. For athleticism made this a memorable fees for the 5K and 10K are $30 per the second week in a row they showed Cup Seeding on Sunday. The Rage Orange was back at it on Pleasanton keeper Blake Staniford put win,” said Doyle Meadows, CEO of During the first 35-minute half in Sunday, September 9. They took on the on a shot stopping clinic when he saved runner and $25 for each runner in a tremendous heart by fighting back to the Celebration. family of four. Half marathon entry make the game very close.The 49ers Saturday’s home game at Val Vista Bay Oak Blues at Val Vista. The Rage 4 back to back point blank shots in a The event is an 11-day and night field, all the action took place in Rage Orange offense was unstoppable. The fees are $40 per runner and $35 for closed the score to 12-6 after a great matter of seconds. Mustang started annual festival in Shelbyville, TN, each runner in a family of four. The kickoff return by Andrew Waller. The territory. Outstanding blocking efforts Rage Orange got 2 goals each from the crazy sequence by chipping behind taking place from August 22 – Sep- one-mile fun run entry fee is $10. On defense helped to keep the game close by Rage defenders Regan Mah and Isabella Guerrero, Olivia Martin, Mad- the Ballistic defense for their striker tember 1, during which 660 entries and race day, all registration entry fees will by causing several key turnovers. The Julianna Pereira prevented Piedmont die Benson and Olivia Soble. Hayden who got in one vs one with Staniford. 1,500 horses compete in 171 classes be an additional $5. Each race will be first was a fumble caused by Gabriel from converting set plays—includ- Jolley got in the scoring by scoring Staniford saved his 1st shot from 12 divided into age divisions. Rangel and recovered by Jacob Hager and more than $650,000 in prizes are ing six corners—into goals. Emma from 15 yards out. Avery Clark was a yards and then saved 3 more shots in awarded. Every race participant receives in the second quarter. Another fumble Monsen’s strong throw-ins, and Zoe constant threat all game and had many quick succession as he was unable a commemorative T-shirt and is pro- recovery by Todd Beatty early in the Moura’s all-around strong blocking up the field rushes. Goalies Ashley to hold the ball at close range. The vided with post race refreshments. All third quarter was quickly cashed in by and tackling translated into an impen- Belshe and Caitlin Currie kept Bay Pleasanton net minder was injured on Fusion Frenzy schools in Livermore may compete Nick Hill and the offense to tie the game etrable backline, supported by Cierra Oaks out of the net to give the Rage for the top participation award. The at 12-12. The offense consistently the play and did not return to action in Avid golfers, and those who love Lofthouse-Wolf’s goal-keeping. At the Orange a shutout. the second half. a good time, take note. On Friday, school with the most participants found ways to run the ball both inside receives a $250 cash donation. For and outside against a very good Viking half-time whistle, the score was 0-0. Pleasanton Rage Divi- The second half saw both sides August 17, Livermore Fusion Soccer After the half-time break, Piedmont sion 4: pushing hard to get a goal. Jared Club held its first annual Fusion Frenzy more information, for sponsorship defense.The offensive line did a great opportunities, or to register, visit job of blocking throughout the game scored in the 36th minute. Rage girls U-9: Peacocks vs. Puppies: The Wilson was given the assignment to Golf Tournament. What started as an refused to allow Piedmont to have Peacocks faced the Puppies in a fast idea for a fundraiser turned into such www.livermoregranadaboosters.org. to help set up the touchdown run by take Staniford spot in goal and was or contact Mike Nagel, Race Director, Nick Hill and the two touchdown runs the last word, however, beginning paced game. The Puppies displayed immediately put to the test when he a successful and enjoyable event as the tournament welcomed 84 golfers at 925-667-6535 or flagpolerace@ by Shane Waechtler. Dylan Clinton, with Ashley Lopez’s shot in the 44th their deep offensive talent pool with was faced with a one vs one again with yahoo.com. Joe Montano, and Noah Thompson, minute. This was quickly followed by a five different players contributing to Mustangs striker. Wilson came off his on what turned out to be a beautiful had key blocks during the game. The shot by Hannah Gossett. In a true team the score. Taylor displayed some fancy day for golf. line and made an incredible save from The golfers were greeted in the 49ers ended up falling just short, effort, four Rage girls assisted in the footwork while driving the ball down point blank range that he remarkably 24-19, in this very exciting and well morning with a sangria provided by Track and Field team’s tying goal in the 51st minute, past several defenders to the goal for held on to. Both sides continued to Housleys Century Oak Winery and a played game. when Isabella Clark, Hunter Faria and a score. Teamwork of Mariah and Athenian Athletics Is now taking trade shots as they tried to earn the 3 goody bag filled with items from the sign ups for the upcoming seasons. The Vikings continued their win- Katie Murphy each passed the ball in Kimberly supported the other players. points that were at stake. In the 60th ning ways in the 2nd week of the season many sponsors: Jamba Juice, Fremont Cross country and Track and field. the box before Lofthouse-Wolf found The Puppies strong goal keeping skills minute center back Jimmy Thompson Bank, Sports Clips, Safeway, and with a 24-19 win over the hard hitting the net. With two minutes left in the help the opponents score down. Top The age group level is 8 to18 years of 49ers. The offense was on fire with sent a ball over the Mustang defense Guide Point Systems, just to name a age boys and girls. For more questions John Joiner leading the way. Joiner game, Rage defender Moura, find- Offensive Players: Shay, Sammy, that Ballistic’s Blake Tucker raced on few. Then with a shotgun start, the 21 ing herself open, crossed the ball to Mariah - Puppies; Top Defensive foursomes began their scramble, and about training session times, and sites, scored three touchdowns. Two of his to and dribbled into the Lokomotiv contact Coach Rik Richardson at 925- scores were for over forty yards each Lofthouse-Wolf, whose shot just went Players: Ella, Payton, Kimberly box. Tucker then beat the keeper with their quest to win the big prizes along wide. Not to be outdone, Piedmont - Puppies the way. While there was not a hole- 518-9356. E-mail at atheniantrack@ and his third over thirty yards. Dyan a precise shot for the 1-0 lead. The hotmail.com or atheniantrack@ Krauss joined in the scoring with a took a final shot with one minute left, U-12: Blasters 4, Bend-Its 6; goal energized the visitors and they in-one winner of the Chevy Camaro, but second-half Rage goalie Steffanie Orange Crush 3, P-Town United 2: there were many winners. Michael comcast.net. touchdown run of over 45 yards. They were able to hold Mustang off for an would not have been able to score with Angelo confidently stopped the ball. Blasters hosted the Bend-Its for a fast important 1-0 win. The result puts Demaree won a putter for closest to the file blocking of the offensive line, The final score: 1-1. paced exciting match on a hot sunny the pin and Tim Baxter won a new Ballistic (2-0) at the top of the NPL driver for longest drive. The two win- which includes Joey Joseph, Riley On Sunday, Rage White traveled day. Lulu demonstrated superb of- table. Top Offensive Players: Blake Cornelius, Ethan Musgrave, and Alex ning groups for Net and Gross scores to Stockton to play its second NorCal fensive teamwork in driving the ball Tucker, Youki Chiba. Next Saturday each won $100 in cash per player and Echeverria. The defense also played a Premier State Cup Seeding Round to goal and crossing it to teammates in Ballistic hosts Monterey County huge role in the Viking victory. Peter some great bottles of wine. The day game. Again, Rage defenders dis- scoring position. Hershey’s standout Futbol United. was capped off with a catered dinner, Storjohann was one of the leaders on rupted continual attacks by a physically play contributed to the team’s success. defense with several tackles and a sack. Ballistic United U-16 demonstrat- complete with a raffle, live auction, Dylan Cole had a huge interception powerful Striker team for the first 25 EMS skilled footwork and ball control ed confidence and determination in its and silent auction. to stop a 49er drive. All of Viking minutes of the game, until Rage’s Katie allowed her to repeatedly maneuver first league game when it overcame a Non-golfers attended the dinner. defense had a strong game. Max Hig- Murphy was able to answer with the past defenders on her way to the goal. 2 goal deficit to beat the Santa Cruz The prizes ranged from pizza and wine gins, Zachary Kramer, Nicolas Lydon, team’s first shot on goal. A few minutes Top Offensive Players: Lulu C., County Breakers in a resounding win to golf clubs, sports event tickets, and Dominic Zayas, Jon Wolfson, Davis later, Lopez passed the ball through Katie S., Emily S. – Blasters; Marissa of 5-2. Alex Krause scored the first signed jerseys to cabin getaways and Carr, Dennis Nolan, Cole Arnold, and several Strikers to Emily Esparza, Fredricks, Allison DeFazio, Emilie goal on an assist by Stephen Dougherty. relaxation packages. The event brought Donovan Humes all contributed to the whose shot was stopped by the Strikers’ Clark - Orange Crush; Top Defensive Yousef Diyab scored the 2nd and 5th in just under $10,000 for the club and Vikings win. goalkeeper. Devyn Baldus, Esparza Players: Jazzy S., Robin H., - Blasters; goal with assists by Pierre Marie and brought together an awesome group Texans 20, Raiders 13: The Texans and defender Monsen each fired shots Elisabeth Balicanta, Emma Tsztoo, Cameron Casby, respectively. Pierre of volunteers and attendees who are played a well-rounded game in their on goal during the second half. Jessica Alyssa Wu - Orange Crush Marie and Cameron Casby scored the sure to make this an annual event the victory over the Raiders, in week Stubbs and Jasmine Erickson battled U-16: Impact 3, Shockers 1: The 3rd and 4th goals, respectively, and as- community will look forward to for 2 of the regular season. In the first bravely in the midfield. Final score: Shockers center forward Haley Isaacs sisted each other’s goals. Goalkeeper years to come. quarter, Zach Gooby lit up special 0-0. Rage White U-12 will travel to took several fantastic long shots on Sam Hanson played a great game with The event was put on by the teams, and gave the Texans an edge Livermore Fusion Golf Committee with his opening kickoff return for Sacramento on Sept. 23 for the final goal in the first half then finally Kyra seven saves. a touchdown. Following the scoring of three Seeding Round games. Kolak made a great shot on goal with a kickoff by the Texans, the Raiders The Rage U9 Orange had a suc- follow through by Haley Isaacs creat- answered back with a touchdown, but cessful weekend with wins in Norcal ing the first goal of the game. Shockers Livermore Fusion the Texans defense was able to stand League play and State Cup play. The Goalie Maddie Hobbs and defensive Fusion U-14 Rec Boys, Revela- them up and stop the extra point. Mat- Rage Orange beat Walnut Creek Bar- back Raven MaierBell did a great tion vs. Fireballs: Fireballs won 7 to 5. thew Polasky and Jason Sanders were celona 2-1 in a Norcal League game at job stopping several shots. Forward This was a nerve wracking game with in on the tackle to make the stop. On Val Vista Park on Saturday, September Aubrey Quinton from the Impact made the Fireballs coming out strong in the the following Raiders drive, Texans 15. The first half was very competitive a tight angle shot, tying the game 1-1 first half and Revelation battling back defense made a stand, and got the PAGE 8 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 County is currently consid- energy policy, said Swal- ering establishing a pilot well. “This area could lead CONGRESS program that could help the way. There is research (continued from page one) contain medical costs. Fire at the laboratories and there the issues facing the na- supported the national labo- higher amount by includ- very nature of experiments stations would serve as are companies investing tion. He favors government ratories because the focus ing dividends and interest is that some are successful, medical clinics. There are in green energy. The goal investment in partnership was on nuclear weapons. income as taxable.” some are not.” He said that trained paramedics on site. would be to reduce our de- with the private sector. Stark Now he sees them as an Stark would also like to it would not be open ended It would take the pressure pendence on foreign oil.” supported the 2009 stimulus asset, a source of technol- see some flexibility in the funding; cost control would off emergency rooms. He would make the research bill, which he says brought ogy that can be used to retirement age. Someone in be part of the equation. Asked about open space and development tax credit over $2.7 Billion to Alameda create jobs. In addition, he a physically demanding job Swalwell also supports preservation, Swalwell said permanent. County. is a strong supporter of the should be allowed to retire the stimulus package and decisions should remain “There are 1.1 million Stark stated, “The gov- nonproliferation work they at an earlier age. would like to see more in- under local control. If the buildings owned by the ernment has to get over the conduct. “There are enough He said he worked with vestment on the part of gov- federal government can as- federal government. Just idea that everything can be bombs to blow the world Republicans to pass Cobra ernment in infrastructure. sist in stewardship through making the lighting more changed by cutting taxes.” apart.” He agrees that there and a law that allows foster BART to Livermore is an a purchasing partnership, efficient by replacing lights He says that the President’s is a need to maintain the children to be adopted across example of a project that he would be willing to look with LEDs would result in move to rebuild infrastruc- nuclear stockpile. Super- state lines and by members could benefit from federal into it. a one-third reduction in the ture would be a spark in computers can be used for of the gay community. He funding. Swalwell said he would cost of energy. It would cre- rebuilding the economy. that purpose. worked with Republican When it comes to the like to lead when it comes ate thousands of jobs.” He “Every community has a Stark recently toured Tom Delay on the measure. defense budget, Swalwell to immigration reform. He would like to see a federal plan on the shelf. We could the Lawrence Livermore Those are examples of would like to see the military would take a three pronged initiative to deal with energy get people working tomor- National Laboratory. He what can be accomplished more reliant on technology. approach: enable economic use and policies, similar row. The jobs would be in referred to the National through cooperation, he The procurement part of the opportunity, promote com- to the highway initiative one of the largest areas of Ignition Facility (NIF) as said. He pointed out that budget could reflect that. munity and strengthen the launched by Eisenhower. unemployment, construc- “breathtaking.” “It is amaz- the problem today is that One technology he is inter- family. A road map to citi- “We struggle to think big tion.” Another way he sees ing to think you could take Republicans won’t allow ested in is an increase in the zenship would be created. when trying to achieve any- to boost construction jobs is a barrel of water, then using any legislation to move use of unmanned aircraft. “Right now we are sweeping thing. We have an incremen- to keep the lending rate low fusion technology generate forward for which the Presi- He would not eliminate all the program under the rug. tal government, thinking in for home purchases. enough electricity for San dent could take credit. Other manned aircraft. He predicts There are people who want 60, 90-day bills,” he said. He also suggested pro- Francisco. The labs and issues are the rigid stands there could be cost efficien- to be in this country, to work Swalwell said he is ready viding incentives for busi- the technology they are of those who represent the cies realized by using tech- and pay taxes. We don’t al- to work with anyone willing nesses to hire, for example, working on are one of the Tea Party and evangelicals. nology better. low that to happen. I would to work with him. “There tax breaks. most important resources the They have brought religion Swalwell said he is work- be welcoming to those who will be some obstructionists, Education is another area country has available.” into politics. The focus on ing on the issue of veterans. want to play by the rules. who signed pledges who in which the country needs He would oppose off- issues, such as a woman’s He has hired an advisor “On the other hand, the will hold the government to focus. “If we don’t edu- shore drilling in California. right to choose, takes away as part of his campaign. small percentage who create hostage. Government has cate our kids, we won’t be He would be supportive of from being able to debate on Swalwell said he would serious and violent crimes done many good things. Air able to compete with other finding a way to drill for major political issues such as try to make sure that the aren’t being dealt with ei- is cleaner; water is safer to countries. The world is be- natural gas in an environ- the economy. Livermore VA remains open ther. We need a real policy drink; there is a retirement coming more technical.” He mentally sound manner in At age 80, Stark has been in some form or fashion. In that removes them from our program for seniors. I’m a added that it is important that areas where it is available. criticized for being too old particular, he wants to retain country. We don’t do that proud Democrat. But the the federal government does The Alaska pipeline should to continue to serve. He said the brain trauma programs. now,” stated Swalwell. party doesn’t have a mo- not become involved in run- be environmentally sound that the experience needed to “Twenty to 25 percent of Voting rights are an issue nopoly on wisdom and good ning schools. However, it is and safe before it moves serve isn’t acquired in a year troops returning from de- because of laws passed by ideas. People are frustrated. I critical to provide whatever forward. or so. It takes time to learn a ployment have psychiatric some states requiring photo think the open primary sys- financial assistance pos- He doesn’t believe cap job. “As long as I feel physi- or psychological issues,” ID. “It appears to be an effort tem in California will help to sible. The goal would be to and trade is a good idea. In cally and mentally capable, I he stated. that disenfranchises some. weed out some of the fringe provide equal funding for Europe it has turned out to will continue. I don’t intend In addition to medical There are measures in place elements,” he stated. districts. be a mess. A simple carbon to stay on in a wheelchair care, Swalwell wants to to deal with any fraud that One idea he would like to Teachers are a key. He tax everyone pays would with the need of attendants make sure veterans have may occur. I’d like to see implement is what he calls suggested that teachers are work better. There would to perform my job. access to skilled jobs. He the voter list grow, not be mobile Congress. It would in employment where they be a lower tax on natural gas He said he would like would use tax code entice- reduced.” connect representatives with are not paid one extra nickel than on oil. The tax would be continue until he finishes ments to encourage busi- He is supportive of a constituents through regular for doing a good job. He highest on coal, he said. his work on health care. nesses to hire veterans. woman’s right to choose. videoconferencing and tele- would like to work with When it comes to the “I haven’t found age to be As for taxes, Swalwell He would also like to strive conferencing. “The current unions and teachers to come environment, Stark said he a factor, other than I walk would have voted against to make sure equal pay for system is not serving us up with a way to quantify the is, “a guaranteed tree hug- more slowly.” extending the Bush tax cuts. equal work becomes a real- well. Representatives live work and have teachers se- ger.” He is supportive of lo- He would look to see the tax ity. in Washington and are sur- lect their peers who deserve cal efforts to maintain open ERIC SWALWELL code changed so that mil- When it comes to energy, rounded by lobbyists and extra pay. space and build trails. “It Eric Swalwell is a two lionaires pay their fair share. there is no national green special interests groups.” He favors allowing the falls to local communities to year Dublin City Coun- One proposal would not al- tax cuts to expire for those determine the direction they cilmember. He previously low all income to be reported who make above $250,000. want to take. I don’t want served on the planning com- as capital gains, which has a He says the current tax rate to engage in local planning mission. His job is that of 15 percent tax rate. “Capital for those making less than issues. Once a decision has deputy district attorney in gains is the millionaire’s $250,000 saves the average been made on where and Alameda County. income. It should be taxed family a couple of thousand what, I will try to obtain Swalwell said he is chal- at a higher rate,” according a year. That money could federal funds.” lenging Stark because he to Swalwell. help send kids to college. Immigration reform is of believes this area needs a Swalwell is supportive (continued from page 4) the therapeutic program, which Stark said that he worked interest to California. Stark champion in Congress in or- of programs that help the for disabled veterans and oth- with Steve Jobs at Apple supports a guest worker pro- der to add jobs and upgrade quality of life of those who barely covers its own costs. ers with post-traumatic stress Scholarships to allow more low Computer to place a com- gram. Skilled workers can education. Swalwell said may be out of work or who disorder. be brought in on temporary that high tech and advanced earn a lower wage. He said income children to participate puter in every classroom. 9) Our efforts to preserve, are greatly needed. We cannot A special tax break was ar- visas. Once the work is com- manufacturing jobs will lead that separating the issues of restore, and maintain the historic grow new programs or restore ranged to make it happen. pleted or if unemployment to an increase in exports, to education, social programs Hagemann Ranch continue as the property without a stable Programs that help fami- of American citizens goes the benefit of all. and unemployment doesn’t funds are available. Many proj- financialbase. We will always lies are important, such as up, the guest workers would He would attempt to bring make sense. He would like ects have already been finished need volunteers. Included in medicare, food stamps and go home. the government and business to address them globally. with volunteers from Rotary the need for volunteers, we are day care. “They are essential Voting is becoming more together to create jobs. He “No matter how many and other organizations in the looking to the community for to those down on their luck, difficult in some states where pointed out that Dublin has dollars we invest in edu- Tri-Valley. people with strong back grounds whether it be because of a photo identification is now seen job growth by being cation, if the curriculum The work the Board of in non-profit governance to join lost job or lower income. required to cast a ballot. flexible and offering creative from the classroom is not Directors has done has been the board of directors. Food stamps help the econ- The idea is to eliminate enticements that have at- reinforced at the kitchen possible because of their com- We are optimistic that the omy, because that money is voter fraud. Stark said, “I tracted large employers. An table, it is meaningless. The petent, forward thinking and period of internal strife is over. spent,” commented Stark. don’t think voter fraud is a example is Greybar Electric, federal government, where with the competency of the The organization is sound and He says most adults prefer to major problem. There is not which brought 400 jobs to appropriate, has an interest new program staff. We hope our gait is steady. The continued work, rather than take wel- enough evidence to suggest the city. The enticement was in helping to strengthen the community will be patient harping of Ms. Hogan and others and supportive as we continue has hurt our dedicated corps of fare. Going to work each day there has been an impact sales tax reimbursement. families.” He supports pro- to strive to realize the wonder- is part of the social structure on an election. We should He pointed out that the grams where adults are able 150 volunteers, our staff, and ful dream that Hoofprints owns. the Board. It created needless of a community. be encouraging people to world is changing rapidly. not only to encourage their We still face many challenges. register, to make it easier for He said he understands there children to keep learning, uncertainty and stress among One area he would cut Funds to manage and maintain our student families. Enough, spending is defense. It could them to vote.” is a need for education to but also to learn and teach the property cannot come from please. be cut by at least a third, Health care reform has change to meet job needs of with them. “I believe there maybe a half, he stated. “The been a major focus of Stark’s the 21st century. “The U.S. is a correlation between U.S. spends more on defense career in Congress. Stark needs an educated work- whether someone has a job Luncheon Talk to Focus on than sixteen other industrial- voted for the Affordable force. It needs to invest in or is poor on how a child per- ized nations combined,” he Care Act that was signed education.” forms in school.” He would Economic Development stated. into law in 2010. It is legisla- Swalwell would work like to see job training for Cutting defense some say tion that will finally guaran- to repeal “No Child Left parents offered at the same California Community ees are Lam Research and represents a view that is soft tee affordable, quality health Behind,” if he were elected. school their children attend College Vice Chancellor Van the American Swimming on terrorism. Stark believes care to all Americans. It will He pointed out that although as a means for parents to im- Ton-Quinlivan will be the Academy. the money spent on home- extend coverage to 32 mil- there are requirements for prove their living situation. guest speaker for the Liver- When Lam located its land security would produce lion uninsured Americans. schools to meet federal “When children see parents more Valley Chamber of manufacturing facility in better results in stopping Provisions include allowing standards, there is no fund- are learning, it reinforces the Commerce, September 26th Livermore they immediately terrorism if it were used to parents to keep children on ing to help them do so. He importance of education,” he Wine Country Luncheon. reached out to community improve living conditions their health care program up would shift funding to meet contends. It will be held at at Wente and education leaders to es- around the world. He ex- to the age of 26; preventing local needs to empower He is 100 percent op- Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo tablish an annual scholarship plained, “Take a young man providers from turning down local teachers, administra- posed to any cuts in Social Road. program for both Livermore who is 18 with no hope of an patients with a preexisting tors, parents and students to Security. He would lift the Ton-Quinlivan’s focus high schools. education or improving his condition; permission for make the decisions for their cap to help sustain the pro- is on economic develop- The American Swim situation. Someone says take states to review premium schools. gram. It is currently set ment. She believes that Academy will be saluted for a bomb and you will have a increases (something he says The nation also needs at $110,000. “Everyone the opportunity exists for its annual American Swim good life in heaven. When California is already doing); to invest in innovation, he should continue to pay. It is community colleges to be- Academy Walk for Educa- there are no other options, and elimination of the donut continued. “Other countries in everyone’s best interest come the essential catalyst tion – an effort that totals such people can be conned hole, or coverage gap for invest in research and devel- that we have a society with in California‘s economic more than 500 volunteer into becoming terrorists.” medicines, for seniors. opment. The federal govern- a strong and thriving social recovery and job creation hours each year. The money The current and recent Stark authored the CO- ment should not be the sole security net for seniors.” at the local, region and state raised goes to schools. wars have created veterans BRA health continuation investor at the table. Busi- He would work to make levels. She will explain how Another addition to this who need a support system. law in 1985 that has enabled ness and industry need to sure the affordable care act her new initiative “Doing luncheon, the last in the Stark says that veterans millions of workers to tem- be there as well.” The Liver- succeeds. He would con- What Matters for Jobs and Chamber’s series of Summer administration offices are porarily maintain health more Valley Open Campus tinue funding for medicare, the Economy” can benefit Wine Country luncheons, is jammed. There is a backlog coverage on their former and i-GATE are examples of while working to contain the Tri-Valley community. a small expo prior to the lun- of those seeking assistance. employer’s health plan while programs where investment costs. “We need to make sure Ton -Quinlivan was re- cheon program in Wente’s The VA needs more bod- between jobs. by the government could it works for doctors as well. cently cited for her work visitor’s center. The expo ies to deal with cases in a “I want to see universal lead to greater economic op- I do not support a voucher by Thomas Friedman in the will show the work of the timely manner. One issue health care become part of portunities. “Congressman system,” New York Times. She was winner of the Livermore that has been brought to his the country’s fabric. A lot of Garamendi understood the Swalwell said that the the architect of PowerPath- School Rocks video contest. attention is what happens fine tuning is needed to make importance of fueling both. challenge now is to make way, a nationally recognized Area schools will be given during summer break from it happen.” Now we need to get off the sure that everyone buys into best practice model in work- the opportunity to showcase college. Veterans receive When it comes to Social ground, to fill the available the affordable care act provi- force development. their innovative programs at a stipend while they are Security, he would make space.” sion for universal coverage. The luncheon, which booths set up in the visitor’s attending school. During some changes to prevent the Swalwell added, “I am a A volume of patients is the starts at 11:30 am, also fea- center. summer break, they receive system from going broke. big supporter of the national only way to keep premiums tures the first annual “Lead- To register for this lun- no payment. “I am trying to One idea that has been put laboratories. I would make down and keep costs under ing the Way for Education cheon, please call Livermore get that policy changed.” forth is to increase social sure they are fully funded. control. It’s still a private Awards,” which go to a Valley Chamber at 925 447- He doesn’t support clos- security contributions by 3 Research can produce out- market system. Swalwell small and large business for 1606 or go to www.liver- ing the local VA Hospital. percent. The problem, says comes that may not have said he would continue to their dedication to area edu- morechamber.org “The least we can do for vet- Stark, is that that would been intended in the begin- tell the success stories result- cation. This year’s award- erans is to provide a decent impact the lower and middle ning, yet can contribute to ing from the health care act place where they can live in income people. “I would like the economy when fully de- as a way to convince people dignity.” to find a way to have those veloped. The attacks on sci- to participate. In the past, Stark has not with a higher income pay a ence are short-sighted. The He said that Alameda The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 - PAGE 9 PLEASANTON (continued from page one) far for the next school year have nonprofit fund-raising 1 through 3. With the new agreed, if they had known human relations assistant su- ty League donated 250 packs has raised $243,000. arms like PPIE, Pleasanton schedule, Pleasanton is still they were going to have perintendent Bill Faraghan. full of school supplies for “This is extremely excit- and Moraga are the only meeting the state require- hours reduced, said Sutton. “We’ll let them know that elementary school students. ing. We never launched a two that have no parcel tax. ments for annual instruction Further, trustees spent morale is really bad in that Only two packs were left by year as successful as this,” Moraga collects an average time, she said. $10,000 from the general area. We want to see if they the middle of last week. said Covello. of $750 from its support- Ahmadi has said in the fund on a big-screen TV are ready to remedy the is- “It reminds us that in The $243,000 already ers. past that nothing will fall out for the board room, better sue,” said Sutton. Pleasanton, we have people On another item, Ahmadi with a need for supplies,” meets the goal for the first Participation rates in of the curriculum. Teachers microphones, and i-pads, so said that the National Chari- level of funding for the these Bay Area foundations adjust their teaching of other they can have an electronic said Ahmadi. elementary schools. Just range from 50 to 80 percent. subjects to enable the sched- packet and clearer televising $138,000 there will add Pleasanton has received only ule change. of meetings. The board said Applications Being hours for reading specialists 15 percent support. PPIE Ahmadi also referred to it is in line with the district’s and tech specialists. Reach- wants to raise the level to a PPIE survey that showed goal of good communication Accepted for County Boards ing a plateau of $270,000 50 percent participation some 74 percent of elemen- with the public. Alameda County Super- • Mental Health Advisory would add more hours to by parents and community tary school parents say that However, the expendi- visor Scott Haggerty is cur- Board: 2 Vacancies: Performs both of the job categories. members. class sizes are the most im- ture, at a time when the rently accepting applications advisory functions on matters If $601,000 were raised, PARCEL TAX portant issue for them. The board said it would cut far from residents in the First relating to mental health in IS BACKED away from the classroom, Supervisorial District who Alameda County. Meetings: the district could add class new schedule brings about came as a surprise to the 2nd Monday of each month, size reduction for first grade, Several audience mem- smaller classes for reading, are interested in serving on Every Child Counts Conference CSEA, said Sutton. a countywide board or com- cutting each class from 30 bers spoke to the board about with an average of 15 in a Sutton told The Inde- Room, 1100 San Leandro Blvd., students to 25. a parcel tax. Janelle Sloan class. pendent that some members mission. The First District Suite 130, San Leandro. Class size reduction could said that when John Casey UNION CONCERNED “are working for (medical) includes the cities of Dublin, * Public Health Commis- occur in middle schools and was superintendent, class ABOUT HOURS CUT benefits only. We have to Fremont, Livermore and sion: 1 Vacancy: Serves as high schools through the size reduction was part of Another issue linked to pay our benefits,” said Sut- unincorporated Areas of East advisory body to the Board of addition of class sections. the parcel tax proposal. She staggered reading has been ton. Benefits for a family County. Supervisors and Health Care No money goals were es- would like to see the issue as the reduction of hours for cost $1500 per month. The • Alameda County Commis- Services Agency in the areas sion on Aging: 1 Vacancy: The of public Health, primary care, tablished for middle school an item for board discussion. classified employees who district pays only $400 of criminal justice medical ser- or high school in terms of The goal would be to try it, he said. commission provides guidance help special education stu- to policymakers on senior issues vices. Meetings: 6:00p.m, 2nd adding back personnel or to pass a parcel tax for the dents. The $400 is for full-time and programming and advises in Thursday of each month at 5400 programs. 2013/14 school year. They may be employed workers. If someone works the allocation of funds for the Foothill Blvd., San Leandro To support students, PPIE Sloan and another speak- anywhere from two hours to two to four hours, they re- Area Agency on Aging. Meet- • Park, Recreation and His- recommends donating $350 er talked about the impact of eight hours per day, though ceive 25 percent of the ben- ings: 9:30 a.m., 2nd Monday of torical Commission: 1 vacancy: for the school year for el- the district’s new schedul- few are serving eight hours, efits, and on up the scale at each month, 6955 Foothill Blvd, Advises the Board of Supervi- ementary students, and $200 ing for first-graders. With said Alex Sutton, president 50 and 75 percent, depend- Suite 300, Oakland sors relating to beaches, parks, for students at the other two staggered reading periods, of the California School Em- ing on how many hours a • Assessment Appeals Board: recreation and historical activi- day an employee works. 1 Vacancy: Sit as County Board ties. Meetings: 1st Thursday of levels. Although parents some children have the early ployees Association (CSEA) each month, 3:30pm, Dunsmuir have been the biggest sup- period, some the late period. “My four-hour (per day) of Equalization. Applicants must local. people are mostly here for have 5 years experience in CA Hellman Historical Estate, 2960 porters, the invitation for That takes more time out Sutton told the board that the benefits. It’s all they as a CPA, public accountant, Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. support is extended to all of the day’s schedule for employee morale is lower, receive,” said Sutton. Oth- licensed real estate broker, an Interested applicants community residents. other subjects, adding up to because people are losing 45 erwise they are relying on attorney, a property Appraiser should send a cover let- The donor year would three hours per week. They minutes per day from their working spouses, if they are accredited by a nationally recog- ter and resume to: Alam- end March 31, 2013, in time wanted to know what is not schedules. That results in employed in these tough nized professional organization, eda County Supervisor for PPIE to tell the board being taught as a result. a loss in pay, since they are economic times, said Sut- or a property appraiser Certified Scott Haggerty, Attention: how the final sum could Later Superintendent paid by the hour. ton. by the Office of Real Estate Vener Bates, 1221 Oak help the budget in the next Parvin Ahmadi responded Employees already had Sutton said he will bring Meetings: As needed, usually Street, Suite 536 Oakland, school year. that for the past two years, Monday and Wednesday, Board agreed to concessions for up the hours for staggered of Supervisors Chambers, 1221 CA 94612; Email: vener. Covello said that among the district has enrolled one- next January if Prop. 30 reading when he meets with Oak St., 5th Floor, Oakland. [email protected] 12 comparison districts that third more students in grades fails. They might not have

Tuesday, September 18th at ers Edward Forbes, Ernest away on Thursday, Sep- first generation American, Veterans Hall, 549 Merchant Holy Angels Funeral & Cre- Oxsen and sister Margaret tember 6, 2012, after a long born of Luxembourg heri- St.,Vacaville CA 95688. In mation Center, Hayward. Inderbitzen. illness and hard fought bat- tage, WWII Second Lieuten- lieu of flowers, donations In lieu of flowers the The family wishes to tle. She was a resident of ant Army nurse and cowgirl to Veterans of Foreign Wars family requests donations thank ValleyCare Health Pleasanton for 19 years and at heart, she knew how to post 7244 or Yolo Hospice, to the American Heart As- System, along with the many very active in the commu- work hard and play harder. 1909 Galileo Court, Ste. A, sociation. doctors, nurses and care nity. Rhonda participated She was a tireless volunteer Davis CA 95618 would be givers that treated her with and sponsored numerous for both the Veteran’s Hall appreciated. Ellen Louise Creech care and dignity in her final charities and fundraisers for (VFW) and Kaiser, earning John Clark Burns Resident of Livermore hours. schools, local causes, and Volunteer of the Year, and an national organizations. Outstanding Senior Award. Clinton Theron Feb 20, 1950-Sept 9, 2012 Ellen Louise Creech, 73, McFaddin John has left us after bat- passed in to the eternal hands Sandy Maestas Rhonda is survived by If life had the perfect her husband Bill, her four guide book, Tomi would Resident of Livermore, CA tling cancer for twelve years of the Father on Saturday, Norwood July 26, 1941 - August 26, and eleven years in dialysis. sons, Mike, Chris, Rob, and have been the author. She 2012 September 8, 2012 at 6:15 Our beloved Sandy Mae- Billy. She also leaves behind knew instinctively all that He grew up in Venice, CA, p.m. stas Norwood passed away Clinton Theron McFad- one of three children. He her mother Clara, her sisters, is right and good to do and din passed away on Sunday Ellen was the sole surviv- suddenly on September 7, Andrea, Wendy, Laurie, and say in one’s life. She tackled has two sisters, Jackie and ing child of Donald and Ruth 2012. She was 45 years (8/26/2012) of Pneumonia. Cookie. He was a beloved five grandchildren, Paul, every challenge as an op- He touched many lives with Bader, born in Mahtomedi old. Born in Livermore on Brayden, Justin, Landon, portunity, using smiles and husband to his wife Maria July 25, his gentle for forty years. Their rela- MN. She is survived by her and Luci. laughter as her tools. Her son Mark Hartley, daughter- 1967, to and fun tionship was very special In a final tribute to their number one priority was l o v i n g in-law Amy Hartley, and her mom mother, her sons have writ- always her family, but she and unique. Everyone could V e r a s p i r i t . see just by being with the two grandsons Joshua and ten: never failed to welcome and Clint (as Cory, as well as her son Da- M a n n Everyone knows life is nurture those with whom she two of them how much they Maestas he liked loved each other. John is vid Hartley and son-in-law unpredictable and you never came into contact with every t o b e Stephen Brainerd. Ellen’s T r e a d - know what might happen day. She lived enormously survived by three children way and c a l l e d ) Angela, David, and Suzy. He family was with her as she from one day to the next. in the present, grateful for was born dad Ray Our mother Rhonda raised all grace and blessings no also has six grandchildren passed over into the Father’s Maestas i n S a n and six nieces and nephews hands with great courage four boys through good matter how big or small. F r a n - Jr. whom times and some challeng- She not only loved with a that he loves so much. and strength. She will be she loved c i s c o All the people he met at remembered for her constant ing times. We loved her as passion, she spoke her heart and graduated from South v e r y she stood behind us and so that all who knew her felt dialysis grew to be family will to fight all adversity much. Vera passed in 2001 City High School in South to him. No matter what, he which she was confronted supported us no matter the cherished and adored. San Francisco. He worked survived by husband TR circumstances. She had a big She wore her faith proud- touched everyone in a spe- with. Treadway. Ray resides cur- as a Dairyman for Lucky cial way. heart when it came to all of ly about her, touching us all Stores for 34 years. He then In honoring her wishes rently in Prescott Az., with the wonderful charities she with the peace and hope that He was a fighter and was a private graveside service his wife Patty. worked for Monument and the bravest and strongest supported, her friends, and the Lord offers. Most of all, World Pac Car Parts for 12 was held at Memory Gar- Sandy left behind the loving family. Throughout she showed us how to live. person we all knew. You dens Cemetery in Liver- two loves of her life, her years and retired in 2010. could have long talks with her life, our mother instilled To live out loud, joyfully Clint is survived by his more, Ca. sons Joseph Norwood 26 many important lessons and . . . forever young at heart him about any topic in the and Ryan Norwood 23 both loving wife Jackie; devoted world and never lose inter- Arrangements by Cal- values in us. She will forever and big in spirit. No one laghan Mortuary. from Livermore. She loved children Traci McFaddin of est. He could make a joke be in our hearts and we will who ever met her would San Jose, Tim McFaddin of them with all her heart, and love her always.... forget her, least of all her about anything and you was so proud of them. She Ahwahnee, and four grand- could not help but laugh. Dorothy G. Inderbitzen Donations in remem- extensive family. Tomi, you children, Stephanie and Ka- Resident of Pleasanton, Ca left behind a husband Joe brance can be made to either: will forever be a beloved We all looked up to him Norwood, mother-in-law lie McFaddin of Huntington as a person and a role model. Dorothy Inderbitzen, ValleyCare Charitable Foun- mother, grandmother, great Beach, Jordan Prescott and Lupe Prince and Joe’s sib- dation, 1111 East Stanley grandmother, daughter, wife, No matter what the cir- passed away on September lings Tim, and iarbi. She Auleena Scurry of San Jose. cumstances were he would 1, 2012 because of heart Blvd’, Livermore, CA 94550 sister, aunt, and friend. God He is also survived by two Is survived by her sister or Taylor Family Foun- speed you to the heart of do anything for us. He has failure. She was laid to rest Lisa Andrews, brother-in- sisters Patricia Guaraldi of helped us all many times in in a private burial at sea ac- dation, 5555 Arroyo Rd., Heaven and let the angels Pacifica and Cam McFaddin aw Howard and their sons Livermore, CA 94550. rejoice at your arrival. his own perfect way. We will cording Josh and Garrett; brother of San Francisco. His loving all miss him each and every t o h e r She is survived by spirit will be missed by all Don Maestas, sister-in-law her children Gary (Teri) day. He will always be a wishes. Lori and their daughters Josephine P. Tompkins who knew him. special light in our heart. Dor- Tompkins, Carol Tompkins Amongst his many loves Michelle, Kelley and Nicole; Stevenson, Daniel (Toni) My Uncle John is and othy was brother Tony Maestas and were bowling, playing cards will always be mine and b o r n Tompkins, Anita (Bill) Ki- with his friends and going to his daughter Courtney. She raly, Marti (Rod) McGrew, I’m sure everyone else’s true in San is also survived by very the casinos. He was a mem- meaning of a man, father, D i e g o 15 grandchildren, 15 great ber of Granada Bowl Match special friends, loved ones grandchildren and several and support giver to his Califor- and family w howill miss Club for many years. family and friends. I love nia on nieces and nephews. Friends and family are her dearly. Friends are invited to you Uncle John, now and for Novem- Sandy lived with a spir- invited to a Celebration of eternity, Kaitlyn Bulhoes. b e r 9 , attend a memorial service Life at Granada Bowl in it of faith and hope for a to be held on Friday, Sep- We will forever miss you 1923 to Alexander W. and simple and happy life. She Livermore on October 13 and love you and will always Germaine Forbes while her Josephine Tompkins, born tember 28, 10 am, at St. at 6:00 p.m. Donations can will be an angel among us August 14, 1921, passed Joseph’s Catholic Church be in our hearts. With love father served in the Navy. and remembered forever be made in his name to the Angela, David and Suzy. She grew up in Dublin, away peacefully September in Vacaville, 1791 Marshall American Lung Society As- as a loving mother, wife, 11, 2012 surrounded by her Road, Vacaville CA 95687. Memorial service and California, attending a one daughter, sister, aunt, friend sociation. a Chapel Blessing were room school with many loving family. Following that will be a Please see Tribute at and special someone. She Josephine “Tomi’ Tomp- “Celebration of Life” recep- held Friday, September 14, other heritage families in is now at peace as God has www.tributes.com/clin- 2012, at Callaghan Mortu- the area and later attended kins lived an extraordinary tion at noon at the Vacaville tonmcfaddin called her home. life rich with blessings, love ary, Livermore. Inurnment Amador Valley High School. Services were held at was private. She was married to Charles and laughter. She lost her Callaghan Mortuary in wonderful husband Russell Inderbitzen on September Livermore on Saturday, 9, 1941. more than 43 years ago and Ralph Gil Sept. 15. singlehandedly continued Ralph Gil passed sud- She is survived by her four sons, Charles (and wife to raise their five beautiful denly on September 12, Sandy) of Livermore Ca, Rhonda Mary Conlon children alone with courage, 2012. Longtime resident Edward of Brentwood Cali- Nov. 30, 1952-Sept. 6, 2012 tenacity and perseverance. A of Castro Valley, Ralph en- fornia, Martin (and Barbara) Rhonda Conlon passed joyed life to the fullest. He of Pleasanton California and enoyed family, golf, travel- Benjamin (and Prudence) ing, woodwork, and restor- of Linden North Carolina. ing classic Chevy’s. Ralph Dorothy is also survived by was devoted to his family several loving grandchildren and is survived by his wife of and great grandchildren as 53 years, Pauline; his sons, well as her brothers Emile Daniel (Kathy) and Jeffrey Oxsen and George Oxsen (Denise); his grandchildren of Pleasanton California and Anthony, Steven, Stephanie, Peter Oxsen of Smith Valley Troy and Andrea; his great- Nevada. She will be dearly grandchildren Steven and missed by all. Gabby; sister Isabel Suoja; She was preceded in death and numerous nieces, neph- by her husband Charles ews, cousins, and friends. who passed in 1978, broth- Funeral services were PAGE 10 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Wine Country Report: Crush Underway by Laura Ness from Ghielmetti, fermenting Crane Tornado” debacle. ing Chardonnay cuttings 4. The Great Gatsby theme It’s fitting that September in the McGrail cellar. This whirling dervish of from France to California, means there will definitely is California Wine Month, The tallest of the 3 Steves, discontent and financial fol- which has become the most be stronger juice offered as the harvest heat has been Steve Ziganti, told me that derol has been spinning at a widely planted Chardonnay during the cocktail hour. slowly turning up the wick. they were urgently wanting frenzied pace, towards what clone in the state. Wente Rumor has it that attendees Many have already har- more Cab Sauv and Char- the Steves had hoped would wines are served aboard top will be treated to some of vested Sauv Blanc, including donnay, as the gig at Swirl be a proper resolution. international airlines and that lovely Concannon Irish the 3 Steves, who obtained is going far better than ever Meanwhile, life goes on cruise lines, including Amer- Whiskey that’s partially some fruit from Ghielmetti, anticipated. “We don’t have at the crushpads around the ican Airlines, Delta, Virgin, aged in used Petite Sirah bar- enough wine, and we don’t valley. Chris Graves picked United, Regent Seven Seas, rels. This stuff is pretty nifty, and are pondering different approaches in the cellar. have enough grapes,” he some gorgeous Chardonnay Oceania Cruises, Princess and goes down with some Miniature beaded bas-kets, They’ve never made a Sauv offered, noting that he had for the reserve program on Cruises and Celebrity Cruise smooth, sweet heat. Now Pomo, c.1900 (Mendocino Blanc before. They might contracted for all the Cab at Tuesday, Sept 11, and al- Lines. On a recent flight there’s a way to celebrate the and Napa counties) will be want to give Mark Clarin of the Folkendt Vineyard, but though it wasn’t quite at the to the east coast on Virgin end of Prohibition! on display in the American McGrail a buzz: he knows a did not know whether he sugar level he wanted, he America, I can vouch for What a fun collection of Masterpieces exhibition at thing or two about awesome would actually get any or was happy with the flavors the presence of Wente wines auction items these folks not, due to the continuing le- and is planning to do two on the menu. A train ride Museum on Main. SB. He’s been making killer have for your bidding plea- SB under the Picazzo label, gal wrangling over what can more picks to give himself sounds fun, though. At least sure this year. We’ll reveal and has some 2012, also only be called the “White all the layers he needs to you can bring your own some of them next week, but make what might be his best corkscrew aboard. suffice it to say, there will Chardonnay yet. His white be something for everyone, Basketry Topic of wine press allows him to TVC’s “Jeans & Jewels” from exotic ski cabins to a Museum Event only process 2 tons at a time. Goes Great Gatsby rafter of golf packages to WATER It takes 4 hours to complete a Get your tickets now for jewelry. Call the Tri Valley California Indian basket- (continued from page one) cycle, including loading and what looks to be a very fun Conservancy at 449-8706 ry is one of the greatest tex- My group picked up 217 cleaning between lots. This evening at Casa Real at Ruby to purchase tickets or go to tile traditions of the world, could be harmful to sea cigarette butts. I plan to be means he can realistically Hill Winery as the Tri Valley their website, trivalleycon- extending some 5,000 years life and to organisms in the out here again next year. We crush only 6 tons per day in Conservancy throws its an- servancy.org. Tickets are into the past. The Museum creeks as well.” might even adopt a creek.” 3 cycles, before the crew is nual Jeans & Jewels fund- $95 per person until Sept on Main is proud to host a Students from Livermore The Adopt a Creek Spot spent and sleep becomes the raiser on Thursday, October 23rd, $105 thereafter. free, special public event and Granada High Schools Program is a partnership only logical conclusion. He’s on Saturday, September 22 and a group of Girl Scouts that includes the City of still waiting for the Pinot from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. where performed water quality Livermore Water Resourc- Blanc from Buttner and the attendees will learn about re- testing at various locations. es Division, Zone 7 Water Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir Urban Farmer Authors gional traditions, the uses of The information will be up- Agency, Livermore Area loaded onto the World Water Recreation and Park District, from Arroyo Seco (Wente At the Dublin Library various basket types, and the Monitoring database, re- and Friends of the Arroyos, fruit). With some new stain- ceremony surrounding bas- cording the creeks’ levels of among others. Its mission less tanks at his disposal, Authors Novella Carpen- City: The Education of an ket making and their use. dissolved oxygen, turbitiy, is to promote healthy Tri- he’s probably going to give ter and Willow Rosenthal, Urban Farmer. Her work has This event is offered in pH, and temperature. Valley creeks through active a stainless Pinot Grigio a go discuss their new book, The appeared on Salon.com, in conjunction with the tem- Las Positas College stu- community participation and this year: he typically does Essential Urban Farmer at Mother Jones, Food & Wine, porary exhibition American dent Michael Laventure education. neutral barrel ferments with the Dublin Library, Sat- and elsewhere. Masterpieces: The Legacy of volunteered because his Next year’s event is likely some new oak thrown in urday, Sept. 22 starting at Willow Rosenthal is the California Indian Basketry, Spanish teacher who’s also to see less of at least one type for a bit of richness, but he 3:30 pm. founder of City Slicker Farm originally developed for an environmentalist gave of trash: plastic bags. “Be- wants to explore the crisper The Essential Urban the California Museum in extra credit to participants. in Oakland, California. She ginning on January 1, 2013, style. Looking forward to Farmer is an indispens- Sacramento. “I did this for extra credit, most Alameda County stores that, too. The reds are weeks serves on the City Slicker Dixie Rogers, of Karuk but what I got out of it is that sell packaged foods will away. He anticipates utter able nuts-and-bolts guide to Farms Board, teaches adults descent, will kick off the something more.” no longer provide customers pandemonium in October at farming in the city, complete and children about urban event at 11a.m. in a presen- For two and a half hours, with single-use plastic bags the rate we’re going. with sample garden designs gardening, and consults with tation on the collection and volunteers worked at sites at check out,” said Gary Fenestra Winery is cel- and detailed illustrations. various groups to implement traditional preparation of removing garbage that Wolff, Executive Director of ebrating California Wine Novella Carpenter is an urban farming strategies. basket weaving materials included a coffee maker, Stopwaste.org. “One reus- Month by hosting its annual urban farmer and journalist Copies of their book will and she will demonstrate toaster, chain link fencing, able bag can replace as many based in Oakland, Califor- be available for purchase and countless bottles and Harvest Wine Tasting event weaving techniques from 1 as 600 plastic bags over its on Saturday, September nia. She is the author of and signing. wrappers. lifetime. By limiting the the best-selling book Farm to 2 p.m. Guest curator of “The strangest thing distribution of single-use 22nd and Sunday, Septem- the exhibition and author my group retrieved was a bags and urging people to ber 23rd from noon to 5 pm of the exhibit catalogue Es- stroller,” said 10-year-old bring reusable bags, we both days. Fenestra’s 36th sential Art: Native Basketry Harrison Shaw. “I feel good expect that future Coastal harvest is already in full from the California Indian that I helped clean up.” Cleanup Days will see far swing, with Verdelho, Pinot Heritage Center, Brian Bib- Over the past 25 years, fewer plastic bags collected Gris and Chardonnay al- by is scheduled to speak at the Ocean Conservancy’s In- from our shores.” ready crushed. Winemaker 12 p.m. ternational Coastal Cleanup Tri-Valley Creeks to Bay Meredith Miles says they’re American Masterpieces: has become the world’s Day was funded by grants doing custom crush for a The Legacy of California largest volunteer effort for from National Securities couple of local clients as Indian Basketry is presented ocean health. Nearly nine Technologies, LLC and the well, meaning they’re hop- in conjunction with Califor- million volunteers from 152 Alameda Countywide Clean ping busy. nia State Parks, the CA Arts countries have removed 145 Water Program. Sponsors Speaking of Wine Month, Council, and the National million pounds of trash from providing refreshments and America’s rail line, AM- Endowment for the Arts. The the shores of lakes, creeks, supplies for the volunteers TRAK, will highlight two exhibit is on display through rivers and the ocean. included Starbucks, Noah’s wines from America’s old- October 14, 2012. In Livermore this year, New York Bagels, Togo’s, est, continuously operated The Museum on Main is volunteers removed 1,037 Checkers Catering, Home pounds of garbage and 288 family-owned winery, Wen- located at 603 Main Street in Depot and Walmart. te Vineyards, on the Coast Photo - Doug Jorgensen pounds of recyclables. Michelle Mitchell, a The Volker Striffler Band was among those performing historic downtown Pleasan- “I like to walk the trail Management Analyst for the Starlight train. Both the ton. For more information for exercise and I don’t like Water Resources Division, ever-present “Morning Fog” last weekend during the Guitar Fest Live event in about current exhibits and seeing trash,” said Esther added, “The dream would Chardonnay and popular downtown Livermore. The event was an opportunity programs, visit the Muse- Waltz, who participated with be that we wouldn’t need “Southern Hills” Cabernet to get up-close and personal with legendary guitarists um’s web site at www.mu- 15 members of her Curves these days eventually. They Sauvignon, will be featured as they shared their tips, techniques and talents. Larry seumonmain.org or phone fitness group. “There was would be so successful, they through September. 2012 Carlton performed at the Bankhead Theater. The free 925.462.2776. much more than I expected. would become obsolete.” marks the 100th anniversary of Wente Vineyards bring- clinics at ABC Music were well attended.

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State law Or your family needs a larger home. ALAMEDA COUNTY SUPE- also requires that contractors Maybe you received a windfall — an inheritance, an IPO, a RIOR COURT include their license numbers 1225 FALLON STREET on all advertising. Check your big tax refund – and you want to invest in your family’s future. OAKLAND, CA 94612 contractor’s status at www. Maybe you’ve been advised that owning rental property would be cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- The name, address, and tele- CSLB (2752). Unlicensed good for your portfolio. phone number of plaintiff’s persons taking jobs less Or you ran into some difficulty – a short sale or foreclosure, attorney, or plaintiff without bankruptcy or loan modifications. It’s been a few years. Can you an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y buy again? el numero de telefono del The answer for many folks is yes, yes, yes and yes. abogado del demandante, o According to the East Bay Development Alliance, in its 2012 del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): report: “Economic indicators point to a better year for the East Bay GILLIAN M. ROSS as the region continues down the path of recovery… WENDEL, ROSEN, BLACK & DEAN LLP “The cost of residential real estate in the East Bay remains at 1111 BROADWAY, 24th historic lows, while the cost of commercial real estate in the East FLOOR Bay remains the most affordable in the Bay Area, which will likely OAKLAND, CA 94607 (510)834-6600 attract the attention of the new and growing businesses that benefit DATE: (Fecha): JUN 21, from the continuing economic growth of the region.” 2012 In other words: Prices are good; the economy is improving. Pat S. Sweeten Clerk, by (Secretario) Homes are affordable /s/: Erica Baker In most parts of the Bay Area prices for residential real estate Deputy (Adjunto) are down about 35 percent from the peak in 2007. But they are The Independent Legal No. headed back up. 3311. Published September In Livermore, for example, we’ve seen median sales prices 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2012. climb from $410,000 in August 2011 to $451,000 last month, an FICTITIOUS BUSINESS increase of about 8 percent. NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 468861-62 The median price paid for all new and resale houses and condos The following person(s) doing sold in the Bay Area last month was $410,000 — up 10.8 percent business as: (1)Stony Rock Vineyards (2)Stony Rock from $370,000 a year ago, according to DataQuick, the well-re- Winery, 5625 Greenville Rd, garded real estate information service. Homes on the market in Livermore, CA 94550, is many Bay Area communities – including the Tri-Valley — are hereby registered by the fol- lowing owner(s): generating multiple offers, pushing prices even higher. Del Arroyo Vineyards LLC, Most analysts predict prices will continue to rise, although 2068 First St, Livermore, CA 94550 possibly not quite as fast. So waiting is likely to mean you’ll pay This business is conducted more for a similar home six months or a year from now. by a Limited liability com- At least as importantly, interest rates are at historic lows. pany The registrant began to Low prices plus low interest rates equals high affordability in transact business under the terms of monthly mortgage payments. fictitious business name(s) The Bay Area has long held a reputation as an expensive place listed above on N/A. Signature of Registrants:s/: to live. But the affordability index for this region was 35 percent Richard K. Corbett, Manager for the second quarter of this year. That means about one-third & Member This statement was filed with of Bay Area households can afford to purchase a median-priced, the County Clerk of Alameda existing single-family home here. on August 22, 2012. Expires That’s down from 45 percent in the first quarter, but consid- August 22, 2017. The Independent Legal No. erably better than in years past when it hovered around the 25 3313. Published September percent mark. 20, 27, October 4, 11, 2012. Suzanne Yost, president of the Silicon Valley Association of NOTICE of INVITING BIDS Realtors, said affordability is still at “reasonable levels.” In sec- Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted ond-quarter 2006, only 12 percent of California homebuyers could in the office of the Alameda afford to purchase a median-priced home. Prices were higher then, County Administrator’s Of- of course, and so were interest rates. fice, 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555, Oakland, CA “At that time, the interest rate was at 6.39 percent,” Yost NETWORKING BIDDERS said. CONFERENCES for RFP With interest rates on mortgages hovering in the 4 percent #901054 Court-Appointed Counsel for Indigent Crimi- range, buyers can purchase a lot more house with their monthly nal Defense (Conflict Rep- payments – at least for now. resentation) North County - Friday, In fact, those monthly payments may even be lower than they September 28, 2012, 10:00 are currently spending on rent. a.m. at Alameda County Rents are rising Administration Building, 1221 Oak Street, Second Floor, It’s not just home prices that are rising – rents are up too. That’s Room 255, Oakland, CA good news for would-be investors and added incentive for those and South County – Friday, considering making the plunge into homeownership. September 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at Hayward Hall of Jus- And for first-time homebuyers who don’t quite have enough tice, 24405 Amador Street, cash for a downpayment plus closing costs, there are programs 2nd Floor Conference Room, Hayward, CA designed to help. Federal programs such as the HUD American Responses Due by 2:00 Dream Grant and the California Housing Agency’s CHDAP pro- pm on Monday, October gram provide downpayment assistance. 29, 2012 County Contact: Linda Katz Some municipalities, including Livermore and Dublin, cur- (510) 272-6342 or via email: rently have below-market priced homes available for sale to [email protected] Attendance at Networking qualified buyers. Conference is Non-manda- Other buyers also have incentives to move quickly. Investors tory. Specifications regarding have been buying up properties at robust rates for the past several the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA years – and they are still in the game. Current Contracting Oppor- That makes the lower end of the market especially competi- tunities Internet website at tive. For move-up buyers, this is a winning combination. You can www.acgov.org. 9/20/12 expect a quick sale at a good price on your current home, and less CNS-2380139# competition for the higher-priced home you want to purchase. THE INDEPENDENT Legal No. 3314 Those who lost homes can buy again ANIMALS What if you have been out of the real estate market for a few years? Perhaps your family went through difficult financial times 2) CATS/ DOGS and had to sell your home short or even walk away from it. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for adoption information contact If you have a short sale, foreclosure, loan modification or Valley Humane Society at bankruptcy on your record, and it’s been a few years, you may be (925)426-8656. eligible to own your own home again. Adopt a new best friend: Folks with short sales on their records whose credit is otherwise TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, offers animals for good may qualify for conventional financing after four years and adoption every Saturday for FHA financing after three years, according to Karen Long, and Sunday, excluding most mortgage specialist with Wells Fargo in Livermore. holidays. On Saturdays from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are “And if there’s a compensating factor – you had a medical available at the Pleasanton crisis or job relocation — you may be able to get a mortgage even Farmers Market at W. An- sooner,” she said. gela and First Streets. Two locations will showcase cats Karen Bartholomew of Summit Funding said different mortgage only: Petsmart in Dublin from programs have different guidelines. 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Extreme in Livermore from “The guidelines say a three to seven year wait after foreclosures, 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, short sales or loan modifications. Although it all depends on loan cats are available at Petsmart amounts and loan products,” she said. “For bankruptcies, it’s two in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, and Pet Extreme in Livermore to four years. from 12:00 to 4:00. For more “They all have different time lines. On a loan modification, if information, call Terry at you did not have a principal reduction and you have no late pay- (925) 487-7279 or visit our website at www.tvar.org. ments, you could get a loan right away.” FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Long noted that guidelines are constantly shifting. Cat & kitten adoptions now “With what’s going on in the environment, maybe we’ll see at the new Livermore Petco some changes,” she said. “But on a case-by-case basis. on Saturdays from 10:00AM to 2:30PM. We have many If you are in this situation, you may even qualify for first-time adorable, tame kittens that homebuyer programs. Those programs generally define “first-time have been tested for FIV & FELV, altered & vaccinated. homebuyers” as anyone who has not owned a home or taken a We also have adult cats & homeowner’s tax deduction for the past three years. ranch cats for adoption. To see if buying a home makes sense for you, contact your EMPLOYMENT local Realtor today. 56) ADULT CARE Next: Why This Is a Good Time to Sell BE WARY of out of area Cher Wollard is a Realtor companies. Check with the with Prudential California Realty, Livermore. local Better Business Bureau PAGE 12 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Cruisers Gear Up for Annual Nostalgia Day Car Show By Carol Graham “Some participants have over its 22-year history, During the quietest hour asked us how we pick our earning nearly $30,000 last of the night, 4 a.m., long award winners,” states the year for 15 local charities, after Saturday night revel- club’s web site. “Several including Pleasanton’s ers have gone home and years ago, we did away with DARE program (Drug the streets are deserted and trying to have ‘classes.’ To- Abuse Resistance Educa- cool, the first cars will start day, we try to keep it simple. tion), Livermore’s Every coming. Judges select their favorite 15 Minutes (a two-day en- In the dark, only brief vehicle on the basis of, ‘I actment of a drunk driving flashes of metal suggest the would like to take this one accident and its fallout), fanfare the new day will home.’” Open Heart Kitchen, Valley bring: thousands of visi- Some of the 40 awards Health Care Library, the As- tors, a parade, music, food, presented will include the sistance League of Amador and cars, hundreds of them, Mayor’s Award, Judge’s Valley, Axis Community gleaming and opened up to Choice, Chairman’s Award, Health, Good News Bears allow visitors an up-close Best Nostalgia Day Car and Livermore and Granada glimpse into yesterday. and the Memorial Award. High School Grad Nights. On Sunday, September Sponsors, including Carat- “These organizations help 30, the Altamont Cruisers ti Jewelers, Davey Tree to keep youth out of harm’s will host its 23rd Annual Service, Livermore Auto way and out of trouble,” said Nostalgia Day Car Show in Group, CTR Motors, Spe- member Judy Guidry. “As downtown Livermore. The cialty Sales Classics and club members, we’re on the show kicks off at 9 a.m. fol- Dublin Chevrolet, Cadillac, same page about helping lowing a Color Guard pre- Buick, GMC, also get to the youth of the Tri-Valley sentation and the National honor their favorite cars. get involved with activities Anthem. The fundraising “We are very grateful to our where they can be safe and Photo - Doug Jorgensen event is free to all, with sponsors and donors to make have a good time.” Kevin Shannon is rebuilding a 1968 American Motors AMX. He is a member of the monies earned - from raffles, this a successful event,” said Deejays will play music Altamont Cruisers. donations, entrance fees and Seropian. from the 50s and 60s. Prizes sponsorships - going to Tri- The parade of winners will be raffled hourly. In Valley youth groups. will glide down First Street the Bankhead Theater, a 32- “Our motto is ‘Cruisers around 2:30. “This is the foot track will host the Cub Jones returned home with Against Drugs.’ One of our culmination of a lot of hard Scouts Pinewood Derby. a gold, two-year-old 1967 main goals is to support work for everyone involved Downtown restaurants offer Pontiac GTO convertible. organizations and charities with the show,” said mem- outside or window-side seat- Perhaps the 10-miles per that help keep our kids off ber Sally Haag. “It always ing to watch the festivities gallon wasn’t so bad when drugs and alcohol,” said makes me proud to see the while enjoying cool drinks gas only cost 34 cents a gal- member Mario Seropian. cars roll down the street.” and a warm meal. lon, but the “air-condition- More than 600 classic “We’ve had people sched- The biggest draws remain ing” consisted of lowering cars, muscle cars, street ule their weddings and even the cars and the people who the top and letting the wind rods and custom cars are ex- surgery around this car show own them. “My best memo- rush around. It was clearly pected, including last year’s just so they wouldn’t miss ries are just how beautiful not what Dodie had had in grand prize winner: a blue it,” said member Bernie the cars are,” said Guidry. mind. Jones remembers that and white ’58 Oldsmobile Koegler. “We get a lot of “Those who are showing the climate in the household that appears on this year’s comments like, ‘This is the their cars are so amazing was chilly for some time af- T-shirts. best show all year; when can to talk to - to just hear their ter the purchase. However, “It’s a sweet car,” said I sign up for next for next stories about why they have today Jones said that his wife Cruisers President Ken year?’ For the Altamont these cars and some of their claims the GTO as her car. Reichmuth. “It was in the Cruisers, the show starts in wonderful memories.” “There are always more San Francisco Giants World January. We work hard for For member Dick Jones, and different cars at each Series parade.” nine months just so we can his classic car story dates show,” said Jones. “The With the event’s primary make this community a little back more than four decades venue remains unchanged: focus on raising funds and bit better.” when his wife Dodie sent bring your family, friends, providing fun, awards are Or a lot better. The club him downtown to buy an and cars, and have a great not based on the strict guide- has donated more than economical, air-conditioned, time while supporting local lines of many car shows. $300,000 to local programs family sedan. charities.” PRIORITY (continued from page one) operation. recommended that prime As far as trying to shift the developable 2-acre en- However, the supervi- agricultural land not be used some of the future solar load velope on properties there. sors said that staff needs for solar installations. Its to urban areas, the county The staff report discusses the to undertake more work on chairman, Altamont rancher can accomplish only so possibility of going outside the current draft, including Darrell Sweet, suggested much, according to super- the envelope, for example, trying to encourage devel- that ranch lands have impor- visors. Castro Valley and for larger wineries to gener- opment of solar facilities in tant agricultural value, too, nearby Cherryland and other ate more power for their own urban areas, to help balance although they don’t yield committees are the only un- operations. out the need for facilities on as much money per acre for incorporated urban areas in The staff report also talks rural lands. their owners as do irrigated the county. about tying a host impact fee The county includes crops. However, environmental- to the solar operators. Sch- about 3900 acres of prime The comments by Hag- ist Dick Schneider said that neider told The Independent agricultural land, which is gerty and Miley focused the county could be a lead- that he has a problem with defined as relatively flat on prime agricultural land. ing example to cities in the that, unless the supervisors land, available for irrigation, The solar arrays need some county by streamlining the tie it to a clear connection with good soil conditions for water available for cooling. permit process, and looking to solar power’s purpose, growing crops. It helps if the land is flat, so at policies implemented by for example, helping to build The county’s agricultural that the arrays can catch the other cities, such as Davis. solar in the urban core, or advisory commission has sunlight for a long period On another point, Hag- providing funds to help en- each day. Further, the east gerty, whose district in- ergy efficiency. Altamont is near facilities cludes Livermore, said that Schneider said that oth- that can upload the electric- he does not want to see any erwise, supervisors might CLASSES ity to the power grid. solar facilities in the South use the revenue for a pet (continued from page one) An application to cover Livermore Plan outside of project. as much as 2700 acres of burden on the health care prime agricultural land in the system, or be less successful Altamont was withdrawn a in taking care of themselves. few months ago by Pegasus It will affect the state of Cali- Energy Partners. Recent and fornia,” said Walters. current projects involve a Walters has not had a 12 acre solar development, chance to learn how many which is already completed, students at Las Positas or and a facility on 140 acres Chabot Colleges would be under construction in the affected by the new policy. Altamont. Las Positas College president Kevin Walthers said that to some extent the colleges already have been prioritizing. “Data show that courses considered personal enrich- ment are almost gone. We see the results of it in the me- dian age of the student body, which is down to 21. We look more like a traditional college than what people think a community college should look like, with a lot of (somewhat older) adults,” said Walthers. The good news about the policy is that it does give priority to disabled students and students in Extended Opportunity and Services programs, programs that are intended to help students stay in school. Giving these groups priority will “help with the low-income and disadvantaged population,” said Walthers. Veterans and active mili- tary service people are at the top of the priority list, said Walthers, who has been a big promoter of building a community of veterans at the college. “We have about 320 veterans on campus. We have provided them with their own center, where they come together to help each other with things such as the GI Bill and VA funding,” said Walthers. Walthers said that with fall 2014 as the goal for im- plementation, there will be enough time for the college to adjust to the policy. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A Senior Players Explore 'Shadow Falls' Mysteries By Ron McNicoll what your character is go- There is a pothole so big ing to do," said David. on a street in Shadow Falls Memorizing is "exer- that it brings a lot of busi- cise for you brain. It's a ness to a certain bed and challenge for people at any breakfast in town, because age," said David. people can't leave right The one deficiency in away. the senior company is the Is the pothole being lack of men taking part, retained by local officials said Dietrich. They were as part of a nefarious plot lucky to have two men to bring in more revenue act out some Abbott and to merchants and fines to Costello routines in the the town? What about that Readers theater. In some elusive Pulitzer Prize win- productions, they have had ning writer who may have to borrow men from the chosen the town as the Asbury company. perfect hiding place? Like the other Senior Will the out-of-town Players, Dietrich did not journalist break a big story have any acting experi- about the writer's seclu- ence. "I'm convinced that sion? Or will the reporter, you can do whatever you and the editor who arrives want to do. A neighbor later, also disappear into used to take part in plays the black (pot)hole, and at the Senior Center and never be seen again by the asked me if I was inter- outside world? ested. I said 'no,' but then The answers will be- decided to go try it for the come clear on the week- play 'Golden Girls'." end of Sept. 28 when the All the parts in "Golden Pleasanton Senior Players Girls" were taken, but three present "You Can't Get The Pleasanton Senior Players rehearse the play "You Can’t Get There From Here." Shown here (left to right) Jo, weeks before performance There From Here." Cassidy and Lucinda, played by Jo Hunter, Jacki Hawk and Anne Pearson respectively, the town “Buttinksis” one actor underwent sur- This will be the second solve a puzzle while taking the chill out of the morning with their flask. gery. "It was nerve wrack- production for the group in ing, but I've been there their promotion from the ever since," she said. senior center's multipur- Opening night for "You pose room to the Firehouse Just as with movie come close to selling out, ever, they present readings 'No way, we always need Can't Get There From Arts Center where national stars, the spotlight shines as they did last year, when monthly from October to a prompter,' but they per- Here" is 7 p.m. on Fri., luminaries sometimes on them in public, too. she directed "The Hallelu- June for senior audiences formed without a prompt- Sept. 28. There will be "People recognize us at the jah Girls." at convalescent homes and er," said David. two more performances on grace the stage. Sept. 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. The actors love having Senior Center and the gro- Most of the audience are apartment complexes. The results were good. The Firehouse Arts Cen- professional stage lighting cery store," said Dietrich. family and friends, since There they are reading There were a few fluffed ter is located at 4444 Rail- and dressing rooms, instead Dietrich plays a role in there is not a big public- from books. The big chal- lines and missed cues, but road Avenue in downtown of the makeshift facilities the new play "as the bad ity budget. Advertising is lenge in the annual play is no more than in a play Pleasanton. Tickets are at the senior center, said guy," said director Barbara mostly word of mouth. memorizing the lines, said performed by any other available at the box office, Joanne Dietrich, chair of David. She expects the Senior Players performs David. company. "You have to at www.firehousearts.org the Senior Players. three performances will one play each year. How- "Last year, they said, cover for it, and remember or by calling 931-4848. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 Livermore Valley Opera to Stage Puccini's Love Story

The Tri-Valley’s regional (October, 2010).” offer a treat with ice cream opera company, the Liver- For Brancoveanu, La for all at intermission. more Valley Opera, presents bohème has been a part of Pre-opera talk: Included Puccini’s dramatic love story his life for the past 20 years. in the ticket price are pre-op- La bohème. This production may be his era talks held one hour prior Performances are Oct. first as director for LVO, but to curtain. LVO’s traditional 6 and 13 at 8 p.m. and and he has directed this opera artist’s reception is held in Oct. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. The before, and is his fourth time the lobby immediately fol- opening night gala celebra- singing it. lowing each performance. toin dinner will be held at “This is truly an amazing Performances are at the Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard and a tremendous privilege Bankhead Theater, 2400 at 4:30 p.m. for me,” says Brancoveanu, David Gustafson Marie Plette Eugene Brancoveanu First St., Livermore. Tickets Making his LVO directo- of his directorial debut with are adults $39-$74; students rial debut with La bohème, LVO. “I have spent the last the characters in Puccini’s to all and is why La bohème in a traditional sense as the drama to an emotional level has endured for over 120 composers intended is what 18 and younger $10 off on is returning LVO favorite, six months preparing for all days, all seating sec- baritone Eugene Brancove- this opera. I’ve imagined the for the audience. years and is going stronger LVO does best,” explains “I want to display for the than ever. Wells. “This opera was built tions (student ID required). anu, who will also sing the design of the set, lighting, Tickets may be purchased role of Marcello, a role for costumes, staging entire acts audience the unbridled pas- Also returning to LVO for the ages, it's timeless. sion and intimacy between for this performance, sing- With opulent sets, elabo- at the theater box office, which he received a Tony in my head and casting the www.bankheadtheater.org Award in 2003. roles to finalize our stellar the characters,” he explains. ing the role of Mimi, is rate costumes and outstand- “I want the audience to feel soprano and Metropolitan ing talent, LVO’s produc- or 373-6800. “Eugene’s Tony award- cast. Sometimes I wake up Livermore Valley Opera winning performance in the in the middle of the night the same heat that I as Mar- Opera artist Marie Plette, tions are no longer a hidden cello feel when Musetta who sang the title role in treasure, but recognized as continues its community out- Broadway version of La and think ‘Wow, rehearsals reach series of OperaLIVE! bohème was a key factor in are just 15 days away. What kisses me violently at the LVO’s production of Tosca quality, professional experi- end of Act Two. They must earlier this year. LVO fa- ences.” events when Brancoveanu, our choosing him to direct did you get yourself into this Platt and Gustafson will LVO’s production,” explains time?’”, he says jokingly. cry with Rodolfo’s tears in vorites also include tenor Opening Night Gala at Act Four and think with David Gustafson as Ro- Uncle’s Yu’s at the Vine- perform excerpts from La Elizabeth Wells, LVO's Ex- “Singing and staging one bohème as well as excerpts ecutive Director. “He is also of, if not the most, beloved Colline’s philosophic mind. dolfo, (Tosca’s Cavaradossi) yards: Gala ticket includes While maintaining a sense and bass-baritone Phillip wine donated by Cuda Ridge from other operas. These a favorite of LVO audiences opera of all time, it’s just free one-hour events will since his thrilling and dra- amazing.” of fundamental truth to the Skinner, who convincingly Wines, and dinner at Uncle opera, I want the audience portrayed the evil Scarpia Yu's at the Vineyard, fol- take place on the following matic performance in the Brancoveanu’s vision dates: title role of Don Giovanni for La bohème is to bring to feel as I do as director and alongside Plette in Tosca, lowed by a dessert reception performer, that every second will sing the role of Colline. in the Bankhead Theater. Sun., Sept. 23, 2:00 p.m. of the characters’ Bohemian Soprano Kristin Clayton will The welcome reception be- at the Livermore Library, existence is filled with the portray Musetta. gins at 4:30 pm and seating 1188 S. Livermore Ave.; timeless struggle of keeping Though some opera com- at 5:30 pm at Uncle Yu's. Sponsored by Friends of the their dreams alive, even at panies shy from traditional Gala Tickets are $75, and are Livermore Library. the cost of their own lives. productions of the most available through Bankhead Sun., Sept. 30, 2:00 p.m. I want the audience to feel often performed operas like Theater box office. at the Pleasanton Library, the characters’ struggles, La bohème, LVO does not. Ice Cream & Opera: Sun- 400 Old Bernal Ave. Pleas- triumphs, joys, lust, and “Grand opera, the tried day matinees of Livermore anton; Sponsored by Friends tragedies. This opera speaks and true favorites, produced Valley Opera productions of Pleasanton Library.

Flamenco Dance Company Performs at Bankhead Caminos Flamencos of 16 artists utilizing piano, arises from flamenco’s fierce bring them to people of all Dance Company comes to cello, tenor vocals, and vir- fusion of dance, voice, per- backgrounds. Livermore’s Bankhead The- tuoso flamenco guitar. F cussion, and guitar, all under For information about ater with Flamenco Passion Flamenco Passion ex- the expert musical direction Caminos Flamencos Dance for one performance only, plores stylized concepts of famed guitarist Jason Company, please visit www. September 28, 2012. in flamenco using alterna- McGuire “El Rubio.” caminosflamencos.com. Fla- Featuring a lineup of tive music such as Iron and The mission of Caminos menco Passion is brought to artists from Spain and the Wine’s Boy with a Coin, Flamencos Dance Company Livermore in part through U.S., Flamenco Passion featuring two of Spain’s is to create and present con- generous sponsorship by offers a fusion of the grace, most highly regarded danc- temporary, traditional and Elaine and Tony LaRussa. excitement, and passion that ers, Antonio Arrebola and theatrical dance programs The Bankhead Theater is epitomizes the spirit of fla- Oscar Valero. Caminos Fla- showcasing artists from located at 2400 First Street menco. Emmy Award-win- mencos Dance Company has Spain and the U.S., which in downtown Livermore. ning choreographer Yaelisa established an international reflect the changing face of Tickets may be purchased presents an evening of dance reputation, combining tra- flamenco in the 21st century. at the box office, online at and music that includes Rav- ditional and contemporary Their programs seek to pre- www.bankheadtheaterorg or el’s Bolero and other fiery flamenco and celebrating serve the legacy of Spain's by calling 373-6800. dances, performed by a cast the exhilarating spirit that rich artistic heritage, and THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 3

Two Featured Poets Will Read at Ravenswood The City of Livermore anthology. Her poems have appeared and art, and several dance/ and poet laureate Cher Wol- Her honors include an in Byline, Poetry Depth poetry pieces with Moving 2012 lard invite the public to at- American Book Award, two Quarterly, Poetalk, Merid- Arts Dance, and serves on SEASON2013 tend a special literary event Northern California Book ian, Contra Costa Times, the board of directors for the at Ravenswood Historic Site Awards, a California Book Nashville Newsletter, and Ina Coolbrith Circle. on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 2 Award silver medal, a fel- The Dirty Napkin as well as Rosales is a contributing p.m. Featured will be poets lowship from the NEA, and several anthologies. editor for ARTBEAT. During Camille Dungy and Maria two NAACP Image Award She has won awards from the day, she “bluffs her way Rosales. nominations. the Ina Coolbrith Circle, Art- through a left-brained job as Camille T. Dungy is the Dungy is a professor in ists Embassy International, an I.T. professional.” author of Smith Blue, Suck the Creative Writing de- and Benicia Historical Mu- Ravenswood is located at on the Marrow, and What to partment at San Francisco seum’s Annual Competition. 2647 Arroyo Road, Liver- Eat, What to Drink, What to State University. Rosales hosted the Primo more. Leave for Poison. She edited Maria Rosales was born Poets series in the East Bay For more information, Black Nature: Four Centu- in London, and has lived for several years. She has contact Cher Wollard at ries of African American in Europe, North Africa, produced several Ekphras- [email protected] or Nature Poetry and co-edited Canada, and Hawaii before tic works combing poetry 925 824-4824. the From the Fishouse (cq) settling in California. Dave Mason Duo Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Mixed Media Show Opens at SAT SEP 22 8pm the Bankhead Theater Wine Country Wedding Faire Livermore Downtown Inc. SUN SEP 23 11a m Flamenco Passion! Caminos Flamencos FRI SEP 28 8pm Something Real, Something Imagined by Pushpa Dalal Jasper Wood VIOLIN & David Riley PIANO Nicole Wakeman: "Oceana Azul" PAL Show at the Firehouse Del Valle Fine Arts SAT SEP 29 8pm Davies explores media on Open for Viewing Walter Davies: "Triple Arch" several levels. Pleasanton Art League Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. La bohème Wakeman explores the Members Fall Show will be Saturday, and one hour prior Livermore Valley Opera impact of texture colliding on display through October to Firehouse Arts Center OCT 6–14 2 & 8pm “Mixing Media," a mixed with color, Fenton delves 20 at the Firehouse Arts Cen- theater performances and media and photography ex- into the complexity of the ter. The show was judged by during intermission. Also Pacifi c Chamber hibition is on display at the female form expressed as nationally acclaimed artist on exhibit will be "Alpha- Symphony Bankhead Theater through collage, and Davies captures Patricia Allen. bet Soup," the Pleasanton November 12, 2012. An the detail of our natural All Mozart Awards were presented community drawing made FRI OCT 12 8pm artists' reception is set for world through large format at a reception on Satur- out of initials of children Friday, September 21st from camera work and emulsions. day, September 15. Merit who attended the Farmers West Side Story 6-7:30 pm at the Bankhead The Lobby and Founder's Awards wert to Judy Rice, Market on July 14. Oppor- Theater, 2400 First Street, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Room exhibits are open dur- Ron Rigge, Nancy Storch, tunity tickets for the framed Livermore. ing theater performances. OCT 20–NOV 4 2 & 8pm Norma Webb and Antonia drawing are available from Light refreshments and They will also be open dur- Livermore Valley wines ing ArtWalk on Saturday Oc- Wennink. Honorable Men- Linda Sailors, PAL Presi- Natalie MacMaster will be served during the tober 13th from 11-5:00pm. tions were Christine Bourg, dent, 925-449-7274. Pro- Cape Breton Fiddle Virtuoso reception. Proceeds benefit the Linda Garbarino, Carolyn ceeds from the ticket sales TUE OCT 23 7:30pm The exhibition featur- Bothwell Arts Center. Fur- Lord, Carol Maddox, Lisa will be benefit PAL's youth ing mixed media paintings ther information about the Rigge, Gail Ruvalcaba and scholarship fund. Charlotte Severin Firehouse Arts Center CALL CLICK from Nicole Wakeman and exhibition program is avail- 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org Trish Kearney Fenton, and able at www.bankheadthe- Hours of exhibit are noon is located at 4444 Railroad the photography of Walter to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Ave, Pleasanton. COME BY ater.org. 2400 First Street • Downtown Livermore

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 First Presbyterian Church Livermore to Host Gospel Music Workshop developed and taught at UC Berkeley. He also leads choral workshops and music worship services at churches around the world. As a recording artist, Lewis has worked in the stu- dio with the likes of Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendez, Mi- chael Jackson, the Brothers Johnson, and Marvin Ham- lisch. He also has scored and produced music for televi- sion, film, and commercials. He has recorded several solo albums that are available on cdbaby.com. In 1987, his commitment to youth resulted in the Say “Yes” to Music! program, Rafael Manríquez and Ingrid Rubis bringing the importance of dreams, education, and com- munity to children through music. He has co-produced Fiesta of the Americas to Benefit Don Lewis the annual “Young Expres- sions” concerts in Pleasan- The First Presbyterian music. Gospel songs will ton featuring talented high Severely Burned Children Church Livermore will be be learned in the traditional school students while men- An evening of Latin mu- They sing and play guitar, to treat and rehabilitate 25 presenting a workshop, manner, by rote. toring them in the process. sic, dance and food will be charango, quena and zam- burned children for up to a “Gospel Music: A Passion- Lewis is considered to Registration for the held at the Firehouse Arts poñas (from Bolivia), cuatro year. Rehabilitation includes ate Heritage” on Saturday, be a visionary who believes workshop begins at 8:30 Center in Pleasanton to (from Venezuela), cajón schooling and shelter for the October 6, 2012, from 9 that music can and does a.m. The cost is $25.00 per raise funds to help with the (from Peru) and bombo patient and one parent. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Fellow- make a difference in the person. Please bring a light rehabilitation and treatment (from Argentina) as well as Coaniquem includes ship Hall. It will be taught world. Actively involved lunch or snack. No singing of severely burned children many other folk instruments. an educational program to by Pleasanton resident Don in church music, Lewis experience is required. Par- throughout Latin America. The event is sponsored show families how to avoid Lewis. has taught classes and per- ticipants of all ages are wel- The Fiesta of the Ameri- by the Coaniquem Burned accidents that burn the chil- Participants in the work- formed at a multitude of come. Please send an RSVP cas will be held Sat., Oct. 13 Children Foundation. Lo- dren. Coaniquem also trains shop will learn about the church music conventions to [email protected] from 3 to 7 p.m. cated in Chile, Coaniquem doctors from elsewhere in African and spiritual roots of and seminars such as the or call 925 998-3985. Last Appearing will be sing- provides medical, physical Latin America on how to gospel music, the pioneering Gospel Music Workshop of minute drop-ins will also be ers from Chile, Rafael and and psychological rehabili- treat and rehabilitate the composers, musicians and America, National Pastoral welcomed. Ingrid; Bolivian Children tation for severely burned children. vocalists, early opposition to Musicians, Bobby Jones First Presbyterian Church dancers; Dr. Jorge Rojas, children from throughout Tickets are $60 per per- gospel music, and how gos- Gospel Explosion, Sad- Livermore’s Fellowship classical guitarist; and Pe- South and Central America. son. To order tickets, please pel music style influenced dleback Church, Christian Hall is located on K Street ruvian Marinera Dancer Rotary Clubs in the East register on-line at www. secular music. Using lecture, Musician’s Summit, and between 4th and 5th Street in Nestor Ruiz. Bay - Alameda, Livermore burnedchildren.org then demonstrations, multime- the Northwest Minister’s Livermore. All participants The evening will also Pleasanton and Dublin - click on events or phone dia, and class participation, Conference. in the workshop are invited include a live auction. have raised over $700,000 Carolyn Schuetz at 510-769- the instructor, Don Lewis, Lewis teaches a course, to sing on World Wide Com- Rafael Manríquez and in the last 20 years for Coa- 9661 before Oct. 6. weaves a moving and spiri- “Gospel Music: A Passion- munion Sunday, October Ingrid Rubis specialize in niquem. The Fiesta of the The Firehouse Arts Cen- tual path through the his- ate Heritage," in various 7, 2012, at the 10:30 a.m. Latin American music from Americas raises at least ter is located at 4444 Rail- tory and meaning of gospel settings. It was originally Worship Service. the past and the present. $25,000 per year, enough road Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. Amador Valley High School to Start a New Book Discussion Club Amador Valley High Towne Center Books, and fining their own success. The book to be discussed for check out at the library large meeting room. School is launching a Chal- other members of the Pleas- The first Book Club at the first session is, "The and for purchase at Towne To sign up please contact: lenge Success Book Club. anton community interested meeting will on Tuesday Price of Privilege" by Dr. Center Books. avhs.ChallengeSuccessPar- It involves Challenge in discussing books that October 2, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Madeline Levine. Meetings will be at Pleas- [email protected], in the sub- Success Parents’ group, the generate ideas to support Plans are to meet throughout The book is available anton Public Library in the ject line enter, Book Club. Pleasanton Public Library, students while they are de- the 2012-12 school year. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 5 Mark Anderson Concert First in Asbury Live Series Asbury Live Concert se- Adam Fischer, and many recordings of works by Fulbright Scholarship. ries will open with a perfor- others. In recital, Mark has Liszt, Schumann, Brahms He is the founder and mance by Mark Anderson. appeared at New York’s and Dohnanyi, Copland and executive director of New It will be held on Sun., Alice Tully Hall and Weill Gershwin that have all have World Music Academy in Sept. 30 at Asbury United Hall, the Kennedy Center met with significant critical Pleasanton. Methodist Church, 4743 and the Phillips Gallery in acclaim. He is currently Most recently, Anderson East Avenue, Livermore. Washington D.C., London’s recording many of the solo has been appointed to the Mark Anderson grew Wigmore Hall and Zurich’s piano works of Hans von faculty at University of Brit- up in Pleasanton. He began Tonhalle and elsewhere Bülow with Nimbus. ish Columbia inVancouver studying the piano at the throughout Europe and the Anderson holds a bach- as an Assistant Professor of age of 5. United States to great criti- elors degree in piano per- Piano and will begin teach- Anderson has performed cal acclaim. In addition, his formance from San Jose ing there in September. world-wide as recitalist, performances have been State University as well as The concert is Sun., Sept. soloist and chamber musi- featured on BBC Radio 3, post-graduate degrees from 30 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 cian. He has also appeared the CBC in Canada, and the Royal Northern College in advance or $18 at the as soloist with conductors on radio and television in of Music in Manchester, door; asburylivepresents. such as Sir Simon Rattle, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Japan and the Royal Academy of com, brownpapertickets.org, Nicholas McCegan, William and the United States. Music in London where he at the church office or call Boughton, George Cleve, Anderson has released continued his studies on a 447-1950.

'splatter' Offers Something for All Ages The City of Dublin’s ate works of chalk, fruits and Food Sculptor Chef Ray L. wine. The deadline to pre- newest event “splatter, not vegetables, bubbles, paint . Duey transforming fruits purchase passports is Friday, your ordinary food, wine . . and even canned foods. and vegetables into a tropi- September 21 at 12:00 noon, and art festival” will be serv- Several of the featured cal paradise. or until sold out. All pre- ing up a heaping serving of attractions that allow oppor- General admission to purchased passports will be Mark Anderson fun on Saturday, September tunities to participate in art- “splatter” is free. There are available at Will Call at the 22 at Emerald Glen Park in making include: Brian As- both free and pay-to-play entry to the Tasting Pavilion. Dublin. man of Balloons Equal Fun, activities. Pay-to-play tick- The festival begins at In addition to the Tasting who will be creating a grand ets can be purchased at the 10:00 a.m. and will conclude Pavilion featuring over 24 balloon masterpiece; Bub- event. Tickets or “passports” with an evening concert, local purveyors of food and blesmith Sterling Johnson for the Tasting Pavilion are featuring the high-energy wine, and a Culinary Stage who creates bubbles using available online at www. sounds of Double Funk offering demonstrations by only his hands; Chalk Artist dublinsplatter.com. A lim- Crunch at 6:30 p.m. fol- the Bay Area’s most excit- Mark Wagner; and SPLAT- ited number of passports lowed by an aerial fireworks ing culinary stars, “splatter” demonium, the craziest darn will be sold at the pre-event show at 8:00 p.m. to com- will also feature “big” art T-shirt makin’ paint obstacle rate of $25.00, or may also memorate the City of Dub- installations for audiences course “experience.” Au- be purchased on-site at the lin’s 30th Anniversary. to enjoy and in some cases diences can also watch a event for $30.00. Each pass- “splatter” is a program of participate in. Both conven- monumental sculpture be- port includes an event wine the City of Dublin’s Parks tional and non-conventional ing built entirely of canned glass and allows 20 tastes of and Community Services mediums will be used to cre- goods by Canstruction®, or any combination of food and Department; info 556-4500. Moon Festival Celebration Planned at Library Celebrate the Moon Fes- documentary films about Rights Torch Relay prior to other presentation forms. In tival by exploring the Re- Shen Yun, a classical Chi- the 2008 Beijing Olympics. addition to promoting the naissance of Traditional nese dance and music per- He also has a master degree arts, AAF fosters the East- Chinese Culture with the formance that showcases in Engineering and has been West cultural exchange by Asian Art Foundation at 2 traditional Chinese culture. a professional engineer for providing cultural services, p.m. on Sunday, September Nan Su grew up in China, over 20 years. offering educational work- 30, 2012 at the Livermore came to the US in 1989, and Asian Art Foun- shops and doing volunteer Public Library Civic Center, has been serving as a news dation(AAF) is a non-profit work in the community. 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. commentator for SOH inter- organization dedicated to The Friends of the Liver- There is no charge for national Chinese Radio Net- the revival of traditional more Library have under- this event. work and NTD International Asian arts and culture. It written this program as part Nan Su, well-known TV TV network since 2003. educates the public and of the Friends Authors and talk-show host, will explain Nan Su has also been an relates these ancient ways Arts Series. For additional the story behind the Moon activist for China’s human of life to contemporary so- events, check the library’s Festival—the second most rights and was one of the ciety by hosting performing website at www.livermoreli- important festival in Chi- coordinators of the Human arts shows, art exhibits and brary.net. nese history—and show two 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Evening Walk Columbus, Whose High Faith and area in collaboration with residents. craft days the third Friday of every released wines. 14th annual Habitat for Humanity An Equinox Evening Walk will Indomitable Courage Gave to Man- This new area will contain sensory month from October through De- Stay and enjoy your wine and fundraising campaign. be offered Sat., Sept. 22 by the kind a New World.” Contestants elements of touch, sound, sight, cember 2012 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. food while listening to the music of The major event of this year’s Livermore Area Recreation and Park should write a 800-1,200 word smell and taste. The area will feature • Civic Center Library: 1188 Hit ‘N Run Band, playing each day fundraising campaign, dubbed District ranger staff. Meet Ranger essay focusing on how high levels herb gardens, birdhouses built and South Livermore Avenue, Liver- from 12:30 – 4:30 pm. “Homes and Hope,” will once again Glen Florey at 7 p.m. at Sycamore of faith and belief, and determined painted by residents and more. more: The charge for this Harvest Wine be a five-week-long raffle, which Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore Rd. courage was demonstrated in the In recognition of World Al- October 30, 2012, Drop in from Tasting event is $7.50 for Fanatics runs today through October 12 in Watch the deer browse after life and actions of Columbus, and zheimer’s Day on September 21, 12:00-5:00pm, fall craft. and $15.00 for non-Fanatics. all 62 Northern California Coldwell a long day hiding away from the explain how this gave to mankind families and individuals are invited November 21, 2012, Drop in The winery is open for sales and Banker Residential Brokerage of- busy trails and the raptors out hunt- a new world. to learn strategies for success, dis- from 12:00-5:00pm, Thanksgiv- tasting every Friday through Sunday fices. Organizers have set a goal of ing in the fields. As it gets darker, The chapter will select one cuss ideas and better understand the ing craft. from noon to 5 pm. For more in- raising $363,000 and all donations stop along the way to observe the winning essay for judging at the support that is available for caregiv- December19, 2012, Drop in formation, visit the website at www. collected will go to local Habitat autumn constellations. This walk district level, and that winner will ers. The public is invited to attend from 12:00-5:00pm, winter craft. fenestrawinery.com or email info@ for Humanity chapters for homes will be about two-and-a-half miles proceed to state level competition. Memory Care: Everyday Living on Crafts are designed for children fenestrawinery.com. to be built in 2013. Money will round-trip. The state winner is sent to the DAR Sept. 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in grades Pre K- 5. No registration also be raised by fundraisers held There is a $5 per vehicle parking Southwest Division Chairman who This conversation about someone is necessary. by individual Coldwell Banker fee at either entrance to Sycamore forwards the winner to the National diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or For more information, please Wounded Warriors Residential Brokerage offices Grove Park. A $2 donation is re- Chairman. The national winner will related memory loss will be led by contact the Youth Services Desk Sport Clips Haircuts in Califor- throughout Northern California. quested to help support the programs receive $1,200 and paid lodging and Nancy Harrison, Executive Director at (925) 373-5504, or the Rincon nia’s Bay Area will be raising funds In addition to the fundraiser, unless other fees are specified. transportation to Washington, D.C. of Rosewood Gardens. Library at (925) 373-5540, or visit through their “Haircuts for Heroes” Coldwell Banker Residential Bro- Participants may call 925-960-2400 to read the prize-winning essay at the For more information, call The the Library’s website: www.liver- campaign to support Jared Allen’s kerage agents, staff and volunteers for more information. Columbus Memorial on Columbus Watermark at Rosewood Gardens, morelibrary.net. Homes for Wounded Warriors. On will participate in Habitat for Hu- Day Oct. 14, 2013. The second place 35 Fenton Street, Livermore, at September 22-23, $1 from every manity construction projects over national winner will receive $500 (925) 442-7200. haircut service given at various the next several weeks in Daly City, DAR Contests and the third place national winner Wine Tasting locations below will be donated Menlo Park, Oakland, Cupertino, Each year the José Maria Ama- will receive $300. Fenestra Winery is celebrating to the organization. For every cli- Walnut Creek and Scotts Valley. dor Chapter, Daughters of the Amer- Contact DAR chairperson Library Craft Programs California Wine Month by hosting ent who purchases an MVP, Sport Over the past 13 years, the Cold- ican Revolution (DAR), NSDAR, Carole Vercellino at caroleverc_@ The Livermore Public Library its annual Harvest Wine Tasting Clips’ signature haircut service, and well Banker Residential Brokerage sponsors national contests. Area hotmail.com for an information presents the following free chil- event on Saturday, September 22nd presents the “Haircuts for Heroes” Community Foundation has raised students are invited to participate in packet and further guidelines. dren’s craft programs for the Fall and Sunday, September 23rd from flyer at check-out, $5 will be do- more than $2.2 million for Habitat the American History Essay Contest 2012 season: noon to 5 pm both days. nated to H4WW. for Humanity chapters in Northern and the Christopher Columbus Es- • Rincon Library: 725 Rincon The wine tasting will include all “Haircuts for Heroes” flyer can California. The Coldwell Banker say Contest. Chapter winners are Memory Care Programs Avenue, Livermore: of Fenestra’s newest releases, which be found at http://www.sportclips. Residential Brokerage team has also acknowledged with a $100 monetary Less than a year under new own- September 21, 2012, Drop include the 2011 Verdelho from com/Homes4WW.html volunteered more 46,000 hours and prize, a certificate and a medal at the ership and management, Rosewood in from 3:30pm-4:30pm, back to Lodi. The red wine releases include Local businesses include Dub- participated in the construction of chapter’s Annual Awards Ceremony Gardens took home top honors and school craft. a 2008 Alvarelhao from Lodi, a lin, 7012 Amador Plaza Rd.; Liver- 169 Habitat for Humanity homes. in February 2013. a $10,000 prize recently during October 19, 2012, Drop in from 2009 Grenache from Livermore more, 4338 Las Positas Rd., Suite Raffle tickets are $2 each and Both essay contests are judged a company-wide summit hosted 3:30pm- 4:30pm, fall craft. Valley, and a 2007 Tourvanillo (a 4338; and Pleasanton, 4001 Santa the public is invited to participate. for historical accuracy, adherence by management company, Water- November 21, 2012, Drop in predominantly Iberian blend) from Rita Rd., Suite 3 and 6754 Bernal Prizes include $5,000 donated by to topic, organization of materials, mark Retirement Communities. from 3:30pm-4:30 pm, Thanksgiv- Lodi. Fenestra will also be pouring Ave., Ste. 750. Princeton Capital, gift certificates, interest, originality, spelling, gram- Rosewood Gardens earned the ing craft. tastes of all previous releases. All hotel stays and much more. For a mar, punctuation and neatness. The distinction for transforming a small December 21, 2012, Drop in wines will be available for purchase full list of raffle prizes or to donate, neighborhood within the assisted Habitat for Humanity deadline for each contest is Nov. from 3:30pm-4:30pm, winter craft. by the bottle and by the glass. In Coldwell Banker Residential please visit coldwellbankerhabitat. 15, 2012. living community into memory January 18, 2013, Drop in from addition, there will be a specially com or call 925.275.3085. care programs. Brokerage Community Foundation The American History Essay 3:30pm -4:30pm, winter craft. selected menu of food items for has announced the launch of its Contest is open to students in grades The program has filled to capac- The Rincon Library has regular purchase to pair with these newly five through eight. The 2012-2013 ity in a few short months, according topic is “Forgotten Patriots Who to Nancy Harrison, Executive Direc- Supported the American Struggle tor, who said “It’s been pure joy to for Independence.” Contestants watch this program come to life and should write a 300-600 word essay see our residents truly thriving.” (5th grade), and a 600-1,000 word Called The Gardens, the mem- essay (6th-8th grades) focusing on ory care neighborhood began with Friends of the Pleasanton Library Holding Book Sale the often unrecognized people and extensive staff training by Harrison, groups who provided military, patri- a certified dementia practitioner. The Book lovers can stock a bag of books. The library otic and public service in support of care model employs Montessori- the American Revolution. Explain based programming incorporating up on their winter reading will supply the bags. why it is especially important to individual interests of each resident. at the Friends of the Pleas- More than 40,000 donat- honor the unsung heroes and often Rather than focusing on what resi- anton Public Library Fall ed books of all types from forgotten patriots. dents can no longer do, caregivers The chapter will send one win- work to bring out retained abilities, Book Sale 2012. This much bestsellers to biographies to ning essay from each of the four interests and joys. anticipated event takes place children's picture books will grades for judging at the district One of many successful new on Friday, September 21, be for sale at bargain prices: level, and those winners will pro- programs is Reading Roundtable. Saturday, September 22, ceed to state level competition. The According to Harrison, residents paperbacks are $1, hard- state winners are sent to the DAR who barely speak are reading out and Sunday, September 23 backs are $2, and 50-cents Southwest Division Chairman who loud in the group. at the library’s Large Meet- for Golden and Scholastic forwards those winners to the Na- To discover retained abilities, ing Room. The Friday night tional Chairman. National winners Harrison says associates spend time books. The books are in will receive a certificate, gold pin with family members and residents sale will run from 6:00 to good to perfect condition. and monetary award presented at to develop a full understanding of 9:00 p.m. for members only There will be other media DAR 122nd Continental Congress, their whole lives, called the Life of the Friends of the Li- on sale as well: DVDs and June 2013. Story process. Through the Life aisle space) are allowed at materials, programs and Contact DAR chairpersons Story process, important keys to brary, (memberships will be music CDs are included in the event. equipment. The Friends are Phyllis Houghton at pnhoughton@ each person’s successful memory available at the door). The the sale at $1 per disc. Cash, The Friends of the Pleas- seeking adult volunteers to sbcglobal.net or Arlene Farley at care are revealed. For example, Phil- sale is open to everyone on check and charge will be ac- help with setup and during [email protected] for lip cannot speak clearly but through anton Library is a 501c3 an information packet and further this process, Rosewood Gardens Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to cepted for the convenience non-profit organization of the sale hours. For book sale guidelines. associates discovered that he can 4 p.m. and on Sunday from of patrons. volunteers created to sup- or volunteer information, The Christopher Columbus Es- clearly sing every word to World 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A No electrical devices port the Library. All rev- please call Nancy Bering, say Contest is open to students in War II songs and his favorite hymns. grades 9-12. The 2012-2013 topic Rosewood Gardens plans to use popular feature of the Sun- or strollers (due to limited enues support new library (925) 462-4368. is “To the Memory of Christopher the prize money to create an outdoor day sale is the $7 price for THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 7

Sounds of the 60s: The Doors By Sarah Bobson The 60s were a time room occupancy (SRO) sing bits and pieces of the wish, while “The End” also that brought together a hotels, and Bond men’s lyrics in his basso profundo suggests fratricide. schizophrenic juxtaposi- clothing store. The outer voice as he stalked in and Otto loved the Doors. tion of people. I first heard room of LBB served as the out of the button room to Later, I concluded, rightly the Doors, an iconic 60s reception area. The inner sift through the treasure or wrongly, that he must rock group that sang about room was used for produc- trove of plastic in order to have felt a kinship with such heady issues as alien- tion of the magazine and fill orders. the nihilistic lyrics and the ation, death and transcen- for Otto’s second business To be frank, I didn’t thumping beat that had a dence, in a tiny office that selling buttons. The “but- like the Doors when I first militaristic feel to it, and sold a weird combination ton room,” as we called the heard them. I found their to the fact that both he of buttons and romance. inner sanctum, had piles of music a far cry from the and Morrison had military In 1968, Bruce, a writer boxes everywhere. It also opera arias I was studying fathers. Morrison’s was a friend of mine, offered me had a bed hidden behind at the time. The psychedel- career Navy officer. Otto’s a part-time job working for a screen. Otto lived in the ic quality of the words and had been a member of the Little Black Book (LBB), suite. Every few days, he the music unsettled me. Third Reich. a dating magazine he and would go to his girlfriend’s Then, too, the band was I’ll never forget the his partner Otto started. to take a shower. fairly new, formed only night Otto, in a drunken Cats and Kittens to Show LBB, a classier version of In the 60s, buttons could three years earlier in 1965 stupor, his lips loosened by the personals found in the be a lucrative business, by Jim Morrison and Ray alcohol, announced clear Off at Annual Show back pages of magazines which is why Otto jumped Manzarek, two film majors out of the blue, in that and alternative newspa- on that bandwagon. Just as at UCLA. They took intimidating, cannon-boom pers, ran about 200 ads people today wear T-shirts the group’s name from of a voice of his, “You Over 150 kittens and cats will be groomed to perfec- in each monthly issue of advertising fashion design- Aldous Huxley’s book, The know, my father was a tion and ready to show off before 6 judges for Best Cat its glossy pamphlet-style ers and places they’ve Doors of Perception. They Nazi.” I couldn’t quite tell and Best Kitten honors at the annual Golden Gate Cat magazine studded with visited, back then people released their first album, how he meant the com- Club fall cat show on Sept. 29, "Colors of Autumn." psychedelic graphics. wore the buttons on their “The Doors,” in 1967. ment/confession, or even The cat show is open to the public from 9 a.m. to Bruce and Otto created hats, shirts, blouses, and But the Doors grew why he uttered it in the 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at the Rob- the magazine because the lapels on their jackets on me as I began to think first place. I didn’t know ert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, they said they wanted to and overcoats. The buttons about their lyrics and whether his expression was meet girls, not that Bruce made political statements, melodies and arrange- a half smirk or a nervous Livermore. Parking is free in the large parking lot off needed any help in that such as Stop the War, ments. Morrison, the lead twitch. In 1968, 23 years Loyola Way. Admission donation is $8 for adults, $5 for department. He was 6 feet Vietnam Veterans against singer and sexual idol of after the end of WWII, seniors and children under 12, $25 family rate. Tickets tall, and he had a slim, the War, Stop the Spread of the group, wrote most of Otto’s German smirk, wit- are available at the gate. athletic body and the chis- Nixon’s Vice, Peace Now, the songs. Manzarek, who tingly or unwittingly, could Visitors will be able to meet the cats up close, ask eled, Romanesque looks Bring the Troops Home played keyboards and have been taunting me, the the owners questions, and hear the judges explain the of a male model, which Now, Free Angela. Some- provided backup vocals, Jew. Or his nervous twitch characteristics of the cats they are handling. Many he had once been. He times the buttons called at- created the arrangements. could have been apologiz- breeds will be there, including pampered Persians, mas- had a date with a differ- tention to turning points in Robbie Krieger played ing retroactively for those sive Maine Coons, sleek Siamese, enthralling Exotics, ent girl every night. Otto, America’s history, like the guitar, and John Densmore horrendous crimes commit- and bewitching Birmans, to name just a few. on the other hand, wasn’t massacre by U.S. troops played drums. The malevo- ted against humanity. particularly good looking, at My Lai. Sometimes the lent swirl of obsessively Both Morrison and Otto The judging is continuous all day. An “Ambassador” but his 6’2” stature and his buttons simply announced repetitive, funky, dark will always remain for me cat or two will be in attendance for petting and purring. loud, gruff voice did com- to the world that young sounds made by Manza- tragic figures who seemed Cat face painting is offered. There is a deli at the show mand immediate attention. people were a force to be rek’s keyboards provided to be haunted by demons, hall for snacking and refreshment convenience. The division of labor at reckoned with: Student the surreal, hurdy-gurdy both personal and societal. The Golden Gate Cat Club has been a member of the LBB went something like Power. Far Out. backdrop to Morrison’s Morrison died in Paris Cat Fanciers Association [CFA] for over 60 years. CFA this: Otto produced the While we worked on obsessively repetitive nihil- under suspicious circum- is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well being magazine, Bruce edited it, issues of LBB, Otto would istic, poetic lyrics. stances at the age of 27, of all cats. CFA was founded in 1906 and is the world’s and I filled the secretarial, play the Doors’ first album, Some songs, such as at the height of his career. female-takes-orders role. called simply The Doors. “Riders on the Storm,” Some have speculated that largest registry of pedigreed cats. Its membership is he committed suicide with international. LBB’s “suite” of offices It was the only album, in present the harshness of consisted of two small fact, that he played, repeat- life. Other songs, like an overdose. Otto, I heard As part of Golden Gate Cat Club’s commitment to rooms in a high-rise build- ing the songs he liked the “Light My Fire,” are from Bruce, committed cats, proceeds are donated to a variety of feline rescue ing nestled in the bosom most. “Light My Fire,” slightly more upbeat, with suicide sometime in the and health organizations including Tri-Valley Animal of Times Square. Across “Break On Through,” and their sexual and drug refer- 80s. Each found a friend in Rescue and the Winn Feline Foundation. Tri-Valley An- the street, garish neon “The End” played continu- ences. But the most haunt- the darkness that cancelled imal Rescue will have kitties at the show for adoption. signs announced the Shu- ously, hour after hour, pro- ing and disturbing Doors’ the glaring light of real- Their volunteers are performing the essential steward bert Theater, the Follies viding an endless loop of songs, I think, are “Break ity that spotlighted their duties for the judging rings. Burlesk over the Howard hypnotic aura in the dimly on Through” and “The demons. Johnson restaurant, single lit, dusty room. Otto would End.” Both hint at a death In the end, the dark end was their friend.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS go to fund Art in the Schools of the artists, with a New Theme, create New be by the Dolines. Includes a flight of or 373-6800. Livermore Art Association Gallery, San Ramon Valley School District and Works each month. Grab a cup of cof- Cedar Mountain Port and 2-Premium MUSIC/CONCERTS Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sept. 23, 7 located in the Carnegie Building, offers other art activities in the community. fee and pull up a chair to hear what we cigars, hand picked by First Street Wine Music every Saturday in the tasting p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing art classes, unusual gifts, painting Sponsored by Alamo Danville Artists’ have to say and enjoy Original Fine Art. Company from Downtown Livermore. room from 12 to 4; open every day Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San rentals, art exhibits and information Society, San Ramon Arts Foundation For more information Google: Poetry on Hors d' oeuvres, and music will be if the gate is open and for sure on Ramon; sanramonperformingarts.com. pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third and the City of San Ramon. More Canvas Pleasanton or call Claudette provided.Tickets are $35 p/person Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11 to 973-3343. St., Livermore. The gallery has been information is on www.ADAS4ART.org 510 543-4776. purchased before September 15. 5. Red Feather Winery, 5700 Greenville Mindy Smith Celebrating 'Giant Leap', open since 1974 and is run as a co-op or email [email protected] or Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- Tickets purchased September 16-22nd Rd., Livermore. Information at 449- Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. phone 925 828-9170. ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 will be $40. Non-Smokers Port Flight 1871 or www.redfeatherwinery.com Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Coming Off the Wall, Oct. 3-27, new are welcome to join this class. Classes only option $20 p/person. Tickets: Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Harmony Fusion Chorus of Sweet Ade- 449-9927. works by Bill Paskewitz, exhibit at cover drawing, painting, print-making, Cedar Mountain Winery Tasting Room urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 lines, Return to Vaudeville, Sat., Sept. Figures & Faces Exhibit at the Figure- Figurehead Gallery, 2222 Second St., sculpture and ceramics. For further at (925) 373-6636 or First Street Wine South Livermore Ave., Livermore. 29, 2 p.m. matinee, 7:30 p.m. show. head Gallery, exhibit of paintings, Suite 21, Livermore. Artist's reception information please contact Thomasin Company at 925) 294-5825. Advance Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance Danville Village Theater, 233 Front St., drawings, and photographs celebrating Oct. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. 337-1799. Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or paid reservations required. Collegium playing session for amateur Danville. Information harmonyfusion. the human form. This show introduces Livermore ArtWalk, Oct. 13, artists [email protected] or visit Murrieta's Well, vineyard tour and musicians, Peter Maund, director. org. Tickets www.villagetheatreshows. the work of six Bay Area artists new exhibit in pocket parks and plazas in http://childrensartclassesprojects. tasting with co-founder Sergio Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin com, 314-3400. to the Gallery in addition to new oil downtown Livermore. www.bothwel- blogspot.com/ Traverso. Sept. 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Informa- Jasper Wood, violin, David Riley, piano, studies and drawings by local artist lartscenter.org. Livermore Art Classes, Artist and art Space is limited. Reservations at www. tion [email protected] or Del Valle Fine Arts concert, Sept. 29, 8 Carolyn Lord. The exhibit runs through Pleasanton Art Walks, meet at 9 a.m. instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst offers murrietaswell.com, 3005 Mines Road 925-424-1209 or 925-984-4395 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., the end of September. The Figurehead in the parking lot next to City Hall, 200 art instruction to children and adults. Livermore, (925) 456-2390. Authentic New Orleans Style/Dance- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Gallery, 2222 2nd St. Livermore. Old Bernal Avenue (adjacent to the Classes cover painting, drawing, McGrail Vineyards, Sunset wine concert able Dixieland Traditional Jazz now or 373-6800. Gallery hours: Wed., 12-6pm, Thurs., public library). Guest leaders Nancy sculpture, ceramics, collage, animation with Sage, Sept. 22, 5 to 8 p.m. eve- at Sunol Jazz Cafe`. Comfort food Mark Anderson, Classical Pianist, 12-8:30pm, Fri., 12-6pm, Sat., and Gary Harrington, will lead the walk. and construction. For further informa- ning of wine and food. Soleil Pizza will served up with Smokin' Hot Jazz every Sunday September 30, 2012, Asbury 12-5pm, and by appointment. Call for Tour repeated Nov. 10; other walks tion please call (925) 216-7231 email be selling wood-fired pizzas, so please 1st and 3rd Wednesday Mission Gold United Methodist Church, 4743 East information 925-353-0419. planned for Oct. 13 and Dec. 8, as well [email protected] or visit no outside food or beverages. Tickets Jazz Band. Dinner orders begin at 6 Avenue, Livermore. www.asburylivep- Artwork of Alan Ryall, a Livermore artist as Oct. 20. Allow at least 90 minutes http://childrensartclassesprojects. available online or at the door. $15/ pm; music from 7:30. resents.com, 925-447-1950. who specializes in marine paintings, for each Art Walk. These walks will be blogspot.com entry fee. Double Barrel Wine Bar Taste Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at the Hot Buttered Rum Very Tasty!, Oct. 5, is on display at Prudential California on paved, level sidewalks, mostly in a Piano lessons, Private and small group of Terroir Winners Pair up for Award Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Realty, 1780 First Street, Livermore, loop along Main Street, with some side piano lessons available for beginning Winning Winemaker Dinner m Tuesday, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. through Sept. 30. The public is invited excursions.. There will be restrooms students. Lessons include playing September 25, 6-9 p.m. To make 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real firehousearts.org to attend. The Prudential show is open and drinking fountains along the way. practice, theory, expression and an reservations, please call Double Barrel Jazz from the 1920's. John Payne with ASIA, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. for viewing during business hours, Participants are encouraged to wear introduction to various types of music (925) 243-9463. Grape Stomp at Todd Hallawell, guitar, performs a benefit Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 comfortable shoes and dress in layers and composers. Private classes are McGrail, Sept. 29, noon to 4 p.m. Full- concert at the Firehouse Arts Center in Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. p.m., or by appointment. For informa- for the changing temperature. World $15 per half hour and group lessons est bottle in 30 seconds wins a prize. Pleasanton on Fri., Sept. 21. Funds for org. tion, contact Cher Wollard at 925 Walk to Wellness hosts Saturday are $12 per student per half hour (up Soleil Pizza will be selling gourmet the concert will benefit the Livermore Perla Batalla, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. Firehouse 824-4824 or [email protected] morning walks for all who are inter- to 4 students). For more information wood-fired pizzas. There will be live Rotary programs. A reception will be Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 13th Annual Eugene O'Neill Festival, ested. Contact walks@worldwalk- please call (925) 216-7231 email music. $15/person to stomp (includes held at 6:30 p.m. followed by the 7:30 Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Tao House - Through Artists' Eyes, towellness.org to receive (free) weekly [email protected] or visit t-shirt). www.mcgrailvineyards.com, p.m. concert. Admission includes Jake Shimabukuro, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Alamo-Danville Artists' Society Exhibit, e-mails of walk locations. http://childrensartclassesprojects. 5600 Greenville Road Livermore, (925) complimentary beverage and appetiz- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Village Theatre Gallery, Aug. 24- blogspot.com/. 215-0717. ers at the pre-concert reception, and Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Sept. 22. 420 Front St., Danville, www. MEETINGS/CLASSES Young Artists' Studio has openings in its Steven Kent Winery, single vineyard se- special guest access to the Harrington or 373-6800. eugeneoneill.org. Introduction to Paper Folding: Pleating school year art classes for youngsters ries Cabernet pairing featuring suisine Art Gallery. 4444 Railroad Avenue Pacific Chamber Symphony, Fri., Oct. Livermore Art Association Group Art and Simple Fold, instructor Goran in grades 2 through high school and of Chef Jimmy Conors and winemaking in downtown Pleasanton. Tickets are 12, 8 p.m. Mozart: Symphony #40 in Show will be open for viewing at the Konjevod. Taking signups for Septem- beyond. Classes will begin in October. insigutes of Steven Kent Mirassou. $40. They can be purchased online at G minor Haydn: Sinfonia Concer- Livermore Library from September ber and October series of 4 classes All kinds of drawing and painting as Wed., Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. at the winery www.firehousearts.org, at the Travel tante for solo quartet and orchestra. 1 through September 30. About 35 Friday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. $80 fee well as printmaking and sculpture are in Livermore. $75 Per person, Reserva- Bug, 2269 Third Street, Livermore or Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., works of art will be displayed featuring includes materials. Call to sign up 925- offered in our large and well equipped tions Required, 925-243-6442 Baughman’s Western Outfitters, 2029 Livermore. . www.bankheadtheater.org local Valley artists and offering a 353-0419 or stop by the Figurehead home studio. Peggy Frank has been Tenuta Vineyards, Movie night at the First Street, Livermore. or 373-6800. variety of subjects from realistic to ab- Gallery, 2222 2nd St., Livermore providing art experiences for valley Vine Cinema (downtown Livermore). Jazz Night with Gaucho, Sat., Sept. Peppino D'Agostino & Carlos Reyes stract. Livermore Civic Center Library, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday youth for over 30 years. Contact her by Thursday, September 27. 6:30pm. 22, 6 to 9 p.m. St. Clare’s Episcopal World Music, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Artist Gallery at 1188 S. Livermore 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring email at [email protected] or by Come wine taste and watch "One Flew Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleas- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. The gallery is open during normal their own materials and easels. Open phone at (925) 443-8755. Over the Cuckoo's Nest." $10 per per- anton. The music of Gaucho, a gypsy Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- library hours. to all artists. Professional artist models son, includes movie and wine tasting. jazz sextet, will entertain following arts.org Pleasanton Art League, fall members (nude). No instructor. Students under WINERY EVENTS Purchase tickets in advance at www. a barbeque dinner. Tickets are $40/ Close to You: A Live Tribute to the exhibit at the Harrington Gallery in the 18 need written parental permission to The Winemaker's Pour House, Be Happy vinecinema.com.More info contact us adult, $25/child under 12. Everyone Carpenters, Oct. 14, 2 p.m. Firehouse Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell At "Happy Hour" with Livermore Valley at (925) 960-1006. is welcome to purchase tickets - you Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Ave., Pleasanton. Sept. 15-Oct. 20. Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Wine. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 4 to 6 Charles R Vineyards Mardi Gras Friday don’t need to be a member of St. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org www.firehousearts.org. Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- p.m. Buy a glass of Livermore Valley Night Uncorked – Friday, September Clare’s. To purchase tickets, please call Natalie MacMaster, fiddle virtuoso, Oct. Call for Artists: Art in the Park is calling able. Call or email Barbara Stanton Wine or Flight and order a Flatbread 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. evening with Church office: 925-462-4802. www. 23, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 for Artists for its Inside Art Show for more info about the workshop, for half price. Take the wine puzzle wine, fun, food and music on the patio stclarespleasanton.org First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- October 6 and 7. Artists of the Bay 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ challenge. Ask the wait staff for the at Charles R. This Mardi Gras Friday Annual Piano Recital, Saturday, Sep- theater.org or 373-6800. Area are invited to enter three pieces. earthlink.net. wine puzzle. Information call (925) features specialty appetizers paired to tember 22, 2012, 7:30 P.M. at Asbury Kathy Kallick Band, Friday, October 26, Fees and sizes can be found on the Watercolor class, led by Dennis Collins, 215-2656 or visit www.winemaker- our award-wining wines. Featuring the United Methodist Church, 4743 East 2012, Asbury United Methodist Church, application which can be downloaded Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24, Bothwell Arts spourhouse.com. sounds of James Nagel, one of Liver- Avenue, Livermore. The community is 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. www.as- from www.ADAS4ART.org. Preregistra- Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Fee La Luna Fridays, evening of tapas, live more’s most popular artists. $10 ($5 Recital co-sponsored by the Alameda burylivepresents.com, 925-447-1950. tion required by September 24. The $100. Collins is a signature member music and wines on the terrace of for members). Cost includes appetizers County East Branch of the Music San Ramon Symphonic Band - Let’s Inside Art Show is not juried. There are of the National Watercolor Society and Murrieta's Well on Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 6 and a glass of wine. Wine for purchase Teachers’ Association of California Dance, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Dougherty no separate categories. Awards will be has twenty years experience teaching to 9 p.m. 3005 Mines Road, Livermore. available by the glass and bottle. 8195 (MTAC) and Asbury. Award-winning Valley Performing Arts Center, Albion chosen by Gerald Boyd, instructor and art. Sessions are from 5:30 to 8:30 $50 per person, $40 Silver Spur Club Crane Ridge Road Livermore, (925) Irvine resident and MTAC Young Rd., San Ramon; sanramonperformin- award winning artist. Art in the Park p.m. To signup, contact Way Up Art & members plus tax; ticket includes live 337-3315. Artist Guild member Jessie Wang will garts.com. 973-3343. Arts Festival, will take place Saturday Frame, 443-3388 or email frameit@ music, tapas and wine. Reservations Tenuta Vineyards. Saturday, October 6. perform. There is no charge for admis- & Sunday, October 6 & 7 at a new wayupartandframe.com. are required. Call 925.456.2395. www. "Dances with Wild Game" Fall Festival sion. Refreshments will be served. For ON THE STAGE location for the event, Central Park (Al- Art Critique & Coffee Hangs at Coffee murrietaswell.com BBQ. 6-9:30pm $65 per person. further information: 925 443-2514; Douglas Morrisson Theatre continues costa at Bollinger Canyon Road) in San Ali, Friday at 10 a.m. sharing latest An Evening of Port, Cigars, and Music, Venison, Salmon, Duck & Turkey. Come [email protected] its 2012 “Family Portraits” season Ramon. The Inside Art Show will be in work and a gentle critique to fine tune Cedar Mountain Winery, Sept. 22, 7 to enjoy a night of great food, dancing and Dave Mason Duo, Sept. 22, 8 p.m. with Grey Gardens, the humorous and the Fountain Room of the Community work. Original paintings from a group 9 p.m. in partnership with First Street wine. 633 Kalthoff Common Livermore Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., heartbreaking Broadway hit musical Center. Proceeds from the event will of Local Professional and Emerging Wine Company. Entertainment will (925) 960-1006 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org about Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 9

Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. www.as- $300. Completed applications must Sullivan, including The Mikado, Pirates wedding cakes, be pampered with a Harvest Fair, Sat., Oct. 20, noon to 6 of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Nomi- burylivepresents.com, 925-447-1950. be accompanied by an $8 applica- of Penzance and H.M.S. Pinafore, and facial, take a horse and carriage ride, p.m. Heritage Park and Museum, nated for 10 Tony Awards and winner of West Side Story, Tri-Valley Reper- tion fee and a CD or cassette tape more. Raffle prize drawings. Sunday, compare prices and quality and start corner of Donlon Way and Dublin Blvd., three, Grey Gardens features book by tory Theatre mainstage musical, for preliminary screening. Additional in- October 21, 3 p.m. at Asbury United to create you own wedding memories. Dublin; tractor pulled hay wagon rides, Doug Wright ( Quills, I am My Own Wife weekends, Oct. 20-Nov. 4, Bankhead formation may be obtained from www. Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave, More information at www.livermore- food, arts and crafts, Bluegrass Band ), music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 8 livamsymph.org or by contacting the Livermore; tickets $40 each. www. downtown.com or 373-1795. music, historic schoolhouse and Kolb Michael Korie. Grey Gardens weekends p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. competition chairperson at 447-1947. valleyconcertchorale.org or (925) Jeans & Jewels Goes Gatsby, Thurs., House Museum open for tours. $5 through September 30, 2012, at the Sundays. www.bankheadtheater.org or Journey to Livermore Bethlehem, Audi- 866-4003. Oct. 4, 6 to 10 p.m. Tri-Valley Conser- admission. 556-4500. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. 373-6800. tions for major speaking and singing vancy annual gala fund-raising event. Harvest Moon Barn Dance, Sat., Oct. Third Street, in Hayward. The Douglas California Theatre Center, The Sleeping parts for Journey to Living Bethlehem in OPERA Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, 410 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Heritage Park and Morrisson Theatre is a program and Beauty, 9:30 and 11 .m., Oct. 31, Livermore will be held Saturday, Sept. Livermore Valley Opera presents La Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton. Hosted bar, Museums, corner of Donlon Way and facility of the Hayward Area Recreation Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 29 at St. Charles Borromeo Hall/Pope Boheme preview, Livermore Civic dinner, dancing, cocktail, live auction. Dublin Blvd., Dublin. $5 admission. and Park District. (510) 881-6777; Livermore. Includes lesson guide. www. Room 8am-2pm. Performers must Center Library, 1188 So. Livermore 449-8706. www.trivalleyconservancy. 556-4500. www.dmtonline.org ctcinc.org., 800-606-0424. commit to weekly evening rehears- Ave. Sept. 23, 2 to 3 p.m. Part of org. Livermore Downtown Halloween Role Players Ensemble, Eugene O'Neill's als beginning mid-Oct, 3 full dress the Friends of the Livermore Library Livermore Airport Open House, Sat., Carnival, Saturday, October 27, 2012 "Ah, Wilderness," weekends Sept. 7 COMEDY rehearsals in Nov/Dec and 5 nightly Authors and Arts series. Professional Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.cityofli- from 1 to 5 p.m. Activities for families to 22 at the Village Theatre, 233 Front Comedy@ Firehouse Arts, Greg Hahn, performances, Dec. 13-17. Please go singers will perform highlights from vermore.net with children in the 5th grade and Street, Danville. 8 p.m. on Friday and headliner, Marianne Sierk, opener, to www.facebook.com/livingbethlehem the upcoming production of La Boheme Ed Kinney Lecture Series, 7 p.m. An younger. $5 Fun Passes are available Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 7:30 to complete audition form. Drop off in October, as well as arias and duets Evening with TV Horror Host John at the booths, day of, at Livermore Val- $20-$28: www.villagetheatreshows. pm. Firehouse Arts Center is located at form prior to 4pm Thurs., Sept. 27th to: from other famous operas. Information Stanley, Tues., Oct. 9. Firehouse ley Plaza and J Street and at K Street. com, or 925-314-3400; or the Com- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. For Crystal Meyer c/o St. Charles Borromeo at 925-373-5505. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Livermore Downtown Association (925) munity Center, 420 Front St. More tickets, call 931-4848 or go to www. 1315 Lomitas Ave (drop off box just Livermore Valley Opera, free concert Pleasanton. $10 general admission, 373-1795. information: www.danvilletheatre.com. firehousearts.org in church office/rectory); or e-mail 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30 at the $5 members & seniors, $3 students/ Pleasanton Fall Scavenger Hunt, Little A Moon for the Misbegotten, by form to journeytolivingbethlehem@ Pleasanton Library. Highlights from teachers with ID. All tickets are paid at boys and ghouls will line Main Street Eugene O'Neill, 13th annual Eugene DANCE gmail.com Puccini's La Boheme and a variety the door. All tickets are open seating. for a Halloween scavenger hunt, Muse- O'Neill Festival presentation, The Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn of opera arias. Tony Award winner, Information www.museumonmain.org um on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Old Barn, Tao House, Danville. Sept. how to dance with great instructors MOVIES Eugene Brancoveanu, Stage Director or (925) 462-2766. Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Hosted by 27-29, 9 p.m., Sept. 30, 3 p.m., Sept. from It's All About Dancing, new dance The Invisible War, The Vine Cinema in for La Boheme will speak about this Fall antiques and collectibles street the Pleasanton Downtown Association, 28-29, 8 p.m. Tickets to show only, every week from Salsa, Tango, Swing Downtown Livermore on Wednesday, upcoming production in Livermore. As fair, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted www.pleasantondowntown.net. $35. 820-1818. www.eugeneonell. and more. Group lesson starts at 7:30, September 26, at 6:30 pm. State a highly-acclaimed baritone, he will by the Pleasanton Downtown Associa- Revising Towards a Vision Workshop org. Presented by the Eugene O'Neill followed by open dance until 9:45 in Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett also sing excerpts from his role in the tion, www.pleasantondowntown.net. with Jose Faus, Oct. 20, noon. Fire- Foundation in partnership with the our new location at the Bothwell Arts will introduce this film from Oscar and opera as Marcello. Other principal Halloween Brew Crawl, Downtown house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., National Park Service. On Sept. 28-29, Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore; 925- Emmy nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick. singers from Livermore Valley Opera's merchants, restaurants and local Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. pre-show fund-raiser in the courtyard: 449-9292. $15. Tickets $10 Vine Cinema, 1722 1st production of La Boheme will also per- breweries will come together on Earth Tones/Heart Sounds a Special $75 includes deli-boxed dinner, wine, Street Livermore, CA 94550 or online form. Information at (925) 931-3400. Saturday, October 20 for the Halloween Poetry Event, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Firehouse beer, desserts, music, a presentation VOLUNTEER at: www.vinecinema.com. All proceeds Livermore Valley Opera, Puccini's La Brew Crawl, 5 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- about the play and priority seating at Livermore-Amador Symphony needs go to Tri-Valley Haven to help survivors Boheme October 6, 7, 13, and 14. Pleasanton Downtown Association, anton. www.firehousearts.org. performance. Transportation provided string players starting this fall- of sexual and domestic violence. For Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., www.pleasantondowntown.net. by shuttle service from the Museum -especially viola and cello players. additional information contact Christine Livermore. . www.bankheadtheater.org of the San Ramon Valley by National Please contact: Manager@LivAm- at Tri-Valley Haven at (925) 667-2707 or 373-6800. Park Service. Symph.org or call the manager and or [email protected] . Pleasanton Senior Players Present leave a message at 925-447-8789. Classic Film Series, "Make 'em Laugh," MISCELLANEOUS You Can't Get There From Here, Rehearsals are on Tuesday night at hosted by Candy Klaschus, film histo- Splatter, not your ordinary food, wine and Sept. 28, 7 p.m.; Sept. 29 and 30, East Ave. Middle School in Livermore. rian and coordinator of the Humanities art festival. Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 6:30 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Concert season starts with Pops at Program at Las Positas College; p.m., concert 6:30 to 8 p.m., fireworks La Boheme Preview at Library Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. the Livermore Comm. Center in Oct./ presented by Las Positas College and at 8 p.m. Includes tasting pavilion, art- Principal singers of the Livermore Valley Opera perform firehousearts.org Nov. followed by 4 concerts: Dec., Feb., the Pleasanton Library, Thurs., Oct. 4, ful festival experience, culinary stage at the Livermore Public Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Incident at Vichy, Friday, Saturday March and May at the Bankhead in 7 p.m. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town. Free and more. Emerald Glen Park, Dublin. 8pm; Sunday 2pm; Oct. 19 – Nov. 10, Livermore. See website for more info: admission. www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/ $25 in advance. www.dublinsplatter. at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012. 2012, Role Players Ensemble presents LivAmSymph.org services/library. com. There is no charge for this event. Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller. Firehouse Fright Night Movie Festival, Quilting in the Garden, Sept. 22 and 23, Professional singers will perform highlights from Liver- The Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS the Firehouse is showing two movies Alden Lane Nursery. Hosted by Alden more Valley Opera’s upcoming production of Puccini’s La Danville. Tickets $20 - $28 – call Auditions, The Full Monty, Tri-Valley for the older crowd that will offer some Lane and In Between Stitches. Guests (925) 314-3400 or buy tickets online at Repertory Theatre production. Audi- Halloween chills, thrills and late night artists, quilt display, garden tour fea- boheme, as well as arias and duets from other famous operas. www.villagetheatreshow.com or at the tions 10/21 at 7pm & 10/22 at 7pm. “camp." Oct. 29, 9:30 .m., Oct. 27, turing the quilts, workshops, etc. 981 The Friends of the Livermore Library have underwritten Community Center, 420 Front St. Call-backs (by invitation only) 10/28 10 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Alden Lane, Livermore. www.aldenlane. this program as part of the Friends Authors and Arts Series. Deathtrap, Chanticleers Theatre's 2012 (5:30pm dance call, 7pm vocal and Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. com or www.inbetweenstitches.com. For additional events, check the library’s website at www. season closer, is the longest running read). 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite firehousearts.org. Livermore Valley Wine Country Wed- livermorelibrary.net. comedy-thriller on Broadway and was 101, Pleasanton. All roles open, no pay, ding Faire, September 23, at the nominated for a Tony Award for Best no AEA. Bring resume, headshot and CHORAL Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Play. Director Gary Wright has put conflict calendar. Be prepared for and Valley Concert Chorale, Songs of Laugh- Livermore. See the trendsetters of together an outstanding cast to make dressed to dance. For more information ter – An Afternoon with Gilbert and the season, taste the local wines and this mystery an audience delight. www.trivalleyrep.org/auditions Appearing are Chanticleer veteran Livermore-Amador Symphony actors C. Conrad Cady, Lindi Press, Association applications for the Svetlana Coutre, Kai Brothers and John 40th annual Competition for Young Sellen. Opens October 19th and runs Musicians deadline is Sun., Oct. 7, Friday and Saturday through November 2012. Open to instrumentalists and 10th at 8:00 pm with matinees on vocalists who reside or attend school in Sunday October 28th and November Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, 4th at 2:00 pm. Tickets at $18 general or San Ramon. Students are eligible admission and $15 seniors 60+ and through grade 12. If not enrolled in students are at chanticleers.org or high school, the maximum age is 17. 510-SEE-LIVE. Chanticleers Theatre, All instruments will be considered. 3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley. Two winners will perform as soloists Asbury Follies, Saturday October 20, with the symphony on Feb. 23, 2013. 2012, Asbury United Methodist Church, Each winner/soloist will be awarded 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

going to be a plumber!” He took Charlie to Oak- land and introduced him to the plumbing business. Shop for a Cause Charlie, however, was not too thrilled with this and returned to Livermore. His Set for Oct. 6 uncle caught him again and once more took him off to be a plumber. This The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Treasure Hunting and the Foscalina Family time he stayed the course. Tri-Valley Chapter, presents the 3rd Annual Shop for The country was in the the Cause Vendor Faire fundraiser. It will be held on Earlier this year, when draped over Foscalina’s depths of the Depression, Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. cleaning out their grand- corral fence, he accused however, and starting a at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 522 South L Street, father’s attic, an Ohio the storekeeper of rustling. new business would be Livermore. family discovered rare Sheriff Morse eventu- a risky affair. He joined Funds are being raised to help sustain programs, old baseball cards that ally caught the thieves the Civilian Conserva- which include providing advocacy, mental health re- are worth thousands of and cleared him of any tion Corps and worked at sources, family, consumer and parent support groups, dollars. I can’t promise involvement. In Lawman, logging and other jobs in you rich rewards, but I his biography of Sheriff the forests. When he quit, educational classes and presentations. do encourage you to look Morse, John Boessenecker he decided that he would In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, carefully through boxes quoted from Morse’s diary, take the next train that October 7 – 13, 2012, NAMI Tri-Valley will provide of old family records and “I found [George Fosca- came along. It was headed information about mental health resources, as well photographs. John Fosca- lina] to be fair and upright south, so Charlie took what as the sale of t-shirts and silver ribbon pins. There lina did this recently, and in his affairs. If some fate had allotted him and will be over 30 booths with a wide variety of unique he discovered a Vasco well-known disreputable came south to Livermore. items including everything from fine art, home décor, drawing. character showed up in In 1932 he started Charlie’s jewelry, antiques, purses and much more. To top the When Dick Finn and his vicinity he was prompt Plumbing Company. day, NAMI Tri-Valley will hold a raffle with exciting I were putting together in his notification of the Eventually, Charlie’s prizes featuring the grand prize of a 5-night stay at a our book, Vasco’s Liver- fact to me.” About 1870 plumbing business was more, 1910, the Foscalinas George sold his business successful, and he mar- vacation home on the Oregon Coast. Franco Finn, showed us a Xerox copy of and moved to El Dorado ried Maxine Clelland in the Golden State Warrior’s “Hype Man” will serve as a caricature that resembled County, where he and some One of their sons was John 1938. They had three sons, MC of the event. those in the Berry collec- of his ten sons worked as Foscalina’s grandfather, Charles (called Butch), Proceeds from the Shop for the Cause Vendor Faire tion, but it did not have gold miners. Simon, how- George Louis Foscalina. John, and Jim. John, the fundraiser fund operations of the organization by Vasco’s signature. We con- ever, moved to Livermore. George married Kath- middle of the boys, was helping with expenses such as office supplies, room sidered including it in the In 1867 Simon Fosca- erine Minoggio and they born in 1941. After gradu- rentals, insurance and educational handouts. Because book but finally decided lina attended a fandango had two children, Char- ation from Livermore High of your generosity at last year’s fundraiser, we were against it. Recently, after at the rancho of Joseph lotte and Charles. Sadly, he had thought of heading able to launch a NAMI signature program, NAMI Katherine died when she the death of his mother, Livermore. Probably into the army, but then his Connections Recovery Group, which is a weekly John was going through because Simon was a small was 23 years old in the father said, “We need a some of her papers. He person, “El Macho” Feli- influenza epidemic of plumbing apprentice,” and support group for people living with mental illness. found the original carica- ciano began to bully him, 1918. Charlotte was only John chose to learn the This year the focus is on programs that benefit ture of Simon Foscalina, threatening him with a five and Charlie three. For trade. John never ran his children. The goal is to bring NAMI’s signature pro- his great-grandfather, and knife. Finally, Simon tried a while their grandmother own firm but worked as a grams Parents and Teachers as Allies and Ending it did have Vasco’s familiar to escape on horseback, Ellen Foscalina minded plumber for other compa- The Silence to the community. Parents and Teachers signature near the bottom. but Feliciano followed the children, but she died nies. Retired in 1990, he as Allies is a two-hour in-service program that helps Unfortunately, something him, still slashing at him. in December 1921. The enjoys his property at the school professionals to identify early warning signs dark rubbed against the Simon shot and killed him. Minoggio family took northeast corner of South of early-onset mental illnesses in children and ado- bottom half of the drawing Justice Marks of Pleas- Charlotte under their wing, Livermore and Concannon. lescents in schools. Ending the Silence is a program and Charlie was farmed out and the little yellow bird anton cleared Foscalina He showed me the result of especially designed for high school audiences that tugging at Simon’s pants of any charges. Vasco’s to a family named Alviso. his hobby—a beautifully leg is no longer yellow. caricature of Simon shows He was not very happy carved leather purse. Now, provides information to inform them about the basic Simon Foscalina was him as a small man, but with them. In high school, one of his sons runs the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and reduce born in 1847 in Piedmont, at age 63, he was still in he took Spanish, which he Foscalina Plumbing Com- the stigma through personal stories. a mountainous region in good shape—no pot belly. had learned from the Al- pany here in Livermore. NAMI is a national organization with over 1,100 the northwest of Italy. His He was a farmer, stock visos. He soon discovered John is proud of the affiliates. NAMI Tri-Valley is an all-volunteer 501 (c) father, George, brought raiser, horsebreaker, raiser that his teacher was not caricature of his great- (3) nonprofit organization that, in collaboration with the family to the U.S. and of hogs and chickens. On enchanted with his version grandfather, Simon other community agencies and organizations, is dedi- opened a trading post in 29 December 1883, he and of Spanish, and he failed Foscalina. Perhaps, if you cated to improving the quality of life for those whose 1866 near Sunol, at the Ellen Ladd, daughter of the course. He quit high look at the old records lives are affected by mental illness, by providing school. One day Charlie intersection of Foothill the founder of Laddsville, stored in your attic or your support, resource information, education programs, Boulevard and Vallecitos a small settlement that was was hanging around down- basement, you, too, will Road. One day George a precourser to Livermore, town when his uncle, Phil discover a hidden treasure! and advocacy. Foscalina bought, in all married in Oakland. They Minoggio, happened to see The caricatures were drawn For more information, see NAMI Tri-Valley’s innocence, a steer that had three sons and one him. He grabbed Charlie on 8 ½ by 10 inch paper. website at www.nami-trivalley.org. had been stolen. When the daughter and lived in a by the neck of his shirt (Readers can reach me at owner saw a steer hide house at the southeast cor- and told him, “You’re not [email protected].) marked with his brand ner of Third and O Street. going to be a bum—you’re THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices ride to Sunol, meet 9:30 a.m. at Shannon Education at Las Positas College. Register Pleasantonians4Peace.org St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at at www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. Leo Ar- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Center in Dublin, Alaine Nadeau, 216-0801. online. Classes include Spanish, Fencing, Constitutional Speech Contest, The 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages rowsmith at 456-0845. Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to German, or Zumba. Attend the new Politics joint committee of American Legion Posts at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Bulletin Board or email information to edit- call the leader for details on where to meet in the Movies Lecture/Film Series. Prices from Livermore and Pleasanton (47 and 237 worship service. AWANA children's program Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sun- [email protected]. Include name of and what to bring. start at $10.View the catalog online. www. respectively_ invite high school students, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. day, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s organization, meeting date, time, place and Peru: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu laspositascollege.edu/communityed Call grades 9 through 12, to compete in a Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All theme or subject. Phone number and contact Picchu: 7 pm–8:30 pm, Thursday, October the office for more information: (925)- Constitutional Speech Contest. The local Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco are welcome. For more information call the person should also be included. Deadline is 18. REI’s Ron and Joan Breuch will provide 424-1467. contest will be held Tues., Jan. 8, 2013 at Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. church office 925-462-4802. 5 p.m. Friday.) a digital presentation of their recent journey Annual Holiday Boutique, Ladies the Pleasanton Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., Information 447-8747. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Tri-Valley Equine Affaire. Oct. 27 at with REI Adventures. Register at www.rei. Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Pleasanton at 7:30 p.m. There are five levels Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Services on Robertson Park in Livermore from 9 a.m. com/dublin. REI Dublin October event, free Unit 287 will present the event on Dec. 8, of competition: post, district, area, state and Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For more information to 5 p.m. Parking and admission are free. and open to the public, 7099 Amador Plaza 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Building, national. Cash awards at each level. Contest Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with call the church office at (925) 447-3289 or Fund-raiser to benefit Reins in Motion, an Road, in Dublin. The public may contact REI 522 South "L" St., Livermore. Proceeds go is two parts: one a minimum 8 to 10 minute the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- SaintBartsLivermore.com. adaptive riding center. The day will include Dublin’s Customer Service Department for to help service men and women who are prepared oration on some aspects of the tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church horse trailer safety, horse chiropractic and more information, (925) 828-9826. overseas, wlong with veterans at home who U.S. Constitution; part 2 is an assigned topic Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or follows the traditional 1928 Book of Com- massage clinics, food trucks, live music, drill Livermore Lions Club Annual Christ- are always in need of help. drawn from a list of four possible topics. EastBaySecularJews.org. mon Prayer. 193 Contractors Avenue, Liver- teams, kids’ petting zoo, vendors, demon- mas Boutique is looking for new vendors. Lawyers in the Library, obtain free Contestants must be citizens of, or legal, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- more. Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday strations. Clinic will be led by Susan Dockter, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tables rent for $55 legal information and referral. The program lawful permanent residents of the United more, has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. school provided. For information, contact Fr. limited space $175 for 6 hours of proactive one table and $80 for two (same vendor). is co-sponsored by the Alameda County States. For more information, contact either Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Ben Brown at 925/906-9561. horsemanship. Vendors & sponsors are No outside tables allowed. All proceeds from Bar Association. The third Tuesday of each Norman Houghton, [email protected], held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East still needed. Sponsors contact Pat Murray table rentals go to help the Lions club proj- month at the Pleasanton Library This 846-8725, or William Bergmann, bergman- and reading room are located at Third and Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 925-846-2673 or samzpam@sbcglobal. ects. The Bothwell Center for the Arts, 2466 program is free and open to all. Each person [email protected], 443-2330. Deadline is N Streets. The Reading Room, which is to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. net Vendors contact Barbara Hoffman 510- 8th Street, Livermore. Lunch and snacks will have a 15 to 20 minute free consultation Dec. 30, 2012. Additional information at open to the public, features books, CDs and 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 589-2572 or [email protected] are available and sold by the Livermore with a member of the Alameda County Bar www.legion.org/oratorical. magazines for sale. For information, call Unity of Tri-Valley Church, 9875 Dublin For more information and registration forms Lions Club. Joan @925-980-2628 email: Association.Appointments are by lottery. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open (925) 447-2946. Canyon Rd., Castro Valley. More room for visit: www.ReinsInMotion.com or www. [email protected] Register from 5:30 to 5:45 pm. Names will to new and established residents of the Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- all the new classes, small groups, new TriValleyTrailBlazers.com Akashic Therapy Workshop with Author be selected at 5:50 pm. You must be pres- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service children's and teen programs, and Sunday Livermore Lioness Club is hosting a Amanda Romania Sunday, September 23 ent when names are drawn. Appointments first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church services (at 10 a.m.). All are welcome. Rev. tea to residents interested in learning more from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Author of Akashic begin at 6:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. For on the second Wednesday of the month, provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Harriet Hawkins, minister. (925) 829-2733. about our great Service Organization that Therapy: Unlock the Secrets of Your Soul more information, call Merry Luskin, 931- Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night www.trivalleyunity.com Check out Unity of Tri focuses on Women and Children's issues. $30/person. Advance reservation required 3400, extension 7. family activities, and monthly adult socials. program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Valley on Facebook. The tea will be held on Sunday, Sept. 23 at as space is limited. Workshop will be held Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit call 447-6282. Little Brown Church, United Church 2PM. Please call Joan at 925-980-2628 for at Downtown Yoga, 220-B Division St, Ste Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 more information. B, Pleasanton. For more information, please of the month at 10 a.m. in the second Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Garden Tour Featuring Quilts of Linda visit http://www.amandaromania.com/ or floor conference room at Heritage Estates Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday more. Information, 447-8840. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Schmidt, Livermore Amador Valley Garden email [email protected] Retirement Community. The address is 900 of the month at 10 a.m. in the second Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Pathway Community Church, 6533 Club is offering a garden and quilt tour of 10 Home Energy Efficiency Workshop, E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. floor conference room at Heritage Estates S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship beautiful and unique gardens on Saturday, Learn how to get up to $4,000 in rebates Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Retirement Community. The address is 900 worship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 on a home energy efficiency upgrade on Lee Parlett 292-9280. E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (in- adult programs. Biblically based practical from 11:00 to 5:00 each day. The quilts are Saturday, September 29, 10:00 am to 11:30 Daughters of the American Revolu- Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or formal). For information, call 925-447-1246. messages, nondenominational. All are made by Linda Schmidt, master quilter. The am at the Dublin Library Community Room, tion (DAR), Josefa Higuera Livermore Lee Parlett 292-9280. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. $25.00 ticket will provide access for both 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. RSVP at Dublin Chapter, meets 9:30 a.m. first Saturday Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday org (925) 829-4793. days. Proceeds go the Livermore Amador Energy Workshop or call (510) 891-6528. of the month from September to May at Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military worship. Information 447-1950. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 Valley Garden Club to support various This event is free and open to all Alameda Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East support organization based in Livermore. Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship community service projects. Tickets may be County homeowners. Refreshments will be Ave., Livermore. DAR is a women's service S.A.M. has been in operation since January vices 10:30 a.m. 545 N. L Street Livermore. service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. purchased in advance and on the tour week- provided. organization. Members are descended from 2004. It is dedicated to the continued (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. Bible Basics Class, which explores the main end at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore. Alameda Creek Alliance, annual a patriot of the American Revolution and support of deployed troops. Preparation St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday Maps may be picked up at the Nursery on membership dinner, Fri., Sept. 28, 6 p.m. are dedicated to patriotism, preservation of of comfort packages takes place every North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services night. Call 371-6200 or email pmjrmuel- the weekend of the quilt show. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, Fremont. American history, and securing America's other week - all year long. Providing morale on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult [email protected] for more info. Dress a Girl Around the World Sew Presentation, Natural History of the Alameda future through education. Contact Pat at support for those deployed. All information Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Fest: Sat., Oct. 20 and Sat., Nov. 17, 2012, Creek Watershed," by Robin Grossinger of 447-8254 for more information. provided is confidential and is not shared school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. 9am – 3pm, St. Michael Hall, 300 block of the San Francisco Estuary Institute. Dinner NAMI (National Alliance on Mental for security purposes. To submit a name at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for Maple Street, Livermore. Please bring sewing from Our Cuban Kitchen, wine for sale by the Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and and address, inquire about donations or p.m. 449-3824. The Story 9:00 a.m. to 10:00a.m.. Worship machine and creative imagination to help glass or bottle. 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont. Support Group is a twice-a-month parent helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, United Christian Church, celebrating Service 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. sew over 200 dresses in a single day for girls 5:30 p.m. Tickets $55 per person. To order support group for parents with children to email [email protected] or call 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Bible and Brew, Members of the in developing countries. Also people needed go to PayPal and click on the donate button age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of hav- 925 443-7620 for more information and the at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday ommunity are invited to join in a heartfelt to setup, clean up, iron, snip, sort, fetch and to access www.alamedacreek.org. ing bipolar or other mood disorders. It meets calendar of events. morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program fellowship, Bible Study, and a good cup carry. Donations of colorful pillowcases and Las Positas College Community First and third Tuesdays of each month Community Resources for Indepen- on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The of coffee every Wednesday. St. Clare’s cotton fabrics appreciated. For more infor- Education, Beginning Conversational Ger- from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Pathways dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help community is welcome. United CC is an Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., mation, please contact Suzanne Slupesky: man, Thurs. 9/27 to 11/15 7:15- 9:15 PM. To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite people with disabilities and supports them Open and Affirming ministry. 449-6820 Pleasanton. Begins Wed., Sept. 26, 11:30 [email protected], 925-352-8447. For information or to register contact(925) #114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, to live independently and participate in their Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concannon a.m. to 1 p.m. Membership in St. Clare's is Afterschool Chinese club and class 424-1467 or register online at www. no registration required and is free. Suzi community for as long as they are willing Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday not required to attend. Contact, Lucky Elliott program in Livermore public school offered laspositascollege.edu/ communityed (course Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or by and able to do so. CRIL maintains an office school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 – 925-361-8858 by Royal Chinese Cultural Academy (RCCA) not for college credit) e-mail: [email protected] in Livermore to provide information and a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. Christian vocalist Lara Marriott, 7 p.m. weekdays, one day per week at Altamont German Classes at Livermore Adult Widowed Men and Women of Northern referrals and provide community education Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Sun- Saturday, Sept. 22 at Centerpointe Church, Creek, Arroyo Seco, and Smith Elemen- Education: Intermediate, Tue. 9/25 to 12/4 CA., Early bird dinner, Pleasanton, Sept. at senior centers and affordable housing day worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3410 Cornerstone Court. The concert will tary schools in Livermore. 3-4pm or Wed. 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Advanced, Wed. 9/26 to 26, 4:30 p.m. RSVP by Sept. 24 to Hilda, complexes to residents of Southern Alameda Sunday school or Bible study for all ages feature Marriott’s own compositions as 1:40pm-2:40pm. Goal is learning a foreign 12/5 7:00 to 9:00 PM. For information or to 398-8808. Mexican brunch in Pleasanton, County. The Tri-Valley office is located at at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. well as songs that the “Not Just on Sunday language in elementary school. (925) 265- register contact (925) 606-4722 or register Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by Sept. 27 to 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study Band” leads in worship on Sunday mornings. 8591, [email protected] or online at www.livermoreadulted.org Hilda, 398-8808. Annual picnic, Pleasanton, and can be reached by phone at (925) at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and Night of worship and music. The admission www.royalchineseacademy.org/ Soroptimist Pleasanton Dublin is Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m. RSVP to Ruby, 462-9636; 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by children's choir for kids. Child care during all is a can of food or dry goods to be donated Harvest Park Middle School Cheer accepting applicatoins for Soroptimist checks to Ruby by Oct. 2. e-mail at [email protected]. All events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. to the Alameda County Food Bank. For more Holiday Boutique on October 19. Vendors Awards. Applications are due by Dec. 2, 2nd annual Paws in the Park charity services are free. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas information, please see www.centerpointe- are being sought. The proceeds from this 2012. Violet Richardson Award: Availlable dog walk and animal festival is Sunday, The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. in Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following church.org or call 925-846-4436. event will benefit the cheer program, helping to young woman between the ages of September 23 from 11 am - 3 pm, and Livermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday, the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Community HU Chant is the theme to send the athletes to competitions this 14 & 17 who volunteer in the community registration for the walk is underway. Benefit Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire of a non-denominational prayer activity school year. Event, 6 to 9 pm. Harvest Park or School. Women’s Opportunity Award: for Valley Humane Society. The goal this Vidas Youth Ranch has been running La Scola at 447-9800. Saturday, September 22 at 10:00 AM. The Middle School Multipurpose Room - 4900 Since 1972, Soroptimist has been helping year is to raise $20,000 to support Valley Bingo for 16 years and is now working with Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Community HU Chant is held once a month Valley Ave., Pleasanton. There will be a raffle women reclaim their dreams through the Humane Society's pet rescue and community schools and teams. Call 925-606-7777 for Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended each 4th Saturday at The Heritage Estates, as well. For more information on securing Women’s Opportunity Awards program. This programs. Register yourself or form a "dog more information. with choir and band. Childcare offered for 2nd Floor Activity Room at 900 East Stanley your table and/or service, please contact program provides cash grants to women pack" and begin collecting pledges. infants through age 6 and children start Blvd, Livermore. For More Information Barrie Shaffer at [email protected] who are working to better their lives through www.valleyhumane.org RELIGION in the worship service. 10:40 a.m. (new contact http://eck-ca.org/ by computer. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring additional skills training and education. Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth time) contemporary worship led by a band. Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Club, Sat., Sept. 22, 35 mies from Shannon For more information or to complete an War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative Sunday school for children and middle- 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Sunday Center through assorted neighborhoods, application visit: www.si-pleasantondublin. the month, September 26, between 5 - 6 Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org worship at 9:00 and 10:30 am with meet 9 a.m., Dam Carhart, 828-8964. org. Please mail applications to: Soroptimist at the corners of First and Neal Streets. Service in the Sanctuary and children’s 925-846-4436 childcare and Sunday school at 10:30 am. Sun., Sept. 23, 30 miles, meet 10 a.m. at International Pleasanton Dublin; P.O. Box 51, Questions?? Call Cathe Norman at (925) program. For more information www.fpcl.us St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, minister. All Sycamore Park & Ride, Julie Hampton, 510- Pleasanton, CA 94566 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ or 925-447-2078. Florence Rd., Livermore. Sunday service at are welcome. www.lynnewood.org, 925 685-7103. Wed., Sept. 26, 30 miles loop Registration open for Community gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 10 a.m. For details please see our website 846-0221. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

McGrail Celebrates California Wine Month McGrail Vineyards and McGrail Vineyards and indulgences. Winery is celebrating Cali- Winery is participating in Executive chef, Tony fornia Wine Month along two winemaker dinners in Murray and Sous Chef Ash- with the Wine Institute. the month of September. ley Ullrich, put together Governor Jerry Brown, pro- One was held September a menu that includes Tas- claimed California Wine 18, 2012, when Livermore manian salmon, oysters & Month, for the eighth con- Valley Winemakers will pearls, pork belly, duck and secutive year to celebrate team together to showcase white bean cassoulet, and the state's rich wine history, the Valley's terroir with dessert. McGrail Vineyards abundant agricultural ef- creations from Blackhawk winemaker, Mark Clarin, forts, and lifestyle and eco- Grill. This 5 course meal explained that a special, not nomic impact of wine coun- will included wines from released, small lot Cabernet try. Wine regions across Wente Vineyards, Darcie from McGrail will be paired California are popping corks Kent, Steven Kent Winery, with one of the courses. this month to celebrate all McGrail Vineyards, and This special bottle is the that our great state has to Wood Family Vineyards. James Vincent Cabernet offer. On September 25, 2012, which is aged for 30 months McGrail and Double Barrel in new French oak and runs Wine Bar, in Livermore, $65/bottle. will pair for the second time, For reservations and tick- for an eclectic Winemaker ets, please contact Double Dinner. McGrail Vineyards Barrel Wine Bar at (925) Residents pose with their projects and ribbons. 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon 243-7463 or Kristin@dou- Reserve and Double Bar- blebarrelwinebar.com. rels cocoa rubbed pork belly pairing took home the top Seniors Honored for First honors at the Livermore Valley Taste of Terroir event Place Blue Ribbons at in July, 2012. The "Judges Best" winners were thrilled Alameda County Fair and excited to expand on their pairing for an entire The residents of Quail their fully restored”1917 evening of food and wine Garden in Livermore were Model T” to gave residents honored by the “Celebra- a ride in the car. The cel- tion” to recognized accom- ebration was followed by plishments at the 20121 an Old Fashioned Ice cream Alameda County Fair this social. Vikki Salinas took summer. photographs of the ladies in Twenty -four First Place the car and then presented Blue Ribbons were awarded them each with a framed to residents. The vintage memento. handkerchief craft that was For many of the residents entered was a labor of love this was a first time experi- for many. ence of entering the not only David and Miriam Cariveau are celebrating their 20th Honorary guest Don and the Alameda County Fair but Fances Hewitt of Livermore any fair. anniversary. They were wed on Sept. 12, 1992. The years and Vicki Salinas from En- have included seven children, family and many friends. Two residents celebrated hancing Your Home Photog- along with the festivities The celebration will consist of a big, but informal open raphy were on hand for the of the 100th celebration, as house on Sat., Sept. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 1857 Corte celebration. they themselves are 100 Cava in Livermore. For information about this open Frances and Don brought Years Old. house, please call Terry Sandie 925-785-9197 and/or Kelly Blanco 510-599-7705 who planning the celebration.