VOLUME XLVI, NUMBER 23 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009

Pleasanton Big Crowd Opposes Power Line Schools Look By Ron McNicoll "How many here don't want them Power Association (WAPA), of it early in May. As a result, the Ahead After A meeting about a proposed to go through the scenic Liver- which is a federal agency. May 27 was scheduled. TANC Measure G controversial power line route more Valley?" Virtually everyone Five of the TANC members, extended the public comment The Pleasanton Measure G through South Livermore wine in the room raised a hand. including the closest one to the period to July 30. The previous parcel tax was failing to receive country, past Ruby Hill in Pleas- The power lines would enable Valley, the City of Santa Clara, extended deadline was to May the necessary two-thirds vote anton, and through Sunol drew development of solar and wind will pay for the project, and use 30. Tuesday night. Only 60.3 per- 190 people, nearly all of whom power in three northern Califor- the power. TANC hopes to begin Several audience members cent votes were in favor of the indicated opposition to the pro- nia counties. The power would construction in 2011 or 2012 and said that the goal of the power measure, with 34 of 42 precincts posal. be distributed via 600 miles of finish by 2014 or 2015. The lines' lines to stimulate green power reporting. At one point at the May 27 transmission lines to five public capacity would be about 500 or production is matched up against The results were incomplete meeting in Livermore, an audi- power-operating cities, none of 600 megawatts. another aspect of green, the aes- at The Independent's deadline. ence speaker said that he doubted which are in the Valley. TANC officials said that with thetics of view-sheds, something There were 7,924 votes in favor that "anyone in the audience The project is being proposed a state requirement by 2020 to that is very important to rural and 5,209 opposed. If it were to Don't Miss It! cared about" the formalities of by the Transmission Association have 33 percent of the power dwellers and the wineries that finish in a defeat for Measure G, discussing the EIR and the fu- of Northern California (TANC), grid delivering green energy, it is populate South Livermore. the school district still has "an The Independent ture of green power from Lassen a joint powers agreement among important to build the project. Any adverse impact on aes- amazing community. The major- County. 15 public power agencies in Few people in the public had thetics in wine country and other ity of the individuals voted in now has a The audience member got northern California. It has a proj- heard about the proposal until places along the route would have favor of Measure G," said school right to the point, and asked, ect partner in the Western Area Tri-Valley Conservancy got wind second section. (See POWER, page 5) (See MEASURE G, page 4) Section II is filled with infor- mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are Pleasanton education features, as well as the arts and entertainment and bulletin board listings. To Study Stoneridge Extension The Pleasanton City Council voted in closed session to move forward with a supplemental environmental impact report for the Staples Ranch project. The supplemental report will compare the 2 and 4 lane al- ternatives for the extension of Stoneridge Drive. It will also update the biological survey for the property. The vote was unanimous to proceed with the new studies. On June 10, a case manage- ment session has been scheduled Celebrity spellers will take in Superior Court. to the stage during all four A number of environmental performances of the Broadway groups, as well as a coalition of show, "Spelling Bee." The Pleasanton residents, had filed a musical will be at the Bankhead suit in Alameda County Superior Court challenging the legality of Theater in Livermore this an Environmental Impact Re- weekend. For more details, portfor the development. The see page 4 in Section II. lawsuit argued that the final EIR for Staples was not legal because it failed to include an analysis Photo - Doug Jorgensen of the extension of Stoneridge People attending the NIF dedication were able to tour the facility. In the photo, they wait for a look at the target chamber. Drive. The suit was filed in March Speakers Spell following a 3 to 2 vote by the city council to approve extend- Out Dimensions NIF Touted as Tool to Deal with Variety of Issues ing Stoneridge Drive as part of the Staples Ranch project. Rep- Of Human Dedication ceremonies were size of three football fields. NIF and astrophysics. A large major- lar to that found in the sun. resentatives of Alameda County Trafficking held last Friday for the Lawrence will be able to create conditions ity of these experiments will be Lab Director George Miller had asked that the extension be By Ron McNicoll Livermore National Laboratory's and allow for a wide range of unclassified. stated, "The Laboratory has a part of the project. Girls from 11 to 17 years old National Ignition Facility (NIF), experiments never before pos- NIF's third mission is energy long history of solving some of The county owns the property fulfilling a dream that began 50 sible on earth. independence. NIF is scheduled the nation's greatest scientific on which the development is to are bought and sold in Oakland, years ago to begin ignition experiments in and in Thailand, among many In the realm of national se- challenges. From national se- be be built. It includes a 37-acre According to various speak- curity, NIF will serve as a key 2010 that will focus its lasers on curity and continuing terrorist places in the world. The Mission auto mall, a 45-acre continuing ers, data that will come out of component of the National Nu- a very tiny target filled with iso- threats to breakthroughs in ad- care community, 11 acres of re- Outreach club at Amador Valley the facility will contribute to clear Security Administration's topes of hydrogen in an effort to vanced medical technologies, this tail, and a community park that High School wants to be sure that national security, energy security, Stockpile Stewardship Program further the goal of fusion energy. laboratory has consistently made is proposed to include a Sharks people know about the practice, the economic health of the nation to ensure the safety and reliability To achieve the dream, first there dramatic scientific contributions Ice Center. so they can work toward ending and California, and provide a of the nation's nuclear deterrent must be ignition. The heat and that directly benefit the Ameri- Each of the projects would the scandal. stimulation for intellectual in- without the need for nuclear test- pressures created by NIF's lasers can people. Very shortly we will need specific approvals of their The club has been in existence novation. ing. NIF also offers the possibil- will force the hydrogen nuclei to engage in what many believe to site plans. None of the plans have for about a year. It wants to make NIF’s 192 giant lasers are ity of groundbreaking scientific collide and produce a controlled be this nation's greatest challenge been submitted for approval. a difference in the world, accord- housed in a ten-story building the discoveries in planetary science fusion reaction, or ignition, simi- (See NIF, page 3) ing to the students who formed the group. They settled on child prostitution as a topic they think should have more focus, so they Charter High School Seems invited two speakers to an infor- mal outdoor dinner at Amador Headed for OK from State on May 22. By Ron McNicoll state board of education, which One of the speakers was Ra- The Livermore Valley Charter will meet July 8 and 9. chel Gobel, a Livermore resident, School appears headed for ap- The creation of the high school who brought a movie titled proval of its application to create was denied by the Livermore Val- "SOLD" to the Amador multipur- a new high school in the city. ley Joint Unified School District pose room. It's one of those films The Advisory Commission board. The Alameda County that socially conscious groups on Charter Schools (ACCS), School Board also rejected it, make, and then bring around which is a division of the state on a 5-2 vote. The issue then to colleges, churches and other Department of Education, gave went to the ACCS, whose staff places to get people interested its approval in March. The mat- researched the three dis in their cause. Like most such ter goes for final approval to the (See CHARTER, page 4) movie makers, the SOLD Proj- ect would like to receive wider Focus on Biological Resources distribution. Gobel said that she became Conservation in East County involved more than a year ago The first of two community participate or become involved. in the production of the movie, meetings on the East Alameda The meeting will be held from along with Rachel Sparks, a Mid- County Conservation Strategy 7 to 9 p.m. in the Regional Meet- westerner whose father founded - “A Blueprint for Biological ing Room at Dublin City Hall, Golfer tees off on one of the scenic holes. Heartland Truly Moving Pic- Resources Conservation” will be 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. tures. The nonprofit has an annual held on June 11. The public will Attendees will learn how the film festival in Indianapolis. It learn the purpose and benefits of East Alameda County Conser- provides recognition to uplifting having a conservation strategy vation Strategy (EACCS) will Callippe Golf Course Ranked Among Best films that communicate heart-felt for biological resources in East facilitate regional conservation of Callippe Preserve Golf Course routing, conditioning, variety the nation out of more than 8,000 values. Alameda County. The presenta- special-status wildlife and plant in Pleasanton is on Golfweek and memorability of holes. The courses. This well-kept secret of Gobel met Sparks, and helped tion will include who is involved, species and streamline permit- Magazine’s list of the Best Mu- result is an average of scores, local golfers is now out of the bag create "SOLD," after she had what has been accomplished to ting for future development and nicipal Golf Courses in the na- which then dictates a course’s to the larger golf world,” accord- visited India and South Africa. date, and a summary of the work infrastructure projects. Currently, tion for 2008-2009. The list is overall ranking. ing to course General Manager She was studying sex traffick- to come. This is an opportunity project mitigation is completed compiled by a nationwide team “This is a very prestigious Mike Ash. ing as part of her master's thesis for the general public to comment on a case-by-case basis resulting of more than 475 evaluators honor for Callippe Preserve Golf This marks the first time that work in Intercultural Studies at on species and habitat conserva- in piecemeal conservation that is who rate the courses on the basis Course, to be considered one of the course has been included on Fuller Theological Seminary in tion planning issues and learn of 10 strict standards including the top 50 municipal courses in the elite list, which also boasts about future opportunities to (See CONSERVATION, page 6) Pasadena. (See GOLF, page 10) The two hit on the idea of the movie in order to illustrate the PETS OF THE WEEK sexual trafficking problem. It was Inside Say hello to Ben and Jerry, two sherbert-colored kittens filmed in Thailand, where "sex that are as sweet as ice cream. They spend their days tourism" is a part of the overall Art & Entertainment.....Section II Short Notes...... 6 playing, sleeping and eating. Like most sweet treats, two are tourism industry. It generates an always better than one! To visit with Ben and Jerry, come estimated 3 percent of total tour- Bulletin Board...... Section II Sports...... 7 to Valley Humane Society's Kitty City at 3670 Nevada Street ism revenue. Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9 in Pleasanton. Open Tues-Sat from 11AM to 5PM. Visit Estimates vary about how the web site www.valleyhumane.org or call 925-426-8656 many girls are in prostitution in Editorial...... 4 Thailand. Gobel said that she for info. Wiggle Waggle Dog Wash is June 6 from Noon to 4PM. Bring your pooch down to VHS for a run through the (See SPEAKERS, page 10) rinse cycle! PAGE 2 - The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 Top Honors in Science Competition For Area Students, Teacher

Two senior sweepstakes more than 1,200 projects (stu- the Year. winners of the 2009 Tri-Valley dents have the option of working This year, the California State Science & Engineering Fair in teams). Science Fair, geared for sixth- (TVSEF) sponsored by the Law- At the California State Sci- through eighth-grade students, rence Livermore National Labo- ence Fair, Carina Salcedo, an hosted 965 participants from ratory in March attended the Intel eighth-grade student from the 374 schools throughout the State, International Science and Engi- Livermore Valley Charter School who competed for awards total- neering Fair 2009 (Intel ISEF), in Livermore won third place in ing over $50,000. held May 10-15, in Reno. the applied mechanics and struc- Nadine Horner, TVSEF direc- In addition, two junior sweep- tures category for her project, tor said: "I am very proud of all stakes winners competed at the "Feeding My Flock." four students and am especially 58th annual California State Sumana Rallapalli, an eighth- happy about the well-deserved Science Fair held May 18-19, in grade student from Pleasan- recognition given to teacher Sue Los Angeles. ton Middle School, Pleasanton, Johnston. Sue personifies the Harikrishna Rallapalli, an won honorable mention in the level of passion that our science 11th grade student from Amador materials science category for teachers have in preparing their Valley High School, Pleasanton, her project, "Tribo-Light AM: students for the TVSEF." picked up multiple awards for his Continuous Triboluminescence The students that compete at Photo - Doug Jorgensen project entitled, "Fast Low-Cost and Radio Emission from a Safe, Rachel Nelson, with Rocky, acts as an ambassador for the Livermore Rodeo. our regional level are judged by Bisphenol-A (BPA) Detector." Portable, Low-Cost Generator." the best scientists in their fields His awards included: a tuition Sumana is the sister of Hari- from the Lawrence Livermore scholarship valued at $150,000 krishna Rallapalli who competed Lab and other science organiza- Rodeo Queen Title Fulfills Lifelong Dream from Drexel University; a special at the Intel Fair. tions in the Bay Area. When our award of $25,000 from Agilent Rachel Nelson is the 2009 is the offspring of Roo-Star, racing. In addition, Susan Johnston, a students go on to compete on Livermore Rodeo Queen. She considered a quarterhorse super Nelson doesn't just focus on Technologies; and a $1,000 cash teacher from the Livermore Val- a worldwide or state level they commented on her selection, horse. "I hope to do lots of reining riding and rodeo, she also likes award and third place in the phys- ley Charter School in Livermore, are well prepared for the chal- "I’m so unbelievably stoked to with him in the future," explained wakeboarding and snowboard- ics category. was selected as the California lenge." represent the “World’s Fastest Nelson. Some of that reining ing. She is a counselor each sum- Also competing at the Intel State Science Fair Teacher of Rodeo." could involve team roping ap- mer at camp for kids. On Sundays ISEF was Vicki Hsieh, a 12th The Livermore native had pearances with her mother. she can be found at Cedar Grove grade student from San Ramon's always dreamed of becoming the To prepare to manage her Church, or at a rodeo. She lives California High School who will rodeo queen. She recalls that at own barn, the 19-year-old is a with her family, four horses, and major in biochemistry at UC age 4 and 5 she rode in the annual business management student at six dogs. She has two brothers Berkeley in the fall. Livermore Rodeo Parade. "My Las Positas College. She plans to and a sister, none of them is in- The annual Intel ISEF, now bio read, future Rodeo Queen." transfer to Cal State East Bay to terested in riding. in its 60th year, is the world's Previous titles bestowed upon finish her degree. Nelson urges people to attend Nelson include Livermore Junior As the 2009 Rodeo Queen, the rodeo and see all the action. largest pre-college celebration Rodeo Queen and Rowell Ranch Nelson travels the state and at- "We have an absolutely awesome of science. Students compete Rodeo Queen. tends local events to advertise the Rodeo. Put Saturday June 13th for scholarships, tuition grants, To become queen, a contestant Livermore Rodeo and promote and Sunday June 14th on your internships, scientific field trips, undergoes a rigorous competi- the sport of rodeo. She has trav- calendar Livermore Rodeo is an and the grand prize - a $50,000 tion that includes a written test, eled from Bakersfield to Redding event you won’t want to miss." college scholarship. This year's a speech, personal interview and already and will be on the rode event drew more than 1,500 riding pattern. The test requires this summer. She says of rodeo, students from 56 countries with knowledge of horses, rodeo, "It's a great sport. It teaches both history of the local event and in- young and old important mor- formation about the Stockmen's als and values; that you need to Career amd Resume Workshop Set Rodeo Association board of di- work hard for what you want to rectors. "It takes a lot of work and accomplish." A Career & Resume Workshop will be held June 6 in Pleasan- preparation," Nelson explained. Her favorite rodeo event is ton. She has been riding for many bull riding. She said she did catch Volunteers, including human resources professionals, will be years. "Every chance I get, I'm one episode of Dancing with on hand at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church in Pleasanton from 8 a.m. in the saddle," Nelson says. Her the Stars in which bull rider Ty to noon to help people: Write or polish a resume, Sell themselves favorite horse is named Rocky. Murray competed. "His efforts - Interview Skills & Your Personal ‘Elevator Pitch’, ost a Resume He is a roan quarterhorse. Nelson encouraged more people to watch & Network On-Line, Search On-Line Job Sites & Fill Out Applica- will be riding him at the 2009 the sport," said Nelson. tions, Apply for Assistance - Help Completing Forms for Unemploy- Livermore Rodeo. Over the years she has com- ment, AFDC, WIC, etc, and more. Nelson is currently training peted in Junior Rodeos, barrel The services will be provided free of charge. Those who are able two young horses. She hopes one races, Gymkhanas, and was a are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food to share. Food day to own her own and manage member of FFA and 4-H. She will be available for those who need help feeding their families now, her own barn where she can train likes best to compete in barrel and extras will go to the food pantry in Livermore. horses. One of the young horses The church is located at 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. For The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 - PAGE 3 Police to Crackdown On Commercial NIF generation. NIF will spin off dis- (continued from page one) the groundwork for NIF. for science at the Department of It's no small coincidence that Vehicle Violations Ed Moses, who heads the Energy, said, "NIF would boldly coveries no one has thought of." you've elected me seven times," The Livermore Police Depart- thus far, one that confronts not NIF program, said, "The day expand technical limits of sci- Lofgren continued, "I know she quipped. ment has identified commercial only the nation but all of mankind is a celebration of the fantastic ence while providing energy and fusion exist. The question is "At one point this project vehicle violations as one of the -- energy independence. I have community of communities that nuclear security. Researchers will whether we can produce it here almost didn't happen. We made key traffic issues affecting traffic no doubt that as in the past, this understood what grand chal- be able to understand the prop- on earth. Ignition will be a game adjustments and made it happen. safety in the community. While laboratory will again rise to the lenges were and were willing to erties of matter under extreme changer. It will help to solve It will be a tool unlike anything commercial vehicle enforcement occasion and put forth a solution take them on to make great things conditions that they have not economic, energy and climate the world has even seen. It will occurs all year long, the depart- that exceeds expectations," happen. We are taking on one of been able to do in the laboratory. problems. When we achieve take consistent funding. I am ment will increase the focus on California Sen. Dianne Fein- the grand challenges in trying to It will be the centerpiece of new ignition, all that's left will be the proud to have stood with you stein and local Congressional bring the sun to earth, so we can research efforts in high energy engineering." and for you." these violations and public edu- Governor Arnold Schwar- cation pertaining to commercial Reps. Ellen Tauscher (Liver- use it. I think we can." density science." Feinstein stated, "Just as Sili- more), Jerry McNerney (Pleasan- He said 3000 separate entities Koonin continued, "The pres- zenegger stated, “This laser con Valley is part of the great vehicle operations during the ton), Zoe Lofgren (San Jose) and worked on NIF, ranging from ent energy situation makes the system is an incredible success genius of California, the labora- month of June. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger large corporations to small busi- possibilities of NIF more tanta- not just for California, but for tories are part of the great genius Common commercial ve- were among the special guests nesses with special expertise. lizing. Addressing ignition is a our country and our world. NIF of UC. The state's strength rests hicle violations include driving at the ceremony. They were Forty nine of the 50 states are crucial milestone. It is not guar- has the potential to revolutionize in this kind of innovation. There off the truck routes, bypassing joined by UC President Mark Yu- represented. "It has taken an anteed. However, the design of our energy system – teaching us is the ability to take a mission 12 the California Highway Patrol dof, LLNS Board of Governors incredibly unique collection and NIF is a cause for optimism." a new way to harness the energy years in the making and transfer inspection scales, transporting Chairman Norm Pattiz, DOE collaboration of talent not found McNerney said the real heroes of the sun to power our cars and it into something that could be uncovered loads of rubbish or Undersecretary of Science Steve anywhere else on earth." He of the day were the scientists, homes. California was the home record breaking and help with the rock and transporting overweight Koonin and NNSA Administrator stated, "I have unbridled belief engineers, technicians and ad- of the first working laser, so it is problem of global warming. The loads. Officers who are specially Tom D’Agostino. that we will be able to do every- ministrators who have worked no surprise that the Golden State possibility that fusion-fission can trained to identify commercial Inside the Lab, the completion thing we promised." tirelessly to achieve the dream. has now produced the world’s be used to create carbon free en- vehicle violations will be con- of NIF was celebrated with ac- Representing UC at the cer- He called it an effort on the scope largest and most powerful one.” ergy is a unique, unique concept. ducting mobile enforcements colades and hope for the future. emony was UC President Mark of what sent Apollo missions to California’s economy will That is our dream. That is our throughout the month. In ad- Outside the Lab gates, Tri-Valley Yudolf. He saw NIF as providing the moon. He added there is both continue to benefit from the in- quest. I really think the state is dition, a multi-agency truck CAREs representatives ques- greater opportunities for students, high risk and high reward with vestments in NIF, he added. The facing a 'holy cow' game changer. inspection check point will be tioned the value of NIF. Marylia staff and post-docs to participate the potential to change how we laser system supports 1,000 high- There is the potential to change conducted. Kelley, executive director of in non-classified experiments. produce and use energy. "I hope tech science and technology jobs the world as we know it today. The Department will provide Tri-Valley CAREs said there are They will be able to take part in it will inspire a new generation in California and products from We are foolish if we don't take weapons applications, plutonium many of the first experiments. of students to strive to conduct more than 800 California vendors advantage of your talent to get in-house training to increase have been purchased to build it. officers’ awareness of com- use, technical problems and other Tom D'Agostino, head of research that will benefit all of there. I hope it really works." key facts that the Lab is not talk- the National Nuclear Security mankind." By next year, NIF will have spent All 192 beams have been fired mercial vehicle violations. The ing about. There are a myriad of Administration (NNSA), which Lofgren noted it had been a more than $2 billion in the state, successfully at the same time. Department will also be provid- still-unresolved technical prob- oversees the Lab, called it, "A 12 year journey from the ground- putting money into our economy Jeff Atherton, program direc- ing information to the public lem that make NIF "ignition" great day for science and national breaking to the dedication of NIF. when we need it most. tor for target experiment sys- about truck routes, sharing the dubious at best. security. I anticipate many new She and others have had to res- Tauscher, who has repre- tems, said how quickly research road with large trucks and other Several speakers at the dedica- discoveries and opportunities." cue funding year after year. She sented the 10th Congressional proceeds would be dictated by commercial vehicle related is- tion ceremonies commented that D'Agostino added, "We are on pointed out that just building NIF District during the construction funding. "If it is funded aggres- sues. Local businesses who have it was fitting that NIF is located the cusp of ignition. Something has provided new technologies in of NIF, is leaving to become un- sively, I expect within ten years, demonstrated safe and legal op- in California. The laser was in- that has the potential to change the field of optics and glass mak- der secretary of state for missile we could build a prototype power eration of commercial vehicles vented in the state. John Nuckolls the world." ing. "It reminds me of the space defense. "I tell people I represent plant," Atherton said. will be recognized. conducted fusion work that laid Steve Koonin, under secretary program. NIF is exciting a new the smartest people in the world. PAGE 4 - The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 Initiatives Would Bring Change to Retirees Two initiatives now being 8 to qualify for the ballot. be needed to put their eventual avoid threatened court challenges EDITORIAL circulated could change the fi- Whether changing the com- pensions on a firm footing, some based on discrimination. nancial landscape for California position of the governing board including union leadership have To qualify for the ballot, the A Good Deal retirees – one subtly, the other is likely to strengthen or weaken generally objected to what they initiative has to have 433,971 In 1984 environmentalists and the citizenry at large dramatically. The question of the retirement plan is a matter see as an effective cut in take- signatures by October 15. waged a ferocious year-long struggle to stop a proposed the moment is whether they will of debate. Aside from valuing home pay. An initiative that McCauley basalt mine on Apperson Ridge. gather enough signatures to be- its constitutional independence, The second initiative is far submitted last Fall was stronger Apperson Ridge is a landmark, the centerpiece among come ballot measures. the University proudly points to more dramatic. It seeks to add to and simpler. It aimed to amend several peaks just south of San Antonio Reservoir in Sunol. One of the measures is a pro- a retirement fund that has been the taxes paid by all California the state constitution to authorize The viewshed -- readily visible from Vallecitos Road -- is posed constitutional amendment so successfully managed that retirees who make more than local and state governments to that would affect exclusively neither employees nor the state $40,000 from pensions, social slash existing public pension stunning. University of California retirees. has had to make contributions security and the calculated value payments if needed to afford es- The original quarry plan called for removing the top It would create a board with since 1990. of their health plans. It adds a sential public services like police, third of the ridge and unleashing an all-day stream of wide membership -- legislators, This has been a luxury for UC one-time tax on Californians who fire, public health and education. trucks carrying the mined material to construction sites a union member, faculty, a retiree employees who literally were retire outside the state if they That initiative, if successful, throughout the region. -- to oversee UC retirement plan building a sound retirement pro- make more than $50,000 by the appeared to some to be headed The quarry was approved, but it was a compromise, operations. Until now, the retire- gram without having to pay for same calculation. for legal trouble as violating ment plan has been the sole re- with strong mitigations. Foremost among them, Oliver de it. The long period of financial The measure was authored by contract provisions of the U.S. sponsibility of the UC Regents. security has come to an end with Southern California accountant constitution. So he submitted Silva, Inc., the company that holds the mining permit, was The initiative was submitted the declining economy, however. Paul McCauley, whose primary the tax increase initiative in its required to fund projects to restore to the area wildlife such by leaders of the University of The pension fund has slipped aim was to reduce the burden of place, reasoning that state tax as tule elk and peregrine falcons. California branch of the Ameri- below full funding, and to pre- public employee pensions on the codes are rarely overturned in After the approval of the mining permit, de Silva let it can Federation of State, County vent further decay the University public. He considers public em- court. However, he still thinks the sit, unable to meet the start-up costs. As the years rolled and Municipal Employees, which has sought to restore employee ployees a “privileged class” who constitutional amendment would by, no quarry materialized. Though no mining was taking is generally critical of UC man- contributions as well as its own. are “riding roughshod over tax- be a good idea. agement. The initiative must Although many employees un- payers.” He expanded the taxed place, de Silva uncomplainingly put up funds for the wildlife have 694,354 signatures by June derstand that contributions will group to all retirees in order to projects. Peregrine falcons returned to Sunol thanks in part to de Silva's contributions. It now appears that a quarry on Apperson Ridge won't occur for at least another 20 years. De Silva and two East UC Strongly Opposed to Bill to End Autonomy Bay conservation organizations have joined in an agreement The University of California lors at Davis and San Francisco The university acknowledges the University has an argument that commits de Silva to deferring the mining until the has reacted strongly to a bill that campuses. challenges, but sees many of when it claims that it needs to pay proposes to end its autonomy “At a time when the Univer- them as coming from the state adequate salaries to recruit the nearby existing Sunol Valley quarry is depleted or until under the state constitution. sity has raised student fees and is legislature’s refusal to fund its best and brightest. It is already year 2030, whichever comes later. The bill was introduced in the considering cutting the pay of its needs. handicapped by limited financial De Silva will run the existing quarry, which will serve Assembly and Senate last week. lowest-paid workers, it is simply “Our appropriation from Sac- resources. For example, the new as the processing site for Apperson Ridge if and when that If approved by a two-thirds vote wrong to be giving the two new ramento, which covers the core chancellor at UC San Francisco, mining begins. A conveyer system will be installed as a of members of the Assembly and chancellors more gold-plated costs of educating 225,000 stu- whose $450,000 base salary quieter alternative to a truck haul road. Senate, it would then lead to a benefits," said Brian Nestande, a dents, has fallen from $3.3 billion was criticized by Yee and other The agreement requires replacement of habitat at ratios statewide referendum that can be Republican assemblyman from in fiscal 2007-08 to $2.5 billion, state legislators, was making passed by a simple majority. Palm Desert and one of the co- as is now proposed for fiscal $726,000 in her previous job as of 3-1 and 4-1, with minimum parcels of 600 acres. In The University has been au- sponsors. "If students have to 2009-10. In the last 20 years, manager of product development addition, de Silva will contribute some $3 million toward tonomous since a second consti- tighten their belts, then every- state spending per student has at Genentech. Beyond the salary, the Alameda Creek steelhead trout restoration. tutional convention designated one in the UC system must also dropped by 40 percent. she had $1.3 million in incentive The steelhead project is the work of the Alameda Creek it a public trust in 1879. Con- tighten theirs." It’s true that student costs compensation at Genentech plus Alliance, which is one of the parties to the agreement. stitutional delegates had plenty Criticism is nothing new to the are rising, but that’s largely the stock options. Also involved is the Center for Biological Diversity, of criticism for the University, University, which prides itself on state’s fault, the University con- The new chancellor at UC but they voted for its indepen- being open to debate and dissent, tends. The cost of UC-provided Davis, whose $400,000 base sal- whose conservation director, Peter Galvin, remarked, dence because they mistrusted but a threat to its autonomy is an- education has risen only about ary was similarly criticized, was "This agreement is a good deal for wildlife and a boon for the legislature even more. “The other matter entirely. In response one percent over the past five raised above her previous wage conservation and restoration projects in the area for the university shall be entirely free to the legislation, the University years, but declining support from as vice chancellor at University next half century." of all political or sectarian in- fired back aggressively. the state “has made it necessary of Illinois. Good deal, indeed. De Silva and the conservationists fluence,” the constitution read. It called the measure “absurd” to slash budgets, freeze salaries, The coming months will are lifting the "win-win" concept to a new level. Today, the UC Board of Regents and a “non-starter.” It pointed reduce staffs and raise fees,” tell whether two-thirds of the makes policy and is responsible out that people everywhere have with an increasing proportion of state legislators agree that the for daily operations, although the come to mock California as badly educational costs borne by the University should lose its au- legislature influences it through governed because of the “$25 bil- students themselves. tonomy over these salaries and the power of the purse. This is in lion hole in the state budget and UC went on to note that the other administrative and financial contrast to most other public uni- the political paralysis that chroni- state’s inadequate support for criticisms. versities, which legislatures can cally plagues Sacramento.” education extends to K-12. “Con- One Regent and elected state control directly through statute The University, by contrast, sider what state control has meant official, Lieutenant Governor CHARTER and regulation. “has managed its resources pru- for California 's once world class, John Garamendi, sides with the (continued from page one) The latest legislative effort dently in a tough environment. but now declining, K-12 public University. “I think it’s a mis- puted issues, and recommend- school, which is operated by to take more direct control was It has been able to preserve its education effort,” it said. “As take,” he said of the legislation. ed approval to the commission, the Livermore Charter Learning prompted by UC’s "arrogance world class status -- a thrum- Arne Duncan, secretary of the “UC has been an extraordinary which passed it unanimously. Corp., would acquire its own and autocratic attitude,” accord- ming engine of educational op- U.S. Department of Education, and very successful system for Next, the high school appli- site. ing to Leland Yee, a Democratic portunity, scientific advance and observed during a recent visit, 150 years. Don’t change that.” cation will go to the state board The high school would not state senator from San Fran- economic stimulus.” ‘Honestly, I think California has He does not shy from criticizing of education, which provides open until the fall of 2010. There cisco who is frequently critical It pointed out that UC has lost its way, and I think the long- UC, but he believes that the right staff for the ACCS. Approval is would be only a freshman class of the University. In particular, a AA1/AA credit rating while term consequences of that are route to oversight is hearings and expected there, because of the at that time. Formal name of the Lee and legislative co-sponsors “the state budget has fallen off very troubling.’" investigations, not a change to the ACCS vote. school is the Livermore Val- criticized recent salaries of more a cliff.” Beyond these general points, constitution. Bill Batchelor, president of ley Charter Preparatory High than $400,000 for the chancel- the charter school board, said School. that the ACCS staff accepted Another objection to the high the school's explanations of the school was its alleged lack of Pleasanton Schools Make Lose $1.2 Million More to State three issues. One was the failure diversity in the student popula- By Ron McNicoll balanced budet in 2009-10. It's styluses for writing at school, as Dean, Sibylle Douglas, Kathleen to disclose a specific site. tion of the charter elementary Things got a little worse possible to balance it. However, the children in "Little House on Hachman, Eric Hoff, and Ken- The charter school had been school. Batchelor said that the when it comes to school revenue. the effort would come from $8.1 the Prairie" did. It would save neth Jones. negotiating for a site near Robert- school does have diversity, with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger million in one-time money. That money. Also retiring are Susan Lyon, son Park. However, it didn't look its most diverse class being kin- announced his plan to make up would leave the district in a Also, skipping the watering Barbara Manson, Bob Moore- like a financial agreement could dergarten, at 30 percent of total for $3 billion more in revenue desparate spot in the following of play fields would kill the field, Bill Radulovich, Paul be reached. Also, neighbors pro- student population. shortfall in the coming year's year, said Casey. As a result, the grass. Then it wouldn't have Rinetti, Gayle Staehle, Viv- tested the use in a neighborhood Finances were the final objec- budget. district may have to make more to be mowed, a savings in two ian Straight, Anne Warner, and with relatively little access, with- tion. The school would start in the The governor on May 29 cuts in next year's budget in order categories there. Further, since Sherry Williams. out having to travel past homes. red. That's normal for any school proposed cuts in education fund- to have enough to meet the chal- many older folks didn't have air VALEDICTORIANS, HAU- The charter school board gave in the fall, said Batchelor. The ing that will drop another $1.2 lenge in the following year. conditioning in their schools, that GEN WINNERS FETED up on that site, and will be satis- state sends its money after school million from the revenue that In any case, it's likely there could be shut off. In the winter, The board also honored vale- fied that the school district will starts. Meanwhile, schools use the Pleasanton school district will be more staff cuts, said the temperature could be set at dictorians and salutatorians. find a home for it at either Grana- a Title V implementation grant normally would have expected. Casey. There is still an oppor- 65 degrees, and kids could wear They are Seunguk (Uggie) Lee, da or Livermore high schools in to cover expenses. "The ACCS The cut wasn't quite as bad tunity to cut more teachers and sweaters. valedictorian, and Michael Chen, the short term. Under state law, doesn't see it as a problem," said as the district's earlier estimate support staff early this month. An Trustee Jim Ott, who teaches salutatorian, from Amador Valley the district must offer its facilities Batchelor. concerning what would happen, administrative judge extended the English literature part-time at Las High School. to the charter school. said assistant superintendent normal May 15 layoff deadline to Positas College, told Piderit that From Foothill High school, In the long term, the charter Luz Cazares. At that time, about early June, after the fate of the her suggestions reminded him of the valedictorians are Swetha $2.1 million in cuts were in the Measure G parcel tax is known. Jonathan Swift's brand of satire. Akella, Asher Bantock, Jonathan district's crystal ball. However, The vote was held June 2. Piderit said that she didn't Hwang, and Jenny Mei. Special Ceremonies that was an approximate esti- Also, if the state's 2009-10 intend to be facetious. She said The annual Juanita Haugen mate, based on what was known budget is passed before Aug. 15, that it's just good to brainstorm, Civic Engagement Award win- To Honor Moorefield or estimated then. that might serve as a deadline and not reject any ideas right out ners were also feted at the meet- On Saturday, June 6, Foothill field's leadership, the Foothill Board president Chris Grant for more layoffs. State law is of the box. ing. The award is named after the High School, the Pleasanton Marching Band has appeared put the $2.1 million into his believed to make that possible. Trustee Valerie Arkin noted late trustee Juanita Haugen, who projection of a net loss in rev- However, it has not been tested that parents already pay for their served on the board for nearly Unified School District, and the in the Pasadena Tournament of enue of $18.7 million annually children's paper and other such community of Pleasanton will Roses parade five times, played in court, said Casey. 30 years. She worked hard with for every future year in which Trustees expressed hope at materials. However, she backed former trustee Kris Weaver to honor Foothill band teacher in Super Bowl XIX, and set a the state economy remains poor, the idea of brainstorming, and put the community of character Bob Moorefield who is retir- world's record by performing the board meeting May 16 that which may be the next three or Measure G would pass, so that encouraged residents to come program into the schools. ing after 41 years of teaching, 36 from Paris to London for 5 hours, four years. core items such as class size to the board with ideas "outside The awards go to students of those at Foothill. The event 21 minutes, aboard the Euro Star Grant made the estimate at the reduction, counselors, reading the box." who step up and distinguish will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Express on the first day of the board's meeting May 26. Now specialists and other things could RETIREES HONORED themselves in community service school's football stadium and will Chunnel crossing. The Jazz En- that the governor has spoken, be saved. More than 120 full time The board also honored the and service to school. include an alumni performance semble has played in Europe and that $18.7 million estimate can equivalents could be saved out of district's retirees, whom Casey This year the winners are Kel- of Stars and Stripes Forever, at the Monterey Jazz Festival. go down to about $17.5 million, the 243 that the board authorized called the Class of 2009, as they ley Dillard, Hart Middle School; with musicians and colorguard Foothill High School is lo- Cazares told the Independent. several months ago. lined up for a group picture with Tiffany Chung, Harvest Park; from all eras joining together. cated at 4375 Foothill Road in That's not much of a silver One audience member offered the board. They included teach- Alex and Katie Sborov, Pleas- Hundreds of former students, Pleasanton, 925-461-6600. In- lining for a picture in which trust- the board some ideas about sav- ers, administrators, and support anton Middle School; Shelby friends, and families are expected formation about the retirement ees were told by Superintendent ing money. Sandra Piderit said staff. Margolin, Amador Valley High to attend. event is available at event.pingg. John Casey that the district might that the district could look into Retirees this year are Eileen School; Kristen Leite and Shana "Moorf" (as he is known by com/Moorf. have to give up its practice of a having students bring slates and Albrigo, Ronald Blanton, Janet Cloonan, Foothill High School; his students) started a band at Blom, Deborah Campson, Janice and Jonathan Young, Village Foothill High when it opened Castagnini, Gail Crawford, Janna High School. in 1972. The band numbered 17 students and gave just one LARPD to Look at 'Out of the Box' Changes The Livermore Area Recre- local agencies in finding an ideal erty tax could be lowered and a MEASURE G performance during the year, but (continued from page one) with a lot of recruitment, there ation and Park District is making alignment where they could share parcel tax implemented to make board president Chris Grant. local-control offset to the declin- plans to conduct a study that will duties. As an example, Kamena up the difference. "It would be a ing support for education in the were 56 members the following consider future changes in how pointed out that the school dis- Grant said the district has year. The band program and the tremendous benefit to the district "some difficult decisions ahead. state's budget crisis. the district operates. trict, city and park district all if we could find a way to keep the We have great schools and The tax would have cost every number of students participating The board directed staff last have maintenance folks. "It is money here." has continued to grow, and the are starting from a position of parcel owner $233 for each of the week to begin research into find- one of our core functions. A Kamena estimated the study strength. We are one of the top four years. The board is free to program now includes marching, ing expertise to look at poten- consultant may determine that would cost the district between symphonic and concert bands, 10 performing districts in the seek a parcel tax again, at what- tial changes that could involve putting LARPD in charge of $15,000 and $20,000. He said state." ever amount it might determine. wind ensemble, two jazz bands, the city and the school district. maintenance for all three agen- that he had tentative approval percussion, color guard, and Asked whether the board The Pleasanton parcel tax General Manager Tim Barry cies could create efficiencies that from the city to pay a similar might go for another measure in would have allowed the district choir classes, with about 400 declared, "I really like the idea would benefit all." amount to join the study. students enrolled in the various November, Grand said, "We will to hire back some 123 full-time of a study." The second goal would be to The school district and possi- listen to all parents, community equivalents (FTEs) out of 243 programs. Director Scott Kamena first look at the tax codes to determine bly East Bay Regional Park Dis- leaders and teachers and students. who were laid off. Thousands of trophies are on raised the issue at a previous if there were ways in which the trict would also be approached If the community indicates a The board told the public the display in the band room and meeting. Last week, he said he district could increase its tax to see if they were interested in desire to work hard, and bring money would be used to protect around the school. Under Moore- had two major goals. revenues without increasing the participating. back programs, there could be key elements of quality educa- The first is to involve other tax burden on residents. Cur- Director Beth Wilson stated, another (measure). I can't imag- tion. They include retention of rently, the district should receive "It is worth looking at." Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala ine this community will settle for class size reduction at a 20-to-1 about $14 million in property Director David Furst agreed. ratio, keep reading and math Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell tax revenues paid specifically by schools that are not outstanding," Editor: Janet Armantrout "There are some good ideas. I support programs, and retain a (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) residents to LARPD. However, said Grant. Sales Manager: Jessica Scherer like the fact that it is thinking out The measure was put on the full complement of counselors, The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 the state takes $7 million of that of the box and we are not looking keep elementary school music (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) money. Kamena said a parcel ballot with the intention of rais- The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. at doing things the way they have ing $4.5 million annually in each programs, and other programs. Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling tax is one idea. The core prop- (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours. • Fax: (925) 447-0212 E-MAIL: [email protected] always been done." of four years. It was intended as a The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 - PAGE 5 POWER (continued from page one) an undesirable economic impact, Valley's many open space policies Elected officials spoke up at the recorders' office and the county It includes, but is not limited to, to look at the greater impact of said many of the more than 30 were created after deep and wide- meeting. Livermore vice mayor administrator's office near the end visual impacts, sensitive species the project on society, not just people who spoke before a panel of ranging deliberations. John Marchand said that the South of February. Receipts came back habitat, health impacts, and the Livermore." He suggested there four TANC representatives. TANC Also in county government, Livermore plan was adopted in from the offices of all of the par- socio-economic impact of the might be an economic benefit to was a co-sponsor of the meeting county community Development 1993 "to restore the heritage of ties involved, apparently signed by potential degradation of the wine the district if the power lines were with the Tri-Valley Conservancy Agency director Chris Bazar told our wine area." There should be secretaries in the offices. country, which we share in part to go through the parks. (TVC). the audience he has sent a 14-page a different alignment, or it should The notices told about the with Livermore." David Furst urged the board to The conservancy is extremely letter to TANC raising many issues go underground. He said he doesn't 12 scoping meetings to be held OTHER ACTION ON TANC vote "yes" on a letter to express concerned, because the proposed they should consider, because the oppose the line itself, but the way in the Central Valley and Santa The Livermore Area Recreation its opposition to the plan as cur- pathway cuts through 55 proper- county has policies that bear on the it is proposed would degrade the Clara. None was scheduled in the and Park District Board of Direc- rently written and requesting ties on which it holds easements TANC proposal. area. Valley. tors postponed a vote on a letter consideration of different options for ranching, farming, endangered Chief among them were a Livermore councilmember Jeff Bazar, the county development in opposition of the TANC project for routing. species and open space. policy that calls for no growth- Williams added that it's important director, told the Independent that after director Scott Kamena said Beth Wilson wanted a stronger Earl Ault, owner of Cedar inducing infrastructure to be built for the EIR to include a study of the his department was aware of the he would not vote for the letter as letter. She stepped back from Mountain Winery, said that the ef- in east county. economic impact on Livermore. project, and someone from his written. There were only three di- that request, suggesting the letter fect on him personally is not as im- "The proposed project certainly "Agriculture is an important part department did go to a meeting. rectors in attendance at last week's be sent as written, then have the portant as what his customers think appears to be in excess of that of our economy." He also pointed However, he said that the "scoping session. A unanimous vote would board hold discussions on potential of how the power lines look. needed for any permissible devel- out, "It is common to see towers process" is "very early in the life have been required to approve the further action. Carl Lisle, of Deer Ridge Vine- opment in Alameda County, and that are not used" in the area. of a project." Bazar said that it was letter. yard, said the power-line pathway in fact, designed to permit growth East Bay Regional Park District up to TANC to let the public know Kamena said, "It is important would put a tower 1000 feet from in jurisdictions well outside the (EBRPD) director Ayn Wieskamp about the project. his front door. "We want to know if county boundaries, both in the of Livermore said that the proposed Despite the county administra- this diminishes property values. If energy industry and in the general lines would go through her entire tor's office being notified, and the you can't answer that, you will be building industry." ward, from Livermore over to county planners knowing enough in litigation forever," he said. Bazar added that the lines could Fremont. It would cross through to go to a scoping meeting in Bill Roth said that he is not near also have growth-inducing effects Brushy Peak, Sunol Regional March or April, Haggerty's office the proposed path, but it would af- inside the county. "On this basis, Wilderness, and the Ohlone and didn't hear about the project until fect him economically. "Livermore the project would be unavoidably Mission Peak parks. after talking to someone early in spent money to enrich downtown. inconsistent with this policy," "We do not want to see lines. May. That person had heard about I've lost 50 percent of my home wrote Bazar. I've lived here since 1962. We it from TVC executive director value because of housing prices Another issue TANC must ad- invested in solar energy (at her Sharon Burnham, said Gray. (going down). With this, I will lose dress is the county's open space home) last year. Don't hurt my In Livermore, city manager more," he said. Roth suggested go- preservation policy, including park and don't hurt my city," said Linda Barton was away and not ing farther south, through the hills protection of "sensitive viewshed Wieskamp. available for comment. Associ- beyond wine country. and preservation of biological Several other speakers men- ate planner Christine Rodriguez Tom Murphy, environmental resources." tioned solar as the way to go for said that the planning department consultant for TANC, responded to The lines would also be in the the TANC cities, rather than a wasn't aware of the powerlines, Roth that his study will be looking scenic corridors of virtually all of power line. until "around the first week in at a southerly route, "or somewhere the major roads in east County, Livermore planner Steve Ri- May," after being notified by the else that is not in the Livermore including Interstate 580 and High- ley said that Livermore wants city manager's office. Valley." He said, "It's unusual," but way 84. to be a destination point. We are In Pleasanton, director of Com- the alternative route will be sent Another county policy calls concerned about the project. "We munity Development Brian Dolan out for public review before a draft for undergrounding of power lines believe there will be significant said his department was "notified EIR is returned to TANC. wherever feasible. environmental impacts," he said. a couple of months ago." A planner The circulation of the draft EIR At the meeting, one of the The city will be writing a letter to attended a scoping session meeting will be the only other time that TANC representatives, John For- TANC about it. in Santa Clara. A planner also went the public will have a chance to man said that the project propo- Speakers also criticized TANC to a small meeting on May 20 set comment. nents are looking at underground- for poor notice about the project. up by TVC, which led to the May Showing a willingness to co- ing "pieces of it." However, it's They didn't hear about it until the 27 meeting. operate with residents' concerns difficult to underground heavy first comment period extension. Dolan will draft a letter on about potential taking of right- power lines, because they need One Sunol resident said a neigh- the EIR scoping, with "some of of-way land, TANC operations special cooling to avoid serious bor told him about it, because he the same concerns as the county, manager Patrick Mealoy answered heat build-up, he said. has property at the northern end Livermore and the conservancy. an audience question by saying that One audience member said that of the line. TANC has the power of eminent 250 kilovolt lines have been built One person accused TANC of domain, "However, we'd like to to San Francisco over 20 miles. wanting to sneak the project past negotiate." Forman said that the idea will be the public. Several audience members studied, but added that the biggest However, the record shows said that the proposal was using lines planned, at 500 kilovolts, something different. Janet Thom- obsolete technology. Consolidat- must be cooled by gas. This hasn't son, a consultant to TANC, said ing the TANC lines with the exist- been done anywhere, except maybe that certified letters were sent to ing PG&E lines, and using 21st in distances of feet, not miles, he the city managers of Livermore and century technology could avoid said. Pleasanton, and to the county-clerk marring land. Using the current PG&E right of way, which has been in wine country for decades, is the direction to go, argued sev- eral speakers. John Toeppen said that Euro- peans are sending direct current, instead of alternating current, through lines for long distances. "You are working with obsolete technology. It's Hetch Hetchy in 1923. I don't see a vision of the future here," he said. Another speaker said, "Direct current re- ally works. Let's not build 1950's technology." Livermore resident Bob Baltzer urged cooperation with PG&E to consolidate the entire California power grid. "It already is covered with obsolete, unused lines. This is adding another eyesore line. It clearly should not be built." Baltzer's point tied in with one cited in a previous issue of the Independent by Chris Gray, chief of staff for supervisor Scott Hag- gerty. Haggerty sent TANC a letter on May 21 calling for a statewide plan for the power grid. Then there would be a concerted way to weed out powerlines that are not being used, and replace them with new technology. There would be little, if any, need to adopt new routes. Haggerty's letter also expressed his "strong opposition" to the current TANC route through the Valley. Haggerty pointed out the PAGE 6 - The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009

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The $1095 cost includes transportation, There is a fee for some immunizations. technicians doing helmet adjustments, Immunization appointments are also information on bike-related state laws accommodations, workshops, chaperones and Space Needle admission. An Indepen- available at (925) 462-1755. CONSERVATION (which also apply in parklands and on (continued from page one) trails), bike trail maps, and more. This dent College Counselor will lead this tour veloping the strategy, including event will last 2 hours. of northwest colleges. This is a unique more time consuming, expensive “The Fish and Wildlife Service opportunity for high school students to Cooking Classes Alameda County Community There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. The Livermore Area Recreation and and less effective at preserving and the Department of Fish and A $2 donation is requested to help support learn the nuts and bolts of applying to and connecting the open space Game applaud the efforts in the Development Agency, Alameda college while experiencing ten college Park District Classes and Programs Sum- the programs. Participants may call (925) mer 2009 Brochure has a wide range of and natural communities found in development of a locally driven County Congestion Management 960-2400 for more information. campuses. For more information about all of these culinary classes for cooks and those who East Alameda County. A regional conservation strategy for east- Agency, Alameda County Waste summer programs and to register, please want to be one. Management Authority, Alameda • Bride-to-be Cooking Class, for those conservation strategy will facili- ern Alameda County,” said Cay Summer Camp at LPC call the Tri-Valley YMCA at 925-475- tate the connection of open space Goude, Assistant Field Supervi- County Conservation Partner- A unique Summer Camp will be of- 6108, or log on to www.trivalleyymca. ages 21 and older. Students will learn ship, East Bay Regional Parks fered at Las Positas College (LPC). Middle org. . everything from roasting vegetables to and habitat in the upper Alameda sor from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Schoolers are invited to Las Positas Col- entertaining with cocktails and appetizers. Creek watershed with adjacent Service. “The Service and DFG District, the Cities of Dublin, lege to take part in the “No Ordinary Sum- This class will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. natural areas and watersheds in will continue to participate in this Livermore and Pleasanton, Zone mer Camp” experience June 15-26 from Cast for Kids Mondays from June 1 to June 15. The fee The CAST (Catch A Special Thrill) Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and collaborative process which will 7 Water Agency, landowners, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day. is $72, plus a $15 material fee. developers, and environmental Campers will have fun learning Fenc- for Kids program is scheduled for June • Recession Meals, for ages 14 and Santa Clara Counties. reduce uncertainty and improve ing, practicing yoga, boosting confidence, 13th 2009 at Lake Del Valle. Cast for older. This class will demonstrate using Regulatory agencies such timing of project implementation and conservation groups. self-esteem and learning about wellness. Kids is a national program that uses local the slow cooker with less expensive cuts as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife as well as better conserve species For additional information This is an exclusive, small, college-like volunteers to take handicapped kids out of meat along with great cost-cutting meal for a day of fishing. Service, California Department within the County.” regarding the Conservation Strat- experience at Las Positas College with preparation techniques. This class will be egy, please contact Mary Lim, many LPC faculty and staff serving as The major sponsors of this program held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from of Fish and Game, and Regional In addition to regulatory agen- instructors. are: California Department of Water Re- June 3 to June 10. The cost is $37, with Water Quality Control Board are cies, a diverse group of stake- EACCS Coordinator, at 925-454- To register, call (925) 424-1467. The sources, California State Parks, California a $12 material fee. participating in developing the holders are participating in de- 5036 or visit the website at www. fee for the two week, half-day camp is Department of Fish & Game, US Fish • Fresh salsa with fruits and vegetables, eastalco-conservation.org. $249, plus $20 equipment rental fee and & Wildlife Service, East Bat Regional and try the easy technique for jams, jel- Conservation Strategy. approximately $15 for the purchase of Parks, California Department of Boating lies and curds with Jams, Jellies, Curds fencing gloves. Participant waiver forms & Waterways, Easter Seals and many other and Salsas. This class, for ages 14 and are required to be signed on the first day local volunteers. older, will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. of class. Enrollment is limited to 40 stu- The Cast for Kids website is at www. Tuesday, June 23. The cost is $27, with a Relay for Life Volunteers Sought dents, ages 11 to 13, or entering grades castforkids.org $6 material fee. Relay For Life is the Ameri- This will be the second year are welcome. 6 through 8. • Dorm Room Cooking for ages 16 and older will feature easy ways to whip can Cancer Society’s flagship that we are recognizing Care Additional volunteers are Community Education is offering many other classes this summer for kids Aviators in Hollywood up appetizers, soups, main courses and annual fundraiser. Relays take Givers as an important part of needed on on Friday, June 26 and adults. Learn Japanese, Russian, or Forest Home Farms is hosting a talk desserts using a microwave and grill. place all over the country. For a cancer patients’ life and invite with setup, Saturday, June 27 even Turkish. Join writing workshops in its Historic Lecture Series on Sat., June Two sessions of this class will be offered: 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. "Aviators in Early the eighth consecutive year, all Care Givers to join us to with many different jobs and for teens and adults, learn Basic Dog from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, and Livermore will have its own Celebrate, Remember & Fight Sunday morning with the take Grooming and Pet First Aid, and don't Hollywood." Monday, July 13. The cost is $27 for either forget a CPR and First Aid class to protect Present is Shawna Kelly, the author of class, with a $5 material fee. Relay. Last year over $224,000 Back! down of the event. Anyone in- your family. Visit www.laspositascollege. the Arcadia Press title Aviators in Early • Fun with Your Food Processor, for was raised at the Livermore event This is a 24-hour event, start- terested in volunteering, please edu/communityed to view classes and Hollywood and an avid volunteer at Forest ages 14 and older. Learn to make nut butter, Home Farms. for cancer research. However, ing at 9am on Saturday, June 27 contact Jacky Poulsen at (925) register online. pizza dough, pie crusts, fruit tarts, cobbler it’s much more than just a fund- and ending at 9am on Sunday, 455-0542. For registration information please They were the country's first action and more. Two sessions of this class will call (925) 424-1554 or go online at www. heroes and performed with classic stars be offered: from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July raiser – it’s an amazing bonding June 28, on the track at Liver- For questions, please con- laspositascollege.edu Las Positas College such as Oliver Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, 7, and Tuesday, July 14. Cost is $27 with experience. more High School. Teams are tact Pamela Vivion-Brooks at is located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Harry Houdini, and legendary director a $6 material fee. A very important part of this formed to raise funds and take 784-3321 or email pamela@ Livermore. Cecil B. DeMille. • Summer Fruit Pies, Tarts and Cob- Kelly is great-granddaughter of avia- blers: Learn to make pies and tarts with event is celebrating cancer sur- turns walking laps. They set up pipecaminc.com. Information tor actor ‘Daredevil’ DeLay. She will cover fresh fruit and vegetables available from vivors and remembering those a tent and camp out at the event. or register can be found at the YMCA Summer Events the behind-the-scenes thrills, aviator code a local farmers’ market. This class is for who have lost their battle with Relay For Life is a very kid website www.LivermoreRelay- The Tri-Valley YMCA is offering of loyalty, barnstorming, flying animal ages 14 and older and will meet from 6 cancer. friendly, family event where all ForLife.com a number of programs this summer to mascots and aerial romance. A book sign- to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. Cost is $27 meet the needs of children and teens ing follows this multimedia program. with a $6 material fee. for recreation, friendship, and learning. This presentation will be held in the • Farmers’ Market Dinner. Partici- Skateboard Tour Making Stop at Stoneridge These programs include Summer Day Forest Home Farms Tractor Barn. To pants will learn how to prepare a meal Camp, Fun & Fitness Camp, Summer of register for this event, please call 925- using seasonal produce. Two sessions are Zumiez Inc. is holding the chance to "rise up and march Skateboarding, Matador by Jack Service Camp, and a Pacific Northwest 973-3200 or register online for Activity offered: from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May #63044 at www.sanramonrecguide.com. the 9th annual Zumiez Couch on." Zumiez Best Foot Forward Link’s, and Chipotle Mexican College Tour. 30, and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Grill. The events also feature Summer Day Camp is moving to a new Cost is $10.00 for all ages. July 15. Cost is $37 with a $10 material Tour. The Zumiez Couch Tour is a jam format invitational ama- venue this summer, St. Elizabeth Seton Forest Home Farms is located at 19953 fee. Students are asked to bring their own 2009 drops in for the third of its teur skateboard contest series. skate team autograph signings, Activity Center, 4001 Stoneridge Drive San Ramon Valley Blvd., just south of knife, cutting board and apron. 12 stops at Stoneridge Shopping Each contest will begin with an an interactive festival area, and in Pleasanton, just off Santa Rita Road. . Pine Valley Road in San Ramon. Call • Delectable Desserts, a demonstration 925-973-3284 for more info. Center in Pleasanton, on June 6th. open qualifier, where the first 20 all things happy. Day Camp will run for nine weeks from class that includes working with chocolate. The Zumiez Couch Tour June 15th through August 14th, Monday The class will be held from 10 a.m. to This year’s Bay-area stop features skaters to register will compete through Friday, 9 to 4. For no extra charge, noon Saturday, July 25. Cost is $32 with a pro skateboarding demonstra- for one of three spots in the in- 2009 (www.zumiezcouchtour. day care is available from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 Teen Reading Program a $5 material fee. tion by the Almost team including vitational contest later that day. com) Schedule on June 6th: to 6 p.m. at the same location. Day Camp is Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited • Crostini, a demonstration class that to participate in the Livermore Public Rodney Mullen, Daewon Song, The winner of each local BFF 12:00-1:00pm Zumiez Best Foot open to ages K through high school. Each includes three unique varieties of this Forward Local Qualifier…20 week includes a theme, a swim outing, Library’s Teen Summer Reading program, Italian appetizer. Learn to pair contrasting Greg Lutzka, Chris Haslam, Coo- invitational will then be flown to and a field trip. Campers are divided into “Express Yourself @ Your Library,” ingredients and textures, and become more per Wilt, Lewis Marnell, Torey compete in the Zumiez Best Foot spots up for grabs; 1:00-2:00pm age groups. High school students join as to be held from June 12 to August 15. familiar with ideas for future recipes. The Pudwill and Justin Schulte. The Forward Finals in Minneapolis, Zumiez Best Foot Forward Am CILTS (Campers in Leadership Training). Participating teens are invited to read class will run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for pleasure, discuss books online, win tour also offers free live music MN at the final stop of the tour. Contest presented by Monster CILTS get to both enjoy camp activities Saturday, Aug. 1. Cost is $29 with a $5 Energy; 2:00-3:00pm Almost but also receive training as counselors prizes, and attend special events. A grand material fee. performances by The Bled and All tour stops are free and by guiding the children, interacting with prize drawing will be held at the end of • Kids French Cooking Camps for ages Kandi Coded. include prizes & giveaways Skate Team Demo; 3:00-3:30pm adults, and sharing in responsibility for the program. 6 to 13. This weeklong cooking camp will The day's events begin with from Zumiez Couch Tour 2009 Zumiez Best Foot Forward Final camp activities. Parents may register their Beginning June 12, teens can sign up teach students a different recipe each day to participate in the Teen Summer Reading the 3rd annual Zumiez Best Foot promotional partners Monster Heat; 3:30-5:30pm Almost Skate children for any combination of weeks. that will make a complete French dinner. Team Autographs; and 4:00- The cost is $214 a week ($129 for CILTS). program at any Livermore Public Library 3 to 4 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday Forward Am Contest presented Energy, the official energy drink Financial aid is available. Summer day location. Participants will receive a “How through Friday, June 15 to 19. Cost is by Monster Energy, which will of Zumiez Couch Tour, New Era, 4:30pm Kandi Coded Featuring camp offers kids an opportunity to play, to Play” flyer and an email invitation to $161 with a $25 material fee. give up-and-coming skaters a Skullcandy, Vestal, Transworld Jamie Lynn. The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 - PAGE 7

Carly Robertson. Strong pitching by Dani Hammer. Excellent 1st base play by Ryan Harding. Four Star Erectors’s Kourtney Gonzaga hit a triple to knock Kyra Sexton in. Good base running by Siena Moca. Seven strike outs by pitcher Katey Moore. Top players: E Squared Automotive - Dani Hammer, Ryan Harding, Carly Robertson; Four Star Erectors - Kourtney Gonzaga, Siena Moca, Katey Moore Major Rec Division: Machi Construc- tion & Development Inc. 5, California Car Sounds, Inc. 4: The 3rd round of the Major Rec Playoffs pitted the last two unbeaten teams--Machi Construction & Develop- ment Inc. and California Car Sounds, Inc. Machi Construction & Development Inc. took an early 2 run lead in the bottom of the 1st inning. California Car Sounds, Inc. tied it up in the 3rd with a 2-strike 2-out 2-run double by Melanie Herbert. Machi Construction & Development Inc. scored 2 more in the bottom of the 4th to take a 4 to 2 lead. California Car Sounds, Inc. scored once more in the top of the 5th, and then tied it up in the top of the 6th with a 2-out single by Carrigan James. Machi Construction & Development Inc. scored in the bottom of the 6th to win it. For Machi Construc- tion & Development Inc., Cassidy Butler pitched all six innings, striking out 13. She was excellent throughout the game getting out of bases loaded jams in the 4th and 5th innings. Megan Akacsos walked twice and scored 2 runs. Erica Norton, also had a quite a night, with 1 single, 2 runs scored and 1 RBI. For California Car Sounds, Inc., Shelby Sarin and Jazzy Perez pitched well keeping the high powered Machi Construction & Development Inc. offense to just 5 runs. Melanie Herbert was 2 for 2 with 3 RBI\'s. Alexis Faria made a nice play at third to throw out a Machi Construction & Development Photo - Doug Jorgensen Inc. runner at the plate. Jillian Quintanal blocked the plate and tagged out the Machi The Livermore High School girls softball team defeated Freedom High School by a score of 2-0 to Construction & Development Inc. runner to save a run. It was an exciting game as both win the Division 1 Championship of the CIF North Coast Section. Kaitlyn Taylor's two-run homer teams fought for the win. Top players: Machi and strong pitching by Jessica Varady led the way to the win. Varady held Freedom to three hits. Construction & Development Inc. - Megan Akacsos, Cassidy Butler, Erica Norton; Cali- Pictured is some of the action at home plate during the title game. fornia Car Sounds, Inc. - Melanie Herbert, Carrigan James, Jillian Quintanal

lifetime-best times: Moriah Simonds, Bridget The first game, held on Saturday morn- Pleasanton Seahawks ing, May 23, 2009, was against Ajax United, The Pleasanton Seahawks turned in Booe, Emily Saccullo, Nick Johnston, and Granada Little League Caleb Wang. Other great swims were com- was won 2-1. The first goal of the game was Granada Little League highlights: many memorable performances at the Tiger scored by Danica Egelston on a beautiful pass Minor AAA – Angels 9, Yankees 7. Top Aquatics Memorial Day Long Course Age pleted by Katie Woods, Jon Ong, Maxime Rooney, and Bernadine Martin. Additional from Many Crabb. Egelston trapped the ball, Hitters Angels - Luke Hottinger - 2 x 1B, Group Open Swim Meet May 22 - 24 in then shot it into the goal for the score. The 2B,1 Run scored, 4 RBI; Andrew Walker- 3 Stockton. Many new cuts and records were lifetime-best times include Maggie Kauffeld, 9/10; Brian Lee, 7/9; and Alex Wang, 5/7. second goal of the game came during the last x 1B, 3 Runs scored; Jack Walker-3B, 2 runs achieved: Pacific Record times (PRT), Far two minutes. Jessica Hopkins powered her scored, 2 RBI; Brandon Zaunbrecher-3B, 1 Western (FW) times, Junior Olympic (JO) way to the goal to clinch the win. run scored, 1RBI; Garrett West-2B, 1 run times, and lifetime-best times. In the afternoon, Crew played Rage scored, 1RBI. Yankees - Jordan Mello-2B, From the Novice swim group Resha Youth Soccer 2RBI; Weston Nale-3B, 1 run scored; Troy The Livermore Gold Crew 95 U13 played Academy Impact, beating them 2-1. In Panda established an A time, 50 breast and the first 5 minutes of the first half, Jessica Forward-1B, 2 runs scored. Top Pitchers: best times in 100 free/50 breast/50 fly. Isa- two long standing rivals this weekend, shut- Angels: Andrew Walker-3IP, 2R, 3H, 3K. ting out both teams with decisive and hard Hopkins scored the first goal of the game on bella Chin achieved an A time, 50 breast. a penalty give, sending the ball soaring over Yankees: Jordan Mello-3 IP, 3R, 6H. Tough The Junior and Pre-Junior group were won victories! defense by Chris Machi of the Angels, who On Saturday morning, May 30th, Crew the defenders to sail just past the goalie’s busy making their own memories. Emily hands and hit the net. During the second made a running catch in centerfield for an Saccullo made JO and FW in the same 200 95 played the Bay Oaks Bombers, shutting out and also made a double play in the 3rd them out with a score of 3-0. Jessica Hop- half of the game, Marissa Scheld scored the breast race.! Emma Kauffeld and Meg Mac- second goal in a crowd of players, shooting inning. Gregor were outstanding in their first long kins scored the first goal of the game, with Giants 7, Rays 6. Top Hitters Giants a decisive kick past the opposing team’s the ball in for the point. course 400 free and Meg completed her IMX On Sunday, May 24th, the Crew played – Joseph Massoud 1B, 1RBI, 1 run scored; Challenge. Analese Chinn had outstanding goalie. Regan Smithers used her excellent Josh Lewczyk 2B, 1RBI; Devon Shortridge soccer skills to score the last two goals of the San Jose Thunder, beating them 1-0. The only fly races. Best times were accomplished by goal for the game was scored during the 1st 1B, 2RBI. Rays – Jason Frost 2 1B, 1 run Michael Martin and Rishab Nair. Adrien game, assisted in one of those goals with a scored; Morgan Kelly 2B, 1 RBI; Joseph precision pass from Danica Egelston. minute of the second half by Katie Lortie, Rooney won a first long course JO time, 50 who, with an assist by Mireya Magana, Murphy 3B, 1 run scored. Top Pitchers free. Robert Shi, Morgan McGrath, Alex The Crew took on the Pleasanton Rage Giants – Jordan Buranis 2IP, 2H, 0R, 3K; on Sunday, May 31st, beating them 2-0. dribbled past several defenders and punched Gilchrist, Maya Gilchrist, RJ Scott, and Kyle the ball into the goal. Rays – Connor Swadener 2IP, 1H, 0R, Oslund had excellent swims throughout the During the first half both teams battled for 3K. The Rays and Giants both displayed the advantage, going into half time without The Crew played Manteca Futbol Arse- swim meet. nal for the Championship on Monday, May strong defense. The Rays managed to log The Pre-Senior group brought home a score. During the second half, the Crew hits in every inning while the Giants took stepped up their game, with Jessica Hopkins 25th, beating them 3-0. Jessica Hopkins numerous memorable swims from the Tiger scored the first goal of the game, ably assisted advantage of base on balls to outscore the meet. New Team Records were achieved scoring the first goal of the half on a power- Rays by one run. ful corner kick by Mireya Magana. Jessica by Callie Chayrez. Katie Lortie scored by Rachel Knowles, 100 fly/400 free 11-12 goal #2 on a beautiful pass across the field Minor A – Rays (Offense) R.J. Mata, girls long course. Rachel also established a Hopkins also scored the second Crew goal, Caleb Hachler, Thomas Kello (Defense) with a beautiful kick from across the field that by Danica Egelston. Goal #3 was scored new PRT, 100 free. New FW times include when Marissa Scheld headed the ball into Zachary Stewart, Cameron McGee, Pey- the following: Rachel Knowles, 100 breast; dropped the ball into the corner of the Rage ton Peterson; Padres (Offense) Thomas net. The Crew worked together to shut out the net on a perfectly placed corner kick by Cate MacGregor, 100/200 free; Emily Sac- Mandy Crabb. Stevenson, Joshua Collom, Kyle Correia cullo, 200 breast; and Nick Johnston, 50 the Rage, with goalie Brielle Preece stopping (Defense) Trevor White, Londen Billings, free/100 back. New JO times were turned every Rage shot on goal. Jordan Collom. in by many: Chloe Bantock, 100 free/50 The Crew delivered a stellar performance Red Sox (Offense) Elijah Beedles, Logan breast/100 breast/50 fly/100 fly; Eva Chung, during the Tracy Orange Bowl Tournament, Pleasanton Girls Softball Pleasanton Girls Softball League Finch, Nicholas Gregovich (Defense) Trevor 50 free/100 free; Cate MacGregor, 50 fly/100 held over the Memorial Day weekend. The Kerby, Ryan Lortie, Colton Morlan; Giants fly; Lillian Sun, 800 free/50 fly/50 back; and Crew won every game, allowing the opposing highlights: Minor Upper Division: E Squared (Offense) Ian Rasmussen, Josiah Knight, Kevin McLaughlin, 400 free. teams to score only two goals against them Jordan Muller (Defense) Jarrett Jorgenson, The following swimmers earned 100% for the entire tournament. Automotive 4, Four Star Erectors 2: Great diving catch by E Squared Automotive’s (continued on page 8) PAGE 8 - The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009

The Livermore Gold Crew 95 U13 delivered a stellar performance during the Tracy Orange Bowl Tournament, held over the Memorial Day weekend. The Crew won every game for the title. For more details, see the start of Sports Notes on page 7.

Gabriel Parrish, Noah Van Atta. Top players Devil Rays: Paul Curbelo, Arnav Rory Cartwright doubled in the bottom Red Sox (Offense) Wyatt Moseley, Cole Patel, James Wilcox; top players Red Sox: on the 2nd inning and an RBI single bring- Niermeyer, Anthony Thomas (Defense) Jus- Mike Bryson, Evan Capurro, Carson Neu. ing home Ryan McDonnell at the bottom tin Watson, Noah Wiesner, Elijah Beedles: Yankees 14, Mets 8: The Yankees had of the 5th. He also stole 2nd base putting Padres (Offense) Benjamin Knuth, Logan an outstanding game with top offense and the Cubs in scoring position. Tigers' Grant Greenough, Sawyer Demarest (Defense) defense from Cole Gibson, Jake Kehn, and Murphy doubled to left field and was even- Angel Becerra, Christopher Irwin, Ethan Trent Crisp. The Mets Grant Peterson ripped tually brought home for the Tigers 1st run. Payne. 2 singles, a double, and a triple. Alexander Carson King demonstrated a solid pitching The Tri-Valley Dawgs won the Ultimate Memorial Day 2009 Tournament - 10 Select defeating the Farm – Red Sox; Luke Moylan, Kevin Clarke was unstoppable with 2 singles for performance resulting in the Tigers 1st score- Santa Clara Titans 7-6 at Twin Creeks in Sunnyvale on Monday, May 25. Team members pictured Plant, Max Silveira Padres – Kyle Rodgers, a RBI. Alex caught a pop fly and fielded an less inning, tripled to centerfield; Austin Conner Campbell, Katherin Linney. out while playing shortstop. And Andrew Toland caught a pop fly at first. are Dante Albanese, Logan Caton, James Cowick, Chase Godi, Garrett Howell, Trevor Ibanez, Yankees (Offense) Derek Martinez, Lent made 2 great offensive plays and hit 2 Pirates 7, Reds 2: Pirates: Ryan Mitchell Josh Moroney, Bradley Norton, Nick Perez and Brandon Zerio. The team is managed by Michael Brent Young, Douglas Wynne (Defense) singles for an RBI. Great Game! - Had a single and a double with a RBI and Colton Trudeau, Shlok Bansal, Dominic Yankees 21, Braves 23: For the braves then another single, played great defense "Buzz" Ceman. Shepherd. Giants (Offense) Paimon Bou- Aidan Taylor and Alex Frazier hit 4/4 while and pitched well; Kevin Lee - Had 2 singles lart, Chris Schonholtz, Spencer Morais Jackson Brown had 5 RBIs. For the Yankees and has stolen the most bases this season; (Defense) Ty Stewart, Ethan Hames, Xavier Brandon Bruns had 4 RBIs. Gabe Pinon and Ryan Durrant - Had a double with inches ing duel, the Giants were able to hold back T-Ball: A's vs. Cardinals: The A's offense in the first inning, lasting only three min- Hernandez Brandon Paulson hit 5/5. Yankees were ahead away from a home run also played great the White Sox thanks to fine pitching by came out swinging against the Cardinals. utes long for the Riverdogs. A great play Padres (Offense) Aiden Lewis, Seth going into the 6th inning, but the Braves defense at first base. Reds: Gerardo Cabassa Daniel Cavalieri, who also had 3 hits, great A pop-fly was caught by Aidan Montalvo by Sawyer Skerl and Sam Miller to get the Lundin, Vijay Memula (Defense) Gavin rallied with 5 runs for the win. Top players - doubled and tripled; Jared Hubert singled defense and a single by Aaron Arndt, and an in the 2nd inning. All players didn't seem first two hitters out right away. The last out Carreira, Kyle Rodgers, Ben O'Connor: Yankees: Gabe Pinon, Jake Kehn, Brandon to drive in a run; Cassidy Herberth played RBi single by Aaron Jennings. Top players to be effected by the 15 day sting. Top A was a double play finished off by Jack Kes- White Sox (Offense) Aidan Ackerman, Alec Paulson; top players Braves: Jackson Brown, great closing pitching. for the Whites Sox were Ben Parker with a Players: Landon Ratinho, Michael McDaid, selring and Sawyer Skerl. In the following Faith, J. T. Kelly (Defense) Pascale Badders, Parker Hughes, Alex Frazier. AAA Division: Mariners 13, Angels 12: crushing single down the 3rd base line, Logan Xavier Lortie, Charlie Latkowski. innings strong plays were made by Maxwell Matthew Kronmal, Ty Bothwell-Mitliksky. Orioles vs. Phillies: Saturday's game on awesome pitching of Nate Redditt for the Gruidl with a single and a run scored, and A Division: Rockies vs. Cubs: Cubs, Stubbs, Alex Horn, and Sam Miller. The first Incredible plays; Incredible Sportsmanship; May 30 decided who will go to the play offs. Angels and awesome pitching as well for Collin Shetron with some strong pitching Nick Donaldson, Cory Houck and Brandon pitcher up was Michael Floreczk , throwing Incredible Game! Orioles top players-Cameron Meier was 2 the Mariners, Jarod Heise. It was a close and a double in the 6th inning to keep the Martin had an outstanding game each with a heat the whole inning. Cory West and Cole Padres (Offense) Aiden Lewis, Catherine for 2 with 2 RBIs and Cole Gereb was 3 for game with great offensive and defensive Whites Sox in the game. multiple hit game. Rockies - The best game Flashberger made a double play that saved Linney, Carson Tracey (Defense) Luke 3 and Jacob Moen was 3 for 3 with RBIs. plays by both sides. The Mariners pulled A’s 1, Indians 0: The game was very of the year: Joey Stangl had a awsome catch the fifth inning. The last pitcher up was the Shepard, Jack Hansen, Connor Campbell: Phillies top players-Jeremy Davis with a ahead in their final at bat in the 12th inning close with great pitching from both sides at third base in addition to 2 great base hits almost famous Sawyer Skerl, who smoked Yankees (Offense) Ethan Clark, Max Hig- strong double in the 3rd with 2 RBIs. Noah of this teeth-clenching tie-breaker continu- but John Christman pitched a shutout for into outfield. Nathan Bruan was a hitting star, heat the entire remainder of the game, with gins, Colton Trudeau (Defense) Dominic Britto with a double in the 3rd with RBIs and ation game, with a score of Mariners 13 to 5 innings. Joshua Revay had a no hitter up with his best hit of the season and getting on three strike outs and the rest ducking for Shepherd, Ben Wiesner, Douglas Wynne. Xavier Pelican with a double in the 5th with the Angels 12 to 4th inning until Tito Quihuis ripped out base each time at bat. Austin Shadbolt had a cover. Game All Stars: Sawyer Skerl, Sam Giants (Offense) Ethan James, Nathan 2 RBIs which gave us the tying and winning Angels 5, Mariners 2: The Angels came a homer in center field for the only run of great throw from Right Center Field to hold Miller, Maxwell Stubbs Woolsey, Spencer Morias (Defense) Xavier runs bringing the score to 8-7 Phillies. The back in the second game of the same day with the game. A's top players: John Christman, the base runner to third base. He also had T-ball: Bats vs. Rivercats: A close match Hernandez, Jaxen McLaren, Paimon Goulart. game was a nail biter the whole way thru. the Mariners. The Angels’ featured player of Tito Quihuis, Kenny Williams; Indians top two hits to the outfield. Kyle Winkler had his left for fun, amusement, and laughs led by Devil Rays (Offense) Henry Kath, Caleb There was also great defense by Jayden this game was Bryce Disbrow who pitched a players: Joshua Revay, Jordan Davidson, first hit to the grass and Jimmy Rodriguez the Tball Bat’s. The power hitters of the Chance, Mason Eastman (Defense) Skyler Hurskin at first base and Cameron also had phenomenal 5 innings. He came back each Bailey Wirth. had his best defensive game with a great out day were led by Caden Mendes, Hayden Ferguson-Rosa, Noah Vengley, Donovan a super catch at third base. inning to throw strikes and was aggressive in JR 80 House Division: The LALL Jr 80’s at second base. Kesselring, Jackson Oglin, and Kyle Wal- Holmes. AA Division: White Sox 1, Cardinals his defensive plays at home plate. He led the Giants remained in first place with a win over AAA Division: Giants 6, Padres 3: lace-our very own Hit A Thon winner! Riley T-Ball – Angels (Offense) Sam Ger- 0: Stellar pitching by Nicholas Monica and Angels to victory against the Mariners with their cross-town rival, the LNLL Padres, with Padres Spencer Kramm pitched the entire Doster, Nicholas High, and Nathan Misquita man, Yash Hammond, Connor Perkins; Kaine Montez helped the Sox gain another a score of Angels 5 to Mariners 2. a 7-2 victory. The Padres jumped out to a 2-1 game retiring the Giants in order for 3 shut all had big hits that led the crowd in roaring (Defense) Brandon Pillon, Brandon Shah, shut out. But the Cardinals were at the top of Angels 2, Athletics 7: The Angels had lead through the 3rd inning by scoring runs out innings. In the 2nd inning Giants Miguel cheers. The play of the day was made by Nayeli Tia. White Sox (Offense) Jake Add- their game too, with Cole Meyers catching a awesome pitching for 4 1/2 innings from CJ on consecutive errors in the second inning Loza hit the game winning RBI single and Hudson Skerl, hitting one to the fences and ington, Eduardo Angelos, Aiden Buenostro; pop fly in right field and Christopher Kilday Malski. Carter Dickson helped his team by off Giants starter J.T. Mahler. Other than his hustling in the outfield kept Padres run- running home complete with summersault (Defense) Dominic Salt, Ozzy Cervantez, catching a pop fly at short stop. Carter Fischer hitting 2 for 2. The Athletics Logan Cole that inning, Mahler held the Padres to four ners from taking extra bases. Padres Connor and all! The next big hit by Hudson almost Jared Dipalto. hit 2 singles, but could not get around. A hard had a spectacular game striking out 7 out of hits while striking out six. The Giants hit Burke had two solid hits in the game. Giants took the pitchers head off. Sam Miller and A's (Offense) Michael Mal, Christian homerun in the last inning by Julian Chavira 7 batters with 40 pitches. Logan smashed parade was mostly carried out by the first John Takemura hit a sharp RBI single in the Tyler Dishman had great catches and hits all Silva, Michael Anolin (Defense) Jaxson clinched the win for the Sox. a single and a triple for 3 RBI’s. Daniel four in their line-up. Javonn Williams and 3rd, played great defense at third base and around. All Star Players: Caden Mendes, Mosby, Nicholas Gladen, Andrew Berg. Cardinals 5, Reds 2: Cardinals stand- Nunez bat roped a double and a single for Trevor Escover each banged out two hits at catcher tagged a Padres runner in front of Hudson Skerl and Jackson Oglin. Rays (Offense) Josh Henninger, Joey Keller, outs: Griffin Bateson for pitching; Aaron a RBI. Gabe Rudy hit a single to advance and scored two runs while the player of home plate preventing a run. Jackson Newkirk (Defense) Kyle Drobick, Eppstein and Robby Twesten for hitting; the runners. the day, Elijah Leon, went three-for-three, Giants 3, Dodgers 2: The Dodgers Austin Melendez, Ben Sears. Reds standouts: Morgan Vonderach - triple; Athletics 17, Giants 10: The Giants scored three runs and swiped three bags. vs. Giants rivalry heated up just like their Pleasanton National LL Conner Johnston - RBI’s; Jonathan Song - Bobby Wood had an All Star defensive Kyle Christopher also added a double off the counterparts in the MLB. It was a pitching Pleasanton National Little League great clutch hit in 6th inning; Great fielding game. Ryan Grewohl had good pitching. wall in left-center. Michael “shut-em’-down” duel as each team struggled to put runners highlights: Livermore American LL and pitching by Luke Foscalina And Austin Hosmer hit a single for an RBI. Brown got his usual save, this time with flair, on base. A solid single by Victor Ordonia AAA Division: Cubs 6, Cardinals 11: Livermore American Little League Rockies 7, Pirates 3: In the last game of The Athletics Kyle Archer walked twice and by striking out all six batters he faced, three helped get the Dodgers on the scoreboard The Cards pulled out another important win highlights: the year, the Pirates scored first with two runs hit to advance runners. Joseph Dominguez of them on three pitches. Brown also had two first. Giants Jake Guttierrez went 2 for 2; against a tough Cubs squad, but not without T- Ball: The Pirates played an awesome in the first inning. The Rockies came back ripped a double and walked. Will Mohler’s hits and an RBI on the day. stole second and third, then scored the first plenty of drama. The Cards jumped out to game against the Orioles. Today’s star Pirates to go ahead 3-2, but a Pirates over-the-fence bat belted a out of the park HOME RUN, a JR 90s Division: LALL J90s Red Sox Giants run in 2nd inning to tie the game. a quick start with 4 runs in the 1st inning, were Koston, Ethan, Jakob, Max, Giovanni, homer tied it at 3-3. The Rockies used good single and a walk for 2 RBI’s. (away) 5, TVLL J90s 4: After eight innings, The Giants scored another run in the 3rd followed by 2 more through the 5th inning. Jacob, Sam, Aidan, Trent, Alex, Dominick, hitting and base running to score 4 runs in Mariners 6, Padres 7: It was a hard the Red Sox edged TVLL 5 to 4. Noah to take the lead 2-1. Dodgers pitcher Kyle The Cubs scored 6 runs through the 5th in- John, and Dillon. The sun did not stop these the final innings to secure the victory. Top fought game with back and forth scoring. Robbins held TVLL in check for the last six Helsel had 5 strikeouts in 4 innings; hit a ning leaving the score knotted up at 6-6 going boys from playing a fierce game. players Rockies: Andrew Scull for outstand- Great defensive plays on both sides. Padres innings of the game, hurling eight strikeouts. single in top of the 6th for an RBI to tie the into the 6th and final inning. The Cards had Royals Vs. Giants: In the season finale, ing defense, Grant Hrdlicka for a great catch pitching and defense kept the pressure on the Helping the Red Sox defense was a great game 2-2. Giants Grant Lowenstein went the first shot in the 6th inning. With 2 outs the Royals battled a feisty Giants squad. As in right field, and Zach Hrdlicka for solid Mariners throughout the game. Mariners tried catch by Trevor Houghton at short, saving 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs including a walk-off and 2 men on base (Miles Huntsman and was the case the entire season, the Royals hitting. Top players Pirates: Kevin Lee for to pull out a fantastic finish in the th6 inning a base hit in the second. Alex Kohn hit well double with 2 outs in the bottom of the 6th Karthik Suresh), Joey Cassetti came up and were led offensively by Zachary Medina and great pitching, a single, double, and great but fell short and Padres win a good one in with a double in the second inning and a two- to win the game. crushed a 2 run triple, eventually scoring Kyle Johnson, both pelting all parts of the stealing all season; Noah for great hitting their final game of the season. RBI single in the third. Trevor Houghton had himself on a passed ball for the little league field with rockets. Aiden Hornett, Michael including his 3rd homer of the year, and Majors: Giants 5, Red Sox 4: The Red the go-ahead RBI with a well-placed bunt in home run. The Cards scored an additional Bliss and Charlie Brown displayed some Cameron Priest for great pitching, defense, Sox made a great effort in the last of the sixth the eighth inning. Foothill Little League 2 runs in the inning after a single from Nick nifty base running, churning up the dust as and an RBI single. to almost overcoem a 5 - 2 defecit, but the LALL J90s Red Sox (home) 5, TVLL Foothill Little League results: McGuire, a walk from Miles Huntsman and they raced around diamond. Cubs 12 , Tigers 3: Top players: Cubs Giants were able to hold on for the victory. J90s 1: The Red Sox had another great all- Majors: A's 4, White Sox 3: Another another triple from Clayton Sewall. With A Divison: Devil Rays 3, Red Sox 17: - Jordan Esling, Wes Williams and Roy The Giants Sean Stavert pitch a masterful around game, beating TVLL 5 to 1. Kyle Nail biter performance between the White the Cardinals up 11-6 going into the bottom Rays and Red Sox played an excellent game Cartwright; Tiger - Grant Murphy, Carson game striking out 9 batters and giving up Walbridge had a nice outing on the mound, Sox and The A’s. Both teams scored early half of the 6th inning, Eli Klopatek came in with great defense. Rays players Arnave King and Austin Toland. For the Cubs, Jordan only 2 runs. He was helped out by Connor pitching four solid innings. Walbridge helped and remained the same until the top of the throwing heat to close out the game and the Patel and Paul Curbelo had great hits to get Esling did a great job all season reminding the Jones going 2 for 2 with and RBI and a offensively with a bunt RBI in the third in- fifth when the Sox rallied back. Although Cubs in 4 batters for the win. Tremendous themselves on base for James Wilcox who team to be ready each inning; he hit a 2 RBI single and a stolen base by Jake Peterson. ning. Chris DiPeso got the offense rolling Sox player JP Pasteur crossed the plate it overall pitching effort once again from starter hit a two RBI double in the 6th inning. Red double bringing home Rory Cartwright and For the Red Sox, a double by Jesse Robles, with an RBI single in the first inning. DiPeso just was not quite enough to prevent the Ethan Boon. Sox player Mike Bryson hit a 3rd inning grand DeVonte Hawkings. Wes Williams pitched a clutch single by Nick Penrod, and a great also helped defensively in the first inning, walk off win for the A’s at the top of the Majors: Cubs 9, Dodgers 4: The Dodgers slam! Evan Capurro’s hot bat led with three 2 soliding innings resulting in 3 strike outs, day on the mound for Kyle Constable, were saving a base hit by throwing out a runner sixth. Final Score 3 to 4 A’s. Top Offensive jump started the game with a two run home hits for the Reds and Carson Neu added to caught a pop fly hit to 3rd by Ryan Carlson the keys to the game for the Sox. at first on a ground ball to right field. Devin Players: Dylan Frades: Single and two steals, run for a quick lead over the Cubs 2-0. Zach the lead in the 4th inning with several RBI’s. for an out in the 1st inning, and had an an Giants 2, White Sox 1: In a great pitch- McMahon also helped defensively, saving Morgan Johnston: Single to first, JP Pasteur: Cavros performed well on the mound for RBI double bringing home Hunter Burke. a base hit with a nice running catch from 2 Doubles and 1 Single, Jake Davidson: the Cubs striking out four of the Dodgers second base in the third inning. 2 Singles; Top Defensive Players: Dylan by the end of the second inning while the LALL A’s 19 ,San Ramon Hammers 4: Frades, Morgan Johnston Cubs added two runs on a hit by Joey Repac This is by far the A’s best offensive game of A Division: Mets vs. Muckdogs: It was a the season! Everyone was hitting the ball all great night for baseball as the Mets took on over the field. The A’s pitching was stellar the Muckdogs. To start the night off, pitcher as well led by starter William Stewart, the Nicholas Borg caught a hard hit for the A’s managed to scatter 4 runs over 5 innings innings first out. As the game progressed and keep the Hammers offense off balance so did the Mets. Jackson Berg had three all game. Will Stewart also had a double, solid hits to the outfield. One of those was and a triple at the plate as well as a couple of a double that drove home two fellow Mets. RBI’s, Dhru Merrill had a double and a triple Berg also had a great game behind the plate and drove in 2. Sean Followill continues his as catcher. He took the heat for several great season going 3-3 with 4 RBIs and he innings. Joshua Robinson teamed up with also closed out the game on the mound for Liam Tierney and Brett Davis for several the A’s with a terrific pick off of a runner at double plays throughout the game. Davis third base to end the game. Again another also pitched 3 consecutive strike outs. To end great win for this team as they continue to the game, R'Mani Bernstein hit one deep to prepare for the upcoming Tournament of the outfield leaving the stands on their feet. Champions. The A’s have yet to lose with Top Offensive Player: Jackson Berg; Top only 6 games remaining in the regular Defensive Player:Joshua Robinson season! Go As! Bees vs. Riverdogs: The Bee’s rallied LALL J90s Red Sox (away) 3, LALL J90s A’s 0: Noah Robbins pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings with nine strikeouts to help the Red Sox beat their division rival A’s. Robbins also hit a double in the first to get the Red Sox offense going. Defense was also a factor for the Red Sox victory. David Pinon played heads up third base, throwing out a runner attempting to score on a ground ball in the third inning. Livermore National LL Livermore National Little League highlights:

Pleasanton’s 10B Phantom traveling softball team scored a tournament win in Livemore over the Memorial Day weekend. Hosted by the Livermore Smoke, the Memorial Day Summer Kickoff Tournament culminated with a Phantom championship victory over Valley Magic, from Oakdale, California . Phantom star pitchers, winning all six games were Nalani Scates, Jillian Pluschkell and Danielle Williams. The entire team also produced at the plate with 85 runs scored while giving up only 9 runs to tournament opponents. The Pleasanton based team will play 6 more summer tournaments en route to the ASA Western Nationals in Oregon in late July. The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 - PAGE 9

and a walk by Garrett Wrenn who eventually We will have day and evening swim times. for the families of soldiers who have paid Wrestling Club in registrations is at Tri-Valley Table Tennis markevents.com. stole home. The Dodgers scored two more The lake temperature can reach upwards the ultimate price for our freedom. The Guardian Knights wrestling club is Club before June 6, at 11 p.m. runs on back-to-back home runs. JP Johnson of 75 degrees during the warmest months For information or to register or volun- a non–profit organization that was formed fielded back to back bombs to center field . If interested, or to sign up, you can check teer, contact Sparky George at (925) 855- in March of 2009 to promote the sport of Baseball Summer Camp to make quick work of the top of the fourth our website at shadowcliffsorcas.com. For 1950 or [email protected] . The wrestling in the Tri-Valley. Chicks with Sticks Livermore High Varsity Baseball Coach inning. Then the Cubs broke open the game further information you can contact Al website includes links to other organizations Members will be taught commitment, Chicks with Sticks Golf Tournament will David Perotti is hosting two summer camps at the bottom of the fourth with a base hit DeGraw at (510) 414-7928 or John Bower that support our troops. Hats Off America is physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, benefit Shepherd's Gate. The event will be on June 22-26. Each camper will receive by Garrett Wrenn, a walk by Peter Balas, an at (925) 294-9050. a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organiza- teamwork and respect while developing held at the Poppy Ridge Golf Course in on individual instruction from coaches and RBI by Jeffrey Klei and a three-run home tion. www.hatsoffamerica.us. each individual to become successful at Tuesday, July 14. Livermore High players, a snack each day and run by RJ Perkins. Perkins then took the higher levels of competition. The Guardian The Chicks with Sticks Golf Tournament a camp shirt. The 5-12 year old camp costs mound at the top of the fifth and struck out Football and Golf Bicycle Criterium Knights are a member of the BAWA (Bay is a 4-person shotgun scramble. It begins at $150 and runs from 9:00-12:00 everyday. If three of the Dodgers right in a row. Ryan The Granada Football Golf Tourna- Area Wrestling Association) and train in the 1:00 pm. The day will include putting, chip- you sign up before June 15th (post marked), Sweeney got a base hit in the fifth, followed ment will be held Fri., June 26 at the Las The International Christian Cycling Club ping and longest drive contests, networking pay only $110. The 13-18 year old camp will host its 18th annual bicycle criterium race styles of Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco. The by a double and RBI by Jacob Felix. Zach Positas Golf Course in Livermore from 11 Knights currently have members from Liver- reception with other women who own or run costs $100 and is from 12:30-2:30 on June Cavros stepped up and hit another double a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hacienda Business Park in Pleasanton a business, great raffle basket prizes, golf 24-26. This camp is only $75 if postmarked on Sat., June 6. more, Pleasanton, Dublin and San Ramon and RBI along with JP Johnson with a base Granada High’s football program is cur- who have competed in many prestigious goodie bags, box lunch, buffet dinner and by June 15th. For more info to sign up please hit and an RBI. rently 200 players strong. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, Racers must having racing licenses, a chance to meet and also hear powerful contact David Perotti at (925) 586-2811 or which they can purchase the day of the race, wrestling tournaments such as the Greco & 3rd place, as well as longest drive & closest state Championships, Association Duels and testimonies from some of the residents in [email protected] or check website www. to the pin. Raffle prizes will be awarded at in addition to race fees. New to the Dash for the Shepherd’s Gate program. eteamz.com/lvb Hopyard Golf Scramble Cash this year is a 30-minute handcycle race. West Coast Nationals. the dinner. Fee is $115 per golfer, includes A couple of early season accomplish- Each year, over 650 battered and home- The Hopyard Golf Scramble will be range balls, green fees, and full BBQ dinner; Registration is at 7 p.m. Registration is avail- less women and children come to Shepherd’s held June 29 at the Castlewood Country able on line at SportsBaseOnline.com. ments by Guardian Knight wrestlers are $25 per person for dinner only. Kevin Coburn winning the California Greco Gate for a vital lifeline. Many of these women $4000 for Little League Club Hill Course. Putting contest is at 12:30 p.m., din- The course is .9 mile, clockwise, flat, fast, and their children have experienced severe Bill Aboumrad, owner of Legacy Real The shotgun start is at high noon. four right hand turns on pavement. state championships and placing sixth at the ner at 6 p.m. Go to www.granadafootball. Junior State at 91lbs, Joey Wolfson taking abuse, extreme poverty, and addictions. Estate & Associates, announced that he and The fee is $150. Funds raised benefit the com/articles/announcements.htm to down- The Pleasanton based club holds weekly They come to Shepherd’s Gate, sometimes Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center. rides Saturday morning leaving from the home the championship at the West Coast the real agent agents in the Legacy Livermore load form. Nationals as well as a sixth place finish at with just the clothes on their backs, seeking and Fremont residential real estate broker- Lunch will be provided by McNamara's parking lot from Meadowlark Dairy at 9 a.m. a fresh start. Steakhouse. Dinner will be served im- Rides are approximately 35 to 70 miles with Frosh/Soph State, Brian Engdahl placing ages -- along with Granada Little League mediately following play at the Hopyard a different route each week. For information, fourth at Greco State and fifth at Freestyle -- raised $ 4,000 for the league by selling Spirit Run State. Eighth grader Shaquille Dangerfield raffle tickets for the June 23 game between the Alehouse. Registration is now open for the Rotary contact Tania Smith at 462-2626. For tickets or information, call 373- was an All Tournament wrestler at the West Hook and Ladder Run Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants. Club of Pleasanton’s 16th annual Spirit Coast Nationals and placed fifth at the The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters 4567. Run in downtown Pleasanton on Sunday. The Tuesday night game will be played California Greco State Championships in Foundation will host the 1st annual Hook at the Oakland Coliseum. Aboumrad, the June 21. Drive for the Cure the schoolboy division. and Ladder Run at Wente Vineyards on The Father’s Day tradition annually Golfers will tee off on Friday, July 24 at current president of the Little League’s board Football Skills th Upcoming tournaments for the Knights Sun., June 7. Participants have the choice draws more than 1,200 runners to partici- Wente Vineyards’ The Course for the 4 An- of directors, donated an 18-seat centerfield Granada Football Skill Camp: Non- nual Drive for the Cure to benefit the Juvenile are the MDWA championships and Kids of a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a kids contact football camp conducted by Granada pate in either a 10K or 5K run as well as State that is being held in Fresno. luxury box with three VIP parking passes. He, Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). one-mile fun run. his Legacy associates, and Granada Board Head Coach, Tim Silva. This camp is open a kid’s race. The Guardian Knights practice 2 days a The foundation supports injured and The 10K run will start at 8 a.m. on Main The golf tournament, which is presented members sold 200 tickets at $20 each in the to all incoming 3rd-8th graders. June 15th by Chevron and sponsored by Tri-Valley week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Granada fallen firefighters, burn foundation and local through June 19th from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Street followed by the 5K run at 8:30. The High School in Livermore from 6:00 – 7:30 raffle. The winner of the A’s Skybox was courses wind through Pleasanton neighbor- Bank and Valentine Capital Asset Manage- charities in the Tri-Valley. Chris Mohammed, a Livermore resident. She Cost is $100. Go online to granadafootball. ment, has raised more than $600,000 for pm. If you are interested in joining the The 5K is a run/walk that is on 50 percent com to print out a registration form. Register hoods, the Alameda County Fairgrounds and is a member of the Livermore Valley Rotary JDRF since its inception in 2006. Guardian Knights, please contact coaches paved and 50 percent dirt road and is stroller by mail: Granada Skills Camp, c/o Tim Silva, on trails along the scenic Arroyo del Valle. Ken Coburn at [email protected] or Erik Club along with Aboumrad. Ms. Mohammed Proceeds go to support the Rotary Club “Drive for the Cure is an incredible event. friendly. The 10K is 90 percent dirt road and 400 Wall St., Livermore, 94550 Questions: My family participates, as well as being Engdahl at [email protected]. purchased her ticket at the Rotary meeting, Please call (925)667-6132 of Pleasanton’s scholarship program. In the 10 percent paved. Strollers are not allowed in and on the night her ticket was drawn, she last ten years, more than $280,000 has been beneficiaries,” says Claire Wolfe, a Drive the 10K. Both runs travel through Sycamore for the Cure committee member and parent was celebrating a “special” birthday. raised for scholarships that are awarded Table Tennis Tournament Grove Park and are very flat with one hill in One hundred percent of the proceeds will after an application and interview process of a child with juvenile diabetes. the 10K. The one mile kids run, for ages 12 Foundation Golf “I have three family members with type There will be a Table Tennis Tournament be donated to the Little League for field main- to deserving Pleasanton graduates who need on Sat., June 20, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the and under, will take place at Wente Vineyards Tournament financial help to attend college. 1 diabetes. What this day means to us is the tenance and construction of a new restroom gathering of friends, family and sponsors, Tri-Valley Table Tennis Club, 5001 Case at about 9:15 a.m. No dogs, please. facility. Last year Aboumrad led the effort to The 25th Annual ValleyCare Foundation In 2008, 24 students from the four Pleas- Ave, Pleasanton, in the Pleasanton Middle Fee is $30 for either the 5K or 10K pre- Golf Tournament is set for June 5 at The anton high schools received scholarships. who have become very close over the last completely overhaul the fields with new dirt few years, to play golf, party and raise a heck School Gym. registered prior to June 3 and $35 after and and better irrigation at the Granada complex, Course at Wente Vineyards. To register, please go online to www. The tournament is being organized by on race day; the kids run is $10 preregistered Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The of a lot of money toward a cure. We always which has four diamonds. This year’s project spiritrun.com. For information about the the Taiwanese & Chinese American Athletic and $15 after June 3. shotgun start is at 11 a.m. A dinner and Rotary Club of Pleasanton, please see www. leave the day overwhelmed by the generosity was to build a restroom facility. of everyone involved, and the amazing job Tournament of San Francisco Bay Area and Awards will be presented in each age awards ceremony will be held starting at pleasantonrotary.org. sponosred by the Tri-Valley Table Tennis “One of the biggest complaints we would 5:15 p.m. that Active Charity does to make this day so group. Water and refreshments will be pro- receive was a lack of restroom facilities at our very warm and wonderful.” Club Corporation. Tickets for golf and dinner are $550, vided at the end of the race. Wente Vineyards fields,” explains Aboumrad. “Many members Active Charity, a local group formed Walk-in or mail registration is at the will have additional food and wine tasting dinner only $70. Funds benefit the emer- Chinese Cultural Center, 1269 Forgewood of the Granada Little League community gency room expansion at ValleyCare Medi- Hats Off America by Chico state alumni interested in giving for purchase. The 15th Hats Off America Red T-Shirt back and helping others, organizes the an- Ave., Sunnyvale, www.tcaat.org (408) stepped up to the plate to make this happen. I cal Center. For tickets or information, call 10K Run/5K Run or Walk will be held on 747-0394; email [email protected], Registration and check-in starts at 6:30 cannot thank the families of Granada enough 373-4567. nual fundraiser. a.m. at Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Saturday, June 6 beginning at 10 a.m. at In addition to the golf tournament, information at (925) 200-8078. for the time, labor, and materials they donated Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook Drive, Registration fees are Single Events Livermore. The race begins at 8 a.m. to this project.” the day’s festivities will include a ladies Send checks to "On Your Mark", PO Danville, rain or shine. Entry fee is $35 per luncheon, dinner, live music and a live auc- $16.00, Additional Single events: $12 Granada Little League is located Open Water Swim Group person. There is no entry fee for volunteers. each; 12 and under Singles $12, additional Box 1199, Arnold, CA 95223, make checks A new open water swim group is starting tion featuring vacations, wine packages, behind Mendenhall Junior High School All runners and volunteers will receive a red mountain getaways and more. singles event $10; Double registrations payable to: Livermore-Pleasanton Firefight- between Mendenhall and Emma C. Smith up this season at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park t-shirt and lunch. $24; Team registration $40, Junior Team ers Foundation. Additional information in Pleasanton. Membership in this nonprofit For more information or to register, visit Elementary School. Legacy Real Estate & Hats Off America is a non-profit orga- www.curetype1.org/driveforthecure. registration $30; Chinese School Team and registration is on-line at www.onyour- Associates is located at 1686 Second Street group is open to all qualified individuals. nization that raises awareness of and money registrations $40. The registration deadline is June 8. Walk in Livermore.

M. Alison Council Alison Council’s memory may (deceased) and June Murphy. of Tracy, CA., brother-in-law, and loving sisters, Janet Worland Alison (Goodman) Council be made to: UCSF Foundation Brothers; Jeff, Coach (deceased), Warren (Alice)Abrahamson of Robert Wellman Batz and Adel Johnson along with a passed away peacefully at her (work of Dr. Melisko), Carol Joe (wife-Dona). Sisters Chris- Ludington, MI. She is also sur- Robert (Bob) Wellman Batz mutitude of close friends and home in Ripon on May 28, Franc Buck Breast Care Center, tine Freeman (deceased), Mary vived by her 14 grandchildren, 12 was born on April 22, 1945 in neighbors. 2009 at the age of 47 after a UCSF Box 45339, San Francisco, Simmons, Katey Nelson Stepson great grandchildren, 4 nephews, Sebastapol, CA as Lee David A Memorial Service was held lengthy battle with metastatic CA 94143-0339. Jake and Simon (wife -Allison); 2 nieces and many friends all of Turpel, then, was adopted by on May 28 at 4pm at Callaghan breast cancer. Alison was born Nephews; Jason, Anthony, Matt, whom were very dear to her. Wellman Ford Batz and Dorothy Mortuary and Burial on May 29th in Walnut Creek, California on Janet Lynn Macur Michael and John. Nieces; Graveside service were held Louise Batz(Stromberg) and was at 1pm at Sacramento Valley Na- July 27, 1961 to Alex and Ola Livermore resident Janet Lynn Jenny, Annie, Amy, Mindy and on June 2, 2009 at the Pere Mar- named Robert Wellman Batz. tional Cemetary in Dixon.. Mae Goodman. She was raised Macur died of breast cancer on Trissa. Grandchildren; Abbey, quette Cemetery in Ludington, Robert went home to be with In Lieu of flowers the family in Livermore and graduated from May 26, 2009, after a courageous Eden and Jubilee. Many cousins Michigan. the Lord on April 23, 2009 af- desired donations be sent to the Granada High School in Liver- eight year battle. Her positive and relatives in the area. Arrangements by Callaghan ter battling heart disease and Veterans Affairs in Livermore. more in 1979 where she served outlook and sunny disposition A Memorial Service will be Mortuary. diabetes, he had just turned 64 as Head Cheerleader. While in were an inspiration to all who held at St. Augustine's church, years old. Rory Law Wolf Livermore she participated in the were fortunate to know her. She in Pleasanton, Thursday June 4, George Villar Apostol Sr. Robert graduated from Las Rory was born in Castro Val- Miss Livermore pageant, where was born August 25, 1947. 2009 at 2:00 PM. All are wel- George Villar Apostol Sr., a Lomas High School in Walnut ley December 10, 1956. Left us she was named Miss Congenial- Janet enjoyed reading, travel- come to attend. loving husband, father and grand- Creek, CA and earned degrees in on May 14, 2009 at the age of ity, which is no surprise to any- ing, and gardening, but most of Arrangements by Graham father born Feb. 17, 1953, in the Business and Criminology from 52. Rory is survived by his three one who knew her. all, she enjoyed her family. Hitch Mortuary. Philippines to the late Jovencio University of California, Berke- children Joshua Wolf and wife She graduated from San Jose She is survived by her husband and Gloria Apostol. He passed ley. He grew up in Walnut Creek Elli, daughter Megan Wolf and State University in 1983, where Randy, daughter Amy (Bret), son Catherine Hackenberg away on Tuesday May 26, 2009. and Danville, CA. He had also son Jackson Wolf, two grand- she majored in Marketing. Alison Mark (Alison), grandchildren Catherine Hackenberg passed He is survived by his wife of 34 resided in Dublin, Livermore and daughters Scarlet and Violet. loved music and was the only Ben and Gracie Dupuis and An- away on May 25, 2009. Cath- years Helen Apostol, three sons Stockton, CA; Reno, NV; and He is also survived by his sister non-music major to be accepted drew and Lilah Macur; parents erine was born in N.Y.C.on Septl Jonathan, George Jr. Jesse, three Medford and Ashland, OR. Robin Simpson her husband as a member of the San Jose Mike and Edna Whitfield; sib- 18, 1928 and grew up in Oak- grandchildren Hayden, Diego, Robert enjoyed being involved Mitchell, and nieces, nephews, State University Choraliers. a lings Jo Ann Dankwardt (Gary), land. In her twenties she moved Alexa and eleven brothers and in his community, he was associ- aunts, uncle, and cousins. He prestigious choir that performed Bob Whitfield (Jennifer), Bonnie back to N.Y.C where she met sisters. ated with the following organiza- will also be remembered by many all over the world. She also per- Sensibaugh, and Bill Whitfield; her husband, Louis Hackenberg He was known as a hardwork- tions: Rotary Club/Livermore, friends, Tim, Anna, Pat, Kevin, formed as a member of the San parents-in-law Ted and Elma whom she was married to for ing man with a unique sense of YMCA/Livermore, Wilderness Laurie, Billy, Austin and too Francisco Symphony choir, as Macur; brothers-in-law Roger over 50 years. They both moved humor who loved to work on cars Camp for the deaf, and Continu- many more to name well as the Clay Pipers, a musi- Macur (Sherrill), Michael Macur to Livermore in 1965 with their for his friends and family. He will ing Care for Children, Inc. He was a member of the In- cal dance group. She married (Lynn), sister-in-law Mary Ann two daughters. be greatly missed by all. Robert used to manage the dependent order of Odd Fellows, her husband Warren in 1986 and Tremelling, and nine nieces and With her deep faith, she lived Mass of the Resurrection Carpets and Colors store when the Tri-Valley Moose Lodge and they moved to Ripon in 1994, nephews. She was preceded a life of serving her church and was celebrated May 30, at it was in Livermore years ago. the Boys Scouts of America. He where she immersed herself in in death by her nephew Scott community. Catherine volun- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Robert served his country as was a Navy Veteran. He gradu- the community and her children’s Dankwardt. teered her time at Cedar Grove Church, Livermore, with com- a United States Marine from ated from Granada High, class activities. A memorial service was held Church, Valley Care Thrift store, mittal to follow at St. Michael’s 1963-1967. of 1975 While she was experienced in May 30th in Pleasanton. collected food for banks and knit- Catholic Cemetery, 3885 East Robert is survived by his fam- His joy was family, friends, marketing and promotions, Ali- In lieu of flowers the family ted baby blankets for Shepherd’s Ave. Livermore. ily: Daughters/grandchildren: the Boy Scouts and being a son found her true passion when requests donations to Hope Hos- Gate. Arrangements by Callaghan Cynthia Lindsay(Batz) married grandpa she began working with special pice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite Catherine loved to play domi- Mortuary. to Tony Lindsay with daughter A memorial will be held at the needs high school students as a 100, Dublin, CA 94568-3151. nos, knit, and have lunch parties Sara Lindsay of Livermore, CA; Odd fellows Hall, 2160 First St., special education instructional Arrangements by Graham- with her “just for fun” ladies Gloria Villar Apostol Lisa Batz and son Lamario Batz Livermore on June 4 at 1:00pm. aide at Beyer High School in Hitch Mortuary. group, travel with the senior Gloria Villar Apostol, a long- of Medford, OR; Catherine Batz Modesto. She exposed her stu- group and spend time with her time resident of Livermore, of Central Point, OR; sisters, Jean Laverne Opal Lossbom dents to all aspects of life, taking Christopher Alan Headley family. passed away on Monday, May (Antonia) Chavez of Sonoma, Laverne Opal Lossbom passed them to Giants games and teach- Christopher Headley was She is survived by her two 25, 2009. A strong and dedicated CA; Carolyn Chofre' of Alam- away peacefully, at the age of 89, ing them how to recycle. . born on December 25, 1960 in daughters Margaret and Doro- woman, she lived a wonderful eda, CA; brother, David Turpel of on May 27, 2009. Laverne was Alison became a tireless ad- Hayward, CA and passed away thea, sister, Margaret Paulus, 80 years. Santa Rosa, CA, the mothers to born in Yakima, WA on October vocate and fund-raiser for the on May 20, 2009 in Livermore nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, Gloria was born June 6, 1928, Robert's daughters, Kristine Batz 3, 1919. She held the position American Cancer Society, lead- at the age of 48. Christopher, a brother-in-law, cousin and many and raised in the Philippines, of Livermore, CA and Sheila as secretary for Tri-Valley En- ing teams in the annual Ripon lifetime resident of Livermore, dear friends. where she met her future hus- Batz of Central Point, OR, and gineering for 15 years until well Relay for Life. At the 2008 played Little League baseball as A memorial service will be band, Jovencio Apostol Sr. To- wife, . Paula Frey of Oregon. into her 80’s, retiring in 2004. Relay for Life event, she was the a child and attended Livermore held on Friday, June 5 at 1 pm gether they had 11 children Robert loved a good laugh, es- She was preceded in death by keynote speaker at the luminary High School. He worked for at Cedar Grove Community before moving to the U.S. where pecially from telling great jokes. her oldest daughter, Norma Mc- ceremony, sharing her amazing AC Transit for 11 years and at Church, 2021 Collage Ave with they had their last child. She is We will miss him so much. Grath and her grandson, Jeffrey story of the various “angels” in Berkeley Farms as a Journey- reception to follow. survived by 7 daughters: Rose To honor Robert's wishes, a McGrath. her life. Also in 2008, Alison man HD mechanic for five years. Donations can be made to Chaffee, Emma Apostol, Wilma private family memorial service Laverne is survived by her started a campaign to “Paint the Christopher was an avid fisher- Shepherd’s Gate in Livermore Apostol, Diana Apostol, Adela will take place. son Scott and his wife; Mi- Town Purple”, an effort involv- man and hunter and enjoyed in her honor. Wallace, Margirie Gustafson, and chelle Lossbom-London and ing downtown merchants and fishing Salmon, Tuna, Trout, and Glorietta Toledo; and 4 sons: Ro- James R. Payton daughter;Beverly Humphrey. She shopkeepers to show their sup- Halibut. Christopher also served Virginia Helen Johnson meo Apostol, Rodolfo Apostol, Jim was born on April 11, is also survived by her grandchil- port for finding a cure for cancer. in the United States Marine Corp Virginia Helen Johnson, age Jovencio Apostol Jr., and Leo 1947 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. dren; Clinton and Ryan Hum- This campaign continued in 2009 as a sergeant in the 3rd Battalion: 89, passed away May 14, 2009 at Apostol. She is also survived by and moved to California at the phrey and Alexander London, all in Alison’s honor. Platoon 3036. Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek 21 grandchildren along with 10 age of 10. of whom were very dear to her. Alison was an active member Christopher was preceded in following an extended illness. great-grandchildren and many, Jim passed away peacefully Family and friends are invited of Calvary Reformed Church in death by his mother June Headley Virginia was born December many members of her extended on Friday afternoon May 22 to attend a Memorial service Ripon, where she directed the in 2008 and brother Brian Head- 13, 1919 in Ludington, Michi- family and longtime friends. She 2009, with his loving wife at for Laverne on Thursday, June children’s choir and participated ley in 1997. He is survived by gan. She was the eldest of two will be joining her husband of his side. 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Callaghan in the hand bell choir and the his wife Daisy Headley whom he daughters born to Arthur and many years, Jovencio Apostol He was an avid fisherman and Mortuary, 3833 East Ave., Liver- Praise Team. married in 2007. Christopher is Helen Michaud. Virginia married Sr. along with her son, George loved the great outdoors. Jim more. Alison is survived by her also survived by his two children Aubrey Johnson and together Apostol, who will help guide her truly loved life. husband of 23 years, Warren Nino and Martin (Joanne) as well they raised 6 boys. She saw the safely to heaven. He was a good handyman and Council, her children Lauren as a sister and a brother, and one world as an Air Force wife for 23 Gloria loved cooking for her could fix just about anything, and Brian, her mother, Ola Mae grandchild Jomar, and numerous years and settled in Livermore traditional Filipino family and he also served at U.S. Army as Goodman of Ripon, her brother other relatives. in 1966. For fifteen years she always offered a hot plate to any Military Police. Steve Goodman of Livermore, A Chapel Blessing Service worked as a receptionist at the visitor who came to her ever-wel- Jim will be sadly missed by and many nieces, nephews and was held May 30 in Livermore. Livermore V.A, before retiring coming home. She was a mother his wife Cindy Payton, as they cousins. Her father, Alex Good- Arrangements by Callaghan in August 1981. to many and cared deeply for her were married 23 years. He will man, preceded her in death. Mortuary. Virginia was preceded in death family, she spent her life watch- be missed by his pet cat Punkin A public visitation will be held by her husband of 39 years, Au- ing her children, grandchildren, on Thursday, June 4 from 5 – 7 Charlie R. Murphy brey, her sister, Frances Larsen, and great-grandchildren succeed PM at Deegan Ripon Memorial Charlie R. Murphy died May brother-in-law Laverne (Red) in all aspects of life. Always a Chapel, 111 S. Palm Ave., Ripon. 20, 2009. He was born Sept. 5, Larsen, granddaughter, Kathryn dreamer of winning it big, Gloria A Memorial service will be held 1952. Johnson and by her great grand- thoroughly enjoyed trips to Reno on Friday, June 5 at 10:30 AM at Charlie will be most remem- daughter, Tessa Dewherst. with her family and the thrill of Calvary Reformed Church, 741 bered for his musical inspiration Virginia will be greatly missed the slot machines. She will for- W. Second St., Ripon, followed to many. His creative abilities by her 6 sons, Aubrey of Liver- ever be remembered. by a reception hosted by church and love of music were monu- more, CA, James (Victoria) of Funeral services were held at members. A private graveside mental as was love for family and Sumerduck, VA, Jerrold (Edith) St. Charles Borromeo Catholic service will be held beforehand. numerous friends. of Tracy, CA, Jac (Susan) of Church, Livermore. Burial fol- In lieu of flowers donations in He was preceded in death by Bethel, OH, Joseph (Patricia) of lowed at St. Michael’s Catholic wife Lynn, loving son of Rex Sparks, NV and Jeffery (Barbara) Cemetery, Livermore. PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 nia Red Legged Frog. GOLF There are five sets of tees on (continued from page one) this par 72, with the black tees SPEAKERS Designed by Brian Costello playing at 6,748. The blue tees has heard the figure of 100,000 page is at www.soldproject.org. also have a mind-set that discour- Torrey Pines course in La Jolla, of JMP Golf Design Group, measure at 6,409, then the white or hundreds of thousand more. HIGH-PROFIT ages resistance, because many host of Tiger Woods’ dramatic Inc., Callippe Golf Course was tees at 6,024 yards, the gold tees Information on the world wide PROSTITUTION of them were abused by parents U.S. Open victory last summer, developed as part of a coopera- at 5,560, and the red at 4,788 web puts the figure as high as REPLACES DRUGS when they were younger. and San Francisco’s Harding tive effort to create an 18-hole yards. Players on this course will 2.8 million for all sex workers The other speaker at Ama- PLEASANTON CHURCH Park, which will host the Pres- golf course, hiking and eques- get a preview of the demanding there, with 2 million women and dor was Patanisha Williams of SHOWS INTEREST ident’s Cup this fall. Callippe trian trails, endangered species approach to the 10th hole when Preserve Golf Course, which habitat, wetland establishment, 800,000 girls under 18. MISSSEY (Motivating, Inspir- MISSSEY has been working making their way to the number ing, Supporting and Serving opened in November 2005, is and dedicated grazing land. The one green. Varieties of terrain are MOVIE SHOWS EFFECTS with the SOLD Project, through also one of the newer courses course site is a protected habitat Sexually Exploited Youth). Wil- spread throughout the course as OF 'SEX TOURISM' Gobel. Williams said she spoke to on the distinguished list, where for the federally endangered Cal- the front nine is routed through As shown in the movie, "sex liams told the crowd about how members at a Pleasanton church some of the courses have long lippe Silverspot Butterfly and the the valley and the back nine sits tourism" in Thailand involves the organization helps exploited in January and February, because and established histories dating California Tiger Salamander, and on a higher elevation with the poor families bringing their girls in Oakland between 11 and of contacts that Gobel has there. back as far as the 1920s. the federally threatened Califor- Happy Valley Creek winding young daughters to pimps and 17 get out of the prostitution in MISSEY has a coordinator throughout. brothels, in exchange for money. which they are trapped. and two others on staff, thanks As the movie shows, they are set Williams talked about the to a grant obtained by county su- First Cancer Walk Declared a Success cynical actions behind the prob- up as "dates" with middle-aged pervisor Alice Lai-Bitker, whose The First Annual Walk to Colon cancer is the third most of the population is screened. European and American men. lem. Oakland pimps have set up district includes part of Oakland. raise awareness of colorectal diagnosed cancer and third lead- ValleyCare Health System The film focuses on a girl child prostitution rings, because MISSEY was able to follow and cancer, held on Saturday, May ing cause of cancer death in the is committed to raising public named Cat. Her mother had been they prefer it to the drug trade. help about 100 cases last year. 16, was a success, according to United States. Fortunately, over awareness regarding early de- a prostitute, but she did not want They don't have to worry about The organization's web page is walk organizers. The more than the last 10 years, death rates from tection of colorectal cancer and her daughter to be in that life. obtaining drugs in bulk, packag- misssey.org. 100 participants enjoyed a beau- colon cancer have decreased due would like to thank the sponsors, "The family shows all the red ing them, selling them, and risk Julia Stansbery, who helped tiful day for the 5K walk that in large part to early detection participants and volunteers who being killed by rival gangs. coordinate the event for the began and ended at ValleyCare’s and the removal of precancerous helped make the First Annual flags. the mother was a prostitute, polyps. However, still only 50% Colon Cancer Walk a success. the family is poor," said Gobel. The pimps target girls in Mission Outreach club, said that LifeStyleRx. Gastroenterolo- Cat and her mother are very group homes and foster homes, about 50 people were present. gist Christopher Entwisle, MD because they know there are made a brief presentation prior happy at the end of the movie She gave credit to coworkers, and to the start of the walk. More when they are able to obtain a from unstable home lives. They said that the club hopes to make than $5000 was raised to benefit scholarship from an organizationi approach them, win them over the dinner an annual event. colorectal cancer awareness and so that Cat can attend school. with promises of "love" and "in- education here in the Tri-Val- Elementary school tuition in dependence." They turn the girls ley. Thailand is more than $300 per out on the street for prostitution, year. Many families can't afford or use internet web sites to set up it. In the poorer regions of Thai- appointments, which has been land, families earn $3000 a year, a better way to evade arrest. In but that's an average. some instances, pimps rape the Gobel has been taking the girls. movie on a 25-city tour of the The girls don't leave pimps United States. She and Sparks are because they think they really at the state of "The SOLD Proj- do love them, since they buy ect," which aims to form an or- them clothes and other things. ganization that can do something Williams called it a form of about world trafficking. Gobel is Stockholm Syndrome, in which looking for more volunteers, and kidnapped or abused people iden- a grant writer. The group's web tify with their captors. The girls

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PAGE 12 - The Independent, JUNE 4, 2009 Volunteers Sought to Plant Hedgerow Volunteers are needed to par- ticipate in the upcoming Stream- side Hedgerow planting days at the Sunol AgPark. Planting days are organized through the Hands- on-Conservation Program and the Alameda County Conserva- tion Partnership. In addition to planting, there will be a farm tour to explore the surroundings. The Sunol AgPark, located at the Sunol Water Temple, is an organic farm that is run by a non- profit organization Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAGE) (www.sagecenter.org). The farm is located adjacent to the Arroyo de la Laguna. Volunteers are needed to assist with establishing a hedgerow by Photo - Doug Jorgensen spreading mulch and planting na- Residents were able to drive hydrogen powered cars during a stop in Livermore. tive plants. A hedgerow is a farm border including native plants that creates additional, valuable habitat for beneficial native spe- Advances in Technology cies such as insects, pollinators and birds. Please visit our website at Boost Hydrogen Powered Cars www.acrcd.org and click on Youth Education, Hands-on- Sandia National Laboratories have plans for selling hydrogen work hydrogen into their com- Conservation for more details. co-hosted the Hydrogen Road vehicles to retail customers. mercial infrastructure.” RSVPs are required. Contact Tour in Livermore last week. “If you listen to those directly In addition, Sandia’s work on Leslie Koenig at 925-371-0154 Sandia’s hydrogen program responsible for the selling of a hydrogen internal combustion ext 115 or leslie.koenig@acrcd. manager, Jay Keller, asserts hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to engine – considered a transition org for more information! that recent advances in hydro- the consumer, it seems clear that strategy designed to pave the gen technology are real and commercialization and market- way toward fuel cell vehicles significant. ability of these vehicles is mov- – is supported by both Ford and “Sandia has been at the fore- ing a lot faster than we antici- BMW. “It’s very near-term,” says front of significant technical pated,” said Keller. Keller. improvements in hydrogen that According to the California Longer-term, said Keller, the have been made over the past Fuel Cell Partnership, the hy- DOE’s Metal Hydride Center several years,” said Keller, who drogen research community has of Excellence (MHCoE), which oversees a hydrogen research consistently met or exceeded the is led by Sandia, continues to portfolio that includes programs DOE Hydrogen Program’s ambi- make progress finding a suitable in hydrogen delivery, storage, tious goals for energy efficiency, new material that can soak up production, and safety, codes vehicle range, system durability, and concentrate hydrogen into and standards. and reduced costs. Sandia, says a small volume, release the hy- As far as commercialization Keller, has been involved in drogen when needed, and then of fuel cell vehicles is con- several key advances. repeat this cycle over and over cerned, Keller said the automo- “Through our Safety, Codes, for vehicular applications. bile manufacturers themselves and Standards work, we’ve been As the lead organization for are best-positioned to determine instrumental in the National Fire the MHCoE effort, Sandia co- their marketability. And the Protection Association’s rewrit- ordinates the work of some 18 industry’s position is clear. ing of the model codes that local organizations engaged in sev- According to Bloomberg municipalities need in order to eral promising areas of research. News, Toyota said earlier this put hydrogen in commercial ap- Sandia is also contributing to year that it will be selling fuel- plications,” said Keller. “This is materials development work and cell cars by 2015, and Bloom- not insignificant, as those agen- helping direct research by refin- berg also reported that Hyundai cies now have formal, written ing materials theory. Motor Co. and Daimler AG both safety codes that allow them to City of Livermore Launches Food Drive In recognition of Hunger am – 5 pm; Police Department, For questions about the Awareness Day on June 4, 2009, 1110 S. Livermore Ave., 8 am Canned Food Drive, please call the City of Livermore is holding – 5 pm; Civic Center Library. Frances Reisner at 925-960- a Canned Food Drive from June 1188 S. Livermore Ave., operat- 4580. 1 – 12, 2009. ing hours; and Las Positas Golf City Manager Linda Barton Course, 917 Clubhouse Drive, said, “The timing couldn’t be operating hours. better as donations to food pan- tries typically drop during the summer months. We are pleased to do our part in helping to ad- dress the increased needs of our community, and encourage citi- zens to participate.” The City is partnering with lo- cal agencies to collect the much needed non-perishable supplies including: canned hams, canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce, rice, beans, flour, sugar, pasta, cof- fee, tea, cake/cornbread/muffin mixes, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, canned fruit, canned soup, stew, chili, tuna, salmon, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, jelly, jam, peanut butter, cooking oil, hygienic items, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Donation locations are City Hall, 1052 S. Livermore Ave., 8 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009

Young orphans are put to work scrubbing the orphanage floor.

By Patricia Koning Portola Elementary fourth-grade teacher Michelle Nunes is having a hard time getting students Portola Elementary to stop smiling. Smiling students usually are not an issue at Portola. However, Nunes is running through a practice run of the school play. In the song “Hard Knock Life,” the orphans are most definitely not happy. On Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, Portola’s drama club will present “Annie.” Both perfor- School Presents mances are open to the public. They will be held in the school’s multipurpose room. Nunes has been leading the drama club and directing plays for all of her 11 years at Portola. She previously started the Tracy Community Theater and a children’s theater program in that city. “I’ve loved theater since I was young. I acted in plays at Foothill High School and the Pleasanton Playhouse,” she says. 'Annie' Tryouts for Annie were held in the fall. Every child interested in participating is given a part. (continued on page 2) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009

Pictured are Sara Stoebe (as Martha) and Mark Jordan (as George). 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe?' Opens in Pleasanton

The next Studio Theatre production for Tri-Valley Repertory The- atre is the 1963 Tony Award winner for Best Play, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe?" Performances are weekends, June 5 to June 28. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. The Broadway production was considered a shattering and memo- Lauren Cairel (left) as Annie comforts one of the younger orphans. rable experience and proclaimed Edward Albee as a major American playwright. Albee’s “marriage play” takes place in the living room of George (Mark Jordan) and Martha (Sara Stoebe), in which the play- ANNIE wright explores the destruction of the American dream. (continued from page one) In the play, George and Martha invite a new professor and his wife Nunes explains that all parts in the “Singing makes me feel happy,” years old. “I’m excited but ner- to their home after a party. Martha is the daughter of the president of play are important. “For example says Jessica. vous,” says Lauren. “I’m still get- the university where George is an associate history professor. Martha without the maids and butlers in Fourth-grader Alejandro Buen- ting used to the idea of singing all and George continue drinking and play the games they know so well, Annie, three whole scenes would rostro comes to the performance alone in front of an audience.” engaging in relentless, scathing verbal and sometimes physical abuse not work,” she says. “I do this with a bit of theatrical experi- Sophia Cuadra, another fifth in front of Nick (Matt Davis) and Honey (Lydia Bruno). The younger because participating in a dramatic ence—two years ago he was in grader, finds her role of Ms. Han- couple is simultaneously fascinated and embarrassed. They stay even performance builds the students’ “Jack in the Beanstalk.” He plays nigan challenging because she’s though the abuse turns periodically towards them as well. self-esteem. Many discover talents Rooster, Ms. Hannigan’s brother, playing an adult—and a mean one The play is directed by Susan Hovey and produced by Carol they never realized they had.” who tries to pose as Annie’s fa- at that. “It’s hard to be so mean to Hovey. Many students became inter- ther to collect a reward offered by my fiends in the play,” she says. Performances are at the Tri-Valley Rep Studio Theatre, 1048 Ser- ested in Portola’s drama program Daddy Warbucks. “I really like my “But of all the roles I’ve played, pentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. after seeing performances, such character because he’s so silly,” this is my favorite.” Tickets are $25 for adults (18-60), $22 for seniors (60+), $20 for as fifth-grader Jessica Perez, who he says. Performances are at 7 p.m. juniors (under 18), and $19 each for groups purchasing 20 or more plays the role of Grace Farrell. As Fifth-grader Lauren Cairel finds each night. tickets. Tickets may be purchased on our website at www.trivalleyrep. is Mr. “Daddy” Warbucks assistant, her role of Annie easy because The school is located at 2451 com or by phone at 925-462 2121. she selects Annie to spend the she’s playing a kid her own age. Portola Ave., Livermore, 606- The play contains strong adult language and adult content. Christmas holidays in his home. In the original script, Annie is 11 4743. It is presented with permission from Dramatists Play Service, Inc. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 3

Bonsai, Orchids, Cactus Among Plants at Collectors Exhibit

The new Valley Bonsai Society of Livermore will hold its first show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6 and 7, at Alden Lane Nurs- ery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The bonsai exhibit will be held in conjunction with a Carnivorous Plant Show, Cactus and Succu- lents, an Orchid Show and a Koi Show. In addition to the exhibits, Dublin to there will be lectures, demos, ven- dors and educational exhibits. onstration. He is the Sensei for Host Ice The Valley Bonsai Society the Modesto Bonsai Club and was founded in February, 2008 conducts Bonsai training and Cream Social by Charles Harder. design for Blue Oak Nursery in The organization was estab- Modesto. The public is invited to lished from his desire to create a come celebrate summer the old fashioned way on Sat., group of local east bay bonsai en- June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. There thusiasts who could learn together will be ice cream, live music, and encourage the continuation contests, games and crafts on and education of the art and pas- the shady grounds of the of sion of bonsai. the Dublin Heritage Center, The goal is to encourage and 6600 Donlon Way. equip each other as we share our Visitors of all ages can common interest and enjoyment play old fashioned games of Bonsai and to encourage others like hoops and marbles with to explore this art form. the Dublin 4-H Club, make Meetings are the third Saturday old-fashioned toys and help of each month at 1 p.m. at Alden make the ice cream with a Lane Nursery in Livermore. hand churn. Tour the his- Membership is not required. toric buildings and of course, However, someone wishing to enjoy ice cream with fresh visit the club for a while is asked summer fruit. to consider supporting the society A $5 fee covers ice cream, by paying annual dues of $30 a crafts, games, museum and year ($40 for couples) or $5 a contests. Visitors are invited meeting. to explore the three acre park Please contact the membership that includes the 1856 Mur- ray School House, the 1859 chair, Bob Wyckoff at: califor- Old St. Raymond’s Church [email protected] or found- and a Pioneer Cemetery and er, Charles Harder at: bonsainut@ the museum exhibits. comcast.net On Saturday, at the show, Sam Adina will present a dem- 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 Artists to 'Paint the Town' Pleasanton’s Museum on Main displayed in the Museum Gallery presents the 1st Annual “Paint Walkway. the Town” from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Third through 6th graders will Saturday, June 6 on the front lawn gather on the museum lawn from 1 of the museum, 603 Main Street, to 3 p.m. to help paint quilt squares near the Arch. to make a Pleasanton Heritage “Paint the Town” is an oppor- Quilt with scenes of the Amador tunity for artists of all ages and Livermore Valley. talent levels. Middle School and high school Paintings and pictures by par- students and adults can participate ticipants from middle school stu- in the Plein Air event. Beginning dents to adults will be on display at 9 a.m. artists will bring their Celebrity for a silent auction from 4 p.m. supplies to the Museum on Main to 6 p.m. Winning bidders of the and receive informational packets The CoolTones open series. Spellers Take silent auction will be announced and box lunches. Then the artists at 6 p.m. will go out to paint their views to the Stage A live auction of other selected of the area. They will bring their In the musical comedy, The 25th works will be at 6 p.m. Proceeds of completed “wet” painting by 3 Friday Concerts in Annual Putnam County Spelling both auctions benefit the Museum p.m. to the museum. Bee, six young people in the throes On Main. Artists will receive 20 There will be refreshments at of puberty, overseen by grown-ups percent of the value of artwork the reception and a no-host wine who barely managed to escape selling at $100 or above. & beer bar also. the Park Begin childhood themselves, learn that Kindergarteners to 2nd graders All Art becomes the property The 2009 Concerts in the Park series begins on June 5 and winning isn't everything and that will gather on the museum lawn of the Museum on Main, a 501C3 runs through September 4 on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lions losing doesn't necessarily make from 9 to 11 a.m. to create and draw Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal Streets in Pleasanton. The you a loser. non-profit organization. Twelve art their favorite scenes of Pleasanton pieces may be chosen for the 2010 free concerts are presented by the Pleasanton Downtown Associa- The Tony Award winning pro- using many types of artist’s media. tion and sponsored by local businesses. Please, no plastic tarps or duction will be at the Bankhead museum calendar. 462-2766 or Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore The creations will be framed and [email protected] rocks to hold down blankets. on June 6 and 7 for four perfor- June 5 - The CoolTones - The CoolTones is a 17-piece big mances. band plus vocalist made up of Tri-Valley and other East Bay musi- This tuneful, offbeat and at times See Scenes from 'A Midsummer cians. They perform big band and swing classics as well as more heartwarming show offers audience contemporary tunes. members the opportunity to become Night's Dream' Production June 12 - The Corvairs - This group of fifty-somethings still part of the action as on-stage spell- Preview scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be performed have more than just a few 50’s and 60’s tunes up their air-cooled ers! Four Celebrity Spellers will also at the Livermore Public Library Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, sleeves. From doo-wop oldies to psychedelic funk, The Corvairs be appearing in their first Broadway at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11. There is no charge for this event. rev up the evening with a massive dose of good old high-octane performance - KKIQ disc jockey Faith Alpher on June 6 at 3:00pm, Artistic Director Lisa Tromovitch and actors from Shakespeare’s rock and roll. KFOG disc jockey Rosalie Howarth Associates present scenes and discuss themes from Shakespeare’s A Mid- June 19 - The Hurricanes - The Hurricane band is from the Tri- on June 6 at 8:00pm, Winemaker summer Night’s Dream. Love incites madness and fairy juice confuses Valley and has been playing music in the East Bay for the past 16 Karl Wente on June 7 at 7:00pm, and four young lovers fleeing a tyrannical father and an unjust law. All four years. The force of Hurricane is driven by a five-piece band that the 2007 Scripps National Spelling find themselves in an enchanted forest where fairies and sprites intervene combines both male and female vocals. The result is a collage of Bee winner and Danville resident in human affairs, and the boundaries between reality and imagination sound reflecting the best in blues, classic and contemporary rock. Evan O’Dorney on Sunday at the blur. Hilarity, love, magic and music merge in A Midsummer Night’s June 26 - The Crisis - The music ranges from acoustic and classic 2:00pm performance. Dream, one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. rock to honkey tonk, and Southern rock to blues and Motown. Evan worked systematically The complete play will be performed at Livermore’s Concannon July 3 - Burton & Company - “Burton & Company” returns through Webster’s unabridged dic- Vineyard, July 9 to August 9. with their unique style of jazzy rhythm and blues. tionary for two years prior to his win in 2007. The most stressful round The Friends of the Livermore Library have underwritten this program July 10 - Rock Explosion - The groups plays rock hits from of the nationals was just before he as part of the Friends Authors and Arts Series. For additional events, bands you know and love, AC/DC, Van Halen, Journey, Led Zep- advanced to the finals; he was given check the library’s website at www.livermore.lib.ca.us. plin, Foreigner, Aerosmith, Montrose, Lynrd Skynrd, Boston and the word “corinne” which is of un- more. known origin. Once he achieved his Tuesday Tunes Are Back July 17 - Komodojazz - Jazz band members Jesse Mesia, Micki goal of reaching the final rounds (be- Singer, Mike Parykaza, Brian Cork perform. cause his concerto would be played Tuesday Tunes are back in down- July 24 - La Ventana - La Ventana’s sound is a cross between on ABC), Evan was not concerned town Livermore. Livermore Down- Salsa, Rock, Gypsy Rock & Soul, mixed together in a unique about what place he got - he just had town Inc. will bring free, live music way. fun spelling. He had studied the win- to the Flagpole Plaza each and every ning word “serrefine” many times July 31 - Houserockers - The Houserockers bring rock and soul Tuesday through October 13th. classics from the 60’s to the 90’s to life. and knew that he had won as soon Concerts begin at 5 p.m. as he heard the word. Since winning August 7 - The Cocktail Monkeys - The Cocktail Monkeys the Bee, Evan has switched his focus Bands to perform on the follow- perform song favorites. to mathematical olympiads. In 2008, ing schedule: June 9, Free Sound; August 14 - Finding Stella - It’s the classic rock and pop spirit he traveled to Madrid with a team of June 16, Mud Daddy; June 23, of the 70’s and 80’s and throws in a newer, warmer rock quality. six high school students representing Wallin and Baretta; June 30, Papa's August 21 - Magic Moments - The band is dedicated to the the United States and won a silver Garage; July 7, Next Level; July legends, sounds and memories of the live performance of Rock medal (top 150) at the International 14, Of Shape and Sound; July 21, and Roll. Mathematical Olympiad. He hopes Hummingbirdz Joe Grape and His Bunch; July 28, August 28 - D-Lucca. - Melodic jazz featuring the original one day to earn a gold medal. Silent Partner; Performances are 3 p.m. and 8 compositions of D-Lucca includes a. two-time Grammy-nominated Aug. 4, Aerodynes; Aug. 11, Luna Fish; Aug. 18, Sound Check; Aug. bassist up front. p.m. on June 6 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 25, Moreality; Sept. 1, Hummingbirdz; Sept. 8, Bryan Harrison Band; on June 7. Information or tickets September 4 - Public Eye - Top 40’s and dance band concludes at www.bankheadtheater.org, or Sept. 15, Fender Cronin; Sept. 22, Damn Neighbors Blues Band; Sept. the season. 373-6800. 29, Groovy Judy; Oct. 6, U Get What U Pay 4. There is no admission charge. For more information, go to www.livermoredowntown.com or call 925.373.1795. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 5 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 A Standing Ovation for the Pacific Chamber Symphony By Nancy O'Connell called an English Impressionist. theater. Olivia Glass accepted the Cheers and whistles erupt- Maestro Kohl introduced A Song accolades with grace. Afterwards, ed after the closing chords of Before Sunrise by telling the audi- her head no longer in the clouds, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in ence that this piece describes the the personable young woman told C Minor, just as you might hear mystical time when the birds begin me she had to drive back that very at the Concord Pavilion. These to sing and everything is viewed in night to UC Davis for a class the cheers were not for a contempo- a half light. Rich, lush melodies next morning. rary band whose members gyrate were heard. Nina Flyer, the princi- After the intermission, Maestro and belt out their songs, but for a pal cellist played a short, evocative Kohl told the audience that this is beloved work which premiered theme, which was answered by the his orchestra’s 20th season, and over 200 years ago in 1808. Still explained that it gives many con- concertmaster, Roy Malan. Their certs for the schools. He turned to being performed today in concert dialogue was later repeated with halls all over the world, the Pacific Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and a variation. The ending was un- said he felt “it opens a window Chamber Symphony brought it to usual. There was no long cadential into our souls.” The very familiar the Bankhead Theater in Liver- pattern as in the earlier classical opening chords were heard, fol- more on Thursday, May 28th. period, no feeling of finality. It lowed by clean entrances from all The theater was about 3/4 filled just drew to a close. of the players. The long sustained with classical music devotees. MUSIC REVIEW passages had uniform bowing. The program began with Mozart’s The strings sounded delicate and Overture to the Magic Flute, Olivia Glass was the featured subdued in a pianissimo section K.620. In his opening remarks, cello soloist in this evening’s which contrasted with the French Maestro Lawrence Kohl said that concert. A local artist, she has gar- horns when they had a solo pas- in his short 35 years of life, Mo- nered many awards while living in sage. The horns were a little zart composed 620 works. This Livermore and was the first cellist uneven in some of their entrances. opera was completed just three for her four years with the Liver- Laura Reynolds played a beautiful months before his early death. more High School orchestra. Now oboe solo, and the timpanist, Stan For the opening dramatic chords, attending UC Davis and studying Muney, kept the rhythm exactly Kohl used big, sweeping hand mo- to be a veterinarian, she still finds with the conductor’s beat. tions and used only his expressive time for her cello, and plays in The famous cello sectional hands to lead the entire concert. the Davis Symphony Orchestra. introduction in the second move- He had no baton to rely on, as Last year she won the Livermore ment was clean, and every note most conductors do. It reminded Rotary Club Music Scholarship, was in tune. As the movement this reviewer of the technique of and this award enabled her to be became more difficult, the three the famous Leopold Stokowski, the featured soloist tonight. In the ‘celli played every note precisely. who never used a baton. Hungarian Rhapsody for Cello and Different sections were featured, Kohl’s whole body moved Orchestra, Op. 68 by David Pop- and the bassoons were excellent in to the beat. In the quiet pas- per, she played brilliantly. After a a short solo part with the ‘celli piz- sages in the fugue which followed brief orchestral introduction, the zicato (plucked) accompaniment . the opening chords, he almost cellist entered in her lowest regis- Musicians are always told, “Keep crouched down on the podium. ter and quickly encompassed her one eye on the music and the other The configuration of the orchestra entire range with difficult double one on the conductor.” All of the was unusual. All the brass – 2 stops and running passages which players in this ensemble closely French horns, 2 trumpets, and 3 led up the highest notes in thumb watched Maestro Kohl’s directions trombones – were in the back to position on her A string. She had from the podium. the left of the conductor rather almost a cadenza-like passage after Kohl led in an exciting inter- than directly in back as is more her first entrance and later, she had pretation of the last movement. commonly seen. The winds and another long unaccompanied solo. One of the younger violinists, the bassoons were in the center Melodies and rhythms of Hungar- Jory Fankuchen, almost danced in behind the string players. Lilting ian folk songs were heard. Pop- his seat and twice he half rose out melodies and transparent textures, per, an incredible cellist himself, of it in the thrill of playing a dra- as in most of Mozart’s music, may have been inspired by Liszt’s matic section. He played with an reveal every note to the listener. Hungarian Rhapsodies and wrote exuberance which was infectious. There is no room for mistakes in much of this in 2/4 meter. Olivia To watch his joy as he performed his compositions, because any surmounted all of her technical in this professional ensemble was error would be heard throughout challenges with ease. There were heartwarming. This is one of the hall. Near the close of the difficult patterns, while rapidly the reasons it’s so important to Overture the big chords return, crossing all four strings, contrast- have live performances. There’s and all of the strings used a series ing with a slow, mournful melody. something electrifying when one of down bows for greater em- She had double stops (chords) in is fortunate enough to see and phasis. When the fugue is heard thumb position up in the strato- hear the performers, rather than again, it hints at the lighthearted sphere near the bridge. Then a listening to a recording. The ac- humor that is found throughout dance-like passage emerged, lead- celerando at the Allegro’s conclu- the Magic Flute. ing to a fiery conclusion. sion was thrilling to hear, and the Photos - Doug Jorgensen Frederick Delius lived from 1862 For the first time that night audience responded to the dramatic Students at Altamont Creek Elementary School in Livermore to 1934. Paralyzed in 1926, he many people stood to honor her finale with cheers, loud clapping, performance. Flowers were pre- displayed a variety of techniques in the "Pie in the Face" event lived in blindness from then on, whistling, and a standing ovation. dictating his final works. Al- sented, cheers were heard, and she It was a spontaneous and well last week. Students were challenged to read a certain number of took two curtain calls. A feeling deserved response to twenty years books during the school year as part of the accelerated reading though of German heritage, he was born in England, and has been of great pride in one of our local of bringing engaging concerts to program. If they met the challenge, the top readers would be able talented youths swept through the the suburbs. to "pie" the principal, Beverly Tom. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 7 Concannon, Fenestra Wines Earn 'Best' Awards

The Alameda County Fair lenge Awards Reception & Wine Generic Rose: bronze, Concannon Vineyard, 2008 Righteously Rose Central proudly announces this year’s top Tasting Event, slated for Wednes- Coast; Cabernet Sauvignon, $18 and under: awards for the Best of the Bay day, July 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 bronze, Concannon Vineyard, 2006 Cab- Wine Competition & Zin Chal- pm., at the Alameda County Fair ernet Sauvignon Central Coast, selected lenge, which took place last week, Wine Garden. Tickets for this spe- vineyard and 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast; Italian-style reds: silver, at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton. cial wine tasting event are $60 per Fenestra, 2005 Barbera Livermore Valley; Best of Bay White Wine: Con- couple, which includes Preferred other red varietals: silver, Fenestra, 20065 cannon Vineyard, 2008 Sauvignon VIP Parking and Fair Admission Touriga Lodi; red proprietary blends, Blanc Reserve, Livermore Valley for two adults. This event will most bronze, Fenestra, Red Table California; Cabernet Sauvignon, $18.01 and above: Best of Bay Red Wine: Fenes- likely sell out so reserve your ticket silver, Concannon Vineyard, 2005 Cabernet tra Winery, 2005 Cabernet Sauvi- now at 925-426-7678 or send an Sauvignon Livermore Valley; gold, Fenes- gnon, Livermore Valley, Thatcher email to wine@alamedacounty- tra, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Livermore Bay Vineyard fair.com Valley, gold, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Best of Zin Challenge: Mac- All wines entered into both Livermore Valley; bronze, Garre, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Livermore Valley; chia Winery, 2007 Luxurious competitions will be displayed in silver, McGrail Vineyards, 2005 Cabernet Zinfandel, Lodi the Wine Garden throughout the Sauvignon Livermore Valley Reserve; sil- This year marked an increase Alameda County Fair, which is ver, Wood Family Vineyards, 2006 Cabernet in wine competition entries – 308 open to the public July 1 - 19 (Fair Sauvignon Livermore Valley; Lara Marriott Merlot - $18 and under: silver, Concan- wines were judged from 87 winer- is closed both Mondays). non Vineyard, 2007 Merlot Central Coast; ies by three panels of judges. For more information about Merlot, $18.01 and above: silver, Concannon A total of 16 Gold medals the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Vineyard, 2005 Merlot Livermore Valley, were awarded to wineries who the annual Fair, and the 2009 Fair silver, Ruby Hill Winery, 2006 Merlot Cali- Lara Marriott fornia Monterey Reserve; other Bordeaux entered the Best of the Bay Wine Concert Series, please visit http:// varietals: gold, Fenestra, 2006 Cabernet Captures Honors in Competition, which is open to all www.alamedacountyfair.com or Franc Livermore Valley; Syrah: bronze, Bent commercially bonded wineries call 925-426-7600. Creek Wines, 2005 Syrah Livermore Valley; Songwriting Contest located in Alameda, Contra Costa, Local wineries winning awards: Blanc silver, Concannon Vineyard, 2006 Syrah de Blancs, silver Elliston Vineyards, Cali- Livermore Valley; silver, Garre, 2005 Syrah Marin, San Benito, San Francisco, fornia Sparkling Wine; Chardonnay $18 and Livermore Valley; bronze, Hidden Creek, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Lara Marriott of Pleasanton Vision Youth as the Canadian under: bronze, Bent Creek Winery, 2007 2006 Syrah Livermore Valley; Petite Sirah: Cruz and Solano counties. Chardonnay Silver Coast; silver, Con- silver, Concannon Vineyard, 2006 Captain has been named a monthly winner representative. Each of the 50 The Zin Challenge, now in cannon Vineyard Central Coast, selected Joe's Livermore Valley Reserve; bronze, in the Song of the Year songwrit- participants represented their its third year, is a unique “com- vineyard; 2007 Chardonnay Central Coast; Concannon Vineyard, 2006 Nina's Cuvee White proprietary blends: bronze, Charles Livermore Valley Reserve; bronze, Concan- ing contest. home country. Later, she went to petition within a competition.” Her song, “Beneath the Cross,” R Vineyards, 2008 Chardonnay Livermore non Vineyard, 2007 Petite Sirah Livermore Calcutta, India as the guest artist Celebrating one of California’s Valley; bronze, 2007 Chardonnay Liver- Valley; gold, Fenestra, 2006 Petite Sirah was chosen as the best for the for Mission of Mercy’s Singing most popular red wines, the Zin more Valley; gold, Deer Ridge Vineyards, Livermore Valley; silver, Mitchell Katz, month of March in the Gospel/ Christmas tree. Challenge attracted 144 entries 2007 Chardonnay California, Livermore 2006 Petite Sirah Livermore Valley; Christian category of the interna- She grew up in the church as Valley; silver, Las Positas Vineyards, 2007 Misc. dessert wines, silver, Fenestra, from 74 wineries, resulting in the Chardonnay, California Livermore Valley; 2008 Sweet Viognier Contra Costa County; tional competition. Her work will the daughter of a worship leader awarding of 17 Gold medals. The Sauvignon Blanc/Fume Blanc: gold, silver, Fenestra, 2003 Port Lodi; Zinfandel compete with the other monthly and then married a worship di- Zin Challenge is open to all com- Concannon Vineyard, 2008 Sauvignon $18.01-$28: bronze, Bent Creek Wines, winners for the honor of being rector. She and Brian have two mercially bonded wineries within Blanc Livermore Valley; silver, Concannon 2006 Zinfandel Livermore Valley; bronze, Vineyard, 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Central Charles R Vineyards, 2007 Zinfandel “Song of the Year”. children, Josh and Hannah. the United State producing red Coast; Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio: Concannon Livermore Valley; gold, Wood Family The contest supports VH-1’s Zinfandel. Vineyard, 2008 Pinot Grigio Central Coast; Vineyards, 2006 Zinfandel Livermore Val- Save the Music Foundation. The For more information about The public is invited to mingle White Riesling: bronze, Fenestra Winery, ley California; Zinfandel $28.01 and above: judges are some of the biggest Lara, please see www.laramar- with the winemakers and taste 2008 White Riesling Arroyo Seco; Rhone- gold, Darcie Kent Vineyards, 2007 Zinfan- style Whites (Viognier, Marsanne): silver, del Livermore Valley; silver, Red Feather names in music including many riott.com. For more information some of the gold medal wines Crooked Vine, 207 Viognier; other white Winery, 2006 Zinfandel Amador County; Grammy Award winners. about Centerpointe, see the web- at the upcoming Best of the Bay varietals: bronze, Fenestra Winery, 2008 bronze, Wood Family Vineyards, 2006 Zin- Marriott and her family moved site at www.centerpointechurch. Wine Competition & Zin Chal- Verhelho Lodi; fandel, Livermore Valley Old Vine. to Pleasanton with her family ear- info. lier this year when her husband, Brian, became worship director at Centerpointe Presbyterian Church. She sings in the worship band at the Centerpointe contem- porary service on Sundays. “This song came out of a time of wanting to connect with God in a deeper way,” she said. “I was in awe of all of the grace He has shown towards me even when I didn’t deserve it.” She is planning to release her first album in the fall and hopes it will encourage others in their faith and everyday life. Earlier in her life, she travelled widely with the high school vocal ensemble during her senior year and then toured with the World 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009

Contest - Amateur photographers can Contra Costa Wind Symphony, works by Neal Streets. Concerts are 7 to 8:30 p.m. and interactive evening of improvisational Hairspray the Dance Musical, June 14, 2 win cash prizes in Alameda County Russian composers with trombonist Jeff The Cooltones, June 5; Corvairs, June comedy. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bol- p.m. Amador Dance XTreme. Bankhead CattleWomen's "He Oughta Beef in Bowlsby and soprano Olga Chernisheva. 12. Hurricane, July 19. The Crisis, June linger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Pictures" Father's Day photo contest. 2 p.m. June 7, Lesher Center for the Arts, 26. Burton and Company, July 3. Rock Cost: $8. Information: www.SanRamon- 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperform- Winning photo will be published in The 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $18 regu- Explosion, July 10. Komodojazz, July 17. PerformingArts.com. ingarts.org. Independent. Contest entries, which can lar, $15 seniors, $12 students. 943-7469, La Ventana, July 24. The Houserockers, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Total Request, Live, Danville Community be black and white or color, are to show www.lesherartscenter.org. July 31. The Cocktail Monkeys, August Bee, “Funniest Thing in Seven Conso- Band, June 14, 3 p.m. Dougherty Valley shy father deserves beef on Father's Day. Retzlaff Winery will feature local artist 7. Finding Stella, August 14. Magic Mo- nants” (The Washington Post), Sponsored Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Photos must be 3" x 5" or larger. An op- Sherri Kelcourse’s recent oil paintings. ments, August 21. D-Lucca, August 28. by Wells Fargo, Saturday, June 6, - 3 & Rd., San Ramon. www.SanRamonPer- tional 25 words or less description of the She describes her work as a blending of Public Eye, Sept. 4. For more information, 8 p.m., Sunday, June 7, - 2 & 7 p.m., formingArts.com. photo may also be submitted. Amateur realism and abstraction where color takes visit www.pleasantondowntown.net. Broadway and Tony Award winning new History of the Lawrence Livermore Na- photographers of all ages are invited to flight. The paintings will be on display Wente Vineyards 2009 concert series: June musical. Tickets $75/$65/$45/$35. Bank- tional Laboratory, June 18, an event in enter the contest. Official entry forms through June. 25 So. Livermore Ave. at 18, Heart, July 2, B-52's; July 16, Frankie head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. the Ed Kinney Lecture Series. Presented may be obtained at the website, www. Blacksmith Square. Open W-F from 4 - 6 Valli & The Four Seasons; July 23, Kathy 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperform- by Maxine Troust at 7:00 p.m. at the alamedacountycattlewomen.com, or by p.m., Sat. & Sun. 12 - 4:30 p.m. Griffin; July 29, Steve Miller Band; ingarts.org Lynnewood United Methodist Church, calling 455-5755. Entries must be post- Miramont Symphony Release Party, Sat., August 3, Gretchen Wilson; August 13, Paint the Town, June 6, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. Cost: marked by Fri., June 12, 2009. All entries June 6th from 6-9pm on the Patio at Diana Krall; August 19, Elvis Costello; Museum on Main, Pleasanton, Open to $10 donation, $5 for museum members. will be displayed on the Alameda County Tesla Vintners in Livermore. Symphony and August 31, Sheryl Crow. Wente all ages. Artists will paint views of the Reservations are recommended. For CattleWomen website. is a newer grape, introduced in 1981. Vineyards Box Office at (925) 456-2424, area. Art auction of works. Registration reservations call 925-462-2766. www. 2009 Summer Theatre Camp. ActSmART This grape was bred by a Prof at Davis. or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tick- deadline for artists is May 30, 462-2766 museumonmain.org. Children’s Theater summer production It is a cross of Muscat and Grenache ets range in price from $79 to $309 per or www.museumonmain.org. Landscape in Art: from Impressionism to the is Pirates of Penzance, a Gilbert and Gris. This wine is softly sweet with a person, depending on the show and the Makaha Sons, Hawaiian music. June 7, 2 Present, program June 21, 2 p.m. Liver- Sullivan musical. Set designs are by peachy aroma and great fruity flavor. dining option selected. Wente Vineyards is p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts more Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Andrea Bechert from Chicago, who in Michael, winemaker from Miramont located at 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. Presented by March B. Freedman, artist collaboration with the producer Deborah Estate Vineyards will be on hand to sign Concert gates open at 6:00 p.m., and all www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com. and art historian. No admission charge. McQueen, will be building a ship that bottles and chat with about the whole shows start at 8:15 p.m. Scenes from A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Friends of the Livermore Library Arts opens up and rotates into various scenic winemaking process. Live Music by the Great Performances: A free series of clas- June 11, 7 p.m. Livermore Library, 1188 and Authors series. www.ci.livermore. elements. Bothwell Arts Center, For more Singing Winemaker and Loren Olk. Tesla sic films hosted by Candace Klaschus, So. Livermore Ave. Preview of the ca.us/library. information go to www.SmARTSunlim- Vintners also features wines from The Professor of Media Studies at Las Positas upcoming production by Shakespeare’s Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, Wine Appre- ited or call 245-0283. Singing Winemaker and Marr Cellars. College. She presents a talk about each Associates. No admission charge. Friends ciation 101. June 27, 1:00PM- 3:00PM. Works by photographic artists on display 606-9463, [email protected]. 5143 film prior to the viewing. Program begins of the Livermore Library Arts and Authors Learn the basics of tasting wine and learn at Windermere Welcome Home for the Tesla Rd., Livermore. at 7 p.m. June 4, Sullivan’s Travels. Free series. www.ci.livermore.ca.us/library. some wine trivia and facts. Tasting room next two months. Participating in the Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery will be host- and open to all. No registration is required. Pleasanton Community Concert Band con- manager will take visitors through step- show are Natalia Matthews Aasen, Bill ing a Wineaux Wine Club Tuscan Garden For more information, call Penny Johnson, cert, June 11, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Livermore by-step how to enjoy tasting wine. Space Hackett, Dennis Vied, Julie Wright and Party June 6th, 2009 from 12:30-6:00. 931-3405. Farmers Market, Fourth and J Streets, is limited. Come to the winery to purchase Walter Davies. Reception with the artists Wine club members will be able to taste the Livermore Art Association US Bank Livermore, CA. Free. Information: 925- tickets. $15.00 pp. Wine club members on Thurs., June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Primitivo, Cabera, and Cabernet 05 & 06 Show, June 3 to July 7, 2125 Second 846-5897 or www.pleasantonband.org. are free. 3053 Marina Ave, Livermore. public is invited. There is no admission while strolling the newly planted flower, St., Livermore. Reception and awards Journey Unauthorized: A Live Rock Tribute www.rmwinery.com, 447-4280 charge. 1790 First St., downtown Liver- vegetable and native California Gardens. Wed., June 10, 3 to 5 p.m. Judged show. to Journey, June 13, 8 p.m. Grand Theatre, Rock and Country Fest, Cattlemen’s As- more. Viewing will be during regular Each tasting will be paired with different Public may view the show during regular 715 Central Ave., Tracy. Tickets 209-831- sociation Benefit. June 27, 7 p.m. Bank- business hours. For more information, cheeses. Wine Club members will also be banking hours. 6858 or tickets.atthegrand.org. head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. call 447-9159. able to pick up there wine and purchase Diablo Theatre Company, (formerly Diablo Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, June 13th 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperform- Opera in the Ballpark, Sat., June 5, AT&T our estate grown olive oil. Guests of wine Light Opera Company), presents "Hello & 14th, 12:30-5:00 PM. Wine, food, & ingarts.org. Park, San Francisco. The Livermore Val- clubs members are invited to attend for Dolly," Dennis Lickteig directs cast of country music. BBQ sausage bites & 12 Angry Jurors, Asbury Players Com- ley Opera main group will meet on the $5.00 pp. The tasting room will be open 32. 8 p.m. June 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, sourdough bread will be served. Kids munity Theater, June 26, 27, 28, 2009. platform at the Pleasanton station; 5:12 for all. 3053 Marina Avenue, Livermore. 24, 25, 27; 2 p.m. June 14, 21, 27, 28. welcome. Bring in Livermore Rodeo Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 p.m. train leaves; 6:30 p.m. admission to www.rodriguemolyneaux.com. $29-$41, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Ticket for a free tasting. 3053 Marina East Ave., Livermore. Curtain time is 8 the ballpark; 8:00 p.m. showtime. Ital- Pianos N' Strings, music teaching studio in Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. 943-7469. www. Ave, Livermore. 925-447-4280 www. p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. ian opera, good friends, red wine, and Dublin is forming blues and rock 'n roll lesherartscenter.org, www.dloc.org. rmwinery.com on Sunday. Tickets are $7 general admis- roasted peanuts. Jose Maria Condemi, workshops for adults and teens. Groups Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Tri-Valley Asleep at the Wheel, Saturday, June 13, 8 sion. For addition ticket information and who directed the LVO production of will get together for two hours once a week Repertory Theatre (formerly Pleasanton p.m., Western swing, boogie, and roots- reservations, please call 455-1048. Tickets The Marriage of Figaro, is directing the for 8 weeks starting June 15. Bring instru- Playhouse) Studio Theatre, 1048 Ser- music. Tickets $55/$40/$35/$30/$12 can be purchased at the door 20 minutes performance of Tosca for San Francisco ments and practice amp to the sessions; pentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. students. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First prior to curtain, however seating is limited Opera on June 5th and a live simulcast keyboards, drums and a sound system June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, www. for this production and reservations are of this opera is scheduled. Admission is will be provided. The last session will be 27, 28. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. livermoreperformingarts.org. suggested. free and you need only to register online a live performance. Registration, call Phil Ticket information 462-2121 or www. Total Request, Live, Danville Commu- Rock and Country Fest, Cattlemen’s As- with SF Opera if you wish to attend. This at 556-4446 or go to www.pianosnstrings. trivalleyrep.com. nity Band, June 14, 3 p.m. Dougherty sociation Benefit. June 27, 7 p.m. Bank- is event is free and open to the public, but com/blues or /rockon. Night at the Improv, June 6, 8 p.m. San Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. register early for reserved seats. Contact: Concerts in the Park, Pleasanton Down- Ramon's own Improv U Troupe and the Albion Rd., San Ramon. www.SanRa- 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperform- Teri Tith at [email protected] or 925- town Association, The concerts are at newest graduates of Improv U for a fun monPerformingArts.com. ingarts.org. 447-0536. Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and

Final Concert with Young People's Orchestra Livermore resident, Annie Sand- Weber, selections from Prokofiev’s for two years, which included a year in high school in 2007. She YPSO is the oldest youth orchestra holtz, 18, will play her final concert Romeo and Juliet, Gershwin’s Cu- successful tour of Australia and currently studies with Debbra in California and the second oldest with the Young People's Symphony ban Overture, selections from John New Zealand in the summer of Wood Schwartz in Berkeley. Last in the nation. Celebrating his 20th Orchestra (YPSO) on June 7 in Williams’ music from Star Wars, 2008, and a performance in the year, Annie played in the Junior Season as Music Director/Conduc- Oakland at the orchestra's Pops LeRoy Anderson’s Home Stretch famous Sydney Opera House. Bach Festival. Her favorite part tor, David Ramadanoff conducts concert. The concert program will and Waltzing Cat, and Sousa’s Annie started playing violin of being a violinist is getting to 104 YPSO musicians who range in feature musical highlights from Stars and Stripes Forever. when she was five. She grew up know other people and playing age from 12 to 19 and hail from 31 the 2008-09 season and popular Annie, the orchestra's concert in Provo, Utah, taking violin les- music with them. Bay Area cities in five counties. classics, too, as the orchestra says master, was a featured soloist sons from Linda Duncan and later Annie is a senior at Livermore Tickets for the concert are $15 good bye to 33 graduating seniors as one of the orchestra's three Lois Stout. Annie has been part of High School who enjoys academics general, $12 for students and senior who are headed off to college. concerto competition winners in many youth orchestras, including and sports as well as music. After citizens, in advance or at the door. The concert’s musical offerings concerts on February 7 and 8 in Timpanogas Preparatory Orchestra her graduation, she will return to For tickets and information, visit include Berlioz' Roman Carnival Moraga, where she played the and Timpanogas Chamber Or- Provo, Utah and enroll at Brigham www.ypsomusic.net, call (510) Overture, selections from Hin- first movement of Édouard Lalo’s chestra. Annie's family moved to Young University this fall. 849-9776 or email ypsomusic@ demith’s Symphonic Metamorpho- Symphonie Espangnole. Annie Livermore just before her junior Founded in Berkeley in 1935, yahoo.com. ses on a Theme of Carl Maria Von has been YPSO's concert master

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 9 CSEA Celebrates by Giving Back

By Patricia Koning Last month, members of the Livermore chapter of the Califor- nia School Employees Association (CSEA) came together for their annual potluck. The event is about seeing old friends and celebrating the year, but it’s also about giving back to the community. For the past 45 years, CSEA has awarded scholarships to deserving high school and college students. CSEA represents clerical work- ers, librarians, educational aides, computer technicians, food service workers, custodians, and other positions that help schools run smoothly. As one CSEA repre- sentative explained at a rally last year, their membership ensures that students are safe, well-fed, comfortable, and accounted for. Before the annual potluck, site representatives sold raffle tickets for a vacation basket. Terri Saenz, the principal’s secretary at East Avenue Middle School, says this was a good year for donations. CSEA typically awards two $500 scholarships, one for a graduating senior and one for a current college student, but this year the member- ship collected enough money to fund three scholarships. To be eligible, students must have a parent in CSEA. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, Members of CSEA show off the many items they have collected. Pictured, left to right, are Stephanie Waggner, Connie Summers, Terri good citizenship, and can include Saenz (principal's secretary), Jeanne Holzschuh, and Denise Alvillar financial need. The 2009 winners are Jenna Heise, a Livermore High School graduating senior; Emily donation like this is really a bless- become a good parent and provid- Shull, Granada High School gradu- ing,” says Tina Harrell, the center’s ing them with resources. The aver- ating senior; and Rebekah Hart, a director. “We are not government age age of a Pregnancy Resource continuing education student. funded, so everything we have Center’s client is 15 to 17, but the Each year, the potluck has a comes from the community and it Center serves parents of all ages. theme and attendees are asked to goes back to the community.” For more information, visit www. bring a donation in keeping with The Pregnancy Resource Cen- livermoreprc.org. the theme. Last year’s theme was ter, which will celebrate its third Even with the pending layoffs “favorite books”, so attendees anniversary in July, runs a program and cuts to education funding, brought in copies of their favorite called Earn While You Learn. Saenz says the mood at the CSEA books that were donated to a shel- Expectant mother, fathers, and potluck was not much different ter. For this year’s “pajama party”, other family members who will from previous years. “It’s really attendees naturally were asked to become primary caregivers attend a feel-good event,” she explains. bring in pajamas. a series of one-on-one sessions “You get to see friends you may “We learned that the Pregnancy with a counselor to learn about only see once a year, because we Resource Center has a desperate pregnancy, childbirth, newborn are all so busy at our individual need for pajamas for baby boys care, baby myths, and infant de- sites. There is also a table of re- and their mothers,” says Saenz. velopment among other topics. tirees.” “So we gave each grade level an For completing the sessions, par- Still, she acknowledges, this age to buy for—infant, toddler, and ticipants earn “mommy and daddy has been a tough year. “It’s very so on. Everyone was welcome to dollars,” which they can exchange stressful. The work doesn’t go bring adult sizes.” at the baby boutique for clothing away. We opted for a furlough to CSEA collected nearly 150 and gear. save jobs, but people are still being pairs of pajamas, which they deliv- The purpose, explains Harrell, laid off and it could continue. It’s ered to the Livermore Pregnancy is to give the parents-to-be a head still a scary time,” adds Saenz. Resource Center last week. “A big start by educating them on how to 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 The Buzz at Amador Is About Geometry Bee work in competitions. It had a fifth place finish nationally in a 2008 Collaborative Problem-solving contest, sponsored by National Assessment and Testing. The team won second place in northern California in April in a contest sponsored by mathleague. org. That finish sent the team to mathleague.org's national tourna- ment in Kansas City. The team finished fifth, after only two weeks of preparation. Amador was the first California representative in that national tournament, which has many Midwestern entries. SPELLING BEE WAS THE MODEL William said that he hit on the idea of using a spelling bee as a model for a geometry contest By Ron McNicoll is 15. The projector slide showed because "it could be very open. A Kavya Shivashankar won a just how that is drawn. It certainly lot of people can watch it. You can nationally televised spelling bee looked simple and logical. see who moves to the next stage. recently by spelling the word "la- One question on the screen It's kind of thrilling. You put on a odicean," correctly. Eugene Chen drew a laugh from parents and stu- lot of pressure to do well in a short of Pleasanton did quite well in a dents in the audience. It asked con- time period." bee, too. testants to identify the developer of Instead of everyone being given Eugene was the last student the coordinate system. Next to the a different problem, as spellers standing -- figuratively speaking, question was a well-known picture get different words, each round since he actually was sitting -- in of mathematician and philosopher of contestants completes the same the multipurpose room at Amador Rene Descartes. problems. Valley High School on the evening GETTING THE MATH JUICES In the bee last year, there was of May 26. He had won the Ama- COOKING the traditional spelling bee format, dor math team's second annual Kevin Kiyoi, an Amador math with a contestant leaving if he or Valley Humane Society, located at 3670 Nevada Street in Geometry Bee. teacher who is advisor to the she missed a problem. The format Pleasanton, will host three Wiggle Waggle Dog Washes this Unlike the old-fashioned spell- school's team, said that the bee is was switched to rounds of 10 ques- summer- June 6, August 8, and Sept. 5 from Noon to 4 p.m. Bring ing bees in countless elementary a competitive event along the lines tions, because a sudden elimination your pooch to VHS for a run through the wash and rinse cycle classrooms in the United States, of a sport. Just as students receive didn't seem fair. Someone could go (but no spin- we promise!) All dog washes are free with donations the 21 top math students from recognition for their sports per- on to solve all other problems, and greatly appreciated. Proceeds benefit the homeless pets at VHS. middle and high schools did not formances, the Geometry Bee lets wind up in the final round, maybe even winning it, said William. Dogs on leashes, please. For more information, visit the web site stand, and did not leave if they math students hear some audience www.valleyhumane.org or call 925-426-8656. failed on just one question. applause at the end of each round TOUCHING HEARTS THE These students were seated when winners are announced. They WAY ARTS DO at long lunch tables, calculators also receive shiny trophies and The Amador math team tries at their sides. They looked up at plaques after all their effort. to make the dynamic of the bee geometry problems projected on a Kiyoi said that the real driver much like a math class, but "with screen. In four rounds of 10 ques- behind the event is William Chen. friends to help each other excel," tions each, the 21 contestants soon He is an Amador junior who is said William. "Formulas are not became 15, then 10, and finally president of the school's math given to you, but are derived for five, with trophies going to the team, which created the event, and you, by others on the team. All of Mini Civil War Presentation top three. supplied the judges. William was the formulas we use have been dis- First-rounders who finished emcee at the bee. He is no relation covered by others. However, there Planned in Pleasanton behind Eugene, a 7th grader at to winner Eugene Chen. are new ways to solve problems," Harvest Park Middle School, were William said that the bee reach- he said. A "Mini Civil War Presentation: The Camp Life of the Union Foot Rahul Kulkarni, Amador Valley es out to Foothill and the district's "We wanted to touch people's Soldier" will be at held 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at the Mu- High School; Vaishali Mullapudi, three middle schools to encourage hearts the way that writing and seum on Main Street, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton. Harvest Park; Chris Wen, Thomas teamwork in math. He carried the music can. We try to show how There is no charge. Reservations are required. Call 925-462-2766 Hart Middle School; and Derek theme even further, noting that the beautiful math is," said William. or email [email protected]. Zakaria, Foothill High School. math team uses the event to spot The team designed its own Civil War soldier re-enactor Ernie Manzo, in full uniform, will talk Typical of the math questions up-and-coming math students who T-shirt showing a tetrahedron in detail about the Union Foot Soldier daily life, while on the march was this one: "What is the maxi- might become good members. It's fractal, and a haiku that expresses and what it was like in camp. He will also describe the equipment a mum number of closed regions analogous to college coaches look- sentiment about fractals. The haiku soldier used in war and what type of supplies a typical soldier needed formed by seven lines on a plane?" ing over the prospects headed for says, "Life is a fractal, intricately to carry. As most Independent readers their teams. beautiful, infinitely rich." Come learn what it was like for these soldiers who were farmers in probably said to themselves, after The Amador math team already their early twenties who had to carry whatever they needed on their a few seconds, the correct answer has racked up some impressive backs and march long distances in the pursuit of battle. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 11

The results of recent state ballot initiatives graduating include the following: Eagle Project Helps at Croce mean further cost cuts for local government. Livermore: Miguel A. Castro Zamora, The Livermore School District will be facing Master of Health Physics, Radiation tough budgetary decisions while trying to Health Physics; Christopher L. Den- maintain its quality academic programs and ton, Master of Science, Counseling; school facilities like sports fields and play- Claire C. Pierce, Bachelor of Science, grounds.Shari Johnston, principal of Leo R. Summa Cum Laude, Exercise and Sport Science; Pleasanton: Nicole A. Casey, Croce Elementary School, has encouraged the Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies. community to help her school how ever they Leslie Grunewald of Livermore can. “Getting funding for additional projects was named to the Dean's List for the in our school is nearly impossible with all Spring 2009 semester at Quinnipiac. that is going on. I needed help and found that Athenian School student there were kids and adults that were willing to Alison Burklund of Livermore has been selected for membership in the Na- volunteer and excited to make a difference in tional Society of High School Scholars. the community,” said Principal Johnston. The Society invites only those students A volunteer who answered the call was who have achieved superior academic Chris Wiedemeier, member of Boy Scout excellence. Chairman Claes Nobel Troop 935, chartered by the Church of Jesus commented, "On behalf of NSHSS, I Christ of Latter-Day Saints. am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Alison "I wanted to do an Eagle Project that Burklund has demonstrated to achieve would help kids and found that the elementary Alison Burklund this exceptional level of academic school in my neighborhood had several proj- Oregon State University will gradu- excellence. She is now a member of ects available," said Chris Wiedemeier. ate one of its largest classes ever during a unique community of scholars - a Chris organized, directed and completed the school’s 140th commencement community that represents our very ceremony on June 13. Local residents an Eagle Scout Project to help rejuvenate the best hope for the future." Leo R. Croce Elementary School playground facilities. Eighteen volunteers participated in the project that spanned three weeks and ValleyCare Scholarships Awarded finished on May 16. Children’s games such as hopscotch, foursquare and other games were The ValleyCare Health System a $4000 scholarship. The other two painted onto the black top and ball court walls Auxiliary, which annually awards $4000 winners were Marisa Fraticelli of scholarships to area high school seniors Amador High School and Vicki Hsieh at the school playground. planning to enter the health care field, of California High School in San Ra- Leo R. Croce elementary school children recently named this year’s winners. mon. Marisa would like to pursue a now have more choices in recess and sports Four $4,000 and three $1,000 scholar- career in nursing and plans to attend San activities thanks to these volunteers from the ships were presented to the winning Diego State, and Vicki plans to study Chris Wiedemeier community. students at the Auxiliary’s annual Ap- bio-chemistry at UC Berkeley. preciation Luncheon on May 11. Students awarded a scholarship Danielle Guptill and Sharon from the ValleyCare Auxiliary receive Dosanjh, both from Livermore High funds on an annual basis. School, and Erika Hay from Foothill High received $1,000 scholarships. In order to continue receiving Danielle and Erika plan to study nurs- the scholarship funds, students must ing at Las Positas College. Sharon also maintain their eligibility by remaining plans to attend Las Positas College and full-time students studying course work would like to go into radiology. leading to a career in the medical field. Shire Beach of Granada High They must have continuous enrollment School was awarded a $4,000 scholar- at the same college or university and ship and plans to attend Stanford Uni- maintain “C” or better grade point versity, studying biology. Livermore average. High School senior Amanda Johnston The ValleyCare Auxiliary raises Hauert-Garberson will attend UC Davis, majoring in funds for these scholarships through Rebekka Hauert and Thomas Garberson are engaged bio-med engineering and received sales at their gift shops and the Thrift Shop. and plan to be married in Davis, Calif., on August 8, 2009. Rebekka is the daughter of Richard and Susan Hau- ert of Fresno and a 2007 graduate of UC-Davis. She is currently enrolled at the Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Tom is the son of Jeff and Carol Garberson of Liver- more. He is a 2002 graduate of Livermore High School, a 2006 graduate of UC-Davis, and a 2009 graduate of the UC-Davis School of Law. The couple will honeymoon in Ensenada, Mexico. Rebekka Hauert and Thomas After the honeymoon they will live in Davis. Garberson 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 Community

Organizations wishing to run notices in Room B and are first come, first served. Space unwanted possessions. Meetings in Room 7 to all, regardless of religious affiliation. Call Business Men's Fellowship, local chapter Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box is limited. at 7 pm. every Monday 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the Mary, 846-5377 with questions. meets Sat., June 6, 8 a.m. at the Pleasanton 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bul- Brain Book Club, June selection is How We St. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. Trinity Baptist Church of Livermore is Marriott Hotel, 11950 Dublin Canyon Blvd., letin Board. Include name of organization, Decide by Jonah Lehrer, meeting Wednesday, Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. celebrating its 57th anniversary on Sunday, Pleasanton. Jim Crowley will be the guest meeting date, time, place and theme or subject. June 17, 7-8:30 pm in the garden at Towne Livermore High School 1971-74 Reunion, June 7th at 557 Olivina Avenue. Everyone is speaker. Information by email at nsc@bm- Phone number and contact person should also Center Books, 555 Main St., Pleasanton. Aug. 8, Rod and Gun Club in Livermore, no invited for 'picnic on the grounds', volleyball, fuse.com. be included. Everyone is welcome; book is available at the host bar, buffet dinner. Tickets $45, couples a carnival with children's games and a chance E-Waste day, Valley Christian Schools store, 925.846-8826. $85. Information Mike Lutz, 988-8655, Jeff to "dunk" the pastor Dr. Jim Meek. will host a free electronics recycling event on Rockin' Rackfest 2009, Sat., June 20, Al- Hannon, 209-243-2712; Phil Martin, 650- Sat., June 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school. ameda County Fairgrounds, noon to 5 p.m. Day 454-6218; Shauna Pope, 456-0576. email There is no limit on the number of items that of good food and fun, artistic vendors, salon [email protected]. can be recycled. The program benefits the and spa pampering, games and entertainment. Tri-Valley Seniors: Need a ride to your Community Invited to Help Out VCS scholarship fund. The school is located Sponsored by Save the Ta-Tas Foundation and medical appointment? Seniors who require at 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dublin. For further Whole Foods of San Ramon. Raffle, wine and door-to-door service are now eligible for a information, call 337-4158 or 785-8393 or beer garden. Proceeds benefit breast cancer ride to their medical appointments. Volunteers at Food Packing Event [email protected]. research. Information www.RockinRack- use their personal vehicles to drive seniors to Livermore Valley Charter School will hold fest2009.com. and from medical appointments. Seniors must Community members are invited to participate in a community food public viewing for their 2009 Science Expo on Livermore High School, class of 1969, 40 be 60 and over, living in Dublin, Livermore, Thursday, June 4th from 6pm-8pm in the Multi- packing event on June 3, 4 and 5th. Volunteers will pack a specially year reunion, Sept. 19, 2009. Information call Pleasanton or Sunol, and unable to find a designed food mix that will then be shipped to children in 60 coun- Purpose Room at 543 Sonoma Ave. Terry (Durham) Wolcott, 447-6627, or Mary ride (relative, friend, bus, paratransit.) For Contest - Amateur photographers can win (Gomes) Straight, 447-5815. a ride, or to volunteer, contact Jennifer Cul- tries in the developing world. The event is being sponsored through cash prizes in Alameda County CattleWomen's Country-Western Barbecue, Pleasanton len at (925) 931-5387 or ja.cullen@yahoo. a partnership between CrossWinds Church in Dublin, and Minnesota "He Oughta Beef in Pictures" Father's Day Senior VIP Club, Mon., June 22, Pleasanton com. Funding for the Senior Transportation photo contest. Winning photo will be published Senior Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Live Program is provided by Alameda County based Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). in The Independent. Contest entries, which can entertainment by South County Band playing Transportation Improvement Authority and be black and white or color, are to show shy Packing sessions will take place at CrossWinds Church, 6444 Sierra classic country, line dancing, couples dancing, Measure B Funds. Ct., Dublin, at the following times Wednesday, May 3rd – 7 to 9 pm; father deserves beef on Father's Day. Photos great food. $8. Tickets at the VIP travel desk, Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley must be 3" x 5" or larger. An optional 25 words 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Information, is looking for Volunteer Drivers to transport Thursday, May 4th – 5 to 7pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm; Friday, May 5 – 5 or less description of the photo may also be 931-5370. Deadline to purchase tickets is seniors to their medical appointments. The to 7pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm submitted. Amateur photographers of all ages June 18. Senior Transportation Program supplements are invited to enter the contest. Official entry Pleasanton Senior VIP Club, trips: Fri., existing public and paratransit services by pro- Volunteers can register by going to www.crosswindschurch.org forms may be obtained at the website, www. June 26, Flowers and wine - Plymouth- viding rides via volunteer drivers. Volunteers alamedacountycattlewomen.com, or by calling and follow the FMSC link. Questions can be sent to www.fmsc@ Clement includes flowers, wine tasting and must have a valid driver's license, a registered crosswindschurch.org. Additional information about FMSC is avail- 455-5755. Entries must be postmarked by Fri., lunch, $71 members, $73 nonmembers. July vehicle and carry personal automobile liability June 12, 2009. All entries will be displayed on 8, Carmel & 17-mile drive, $44 members, insurance. Please contact Jennifer Cullen for able at www.fmsc.org. the Alameda County CattleWomen website. $46 nonmembers. July 3-5, July 4th in Reno- more information at (925) 931-5387 or email: Livermore-Amador Genealogical Soci- Sparks, includes fireworks, casino package, [email protected] ety will meet Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 pm., at etc. $237 double, $355 single, $3 additional Rabbit Adoption and Education, sponsored Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., for nonmember. Information, Travel desk, by Dublin Tri-Valley SPCA, House Rabbit Concert to Provide Eve- Pleasanton. The speaker will be Lisa B. Lee Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Society, Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary, and on the topic "Canadian Research Techniques." Pleasanton, 931-5370. Martinez Rabbit Rescue, held at the Dublin Tri- Many ancestors entered the U.S. through NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & Sup- Valley SPCA, 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin on ning of Healing Canada. Visitors are welcome, no charge. port Group, meets June 16, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 the 1st Saturday of each month, 11am - 4pm. Map to the meeting site: http://www.L-AGS. p.m. Pathways To Wellness 5674 Stoneridge Meet abused or abandoned bunnies who are "God's Embrace: An evening of healing through music and prayer org/maps/PLS-BethEmek.html Marie Ross Dr., Suite #116, Pleasanton. A support group for looking for new homes; get answers to all your for those affected by cancer," will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 925-447-1806 parents of children diagnosed with, or suspected rabbit care questions; find out if a rabbit is the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club of having, bipolar or other mood disorders. right companion for you; bring your bunny in on Monday, June 8, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church chapel, 4001 meets on Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Suzi Glorioso, (925) 443-1797, or for a date; buy toys and treats for your critters; Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. All are welcome to attend. There is no The meeting will take place at Alisal School, e-mail: [email protected] or just come play with the bunnies! For infor- charge. multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, NAMI Tri-Valley Family Support Group, mation, go to www.eastbayspca.org/events or Pleasanton. This month’s speaker is Ed Laivo Livermore, meets June 8, 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 contact Karen Johanson at kjohanson@menke. Mary Ruth Cross and Ira Stein of the Catholic Community of Pleas- from Dave Wilson’s Nursery. His topic will p.m. Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore com or 510-727-1589. anton Music Ministry invite anyone in the community who has been be summer pruning of fruit trees. Visitors Ave. A support group for family/caregivers of RELIGION are welcome. For questions, call Sally at adults with mental illness. Contact: Marsha Dealing with grief, support group for those affected by cancer to experience God's tremendous healing and love 417-8809. McInnis, (925) 980-5331, or e-mail: marsha@ who have lost a loved one. Sessions Thursdays through an evening of prayer, original music and connection with others Pleasantonians 4 Peace, is sponsoring a nami-trivalley.org to June 4, 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton who have been affected by cancer. candlelight Vigil in front of the Museum on NAMI Tri-Valley Family Support Group, Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Main, 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton Pleasanton, June 15, 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Participants are invited to share stories, sing and pray together. on Wed., June 10, at 7 p.m. Participants will Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., A $15 donation is requested. Meetings open For more information, contact Mary Ruth Cross at (925) 895-4670 or reflect on the human and monetary costs of the Suite #116, Pleasanton. A support group for war, honor veterans who have sacrificed, and family/caregivers of adults with mental illness. [email protected]. visualize ways of moving beyond this conflict Contact: Marsha McInnis, phone: 980-5331, or to a more peaceful world. Questions?? Call e-mail: [email protected] Cathe Norman at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sul- San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club, livan at [email protected]; or kdowding@ luncheon June 18, 11:30 p.m. at the Crow pacbell.net. Canyon Country Club. Spencer Christian, Instructors sought for Fall session. Have the TV personality, will be the guest speaker. fun and make some extra money by teaching or Contact Paula at 735-6483. sharing a special talent at Livermore Adult Edu- Essential Tremor, East Bay Essential cation. You need not be credentialed. Please Tremor Support Group meets 10 a.m. to noon call 925-606-4722 for more information the third Saturday of each month in Black- Rodeo dinner-dance, Livermore-Pleasan- hawk A&B conference rooms at San Ramon ton Elks Lodge 2117. Sat., June 13, 6 p.m. Elks Regional Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Western Rd., San Ramon. Those recently diagnosed tri-tip dinner (chicken available by advance with ET or wanting to learn more about the request), dace to music by DJ Steve Edwards. most common movement disorder, welcome Tickets and reservations, call the Elks Lodge to attend. Information, call 487-5706 or email at 455-8829 by June 10. [email protected]. Widowed Men and Women of Northern ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, (CL) CA, Charlie Chaplin Films and dinner in is a nonprofit, peer-based, self-help support Fremont, June 7, 3:15 .m., RSVP by June 5 to group for people with difficulty discarding Marge, 828-5124. Chinese lunch in Livermore, June 11, 12:30 p.m., RSVP by June 8 to Athene, 846-0111. Fish fry in Dublin, June 12, 5 p.m., RSVP by June 10 to Hilda, 398-8808. Breakfast in Pleasanton, June 14, 11 a.m., RSVP by June 10 to Hilda, 398-8808. Lunch in Livermore, June 16, 11:30 a.m., RSVP bo Roselyn by June 12 at 999-9936. Tri-Valley Democratic Club, Meets 7 p.m. June 15 at the Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Marylia Kelley of Tri-Valley CAREs will speak about Livermore Lab issues. Refreshments served. Public invited. www. trivalleydems.com Computer Classes, The Livermore Public Library offers several free computer classes in June. Searching the Internet, Saturday, June 6, 10:15-12:15 pm. Introduction to Microsoft Word, Saturday, June 13, 10:15-12:15 pm. Google & Beyond, Saturday, June 20, 10:15- 12:15 pm. Classes are held in Community